MR. BILLY MC WILLIAMS JOINS THE HOLY CROSS FAMILY

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Dec 012014
 

MR. BILLY MC WILLIAMS JOINS THE HOLY CROSS FAMILY

Mr. Billy Mc Williams has joined our Holy Cross family. Originally from our city’s Westside, he is a distinguished graduate from Paul Quinn College in Waco, TX where he received his Bachelor of Science, Mathematics in 1977. In 1985, Mr. Mc Williams earned a Master’s of Science, Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Engineering Administration from St. Mary’s University. He spent time, post-graduate studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara studying Computer Information Systems, attended the Summer Institute for AP Computer Science Teachers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1999, attended the Institute for AP Calculus at the University of Texas at Dallas in January 2000 and attended the “Capturing Kids Heart” Institute for Teen Leadership in November 2000.

Since 1990, Mr. Mc Williams has taught as an Adjunct Mathematics Professor at Palo Alto Community College.  In May 1999 until 2011 he became the Program Director at Our Lady of The Lake University for the P.R.E.P. II Program.

Mr. Mc Williams is now teaching Holy Cross’ Juniors and Seniors. Welcome Mr. Mc Williams we are excited and proud to have you as a new addition to our community!

Experience:

  • 1990-Current: Adjunct Mathematics Professor at Palo Alto Community College.
  • 1999-2011- Program Director for U.T.S.A. Pre-Freshmen Engineering Program (P.R.E.P II) at Our Lady of the Lake University.
  • Assistant Director/ Instructor at Palo Alto College for the U.T.S.A. Pre-Freshmen Engineering Program (P.R.E.P. I).
  • 2000-2008- Mathematics Instructor for the Harlandale Independent School District.
  • 2006-2008- Department Chairman for Harlandale Independent School District, The school for Leadership and Public Service at McCollum High School.
  • 1983-1999- Computer Science Instructional Specialist/Mathematics Instructor with the Edgewood Independent School District.
  • 1999-2002- Governor’s Task Force for Mathematics Initiatives
  • Governor’s Advisory Council of Mathematics
  • TEA Advisory Council of Mathematics
  • Adjunct St. Mary’s Professor
  • Taught at other San Antonio Private High Schools

CLASS OF 2020 ON LOCAL MORNING SHOW TO PROMOTE FUNDRAISER

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Dec 012014
 

CLASS OF 2020 ON LOCAL MORNING SHOW TO PROMOTE FUNDRAISER

Holy Cross’ 7th Grade Class was on the KENS 5  Great Day SA Morning Show. They were there to promote their Jewelry Sale Fundraiser. The 7th Grade Jewelry Sale will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd. The sale will begin at 3:00 p.m. and run until 8:00p.m. or until the last customer leaves. Everything will be $5.00, statement necklaces, bracelets, earrings, scarves and much more!!!

Below are some pictures from our segment on Great Day SA:

GOURMET DEEP DISH PIE FUNDRAISER

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Nov 242014
 

GOURMET DEEP DISH PIE FUNDRAISER

The Freshmen Class is having a Gourmet Deep Dish Pie Fundraiser! The Fundraiser began on Friday, November 21 and will run to December 5, 2014 when orders and money will be due. This is a pre-paid fundraiser so please ensure to collect the money when each order is placed. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2018!!

The types of Pies and Costs are as followed:

Cost: $15.00

1. Apple Crumb Pie

2. Banana Nut Cream Pie

3. Cherry Pie

4. Chcoco Loco Cream Pie

5. Coconut Cream Pie

6. Country Apple Pie

7. French Filled Cream Pie

8. Lemon Cream Pie
9. Peach Pie

10.  Pecan Pie

11. Pumpkin Pie

12. Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Cost $20.00

1. Cheesecake Variety- Includes (4) different flavors of cheesecake so you can try them all!

-Chocolate, New York Style, Turtle, and Strawberry Swirl.

** Please make checks payable to: Holy Cross High School

For Questions or more information please contact: Dorothy Silva at 210-255-7593
Freshmen Fundraiser Flyer

FRESHMEN THEOLOGY STUDENTS CREATE FREE STANDING CHURCH STRUCTURES

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Nov 202014
 

FRESHMEN THEOLOGY STUDENTS CREATE FREE STANDING CHURCH STRUCTURES

Mr. Foreman’s Freshmen Theology Class, was challenged to make the tallest, free standing church structures, only using  marshmallows and spaghetti as materials. The students competed against each other to determine who could make the tallest structure. The photos below show the class winners.

(Left to Right) Allyson, Sarah, Danielle, Amy, Alejandra, and Justin

(Left to Right) Allyson, Sarah, Danielle, Amy, Alejandra, and Justin

(Left to Right) Agustin, Kaelyn, Erika and Pilar

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FEATURED IN THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nov 172014
 

San Antonio Express-News: Ancira Youth Sport & Outdoors honorees- Sunday, November 16, 2014

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FEATURED IN THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

Congratulations to our Holy Cross Middle School Football Team for being selected as one of the Ancira All-Star Youth Sports & Outdoors Honorees. The  Middle School Football Team was featured in the Sunday, November16, 2014 Sports section. To view the feature, please pick up a copy of this past Sunday’s San Antonio Express-News.

Holy Cross Middle School Football Team 2014- Ancira youth Sports & Outdoors honorees.

HC FOOTBALL FEATURED ON GREAT DAY SA

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Nov 132014
 

HC FOOTBALL FEATURED ON GREAT DAY SA

This morning a few of Holy Cross’ Senior Varsity Football players along with Head Coach, Mike Harrison were on “Game On With David Flores”, a segment of KENS 5 Great Day SA Morning Show.

Good Luck to our Varsity Football Team who will be playing in the first round of playoffs tomorrow night, Friday, November 14, 2o14.

GO KNIGHTS!!!!


Thank you to KENS 5 and the Great Day SA morning show for having Holy Cross on this mornings show.

KNIGHTS CLAIM AIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Nov 102014
 

NEWS RELEASE

KNIGHTS CLAIM AIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

(San Antonio, TX) On Friday, October 24, 2014 the Holy Cross Middle School Football Team defeated St. Mary’s of Fredricksburg 33-26 to become the AIAL Champions. AIAL (Archdiocesan Interscholastic Athletic League) is organized to provide a structured Christian athletic program for Schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Both teams entered the game with an undefeated preseason.

The Football Team Includes: Manuel Alvarado III, Dominic De La Fuente, Richard Fernandez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Jordan Guerra, Corey Gutierrez, Adam Naranjo, Jeric Ortiz, Jeremy Perez, Ethan Perkins, Adrian Cantu, Nathan Cavazos, Dominic Cervantes, Christopher Davila, Edward Guerrero, Marcelino Mendez, Rodolfo Mendez, Christopher Olivares, Armand Patino, Dawsen Porter, Gilbert Salas III, William Sanchez, Vincent Tello, Timothy Torres, Matthew Zepeda, Agustin Barrera Jr., Aidan Cavazos, Christopher De Santiago, Eduardo Flores III, Jerry Garza, Jeremy Gonzalez, Ethan Lara, Ethan Lopez, Julian Martin, Nicholas Naranjo, Richard Orta Jr., Adrian Ortiz, Andres Ortiz, Elijah Poblano, Barron Rivas, Ryan Robles, Jasiah Sambrano, Erik Tovar, and Jacob Tovar.

Holy Cross of San Antonio is an independent Catholic co-educational 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.

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JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE!

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Nov 042014
 

Invite your family and friends to our Open House on Saturday, November 8th!

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If you are interested in registering for the FREE HSPT Prep Course and Practice Test, please download the registration form by clicking the link below.

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