St. Anne School (Columbus, Georgia) Explained

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
Streetaddress:2020 Kay Circle
City:Columbus
State:Georgia
County:(Muscogee County)
Zipcode:31907
Country:United States
Coordinates:32.4833°N -84.9342°W
Religion:Christian
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Oversight:Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah
Superintendent:Michelle Kroll
Founder:Sisters of Mercy
President:Ronie Collins
Principal:Jocelyn Smith, Lower School
Ronie Collins, High School
Dean:James Wilson
School Code:00183
Avg Class Size:Preschool & Pre-K3 - 10; Pre-K4-5th grade - 20; 6th-8th grade - 18; 9th-12th grade - 13
Type:Private, coeducational
Grades:Age 1 - 12th grade
Campus Size:23acres
Motto:Latin

Sapienta crescens et gratia.

Motto Translation:Increasing wisdom and grace.
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Catholic Conference[1] (partial)
Team Name:Vikings
Colors:Red, white, and navy
Established:1868
Free Label:Partner in education
Free Text:The Hughston Clinic

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is named for Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, and Pope Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli). The school's history stretches back to 1868. Located in Columbus, Georgia, St. Anne-Pacelli is the only Preschool (age 1)-12th grade Catholic school serving southwestern Georgia.

History

In 1868, the Sisters of Mercy purchased a home in Downtown Columbus, Georgia and converted it into a convent. St. Joseph's Academy, a K–8 school, was formed at the same location in 1868. The school remained in Downtown Columbus until 1952, when population growth led to the establishment of a new Catholic school near Midtown Columbus. St. Joseph's then merged with this school.[2]

Until St. Anne Church was built in 1961, the school operated under the name Holy Family School, and was operated by the Church of the Holy Family. The name was then changed to St. Anne School. In 2008, it was joined with Pacelli High School.

Athletics

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's athletic program begins in elementary school, as young as third grade. Middle and high school athletes compete in 14 sports.

At the varsity level, St. Anne-Pacelli competes as a Single A member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

The following sports programs are available for students:Baseball: grades 6-12;Boys' Basketball: grades 1-12;Boys' Cross Country: grades 5-12;Boys' Football: grades 6-12;Boys' Golf: grades 5-12;Boys' Soccer: grades 6-12;Boys' Swimming: grades 6-12;Boys' Tennis: grades 3-12;Boys' Track and Field: grades 8-12;Boys' and Bigger Dudes' Wrestling: grades 6-12.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.flacathconf.org Florida Catholic Conference
  2. http://www.sasphs.net/history.htm History