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The Olympic Medal of Scouting

6/24/2019

Combining his love of Scouting with his passion for conservation, Baxter Perry-Miller ’24 is aiming to earn both the rank of Eagle Scout and the rarer Hornaday Medal, also known as the “Olympic Medal of Scouting.”

Alumni Lead Nationwide Service

6/18/2019

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, St. Mark’s alumni across the country reinforced the importance of giving back to their communities.

Graduates Mentor Students

4/2/2019

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, the Student Alumni Association hosted a conversation with B.A. Cullum ’99, Vice President at Aspect Investors; Jake Wagner ’00, Co-CEO at Republic Property Group; and Seth Collins ’02, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Development at Vrio Corp.

St. Mark’s Scout Reports to Washington

3/19/2019

Eagle Scout Trevor Burke ’19 traveled to Washington, D.C., over Spring Break as part of the delegation that delivered the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) 2018 Report to the Nation.

Mentoring Beyond Borders

2/28/2019

Working with a nonprofit aid organization operated by Dr. David Vanderpool ’78, Marksmen have begun mentoring Haitian students via online video conference calls.

Giving Life

2/21/2019

Dozens of students, faculty, staff, and parents spent Wednesday, February 20, contributing to the Community Service Board’s annual Blood Drive.

Students Volunteer on MLK Jr. Day

1/24/2019

More than two dozen St. Mark’s students, faculty, and staff members spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to the community.

McDonald’s Week Kicks Off

11/12/2018

On Monday, November 12, students from St. Mark’s and Hockaday gathered at the McDonald’s on Preston/Royal before school for the start of McDonald’s Week.

Alumni Return as Mentors

11/8/2018

St. Mark’s alumni had the opportunity to return to campus and share their professional expertise and life experiences with Upper School students.

Lessons in Civics and Leadership

11/6/2018

In the weeks before the 2018 midterm elections, Marksmen heard from two guest speakers with extensive experience in government.

Hosting the Heart of Texas

10/17/2018

While many enjoyed a Friday off, the dedicated student and faculty members of the School’s debate team used the annual Heart of Texas Debate Tournament to put into action lessons of dedication, leadership, and community.

Marksmen Explore Peru

9/7/2018

For the tenth annual International Photography Trip, a group of 14 Marksmen and three faculty chaperones traveled to the South American country of Peru for 10 days of exploration, photography, and service.

Teachers Present at Global Conference

7/25/2018

In July 2018, nine St. Mark’s faculty members traveled to the Southport School in Gold Coast, Australia, to attend the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) Annual Conference.

Students Become Teachers

7/16/2018

Just a few days into summer break, several Marksmen were back in the classroom at St. Mark’s, but not as students.

Building a Dream Home

4/12/2018

For more than a decade, Marksmen have helped local families move into their dream home. On Saturday, March 24, 2018, students, parents, faculty, and staff from St. Mark’s and Hockaday helped dedicate their 13th Habitat for Humanity house.

Called to Serve

3/9/2018

During his summer break in 2017, Samuel Goldfarb ’20 spent a week honing his skills as a Civil Air Patrolman at the Lone Star Emergency Services Academy (LESA).