Many of us walk by classroom 113 and wonder what exactly it is: is it a storage space? Mr.Dunn’s office perhaps? Classroom 113, a.k.a “the fishbowl” is an oddly shaped classroom, with lots of glass windows, situated in front of the cafeteria. Most of us walk by this room at least once a day while
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Lenten Promises
There’s always that one thing in life that breaks us and leaves us left with regret. It could be an addiction, maybe to that bag of chips you can’t resist, even though you know how bad it is for you. Or it could be an old habit, like biting your nails, even though you hate
School Blessing Brings Community Together
It was twenty years ago that Perdue Secondary School was dedicated to Saint Thomas Aquinas, and it was on Monday November 14th 2011 that the official school blessing and rededication to our patron Saint took place. Although the old building provided students with a place to learn and grow, it wasn’t big enough to contain
2011 Grade 8 Youth Rally
On Tuesday, 11 members of STA’s chaplaincy team went to the 2011 Youth Rally at Mary Mother of God parish. The students acted as young apostles, working to inspire the Grade 8’s who attended the rally to put their faith in action. Brian Dunn, the school chaplain, was the Master of Ceremonies, jumping onstage in
Dominican Republic H.O.P.E. Mission Trips
Dominican Republic H.O.P.E. Mission Trip So about a week ago, I caught up with Mr. Dunn in the fishbowl to discuss and answer some questions about the annual Dominican Republic Hope Mission Trip. ME: What is the purpose and importance of this trip? MR. DUNN: One word, solidarity. It’s about working in solidarity with the
Father John Baptist Bashobora Visits Students at STA
Thursday September 15- The students at Saint Thomas Aquinas were very pleased to be visited by Father John Bashobora, from Uganda. He captivated the students with his many inspirational, engaging and occasionally humorous stories. He even shared some prayers, songs and dances. “Father John had such beautiful things to say. He is such an interesting
Still Not Sure If It’s Safe To Come Out Yet
Every day the average teenager wakes up and worries about the latest zit on their face, whether or not they have a date this Friday, if their best friend knew they were joking when you said their haircut was hideous, how they did on that last math test, how on earth they are going to pay
Stations of the Cross a Moving Experience
The lights dimmed. The guitars strummed. The singers sang. All heads turned to the back of the gym, where Jesus was being dragged to the front to be condemned by Pontious Pilate. The annual stations of the cross ceremony took place at Aquinas on Thursday April 1. The assembly, always powerful, moved the students in
Is It Safe To Come Out Now?
“Man, that math test was so gay.” Walking down the hall I hear the people behind me talking. This is the same conversation I hear at least 5 times a day. Someone should probably inform students that “gay” does not actually mean stupid or lame or difficult, and that the misuse of the term is
Adopt a Family
Christmas is fast approaching and ’tis the season for giving. This year the school is participating in the Adopt-A-Family Christmas Charity Program. The program assists needy families in the local community. Period 1 classes have the option to adopt a family. They have been asked to raise money for the family. Some classes are sending
