‘Mad About St. Thomas’ Auction & Gala Stupendous Success, Honors Dona & Al Clay ’61

Dona and Al Clay ‘61 had long advocated for the growing needs of St. Thomas and furthering its objectives. Three years ago, the two assured lasting distinction with the largest leadership gift in the school’s 118-year chronicle, donating $10 million to the 4500Forever capital campaign. The unprecedented philanthropy is advancing the St. Thomas academic enterprise [...]

By |2018-11-06T14:24:07-06:00November 5th, 2018|Campus News, Support|0 Comments

Supreme Supporters Dona and Al Clay ’61 Honored at 2018 Mad About St. Thomas Auction & Gala

Rare is that opportunity when individuals are positioned to carve a select slice of history. In 2015, Dona and Al Clay ‘61 seized such a moment. Not for singular acclaim and appeal to vanity but to transform the St. Thomas campus environment and fortify the institution’s future. Dona and Al had long advocated for the [...]

By |2018-10-25T09:45:14-05:00October 25th, 2018|Alumni, Campus News, Support|0 Comments

Sensational Sendoff for President Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB before Assuming Superior General of the Congregation of St. Basil

The greater St. Thomas community gathered in Cemo Auditorium to salute and celebrate president Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB who was recently elected the new Superior General of the Congregation of St. Basil and accepted those responsibilities immediately for a four-year term. During his term as president at St. Thomas attained numerous milestones in enrollment, fundraising, [...]

By |2018-08-13T18:50:57-05:00August 13th, 2018|Support, Campus News|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Spring 2018 – Highest Tech

Enjoy the Eagles’ Nest Spring 2018 … the latest personal stories and compelling examples of our award-winning academics and activities … plus the vital role that the St. Thomas experience continues to play in the formation of exemplary character and strong moral values in our community.   CLICK HERE FOR THE EAGLES' NEST SPRING 2018 [...]

Late Sales Surge Ignites Another Record-Setting Round-Up Celebration

When it comes to Round-Up ... Eagle scholars have long mastered their ABC’s. Always. Be. Closing. ALWAYS BE CLOSING. For the third consecutive year, the like-minded and aspirant harnessed a collective and aggressive late surge to ignite an outburst of raffle ticket sales which generated a Glengarry-esque frantic Friday finish that would have had Ricky [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:05-05:00March 5th, 2018|Campus News, Support|1 Comment

Philanthropists Glenda and Russell Gordy Strike Unique Partnership with St. Thomas for $2.5 Million Commitment

They were positioned at polar extremes of an aggressive and arduous four-bid negotiation with HISD for a prime property that both parties identified with equal need and desire in a process that proved as unusual as it was tactical. What ultimately emerged was the most improbable of pairings, the relentless Basilian school president and the [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:07-05:00February 22nd, 2018|Support|0 Comments

St. Thomas Receives $2.5 Million Commitment from Glenda and Russell Gordy Igniting ‘Double Your Donation Challenge’

With one of the largest altruistic gifts in the 118-year history of St. Thomas, Houston philanthropists Glenda and Russell Gordy have pledged to match every new donation up to $2.5 million in the St. Thomas Double You Donation Challenge, slated from February 21-May 20, to complete funding for the 4500Forever capital campaign. The Gordy’s commitment arrives [...]

By |2018-02-22T16:23:51-06:00February 21st, 2018|Support|0 Comments

‘Eagles’ Nest’ Winter 2017 – Rescue Recover Rebuild Rejoice | Eagle Strong in the Year of Hurricane Harvey

Enjoy the Eagles’ Nest Winter 2017 ... the latest personal stories and compelling examples of our award-winning academics and activities ... plus the vital role that the St. Thomas experience continues to play in the formation of exemplary character and strong moral values in our community. CLICK HERE FOR THE EAGLES' NEST WINTER 2017 From [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:12-05:00January 11th, 2018|Support, Campus News|0 Comments

Annual GDK Society Dinner Honors Spirit of Philanthropy

The annual Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge Society Dinner celebrates those supporters whose generosity with gifts of every size helps St. Thomas have an even greater impact on the areas that matter most to the Eagle community. By investing in scholarships and student life, faculty and academic support, capital improvement and transformative opportunities, patrons help the [...]

By |2017-05-10T17:03:51-05:00May 10th, 2017|Support|0 Comments

Bax ’66 Committed to Supporting St. Thomas Beyond His Lifetime

Joe Bax ‘66 can easily relate today’s turbulent cultural times to his St. Thomas years when America was unravelling, ripped apart by fractured extremes, idealism and alienation, riots and rebellion, protests and backlash. “I can remember to this day Father Alnoch’s announcement during Father Cooper’s Latin class that President Kennedy had been assassinated ... first [...]

By |2018-07-19T17:12:44-05:00March 22nd, 2017|Support, Campus News|0 Comments
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