Six Scholar Performers Excel at TPSMEA State Choir Concert

Six St. Thomas scholar performers excelled at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State ensembles. Charles Boutte ‘20, Raphael Mamaradlo ‘21, Noah Mims ‘21, Leonardo Morales ‘21, Leo Wilson ‘21, and James Dickinson ‘23 earned exclusive recognition among the best private school musicians from the state. Previously in the academic year their recorded auditions [...]

By |2020-01-29T13:50:44-06:00January 29th, 2020|Academics, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

The St. Thomas Community Joins Together in Support of Steps for Students

On February 15, the St. Thomas community will join together for a 5K run/walk in support of Steps for Students. Steps for Students is an annual event benefiting the 59 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The goal of Steps for Students is to unite the greater Houston community to raise awareness of Catholic [...]

By |2020-01-17T09:50:23-06:00January 17th, 2020|Campus News|0 Comments

#TBT 2015 || Dona and Al Clay ’61 Honored with Naming of Clay-Storey Hall after $10 Million Donation

This story was originally published in January 2015. As St. Thomas closes the $60 million monumental land acquisition, the Basilian Fathers announced the largest capital gift in the school’s 114-year history. Dona and Al Clay `61 donated $10 million to the 4500Forever capital campaign, the remarkable generosity resulting in the naming of Clay-Storey Hall on [...]

By |2020-11-19T14:12:59-06:00January 9th, 2020|Alumni, Student Life, Campus News, Support|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Winter 2019 | 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 [...]

Social Studies Dean Brett Mills Embraces Academic Fellowships to Further Connect with Eagle Scholars

Scholars enter St. Thomas caressing big dreams. A fortified faculty is required to make those dreams a reality. Even after two decades as social studies dean, Brett Mills continues to seize unique opportunities to develop as an intellectual. Twice in 2019 he participated in prestigious fellowships, the latest in a series of transformative educational experiences. [...]

By |2020-02-14T15:57:47-06:00January 6th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

#TBT Going Boldly Forth | Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brien Addresses Class of 2016

This story was originally published in May 2016. With a purpose of finality aided by an eye toward the profound, the St. Thomas Class of 2016 gathered for a final triumphant celebration and the school’s 116th commencement ceremony. Assembling with joy in the shadows of threatening weather that forced the festivities inside to Reckling Gymnasium [...]

By |2020-02-10T14:49:43-06:00January 3rd, 2020|Campus News|0 Comments

#TBT St. Thomas Honored the Memory and Spirit of Frankie B. Mandola ’65 | 1948-2017

This story was originally published in July 2016. Beloved St. Thomas alumnus, forever Eagle ambassador, and famed Houston restaurateur Frankie B. Mandola ‘65 passed away July 8 at the age of 68 from complications following a heart attack. “The Houston community, and in particular the St. Thomas community, has suffered a great loss,” Vice-President for [...]

By |2020-02-03T15:08:24-06:00December 19th, 2019|Alumni, Support, Campus News|0 Comments

Two-Sport Scholar Athlete Eli Carter ’20 to Continue Track and Field Career at Stephen F. Austin State University

Hope Arive is convinced there was almost a destiny or fate or cosmic power in her only son finding his way to a Basilian institution well into its second century with a deep legacy for academic rigor in the classroom and ethical living in every arena.  “I was aware of St. Thomas even before Eli was [...]

By |2020-04-08T17:22:19-05:00December 13th, 2019|Athletics, Track & Field, Campus News|0 Comments

#TBT Fr. Brendan Cahill ’81 Rejoices as Newly Appointed Bishop of Victoria, Texas

This story was originally published in July 2015. Father Brendan Cahill ‘81 has regularly rejoiced in his returns to St. Thomas as celebrant, beginning the year he was ordained in 1990, joined then by more than 50 fellow Eagle alumni priests. He has since participated in Mother/Son and Founder’s Day celebrations, and twice presided for [...]

By |2020-02-12T12:49:24-06:00December 12th, 2019|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

#TBT 2016 || Irrepressible Tom Horan ‘62 | Houston’s Irish Ambassador Red & White Forever

This article was originally published in the ‘Eagles Nest’ Spring 2016. Months before his 50th wedding anniversary and weeks counting down to the hallowed St. Patrick’s Day, Houston’s Mr. Irish emeritus Tom Horan ‘62 eagerly welcomes his guests from St.Thomas.  And needs only a matter of minutes to offer a mid-morning beverage. A half ounce [...]

By |2020-11-19T14:11:53-06:00December 5th, 2019|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments
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