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Once a Trojan, always a Trojan. Keeping our alumni connected to the past, present, and future of STA. The staff represents the direction and guidance of St.

The Coat-of-Arms of Bishop George Ahr High School symbolizes its commitment to the kingdom of God and to his People. The four quadrants depict a Catholic foundation and locate the school. The upper right quarter contains a portion of the insignia of the Fransiscan Felician Sisters who staff the school. The left quarter signifies the source of Catholic life, the Eucharist. The cross in the lower right quarter is in the form known as "moline," as in the arms of the Diocese of Trenton from which the Diocese of Metuchen has been divided. The flame suggests the etymology of the Lenni Lenape Indian word "metachen" meaning firewood. This symbol is also associated with the descent of the Holy Spirit and is a traditional symbol of charity, the highest of Christian virtues. The crown is taken from the arms of Bishop McCarrick, first Bishop of the New Diocese of Metuchen in which the School is located. Finally, the lower left quarter holds the oak tree, a symbol of the local community. Thomas Aquinas, the scholar saint, patron of the school. Red and white, the school colors, are symbolic of courage and truth.

10/30/2026

We're definitely in the Halloween spirit at STA! 🎃

We recently hosted our 3rd Annual STA Community Trunk or Treat, bringing together our One Trojan Family and members of the local community for an evening of Halloween fun!

A huge thank you to all of our STA students, families, faculty and staff who helped make this year's event such a tremendous success! From the creatively decorated trunks and costumes to the candy and festive activities, your enthusiasm and participation made the evening special for everyone.

We also want to thank all of our local community members who came out to celebrate with us! We loved welcoming you to campus and can't wait to see you again next year!

From our One Trojan Family to yours, have a happy and safe Halloween!
Want to see more photos from the event? 📸 Visit our STA photo gallery at www.stahs.net/photos!

10/29/2026

GMC INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

The St. Thomas Aquinas Girls Soccer team captured the GMC Invitational Championship with an impressive 2-0 shutout victory over Perth Amboy!

Deni Morgan led the Trojans' offensive effort, scoring both goals in the championship matchup, with Aaliyah Coogan and Angelina each contributing an assist. Defensively, goalkeeper Gabi Medrano delivered an outstanding performance, recording six saves to secure the shutout and help bring home the championship title!

Congratulations to our Lady Trojans and coaching staff on an incredible championship victory!

Swipe ➡️ to recognize the sponsors who proudly support STA Athletics! Learn more about our sponsors at www.stahs.net/oursponsors.

10/28/2026

Your future. Your goals. Your opportunity at STA. ✨

Applications for the 2027–2028 school year at St. Thomas Aquinas High School are now open! Apply now for priority access to joining the Class of 2031 or transferring to STA.

Explore career-driven pathways in business, education and behavioral sciences, engineering, clinical health sciences, law, law enforcement and public safety, nursing and more. Connect your interests to coursework that prepares you for college, careers and a life of purpose.

Start earning college credits as early as freshman year. Through our dual enrollment partnerships with Saint Elizabeth University, Seton Hall University, William Paterson University, the University of Delaware and Middlesex College, eligible STA students can enroll as college students while completing their high school coursework—building a college transcript before earning a high school diploma. 🎓

A Catholic education grounded in purpose. Career pathways that open doors. A head start on college.

The future is yours. STA is here to help you succeed. Visit www.stahs.net to begin your application.

10/27/2026

In Loving Memory | Annual Mass of Remembrance

During November, as the Church remembers and prays for the faithful departed, we invite our One Trojan Family to join us for our annual Mass of Remembrance, honoring the lives of our departed BGA and STA alumni, faculty, staff, benefactors and friends.

Together, we will gather in prayer, give thanks for those who have helped shape our school community and celebrate our shared hope in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
10 a.m. | Holy Mass
The Baptism of the Lord Chapel
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
1 Tingley Lane, Edison, NJ

A continental breakfast will follow Mass.

Please RSVP by Monday, November 2, at www.stahs.net/memorialmass.

We look forward to coming together in faith, remembrance and gratitude as One Trojan Family.

10/27/2026

A GREAT FIRST RUN FOR STA! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

St. Thomas Aquinas High School recently celebrated its Inaugural STA 5K, bringing together students, families, alumni and members of our community for a morning of fitness, fun and Trojan spirit!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to participate, cheer on our runners and support this exciting new STA tradition!

A special thank you to Michelle Rizzo of Welcome Home RE/MAX for generously sponsoring our race T-shirts and for her continued support of our One Trojan Family. We are grateful for her commitment to making this event a success!

🏅Congratulations to our top four overall finishers on their outstanding performances!
✅ 1st Place: Michael Mazzei – 17:38.35
✅ 2nd Place: Zachary Hill – 18:07.37
✅ 3rd Place: Nico Secatello – 19:01.33
✅ 4th Place: Chris Tkach - 19:02.50

Thank you again to everyone who helped make our first STA 5K a success. We look forward to seeing this event grow and welcoming even more runners next year!

GO TROJANS!

10/26/2026

On October 17, 2026, Stephanie Kearney ’13 married Anthony Cesare in a beautiful celebration surrounded by family, friends and familiar faces from her days at Bishop George Ahr High School!

What a wonderful reminder that the friendships formed at BGA/STA last a lifetime!
Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing Stephanie and Anthony a lifetime of love and happiness!

Pictured: Anthony D’Astoli ’14, Ryan Gresh ’14, Julianna Barcellona Baszak ’14, Emily Kearney Germaine ’17, Stephanie Kearney Cesare ’13, Anthony Cesare, Jackie Talbot Delleara ’13, Caroline Zeiger ’20, Madison Zeiger Guensches ’16, Amanda Baszak Mellos ’12, Everett Oxner ’14, Mrs. Diane Fucci (BGA/STA faculty) and Brandon Baszak ’14.

Are you a BGA/STA Alumni with news to share? Email [email protected]!

10/26/2026

🎭 Behind the Mask: A Night of Mystery, Games & Giving

Join us on Friday, October 30 for the St. Thomas Aquinas Masquerade Casino Night!
Enjoy an evening of casino gaming, great food, drinks, music, raffles, prizes, and more, all while supporting the students of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

Whether you're an alumnus, parent, grandparent, faculty/staff member, or friend of STA, we invite you to join us for a fun night out with the Trojan community.

🎲 Blackjack • Roulette • Poker • Craps • Raffles • Entertainment

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.stahs.net/casinonight

Must be 21 or older to attend | NJ Raffle License No. RL-5961-2026

10/25/2026

St. Thomas Aquinas High School proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of our new Clinical Skills Lab, made possible through the generous support of Saint Elizabeth University (SEU)!

This exciting addition strengthens our career-driven Nursing Pathway, providing students with enhanced hands-on learning experiences as they explore careers in nursing and health care. Through our collegiate partnership with SEU, eligible STA graduates have a direct pathway to enter SEU's nursing program as second-year students!

Our partnership is already making an incredible impact:
✅ Nearly 1 in 3 STA students is dual-enrolled at SEU.
✅ 549 college credits are being pursued this academic year alone.
✅ 183 college course registrations across grades 9–12.

The new Clinical Skills Lab represents another important step in preparing our students for college, careers, and beyond.

A special thank you to Saint Elizabeth University for its continued investment in our students and commitment to creating meaningful educational opportunities.

Together, we're helping students get a head start on their futures! Read more about the ribbon-cutting at www.stahs.net/news.

Learn more about our dual enrollment partnership at www.stahs.net/dualenrollment.

Want to discover more about STA's exciting collegiate partnerships and career-driven academic pathways? Join us this Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for Discover STA, our prospective student and family information night! Explore the opportunities that await future Trojans and learn how STA prepares students for success in college and beyond. ➡️ Learn more at www.stahs.net/events.

10/23/2026

WELCOME TO THE TROJAN FAMILY, COACH DEVANEY!

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is proud to announce Patrick "Pat" Devaney Sr. as the new head coach of STA Girls Basketball!

A three-time NJAC Tournament Champion and three-time Coach of the Year, Devaney joins the Trojans following an extraordinary eight-year tenure at New Jersey City University, where he transformed a struggling women's basketball program into a championship contender.

Under his leadership, NJCU captured three conference tournament championships, its first regular-season conference title and two NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. His commitment to player development also produced multiple All-Americans, conference Players of the Year and All-Region selections.

Coach Devaney brings a proven record of building winning programs, developing student-athletes and creating a culture centered on accountability, teamwork and excellence.

A new chapter begins for STA Girls Basketball! Read more at www.stahs.net/news

Please join us in welcoming Coach Devaney to our One Trojan Family!

10/22/2026

We were thrilled to welcome so many future Trojans and their families to our Fall Open House this past weekend! ❤️

Thank you for taking the time to explore all that STA has to offer, from our innovative, career-driven academic pathways and exceptional dual enrollment opportunities to our performing arts, athletics, faith-filled community and so much more!

Missed Open House or want to visit us again? There are plenty of opportunities to discover what makes STA special!

Our next event, Discover STA, is coming up this Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Join us to meet our faculty, staff and students, tour our campus, and explore the academics, activities and opportunities that make STA a place to learn, grow and succeed.

We can't wait to welcome you to our One Trojan Family!

Learn more about Discover STA and our upcoming admissions events at www.stahs.net/events.

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