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
Cistercians in Hungary
We loved having Fr. Bernard back home for a visit, and it was great to have him update all of us on his work in Hungary in the Faculty Lecture Series.
College Panel
In January, the college counseling office hosted the annual Alumni College Panel for Forms VII and VIII.
An Apocalyptic Nativity with Fr. Gregory
A discussion of nativity art through the ages would not be complete without Fr. Gregory.
The First Thanksgiving
After a difficult year, who better than Bob Haaser to lead us into the season of Thanksgiving?
Revolution in a Toolshed
Peter Saliga presented the first lecture in the Faculty Lecture Series in October.
Andrew Kahn visits Medical Club
He spoke to students about college and applying for medical school.