St. Teresa’s Academy announced the hiring of Emily Welch, July 11, 2019 as the sixth head coach in program’s 33-year history.
Welch spent several years coaching at the club, high school and collegiate ranks. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2008, where she played goalkeeper and played a part in the team’s first trip to the NAIA National Tournament.
Tryouts for the 2019 fall season for Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball begin Monday, Aug. 12.
The Mother Evelyn O’Neill Awards were presented in a special ceremony held on March 5, 2019. The annual Awards Ceremony recognizes excellence in leadership, community service, or educational reform.
Gabrielle Staker (Gabby) was awarded the honor of 2019 Academy Woman. Three members of the class of 2019 were nominated, Gabby, Brooke Eldridge, and Jane Kincaid. After submitting reflections on their time at STA, members of the senior class, faculty, and staff voted to recognize Gabby with this esteemed tradition.
Head Soccer Coach Jeremy McElduff resigned, June 3, 2019 after a 17-year tenure with the program. McElduff joined the coaching staff in 2003 as an assistant and was promoted to head coach in 2011. While McElduff was on staff, the Stars compiled a 298-78-6 record, which included nine Missouri State High School Activities Association District Titles and five State Championships. As the head coach, McElduff compiled a 154-32-1 record, which resulted in back-to-back MSHSAA second place finishes in 2013-14, and back-to-back MSHSAA State Championships in 2015-16.
The St. Teresa's Academy track and field team will compete at the 2019 MSHSAA State Championships, May 25 at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo. Field events begin at 9 a.m. with running events beginning at 10 a.m., Admission is $8 per day.
The St. Teresa's Academy Track & Field team placed second at the MSHSAA Class 5, District 7 meet, May 11 at William Chrisman High School.
The St. Teresa's Academy lacrosse team will compete in the Missouri State Lacrosse Assocation State Tournament, May 18-25. The Stars will take on Lafayette in the first round, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Lafayette High School.
The St. Teresa's Academy dance team held tryouts for the 2019-20 varsity and junior varsity dance teams, April 29-May 1. Congratulations to the following student-athletes:
Nan Bone, President of St. Teresa’s Academy, was honored at the 2019 Generosity of Joseph Honors Gala on April 26, 2019, in St. Louis, MO. The Generosity of Joseph Honor Award is given by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province, to publicly acknowledge and celebrate those whose generosity positively influences and contributes to the betterment of society and encourages others by example to practice life-altering generosity.