The following reflection was offered by Mr. James Langley, the artist responsible for the stunning 9X6 foot painting that now stands above our mantle in Theotokos Hall. Mr. Langley is the father of Raphael Langley, class of ’21. Reflection on a painting, by James Langley My image of the 4th century saint Martin of Tours … Continued
St. Martin’s Academy’s President Daniel Kerr and Headmaster Patrick Whalen will be on the road in the coming months to connect with friends old and new. We’ll be meeting with prospective families and their boys, sitting down with supporters and generally sharing our mission to restore some sense and sanity in the education of young … Continued
Below is a transcript of Mr. Kerr’s Faculty Lecture in October of 2019 on birding and the relationship between naming things and friendship. Watch video above. For those who know me, my topic tonight will not come as much as a surprise. I like birds and birdwatching and I can and frequently do talk about … Continued
In 10th grade Biology, St. Martin’s students undertake the study of life by engaging it on its own terms. Rather than leaning on textbooks with their abstract treatment of life’s bits and pieces we approach life as we naturally apprehend it: as an integrated and marvelous whole. Whether it is a tree, a grasshopper, a … Continued
August 21st, 2019 The final sprint to the finish! We are thrilled to be putting the finishing touches on Theotokos Hall in preparation for full occupation on September 2nd when we’ll welcome 30 young men from across the country. Theotokos or “God-bearer” (named from the Greek title for Our Lady) will house all operations including … Continued
Under the direction of Chef Seb Macik, the Sophomore class put on a tremendous feast in celebration of Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception. The boys hosted faculty, friends and supporters as well as their Freshmen brothers. They cooked and served a four course meal highlighted by roasted venison harvested locally while also entertaining with an assortment … Continued
Each Wednesday afternoon, the students spend several hours working with their hands in learning one of the practical arts. Led this Fall by Mr. Taylor, the boys have been introduced to both Leatherworking and Pottery. In each case they have produced something that they use on a regular basis – in the case of leatherworking, … Continued
This past Saturday we hosted well over 100 volunteers at our first annual Fall Work Day. Our sincere thanks to all who joined us, some of you coming from as far as Houston, Denver and Lincoln! The conditions were clement and clear – an exceptional instance of October’s bright blue weather. We accomplished an amazing … Continued
Come join the faculty and students of Saint Martin’s Academy as we turn out for a full day’s work on the farm and campus on October 20th. RSVP online here. We will be primarily focused on building fence, planting trees, some butchering, clearing brush and processing firewood. If you RSVP we will be in touch … Continued
Our first Functional Outdoor Resilience Training (FORT) Leadership Camp was a tremendous success! 16 exceptional young men joined St. Martin’s Academy staff for an unforgettable week in the great outdoors. It was a tough but immensely rewarding and enjoyable camp. The boys were pushed to their limit but met every challenge and showed outstanding fortitude … Continued
