LCPL Mark David Juarez Scholarship

In honor of the memory of Mark David Juarez, ‘05 , a scholarship in his name is offered to a current senior in the amount of $4,000 to be used for Holy Cross of San Antonio tuition. Applications must be submitted to rene.escobedo@holycross-sa.org by November 27, 2018.

Mark David appeared to be shy until you got to know him then he was funny and out-going. His approach to life was, "The bigger the better!". Mark David's motto was, "Live life to the fullest. Make everyday matter. Live each day as it was your last. Don't regret anything you do. The rules I live by."

Mark David was a person who would stand back, out of the lime light, so others could shine. He was humble in character and faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cpl. Mark David Juarez served his first combat deployment in 2008 in Iraq. On January 9, 2010, Cpl. Mark David Juarez, USMC made the ultimate sacrifice while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and serving combat operation Helmand Province Afghanistan……….fighting for Peace.

Criteria

The student must be currently enrolled at Holy Cross in his/her Senior year
The student must come from a military family
The student must be in good standing determined by the school
.The student must be current with Christian Service hours as determined by the school
The student must have at least a cumulative 3.20 grade point average
The student must be involved in at least one school extra-curricular activity throughout the year in which the scholarship is awarded

Please include the following in your essay and email it to rene.escobedo@holycross-sa.org

Name
Current GPA
What is your family connection with the military?
How many Christian Service Hours do you currently have on file with the school?

Please answer the following in no more that 1000 words.

How has your Holy Cross experience benefited you and how do you see these lessons learned influence your future. Please include how your family’s military background has influenced your life to this point and how you will stay connected to Holy Cross.

Why 426 N. San Felipe St. ?

Part Two

WHY 426 N. SAN FELIPE ST?

Hopefully you have read Part I of this article, “Two Frequently Asked Questions.” In Part One I attempted to identify the Brothers of Holy Cross in the context of followers of the founders, Father James Dujarié and Father Basile Moreau. If you do not remember the article, then you might want to go back and refresh your memory. Now in Part Two I will address the question, “Why did they (the Brothers of Holy Cross) locate Holy Cross on N. San Felipe Street?”

In the mid 1950’s the Archdiocese of San Antonio conducted a fundraising campaign. The goal was to open four high schools for boys. There would be one in each sector of the city: north, south, east and west. It was anticipated that each of these schools would open in 1957. They would be archdiocesan schools but they would be administered by different religious communities. The school planned for the west sector was to be a trade school. (1) Prior to the school opening the religious community originally contacted to administer the trade school indicated that they would not be able to do so. The Archdiocese of San Antonio then contacted the Brothers of Holy Cross. The Brothers of Holy Cross appreciated the invitation but informed the Archdiocese that they conduct only college preparatory high schools. The Archdiocese agreed to accept the change to a college prep high school. As negotiations continued the Archdiocese described the educational conditions and the social demographics of the neighborhood where the west side school would be located. The Provincial of the Brothers of Holy Cross responded immediately, “We will take it.” (2) The Westside High School was then named Holy Cross High School. Since the fundraising campaign was not as successful as was hoped, only two schools were constructed.

On September 3, 1957, 84 young men entered the ninth grade at Holy Cross High School. The faculty consisted of three Holy Cross Brothers and a chaplain. Each year another section was added to reach the four year complement. On June 4, 1961 forty-six young men received their diplomas. Today, they proudly identify themselves as “the pioneers.” And rightly so! Each year more than 90% of the graduates enroll in college. In the Class of 2010 there were 81 graduates. Eighty had college acceptance by the day of graduation and the one remaining was entering the U. S. Air Force.

Holy Cross graduates are accepted to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Two have received Gates Millennium Scholarships and are currently attending Stanford and Notre Dame. There are almost 4000 alumni. Alumni are making their community contributions as judges, physicians, attorneys, professors; in the trades, in managerial positions; in the military; as entrepreneurs; as engineers; as law enforcement personnel and fire fighters; in the arts; and so forth.

Through the years Holy Cross High School has responded to pressing educational needs primarily in San Antonio’s Westside and Southside. It is San Antonio’s only private Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory middle and high school. To give recognition to the expanded student body, the name has been changed to Holy Cross of San Antonio.

In Part One, it was pointed out that Henry Ford broke with traditional manufacturing and introduced the assembly line. The end product was important. He was successful because he was able to mass produce an automobile that was affordable. McDonald’s and Burger King chose the proper locations and are successful.

Holy Cross is successful, maybe more successful than any of the above. Since 1957 Holy Cross has made a Catholic, value centered college preparatory education available. The alumni are educated. They are contributing members of society. They are distinguished citizens. Maybe by traditional perspectives their neighborhoods are not recognized as the source of so many outstanding citizens. Students, parents, alumni and faculty are most grateful to Father James Dujarié and Father Basile Moreau for developing religious who can identify where real gems are located. Yes, I agree with the principle of “location, location, location.” The Holy Cross “product” proves that 426 N. San Felipe Street is the perfect location!

This is the version that I heard since I first arrived in 1958.

Brother Ephrem (Provincial) signed the contract with the Archdiocese of San Antonio in 1955. When he visited in 1968 he told me his response.

Who Founded Holy Cross?

Part One

Students frequently ask questions about Holy Cross of San Antonio or about the Brothers. Most of their questions are about something current. For example, they might ask about a movie or today’s game or do I know their relative who graduated from Holy Cross. Seldom do their questions require historical annotation. But alumni and other adults most often ask questions that are properly answered in a historical context. Such questions are, “Who started Holy Cross High School?” Or, “Why did they locate Holy Cross on N. San Felipe Street?” At times I have the impression that they are asking in the most polite and respectful words they can muster while in reality they cannot imagine a reasonable answer. In 1957 when Holy Cross first opened its doors, many people were probably asking the same or similar questions. If so, then there must be some reasonable answers. A response is in order.

Analogously, when a popular fast food restaurant such as McDonald’s or Burger King opens in the mall, people do not ask why they chose that mall location. Any comments are usually those of approval. For example, they will comment that “it’s a good location,” meaning that they will have lots of business. They see this as a wise, sensible business move.

So when people ask “Why did Holy Cross locate on N. San Felipe Street?” there must be a bit of doubt or suspicion in their minds. Did the founders know what they were doing? Was it a wise decision? After all, resorts locate along beautiful beaches and not in Iceland. Ski lodges locate in the mountains and not in Florida or Cancun. Cattle ranchers don’t buy property on Broadway. The familiar first step for success in business is, “location, location, location!”

Success is not always determined by doing what has always been done in the past. Henry Ford broke with “tradition” and he was successful. Rather than build a few cars for a select group of people, Henry Ford was determined to build a simple, reliable car that most Americans could afford. Sam Walton started by locating in smaller populated areas, selling discount merchandise and with more customer availability before expanding to compete with the “big boys.”

The two questions, “Who started Holy Cross High School?” and “Why did they locate Holy Cross on N. San Felipe Street?” obviously require two answers. Allow me to first answer, “Who are the Brothers of Holy Cross.” Then, allow me to answer, “Why did the Brothers of Holy Cross locate on San Felipe Street.”

Although Father Basile Moreau is recognized as the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Holy Cross Brothers must give founding tribute to both Father James Dujarié and Father Basile Moreau. Fortunately, both were very strong, apostolic men. They are founders needing no apologies.

There can be no doubt that for Fathers Dujarié and Moreau education coupled with spiritual formation was a priority. Using today’s terminology, they were educators in the faith. Although it is no longer the late eighteenth century and Holy Cross boundaries far exceed the country of France, the world human condition is ripe with the same evils. Any mission lacking the intensity and conviction of these founders betrays their spirit and action.

Rev. Jacques Dujarié (1767 – 1838)

In 1795, Jacques Dujarié was a newly ordained priest of the diocese of Ruillé, France. His ordination came at a troubling time. The French Revolution brought the risk of martyrdom, driving religious to abandon their ministries or risk death. Father Dujarié’s passion for service brought him strength and courage. A secret religious life was organized in barns, lofts, cellars and caves, recalling the lives of the first Christians.

During the Revolution, Father Dujarié would secretly exercise his ministry in the parish of Ruillé and its surroundings. He walked long distances at night in bad weather and on bad roads to console the sick, administer the Sacraments and baptize the children. He was seen to go barefoot in the snow and sleep on straw – moved with great zeal by love and penance.

In addition to his service to the poor and sick, Father Dujarié wanted to reach out and educate students in the faith. But he could not do it alone. Soon he brought together collaborators in his vision – dedicated men and women who were committed to a life of service. The men were called the Brothers of St. Joseph and the women the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé. For almost twenty years, Father Dujarié and his collaborators were able to bring hope and inspiration to his community.

On May 19, 1803, the General Council of Ruillé-sur-Loir proclaimed: Whereas the said M. Dujarié, in addition to the religious functions which he provides regularly, is devoting himself zealously and carefully to teaching school to young boys and helping them free of charge to learn how to read and write, which is an advantage for this commune; whereas Father Dujarié goes to help the unfortunate as much as his means will allow, and there is every reason to believe that he will make good use of whatever provision is made for him.

In his own words, “I (Father Dujarié) am a priest to be the consolation of the widow, the father of the orphan, the support of the poor, and the friend of those who suffer.”

There was probably a touch of rigorism in his moral theology, but likewise frequently repeated exhortations to universal charity and pity for the unfortunate. All this finds expression in the personality of the Cure of Ruillé and in his whole comportment.

Rev. Basile Moreau (1799-1873)

Fr. Moreau grew up in the midst of the turmoil of the French Revolution. As his parents were devout Catholics involved in the underground Church, the aspect of the Revolution which most affected him was the suppression of the Church.

Indeed, restoration of the Church was the principal theme and work of Father Moreau's life. As most of the pastors and teachers in France before the Revolution were priests and religious who were forced into exile, by the 1820’s most of the nation was ill-catechized and illiterate and without the benefit of the sacraments. As a young priest and throughout his life, Basile was an effective preacher who preached parish missions and offered the sacraments on an itinerant basis to rekindle the neglected faith in towns and villages throughout the region.

Due to Father Dujarié’s age and failing health, it was agreed that Father Moreau would assume responsibility and direction for the Brothers of St. Joseph and Sisters of Providence of Ruillé. Along with the Salvatorists of Holy Cross that had been organized by Father Moreau, they were united as the Association of Holy Cross which later was to become the Congregation of Holy Cross. This was in 1835. The Congregation was named Holy Cross (Sainte-Croix) after the area of Le Mans, France in which it was founded.

Although the Congregation of Holy Cross did not receive official approbation from Rome until 1857, already Holy Cross religious were being assigned to foreign missions. In 1840 Holy Cross missionaries were sent to Algeria; in 1841 to the United States; and in 1853 to Bengal.

For Father Moreau, Christian education was a work of resurrection and an option for the future. The direction of the Brothers and the defense of schools were to be among his greatest concerns. He expressed it, “As the French superior of a teaching body, it is my duty to do all that is in my power to contribute to the good education of youth and thus contribute to the well-being of my country.” He never hesitated to lock horns with the authorities when they overstepped their rights. And he could be quite tenacious!

Nevertheless, true to his evangelical spirit, Father Moreau never forgot “service to the poor.” The purpose of the Congregation of the Priests and Brothers, as stated in the first Constitution, was: …the instruction and education of youth, with a particular care for poor and abandoned children….”

Following in the tradition, spirit and zeal of Father James Dujarié and Father Basile Moreau, their successors are the men who founded Holy Cross High School in 1957.

Stay tuned for Part two, “Why did they locate on N. San Felipe St?”

High School Placement Test Registration Form

Please fill out the form below to reserve your spot for the HSPT at Holy Cross of San Antonio.

Students are encouraged to test at their school of first choice. On the day of testing students will also be able to have their scores sent to other schools. Students will be able indicate up to two additional schools, and have their test results sent to those schools. Note that each school has their own application process. (The codes will be provided to all students at their test site.)
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Holy Cross Refund Policy

The purpose of the Alumni Association is to further the mission of Holy Cross of San Antonio through the following activities:

Fostering a spirit of solidarity, friendship, and dedication among alumni and Holy

Cross of San Antonio;

Sponsoring, directing and participating in such charitable, educational, religious,

social, athletic and other activities as may advance the interest of the Association

and its members or the interest of Holy Cross of San Antonio as determined by the

Executive Committee and the President of Holy Cross of San Antonio;

Establishing fellowships, scholarship funds, and such other programs as may assist

worthy and students in need to make it possible for them to attend and complete

their course of study at Holy Cross of San Antonio;

Raising funds and soliciting contributions to Holy Cross of San Antonio;

Encouraging perpetuation of the Holy Cross Code, of which all students are taught

to uphold and value while attending classes at Holy Cross of San Antonio;

Recognizing and publicizing the talents and contributions of alumni in serving

their profession and communities in ways that serve as examples of the

fulfillment of the mission of Holy Cross of San Antonio;

Performing such other special tasks or projects that promote or contribute toward

the general welfare of Holy Cross of San Antonio, its alumni, and their community.

Academic Scholarship

Brother Rene Lenhard CSC Scholarship

This four year renewable scholarship is reserved for new students in the top 10% of their respective class. The scholarship will be issued to four incoming Freshmen beginning the spring of 2019. Each subsequent year the recipients must remain in good standing in order to retain the award. Please see the 2019-2020 Holy Cross Parent & Student Handbook for complete details.

Merit Scholarships

Brother Daniel Durig CSC Scholarship

The Brother Daniel Durig CSC Scholarship is designed to recognize students whose attitude and spirit fulfill the ideal of what a Holy Cross Knight should be. These recipients are active in their school and parish community and are great representations of the Holy Cross spirit.

High School Placement Test Scholarship

Students who demonstrate strong academic potential through their scores on the Placement test are awarded monetary scholarships for their freshman year if they decide to attend Holy Cross. Students need not apply for this scholarship. Recipients will be notified in the spring.

426 Scholarships

426 is literally the digits of our street address, but it is much more than that. To our students, it is a powerful reminder of some of the tenets Holy Cross Students have come to know since 1957 -- Faith, Respect, Pride, Integrity, Ambition and Wisdom. Recipients of the 426 Scholarship will exhibit potential to live out these tenets in their daily life.

Memorial Scholarships

Xavier H. Lopez Scholarship (Senior)

Ruben Garza III Scholarship

LCPL Mark David Juarez Scholarship (Senior)

D-Gut Memorial Scholarship (Senior)

Medina Family Scholarship

Victor Paul Ramirez Memorial Fund

Holy Cross Early College Experience

Academic Partnership with OLLU

Holy Cross of San Antonio is proud to announce our Early College Experience. Since the fall of 2013, juniors and seniors have had the opportunity to earn dual credit with Our Lady of the Lake University. Expanding on this framework, current students will now have the opportunity to earn upwards of 30 college credit hours while completing their high school career. This Holy Cross Experience will allow qualified students to take any course available to an entering OLLU freshman.

Dr. Rene Escobedo, the principal of Holy Cross of San Antonio states, "It is our goal to provide the opportunity for our students to graduate with a college transcript and a high school diploma proving that they can succeed at the university of their choice."

Student Testimonies

"Dual Enrollment, though challenging, has given me the opportunity to prepare for college and work on study skills. I feel confident that I will be a success in my future courses because of the foundational concepts that Holy Cross has built. I was always able to count on students and faculty to advise me through this experience. Its positive impacts will continue to benefit me as I transition into college and progress into my career"

-Senior Jessica Quinones

"I know that I am prepared to enter college thanks to the dual credit program. I now understand how to communicate with professors, navigate the campus, and manage all of my assignments. My favorite thing about dual credit is the new people I get to meet and the different perspectives I hear in class discussions. Dual credit has given me a glimpse of what college is really like, making me confident that I will thrive in a university setting."

-Senior Maricella Kaples

See how a Holy Cross education transforms lives.

Below are links to just a few of our Success stories. We hope that you can understand more about the Holy Cross experience from our alumni stories below.

Judge Larry Noll '63

Father Richard Peña '63

Roger Treviño '68

Dr. Gilbert Ruiz '70

David Colunga '72

Mark Herrera '80

Eloy Chavarria '82

Stephen Hernandez '97

Frank Gonzalez '04

Welcome to The 426!

This digital newsletter will keep our alumni and benefactors abreast of all the wonderful things that are occurring at Holy Cross.

Every edition will be comprised of three sections: a section dedicated to Holy Cross news; a highlight of a recent 426 member; and, a spotlight section on a current student who is doing great things at Holy Cross.

Click below for the past editions of The 426:

Issue 1 October 2018

426

What is 426?

426 is literally the digits of our street address, but it is much more than that. To our students, it is a powerful reminder of some of the tenets Holy Cross Students have come to know since 1957 -- Faith, Respect, Pride, Integrity, Ambition and Wisdom. To our alumni and all those who hold Holy Cross close to their hearts, we hope it is a call to action. Understanding the realities of tuition, we are asking our alumni and benefactors to donate to this scholarship program by signing up for a recurring $35.50 donation. This will add up to $426 a year in tuition assistance to be used for the 2018-19 school year. Our goal is to subsidize tuition with alumni contributions specifically designed to make it affordable to all academically qualified students.

Why Alumni?

Because Alumni and Alumni families know firsthand the value of a
Holy Cross education.

Alumni have learned how to pay it forward.

Why Now?

With your support Holy Cross stands ready to continue our mission for the next 50 years!

The greater the support the more affordable the tuition.

The more affordable the tuition, the more opportunities available for educating an additional 200 students in grades 6 through 12.

There are two easy ways to donate to Holy Cross:

1. -- Click here to sign up with an existing PayPal account.

2. Complete the form below and enter your credit card information on the next screen.

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Holy Cross Refund Policy

* All charitable contributions to Holy Cross of San Antonio are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Tuition Information

2019 - 2020

Tuition for the 2019-2020 school year is $8,900 for high school and $6,669 for middle school. To simplify the tuition and fees process, Holy Cross has implemented a single tuition amount. All fees, text books, and athletic costs are included in this single tuition amount. Although Holy Cross continues to be the most affordable catholic college preparatory high school in San Antonio the tuition charged does not fully cover the cost per student incurred by the school. The school makes up the substantial difference by annual fundraising activities among parents, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of the school.

High School Tuition - $8,900

One (Annual) installment due before August 2, 2019

Monthly Payment Plan -

Eleven installments of $809.09
Due on the 5th or the 20^thof the month (July 5, 2019 through May 20, 2019)

Flexible payments options can reduce monthly payments as low as $627/month for high school.

Middle School Tuition - $6,669

One (Annual) installment due before August 2, 2019

Monthly Payment Plan -

Eleven installments of $606.27
Due on the 5th or the 20^th of the month (July 5, 2019 through May 20, 2020)

Flexible payments options can reduce monthly payments as low as $425/month for middle school.

Personal Items Not Included In Tuition:

Uniforms $100 - $200 per year (estimate)

Dennis Uniform - www.dennisuniform.com - School Code: VHC

PE Clothing $25 - $50 per year (estimate)

Bookstore purchases, consumables, NSF fees, physicals, parking, special course fees, testing fees, school publications, senior retreat, and field trips are billed to parents.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO HOLY CROSS OF SAN ANTONIO

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Submit an Application for Admission Online. You will first be asked to create an account.

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Schedule an Interview and Tour of the School

Please call the school to schedule your interview and campus tour. 210-433-9395

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