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Congratulations to the following students who were named to the Principal's List for straight As and the Honor Roll for all As and Bs.
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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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STA's Family & Consumer Sciences class recently completed a project creating fleece baby blankets. The class will donate the blankets to Restoration House as part of the STA Campus Ministries baby supply drive. FCS teacher Connie Irby said the students had fun making the blankets and learning a new craft, while at the same time being able to participate in STA's mission of service to the community.
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Several students from STA's Pro-Life organization attended a local March for Life last week sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The group marched from Holy Ghost Church to the KC Hall while reciting the rosary. Most of these students will also be attending the national March for Life in Washington D.C. in January.
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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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The Visual Art Department at Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is the grateful recipient of equipment from Kim Zabbia and the Art Station in Ponchatoula. A kiln, to be used in the newly-added Ceramics Class, was recently delivered to campus, as well as a pottery wheel with supplies.
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STA’s annual auction and fundraiser, the Lobster Bash, is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st in the school gymnasium. George Ibert Jewelry and Gifts is once again the proud sponsor of the popular Martini Raffle.
Annual tradition honors role of yearbook in telling school’s story
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"The yearbook program at St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the best in the country. The program has been recognized for two consecutive years as a National Yearbook Program of Excellence by Jostens. This honor is reserved for an exclusive group of schools that produce inclusive yearbooks while meeting their deadlines. At STA, producing the yearbook is a labor of love, and it shows on every page," said Gary Lundgren, a senior marketing manager for Jostens.
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STA Principal José Becerra recognizes sophomore Mark “Preston” Richardson for his composite score of 30 on the ACT College Placement Test. The Veritas ACT 30+ Award at STA is given to all students who receive a composite score of 30 or above on the ACT. Preston is the son of Mark and Laura Richardson of Tickfaw. Congratulations, Preston!
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Congratulations to the 2014 STA Homecoming Court recently chosen by their respective classes.