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A New Era for Fine Arts at St. Thomas More: Introducing Arts. For All Seasons.
St. Thomas More is thrilled to announce the launch of Arts. For All Seasons.
St. Thomas More is thrilled to announce the launch of Arts. For All Seasons., a targeted campaign designed to revitalize and enhance our fine arts program. This exciting initiative aims to create a thriving fine arts program through which students can explore their creative passions, develop essential skills, and contribute to the community.
“A strong arts program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and self-expression—all essential qualities for success in college and beyond. We are confident that Arts. For All Seasons. will have a lasting impact on our school community.” - John Hoch (TM ‘87), STM President
A Strategic Approach to Fine Arts
Following a strategic planning retreat in July 2022, St. Thomas More faculty and staff identified the need to strengthen our fine arts program offerings. Despite the school's overall success, declining enrollment in fine arts courses, and a perceived need for modernization in our theater facilities became apparent.
The Goals of Arts. For All Seasons.
AFAS is focusing on achieving three key objectives:
- Enriching and Expanding the Fine Arts Curriculum: We will expand our curriculum to include a broader range of theatrical, musical, dance, and visual arts experiences, providing students with more opportunities to explore their creativity.
- Modernizing the STM Theater: Investing in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities will create a more inspiring and functional space for performances and rehearsals.
- Establishing an Endowed Fine Arts Chair Role: This endowed position will provide long-term support for our exemplary arts programs, ensuring their continued growth and excellence.
The Impact of Arts. For All Seasons.
Through Arts. For All Seasons., we hope to:
- Increase fine arts enrollment by at least 15 percent
- Increase attendance at STM plays and musicals by at least 25 percent
- Increase student participation in theater by at least 20 percent
- Improve the perceived quality of fine arts on future STM perception surveys
Join Us in Supporting Arts. For All Seasons.
We invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor. Your generous support will help us create a legacy of artistic excellence at St. Thomas More. Whether you choose to donate financially, volunteer your time, or spread the word about Arts. For All Seasons., your contribution will make a significant difference.
By investing in the arts, we are investing in the future of our students and our community. Let's work together to make Arts. For All Seasons. a success!
St. Thomas More is a Catholic, coeducational high school that inspires students to embrace the values of our Patron Saint by becoming men and women for all seasons. Rooted in Christ and the Catholic tradition, the school community embodies the principles of Christian discipleship, service to others, and academic excellence.
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