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Pope John Paul II High School does not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or gender. Though our first priority is to serve the Catholic community, we welcome students and families of all Christian faiths, united in service to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We also welcome those from other faith traditions. In this outreach, we take inspiration from our namesake, Saint John Paul II, who said:

It is absolutely clear that ecumenism, the movement promoting Christian unity, is not just some sort of "appendix" which is added to the Church's traditional activity. Rather, ecumenism is an organic part of her life and work, and consequently must pervade all that she is and does; it must be like the fruit borne by a healthy and flourishing tree, which grows to its full stature. (John Paul II, Ut Unum Sint, 1995).

Regarding those from other faith traditions, he said: "(Inter-religious dialogue) is often a source of great joy and encouragement. It leads us to discover how God is at work in the minds and hearts of people and indeed in their rites and customs. "(John Paul II, address to Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, 2001).

In evaluating applicants, the Admissions Office seeks students who have the pre-requisite skills to succeed in a college preparatory program. The evaluation includes an assessment of the student's prior academic record, recommendations of teachers, a placement test, and personal interviews.

A wide diversity of scholarly talent exists at JPII and is supported by three levels of academic offerings. Students can choose between Advanced Placement, Honors courses, and College Preparatory program selections, depending on aptitude and work ethic. If you have any questions concerning the admissions process, please call the Admissions Office at (615) 822-2375.

ACADEMICS

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Student writers win contest

Dec 8 2020

Two juniors win Nasvhille Cumberland River Compact SLANT Writing Contest and nine others receive honorable mention.

Congratulations to the JPII juniors who were recently recognized for their writing in the Nashville Cumberland River Compact SLANT Writing Contest. They submitted short stories, poems, and essays about nature to complement their study of the American Romantic and Transcendentalist literature in English 11 classes. Two juniors were selected as contest winners: Camaya Keaton and Kevin Marsh, and nine juniors received an honorable mention: Kynadie Adams, Avery Gardner, Ethan Hemmelgarn, Abigail Holland, Ethan Hover, Rose McCaslin, Carter Naylor, Joseph Pate, and Riley Smith.

Fall 2020 Excellence in Innovation Awards

Dec 8 2020

Students are selected by their teachers in the fall and spring semesters for their outstanding contribution to the Innov8 program.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Fall 2020 JPII Excellence in Innovation Awards!

Introduction to Public Speaking - Andrew Nessari
Songwriting and Composition through Technology - Ryder Smith
Introduction to Video Game Design - Conor Patton; Knight Tank: Enterprising Entrepreneurship - Analia Winters, Jake Kellog, Thao Phan, and Ty Lavendar
Gear it Up! Robotics - Darren Liu and Kehan Patel
Haiti Love - Anna Puryear, Catherine Pagan, and Joanna Haymart
Show Me the Money Investment Course (not included in the video) - Simon Whiteley

To hear the full description of their achievements in the video, Innovation Award Winners.

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16th Annual KAC Golf Tournament

Jan 22 2021

Mark your calendars!

The Knight Athletic Club (KAC) is excited to announce the 16th Annual KAC Golf Tournament, Friday, April 30. We will be returning to the beautifully manicured Twelve Stones Golf Club, the home course of our Knights. Join us for a day of golf, unique flight prizes, and delicious refreshments on the outdoor Clubhouse patio. Registration is open, and we are introducing some incredible sponsorship opportunities. Visit the KAC page on the JPII website for more information, registration, and sponsorship.

DATE: Friday, April 30, 2021

TIME: 7:30 a.m. Registration & 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

PLACE: Twelve Stones Golf Club, 12 Stones Crossing, Goodlettsville, TN

ADMISSION: $150 per player

For online Registration, please click HERE

For printable Registration form, please click HERE

We have some amazing Sponsorship Opportunities:

Introducing our Gold, Navy, White & Clubhouse Sponsorships.

Announcing 2021 Hole Sponsorships, $25 will be donated to your designated sports team.

For online Sponsorship Opportunities, please click HERE

For printable Sponsorship information flier, please click HERE

Not a golfer…no worries we need VOLUNTEERS:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA9AA23A13-kac2021

TOURNAMENT FEATURES:

o Bloody Mary Bar at Registration

o Breakfast, Snack at the Turn

o Beer Tasting

o Beverage and Snack carts

o Mulligan Packages

o Driving Range Contest

o Cannon Shot

o Closest to the Pin

o Hole in One Contests~Mercedes Benz, Southwest Gift Card, Apple iPad Air, Set of Taylor Made Golf Clubs

o Longest Drive and Putting Contest

o F-A-N (Fund-A-Need)

o Tournament Mixer/Social

o Unique Flight Prizes

o Spending the day with friends, making memories, and supporting KAC JPII Athletics.

Monies raised this year through the Knight Athletic Club Golf Tournament will support the athletic department.

Feel free to contact:

Lee McNair at lee.mcnair@partners.mcd.com or 615-557-7714

Please consider using our proud KAC supporters!

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January 19, 2021 - Weekly Wrap-Up

Jan 19 2021

Hockey Team Wins Game 1 in Predators Cup Tourney

The Knights hockey team won their first game in the Predators Cup Tournament defeating Centennial, 3-2. George Collier scored two goals for the Knights, while Jackson Smith scored the game-winning goal in the final period to seal the victory. The Knights will face MBA this Friday at 5:00 pm at Ford Ice Antioch.

Wrestling Team Defeats FRA

The Knights wrestling team defeated Franklin Road Academy, 36-19, in last week’s tri-match. Unfortunately, the Knights fell to Goodpasture, 24-36. Individual wins were recorded by Sean Meffe, Ethan Bennett, Evan Roek, Parker Sutton, Logan Penhollow, Chris Boyd, and Gabe Rollins. The Knights travelled to Franklin over the weekend to compete in the Franklin Admiral Invitational where Callie Keightley came away with 3^rd place and Kylie Reeves finished 5^th. Logan Penhollow, Ethan Bennett, Joseph Tran, Parker Sutton, and Evan Roek all finished in the top 10.

Lady Knights Pick Up Two Region Wins

The Lady Knights basketball team turned on the defensive pressure as they defeated Harpeth Hall, 29-16 last Tuesday. Leanna Pearson led the Lady Knights with 10 points followed by Bethany Howard with 6. On Friday, the Lady Knights continued their winning ways beating St. Cecilia, 47-36. Lillie Van Metre scored a career-high 17 points while freshman Bethany Howard chipped in 10.

Knights Fall to MBA

The men’s basketball team struggled offensively falling to MBA, 60-83 last Tuesday. Elijah Hollins led all Knights’ scorers with 13 points, followed by Connor Tuerff and Triston Conger with 11 points each. The Knights will face Lipscomb this Tuesday.

FAITH LIFE

Bishop Spalding celebrates Mass at JPII

Oct 26 2020

In honor of our namesake, Saint John Paul II, Bishop Spalding celebrated Mass outside at the Jim Carroll Athletic Complex.

We are grateful to His Excellency Bishop Spalding for celebrating Mass outside last week for the JPII community on the Solemnity of our namesake, Saint John Paul II. As he spoke over the loudspeaker at the JPII football stadium, Bishop Spalding inspired the Class of 2021 to “use their voices to make their echo heard,” like St. John Paul II. Then, the seniors received a special blessing from Bishop Spalding as he affirmed their positive and influential leadership in our community. Thank you, Bishop Spalding!

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JPII partners with Habitat for Humanity

Sep 17 2020

Great progress was made on two Habitat for Humanity homes with the help of the JPII community.

At Pope John Paul II High School, we believe service to others is at the very heart of the Gospel message and JPII's mission. We have many opportunities to extend a helping hand over the school year. Still, one of our favorite efforts is partnering with the Dugan Family Foundation for the annual JPII Habitat for Humanity Build. A group of students, parents, alumni, alumni parents, and school staff made substantial progress on two Habitat homes for two very deserving families, all while having a great time.

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STUDENT LIFE

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 21 2021

We celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by remembering the values that represent his legacy. Thank you to the students in Knights Media and the JPII Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion student leadership group for helping us reflect on Dr. King’s wise words, which should inspire us to continue to work for social justice and the values of non-violence, peace, love, character, justice, freedom, hope, and faith.

House of Gregory wins fall house games

Nov 3 2020

Nothing could stop the House of Gregory as they competed in the Fall House Games.

Congratulations to the House of Gregory for winning the 2020 Fall House Games! The Knights enjoyed lunch outside and the beautiful weather as they competed in trivia, soccer, four square, pumpkin decorating, spike ball, ultimate Frisbee, and of course, tug-o-war. Thanks to the House Council for planning an awesome day for us all.

Pope John Paul II High School stands on the belief that education extends beyond the classroom. We want students to build relationships with one another, faculty, staff, and coaches in meaningful, healthy ways. The House System helps to make this happen by creating smaller communities within the school to encourage friendships, promote school spirit, and develop student leadership. Visit House System to learn more.

KNIGHT OF THE WEEK

PB Mamalo

Nov 15 2019

PB Mamalo is the Vice President of House Council and President of the House of Peter, an AP Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, a varsity soccer player, and a drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. We thank this Knight of the Week for enriching the JPII community in many ways, especially by sharing the “joke of the day” every morning.

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ALUMNI

Tanner Taddeo '10

Nov 10 2020

Tanner is an international development and impact investment professional with experience working in impact investing, technology start-ups, strategy consulting, and international NGOs across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2014 with a degree in philosophy and sociology, Florida State University in 2015 with an MSc in International Affairs (degree of distinction), and from the University of Cambridge in 2019 with a Master's in Social Innovation (degree of distinction). Tanner works in Corporate Development for ModusBox in London.

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Zach Pelka '13

Nov 9 2020

Zach graduated from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. Soon after graduation, he started a financial technology student loan company, Paytronage. Zach sold the business in 2018 to Lumni, Inc. but stayed on as the Head of Capital Markets & Investor Relations. In addition, he continued his entrepreneurial spirit by launching Une Femme Wines along with his sister Jen. Une Femme Wines partners with women in the wine industry, including female winemakers, investors, distributors, designers, and wine retailers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the non-profit Dress for Success.