Kirsten Nieuwendam, a sprinter from St. Thomas Aquinas, represented Suriname on the world stage. She competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics at just 16 years old, becoming the youngest athlete to represent her country. Nieuwendam went on to also compete in the 2012 London Olympics in the women’s 200 meters. She later ran collegiately at…
Ed Nelson, a forward from St. Thomas Aquinas, went on to play college basketball at Georgia Tech, where he earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors in 2002. He later transferred to the University of Connecticut, becoming a key contributor for the Huskies and helping them capture the 2004 NCAA National Championship. After college, Nelson…
Brandon Linder was a standout offensive lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas before moving on to the University of Miami, where he became a three-year starter and one of the top guards in the ACC. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he quickly earned a…
Sarah Lihan, a St. Thomas Aquinas alumna, went on to become one of the top competitive sailors in the United States. She competed collegiately for Yale University, where she was an All-American and helped the Bulldogs capture the 2009 ICSA Women’s Dinghy National Championship. Lihan represented Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics in the…
Stefan Humphries was a dominant lineman at St. Thomas Aquinas before continuing his career at the University of Michigan, where he was a starter on the Wolverines’ offensive line and a member of the 1983 All-Big Ten team. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, playing…
Abbey Hsu played her senior season at St. Thomas Aquinas, helping the Raiders reach the state finals. At Columbia University, she became the school’s all-time leader in scoring and three-pointers, earning Ivy League Player of the Year honors. In 2024, Hsu made history as the first Columbia women’s player drafted to the WNBA, selected by…
Leonard Hankerson starred at wide receiver for St. Thomas Aquinas before taking his talents to the University of Miami, where he developed into one of the Hurricanes’ all-time great pass catchers. In 2010, he set single-season school records with 72 receptions, 1,156 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. His production earned him All-ACC honors and solidified…
Rashad Greene, a standout wide receiver from St. Thomas Aquinas, helped lead the Raiders to national prominence before continuing his career at Florida State University. With the Seminoles, Greene became one of the most decorated receivers in school history, finishing as FSU’s all-time leader in receptions (270) and receiving yards (3,830) while also winning a…
Elina Goldenberg was a standout water polo and swim athlete at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, earning widespread recognition as a four-time Broward County Player of the Year and a consistently named All-American during her prep career. As a four-year team captain, she amassed impressive stats—including 69 goals and 67 assists in the 2007–08 season—and…
Tavares Gooden, a linebacker from St. Thomas Aquinas, excelled in high school as one of the most dynamic defensive players in Florida. He went on to play college football at the University of Miami, where he became a key contributor to the Hurricanes’ defense and earned All-ACC honors. Gooden was drafted in the 3th round…
