The Captain Andrew R. Houghton Foundation is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Captain Andrew Houghton Award Dinner on November 11, 2010. The Captain Andrew Houghton Award is presented in memory of Andy Houghton (SJ '97). The award is given to a Strake Jesuit sophomore who best exhibits the characteristics and values that Andy exemplified:
Academic excellence,
Service to friends and the community at Strake Jesuit and beyond,
An enthusiasm for life, and
A determination to succeed.
We are delighted to announce that the second Captain Andrew Houghton Award will be presented to Sean Ryan '13. Giving the keynote address at the dinner and award ceremony is former Strake Jesuit Athletic Director and Dean of Students, Bill McArdle.
The award will be presented on Thursday, November 11th, at a dinner to be held on the Strake Jesuit campus and hosted by the Captain Andrew R. Houghton Foundation. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Captain Andrew R. Houghton '97 Financial Aid Scholarship at Strake Jesuit.
For more information, please contact Chris Dewhurst at 713.834.2364.
I wish I had words to offer that would bring healing for Andy and comfort for his family - but my mind just keeps thinking of Psalm 20:7 'Some nations boast of their armies and weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.' Andy, thank you for your service - thank you for your sacrifice. There is a country of men, women, and children who now have a chance to know the word Freedom because you brought them HOPE. My prayers will be for you tonight, Andy. Hoo-rah! To Andy's family and friends - all my respect.
