News and Announcements

On Monday, December 2, twelve new members were inducted into the John A. Mackay Chapter of the National Honor Society. These students were selected by their teachers as those who most uphold the ideals of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. During the ceremony, inductees were presented with a yellow rose from current members of the chapter. Congratulations to these well-rounded students!

Students, faculty, staff, and guests gathered together on Tuesday, November 26 for food and fellowship at our annual Thanksgiving luncheon. In addition to our many blessings, we give thanks to the freshman class for providing the table decorations and to our wonderful dining hall staff who prepared and served this delicious meal for everyone to enjoy.

Mark your calendar now for this upcoming recruiting event in Brownsville on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a GREAT opportunity for prospective students and families to visit with school representatives over a free lunch and learn more about Pan Am. Please share and help us spread the word!

Kudos to our Campus Ministry Council for organizing a campus-wide effort to support Operation Christmas Child again this year. Classes and various student organizations packed a total of 15 shoeboxes to help make Christmas a little brighter for children across the world.

In appreciation for veterans who have served our country and protect our freedom, we hosted a special assembly and luncheon in honor of local veterans on Thursday, November 7. Students from Mr. Perkins’ U. S. History class (Mia, Sophie, and Melissa) gave a presentation, and the veterans introduced themselves and spoke about their military service, which was a great learning experience for our students.

Pan Am opened their doors to the community for an evening of family fun at the annual Fall Festival held on Friday, October 18, 2019. A great time was had by all in attendance!

PPAS students and students from surrounding school districts had an opportunity to get on the right college/career path at our 2nd annual College Fair held on Wednesday, October 9. With about 20 colleges and organizations participating and students from 8 different high schools attending, the event was a huge success!

Students, faculty, staff and our Board of Trustees gathered on Friday, September 27 for the International Banquet. Each year this event celebrates the heritage of our diverse student body and gives students a unique opportunity to learn about the cultural traditions of their classmates. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, great entertainment from our students (in traditional dress) and a wonderful evening of learning and enriched friendships.

Our students have unique opportunities to share experiences and to learn about different cultures from their classmates who are from different countries. During lunch on September 12, Liman (Jacob), Bifeng, Biyun and Shing Kwan gave a wonderful and informative presentation about the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated in their country. And, all students were treated to mooncakes, a Chinese delicacy which is offered between friends or during family gatherings when the festival is celebrated. Just one more example of why Pan Am is such a special place!

Each year, the Campus Ministry Council kicks off the school year with a community-bonding “SPLASH” event to help our students gets acquainted with each other in a fun setting. Although it was hot outside on Saturday, August 17, students enjoyed the inflatable water slides and playing various “cool” games around campus. Students were randomly assigned to 10 different “family” groups for the activities, and then everyone joined together for a pool party after dinner.