Dates
Saint Thomas Military Academy is founded by Archbishop John Ireland, a Civil War chaplain
What happened in 1885?
White/Orange
What color shoulder cord does Honor Guard wear?
Nothing
What is Cadet?
unpolished shoes, tie, nametag, most uniform infractions, late for class, etc.
What is 3 demerits?
Exemplifies the marriage of the Catholic pillar and the Military pillar. He works closely with the school chaplain to arrange daily prayer and to serve as a leader not only within the Military Leadership pillar for the cadets but also as a leader of strong Faith.
What is the Cadet Chaplain?
Saint Thomas Academy moves to current campus and drops “military” from the name
What happened 1965?
What shoulder cord does the Crack Drill Squad wear?
3 Chevrons
What is Cadet Sergeant?
50 merits = bronze award 100 merits = silver award 200 merits = gold award
What are merits awards for volunteerism?
Ensures that all issues concerning personnel or general administrative duties are taken care of.
What is the S1?
STA discontinues its Boarding Program
What happened in 1974?
Blue/White
What color shoulder cord does the Command Sergeant Major wear?
What is Cadet 2nd Lt?
disrespect, fighting, skipping school, cheating / stealing / lying, etc.
What is 15 demerits?
Oversees all communication between Brigade Leadership and the greater Corps of Cadets as well as outside communication with the alumni, parent, and neighborhood community.
What is the S5?
Military Wing is dedicated in honor of Mr. James Garberg ‘41
What happened in 2012?
Black/Blue
What color is the Brigade Bugler's shoulder cord?
3 Diamonds
What is Cadet Colonel?
out of uniform, FFI, shaving, needs haircut, conspiracy to commit deception, profanity, etc.
What is 5 demerits?
Works closely with the S5 and is assigned any tasks that do not fit within the jurisdictions of other staff officers. The Chief of Staff defines these assignments and may involve Military Competitions, external events, or new projects.
What is the S6?
STA breaks ties with JROTC after 99 years and becomes an independent military academy
What happened in 2015?
White
What shoulder cord does the Precision Drill Platoon wear?
3 Chevrons, 3 Rockers, and a Star
What is Cadet Sergeant Major?
“stolen valor” (unauthorized rank or medal), late for school
What is 10 demerits?
The operational head within the Brigade. Takes care of any minute details that come with the running of the Corps of Cadets. This may involve planning, disseminating information, or scheduling.
What is the S3?