Character & Leadership In Action
List of 20 news stories.
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Students Become Teachers
The Brendan Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program celebrated its 20th year of welcoming local Dallas students to campus. For two weeks in June, 40 rising seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Dallas-area public schools spent their days refining their academic knowledge, discovering new interests, and developing leadership skills, all under the tutelage of St. Mark’s student-teachers. -
Character in Action: Faculty Beyond the Classroom
The work of forming character is not confined to the classroom at St. Mark’s. Rooted in a program that develops responsibility over time, from engaging a community to serving it and ultimately leading it, this formation is both intentional and deeply lived. Every day, faculty and staff model lessons of character and leadership through their words and actions. It’s a practice that goes beyond the classroom — and beyond campus — long after the school day has ended. -
Beyond the Numbers
For generations, community service at St. Mark’s has been integral to each boy’s education. The success of this program has been evident in the metrics; gifts counted, dollars raised, volunteer hours logged, measurable results of the positive impact Marksmen have on their communities. -
Clubs Focus on Discussion over Division
This article was written by Rishik Kapoor ’27 and originally published in the February 2026 issue of The ReMarker student newspaper (page 10).
Discussion-based clubs and groups on campus serve as outlets for students to engage in structured civil discourse. -
In the Spirit of Dr. King
As the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the St. Mark’s community reflects not only on his words, but on the responsibility they continue to carry. Dr. King’s vision of justice, service, courage, and moral leadership still echoes through classrooms, conversations, and the daily experiences of young people learning what it means to lead with purpose. -
Alumni Return to Reconnect and Mentor
With many college students returning home for the winter break, St. Mark’s invited college-age alumni back to campus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to reconnect with their school and hear from alumni mentors about what lies ahead. -
The Practice of Respectful Engagement
On any given day, a third grader might articulate a peer’s perspective, or an Upper School student might debate human rights with poise and humility. Across every division, Marksmen are learning what it means to listen first, think deeply, and respond with respect. -
Being a Man of Consequence
When Sebastian White ’07, known as Nigel during his years at St. Mark’s, walked across the graduation stage nearly two decades ago, he carried with him the lessons of perseverance, leadership, and service that define a St. Mark’s education. Today, those lessons are transforming lives far beyond Dallas. -
Marksmen Lead the Class
For three weeks, the Brendan Court ’06 Summer Enrichment Program hosted 31 middle school boys from Dallas ISD schools for lessons in literature, math, ceramics, and robotics, among other subjects. -
Student Conservationists’ Impact Rewarding
Aside from juggling homework, co-curriculars, and weekend plans, a group of Marksmen are tackling something much bigger — restoring a piece of Texas’s native Blackland prairie. The Prairie Restoration Crew, a passionate team of young environmentalists, is working to bring back a vanishing ecosystem, one patch of North Texas at a time. -
Mental Health Week Builds Community
Upper School students recently concluded Men’s Mental Health Week, an annual tradition that seeks to help boys find balance as they develop in mind, body, and spirit. -
Soldier Named Lee S. Smith ’65 Award Recipient
The Lee S. Smith ’65 Courage & Honor Award Committee is pleased to announce that Colonel Cedric Lee ’96 will be the third recipient of this award, which recognizes alumni who elevate humanity by making a positive impact in the world. -
Alumni Practice Lessons of Service
The Alumni Association’s National Day of Service is a natural extension of St. Mark's mission, providing Marksmen the chance to unite across the country and support their local communities. -
Alumni Mentor Across Generations
With most colleges on winter break, it was the perfect time to welcome young Marksmen back for a visit. Dozens of alumni from the Classes of 2021-2024 returned to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for College-Age Marksmen Day. -
Mentoring the Next Generation
Just before Thanksgiving Break, several of these accomplished Marksmen returned to 10600 Preston Road to offer advice and guidance to current students. -
Lessons in Service
Dr. GayMarie Vaughan recently invited Austin Street Center CEO – and St. Mark’s parent – Daniel Roby, to speak to her class studying the Literature of Human Rights. -
From Moment to Movement
Senior Wyatt Loehr shares a personal story of how grief inspired him to make a positive impact on the community. -
Students Elect to Promote Civil Discourse
As Americans prepare to cast their votes, a group of Marksmen united local students for a positive, open dialogue about the democratic process. -
Lions Become Eagles
Over the weekend, two St. Mark’s Lions celebrated their elevation to Eagle Scout. Matthew Jordan ’25 and Arjun Poi ’25 received Scout BSA’s highest recognition during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at the St. Mark’s Chapel on Sept. 29, 2024. -
Equipping Others to Win
Dylan Taylor ’25 has played soccer all his life, and like many other Marksmen, he has never had to worry about being provided with the proper equipment to play. But through his many experiences in different leagues with different teams, Taylor realized that many players were lacking the proper equipment such as cleats and shin guards. Seeking to help players like these, Taylor created PELOTA.
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