St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School Alumni

We invite you to join us for a memorial mass on Thursday, May 7 at 11:00am as we celebrate the life of Father Ian Stuart. The mass will take place in the STA Chapel within the convent at 524 West 6th Street, North Vancouver.

Looking for some inspiration? Read about the impact that STA Grade 12 student, Jonathan Weng is having on the medical device industry and the needs of patients around the world with his solar power telemedicine device. Jonathan will deploy the device in a pilot project in Kibera, Kenya in March with the United Cultural Empowerment and Social Community Organization (UCESCO) Africa.

The story from the North Shore News is on the link below or in our bio on IG. Way to go, Jonathan!

https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/north-vancouver-student-invents-solar-powered-medical-device-for-use-in-remote-areas-11729201

Congrats to STA alumna Julianne Glowacki '25 who received The Governor General Award yesterday at STA.

This medal is awarded to graduating students at each school across Canada graduating with the highest academic average. The average includes all grade 11 and grade 12 courses as listed on the student’s official Transcript of Grades issued by the Ministry of Education. It is presented by the educational institution on behalf of the Governor General. It is one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive.

Julianne is currently studying Sciences at UBC.

Please join us in congratulating STA teacher and alumnus, Felipe Grossling '94 on the release of his third book, Broken. Inspired by the brave men and women living in the messiness of life, this collection of short stories aims at exploring the reality of brokenness as something that all people go through and aim to find peace from. Click on the link below or in our bio to learn more.

https://shorturl.at/22Peh

Congrats to STA alum, Benjamin Willox ’15 for being selected as one of Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30.

Learn more how Benjamin is transforming the AI world through his company, ExaCare AI on the link below or in our bio.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexyork/2025/12/02/by-the-numbers-meet-the-forbes-under-30-class-of-2026/

This GivingTuesday, a global day of philanthropy on December 2, every hero wears our school colors.

In our community, superheroes don’t fly — they teach, learn, encourage, listen, build, dream, and lead.

We invite all STA Alumni – like Henry Chan ’05, Mr. C. and others who have donated - to join our league of heroes with your donation to the Giving & Gratitude Annual Fund between now and the end of the day on December 2.

An STA Family will contribute $50 for each donation up to a total of $5,000 resulting in an even GREATER impact of your gift.

Together, we can make this day Mission Possible for programs and opportunities that make our school extraordinary. Click on the link below or in our bio to make your gift today.

https://aquinas.org/giving/sta-giving-gratitude-annual-fund/

Congrats to former STA teacher, Christina McAllister, on the release of her new book, When My Bottle Gets Too Full. Her book is a heartfelt story inspired by her own family and her journey raising two neurodiverse sons. Through this book and through her work in the classroom, she continues to champion emotional awareness, empathy, and the power of storytelling.

Click on the link below to read more.
https://ilmarcopolo.ca/when-my-bottle-gets-too-full-cristina-mcallisters-story-of-empathy-and-expression/

Are you a car enthusiast? Then don’t miss our Show & Shine Car Display during Homecoming on September 19 at 5:00 pm. You’ll have a chance to check out some unique collector and high-end luxury cars in STA’s parking lot. See you there as you enjoy the company of STA friends and families.