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Senior Eileen Harrington crosses the stage to accept her diploma from school president Siabhan May-Washington May 15. Graduation took place in the Kansas City Convention Center. photo by Ellie Buttell

Graduation Gallery

by Ellie Buttell, Writer May 17, 2021
Seniors graduation takes place May 15th 2021.
 Yellow powder is thrown onto an unsuspecting group of friends April 26. The Color Throw is an annual tradition that happens near the end of the school year.

Walk of Fame and Color Throw 2021

by Lily Sage, Opinion Editor April 28, 2021
The annual Walk of Fame and Color Throw were held on April 26 this year as a fundraiser for STA.
Junior Sam Begnaud admires a junior Ellie Batliner’s new ring during the Junior Ring Ceremony April 17. The ceremony was held from 5-6 p.m. and the dance from 6:30-7 p.m.. photo by Carmon Baker

Gallery: Junior Ring Ceremony and Dance

by Carmon Baker, Web Editor April 19, 2021
The Junior Ring Ceremony and Dance is held each year to commemorate STA's tradition of receiving class rings.
Photo illustration of (left to right) Ava Martinez, Jude Patenaude, Ange Dickson and Will Dodderidge. photo illustration by Claire Smith

Identity Evolving: Sharing the Genderqueer Experience

by Claire Smith, Sophia Rall, and Carmon Baker April 15, 2021
There are members of the STA community who do not identify with being female, in which concerns have arisen from these genderqueer and transgender students to administration about their place in the STA mission. These concerns have pushed conversations that have led to policy changes to create a more gender-inclusive environment while abiding by the institution’s core values.
Sophomore Maggie Reintjes guards junior Grace Uecker during a varsity lacrosse practice drill March 10. A command was yelled by one of the coaches giving the players instructions as the offensive players tried to move towards the lacrosse goal.

Gallery: Spring Sport Practice

by Lauren Brackney, Social Media Team March 12, 2021
Sophomore Maggie Reintjes guards junior Grace Uecker during a varsity lacrosse practice drill March 10. A command was yelled by one of the coaches giving the players instructions as the offensive players tried to move towards the lacrosse goal.
A group of seniors pose for a photo in front of the Star Shop Jan. 28. After taking a photo, students were asked to disinfect the camera to maintain COVID-19 precautions.

Gallery: Disposable Camera

by Carmon Baker, Web Editor February 19, 2021
A look inside the everyday lives of STA students.
Two workers at Vetro Vixen, a retro themed store on 39th street, wear pink wigs and dresses in preparation for the holiday Jan. 28. Pink is thought to have a calming effect, and one shade known as drunk-tank pink is sometimes used in prisons to calm inmates. photo by Sydney Waldron

Gallery: Valentines Day

by Sydney Waldron, Design Editor February 12, 2021
According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans spent over $20 billion on Valentine's Day gifts in 2019, and were expected to spend $27.4 billion for 2020, including $2.4 billion on just candy.
Junior Caroline Carter, left, and senior Merideth Odonnell, right, pose in the entrance of Goppert Center Feb. 2. The theme on Tuesday was Celebrate the Greats where students could represent their favorite Kansas City Chiefs player. photo by Katie Massman

Gallery: Catholic School’s Week

by Katie Massman, Dart Sports editor February 10, 2021
Many days were Chief themed to get students excited about the upcoming Super Bowl
Senior Kate Gibson, left, shooting against junior Grace Quinn at basketball tryouts Oct. 5. Basketball tryouts were held over a five day period of time, and teams were finalized on the fifth day. photo by Sydney Allen

Navigating the Unknown

by Lauren Brackney, Twitter Editor January 21, 2021
“That is our biggest goal is to make sure we follow all the protocols for the state and here at STA, you know, just to make sure that we are able to continue to play this game,” Hardy said.
Compiled from Creative Commons. Modified by Claire Smith

What Happened on Jan. 6

by Claire Smith and Josie Fox January 7, 2021
On Jan. 6, 2021, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock won the long awaited Senate runoff — changing history in the process. Also on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump loyalists bore arms and stormed the U.S. capitol building, breaking windows and causing the deaths of four people (as of Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m.), also making history in the process.
Sophomores, from left, Teresa Elfrink, Stella Hughes and Lucy Doerflinger pause as a car passes in front of a brightly lit house Dec. 13. The street alongside these light displays was packed with cars eager to spend a night of light-watching. photo by Mara Callahan

Holiday Lights Gallery

by Mara Callahan, Lifestyles Editor December 24, 2020

Senior Lauren Kasyjanski pulls herself through the water in the 100 yard butterfly at the Red Bridge YMCA Dec. Kansyjanski swam for STA her freshman and sophomore year, and came back to finish out her senior year with the team. photo by Sydney Allen

Swim Team Gallery

by Sydney Allen, Photo Editor December 21, 2020

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