Ash Wednesday Mass | Lenten Focus on Prayer and Sacrifice

The St. Thomas campus community was blessed to share in the Holy Mass of Ash Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Dowalgo, CSB serving as principal celebrant with president Fr. James Murphy, CSB concelebrant. The assembled scholars, faculty, and staff were encouraged to renew their hope in Christ’s promises and their own commitment to follow Him ever [...]

By |2020-02-28T14:24:46-06:00February 26th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

Eagle Scholars Champion Forensics, Quiz Bowl, Social Justice and Choir

Four St. Thomas scholars championed at the 46th Annual Harvard National Forensics Tournament, the largest and most prestigious high school speech and debate tournament in the country. Patrick Pham ‘21 placed 7th in Informative Speaking and reached the octa-finals with Gus Boettcher ‘21 in Duo Interpretation. Luke McLane ‘22 advanced to the double octa-finals in [...]

By |2020-02-26T10:16:11-06:00February 25th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News|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

#TBT 2018 || Grand Houston Homecoming for Jordan Craig ’07 | National Tour Debut in ‘Phantom of the Opera’

This story was originally published in November 2018. There are forever bright new stars bursting on the Broadway and Hollywood scenes interpreting iconic roles, only to soon vanish from sight, seemingly cast in a meteor shower radiating from one point in the night sky, yet with a descent as rapid as the rise, never reaching [...]

By |2020-11-19T14:08:27-06:00February 13th, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Alumni|0 Comments

Aqua Eagles Race to Second Consecutive TAPPS Division I Swimming Championship

Sebastian Ortiz ‘20, Dylan Michaels ‘21, and Josh McLean ‘22 teamed for three top-two individual results while igniting valuable relay finishes in leading Eagle Swimming to a second consecutive TAPPS Division I state swimming championship at the Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio. The Aqua Eagles in the first season with head coach Van Jones [...]

By |2020-02-14T11:44:46-06:00February 10th, 2020|Athletics, Swimming, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

20 in ’20 | The Most Impactful Identities of Eagle Athletics Since 2010 | First 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 [...]

Strake Jesuit Cancels Annual Football Clash with Eagle Football

The 2020 schedule for Eagle Football is complete yet includes one notable and glaring gap - the annual clash with Strake Jesuit. “(Head coach) Rich McGuire received a phone call from Strake that they are canceling the series,” St. Thomas Athletic Director Mike Netzel says. “The decision wasn’t a surprise because in recent years Strake [...]

Six Scholar Performers Excel at TPSMEA State Choir Concert

Six St. Thomas scholar performers excelled at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association All-State ensembles. Charles Boutte ‘20, Raphael Mamaradlo ‘21, Noah Mims ‘21, Leonardo Morales ‘21, Leo Wilson ‘21, and James Dickinson ‘23 earned exclusive recognition among the best private school musicians from the state. Previously in the academic year their recorded auditions [...]

By |2020-01-29T13:50:44-06:00January 29th, 2020|Academics, Student Life, Campus News|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Winter 2019 | St. Thomas Leaving its Catholic Basilian Imprint on Houston and Nationally

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 [...]

#TBT 2014 || Ben Condara ’14 Leads Destiny Darling Eagle Baseball to TAPPS State Title

This story was originally published in May 2014. It’s more than fitting, if not fateful, that Ben Condara `14 became the poster boy for the 23rd state baseball championship in the proud and prestigious history of the St. Thomas program. Condara will be remembered for his tenacity and perseverance, his calm and composure through adversity, [...]

By |2020-11-19T14:09:39-06:00January 23rd, 2020|Student Life, Campus News, Athletics, Baseball|0 Comments
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