St. Thomas More Parish School

Annual Report 2017-2018 A Spirit Filled Community

Table of Contents

Principal and Pastor Mission Statement Statement of Philosophy Faculty and Staff STM School Board STM PTO Officers Current Achievements STM Scholarships High School Scholarships From the Advancement Department Generous Supporters Oktoberfest 2016 Auction Gala 2017 School Budget Endowment Planned Giving

STM Principal STM Pastor Kristen Thome Fr. Hai Dang Mission Statement

We, the pastor, staff and parents of St. Thomas More Parish School, are committed to developing the minds, hearts and souls of our students. By planting faith-filled seeds of good habits, we open our students’ minds to knowledge, their hearts to service and their souls to the beauty of God’s creation.

Statement of Philosophy

We believe that each child can be formed into a responsible individual with values rooted in Christian precepts. We strive to maintain a profound sense of purpose to build within each student a deep respect for God, self, others, and property. All school personnel, families and students are challenged to lead, teach and learn the way of accepting personal responsibility for one’s own actions and to grow in wisdom, age and grace before God and one another. The goal of the St. Thomas More Parish School experience is to open the mind to knowledge, the heart to service and the soul to God’s presence in creation.

The STM symbol was specifically designed for the celebration of the Silver Anniversary of St. Thomas More Parish School. This symbol portrays the basic principles of Catholic education. The cross represents the central theme of Christianity, while the quill stands for scholarship. The unfinished circle emphasizes the never-ending quest for knowledge. STM Faculty, Staff, School Board, and PTO Officers

Shellie Abrameit Alma Gonzalez Terri Moreno Christina Black (‘88) Monica Gutierrez Socorro Moreno-Garza Maggie Brill Mary Heard Megan Morfessis Teresa Burist Annemarie Howard (‘06) Michael Mouton Nicole Carville Mary Kay Izard Cheryl Normann-Petersen(‘94) Cherie Coco Patricia Jackson Callie Northcutt Nina Coltharp (‘72) Lorena Jongkind Noel Novak (‘80) Doris Cook Thelma Kinsel Theresa Orsburn Carmen Cruz Laura Larrahona Andrea Osborn Diana El-Ahl Casey Leung Lois Palazzo Iris Espinosa Debbie Lewis Sheila Porter Janice Felton Molly Macfarlane Anthony Potoczniak Marylyn Fontenot Theresa Mack Kathleen Prado Diana Garcia Naomi Mannino LeAnne Raimond Cindy Garza Tia McCoy Jennifer Skjonsby Jeanne Garza Sarah McDonald Kristen Thome Judy Gentempo (‘81) Rebecca Mechler Rodney Villadiego Carol Glaser (‘02) Melody Mobley Cindy Vodehnal (‘95) Mary Gleason Libby Mondello Kathleen Warner (‘66)

STM School Board STM PTO Officers

Vicky Alvarez Jenni LaBeth (‘94) Renee Harris Fatima Maniar Duane Hartmann Jennifer McCarty Christina Hendrickson Amber Middleton Kate Lykes Corey Morgan Oscar Martinez Theresa Orsburn Diane Webber, President Aimee Taylor, President Current Achievements

53rd Graduating Class

Daniela Agreda Dylan Dominey Jade Morales Marko Alvarado Luke Dominey Blair Ozor Amber Alvarez Chris Droubi Kennedy Parker Kade Baron Audrey Finn Patrick Quindt Mary Brock Dylan Gaines Isabella Rivera-Molina Jacob Broussard John Griffin Eric Roberson Nia Brown Laura Guerra Jessica Robles Stephen Brown Alfredo Hernandez Edward Seymour Michael Casetta Kynder Lewis Melody Vazquez Lauren Castex Eric Lopez Grace Webber Joseph Clifford Cristian Luna Greer Wermuth Joseph Cohn Jordan Mahoney Anjolena Worthington Brianna Collins Isla McCann Nicole Dawson

AWARDS

President’s Award for Academic Excellence: Daniela Agreda, Lauren Castex, Joseph Clifford, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, Audrey Finn, John Griffin, Alfredo Hernandez, Eric Lopez, Jordan Mahoney, Isla McCann, Kennedy Parker, Edward Seymour, Grace Webber, and Greer Wermuth

HIGH ACADEMIC HONORS

Cum Laude: Mary Brock, Joseph Clifford, Audrey Finn, Eric Lopez, and Cristian Luna

Magna Cum Laude: Daniel Agreda, Marko Alvarado, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, John Griffin, Alfredo Hernandez, Jordan Mahoney, Isla McCann, Kennedy Parker, Edward Seymour, and Grace Webber

Summa Cum Laude: Lauren Castex and Greer Wermuth

Mary & Martha Award: Jessica Robles and Greer Wermuth

St. Thomas More Award: John Griffin and Jordan Mahoney

SUBJECT AWARDS Art: Isla McCann (Superlative Artist) and Jordan Mahoney (Most Inspired)

Band: Luke Dominey (Most Improved Band Member) and Eric Lopez (Outstanding Band Member)

Computer Literacy: Alfredo Hernandez and Chris Droubi (Keyboarding), Patrick Quindt (Technology)

English: Marko Alvarado, John Griffin and Jordan Mahoney (Outstanding Achievement)

Literature: Jordan Mahoney, Kennedy Parker and Greer Wermuth (Outstanding Achievement)

Mathematics: Marko Alvarado, Lauren Castex and Cristian Luna (Outstanding Achievement) Religion: John Griffin, Jordan Mahoney and Isla McCann (Outstanding Achievement)

Science: Kynder Lewis, Joseph Cohn and Kade Baron (Excellence in Science)

Social Studies: Dylan Dominey (Geography Award) and Daniela Agreda, Joseph Cohn, Edward Seymour, and Greer Wermuth (Outstanding Achievement)

Spanish: John Griffin (Outstanding Achievement), Brianna Collins (Communication Award), and Nicole Dawson (Achievement and Commitment to Spanish Language/Native Speaker)

SERVICE AWARDS Altar Server: Mary Brock, Nicole Dawson, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Eric Lopez, Jordan Mahoney, and Anjolena Worthington

Art Club: Marko Alvarado, Nia Brown, Jordan Mahoney, Isla McCann, and Blair Ozor

Band: Nicole Dawson, Luke Dominey, Eric Lopez, and Patrick Quindt

Baseball: Kade Baron, Jacob Broussard, Stephen Brown, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Patrick Quindt, and Edward Seymour

Basketball: Marko Alvarado, Mary Brock, Nia Brown, Lauren Castex, Joseph Cohn, Brianna Collins, Nicole Dawson, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Chris Droubi, Dylan Gaines, Alfredo Hernandez, Cristian Luna, Blair Ozor, Eric Roberson, Edward Seymour, and Greer Wermuth

Beta Club: Daniela Agreda, Lauren Castex, Joseph Clifford, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, John Griffin, Eric Lopez, Jordan Mahoney, Kennedy Parker, Edward Seymour, Grace Webber, and Greer Wermuth

Cheerleading: Mary Brock, Nia Brown, Jordan Mahoney, Kennedy Parker, Isabella Rivera-Molina, and Greer Wermuth

Citizenship: Kade Baron, Mary Brock, Michael Casetta, Joseph Clifford, John Griffin, Eric Lopez, Jordan Mahoney, Jessica Robles, Greer Wermuth, and Anjolena Worthington

Flag Patrol: Luke Dominey, Dylan Gaines, John Griffin, Eric Lopez, Blair Ozor, and Edward Seymour

Football: Kade Baron, Nia Brown, Michael Casetta, Joseph Clifford, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Isla McCann, and Eric Roberson

Newspaper: Amber Alvarez, Brianna Collins, Audrey Finn, Laura Guerra, and Eric Roberson

Soccer: Stephen Brown, Michael Casetta, Nicole Dawson, Dylan Gaines, Cristian Luna, and Edward Seymour

Spanish Club: Daniela Agreda, Marko Alvarado, Amber Alvarez, Mary Brock, Nia Brown, Lauren Castex, Brianna Collins, Nicole Dawson, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Audrey Finn, Dylan Gaines, Laura Guerra, Alfredo Hernandez, Kynder Lewis, Jordan Mahoney, Jade Morales, Blair Ozor, Kennedy Parker, Isabella Rivera-Molina, Jessica Robles, Edward Seymour, Melody Vazquez, Greer Wermuth, and Anjolena Worthington

Speech Club: Nicole Dawson and Anjolena Worthington

Student Council: Nia Brown (Representative), Lauren Castex (Secretary), Joseph Clifford (President), Dylan Dominey (Representative), Alfredo Hernandez (Treasurer), Cristian Luna (Vice President), Jordan Mahoney (Public Relations), Isla McCann (Representative), Kennedy Parker (Ambassador), and Greer Wermuth (Ambassador)

Track: Amber Alvarez, Mary Brock, Joseph Clifford, Joseph Cohn, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Dylan Gaines, Cristian Luna, Kennedy Parker, Edward Seymour, Melody Vazquez, and Greer Wermuth Trivia Team: Nicole Dawson

Volleyball: Amber Alvarez, Mary Brock, Lauren Castex, Audrey Finn, Laura Guerra, Jordan Mahoney, Jade Morales, Kennedy Parker, Isabella Molina-Rivera, Grace Webber, and Greer Wermuth

Yearbook: Mary Brock, Nia Brown, Lauren Castex, Brianna Collins, Jordan Mahoney, Kennedy Parker, and Isabella Rivera- Molina

Perfect Attendance: Melody Vazquez

Second Generation Families: Amber Alvarez, Jacob Broussard, Laura Guerra, and Cristian Luna

Last/Only Member of Graduating Families: Mary Brock, Nia Brown, Stephen Brown, Michael Casetta, Lauren Castex, Joseph Cohn, Brianna Collins, Nicole Dawson, Dylan Dominey, Luke Dominey, Audrey Finn, Dylan Gaines, Alfredo Hernandez, Kynder Lewis, Jordan Mahoney, Isla McCann, Jade Morales, Kennedy Parker, Patrick Quindt, Isabella Rivera- Molina, Eric Roberson, Jessica Robles, Edward Seymour, Melody Vazquez, and Anjolena Worthington

STM Academic Achievements

Polly Rucker Scholarship

John Adolph Tori Hollamon Christina Okhuysen Mary Adolph Armando Huaringa Jennifer Paniza Bridget Baringer George Huaringa Anna Pelletier Karla Batarse John Izard Madeline Pelletier Luis Batarse Carlos Jackson Jennifer Pennington Jomer Bernardo Alison Jeffus Marina Pirzada Caroline Bolz Greg Jeffus Ryan Poole Karl Brown Connor Kelley Aiden Potoczniak Jennifer Champagne Madeleine Keogh Paul Ramirez Angela Clements Claire Lafferty Jordan Reilly Daniel Coco Kevin Lafferty Jonathan Repinecz Cindy Coltharp James Lassen Martin Repinecz Colin Conner Ariane Lau Kyle Scott Madison Contreras Jenni Lee Diego Segura Lauren Cook Lorenzo Lebsack Elizabeth Skurdahl Rebecca Davidson (2018) Jeffrey Lindsay Kathryn Shrout Andrea deTranaltes Tessa Mack Katie Strausser Kade Devine NiMya Maruska (2018) Matthew Strausser Leanna Dolson Jared McCormack Carmel Tajonera Bridget Ehlinger Dralon McCoy Russell Traylor Sarah Ferguson Stephen Mengis Kelli Walker Christine Gavino Gabriela Martinez-Chica Michael Walker Christopher Glaser Audrey Novak Greer Wermuth Allison Hartmann Erin Novak A.J. Heiser Knights of Columbus Scholarship

Luke Aguilar Sara Hansen Albert Ramirez Loren Blanco Laura Izard Gabrielle Rigsby Christopher Brown Travis Jacobs Michelle Rigsby Julie Caperton Christopher Jeffus Mariana Sandoval Kaitlyn Calvin David Jones Conrad Schmid Lauren Castex Tallie Johnson Alexandra Schoener (2018) Maryella Cohn Alexander Kinsel Megan Sparks Liam Conner Irene Koch Cotton Starr Gaines Cook Miles Landry Jasmine Stevens James Davidson Ruthie Lenz Katie Vanchiere Madeleine Day Christiane Lau Michael Vogelsang Elisa Dolson Sahara Maruska Valerie Wark Elizabeth Edel Samuel McConnell Brian Williams Michelle Ferley Joseph Montroy (2018) Buddy Williams Sarah Flohr Benito Moreno-Garza Callie Williams Athena Flusche Kennedy Parker Kelsey Young Kristin Fontenot Joe Pelletier Patrick Young Megan Garney Olivia Rabalais

Msgr. Bill Young Scholarship

Ireoluwatoni Asojo Elizabeth Davidson Faye Davidson Megan Livermore Eric Lopez Taralynn Mack Asher Price Olivia Shane Zofia Villarreal

Lillian Jackson Scholarship

Gianna Airola Santiago Chavez-Okhuysen Jillian Kelley Dante Segura Jaime Williams

STM Pastor’s Scholarship

Elizabeth Fernandez Jordan Mahoney Archer Naeger (2018) Victoria Saint

STM Principal’s Scholarship

Sophia Bellard Natalia Castro Heather Davidson (2018) Logan LaBeth High School Scholarships

Duchesne Academy

Morgan Allford Lindsay Hanus Taralynn Mack Sara Blasdell Jillian Klley Tessa Mack Corrin Cartwright Carolyn Lassen Audrey Novak Maryella Cohn Cappy Lassen Erin Novak Madison Contreras Mimi Lassen Maggie Okhuysen Elizabeth Davidson Erin Livermore Megan Sparks Faye Davidson Megan Livermore Callie Williams Andrea deTranaltes Christina Lombana Jaime Williams Kade Devine

Incarnate Word Academy

Gianna Airola Aiyana Jones Madeline Pelletier Ire Asojo Maire Kelley Mariam Pirzada Glenn Blade Ella Jackson Marina Pirzada Rachel Braverman Claire Lafferty Mashal Pirzada Corrin Cartwright Elizabeth Landry Ashleigh Roessler Elizabeth Davidson Emily Marquines Madison Seymour Elizabeth Gino Lindsey Marquines Olivia Shane Lauren Hamilton Abby Martinez Kathryn Shrout Alice Houser Ashley Mezyk Carmel Tajonera Claudia Houser Erin Novak Claire Tajonera Sarah Houser Jhena Patriarca Kelli Walker Donna Iles Anna Pelletier Dominique Webb Tia Jolivet

Mt. Carmel High School

Jomer Bernardo Caitlin Hipp Alan Quiroz Daniel Blado Xavier Kelley Stephanie Quiroz Will Biba Tim Keogh Marjorie Yap Jennifer Gallagher Laurie Lehoski Lex Zita

St. Agnes Academy

Mary Adolph Bridget Ehlinger Marisa Navo Morgan Allford Laura Falk Flo Steed Hilary Barelas Tracy Gorman Katie Strausser Alison Cubero Alexis Igwe Cathy Tran Andrea deTranaltes Tallie Johnson Deborah Waleke Alyssa Dizon Claire Lafferty Shelly Wark Leanna Dolson Lucy Moore Valerie Wark Jennifer Dworak

St. Pius X High School

Brian Gallegos Stephanie McGowan Olivia Shane Bailey Player Nina Shane St. Thomas High School

Ekene Agu Jake Iles Joseph Pelletier Dominic Airola John Izard Marc Power Miles Barloon Travis Jacobs Asher Price John Luke Broussard Christopher Jeffus Kyle Price Christopher Brown Greg Jeffus Noah Riehl Santiago Chavez-Okhuysen Daniel Kendall Kyle Scott Daniel Coco Gabe Lenz Randal Scroggins Gaines Cook Justin McAuliffe Diego Segura Patrick Elder Dralon McCoy Tim Vachris Tate Eskelund Chris McKinney Richard Van Natta Brian Gallegos Mitchell Mezyk Michael Walker J.P. Gavino Benito Moreno-Garza Richard Weatherly Adam Gensheimer Ian Novak Brian Williams Edward Houser Roman Ochoa

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

John Adolph John Izard James Rabalais Luke Aguilar Connor Kelley Paul Ramirez Samuel Browning Robbie Keogh Jonathan Repinecz Colin Conner Jared McCormack Martin Repinecz Patrick Elder Dozie Nwokem Matthew Strausser John Griffin (2018)

Duke University Talent Program

Fourteen seventh grade STM students were selected to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. This program identifies academically-talented students and provides innovative programs supporting the development of th th their optimal educational potential. To qualify, students must score in the 95 percentile or higher on their 7 grade SAT in Math and/or Reading. The following students were invited to participate this year: Xavier Broussard, Rebecca Davidson, Sarah Marten, Allyson Martinez, Gabriel Matos, Sarah McCarty, Joseph Montroy, Mackenzie Peugh, Sofia Potoczniak, Jonathan Ridley, Marianna Romero, Abigail Sapp, Christina Stephens, and Emilie Tang. Congratulations to the following students who received State Recognition: Allyson M artinez and Emilie Tang. From the Advancement Department...

Annual Fund Distinguished Levels of Giving

Leadership Circle A Friend of STM

Champions Circle James and Holly Peery

Cross and Feather Circle Duane and Carolyn Hartmann Sam and Nicole Hix

Red & White Club John and Nichole Bode Cale and Sally Kruse Peter V. Lomonte, Jr. in memory of Mrs. Leora C. Lomonte Larry and Jennifer McCarty Gerard Keith Sperling Kristen Thome

St. Thomas More Club Jason and Star Borg Dave and Mary Decker Terry and Janice Felton James and Renee Harris Paul (‘67) and Tina Hoffman Chris and Mary (‘83) Parsons Marten Katharine Powell Marie A. Tardo Greg and Aimee Taylor Albert and Rita Touma Jennifer Vrabel Ben and Kathleen (‘66) Warner Norman and Catherine Weisbrodt

Tiger Club Irene A. Adolph Kenneth and Helen Aneke Debbie Ashley on behalf of the England Family Greg and Christina (‘88)Chancoco Black Susan Bolz Nina Coltharp (‘72) Mark and Doris Cook Erasto and Abelina Flores Ann Christa Foley Leland and Marylyn Fontenot Cinthia Garza Mary Gleason in memory of Donald and Marilyn Gleason Alan and Luz Harper Mary Heard Mark and Christina Hendrickson Larry and Lynne Hoffman William and Mary Kay Izard Thornton N. Jacob, Jr. John Keating Joyce Laitkep Thomas and Theresa Mack Charles and Cheryl (‘94) Normann-Petersen Mark and Noel (‘80‘) Novak Robert and Mary Theresa Orsburn Antonio Ovalle Tony and Lois Palazzo Jerri L. Perrere Nic and Kathleen Prado Charles (‘98) and LeAnne Raimond Joan M. Riley Rick and Lynne Rumford Robert and Sarah Soluren Shannon (‘86) and Kimberly Veselka Dan and Diane Webber

Corporate Donors and Matching Gifts Shell Oil Company Statoil Gulf Services Williams

Field Day Bill and Becky Edmondson Kyle and Stacy Schoener St. Thomas More Soccer Club

Gifts in Kind Michael and Suzanne Abdulahad Tate and Rebecca Adams ASA Dally, Inc. Terry and Janice Felton Mary Gleason Greg and Jenny Griffin Joan McAuliffe Potts Law Firm Tomfoolery Toys and Gifts WalMart Neighborhood Market Ben and Kathleen (‘66) Warner

Endowment Fund Paul and Rebecca Hanks

Cash Donations Fr. Hai Dang John Frenzel Herman H. Grummer Knights of Columbus Council 2910 Lt. Eleazar Davis School (Hurricane Harvey Relief) John Orrico (Hurricane Harvey Relief) E. C. Sharp

Unrestricted Cash Donations Michele McQuietor Lucille Noel E.C. Sharp

STM Corporate Partners Albertsons/Safeway Box Tops for Education Casetta Catering Escalante’s Kendra Scott LLC Kroger Original Napoli SSA Online Stores Tapester’s Grill

Memorial Gifts

In Memory of Angelique Montes Gaumard (‘94) Katie Warner (‘94)

In Memory of Marilyn Gleason Pat Flippen In Memory of Carol A. Jacobson Warren J. Jacobson

In Memory of Patrick Mahoney Bill and Mary Kay Izard

In Memory of Ruth Provenzano Mark Hudec In Memory of James (Jim) Rucker Patricia Ross Amador John and Kathy McCarthy Anne Anderson Lucy McLaughlin Esther Bender Gerry Melot Micah and Miranda Bennett Pansy Meyer Elizabeth Biar Art and Nadine Mouser William and Kelley Burhans M.J. Murray Michael and Dana Bushong Michael and Ann Patrick Sherri Chilivetis G.J. and S.G. Pierce Mike and Linda Dockal Allen and Hazel Potvin George and Bonnie Dolson Nic and Kathleen Prado Pat Flippen James and Janice Richerson Doris Gitzy Anthony Robert John and Cookie Gorman Larry and Katy Safarik Pam Gould Sr. Lucia Schexnayder Dan and Kim Grigg Bob and Phyllis Strong Mary Heard Johnny and Linda Veselka Bill and Mary Kay Izard Ben and Kathleen (‘66) Warner Joyce Kelly Charles and Mary Welch Dabney and Peggy Kennedy Westbury Area Improvement Corp. Michael and Pamela Koban, Jr. Moye and Shirley Wicks Helen Kozlik Larry and Wilda Wrinkle Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

In Memory of Ana Stannard George and Bonnie Dolson

Teachers Gift Fund

Michael and Suzanne Abdulahad Manuel and Rose Castro Carlos and Vanessa Abedrop Rosalyn Cerda Judith Alfaro Alberto Suarez-Rivero and Karen Clemente Kathleen Alvarado Donald and Jacquelyn Cohn Tony ('82') and Vicky Alvarez Doug and Colleen Colman Shawn and Diana Amaya Richard and Marrianne Cusick Reynante and Jenifer Angulo John and Karen DeLaTorre Xenia Avalos Alton and Lamika Dickey Francisco Llamosa and Alicia Beltran Suzanne Dominey Greg and Christina Chancoco ('88') Black Jeff and Meg Ehling Raymond and Martha Blackwood Eric England John and Nichole Bode Brendan and Susan ('84) Farrell Ryan and Christina Booth Chris and Shannon Ferro Jason and Star Borg Sarah Fifi Kenneth Broughton Michael and Leshone Fogle Brian and Amy Buck Ken and Leah Gaines Charli Carnes Randall and Heather Gallagher Jason and Lisa Carr Fernando and Adriana Gonzalez Warren and Caroline ('96') Carter Greg and Jenny Griffin Cedric Brooks and Francheska Castex Rhys and Dawn Griffiths Joseph and Debbie ('78) Hall Caroline Matt Paul and Vanessa Hanks Larry and Jennifer McCarty James and Renee Harris Aron and Catherine McMayon Duane and Carolyn Hartmann Ramiro and Marisa Mendoza Todd and Janelle Heallen Eric and Christina Meyer Kenneth Sapp and Amelia Higgins Keith and Amber Middleton Steven and Marcy Hill Sylvia Molina Roberto and Veronica Hinojosa Gregory and Libby Mondello Sam and Nicole Hix Vienson and Anh Nguyen Edsel and Rolana Holcombe Juan ('85) and Silvia Olivero Vincent and Sarah Horne Robert and Theresa Orsburn Barrington and Lamika Iruke Kenrick and Karla Parker Carlos and Faith Jackson James and Holly Peery Scott and Raquel Janoe Joel and Tracy Ramsborg Bart and Lorena Jongkind Jared and Mary Reid John and Jennifer Jumalon Jose Salvador Rodriguez Veronica Kentner Edgar and Nancy Romero Scott and Tracey Gabel Koehne Leo and Ana Rubio Wesley and Jenni ('94') LaBeth Scott and Lisa (‘90) Sette Josh and Lauren ('94) Ladwig Dennis and Megan Stasio Federico and Laura Larrahona Frank and Danica Stephens Paul and Klair ('95) Latino Enrique Mancillas and Jimena Stoneham Greg and Kim Lesniewicz Rofino and Norma Tamayo Joel and Stephanie Lester Gregory and Aimee Taylor Jerry and Maricar Lim Marilyn Thomas Timor Sever and Hairong Liu Albert and Rita Touma John Tang and Tammy Lo Justin and Maria Turner Nick and Karen Lopez Okechukwu and Hetty Umeh Jorge ('82') and Micki Luna Shannon ('86') and Kim Veselka Bryan and Monica Lyssy Louis and Angela Villagomez Luis and Adriana Mancilla Dan and Diane Webber Fatima Maniar Kacy Lewis and Janeana White Jonathan and Sarah Martin Joseph Wizbicki, Jr. Ana Cristina Martinez David and Maria Zarzour Mark Weber and Jacqueline Martinez Kaixian Yu and Guangjin Zhong Oscar and Kris Martinez

Oktoberfest 2017

Booth Sponsors AMSYS Innovative Mark and Doris Cook Authentic Healing & Counseling Richard and Marrianne Cusick Patryczjusz Bachleda Fr. Hai Dang John and Nichole Bode John and Karen DeLaTorre Jason and Star Borg Suzanne Dominey Buffalo Specialties Brendan and Susan ('84) Farrell Jason and Lisa Carr Christopher and Rosie Felan Julie Carrillo Ron and Janet Fisch Matthew and Nicole Carville Ken and Leah Gaines Alberto Suarez-Rivero and Karen Clemente Randall and Heather Gallagher Ana Luisa Garcia Jerri Perrere Patricia Garivey Cindy Raimond Properties Billy Goldsmith Debby Rapp Fernando and Adriana Gonzalez Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital Dennis Hansen Edgar and Nancy Romero Bill and Mary Kay Izard Kevin and Mary Saberre Andrew and Charlene James Irvin and Margaret Schueler Deacon David Johnson E. C. Sharp Jeff and Pat Jones Darren Spriggs Josephine Jose St. Thomas More Soccer Club Greg and Kim Lesniewicz Greg and Aimee Taylor Joel and Stephanie Lester Al and Mary Thierry Peter V. Lomonte, Jr. Albert and Rita Touma Marcella Louis Triton Cargo Logistics Joseph and Stephanie Louis Ben and Kathleen Warner Ve Van Nguyen David and Johnnie Westerhaus NONAMEFIT, LLC Chester Woodard Juan and Silvia Olivero Joy Roy York Miguel and SanJuanita Ortega

Cash Donations Raymond and Martha Blackwood Carlos and Faith Jackson Brian and Amy Buck Vincent and Naomi Mannino Fr. Hai Dang Diamond Prothro Alton and Lamika Dickey Billy and Nina Reagins Suzanne Dominey Mark Roth Jeff and Meg Ehling Frank and Danica Stephens Paul and Rebecca Hanks Albert and Rita Touma Duane and Carolyn Hartmann Matthew and Remi Webber Paul Henry David and Maria Zarzour

Steps for Students

Fr. Michael Carmody The LaBeth Family (Jenni ‘94) Fr. Hai Dang The Lesniewicz Family The DeLaTorre Family The Ludwig Family The Farrell Family (Susan ‘84) The Marten Family (Mary ‘83) The Felton Family The Price Family Mrs. Mary Jane Flores The Shadow Family Mrs. Marylyn Fontenot The Stahl Family Wayne and Patsy Fox Foundation The Tamayo Family Dr. William Hanson Ms. Kristen Thome Ms. Marilyn Humble The Vodehnal Family (Cindy ‘95) Auction 2018

Class Baskets

Michael and Suzanne Abdulahad Tomy and Shiney Kurian Tony ('82) and Vicky Alvarez Josh and Laura ('94) Ladwig Reynante and Jenifer Angulo Federico and Laura Larrahona Xenia Avalos Paul and Klair ('95) Latino Karl Baron Pat Ledbetter Efrain Lazo and Jasmin Berrios Greg and Kim Lesniewicz Daniel and Paige Berry Joel and Stephanie Lester John and Nichole Bode Jerry and Maricar Lim Ryan and Christina Booth Jorge ('82) and Micki Luna Jason and Star Borg Jim and Kate Lykes Brian and Amy Buck Bryan and Monica Lyssy Jason and Lisa Carr Vincent and Naomi Mannino Alberto Suarez-Rivero and Karen Clemente Mark Weber and Jacqueline Martinez Donald and Jacquelyn Cohn Caroline Matt Doug and Colleen Colman Larry and Jennifer McCarty Bobby Concepcion Aron and Catherine McMayon Richard and Marrianne Cusick Eric and Christina Meyer Suzanne Dominey Daniel and Karla Monge Brendan and Susan (‘84) Farrell Michael and Jessica Montes Chris and Shannon Ferro John and Lisa Muniz Randall and Heather Gallagher Michael and Diane Naeger Dinorah Gonzalez Vienson and Anh Nguyen Fernando and Adriana Gonzalez Adheimir and Stephenie ('97) Olguin Rhys and Dawn Griffiths Paul and Bethanie O'Neal Joseph and Deborah (‘78) Hall Natasha Osborne James and Renee Harris Joel and Tracy Ramsborg Mark and Christina Hendrickson Billy and Nina Reagins Kenneth Sapp and Amelia Higgins Edgar and Nancy Romero Steven and Marcy Hill Ed and Becky Seymour Sam and Nicole Hix Dennis and Megan Stasio Edsel and Rolana Holcombe Frank and Danica Stephens Barrington and Lamika Iruke Enrique Mancillas and Jimena Stoneham Carlos and Faith Jackson Greg and Aimee Taylor Bart and Lorena Jongkind Shannon ('86) and Kim Veselka John and Jennifer Jumalon Louis and Angela Villagomez Jeremiah and Thelma Kinsel Travis ('00) and Jessica Warden Cale and Sally Kruse Joseph Wizbicki, Jr.

Paddles Up

Shawn and Diana Amaya Suzanne Dominey Jason and Star Borg Brendan and Susan ('84') Farrell Warren and Caroline (''96) Carter Terry and Janice Felton Donald and Jacquelyn Cohn Ken and Leah Gaines Carl and Tami Collins Fernando and Adriana Gonzalez Fr. Hai Dang Rock and Deborah Gremillion Duane and Carolyn Hartmann Edgar and Nancy Romero Sam and Nicole Hix Sheila Roth Bill and Mary Kay Izard Ed and Becky Seymour John and Jennifer Jumalon Frank and Sharon Staats Scott and Tracey Gabel Koehne Frank and Danica Stephens Paul and Vanessa LaWare Shannon ('86) and Kim Veselka Jorge (''82) and Micki Luna Norman and Catherine Weisbrodt Larry and Jennifer McCarty

Underwriting Michael and Suzanne Abdulahad Larry and Jennifer McCarty Jason and Star Borg Jose and Dixie Morales Brian and Amy Buck Occidental Petroleum Matthew and Nicole Carville Fr. William Oliver Mark and Doris Cook Juan and Silvia Olivero Ria Dimacali Juan Jose Olivero Alma Gonzalez James and Holly Peery Fernando and Adriana Gonzalez Leo and Ana Rubio Jim and Patti Gready Ed and Becky Seymour James and Renee Harris Shell Oil Company Duane and Carolyn Hartmann Frank and Danica Stephens Sam and Nicole Hix Albert and Rita Touma Scott and Raquel Janoe Shannon ('86) and Kim Veselka Peter V. Lomonte, Jr. Travis ('00) and Jessica Warden

Gifts in Kind

Michael and Suzanne Abdulahad DEFINE: Bellaire Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex Demeris Catering Tony and Vicky Alvarez Discover Gymnastics Apex Cheer and Athletics Robert and Rita Droubi Artist Boat Duck Donuts Baldemar and Adriana Barron Jeff and Meg Ehling Berings Emerald Beach Hotel Berryhill Hot Tamales ESPY Catering for Kids John and Nichole Bode Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Ryan and Christina Booth Terry and Janice Felton Brent and Angie Broussard Pat Flippen Pat and Eileen Browne Marylyn Fontenot Mrs. Susan Brown Vicki Fourie Chuy’s - River Oaks Frank’s Americana Revivial Dennis and Kerri Clifford Cindy Garza Marilyn Thomas Collins George Bush Presidential Library Nina Coltharp George Ranch Historical Park Confectionary Home Jim and Patti Gready Mark and Doris Cook Andrew and Katherine Hayes Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory Healthy Smiles Denistry Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Mary Heard Fr. Hai Dang Jeff and Patti Heinrichs Dave & Busters Alan Helfman Coral Herrera Redneck Country Club Vincent and Sarah Horne River Oaks Chiropractic Clinic Houston Museum of Natural Science River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Houston Astros (World Series Champions) Sheila Roth Houston Symphony Sacco Company Houston Texans Saltillo Mexican Kitchen Annemarie Howard (‘06) Scout & Molly’s Incarnate Word Academy Space Center Houston IWMarks Speck Orthodontics, P.A. John and Jennifer Jumalon St. Agnes Academy Kendra Scott St, Arnold Brewery Kidventure St. Pius X High School Robert and Elizabeth King St. Thomas High School Tony and Katie Kratochvil St. Thomas More Booster Club Lash Art St. Thomas More Library Laurenzo’s El Tiempo St. Thomas More Chefs Main Street Theater St. Thomas More PTO Greg and Kim Lesniewicz Stages Repertory Theatre Joel and Stephanie Lester Star Cinema Grill Los Tios Mexican Restaurant Sterling McCall Lexus Lupe Tortilla Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Mad Science of Houston The Tang Family Vincent and Naomi Mannino Tapester’s Grill Mariquita Masterson Taste of Texas Restaurant Chris and Mary (‘83) Marten Texas Art Supply Mary Regina Texas State Aquarium Lance McCullers The Mad Potter Sarah McDonald The Melting Pot of Houston Memorial Athletic Club The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt The Parlous Salon Socorro Moreno-Garza The Rustic Brush Moody Mansion Museum The Village Bakery Nail Club Spa Texas Art Supply Joseph and Joy Nassif Ms. Kristen Thome Natural Bridge Caverns Tomfoolery Toys & Books Nature Discovery Center Albert and Rita Touma New York Bagel Shop Toys to Love Nature Discovery Center Two Hikers Niko Niko’s Uchi Charles and Cheryl (‘94) Normann-Petersen Veritas Catholic Books Ocean Star Offshore Museum Josh and Cindy (‘95) Vodehnal Juan (‘85) and Silvia Olivero Ben and Kathleen (‘66) Warner Pappas Restaurants JJ Watt Nic and Kathy Prado Dan and Diane Webber Fr. Elias Rafaj Yoga One Bellaire Margaret Reagan St. Thomas More Parish School Budget – 2016-2017 St. Thomas More Endowment Foundation

In 1991, St. Thomas More Parish took an important step to insure the future of its parish school by forming the St. Thomas More Endowment Foundation. This fund, created by Msgr. Thomas Donovan and others, was formed for the sole purpose of providing financial support to the parish school. The Endowment Fund is managed by a Board of Directors, which consists of the Pastor, the Financial Director of the Parish, the School Board President, and three at-large members. The Board is responsible for managing the investment of the principle in the fund, as well as directing distributions for the benefit of the school.

Contributions from fundraisers (such as Oktoberfest and private donations, including planned estate giving), along with returns on investment, have allowed the balance in the fund to grow to over $1 million. This year the Endowment Board authorized a distribution of $52,500 directly to the 2017-2018 School Budget.

The St. Thomas More Parish Endowment Foundation was established in 1991 with the mission to provide financial support and insure the long term viability of our school. Planned gifts are important, needed and allow the school to accomplish great things. There is no better way to plan for future growth and strength! You may endow STM with the stroke of a pen. Through a charitable bequest in your will or living trust, you can ensure that the school will keep its doors open to qualified students whose families seek a Catholic education. This thoughtful act, which has little or no current financial impact on you, may result in the largest one-time gift you ever make to St. Thomas More Parish School. Please be a part of the STM mission, vision, excitement and hope!

Contact Kathleen Prado ([email protected]) for more information on the St. Thomas More Parish Endowment Foundation.