History

“Preparations were made to open the school for the term of 1915-1916.  Father Budds, who from the very beginning of the project was a most enthusiastic supporter of Father O’Brien, had given permission to use the Cathedral Grammar School Building until other quarters could be found.  Through the generosity of friends standard equipment was installed, and on September 22, 1915, the High School began its existence, with an enrollment of 68 pupils.”

“On September 18, 1916, the school term was opened in the Calhoun Street building, and the school was placed under the patronage of the great pioneer Bishop of Charleston, Bishop England.  The attendance was doubled, and from the first day that classes were held in the building on Calhoun Street the rooms have been taxed to their capacity.  The growth of the school was phenomenal and the only thing that could keep pace with the number of pupils who wished to attend the school was a modern building which would meet the demands put upon it.  For the past school year the enrollment has been 130 pupils.  This number cannot be handled to the best advantage in the present crowded condition of class rooms.  A new building is imperative.”

“…the school is prepared to offer the Catholic youth of the city the advantages of a well rounded education with the added advantage of systematic religious instruction in Catholic environments.”