Marco Nino (’16) popped in for a visit recently, after finishing his degree from Yale University in December. While at Western, Marco was one of the best in the Poetry competition ever, winning all three Festival Day competitions in his 8th grade year. We also dug up some of Marco’s fun comments he made in 2016.
Read MoreThe Pigskin Classic this year was, one of the best ever. Eight teams including a Faculty Team, a Dads' Team and five Class teams played it off this year. The Class of 2021 came out on top against the "College & Beyond Consortium" (Classes 2012-19), to capture the win.
Read MoreFrederick Ruppert (‘22) organized other fellow Scouts to accomplish what turned out to be a Herculean task - to clean out the Bayou at Woodland Park.
Read MoreWe welcome two babies born to “old boys” from our first two graduating classes. Congrats to the O’Bar and Heffernan families and their wonderful parents!
Read MoreJohn Hebert (‘22) has an amazing season at Running Back this year, ending the regular season as the #1 high school yard-rusher in Texas, and #7 in the nation.
Read MoreStrake Jesuit awards three Old Boys of the Class of 2021 with academic honors for the year. They are Henry Omanga, Matthew Parker and Mateu Orendain.
Read MoreMatthew Parmenter ('21) has qualified as a National Merit semi-finalist this year, as a senior at St. John XXIII College Prep.
Read MoreIan Riches ('21) obtained an internship this summer at the City of Houston’s Urban Planning Department, the only high school student to intern there this year.
Read MoreOn June 27, Brant Banks (‘15) married Madi Kubik. Both are college athletes, Brant playing his final year at Rice U this year, after playing at U of Nebraska. Madi is a professional volleyball player.
Read MoreFor a week in August, Rowan Bishop (‘21) visited a mountainous area in Guatemala. While there, he was “blessed to witness the devotion the people have to Christ and to His Church.”
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In August, Matthew Parker (‘21) will swim as part of a relay team to cross the 20-mile distance between Catalina Island to mainland California.
Read MoreOn July 1, in a packed church, we celebrated the funeral for “J J” Furnace (‘17) who passed away ten days ago. A passionate athlete and member of House of the Water. Rest In Peace, J J!
Read MoreIn June, Alex Malanga (‘20) qualified for both US Jr Amateur golf tournament in July and for first stage of the US Amateur tournament in August. Congrats young man!
Read MoreOn June 1, Chris Gosselin (‘12) married Christie Viktorin in a beautiful wedding in the parish church in Wharton, TX. The ceremony was attended by many Western families, and six of Chris’ Western classmates served as groomsmen.
Read MoreA group of 2020 Graduates created a tabletop with their College logos surrounding WA Coat of Arms and House shields.
Read MoreOn May 25, Luke Pelletier (‘13, Green) married Madeline Narduzzi in New Jersey. Luke’s parents, Claire and Mark Pelletier were among Founding Families at Western in 2010. Congrats to the newlyweds!
Read MoreMatthew Manis (‘22) tears it up on the mound in his Sophomore year for the Memorial Mustangs! Congrats to Matthew for a great year!
Read MoreOn Thursday, May 23, 46 Western 8th graders and their families gathered in the Barn to celebrate Western’s 13th Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation.
Read MoreCongrats to Edward Bocock (‘21) for contributing in a big way to lead St. Thomas High School to the TAPPS 6A State Track Championship in May. In addition, Edward won an Academic Award earlier in the year.
Read MoreAlessandro Directo (‘20) was named Salutatorian at Strake Jesuit and addressed his classmates and faculty at graduation on May 25. Congrats to Alessandro and Carol and Angelo Directo for this accomplishment!
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