As STA is an institution dedicated to helping the dear neighbor, service has always been an essential part of the community. The dozens of clubs and extracurricular opportunities encourage students to...
Kelly Riffle
Valedictorian
What was your favorite class?
“My favorite class was AP Statistics with Ms. Sirridge.”
What advice would you give students trying to achieve consistent academic excellence?
“To...
Lauren Sweeny
Lauren Sweeny is a proud member of the STA Dance team, Spirit Club, FBLA and Sources of Strength. She volunteered as both a Kairos and freshman retreat leader this past year, and enjoys...
Q: What is Camp Pals?
A: Camp Pals is a program for people with and without down syndrome. It's like a summer camp where you get paired one to one with someone who has down syndrome. We go to amusement...
“I think it's really important to learn how to be independent,” Hirner said. “I grew up a lot while I was abroad…I've enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about myself, and been comfortable being by myself and spending time alone…you also get to see so many cool places and meet so many cool people.”
In the years during and since COVID-19, there have been reports of an increase in closures of businesses that support common interests, places that provide a space to be outside of work (or school)...
Q: What is your podcast called?
A: It is called "Purple Feet and Banana," which are our nicknames for each other. I call my cousin Purple Feet and she calls me Banana. We basically just talk about our...
“Senior Sunday!” reads yet another Instagram post as high schoolers everywhere are hustling to get pictures done for their big senior year. Two photographers connected to STA recently gave their take...
Trick-or-treat!” This phrase echoes in many students’ heads as a memory of a fun Halloween activity. However, as they grow older, this echo dulls into the sound of party music. St. Teresa’s students,...
As Christmas lists pile up and parents scavenge for the best deals, technology will somehow earn a place in Holiday crazes, whether that be an iPad for a 6-year old or a Fitbit for Mom. The recent addition...
by Olivia Cooper, Web and Lifestyles Editor
• December 10, 2023
The Plaza Christmas Lights, an iconic Kansas City tradition, have been lit for their 94th official year. Beginning in November 1929, the Country Club Plaza hosted its first official lighting ceremony featuring...
On the morning of Oct. 13, STA president Siabhan May-Washington and academic principal Barb McCormick joined Adam Tilove, the head of the school of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in assisting at the school’s...
