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“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|Student Life, Campus News, Academics, Alumni, Athletics|0 Comments

Round Up 2021 || Historic Effort in Year Unlike Any Other

The resilient St. Thomas Class of 2021 united for exactly this seismic moment: The record. The joys. The triumph amid on-going national uncertainty. They remained relentlessly committed to finish in the same monumental manner as they had started. The seniors began their Round Up careers learning the essential lessons from those students who preceded them, [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-08-06T12:16:06-05:00March 9th, 2021|Alumni, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas Awarded Significant Grant from Charity Guild of Catholic Women

St. Thomas has been awarded a significant grant from the Charity Guild of Catholic Women which will directly upgrade the school’s digital network and coverage on the expanding campus. President Fr. James Murphy, CSB graciously accepted the generous gift during a celebratory awards ceremony and reception. “This recognition from the Charity Guild measures beyond the altruistic [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2021-02-10T13:38:42-06:00February 10th, 2021|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

A Fall Semester at St. Thomas Like No Other

The spring is routinely a welcomed embrace from the winter doldrums, earmarked by fast-paced activity, if not unabashed optimism. Instead, 2020 delivered startling isolation, supreme uncertainty, and unsettling quiet on the St. Thomas campus. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic seemed like a distant menace when the alarm sounded in late February. No one in [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-12-10T11:36:01-06:00December 8th, 2020|Alumni, Student Life, Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Joplin Campus Dedication || Commitment to Change, Serve, Succeed

St. Thomas was emphatically proud to officially dedicate the Jane and Bill Joplin ‘54 Campus expansion, the latest priority project to support the school’s immediate strategic plan, and promote the success of Eagle student-athletes in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The Joplin Campus, named to recognize the extraordinary philanthropy of Jane and [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2022-02-15T11:06:34-06:00November 20th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Alumni, Athletics, Basketball, Wrestling|0 Comments

Proud to Unveil Jane and Bill Joplin ‘54 Campus Expansion || Promoting Success of Eagle Student-Athletes

St. Thomas is proud to unveil the Jane and Bill Joplin ‘54 Campus expansion, the latest priority project to support the school’s immediate strategic plan and promote the success of Eagle student-athletes in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The Joplin Campus, named to recognize the extraordinary philanthropy of the Joplins during the [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-11-05T14:51:03-06:00August 16th, 2020|Basketball, Wrestling, Student Life, Campus News, Alumni, Athletics|1 Comment

Proud to Unveil Jane and Bill Joplin ‘54 Campus Expansion || Advancing the St. Thomas Footprint

St. Thomas is proud to unveil the Jane and Bill Joplin ‘54 Campus expansion, the latest priority project to support the school’s immediate strategic plan and promote the success of Eagle student-athletes in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The Joplin Campus, named to recognize the extraordinary philanthropy of Jane and Bill during [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-11-05T14:51:50-06:00August 9th, 2020|Alumni, Athletics, Basketball, Wrestling, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Summer Message from President Father James Murphy, CSB

It’s summer. No really, it is. I’ve checked the calendar and compared the date with my welcome screen on my phone. The days, weeks, and months have blended together and I don’t think I’m alone in saying that I’m not 100%. Since March 13, when St. Thomas sent our students and faculty home for spring [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-07-01T18:04:29-05:00July 1st, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Academics, Alumni|0 Comments

Commencement 2020 || Resilience, Recovery, Rising to Greater Heights

The lives of St. Thomas graduates are uniquely fortified by their four years of Basilian college preparatory. But rarely in the 120-year history of the institution has a graduating group been changed in unanticipated ways as the Class of 2020 - those who rallied with the resilience, determination, and adaptability throughout the continuing threat of [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-11-05T14:54:20-06:00June 15th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Academics, Alumni|0 Comments

Easter Message from President Fr. James Murphy, CSB

The stone will be rolled away! Since the earliest days of the Church, Lent has been seen as a desert experience, a time of solitary reflection on our life of faith while participating in more fervent prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. As much as we engage with others during Lent, we are focused on preparing our [...]

By St. Thomas High School|2020-04-11T10:28:13-05:00April 10th, 2020|Alumni, Campus News|0 Comments

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