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“Eagles’ Nest” Spring 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 St. Thomas High School|2022-09-01T11:09:03-05:00February 28th, 2022|Alumni, Athletics, Student Life, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Divine Mercy || St. Thomas Campus Community Welcomes Inspirational Testimony of Fr. Greg Boyle

The St. Thomas campus community was blessed to engage in the compelling testimony of best-selling author Fr. Greg Boyle, a riveting example of dedication to God through service to others. The Jesuit priest with more than three decades of ministry to gang members in Los Angeles delivered a stirring and ultimate uplifting message, first to [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2022-02-15T10:07:06-06:00February 8th, 2022|Alumni, Student Life, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Remembering Rev. Albert R. Gaelens, CSB || Distinguished Contributor and 21st Principal of St. Thomas

St. Thomas shares deep sympathy for the passing of Fr. Albert R. Gaelens, CSB, the 21st principal in school history who richly served the institution in a variety of capacities for a quarter-century with a legacy of selfless service. “I will personally always be grateful to Fr. Gaelens for the unfailing and gracious generosity with [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-12-26T14:48:42-06:00December 26th, 2021|Alumni, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Most Reverend George A. Sheltz ‘63 1946-2021 || Exceptional Sacramental Life, Self-Emptying Through Service

The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz ‘63, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston with a near lifetime of commitment to sacramental life, a spirit of hospitality, and self-emptying through service, passed December 21 at the age of 75. “The prayers of the St. Thomas community are with the family of Bishop Sheltz, his colleagues, and many [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-12-23T15:18:38-06:00December 23rd, 2021|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

Grow As Many, Develop As One || Camp Aquinas and Father/Son Retreat Enrich Strong Basilian Ideals

Liturgical life on the St. Thomas campus is emphatically at the heart of the Basilian tradition and values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Lay people, clergy, religious, and students are visibly committed to making God known, loved, and served. President Fr. James Murphy, CSB and Principal Aaron Dominguez ‘96 have empowered a collaborative Campus Ministry [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-12-16T17:51:19-06:00December 16th, 2021|Alumni, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

‘Come Together’ Auction & Gala Gallery || Supreme Appreciation and Overwhelming Support for St. Thomas Mission

Supreme appreciation to the St. Thomas community for their overwhelming support of our annual Auction & Gala, honoring in 2021 Eagle icon Jim Schwarzbach ‘55. Freak flags were flying as the Come Together theme was a far out flashback to those blowing’ in the wind, Summer of Love days of yesteryear. [CLICK HERE [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-11-09T16:16:19-06:00November 8th, 2021|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

“Eagles’ Nest” Fall 2021 || 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 St. Thomas High School|2021-10-25T14:56:22-05:00October 25th, 2021|Alumni, Athletics, Student Life, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Passion Purpose Priorities || Raymond Bourgeois ‘70 Relishes Entry into St. Thomas Hall of Honor

Passion. Purpose. Priorities. Raymond Bourgeois ‘70 has embraced and exemplified those defining qualities for a lifetime of leadership and achievement, invaluable contributions to his beloved Houston Third Ward community and to St. Thomas. Earlier in 2021, Bourgeois accepted the school’s highest alumni distinction, membership into the St. Thomas Hall of Honor. COVID-19 concerns prevented him [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-09-23T17:56:00-05:00September 22nd, 2021|Alumni, Campus News|5 Comments

Inaugural Catholic Bowl || Faith, Freedom, Football Celebrates Authentic Religious Identity

For generations, St. Thomas has attracted scholars from across dozens and dozens of zip codes spread throughout the Greater Houston expanse in large part because a religious faith and ideals, not geography, defines its community. Rigorous curriculum, a proven college admissions process, thriving alumni involvement, and prominent post-graduate opportunities are all distinctive St. Thomas selling [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-09-26T11:11:10-05:00September 15th, 2021|Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Football, Campus News|2 Comments

Fab Three || Boettcher, McLane and Pham Leave Powerful Legacy from Class of 2021

By every metric, their lives and careers were outrageous St. Thomas successes. They crafted renowned academic acclaim with signature style and resounding selfless leadership. They flashed an exhaustive effervescence with a mature command and composure well beyond their years. The phenomenal threesome from St. Cecilia Catholic School arrived independently together as freshmen and remained perched [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-06-03T16:37:14-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Academics, Alumni, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

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