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St. Mark’s School of Texas welcomed a distinguished surprise guest at its All-School Spring Convocation: the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. President Bush delivered a thoughtful and stirring address to the assembled student body, faculty, and staff. In his opening remarks, Eugene McDermott Headmaster David W. Dini drew a connection between the founding principles of the United States and the St. Mark’s community, noting that “with great opportunity comes great responsibility,” a theme that would carry through the morning.

This spring, St. Mark’s School of Texas was honored to serve as host of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Fine Arts Festival, the nation's premier annual regional arts festival for independent schools.

During Spring Break, twelve middle school Marksmen and three faculty members traveled to Italy to explore the history and culture of the Mediterranean through a program designed to complement the Humanities 6 curriculum.

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.

Six of St. Mark’s student-produced publications earned national acclaim at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Spring Convention in New York, and journalism teacher Jenny Creech was named a National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year Distinguished Adviser.

The Alumni Leadership Speaker Series welcomed international explorer and Distinguished Alumnus Victor Vescovo ’84 to share stories and lessons from a life spent pushing the limits of human exploration.

Students across multiple grade levels earned prestigious regional and state music honors this season, with selections to ATSSB (Association of Texas Small School Bands) and TPSMEA (Texas Private School Music Educators Association) All-Region and All-State Jazz and Concert Bands, as well as regional and state orchestras.

For many generations, the strength of St. Mark’s has been shaped by the enduring bonds between students and faculty. The Lions Care program serves retired faculty and staff, ensuring those who built the School remain connected to the community they helped shape. Just as graduates will always belong to the St. Mark’s community, the School ensures former faculty and staff receive the same affirmation.

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.

Whether in the pool or on fields and courts across campus, the same lessons from loss are unfolding in real time. In this second installment of The Wins We Don’t Count, current students and their coaches share how setbacks shape not only their seasons, but who they are becoming. From halftime huddles to long practices after tough losses, they are learning what professional athletes already know: resilience, humility, and teamwork are critical to success — both as athletes and in life.

The Elm Fork District of Scouting American recently honored Avi Aggarwal ’28 with its Eagle Project of the Year award. The project is based on the personal lessons he has learned in the face of unique challenges. In some ways, this project started before Avi was even born.

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 athletics, the scoreboard fades quickly, but the lessons behind the score last a lifetime, particularly the ones from loss. In this first installment of The Wins We Don’t Count, alumni and professional athletes reflect on how setbacks shaped their approach to leadership, resilience, and purpose. From the NFL to the NBA and the Olympic Trials, their experiences reveal a universal truth: The strength to improve often begins in moments of defeat.

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.

The splashes of swimmers and water polo players have been replaced by the flurry of cleats and the whizz of a fastball. The familiar Rogers name still hangs on the wall, but inside, the space has been completely reimagined. The former Rogers Natatorium has been transformed into the Ralph B. Rogers Family Fieldhouse, a dynamic, multi-sport facility designed for today’s Marksmen and the future of the athletic and physical education programs.

Renowned psychologist, podcaster, and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour visited campus for two days in December, offering practical strategies to support adolescent wellbeing and a clearer definition of what mental health is.

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.