GRANDPARENT’S DAY MASS
Dear Holy Cross Community,
We will be kicking off Catholic School’s Week by celebrating Grandparent’s Day with a Mass and small reception this Sunday, January 31st. All are welcomed!
MASS TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: HC Convocation
HOLY CROSS CHEERLEADERS WIN 12th NCA CHAMPIONSHIP
(San Antonio, TX) – Holy Cross of San Antonio’s cheerleaders won their 12th national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) High School Nationals in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 22-24. The Knights competed in the open intermediate division.
The Holy Cross Knight Cheerleaders have the distinguished honor of being in the NCA’s hall of fame for the twelfth time.
“Holy Cross is proud of our national champion cheerleaders,” said Mr. Henry Galindo, Principal. “They are dedicated students who understand that hard work leads to success.”
This win was led by Jose De La Garza, choreographer, and coaches Giselle Rodriguez, Stephanie Gaona, and Amanda Robles.
Cheerleader Squad Includes: Lauren Aguayo, Alyssa Castellanos, Juliana Guerrero, Catherine Ramos, Alexia Chapa, Jasmine Plascencia, Alyssa Barcena, Erica DeLuna, Deja Gonzalez, Autumn Silva, Ryan Robles, Caitlyn Rodriguez, Rebecca Perez, Daja Asberry, Sarah Asberry, Bella Filoteo, Stormee Perez, Bryanna Mendiola, Juliet Padilla, Gabriella Quintanilla, and Marissa Rodriguez.
Holy Cross of San Antonio is an independent Catholic co-educational college preparatory middle and high school. The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1957 steeped in tradition and education. Holy Cross serves as the only co-educational college preparatory school centrally located in San Antonio’s Westside. Based on the principles of the Brothers of Holy Cross, the school’s educational mission helps break the cycle of poverty and opens doors to higher education. For more information, visit www.HolyCross-SA.org or call 210.433.9395.
Congratulations, Knights!!
We would like to wish our Cheerleaders the best of luck while they compete at NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX this weekend.
GO KNIGHTS GO!
BENEFITS OF A HOLY CROSS EDUCATION
Interview with Miss. Briana Torres
We asked Miss Briana Torres, a current senior at Holy Cross, what benefits she receives from a Holy Cross education. “This school has opened many doors for me,” Miss Torres said, “Holy Cross has given me a strong foundation, which I will take with me to college and beyond.” Miss Torres is accepted to several Universities such as St. Edward’s University, the University of Texas at Austin and Manhattan College. Since August 2015 she has raised $208,800 in scholarship money for college. Furthermore in early January 2016, Miss Torres was recognized at the Valero Alamo Bowl as a recipient of the Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship. She concludes, “I have found much success this year and I know that it is because of Holy Cross.” We are very proud of Miss Torres’ accomplishments and we look forward to her success to come!
Congratulations Briana! Keep up the great work!
LAST CALL FOR CATHOLIC LIFE RAFFLE TICKETS!
Dear Holy Cross Community,
This is the last week to receive and turn in ALL Catholic Life Sweepstakes Tickets. All tickets stubs and money are due to the Holy Cross Business Office no later than January 15th at 4:00 p.m.
For questions, please call the Advancement Office at 210-433-9395 ext. 269
Coffee with the Principal will be held on Wednesday, 1/13.
Join Holy Cross Principal, Mr. Galindo for Coffee and Pastries in Room 8 at 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Share with him what you love about Holy Cross, how you want to see our school grow, and ask him those questions that always seem to slip your mind when you see him.
Please feel free to send your questions and comments to Ms. Manganiello at aida.manganiello@holycross-sa.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
Incoming freshman, Miss Maggie Nava, Class of 2020, was interviewed about her decision to attend Holy Cross. Miss Nava is an accomplished student from St. Gregory the Great Catholic School and we are excited to have her walk the same halls as her father (Gabe Nava ‘80) and brother (Jay Nava ’17).
Why did you choose Holy Cross?
I have chosen to attend Holy Cross because my dad and uncles graduated from Holy Cross. My brother, Jay also currently attends as a junior. I enjoyed the 8th grade tour and there seems to be a lot of tradition and family at Holy Cross.
What are you looking forward to at Holy Cross?
I am looking forward to making long lasting friends who I will be spending the next four years with and hopefully many more after that. I also look forward to being in a new environment where I will be improving my academics.
Below are some of Maggie’s accomplishments from this past year:
National Junior Honor Society President at St. Gregory
A-Honor roll first two quarters of 2015-2016 at St. Gregory
HITT Select Softball MVP (August 2015)
AIAL shot put / discus champion 2015 from St. Gregory
RJ FERNANDEZ WINS BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to 7th grader RJ Fernandez, Class of 2021, who won the 2016 Silver Gloves Texas State Championship.
Great Job, RJ! Keep up the great work!
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2016!!
San Antonio Area Foundation SCHOLARSHIP applications are now open!
There are over 80 different scholarship funds listed.
Please go to the website at www.saafdn.org.
Click on the scholarship tab across the top and then the “apply for a scholarship” link on the left of the page.
Scholarship funds that have a deadline of Feb 12, 2016 will use the same application. Students will be able to complete this one application and be considered for all scholarships funds that fit their criteria. This is determined by their responses to the questions. The student will not be asked to select a fund on the application.
There are many other scholarship funds that have their own application. The deadline for these other scholarships vary. The scholarships are listed in categories. Each scholarship states the fund name, criteria, deadline and application information.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. King with any questions or concerns!