New Orleans, November 14, 2024 — Holy Cross School is honored to announce a landmark gift from distinguished alumnus Mr. Donald Palmer, Class of 1943, who has generously contributed to establishing the Edwin and George Palmer Baseball Complex on campus. This substantial donation will fund a cutting-edge facility, marking a new era for Holy Cross athletics and offering unparalleled resources to support the school’s growing baseball program.
The new Edwin and George Palmer Baseball Complex will be the first of its kind at Holy Cross, thoughtfully designed to provide players with an exceptional environment for training, practice, and skill development. The facility will feature indoor batting and pitching cages, a dedicated team locker room, and a coaches’ office, setting a new standard for athletic facilities on campus.
This visionary gift is a testament to Mr. Palmer’s enduring dedication to his alma mater and his commitment to advancing both the athletic and personal growth of Holy Cross students. The creation of this complex will allow our baseball program to flourish, and we are deeply grateful to Mr. Palmer for his generosity and belief in the value of athletic development.
The entire Holy Cross community expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Palmer for his remarkable contribution, which will have a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. The Edwin and George Palmer Baseball Complex stands as a tribute to Mr. Palmer’s legacy and to the values of dedication, excellence, and community that define Holy Cross.
Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross to educate young men in the greater New Orleans community. Holy Cross is fully approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a college preparatory school for boys in grades PK–12.
Holy Cross School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Holy Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.