Holy Cross High School (Saskatoon)
Holy Cross High School is a high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in south-eastern Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.
| Holy Cross High School | |
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| Address | |
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2115 McEown Avenue , , S7J 3K8 | |
| Coordinates | 52.104819°N 106.615592°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary |
| Motto | In Hoc Signo (By This Sign) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | 1963[1] |
| School board | Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools |
| Principal | Thomas Hickey |
| Grades | Grade 9 to Grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,199[2] (2017) |
| Education system | Separate |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Colour(s) | Green and white |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Website | Holy Cross High School |
Currently its feeder schools are Bishop Pocock School, Georges Vanier Catholic Fine Arts School, Pope John Paul II School, St. Bernard School, St. Frances School, St. Luke School, École St. Matthew School and St. Philip School.
Sports
| Sport | Grade | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Junior and senior football | 9-12 | Aug-Nov |
| Frosh, junior and senior volleyball | 9-12 | Sept-Nov |
| Frosh, junior and senior basketball | 9-12 | Nov-March |
| Junior and senior badminton | 10-12 | March–May |
| Senior soccer | 9-12 | Aug-Nov |
| Cross Country Running | 9-12 | Aug-Oct |
| Wrestling | 9-12 | Dec-March |
| Track | 9-12 | March–May |
| Girls' and boys' curling | 9-12 | Oct-Mar |
Notable alumni
- Mike Babcock – former NHL head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs
- Catriona Le May Doan – Olympic gold medalist in speed skating
- Dan Farthing – Saskatchewan Roughriders 1991–2007
- Curtis Leschyshyn, former NHL defenseman
- Earl Pereira – singer and musician of Wide Mouth Mason
- Theresa Sokyrka – singer and musician
- Darcy Kuemper – NHL goaltender for the Arizona Coyotes
The school contains a Wall of Honour which showcases many distinguished alumni.
References
- Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning - A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 190. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
- Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2018-02-10
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