Tampa Catholic High School
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Tampa Catholic High School is a Diocesan, Catholic
, coeducational high school
located in Tampa, Florida
, USA, founded in 1962. It is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg
. Its motto is "Veritas and Caritas," which means: "Truth and Charity."
, losing 28-7. Since 2005, Tampa Catholic has won four consecutive district titles. Since 1999, Tampa catholic has lost ten games to its rival school, Jesuit High School. This leads alumni to believe that the school may need a new football coach.
(Minnesota Twins
), Kenny Kelly
(Tampa Bay Rays
, among other teams), John Cruz (Florida International University) and Charles Cleveland (Florida State University
). TC has retired the number 19 in baseball.
Also, at the Southeast Regional Championship Regatta held May 9-10th 2009 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the girls' novice four captured a silver medal. In the qualifying heat, the girls rowed the 2000 meter course in a time of 7 minutes 56 seconds, which was fast enough to capture both second place and a spot in Finals. In the finals the girls again took second place.
In 2009 and again in 2010, the women's lightweight double, with Caitlin Mooney and Gabriella Gonzalez, qualified for and attended Scholastic Nationals in Camden, NJ (2009) and Saratoga, NY (2010)
In 2011, the Mens varsity 4+ placed 6th scholastically at the Florida State Championship Regatta. They then qualified and attended Scholastic Nationals in Camden, NJ
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
, coeducational high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, USA, founded in 1962. It is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg is a Roman Catholic diocese in Florida. It was founded on March 2, 1968.-Background:The Diocese of St. Petersburg was established on June 17, 1968, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. It is a...
. Its motto is "Veritas and Caritas," which means: "Truth and Charity."
Football
Tampa Catholic, as of the past four seasons, has produced playoff caliber teams. From 1992 thru 1999 the Crusaders made seven straight playoff appearances under head coach Bob Henriquez. Henriquez Returned in 2005 and quickly returned the team to respectability, turning around five losing seasons. In 2007 the Crusaders made their first state championship appearance in the 2-A state final versus Madison County High SchoolMadison County, Florida
Madison County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 18,733. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 19,902. Its county seat is Madison, Florida. Madison County is one of Florida's five dry counties....
, losing 28-7. Since 2005, Tampa Catholic has won four consecutive district titles. Since 1999, Tampa catholic has lost ten games to its rival school, Jesuit High School. This leads alumni to believe that the school may need a new football coach.
Baseball
Tampa Catholic has a long tradition of baseball. They have won 9 state championships in their history, ('68, '71, '73, '74, '76, '76, '79, '82, '96, '01). Tampa Catholic's latest title came in 2009, as the Crusaders won the district 3A-11 title. Tampa Catholic is currently coached by Pat Russo. Their baseball program has produced many top players such as: Denard SpanDenard Span
Keiunta Denard Span is an American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins. He was selected by the Twins with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft from Tampa Catholic High School...
(Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
), Kenny Kelly
Kenny Kelly
Kenneth Alphonso Kelly is a minor league outfielder for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Previously, he has played in the major leagues for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals...
(Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
, among other teams), John Cruz (Florida International University) and Charles Cleveland (Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
). TC has retired the number 19 in baseball.
Rowing
Tampa Catholic Crew is a co-ed sport that competes against other high school and youth rowing teams. The Tampa Catholic Crew team began in the 1999-2000 school year. From that start the program has grown each year adding boats, training equipment, and soon a new boat house as well.Also, at the Southeast Regional Championship Regatta held May 9-10th 2009 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the girls' novice four captured a silver medal. In the qualifying heat, the girls rowed the 2000 meter course in a time of 7 minutes 56 seconds, which was fast enough to capture both second place and a spot in Finals. In the finals the girls again took second place.
In 2009 and again in 2010, the women's lightweight double, with Caitlin Mooney and Gabriella Gonzalez, qualified for and attended Scholastic Nationals in Camden, NJ (2009) and Saratoga, NY (2010)
In 2011, the Mens varsity 4+ placed 6th scholastically at the Florida State Championship Regatta. They then qualified and attended Scholastic Nationals in Camden, NJ
Notable alumni
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, actress - Gayle SierensGayle SierensGayle Sierens is a news anchor on WFLA-TV. She joined the Tampa NBC affiliate in 1977 as a weekend sports anchor and reporter after working with WFSU in Tallahassee while she was attending Florida State University...
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, actor - Michael Cusamano; aka Froggy on the MJ Morning Show
- Tino MartinezTino MartinezConstantino "Tino" Martinez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman.Martinez was the first round draft pick for the Seattle Mariners in out of the University of Tampa where he starred during his time on campus. He began his Major League career in and has played for the Mariners, New...
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, former Florida Wide Receiver - Kenny KellyKenny KellyKenneth Alphonso Kelly is a minor league outfielder for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Previously, he has played in the major leagues for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and Washington Nationals...
, former Miami Quarterback; played for MLB (2000–05) - Denard SpanDenard SpanKeiunta Denard Span is an American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins. He was selected by the Twins with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft from Tampa Catholic High School...
, starting outfielder for the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the... - Julie Elizabeth LetoJulie Elizabeth LetoJulie Elizabeth Leto Julie Elizabeth Leto Julie Elizabeth Leto (born Florida is a best-selling American author of over forty romance novels. Her action-adventure novels are sold under the name Julie Leto, as will all future books by the author, who officially dropped her middle name in September...
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