Campus Life News

Carter Hill ’26 embodies the Jesuit ideal of being a Man for Others, embracing life’s struggles with unwavering faith, discipline, service, and a commitment to bringing God’s light to those around him.

Connor Molyneaux ’26 exemplifies the Strake Jesuit Grad at Grad through his leadership, faith, academic commitment, and dedication to his teammates, leaving a lasting legacy as both a standout lacrosse player and Man for Others.

For Coach Dominic Amorosa, it’s about so much more than basketball: It’s about coaching our students to be servant leaders and to build the Kingdom of God. 

Through service days, mission trips, and meaningful encounters with others, Strake Jesuit forms young men who recognize the dignity of every person and commit themselves to building a more just and compassionate world. 

Inspired by the call to be Men for Others, Oliver Tsao ’26 and Keshav Harpavat ’27 created nonprofits that serve vulnerable communities and respond with love,  compassion, and creativity. 

Welcome to this year's Alumni Service Corps members: Roberto Cortes ’21, Julian Puerto ’22, Thomas Tat ’22, Colin Vu ’22, and Ishan Dubey ’23.

The visit of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus highlights the Jesuit mission and inspired Strake Jesuit and Cristo Rey Jesuit students to engage the frontiers of faith, learning, and service. 

After a successful engineering career at NASA and in industry, Mrs. Cheri Armstrong responded to God’s call by entering education, where she now brings her gifts of structure, problem-solving, and compassion to Strake Jesuit as a teacher, mentor, and retreat leader who supports students’ academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

Faculty and staff formation at Strake Jesuit deepens their understanding of Jesuit education and guides students in learning to see God in all things. 

Through his leadership as principal cellist, dedication to musical excellence, and commitment to faith, mentorship, and collaboration, Joshua Segraves ’28 exemplifies the Jesuit values of discipline, cura personalis, and using his talents in service of others.

For the Franklin family, Strake Jesuit became more than a school. It became a community that formed character, strengthened faith, and inspired a legacy of giving.

Each year, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory recognizes five outstanding incoming freshmen with the Ignatian Scholar Award.

The Class of 2026 is an impressive and talented mix of personalities. It includes many outstanding young men who have excelled in various areas of school life. At graduation, we recognized graduates who have merited special mention for their achievements during their years at Strake Jesuit.

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Jacob Baker as the valedictorian and Diego Adams as the salutatorian for the Class of 2026! 

Logan Warner ’26 received the Todd Maddox Memorial Scholarship on May 20, 2026.

Congratulations to Andres Camelo ’29 on being this year's Max Finney Foundation scholarship recipient!

On April 12, 2026, the Strake Jesuit Dads' Club hosted its annual Father-Son Luncheon and presented this year's Crusader of the Year Award recipients.

Like his Confirmation saint, St. John the Evangelist, Drew Bemis ’27 embodies the spirit of a true Renaissance man: excelling in the arts, STEM, athletics, and leadership at Strake Jesuit while integrating a vibrant Catholic faith into every dimension of his life.

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus meets with Strake Jesuit and Cristo Rey Jesuit students.

On January 27, 2026, John Barry ’28 received the Captain Andrew R. Houghton ’97 Award. 

On January 17, 2026, Coach Mike Kerley was inducted into the Lone Star Athletics Coaches Association Hall of Honor for Track and Cross Country.