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Derek Brown

Derek Brown, Staff Writer, Sports Editor

Derek is a sophomore at St. Thomas Aquinas. This is his second year on the Raider Review staff. As an staff writer and editor, he covers and edits sports articles. Derek’s favorite part of being on the Raider Review is editing his peers’ work. He is a part of the boys’ volleyball team. His favorite movie is “2 Fast 2 Furious.”

All content by Derek Brown
A view of the Chapel Mural, installed in the summer of 2025.

STA’s New Chapel Mural Brings Renewal of Faith

Robert Mitenberg, Andrew Martin, and Derek Brown
September 26, 2025

Derek Brown and Natalia Brown
April 29, 2025
From left to right: Jordan Diaz, Jacob Eco, Eyen Beharry, Coach Joe Virginio, Luke Swadener, and Charles Campbell. Photo by KIM RUOFF PHOTOGRAPHY

STA Varsity Boys’ Volleyball vs. Everglades: Celebrating the Seniors!

Derek Brown and Natalia Brown
April 16, 2025
Joseph Virginio, John Virginio, Luke Swadener, Kamaal Medina, Christian Nicholson, and Elijah Lam celebrate in a group huddle after earning a point against the Wildcats. Photo Courtesy of AQUINAS ATHLETICS

STA Varsity Boys’ Volleyball vs. The Western Wildcats

Derek Brown, Reporter
April 12, 2025
STA Varsity Boys’ Volleyball vs. The Chaminade Madonna Lions

STA Varsity Boys’ Volleyball vs. The Chaminade Madonna Lions

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
April 11, 2025
STA Students Countdown the Days Until Spring Break

STA Students Countdown the Days Until Spring Break

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
April 9, 2025
STA Boys’ Volleyball vs. Belen Jesuit

STA Boys’ Volleyball vs. Belen Jesuit

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
April 9, 2025
The cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel. Photo permission from Flickr.

Picking a Pope: How are Popes elected?

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
April 7, 2025
STA Boys’ Volleyball vs. The Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks

STA Boys’ Volleyball vs. The Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks

Derek Brown and Natalia Brown
April 3, 2025
April Fool’s Day: Where Did It All Start?

April Fool’s Day: Where Did It All Start?

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
April 1, 2025
Origins of Black History Month

Origins of Black History Month

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
February 28, 2025
Music’s Most Important Night: 2025 Grammys

Music’s Most Important Night: 2025 Grammys

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
February 21, 2025
STA Boys' Varsity volleyball team and coaches. (Photo Courtesy of Aquinas Athletics)

Setting Up for Success: Boys’ Volleyball Tryouts and Team

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
February 15, 2025
Girls running in a race, one of the events of Cailini. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Kickin’ Off Cailini: Signups and Prep

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
February 14, 2025
An LA resident evacuating his fire-engulfed home. Photo permission from KTLA Los Angeles News.

Burning Questions: Los Angeles Wildfires and How They Compare to South Florida Hurricanes

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
January 30, 2025
Joseph Virginio and Derek Brown train in the STA weight room to get in shape for the season. (Photo by Joe Virginio)

Getting A Head Start: Boys’ Volleyball Pre-Season

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
January 27, 2025
The STA Cheer team starts the meet ready to show their talents. (Photo by Aquinas Athletics)

STA Hosts Milestone Cheer Meet Against Rival Cardinal Gibbons and J.P. Taravella

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
December 16, 2024
Photo Credits: Shutterstock

A Season of Celebration: Upcoming Winter Holidays

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
December 13, 2024
Father Celsus addresses the seniors. (Photo by Aquinas Athletics)

The Class of 2025 Spreads Gratitude at the Senior Mass

Natalia Brown, Derek Brown, and Lila De Almeida
December 11, 2024
STA Girls' Cross Country showing off their hard-earned trophy!

STA Cross Country Dominates Districts at South County Regional Park

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
December 2, 2024
Photo Courtesy (Aquinas Athletics)

Dominating the Competition: Cross Country at North Port

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
November 18, 2024
PSAT Day: STA Students Put Their Skills to the Test

PSAT Day: STA Students Put Their Skills to the Test

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
November 7, 2024
STA Players serve up a ghastly scene!

STA’s Players Suit Up to Spook In This Year’s Haunted House

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
November 1, 2024
Homecoming Highlights: Cherishing Every Moment

Homecoming Highlights: Cherishing Every Moment

By: Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
October 16, 2024
Photo courtesy of Aquinas Athletics - (From left to right) Alyssandra Estevez, Abigail Jones, Phoebe Dixon, Harper Kesselman,Isabella Perez, Amanda Struble, Anna Hatzfeld, Vivienne Van Den Berg, Ava Coffey.

Swinging Into Season: STA Ladies’ Golf

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
October 7, 2024
The Voice of Girls Volleyball: A Glimpse Into The Game

The Voice of Girls Volleyball: A Glimpse Into The Game

Natalia Brown and Derek Brown
September 13, 2024
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