Paul Alexander Canales - State Registrar of the Texas State Priory 2009-

Paul Alexander Canales was born on October 4, 1989, in San Antonio, Texas. He will be a Freshman this Fall at the University of Texas at San Antonio. While he attended Lutheran High School of San Antonio, Paul was active in school extracurricular activities including the football, basketball and baseball teams.

Brother Canales was initiated into Albert Pike Chapter No. 58 on March 22, 2004. He has served as their Master Councilor for the term of June-October 2005 and earned his Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award. Paul was invested into Albert Pike Priory No. 38 on May 17, 2005.. He served as Illustrious Knight Commander for the term of June-October 2006 and recieved His Past Illustrious Knight Commander's Meritorious Service award. He has been awarded the Founder's Membership Award and the Blue Honor Key. In October 2006, Paul was elevated to the rank and honor of a Chevalier.

Paul was honored to serve as District Deputy State Master Councilor under Brother Zane Whitney in 2005. He was elected to serve as State Senior Councilor at the 2006 Conclave and Deputy State Master Councilor at the 2007 Conclave. At the most recent Conclave in Austin Texas, he was elected and installed as 79th State Master Councilor of Texas DeMolay.

Paul was raised a Master Mason at Albert Pike Lodge #1169 on June 14th, 2008.