2014-15 News and Photos

July

  • Exodus, the school's yearbook, won Best in Show - the top prize - at the annual TCU MediaMania conference. The students were asked to complete a number of tasks, including designing a cover, developing a theme, selecting fonts, and outlining the contents of next year's yearbook.

    Exodus

    Exodus, the school's yearbook, won "Best in Show" - the top prize - at the annual TCU MediaMania conference. The students were asked to complete a number of tasks, including designing a cover, developing a theme, selecting fonts, and outlining the contents of next year's yearbook.

August

  • Congratulations to the many talented students whose inspirational poetry, prose and art were published in the most recent volume of Reflections.

    Reflections

    Congratulations to the many talented students whose inspirational poetry, prose and art were published in the most recent volume of Reflections.

  • The school year is off to a great start. We are excited to see everyone back!

    Welcome Back

    The school year is off to a great start. We are excited to see everyone back!

  • Fr. Justin, who has taught Latin in the Prep School for 4 years, was ordained on August 15. He will be studying this school year in the Cistercian Monastery of Heiligenkreuz, Austria—the oldest continuously-occupied Cistercian Monastery in the world. We look forward to having him teach in the school again next year.

    Ordination to the Priesthood

    Fr. Justin, who has taught Latin in the Prep School for 4 years, was ordained on August 15. He will be studying this school year in the Cistercian Monastery of Heiligenkreuz, Austria—the oldest continuously-occupied Cistercian Monastery in the world. We look forward to having him teach in the school again next year.

September

  • Welcome back the alumni from Class of 2014 at Homecoming!

    Homecoming 2014

    Welcome back the alumni from Class of 2014 at Homecoming!

October

  • Form V—Dramatization of Myths of Greek heroes: Last practice before the 8:30 a.m. bell.

    Form V—Dramatization of Myths of Greek heroes

    Last practice before the 8:30 a.m. bell.

  • Fr. Thomas's column in Texas Catholic.

    Be Guided by the Reading of the Sacred Scripture

    Fr. Thomas's column in Texas Catholic. Click here to read.

  • The musicians of Forms I and II have several opportunities throughout the year to perform for their classmates during Music Class.

    Forms I and II Music

    The musicians of Forms I and II have several opportunities throughout the year to perform for their classmates during Music Class.

  • Ford Tough Private School Player of the Week: The Cistercian Quarterback overcame an early-game ankle injury to lead Cistercian to a 65-49 win over Houston St. John's, keeping the Hawks' playoff chances alive. Though originally diagnosed with a multiple-game injury, he sat out only one series before returning to action. He wound up hitting 20 of 35 passes for 335 yards and an amazing eight TDs. He also rushed for 146 yards and another score. A 3.3 GPA student in all honors courses, he is beginning to attract attention from a wide variety of programs from Colorado State and Nevada to the Ivies. He gives generously of his time at local shelters, running dance parties for those with Down syndrome and two book drives.

    Ford Tough Private School Player of the Week

    The Cistercian Quarterback overcame an early-game ankle injury to lead Cistercian to a 65-49 win over Houston St. John's, keeping the Hawks' playoff chances alive. Though originally diagnosed with a multiple-game injury, he sat out only one series before returning to action. He wound up hitting 20 of 35 passes for 335 yards and an amazing eight TDs. He also rushed for 146 yards and another score. A 3.3 GPA student in all honors courses, he is beginning to attract attention from a wide variety of programs from Colorado State and Nevada to the Ivies. He gives generously of his time at local shelters, running dance parties for those with Down syndrome and two book drives.

  • A Form VI student explains the importance of art and his favorite drawing techniques to Father Philip and the members of Form III.

    Art Exhibit

    A Form VI student explains the importance of art and his favorite drawing techniques to Father Philip and the members of Form III.

  • Congratulations to these 10 of Cistercian's 44 seniors who were recently announced as semifinalists in this year's National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Competitions.

    National Merit Scholars

    Congratulations to these 10 of Cistercian's 44 seniors who were recently announced as semifinalists in this year's National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Competitions.

  • Three Cistercian Seniors attended the Hart Global Leaders Forum at SMU.

    SMU Global Leaders

    Three Cistercian Seniors attended the Hart Global Leaders Forum at SMU.

  • Recently, the Form I boys and their Form Master had fun during their outing at Andy Brown Park.

    Form I Outing

    Recently, the Form I boys and their Form Master had fun during their outing at Andy Brown Park.

  • Form II celebrates the end of the 1st Quarter with a piñata.

    End of Quarter Fun

    Form II celebrates the end of the 1st Quarter with a piñata.

  • During the halftime of the October 10 Varsity football game, Form II competed in the Dot Race.

    Form II Dot Race

    During the halftime of the October 10 Varsity football game, Form II competed in the Dot Race.

  • The Cistercian Diocesan Middle School Speech League team competed in the year’s first competition this Saturday at Saint Rita’s. Congratulations to the five Cistercian students who brought home first-place ribbons, and five more who earned second-place!

    Cistercian Speech Team

    The Cistercian Diocesan Middle School Speech League team competed in the year’s first competition this Saturday at Saint Rita’s. Congratulations to the five Cistercian students who brought home first-place ribbons, and five more who earned second-place!

  • Gregorian Chants? More like CCR. The Cistercian faculty, along with music and cheer, filled the courtyard to celebrate Oktoberfest.

    Gregorian Chants? More like CCR

    The Cistercian faculty, along with music and cheer, filled the courtyard to celebrate Oktoberfest.

November

  • Mr. Dylan Key and the Cistercian Middle School recently completed Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Congratulations to all those that participated in this marvelous production.

    Middle School Finds Gold in Treasure Island

    Mr. Dylan Key and the Cistercian Middle School recently completed Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Congratulations to all those that participated in this marvelous production.

  • During the Thanksgiving break, a group of alums from Class of 2014 got together with Mr. Haaser and Fr. Gregory to enjoy some tasty food and catch-up with each other, remember old times, and renew friendships.

    Thanksgiving 2014

    During the Thanksgiving break, a group of alums from Class of 2014 got together with Mr. Haaser and Fr. Gregory to enjoy some tasty food and catch-up with each other, remember old times, and renew friendships.

  • Congratulations to the Varsity Basketball team for their 1st Place finish in the Tip-Off Classic!

    Tip-Off Winners

    Congratulations to the Varsity Basketball team for their 1st Place finish in the Tip-Off Classic!

  • In October the Library hosted a Flash Fiction contest. Flash fiction is an extremely brief story, typically only a few hundred words in its entirety. In the spirit of Flash fiction, participants had to write a short story in one page, and the objective was to make it a scary story in the spirit of gentle terror inspired by Halloween. With Father Stephen as a difficult judge to frighten, a Form IV student won for his longer piece of eerie storytelling (including a tombstone illustration), while a Form III student was recognized for his extremely short but nonetheless unsettling story.

    Flash Fiction

    In October the Library hosted a Flash Fiction contest. Flash fiction is an extremely brief story, typically only a few hundred words in its entirety. In the spirit of Flash fiction, participants had to write a short story in one page, and the objective was to make it a scary story in the spirit of gentle terror inspired by Halloween. With Father Stephen as a difficult judge to frighten, a Form IV student won for his longer piece of eerie storytelling (including a tombstone illustration), while a Form III student was recognized for his extremely short but nonetheless unsettling story.

  • "Hear, hear!" for Fr. Thomas and the Upper School on another successful Fall Coffee House.

    Fall Coffee House

    "Hear, hear!" for Fr. Thomas and the Upper School on another successful Fall Coffee House.

  • Our Prophetic Preparation for Advent: Fr. Thomas's Texas Catholic column

    Our Prophetic Preparation for Advent

    Fr. Thomas's Texas Catholic column (click to read)

  • Our Form IV Quiz Bowl team recently won 3rd place at the tournament at St. Mark's. Great job, guys!

    Quiz Bowl

    Our Form IV Quiz Bowl team recently won 3rd place at the tournament at St. Mark's. Great job, guys!

  • Jack Skaggs #15 is "on the ice" for the Villanova Hockey team. He scored the winning goal in their first fall contest. Recently, Andrew Beytagh #14 played over half the game as defensive corner in their Homecoming victory over Washington University.

    2014 Cistercian Alumni Take Their Game to a Higher Level

    Jack Skaggs #15 is "on the ice" for the Villanova Hockey team. He scored the winning goal in their first fall contest. Recently, Andrew Beytagh #14 played over half the game as defensive corner in their Homecoming victory over Washington University.

  • Cistercian Quiz Bowl qualifies for Nationals in Chicago with 1st and 3rd place victories.

    Welcome Back

    Cistercian Quiz Bowl qualifies for Nationals in Chicago with 1st and 3rd place victories.

  • Cistercian Tapestry Presentation

    Longtime friends of Fr. Julius, Frank and Judy Tibenszky commissioned a beautiful Hungarian tapestry for Founders Hall and delivered it to the School on October 25th. The following day, Mr. Tibenszky made a presentation to Form I-III.

  • The Freshmen and Sophomores went on an Urban Art Tour – experiencing both the practical aspects of getting around town on the DART rail system but also exploring the art at some of the stops (UD Station, Inwood, Deep Ellum, Fair Park) and also walking the Arts District. The day ended with different kinds of sustenance (spiritual renewal from a brief quiet time in the Cathedral Guadalupe and physical renewal from a visit to Klyde Warren Park’s green space and food trucks).

    Urban Art Tour

    The Freshmen and Sophomores went on an Urban Art Tour – experiencing both the practical aspects of getting around town on the DART rail system but also exploring the art at some of the stops (UD Station, Inwood, Deep Ellum, Fair Park) and also walking the Arts District. The day ended with different kinds of sustenance (spiritual renewal from a brief quiet time in the Cathedral Guadalupe and physical renewal from a visit to Klyde Warren Park’s green space and food trucks).

  • Flannery O’Connor: A 50-Year Retrospective 2014

    On November 6, Cistercian Preparatory School hosted an interscholastic academic colloquium entitled “Flannery O’Connor: A 50-Year Retrospective.” For this colloquium juniors and seniors from Cistercian and 11 other area schools presented original essays analyzing one of three short stories by Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964), one of the United States’ great authors. After an opening presentation lecture by Fr. Gregory Schweers, 48 students presented their papers and then fielded questions posed by students and faculty. The colloquium’s keynote speaker was Professor Ralph C. Wood, a theologian and notable O’Connor scholar. Dr. Wood currently teaches at Baylor University; he is an editorial board member of the Flannery O’Connor Review and author of Flannery O’Connor and the Christ-Haunted South.

  • Jesus of Nazareth: The Man in the Middle: Fr. John's Texas Catholic column

    Jesus of Nazareth: The Man in the Middle

    Fr. John's Texas Catholic column (click to read)

  • Fr. Paul is captured enjoying this year’s University of Dallas Ministry Conference.

    Annual Conference Focuses on Faith, Ministry

    Fr. Paul is captured enjoying this year’s University of Dallas Ministry Conference.

December

  • Sophomore and Junior Spanish students recreated paintings of the Virgin of Guadalupe and paintings by hispanic artists.

    Pictures in the Library

    Sophomore and Junior Spanish students recreated paintings of the Virgin of Guadalupe and paintings by hispanic artists.

  • Thanks to a generous grant, a Celestron CPC series telescope has been purchased for the school, to be used for educational and community activities.

    Cistercian Star Party

    Thanks to a generous grant, an 8-inch Celestron CPC series telescope has been purchased for the school. It will be used for educational and community activities. Click here to read more about it: Stargazing with Fr. Brown of the Vatican Observatory

  • In Mr. Ryan Collier's Architecture elective, students work together to assemble tensegrity structures.

    Tensegrity Model

    In Mr. Ryan Collier's Architecture elective, students work together to assemble tensegrity structures.

  • All-Stars: Cistercian student-athletes recently competed in the DFW Private School All-Star game. One senior (center) was awarded the game's Outstanding Defensive Player award for the Dallas team.

    All-Stars

    Cistercian student-athletes recently competed in the DFW Private School All-Star game. One senior (center) was awarded the game's Outstanding Defensive Player award for the Dallas team.

  • A Form I student brought roses in honor of the Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

    Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe

    A Form I student brought roses in honor of the Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

  • First year English faculty member, Adam Hauser, assigned a book project after Form III’s reading of Treasure Island to go along with the Middle School Theater’s rendition of the play. The boys loved building pirate ships and acting as pirates throughout the month of November! Ahoy!

    Treasure Island Project

    First year English faculty member, Adam Hauser, assigned a book project after Form III’s reading of Treasure Island to go along with the Middle School Theater’s rendition of the play. The boys loved building pirate ships and acting as pirates throughout the month of November! Ahoy!

  • Form I & II Prepare for Christmas Concert

    Christmas Concert

    Forms I & II prepare for the Christmas Concert.

  • Senior Physics Mousetrap Cars: The second quarter of senior physics is dedicated to building two competitive mousetrap cars: one speed racer and one distance racer. Enjoy these pictures from our final set of races during our last lab period.

    Senior Physics Mousetrap Cars

    The second quarter of senior physics is dedicated to building two competitive mousetrap cars: one speed racer and one distance racer. Enjoy these pictures from our final set of races during our last lab period.

  • Form IV Fine Arts/Drama: A peaceful camping scene is disrupted by a nasty ogre!

    Form IV Fine Arts/Drama

    A peaceful camping scene is disrupted by a nasty ogre!

  • Form IV Basketball: Congratulations to Form IV Basketball, who won the Dallas Parochial League tournament championship. Go Hawks!

    Form IV Basketball Team

    Congratulations to Form IV Basketball, who won the Dallas Parochial League tournament championship. Go Hawks!

  • Cistercian student is recognized at the Mexican Consulate: A Cistercian Junior invested a total of 217 hours and raised about $6,000 to transform a dusty storage room into a children¹s library and reading/music corner.

    Cistercian student is recognized at the Mexican Consulate

    A Cistercian Junior invested a total of 217 hours and raised about $6,000 to transform a dusty storage room into a children¹s library and reading/music corner.

January

  • Exodus has received two yearbook awards for last year's book, Band of Brothers: an Award of Achievement from the Interscholastic League Press Conference and a First Class honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association Last year's assistant editors, and this year's editors-in-chief are holding the two awards in this photo.

    Yearbook Awards

    Exodus has received two yearbook awards for last year's book, Band of Brothers: an Award of Achievement from the Interscholastic League Press Conference and a First Class honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association Last year's assistant editors, and this year's editors-in-chief are holding the two awards in this photo.

  • Congratulations to three seniors who made All-District Football!

    All-District Football

    Congratulations to three seniors who made All-District Football!

  • A Word to Enkindle.

    A Word to Enkindle

    Fr. Thomas has written for Texas Catholic, "Vocation is not your idea; it's a call from God"

  • Fr. Ambrose and his New Testament class go outside to discuss Jesus' preaching through the use of parables.

    New Testament Class

    Fr. Ambrose and his New Testament class go outside to discuss Jesus' preaching through the use of parables.

  • Congratulations to the Form III Basketball team for earning Third Place in the inaugural 7th Grade Classic.

    7th Grade Classic

    Congratulations to the Form III Basketball team for earning Third Place in the inaugural 7th Grade Classic.

  • Students in Form I English in a collaborative discussion group study The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis.

    Study Group

    Students in Form I English in a collaborative discussion group study The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis.

  • Seniors use the titration procedure to pass quantities of one solution into another solution in order to complete a reaction. They then use this information to perform calculations to learn the concentration of the solution.

    Form VIII Chemistry Tests

    Seniors use the titration procedure to pass quantities of one solution into another solution in order to complete a reaction. They then use this information to perform calculations to learn the concentration of the solution.

  • Cistercian students prepare for upcoming Mock Trial competition at the Dallas City Courthouse.

    Mock Trial Scrimmage

    Cistercian students prepare for upcoming Mock Trial competition at the Dallas City Courthouse.

  • As part of a field study, Sophomores visited the exhibit Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d'Orsay at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.

    Impressionist Art Exhibit

    As part of a field study, Sophomores visited the exhibit "Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d'Orsay" at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.

  • Understanding the dynamic gift of solidarity, by Fr. John for Texas Catholic.

    A Word to Enkindle

    Understanding the dynamic gift of solidarity, by Fr. John for Texas Catholic.

  • Form VIII Government class took a trip to Irving City Hall on Friday January 9th. The morning included a number of talks from local government officials, including Mayor Beth Van Duyne.

    Trip to City Hall

    Form VIII Government class took a trip to Irving City Hall on Friday January 9th. The morning included a number of talks from local government officials, including Mayor Beth Van Duyne.

  • Students in Form V English review lines of Homer to prepare for a class dramatization.

    English Review

    Students in Form V English review lines of Homer to prepare for a class dramatization.

  • Congratulations to all of our CPS swimmers who competed at the St. Mark’s Invitational.

    Winter Sports

    Congratulations to all of our CPS swimmers who competed at the St. Mark’s Invitational.

  • In art, Fr. Ignatius works with the Form IV boys in creating patterns with geometric shapes after studying examples.

    Form IV Art

    In Art, Fr. Ignatius works with the Form IV boys in creating patterns with geometric shapes after studying examples.

February

  • Fr. John and Fr. Thomas introduce a visiting Cistercian Snowmonk, Pater Nix. Special thanks to Father John, Father Ignatius, Brother Raphael, and Mother Nature for his appearance today!

    Do You Want to Build a Snowmonk?

    Fr. John and Fr. Thomas introduce a visiting Cistercian Snowmonk, Pater Nix. Special thanks to Father John, Father Ignatius, Father Thomas, Brother Raphael, and Mother Nature for his appearance today!

  • Is there a penance for that? Cistercian students have a little fun before early dismissal.

    Is There a Penance for That?

    Cistercian students have a little fun before early dismissal.

  • Fr. Paul and Form V celebrate Ash Wednesday in the Abbey

    Ash Wednesday

    Fr. Paul and Form V celebrate Ash Wednesday in the Abbey.

  • Mr. Nied and Form II English see The Hobbit at Grapevine AMC to celebrate the recent completion of their Hobbit exam.

    The Hobbit

    Mr. Nied and Form II English see The Hobbit at Grapevine AMC to celebrate the recent completion of their Hobbit exam.

  • A Cistercian Senior is the 2014 Men's National Fly Weight Champion in Taekwondo and he won Team Trials this weekend to earn a place on the U.S. Men's National Taekwondo Team. They will represent the US and compete at the World Championships in Russia.

    U.S. Men's National Taekwondo

    A Cistercian Senior is the 2014 Men's National Fly Weight Champion in Taekwondo and he won Team Trials this weekend to earn a place on the U.S. Men's National Taekwondo Team. They will represent the US and compete at the World Championships in Russia.

  • Congratulations to the Cistercian sports teams on a job well done at Winter SPC. Go Hawks!

    Winter SPC

    Congratulations to the Cistercian sports teams on a job well done at Winter SPC. Go Hawks!

  • A Form III Cistercian student helps unearth a Dimetrodon skeleton

    Digging in Seymour, Texas

    A Form III Cistercian student helps unearth a Dimetrodon skeleton. Photo: Star-Telegram

  • Congratulations to the Cistercian sports teams on a job well done at Winter SPC. Go Hawks!

    Winter SPC

    Congratulations to the Cistercian sports teams on a job well done at Winter SPC. Go Hawks!

  • The Mock Trial Team competed in the Region 10 Texas High School Mock Trial Competition and have qualified for the State Championship. In the preliminary rounds, Cistercian competed against three teams, gaining enough in win ballots and points to advance to the semi-final and final rounds. Cistercian then competed against Ursuline in the sem-final round and won, which placed them in the top four State qualifying teams. The final round was a placement round against Prestonwood Christian Academy. The other teams advancing to State from Region 10 are Prestonwood Christian Academy, Richardson High Shcool, and Bishop Lynch High School. Teams from all over Texas will compete here in Dallas at the George Allen Courthouse in Downtown Dallas on March 6 and 7, 2015.

    Mock Trial

    The Mock Trial Team competed in the Region 10 Texas High School Mock Trial Competition and have qualified for the State Championship. Click the photo for more details.

  • In the Quiz Bowl tournament at Greenhill, Cistercian 4th Formers beat St. Mark’s in the finals and took 1st place!

    Quiz Bowl

    In the Quiz Bowl tournament at Greenhill, Cistercian 4th Formers beat St. Mark’s in the finals and took 1st place!

  • National Signing Day on campus created a buzz. Congratulations to the five seniors who will be playing Division I athletics next year (3 football / 1 soccer / 1 rowing).

    National Signing Day

    National Signing Day on campus created a buzz. Congratulations to the five seniors who will be playing Division I athletics next year (3 football / 1 soccer / 1 rowing).

  • Form VIII Chemistry class builds a device to purify aluminum.

    Form VIII Chemistry

    The Form VIII Chemistry class builds a device to purify aluminum.

  • Two Juniors and a Senior were selected, by audition, to participate in the Texas Private School Music Educators All-State Orchestra weekend in San Marcos. The weekend included rehearsals, clinics and a beautiful performance. Bravo!!

    TPSMEA All State Orchestra

    Two Juniors and a Senior were selected, by audition, to participate in the Texas Private School Music Educators All-State Orchestra weekend in San Marcos. The weekend included rehearsals, clinics and a beautiful performance. Bravo!!

March

  • Quiz Bowl

    Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team, who took home second and third place trophies from the tournament!

  • Form III enjoys a beautiful spring day launching rockets.

    Rocket Launching

    Form III enjoys a beautiful spring day launching rockets.

  • Congratulations to two of our Form IV students as they advance to the state level Math Counts competition on March 28 in Austin!

    Math Counts

    Congratulations to two of our Form IV students as they advance to the state level Math Counts competition on March 28 in Austin!

  • Five Cistercian Upper School students appeared in Ursuline Academy's performance of Anything Goes.

    Anything Goes

    Five Cistercian Upper School students appeared in Ursuline Academy's performance of Anything Goes.

  • Odysseus Trial

    In Form V English, a "judge" is about to be escorted to his "courtroom" where Odysseus faces several charges!

  • This year's Full and Ultra Cowtown Marathons were canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, but Fr. Bernard didn't let that stop him from completing his _Virtual_ Ultra remotely from Budapest, Hungary. He finished his 7th consecutive 50K in 7 hours, 37 minutes. Way to go, Fr. Bernard!

    Fr. Bernard's 7th consecutive Cowtown Ultra

    This year's Full and Ultra Cowtown Marathons were canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, but Fr. Bernard didn't let that stop him from completing his "Virtual" Ultra remotely from Budapest, Hungary. He finished his 7th consecutive 50K in 7 hours, 37 minutes. Way to go, Fr. Bernard!

April

  • L to R: Michael Murray (Catholic Foundation), Dylan Key, James Burk, Gary Nied, Matt Kramer (Catholic Foundation)

    Work of Heart Award

    Congratulations to Mr. Gary Nied, Mr. James Burk, and Mr. Dylan Key, who received the Work of Heart Award from the Catholic Foundation! Work of Heart recipients are selected from written nominations submitted to the Catholic Foundation and judged based on traditional merit criteria including tenure and leadership, acts of kindness or charity, Christian example, mentoring and simply going the extra mile for an individual student, family or the community.

  • Thanks to everyone who participated in Upper School Community Service Day. Seniors (with Form I students) helped repair the stations trails, juniors volunteered with Keep Irving Beautiful-Great American Clean Up, sophomores helped with a clothing drive at Mission Arlington, and the freshmen delivered bedding to homes in need throughout Dallas as part of the Bedstart program.

    Upper School Community Service

    Thanks to everyone who participated in Upper School Community Service Day. Seniors (with Form I students) helped repair the stations trails, juniors volunteered with Keep Irving Beautiful-Great American Clean Up, sophomores helped with a clothing drive at Mission Arlington, and the freshmen delivered bedding to homes in need throughout Dallas as part of the “Bedstart” program.

  • Form I joined Form VIII to perform some simple maintenance the Stations of the Cross trail. Teams consisting of both fifth graders and seniors spread mulch, lined the trail with logs and cleared out some underbrush from the area. The seniors had been working on the trail for years and were happy to hand it off to the school’s youngest class.

    Form I joined Form VIII to perform some simple maintenance the Stations of the Cross trail. Teams lined the trail with logs and cleared out some underbrush from the area. The seniors had been working on the trail for years and were happy to hand it off to the school’s youngest class.

  • The Upper School Art Workshops were a great success! Many thanks to Mr. Munguia and the parent volunteers for all their hard work, planning, and execution.

    Bumbershoot

    The Upper School Art Workshops were a great success! Many thanks to Mr. Munguia and the parent volunteers for all their hard work, planning, and execution. See the video on the Cistercian Dallas Youtube Channel.

  • The 2015 ISAS Arts Festival, hosted at Fort Worth Country Day School, was a great experience for a number of our US students.

    ISAS Arts Festival

    The 2015 ISAS Arts Festival, hosted at Fort Worth Country Day School, was a great experience for a number of our Upper School students.

  • On Easter morning, God gives us a king by Fr. Thomas for The Texas Catholic.

    A Word to Enkindle

    On Easter morning, God gives us a king by Fr. Thomas for The Texas Catholic.

  • Form I recently went on an outing to the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park.

    DMA Outing

    Form I recently went on an outing to the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park.

May

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    Class of 2015

    Congratulations to the Cistercian Preparatory School Class of 2015!

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    A Word to Enkindle

    Returning to the Wellspring of Fervor, by Fr. Thomas Esposito for Texas Catholic.

  • Fr. Augustine with Form VI students

    School Supplies for Nicaragua

    Students going on the mission trip to Nicaragua (10 in total) sorted school supplies donated by the Cistercian community last week. We filled 8 large duffel bags.

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    The Last Battle

    In Form I English, students prepare to dramatize scenes from C. S. Lewis’s The Last Battle.

  • Continuum Spring 2015

    Spring 2015 Continuum

    From the story of 21 Cistercians who escaped Hungary in 1950, to highlighing the lifelong dedication of current faculty, to Fr. Roch's thoughts about the end of life, the Spring 2015 Continuum is now available online.

  • The Class of 2015 honors their chaplain, Fr. Anthony, after he delivers his last homily to them in the music room..

    Class of 2015

    The Class of 2015 honors their chaplain, Fr. Anthony, after he delivers his last homily to them in the music room.

  • Growing passion fuels creation of school's pro-life club

    Growing passion fuels creation of school's pro-life club

    Students and faculty members at Cistercian have participated in the pro-life movement for a number of years, but it was only in April 2014 that the school formally organized its' student-run pro-life club.

  • Fr. Ralph March celebrates his 70th Anniversary of Ordination

    70th Anniversary of Ordination

    On May 8, 1945, the date of the Allied Victory in Europe, Bishop Jozsef Mindzsenty, later cardinal, ordained Ralph March, O.Cist. to the priesthood in the Cistercian Abbey of Zirc in Hungary.

    Today, he is the oldest member of the Cistercian Abbey Our Lady of Dallas. Click the photo to read more from The Texas Catholic.

  • The Book of Job a Treasure of the Old Testament, by Fr. John Bayer for The Texas Catholic

    A Word to Enkindle

    "The Book of Job: a Treasure of the Old Testament" by Fr. John Bayer for The Texas Catholic

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    Prom 2015

    What a wonderful evening at the Dallas World Aquarium! Check out our slideshow of photos from Cistercian Prom 2015.

  • Cistercian students at the 2015 Retail as Art Photography Scholarship competition at the Goss-Michael Gallery.

    Retail as Art

    Congratulations to the Upper School students who participated in the 2015 Retail as Art Photography Scholarship competition at the Goss-Michael Gallery. A Cistercian Junior received the Judges' prize. Way to go!

  • A Form I Student celebrated his birthday with a food drive.

    Birthday Food Drive

    A Form I student wanted to make a difference and help people in his community, so he and his friends celebrated his birthday by donating food to Catholic Charities of Dallas.

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    "Believe in You"

    A well-deserving senior is receiving the 2015 Herff Jones “Believe in You” Principal’s Award from Ms. Angela Hackett, given to one student from each nominating high school who has demonstrated academic success, community service and exemplary leadership. He was nominated by Mr. Peter Saliga, our Director of College Counseling, and is now competing with nominees from across the state for a possible scholarship.

  • L to R: Michael Murray (Catholic Foundation), Dylan Key, James Burk, Gary Nied, Matt Kramer (Catholic Foundation)

    A Word to Enkindle

    Click here to read The song of songs at the empty tomb, by Fr. Thomas Esposito for The Texas Catholic.

  • Well done! A Cistercian Sophomore will receive the SPC SWIMMER OF THE YEAR award for his outstanding performance at the SPC Championships. He currently holds 3 individual SPC swim records, more than any other current record holder! He also qualifies as a High School All American in swimming for 2014-2015 from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.

    Swim Honors

    Well done! A Cistercian Sophomore will receive the “SPC SWIMMER OF THE YEAR” award for his outstanding performance at the SPC Championships. He currently holds 3 individual SPC swim records, more than any other current record holder! He also qualifies as a "High School All American" in swimming for 2014-2015 from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.

  • Form II recreated an Exultet Scroll, making an illuminated manuscript of the medieval Easter hymn (which is traditionally sung at the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday).

    Exultet Scroll

    Form II recreated an “Exultet Scroll”, making an illuminated manuscript of the medieval Easter hymn (which is traditionally sung at the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday).

  • L to R: Michael Murray (Catholic Foundation), Dylan Key, James Burk, Gary Nied, Matt Kramer (Catholic Foundation)

    Work of Heart Award

    Congratulations to Mr. Gary Nied, Mr. James Burk, and Mr. Dylan Key, who received the Work of Heart Award from the Catholic Foundation! Work of Heart recipients are selected from written nominations submitted to the Catholic Foundation and judged based on traditional merit criteria including tenure and leadership, acts of kindness or charity, Christian example, mentoring and simply going the extra mile for an individual student, family or the community.

  • The Upper School Art Workshops were a great success! Many thanks to Mr. Munguia and the parent volunteers for all their hard work, planning, and execution.

    Bumbershoot

    The Upper School Art Workshops were a great success! Many thanks to Mr. Munguia and the parent volunteers for all their hard work, planning, and execution. See the video on the Cistercian Dallas Youtube Channel.

June

  • All things come from God's beautiful design--Fr. John for Texas Catholic

    A Word to Enkindle

    "All things come from God's beautiful design" by Fr. John Bayer, Special to The Texas Catholic

  • Texas sized flooding put our lower campus under a LOT of water last weekend. Frs. John and Thomas are shown paddling the parking lots. Ducks, fish, turtles, a heron... and, of course, the sunken car... turned Cistercian into a different kind of wilderness wonderland.

    Lake Cistercian

    Recent Texas sized flooding put our lower campus under a LOT of water. Frs. John and Thomas are shown paddling the parking lots. Ducks, fish, turtles, a heron... and, of course, the sunken car... turned Cistercian into a different kind of wilderness wonderland.