Autumn scents filled the air, along with the smell of brewing coffee, of course. It was time for the Coffee House, so the audience drank coffee and ate yummy treats while watching the spectacular performing talents of the students at Saint Thomas. The Peace and Justice club produced the annual Fall Coffee House. Family and
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Making Music at STA
When Mrs. Verhoeven announced that she would be on maternity leave for a year, many STA students in the choir were wondering what would happen to the music at masses. Many of them saw singing at mass as a chance to enrich their faith experience, and were worried that without a music teacher they would
Popularity! is Right Around the Corner
I am sure that many students are wondering what’s happening with this year’s school play. After all, at this time last year the play had already been performed. However, fear not! The play is coming along perfectly and will be presented early June. The date was pushed back a couple of times to give
STA BREWS UP TALENT AT SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
By Jenn McCluskey There was a buzz caused by more than coffee in the St. Thomas Aquinas cafeteria on the evening of March eleventh. A crowd of teachers, students, and parents gathered around tables and in rows of chairs to hear the latest talent at the Peace and Justice club’s annual spring coffee house. Being
STA Music’s Christmas Concert!
Come share in the joy and Christmas cheer of STA at the music department’s annual Christmas concert! Witness the STA band, school choir, grade 9 instrumentals class and brand new grade 10 vocal class first hand as they play the Christmas music we all hold dear, in a spectacular send-off to the old gym. The
Popularity: The Auditions
S.T.A gets dramatic as auditions for this years school play, Popularity, began Monday October 18th, from 2:45-4:00 P.M. in the drama room. They were also on Tuesday October 19th from 2:45-4:00 and Thursday October 20th from 2:45-5:00 P.M. They continue the week after on Tuesday October 26th from 4:15-5:30, Wednesday October 27th from 2:45-5:00 P.M.
Vocal Music at STA is Reborn!
Anyone who walks down the science hallway during fifth period will hear something not heard in STA for many years; a vocal music class. On closer inspection however, as the angelic voices flood the halls with their warm, beautiful notes, they will realize something interesting. There’s a lot more female voices than male. This is
STA Coffeehouse 2010!
On Thursday March 11th 2010, the St. Thomas Aquinas PJ’s presented their Annual Coffeehouse. The cafeteria was turned into a calm, musical atmosphere where people can come and listen to STA students perform. Not only was there great musical talent this year, but grade 9 John Lu showed off his Chinese Yo-Yo skills, leaving the
The Unusual Suspects
Many people auditioned for the play this year, and some were cast. Find out about the casting for this year’s school play: The Unusual Suspects. Share
Making Modern Music
A new music club has been born inside from the old walls in STA. However, the students in this club don’t need instruments, a conductor, or even sheet music. All these students need is a computer. For the past few weeks after school in portable eight, students have been exploring a different way to make music.





