Benefactors

On Tuesday, News12Now in Beaumont, Texas, aired the above segment about freshman Randle Coker, who recounted his story of evacuating campus during the early stages of the Thomas Fire:

That the largest December wildfire to strike California in recorded history bears the name “Thomas” is a testament to just how close its flames came to Thomas Aquinas College — and how remarkable it is that the College’s campus emerged from the blaze largely unscathed.

Even though the road to Thomas Aquinas College remains closed, Director of Alumni Relations Aaron Dunkel (’06) was able to work his way onto campus, where he took the following photos:

By God’s grace, Thomas Aquinas College appears to have emerged unscathed from the Thomas Fire. Although there has been extensive damage to trees and brush, as well as minor damage to the coffee-shop patio, no major structures have been harmed. 

A longtime, dear, and faithful friend of Thomas Aquinas College, Mary Virginia McEnhill McInerney passed away on November 30.