Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School is pleased to announce Brian Gohres has been chosen as the 2014 Distinguished Graduate.  Since graduating from STA in 1999, Gohres attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated magna cum laude in 2003.  He has also earned certifications as an insurance counselor and in customer relations.  He currently serves as the President of Emery & James LTD – Gohres Insurance.

“In the beginning there was only a vision,” according to the 1993 edition of Veritas, STA’s yearbook. “But now there is a reality, a thriving Catholic high school in Tangipahoa Parish and Sister Roselle was an integral part in making the dream of STA into a reality.”  Sister Mary Roselle Orso, O.P., the first Principal of Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School, passed away peacefully from the care of her Dominican Sisters to the loving arms of our Lord on Feb. 7, 2014. She served STA as Principal from 1986-1992. 

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School Principal José Becerra recognizes senior Sam Sciortino for his 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.  Sam is the son of Samuel and Mary Sciortino of Hammond.  

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School’s yearbook, Veritas,  has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2014 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.