Guardian Angels & Community Service

Led by seniors Joaquin Tanjuatco and Nico Contreras, the Guardian Angels at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, TX, concluded a highly successful school year, completing 42 diverse volunteer projects totaling over 2,000 hours of community service.

The Guardian Angels finished the school year with a flurry of service projects.  We recently got to work with horses at the Saddle Light Center. These horses are used for therapy for children with special needs. We also partnered with the Stay Strong Foundation and Morgan’s Wonderland to volunteer at the KC Fest (in honor of Central student Kenneth Cruz, may he rest in peace). Along the way, we set up booths for the St. Gregory’s Festival, we helped junior Thomas Murray work toward his Eagle Scout project at McAllister Park, and we spent a day cleaning Zarzamora Creek on the city’s westside. In addition, we had our fourth blood drive of the year.

Over the year, our Guardian Angels completed 42 service projects and drives, totaling approximately 2,050 hours of community service!

Seniors Joaquin Tanjuatco and Nico Contreras led this year’s team of Guardian Angels with dedication and empathy. They are leaving behind an amazing legacy for future Buttons to follow. I know that years from now, Joaquin and Nico will still be servant leaders in their own communities. May God continue to bless them and watch over them!

Update sent by James Bendele

Ministry Lead, Marianist Encounters,

Guardian Angels Moderator

Central Catholic High School

San Antonio, TX