Type Private, Military Patron saint(s) Saint Thomas Aquinas Phone +1 651-454-4570 Founder John Ireland | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Established September 8, 1885 Mascot Cadet | |
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Motto Ex Umbris In Veritatem
(Out of Darkness into Truth) Oversight Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Address 949 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120, USA Sister school Convent of the Visitation School Similar Convent of the Visitation, University of St Thomas, Cretin‑De Hall High School, South St Paul Secondar, Academy of Holy Angels Profiles | ||
The saint thomas academy cadets 2011 minnesota high school hockey state champions
Saint Thomas Academy (abbr. STA), originally known as St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, and formerly known as St. Thomas Military Academy is the only all male, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory, military high school in Minnesota. It is located in Mendota Heights near Saint Paul. The Academy has a middle school (grades 6-8) and a high school (grades 9-12). The high school students are required to participate in military leadership classes and was previously part of Army JROTC. Its sister school, Convent of the Visitation, is located down the street and many classes and after school activities involve both schools. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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- The saint thomas academy cadets 2011 minnesota high school hockey state champions
- Traditions
- Sports and activities
- Notable alumni
- References
Traditions
Sports and activities
Saint Thomas Academy was a member of the Classic Suburban Conference (now Metro East). They participate in all 14 Minnesota State High School League sports as well as Orienteering. Saint Thomas Academy also has various co-curricular activities such as Band, Chess Team, Debate Team, VISTA Theater Company, Math Team, Quiz Bowl (2004, 2007, and 2012 Quiz Bowl National Champions), Knowledge Bowl, Table Tennis Club, Experimental Vehicle Team (2005 Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge Champions and 2006 Solar Bike Race Champions), Mock Trial, The Rifle Team and The Crack Drill Squad. More than 90% of students participate in co-curricular athletics or activities.