My time spent at Aquinas has impacted my life in many ways. First and foremost in my mind are the lifelong friendships that I made. Some of the friendships I count on the most in my life are people I met at Aquinas. The support and love from those friends mean the world to me. Along with the many amazing memories we share.
Secondly, playing soccer at Aquinas was a huge highlight. Besides being successful and having a good time, I learned how to work hard, be a team player and manage my time well.
Lastly, I feel like it was the place where I grew up. I entered high school a scared kid and through the help of teachers, friends, and coaches I made it through and became a stronger person.
Religion has been a large part of my life from birth to adulthood. My parents were devout Catholics and I try to follow in the example they set for me. God is always present. I feel his guidance in all the decisions I make in my life from marriage to my children to how I treat people. I pray every day and that is when I feel the most connected to God.
I started my Catholic education at St. Sabina in Florissant and continued on to high school at Aquinas. I feel strongly that my Catholic education shaped me into the person I am now. I try to pass along all the lessons and values I learned to my three sons. More than anything I want to be a good person and to in turn raise kind and thoughtful adults.
My parents and my In-laws exhibit core values on a daily basis that I admire and want to emulate. But I also feel a strong sense of community from our parish family at Christ Prince of Peace. I have recently had an unexpected death in my family and the outpouring of love from our childhood Catholic community to our current community was heart-warming and so moving. It is so helpful to know that so many people care for my family and are there for us when we need it the most.
