from Fr. Timmerman
The Importance of Marching for Life
On Tuesday, January 21, 44 Aquinas Catholic students and nine chaperones traveled to Lincoln to catch a bus with other youths from the Diocese of Lincoln.
"This is the largest group we have ever taken" Fr. Stec remarked. "It has steadily grown in attendance about ten students each year."
 
Many Aquinas students who attended the March for Life, are part of other teams and missed games or meets to attend March for Life. "Please express my appreciation for the coaches and teachers for encouraging these student/athletes to participate in the March for Life," said Fr. Stec.

When Fr. Stec is asked the question, "What difference does one person make? One person in a group of over 400,000 people."
 
His answer is simple, "It doesn't make a political difference, but spiritually offering it up to God, He will use that sacrifice to help a mother or baby in need."
Athletics
Aquinas Catholic Dual State Champions  
Congratulations wrestlers and coaches for the first State Dual Championship in school history. Read more here. 

Aquinas Catholic Offers Boys Varsity Golf in 2020
 
Two-week tryouts will begin on March 2. Both boys and girls will be allowed to try out for the boys varsity team. There are no JV meets this spring, but may be scheduled for the 2021 season.
 
Aquinas Catholic boys varsity head coach is Teresa Pokorny. Below is the Monarchs 2020 schedule. More details will be announced closer to the start of golf season.
 
Wrestling
Monarchs have had a terrific season. They recently brought home the Centennial Conference Champion trophy for the third year in a row. Read more here.


Boys Basketball
The Monarchs have been doing well this season with a record of 9-9 after losing to Scotus in the Centennial Conference.
Girls Basketball
The Lady Monarchs have had a stellar season, entering the Conference Tourney with a 10-5 record. First round, they had to play a tough Lincoln Christian team. 
Academics
Robotics on to State

Two Aquinas Robotics teams qualified to compete at the the Nebraska FIRST LEGO League State Competition on Saturday, February 22 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum.
Watch these kids in action! View the competition LIVE on their YouTube Channel.
2019 Academic All-State

The Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association announced the 2019 Academic All-State recipients for the Fall. Aquinas All-State students include Boys Cross-Country: Payton Davis; Girls Cross-Country, Ella Moravec; Football: Zachary Pandorf and Braden Smith; Play Production: Elizabeth Aschoff and Travis Roh; Softball: Isabel Coufal and Lily Plasek; Volleyball: Jadyn Siroky and Macey Thege.
Semester Honor Roll
by the numbers

66% of Seniors
65% of Juniors
46% of Sophomores
50% of Freshmen
Faith & Service
Catholic Schools Week
St. Mary's students handed out over 1,000 cookies to the David City Deanery Parishioners to thank them for their support

Their are seven reasons that Catholic Schools thrive
Our Parishes
Our Community
Our Faith
Our Nation
Our Religious Priests, Brothers & Sisters
Our Faculty & Staff
Our Families
Thank you to all who support Catholic education
All School Mass with Bishop Finn
 








On left: Aquinas seniors, Nate Junck and Caden Kozisek dressed our true American colors on   Red, White, and  usa_background_flag.jpg Blue Day  
 
Fine Arts
Honor Choirs
Many talented vocalists traveled around the State to participate in Honor Choirs. UNK Honor Choir (right), UNO Honor Choir, Doane Vocal Festival Chorus (below)
Above (from left to right) Jude Yindrick, Rylan Chromy, Caden Kozisek, and Libby Aschoff.
from left to right: Jude Yindrick, Addison Zook, Libby Aschoff, and Travis Roh.

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Wayne State Mixed Choir (right)
from bottom left: Ben Shonka,
Mara Yindrick, Meredith Dalton, Travis Roh, Wyatt Moravec, Jude Yindrick, Gabrielle Oborny, Matthew Vrbka, Jake Witter, Josh Uhrmacher, and Noah Grady.
 
St. Mary's Elementary
Robotics on to State 
Nebraska FLL - 2020 Nebraska City Regional Qualifier
Watch these teams in action at the Regional Qualifier.
Two St. Mary's Robotics Teams qualified to compete at the Nebraska FIRST LEGO League State Championship Saturday, February 22 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum.
 
Aquinas & St. Mary's brought nine teams to the FIRST LEGO League Regional Competition at Nebraska City on January 25. 

Christ the King Sisters Visit St. Mary's
 
During Catholic Schools Week the CK Sisters visited each classroom at St. Mary's (right). They explained who they are and what they wear.

 
Three Things: Vocation Story

Sr. Fiat Marie is a Aquinas Alum in 2010. She shared her personal vocation story in this video in January.
Gold Rush
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Don't miss the event of the year! Gold Rush never disappoints in great food, fun, and raising funds for Aquinas & St. Mary's Catholic Schools.   
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