Cistercian Alumni Association
All Cistercian graduates belong to the Cistercian Alumni Association, and we encourage everyone to participate in the life of the school. The Cistercian Alumni Association’s purpose is to:
- Foster alumni loyalty and support while promoting the welfare of the School.
- Establish closer relations between the School and its alumni and to represent alumni interests and concerns.
Let us hear from you!
Check out upcoming news and events. For additional suggestions and ideas for Alumni programs, contact Erin Hart, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at 469-499-5406.
2024-25 Events
| 9/19 | North Texas Giving Day |
| 10/25-11/1 | Homecoming Online Auction |
| 11/1 | Homecoming Game & Post-game Porch Gathering |
| 12/6 | Alumni/Current Mom Advent Retreat |
| 12/21 | Alumni Christmas Party |
| 2/1 | Jim and Lynn Moroney Award Dinner |
| 4/30 | Abbot’s Circle Dinner |
| 5/30 | Cistercian Golf Tournament |
| 5/31 | Reunions Weekend Picnic and Activities |
| 6/1 | Reunions Weekend Mass and Reception |
Alumni Scholarship Drive Update
Top 5 Classes in Dollars Given
| Class | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| '75 | $21,750.00 | McGee |
| '80 | $16,025.00 | Rasch |
| '13 | $14,296.92 | Garnett, Thompson, Tulloh |
| '74 | $13,475.00 | Bloodgood |
| '78 | $13,100.00 | Phillips |
Top 5 Classes in Participation
| Class | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| '77 | 78.57% | Skalak |
| '79 | 57.14% | Crozier, Talkington |
| '74 | 53.33% | Bloodgood |
| '20 | 50.00% | Sklar, Smith |
| '87 | 47.06% | Frutos, Rakowitz |
Total Cash & Pledges: $277,865.09
Total Participation: 25.55%
As of 3/4/2025
Thanks, Class Agents!
A HUGE thank you to our Class Agents who work so hard every year to keep their classes connected to the School and Abbey!
Law Professionals Group
The Cistercian Law Professionals Group is a wonderful group of alumni who regularly teach an Upper School elective about law and gather at least quarterly to network.
Readers are not Born, but Made
History teacher Jason Joseph speaks about how to help children develop a lifestyle of reading.
Tolkien’s “Leaf by Niggle”
Tom Pruit talks about J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story, “Leaf by Niggle,” and how this story gives us insights into how Tolkien thought about his life and his work in light of God’s purpose for our lives.
Science Fiction’s Greatest Year
Gary Nied makes a case for 1968 being the greatest year of science fiction by giving the historical context as well as describing how the genre underwent a literary transformation. Finally, he gives his top ten list of 1968 science fiction titles.
Alumnus Awarded Spot on YBCA100
Cistercian alumnus Darryl Ratcliff ’04 has been awarded a spot on the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100.