Celebrate the Legacy of
Wade Young
Retirement Reception & Tribute Celebration
For 16 years, Wade Young shaped the lives of Churchill Theatre students, not only as an exceptional educator and director, but as a mentor, encourager, and steadfast champion of young people.
Through Wade's leadership, countless students found confidence, belonging, artistic voice, and lifelong friendships on and beyond the Churchill stage.
Now, it is our turn to celebrate the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.
The Association of Churchill Theatre Supporters (ACTS) is proud to host a retirement reception in Wade’s honor, and establish the Wade Young Mentorship Award, a lasting tribute to the qualities that have defined his extraordinary career.
We invite current and former Churchill theatre students, families, faculty, administrators, and members of the greater San Antonio theater community to join us for an evening honoring Wade’s impact and celebrating all he has meant to generations of students.
Wade Young Retirement Reception
Wednesday, May 27
5:30 - 7:00 pm
with a special tribute program beginning at 6:00 pm
Lanny Naegelin Theatre
Churchill High School
12049 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas
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Enjoy light refreshments, a special tribute program, video reflections from former students and colleagues, and opportunities to share personal messages celebrating Wade’s career and influence.
Guests are also invited to bring a card for Wade with their personal well wishes, favorite memories, or words of appreciation. A collection basket will be available at the reception so Wade can take home these messages and enjoy reading them after the celebration.​
The Wade Young Mentorship Award
As part of this celebration, ACTS is honored to establish The Wade Young Mentorship Award, an annual recognition that reflects the heart of Wade’s legacy.
Presented each year to a graduating Churchill Theatre senior, the award will honor a student who embodies Wade’s spirit of mentorship, kindness, encouragement, and belief in others—someone who consistently uplifts fellow performers, inspires confidence, and strengthens the Churchill Theatre community through genuine leadership and support.
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The award will also include a scholarship to support the recipient’s future educational or career pursuits, ensuring Wade’s impact continues for generations to come.
Help Us Honor Wade
If Wade Young has impacted your life—or the life of someone you love—we invite you to consider making a contribution in his honor. All donations will go toward supporting:
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The Wade Young Mentorship Award scholarship fund
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A meaningful retirement gift for Wade
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Expenses associated with hosting this special reception
Every contribution, large or small, will help ACTS celebrate Wade in a way that reflects the tremendous impact he has had on so many lives.
Please share this invitation
If you know a former student, parent, teacher, administrator, or member of the San Antonio theater community whose life was touched by Wade, please forward this invitation and encourage them to join us, or make a contribution in his honor. The more people we reach, the more meaningful this celebration will be.
Join us in saying thank you to Wade
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For the mentorship.
For the laughter, the lessons, and the lifelong impact.
For helping generations of students discover who they are—and who they can become.
We hope you will celebrate with us.
