Student Achievements Recognized and Celebrated at Fall Social
The JPII student body, parents and younger siblings gathered in the Brennan Commons on November 8th for an ice cream social followed by a Fall awards and recognition ceremony. The JPII Jazz Band added to the evening's festivities by performing a couple of jazz scores, including a piece that students had learned entirely by ear.
Principal Ron Edwards celebrated efforts of faculty and staff to provide students with a well-rounded high school experience. Students at JPII now have the opportunity to participate in volleyball, cross-country, basketball, cheerleading, jazz band, choir, drama, debate, newspaper, yearbook and student government. Edwards stated, "Each of our students has unique gifts and this fall we have seen them embrace every opportunity to utilize their gifts for the overall good of the School.
The genuine pride and enthuiasm of Mr. Edwards, the faculty and coaching staff was palpable as they recognized the unique gifts and success of each student.
A Mass Filled With Meaning
Pictured Above: JPII students, families, faculty and staff gather for Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the opening of the new academic year. Fr. Jim Lee, pastor of St. Michael Parish and member of the JPII Board of Directors, presided over the mass, and returned to the community a particularly meaningful gift: the JPII Chalice. Fr. Jim and Archbishop Alex J. Brunett consecrated the chalice in Rome at the altar tomb of Blessed John Paul II.
