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
Coffee House Returns
We wish we could say the 20th annual STA Coffee House has returned, but we haven’t been keeping track. Either way, the Coffee House has become a tradition at STA. This year’s edition will take place this Thursday in the STA cafeteria. The Peace and Justice Club (PJ’s) have organized the event over the years
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
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.
Strike up the Band!
There is a pleasant buzz coming from the music room these days. The musicians in school bands and music classes are preparing for their end of the year concert on June 4. The concert, called Renaissance, is sure to be a good one. Mr. Picone has said that this concert might just be the best we’ve
Stunning Stations
“Pre-ee-ee pare ye the way of the Lord”
The familliar tune was sung again on Holy Thursday, April 9 2009. It was the kick off to another one of Aquinas’ touching stations of the cross liturgies. Despite a few glitches and issues beforehand, it ran smoothly and was just as special as ever.
