Endowed Scholarships at San Marcos Academy Alumni Association Scholarship for Excellence in Academic Leadership - An endowed scholarship given in honor of Jeannette Tippit Caldwell, Class of 25, by her son, Clifton Caldwell, Class of 50, friends and alumni. Preference will be given to a child or grandchild of an Academy alumnus, based on excellence in academics, character and leadership. Belcher Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Mr. Billy C. Belcher, Class of 1973. Brittian Dudley Bell, Jr., Memorial Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given in memory of Brittian Dudley Bell, Jr., a 1939 graduate of the Academy, by his wife, Jerry D. Bell, also an Academy graduate in 1937, and their son Brittian Dudley Bell III. Bobbie Massey Byrom Endowed Scholarship The Bobbie Massey Byrom Endowed Scholarship was given in honor of Mrs. Byrom by her husband and children in appreciation for her distinguished service as the Academy's First Lady from October 1965 to May 1996. Jack E. Byrom Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by the family and friends of Jack E. Byrom, Academy President 1965-1996. The Mary Elizabeth Byrom Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Dr. and Mrs. Jack E. Byrom, other members of her family, and friends in memory of Dr. Byrom's mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Byrom. Cavness Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by family and friends of Dr. Raymond M. Cavness, president of San Marcos Baptist Academy, 1931-1943. Cessna Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Gerald and Elizabeth Cessna. Mr. Cessna was the Director of Admissions at the Academy from 1972-1997. Ernest E. and Sally J. Cummings Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given in faith by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cummings of San Marcos. Ernest and Sally Cummings Endowment for Learning Skills This endowed fund is used for the development and general support of the Academy s Learning Skills Program. Ora and J.D. Cummings Memorial Endowment Fund An endowed fund given by Ernest and Sally Cummings and family in memory of the parents of Ernest Cummings. The Robert Lawrence Chandler Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Chandler, in memory of their son, a member of the class of 1980.
Lorraine and Jesse Allen Derrick Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship made possible by Nancy and Don Mafrige 55, Ron Mafrige 55, Steven Mafrige 54, Jon Hampton 57 and his sister, Hanna Drago, and his aunt Ruth Lofton. Contributions from other exes have also helped endow this scholarship in memory of Reverend J. A. Derrick, who taught at the Academy, and Mrs. Derrick, who was dean of the Lower School Boys. Martin C. Eckhart Endowed Scholarship The Martin C. Eckhart Endowed Scholarship was given in memory of Mr. Eckhart, Class of 1936, by his wife and family. The Bennie Ellis Endowed Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Head in memory of Miss Bennie Ellis. Mr. Head was a member of the class of 1956 and was a member of the Academy faculty from 1978 to 2004 and 2007-2008. Folkes Endowed Scholarship Given by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Folkes to be awarded annually to an Academy day student. The Guy and Ruby Foster Endowed Scholarship A legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Foster, this scholarship is administered by the Baptist Foundation of Texas. The June Edgar Foster Scholarship Given by E. A. Mannie Foster, Class of 25, in memory of his wife, Class of 26. Gibbs Scholarship An endowed scholarship for boys provided by the estate of the late Colonel C. C. Gibbs of San Antonio. Greive Scholarship This scholarship is presented to a National Honor Society Member by the National Honor Society for assistance with tuition for a one year period. Leslie James Greive, Jr. Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by family and friends in memory of James, a 1984 graduate of San Marcos Baptist Academy. Jesse and Opal Henderson Endowed Scholarship Given in memory of Opal Henderson and in honor of Jesse Henderson, a former Academy student and former trustee. Willie Higgs Endowed Music Scholarship An endowed scholarship given in memory of Willie Higgs, former San Marcos Baptist Academy choir director (1960-1981). The scholarship was initiated by Captain Joseph L. Power, former San Marcos Baptist Academy dormitory director. Contributions from San Marcos Academy alumni helped to endow this scholarship. This scholarship is intended for a student interested in Music. Hunt Scholarship An endowed scholarship provided by the estate of Mrs. Estelle Hunt of Pittsburg, Texas. Jamail Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Lee and Joe Jamail. Lee Jamail is a graduate of San Marcos Baptist Academy, Class of 1944.
Bob Jennings Memorial Scholarship Given by his wife, Karen Jennings, family, friends, and alumni in memory of Robert Bryan Bob Jennings - Coach, Teacher and Mentor at SMA from 1976-1993. Bess Jones Endowed Scholarship Given in memory of Mrs. Bess Jones, by her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Britt Bell and other family and friends. Mrs. (Jerry) Bell is a 1937 Academy graduate and Dr. Britt Bell is a 1939 graduate. Zella Hartness Landfair Endowed Scholarship Given by Mrs. Zella Landfair. Mafrige Permanent Endowment Scholarship - An endowed scholarship given by Carolyn and Steve F. Mafrige, Class of 1954, Ron Mafrige, Class of 1955, and Nancy (Mauney) and Don Mafrige, both of the Class of 1955. Ron and Linda Mafrige Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Ron Mafrige, Class of 1955, and his wife, Linda Mafrige. W. Archer Maley Memorial Endowed Scholarship Given in memory of Mr. Maley, Academy Class of 1920, by Mrs. Maley, their family and friends. Bill Joe May Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Rev. and Mrs. E.V. May in memory of their son, a former Academy student killed in action in World War II. Kyle McCain Scholarship An endowed scholarship given in memory of Mr. Kyle McCain, former Academy counselor, by his family and friends. William McNiel Scholarship An endowed scholarship made possible by his wife, sons, and friends in memory of "Brother Mac" who served the Academy for 40 years. Arvin C. and Lola B. Melton Scholarship An endowed scholarship provided through the estate of Lola B. Melton as a tangible way to further the gospel of Jesus Christ with the prayer that it will assist some young person to have the benefit of attending the Academy. Thomas Morgan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Given by Charlene Dowsett Morgan, Academy Class of 1939, in memory of her husband Thomas Morgan. Alexander Muniz Memorial Endowment Fund - An endowed scholarship given by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Muniz, in memory of their son Alexander (Alex) Muniz, a member of the class of 2006. Madeline Occhipinti Sciacca and Charles and Michela Occhipinti Endowed Scholarship - The Madeline Occhipinti Sciacca and Charles and Michela Occhipinti Scholarship was given by Madeline Occhipinti Sciacca, a 1948 graduate of the Academy, in memory of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Occhipinti are the parents of five San Marcos Baptist Academy graduates.
Nedra Lee Power Memorial Scholarship Fund Alumni, family and friends established a scholarship fund in memory of Nedra Lee Power, wife of Captain Joe Power, former Commandant of Cadets and member of the Academy staff. CPT Paul Pena Memorial Scholarship - An endowed scholarship given in memory of CPT Paul W. Pena by friends, family and alumni. CPT Pena, a member of the SMBA Class of 2000 and a 2004 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, was killed in action in Afghanistan in January 2010. This scholarship will be presented to a high school student who has previously attended SMBA, maintained a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (3.0 preferred) and exhibited loyalty, integrity and leadership qualities. The recipient's character must be representative of SMBA values. Preference will be given to a JROTC cadet. Pirtle Scholarship An endowed scholarship for boys and girls given by Mr. George Pirtle, geologist, banker and outstanding churchman of Tyler, Texas. Pruitt Memorial Scholarship Administered by the Baptist Foundation of Texas, the funds supporting the scholarship came from the estate of the late Avelah and Bernice Pruitt. William "Bill" Rallis Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by his family and friends in memory of Bill, a 1977 graduate of San Marcos Baptist Academy. A.W. "Dub" Riter, Jr. Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by the Rogers Foundation and named for A.W. Dub Riter, Jr., a 1941 Academy graduate. This scholarship is awarded to an Academy student or applicant who demonstrates superior achievement and potential as well as financial need. James D. Rogers Endowed Leadership Scholarship - An endowed scholarship given in memory of LTC James D. Rogers by friends, family and alumni. LTC Rogers, a distinguished veteran of 23 years in the U.S. Army, served as Senior Army Instructor and later Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at the Academy from 1976 to 1992 and continued to teach and hold other administrative positions at SMA until 2002. Robinson Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by the late Mrs. Velma Robinson, a former Academy trustee and benefactress, of Edna, Texas. LTC Truett Lee Scarborough and Alma May Scarborough Endowed Scholarship An endowed scholarship given in honor of Mrs. Alma May Scarborough by her step-son, LTC Truett Lee Scarborough as an expression of love and in recognition and appreciation for her providing the opportunity for him to attend the Academy. The Clara Scott and Jimmie and Janet Scott Endowed Scholarship - An endowed scholarship in memory of Mrs. Clara Scott's Christian life and in honor of her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Janet Scott.
Katherine A. Shultz Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by the Academy family and friends in loving memory of Katherine A. Shultz Coach, Dean of Girls, and Director of Guidance at SMA from 1957-1997. Mary Hall Thedford Endowed Scholarship Given by the Velma Lee and John Harvey Robinson Charitable Foundation. Mrs. Thedford was a long time friend of Mrs. Velma Robinson and San Marcos Baptist Academy. Mary Thedford Memorial Endowment Fund An endowed scholarship funded by Mrs. Mary Thedford from Edna, Texas. Mrs. Thedford was a long time friend of Mrs. Velma Robinson and San Marcos Baptist Academy. The Gertrude Williamson Endowed Scholarship Given by Gertrude Williamson, a former Academy student. Preference is given to a student who is actively involved in an Academy music program. Mary and Billy Windham Scholarship An endowed scholarship given by Mary and Billy Windham. Mary Windham taught at the Academy from 1978-1999. This scholarship is intended for a person who has just completed the freshman Pre-AP English class at SMA. The James L. Jim & Theresa H. Mitzie Wittliff Endowed Scholarship - An endowed scholarship given by Jim Wittliff, Class of 1956, and his wife, Mitzie. The Theresa H. Mitzie & James L. Jim Wittliff Endowed Scholarship - An endowed scholarship given by Theresa H. "Mitzie" Wiffliff and her husband, Jim, Class of 1956. Herbert A. Yarbrough, Jr. Scholarship An endowed scholarship in memory of Mr. Herbert (Herb) A. Yarbrough, Jr., a dedicated community leader whose interest in and contribution to San Marcos will long be remembered.