Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, MN, has announced plans to eliminate its Latin department, effective in the 2020-2021 school year. (The 2019-2020 school year will only have Latin 3+.) This includes eliminating the position currently held by Mr. Mitch Taraschi (aka "Mr. T."), the school's beloved Latin instructor.

We are a group of concerned students, parents, alumni (and alumnae), and community members who believe that Latin is vital to the well-rounded education of the future leaders formed by STA. We believe that the Academy Latin program is first in its class, and to eliminate it from the curriculum is a mistake that will be felt for decades to come.

If you are a St. Thomas (or Visitation) parent, student, donor, alumnus/a (see? Latin!), or prospect who wants Latin to remain in the STA curriculum, sign our petition and join us in our fight to keep Latin available for future STA students.

Find out more at https://save-sta-latin.wixsite.com/save-sta-latin