June 8, 2022 at 3:50 p.m.

HAPPY 65TH ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday, June 5, St. Thomas the Apostle School in Delmar celebrated its 65th anniversary with a Mass — over 200 parishioners, students and school families attended — followed by a reception at the school.

Several students, dressed in their uniforms, served as greeters and gift bearers. Many parishioners commented that they were happy to see the students after COVID-19 protocols made interactions more challenging.

At the end of the beautiful Mass to mark Pentecost, Principal Adam Biggs spoke to the congregation, saying that “the school continues to grow and is adding new programs each year” while reminding everyone that they “are all an important part of the St. Thomas the Apostle School story.” Sister Mary Frederick, long-time former principal of the school was also in attendance, and Father John Tallman added that “many of the accomplishments of the school were the result of her years of service.”

As parishioners and families arrived at the school — which was decked out with balloons and flowers in school colors — to reminisce, take a tour or enjoy refreshments, they were greeted by faculty members. Biggs and Sister Mary cut the celebratory anniversary cake together as people perused old photographs.

St. Thomas is looking forward to the next 65 years of providing faith-based education to the community of Delmar and beyond.