New Duchesne High School President Announced
Dear Duchesne Community,
Duchesne High School is proud to announce that Paul Boschert has been named the new president ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
Boschert, who currently serves as Director of Athletics, was elected by Duchesne High School’s Board of Directors.
"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Boschert into this new role and are excited to see his leadership and vision take Duchesne into the next era,” Jack Borgmeyer, Secretary of the Board of Directors, stated. “We were blessed to receive and meet with several exceptional candidates for this position, each bringing unique strengths and ideas. We are grateful for all that participated in this important process, and we look forward to the exciting journey ahead. Mr. Boschert’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing our strategic goals, ensuring we continue to innovate and excel.”
Mr. Boschert holds an impressive 43 years in education, with 23 served as an athletic administrator. As an alumnus of Duchesne High School, Mr. Boschert has spent time at several educational institutions, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will benefit colleagues, students and the Duchesne community.
Mr. Boschert’s educational career began in 1981 when he returned to Duchesne High School after graduating from Lindenwood University. After teaching speech for four years and coaching three sports at Duchesne, Boschert would spend more than a decade teaching physical education in the St. Charles School District. From there, Boschert would transition to the role of Director of Athletics and Activities at St. Charles West High School, before assuming the role of Director of Athletics and Activities at Fort Zumwalt West High School in 2003. Following a successful 16 years in the role, Mr. Boschert would return to Duchesne High School as Athletics Director in 2020.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Boschert has hired, mentored and supervised more than 130 coaches, as well as overseen and directed more than 80 different athletic programs. Mr. Boschert was awarded St. Louis Area Athletic Director of the Year for 2017-2018 and was inducted into the Gateway Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2015 as part of the inaugural class.
In addition to Boschert’s career responsibilities, he has served on both the Investigative and Sportsmanship committees of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
Mr. Boschert is also a longstanding member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Alongside his years of educational and professional experience in administration, Mr. Boschert’s strongest attributes are his communication and organizational skills. Specifically, Mr. Boschert’s friendly demeanor, people skills and knack for putting others at ease in difficult situations are his best assets. These qualities, as well as Mr. Boschert’s decades of experience in teaching, coaching, officiating and athletic administration, will allow him to excel in his new position. The Board of Directors is excited to work with Paul on the Strategic Plan and continuing the enrichment of the Duchesne Legacy.
Please join the Duchesne community in welcoming Mr. Paul Boschert to his new position.
Sincerely,
The Duchesne High School Board of Directors