Saint Agnes Academy (Texas)
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| 9000 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, Texas, (Harris County), 77036  United States |
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| Coordinates | 29°42′23″N 95°32′32″W / 29.70639°N 95.54222°WCoordinates: 29°42′23″N 95°32′32″W / 29.70639°N 95.54222°W |
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| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic, Dominican Order |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Agnes of Rome |
| Established | 1906 |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Authority | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Houston |
| Head of school | Sister Jane Meyer, O.P. |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Enrollment | 862 (2010) |
| Grade 9 | 236 |
| Grade 10 | 216 |
| Grade 11 | 209 |
| Grade 12 | 200 |
| Average class size | 21 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Color(s) | Black, Gold and White |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS 5A |
| Sports | Cross Country, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Swimming/Diving, Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Golf, Track & Field, Tennis |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Accreditation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| Publication | Reflections (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | 'The Columns, Veritas Magazine |
| Yearbook | Veritas |
| Principal | Deborah Whalen |
| Dean of Students | Elaine Eichelberger |
| Website | http://www.st-agnes.org |
St. Agnes Academy is a Dominican college-preparatory school for young women grades 9 through 12[2] in Houston, Texas, United States at the edge of both the Alief and Sharpstown communities. The school operates within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston[2].
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[edit] History
Pauline Gannon, a Dominican Sister, founded St. Agnes Academy in 1905[2]. St. Agnes opened on February 11, 1906, at 3901 Fannin Street[2] in what is now considered to be Midtown. The school was named after Saint Agnes of Rome.[citation needed] The school was founded as a grade one through 12 school with boarding facilities.[2] The University of Texas and the Texas State Board of Education accredited St. Agnes in 1917.[2] In 1939, boarding was discontinued.[2] In 1952, St. Agnes began to serve grades nine through 12 only.[2] In 1963, the school moved from its Fannin Street location to its current location at 9000 Bellaire Boulevard in the Sharpstown area of Houston, Texas.[2] The school motto is Veritas, meaning truth.[2]
[edit] Location
In September 1963, the school moved across town to its current location at 9000 Bellaire Boulevard (near the intersection of Gessner Drive and Bellaire Boulevard).[2] St. Agnes Academy is located near Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, a Jesuit school for high school boys. The two schools hold some joint classes together, including choir and band.
[edit] Alumnae Association
St. Agnes Academy alumnae are a part of a network of more than 9,000 graduates as of 2011.[2] St. Agnes encourages ongoing relationships among classmates, current students and the school community, and offers a variety of ways for alumnae to get involved throughout the year. Classmates can reconnect at saaconnect.org.[citation needed]
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