Top Achievement Awards

The Governor General's Academic Medal was first awarded in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin. This medal is awarded to the student graduating with the highest academic average. The average includes all grade 11 and grade 12 courses as listed on the student's official Transcript of Grades issued by the Ministry of Education. It is presented by the educational institution on behalf of the Governor General, and is one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive.

2022 -

2021- Chloe Taylor
2020 - Christine Weiss
2019 - Paul Moolan
2018 - Thomas Curalli
2017 - Madeline Labreche
2016 - Andrew Savage
2015 - Megan Poon
2014 - Amanda Ryken
2013 - Leena Kim & Pawel Kapusta
2012 - Kiera van der Sande
2011 - Ola Kobza
2010 - Vanessa Conzon
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Laura Haley
2007 - Claire Wheeler
2006 - Jacklyn De Leon
2005 - Julian Doczi
2004 - Frances Cabahug
2003 - Ola Karpik & Kyle Berg
2002 - Martina Horvathova
2001 - James Blasina
2000 - Cynthia Tjoei
1999 - Christina Roman
1998 - Sonya Vrtacic
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Stacey Tom-Yew
1995 - Louise Teh & Lydia Teh
1994 - Taryn Bennetto
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Jeffrey Florendo
1991 - Ilonka Oszwald
1990 - Stephanie Lerner
1989 - Pamela Dimapilis
1988 - Lorinda Wei
1987 - Donna Tannock
1986 - Steven Chase
1985 - Lilian Alessa

The A. W. Rowe Memorial Scholarships are awarded to the male and female student who have the top academic marks based on their calculated grade 12 average. In addition, these students have demonstrated a good work ethic in their two senior years.

2023- Anita Vaseghi & Caiden Oko
2022 - Tamara Rodriguez & Mike Kwak
2021- Chloe Taylor & Sean Woo
2020 - Christine Weiss & Dayton Bowen
2019 - Pasley Vandermye, Paul Moolan
2018 - Thomas Curalli & Natasha Nock
2017 - Carlos Battistini & Madeline Labreche
2016 - Andrew Savage & Natasha Harland
2015 - Paul Miiller & Megan Poon
2014 - Jeremy Soroka & Amanda Ryken
2013 - Pawel Kapusta & Christina Gee
2012 - Ross Ryken & Kiera Van De Sande
2011 - Sam Tyson, Katrina Chin & Alexandra Kobza
2010 - Sean Haley & Vanessa Conzon
2009 - Anthony Park & Julie O'Connell
2008 - Cameron Golinsky & Laura Haley
2007 - Tommy Byun & Claire Wheeler
2006 - Tomas Zunino & Jacklyn Deleon


Sister Marcelle Lavigne (Sister Louise) was born in Edam, Saskatchewan in 1923. In 1939, she entered the Sisters of the Child Jesus. Sister Marcelle spent 37 years of her life teaching in Saskatchewan and B.C. She taught at St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1959 – 61 and was Principal from 1964-68. From 1979 to 1982, she taught at St. Anthony’s Elementary School in West Vancouver. In 1982, she travelled to the Ivory Coast in Africa where she was a missionary for seventeen years, returning to Canada in 1999. Sister Marcelle passed away in Coquitlam in September, 2016.

The Sister Marcelle Lavigne Award records the name of the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating glass (recognized since 1993 as the Governor General Medal winner). This trophy was donated by St. Anthony's CWL in 1977.

2021- Chloe Taylor
2020 - Christine Weiss
2019 - Paul Moolan
2018 - Thomas Curalli
2017 - Madeline Labreche
2016 - Andrew Savage
2015 - Megan Poon
2014 - Amanda Ryken
2013 - Leena Kim & Pawel Kapusta
2012 - Kiera van der Sande
2011 - Ola Kobza
2010 - Vanessa Conzon
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Laura Haley
2007 - Claire Wheeler
2006 - Jacklyn De Leon
2005 - Julian Doczi
2004 - Frances Cabahug
2003 - Ola Karpik & Kyle Berg
2002 - Martina Horvathova
2001 - James Blasina
2000 - Cynthia Tjoei
1999 - Christina Roman
1998 - Sonya Vrtacic
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Stacey Tom-Yew
1995 - Louise Teh & Lydia Teh
1994 - Taryn Bennetto
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Erin Mackey
1991 - Mandy Behbahany
1990 - Michael Florendo
1989 - Charlene Lim
1988 - Wendy Choy
1987 - David Chiu
1986 - Daberu Yu
1985 - Wendy Lee
1984 - Oliver Chan
1983 - Tomik Yaghoobian
1982 - Joanne Kouwenhoven
1981 - Jeanne Kwok & Cindy Tang
1980 - Terry Rainey
1979 - Gabriel Sotres
1978 - Marie Ng
1977 - Linda Weafer
1976 - Dominic Chau


Department Awards

Doug Lauson was born in South Africa in 1950 and came to Canada in 1973. He taught at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and at Notre Dame High School before becoming principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1980. he served as principal until1985. Under his tenure the school population increased to 240 students with two classes at each grade level. He implemented a computerised school administration program and was instrumental in the establishment of the Computer Science Program.

In 1985, he was appointed the Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Vancouver and, from 2007-2015, he was the Superintendent.

2023 - Caiden Oko
2022 - Marcus Kam
2021- Brandon Arai
2020 - Diego Altamirano & Yikun Yao
2019 - Christopher St. John
2018 - Joshua Kemper
2017 - Phillip Kosy
2016 - Calvin Kam
2015 - Paul Miiller
2014 - Daniela Valdes
2013 - Pawel Kapusta
2012 - Joesph Lee & Serena De Cotis
2011 - Sam Tyson
2010 - Teague Carvalho
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Carmen Brini
2007 - James Kim
2006 - Isaac Intile
2005 - Sean Berridge
2004 - Gonzalo Tudela
2003 - Jon Chan & James Morfopoulos
2002 - Janet So
2001 - Mark Bingham & Sylvester Wrzesinski
2000 - Barbara Puhacz
1999 - Anahi Rivadeneira
1998 - Ryan Duffy
1997 - Peter Cellar
1996 - Elvy Suwardi
1995 - Winnie Chau
1994 - Carl Lo
1993 - Alan Leung
1992 - Tony Tsang
1991 - Tony Tsang
1990 - Alexandra Starosta
1989 - Tristan Jutras
1987 - David Baker
1986 - Patrick Choy & Dabera Yu
1985 - Wesley Hung

Mrs. Leila Lalani was a very respected English and History teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1976-1999 and from 2000-01. In addition to teaching, she trained the Public Speaking Teams. In 1991, she was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award by the B.C. Ministry of Education. Mrs. Lalani retired in 2001 and resides in North Vancouver.

2023 - Stephanie Kostamo
2022 - Isabel Altamirano
2021- Sonya Jones
2020 - Isabella galat
2019 - Jasroop Sarana 2018 - Rachel Cruz
2017 - Aoife Whelehan
2016 - Natasha Harland
2015 - Lily Moric
2014 - Kaleigh Barton
2013 - Maddy Mahoney
2012 - Glynis Libradilla
2011 - Colette Goh
2010 - Leah Hanvey
2009 - Julie O’Connell
2008 - Danielle Brassington
2007 - Alejandra Castaneda
2006 - Krisia Slivinski
2005 - Jack Finn
2004 - Frances Cabahug
2003 - Alisha Meakes
2002 - Michelle Keong
2001 - Alexandra Wieland
2000 - Karen Addison & Giuliana Galvani
1999 - Cristiana Roman,
Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah
1998 - Monika Karpinska
1997 - Carolyn Park
1996 - Richard O'Grady,
Ursula Skalska
1995 - Rebecca Donald
1994 - Jamie Mackey
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Jeffrey Florendo
1991 - Ilonka Oszvald
1990 - Michael Chase
1989 - Pamela Dimapilis & Charlene Lim
1988 - Karen Voon
1987 - Donna Tannock & Debbie Alessa
1986 - Steven Chase
1985 - Lilian Alessa
1984 - Jacinta Lawton
1983 - Lucia Predolin & Paige Garvey
1982 - Marnie Wiederhold
1981 - Jeannie Kwok
1980 - Robert Leung & Cornelia Unger
1979 - Violet Foo & Mary Frances Gray
1978 - Marie Ng & Francis Rainey
1977 - William Kouwenhoven & Linda Weafer
1976 - Terrence Hanlon
1975 - Annie Lui
1974 - Eileen McGee

2023- Kelsey Themens & Declan Cutler
2022 - Dylan Dick, Dominik Dijak & Ayden Lum
2021- Ethan Dong
2020 - Lauren Campbell & Ryan Mo
2019 - Grace Lee
2018 - Wendy Wimberley
2017 - Danielle Factor
2016 - Calvin Kam
2015 - Nick Luckwell
2014 - Daniela Valdes
2013 - Jennifer Ma & Mila Ghorayeb
2012 - Luann Wong & Katherine McDonnell
2011 - Tom Scott
2009 - Letizia DeBiasio
2001 - Deanna Lee
1999 - Ronny Ongkowijoyo
1998 - Abigail de Leon
1997 - Rina Ongkowijoyo
1996 - Michelle Pengelley
1995 - Elly Suwardi
1994 - Paul Taylor
1993 - Lisa Slater
1992 - Suzette Alvarez
1991 - Claudia Wytrwal
1990 - Calia Yeung
1989 - Freda Choi & Charlene Lim
1988 - Wendy Choy

2023 - Alexandre Baptista
2022 - Anna Gawronski
2021- Hailey Brick
2020 - Santana Cusano
2019 -Hunor Szabo
2018 - Emily Makudi & Diana Pavel
2017 - Himali Bergeron-Vitez, Megan Birtch, Melek Fulton, Elizabeth Kilborn & Monika Zerbe
2016 - Jack Coyne
2015 - Max Barton & Sierra Battista
2014 - Natalie Sharp & Francesco Porco
2013 - Bryn Dalton-Morgan
2012 - Alicia Debenedetto & Jessica Sampson
2011 - Elizabeth Holiday & Raffaella Caffo
2010 - Victoria Curtiss & Marie Pearsall
2009 - Melanie Krampl
2008 - Christina Saba & Patrick Curtis
2007 - Daina Meakes & Thomas Parente
2005 - Laurielle Asconi
2002 - Michelle Bunton & Andrew Jessiman
2001 - Natalie Goyarzu
1999 - Aja Puglia
1998 - Kelsey Moore
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1995 - Matt Goodmurphy & Athena Macapagal
1994 - Andrea Neuls & Brook McLaughlin
1993 - Nadine Collett
1987 - Tristan Jutras & Jenny Rodrigo
1986 - Susan Kouwenhoven
1984 - Tord Lundquister
1983 - Lynn Hanby

2023 - Zemirah Jackson
2022 - Brandon Cruz ,Joseph Voulakis & Yebin Kang
2021- Chanelle Contini & Hanshu Ma
2020 - Sophia Mastrangelo
2019 -Alyssa Duro & Christine Luk
2018 - Clara Cho
2017 - Alexia Orozco Morales
2016 - Crystal Zhang
2015 - Helen Kim
2014 - Michelle Poon
2013 - Laura Pickard & Sofia Sanchez
2012 - Glynis Libradilla
2011 - Stephanie Kwok-Choon & Michelle Lim
2010 - Cassandra Lim & Danielle Callahan
2009 - Kymberly Eppich
2008 - Fiona Hepher
2007 - Abbigail Nielsen
2006 - Hilary Smyth & Christine Fox
2005 - Corey Moreino-Belina & Tiffany de la LLave
2004 - Maureen Watt
2003 - Mari Guzman
2002 - Jason Intile
2001 - Sylvia Toplak
2000 - Allison Cline
1999 - Sheannie Mercado
1998 - Sonya Vrtacic
1997 - Anna Sarreal & Sylvia Lee
1996 - Frances Macapagal
1995 - Michael Witzerman & Stephanie Chung
1994 - Katrina Hechanova
1993 - Angie Isaza
1992 - Felix Wong
1991 - Tanja Macek & Joel Aguiton
1990 - Janine Gloumeau & Ben Blackstock
1989 - Greg Reaney
1988 - Etsuko Sawaguchi

This Award is offered to student who has proven outstanding achievement in mathematics including calculus.

2023 - Zishan Huang & Anita Vaseghi
2022 - Mike Kwak
2021 - Hudson Nock
2020 - Vicky Yao
2019 - Phoebe Luo, Paul Moolan & Zoe Zhang
2018 - John Choi & Nadia Yang
2017 - Katherine Zou & Jialu Lin
2016 - Elaine Hu & Andrew Savage
2015 - Fiona Zhang
2014 - Elis Jung
2013 - Christina Gee
2012 - Keira Van Der Sande
2011 - Alexandra Kobza & Katrina Chin
2010 - Vanessa Conzon & Paul Docherty
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Sung-won Yoon
2007 - Claire Wheeler
2006 - Tomas Zunino
2005 - Julian Doczi
2004 - Tae-joon Yi2003 - Kyle Berg
2002 - Kasia Celler
2001 - Krystle Guieb & Sean Rooney
2000 - Cynthia Tjoei & Colin Campbell
1999 - Christina Roman
1998 - Clayton Chow
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Darragh Rooney & Ursula Skalska
1996 - Darragh Rooney & Ursula Skalska 1995 - Paxson Chan, Louise Teh & Lydia Teh
1994 - Taryn Bennetto
1993 - Perry Chu & Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Clement Wong
1991 - Mandy Behbahany
1990 - Eric Ho
1989 - Freda Choi
1988 - Wendy Choy
1987 - Lawrence Lam
1986 - Robin Mui
1985 - Vivian Kwok
1984 - Oliver Chan
1983 - Ronald Ng
1982 - Homayon Sohrabi
1981 - Jeannie Kwok
1980 - Teddy Che
1976 - Dominic Chau
1975 - Arnold Lam
1974 - Evangeline Ip

2023 - Dana Montoya & Ashley McLeary
2022 - Adelina Popa & Yebin Kang
2021- Grace Haines & Sofia Serrano
2020 - Alyssa Almerling & Veronica Zoleta
2019 - Kiana Burran
2018 - Chanelle McPhee & Natasha Nock
2017 - Carlos Battistini & Dominique Slowey
2016 - Lauren Diego & Natasha Harland
2015 - Jordan Flanigan, Lily Moric & Megan Poon
2014 - Michelle Poon
2013 - Leena Kim
2012 - Ross Ryken & Ashley Lee
2011 - Alexandra Kobza & Natalie Wagorn
2010 - Vanessa Conzon & Diana Foxall
2009 - Ola Bella
2008 - Mary Leong & Alex Jordan
2007 - Melanie Zapf
2006 - Sasha Parvani & Jacklyn De Leon
2005 - Giancarlo Cusano
2004 - Carly Wignes & Joey Muzzin
2003 - Clio de la Llave
2002 - Kasia Celler
2001 - James Blasina
2000 - Khaled Shariff
1999 - Christina Park
1998 - Candace Asconi
1997 - Amy Thayer
1996 - Vanessa Dwyre
1995 - Maeve Ryan
1994 - Taryn Bennetto
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Kathleen Steele
1991 - Ilonka Oszvald
1990 - Goldie Stinson
1989 - Pamela Dimapilis
1988 - Gwendolyn Mahon

2023 - Matthew Dwyer
2022 - Kandie Lazaro
2021- Graydon Baker
2020 - Daela Dalzell
2019 - Raphael Plana
2018 - Rachel Cruz
2017 - Ysabelle Tumaneng
2016 - Samantha Watson
2015 - Camilo Trujillo Sanchez
2014 - Kristen Hutton
2013 - Bradley Kuban
2012 - Ashley Lee
2011 - Monica Sumulong
2010 - Teague Carvalho
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Cameron Golinsky
2007 - Carmen Ho
2006 - Sasha Parvani
2005 - Julian Doczi
2004 - Zack Singer
2003 - Josie Maio
2002 - Kelsey Singer
2001 - Valene Ledesma
2000 - Sarah Topley
1999 - Sonia Abraham
1998 - Matthew Horner
1997 - Carolyn Park
1996 - Stacy Tom Yew & Anna Ramza
1995 - Romana Vuk
1994 - Taryn Bennetto
1993 - Kara James
1992 - Felix Wong
1991 - Joel Aquiton
1990 - Janine Gloumeau
1989 - Jelena Bagaric
1988 - Beverly Horner

2023 - Rachel Chong
2022 - Mike Kwak
2021- Grace Haines & Chloe Taylor
2020 - Dayton Bowen & Christine Weiss
2019 -Jeffery Eo
2018 - Michael O’Keefe
2017 - Madeline LaBreche
2016 - Danielle Harrington
2015 - Megan Poon
2014 - Amanda Ryken
2013 - Rachel Han
2012 - John Paul Flores
2011 - Alexandra Kobza
2010 - Sean Haley & Nicole Lane
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Leanne Wheeler
2007 - Claire Wheeler
2006 - Hanna Rebane
2005 - Marco Cusano
2004 - Sun-Jeng Kang
2003 - Shannon Bunn
2002 - David Sparrow
2001 - Sean Rooney
2000 - Kelsey McLarnin
1999 - Christiana Roman
1998 - Sonya Vrtacic & Michael Gajo
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Stacey Tom-Yew
1995 - Ewa Lesinska
1994 - Warren Paolucci
1993 - Alan Leung
1992 - Jeffrey Florendo
1991 - Elaine Willman
1990 - Sean Wong
1989 - Charlene Lim
1988 - Wendy Choy
1987 - David Chiu
1986 - Robin Mui
1985 - Vivian Kwok
1984 - Roger Fung
1983 - Tomik Yaghoobian
1982 - Homayon Sohrabi
1981 - Christopher Tam
1980 - Teddy Che
1979 - Gabriel Sotres
1978 - Francis Rainey & Paul Sung
1977 - Edward Leung, Daniel McDonnell & Linda Weaffer


2023 - Stephanie Kostamo & Elizabeth Urbani
2022 - Ewan MacNeil
2021- Jazz Day
2020 - Ryan Mo & Danet Spadavecchia
2019 – Andre Male Armida
2018 - Jonathan Tubeo
2017 - Mary Miiller
2016 - Mallory Thorpe
2015 - Nick Luckwell
2014 - Victor Martinez
2013 - Olivia Santacroce & Siobhan Ward
2012 - Emmy Livesy & Emily Jukich
2011 - Katie Edwards
2010 - Vanessa Conzon
2009 - Julie O'Connell
2008 - Zachary Robertson
2007 - Thomas Dvorak
2006 - Sarah Volpatti
2005 - Jack Finn
2004 - Frances Cabahug
2003 - Christina Newman
2002 - Kasia Celler
2001 - Neal Carswell
2000 - Sarah Topley & Shaun Pang
1999 - Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboahi
1998 - Greg Chapman
1997 - Cassandra Vukorep
1996 - Sarah Collings
1995 - Lambert Ma
1994 - Miranda Ortiz & Warren Paolucci
1993 - Erwin Yap
1992 - Sarah Poh Lin Teh
1991 - Greg Trpin
1990 - Guy Miller
1989 - Kelly Robertson
1988 - Karen Voon
1987 - Talge Goyarzu
1986 - Dabera Yu
1985 - Wendy Yu
1984 - Jacinta Lawton
1983 - Moira Magee
1982 - Harold Ho
1981 - Cindy Tang
1980 - Winnie Wong
1979 - Annalisa Fumagalli
1978 - Paul Sung
1977 - Lorraine Smith

Sister John Joseph was the Vice Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1959-62 and replaced Sister Rita Tellier as Principal in 1962. Sister John Joseph was born in 1917 in Aldina, Saskatechwan, and joined the Sisters of the Child Jesus in 1934. Before coming to North Vancouver she taught in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

In addition to being an administrator at STA, she also taught Religion, Math, Biology, Literature, Composition and Economics. She left STA to teach in Nelson at Notre Dame University (later David Thompson University Center). From 1966-96 she was a missionary in Liberia, West Africa. Forced out the country by war, she went to the Ivory Coast to help Liberian refugees before returning to North Vancouver. She passed away on January 24, 2002, in Coquitlam, B.C.

2023 - Stephanie Kostamo & Caiden Oko
2022 - Abraham Wang & Kandie Lazaro
2021- Carmel Dear & Meghan Dahl
2020 - Diego Altamirano & Christine Weiss
2019 - Julie Wheeler & Thomas Thordarson
2018 - Maria Altamirano
2017 - Madeline LaBreche & Mary Miiller
2016 - Nat Marilley-Bodner
2015 - Pauline Correa, Lily Moric & Paul Miiller
2014 - Kaya Radjah
2013 - Daniel Capacio & Christina Gee
2012 - John Paul Flores, Sara Trujillo Sanchez & Kiera Van Der Sande
2011 - Daniel DeBiasio
2010 - Vanessa Conzon & Michael Embuido
2009 - Daniel Bragagnini
2008 - Carey Kwok-Choon & Brian Tancredi
2007 - Cindy Achtemichuk
2006 - Kristen Ferma
2005 - Joseph Valdez
2004 - Frances Cabahug & Sarah Johnson
2003 - Josie Maio
2002 - Byron Cline
2001 - James Blasina
2000 - Giuliana Galvani
1999 - Yaa-Hemaa Oberi Yeboah
1998 - Monica Karpinska & Michelle Laroya
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Vanessa Dwyre
1995 - Louise & Lydia Teh
1994 - Jamie Mackey
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson
1992 - Jeffrey Florendo
1991 - Ilonka Oszvald
1990 - Michael Chase
1989 - Charlene Lim
1988 - Karen Voon
1987 - Roswell Wei & Debbie Alessa
1986 - Dabera Yu
1985 - Wendy Lee & Claudia Lira
1984 - Jacinta Lawton
1983 - Paige Garvey
1982 - Marnie Wiederhold & Joanne Kouwenhoven
1981 - Angela Chan
1980 - Sarah Stannus
1979 - Gabriel Sotres
1978 - Francis Rainey
1977 - William Kouwenhoven & Catherine Storey


Special School Awards

Father Ian Charles Stuart was Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas from 1976 to 1980. After leaving STA he worked as an educational consultant with the Catholic School Board and then studied for the priesthood. Upon ordination he served as pastor at several parishes, including of St. Francis Assisi in Vancouver and St. Anthony’s in West Vancouver. In 2007 he moved to the Victoria Diocese.

Presented to a student who has contributed to the development of the liturgical life of the school and who has displayed Christian values as a member of the student body

2022 - Isabel Altamirano
2021- Frank Woodworth
2020 - Diego Altamirano
2019 - Julie Wheeler
2018 - Michael Mora
2017 - Ysabelle Tumaneng
2016 - Chelsea Sarmiento, Jack Coyne
2015 - Stuart Argo
2014 - Ashley Jukich
2013 - Vincent Plana & Christina Gee
2012 - Sam Mok & Emily Jukich
2011 - Ryan Birtch
2010 - Zach Mok
2009 - James Brennan & Sandra Bitelli
2008 - Rachel Samuel & Zachary Robertson
2007 - Carlo Sarmiento & Natasha Knopfel
2006 - Teresa McLarnin & Thomas Brennan
2005 - Sarah Barrett & Meghan Magee
2004 - Anna Brisco & Dylan Drego
2003 - Kristen Campbell & Alisha Meakes
2002 - Michelle Keong
2001 - Valene Ledsma & Amy McLarnin
2000 - Kelsie McLarnin
1999 - Adam Farrell
1998 - Athena Macapagal & Bonnie McLaughlin
1997 - Amelia Aragon & David Cline
1996 - Natasha Bosa & Christine Toplak
1995 - Anamaria Basura & Maria Pucci
1993 - Heidi Nakayama
1991 - Maria Dimapilis
1990 - Michael Chase
1989 - Pamela Dimapilis
1988 - Lorinda Wei
1987 - Yvonne O'Neill
1986 - Susan Kouwenhoven
1984 - Chris England
1983 - Tim McKernan
1982 - Sharon Chidlow
1980 - Lawrence Kouwenhoven

Marilyn Williams was Principal of St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1987 to 1998. Before coming to STA, she was a teacher and Principal at Holy Trinity Elementary. Under her leadership the school grew to 460 students, with three classes at each grade level. Mrs. Williams was a steadfast supporter of all students and programs in the school and encouraged all individuals to develop their own unique strengths and talents, to strive to achieve their own personal best. Mrs. Williams passed away in September 1998.

Awarded to a student who best exemplifies the spirit of STA through outstanding leadership in the academic, extra curricular, religious and social life of the school. This individual serves as a role model for other students

2023- Stephanie Kostamo
2022 - Anna Gawronski
2021- Meghan Dahl
2020 - Diego Altamirano
2019 - Hunor Szabo
2018 - Dante Agosti-Moro
2017 - Matthew Purkiss
2016 - Nat Marilley-Bodner
2015 - Lily Moric
2014 - Joey Moric
2013 - Monica Mastrantonio
2012 - Briana Mussatto
2011 - Kaitlin Crawford
2010 - Dennis Bastillo & Natalie Botteselle
2009 - Ola Bella
2008 - Danielle Brassington
2007 - Robert Harmer
2006 - Helen Dougan
2005 - Adrianna Golinski
2004 - Danielle Fecko
2003 - Alisha Meakes
2002 - Michelle Keong
2001 - Valene Ledesma
2000 - Sarah Topley
1999 - Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboa
Spirit Award 1989 - 1998
(This award was retired in 1998 and replaced by the Marilyn Williams Award)
1998 - Athena Macapagal
1997 - Carolyn Park
1996 - Frances Macapagal & Jonathan Vendargon
1995 - Brook McLaughlin & Teresa Campbell
1994 - Alisa Aragon
1993 - Iolanda Freschi
1992 - Jennifer McGucken
1991 - Greg Trpin
1990 - Eric Ho
1989 - Tristan Jutras

Fr. John Brioux was born in 1942 in Peterborough, Ontario. In 1974, he was ordained a priest in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). At the time of his death, Fr. John Brioux was a pastor at St. Paul’s Parish. Early in his career, he served First Nations communities in B.C.’s Shuswap and Chilcotin regions, and was pastor at St. Augustine’s in Vancouver. Fr. John’s personality was open, honest, endearing, welcoming, welcoming, and caring. This award recognizes students who display these characteristics.

2023 - Luca Caffaro
2022 - Danilo Villa Soto
2021- Noah Labreche
2020 - Adam Pizzolon
2019 - Duncan Ford
2018 - Katie Weinborn
2017 - Thomas Buhler

Monsignor Pedro Lopez Gallo was born on June 27, 1927, in Mexico City. He was ordained a priest in 1951. After his ordination, he studied and worked in Rome. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and degrees in Canonical and Civil Law. In 1978, Monsignor Gallo came to Vancouver to work on the Marriage Tribunal, and, in 1983, became the Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese. From 1986 to 2013, he was the pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church, North Vancouver. He was a strong advocate of Catholic Education and was the main driving force in the establishment of St. Pius Elementary School, which opened in 1996. He celebrated his 68th anniversary of ordination shortly before he passed away in December 2019. The STA community will always be forever grateful for his unwavering support.

This award is given to a student who has contributed their time and helped enrich the school community since enrolling at STA. It recognizes the effort to surmount the challenge of living in a different culture.

2023 - Rachel Ching & Steven Qi
2022 - Jinho Kim $ Regina Ahn
2021- Chloe Kim & Elena Ye
2020 - Amir Bagheri & Simon Xia
2019 - Zoe Zhang & Andre Male Armida
2018 - Mary Bao
2017 - Aerith Yin
2016 - Kelly Huang & Sam Wu
2015 - Fiona Zhang
2014 - Jing Jing Lu
2013 - Scarlett Cao & Alex Kim
2012 - Yan Sun
2011 - Jenny Kim
2010 - Da Sol Seo
2009 - Tiffany Chan
2007 - Chris Shin & Monica Shin
2006 - Hyung Min Shin & Jessica Shin
2005 - Edyta Czapla & Can Na Shin
2004 - Hee-Jae Claire Chun & Sun-Jeng Kang
2003 - Izumi Ouchi


1999 - Mari Inoue
1998 - Steve Ho
1997 - Itsuka Fukumura
1996 - Aki Ohno
1995 - Paxson Chan
1994 - Gabriel Li
1993 - Daniel Chan & Perry Chu

Sister Susan Songary, was a First nations Sister from the Cree Nation. She was born on January 11, 1921. She attended Lejac Residential School at Fraser Lake, BC. She left school at the age of 16, in 1937, and went to work as a Nurses Aid at the hospital in Smithers. In 1940, she entered the religious community of the Sisters of the Child Jesus.

In her teaching career, which spanned twenty-eight years, she taught in North Vancouver, Williams Lake, Lejac and Burns Lake. Sister Susan Songary taught Typing and Art at St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 1959-63 and again from 1964-65. The first school crest was designed by her.

Sister Susan passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on May 20, 1991. She was very proud of her heritage and a strong advocate for First Nation Peoples.

This award recognizes a First Nations student who has captured the true spirit of the school with his/her Christian leadership, always displaying respect and kindness to staff and his/her peers.

2022 - Aryn Wesley Baker
2021- Takaya Gabriel-Guerro & Javen Marchant
2020 - Jerome Baker
2019 - Cyprien Guss
2017 - Brandon Hall
2016 - Raven Grenier
2015 - Violet Antone
2013 - Talisa Antone
2012 - Melvin Jacobs
2011 - Nigel Grenier
2010 - Karlena Antone
2007 - Janelle Tom
2005 - Maria Johnston
2002 - Anthony Nahanee
2001 - Evangeline Nahanee
2000 - Mike Montecalvo
1999 - Shannon Baker
1998 - Sarah Baker & Andrew Thistle
1997 - Chris Nahanee
1996 - Wilson Williams

Sister Giovanna Davis was born in Vancouver in 1930 and, in 1954, she joined the Sisters of the Child Jesus. She taught at STA from 1959-1962 and from 1964-1969. Her teaching responsibilities included English, Socials, Religion and Drama. From 1969-72 she was the school’s Principal. In 1972, she left STA and spent eleven years teaching at Oakalla Prison. She now resides in North Vancouver.

For growth and development

2023 - Rozhin Razeghi & Zemirah Jackson
2022 - Jacob Damery & Andrew Khanansho
2021- Hannah Valdez
2020 - Sara Saffar & Emma Sarvas
2019 - Patrick Slowey
2018 - Arshia Mossannen-Amini & Suraya Pittalwala
2017 - Harrison Clark
2016 - Matthew Somerville
2015 - Zach Jacobs
2014 - Jarred Billesberger
2013 - Bradley Kuban
2012 - Alex gray
2011 - Erin Donelson & Laurie Williams Paul
2010 - Samantha D'sa
2009 - Ian Holliday & Karolina Mazur
2008 - Alex Jordan
2007 - Adam Boomer
2006 - Allison McGillivray & Declan Murray
2005 - Andrew Holliday
2004 - Morgan Tapp
2003 - Mari Guzman
2002 - Claudia Pace & Andrew Jessiman
2001 - Neal Carswell
2000 - Shane Glanville
1999 - David Edmunds & Quinton Williams
1998 - Mark Curtin
1997 - David Cline
1996 - Roberta Elwin & Adam Spence
1995 - Gyula Oszvald
1994 - Paul Ciccone
1993 - Catherine Nulty
1992 - Karen Taylor
1991 - Clay Long
1990 - Lara Herdman

Sister Alphonsus Dollard was born at Ballyspellan, Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland on June 27, 1898. She entered the Sisters of The Child Jesus in 1916. Two of her sisters were also members of this order. One sister, Anna Maria Dollard, taught at STA from 1967-74. Sister Alphonsus was creative as a teacher and gave a great deal of help to new inexperienced teachers. When commenting about staff turnover she observed that although change was good for a teacher it was bad for students. Sister Alphonsus was the school librarian at STA from 1973 to 1980. She passed away on August 1, 1991.

For dedication and exceptional service to the school

2023 - Shayne Villanueva
2022- Dominik Marusak
2021- Geraldine Del Monte
2020 - Julia Martin
2019 - Rebecca Krohman
2018 - Maria Altamirano & Thomas Curalli
2017 - Philippe Boppart & Michaela Ljuljovic
2016 - Brent Keller & Julia Bowman
2015 - Grace Marilley-Bodner
2014 - Angela Clarke
2013 - Daniel Sykora & Jeffrey Clements
2012 - Alex Sharp & Michelle Wadham
2011 - Maciej Siwocha
2010 - Suzanne Ellis
2009 - Emily Galvani & Catherine Paone
2008 - Giulia Pezzente
2007 - Kelsey Dapavo
2006 - Joan Kim
2005 - Marco Cusano
2004 - Sarah Johnson & Zack Singer
2003 - Jo-Ann Wong
2002 - Leonard Park & Nicholas Pearson
2001 - Sylvester Wrzesinski
2000 - Nicole Schnurrenberger & Jesse Wignes
1999 - Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah
1998 - Anna Liza Navarro
1997 - Sarah Kadi
1996 - David Dimapilis
1995 - Maria Pucci
1994 - Michael Boetzkes
1993 - Karleigh Nemeth
1992 - Polly Lerner
1991 - Claudia Wytrwal
1990 - Michael Florendo1989 - Clare McCormick
1988 - Edison Kwok
1987 - Deborah Alessa
1986 - Susan Kouwenhoven & Reuben Lim
1984 - Lynn Hanby
1983 - Keith Brady
1982 - Joanne Kouwenhoven
1980 - Lawrence Kouwenhoven
1979 - Delia Facchin, Gabriel Sotres, Jerome Genz, & Martin Dale

Father Tim McCarthy was born in 1935 in Cork, Ireland. He was ordained a priest in 1968 and came to Vancouver in 1997.From 1990-2006, as Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish and later of Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver, Fr. Tim McCarthy served as the Archbishops’ Representative to St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was instrumental in the construction of the School Library, the conversion of the Cafeteria, the purchase of the Convent and the building of the Science Wing. Under his direction and guidance, school enrollment steadily grew. Although Fr. McCarthy retired in 2006, he was still involved with the school helping with penitential services and school masses. He passed away in March 2018.

Most Inspirational Student who through example and personal qualities demonstrates Christian witness.

2023 - Thomas Kennedy
2022 - Luke Frith
2021- Jessica Markic
2020 - Zoe Markwick
2019 - Mayela Rodriguez 2018 - Zora Brough & Trevor Flanigan
2017 - Megan Birtch & Matthew Irving
2016 - Angela Domingo & Patrick Ellis
2015 - Hannah Krutow
2014 - Kaleigh Barton
2013 - Michelle Zunino
2012 - Ashlyn Battista
2011 - Katrina Chin & Jennifer Parente
2010 - Gabrielle Cotton
2009 - Gio Orendain & Julia Smyth
2008 - Adeah Iabarra
2007 - Tiffany Fong

Sister Rita Tellier was the school’s first Principal when the school opened in September 1959. Her vast teaching experience, coupled with her education – she had her master’s degree - made her the perfect choice for the job. Besides being the school’s administrator, Sister Rita taught French 11 and 12. She was Principal until 1962. Sister Rita was born in St.Pierre Jolys, Manitoba, on August 18, 1909. She entered the order of the Sisters of the Child Jesus in 1933. In addition to teaching at STA, she taught in Nelson, B.C., and in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She passed away on August 30, 2007, in New Westminster.

Given to a graduate who is considerate and responsible and who strongly supports student activities which foster spiritual, intellectual, and physical development, and who also serves as a good role model for fellow students.

2023 - Eliana Woodworth & Michael Hamilton
2022 - Rafaela Oliveira & Kai Lee
2021- Amelia Hunt
2020 - Jessica Clarke & Guia Panopio
2019 - Gianluca Bizzotto
2018 - Valerie Kasabashian & Chanelle McPhee
2017 - Madeline LaBreche & Emma Kent
2016 - Mallory Thorpe & Stephen Bowman
2015 - Samantha Holmes
2014 - Nathan Boppart
2013 - Alex Crestani
2012 - Kimberley Campbell
2011 - Bria Marchenski
2010 - Sean Haley
2009 - Christian Hajen & Giulia De Vita
2008 - Allan Agres
2007 - Calvin Roex
2006 - Jillian Steger & George Pietrusinki
2005 - Sarah Mae Calinisan & Tiffany de la Llave
2004 - Carly Wignes & Joey Muzzin
2003 - Clio de la Llave
2002 - Sarana Susanthan
2001 - Greg Belina & Amy McLarnin
2000 - Claire Shives
1999 - Marie Rowley
1998 - Bonnie McLaughlin
1997 - Lisa Shannon
1996 - Natasha Bosa & Christine Toplak
1995 - Andrea Neuls & Ewa Lesinski
1994 - Rahul Ray
1993 - Kara James
1992 - Erin Mackey
1991 - Joel Aquiton
1990 - Jennifer Jones & Sarah Farrell

Andrea Buhler began Grade 8 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in September 2004 and passed away in her Grade 12 year. Andrea was a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit. She faced many challenges throughout her life but never let these challenges defeat her. This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated the same courage and spirit in facing adversity and challenge during their high school years.

2023- Victory Kramer
2022 - Talia Erdman
2021- Grace Haines
2020 - Daniel Zejer
2019 - Alyssa Duro
2018 - Julia Hughes & Teresa La Porta
2017 - Brianna Weston
2016 - Claire & Laine Wishart
2015 - Kristina Clyde
2014 - Jenna Brienza
2013 - David Balun & Alison Legge
2012 - Jeremy Sagadore
2011 - Alexa Buhler
2010 - Margarita Duque
2009 - Alexandra Bella, Asia Giannubilo, Lauren McDonald,
Sherilyn Ng & Nadia Pucci


Scholarships and Bursaries

For the most money raised for the Walkathon fundraiser

2022 - Joshua Koch
2021 - Jonah Cabahug
2020 - No walkathan (Covid pandemic)
2019 - Joseph Minni
2018 - Alex McLennan
2017 - Dante Agosti-Moro
2016 - Joseph Minni
2015 - Dante Agosti-Moro
2014 - Dante Agosti-Moro
2013 - Stuart Argo
2012 - Celine Montagliani
2011 - Julia Heaney
2010 - Julia Heaney
2009 - Francesca Moscone
2008 - Dominic Haye
2007 - Maddison Varas
2006 - Ronan Murry
2005 - Ronan Murry
2004 - Ronan Murry
2003 - Ronan Murry
2002 - Oscar Barrera
2001 - Anthony Kerr
2000 - Alexander Hart
1999 - Anthony Beyrouti
1998 - Anthony Beyrouti
1997 - Michael Collyer
1996 - Fraser Blanchett
1995 - Michael Collyer

2023 - Estefania Santos
2022 - Channah Dalisay
2021- Jasmine Gong
2020 - Weicheng Xu
2019 - Alyssa Duro

The Friesens Award recognizes outstanding involvement in the Media Arts course and production of the school yearbook.

2023 - Aubrey Ventura
2022 - Adelina Popa & Kevin Calindas
2021- Carmel Dear & Tristan Watts
2020- Isabella Galat
2019- Grace Lee & Pasley Vandermye
2018- Ann Joby & Maria Altamirano
2017- *No Award
2016-Regan Sherry
2015- Rebecca Lunn
2014- Michaela David & Marcela Zuniga-Frigolet
2013- Bryn Dalton-Morgan & Laura Pickard
2012- Grace O’Connell
2011- Michelle Lim




The Holy Trinity Parish Council of the Catholic Women's League offers a scholarship to be presented to a practicing catholic student attending St. Thomas Aquinas High School who has worked to their full academic capacity and shown commitment and dedication in serving both the school and the community.

2023-Sophie Cox
2022 - Kandie Lazaro
2021- Ella Kennedy
2020 - Isabella Cesareo
2019 - Olivia Thorpe

The Sharp Performing Arts Scholarship recognizes outstanding commitment to extracurricular drama endeavors throughout a student’s five years at sta. The recipients have been inspirational in their dedication to the performing arts.

2022 - Anna Gawronski, Michael Purkiss & Danilo Villa Soto
2021- Hailey Brick & Sophie Palmer
2020 - Justin Achadinha & Santana Cusano
2019 - Rebecca Krohman & Hunor Szabo

The Life and Justice Award recognizes student involvement in and witness to life issues.

2022 - Isabel Altamirano
2021- Carmel Dear
2020 - Christine Weisss
2019 - Laura Harris

Cambridge Uniforms has generously donated towards a scholarship for a graduate student who displays citizenship, is a positive role model for his/her peers and has good academic standing.

2023 - Yasmin Mueller
2022 - Adelina Popa
2021- Cara Bauermeister

The house of Knives has generously donated towards a scholarship for a graduating student who will be pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of culinary arts.

2022 - Chris Luk

The Infrastructure Bridge Advisory Limited Scholarship recognizes a student with excellence academic standing who is pursuing studies in engineering at the post-secondary level.

2022 - Abraham Wang

Dr. Jennifer Tong started her teaching career at Corpus Christi Elementary school where she was a Grade 2 and Learning Assistance Teacher from 1986 – 89.In 1995, she became the Special Education Consultant for Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA). From 2004 to 2018, she was the Director of Learning Support (Special Education) with the Superintendent’s Office at CISVA. In recognition of her dedication to Catholic Education and her strong support to STA, this award was created in her honour. It recognizes a graduating student for their efforts in facing challenges, yet still achieving to the best of their abilities. Dr. Tong Passed away in October 2022.


2023 - Seti Sharghi Yazdi
2022 - Arianna MacNeil
2021 - Anni Steverding
2020 - Mia Zadeiks & Veronica Zoleta
2019 - Rebecca Clarke & Katie Zhang

Ian and Paul Carruthers were students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Ian from 1991-1994 and Paul from 1999-2004. They both passed away at an early age; Ian in 1997 and Paul in 2017. This bursary was established, by their family, in their memory and is awarded to a student who will be pursuing a career in a specialized field.

2023 - Estefania Santos
2022 - Jayron Buno
2021 - Declan Freckelton
2020 - Heian Ayat
2019 - Raphael Plana
2018 - Emily Kwok-Choon
2017 - Brenson Soberano
2016 - Ryan Scalabrino
2015 - Brendan Soberano
2014 - David Miiller
2013 - Farley Peck
2012 - Zandy Canedo
2011 - Chelsea Tibayan
2010 - Thomas Roughley
2009 - Kymberly Eppich
2008 - Simon Pertile
2007 - Marysol Lopez
2006 - Nicole Mofrad
2004 - Maureen Watt
2003 - Mary Guzman
2002 - Daniel Mendoza
2001 - Martin O'Mahoney
2000 - Michelle Diaz
1999 - David Edmonds
1998 - Anne Mercado
1997 - Michelle Bikic

The Teresa Bobrowska Bursary is awarded to a student with good academic standing who plans to pursue post-secondary studies.

2023-Diego Bernardez-Lai
2022 - Daniela Purvica
2021- Ericka Costales

Michelle Robertson graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1979. In 1999 she became a Teaching Assistant at the school. From 2004 – 2015, she was the Campus Ministry Coordinator. In recognition of her dedication and commitment to the Campus Ministry Program, the scholarship presented to the students who have shown Christian leadership and service in Campus Ministry was named in her honour.

2023- Sophie Cox & Sadie Marte
2022 - Janelle Concepcion & Michael Purkiss
2021- Carmel Dear & Graydon Baker
2020 - Diego Altamirano & Chritine Weiss
2019 - Jessie Cabada & Julie Wheeler
2018 - Katsy Conceception & Jonathon Tubeo
2017 - Ysabelle Tumaneng & Matthew Purkiss
2016 - Nat Marilley-Bodner & Paul Oducayan
2015 - Neil Gatpandan
2012 - Sophie Markwick & Elizabeth Hughes
2009 - Mara MaCauley
2006 - Eirene Cloma
2004 - Anna Brisco & Conor Topley


Otto Rohrwasser Knights of Columbus Bursary recognizes a student who demonstrated Christian leadership and service in our community, commitment to their parish and has high academic standing subjects.

2023 - Eliana Woodworth
2022 - Grace Ong
2021- Frank Woodworth
2020 - Ava Kero
2019 - Thomas Rieder
2018 - Jonathan Tubeo
2017 - Phillip Kosy
2016 - Mark Davidson & Nathan Chua
2015 - Nicholas Cann
2014 - Paul Seo
2013 - Rachel Han
2012 - Vita Sackville Hii
2011 - Vanessa Zarbl
2010 - Zach Mok
2009 - Mark Ventura
2008 - Zachary Robertson
2007 - Jamie Roberts
2006 - Rachel de Vita
2005 - Patrick Murry
2004 - Tae-Joon Yi
2003 - Leo Savino
2002 - Byron Cline
2001 - Alexandra Wieland
2000 - Allison Cline
1999 - Tony Valente
1998 - Michelle Laroya
1997 - Amelia Aragon
1996 - Natasha Bosa
1995 - Michael Boetzkes & Karen Wilson
1994 - Jane Labreche

Established in 2019, by the Parent Association. These awards recognize students of good character, who work to the best of their ability, are helpful, supportive and are good role models to others.

2023- Maddie Clarke, Isabella Dy & Isaac Fediw
2022 - Kevin Calindas & Marcus Kam
2021- Paige Cox & Jack Blake
2020 - Madison Heffring & Katy Stockwell
2019 - Kiana Burran & Emily Shaughnessy

The STA Achievement Awards recognize promising and deserving students who are pursuing post-secondary education.

2023- Rachel Chong, Diego Islas, Kelsey Themens & Elizabeth Urbani
2022 - Dylan Dick, Dominik Marusak, Alex McLennan & Lucas McLennan
2021 - Allyssa Eng, Josh Heuchert, Hudson Nock, Mackenzie Themens
2020 - Daela Dalzell, Ben Mariilley-Bodner, Isabella Parente & Erik Sanoria
2019 - Rozelle Abad & Nathan Corvera & Rebecca Krohman & Michelle Nock
2018 - Verinica Asi-Porras, Ann Joby, Dianna Pavel & Michelle Senense
2017 - Mary Miiller
2016 - Lauren Diego, Timothy Lin & Olivia Martin Wirta
2015 - Karissa Abad, Andrew Harris & Gillian Savage
2014 - Kaya Radjah
2013 - Danielle Knopfel
2012 - Lori Poredes
2011 - Elizabeth Holiday
2010 - Shanon Weatherstone

The Dr. Tom Moonen Scholarship recognizes student who has been an orthodontic patient of Dr. Moonen. Applicants must have demonstrated high academic achievement, school and community service and participation. This scholarship is in the amount of $1000.

2023-Anthony Hunter
2022 - Janelle Concepcion
2021-Saketh Poori
2020 - Samantha Scalabrino
2019 - Josh Cox

Every year Dogwood District Awards are offered to students at independent schools for achievement in a specialty area. This award is in the amount on $1250.

2023- Sophie Cox, Declan Cutler, Raine Fraser & Dana Montoya
2022 - Kevin Calindas, Dylan Dick & Marcus Kam
2021- Jansen Balmaceda, Cara Bauermeister & Paige Cox
2020 - Gemma Cutler, Isabella Galat, Sophia Kostamo, Ben Marilley-Bodner, Ryan Mo, Michael O'Flynn, Olivia Rodrigues, Samantha Scalabrino
2019 - Gianluca Bizzotto, Rebecca Clarke, Alyssa Dimaandal, Laura Harris, Pablo Islas, Carrie Liu, Raphael Plana, Luigi Sammarelli, Yekta Saremi
Thomas Thordarson, Olivia Thorpe, Pasley Vandermye

The Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver is a worldwide service organization which recognizes the student who has made a contribution in the area of community service and earned a high level of academic achievement. This award is in the amount of $1500.

2023- Alexandre Panicker
2022 - Brandon Cruz
2021 - Laura Cunningham
2020 - Ryan Mo
2019 - Jasroop Sarana
2018 - Annika Olsen
2017 - Luke Harris
2016 - Sean Docherty
2015 - Jordan Flanigan
2014 - Carolina Trujillo
2013 - Maddy Mahoney
2012 - Ashley Lee
2011 - Maciej Siwocha
2010 - Michael Barrett
2009 - James Brennan
2008 - Amanda Cunningham
2007 - Melanie Zapf
2006 - Hanna Rebane
2005 - Joseph Valdes
2004 - Fiona Rayher
2003 - Cristina Newman
2002 - Deidre Booth & Kasia Celler
2001 - Alicja Zientara & Caroline Bilesky
2000 - Sherman Pang, Shaun Pang & Michelle Chapman
1999 - Marie Rowley & Christina Park
1998 - Mark Curtain & Monika Karpinska
1997 - Robert Klein & Cassandra Vukorep
1996 - Nick Neuls & Andrea Wildeman
1995 - Damon Campbell & Nicky Beckett
1994 - Peter Edgett & Alissa Aragon
1993 - Natasha Michalas & Iolanda Freschi
1992 - Rachel Brooksbank
1991 - Mandy Bebahany & Tanya Macek
1990 - Sasha Starosta & Goldie Stinson
1989 - Jinny Rodrigo & Teresa Willman

Archbishop James Carney was born in Vancouver in 1915. He was ordained a priest in 1942. In 1966, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Vancouver and then in in 1969 Archbishop. He was known for his strong commitment to Catholic Education. He passed away in September 1990.

This award recognizes a male and female Catholic student who best combine Christian example to their peers through their own witness and involvement in the school and parish community. They have high academic standards, particularly in Christian education.

2023- Sophie Cox & Thomas Kennedy
2022 - Isabel Altamirano & Michael Purkiss
2021- Graydon Baker & Carmel Dear
2020 - Helen Henning & Michael O'Flynn
2019 - Julie Wheeler & Thomas Thordarson
2018 - Isabella Parotta & David Onak
2017 - Ysabelle Tumaneng & Saul Barrales
2016 - Bea Markwick & Paul Oducayen
2015 - Christian Mustapich & Pauline Correa
2014 - Rachel Callaghan & Dominic Keong
2013 - Samantha Goodsell & Daniel Capacio
2012 - Michelle Kim & John Paul Flores
2011 - Nigel Grenier & Raffaella Caffo
2010 - Marie Pearsall & Michael Embuido
2009 - Brandon Greene & Emily Hogan
2008 - Rachel Samuel & Priscilla Correa
2007 - Jeremy Keong & Daina Meakes
2006 - Emilie Feil-Fraser & Sarah Volpatti
2005 - Meghan Magee & Marco Cusano
2004 - Dylan Drego & Sarah Johnson
2003 - Sarah Ruggier & Alisha Meakes
2002 - Katie Chapman & Leonard Park
2001 - Elina Boesen & Scott Maclean
2000 - Kelsie McLarnin & Lynn Sparrow
1999 - Adam Farrell & Sonia Abraham
1998 - Brian Fong & Sonya Vrtacic
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe & Roxanna Ching
1996 - Frances Macapagal & Kristina Comey
1995 - Michael Charron & Ewa Lesinska
1994 - Bridget Witzerman & Dylan Roche
1993 - Jennifer Jamieson

On December 31, 1982, a tragic motor vehicle accident claimed the lives of two young North Vancouver girls: Seanna Strongman, age 15 years; and her sister, Nicole, age 11 years. At the time of her death, Seanna was a promising student at Crofton House School, Nicole was in Grade 6 at Braemar Elementary School in North Vancouver and was to join her sister at Crofton House the following year. In the aftermath of this sad event, the Strongman family established a perpetual fund in the names of their daughters to assist worthy students.

Awarded to students who have shown commitment and dedication in the areas of academic achievement, school citizenship, community service, leadership and involvement in athletics and the arts.

2023- Athessa Del Monte & Yohan Kwon
2022 - Abraham Wang & Ayden Lum
2021- Gabriel Rhone & Sofia Serrano
2020 - Isabella Galat & Sophia Kostamo
2019 - Laura Harris & Sofia Panzetta
2018 - Nicole Grieg & Gabriel Galat
2017 - Dana Harlos & John Chae
2016 - Danielle Harrington & Kai Sackville-Hai
2015 - Elisa Pharaon & Camilo Trujillo Sanchez
2014 - Natalie Sharp & Julia Figas
2013 - Serafina Liotti & Jennifer Ma
2012 - Rachel Mutsaerts & Sara Trujillo Sanchez
2011 - Michelle Restivo & Colette Goh
2010 - Paul Docherty & Danielle Volpatti
2009 - Michael Lindesay & Anita Restivo
2008 - Leanne Wheeler & Tae-won Yi
2007 - Alejandra Castaneda & Thomas Parente
2006 - Tom Brenna & Christina Paone
2005 - Lydia Shives & Giancarlo Cusano
2004 - Zack Singer & Danielle Thow
2003 - Jo-Ann Wong & Josie Maio
2002 - Kelsey Singer & Sarana Susanthan
2001 - Kyrstle Guieb & James Blasina
2000 - Claire Shives & Melisa Savino
1999 - Kelsey Moore
1998 - Athena Macapagal
1997 - Carolyn Park
1996 - Jonathan Vendargon
1995 - Brook McLaughlin

Presented to a Graduate who has completed the Sound Crew Achievement program, and who has provided a substantial number of hours of service to the school and community as a sound technician.

2022 - Dominik Marusak
2021- Owen MCLachlan & Jack Blake 2020 - Diego Altamirano
2019 - Daniel Goodwin
2018 - Dominic Annen & Ann Joby
2017 - David Achadinha
2016 - Brent Keller
2015 - Neil Gatpandan
2013 - David Balun
2012 - Bani Li
2011 - Sean Mills
2010 - Teague Carvalho
2009 - Anthony Park
2008 - Tyrone Carvalho
2007 - Claire Wheeler
2006 - Christian Vazzaz
2005 - Anthony Fader

The BC excellence scholarship recognizes well-rounded graduates who has demonstrated community service and leadership both inside and outside of their schools as well as commitment and aptitude for their chosen paths. Only 55 students across the entire province are selected to receive this prestigious $5000 scholarship. STA's first time resipient is Saketh Poori.

2021- Saketh Poori

The Science Council of B.C. Achievement Award was presented to a student for outstanding Achievement in Science and Technology. This award was discontinued in 2013.

2012 - Keira Van Der Sande
2011 - Alexandra Kobza
2010 - Michael Barrett
2009 - Christian Hajen & Javier Derry
2008 - Laura Haley
2007 - Carmen Ho
2006 - Jacklyn de Leon
2005 - Julian Doczi
2004 - Ted Yi
2003 - Jo-Ann Wong
2002 - Kasia Celler
2000 - Khaled Shariff
1999 - Cristiana Roman
1998 - Steve Ho
1997 - Jessica Metcalfe
1996 - Darragh Rooney
1994 - Lisa Tse
1993 - Perry Chu
1992 - Christine Chow
1991 - Mandy Bebahany
1990 - Michael Florendo
1989 - Karen Voon

The North Vancouver High School Education Foundation administers a number of scholarships and bursaries.

2023 - Diego Bernardez-Lai, Sophie Cox, Declan Cutler, Stephanie Kostamo, Mehrsa Matinrad &Elizabeth Urbani

2022

Jeffrey Harbottle Memorial Scholarship: Anna Gawronski

Art Creelman memorial Scholarship: Marcus Kam

Mickey McDougall Memorial Scholarship: Dylan Dick

North Shore College Scholarship: Brandon Cruz

2021

2020

Jeffrey Harbottle Memorial Scholarship: Sophia Kostamo

Mickey McDougall Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Mo

Margaret Crute McLeod Memorial Scholarship: Christine Weiss

Murray H. Mackenzie Memorial Bursary: Veronica Zoleta

North Vancouver High School Education Foundation Scholarship: Emily Bracken

2019

Art Creelman Memorial Scholarship: Jeffrey Eo

Warren G. Mayo Memorial Scholarship: Thomas Thordarson

*Warren G. Mayo Memorial Scholarship: Steven Brown

Ursula Creelman Memorial Bursary: Raphael Plana

Don Kay Memorial Bursary: Luigi Sammarelli

The John F. Campbell Memorial Award recognizes a student who quietly embraces their catholic education at STA and has represented themselves and the school with integrity and respect.

2022 - Sophie Savage & Daniel Wishart 2021- Justin Krohman

Bishop Francois Beyrouti graduated from STA in 1989. In1998, he was ordained. He served as a pastor in Ottawa and Placentia, California. In 2022, he became the sixth Eparchial Bishop of Newton for Melkite Greek Cathelics in the United States. This scholarship in the amount of $1000 is awarded to a student who is pursuing religious studies or the theology at the post-secondary level.

2021- Carmel Dear

2023- Sofie Chan, Declan Cutler & Mehrsa Matinrad

2023- Daniel Fernandes, Rumina Genova, Dana Montoya, Carson Park

& Aubrey Ventura

Our Performance

St. Thomas Aquinas follows the curriculum prescribed by the province of British Columbia. All teachers are certified. A wide variety of scholarships are available to our students. Every year the school is very successful in the provincial exams and a high percentage of our graduates receive provincial scholarships.

2017/18 - 30% graduates were awarded $1250 BC Ministry of Education Achievement Scholarships
2016/17 - BC Ministry of Education $1250 scholarships awarded to 23 students
2014/15 - 27 BC Provincial scholarships
2013/14 - 72% of the class graduated with honours. Over $900,000 in Awards and Scholarships
2012/13 - 19 BC Provincial Scholarships; 1 Major Entrance Scholarship to UBC for $3,000, 1 Capilano University Achievement Award for $1,500, 1 Corpus Christi Scholarship for $3,500, 1 Corpus Christi Scholarship for full tuition, renewable for up to four years, 1 Trinity Western Scholarship for $7,000, 1 Santa Clara University Scholarship for $3,500, 1 St. John’s University Scholarship for $120,000 over four years, 1 scholarship for $25,000 from the University of San Diego
2011/12 - 49 BC Provincial Scholarships, 1 UBC Major Entrance Scholarship, 14 SFU Scholarships, 3 UVIC Scholarships, 1 Corpus Christi Scholarship, 3 Queens University Scholarships, 2 McGill University Scholarships, 1 Trinity Western Scholarship, 1 University of Toronto Scholarship, 1 Waterloo University Scholarship, 1 University of Calgary Scholarship, 1 Capilano University Achievement Award
2010/11 - 5 BC Provincial Scholarships, 2 UBC Scholarships totaling $4,000, 3 SFU President’s
Scholarships totaling $7,500, 1 Capilano University Excellence Scholarship for $16,000, 3 UVIC Admission Scholarships totaling $5,000, 1 UNBC Leadership Award for $2,000, 1 McGill Major Entrance Scholarship of $12,000 and 1 Athletic Scholarship of $3,000, 2 Queens University Scholarships totaling $6,000
2009/10 - 7 BC Provincial Scholarships, 15 UBC Entrance Scholarships, 11 SFU Entrance Scholarships, 1 McGill Entrance Scholarship, 1 Quest Entrance Scholarship, 1 US Entrance scholarship
2008/09 - 5 BC Provincial Scholarships, 25 UBC President's Entrance Scholarships, 4 SFU Entrance Scholarships, 2 UVic Entrance Scholarships
2007/08 - 17 BC Provincial Scholarships, 8 SFU Entrance Scholarships, 22 UBC Entrance Scholarships
2006/07 - 71% Provincial Honours standing, 24 BC Provincial Scholarships, 28 UBC Entrance Awards, 16 SFU Entrance Awards, 27 other Scholarships
2005/06 - 68% Provincial Honours standing, 26 BC Provincial Scholarships, 3 UBC/USP Awards, 4 SFU Summit Scholarships
2004/05 - 65% Provincial Honours standing, 16 BC Provincial Scholarships, 4 UBC/USP Awards, 5 SFU Summit Scholarships
2003/04 - 66% Provincial Honours standing, 17 BC Provincial Scholarships, 3 UBC/USP Awards, 4 SFU Summit Scholarships