Congrats 2019 Graduates!

We celebrated the completion of eighth grade for our young men on May 24. The event began with a Gentleman’s Gatheringin the Great Room for graduates and teachers (including Mr. Hebert, Mr. Hoff and Mr. Carroll and many others). The gathering was a jovial series of stories and anecdotes from boys and teachers, recalling memorable moments from the past six years at Western.

Fr. Pete celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for families in Beorn Hall, charging the fellows to continue living the virtues they have seen and learned at Western and to be strong in their faith. Our Faculty Choir of 14 teachers, led by Mr. Whitebread, sang hymns along with the congregation. After Mass, graduates and teachers processed in by House the the Graduation Ceremony, and each boy received his diploma and walking stick for his journey ahead in life.

Diplomas once again featured the calligraphy of Thomas Armentor (Old Boy, 2014). Mr. Hoff offered brief comments about each graduate as they were invited to walk across the stage. The recessional procession ended with pictures around the Great Oak, and then on to enjoy drinks and sandwiches in Hereot Hall. A gorgeous and memorable evening for everyone!

Class of 2019 & High Schools they will attend:

Colin Abello - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                    

Bryan Anderson - Undecided                                                              

Luke Anigbogu - St. Thomas High School                                              

Norman Barud - St. John XXIII College Preparatory                               

Luke Broussard - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                               

Carter Cronin - St. Thomas High School                                               

Pete Donnelly - St. John XXIII College Preparatory                                 

Luke Duncan - Houston Christian High School                                      

Travis Dunwoody - St. Thomas High School                                          

Garrett England - Frassati Catholic High School                                    

Gabriel Esen - Stratford High School                                                    

Javier Garcia - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                   

Nicolas Gonzalez - St. Thomas High School                                           

Josh Hebert - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                    

Gregory Higgins - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                              

Vincent Iandoli - St. Thomas High School                                             

Ethan Kling - Houston Christian High School                                         

Colum Lynch - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                   

Ben Madden - St. Thomas High School                                                

Erik Maus - St. Thomas High School                                                     

Nathan Navarijo - St. Thomas High School                                           

Jorge Raull - Memorial High School                                                     

Colton Ritchey - St. Thomas High School                                              

Martin Saenz - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                  

Ben Stetzer - Memorial High School                                                    

Josh Thomas - Aristoi Classical Academy                                              

Nate Twardowski - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                            

Mariano Vigil - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                  

Valentino Vigil - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory                                

Parker Weiss - St. Thomas High School                                                

Nicholas Worley - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory