25 Years of Excellence
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Excellence at Ascension Academy! Ascension Academy began as the shared vision of a group of concerned parents and educators in the 1990s. These individuals recognized the need for an independently-run secondary school that would provide a safe, nurturing, faith-respecting, and academically-challenging environment for young people in the Amarillo metro and surrounding area. After years of planning and preparation, the Ascension Academy Board of Regents welcomed the school’s first group of students in September of 2000. See the full history here. This year, we are celebrating 25 years of excellence and show our gratitude towards those pioneers who began our dear school. In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we have some special events planned for our community and alumni.
Recent & upcoming anniversary celebrations include:
Veterans Day
The school began its celebration on November 11th with its annual Veterans Day program, which featured an alumni guest speaker from the Ascension graduating class of 2019, IS2 SW/IW Gus Sage- US Navy. Gus shared his positive experiences at Asension, which well-prepared him for a career in the military. He noted that current students should cherish their time in school as they create memories that will last a lifetime.
Christmas Chapel & Concert
In December, Ascension hosted its annual Christmas Chapel featuring Ascension's Orchestras, Choir, and Wind Ensemble. This program also welcomed back some beloved Ascension Alumni. Sarah Winchester ‘19, Harlee Virden ‘23, John Luke Green ‘23, Alex Wan ‘19, Brianna Davis ‘21, Anna Bartley ‘17, Kaydee Sessions Veale ‘17, and Joshua Kuehn ‘11 performed with the Ascension Orchestra.
Alumni Holiday Gathering
Alumni from the Class of 2014 to Class of 2025 gathered for a casual dinner over the holiday break to reconnect with classmates and select faculty members.
Homecoming Festivities
Ascension Academy will add 25th anniversary flair to its Homecoming weekend, where the boys' Varsity basketball team will face Christ the King from Lubbock for their homecoming game on Friday night, January 30th. Friday evening will also feature a pre-game tailgate party and Senior Night presentations.
Spring Events
In addition to a spring music concert, other events are still in the planning stages and will be announced after the first of the new year. The 25th Anniversary page on the Ascension Academy website is the best place to check for details and updates. Occasional updates will also be shared on the school’s Facebook & Instagram pages.
ALUMNI
There will be an alumni reception scheduled for summer 2026. Details coming soon.
SHOP 25th Anniversary Gear!
25th Anniversary gear is available for purchase! Items will ship directly to your home. Alumni will have the opportunity to add a special alum indicator to their shirts.
Inquiries about the anniversary celebrations should be directed to Marketing & Communications Director, Sarah Silva, at 806-342-0515 or via email at ssilva@ascensionacademy.org.