Congratulations to St. Thomas School alumni Haley Born who graduated Valedictorian of the Marble Falls High School Class of 2007! Haley won three scholarships and attends University of Texas at Austin where she is majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Spanish. Haley and her sister Katy both attended St. Thomas thru fifth grade and their mother Randi Born taught school at St. Thomas until their move to Marble Falls. Haley's parents say they thank St. Thomas School, especially teachers Priscilla Magnuson and Susy Zinser, for their positive influences on Haley.

Laura Davidson attended St. Thomas from 1st thru 5th grade and was a member of the very first 5th grade graduating class of 1999. She is now in her second year at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and enrolled in the College of Nursing.

Jacob Powell (High School Class of 2008) participated in Lead America’s Congressional Forum in Washington DC. Among other activities, he received briefings from Barack Obama and Chuck Hagel, met several senators, and had lunch and a schmooze with John Kerry in the Senate cafeteria. Jacob attended St. Thomas school thru fifth grade and then attended the Seabrook Science Program.

Charlie Powell (High School Class of 2010) traveled to China with Westbrook Intermediate School teachers and is currently forgetting English and learning Chinese in Chinese immersion camp in Minnesota. Charlie also attended St. Thomas School from Pre-k thru 5th grade and was one of the first St. Thomas students to attend the CCISD WAVE magnet program.

Gaby Ruiz graduated from St. Thomas fifth grade in 2006 and is wrapping up her second year at the CCISD WAVE magnet program at Westbrook Intermediate.

Nicholas Breaux, graduated from St. Thomas School in 2005-2006, completed his open water diving certification this summer. He also traveled Highway 1 up the coast of California. He experienced temperatures of 114, in the desert, to 62 in northern California.

Trey Havard graduated from St. Thomas in 2006 and is currently attending the WAVE Magnet Program at Westbrook Intermediate School. Trey has been named 1st chair tuba in the advanced band. Trey plans to join track team and is an active boy scout.

Rachael Short graduated from St. Thomas in May of '02 and has been attending Lutheran South Academy where she is a Junior. Rachael plays Varsity Soccer and made All-District at LSA. Her love for soccer started at St. Thomas playing at recess with Michael Braun, Tommy Henshaw, Daniel Collins and the rest of the guys! Rachel was invited to travel with People To People and made 3 trips in 3 years with the organization: California '03, Australia '04, and Europe '05.
Sailing occupies the bulk of her free time. She now sails doublehanded 420 and the 29er in Junior Olympic and ISAF regattas. We are thankful for the good foundation she received at St. Thomas. Our years at St. Thomas continues to pay dividends.
We continue to pray for the school, its teachers, administration and students.

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