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'''St. John Paul II High School''' (soon '''St. John Paul II Academy''') is a [[private school|private]], [[Roman Catholic]] [[high school]] in [[Corpus Christi, Texas]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi]].
'''St. John Paul II Academy''' is a [[private school|private]], [[Roman Catholic]] [[Academy]] in [[Corpus Christi, Texas]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi]].


==Background==
==Background==
St. John Paul II High School, located in [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] on the Texas Gulf Coast within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi]], was officially announced and opened on December 8, 2005 (the [[Feast of the Immaculate Conception]]) by Bishop [[Edmond Carmody]]. The high school commenced its inaugural year on August 1, 2006, with a freshman class, adding a new grade level each subsequent year until it encompassed grades nine through twelve. The creation of the high school was the vision and inspiration of [[Bishops in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] [[Edmond Carmody]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref> aiming to provide a [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] education that was accessible, affordable, and available to all students seeking such an education. As a Catholic institution, its mission is to offer a unique environment where students can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, focusing on their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development. The school graduated its first class of seniors in 2010 and is named in honor of [[Pope John Paul II]]. The mascot is the [[Centurion]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref>
St. John Paul II Academy, located in [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] on the Texas Gulf Coast within the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi]], was officially announced as St. John Paul II High School and opened on December 8, 2005 (the [[Feast of the Immaculate Conception]]) by Bishop [[Edmond Carmody]]. The high school commenced its inaugural year on August 1, 2006, with a freshman class, adding a new grade level each subsequent year until it encompassed grades nine through twelve. The creation of the high school was the vision and inspiration of [[Bishops in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] [[Edmond Carmody]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref> aiming to provide a [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] education that was accessible, affordable, and available to all students seeking such an education. As a Catholic institution, its mission is to offer a unique environment where students can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, focusing on their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development. The school graduated its first class of seniors in 2010 and is named in honor of [[Pope John Paul II]]. The mascot is the [[Centurion]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref>


On May 1, 2011, the high school changed its name to Blessed John Paul II High School, following John Paul II's beatification. It later adopted the name St. John Paul II High School, after [[Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II|John Paul II's canonization]] as a [[saint]] in the [[Catholic Church]].
On May 1, 2011, the high school changed its name to Blessed John Paul II High School, following John Paul II's beatification. It later adopted the name St. John Paul II High School, after [[Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II|John Paul II's canonization]] as a [[saint]] in the [[Catholic Church]].


On January 27, 2025, it was officially announced that St. John Paul II High School would merge with its sister institution, Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School, to form "St. John Paul II Academy." The alignment will begin in the fall of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rackley |first=Shane |date=2025-01-27 |title=Diocese of Corpus Christi makes a change on Southside campus |url=https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/southside/diocese-of-corpus-christi-makes-a-change-on-southside-campus |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchwell |first=Bill |date=2025-01-27 |title=Bishop Mulvey announces new St. John Paul II Academy |url=https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/bishop-mulvey-announces-st-john-paul-ii-academy/503-60952712-9032-4222-b0fb-087a97d95ab6 |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=kiiitv.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
On January 27, 2025, it was officially announced that St. John Paul II High School would merge with its sister institution, Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School, to form "St. John Paul II Academy." The alignment began in the fall of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rackley |first=Shane |date=2025-01-27 |title=Diocese of Corpus Christi makes a change on Southside campus |url=https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/southside/diocese-of-corpus-christi-makes-a-change-on-southside-campus |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Churchwell |first=Bill |date=2025-01-27 |title=Bishop Mulvey announces new St. John Paul II Academy |url=https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/bishop-mulvey-announces-st-john-paul-ii-academy/503-60952712-9032-4222-b0fb-087a97d95ab6 |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=kiiitv.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Mascot==
==Mascot==
The [[Centurion]] was a [[Roman Empire|Roman]] officer commanding a century or a [[Company (military unit)|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|Roman Army]]. He was a leader who rose from the common ranks to high authority, selected for his excellence and example.
The [[Centurion]] was a [[Roman Empire|Roman]] officer commanding a century or a [[Company (military unit)|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|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref>
This type of character and virtue in this man is what St. John Paul II Academy seeks to teach and instill in its students, both in the academic and athletic endeavors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History/Foundational Elements |url=https://www.jpiihighschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1787533&type=d&pREC_ID=1961997 |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.jpiihighschool.org |language=en}}</ref>


The mascot is based on the logo of the [[Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe)|Cologne Centurions]], with the red color changed to gold.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}
The mascot is based on the logo of the [[Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe)|Cologne Centurions]], with the red color changed to gold.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}
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Revision as of 04:00, 28 June 2025

For other uses, see St John Paul II Catholic School (disambiguation).

St. John Paul II Academy
Address
Map
3036 Saratoga Boulevard

Corpus Christi
,
(Nueces County)
,
Texas
78415

United States
Coordinates27°42′35″N 97°25′49″W / 27.70972°N 97.43028°W / 27.70972; -97.43028
Information
School typePrivate, Coeducational Catholic (Diocesan)
MottoFides ∙ Ratio ∙ Virtus
(Faith ∙ Reason ∙ Virtue)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Immaculate Conception / St. Pope John Paul II
Established2006
FounderThe Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, D.D.
AuthorityRoman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi
School number(361) 855-5744
School code441504
PresidentFr. Peter Martinez
PrincipalMrs. Norma Castaneda
Grades9–12
GenderCo-Educational
Average class size19
Campus size64 acres (260,000 m2)
Campus typeOpen
Color(s)Black and Gold   
Slogan"Be Not Afraid!"
Fight songNotre Dame Victory March
Athletics conferenceTAPPS 5A
MascotCenturion
Team nameCenturions
RivalIncarnate Word Academy (Corpus Christi, Texas)
School fees$370 enrollment fee ($270 before April 1)
Tuition$7,300 (2024-2025)
Websitejpiihighschool.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 Academy is a private, Roman Catholic Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Background

St. John Paul II Academy, located in Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi, was officially announced as St. John Paul II High School and opened on December 8, 2005 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception) by Bishop Edmond Carmody. The high school commenced its inaugural year on August 1, 2006, with a freshman class, adding a new grade level each subsequent year until it encompassed grades nine through twelve. The creation of the high school was the vision and inspiration of Bishop Edmond Carmody,[1] aiming to provide a Catholic education that was accessible, affordable, and available to all students seeking such an education. As a Catholic institution, its mission is to offer a unique environment where students can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, focusing on their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical development. The school graduated its first class of seniors in 2010 and is named in honor of Pope John Paul II. The mascot is the Centurion.[2]

On May 1, 2011, the high school changed its name to Blessed John Paul II High School, following John Paul II's beatification. It later adopted the name St. John Paul II High School, after John Paul II's canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church.

On January 27, 2025, it was officially announced that St. John Paul II High School would merge with its sister institution, Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School, to form "St. John Paul II Academy." The alignment began in the fall of 2025.[3][4]

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 St. John Paul II Academy seeks to teach and instill in its students, both in the academic and athletic endeavors.[5]

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.[6]

Athletics, Clubs, & Extracurriculars

Athletics include: football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, swimming, track & field, cross country, dance team, drill team, and cheerleading. The varsity baseball team won the TAPPS 4A State Championship 2 years in a row in 2010 & 2011.[7]

The school also competes in "Challenge!", a televised academic contest/tournament hosted by the local PBS station, KEDT. The Centurions typically make a strong showing each year, and won the competition outright in 2011 and 2012.[8]

Clubs at the school include Voices that Care (a public service club), Health Careers Club, Centurions for Life (an anti-abortion 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

Notes and references

  1. ^ "History/Foundational Elements". www.jpiihighschool.org. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "History/Foundational Elements". www.jpiihighschool.org. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  3. ^ Rackley, Shane (January 27, 2025). "Diocese of Corpus Christi makes a change on Southside campus". KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Churchwell, Bill (January 27, 2025). "Bishop Mulvey announces new St. John Paul II Academy". kiiitv.com. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "History/Foundational Elements". www.jpiihighschool.org. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  6. ^ "Graduates Upon Graduation". John Paul II High School Official Website. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Athletics". www.jpiihighschool.org. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  8. ^ "JPII wins KEDT Challenge--again". Diocese of Corpus Christi. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  9. ^ "Jose Trevino". mlb.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
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