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

16th St. Thomas Hall of Honor Induction || Five Eagle Luminaries Personify ‘Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge’

For 121 years, notable St. Thomas graduates have personified the Basilian credo Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. The most prestigious former scholars with exceptional contributions to their professions and communities are saluted with the school’s highest alumni distinction. On January 23, the Eagle Family elevated five transformative leaders who have embraced the St. Thomas [...]

By |2020-12-17T16:58:04-06:00October 21st, 2020|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

Fr. James Murphy, CSB Named Interim President as Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB Elected Superior General of Basilian Order

In a sudden development concluding an emphatically impactful six-year tenure that altered the future course of St. Thomas, president Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB was elected July 16 as the new Superior General of the Congregation of St. Basil and accepted those responsibilities immediately for a four-year term. Fr. James Murphy, CSB was named the school’s [...]

By |2018-12-11T11:03:01-06:00July 17th, 2018|Campus News|0 Comments

Meet Exceptional St. Thomas Alumni – Champions for Life

For more than a century, select St. Thomas alumni have achieved a level of excellence within their chosen fields or professions and have brought extraordinary benefit to the school and their communities. Meet many of our significant achievers who exemplify the spirit of service that students cultivate while at St. Thomas, and some of those [...]

By |2018-12-11T13:29:48-06:00July 10th, 2018|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

Kirksey Architecture Uniting Two Distinct Campuses with Joplin Expansion

For more than a century, St. Thomas has never let convention limit its dreams. Especially when there's an opportunity for bold action. The monumental acquisition to secure the adjacent HISD School for Law and Justice was simply the next defining moment in providing an unsurpassed college preparatory experience bringing academics, athletics and student life together. [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:57-05:00December 21st, 2016|Alumni, Campus News, Support|0 Comments

#TBT – Joplin ’54 Revealed as 4500Forever $6 Million Man

This story was originally published in November 2014. For nearly two months his identity was a mystery but never his unquestioned commitment to ensure the all-encompassing future excellence of his alma mater. And now there is a face and a name to the driving force behind the No Substitute For Victory Challenge, thrusting the most [...]

By |2020-02-03T13:13:32-06:00November 3rd, 2016|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

Dynamic Drone’s-Eye Look of Joplin Campus Expansion

For more than a century, St. Thomas has never let convention limit its dreams. Especially when there’s an opportunity for bold action. The monumental acquisition to secure the adjacent HISD School for Law and Justice was simply the next defining moment in providing an unsurpassed college preparatory experience bringing academics, athletics, and student life together. [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:13:05-05:00October 25th, 2016|Campus News|0 Comments
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