‘Eagles’ Nest’ Spring 2020 | St. Thomas Leaving its Catholic Basilian Imprint on Houston and Nationally

The Eagles’ Nest is the St. Thomas flagship vehicle for telling stories about the vibrant Eagle community. 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. Our award-winning writing and design provide insights [...]

By |2020-06-17T15:29:32-05:00May 20th, 2020|Alumni, Athletics, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Valedictorian Grant McCoy and Salutatorian Grayson Drinkard || Brothers in Arms Leading Class of 2020

First, they were friends in kindergarten. Then classmates at Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School in Katy. And Beckendorff Junior High. When choosing his high school destination, Grant McCoy ‘20 exercised a bold decision to not follow his sister’s path to a macro public experience. He opted for the rich heritage of Basilian education at St. Thomas. [...]

By |2021-01-26T16:03:57-06:00May 20th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas Community Mourns Loss of Deacon Leonard Paul Lockett

It is with great sadness that the St. Thomas campus community mourns the loss of Deacon Leonard Paul Lockett, valued faculty member and contributor to St. Thomas Campus Ministry. He passed away April 25 after a long illness. A beloved supporter of the St. Thomas family, Lockett leaves a legacy that will have a lasting [...]

By |2021-01-26T15:47:58-06:00April 26th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|13 Comments

St. Thomas Campus Community Transitions to Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19

On Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic - an outbreak of a serious new disease with sustained transmission throughout the world. St. Thomas stakeholders and academic executives immediately began planning a response to the global outbreak of COVID-19. President Fr. James Murphy, CSB and principal Dr. Aaron Dominguez ‘96 [...]

By |2020-03-24T23:16:56-05:00March 24th, 2020|Academics, Student Life, Campus News|1 Comment

Message to St. Thomas Family | Reconvening for Remote Learning and Looking Head

St. Thomas Family, A hallmark of our Basilian institution since its inception in 1900 is its unshakable sense of community. Our purpose is always the health and well being of our scholars, faculty, and staff, and that priority has dramatically heightened during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We pray that our extended Eagle families are safe [...]

By |2020-03-23T15:00:20-05:00March 23rd, 2020|Academics, Alumni, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Fr. Clark Sample ’01 || Continuing God’s Call as Pastor at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

If you don’t know where you’re from, you don’t know where you’re going. For the previous decade Fr. Clark Sample ‘01 has navigated a clear, convicted, if unconventional course. He is rooted from his past, restless for grand future designs, trusting God’s Providence to better propel Houston Roman Catholics on their holistic journeys. “I had [...]

By |2021-01-05T13:39:32-06:00March 17th, 2020|Alumni, Campus News|1 Comment

Round Up 2020 | Resonate Essence Greater Than Scholars Raising $525K for Tuition Assistance

Pause if the resounding Round Up refrain sounds more than familiar. Riveted scholars rack another outrageous total in raffle ticket sales - $525,370. Crashing the half-million-dollar mark for the fourth consecutive year. Raising a raucous seven-year sales spike to more than $3.6 million. Yes, $3.6 million. All proceeds benefiting St. Thomas tuition assistance. Eagles rallying [...]

By |2020-03-03T21:46:21-06:00March 3rd, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Alumni|3 Comments

GALLERY | Round Up 2020 Celebrates St. Thomas Basilian Values

The St. Thomas Basilian Fathers and stakeholders extend their deepest appreciation to all in the extended Eagle community for again making our Round Up celebration a student fundraising event unmatched anywhere in the United States, generating more than $525 million for St. Thomas tuition assistance and more than $3.6 million since 2014. Eagles caring for [...]

By |2020-03-04T10:02:52-06:00March 3rd, 2020|Campus News, Alumni, Student Life|0 Comments

Ash Wednesday Mass | Lenten Focus on Prayer and Sacrifice

The St. Thomas campus community was blessed to share in the Holy Mass of Ash Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Dowalgo, CSB serving as principal celebrant with president Fr. James Murphy, CSB concelebrant. The assembled scholars, faculty, and staff were encouraged to renew their hope in Christ’s promises and their own commitment to follow Him ever [...]

By |2020-02-28T14:24:46-06:00February 26th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments
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