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Freshman Nancy Donnes, daughter of John and Genna Donnes of Hammond, wears the Teen Miss Dance of America crown after winning the Solo Title Scholarship Competition at the 129th annual convention of Dance Masters of America. Nancy has studied at Main Street Dance for twelve years.
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Sophomore Shannon Garrety has written and published her first novel, and will autograph copies at Bayou Booksellers on August 31 from 10 a.m. until noon.
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The STA Commons got a healthy "face-lift" this summer thanks to a generous donation from the Student Councils of 2012-13 and 2013-14. Solar shades were installed on all windows in the Commons.
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STA Cheerleaders and Starlettes are excited to announce a new Spirit Shop offered through Varsity, the world-leader in cheer & dance. All purchases will go toward helping both teams with expenses for Nationals, competitions, and team apparel.
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Congratulations to the Starlettes for their recent accomplishments at Universal Dance Association’s Convention Dance Camp. The team placed 2nd for their Home Routine, and also received a Superior Trophy, earning them an automatic bid for UDA’s National Dance Team Championship in Orlando in February.
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STA Falcons continue to soar, even in the summer. Recent graduate Bret Wagner placed 4th in the Nation today in the Oratory Competition at the Beta Club National Convention in Mobile. We are so proud of you, Bret!
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Congratulations on a job well done to two of our Falcon Beta Club members who qualified for the National Beta Convention in Mobile, Ala. this week. Sean Adams competed in On-Site Pencil Drawing and Bret Wagner competed in the Oratory Competition. Great job, Falcons!
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Congratulations to several STA Cheerleaders who received individual honors at the recent Universal Cheerleading Association camp that the squad attended.
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Sophomore Logan Thompson was recently featured on the front page of The Daily Star for being the co-author of a novel which will be available on bookshelves at the end of the summer.
Click here to read the story:
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/article_33deb250-ccda-11e2-af45-001a4bcf887a.html?success=2
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The STA student body has chosen their Student Council representatives for the 2013-14 school year. These liaisons between student and administration are responsible for Homecoming Week, school pep rallies, school spirit, freshman orientation, school dances, and more.