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.
| 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°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1927 |
| Closed | 2022 |
| 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 |
College dual credit
editNinety-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
editThe 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:
- National Honor Society
- Cheerleaders
- Student Council
- Mu Alpha Theta
- Royal Ambassadors
- Dance Team
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:
| Sport | Years won |
|---|---|
| Football | 1985 |
| Softball | 1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1990,1992,1993 |
| Basketball | 1955, 1981, 1993 |
| Baseball | 1979 |
| Volleyball | 1986 |
Religious staff
edit| 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
edit- ^ SGCHS. "School Information". Archived from the original on 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2007-05-11.