Type Private, Coeducational Established 1963 Principal Neely Yackel Phone +1 361-594-2313 Number of students 97 (2016) Color Red & White | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Authority Grades 9–12 Mascot Cardinal Founded 1963 | |
Address 424 St Ludmila St, Shiner, TX 77984, USA Motto Preparing the Children of God for the Kingdom of God Similar Shiner High School, Saint Cyril and Methodius, Yoakum High School, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Queen of Peace Catholic | ||
St. Paul High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Shiner, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas.
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Background
The first Catholic school in Shiner was built in 1896 by Scherbohm and Mewes, contractors. The two story French style frame building housed two classrooms, a dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and a residence for the Sisters on the second floor. Named Saint Ludmila's Academy in honor of a Slavic saint, the school opened in February 1897 and was operated by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament religious order in the state of Texas. The co-educational boarding and day school enrolled fifty-seven students the first year. Courses included German and Czech language; music courses featured piano, guitar, and mandolin.
In 1902, two years of high school were added to the elementary grades. In 1916 a new structure was built to meet increased enrollment. In 1928, a four-year high school was incorporated, and the school received the designation of an academy. After 1939, no pupils were accepted as boarders. An elementary school was built in 1951, and a gymnasium, auditorium and cafeteria were added to the campus. In 1963, the Parish of Sts. Cyril and Methodius erected St. Paul High School. The educational complex comprising St. Ludmila Elementary and St. Paul High School is known as Shiner Catholic School. (1997)
In 2002, a Parish Hall was completed adjacent to the parish gym. It serves as a cafeteria for the Catholic School students and, with a seating capacity of approximately 200, is used to accommodate the larger gatherings of various parish and school functions. In 2012, the Janak Music Center was completed. The building is a state of the art music center serving students in grades K-12 beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. This building was made possible through the generosity of the Rita Janak family in memory of Rita's late husband, Leo Janak and the Dickson-Allen Foundation. St. Paul High School in conjunction with St. Ludmila Elementary is currently involved in a $4 million dollar capital campaign in order to refurbish the original convent interior which currently houses St. Ludmila Elementary classrooms and office space on the first floor. The renovation will add an elevator, additional classrooms, a library and office spaces to address both school's growing student population.
Athletics
St. Paul High School students compete in Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming and Tennis through the Texas Association of Private and Public School (TAPPS). The Saint Paul Cardinals hold numerous STATE titles in the following sports listed below:
FOOTBALL - 11 man Football (6 TAPPS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and 1 TCIL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP) 2016 Div IV; 2015 Div III; 2012 Div III; 2010 Div IV; 1997 2A; 1992 1A; 1987 TCIL
CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008
CROSS COUNTY - BOYS: 2015, 2005
VOLLEYBALL: 1994 1A; 1993 1A
BASKETBALL - GIRLS: 1998 1A; 1992 1A
TRACK - GIRLS: 2014, 2015
TRACK - BOYS: 2014, 2015
BASEBALL: 2013 1A/2A; 2011 1A/2A; 2009 1A/2A; 2006 2A; 2005 2A; 2003 2A; 1999 1A; 1998 2A; 1995 1A; 1989 2A
SOFTBALL: 2016 1A/2A; 2012 1A/2A; 2011 1A/2A; 2005 2A; 2004 1A/2A; 1999 1A/2A; 1997 2A; 1996 1A; 1995 1A; 1994 1A; 1993 1A
TAPPS awards an Over-All State Championship Trophy – The Henderson Championship Cup to the school in each classification that accumulates the most points in all competitions in order to recognize state champions in Art, Academics, Vocal,Instrumental Music, and various team sports,. St. Paul High School has been the recipient of the Henderson 2A Overall Championship Cup for 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2015-2016.