Local Centenarian helps SMA celebrate 100th day of school

Just 11 days after celebrating his 100th birthday, San Marcos resident Chester “Leroy” Moddrell paid a visit to San Marcos Academy to help Lower School students celebrate their 100th day of school Jan. 31.

Moddrell, who resides at Regent Care Center in San Marcos, told the kindergarten through fifth graders what it was like to be a century old and answered questions the students had written in advance. He also brought with him a scrapbook full of photos and memorabilia to share.

“I never thought I’d live to be 100,” Moddrell said, adding, “I didn’t try to.”