St. Anne School (Columbus, Georgia)
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.
| St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2020 Kay Circle , , 31907 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°29′0″N 84°56′3″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Motto | Latin: Sapienta crescens et gratia. (Increasing wisdom and grace.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1868 |
| Founder | Sisters of Mercy |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah |
| Superintendent | Michelle Kroll |
| School code | 00183 |
| President | Ronie Collins |
| Dean | James Wilson |
| Principal | Jocelyn Smith, Lower School Ronie Collins, High School |
| Grades | Age 1 - 12th grade |
| Average class size | Preschool & Pre-K3 - 10; Pre-K4-5th grade - 20; 6th-8th grade - 18; 9th-12th grade - 13 |
| Campus size | 23 acres (0.093 km2) |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and navy |
| Team name | Vikings |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Catholic Conference[1] (partial) |
| Partner in education | The Hughston Clinic |
| Website | beaviking |
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.
References
- Florida Catholic Conference
- History @ sasphs.net. Retrieved 2010-1-30.