Alumni

Joan Negley Kelleher '50, who remained a close and dear friend to Saint Mary’s Hall for decades, passed away on December 1. Joan’s legacy at SMH spans generations and her profound impact on our school and the broader San Antonio community will endure for years to come.

Service is a hallmark of Saint Mary’s Hall (SMH) and a critical component of the student experience. SMH mentors help to provide students with enrichment opportunities to guide them in their journey as civic-minded leaders and inspire them to make a positive impact on the issues important to them. Recently, an SMH mentor, Enrichment Program Coordinator Lisa Westergard, was globally recognized for her contributions to SMH students.

A treasured tradition since 1998, Saint Mary's Hall held its annual Founders' Day ceremony on November 16. The SMH community gathered to celebrate the storied history of the school as well as the announcement of four Master Teacher Awards.

Hanging in the School Nurse’s Office is a sign that poignantly reads, “Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy.” As students arrive to be treated for sniffles, a headache, an upset stomach, or just to visit, this is a powerful reminder of the vital role wellness plays in their daily lives at school.

The odds of earning a perfect score on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam are slim; in fact, they are .000015%. Only six students in the world achieved this feat on the AP U.S. History Exam last school year, less than the number of astronauts who have landed on the moon – and Saint Mary’s Hall (SMH) student Nicholas Campos ‘22 was one.