He was an eternal Eagle icon and golfing immortal. He was the oldest living Masters Champion and staged the greatest final-day comeback ever at Augusta National. He was a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame while contributing to the game’s rich tapestry with a fashion and flare rarely seen and never duplicated. He [...]
How do we remember our contributors? Some leave indelible impressions through tenure over years or even decades, thereby becoming part of an institution’s fabric through their dependable presence. Others shine brightly, creating unforgettable memories regardless of their longevity. Others still permeate our consciousness for their role as selfless facilitators, whether lifting colleagues or the community [...]
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 [...]
How do you measure strength, as in the capacity of Eagle Strong? Material strength, for example, can be defined as the ability to withstand an applied load without failure. Houston Strong emerged as the two-word qualifier applied to the willpower of millions in the surrounding city who strive every day, and will have to continue [...]
Generations of Eagle arrived for a bonding that renewed Basilian values, invigorated the St. Thomas soul and raised valuable monies which enable the tradition-steeped 117-year institution to continue inspiring students personally and professionally. A brisk cloudless afternoon beneath an ocean blue sky greeted more 200 participants zigzagging the demanding Jackrabbit and Cypress Creek courses of [...]
This story was originally published March 2014. A recent 91st birthday wasn’t near enough reason for Jackie Burke `40 to break from his deeply rooted morning routine. He would be found in the hollows of what he believes is his grandest golfing accomplishment, the walls of his wood-paneled owner’s office lined with framed photographs, the [...]
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