THE EAGLE COMMUNITY ENJOYED AN AWESOME RESPONSE TO THE 8TH ANNUAL EAGLE EYE SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT AT

THE GREATER HOUSTON SPORTS CLUB.

Record participation generated invaluable proceeds benefiting St. Thomas scholarship programs and continuing the unique mission of the Basilian Fathers.

Great appreciation extends to the generous contributors including the Soper Family and title sponsor Legacy Funeral Group, and our patrons for an afternoon of camaraderie, values, and tradition. A brotherhood unlike any other.

On the Feast of All Saints, the campus community was blessed to have former St. Thomas principal Fr. John Huber, CSB participate as the principal celebrant along with St. Thomas President Fr. James Murphy, CSB. Fr. Huber is now the Vicar General of the Congregation of St. Basil. He also serves as the director of Basilian Network for Education and the New Evangelization.

In the spirit of respecting and revering those who came before, alumni who have died in the previous 12 months were remembered. Beloved Vincent Mandola ’61 was also recognized after passing away in July 2020 at the age of 77. The entrepreneur force within one of Houston’s first families of food is now dignified by a statue of St. Joseph in the school’s chapel.

Mandola’s impact on the city’s dining scene began in 1977 when he purchased an early 20th century grocery and drygoods store and created the authentic Italian dining, Nino’s. Mandola later added Vincent’s in 1984 and the trattoria Grappino di Nino in 1996 to form a trio of acclaimed favorites on West Dallas Street. The Mandola expansion later included La Gelateria and a pair of Pronto Cucinino locations.

Vincent’s connection to St. Thomas included Peter Corbett ‘21, Vincent’s grandson and the son of his daughter Dana.