Congratulations to the newly-elected STA Student Council Representatives and Executive Board.

"WE DID IT!"  That was the common refrain heard on Wednesday among students, faculty, parents, alumni, and community members who make up the family of Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School.  The STA family gathered on Wednesday, April 30 to break ground and bless the site of its new academic building.

It's the first week back from the holidays... exam week for the seniors... just a crazy week in general.  So, why have to worry about dinner?  STA will help you out on both Monday AND Wednesday this week.  On Monday, eat at Mi Patio in Ponchatoula beginning at 5pm until closing and on Wednesday, eat at Chick-Fil-A in Hammond from 5-8pm.  Just mention STA when placing your order and a percentage of your total will go to benefit STA.  What an easy way to support our great school!  Go Falcons!

After several years of preparation, fundraising, and sacrifice, St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is thrilled to announce it has received approval from the Diocese of Baton Rouge to break ground on a new academic building.  All are welcome and invited to share with our family in the "Groundbreaking Ceremony" on Wednesday, April 30th at 11:30 a.m. on the site of the new building (behind the current gymnasium).  A reception will follow in the Library.  "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts," said Principal Jose Becerra, "to all the stakeholders of St. Thomas Aquinas for the countless hours and dollars they have dedicated to seeing this dream become a reality.  We anticipate students being able to use the new building during the 2014-15 school year and are so grateful to get this project started."

STA Principal José Becerra recognizes senior Amanda Jordan for her 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.  Amanda is the daughter of Michael and Shannon Jordan of Hammond.

Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Resweber for being selected by the faculty and staff as this year's Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program is sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus to recognize those educators in our community that are so key to the development of our youth.  

The STA Home & School Association has selected Mrs. Becky Seale as the 2014 recipient of the Mother Seton Award.  The award was created to honor those individuals whose volunteer service and dedication to home, school, and church has been exemplary.  Mother Seton recipients have strong Christian values, and a selfless dedication to Catholic education. The Diocese of Baton Rouge honored all Mother Seton recipients at a luncheon on April 1, 2014.

A representative from Congressman Steve Scalise's office attended Mass this morning at STA in order to deliver a message from the Congressman.