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20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of Eagle Athletics Since 2010 | Fourth and Final in Series

By |2020-04-10T12:37:33-05:00February 24th, 2020|Alumni, Athletics, Campus News|

How do we remember our contributors? Some leave indelible impressions through tenure over years or even decades, thereby becoming part of an institution’s fabric through their dependable presence. Others shine brightly, creating unforgettable memories regardless of their longevity. Others still permeate our consciousness for their role as selfless facilitators, whether lifting colleagues or the community [...]

Patrons of Promise || St. Thomas Immersion Trip and Right of Dignity

By |2023-02-01T12:35:04-06:00December 9th, 2022|Alumni, Academics, Campus News|

During the recent Thanksgiving holiday season, a select group of St. Thomas scholars was inspired with an appreciation for all the many blessings life has bestowed on them. Instead of flooding stores and retail websites on America’s so-called Black Friday to grab never say die deals in the spirit of materialism, the senior students gave [...]

Lasting Legacy || Celebrating Champions for Basilian Education

By |2024-01-17T15:22:03-06:00January 9th, 2024|Campus News|

In the final days of 2023, the St. Thomas Family celebrated the exceptional lives of three champions for Basilian education and devout members of Houston’s Catholic community. Michael John Cemo ‘63 1945-2023 An esteemed member of the prestigious Hall of Honor. An acclaimed and dynamic leader in Houston’s financial industry for more than three decades. [...]

2017 Commencement Exercises: One Ending, Many Beginnings

By |2018-07-19T17:12:36-05:00May 22nd, 2017|Campus News|

The 117th St. Thomas Commencement Ceremony provided one sense of finality while flashing vast potential to drive optimism for the future. One hundred and seventy-two graduates who were awarded $8.5 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities assembled in a stream of Red and White, embodying the value of a formative college preparatory education rooted [...]

Establishing Brotherhood: Key to Success in the Initial Weeks at St. Thomas

By |2024-08-26T14:02:40-05:00August 26th, 2024|Admissions, Resources|

Starting high school is a significant milestone for every student. It involves navigating a new environment with many unknowns, including teachers, classmates, classrooms, and lunch lines. When students confidently enter a new environment and feel a sense of belonging, they have a better chance of a successful freshman year. When students develop a strong [...]

Following God’s Plan || Evan Psencik ‘05 Leading Catholic Education in North Austin

By |2024-02-14T12:48:46-06:00January 27th, 2024|Campus News, Academics, Alumni|

Evan Psencik ‘05 is divinely driven by the strength of his Catholic faith. And just as readily relates to the Yiddish adage “Mann tracht, un Gott lacht.” Translation - “Man plans, and God laughs.” The dynamic first-year principal at St. Dominic Savio High School in burgeoning north Austin required much more than superior credentials, a [...]

Commencement Weekend at St. Thomas High School: Congrats, Class of 2025!

By |2025-06-04T11:53:52-05:00June 4th, 2025|Student Life, Campus News, Academics|

On May 24th, the class of 2025 graduated from St. Thomas High School. This year’s commencement weekend marked the 125th of its kind at STH, a historic achievement for the graduates and the school. The celebratory day began with Baccalaureate Mass in Cemo Auditorium, where the graduates and their loved ones enjoyed a heartfelt homily [...]

Nourishing Body And Soul || Eagle Scholars Continue St. Thomas Legacy of Social Activism

By |2024-02-12T16:43:07-06:00January 16th, 2024|Student Life, Campus News, Academics, Alumni|

St. Thomas theology faculty member Danny Hernandez ‘08 has built his career and philanthropy around the principles of social justice, community service, and entrepreneurial spirit.  He mentors emphasizing those same ideals to Eagle scholars who want to make a better world and find solutions to important issues. Hernandez consistently searches for off-campus components to support discussion [...]

Remembering Jim Schwarzbach ‘55 || Eternal Eagle Icon and Invaluable St. Thomas Servant Leader

By |2023-02-27T12:48:12-06:00February 27th, 2023|Alumni, Campus News|

Beloved St. Thomas alumnus and forever Eagle icon Jim Schwarzbach ‘55 passed away February 21 in Houston at 86. The invaluable and unmeasurable contributor to all that is valued by the Basilian Fathers was honored at the 2021 Auction & Gala saluting the relentless commitment of the St. Thomas community to innovative scholarship and the [...]

Soldier For Christ || Barrett Gregory ’18 Accepts Missionary Commitment with FOCUS Outreach Program

By |2023-04-21T11:30:31-05:00April 20th, 2023|Alumni, Campus News|

Barrett Gregory ‘18 was an eyewitness to the chaos engulfing a generation in crisis - of identity, of purpose, of religious belief. Through the collateral damage accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, he endured his own measurable personal pain, yet emerged from the darkness as a prized college graduate primed to advance into an established and [...]

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