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Dear St. Thomas Aquinas Community,

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School is now embarking on its 31st year of operation. The excitement of the beginning of a new school year, the welcoming of a new senior class, and all our other first-time students to St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as all our returning students, is always a thrill. I am so excited to be a part of this great school. My first couple of months in the Hammond area have been so wonderful. I can say great things about how I have been welcomed. From the bottom of my heart, that I am now a Falcon and very proud of it.

Truly wonderful things are happening here at St. Thomas Aquinas. We encourage all classes to consider a reunion during our Homecoming Weekend (October 13, 2017). Our Advancement Office will be most happy to assist any and all classes in getting reunion plans together. Please consider this your “personal” invitation to come by your school and give us the opportunity of showing you and your family around STA’s wonderful campus! Our students and staff pray for our benefactors and alumni at all our school masses, and we will certainly continue. We are thankful for each and every one of you. You are not forgotten! May God Bless and keep each one of you in the palm of His hands.

Yours in Christ, Pat Sanguinetti Principal

The St.Thomas Aquinas website www.stafalcons.org has a brand new look and greatly improved functionality. It is mobile device and tablet friendly, interactive, offers the most up to date calendar and events information, and celebrates the accomplishments and activities of our students as they happen. If you are looking for information about STA, the website is exactly where you want to go.

We continue to examine and evaluate the effectiveness of the way we deliver news and information to parents, alumni, potential families and the community at large. With the reality that every year people are getting more of their news and information electronically, St. Thomas Aquinas is delivering more of its news in that same way. While The Flame will remain a staple of our communication, some of our more time-sensitive pieces will be covered via our website and social media. All you need to do to keep up with STA is: visit the website, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Of course, we still hope you’ll enjoy The Flame when it arrives at your home. Please send all address changes to ggambel@stafalcons.org.

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The Veritas Flame has been a symbol of St. Thomas Aquinas since the doors first opened in 1986. The Veritas Flame continues to be the reason for our existence by helping to educate our students to find “the truth” in their Catholic lives. We must continue to Ignite, Invest and Invoke our community to assist us in advancing St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School to be the very best it can be.

Dear Friends and Families of St. Thomas Aquinas High School,

As I begin to consider writing this letter for the Annual Appeal, I find myself reflecting on my own time as a student and teacher in a Catholic High School, and as a parent of three alumni of STA. One word that keeps floating back to me was the world challenge. We all face challenges in our daily lives and our school is no different.

STA has faced and overcome many challenges and we continue to face many today as we evolve and grow. While we were able to build a fantastic new building with your generosity in our Capital Campaign Drive, our original building is nearly 30 years old and in constant need of regular maintenance. We face the challenge of making a quality Catholic education affordable for many worthy and deserving families in our community. We want to continue to thrive and help guide our students to be brighter and well-rounded Christians in an ever changing world. With your help, we can meet these challenges head on and together overcome them.

Our mission at St. Thomas Aquinas is to teach Gospel values in an environment of academic excellence that fosters the development of the whole person in a Catholic-Christian Community. Everyday at St. Thomas we are blessed to witness the impact that a single action can have on our students or on our entire school community.

One gesture of kindness can in turn, inspires the generosity from many.

The Power of One: The Impact of Many.

This holds true for the Annual Appeal, which I hope will become the cornerstone of our schools fundraising efforts, allowing us to meet the many challenges that face our school community. We hope to update our original building, and we would love to be able to bridge the gap between tuition expenses and the actual cost to educate each student. The funds raised through the annual appeal are critical for the school to maintain a balanced budget without raising tuition. This year I am calling on all of you to take part in the challenge as we continue to provide a superior and valued catholic education in Tangipahoa Parish. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is a sign of your confidence in our mission to continue to inspire confident, compassionate, independent, and creative Christian leaders who will go out and change our world for the better.

The Power of one: The Impact of Many.

Yours always in Christ, Grace Gambel “Our Family, Our School”

The measure of your own free will offering should be in proportion to the blessing the Lord has bestowed on you.

Deuteronomy 16:10

ANNUAL APPEAL

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

LHSAA ACADEMIC ALL STATE AND COMPOSITE

24 Graduating seniors were recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association for their academic success in the classroom. These student-athletes maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher for their entire high school career.

DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD

Mr. Scott Henderson, class of 2005, was named the St. Thomas Aquinas Distinguished Graduate during the Catholic Schools Week Mass this past February. Scott is the owner of Buddies Bar &Grill, located in Hammond.

MOTHER SETON AWARD Mrs. Lauren Sampey was named the Mother

Seton recipient for the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Sampey serves as the President of the Home and School Association and is on the Falcon Fest

Committee. She is the mother of Channing (’15), Cailin (’16),

Cade (’19) and Caroline (’26.)

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BETA STATE

STA Beta earns First Place in the Banner Compe-tition at State and Fourth in the Nation. The award winning banner was designed and created by Rachael White(’19) and Claire Krousel(’19).

VERITAS ACT 30+CLUB

The Veritas 30+ Club added 12 new members during the 2016-2017 school year. Induction

into the club is for those students who receive a composite score of 30 or above on the ACT Test.

This years members include seniors Parker Amar, Laura Anthon, Brett Benton, Samuel Drummond,

Ellen Gambel, Grant Lonero, Aaron Mixon, Preston Richardson and Julia Rossano; juniors

Will Hetzinger and Alex Wisecarver; sophomore Rachel White.

STA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Shannon Jordan was recognized at the Knights of Columbus salute to teachers dinner this past April. Mrs. Jordan, special needs director and teacher, was voted by the faculty and staff as the STA teacher of the year. Mrs. Jordan has taught at St. Thomas for 5 years. She is the mother of Amanda and Andrew Jordan,both class of 2014.

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STA CLASS OF 2017

• 3.34 Average GPA

• 23.14 Average ACT Score

• 25 Members of the LHSAA Academic All-State & Composite Teams

• 273 college credits earned through SLU Dual Enrollment

• 2,000 Hours of Community Service in the 2016-2017 school year

• $4 million in Academic & Athletic Scholarships

CAMPUS ACHIEVEMENTS

• STA Yearbook is named a Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year.

• STA Starlettes earn 8th place in their Hip Hop routine.

• STA Cheerleaders compete successfully in their first trip to Nationals earning 4th place in Game Day and 8th in Routine.

• The Fall Production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever & the Spring Production of The Odd Couple were a big hit with the STA Community.

• Jordan Strahan(’17) became 2017 Outdoor High Jump State Champion.

• Laura Anthon(’17) was named to the Louisiana Choral Director’s Association Women’s Honor Choir.

• Juliette LeRay(’19) & David Anthon(’18) were both named to the Louisiana Music Education Association All-District Honor’s Choir.

• Kamren Powell(’17) became thePowerlifting State Champion.

• Miguel Becerra named 2017 recipient of the Louisiana Track & Field Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

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BOY’S CROSS-COUNTRY STATE RUNNER-UP

GIRL’S BASKETBALL STATE RUNNER-UP

GIRL’S SOFTBALL STATE RUNNER-UP

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congrats to Camryn Flanagan!

• Named NorthOaks Female Student Athlete of the Year

• Signed softball scholarship with SLU• Named MVP for the LHSCA Softball

All-Star Game

Our students volunteered 2,304 hours of service during the Flood of 2016!

Congrats! Meghan Becerra signs a Track & Field

Scholarship to attend Mississippi College.

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FALCON ALUMNI NEWS

The St. Thomas Aquinas Alumni Association donated over $10,000 to our school last year. Our alumni association hosted several different events including the Annual Alumni Homecoming Party, the Alumni Crawfish Boil and a water booth at the Jazz and Heritage Festival. Monies that were raised went to a variety of projects including:

• Senior Class Composites for the classes of 2015 and 2016

• 2 Falcon Alumni Scholarships

• Energy efficient lighting project in the gym, commons and media center

• Hosting the Senior Alumni Pinning Breakfast

The Falcon Alumni Association is headed by board members Joshua Wittie ‘00, Carlee Gonzales White ‘00, Barrett Morgan ‘04, Patrick Coudrain ‘07, Cullen Hughes ‘09, Lindsey Whittaker ‘00, Brittany Schanzbach ‘03, Allen Wadell ‘03, Brandon Schanzbach ‘00, John Daniel Guerin ‘02, and Kate Perrilloux ‘92. Many thanks to all of our alumni for their continued support and commitment to their beloved Alma Mater.

Attention Parents of Alumni

Parents receiving the Flame for their student who no longer lives at home are asked to please call Grace Gambel in the Advancement Office at 985-542-7662 or email her at ggambel@stafalcons.org. We would like to update their current mailing address so that we can keep in touch with them.

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FALCON FEST

This year the second annual Falcon Fest was held on April 1st. The night was a great success with a net profit of close to $60,000. The night included both silent and live auctions, a kids corner, food from over 20 local restaurants, and dancing under the stars to the music of the Boogie All Stars. Money raised that evening will go into both the school’s operating budget and into our tuition assistance program. Mark your calendars for the 2018 Falcon Fest-March 24th!

The Falcon Fest requires months of planning and a committee of dedicated parents. Volunteers, old and new, are always needed, so please keep your eyes peeled for meeting notices and announcements about auction work days

We once again extend our thanks to all the volunteers, students, faculty, parents and friends of St. Thomas who have played a vital part in the growth of this great evening.

FALCON FEST SPONSORS

We are grateful to the following businesses and families for sponsoring the 2017 Falcon Fest. Our success in putting on an event of this size is due in large part to their generous support. Please patronize their businesses and be sure to thank them for their support of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

EVENT SPONSORS

Cate Street Seafood Station The Boston Restaurant

Emery & James, Ltd The Old School

Cliff & Windy Francois

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FALCON FEST SPONSORS

Amar Oil Ashley And Scott Sandage The Gambel & Donnes Families The Vicknair & Henchy Families Keith And Linda Wittie Done Gore Design Studio The Old School Professional Weight Loss Center Mrs. Debbie Valenti Law Office Of Carlee Gonzales Office Automation K-Team Printing And Marketing Cypress Pointe Hospital Ggb Architects Anthon Chiropractic Care Resource Bank Marty’s Lock And Security Ross Downing Chevrolet Nicholas Muscarello, Attorney At Law Gonzales Chiropractic Big Bad Ben Car Wash Cashe, Coudrain And Sandage Frank And Rose Mary Spalitta Reeves True Value The Gulotta Family Dr. Michael Turgeau, Dds Gonzales Chiropractic Wayne And Peggy Hagan Grady And Kelly Brame The Schanzbach Family The Naquin Family Robby And Donna Miller Bills Flooring Nm Oyster Company Gulf Coast Bank

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SILENT/BASKET DONORS

Alack Refrigeration Ms. Mary Danse Jarrett Rosaryville Kay.la Philip Colwart Aveda Dr. Bryan Daigle Paris Parker Bra La Vie Cochon Butchery The Old School Jacmel Inn Chucks Field of Dreams Bayou Booksellers Obsession Mrs. Tracy Barringer Champagne Beverage Brady’s Mrs. Gina Perrilloux Palace Theatre Mariners PJ’s Coffee and Tea Mrs. Layne Gambel Rubys Villa West On the Spot Cleaners Spoga Oak Knoll Country Club 51 Car Wash Saritas Mr. and Mrs. Nick McDaniel La Caretta Royal Oak

Mr. Barrett Morgan Mr. Jared Heider Iron Horse Mrs. Grace Gambel Mrs. Donna Levy Mrs. Ashley Sandage Gator Guns STA Alumni Association Cold Stone Creamery Mrs. Mandy Catalano Carols Flowers Mr. Casey Potts Mr. Daniel Anders Mr. Brent Perrilloux Jewels by Brandy Ms. Karron Butler STA Prom Committee Reunion Lake RV Park Mrs. Windy Francois Mrs. Dayna Breaud Mrs. Lauren Sampey Jostens Chauvin Photography Kendra Scott Mrs. Fede Valdes Mrs. Julie Ribando Ms. Ashley Greco The STA Class of 2017 The STA Class of 2019 The STA Class of 2018 The STA Class of 2020 Your Moms

SAVE THE DATE!

FALCON FEST 2018 MARCH 24TH

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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JOY UNITES PRO LIFE GENERATION

The Sacred Scriptures call us to be “doers of the word and not hearers only. (For) faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead” (James 1:22, 2:17). Jesus himself directs us to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations….teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you…”

(Mt 28:19-20). Truly, our life in Christ is a life of active witness to the Gospel.

Throughout the month of January, the STA community celebrated the sacredness of human life from conception until natural death. Students participated in on-campus activities which were scheduled throughout the month.

Co-Campus Ministers Mrs. Grace Gambel and Coach Cole Catalano, along with the assistant principal, Mrs. Alicia McDaniel and a group 40 students and chaperones headed for Washington, DC to participate in the 45th annual March for Life. The students and chaperones attended the March for Life rally prior to the march and were inspired by the words of Vice President, Mike Pence, Counselor to the President, Kellyanne Conway, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. They then marched, in peaceful Solidarity with thousands of people from throughout the United States and around the world in protest of legalized abortion. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council and the Holy Ghost Catholic Church congregation for their continued support and generosity in assisting us with this endeavor.

St. Thomas Aquinas Campus Ministry Department with 4o students visiting Arlington National Cemetery.

Students meeting with Majority Whip Steve Scales and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy before heading into the Capital for a private tour of Senator Scalises office. The visit was coordinated by STA graduate Tyler Daniel c/o 2008 who serves as a political director for Senator Scalise

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Mr. Glen Bartels Mrs. Dayna Breaud Buddies Bar & Grill Dr. Teds Music The Francois Family

The Gulotta Family Night on the Town Limo Services Nortech Parish Vicknair and Gator Guns Red, White and Brew

St. Thomas Aquinas Administration AUCTION

COMMITTEE:Mikki Amar

Tracy Barringer Stephanie Bleakley

Tonya Busch Connie Davis

Tasha Deliberato Lindsay Domiano

Gonna Donnes Leighanne Doody Windy Francois Valarie Graziano

Julie G’sell Amanda Haidet

Gaye Hester Michelle Trapen Carolyn Milton

Tina Roper Lauren Sampey Ashley Sandage Jennifer Vaccaro

Amy Vinet

We couldn’t have done it without

you!

SILENT AUCTION DONORS

Alack Refrigeration Kay.la Dr. Bryan Daigle Cochon Butchery Chucks Field of Dreams Mrs. Tracy Barringer Mrs. Gina Perrilloux PJ’s Coffee and Tea Villa West Oak Knoll Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Nick McDaniel Mr. Barrett Morgan Mrs. Grace Gambel Mrs. Ashley Sandage STA Alumni Association Mrs. Mandy Catalano Mr. Casey Potts Mr. Brent Perrilloux Ms. Karron Butler Reunion Lake RV Park Mrs. Dayna Breaud

Jostens Kendra Scott Mrs. Julie Ribando Rosaryville Aveda Bra La Vie Jacmel Inn Obsession Brady’s Mariniers Ms. Mary Danse Jarrett Philip Colwart Paris Parker The Old School Bayou Booksellers Champagne Beverage Palace Theatre Mrs. Layne Gambel On the Spot Cleaners 51 Car Wash La Caretta Mr. Jared Heider

Mrs. Donna Levy Gator Guns Cold Stone Creamery Carols Flowers Mr. Daniel Anders Jewels by Brandy STA Prom Committee Mrs. Wendi Francois Mrs. Lauren Sampey Chauvin Photography Mrs. Fede Valdes Ms. Ashley Greco The STA Class of 2017 The STA Class of 2018 The STA Class of 2019 The STA Class of 2020 Ruby Spoga Saritas Royal Oak Iron Horse Your Moms

AUCTION DONORS

The Following is a list of donors who provided items in support of the 2nd Annual Falcon Fest Auction. Please make a point of patronizing these businesses and take the time to thank them for supporting STA. Words cannot express our gratitude for their loyalty to our school. Many donors are graduates and past parents and we thank them for their kind support.

If you are an alumnus of St. Thomas Aquinas and would like to help by making a donation to Falcon Fest 2017, please call Grace Gambel, Director of Advancement at 985-542-7662. Your donation, large or small, will be gratefully accepted.

LIVE AUCTION DONORS

The following individuals and/or businesses donated items that were auctioned during the Live Auction:

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In 2000, the Advancement Office began a capital campaign to meet the growing and evolving needs of the students and faculty of St. Thomas Aquinas. The goal of the Capital Campaign was to enhance the high standards of STA education in all areas of student life including technology, academics, athletics, fine arts and student activities. Due to the overwhelming generosity of our families and friends, the first major campaign since the opening of the school in 1986 was a success and many of the desired improvements became a reality.

Our campus now has a new educational building which houses 2 state of the art science labs, 16 classrooms, the counseling and dean of students offices, student restrooms, a faculty lounge and a classroom which has a retractable wall, allowing an extremely large meeting room. We also converted the library into a technology center, which includes a broadcasting lab. We completed the construction of a stand alone art building and our athletic facilities have also been upgraded. We made many enhancements to the Pete Valenti field, including the installing lights, bleachers, a jumbotron scoreboard, and a new press box. Austin Brooks baseball field was converted to a state-of-the-art turf field and we have built the Mike Daruse softball field which is the only turf softball high school field in Tangipohoa Parish.

STA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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THE ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT WOULD ONCE AGAIN LIKE TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS

OF THIS CAMPAIGN.

Blair Abene Megan Brocato Lane and Tasha Daniel Ellen Valenti Adams Ricky and Fran Brocato Hugh and Beth Daschbach Eric and Charlene Alphonso Katie Brooks Dennis and Tangee Daugereaux Tara Alston Eric and Cheryl Brumfield David Davidge Brandon and Lisa Amor Matt and Elizabeth Bryant Connie and Blair Davis Darrell Amar, Jr Alex Burris Lindsay Day Darrell Amar, Sr Myrie Burvant Charles and Tasha Deliberto Shari and Roy Amerson Kevin and Tonya Busch Amber Denton Dr. George and Gina Anthon Karron Butler Fay DePaula Mr. and Mrs. Bud Antin Michael and Mary Calebressi Mr. and Mrs. Brian DePaula Kimberly Anzalone Franki and Gisele Cali Tim DePaula Mrs. Kathryn Anzalone Virginia Campo Jonte DePhilips Francis and Grady Ard Brett and Kathy Candiotto Craig and Gail Derveloy Gregory Arnone Megan Candiotto Patrick and Judy Dettwiller Nicole Bailey Carly Cannino

Jason and Nicole Dillon Peggy and Richard Bailey Russell and Debra Cannino Nicole Donewar Eddie and Stacey Barker Sean and Rachel Casey Dr. and Mrs. Francis Donner Scott and Tracy Barringer Russell and Joy Castro John and Genna Donnes David and Deborah Barron Teri Chaucer Drew and Connie Doucet Glen Bartels Frances Chauvin Dudley and Vonda Downing Chris and Judy Bass Hunter Chauvin Maury and Lili Drummond Michelle Bates Johnny and Lori Chauvin Mark and Erica Drummond Donald and Jannell Baudouin Michelle Chauvin Charli and Viki Durand Bruce and Peggy Beard Target Corporation Exxon Chad Beard Tommy and Vikki Chauvin Frank and Kathy Sue Edwards Christy and Brent Beard James and Zhao Chi Kathryn Edwards Father Mark Beard Glen Cockerham Curtis and Dawn Ekker Jose Becerra Kaycee Colona David and Debra Elder Mark and Geralinde Beckers John and Judy Cordoba Emery and James Bart and Jackie Bellairs

Carla Corley Sandra Jackson Jason and Richelle Bergeron BJ Corr Kelly Jamerson George and Marie Bernard Andre and Kelly Coudrain Mae Johnson Larry and Stephanie Bleakley Patrick Coudrain Will Johnson Tommy Bolton Justin and Marybeth Crossie Brad and Lori Jones Mark and Veronica Bonfiglio Brian and Mary Crother Shannon Jordan Ashley Brady Eddie and Dollie Crouch Kevin and Tara Karcher Grady and Kellie Brame Father Randy Cuevas Don and Kathy Kent George and Patti Bratcher Douglas and Carol Curet Lance and Allison Kern Virginia Bravata Bryan and Dodi Daigle Terry and Pamela King Brandon and Dayna Breaux Flynn and Dana Daigle Kiwanis Club Susan Breaux Phillip and Babs Daigle Kevin and Sheila Knudsen Buck and Cathy Brignac Margie Daly Melanie Kramer David Fugarino Entergy Katie Campbell Krause Ronnie and Bridget Fugarino Daniel Evans Keith and Kim Labat

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Tag and Marilyn Galloway Falcon Alumni Association Daniel and Tara Laborde Gary and Layne Gambel Andrew Faller Roy and Laura LaCoste Patrick and Grace Gambel Dan and Cindy Faller Joann LeFrance Ryan Gambel Kara Faller Jeff and Michelle Landrenea Sidney and Joanna Garaudy Andrew Felder Sarchie Landry John and Tina Gaudet Ronnie and Janice Ferrera Michael and Clara Latino Errol Gauff Malcom and Leah Fitzhugh Nicole Lato Jim and Catherine Gebbia Will and Sandy Fleenor Mary and Dennis Lavigne Jimmy and Ashley Gebbia Brannon and Stacie Forrest Leaders Impacting Tomorrow’s Charles Genco Ben and Jeannie Foster Tangipahoa Kay Gersh Harlan and Tammy Hart Harry and Elaine LeBlanc Mark and Esther Giavotella Jennifer Hebert Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Liner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Girard Kurt and Rosalyn Heider Aaron Lips Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gohres Frank and Mary Ann Henchy Lindsey Liuzza Larry and Beth Gray Ronnie and Cindy Henderson Lauren King Lorenston Susan Greco Catherine Hernandez Jerry and Janet Lyons

Candace Parent Greer David and Gaye Hester Amanda Mars Walton and Deborah Greer George and Catherine Hoffer Michael and Lillian Massey Ellazene Greer Holy Ghost Catholic Church John and Laura Matthews David and Julie G’Sell Katie Horgan Lillian and Jimmy Maurin Frank and Fay Guagliardo Laci Howes Joey and Joyce Mayeaux Sid and Anne Guedry Dr. and Mrs. Ted Hudspeth Mrs. Mary Ann Mayeaux John Guerin Brennon Hughes Dr. Randy and Beth Mayer John and Nanette Guerin Cullen Hughes Dr. Rusty and Ann Mayer Shannon Guidry Dean and Kathy Hughes Jennifer Amato McCain Ayla Guzzardo Roger and Glenna Husser Nichols McDaniel Blaise and Phyllis Guzzardo Craig and Kimberly Inman John McMillian Amanda Haidet Connie Irby Donna and Richard McShan Steve Haller Kim Ishee Joelle McWilliams Gerard and Nicole Hanford Paul Jackson Kristy McWilliams Alan and Susan Melancon Mark Richardson John and Stephanie Stanley Amy Lavign Mercante Laura Richardson Godfrey and Renee Steib

Francis and Josie Merchant Margaret Rigby Nick Stoulig Johnny and Angie Milazzo Students Morgan Rouge Stribling Tony and Missi Milazzo Christy and John Rohner Darlene Tallo Angela and Michael Miller Drs. Dale and Denise Rollette Jonathon Tallo Robby and Donna Miller Duane and Wanda Rougeau Sam and Pat Tallo David and Carolyn Milton Lauren Rougeau Steve Tallo James Mollere Butch Roussel Bob and Jewell Tarifa Camille Moniotte Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rusciano Cathy and Jody Taylor Chris and Paige Moody Jeremy Sadden Donna Taylor Jennifer and Mark Moore Jerry and Leah Sadden Rodney and Holli Taylor Tara Pittman Younger St. Joseph Catholic Church Guy and Sarah Tenini Claire Moxley John and Elizabeth Salisbury Andre and Annette Theriot Bishop Robert Muench Lauren and Tony Sampey Sarah Guerin Theriot Harper Mumford Ana Sanchez Joe and Collin Thomas Nicky Muscarello Scott and Ashley Sandage Dr. Ed and Sharon Thomas Ray and Ruth Naquin Molly Charlton Sanders William and Nancy Thomas

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Marcus and Michelle Naquin Brandon Schanzbach Lindsay Thompson Claude and Judy Nesser Brittanh Schanzbach Willis Thompson Kim and Carlos Notariano Frank and Paula Schiro Chad Tobler Alicia Oalman Bret and Elaine Schnadelbach Jonathon Tobler Tom and Rasamaend Oglesbee John and Mala Schott Pat and Angela Tobler Bruce and Geri O’Krepki Duane Shafer Sr. Patrice Tobler Nick Olivia Duane and Leigh Shafer Tommy’s on Thomas Pete and Lisa Orlando Michael and Debbie Schanzbach Michael and Mary Tournillon Jimmy and Jen Owens Leslie Sharp Joseph and Laurie Townsend Pete and Dawn Panepinto Shell Oil Matching Gift Lainey Trahan David and Cathy Parker Ken Sherman Phil and Tina Tran Marquette Pegler Tandy Sibley Mark and Michelle Trapan Russell and Mona Pellichino Allen and Jenny Sibernagel Heidi Tregle Bubba and Gina Perrilloux Courtney Silewicz Butch and Rosie Tucker Kate Valenti Perrilloux Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skibinski Michael Turgeau Mark and Kathy Perrilloux Scott and Melanie Sledge Shaun Tycer

Shannon Petz Bonaccorso Jamie Capdeboscq Sleeper Trey Tycer Lizzie Peyroux Barry and Alesha Smith Jerry and Diane Vacarro Chris and Janet Piediscalzo David and Tymple Smith Fidy Valdes Mr and Mrs. Tom Pistorious Elsbet Smith Anne Valenti Joseph Potasnik Jacque Smith Debbie Valenti Lukasz Potasnik Lea Smith Michelle Vasquez Paul Powell Jan Song Dr. Melanie Verges Henry and Wende Powell Frank and Rosemary Spalitta Dwayne and Mikki Vicknair Brian and Monica Reid Roy and Melissa St. Pierre Julie Wagner Shannon Resweber STA Home and School Jamie Watson Dr. Roger and Claudia Rholdon Lindsey Whittaker Keith and Linda Wittie Stanley Black and Decker Dayna and John Williams Chris Wong Carlee White Chris and Jeannine Wisecarver Jessica Wong John White Josh Wiittie John and Ramora Wong Lindsey Whittaker Joseph Wong Mr. And Mrs. David Wyld Dayna and John Williams Dr. Steve and Nancy William

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2017 STA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Place8-18 Scrimmage TBA8-25 Jamboree TBA9-1 Christian Life Home9-8 Episcopal Home9-15 Catholic New Iberia Away9-22 Pope John Paul* Away9-29 Independence* Home10-6 St. Helena* Away10-13 Northlake

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