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Seniors Shine Again on 2010 A.P. Tests
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The Flood of 2010 forced the admin to "rescue" the exams by boat to give off site!
Despite the flood  that caused students to take the exams off site, JPII students took a record number of Advanced Placement exams in 2010, totaling 506 exams in 20 different subject areas.  The results were mailed out in late summer and once again, our students did exceptionally well. Headlining the school’s performance this year are Mrs. Mayberry’s 18 Calculus BC... more info


Football Team Drops Home Opener
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The Knights football team lost its home opener to McCallie 28-42, despite dominating time of possession with 87 offensive plays.Jordan Adams began the fireworks, returning the opening kick-off 95 yards for a quick 7-0 lead. However, the Blue Tornado answered in convincing fashion, reeling off the next 4 touchdowns, all in the first quarter, threatening to turn the contest into a blow-out. But from... more info


Tania Buda '06, spends day with Condoleezza Rice
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Ms. Buda with Secretary Rice
Tania Buda, a 2006 graduate of JPII and currently a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy, spent a day with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently. Tania played basketball and ran track at JPII. Among her many talents, she is fluent in 7 languages! She is the older sister of current sophomore Mia Buda. JPII is proud of its many graduates! Congratulations, Tania!


Lady Knights Soccer Team Rebounds Strong after Opening Loss
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The Lady Knights Soccer team's 2010 season has begun!Your soccer Knights are 2-1 on the season, losing to perennial AAApowerhouse Franklin HS in the season opener, 3-2.  Jr Cailin Harris scoredtwice and Goalkeeper Megan Mihilak had 11 saves.  Since then, they resumed their season at home last Tuesday night with a 3-1 winover visiting Oakland High School. Junior Cailin Harris scored two... more info


2011 Spring Break Trip to London
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WHO: Mr. Stephenson, Ms. Wortman and any 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student WHAT:  Trip to London, England and around London to visit historical places like the following:  Windsor Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s birthplace, the Globe Theatre, and more! WHEN:  Spring Break 2011, March 18-March 26 WHY:  to learn more... more info


Matthew Hager Completes Chinese Summer Class at WKU
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The Center for Gifted Studies’ Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY) Draws Students From Across Kentucky, Nation, and Globe. Locally, Matthew Hager, a tenth grade student at Pope John Paul II High School attended, completing a class in Chinese. The Center for Gifted Studies recently completed another summer of successful gifted camp programs on the campus of... more info


Knights Volleyball Makes it to Tourney Finals
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Congratulations to the Varsity volleyball team for making it to the finals of the silver division at the Smyrna Bulldog Bash Tournament over the weekend!   Wins over Wilson Central, Lebanon, Bartlett, Hendersonville, and St. Cecilia landed them in the finals against CPA - a 2009 state tournament team.  The team played amazingly well with 2 great comebacks, but fell 16-14 in the... more info


Knights Golf Continues Winning Ways
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The Knights men's golf team posted a convincing 143-168 victory over Father Ryan this week, continuing their early season string of victories. Leading the Knights was senior Jordan Julow, who fired a sterling 33 in nine holes. A trio of sohomores rounded out the scoring: Michael Resha and Jacob Svedin with 36's , and Connor McCarthy with a 38. The Lady Knights also defeated Fr. Ryan,... more info


Sophomore Participates in Veteran's Ride across America
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Jack Duffin with the wounded veterans during a break
Sophomore Jack Duffin had an interesting summer, participating in a U.S. veteran's biking expedition across America.  Sponsored by State Farm insurance as the "Sea to Shining Sea" project, Jack joined numerous veterans who had been wounded in recent wars for a part of their jouney as they biked from San Francisco to Virginia Beach. The purpose of the expedition was to honor the courage of... more info


JPII Graduate, Taylor Holmes Receives Pilot License
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Taylor Holmes & Chris Finley
Taylor Holmes (Class of 2010) recently passed his certification test by the FAA and received his a Private Pilot’s license.  Taylor’s training in a Cessna 172 included navigation, night flying, maximum performance takeoff and landings and emergency procedures.  He was required to pass a comprehensive written examination, an oral examination and a flight test given by an FAA designated... more info


Jordan Drennan is in top 10 of TN Cheerleaders
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Congratulations to Jordan Drennan! She was just named one of the top 10 cheerleaders in the state of Tennessee by the Tennessee Cheerleading Coaches Association. All of the top 10 cheerleaders will perform in Murfreesboro during the State Championship football game. During this game, TCCA will choose one of these top 10 cheerleaders to be the #1 Cheerleader in the state of Tennessee. Jordan is the... more info


Knights Drop Opening Game to Clarksville
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The JPII Knights football team opened their season with a hard-fought away losst to Clarksville on Friday night 14-27. The Knights offense sizzled in the first quarter behind excellent running from senior Jordan Adams and passing from senior QB Tanner Hale, including a fantastic 64 yard strike to Brad Jarreau in full stride,  leading the Knights to touchdowns on the first two... more info


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