BUILDING RESPECT-CONTEST WINNERS
The winners for the Holy Cross, Christian Service Poster Contest were Jadie Screaton, ’19 and Bryanna Mendiola, ’22. The theme for the contest was building respect. Congratulations to our winners!
Jadie Screaton, 10th
Bryanna Mendiola, 7th
CROSS COUNTRY SEASON UPDATE
The boys and girls cross country team has been working hard since August 1st. This years team has a record number for boys and girls, out for the team. On September 7th, the team competed in their first meet of the season in Bandera, TX. Mercedes Reyes, placed 4th in the girls division with a time of 15:45. Destini Salas, placed 5th with a time of 16:11. There was a total of 60 runners in the girls division. Jonathon Torres, placed 3rd in the JV boys division and Eddie Boy Flores, Aaron Torres and Vincent Leza, all finished with respectable times in the top of the pack. Joseph Lafuente, finished 22nd in a tough Varsity boys division and Nathan Velasquez and Bradley Reyes both finished in the top of their divisions with respectable times.
Congratulations to the Cross Country Team! Best of Luck on the rest of the season!
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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR RUN WITH A MISSION 5K
Registration is now open for the 2016 Run with a Mission 5K, benefiting Hope for the Future and Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. When you register, be sure to select, Holy Cross of San Antonio, 100% of each registration fee goes directly to back to Holy Cross to support our school.
To become a Sponsor, click here: 5K Sponsorships
To register for the race, click here: Run with a Mission 5K- Registration
Cost for the 5K Run/Walk: $15
RACE DATE: Sunday, October 23, 2016
LOCATION: Mission County Park #1, 802 VFW Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78214
RACE SCHEDULE:
7:00-8:00 AM- Registration
7:30 AM- Mass (Under large pavilion)
8:30 AM-Kid’s Race
9:00 AM- 5K Run/Walk
*Article provided by Today’s Catholic
SENIOR COMPLETES EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Today’s Catholic, recently featured a story on Senior, Joel Gracia, ’17. Joel is an Eagle Scout and is apart of Troop 450, he is also a Student Knight Ambassador, involved with Acoustic Knight, and is also involved in many other organizations at Holy Cross and in his community. Joel completed a Stations of the Cross Prayer walk this summer at Holy Cross. The Stations of the Cross Prayer walk has been a beautiful addition to our campus.
Be sure to check out the story and interview about Joel and the Stations of the Cross Prayer walk, in the most recent issue of Today’s Catholic.
The San Antonio Express-News featured an article about the Holy Cross football team last Wednesday, September 14, 2016. The article was titled “Undefeated Holy Cross keeping bigger goals in mind”, by David Hinojosa, Staff Writer for the San Antonio Express-News. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
BOWLING TEAM MEETING 9/15
Any high school student that is interested in joining the Bowling Team, must attend a meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the HC Library at 6:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting.
WHERE’S CLETO SHOW STOPS BY HOLY CROSS
Yesterday, Cleto Rodriguez stopped by Holy Cross to help promote the Fifth Annual President’s Blue and Gold Gala this weekend. Mr. Rodriguez will be co-emceeing the Gala. He spoke with our Principal, Henry Galindo, Technology Director, Allen Bordelon, and a few of our Student Knight Ambassadors. Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 15th to News 4 at 5:30 a.m., 6:20 a.m., or 6:50 a.m. and on Fox at 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. or 8:10 a.m. to see the Cleto Rodriguez show at Holy Cross.
It takes teamwork to make the President’s Blue & Gold Gala a success and volunteers make it possible at every step.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
There will be a Gala volunteer meeting, this Thursday, September 8th in the Holy Cross Library.
Time: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: HC Library
WHEN WILL THE EVENT BE HELD & WHERE?
The Fifth Annual President’s Blue & Gold Gala will be held on Saturday, September 17th at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78261.
WHO CAN YOU CONTACT?
Office of Institutional Advancement and Enrollment 210-433-2178
Aida Butler: aida.butler@holycross-sa.org
Thank you for your help and continued support of Holy Cross!
CROSS COUNTRY MEETING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
Holy Cross Middle School Parents,
There will be a meeting Tuesday, September 6th at 5 p.m. for all middle school parents interested in participating in Cross Country. The meeting will be held on the football bleachers adjacent to the old gym. All interested will meet the coach to discuss the season and practice schedule.
If students are interested in participating in any Holy Cross Middle School sports, a current middle school physical form must be on file before students can participate in any practice sessions. Physicals are valid for one year and must be taken annually if students wish to continue to participate in sports while at Holy Cross. If you wish to visit your primary physician, please pick up an AIAL middle school physical form from the school front office.
Please feel free to drop off the completed physical form to the front office. I recommend you keep a copy of the physical for your records and please email me once you have submitted the completed form to the front office.
Thank you,
Vincent Padilla
Middle School Athletic Director
