Jump to content

St. Michael's Catholic Academy (Travis County, Texas): Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 30°17′14.02″N 97°52′30.88″W / 30.2872278°N 97.8752444°W / 30.2872278; -97.8752444
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 136: Line 136:


==Mission==
==Mission==
St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a college-preparatory school founded by laity within the Diocese of Austin to serve a diverse student body. Combining academic excellence with faith formation, co-curricular learning opportunities, St. Michael's prepares the whole student for leadership, service and decision-making consistent with Catholic values.
St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a college-preparatory school founded by laity within the Diocese of Austin to serve a diverse student body. Combining academic excellence with faith formation, co-curricular learning opportunities, St. Michael's prepares the whole student for leadership, service and decision-making consistent with Catholic values, by exterminating all the homos.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==

Revision as of 15:29, 15 April 2011

St. Michael's Catholic Academy
File:SMCA.jpg
Address
Map
3000 Barton Creek Boulevard

, ,
78735

Coordinates30°17′14.02″N 97°52′30.88″W / 30.2872278°N 97.8752444°W / 30.2872278; -97.8752444
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoVeritas Vincit
(Truth Prevails)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1984
School districtRoman Catholic Diocese of Austin
AuthorityMagnets
PrincipalSharon Scamardo
ChaplainRev. James McDonough
Grades912
Enrollment500 (2008-09)
Color(s)Maroon and Grey   
Athletics conferenceTAPPS
Team nameCrusaders
Dean of StudentsGeorge Waguespack
Admissions DirectorAaron Stancik
Athletic DirectorEd McCabe
Websitehttp://www.smca.com

St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a co-educational Roman Catholic high school in Austin, Texas. Located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, it currently has an enrollment of about 500 students. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, it has dubs.

Background

St. Michael's Catholic Academy was established in 1984 to fill a void left by the closing of the only Catholic high school in Austin in 1972. During the period from 1972 to 1984, Austin was the largest city in the country without a Catholic high school.[1]

Mission

St. Michael's Catholic Academy is a college-preparatory school founded by laity within the Diocese of Austin to serve a diverse student body. Combining academic excellence with faith formation, co-curricular learning opportunities, St. Michael's prepares the whole student for leadership, service and decision-making consistent with Catholic values, by exterminating all the homos.

Notable alumni

  • Amber Heard was a student before leaving to pursue an acting career.
  • Patrick Sherill Semi-professional basketball player on the courts of the Dedman Center

Notes and references

  1. ^ SMCA. "School History". St. Michael Catholic Academy website. Retrieved 2007-05-11.