Cheer
Team Info
Welcome to the STA Cheer Page!
Saint Thomas Aquinas Cheerleaders 2025-2026
The coaches would like to congratulate this group of young athletes. We look forward to a great year! All decisions are final. No emails will be returned until Monday at stacheercoaches@gmail.com. No decisions will be discussed via phone calls. We will see the 2025-2026 cheer team at the Parent and Cheerleader Meeting on:
Monday, April 14th at 7PM.
*6PM Cheerleader and Parent meet in the Multi- Purpose Room for uniform fitting
*7PM Parent/Cheerleader Team Meeting in the Theatre
Varsity:
Abbie O
Ashley
Brielle
Brooke
Brooklyn
Brystol
Caroline D
Caroline M
Ellysen
Francie
Hope
Julia
Kaitlyn
Lia F
Lilly
Lucy
Mary Jane
Mary Kate
Mira
Monica
Riley E
Riley M
Ruby
Teryka
Tori
Junior Varsity:
Annie
Ava
Caroline B
Charlotte
Claire
Ell
Emily
Faith
Hunter
Katie
Leah
Lyla
Riley K
Riley P
Scarlet
Valerie
The purpose of the Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Cheer Team is to lead the student body and Saints fans in a positive way at athletic games, pep assemblies, and other events. The team shall strive to promote spirit through a group effort to bring about school pride and loyalty. The cheerleaders are expected to be Catholic Student Athletes, being positive representatives of the school at all times.
Goals of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Cheerleading Program
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Consistent communication between the coaches, athletes and parents
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Represent our school through leadership, hard work and dedication
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Maintain a high level of school spirit
NFHS Credentialed. Saint Thomas Aquinas Cheerleaders were credentialed by the National Federation of State High School Association in June of 2021. They have learned to exemplify and uphold their role of a cheerleader while practicing leadership skills, and implementing safety, while encouraging well rounded, educated cheerleaders, as well as receiving leadership training among the team.
Upcoming Events & Dates
| Grade 6-12 Clinic | February 22, 2024 | 7-8 PM | Gymnasium |
| Pre tryout meeting | March 19, 2024 | 7 PM | Theater |
| Banquet | March 21, 2024 | 6 PM | Commons |
| Pre- Tryout clinics | April 1-3, 2024 | 6-8 PM | Gymnasium |
| Tryouts | April 4, 2024 | 5-9 PM ( we will be utilizing both gyms) |
Roster
Varsity
Abby P
Abby P
Addy W
Brooke O
Celia T
Chloe M
Delaney A
Ellysen B
Emmy K
Evelyn T
Jillian H
Kylee H
Kylie W
Lauren H
Maddie D
Maggie S
Mary Kate K
Molly N
Monica D
Natalie B
Peyton G
Reese D
Sadie S
Tori M
JV
Allison W
Anna
Ava M
Brielle D
Brooklyn P
Caroline D
Caroline W
Emma A
Gigi S
Lia F
Mira J
Riley E
Riley M
Teryka A
Uxue
Freshmen
Abbie O
Anna M
Ashley K
Ava C
Brystol H
Carley L
Caroline M
Francie O
Isla S
Lilly T
Coaches
Sarah Dean, Assistant Varsity Coach: Sarah has been with the STA program for 7 years. Sarah cheered for Derby High School and competitive cheer, then went on to cheer at Butler Community College and Kansas State University. In college, she competed with her team at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and United Spirit Association (USA) Nationals. Sarah was also an NCA Staff Instructor while in college. Sarah currently works for a Dental Sales Company. Sarah is very excited to share her love and enthusiasm for cheer with the team!
Freshmen/JV Coach- Connelly Barnes Connelly is entering her 5th year as the Freshmen/JV coach for STA. Connelly cheered competitively for 13 years. After high school Connelly cheered at Kansas State University for 4 years. For the past 9 summers, Connelly has been involved with the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), and is currently a head instructor for the state of Kansas. Connelly is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Freshmen/JV Coach- Kylie Hazlett Kylie is entering her second year as the Freshmen/JV coach for STA. Kylie was a competitive gymnast for 10 years before cheering competitively for 4, including 2 trips to the Cheerleading Worlds. After high school Kylie continued on to cheer at Kansas State University with fellow Freshman/JV coach, Connelly Barnes. Kylie is now a nurse for the University of Kansas Health System. She has been involved in judging/coaching different cheer and gymnastics programs in the area and looks forward to continuing that at STA.
“Tommy the Saint” has been the Saint Thomas Aquinas mascot for over 15 years. He has been a leading role model of good sportsmanship and supporting spirit on the sidelines of every Aquinas sport. His positive actions and happy face spreads love and laughter at whatever activity he attends. “Tommy the Saint” has recently been recruited to join the cheerleading teams at STA.