2019 Commencement Celebrates Basilian Ideal of ‘Teach Me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge’

For 119 years St. Thomas has primed its graduates for a life of purpose and continual exploration - young men empowered to bridge divides and engage in public service, poised to pursue human aims and define true worth in the eyes of God. The latest commencement exercises proved triumphant, a reverence to Basilian principle in [...]

Basilian Superior General Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB to Address 2019 Graduates

St. Thomas is proud to announce that former president Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB, Superior General of the Congregation of St. Basil, will deliver the commencement address at the school’s 119th ceremony May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Granger Stadium. “Our graduation weekend is one of the most special celebrations in the life of our community [...]

By |2019-05-06T15:37:56-05:00May 2nd, 2019|Campus News, Academics, Alumni|0 Comments

Valedictorian Kellin McGowan ’19 Extends Family Legacy of Acclaim Beginning with Kingsley ’10

Eagle scholar Kellin McGowan ‘19 is continuing the family’s acclaimed legacy of accomplishment at St. Thomas. The first African-American valedictorian in the institution’s prestigious history was also the 2019 Albert R. Gaelens Award winner recognized as the senior student who best embodies the Basilian credo of Teach Me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge. He was showcased [...]

By |2019-05-02T11:06:59-05:00May 2nd, 2019|Alumni, Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Eagle Rocketeers Blast Off to National Final

Select Eagle scholars are again aiming for the stars in an effort to outdistance elite students from across the United States. For the second time in four years, St. Thomas occupies an exclusive orbit - advancing two groups to compete at the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) National Final, the world’s largest student rocket contest. [...]

By |2019-05-21T14:50:46-05:00April 30th, 2019|Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Academic Awards Assembly Celebrates Scholars Preparing for Life with Purpose and Continual Exploration

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 [...]

By |2019-04-29T18:38:42-05:00April 18th, 2019|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas Spring Musical ‘Guys and Dolls’ Plays All Its Cards Right

One of the wittiest of American musicals, Guys and Dolls remains a rich classic that never skimps on wit or charm, an indelible gem from Broadway’s Golden Age. Yet St. Thomas Theater Director Dan Green was wise to how his Spring 2019 Musical would be interpreted in the now and presented a masterclass that could [...]

By |2019-07-25T17:50:01-05:00April 8th, 2019|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

St. Thomas Singers Earn Acclaim at TPSMEA State Competition

The St. Thomas Singers continued the program’s strong reputation for acclaim by earning distinction at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) state competition. The following soloists received 1st Division medals: Dante Segura ‘19 Daniel Tran ‘19 Daniel Griggs ‘19 Isaiah Leal ‘19 Benito Moreno-Garza ‘21 Leo Wilson ’21 The first ensemble of Leal, [...]

By |2019-04-09T16:02:10-05:00April 8th, 2019|Academics, Campus News|0 Comments

Award-Winning Scholar-Artist Castillo ’19 Accepted into New York University

William Castillo ‘19, one of the most acclaimed scholar-artists in recent St. Thomas history, has been accepted to study studio art in the renown Steinhardt School at New York University. “The opportunity to experience one of the great cities in the world and the rigors of the NYU curriculum is a dream come true,” Castillo [...]

By |2019-04-03T11:07:34-05:00April 2nd, 2019|Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

Twelve Eagle Scholar-Artists Earn Regional and National Acclaim

In the uber creative world within St. Thomas Fine Arts, expectations are ever-present, the standard long ago elevated to supreme heights.  Successes are measured most by a student’s continuous critical and intuitive dialog with the work to gain increased self-knowledge and inventive growth. A model program in peak prowess remains committed to persistence and promise [...]

By |2019-04-02T15:08:36-05:00April 2nd, 2019|Campus News, Academics|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Spring 2019 Debuts Sleeker Dynamic Design for Latest St. Thomas News and Views

Enjoy the latest Eagles' Nest Spring 2019 publication featuring our newly appointed president Fr. James Murphy, CSB. The sleeker more dynamic design from KH Studio richly showcases the engaging news and views of St. Thomas and its premier college preparatory experience. In 2018, St. Thomas was recognized by the prestigious National School Public Relations Association [...]

By |2020-01-07T13:41:20-06:00February 26th, 2019|Alumni, Student Life, Campus News, Support, Academics|0 Comments
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