St. Gerard Catholic High School

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St. Gerard Catholic High School
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St. Gerard Catholic High School
521 South New Braunfels Avenue

, ,
78203

United States
Coordinates 29°24′51″N98°27′43″W / 29.41417°N 98.46194°W / 29.41417; -98.46194 Coordinates: 29°24′51″N98°27′43″W / 29.41417°N 98.46194°W / 29.41417; -98.46194
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Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established1927
Closed2022
Grades 912
Enrollment100-120
Color(s) Royal Blue and White   
AthleticsFootball, Basketball (Boys and Girls), Baseball and Softball, Tennis (Coed), Volleyball
Athletics conferenceTAPPS 2A
Team nameRoyals
PublicationRoyal Proclamation
Website http://www.stgerardsa.org

St. Gerard Catholic High School was a private Catholic high school in San Antonio, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio. St. Gerard was established in 1927 and closed in 2022.

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College dual credit

Ninety-one percent of graduates went on to college, with many seniors taking Educational and Technical courses for dual credit at St. Philips College.[ citation needed ]

St. Gerard juniors and seniors were eligible to participate in St. Philip College dual credit program; as well as its Southwest Campus Academies, Information Technology and Security Academy, Alamo Area Aerospace Academy, and Manufacturing Technology Academy.

Extra-curricular athletics and clubs

The school offered athletic opportunities for all students. Boys participated in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Girl’s athletics included volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. The Royals competed in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).[ citation needed ]

Organizations included:

The Royal Ambassadors were students who represented St. Gerard at various events both on and off campus, showing their “Royal Pride” to all whom they meet. Royal Ambassadors visited other Catholic schools on recruitment days, offered tours to new and prospective students, and assisted where needed, as per directions from the principal.

Royal Ambassadors were required to maintain a 3.0 GPA, have faculty recommendations, and submit an application and letter of interest to the principal.

The following State Championships (TCIL) were won at St. Gerard:

SportYears won
Football1985
Softball1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1990,1992,1993
Basketball1981, 1993
Baseball1979
Volleyball1986

Religious staff

NameInstituteYear of arrival
Sister Julie Brady, SSNDSchool Sister of Notre Dame2002
Sister Jo Goolish, OSFSchool Sisters of St. Francis2002
Sister Elizabeth Hatzenbuehler, OSUUrsuline Sisters2003

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Notes and references

  1. SGCHS. "School Information". Archived from the original on 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2007-05-11.

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