St. Phillip Distinguished Graduate

St. Philip Catholic School is honored to announce the Distinguished Graduate for the academic school year 2016-2017, Mr. Larry Staff.

Mr. Staff graduated from St. Philip Catholic School in 1960. His two children later followed in his footsteps as SPS alum. He is an active member of the parish and community. Some of the “giving” is definitely behind the scenes. He is not one to call attention to himself and his character truly epitomizes the mission of the school: To Know, Love, Serve, God and Others. As his son has stated, “His entire life has been centered around serving others with a Christ centered focus --without ever once asking for anything in return”. There are two compliments here, one for the honoree, but also for the son and family to recognize the dedication and importance to serve.

Larry has received various Knights of Columbus awards for countless hours of serving God through his works. He has served as the Bar b Que Chairman for the Parish Picnic for several decades, as well as chaired various fundraising events for the Knights of Columbus, which includes coordinating meals benefiting the church, school, and other community organizations. He also has earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the El Campo Fire Dept. for his 47 years of service.

Mr. Staff is acting in the capacity of chief and as the current Fire Marshall and Arson Investigator. He continues to give his talents to the city as he is our building inspector and arson inspector.