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 [...]
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 [...]
The wide-eyed son of a carpenter started with a vision that resulted in designs. Literally. For his career. For his life. Arturo Chavez ‘85 embarked into a world where so many different cultures operate at the same time, each with their value system. To become relevant, he would need to be open to an enormous [...]
The Eagle community was again blessed to share in its annual Auction & Gala which salutes the relentless Basilian commitment to innovative scholarship and the spiritual growth of St. Thomas scholars. An Evening in Paris honored the presidents of St. Thomas and their emphatic impact in extending the Basilian credo of Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, [...]
This story was originally published in December 2017. Hurricane Harvey began as a low-pressure blip on the radar ... methodically heated up through the tropics ... intensified up until the moment of landfall ... and surged into the strongest storm to slam Texas since Carla in 1961. The devastating rains began to hit Houston during [...]
The beginning 120 years ago was meager, the ascension without fanfare. A steady process that preached purpose, culture, and service rooted in the Basilian credo of Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. Now, well into the second century after its genesis, St. Thomas celebrated its legacy as a premier college preparatory experience with its annual [...]
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 [...]
There is one road that will always remain the same. It’s familiar. It’s comfortable. And its destination is somewhere never quite left. For former Eagles, distant and near, it’s the road home, their home at 4500 Memorial Drive. And for five luminaries a return in May carried the greatest recognition afforded a St. Thomas [...]
Generations of Eagles joined with patrons, sponsors and contributors to make the 28th annual St. Thomas Golf Tournament a roaring success at Wildcat Golf Club. Throughout a wind-blown Monday in April Eagle brothers joined for a wide variety of fairways split, wedges shanked, enormous greens and par-saving putts missed, inevitable wagers placed - and all [...]
The St. Thomas Academic Awards Assembly is an annual celebration of significant academic achievement, a tribute to scholars preparing for a life of purpose and continual exploration. “This is a joyous occasion where we share in the amazing accomplishments of our students,” said principal Dr. Aaron Dominguez ‘96. “Our administration and faculty are extremely proud [...]
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