Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School Omaha Gross Catholic
Address
7700 South 43rd Street Omaha, Nebraska, (Douglas County), 68147  United States
Coordinates	41°10′58″N 95°58′47″W / 41.18278°N 95.97972°W / 41.18278; -95.97972Coordinates: 41°10′58″N 95°58′47″W / 41.18278°N 95.97972°W / 41.18278; -95.97972
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Motto	"Dux Esto" (Be a Leader)
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
Established	1968
President	Beckie Cleveland
Principal	Dorothy Ostrowski
Grades	9–12
Average class size	18
Student: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 Omaha, 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.

Contents 1 Mission statement 2 School history 3 Motto 4 Colors 5 Crest 6 Athletics 6.1 Baseball 6.2 Football 6.3 Soccer 6.4 Volleyball 6.5 Wrestling 7 References 8 External links

[edit] 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."

[edit] 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 Mike Bergin 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Colors

The school's colors are Royal Blue and Burnt Orange.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Baseball

Omaha Gross Catholic is a historical powerhouse on the baseball diamond. They are tied with Northwestern High School for the most consective Nebraska State Championships^[2]. In 1971 to 1974, Omaha Gross Catholic won four consecuative 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, 2009)^[3]. Since 1987, GHS graudated 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 Puis to be crowned the 2009 Nebraska Class B State Champions.

State Championship Results^[4]

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

[edit] 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 ^[5]

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

[edit] Soccer

Girls State Tournament Results^[6]

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^[7]

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

[edit] Volleyball

Class B Team State Records^[8]

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^[9]

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, Kristi Klusaw, Omaha Gross Catholic, 2001

State Tournament Results^[10]

Matches: 38 Wins: 19

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	row 2, cell 3
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 W25-18, 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

[edit] 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

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School website
• Daniel J. Gross Catholic High Class of 1998 alumni website

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