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About
Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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A Catholic Life
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Admission & Aid
Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Students & Parents
Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
Going Home
There was a somber tone that rose with the sun as Sunday demanded goodbyes for the students of the California One Week High School Summer Program. One week ago, these 50 students were strangers; now they were saying farewell to beloved friends.
The students woke at varying hours of the morning to catch their flights and rides back home, though Saturday night be a late one. Everywhere there could be seen new friends hugging, reveling in the bonds they had forged and wishing they did not have to part so soon. There were promises made of seeing each other soon and of never letting go of the bond that this Summer Program nourished for them.
Parents and families came to pick up students from campus as others caught rides to the airport. The cars drove off, and students tried to hold the image of the campus, the winding road, the rolling hills, and the magnificent chapel in their hearts, reassuring themselves with the hope that it was only goodbye for now.
We hope you have enjoyed this blog! We are deeply grateful for the tireless efforts of the two students pictured below, writer/reporter Madeleine Brittain (CA’28) and photographer Abby DeKroon (CA’27), who have worked around the clock for the last two weeks to produce so many beautiful photos and timely updates!
And, while we are at it, let’s take a moment to thank those who made this program possible, starting with Director of Admissions Jon Daly and his incredible Admissions crew, Program Director Dr. John Finley, and our amazing chaplain, Rev. Miguel Batres, O.Praem. (’08). We also must thank the team of California Summer Program prefects (shown below), who make the magic of this program happen. Whether it’s rising early to lead hikes or staying up late to clean the Coffee Shop, this crew does it all. May God bless them for their loving dedication!
And so we say, goodbye. We hope many of this blog’s readers will find their way to TAC sometime soon — perhaps as parents of members of the Class of 2030! (And until then, if you would like to keep getting news about the life of the College, please subscribe to our quarterly Newsletter!)
The End (Q.E.D)
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