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 [...]
Mark Appel has long been accustomed to crowds brought about through his sublime athletic talents. A high school pitching sensation in Northern California. A record smashing All-American at Stanford University. The Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year. The glory boy of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. His celebrated meteoric rise was followed by a [...]
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 [...]
St. Thomas remains dedicated to transforming the minds and hearts of the Eagle community through social service and advocacy, ensuring that the Basilian mission of Teach Me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge measures beyond mere motto, but is a stable of life. During the launch of the 2019-20 academic year, the student body is providing valuable [...]
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 [...]
Marty Matulia was only a few months into his new role as the campus ministry director when he quickly gained an acute understanding for the value of student mission trips and “the power of paying it forward.” Now in the closing weeks of his deeply impactful and respected 16-year tenure, the one-time college hardball hand [...]
The St. Thomas Respect Life Club is sponsoring a baby shower in conjunction with the Mother / Son Mass Thursday, December 8 in Reckling Gymnasium. In the memory of Jonathan Gleasman 2001 ... and in honor of Your Mother’s Choice of Life ... below is a wish list for the Gabriel Project and inner city parishes [...]
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo has led the Galveston-Houston archdiocese since 2006 and has consistently prioritized engagement with the St. Thomas academic community. Twice in the 2016 calendar year the Archbishop served as a principal celebrant and homilist, most recently to celebrate the annual Father / Son Mass on All Saints Day. “I come here for [...]
Ty Huggins ‘17 has quickly transitioned from his summer serving as a go-to IT consultant at Houston Distributing Company to fully immersed into his fall curriculum which includes AP Calculus, AP Spanish 4 and Advanced Economics. He’s also awaiting off-season workout sessions for the upcoming varsity wrestling season and perhaps a spring close-out with Eagle [...]
Cemo Auditorium is often a buzz of St. Thomas student activity, whether the latest rave-review theatre production, the rejoicing surround sound from a Christmas concert or a celebratory salute to award-winning Eagle Athletics. But few swirls within Cemo have ever matched the impact which was recently carried from campus and felt beyond borders. Evan Chavez [...]
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