St. Gerard Catholic High School
| St. Gerard Catholic High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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521 South New Braunfels Avenue , , 78203 United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°24′51″N 98°27′43″W / 29.41417°N 98.46194°WCoordinates: 29°24′51″N 98°27′43″W / 29.41417°N 98.46194°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1927 |
| Principal | Michelle Mendez |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 100-120 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Athletics | Football, Basketball (Boys and Girls), Baseball and Softball, Tennis (Coed), Volleyball |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS 2A |
| Team name | Royals |
| Publication | Royal Proclamation |
| Website | http://www.stgerardsa.org |
St. Gerard Catholic High School is a private Roman Catholic high school in San Antonio, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Background[]
St. Gerard was established in 1927.
College dual credit[]
Ninety-one percent of graduates go 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 are 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 offers athletic opportunities for all students. Boys may participate in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Girl’s athletics include volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. The Royals compete in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).[citation needed]
Organizations include:
- National Honor Society
- Cheerleaders
- Student Council
- Mu Alpha Theta
- Royal Ambassadors
- Dance Team
The Royal Ambassadors are students who represent St. Gerard at various events both on and off campus, showing their “Royal Pride” to all whom they meet. Royal Ambassadors visit other Catholic schools on recruitment days, offer tours to new and prospective students, and assist where needed, as per directions from the principal.
Royal Ambassadors must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have faculty recommendations, and submit an application and letter of interest to the principal.
The following State Championships (TCIL) have been won at St. Gerard:
| Sport | Years won |
|---|---|
| Football | 1985 |
| Softball | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1993 |
| Basketball | 1981, 1993 |
| Baseball | 1980 |
Religious staff[]
| Name | Institute | Year of arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Julie Brady, SSND | School Sister of Notre Dame | 2002 |
| Sister Jo Goolish, OSF | School Sisters of St. Francis | 2002 |
| Sister Elizabeth Hatzenbuehler, OSU | Ursuline Sisters | 2003 |
Notes and references[]
- ^ SGCHS. "School Information". Archived from the original on 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
External links[]
- Catholic secondary schools in Texas
- Educational institutions established in 1927
- High schools in San Antonio
- 1927 establishments in Texas