Labor of the Month for August: Rest By Dr. Edward Mulholland On the sculpted doorway of many Romanesque churches and Gothic cathedrals, among stories ofSacred Scripture and the lives of the saints, you will find vignettes of local life in a twelve monthcycle. You can find such a cycle on the main doors of the … Continued
Reflections on the Senior Trip to France by Ben Dunlap “Wherever they go, they spread joy” – these gracious words about our boys came from Mr. Patrick Egger, in an underground Paris metro station on the final evening of our voyage. Patrick’s words were particularly gracious: While he and I were struggling with the complicated … Continued
In May of 2025, we were honored to host Joel Salatin, the “LunaticFarmer.” Joel has arguably been the most influential voice insustainable agriculture in the United States over the last 25 years.If you don’t know about him or his work, look him up. He’s alegend. Despite his fame and success, Joel is as down-to-earth asthey … Continued
In preparation for the boys’ state finals rugby game in May 2024, Father Pillari wrote and recited this poem. From Our Lord’s mighty throne,With a flash of pure light,Stern-faced Michael comes forth,Wings spread wide, taking flight,To a soldier he calls,Dread and fierce to behold, Saint Martin, draw your sword! While on earth far below,Wretched demons … Continued
Opening remarks by Mr. Kerr Ceremony of Investiture September 4th, 2023 Thank you father and a very good morning and warm welcome to this assembly of faculty, of parents and students as we formally mark the opening of our Academic Year by this Ceremony of Investiture. This Investiture began informally in year one with the … Continued
Deneys Lategan Valedictorian Class of 2023
A talk by Dr. Paul Camarata Dr. Paul Camarata, a Kansas City neurosurgeon and chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at KU Med – and long-time friend of St. Martin’s Academy – was the guest for our Spring Lecture on April 26th. Dr. Camarata examined the main medical and scientific evidence in support of the immateriality of … Continued
By Andy McDonald, father to Peter, Grade 9 It’s always a pleasure coming to Ft. Scott and visiting St. Martin’s, especially now that our son, Peter, is a freshman there. There’s a sense of reunion that accompanies these visits as well. Whether it be a banquet, a random rugby game, or the Prairie Troubadour it … Continued
By Rosie Klassen, mother to Gabriel Klassen, Jr., Grade 11 Some who are new to St. Martin’s might very well ask the question, “Why have a banquet centered around some old Scottish poet and songwriter rather than a courageous saint or a liturgical feast?” Watching it all happen at St. Martin’s for the second time, … Continued
