Valedictorian Grant McCoy and Salutatorian Grayson Drinkard || Brothers in Arms Leading Class of 2020

First, they were friends in kindergarten. Then classmates at Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School in Katy. And Beckendorff Junior High. When choosing his high school destination, Grant McCoy ‘20 exercised a bold decision to not follow his sister’s path to a macro public experience. He opted for the rich heritage of Basilian education at St. Thomas. [...]

By |2021-01-26T16:03:57-06:00May 20th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Step Up Study Skills Summer Program for Rising 9th Graders | Propelling Future St. Thomas Success

St. Thomas continues its active response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic as educators and students adjust to the ripple effect of the novel coronavirus. The Remote Learning Program concluded the 2020 academic year. Multiple summer options will also be moving to a virtual format, including a specialized curriculum designed specifically for incoming freshmen making the [...]

By |2020-05-13T18:23:46-05:00May 13th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Valedictorian Grant McCoy and Salutatorian Grayson Drinkard Lead 2020 St. Thomas Academic Awards

As the novel coronavirus pandemic rocked the country into lockdown, St. Thomas was forced to evolve into an institution of remote learning. But even in the face of difficulties and hardships unprecedented in modern times, affirmations of the power and resilience of the Basilian spirit emerged. In moving examples that shared such hope, the annual [...]

St. Thomas Community Mourns Loss of Deacon Leonard Paul Lockett

It is with great sadness that the St. Thomas campus community mourns the loss of Deacon Leonard Paul Lockett, valued faculty member and contributor to St. Thomas Campus Ministry. He passed away April 25 after a long illness. A beloved supporter of the St. Thomas family, Lockett leaves a legacy that will have a lasting [...]

By |2021-01-26T15:47:58-06:00April 26th, 2020|Academics, Campus News|13 Comments

Clay Culture | Travis Froboese ’20 Earns Breakthrough National Acclaim in Ceramic Arts

The mission of St. Thomas Fine Arts is to create a curiosity for scholars to explore their intuitive talents, navigate their inquisitive journeys, and express themselves while possibly gaining national recognition. One of the most complete and diverse programs in Texas is shepherd by faculty member Mike Nebel. And the next breakthrough example extending the [...]

By |2020-03-30T14:40:10-05:00March 30th, 2020|Academics, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas Campus Community Transitions to Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19

On Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic - an outbreak of a serious new disease with sustained transmission throughout the world. St. Thomas stakeholders and academic executives immediately began planning a response to the global outbreak of COVID-19. President Fr. James Murphy, CSB and principal Dr. Aaron Dominguez ‘96 [...]

By |2020-03-24T23:16:56-05:00March 24th, 2020|Academics, Student Life, Campus News|1 Comment

Message to St. Thomas Family | Reconvening for Remote Learning and Looking Head

St. Thomas Family, A hallmark of our Basilian institution since its inception in 1900 is its unshakable sense of community. Our purpose is always the health and well being of our scholars, faculty, and staff, and that priority has dramatically heightened during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We pray that our extended Eagle families are safe [...]

By |2020-03-23T15:00:20-05:00March 23rd, 2020|Academics, Alumni, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Choral Director and Faculty Member Josh Wilson Shares in Houston Chamber Choir Grammy Award

Stevie Wonder and John Williams.  Tony Bennett and Beyoncé.  Henry Mancini and Yo-Yo Ma. U2 and Take 6. Bruce and Ray and Aretha. Grammy Award Winners all, richly recognized during the previous seven-plus decades for recordings that balanced innovation and timeliness in a way that made them widely resonant. And Josh Wilson, the St. Thomas choral director [...]

By |2020-03-05T16:00:35-06:00March 5th, 2020|Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of St. Thomas Academics and Development Since 2010 | Fourth and Final in Series

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 [...]

By |2020-03-06T11:10:30-06:00February 24th, 2020|Alumni, Faculty Profiles, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of St. Thomas Academics and Development Since 2010 | Third in Series

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 [...]

By |2020-03-06T10:58:25-06:00February 17th, 2020|Alumni, Student Life, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments
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