Catholic schools are communities of faith

CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
Education to the Highest Power
CELEBRATING
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Dinner & Awards Ceremony
JANUARY 25, 2014
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Catholic schools are communities of faith,
knowledge and service
BY NED VANDERS, ED.D.
SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
National Catholic Schools Week — Jan. 26 to Feb.
1 — marks the 40th anniversary of celebrating Catholic schools. The week celebrates what makes Catholic
education distinctive and exceptional. During the week,
the celebration focuses on the value Catholic education
provides to young people and its contributions to our
church, communities and nation. The activities build
community awareness of and involvement in Catholic
schools throughout the country. The schools honor the
students, families, faculty and staff, clergy and religious,
volunteers, community supporters, and local and national leaders who contribute to their success.
The 2014 theme for Catholic Schools Week is
“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge
and Service.” The theme encompasses several concepts
that are at the heart of Catholic education. Not only are
schools communities themselves, they are part of the
larger communities of home, church, city and nation.
Faith, knowledge and service are integral components
of a Catholic education, and the measure by which any
Catholic school can be judged.
The theme for the annual observance of Catholic
Schools Week complements the year-round theme of
“Catholic Schools: The Good News in Education.”
Indeed, the good news is that there is a strong demand
and enthusiasm for Catholic schools. Waiting lists exist
in a third of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of
Austin (CSDA).
Why Catholic School Matters
For parents and guardians seeking high-quality,
faith-based education, their children will experience
academic excellence in a community grounded in faith
and Catholic tradition. Students receive daily instruction
in religion, attend daily or weekly Mass, and participate
in spiritual retreats. They encounter a balanced curriculum with an emphasis on moral development and
service to others. Students also experience a disciplined
environment with a strong preparation for leadership
and further education.
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play in the lives of students, their families, and communities. There are more than two-million students
enrolled in approximately 7,094 Catholic schools in the
U.S. Enrollment in Catholic schools in the Diocese of
Austin has increased 9 percent over the last 10 years.
A total of 5,238 students are currently enrolled for
the 2013-2014 school year. Our student population is
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tion. Twelve percent of our students are non-Catholic.
The average tuition in the diocese for high school is
$9,655 and for elementary school is $5,122. To help
make Catholic schools accessible, the Catholic schools
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assistance for 23 percent of its students this school year.
Based on the average public school per pupil cost of
$10,652, Catholic schools provide approximately $21
billion a year in savings for the nation.
Achievement test results for the Iowa Test of Basic
Skills (ITBS) and the Assessment for Catechesis in Religious Education (ACRE) are above national averages.
In looking at the national high school graduation rates,
Catholic school are the highest with 99.4 percent, which
is higher than other religious schools, non-sectarian
and public schools. The six Catholic high schools in
the Diocese of Austin mirror the national average and
have a 99 percent college acceptance rate.
Learn More About Diocesan Catholic Schools
The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin
website is www.csdatx.org. Please visit the website for
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guishing features of Catholic education, and links to
view videos that allow one to “Hear from our Students,
Parents, and Faculty” in their own words why Catholic
education is special. In addition to the website, there
is the opportunity to follow Catholic schools on Facebook. Catholic schools alumni have the opportunity
to post their positive memories on the Facebook page.
Support Catholic Schools and Honor Volunteers
As part of the observance of National Catholic
Schools Week, Celebrating Catholic Schools, scheduled
for Jan. 25, is the “kickoff ” to the week. The celebration honors a person from each school and raises much
needed funds for tuition assistance that are returned
to the Catholic schools in the diocese. This year, Sister
Carol Cimino, SSJ, will be the keynote speaker. A nationally recognized speaker, Sister Cimino is currently
the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Buffalo and former Jeopardy!
champion. For more information,
or to become a sponsor, visit www.
csdatx.org or contact Jean Bondy at
jean-bondy@austindiocese.org.
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AUSTIN {PK3-8TH}
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY HAS HAD A BLESSED YEAR! We began the
school year learning together as we implemented the blended learning model in which we integrated technology into every class. Third through eighth graders received laptops to use during the school day and
have very quickly adapted to the use of technology. At the end of October, the school hosted its annual
Fall Festival. It was a wonderful community-building event in which our students, parents and parishioners
came together to celebrate fall while raising funds for our school. On Nov. 2 our flag football team
went on to win their second consecutive championship in a hard fought game against Santa Cruz
Catholic School in Buda. We are very proud of our Eagle athletes!
CONTACT: Esme Hoang, (512) 476-1480, school@cssmaustin.org
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
HOLY FAMILY’S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH
PARENTS TO NURTURE THE GROWTH OF
THE WHOLE CHILD — SPIRITUALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY. We
are a regional school, serving nearly 500 students primarily from seven supporting parishes. Known for our strong faith community and Catholic identity, Holy
Family students are actively engaged in service projects. In addition, all students
enjoy the presence of a Dominican Sister who teaches middle school religion and
adds great spirit and holiness to our community! Holy Family offers a curriculum
stressing a challenging standards-driven academic program that seeks to prepare graduates for the most rigorous courses in
the high school of their choice. In 2006, Holy Family was honored as a Blue Ribbon School from the U.S. Department of Education. Most recently, we celebrated the incredible success at PSIA competitions — winning state the last two years with our elementary and middle school teams. This academic excellence, plus our dedication to service and our community, makes Holy Family Catholic School a
great place to be.
CONTACT: Ellen Vento, (512) 246-4455, e-vento@holyfamilycs.org
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TEMPLE {9-12TH}
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL’S YEAR IS OFF TO A GREAT
START. Our ACT and SAT scores continue to be well above the national and state average,
and three current students have been selected for National Merit Scholar honors. The current senior class is beginning to receive their college acceptances and scholarship offers from
universities across the country, such as Barry University (FL), Franciscan University of Steubenville, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Savannah College of Art & Design, and many more.
Our Forensics and Academic Team is well on their way to another TAPPS championship, and
the volleyball team ended their season as Bi-District Champions. Come and experience how
we are preparing the Christian Leaders of Tomorrow, or visit us at www.holytrinitychs.org.
CONTACT: Dr. Veronica Alonzo, (254) 771-0787, valonzo@holytrinitychs.org
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WACO {9-12TH}
AT REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, FAITH MEETS RIGOROUS ACADEMICS. Together, St. Louis Catholic School in Waco, St. Mary’s Catholic School in West, and
Reicher offer the greater Waco area an opportunity for seamless, Catholic college preparatory
education, Pre-K through 12th grade. The Reicher community is guided by four charisms — respect, discipline, excellence and service. Influenced by these charisms, Reicher’s immersive and
comprehensive curriculum transforms young people into analytical thinkers and leaders, concerned with advancing the greater good. Reicher’s holistic approach toward education has a
proven 55-year track record of academic and athletic excellence. All Reicher graduates are
accepted to college and/or choose to serve their country by enlisting. 13 percent of the
graduating class of 2013 will be pursuing athletic careers at the collegiate level, including
at Division I schools. At Reicher, “Your future is our mission.”
CONTACT: Jayne Tooker, (254) 752-8349, jtooker@reicher.org
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LA GRANGE {PK3-6TH}
SACRED HEART CELEBRATES 83 YEARS OF PROVIDING A
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS. We welcome new
prinicpal, Mary Lou Anderle, upon the retirement of Elmer Faykus. There have
been exciting technology advances made possible by donations and grants —
eight Smart Boards have been installed and 40 handheld devices were recently
added to be used for classroom instruction. Students, parents, school board
members and teachers partipcated in a float in the local Fair Parade and earned a second place “Most Original” trophy.
The PK3 class presented its annual All Saints Day program at church, and the first Veterans Day Program was presented
on Veterans Day with many military family and guests present. Military items were displayed, patriotic songs sung and
poems read by students. The sixth grade class created a Wounded Warrior Mosaic. As part of the Thanksgiving Mass,
students brought and donated 561 pounds of canned goods for the local AMEN Community Pantry.
CONTACT: Mary Lou Anderle, (979) 968-3223, fletcher@sacredheartschoollg.com
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN, ST. AUSTIN IS COMMITTED TO
PREPARING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION. With direct access to the State Capitol, University of Texas, museums and local community establishments, teachers
have an extended classroom to enrich the curriculum. This year, students and parishioners celebrated
the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, by praying, singing and reciting Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech on the UT campus. Students also donated $1,361 to the St.
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The 7th/8th grade 2A and 4A girls’
volleyball teams had undefeated seasons, with the 4A coming in first place in the AIPL tournament,
along with the boy’s 4th/5th grade flag football team coming in first in their tournament. Our community came together for the Advent Cantata to celebrate the Christmas season and contributes to
the Christmas basket project with the parish. During the spring, we look forward to Catholic Schools
Week, Father/Daughter Dance, band and choir concert, PSIA competition, soccer and track seasons,
sport’s banquet and eighth grade graduation. We are proud of our history of educating generations of
community leaders since 1917 — “non scholae, sed vitae” — not just for school, but for life.
CONTACT: Keili Smith, (512) 477-3751 ext. 311, ksmith@staustinschool.com
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AUSTIN {9-12TH}
OUR HIGH SCHOOL — NOW IN ITS FIFTH YEAR — IS GROWING WITH
STUDENTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SO MANY BLESSINGS! Our fall semester found students busy with sports, studying, service and fun, including Savio Cuts for Cancer, a
blood drive, and our third annual Halloween Trunk-R-Treat. Eleven of our seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Competition for their tests scores and three of them
are identified as Semi-Finalists for National Merit. In addition, our Quiz Bowl team has excelled
in competitions, recently winning first place at the Metroplex Challenge in Dallas and qualifying for the State competition in April. We look forward to a spring of sports, music,
robotics, academic contests and lots of excitement! We are committed to our
school vision of “Forming Servant Leaders in the Image of Christ.”
CONTACT: Holly Bologna, (512) 388-8846, hbologna@saviochs.org
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
WHAT IS THE MEASURE OF A SCHOOL’S SUCCESS? AT
ST. GABRIEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, IT’S THE SMILING
FACES OF OUR STUDENTS. These smiles are the first things you will see when you visit
St. Gabriel’s. You will experience an environment of civility and kindness, a welcoming attitude
and an authentic spirituality. These school hallmarks reflect the total commitment we have to
our students and our school community. With a challenging curriculum, extraordinary teachers,
small classes, and a focus on service and leadership, St. Gabriel’s helps children excel academically, grow in virtue, and acquire the leadership skills, experiences and confidence required to form
the foundation for successful and meaningful lives — with lots of smiles along the way!
CONTACT: Kippi Griffith, (512) 327-7755, admissions@sgs-austin.org
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GEORGETOWN {PK4-8TH}
FAITH, ACADEMICS AND SERVICE ARE THE
BUILDING BLOCKS UPON WHICH ST. HELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL BUILDS A FOUNDATION FOR STUDENTS WITH
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. In addition to weekly Mass, students practice their faith with activies like celebrating the Exaltation of the Cross and
Benediction, reconciliation, a fifth grade “Living Museum of the Saints,” All Souls Day prayer clouds and decorating Jesse
Trees for Advent. To promote academics, the school recently installed Mimio Teach® and iPads in classrooms and are enjoying a $30,000 Challenge Grant to the Annual Fund. Service is evident through our parish fall festival Basket Raffle, NJHS
collecting more than 225 scarves for “Coats for Kids,” collecting toothbrushes for The Caring Place and drink tabs for the
Ronald McDonald House, preparing the church for weekend Masses and serving as altar servers/cantors/lectors. Recent
student extracurricular activities honors include flag football (ACAA Championship), volleyball (second place ACAA trophy)
and more than 90 students registered to compete in PSIA. By working together to serve God and others, we in turn strengthen
our faith, our family, and our parish community as well as our school!
CONTACT: Linda Holmstrom, (512) 868-0744 , lholmstrom@shcslions.org
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
ST. IGNATIUS HAS BEEN DEVELOPING CURIOUS MINDS,
PASSIONATE HEARTS AND COMMITTED LIVES SINCE THE 1940s. We
believe that a Catholic school offers young people the means to gain knowledge and develop
understanding and wisdom. On a daily basis, our children are provided with a challenging and
broad-based curriculum; religious values; daily prayer and weekly Mass; a caring family environment; a highly qualified faculty
and staff; an after school care program; and extracurricular sports program (grades 5-8). When children are provided with
these, they gain hearts that are compassionate and nourished by Catholic teachings and values, minds that are curious and
well-trained in the humanities and sciences, and lives that are active and committed to citizenship, service and social justice.
CONTACT: Todd Blahnik, (512) 442-8547, principal@st-ignatius-edu.org
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BRYAN {PK4-12TH}
ANCHORED BY THE ROOTS OF NEARLY 120 YEARS IN CATHOLIC
EDUCATION, ST. JOSEPH BALANCES TRADITION AND INNOVATION TO PROVIDE
THE BEST EDUCATION AND FORMATION. A combination of spiritual routine and faith-infused
curriculum helps create a culture that promotes holiness and leads students to their most important vocation,
sainthood. New contributions include the celebration of a St. Joseph Altar, First Friday Mass and Devotion to
the Sacred Heart, and Stations of the Cross during Lent. Our curriculum challenges students to open their
minds and stretch their intellects. The outcome of this approach is evident in the waiting list of families hoping
to begin their children’s education at both the elementary and secondary campuses, where we boast a prestigious list of colleges to which our students are accepted. The formation of the spirit and education of the
mind merge in the formation of our student athletes who bear witness to their call to holiness. This year, the
middle school volleyball A-team played an undefeated season; the high school football team advanced in the
play-offs; and students of all skill levels enjoyed hearty competition at our annual kickball tournament.
CONTACT: Patty Blaszak, (979) 822-6641, ext. 12, pattyblaszak@stjosephbcs.org
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KILLEEN {PK3-5TH}
ST. JOSEPH IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS
IN CATHOLIC VALUES AND TRADITIONS, DEVELOPING A FIRM FOUNDATION IN ACADEMICS, AND FOSTERING RESPECT AND SERVICE. The
school will honor the students, staff, and parent volunteers during Catholic Schools Week.
Everyone looks forward to the annual school Mass on Saturday evening followed by a Spaghetti Dinner.
CONTACT: Becky Kirkland, (254) 634-7272, becky.kirkland@stjosephschoolkilleen.org
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
ST. LOUIS IS COMMITTED TO INSTILLING THE CATHOLIC FAITH
IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE DAY WHILE PREPARING STUDENTS TO
BE FUTURE LEADERS BY FOCUSING ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION. Bishop
Joe Vásquez’ visit at the beginning of the year highlighted this commitment through student participation
at Mass, discussions with him and everyday demonstrations of class activities and technologies used to
complement the educational experience. Instituting Notre Dame’s “Play Like a Champion Today” program
has created a positive environment in which nearly all middle school students participate in sports and
accolades have followed — 5th/6th flag football (undefeated regular season), 5th/6th 4A volleyball (first in
season/tournament) and 7th/8th 2A volleyball (first in season).
CONTACT: Rosalie Dowling, (512) 454-0384, ext. 245, rosalie.dowling@st-louis-school.org
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WACO {PK3-8TH}
CHRIST IS OUR MODEL AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE FORMATION OF CHILDREN IN FAITH, MIND AND BODY BY FOSTERING
PERSONAL EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION. StuSAINT LOUIS dents have participated in many service projects—visiting nursing homes and pet rescue
CATHOLIC SCHOOL centers, participating in Food for Families and donating items to the Family Abuse Center.
The eighth grade class sponsored two families at Christmas by raising money, purchasing and delivering items to
help these families. The students have also enjoyed attending retreats on topics such as bullying and peer pressure.
CONTACT: Peggy Herbert, (254) 754-2041, stlouis@stlouiswaco.org
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TAYLOR {PK4-8TH}
WITH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, EMPHASIS IS
PLACED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT,TEACHING
AND PRACTICING GOSPEL VALUES, AND HONORING CATHOLIC TRADITIONS. Students in eighth grade may earn high school credit in Algebra and Spanish. Extracurricular
activities include athletics, PSIA, hand bell choir and vocal choir. Bus service is available to St. Mary’s
from St. William Parish in Round Rock, Dell Diamond and Hutto, and there are several car pools
servicing the surrounding area.
CONTACT: Dr. Barbara Gibson, (512) 365-1431, principal@stmarystaylor.org
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TEMPLE {PK4-8TH}
ST. MARY’S CONTINUES TO PRIDE ITSELF ON
ACADEMICS. Our students score above the national average on
standardized testing as they also perform well on the Assessment for Catechesis/Religious
Education Exam taken by our fifth and eighth grade students. Our elementary and middle
school won the PSIA district level competition! While academics remain strong, St. Mary’s
has also turned its attention to meeting the needs of the whole student mind, soul and body, with the completion of our new gym and band hall facility. Additionally, we began the tradition of a vocations walk-a-thon to strengthen our Catholic identity. Through the support of the Guardian Angel
campaign, a total of 30 new computers are available to students. Even our parents continue to rally and support the mission of St. Mary’s as the
Father Club formed with the purpose of meeting to serve the needs of the school. St. Mary’s continues to thrive in its 115th year!
CONTACT: Nisa Lagle, (254) 778-8141, nlagle@stmarys-temple.org
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WEST {PK4-8TH}
ALONG WITH A STRONG CORE CURRICULUM,
INCLUSIVE OF RELIGIOUS FORMATION, STUDENTS
CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF PARTICIPATING IN A VARIETY OF
SERVICE PROJECTS. These include: collecting canned goods at Thanksgiving and
baby items at Christmas, making Christmas ornaments for nursing home residents, annual fundraising to donate proceeds to Brookhaven Boys Ranch, helping with the schoolwide beautification/landscaping day amid others. The school continues to grow and
develop, with eight new students added to the junior high this year. The area of technology has also expanded, now with the Discovery Education online resource and Study Island subscriptions for teachers and students to use in research
and skills reinforcement, as well as new computers for the school lab and new technology textbooks. Extracurricular activities include NJHS, athletics,
student council and more. Middle school students participate in the Diocesan Science Fair or the Heart of Texas Regional History Fair at Baylor.
CONTACT: Ericka Sammon, (254) 826-5991, ericka.sammon@stmaryswest.com
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AUSTIN {9-12TH}
IT’S BEEN BUSY AT ST. MICHAEL’S. As part of our annual
Community Day and service projects, students worked together to collect food for
Capital Area Food Bank, load trucks at Mobile Loaves and Fishes and volunteer with
Catholic Charities. The drama department performed a wonderful rendition of “The
Last Night of Ballyhoo,” — a TAPPS State One Act Play contest fourth place finish. The
drum line continues to entertain fans and the visual arts students worked in cooperation with “The Memory Project” organization to create portraits for disadvantaged
youth around the world. Three highly recruited SMCA scholar-athletes have committed
to playing college athletics at University of Richmond, South- ern Methodist University and Texas State University. Likewise, the school celebrated 34
students earning induction into the National Honor Society. SMCA scholar-athletes have rallied the school community with successful fall seasons in
Crusader football, volleyball, swimming and cross country. Homecoming Week included Future Crusaders and alumni visiting the campus, a pep rally
and beautiful dance.
CONTACT: Aaron Stancik, (512) 328-2323, astancik@smca.com
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AUSTIN {PK4-8TH}
LEARN, SERVE, BELIEVE — THAT IS THE HEART OF THE STUDENT
EXPERIENCE AT ST.THERESA’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL. We continue to
emphasize high academic standards and values that build character, integrity and compassion. We recently moved into a beautiful new state of the art building on the St.
Theresa Catholic Church campus. This new space has enhanced the learning environment for both intermediate and middle school. Students, faculty and staff take part
in monthly All-School Virtue assemblies promoting a chosen virtue each month. In
November the virtues of mercy and compassion were exemplified in our students — a canned food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank, Coats for
Kids service project, Advent Giving project supporting Foundation Communities and each grade level sponsored a family for the holidays. With more
than 13 after school activities and clubs available, every Tiger is able to learn, grow and enjoy time with their classmates outside of the classroom.
Our fall sports season was very successful for our student athletes. Our golf, volleyball, basketball, and football teams did well. And, cross country
earned an AIPL Championship for the boys’ team. Our STCS Annual Fund Campaign “Party Season” wrapped up after 10 grade-level specific parties
were held celebrating our Catholic community and dedication to Catholic School education.
CONTACT: Suzanne Leggett, (512) 451-7105, sleggett@st-theresa.org
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AUSTIN {9-12TH}
SAN JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (SJDCHS) IS A
UNIQUE CATHOLIC, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
LIKE NO OTHER IN CENTRAL TEXAS. Founded in 2002 by Archbishop Gregory Aymond,
SJDCHS delivers more than the typical high school experience. SJDCHS promises every student
the opportunity to excel — spiritually, academically and professionally. SJDCHS focuses on preparing
students for lifelong success. Students volunteer many hours of service in their communities, are challenged with a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and are encouraged to participate in a number of extracurricular activities including athletics, after-school clubs and academic enrichment. The cornerstone of SJDCHS is the innovative Corporate Internship Program.
Students intern one day a week for more than 25 of Austin’s leading employers
including, Seton Healthcare Family, Dell Inc., and the Diocese of Austin. Students
learn real-world skills they’ll need for future success. SJDCHS students graduate
with confidence, strong business relationships and impressive resumes that garner
them college acceptances and scholarships.
CONTACT: Gerard Cisneros, (512) 804-1935, gcisneros@sjdchs.org
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BUDA {PK4-8TH}
SANTA CRUZ IS IN ITS SEVENTH YEAR AS THE ONLY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HAYS COUNTY. The school continues
to experience significant growth each year since its inception. Currently, we have 212 students in grades
PK4 through eighth. Besides a rigorous academic program, the school offers a Gifted and Talented
program, enrichment classes in music, art, and computers, athletics, Destination Imagination and National Junior Honor Society. We also participate in various academic competitions, such as PSIA and
Math Pentathlon. And, we are proud to have several Dominican Sisters serving as teachers.
CONTACT: Susan Flanagan, (512) 312-2137, sflanagan@sccstx.org
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STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS DESIGNED FOR OUR
YOUNGEST LEARNERS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN WHO
ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 MONTHS AND 5 YEARS. Our program teaches the
whole child and is centered around building a relationship with God. Our focus during Catholic Schools
Week is on faith, knowledge and service.
CONTACT: Angela Warner, (512) 859-2927, principal@sscm-edu.org
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CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
Education to the Highest Power
CELEBRATING
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Dinner & Awards Ceremony
JANUARY 25, 2014
CELEBRATING SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
PROVIDING TUITION ASSISTANCE
INSPIRING SPEAKERS
Hyatt Regency Town Lake, Austin
208 Barton Springs, Austin, Texas 78704
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sr. Carol Cimino, SSJ, EdD
Superintendent, Diocese of Buffalo &
Former Jeopardy! Champion
HONOREES
Brother Joseph Harris, C.S.C.
Cathedral School of Saint Mary, Austin
Donald Whittenberg
St. Joseph Catholic School, Killeen
Christy McNaughton
Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Darlene Howard
St. Louis Catholic School, Austin
Renee and Bruce Matous
Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Temple
Msgr. Mark Deering
St. Louis Catholic School, Waco
Kenneth Young
Reicher Catholic High School, Waco
Agnes Nowaski
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Temple
Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz
Sacred Heart Catholic School, La Grange
Janice Hutyra
St. Mary’s Catholic School, West
Lisa and Scott Carruth
St. Austin Catholic School, Austin
David Koch
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, Austin
Emily Hurlimann
Darla Christman
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Austin
Laura and Tim Keyes
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, Austin
Geronimo Rodriguez
San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
Ray Sanchez
St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
Paul Curtin
Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
John Vondrak
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School, Austin
Joanne Selucky
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School,
Granger
Jeff Blaszak
St. Joseph Catholic School, Bryan
Proceeds from this event are returned
to schools for tuition assistance
To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or donate online visit:
www.csdatx.org