Military Leadership at Saint Thomas Academy.
Students learn about leadership, gentlemanship, respect, and self confidence through the Academy’s compulsory military leadership program.
Commandant Overview
The mission of the Saint Thomas Academy (Military Institute) Leadership program is to develop life skills through participation as a cadet in the Saint Thomas Academy (MI) Corps of Cadets structure and military program. These skills include:
- Development and study of leadership skills
- Cadet planned and executed events/activities
- The importance of teamwork
- Learning to be a good follower
- Decision-making
- Problem analysis
- Goal Setting
- Mentorship/Counseling
- Speaking/Personal projection
- Self discipline
- Punctuality
- Appearance
- Standards
- Selfless-Service
- Respect for Authority
- Character/Integrity
- Citizenship and Patriotism
- Gentlemanship
Note: All freshmen are expected to take Rifle Marksmanship and Weapons Safety. Cadets may enhance their leadership skills in several military led co-curriculars. These include:
- Crack Drill Squad
- Honor Guard/Color Guard
- Ranger Challenge
- Rifle Team
- Clay Target Team
Military Leadership Courses
- Military Leadership (ML 1) or ML 1 Fine Arts- Grade Level 9
- Military Leadership (ML 2) or ML 2 Fine Arts- Grade Level 10
- Military Leadership (ML 3) or ML 3 Fine Arts- Grade Level 11
- Military Leadership (ML 4) or ML 4 Fine Arts- Grade Level 12
- Advanced Military Leadership (AML 4)- Grade Level 12
Military Leadership (ML 1) or ML 1 Fine Arts- Grade Level 9
Military Leadership (ML 2) or ML 2 Fine Arts- Grade Level 10
Military Leadership (ML 3) or ML 3 Fine Arts- Grade Level 11
Military Leadership (ML 4) or ML 4 Fine Arts- Grade Level 12
Advanced Military Leadership (AML 4)- Grade Level 12
Interim Commandant of Cadets
Nicholas Honan
651-683-1344
nhonan@cadets.com