Thomas More Prep-Marian
Current Thomas More Prep-Marian English teacher and theatre director Travis Grizzell, who is widely known for his parts in community theater productions, is ready for a new role.
Grizzell will be the Advancement Director for Hays Catholic Schools, continuing within an organization that he has been a part of since 2007.
Grizzell will take over that position on June 1, but he already feels quite at home with Hays Catholic Schools, which is comprised of Holy Family Elementary School and TMP-M, where he is heavily involved as a teacher, theater director, and forensics coach at the high school.
“I'm honored to serve as advancement director and look forward to working in a new capacity as we build upon the storied history of TMP-Marian and Hays Catholic Schools,” said Grizzell, who is also the current board president of the Hays Community Theatre.
Grizzell will continue as the TMP-Marian fall musical and spring play director.
Chad Meitner, principal at TMP-M, is impressed with Grizzell’s ability to form relationships with anyone and compassionately lead others.
"As one of the hardest working men I know, he is a rock for so many students, families and co-workers," Meitner said. "Whether it’s teaching a great piece of literature, leading a rehearsal for the musical, or just sharing a humorous comment to lighten your day, Travis is someone that makes everyone around him better."
Grizzell may be stepping into a new role, but those who will work closely with him are not worried a bit about his capabilities.
"Travis has an unmatched work ethic,” Alumni Board President Michelle ‘97 Schlyer said.
“What excites me most about Travis joining our advancement/alumni team is his strong ties to our younger alumni base. He has built great relationships with students and families. I look forward to him reconnecting with his former students and engaging them back to their alma mater with his creativity and enthusiasm!" she said.
Grizzell and his wife, Pamela, call Hays home. Grizzell moved to Hays from Macksville after graduating high school in 1997. Pamela grew up in Hays, graduating from TMP-M in 1986.
Their two daughters both graduated from TMP-Marian, Elizabeth in 2012 and Rebecca in 2014.
The couple’s two grandchildren are enrolled in Holy Family Elementary as sixth-generation Hays Catholic School students!