Special Guest Speaker: Richard Phillips
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Special guest, Detroit native and artist Richard Phillips spoke briefly to our students and staff following the 10 AM All-School Easter Mass, Tuesday, April 29th.
Mr. Phillips is one of the longest-serving exonerees in U.S. history (46 yrs. in Michigan prisons from 1971-2017).
Learn more about Richard Phillips and The Richard Phillips Pursuit of Knowledge Scholarship in an article written by Peyton Vena, '25 Shield Reporter.
Last September, Richard Phillips visited with students in Leo Brown's classes. He was so impressed with the staff and students of Saint Thomas Aquinas that he donated $100,000 to Aquinas to establish a scholarship - now called "The Richard Phillips Pursuit of Knowledge Scholarship".
His scholarship stresses the importance of reading, empathy and - of course, the pursuit of knowledge, not just for its own sake but to serve others' good. We are extremely appreciative of Mr. Phillip's generosity. Scholarships like this one sustain our Saints Legacy Endowment Fund now and for generations to come!
He was also the keynote speaker at the Scholarship Reception, Tuesday evening, April 29th.
Enjoy this interview video produced and aired on CBS Sunday Morning.
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Semester finals begin this Friday!
Exam waiver information can be found on page 22 of the School Handbook.
Special guest, Detroit native and artist Richard Phillips spoke briefly to our students and staff following the 10 AM All-School Easter Mass, Tuesday, April 29th.
Mr. Phillips is one of the longest-serving exonerees in U.S. history (46 yrs. in Michigan prisons from 1971-2017).
Learn more about Richard Phillips and The Richard Phillips Pursuit of Knowledge Scholarship in an article written by Peyton Vena, '25 Shield Reporter.
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Key Club recently attended the annual District Convention (DCON) in Great Bend, Kansas and came back with some impressive awards! Congratulations Saints!