17th St. Thomas Hall of Honor Induction || Samuel Listi ’60 Exemplifying the Best of the Basilian Spirit

Samuel Anthony Listi ‘60 is rooted in the St. Thomas terra firma. The son of a tile contractor whose life was silenced all too soon, Listi nonetheless matured to reflect the Basilian commitment to fundamental scholarship that empowers discovery and creativity - from the marketplace to the classroom to the competition fields to fundraising to [...]

By |2023-01-26T14:45:56-06:00January 13th, 2023|Alumni|1 Comment

17th St. Thomas Hall of Honor Induction || Andrew Linbeck ‘83 Exemplifying the Best of the Basilian Spirit

Andrew Baird Linbeck ‘83 belonged to an unquestioned professional pedigree of highest achievement where he was recognized for his own towering personal greatness. Yet, Linbeck’s most lasting legacy is possessing an unmatched level of caring and philanthropy that could energize a group from Wall St. to Main St. to a neighborhood pocket community. He collected [...]

By |2023-01-17T20:20:33-06:00January 13th, 2023|Alumni|0 Comments

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

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 [...]

By |2023-02-01T12:35:04-06:00December 9th, 2022|Campus News, Alumni, Academics|0 Comments

“Eagles’ Nest” Fall 2022 || Latest Award-Winning Publication Showcasing Thriving St. Thomas Family and Vibrant Basilian Spirit

The award-winning Eagles’ Nest celebrates and connects the St. Thomas Family. Through compelling narratives and striking visuals, we explore the institution, from the change and growth on campus to how St. Thomas is leaving its Catholic Basilian imprint on Houston and nationally. Enjoy the latest profiles and highlights of diverse alumni, captivating student life, and [...]

By |2022-09-14T15:30:28-05:00September 13th, 2022|Alumni, Athletics, Student Life, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Partners In Truth || Camp Aquinas Builds Brotherhood and Spirituality within Eagle Community

A fresh academic year renewed essential Basilian tenants as faith in action and increasingly relevant in turbulent times. And the high-impact St. Thomas stakeholders again fostered the dynamic relationship between spirituality and society. The Eagle House System was in full force for the latest Camp Aquinas, named for the institution’s patron St. Thomas Aquinas, the [...]

By |2022-08-30T11:35:51-05:00August 30th, 2022|Student Life, Campus News, Academics, Alumni|0 Comments

Basilian Fathers Bicentennial || Legacy of ‘Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge’

Throughout 2022, Basilian Fathers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia are relishing the 200th anniversary of their order - celebrations capped with a commemorative Mass at St. Basil’s Church on the campus of the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto November 21. Two hundred years guided by faith and [...]

By |2022-08-29T13:18:59-05:00August 28th, 2022|Alumni, Student Life, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Remembering William F. Joplin ’54 || Philanthropic Champion | Faithful, Humble Servant

The extended St. Thomas Family is mourning the passing of Hall of Honor member William Fr. Joplin ‘54, a philanthropic champion who played an essential role during a transformational period of the school’s history. Joplin died August 1 at the age of 86 years old. “In his extraordinary service to our school, Bill Joplin was [...]

By |2022-08-05T12:55:18-05:00August 5th, 2022|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

Class Acts || Valedictorian Peyton Woodlief and Salutatorian Thanh-Vinh McColloster Lead Elite Academic Achievement

Their parallel journeys brought them to similar, unintentional destinations. Like pathways through frontier and space, they encountered obstacles both obvious and unforeseen. Their tightly tuned talent, endless ambition, and deep-dive due diligence forged signature identities through exercises enlightening, tedious, rewarding. Peyton Woodlief ‘22 arrived at St. Thomas as a freshman from St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic [...]

Uproaring Round Up || Relentless Eagles Raise More Than $670K for Tuition Assistance

Underlying yet another outrageously robust Round Up triumph is a recurring theme that sparks, then ignites a passion within the St. Thomas student body. The inscription would read A little bit more. A little bit more as it relates to embracing purpose and allegiance, sacrifice and selfless gratitude, tradition and legacy. A little bit more [...]

Uniting Vision with Philanthropy || Dee Dee and Gilbert Garcia Provide $250,000 Leadership Gift

The St. Thomas community is celebrating a substantial leadership gift - a $250,000 investment made by Dee Dee and Gilbert Garcia - that will fortify essential areas that matter most to the Eagle community. Their signature philanthropy will be honored by the naming of the Dee Dee and Gilbert Garcia Board Room in Clay-Storey Hall. [...]

By |2022-02-28T13:52:39-06:00February 28th, 2022|Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments
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