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.
Every morning, all students assemble in the court, in the brigade formation, to pray, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, hear 1-2 Senior Speeches, read announcements, present awards, etc.Each year, on the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving, one senior is awarded the rank of Cadet Colonel, the brigade commander, and is presented with the Fleming Saber, in honor of Richard E. Fleming, and attains the utmost respect from the general student body.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.
Lieutenant General Joseph K. Bratton '44Mike Ciresi '64, lawyer from the Twin CitiesJaviar Collins, NFL playerChristopher Cox '70, former Chairman of the SEC; former United States House Representative (R-CA) and Committee ChairmanDan Fitzgerald '03, Forward for the Marquette University basketball teamVince Flynn '84, authorTommy Gibbons 1909, Hall of Fame Boxer who fought Jack Dempsey for World's Heavyweight Championship in 1923, Served as Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota 1934-1959.Thomas F. Gallagher, Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court (1943–1967)General Alfred Gruenther '19, former Supreme Allied Commander – Europe in the 1950sJudge Fallon Kelly, Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court (1970–1980)Angelo John Giuliani '30 Catcher in Major League BaseballMarine Captain Richard E. Fleming '35, World War II Medal of Honor recipientLeo Richard Hamilton, member of the Wisconsin State AssemblyMatt Hanousek, American football playerJohn Horan '51, NBA basketball playerFr Edward Leo Krumpelmann, Maryknoll priest who served in Jiangmen, China during the Second World War, and later on in Hong Kong.Congressman Tom Emmer '79, US Representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional districtPatrick “Pat” Eilers ’85 - NFL Football Player (won a national championship at Notre Dame; played for Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears)Jim Lange, game show hostTom Malchow '95, Captain of U.S. Swim Team at the 2004 Summer Olympic, gold medal winner (2000)James O'Shaughnessy'78, CEO O'Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM)Jack Regan '39, former CEO and Chairman of Marsh & McLellanIsaac Rosefelt (born 1985), American-Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueMatt Schnobrich '97, 2008 Summer Olympics crew bronze medalistJordan Schroeder, professional ice hockey player. Spent two years at the school, 2004–2006. Member of 2006 state championship hockey team.Ali Selim '79, Director of the award winning movie SweetlandBishop James P. Shannon '39, served as President of The College of Saint Thomas, then as auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/MinneapolisMichael W. Wright '56, former CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of SupervaluAl Markert '46, University of Minnesota football player. NFL draft pick Chicago Bears 1950 NFL draft. Federal Judge for Minnesota. Twin of John Markert.John Markert '46, University of Minnesota football player. NFL draft pick New York Bulldogs 1950 NFL draft. Chief lawyer and lobbyist for catholic charities. Twin of Al Markert. 
