St. Mary High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Paducah, Kentucky. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, and is part of the St. Mary School System, which also includes elementary and middle schools.
Background Founded in 1858 it has 98% of graduates attending college and 50% receiving scholarships. It has state champions in many sports teams and an award-winning music program.
State champions Boys Cross Country: 1998 Individual Boys Cross Country: Matthew Shoulta (2003, 2004), James Maglasang (2008) Girls Cross Country: 1994, 1995, 1996 Individual Girls Cross Country: Adrienne Lima (1994), Jackie Wagner (1997, 1998, 2000) Boys Golf: 2005 Individual Boys Golf: Russ Cochran (1975), Case Cochran (2005, 2006)
Notable alumni Paducah Artist, Yeiser Art Museum, the late Mary Yeiser, 1921 Former KY State Justice Most Honorable Bill Graves, 1954 Paducah Businessman, the late Fred Paxton, 1950 Russ Cochran, current PGA Tour golfer, KHSAA Individual Boys' Golf State Champion, 1975
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External links St. Mary School System site