St. John Paul II High School (Corpus Christi, Texas)
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3036 Saratoga Boulevard , (Nueces County) , Texas 78415 United States | |
| Coordinates | 27°42′35″N 97°25′49″W / 27.70972°N 97.43028°WCoordinates: 27°42′35″N 97°25′49″W / 27.70972°N 97.43028°W |
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| School type | Private, Coeducational Catholic (Diocesan) |
| Motto | Fides ∙ Ratio ∙ Virtus (Faith ∙ Reason ∙ Virtue) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | Immaculate Conception / St. Pope John Paul II |
| Established | 2006 |
| Founder | The Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, D.D. |
| Authority | Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi |
| School code | 441504 |
| President | Fr. Peter Martinez |
| Dean | Ms. Priscilla Vela |
| Principal | Mr. Michael Edgehill |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Hours in school day | 8:15 am - 4:00 pm |
| Campus size | 64 acres (260,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Open |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | "Be Not Afraid!" |
| Fight song | Notre Dame Victory March |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS 5A |
| Mascot | Centurion |
| Team name | Centurions |
| Rival | Incarnate Word Academy (Corpus Christi, Texas) |
| School fees | $180 registration fee |
| Tuition | $6,000 (2017-2018) |
| Website | jpiihighschool.org |
| The several acronyms for the school include: JP2, StJP2, JPII, StJPII, JP2HS, JPIIHS, StJP2, StJPII, StJP2, StJPIIHS, StJP2HS, StJPIIHSCC, StJP2HSCC | |
St. John Paul II High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Background[]
John Paul II High School is located in Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast, and within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi. The high school began its inaugural year on August 1, 2006, with only one class of freshmen. Each year a new grade level was added until the school had a four year high school, spanning grades nine through twelve. The creation of John Paul II High School was the vision and inspiration of Bishop Edmond Carmody. As a Catholic school, its purposes are to provide a unique environment in which students can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit. Its focus is on the individual person's spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural and physical development. The school graduated its first class of seniors in 2010; it is named in honor of Pope John Paul II. The mascot is the Centurion.
On May 1, 2011, the high school changed its name to Blessed John Paul II High School, in honor of John Paul II's beatification. It later changed its name again, to St. John Paul II High School, in honor of John Paul II's canonization as a Saint in the Catholic Church.
Mascot[]
The Centurion was a Roman officer commanding a century or a company, the strength of which varied between fifty and one hundred men in this era. The centurion was the most important and most respected officer in the Roman Army. He was a leader who rose from the common ranks to high authority, selected for his excellence and example.
This type of character and virtue in this man is what John Paul II High School seeks to teach and instill in its students, both in the academic and athletic endeavors.[1]
The mascot is based on the logo of the Cologne Centurions, with the red color changed to gold.[citation needed]
Academics[]
The school has a college preparatory education. This means students are required to take four years of English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Catholic Theology, as well as requiring several other non-core credits, those being in computer technology, communication applications, fine arts, and physical education. There are also a number of elective credits required for graduation.[2]
Athletics, Clubs, & Extracurriculars[]
Athletics include: football, boys and girls basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, swimming, track & field, dance/drill team and cheerleading. The varsity baseball team has won the TAPPS 4A State Championship 2 years in a row, 2010 & 2011.[3]
The school also competes in "Challenge!", a televised academic contest/tournament hosted by the local PBS station. The Centurions typically make a strong showing each year, and won the competition outright in 2011 and 2012.
Clubs at the school include Voices that Care (a public service club), Health Careers Club, Centurions for Life (a pro-life activism club), Student Council, and Pan American Student Forum, as well as three honor societies: Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish honor society), National English Honor Society, and National Honor Society.
Notable people[]
Alumni[]
- Jose Trevino, professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers.[4]
Notes and references[]
- ^ JPIIHS. "About Us". John Paul II High School website. Archived from the original on 2007-07-05. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- ^ "Graduates Upon Graduation". John Paul II High School Official Website. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ JPIIHS. "Athletics". John Paul II High School website. Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ "Jose Trevino". mlb.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
External links[]
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- Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi
- Catholic secondary schools in Texas
- Educational institutions established in 2006
- High schools in Corpus Christi, Texas
- 2006 establishments in Texas