Ribbons
worn in order of precedence, 1/8 inch centered above the left pocket with no space between rows.
How many demerits is unpolished shoes
3 Demerits.
What rank is two chevrons?
Cadet Corporal
Who is the Commandant of Cadets?
CPT Nicholas Honan
What happened in 1885?
Saint Thomas Military Academy is founded by Archbishop John Ireland, a Civil War chaplain
Class A
white shirt, tie, gray pants
How many demerits is FFI?
5 demerits
What rank is one diamond?
Cadet Major
How many merits is the gold award?
200 merits
What happened in 1965?
Saint Thomas Academy moves to its current campus and drops “military” from the name
Name Tags
centered 1/4 inch below the top of the right pocket on shirts and blouse coats.
How many demerits is hair?
5 demerits
What rank is two dots?
Cadet First Lieutenant
What is the job of the S4?
Logistics
What happened in 2015?
STA breaks ties with JROTC after 99 years and becomes an independent military academy.
Academic Awards
Only the two highest awards are worn 1⁄4 inch below the
top of the right pocket flap centered between the edge of the pocket and the edge of the nameplate.
The higher award on the right side
How many demerits is stolen valor?
15 demerits
What rank is three chevrons, three rockers, and a diamond?
Cadet First Sergeant (C/1SG)
What is the 6th line of the Cadet Creed?
I will seek excellence and will always work toward a brighter future.
What happened in 1907?
STMA names its first Cadet Colonel Joseph Bouska
Blue shoulder cord
Military Band
How many demerits is fighting?
15 demerits
What rank is three chevrons, three rockers, and a star?
Cadet Sergeant Major
When was the US Army founded?
1775
What happened in 1974?
STA discontinues its Boarding Program