Claudia Monsálvez Clark elected as Vice President of the San Antonio Classical Society
MAY 7, 2021–Congratulations to World Languages Teacher Claudia Monsálvez Clark who was elected by area Latin teachers last weekend as the Vice President of the San Antonio Classical Society during the spring meeting. The San Antonio Classical Society is an organization of Latin teachers who promote love for classical studies by organizing the Area B Competition for the Texas State Junior Classical League By accepting the position, Claudia will commit to the next four years to lead this organization; the requirement is two years as Vice President and two years as President. “I am incredibly humbled that my peers in the larger San Antonio area have … Continue reading Claudia Monsálvez Clark elected as Vice President of the San Antonio Classical Society
2021 Junior Awards
May 7, 2021–Congratulations to all of our TMI Episcopal Junior Award recipients who were honored in chapel on Friday, May 7, at the end-of-year Junior Awards Ceremony. The Charles E. Thompson, Jr. Award The Charles E. Thompson, Jr. Residential Life Award celebrates the many years of service that Mr. Thompson, who graduated from TMI in 1948, has served TMI as a student, parent, and a long-standing member of the TMI Board of Governors. This award is presented annually to a student in the Residential Life Program who best exemplifies the mission of the school. RECIPIENT: Jeongho Lee The Frederick Douglass … Continue reading 2021 Junior Awards
LePort selected to serve on Educational Resources and Review Committee
MAY 7, 2021 – Congratulations to Humanities Teacher Dr. Brian LePort on being nominated and selected to serve on the Educational Resources and Review Committee for the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). SBL is the largest international society of scholars studying literature related to the Bible. The Educational Resources and Review Committee “addresses the need for accurate, academically-sound classroom resources on sacred texts for secondary schools, as well as resources that inform and educate the general public.” Dr. LePort’s involvement is expected to focus on shaping curriculum that’s appropriate for secondary/high school students. His three-year term begins in 2022. Continue reading LePort selected to serve on Educational Resources and Review Committee
TMI finishes in Top 10 in Track & Field State Championship, boys division
MAY 3, 2021 – This past weekend on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, our TMI Episcopal Track & Field team members competed in the State Championships held in Waco, TX. TMI fielded five athletes in seven events and placed in the Top 10 in the boys division. Cristobal Parra – Silver Medal, 300 Hurdles; also broke his own school record with a 42.14. Franco Parra – Silver Medal, 3200m (Franco is ranked #2 in the nation in the 3200m in his age group) and Bronze Medal, 1600m with a time and PR of 4:22.21 (placing him 3rd overall … Continue reading TMI finishes in Top 10 in Track & Field State Championship, boys division
TMI 6th grader wins reserve champion
MAY 3, 2021 – Congratulations to TMI 6th grader Dominique Gonzalez-Leano on winning the reserve champion award at the Texas Rose Spring Festival in the short stirrup division held April 22-25 at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX. Continue reading TMI 6th grader wins reserve champion
TMI Track & Field advances 8 events to TAPPS 5A State Meet
APRIL 29, 2021 – Congratulations to our TMI Episcopal student athletes who competed last Thursday, April 22, at the Regional Track & Field Meet. The top 4 finishers in each event advance to the State meet. TMI advanced the following 8 events to the TAPPS 5A State Meet: Silver Medals: Cristobal Parra ’23 – Silver Medal, 300h Franco Parra ’24 – Silver Medal, 3200m Marcelo Parra ’24 – Silver Medal, 1600m Bronze Medals: Jake Kilbride ’22 – Bronze Medal, discus (His distance of 115-06 broke his own school record!) Marcelo Parra ’24 – Bronze Medal, 3200m The relay team of Chaz … Continue reading TMI Track & Field advances 8 events to TAPPS 5A State Meet
Texas State Junior Classical League Convention awardees
APRIL 29, 2021 – Congratulations to our TMI Episcopal Latin students who competed this past weekend at the virtual Texas State Junior Classical League Convention against the best and brightest in the state. TMI students brought home numerous awards and honors. The award recipients below were recognized in chapel earlier this week on Tuesday, April 27. Additional congratulations to our Middle School students, 100% of our Middle School students who participated scored in the top 10 of their specialty tests at state! 1st place Noah Kitayama ’26, Mythology Level 1/2 A and Roman Life Level 1/2 A Olivia Talley ’25, … Continue reading Texas State Junior Classical League Convention awardees
TMI student accepted by prestigious research program
APRIL 28, 2021 – Ifigenia “Niya” Omiridis, a freshman at TMI Episcopal, was named as one of 23 local high-school students accepted to the Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy at UT Health San Antonio. Starting as rising sophomores, students commit to three summer sessions of seven weeks each. This elite program pairs participants with outstanding biomedical scientists from UT Health, who have included Nobel Prize winners. The Academy provides students with an immersive biomedical research and education experience, focusing on pursuing a research project from choosing a topic to creating a presentation of their results. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said … Continue reading TMI student accepted by prestigious research program
TMI Episcopal partners with Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health San Antonio
APRIL 26, 2021 – TMI Episcopal announced today that it will be partnering with the Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health San Antonio during the 2021-2022 school year. Students enrolled in TMI’s Innovation & Design classes will be working with the Occupational Therapy doctoral students at UT Health to bring functional products to members of the San Antonio community who need them most. Using human-centered design principles, TMI students will design, prototype, and test products that make the lives of those who are differently abled easier. The students’ first project will be developing an electric car that infants and … Continue reading TMI Episcopal partners with Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health San Antonio