Holy Cross of San Antonio

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Holy Cross of San Antonio
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Address
Holy Cross of San Antonio
426 North San Felipe St.

Loma Vista

San Antonio
,
(Bexar County)
,
Texas
78228

United States
Coordinates 29°26′26″N98°33′25″W / 29.44056°N 98.55694°W / 29.44056; -98.55694
Information
Type Private, College-prep
MottoSpes Unica
(Only Hope)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Denomination Congregation of Holy Cross
Patron saint(s) Saint André Bessette, CSC
Established1957
Area trusteeBro. Stanley Culotta, C.S.C.
PrincipalDr. Rene Escobedo
ChaplainBro. Michael Winslow, C.S.C.
Grades 6–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment277 [1]  (2020-2021)
Average class size18
Student to teacher ratio14:1 [1]
CampusInner City
Color(s) Blue, Green and Gold    
Fight song "Holy Cross Victory March"
Athletics conference TAPPS Class 3A
MascotKnights
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
NewspaperThe Bard
YearbookThe Tradition
Tuition$9,295 (high school)
$6,710 (middle school) [1]
Academic DeanRichard Vasquez
Dean of MenAngel Cedillo
Dean of WomenMolly Calderon
Athletic DirectorMike Harrison
Website http://www.holycross-sa.org/

Holy Cross of San Antonio is a Catholic, coeducational college preparatory secondary school located in the Loma Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, on the west side of the city, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.

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History

Holy Cross was opened in 1957 by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. At the suggestion of the Brothers of Holy Cross it was established as a four-year college preparatory school for boys. The first class of 84 boys enrolled as freshmen on September 3, 1957, with a faculty of three Brothers and a chaplain. It was jointly funded by a tuition fee and a subsidy from the Archdiocese. [2] In 1968 the school faced possible closure because of the threatened withdrawal of the Archdiocese subsidy, but the financial issues were resolved, in part by adding grades 7 and 8 so that it became a middle and secondary school. Due to a lack of medical services in the area, in 1981 parents and alumni supported the establishment of Holy Cross Family Medical Center, which was expanded in 1985 and moved to a site across the street from the school, where it remains in operation. [3]

In 1994 the school was incorporated as an independent Catholic school with a board of governors. In 2001 ownership was transferred to Holy Cross Community Services, a non-profit which also owned the medical center. [4] Fundraising remained an issue to keep tuition as low as possible. [5]

In 2002 the last Catholic high school for girls in the area closed. During the following decade the school gradually transitioned to a coeducational student body, becoming fully coed in 2009. [6] The school's trustee, Brother Stanley Culotta, has been managing the school for almost 60 years as of 2017. [7]

Athletics

Mascot

Holy Cross "Knights", named for the English term for a social position. The Fighting Irish ("The Irish") is the mascot of The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana also a Congregation of Holy Cross Institution.

Religious life

Christian service is an integral part of a Holy Cross education. Because of the importance of Christian service, Holy Cross students are required to serve the community through charitable acts as a requirement for graduation.

The Grotto to Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of many spiritual places on campus. HCSA Grotto.jpg
The Grotto to Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of many spiritual places on campus.

Traditions

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Private School Guide 2020-2021". San Antonio Magazine. Vol. 16, no. 3. December 2020. pp. 46–49. ISSN   2327-8315.
  2. ↑ "History of Holy Cross: 1957-1968". School website. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "History of Holy Cross: 1968-1994". School website. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "History of Holy Cross: 1994-2001". School website. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  5. ↑ Gutierrez, Bridget. "Holy Cross eyes needs for future Fund raising, Notre Dame deal in works." San Antonio Express-News . March 21, 2002.
  6. ↑ "History of Holy Cross: 2001-present". School website. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Holy Cross of San Antonio alumni worry school will shut down". KENS5. March 16, 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  8. ↑ Flores, Matt (2001-05-28). "On the ball forever Alumni of Holy Cross High School have an annual tradition of friendship, good-natured competition". San Antonio Express News .
  9. ↑ "History of Holy Cross: 1957-1968". School website. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  10. ↑ Robbins, Maro (2005-07-03). "Judge's actions speak louder than words". San Antonio Express-News (Metro ed.). p. 01A. He attended Christ the King Catholic School, Holy Cross of San Antonio and the University of Notre Dame.
  11. ↑ "On The Scene". San Antonio Express-News (Metro ed.). 2000-04-18. p. 8D. Alumnus Stan Kelly (left) joins Edith McAllister and Holy Cross High School Alumni Association president
  12. ↑ "New nominations in hand". San Antonio Express-News (Metro ed.). 1998-07-19. p. 5C. Roger Metzger - Holy Cross H.S., Houston Astros baseball
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