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
2020 Jim and Lynn Moroney Award Dinner
With friends and family in attendance to share in the celebration, it was a wonderful evening at the Jim and Lynn Moroney Award Dinner honoring Charlie Williams ’70.Â
Alumni Brunch
Alumni from the Class of 2014 met for their Annual Black Friday Brunch.
Heroes of the Fourth Turning
Alumnus Will Arbery ’07 has an off-Broadway play through 11/17.
Billy Hassel ’74 piece in Dallas
A Billy Hassel ’74 piece can be spotted on a Tom Thumb store in Downtown Dallas!
Ordination and First Mass of Fr. Zachary Boazman
Fr. Zachary Boazman ’10 returned to the Abbey Church to celebrate his First Mass on Sunday, September 15.
Alumni Happy Hour
The Alumni Class Agents gathered for a happy hour so Fr. Paul and Erin Hart could thank them for all that they do throughout the year. These men help keep their classes connected to the School and Abbey and plan events to keep their classmates connected to each other....