Presbyterian Pan American School
Developing Young Christian Leaders Since 1912


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Line

1910—Synod of Texas votes to create Texas-Mexican Industrial Institute.
1912—The Texas-Mexican Industrial Institute was established in Kingsville, Texas.
1912—Rev. James W. Skinner becomes the 1st President of Tex-Mex.
1912—on October 1st, school opens with a study body of 50 boys.
1924—Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls was established in Taft, Texas.
1932—Rev. Sam Brooks McLane becomes the 2nd President of Tex-Mex.
1956—PPAS was created and Sherwood H. Reisner became the 1st President of PPAS.
1957—Girls of the Taft school move on campus.
Construction in progress on the Henry Morris Chapel & Perry Reed Dining Hall
1959—Construction began on the new dining hall and chapel.
Henry Morris Chapel
1960—May 15 Morris Chapel Dedication.
1960—May 19 commencement services are held for the 1st time in the Morris Chapel.
1980—David R. Gifford became the 2nd President of PPAS.
1985 Students
1991—Abraham Torres M. became the 3rd President of PPAS.
1997—Dr. James H. Matthews becomes the 4th President of PPAS.
1999—Oct. 15 Dedication services for the New Anchor Middle School.