Creating Leaders Since 1968...

Our Mission Statement
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.
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Our School History
The Archdiocese of Omaha, with the help of Daniel & Louise Gross, built Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School to meet the critical need for Catholic education in Sarpy County and south Omaha. Archbishop Gerald T. 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., our 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 7,200 alumni.
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Our 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.
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Our Mascot
The Cougar
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Our Colors
Royal Blue and Burnt Orange
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Our 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.
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Our School FIght Song
COUGAR FIGHT SONG
Here we are!! We're the Gross High Cougars!!
Fighters all and winners too!!
Here we are!! We're the Cagey Cougars!!
Go with the Orange and Blue!!
Hear 'em howl,
Hear 'em growl,
Hungry Cougars on the Prowl.
Hear 'em shout, Hear 'em say,
We go winners all the way.
Rah!! Rah!! Rah! Rah! Rah!....Hey!!
Come on Cougars!! Show 'em how we do it!!
Show 'em how the game is won!!
On your mark!! Get Set!! Go to it!!
GROSS HIGH! GREAT! GREAT!
BEST IN THE HUSKER STATE!
COUGARS ARE NUMBER ONE!! HEY!!
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