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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.
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In celebration of the Global Week of Student Prayer (September 21-27), STA students joined students across the world in gathering at their flagpole and uniting in prayer for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. "See You at the Pole" is a day committed to global unity in Christ and prayer for youth.
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Ashlyn Bravata would have been an STA freshman this year, however she passed away very unexpectedly last year from an undiagnosed heart condition. Sept. 29th would have been Ashlyn's 14th birthday. Most of us did not know Ashlyn, but she was a very important person to many in our freshman class. The Class of 2018 is sponsoring a $2 spirit dress day on Monday, September 29th in honor of Ashlyn's birthday. Please join them in wearing a PINK SHIRT, JEANS, AND CLOSED TOE SHOES. Additional donations are welcomed. The proceeds will be donated to the "Ashlyn Bravata Memorial Fund".
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STA Principal José Becerra recognizes senior Abigail von Almen for her composite score of 31 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. Abigail is the daughter of Bivin von Almen of Ponchatoula.
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The Falcon Alumni Association has taken the Ice Water Challenge and put their own spin on it. They have challenged the student body to raise $2000, which they will match, to fund equipment for the new science labs, as well as a student scholarship. Watch the Challenge on You Tube with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPqsblQMX8&list=UU6ZHAQHlpOLp9GAtxz_ylKQ
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As the Falcon family anxiously awaits the completion of our new academic building, which features eight classrooms and two science labs, there are other exciting improvements to the campus also.