The Community Team strives to make everyone not only feel welcomed at St. Thomas, but also feel a part of the family.  They love meeting new students at Sunday Dinners and planning social programs that are both fun and inviting. 

Head of Committee - Sam Johnson



Name: Sam Johnson
Grade: Junior
Majors:
B.S.B.A. Accounting and Economics
B.S.I.B. Marketing
B.A. French
Hometown: Fayetteville
Hobbies: Watching the St. Louis Cardinals and playing video games
What I enjoy about St. Thomas: I love the community and being able to find so many friends here.

Advertising/PR - Katherine Penney



Hello, my name is Katherine Penney and I'm a senior at the UofA majoring in communications. I'm also from a small town in Arkansas called Roland. My hobbies include videography, film editing, photography (if I point a camera at you, don't be scared), and writing. What I enjoy most about St. Thomas is how the whole community helped me grow into the happy and strong Catholic I am.

Holiday Events - Catherine Potter



Hello! My name is Catherine Potter and I am from The Woodlands, Texas. I am a senior in nursing school. I love watching Razorback and Green Bay Packer football, baking, and watching Legally Blonde. I have been involved in the St. Thomas community since my freshman year and it has really enriched my college experience! Woo pig sooie!

St. Thomas Events - Elijah Mulder



My name is Elijah Pio Mulder.  I’m a Junior and a Biology BS major that’s interested in Pre-Pharmacy.  My Confirmation Saint is Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.  I enjoy playing soccer and doing martial arts.  I’m actually a First Degree Black Belt in Tang-Soo-Do.  Also, an interesting fact is that I was born in the Philippines.  My favorite thing about St. Thomas is the community and meeting new people that are also Catholic!

Branding Specialist - Maddie Oxner



My name is Maddie Oxner. I am a Junior Biological Engineering Major with minors in Sustainability and Natural Resource Management. I grew up in Conway, AR and went to high school in Little Rock. I enjoy playing piano, cooking, and getting outdoors! My favorite thing about St. Thomas is Praise Unplugged and the great community I have found in the Church.

Hospitality - Leo Moreno



My name is Leonides Joseph Moreno. I am a junior civil engineering student. I am from Chiriqui, Panama. I love to play sports and my saxophone. I also enjoy hiking, being surrounded by nature, exploring new places, and meeting new people. What I enjoy the most about St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish is the comfort and confidence that this place and its people give me every time I come over. No matter how long I have been away, it always receives me with welcoming hugs, smiles, and delicious food!