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in Catholic Education" /></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_14682_162"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/about-sta/news/news-post/~board/academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education"> A Historic First: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Joins Cambridge International, Leading the Way in Catholic Education </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>St. Thomas Aquinas has officially been designated as a Cambridge school, earning the distinction of being the first Catholic high school in the United States to partner with Cambridge International Education.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-13 fsTag-27" data-post-id="161" data-authenticated-comments="true" 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id="fsArticle_14682_161"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="school-community/post/st-thomas-aquinas-student-receives-national-recognition" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/all-news/~board/school-community/post/st-thomas-aquinas-student-receives-national-recognition"> St. Thomas Aquinas Student Receives National Recognition </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>We are thrilled to share some incredible news! The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) has announced the recipients of the <strong>2024-2025 Youth Virtues, Valor, and Vision Awards</strong>, and one of our very own has been honored on the national stage.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <main id="fsPageContent" class="fsPageContent"> <div class="fsPageLayout fsLayout fsOneColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_13856" data-use-new="true" > <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_13857" > <div class="fsElement fsContent padding-y-2x" id="fsEl_14153" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h1 style="text-align: center;">RAIDER NEWS: INSIDE STA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsPostElement fsList fsThumbnailAlignLeft fsThumbnailRectangle fsThumbnailMedium fsItemCount_10" id="fsEl_13868" data-use-new="true" data-board-id="4,3" data-overwrite-title="" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <div class="fsListItems"> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-4 fsTag-27" data-post-id="162" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_162"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6017932489451476" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":2200}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="A Historic First: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Joins Cambridge International, Leading the Way in Catholic Education"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.6017932489451476" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738349764/aquinas/kj7jgdswnvljyuddmhjd/cambridge1.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="A Historic First: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Joins Cambridge International, Leading the Way in Catholic Education" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_162"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/a-historic-first-st-thomas-aquinas-high-school-joins-cambridge-international-leading-the-way-in-catholic-education"> A Historic First: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Joins Cambridge International, Leading the Way in Catholic Education </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>St. Thomas Aquinas has officially been designated as a Cambridge school, earning the distinction of being the first Catholic high school in the United States to partner with Cambridge International Education.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3" data-post-id="152" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_152"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/sister-john-norton-steams-competition" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/sister-john-norton-steams-competition"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.7577777777777778" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711562589/aquinas/comjqyrq0k3a8vnyp9nn/StGregory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711562589/aquinas/comjqyrq0k3a8vnyp9nn/StGregory.jpg","width":450}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Copyright Jim Davis | Florida Catholic"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.7577777777777778" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711562589/aquinas/comjqyrq0k3a8vnyp9nn/StGregory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711562589/aquinas/comjqyrq0k3a8vnyp9nn/StGregory.jpg","width":450}]" alt="Copyright Jim Davis | Florida Catholic" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_152"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/sister-john-norton-steams-competition" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/sister-john-norton-steams-competition"> Sister John Norton STEAMS Competition </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>Students found a literal escape from regular studies as they took part in the recent Sister John Norton STEAMS Competition, held at <a href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/" target="_blank">St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School</a>.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsCategory-2" data-post-id="150" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_150"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/anatomage-table-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/anatomage-table-at-sta"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":1500}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Anatomage Table at STA"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710255273/aquinas/mawyat6qkoswm4vnmkdj/anatomy-room-anatomage-table.jpg","width":1500}]" alt="Anatomage Table at STA" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_150"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/anatomage-table-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/anatomage-table-at-sta"> Anatomage Table at STA </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">Want to see inside an actual human body? The Anatomage Table is touch-sensitive technology that projects full-length views of a human cadaver and its muscular, skeletal, nervous, digestive and pulmonary systems. </p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsCategory-2" data-post-id="144" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_144"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/bringing-computer-science-to-life-dive-into-ai-and-machine-learning-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/bringing-computer-science-to-life-dive-into-ai-and-machine-learning-at-sta"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.8" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":600}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Bringing Computer Science to Life: Dive into AI and Machine Learning at STA!"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.8" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709495139/aquinas/w55qsj0f0jxcpxu4lv9m/Robotics.jpg","width":600}]" alt="Bringing Computer Science to Life: Dive into AI and Machine Learning at STA!" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_144"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/bringing-computer-science-to-life-dive-into-ai-and-machine-learning-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/bringing-computer-science-to-life-dive-into-ai-and-machine-learning-at-sta"> Bringing Computer Science to Life: Dive into AI and Machine Learning at STA! </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA) is thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking opportunity that will help you unlock the potential of AI and machine learning. In our course, we'll take you on a captivating exploration of the foundations and applications of these cutting-edge technologies.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsTag-18" data-post-id="141" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_141"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/stream-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/stream-at-sta"><div data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":2200}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="STREAM AT STA"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678118175/aquinas/ofzfgmdfi6nl5oixqgwp/IMG_3916.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="STREAM AT STA" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_141"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/stream-at-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/stream-at-sta"> STREAM AT STA </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The 52nd Annual Sister John Norton Math Field Day</strong>, part of STA STREAM DAY was held on campus and 9 area middle schools participated. Teams participated in Art, Theology, Science, Math and an Escape Room.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsCategory-2 fsTag-12 fsTag-18" data-post-id="127" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_127"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/scientists-take-on-state-competition" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/scientists-take-on-state-competition"><div data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":2200}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Scientists Take On State Competition"><img data-aspect-ratio="1.3333333333333333" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1676482710/aquinas/urrd3yy8yi3xwy0wewv4/20221129_152348.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="Scientists Take On State Competition" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_127"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/scientists-take-on-state-competition" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/scientists-take-on-state-competition"> Scientists Take On State Competition </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">The<em> Independent Research Class </em>has been meeting after school working diligently on their projects for the Broward County Science Fair. Three our students have taken the top prize and are headed to the state competition.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-4 fsTag-25" data-post-id="126" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_126"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="academic-news/post/a-return-to-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/a-return-to-sta"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6653543307086615" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":2200}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="A RETURN TO STA"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.6653543307086615" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1666898791/aquinas/dur9c9zoowqhgklsvp8c/BlueRibbon_1003_002-1255.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="A RETURN TO STA" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_126"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academic-news/post/a-return-to-sta" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/a-return-to-sta"> A RETURN TO STA </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">STA welcomed back a handful of #RaiderLegends. Among those returning to help us celebrate the National Blue Ribbon Award are some of the teachers who forever changed our lives.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-4 fsTag-18 fsTag-25" data-post-id="121" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_121"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="academic-news/post/aloma-wins-terrel-h-bell-award-for-outstanding-leadership" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/aloma-wins-terrel-h-bell-award-for-outstanding-leadership"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6675531914893617" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":2200}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Aloma Wins Terrel H. Bell Award For Outstanding Leadership"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.6675531914893617" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1666893045/aquinas/wxzdhtm20lcxh4ldu6fo/Aloma_Award.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="Aloma Wins Terrel H. Bell Award For Outstanding Leadership" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_121"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academic-news/post/aloma-wins-terrel-h-bell-award-for-outstanding-leadership" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/academic-news/post/aloma-wins-terrel-h-bell-award-for-outstanding-leadership"> Aloma Wins Terrel H. Bell Award For Outstanding Leadership </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">Denise Aloma, the school’s principal, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of nine school leaders nationwide to be honored with the <em>Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2022.</em></p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsCategory-2 fsTag-18" data-post-id="120" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_120"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/quarterbot-makes-halftime-appearance" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/quarterbot-makes-halftime-appearance"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.9990645463049579" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":2138}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="Autonomous Quarterbot Makes Halftime Appearance "><img data-aspect-ratio="0.9990645463049579" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646922999/aquinas/z9iyzxltf8cnpznx5qxh/Robotics3.png","width":2138}]" alt="Autonomous Quarterbot Makes Halftime Appearance " class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_13868_120"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="stem-post-board/post/quarterbot-makes-halftime-appearance" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/quarterbot-makes-halftime-appearance"> Autonomous Quarterbot Makes Halftime Appearance </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p style="text-align: justify;">The STA FRC Robotics Team <em><strong>Marauders</strong></em> showcased their autonomously-controlled "Quarterbot" and "Wired Receiver" robots in a short demonstration at halftime during the ESPN Kickoff Classic in August.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-3 fsCategory-2 fsTag-18" data-post-id="119" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_13868_119"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="stem-post-board/post/robotics-competes-for-state-title" data-opens-in="page" data-page-id="1120" href="https://www.aquinas-sta.org/news-media/news/~board/stem-post-board/post/robotics-competes-for-state-title"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.9990610328638497" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":2130}]" class="fsCroppedImage" title="FIRST Technical Challenge Win Yields Trip To States "><img data-aspect-ratio="0.9990610328638497" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646922959/aquinas/og771fg1laqlsbgvd6ve/Robotics2.png","width":2130}]" alt="FIRST Technical Challenge Win Yields Trip To States " class="fsStyleSROnly" 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