Senior Stories – John Falcon ’17, Unwavering Resilience

John Falcon ‘17 carries great satisfaction for a St. Thomas diploma that represents far more than all that he had accomplished academically and his ability to learn. Falcon marvels in the confidence and trust he gained in harnessing the necessary skills to continue combating the most threatening of challenges. “There were some times when graduating [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:35-05:00June 15th, 2017|Campus News|0 Comments

State Baseball Title Fuels Top St. Thomas Finish in TAPPS Henderson Cup

St. Thomas finished first among all-male 6A private institutions in Texas in the annual Henderson Cup, awarded by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) for exemplary school performances in 27 state championships. St. Thomas totaled 45 overall points, 37 from athletics and eight from fine arts, on a scale rewarding both team [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:35-05:00June 9th, 2017|Athletics, Campus News|0 Comments

Class of 2017 Awarded $8.5 Million in Merit-Based College Scholarships

The St. Thomas Class of 2017 was awarded $8.5 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities from across the United States while leaving a lasting legacy of academic acclaim, led by valedictorian John Miggins ‘17 and salutatorian Michael Hill ‘17. Miggins, Scott Pickering ‘17 and Adam Lawrence ‘17 earned Finalist distinction in the National Merit [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:35-05:00May 30th, 2017|Campus News|0 Comments

2017 Commencement Exercises: One Ending, Many Beginnings

The 117th St. Thomas Commencement Ceremony provided one sense of finality while flashing vast potential to drive optimism for the future. One hundred and seventy-two graduates who were awarded $8.5 million in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities assembled in a stream of Red and White, embodying the value of a formative college preparatory education rooted [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:36-05:00May 22nd, 2017|Campus News|0 Comments

Red & White, Rise & Roar! Eagle Baseball Seizes 24th State Championship in Program History

GAME 39 - TAPPS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, AUSTIN Eagle Baseball 15 Beaumont Monsignor Kelly Catholic 1 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Third baseman Logan Bear ‘17 drove in six runs while Owen Meaney ‘18 (LSU) added three RBI to lead the Eagles to an overwhelming five-inning victory to capture the 24th title [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:36-05:00May 19th, 2017|Baseball, Campus News|0 Comments

Annual GDK Society Dinner Honors Spirit of Philanthropy

The annual Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge Society Dinner celebrates those supporters whose generosity with gifts of every size helps St. Thomas have an even greater impact on the areas that matter most to the Eagle community. By investing in scholarships and student life, faculty and academic support, capital improvement and transformative opportunities, patrons help the [...]

By |2017-05-10T17:03:51-05:00May 10th, 2017|Support|0 Comments

#TBT Eagle Track and Field Claims 100th State Championship in School History

This story was originally published in May 2016 One of the most versatile and acclaimed track competitors to wear the Red & White provided the irresistible force behind the Eagles dramatic run to the TAPPS 5A track and field championship ... and a sport which often occupies an obscure corner of athletic life will now [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:38-05:00May 4th, 2017|Track & Field|0 Comments

Sports Hall of Fame Induction True Family Celebration for Apolskis ’85

Rick Apolskis ‘85 didn't just play football.  He stalked with mean intentions. He didn't just experience hardships.  He lived through them in public. He didn’t return to the beloved birthplace of his career to bask in individual acclaim.  He gladly shared in a communal celebration of spirit and brotherhood. In April, Apolskis was again familiar [...]

By |2020-02-12T12:55:35-06:00May 3rd, 2017|Alumni, Football, Campus News|0 Comments

Annual Style Show Dazzles and Delights while Honoring the Class of 2017

The 46th Annual Style Show & Luncheon served as the signature salute honoring the graduating Class of 2017. The River Oaks Country Club again provided the perfect spring setting ... hosting Men of St. Thomas - Saluting New Horizons ... chaired by Amy Huggins, Tiffany Leyendecker, Rhett Ross and Maria Varcados collaborating with director of [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:40-05:00May 1st, 2017|Campus News|0 Comments
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