St. Thomas High School

Happy Fourth of July, Eagles!

Today, we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. As we gather with family and friends to enjoy fireworks, barbecues, and festivities, let's remember the values of freedom, unity, and patriotism that make our country great!

Wishing all our students, faculty, staff, and alumni a safe and joyous Independence Day!

Part 3 of Our Favorite Memories from This Past School Year
One of the standout memories from this past school year is the amazing work done by our Welding Club! From designing intricate metalworks to learning the art of welding, the club has been a place where creativity and craftsmanship come to life. We’re so proud of our Welding Club for their dedication and creativity. Stay tuned for more favorite memories from this school year!

Aquinas Academy is in full swing, and our campers are having an amazing time at the STH Summer Program! From rocking out in drum class to experiencing thrilling earthquake simulations, Aquinas Academy campers are learning and having a blast.

Eagle Entrepreneurs Summer Program Recap!

18 of our students kicked off their summer with the Eagle Entrepreneurs seminar where they learned valuable skills like: leadership, business planning, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship! They met with some of our and listened to their experiences on planning, owning, and running a business. The program also included a field trip to , where they networked with Houston entrepreneurs. The final highlight was presenting their completed business plans to our alumni 'sharks'!

This Tuesday, we had the incredible honor of welcoming CJ Stroud and a few of the Houston Texans to our campus for CJ's Flexwork Sports Camp! They made the kids' camp extra special by participating in drills, taking photos with the campers, and even handing out some amazing autographed swag!

A huge thank you to and the for creating such unforgettable memories! You truly inspired our young athletes and we can’t thank you enough for your support!

Part 2: Our Favorite Memories from This Past School Year

This year, one of the standout memories for our students was the incredible hands-on learning experience in Dr. Conboy's lab. Students had the chance to apply classroom knowledge in practical ways, fostering a deeper understanding and love for science. From mixing chemicals to observing reactions, every moment in the lab was filled with excitement and learning.

Stay tuned for more memories from this past school year!

Happy Father's Day to all our fathers, past and present.

Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible fathers who have shaped the St. Thomas community. Your guidance, support, and love have been the foundation for our students' growth and success.

Wishing all our fathers a wonderful and blessed Father’s Day!

Part 1 of our favorite memories from this past school year!

We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements at the TAPPS Academic and Speech Competition this year! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for learning truly paid off. Here are just a few of our student’s impressive results:

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- 1st place – Manuel Cohen
- 3rd place – Major Davis

Literary Criticism
- 2nd place – Aiden Clark
- 3rd place – Dominic Hurd
- 7th place – Zacariah Hart

Spanish
- 2nd place – Roberto Pacini
- 7th place – Mario Salinas

Spelling
- 3rd place – Charles Asher Pedley
- 5th place – Nicolas Negron

Science
- 5th place – Andrew Wright
- 8th place – Campbell Brown

Congratulations to all our students for representing St. Thomas High School with such excellence! To see all the TAPPS Academic and Speech results, visit https://ow.ly/Ufhr50Si9wT

Stay tuned for more of our favorite memories from this past school year!

Our students Kale Mazurek ’26, John Simoneaux ’25, and Richard Brush ’26 (not pictured) from the Brothers Under the Cross (BUX) club recently volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, building beds for children in need.

About the STH BUX club:
Their mission is to help students learn, discuss, and exercise their faith while serving their community

To learn more and get involved check out or visit shpbeds.org

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We're so proud of our seniors from the Class of 2024 who have been featured in The Buzz magazine! They've shared their favorite memories, achievements, and plans for the future.

Head over to The Buzz to see their stories and photos. It's a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.

Don't miss out! Click the link to read more: https://thebuzzmagazines.com/articles/2024/05/class-2024

We're thrilled to announce that Edward Bocock is a finalist for the Private School Athletes of the Year at the 2023-2024 VYPE Awards presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine!

Edward's dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship have truly shone through this year, and we're incredibly proud to have him represent St. Thomas High School!

On this Memorial Day, let us pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication have ensured the freedoms we enjoy today. Your sacrifices are not forgotten.

Today marks a milestone for our rising seniors as they received their Junior Class Rings! The St. Thomas Community gathered for a special Mass, honoring this momentous occasion. Join us in congratulating our young men as they step into their final year with pride and promise!

Today, we honored our incredible student-athletes with a college signing ceremony! We celebrated these outstanding young men and their remarkable achievements through sports scholarships and placements at prestigious military academies:

Kennan Bonner - University of Mary Hardin Baylor (Football)
Ryan Gentile - Hendrix College (Swimming)
Billy Theroux - Angelina Junior College (Baseball)
Boyd Quinlan - United States Military Academy – West Point
Pablo Ramirez - United States Air Force Academy

Thank you to everyone who joined the athletic department and families as we celebrated these exceptional student-athletes and their future endeavors. Go Eagles!

Congratulations to our Eagles!

We are incredibly proud to announce that 24 of our students received special honors in the National Latin Exam, and 14 students received special honors in the National Spanish Exam, with another 8 receiving an honorable mention!

National Latin Exam Highlights:
Our Eagles performed exceptionally well, with 60% of those who took the exam receiving awards, compared to the national average of 40%.
The NLE tests students on their comprehension of the language, culture, history, and religion of ancient Romans.

National Spanish Exam Highlights:
An outstanding 22 out of 23 students who participated received honors!
13 students scored above the 80th percentile nationwide.
9 students scored above the 90th percentile.
Special shout out to Zacariah Hart, Charles Bartley, Roberto Pacini, and Tristan Moguel for scoring in the 98th percentile or higher!

These achievements open doors for our students to apply for scholarships and grants to further their studies in college and travel abroad.

Great job to everyone who participated! Keep soaring, Eagles!

Despite some unexpected weather twists, our spirits stayed high at the 33rd Annual Alumni Golf Tournament yesterday at the Golf Club of Houston ! It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces and catch up with old friends, fellow alumni, and alumni parents. A big thank you to all who braved the elements and made the day memorable. Here's to keeping the tradition alive and swinging!

Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful moms! Today, we celebrate your dedication and the endless support you provide your sons. Thank you for being their first teachers and biggest cheerleaders. Your impact echoes through the halls of St. Thomas and beyond.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating our amazing educators in style! We’ve been spoiling our fabulous teachers with sweet treats from , a wonderful coffee bar courtesy of Little Dreamers Coffee, and delicious lunches from . A huge thank you to our local partners for helping us show how much we appreciate the hard work and dedication of our teachers!

Our golf team wrapped up a fantastic season with a strong 4th place finish at the TAPPS 6A State Golf Championships! Let's keep aiming higher! EFND!

Medal haul for T/F again gallant & collectively golden.

Eagles state champs | 4th in 9 yrs for acclaimed HC Nathan Labus after back to back team silver | Rare single yr double dip after 2023 XC title | Armada of dominating skill & superlative performances by multi-sport scholar-athletes in colossal 39-pt stomp | Edward Bocock 2x athlete of meet (29 pts)

Notables:

💥 4x400 relay 3rd Caleb Soluren, Bocock, Elijah Henry, Ryan Bordas 3:27.59

💥 4x200 relay 2nd Tyler Day, Demarcus Batiste, Larry Benton, Blake Coogan 1:31.11

💥 4x100 relay 4th Aron Valentine, Coogan, Batiste, Johann Cardenas 43.98

💥 Benton 1st shot 55-04.50 and Michael-Anthony Okwura 3rd 47-04

💥 Day 1st discus 141-02 and Benton 2nd 137-11

💥 Bocock 1st triple jump 45-00.25

💥 Bocock 1st 110 hurdles 14.9

💥 Bocock 4th long jump 21-01 and Valentine 7th 19-10

💥 Keenan Bonner 3rd 300 hurdles 40.77, Soluren 4th 41.26 and Bocock 5th 41.82

💥 Robert Pacini 2nd pole vault 10-06

💥 David Carbajal 3rd 800 1:56.66

💥 Valentine 4th high jump 6-02

💥 Coogan 4th 200 22.49

💥 Logan Branting 5th 100 11.13

We're thrilled to celebrate the achievements of two talented students from our creative writing class who have been recognized by the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Contest!

Luke Burke and Jacob Davidson, both seniors, have earned the Silver Key Award from the Harris County Department of Education for their incredible stories. Their hard work and creativity have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. Please join us in congratulating Luke and Jacob on this fantastic achievement!

If you would like to read their stories, they are available via the link in our bio.

The STH Track and Field team had a stellar performance at the TAPPS 6A South Regionals last Thursday! Highlights include first places in discus, long jump, shot put, and triple jump, with Aaron Valentine and Roberto Pacini excelling in the high jump and pole vault. On the track, Edward Bocock and Blake Coogan dominated the hurdles and sprints, respectively.