Congratulations to senior Thomas Ledesma for being selected to the 2011 San Antonio Express-News A-Team. The A-Team is an impressive group of 50 exceptional high school seniors who have made a positive difference in their homes, schools, and communities. The A-Team will be honored at the 19th Annual All-City / All-Regional A-Team Luncheon on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:30 am. The luncheon will be hosted at the Pearl Stable and the Master of Ceremonies will be Sonny Melendrez. The A-Team members will receive awards from Mr. Tom Stephenson, President and Publisher of the San Antonio Express – News.
This past Monday March 7, 20 students along with Head Boy’s Soccer Coach Gabe Serda III, attended and volunteered at the Northside Special Olympics Track and Field meet. These students cheered, motivated, and hugged many athletes that competed in the meet. These Holy Cross students truly shined for the west side while serving their community.
Let me win
But if I cannot win
let me be brave in the attempt
-Special Olympics Oath
CrossRoads is a student created periodical and winner of numerous awards at the annual TAPPS State Academic Competition.
The Sophomore Class of 2013 is having a plate sale on Saturday 02/05/11 from 11:00-2:00p in the school cafeteria. The plate is two soft chicken tacos, salad, rice and beans for $6.00.
Contact Lori Lopez (210)508-4041 to obtain tickets.
The National Honor Society is collecting toys for Inner City Development Center. They are asking all students to bring a new unwrapped toy to first period by Friday morning, December 10. Toys should be non violent. No stuffed animals please.
The Book Fair begins on Wednesday, December 1 in the library. The link below provides more information.
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/holycrossofsanantonio
Bring in the Old and Buy New
Bring in gently used books to be resold to Better World Books. Some of the proceeds will benefit our school library.
This Thanksgiving the students of Holy Cross, from the bottom of their hearts, donated over 5,500 non-perishable canned food items to Inner City Development. Our light shines brighter than ever from the heart of the west side.
Special thanks to Ms. Kralik and the National Honor Society for spearheading the drive.