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Peyton Vena, Reporter

Peyton is a senior, class of 2025. This is her second year on The Shield staff. Here at Aquinas, she runs track, is a board member of the Key Club, and on the bowling team. She is also a Peer Mentor and a Senior Ambassador. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, listening to music, and hanging out with family and friends.

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Wicked: A Film that Truly Defies Gravity
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
Peyton Vena, '25, Shield Reporter

It’s time to try defying gravity, and that is exactly what the film Wicked did. This wildly popular Broadway musical took its plot line and songs to Hollywood and completely stunned audiences with the graphics and acting.

Basketball Standout: Laila Boylan, '27
  • Student Spotlight
Peyton Vena, '25, Shield Reporter

Laila Boylan is currently a sophomore at Saint Thomas Aquinas and as a freshman was a standout on the Varsity Girls Basketball team. As a new basketball season approaches, we take a look back at Laila.

Best of Both Worlds: Halo and the Shield Combined
  • Academics
Peyton Vena, '25, Shield Reporter

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School takes pride in showcasing students’ talents, especially when it helps inform our community about what’s going on inside of school. Students have been producing multimedia news for a long time - and now it's officially a new class.

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