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Sparkill, formerly known as Tappan Sloat, is a suburban hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Palisades; east of Tappan; south of Piermont and west of the Hudson River. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,565.[1] The hamlet is home to St. Thomas Aquinas College and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill.
There will be a spaghetti and meatball dinner on Sunday, September 26th from 2 to 5pm at American Legion Perry Post, Route 340, Sparkill. Donations are also being collected for military and veterans; items can be dropped off at the dinner.
(SPARKILL, N.Y. — July 20, 2021) — St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) was finally able to honor the Class of 2020 in-person at the Palisades Credit Union Park on Friday, July 16, 2021. The Class of 2020 was previously celebrated virtually at the 63rd Commencement Exercises last year because of social distancing and safety-based protocols brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Class of 2020 came together to celebrate their collegiate achievements and formally walk across the stage — in-person! — at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona, NY, the home of the New York Boulders and the STAC Spartans Men’s Baseball team. The excitement was palpable as students, along with hundreds of their guests, fellow alumni, and members of the STAC community attended this special occasion. Over 300 graduates from the Class of 2020 earned their master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s degrees. Students who completed the Honors Program of Study and Aquinas Leaders Program were also officially recognized at the ceremony for their admirable accomplishments.
Besides commemorating the 2020 Class, the STAC Community honored Mr. Frank Squeo, Founder of Baking Memories 4 Kids, as the College’s President, Kenneth D. Daly, and Chairman, Peter Skae, bestowed upon Mr. Squeo an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Frank Squeo addressed the Class of 2020 and shared two tips and one wish: “Plan diligently in your life; set goals and achieve them. Always give it your best, and that will guarantee success. The wish I have is that, like myself, you all find your destiny in life. I planned everything but God had a different plan. I had advanced stage three cancer and from that I found my destiny was to start this amazing foundation helping sick children.”
President Daly shared kind words with members of the Class of 2020, “Just two months after we recognized the Class of 2021 — my first ever graduating class — we were delighted to finally be able to bring back the Class of 2020 and to bestow upon them the honor that they so rightly deserved, yet so patiently awaited. We will always remember them for not just waiting the longest, but for being the strongest, and for setting the example of resilience for many graduating classes to come.”
Valedictorian, Aliza Curray Deen, addressed her fellow Class of 2020 graduates and imparted words of wisdom as they continue their career journeys post-graduation. Aliza also reflected on the ceremony and how important it was to her: “My time at STAC has helped me grow as an individual and also build some of the closest relationships I have today. It was so wonderful to see the Class of 2020 again, and I feel like I’ve finally graduated!”Congratulations again to the St. Thomas Aquinas College Class of 2020! The STAC community is thankful to the College’s dedicated faculty, staff, students, friends, and all who came together to celebrate our graduates.
St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 72 acres in Rockland County, NY, which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s approximately 2,000 full and part time students can choose from more than 100 different majors, minors, specializations, and dual-degree programs across three Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, by Colleges of Distinction in both its New York and Catholic editions, by Affordable Colleges Online as a top College in New York for Return on Investment, and is included as a Military Friendly School®. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is a candidate for accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP); and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.
The John M. Perry Post 1044 of the American Legion will be hosting a People & Pet Food Drive on Saturday, July 17th from 10 am to 3pm, at 691 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. All donations will benefit People to People and Hi Tor Animal Care Center.
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(SPARKILL, N.Y. — Thursday, July 15, 2021) — St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, St. Thomas Aquinas College claims its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction for the following recognitions, 2021-2022 College of Distinction, New York College of Distinction, Business, Education, and Career Development.
President Ken Daly said, “St. Thomas Aquinas College is honored to (again) be recognized as a leader in promoting student success. We are blessed to have a highly talented faculty and we are focused on creating a vibrant STAC community, which will result in highly engaged students who successfully achieve their desired academic and career outcomes. We are especially delighted to achieve this recognition after providing more academic, financial, and wellness support to our students this past year than at any time in our history.”
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“All students have their own unique set of abilities, their own goals, and their own ideal settings in which they would thrive,” said Creel. “That’s why we don’t rank our schools. It’s about finding the best opportunities for each individual’s needs and desires. “It’s inspiring to see St. Thomas Aquinas College commit to the learning styles and community involvement that will best allow their students to succeed in and beyond their college years.”
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St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 72 acres in Rockland County, NY, which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s approximately 2,000 full and part time students can choose from more than 100 different majors, minors, specializations, and dual-degree programs across three Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, by Colleges of Distinction in both its New York and Catholic editions, by Affordable Colleges Online as a top College in New York for Return on Investment, and is included as a Military Friendly School®. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is a candidate for accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP); and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.
(SPARKILL, NY – July 1, 2021) – St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) held a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony today in front of a fully renovated Naughton Hall, the new home of the College’s Admissions Welcome Center. The Center features a state-of-the-art conference room, new technology, meeting rooms, and outdoor campus spaces, with a dedicated entrance gate and ample parking for prospective students, families, and guests.
President Ken Daly stood at the helm of a pair of 25-inch long ceremonial scissors where he was joined by Vice President of Enrollment Management, Michael DiBartolomeo, Director of Admissions and Chief Diversity Officer, Samantha Bazile, and STAC employees. Symbolically, this commemorative occasion falls on the same day, one year ago, that Daly began his tenure as the new President of St. Thomas Aquinas College and launched a new journey of investment and growth for the College.
Daly remarked, “It is hard to believe that it has been one year to the day since I began my tenure as the new President of St. Thomas Aquinas College — and what a year it has been! Throughout the year, we not only navigated COVID challenges, but we also provided “access to an affordable education” for all students. We put several strategic pillars in place and made strategic investments — such as our new Admissions Office, which we officially opened today — to position the College for growth in the future.”
Naughton Hall previously housed faculty offices. The building has undergone an interior renovation amounting to approximately $400,000, which now includes new modern furniture, creating an airy, inviting space to welcome prospective students and their families. Upgrades include video conferencing technology to facilitate presentations, while other spaces will serve as offices for our admissions team and include an area to host/start tours and provide light refreshments for visitors. The building ideally sits at the head of the campus at the Borelli Hall entrance gate. Dedicated entrance gate and parking spaces will be available for guests, while the adjacent Marian Gardens will provide a beautiful, park-like outdoor space for families to enjoy while visiting the campus.
St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 72 acres in Rockland County, NY, which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s approximately 2,000 full and part time students can choose from more than 100 different majors, minors, specializations, and dual degree programs across three Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, by Colleges of Distinction in both its New York and Catholic editions, by Affordable Colleges Online as a top College in New York for Return on Investment, and is included as a Military Friendly School®. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is a candidate for accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP); and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.