St. Thomas the Apostle Alumni

STA Class of 2023 crowned OLLA Seniors 🩵🌪️

This past weekend, we welcomed back our STA Class of 2022 for a beautiful Mass and special gathering. It was so meaningful to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate the journey they’ve continued beyond STA.

We wish them all the best of luck in college and in their future endeavors! Once a Tornado, always a Tornado! 🩵🌪️🫶🏼

Congratulations STA Alumnus Martina Polcino Polo! 🌪️🩵

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“Congratulations to Martina Polcino Polo ‘27 for placing 1st in the State of Florida in Declamation Speaking at the Florida Civics Speech and Debate Initiative State Championship!
Representing the Saint Brendan High School Speech & Debate Club, Emmanuel Perez Falcon ‘26 competed in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, while Anthony Gutierrez ‘25 and Camila Sanchez Izquierdo ‘27 qualified in Public Forum Debate.
Held in Sarasota from April 17-19, the competition brought together some of the top student speakers in the state. Our Sabres demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, communication, and persuasive speaking skills throughout.
We are proud of all our competitors for representing Saint Brendan High School with excellence and professionalism. Go Sabres!
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Christian Figueredo STA Alumnus Class of 2019! 💙🌪️

Silver Knight Nominee & STA Alumnus Georgette Galvez-Cuesta 🩵🌪️

Message from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy:
The Silver Knight Award, sponsored by , recognizes exceptional high school students for their academic excellence and extraordinary commitment to community service. In the weeks leading up to their interviews on April 15, we will be spotlighting each of our nominees.
We continue the series with our Social Science nominee, Georgette Galvez-Cuesta ‘26. Her service project, “Teens for Green,” is an award-winning recycling program that empowers young people to recycle properly and promote environmental responsibility. She oversees the program’s service initiatives, social media efforts and was awarded a $500 Lead4Change National Grant in support of the project.
She manages weekly volunteers and recyclable collection across campus, averaging 436 pounds per month, and has established an executive board to further strengthen and sustain the program’s impact.
Beyond her service work, Georgie is an active member of the school community. She serves as the Student Council Executive Board President, Director of Leadership for DECA, Environmental Club Service Coordinator and a member of the Varsity Softball team. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society and Business Honor Society.
Congratulations, Georgie! We are proud to have you represent our school as a Silver Knight nominee.

STA Alumni in Tallahassee 🌪️🩵
Parent Maggie ‘91
Fr. Alejandro ‘77
State Rep Mike Redondo ‘99
Parent & Teacher Lanny ‘96

STA Class of 1996! Once a Tornado, always a Tornado! 🌪️🩵

Congratulations to STA Alumni Nico Camacho, Daniel Pilarte, and Alejandro Galvez Cuesta on your State Championship win! 🌪️🏆

Derek Frieder - Christopher Columbus Varsity Baseball ⚾️
STA Class of 2024 🌪️

STA Alumni gathered at the wedding of classmate Alejandro (Alex) Gonzalez, STA Class of 2013 🌪️