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SUMMER CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION
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CAMP JPII Registration is now available!For CAMP REGISTRATION CLICK HERETo view the CAMP BROCHURE CLICK HERE


January Newsletter Online
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Catch up on the latest JPII news in January's issue of the Views featuring a story on the upcoming gala honoring Mr. Jim Carell. In addition, you'll learn more about the Knight Athletic Club, results of the award winning Model UN Team, and an exciting hovercraft physics project. Mr. Arche shares his vision of JPII's 3-D art program and Deacon Brian Edwards stresses the importance of March for... more info


Violinists accepted to TN Governor's School of the Arts
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Jessica Herrera and Jacqui Ramos
Each summer the State of Tennessee provides challenging and intensive learning experiences for gifted and talented high school students in the following summer programs: Arts, Humanities, International Studies, Engineering, Science, Prospective Teachers, Scientific Exploration of TN Heritage, Information Technology Leadership, and Agricultural Science. Two JPII... more info


JPII Singers qualify for 2012 TN All-State Choirs
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On January 28th, high school singers from 58 Middle Tennessee High Schools participated in 2nd Tier All-State auditions at Mt. Juliet High School.  All 11 JPII singers passed 2nd Tier auditions; therefore, six are officially in All-State, and the five alternates also have the opportunity to be placed in their All-State choir if... more info


Three JPII Hockey Players Selected to League All Star Game
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Three JPII students were selected to represent Team North in the GNASH (the local high school hockey league) All Star game. The players selected are: ·         Mark Vanderslice - Defenseman, Junior ·         Clay Brewer (starter) Forward,... more info


Swim Team places 5th in Region and advances to State
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The Women’s Swim Team placed 5th overall at the Regional Swim Meet and six JPII swimmers advanced to the TN High School State Meet to be held February 10th and 11th at Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville. The following JPII swimmers are ranked in the Regional Top 16 Women     “A” 200 Medley Relay – 5th place, Paige Scheriger, Maddie Kolbe, Courtney ... more info


Bowlers Fall in State Quarterfinals, Pionk Ranks 5th
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The Lady Knights lost in the first round of the state tournament to Girls Preparatory School out of Chattanooga, 25-2. GPS went on to win the state championship beating last year’s winner, St. Agnes.  Senior Julie Pionk had the match high series, a season high 576, including a 205 and 202. Junior Danielle Bourget contributed a 402 series. Prior to the team... more info


Fine Art Students Receive Honors
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Rachel Hinlo, Cassidy Johnson, Maggie Finaly, Shelby Turner
The Scholastic Art Competition and Exhibition, entering its 89th year is the nation’s oldest continuously run art competition in the nation and a source of scholarships for young artists.  It is also considered to be one of the most prestigious, with past winners such as Andy Warhol and Red Grooms. This year’s regional competition, hosted by Cheekwood Botanical... more info


FBLA Team Qualifies for State
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Under the sponsorship of social studies teachers, Bob Page and Erin Riggs, JPII has revivified its FBLA team. On January 9th the team competed for the first time in the FBLA Region 5 Conference at Tennessee State University and walked away with several first place wins and top 5 finishes. Winning first place in individual competitions were Aly Cox (Accounting I), Alex... more info


Harris named Finalist for National Achievement Scholarship
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In September, Cailin Harris was named a National Achievement Semi-finalist and on January 20th, Harris advanced to Finalist standing in the competition. As a Finalist, Harris will be considered for National Achievement Scholarships to be offered in 2012. Congratulations Cailin!


Lauren Luckey '06 Makes a Difference in Afghanistan
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Story by Lisa Young Barry of the Hendersonville Standard While Lauren Luckey was kicking around a soccer ball at Pope John Paul II and helping her soccer team win a state championship in 2005, she never realized that in a few short years that she would be in Afghanistan helping to make a difference in the lives of men, women and children......to read the full story, visit LUCKEY.