St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Last night, the Saints community came together to celebrate creativity, talent, and dedication at the annual Stellar Awards—a signature event that honours the vibrant arts programs at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

From the moment guests arrived, the evening sparkled with energy and excitement. Attendees were treated to live student performances that showcased a range of artistic disciplines, from music and drama to visual and native arts. A touching slideshow recapped the year’s highlights in the arts, capturing memorable moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the work and passion that went into every performance, project, and production.

The evening also featured a delicious meal and, of course, the much-anticipated presentation of awards. These recognitions celebrated outstanding student contributions and achievements in all areas of the arts.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Stellar Award winners:

DRAMA PRODUCTION

• Leadership for Crew – Charlie Carlson

• Leadership for Cast – Violet Kirkpatrick

• Drama Excellence Award – Laura McNulty

• Drama Spirit Award – Reese Benson

• Dedication Award – Jade Niznowski

• Director Award – Arlie Olson

• Prologue Award – Celia Scatliff

VISUAL ARTS

• Intermediate Dedication Award – Hayden Pencoff

• Senior Creativity Award – Javier Soto Caicedo

• Intermediate Creativity Award – Lilly Harvie

• Senior Artistic Spirit Award – Eastyn Zilinski

• Intermediate Artistic Spirit Award – Arlie Olson / Reese Benson

• Media Arts Award – Christian Herbacz

• Media Award Print – Alyssa Biehn

• Partnership Award – Maia Vanasse

NATIVE ARTS

• Ojibwe Language – Lillian Swain

• Creativity Award – Coco Skead

• Artistic Award – Sienna Prince

• Regalia Award – Pearl Kabestra-Strong

• Drumming Award – Shawana Rae

CULINARY ARTS

• Development Award – Sam Trudeau

• Dedication Award – Chelsea Blackwell & Sarah Ogemah

MUSIC

• Roady Award – Vaughn Kraynyk

• Ensemble Award – Arlie Olson

• Intermediate Winds Conductor’s Award – Brady Williams / Quinn Pavey

• Intermediate Dedication Award – Sam Silva

• Intermediate Winds Technician Award – Alyah Lazreq

• Intermediate Most Improved – Elloura Grant

• SWP Dedication Award – Maia Vanasse

• SWP Most Improved Player Award – Jade Niznowski

• Technician Award – Reese Benson

• SWP Conductor’s Award – Logan Mills

• SWP Ambassador Award – Sarah Biehn

• Vocal Spirit Award – Scarlett Livingstone

• Vocal Performance Award – Laura McNulty

• Vocal Excellence Award – Irish Agustin

• Vocal Ensemble Award – Rhyza De Los Santos

• Entertainer Award – Luke Hulagrocki

• Guitarist of the Year – Jaxten Whiting

• Percussionist of the Year – Alexis Greene

• Instrumentalist of the Year – Javan Ura

• Vocalist of the Year – Violet Kirkpatrick

• Musicianship Award – Chiara Cosentino

RENAISSANCE AWARD

• 2025 Winner – Lorry Alcock

Congratulations again to all award recipients for their excellence and commitment to the arts. Your creativity continues to inspire our school community. And a heartfelt thank you to the teachers, mentors, and organizers who help make the Stellar Awards such a meaningful tradition each year at STAHS.