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10 Reasons to Choose a Catholic High School

01/29/2023

We are celebrating Catholic Schools Week and just a few of the many reasons to choose Catholic education.

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Four Swimmers Named GMC Individual Champions

01/29/2023

Congratulations to the STA swimming team members who were named GMC Individual Champions and NJ Meet of Champion Qualifers!

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Michael Jones Achieves 1,000 Points

01/25/2023

It was Michael "Deuce" Jones' three-pointer that put over the 1,000 point milestone in the home court rematch versus St. Joe's.

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Students Honored for Service with St. Timothy Award

01/24/2023

Congratulations to Donato, Gabrielle, Isabella, John, and Alyssa for being strong examples of faith-filled and vibrant young people!

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Girls Wrestling Team Takes 1st in GMC Championship

01/16/2023

Out of 24 teams, the Trojan girls wrestling team is #1!

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Boys Basketball Team on Top of Rankings with Big Win

01/13/2023

The momentum kept building for the boys basketball team as it vied for the top spot in the division.

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Yearbook Earns 1st Place Award

01/11/2023

They scored 940 out of a possible 1000 points.

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Robotics Team Passes First Round of Competition

01/09/2023

The STA team, in its first-ever competition, placed high enough to quality for the next round.

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Alumni Wrestling Event Celebrates and Honors the Past

01/03/2023

It was a huge turnout at the annual Alumni Memorial Wrestling event to celebrate and honor the past.

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Aquinas Star Mass a Display of STA Community's Love

12/15/2022

The Aquinas Star mass is always one of the most anticipated events of the year, and this year was no exception.

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Coach Holman Named CJSR Coach of the Year

12/15/2022

More importantly than taking a championship or breaking records, he demonstrated what true coaching is about.

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Students “Get Ready” for Advent at Overnight Retreat

12/06/2022

The evening was a memorable and meaningful opportunity for students to spend time together.

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Grandparents Welcomed at STA for Tea and Treats

11/22/2022

We were pleased to welcome the grandparents of over 50 students and the event nearly filled up the STA cafeteria.

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Bishop Checchio Joins Students to Deliver Donations

11/21/2022

It's always the season of giving at STA, but even more so around the holidays.

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Seymour (Michael Corradino) poses with members of his former school, Immaculate Conception.

Little Shop of Horrors Delights First Sell-Out Audience

11/17/2022

Even before opening night, the cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors was performing to a sell-out crowd.

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Six Student Athletes Commit to D1 and D2 Schools

11/10/2022

On National Signing Day, we're proud to announce six D1 and D2 commitments.

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Diocesan Goals Aim to Build Strong Future for STA

11/09/2022

The new opportunities that lie ahead for STA will be firmly rooted in our mission and vision.

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Gymnastics Team Once Again State Sectional Champs

11/06/2022

The team was not only first in its section but first out of all the teams that competed.

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Jim McKeon ’83, Once Inspired by STA Art Teacher, Makes It to the Met Opera

10/28/2022

An inspirational art teacher saw something special in Jim and that changed everything.

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Three Students Receive National Merit Scholar Commendation

10/27/2022

We are proud to announce that seniors Rajoshi Basu, Akash Shiva Swamy, and Gabriella Hamm have earned this distinction.

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The Band, the Bishop, and a Come from Behind Win

10/22/2022

It was a night of anticipated and unanticipated delights at the football season home closer.

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Gymnastics Team Earns Another GMC Title, Sets New State Record

10/18/2022

In addition to medaling in every event, the girls set a new state record high score of 112.275.

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STA Open House Shows: Aquinas in a Class of Its Own

10/17/2022

"Warm and welcoming", "student-focused," “engaging,” better than the rest.”

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Jerry Smith Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

10/14/2022

Congratulations to our Athletics Director Jerry Smith, who was recently inducted into the Woodbridge Hall of Fame for Baseball.

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In Memory of Rosemary Rudolph

10/12/2022

She retired in 2012 after 40 years as a high school English teacher, first at Woodbridge and later at STA/BGA.

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Aquinas Star Spaghetti Dinner Kicks Off Another Year of Helping Families

10/07/2022

Approximately 350 dinners were ordered by sit-down and takeout, helping to raise over $7,000 for the families.

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Jim McKeon '83's Art Featured at Met Opera

10/06/2022

A portrait painted by Jim will now be part of a permanent collection at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Students Join Pilgrimage to National Shrine

09/27/2022

It was to celebrate the diocese’s 40th anniversary.

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STA Mourns Loss of Annabella Giacobbe

09/26/2022

Giacobbe was the Junior Varsity Volleyball coach.

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Aquinas Celebration Day Builds Energy for Year to Come

09/26/2022

It was a day of celebrating the many great people and programs that make STA what it is

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STA Expands Dual Enrollment Collaboration

09/23/2022

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In Memory of Ms. Cora Medley

09/21/2022

We're saddened to share that Ms. Medley entered eternal life last week.

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Invigorating WASTA Day Welcomes Freshman Class

09/19/2022

WASTA Day was a great start to what promises to be a great year!

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Coach Holman Named Game Changer Coach of the Week

09/07/2022

Coach Tarig Holman has been named the first Game Changer Coach of the Week for the 2022 season by the New York Jets.

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STA Kicks Off New School Year with Picnic and Friday Night Lights

08/27/2022

STA kicked off the new school year with a convivial picnic and much anticipated football home opener.

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Rajoshi Basu '23 Researches Learning Engagement at GSET

08/03/2022

At the Governor's School, Rajoshi and her team members researched current educational crowdsourced platforms.

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Step Into the Mayhem of a Show Gone Wrong in Don't Say [email protected]©83+#!

08/03/2022

An original production by alumna writer and director Amy Kate Byrne.

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"Don't Say [email protected](c)83+#!" Off to a Cool Start

08/01/2022

Rehearsals for the original production by Ms. Amy Kate Byrne are under way!

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Teacher Earns Scholarship for Program in France

07/21/2022

Alison Rashid was one of 25 teachers from the United States to earn a scholarship.

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STA Welcomes New President Peter G. Kane

07/05/2022

Peter G. Kane previously served as the President of Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ.

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Trojan Athletes Conclude Banner Year

06/13/2022

Let's take a look back at some of the highlights from this year!

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Satoma Newsmagazine Earns 1st Place Award

06/07/2022

For the second year in-a-row, the STA Satoma Newsmagazine has earned 1st Place with Special Merit.

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French Students Participate in Long-Distance Collaboration

06/01/2022

Throughout the school year, our French students have been collaborating with a high school in Flers, France.

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Softball Team Takes 4th Championship In-a-Row

05/28/2022

It was an 11-inning game that was too incredible to be believed.

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"Comeback Class of 2022" Celebrates Graduation

05/26/2022

STA is tremendously proud of the Class of 2022, its accomplishments, its perseverance, and its unique mark that it has left on the school.

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Kiran Bhattacharya '22 Earns Eagle

05/25/2022

His Eagle Project was to create a meditation/prayer labyrinth at STA.

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Rajoshi Basu Accepted to Selective Governor's School

05/19/2022

Rajoshi has been offered admission to the Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology.

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Students Show Creativity and Talent at Maker Faire

05/19/2022

The finished projects, many of which were interactive, dazzled attendees and were the culmination of an ongoing process.

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Music Dept Takes Top Honors at Competition

05/17/2022

Each group received marks of either Excellent or Superior, the two highest rankings possible.

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STA Mourns Death of Jasmine Chang '18

05/16/2022

A valued member of the then-Bishop Ahr class of 2018, she was an active participant in many activities.

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Coghan & Gleason Named GMC Scholar Athletes

05/14/2022

STA Athletics is proud to announce Kenny Coghan and Katherine Gleason as this year's GMC Scholar Athletes.

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Tyler Kadi Named NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete

05/10/2022

Tyler hopes to not only continue his path throughout his time in college, but to continue to do so in his everyday life.

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Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Announces Retirement

04/30/2022

Sr. Donna Marie will retire in June, leaving behind a lasting legacy and generations of grateful students and families.

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STA Athletics Welcomes Coach Tarig Holman

04/29/2022

Holman has 23 years of coaching experience, including 10 as head football at JFK Memorial High School.

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Shivali Vora Earns Middlesex County Award

04/27/2022

Congratulations to Shivali Vora, who received the Middlesex County Secondary Principal’s Association Outstanding Student Award.

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Olivia Alicante & Landon Kearns Earn Sportsmanship Award

04/21/2022

Congratulations to both Olivia and Landon on a well-deserved Sportsmanship Award!

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Congratulations to the Top 10% of the Class of 2022

04/19/2022

Congratulations to the students who will be graduating in the top 10% of the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Class of 2022!⁠

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Students Present Living Stations of the Cross

04/15/2022

A Holy Week tradition at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the Stations of the Cross were presented by students from all grade levels.

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STA Raises $4,000 for Charitable Ministries

04/14/2022

Dime a Day is not a contest; it is a total community effort to work together, to help the poor and to “change” ourselves.

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Sports Highlights for the Week of April 2

04/09/2022

Here are the varsity sports highlights for the week of April 2.

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Outstanding Students Inducted into Honor Societies

04/08/2022

These students have met the stringent academic requirements for induction.

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Bishop Checchio Inspires Students' Acts of Mercy

04/05/2022

“How might I share God’s gracious love and mercy through my action today?”

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Forensics & US Law Students Investigate Murder

04/04/2022

Students join forces to apply their knowledge to solve a "murder".

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Theater Intensive Students Write and Stage One-Act

04/01/2022

Students in Theater Intensive class staged an original one-act show.

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Aquinas Star Easter Egg Hunt Returns to STA

03/29/2022

The night before, the Easter Bunny made an early visit to STA and left big footprints outside some of the classrooms along with egg and other treats hidden within.

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STA Mourns Death of Coach Brian Meeney

03/17/2022

STA is deeply saddened to share that Head Football Coach Brian Meeney has died.

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Craig Jandoli Shares Message of Selflessness, Positive Choices

03/11/2022

Noted motivational speaker Craig Jandoli spoke with each grade at assemblies.

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Thank You to Our Polar Plunge Supporters!

03/09/2022

The final numbers are 56 students and 10 faculty members who took the plunge plus 19 students who came to the beach to support, and countless parents who volunteered their time.

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Corey Ciszek '16 Joins Edison Fire Dept

03/04/2022

Corey was sworn in to the Edison Fire Department on March 3.

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STA Becomes One of Five Ever to Sweep GMC Championship

03/02/2022

All three levels of boys basketball took home GMC titles this year, making STA one of five schools to earn this distinction.

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Junior Ring Mass Reminds Class of 2023: They’re All in This Together

03/01/2022

The Ring Day Liturgy and Ceremony once again proved to be a true celebration of unity, memories, and what is to come!

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Girls Basketball Team Makes It a Three-Peat

02/28/2022

The girls basketball team earned its fifth GMC championship on Friday and its third in-a-row.

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STA Seals Two Straight Double GMC Championships

02/28/2022

STA is the only school in the GMC to have both varsity basketball teams win the championship twice-in-a-row.

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Undefeated Freshman Boys Basketball Team Wins Championship

02/18/2022

Congratulations to the, which team defeated St. Joe's in the finals after a perfect season!

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Future Lawyers Prosecution Wins Mock Trial

02/16/2022

The Future Lawyers Club’s prosecution team defeated St. Joe’s defense in the the NJSBF Mock Trial last night!

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Natalie Neno Breaks School Swimming Record

02/11/2022

Natalie Neno took 1st place and set a new school record for the 100 breast.

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STA Parents Raise Funds at AR Workshop

02/09/2022

It was a fun and successful event for the PTG at AR WORKSHOP in Westfield.

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William Zhang '22 Earns Highest Possible ACT Score

02/08/2022

Less than one-half of 1% of all test takers earn the top score.

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Girls Bowling Team State Sectional Champs

02/06/2022

For the first time in STA history, the girls bowling team has won the North 2 Group 1 State Sectional Championship!

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Boys Basketball Team Earn Division Title

02/04/2022

The boys basketball team once again earns the White Division title with a current 19-0 record.

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Heart Heroes Volleyball Tournament Gets Hearts Pumping

02/03/2022

Hearts were pounding on the court and in the stands as students and teachers competed in the Heart Heroes Volleyball Tournament.

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Students Enjoy the Return of Old and New Events

01/31/2022

STA has ben determined to make this a memorable year filled with longtime favorite events and a few new ones as well.

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John Schilp Earns Knights of Columbus Service Award

01/31/2022

John was honored for his sustained and measurable service to OLMV parish and to St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Three STA Students Bestowed St. Timothy Award

01/27/2022

Congratulations to Genna, Erin, and Brianna for being strong examples of faith-filled and vibrant young people!

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Boys Wrestling Team Earns Blue Division Title

01/23/2022

The boys wrestling team has once again secured the blue division title.

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Sports Highlights for the Weeks of January 11 and 18

01/22/2022

Here are some varsity highlights from the last couple weeks.

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STA Yearbook Earns 1st Place Prize

01/19/2022

They were awarded 1st Place in the American Scholastic Press Association's annual yearbook competition.

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Girls Wrestling Team 1st in the GMC

01/16/2022

The Lady Trojans finished the day with the highest point total in the county, and also crowned four individual county champions.

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Sports Highlights for the Weeks of December 27 and January 3

01/08/2022

Here are some varsity highlights from the last couple weeks.

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Aquinas Star Mass Celebrates James & Lauren

12/10/2021

The warmest St. Thomas Aquinas High School tradition has returned!

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STA Family Shares Thanksgiving Blessings

11/22/2021

The St. Thomas Aquinas High School family once again showed how big their hearts are with the outpouring of donations for Thanksgiving.

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Shivali Vora a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist

11/02/2021

We are proud to announce that senior Shivali Vora has been named a semifinalist in the 2021 NSMQT program.

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Football Team Completes Regular Season Undefeated

10/30/2021

The football team defeated the favored Del Val to complete the regular season with an undefeated 9-0 record.

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Gymnasts Take 2nd in GMC Championship

10/25/2021

The Aquinas Gymnasts took 2nd place at the GMC Championship with a 107.925.

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Library Renovations to Promote Collaboration and Engagement

10/20/2021

The school library will be soon entering a new era as a six-month floor-to-ceiling renovation draws to a close.

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Sports Updates for the Week of October 4

10/09/2021

Here are the varsity sports highlights for the week of October 4.

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STA Welcomes Newest Aquinas Stars at Annual Dinner

10/08/2021

The dinner is when the STA community gets to meet the Aquinas Stars for the first time and heap them with welcoming and love.

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Sports Highlights for the Week of September 27

10/02/2021

Here are your varsity sports highlights for the week of September 24!

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