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 [...]
Scholars enter St. Thomas caressing big dreams. A fortified faculty is required to make those dreams a reality. Even after two decades as social studies dean, Brett Mills continues to seize unique opportunities to develop as an intellectual. Twice in 2019 he participated in prestigious fellowships, the latest in a series of transformative educational experiences. [...]
The holiday season traditionally closes distances and unites family and friends. But Eagle Basketball braced for an absolute about-face. The contingent bounced from Christmas day flights for dribble drives along the Atlantic coast, a business trip drenched in purpose for big picture dividends rather than immediate gravitas. For the first time in program history, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In 1900, the Basilian order founded St. Thomas High School. This year we are marking our 120th milestone by reflecting on our storied past, celebrating our remarkable present, and looking forward to an even greater future. An institution’s greatest assets are its people, and once again our faculty and staff have proven that that is [...]
Hope Arive is convinced there was almost a destiny or fate or cosmic power in her only son finding his way to a Basilian institution well into its second century with a deep legacy for academic rigor in the classroom and ethical living in every arena. “I was aware of St. Thomas even before Eli was [...]
The 2019 gold rush for Eagle Football and Eagle Cross Country bore a mother lode of postseason acclaim for nearly two dozen key contributors after deep state championship contention. The annual Fall Sports Banquet again celebrated significant St. Thomas team and individual success. Nicholas Chander ‘20 was named Eagle Cross Country’s most valuable performer after [...]
This story was originally published in July 2015. Father Brendan Cahill ‘81 has regularly rejoiced in his returns to St. Thomas as celebrant, beginning the year he was ordained in 1990, joined then by more than 50 fellow Eagle alumni priests. He has since participated in Mother/Son and Founder’s Day celebrations, and twice presided for [...]
This story was originally published in May 2016. Henry Fisher ‘16 followed his career-best round of 68 with a two under par 70 to close out a stellar senior season as the individual medalist in leading St. Thomas to second place at the TAPPS 5A state golf tournament at Squaw Valley Golf Course in Glen [...]
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