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While most students are enjoying their summer vacation, the season is well under way for STA's Cheer and Dance teams. Since tryouts in March, the teams have been preparing for their first big events: Summer Camp with the Universal Cheerleading Association and the Universal Dance Association.
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Athletics is now a member of the Under Armour Highlight School Partnership Program inking a three-year commitment. Under Armour, an athletic apparel and footwear provider and sponsor, and promoter of high school sports, works with selected schools to help them provide a more unified look through design and pursuit of innovation. (Seated left to right) STA Athletic Director John White; Monte Gibbs, Under Armour Representative; and Jose Becerra, STA Principal.
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STA senior Ricky Henry has signed a commitment letter to play football at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Ricky received a 4 year scholarship and expects to help Millsaps continue in its winning ways on the gridiron.
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HAMMOND, LA -- The Starlettes Dance Team from Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School recently returned from Orlando, FL where they competed in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championship. The Starlettes competed against more than 120 small varsity teams from across the country who qualified to compete at the NDTC. They advanced to finals in their Hip Hop division and also advanced to Small Varsity Jazz semi-finals, finishing the weekend with a tenth-place national trophy in the Small Varsity Hip Hop category.
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The Falcon and Lady Falcon Basketball teams are busily preparing for the annual Hall of Fame Classic scheduled for Saturday, February 7th at the University Center. General Admission is $8.00; STA student admission is $4.00 with STA ID ONLY. Volunteers who work for service hours enter free!
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Congratulations to senior Ricky Henry on being named North Oaks Health Systems "Student-Athlete of the Month".
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Congratulations to our STA Cheerleaders and Starlettes for an outstanding performance at last night's Twist N Shout competition. The Cheerleaders placed 2nd in the High School Cheer Division and the Starlettes won 1st in the High School Dance Division. Great job, Ladies!
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Congrats to our own CAMERON DANTZLER for being chosen as the Week 5 Player of the Week by the New Orleans Quarterback Club. Dantzler is a junior and plays offensively as quarterback, as well as defensive back. Cameron will be honored at an end-of-season banquet in New Orleans.
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Congratulations to the STA Cheerleaders for their recent outstanding accomplishments at camp. The 21-member squad competed at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Resort Camp in Gulf Shores, Ala. June 17-20. The team was awarded first place in multiple categories including Cheer, Extreme Routine, Sideline and Band, and Overall Game Day. The squad was also awarded the Traditions award and named Overall Cheer Camp Champs.
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STA senior Tommy Brocato signed a letter of intent this week to run cross country and track at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.