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.
College dual credit Ninety-one percent of graduates went on to college, with many seniors taking Educational and Technical courses for dual credit at St. Philips College.
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
The 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).
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 1975,1977,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1990,1992,1993 Basketball 1955, 1981, 1993 Baseball 1979 Volleyball 1986
Religious staff + 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
External links School Website