The faculty and staff of Saint Thomas Aquinas were invited to join the school community for the Eighth Annual Fine Arts Signing Day, a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who plan to major or minor in the Fine Arts at the collegiate level. This event has become a meaningful tradition at STA, recognizing the dedication, talent, and achievements of students in the arts.
(Kim Ruoff)
Fine Arts Signing Day took place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Bienes Center. Participating students were recognized in front of their peers, families, and faculty members, making it a proud and memorable occasion for the Fine Arts community.
The following students participated:
Owen Dougherty
Ellison Howard
Adrian Moncada
Emily Reich
Mallory McKeon
Anaelle Jean-Jacques
Talina Quintero
Erin Kavanaugh
Romano Adain
Sadie Nexar
Siena Cruz
Heather Johnson
Ariel Espinoza
Isabela Odabachian
Alena Rayko
Dylan Saito
Lark Auguste
Brie Geary
As another successful Fine Arts Signing Day comes to a close, the STA community now looks forward to seeing what these talented seniors will accomplish in the future. Fine Arts Signing Day highlights students pursuing careers and studies in graphic design, video game design, architecture, voice, art, music, theater, and dance. The event gives students the opportunity to showcase their hard work, passion, and dedication to their craft.
Here are a few of the participating students and their future plans:
Ariel Espinoza
Ariel will be attending Marymount Manhattan College/North Eastern University in New York City to major in dance to attain her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts.
Mallory McKeon
Mallory will be attending Florida State University starting in the summer, where she will major in vocal performance.
Ellison Howard
Ellison Howard will be attending University of North Carolina and majoring in history with a double minor in urban planning and musical theater.
Lark Auguste
Lark will be attending Florida International University and majoring in psychology and English with a minor in film studies.
