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January 24, 2024

Hal Tehan Scholar Award Honoree Shares Value Of Catholic Education During Radio Interview


Cistercian Preparatory School junior Josh Hays, the 27th annual recipient of The Catholic Foundation’s Hal Tehan Scholar Award, and Fr. John Bayer from Cistercian, were guests of the Good News Show on KATH 910-AM on Jan. 22.

Josh, the second oldest child of Alicia and Rob Hays of Coppell, will receive the award and share his essay on the importance of receiving a Catholic education during the 41st annual Catholic Foundation Award dinner Feb. 10 at the Hilton Anatole.

During the live interview on the Guadalupe Radio Network, Josh and Fr. John talked about the value of a Catholic education and the influence it has on those who experience one.

Josh also shared how he felt when he was notified of receiving the highest honor bestowed each year to a high school junior by The Catholic Foundation.