Celebrating 50 Years
ou are cordially invited to Celebrate St.John Catholic School’s Golden Anniversary. Please consider joining us at several events planned to mark theschool’s 50th Year of providing Excellence in Education in 
Bay County, Florida.
When St. John Catholic School opened its doors on September 15, 1958, there were only five Sisters of the Resurrection to operate the school. The school started with grades 1st through 5th and 132 students enrolled. By 1962, a middle school was operating and the first 8th grade class graduated.
The legacy rich in Christian teachings and academic excellence passed on from the Sisters remains strong. Today St. John Catholic School continues to serve Bay County as one of the areas leading schools with students achieving tests scores in the top 10% nationally on the ITBS. Most graduating 8th graders are accepted into honors programs at area high schools, with many of them becoming college scholarship recipients.
St. John Catholic School remains committed to its mission of “Educating the Total Child in Mind, Body, and Spirit.” The philosophy still holds true today, “ A good citizen of America now and a good citizen of Heaven hereafter.”
Come Celebrate, Reunite, and Rediscover why this small school still captures the hearts of community members and alumni after all these years. Be a part of continuing the legacy of Academic Excellence and Golden Memories.
Be sure to contact your friends and classmates and encourage them to visit our web site, www.stjohncatholicschool.com and submit their contact information.
We look forward to reuniting with you and your family as we celebrate our half-century of Excellence in Education, together.
For more information on the St. John 50th Anniversary and Events please Email the 50th Anniversary Committee
Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:15am:
A Special Anniversary Mass with Bishop John Ricard was followed by Parish Celebration and Ground-breaking for Gymnasium See Anniversary Gallery >
Monday, September 15, 2008
Events held: Student Mass, Special Proclamation by Panama City Mayor Scott Clemons, Ground-breaking by students, Principal, and teachers.
St. John School Birthday Celebration, Luncheon and Fun Day See Photo Gallery >
Friday, October 17, 2008 7pm – 10pm:
Wine and Cheese Social
Cost: $25 per person
Location: School Courtyard
Friday, November 14, 2008 6:30pm -11pm:
St. John Harvest Festival Dinner and Live Auction
Cost: $20 per person
Location: St. John Parish Hall
Saturday, November 15, 2008 10am – 2pm:
St. John School Harvest Festival and Silent Auction
Free admission, Ride and food tickets may be purchased. Location: St. John School
Saturday Morning, April 17, 2009
Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
Time & Location: TBA
Saturday Evening, April 17, 2009
Alumni & Friends Reunion Dinner Party
Time: 6pm-7pm: Cash Bar and hors d’oeuvres
7:00: Dinner
Location: Shrimpboat Restaurant
Sunday April 18, 2009 11:00am -3pm:
Spring Arts Festival and 50th Anniversary Celebration
Free Food and Admission
Location: St. John School
Updates on events will be posted as they become available. Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please check back here prior to events.
50th Anniversary Commitee
Susan Higby and Lillian Cooper, Alumni Relations
Judy Fiztpatrick, Alumni Database
Melanie Goodreau Walters, Alumni Reunion Dinner
Edwina Acoba McLane, Golf Tournament
Christine Fitzpatrick Peaden and
Jennifer Gilley, School Celebrations
Christine A. Walker, Anniversary Chair
Anniversary T-shirt
To order a special edition 50th Anniversary t-shirt, please fill out the order form and turn it in to the school office. The shirts will be available in blue or white.
