Showcase

Spring Showcase & Graduation

A celebration of truth, goodness, beauty, and excellence.

PERFORMANCES · GRADUATION · CELEBRATION

2026 Spring Showcase

May 30, 2026

University of St. Thomas · Houston, Texas

An afternoon of celebration for the whole family — student performances, senior graduation, awards, and cake! This year's competition: the famous egg drop.

Check-in 1:30 p.m. · Egg Drop 2:00 p.m. · Showcase 2:30 p.m. · Cake 3:30 p.m. · Ends in time for 5:00 p.m. Mass

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Afternoon Schedule

May 30, 2026 · University of St. Thomas

1:30 p.m. — Check-In Opens

Cullen Lobby

Seniors, egg drop participants, award recipients, and performers check in.

2:00 p.m. — Senior Rehearsal & Egg Drop Contest

Seniors walk through the graduation procession, get ready, and take photographs. Running concurrently, the youth egg drop contest takes place outside.

2:30 p.m. — Showcase Begins

Cullen Hall

Opening remarks, followed by the main program. Musical performances open and serve as interludes between awards, culminating in NHS induction and senior graduation.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

CHECH Senior Scholarship winner Spelling Bee champion NHS induction Senior graduation

3:30 p.m. — Cake & Celebration

Cake cutting and refreshments following the ceremony. Event concludes in time for 5:00 p.m. Mass at the Chapel of St. Basil on campus, or nearby at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

What to Expect

Four pillars of the Spring Showcase

Beauty

Student performances in music, art, and oration.

Goodness

Senior graduation with cap and gown recognition.

Excellence

NHS induction, scholarships, honors, and magazine debut.

Fun

Friendly competitions, treats, and celebration for the whole family.

Register & Apply

Graduate Registration

Graduating seniors register for cap and gown recognition, diploma presentation, and magazine feature.

Deadline: May 1

Egg Drop Competition

Design a contraption to protect your egg from a high drop! Open to all ages with grade-level divisions.

Download Official Rules

Deadline: May 15

Student Performances

Musicians, orators, singers, dancers, and artists are invited to audition for the showcase program.

Deadline: April 30

Audition Form→

National Honor Society

Members with qualifying GPA and test scores are invited to apply. Inductions at Spring Showcase.

Rolling admission · Seniors apply by October

Annual Magazine

Submit your art, writing, photos, and achievements. Senior bios and family features welcome.

Deadline: April 15

Senior Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors. Essay required based on annual theme.

Deadline: March 31

Venue & Logistics

Everything you need to know for May 30

LOCATION

University of St. Thomas — Cullen Hall
3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

PARKING

Free street parking available around campus. Parking deck available for $10.

MASS

5:00 p.m. Mass available at the Chapel of St. Basil on campus, or nearby at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

ATTIRE

Sunday best encouraged. Graduates receive cap and gown at check-in.

SEATING

Open seating in Cullen Hall; families welcome.

REFRESHMENTS

Cake and light refreshments provided after the ceremony in the Cullen Lobby.

The 2026 Showcase Magazine

Student essays, poetry, art, and awards from Catholic homeschoolers across Houston — published once a year and released at the Showcase

Preorder for Pickup

Pick up at check-in on May 30 in the Cullen Lobby, or add shipping at checkout and we'll mail it to your home.

$12 PICKUP · $18 SHIPPED · THROUGH MAY 30

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Buy at the Door

Copies available for purchase at the Showcase while supplies last.

$15 · AT THE EVENT

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