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Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School
Omaha Gross CatholicAddress 7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, Nebraska, (Sarpy County), 68147
United StatesCoordinates 41°10′58″N 95°58′47″W / 41.18278°N 95.97972°WCoordinates: 41°10′58″N 95°58′47″W / 41.18278°N 95.97972°W Information Motto "Dux Esto"
(Be a Leader)Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Established 1968 President Beckie Cleveland Principal Dorothy Ostrowski Grades 9–12 Average class size 18 Student to teacher ratio 12:1 Color(s) Burnt Orange and Royal Blue Athletics conference River Cities Mascot Cougar Team name Cougars Rival Ralston, Skutt Catholic Accreditation(s) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [1] Newspaper 'Paw Prints' Yearbook 'Imprints' Alumni over 7,300 Athletic Director Mike Dempsey Website www.grosscatholic.org Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School is a Marianist Catholic High school in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. Gross promotes a traditional high school education while emphasizing Marianist traditions and values. The school motto is "Dux Esto" which means "Be a Leader." The school mascot is a cougar and the school colors are burnt orange and royal blue.
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Mission statement
Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School's mission statement is:
"Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition."School history
The Archdiocese of Omaha built a new high school to meet the critical need for Catholic education in Sarpy County and south Omaha. Louise Gross donated much money to the construction of the high school and wished to honor her late husband, Daniel Gross. Thus fore, the newly constructed high school was named Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School.
Archbishop Gerald Bergan invited the priests and brothers from the Society of Mary and the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to help create the Gross Catholic community. Bro. Leo Willett, S.M., the first principal, opened the school on September 3, 1968 with a freshman class of 175 students. The Class of 1972 became the first graduating class on May 28, 1972. Today, Gross Catholic continues the proud tradition of educational excellence with over 7,300 alumni.Motto
Dux Esto means “Be a Leader.” Gross Catholic students are challenged, encouraged, and entrusted with a variety of responsibilities through which they can grow to meet the challenges of our society.
Crest
The crest is divided by a cross. The upper left quarter bears an "A" superimposed on an "M". This symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary represents the Marian consecration of the two religious orders that founded the school, the Marianists and the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The Franciscan cord appears in this quarter. In the upper right quarter are the scales, the symbol of the law profession which was the career of Daniel J. Gross (1897–1958), a prominent Omaha attorney in whose memory the school was named. The lower right quarter is a torch representative of the school’s seeking achievement and excellence in academics and activities. It is surmounted by a banner inscribed with the school’s founding date, 1968. The lower right quarter bears a part of the coat of arms of Archbishop Gerald T. Bergan, under whose inspiration and leadership the school was conceived.
On the ribbon at the bottom is inscribed the motto DUX ESTO (Be a Leader). At the top are three chain links representing the archdiocesan officials, parish priests and elementary school teachers; the benefactors, parents, and friends of the school; the faculty and staff. All these are fastened by a circle representing the students, who are the real concern and connecting link of the above individuals and groups.
Athletics
- Baseball
- Boys Basketball
- Football
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Track
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Girls Golf
- Boys Golf
Baseball
Omaha Gross Catholic is a historical powerhouse on the baseball diamond. They are tied with Omaha Northwest High School for the most consecutive Nebraska State Championships.[2] In 1971 to 1974, Omaha Gross Catholic won four consecutive Class B State championships. They have qualified for the State Tournament fifteen times since 1971 (1971–1975, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2003, 200, 2008–2010).[2] Since 1987, GHS graduated eleven Division I college baseball players. In 2009, after going 13-13 in the regular season, Omaha Gross went undefeated in the state tournament beating Lincoln Pius to be crowned the 2009 Nebraska Class B State Champions. The Cougars repeated as state champions in 2010 which was the school's sixth state championship. GHS was 9-13 and the sixth seed in the tournament.[3] After losing in the first round, the Cougars became the first school to win six games in a row to capture the state championship.[4]
State Championship Results[5]
1971 Omaha Gross 3 Centennial 0 1972 Omaha Gross 4 Dodge 1 1973 Omaha Gross 4 Bancroft 0 1974 Omaha Gross 4 Lincoln Pius X 0 2009 Omaha Gross 4 Lincoln Pius X 2 2010 Omaha Gross 3 - 6 Omaha Skutt 1 - 0 Football
Gross Catholic Football has a long tradition of competitive excellence. In 1983, Omaha Gross Catholic was a runner up to Omaha Creighton Prep in the Class A State finals 25 to 21.
State Playoff Results [6]
1978 Omaha Burke W21-15, Omaha Creighton Prep L3-21 (Class A) 1983 Runner-Up
Omaha South W24-14, Lincoln East W24-7, Omaha Creighton Prep L21-25 (Class A) 1984 Fremont L12-14 (Class A) 1992 Wahoo W28-20, Auburn W29-0, Elkhorn L21-24 1995 Omaha Roncalli W23-14, Blair W19-14, Lincoln Pius X L7-33 1996 Omaha Skutt W17-0, Elkhorn L7-35 1997 Omaha Skutt L13-20 1998 Ralston W 42-22, Gretna L0-13 1999 Elkhorn L14-48 2000 Lincoln Pius X L20-34 2001 South Sioux City L23-28 2002 Omaha Roncalli Catholic W20-14, Elkhorn W21-20, Ralston L20-21 2004 Elkhorn L21-56 2006 Beatrice L21-43 2007 Norris W28-7, Beatrice L62-63OT* 2008 Crete W17-10, Lincoln Pius X L0-14 2009 Blair L38-28 2010 Elkhorn L27-21 Golf
Boys State Team Tournament Results [7]
1997 Champions - 315-312-627 1998 Runner Up - 319-314-633 1999 Runner Up - 305-303-608 2001 Ninth (Tied) - 354-348-702 2002 Seventh - 344-342-686 2003 Seventh - 325-309-634 2005 Champions - 306-306-612 2006 Third - 330-322-652 2010 Third - 316-318-634 Boys State Individual Tournament Results [7]
1997 2) JJ Sullivan - 77-78-155 3) Sean Huck - 72-83-155 5) Pat Halpine - 83-75-158 1998 5) Sean Huck - 77-73-150 1999 3) J. J. Sullivan - 70-73-143 2001 T9) Matt Burke - 77-83-160 2002 8) Justin Hamilton - 81-82-163 2004 8) E.J. Hamilton - 78-76-154 2005 2) E.J. Hamilton - 69-72-141 T9) Kevin Stanek - 73-76-149 2006 4) EJ Hamilton - 75-74-149 2009 T6) Taylor Sidzyik - 81-72-153 9) Michael Shukis - 80-74-154 2010 6) Michael Shukis - 75-74-149 Soccer
Girls State Tournament Results[8]
1989 Omaha Burke L0-3 1990 Omaha Duchesne L1-2 OT 1991 Omaha Marian L2-6 1999 Lincoln Pius X W1-0, Blair L1-2 2000 Elkhorn W3-2, Blair L1-6 Boys State Tournament Results[8]
1988 Lincoln East L2-3 1989 Millard North L2-3 2000 State Champion
Lexington W4-0, South Sioux City W2-1 SO, Blair W3-1 Softball
State Tournament Results[9]
1993 Runner Up
Omaha Central W3-0, Lincoln High W3-2, Millard North L1-10, Lincoln High W3-2,Millard North L6-10 1994 Lincoln Southeast L0-1, Kearney W10-0, Papillion-La Vista W11-0, Ralston W5-3, Millard South L0-8 1997 Elkhorn W10-0, McCook W3-2, Ralston L0-5, McCook L1-3 1998 Holdrege L2-5, Valley W4-1, Columbus Lakeview W0-8, Beatrice L4-7 2004 Omaha Skutt Catholic W3-0, Beatrice L2-3, Seward W6-0, Omaha Skutt Catholic L0-6 2006 Elkhorn L2-7, Ralston L6-7 2008 Seward L0-2, Aurora W7-2, Beatrice W3-2, Seward L3-4 Volleyball
The women's volleyball team continued its winning ways. Since 1999, the team has won 4 state championships. They have made the state finals 6 times in the 11 year stretch and placed third in 2008. Several members of the team have gone onto Division I women's volleyball team including Nebraska (Dani Mancuso), Missouri (Catie Wilson, Emily Wilson), South Dakota (Kendall Kritenbrink), South Dakota State (Kristie Klusaw), and Akron (Mary Delich).
Class B Team State Records[10]
Ace Blocks, One Season 530, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2001 Service Aces, One Match (Tied) 26, Omaha Gross Catholic, 1999 Service Aces, Season Per Match Average 12.06, Omaha Gross Catholic, 1999 Individual Class B State Records[10]
Kills, Career 1,336, Dani Mancuso, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2002 Kills, One Season 621, Dani Mancuso, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2002 Kills, Season Per Match Average 16.32, Dani Mancuso, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2002 Service Aces, Career 285, Kim Druskis, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2001 Assists, Season Per Match Average 35.38, Kristie Klusaw, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2001 State Tournament Results[9]
Matches: 44 Wins: 25 Win Pct: 0.568
1980 Lincoln Northeast L10-15, 8-15 1981 Lincoln Northeast L6-15, 6-15 1983 Millard South L7-15, 10-15 1984 Bellevue East L5-15, 15-13, 15-17 1987 Lincoln Northeast L15-13, 1-15, 6-15 1988 Gering L15-11, 5-15, 14-16 1989 Alliance W15-6, 15-9, Bellevue West L6-15, 8-15 1993 Columbus Scotus L15-9, 5-15, 3-15 1994 Grand Island Northwest L12-15, 13-15 1995 Grand Island Northwest L4-15, 13-15 1996 Runner Up
Crete W15-9, 11-15, 15-5, Grand Island Northwest W13-15, 15-11, 15-8, Lincoln Pius X L4-15, 6-15 1997 Crete W15-9, 11-15, 15-5, Grand Island Northwest W13-15, 15-11, 15-8, Lincoln Pius X L4-15, 6-15 1997 Lincoln Pius X L8-15, 4-15 1998 Waverly W 15-12, 11-15, 15-6, Aurora L 8-15, 10-15 1999 Champions
Omaha Skutt Catholic W15-8, 15-2, Lincoln Pius X W16-14, 11-15, 15-3, Aurora W15-7, 15-8 2001 Runner Up
Gering W15-8, 17-15, Ogallala W12-15, 15-7, 15-8, Aurora L13-15, 15-13, 9-15 2002 Aurora W15-11, 15-8, Elkhorn L10-15, 7-15 2004 Grand Island Northwest W25-15, 25-23, 19-25, 25-16; Lincoln Pius X L18-25, 22-25, 21-25 2005 Champions
Aurora W17-18, 25-15, 25-10; Fairbury W25-13, 25-12, 25-20; Elkhorn W25-18, 25-19, 26-24 2006 Runner Up
Scottsbluff W25-13, 25-18, 25-20, Aurora W25-19, 25-12, 27-25, Lincoln Pius X L14-25, 24-26, 25-23, 16-25 2007 Holdrege W25-19, 25-21, 25-22, Lincoln Pius X L13-25, 20-25, 8-25 2008 Third
Seward W25-15, 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, Lincoln Pius X L17-25, 20-25, 19-25, Aurora W25-20, 25-14, 15-25, 25-20 2009 Champions
OmDuchesne W25-19, 25-7, 25-11, Lincoln Pius X W27-25, 25-19, 25-21, Northwest W27-25, 25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 15-13 2010 Champions
Gretna W25-8, 25-15, 32-30, Lincoln Pius X W23-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-20, Northwest W25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 25-18 Wrestling
Since 1986, the Cougar Wrestling program has finished in Nebraska’s Top Ten every single year with four State Championships in 1993, 1994, 1995 & 1996. The Cougars have produced 31 State Champion wrestlers, 22 since 1993.[11]
Team Top 3 Finishes[12]
First 1993 1994 1995 1996 Second 1997 Third 1987 2000 2002 2003 2004 Individual Champions[13]
1974 John Mascarello, BHwt. 1981 Tom Trout, A105 1982 Tom Trout, A112 1985 Mike DeGeorge, A145 1986 Phil Fenton, A98 Tony DeGeorge, A145 1988 Phil Fenton, A135 1991 Brian Jeanette, A135 1993 Chad Meyers, B160 1994 Chris Blair, B145 Justin Hampton, B152 1995 Matt White, B112 Chris Blair, B151 Jared Ficklin, B215 1996 Jason Sheard, B119 Joel Crosby, B135 1997 Joel Crosby, B135 Mike Mixan, B140 Chris Minardi, B275 1998 Jeff Elsasser, B135 Daryl Mixan, B140 1999 Daryl Mixan, B140 Shane Minardi, B171 2000 Shane Minardi, B189 2001 Dan Mixan, B145 2002 Mark Ludlow, B160 2003 Tom Pulte, B112 2004 Daniel Pedersen, B103 2005 Kyle Mixan, B152 2007 Andrew Totusek, B285 2008 Tyrell Galloway, B119 References
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External links
Archbishop Bergan • Creighton Prep • Gross • Duchesne • Marian • Mercy • Roncalli • St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey • SkuttCategories:- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Nebraska
- Private schools in Nebraska
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
- Educational institutions established in 1968
- Bellevue, Nebraska
- High schools in Nebraska
- Schools in Sarpy County, Nebraska
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