The Shield

Saint Thomas Aquinas's student led newspaper—a catalyst of positive change, inspired by Catholic values applied in a dynamic way.

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Best of luck boys! Represent this weekend!

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Stryker or Bust . . .

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Last Friday, students gathered in the main gym to kick off the annual Canned Food Drive for Catholic Charities. Starting today, students are allowed to bring in cans or donate money for points towards their class competition points. Look to follow all week as we cover CFD 2021.

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Boys and Girls XC getting ready to head to Augusta for the State XC Meet! @STAsaints_TF_XC #stasaints

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Delivery day is here! Currently working to get all copies out to 6th hour classes TODAY!

Not a student or faculty member? Read our newest issue on issuu!
https://t.co/wkqM0ssZzE

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Meet The Shield (Episode 3): Halle Merriman

Take 60 seconds to learn more about this year's staff at The Shield! Halle is a junior reporter on the staff this semester and is involved in swim team. Learn more about her interests in our third episode of Meet The Shield.

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Officially wrapped up our October Issue this week! 👀Stay tuned for the final product, set to be handed out to students, faculty, and the STA community on October 28th!

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Meet The Shield (Episode 2): Mary Sanchez

Take 60 seconds to meet your Shield Staff! In this episode, meet junior reporter Mary Sanchez!

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Are you thriving? Thrive Club is one of the newest clubs this year at Aquinas. The club focuses on student’s character strengths, teaching them how to use them in order to achieve both short and long term goals. Learn more about Thrive Club this week in our first Club Spotlight!

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Happy Homecoming Week, Saints! Here are your Dress Down Day themes for this week! Show up to class tomorrow with some spirit and kick off the week right!

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Meet The Shield (Episode 1): Ally Sarver

Take 60 seconds to meet your Shield members! Ally Sarver is a junior and first year on the staff involved in varsity dance and a variety of STA clubs.

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Boys Soccer continued their EKL campaign last night defeating Blue Valley North 5-2. The Saints came back from being 2-1 down in the first half, notching 4 goals in forty minutes. Boys Soccer continues Thursday at home vs. Blue Valley Northwest. Photos courtesy of Michele Gress.

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Weekly Varsity Schedule 9/13-18

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The Shield’s annual admissions issue gives future Saints families an exclusive student perspective of what goes on at Saint Thomas Aquinas. Our first issue will feature everything from a day in the life of students to the many clubs and service opportunities. Coming soon.

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📅 9.9.21
⚽️ Boys Soccer
⏰ 5:45 PM
🆚 Guadalupe Center
📍Blue Springs South High School

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📅 9.10.21
🏐 Girls Volleyball
⏰ 5:00 PM
🆚 Skutt Catholic
📍Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

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Girls Volleyball defeats Saint James 3-2 after coming back from 2 sets down early on. An electric crowd saw the Saints claim 3 sets in a row to take the W. Girls Volleyball is back in action Friday 5:00pm at Home vs Skutt Catholic.

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2021 LAUNCH GIVEAWAY

Enter to for a chance to win a Quiktrip gift card! All you have to do is:

1. Be following the Shield
2. Tag three friends below and secure your entry

A winner will be chosen this Friday!

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Football is set for their first home game Friday against Lutheran North! Kickoff starts at 7:00pm at the stadium. Show up and show out Saints!

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Read our October Issue now!!
Including the questions of the pandemic and protests, along with all the new stuff going on around the school and in our community...check it out!
https://t.co/yBrioDudGh

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Check out the Saints on @kmbc news tonight at 6 and 10 for an update on how these kids are trying to stay safe while preparing for their next season. Thank you @karenkornacki for the story!