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Article: Holy Cross school launches effort to increase funding Plans include offering day care programs, contacting graduates
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- January 11, 1996
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When Jane Ehrmann graduated from Holy Cross Elementary School in
1969, the school had 487 pupils.
Ehrmann, who is midway through her first year as the school's
principal, couldn't remember how much tuition was then, but in 1973
it was $100 per year.
Since then, Holy Cross, 5424 W. Blue Mound Road, has followed the
pattern of many Catholic schools. Tuition rises as enrollment drops.
Enrollment is now 156 and tuition has gone up about as fast as
player salaries at nearby County Stadium. It's now $1,475 per year
for the first family member.
Late last year, Holy Cross explored consolidating with St. Anthony