2013 – 2014 Annual Report - Pope John Paul the Great Catholic

2013-2014
Annual Report
At the Heart
SAINT
our mission
Rooted in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community and
service, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School is committed to
the formation of youth with special emphasis on the ethical development
of the students. We strive to provide an environment where students
can grow in the image of Jesus Christ while developing intellectual,
theological, and moral virtues. As a Diocesan School, we prepare each
student for a life of faith, service, and integrity.
dear friends,
The true beauty of our school rests in Christ – the Giver of all that is good.
Architecturally, He dwells at the very center of our school, giving the building a geometric balance with the
chapel as the focal point. None of this is by accident: it was all very carefully planned so that Christ would
be at the heart of the school. Within the community of people – students, teachers and staff members –
God is found at the heart.
At the heart of Saint John Paul the Great are people, events, academic programs, and activities that
contributed to the uniqueness of the 2013–2014 school year. On April 27, 2014, we witnessed the
canonization of our patron, Pope John Paul the Great, a pope that many of us knew and loved. This rare
event was very important to us and marked a high point in the academic year, and in the history of our
school. We commemorated the canonization in a variety of ways - including officially changing our name
from Pope to Saint - because Saint John Paul the Great is our hero! Throughout his lifetime, John Paul was
a witness to Christ. He overcame many challenges by cooperating with grace and seeking union with God.
Our mission is to do the same – cooperate with grace and lead our students toward heaven.
I am pleased to present the 2013-2014 Annual Report of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School,
honoring the donors whose support has made an impact on the lives of our students. Many thanks for all
that you’ve done, and will continue to do, in support of our mission. Your contributions of prayer, time, and
talent make a difference in so many ways. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and dedication
to our great school.
Yours in Christ,
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P.
Principal
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SAINT
let’s celebrate!
At the Heart of Sainthood
With the canonization of Saint John Paul the Great, our school’s name underwent a change.
To announce the decision, Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, principal, stood in front of the student body
and read a brief letter written by Bishop Loverde officially giving his permission to change the
name of the school to Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Amidst cheers and
applause, Sister finished the letter, reading aloud:
“As the Church is blessed with our newest saint, may the school also be blessed
with a renewed intensity of prayer, and continued vigilance in teaching
our young people to meet the challenges of our contemporary world.”
Sister Mary Jordan went on to address the students:“Freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors, you are our new leaders. We’ll need new traditions, new cheers
for sporting events, and maybe even a school song! Once a saint, always
a saint! We’re never going to change the name of the school again. We
will be Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School forever. And,
I know you will have the creativity to help us make the change in
our hearts and in our community, so that future generations
will know Saint John Paul the Great!”
At the Heart of Sainthood
“Take a Hike!” – an outdoor adventure celebrating
St. John Paul, Outdoor Enthusiast
In the weeks following the canonization of Saint John
Paul the Great on April 27, 2014, we took time to fully
celebrate this monumental, once-in-a-lifetime event in
the history of our school, the Church and the world. In
the spirit of Saint John Paul the Great, a host of events
were held so all could celebrate including:
“See the Beauty!” – professional and student art exhibits,
celebrating St. John Paul, Lover of Beauty
Strike a Chord” –a musical concert, celebrating
St. John Paul, actor and patron of the arts
“Party like a Pope” – a school-wide day of prayer, sports,
and cake, celebrating St. John Paul, Champion of Youth
“Let it Steep!” – a women’s tea and reflection on the ‘feminine
genius’, celebrating St. John Paul, Teacher and Writer
“Play it Again!” – an encore performance of
The Jeweler’s Shop (a play written by then Karol Wojtyla),
celebrating St. John Paul, Playwright
“Raise a Glass!” – the Family Association gala and auction,
celebrating St. John Paul, Friend, and Lover of Life!
Self-Study and School Improvement Plan
At the Heart of Excellence
2013-2014: School Improvement through Self-Study
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School went through a rigorous accreditation
process to achieve re-accreditation from AdvancED, a global accrediting agency. The
re-accreditation process is repeated every five years. To be accredited by AdvancED, schools
must meet high standards that are research-based; complete a comprehensive self-study;
develop an improvement plan; and participate in an external review by AdvancED. This process was
important for John Paul the Great, and serves to keep the school engaged in the formal process of
continual improvement.
Led by Mr. Nicholas Fonte, John Paul faculty and staff members were engaged in the long and
detailed process of completing the self-study through the Self-Assessment Tool for Schools
during the 2013-2014 academic year. We spent seven months studying and documenting
everything JP the Great does well, and areas in need of improvement, based on the standards’
indicators. Committee discussions, individual research, interviews, and the acquisition of relevant
artifacts took place at faculty meetings and professional development days. Dialog about our
school improvement planning engaged teachers in discussions of each committee’s work, the
organization of documentation, and assessment of student learning.
One of the ways we gathered feedback from our stakeholders was through surveying. Surveys
were carefully analyzed and incorporated in the self-study. Parents, teachers, stakeholders and
students agreed on the strengths of JP the Great and identified areas for school improvement.
JP parent participation exceeded the expectations of AdvancED.
The self-study and preparation for the external review team gave
us a strong sense of how we have progressed as a school:
• Our academic programs challenge our students to learn.
• Our test scores are higher than the national and state averages.
• Students are engaged in the learning process and enjoy the JP experience of the House System,
fine arts and athletics.
• Members of our school community are being challenged to follow Christ, wholeheartedly.
Parent Feedback Summary – Survey 2014
Notable Achievements
Needs Improvement
Purpose statement Individualized instruction
High expectations for students
Teacher communication on grading
Opportunities for participation in activities
that interest students
Facility and safety
Governing body
Teachers work as a team
Monitoring and supporting of school’s goals
Communication of goals and activities
Quality staff
Communication of expectations to students
School protects instructional time
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Our Curriculum
Like any good college preparatory school, Saint John Paul the Great offers a challenging curriculum across
major disciplines, including theology, math, science, English, social studies, world languages, fine arts, music,
media and communication, and health and physical education. In our accredited academic programs,
we strive to fulfill our school’s mission rather than simply impart information for the sake of test scores and
report cards.
Founding members of our administration and faculty worked together
to plan and implement course offerings that enable students to think
clearly and critically, taking deliberate care to unfold concepts in light
of our faith and Christian heritage, where applicable. Each year our
highly qualified professionals formally review and enhance the
curriculum, ensuring an effective, truly authentic Catholic education.
At the heart of our curriculum, and the most unique feature of our
academic program, is our 4-year Bioethics Curriculum©. Developed
specifically for this school, the flagship Bioethics Curriculum© is found only at Saint John Paul the Great, and
provides students with the foundation needed to address the serious medical and ethical issues of the 21st
Century. This required course of study is based in philosophy, science, and ethics and trains students how to
think and reason. The substance and process of the curriculum teach students how to make wise personal
decisions, as well as enable them to promote responsible ethical policies and practices which advance the
common good and foster greater respect for the human person:
Three central concepts permeate the entire Bioethics curriculum as recurring themes:
(1) the exalted dignity of every human person because of his or her God-given powers of intellect and
free will to choose good,
(2) the capacity for ethical reasoning present in human nature, and
(3) the relation of ethical reasoning to the common good and to genuine human fulfillment and happiness.
All teachers at Saint John Paul the Great receive introductory training in Bioethics. The Bioethics
Curriculum© complements the accredited college-preparatory curriculum in certain core subjects so
that students are able to cross-reference and apply bioethical concepts to various historical events,
literary themes, scientific facts, and religious tenets.
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At the Heart of Prayer,
Service and Achievement
Summer 2014: Rome, Poland, Haiti, and Ohio
John Paul the Great students had many opportunities for pilgrimage,
service, and seeing the world during the summer following the
2013–2014 school year. Thirty-seven students accompanied by
chaperones and friends went on a pilgrimage to Poland and Italy
in thanksgiving for the Canonization of our patron, Saint John Paul
II. They attended Mass at the Vatican, visited Krakow, Auschwitz,
and Siena, among many other amazing sites. One week later, 15 JP
students went on mission to the Dominican Republic. On the border
of Haiti, in Bánica, they worked with underprivileged youth, laid
concrete floors and witnessed great joy amidst poverty. And, only
a week after Bánica, another group of 25 students went to a youth
conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, with 1,600 other students from around the country.
Our JP students were busy joyfully praying, serving and exploring this summer! Our chaplain, Fr. Bjorn
Lundberg, attended all three trips offering daily Mass with the students.
Leadership Training for SLA
At the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, the Servant Leadership Association (SLA) representatives from the eight Houses
participated in a Leadership Seminar held at Saint Elizabeth Ann
Seton Parish in Woodbridge, Virginia. The seminar was led by Mr.
Peter Ferrito, the sole proprietor of Teens-2-Teams, an organization
he created which works with high school sports teams, bands, and
student government organizations. With the assistance of President
Monica Loesel (2014) and Vice President Alex MacDonald (2014),
the SLA representatives learned valuable skills about working
together, had the opportunity to practice leadership techniques,
and expressed some of their new ideas.
First Indoor graduation
For the first time in our history, rain prevented an outdoor graduation. Plans were quickly changed for an
indoor graduation in our beautiful gymnasium. Overflow seating was available in our theatre with a big
screen televising the graduation.
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March for Life 2014: Even the weather can’t stop JP the Great!
Attending the March for Life definitely required patience and determination by JP students, faculty and
staff in 2014! After Christmas break, the JP community gathered for a pro-life assembly in preparation for
the March. Guest speakers included David Bereit, National Director of the prayer campaign to end abortion
known as “40 Days for Life” along with his wife, Margaret. Several students also spoke about their past
experiences at the March for Life and encouraged their fellow classmates to attend. By the time the March for Life drew near, almost 400
students had signed up to attend, which was the highest number in
school history. But as January 22nd approached, weather conditions
were poor and Prince William County decided to cancel school for
the day. Despite this being a potential day off, nearly 200 students
still arrived at JP bright and early to attend the March for Life! It was
inspirational to witness the zeal and dedication of John Paul students
and staff in support of life.
Before heading into Washington, D.C., for the March, students attended the Diocesan “Life is VERY Good”
Youth Rally and Mass at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, joining thousands of other teens from across the
country to pray and celebrate life with our very own Bishop Loverde.
Service Day
Thanks to the leadership and organization of the Servant Leadership Association, more than 100 John Paul
students, teachers, and parents provided service in seven locations in the Northern Virginia area. With happy
hearts, the JP community:
• Sang and played bingo with residents at Caton Merchant House in Manassas
• Entertained children with craft projects at the Thurman Brisban Center shelter for the homeless
• Painted rooms for new residents and raked leaves at Mary’s Shelter in Fredericksburg
• Helped with yard work at St. Francis Church
• Played games with residents at Greenspring Nursing Home in Springfield
• Assisted at the Holy Trinity 10K honoring wounded soldiers
• Helped with cleaning and organizing at Lorton’s Attic
One of the on-site supervisors remarked, “All the students were friendly, motivated, and willing to assist
with all of our volunteer needs. I was so impressed with this group of students and they made my volunteer
experience absolutely WONDERFUL!”
Photos below (L-R): 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student; Saint John Paul the Great is
recognized as a Catholic Honor Roll School of Excellence for the second time; Academic Awards Night
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2014 Christ the Teacher Award Recipient:
Sister Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P.
During our Academic Awards Night, Sister Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P.,
received the Christ the Teacher Award. This award is given each year to
an educator at Saint John Paul the Great to recognize and affirm the
high quality of instruction and witness provided. Selected by students
and colleagues, the recipient is announced at Academic Awards Night,
and then offers a personal reflection to the graduating class.
Esteemed Graduates,
I am so honored to stand before you one more time and tell you one last story.
A man came into a certain kingdom, bragging that he could teach anything to anyone. His bragging came
to the ear of the king, who hauled him into court.
“We don’t tolerate empty boasts in this kingdom!” he thundered.
“Begging your majesty’s pardon, it’s no empty boast. I can teach anything to anyone! Anyone at all.”
“Then teach my horse to fly,” said the king.
“I’ll need a year,” said the man.
“If you fail, you will be put to a slow, horrible death.”
The man left the king with head held high, whistling. Onlookers wondered, “How can you be so happy?
You’re going to die in a year!”
“A lot can happen in a year. I might die of natural causes. The king might die. The horse might die. And, I
just might teach that horse to fly!”
Graduates, Christ has come to earth to teach you to fly. It’s impossible, I know. But with God, all things are
possible. Why not fly? Why not TRY?
You know “the only mistake in life is not to die a saint.” Knowing you as I do, I am confident that you will not
make that mistake. A saint flies to the Lord, carrying all of creation with him: all of creation, meaning leaves
and mountains and friends and sports and children and jobs.
Through the Angelic Warfare, the Living Stations, our charisms, the Total Consecration to Mary, we have been
learning to fly. We have fought spiritual desolation and sought spiritual consolation.
We have suffered the loss of parents—Kara Diaz, Teri Depukat, Ada Simpson, Teresa Suarez, and Julie Meier;
sister, Corrine Stryker; and classmates Sarah Jakielski and Kenny Diaz; their deaths have reminded us all that
the only mistake in life is not to die a saint.
You will be saints. You will pray and sacrifice until the Nigerian girls are safely home. You will choose your
career carefully, remembering “The job or career that doesn’t leave time for daily Mass isn’t much of a job or
career.” Your hard-earned money will go to find cures for leukemia. You’ll spend time helping friends and family
break drug addictions. You’ll respect and honor your spouse. You’ll be a voice for the silent. And you will love and
live and give and thrive, as you grow into the freedom of the immortal sons and daughters of God!
If Christ has taught you through me, Christ has certainly taught me through you. You are the Chosen class of
Saint John Paul. Stand fast in faith now in the world’s darkness, and fly at last to God as immortals, brave
warriors and beautiful princesses, in your true home, with all our loved ones—in Heaven for eternity.
May we all celebrate our reunion there, in infinity-14!
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Saint Michael the Archangel Scholarship Fund
2014 graduate André Michell initiated a new scholarship before he
left John Paul called the Saint Michael the Archangel Scholarship Fund.
Remarkably, André made a commitment of $50,000 over the next 25
years to help two students each year attend JP by offering each a $1,000
scholarship. The scholarship focuses on leadership potential and the applicant’s determination to “pay it forward”.
André is a living example of this scholarship. He transferred to John Paul
at the beginning of his junior year after living abroad in Kuwait. Receiving
financial aid was key so that he and his younger sister could enroll. André found a home at JP where he felt
supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. He hopes his grant will allow more students
like him to be able to experience the beauty of a John Paul education in the future. André went a step further and challenged his classmates to add to the fund or to other tuition assistance scholarships to “pay it
forward”, and some joined him. He hopes current students and alumni will consider sacrificing just one meal
out or one movie ticket to help other potential students come to John Paul and benefit from its nurturing
environment. André now attends the United States Military Academy at West Point where he will continue
the tradition of giving back to his country and his community. He is an excellent example of what it means
to be a Great student. We can’t thank him enough for his thoughtfulness, generosity, and leadership.
Saintly Blessing
Rays of light symbolize the heavenly paradise of the
Father’s house where our patron, Saint John Paul the
Great, is now numbered among the saints. In a state
of beatific vision, he sees things as they are; therefore,
past, present, and future are represented in this
painting. Of the many places that are associated with
John Paul II, his homeland of Poland is represented in
the lower right hand corner; a monument in Gdansk,
symbolizing the Cross’s triumph over communism.
From a “far away land” he was elected pope of the
universal church, symbolized here by the Vatican. As
pope, he established World Youth Day, an encounter he
would cherish throughout his life. In this painting, Saint
John Paul II blesses our school. The Motherhouse of the
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia is on the right, and
leading the procession are those sisters who arrived for
the foundational years of our school. Also in the procession
are the many sisters who will be here in the years ahead.
His strong hand holds the rosary, a symbol of both Pope
John Paul II’s apostolic motto, Totus Tuus, in reference to
Our Lady, and St. Dominic’s reception of this devotional
prayer, for here at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic
High School, we live the Dominican charism united
with the spirit of Saint John Paul the Great.
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Commemorative oil painting by William J.
O’Connor, artist and art department chair.
At the Heart of Leadership
State of the School
On February 19, 2014, the principal and members of the John Paul
School Board presented the first-ever State of the School Report.
Sister Mary Jordan, John Donohoe, and Carlos Chaves reported on
the school’s growth and development since 2008, financial progress,
the plan to increase committee membership, and other plans for the
future of the school.
Right: Carlos Chaves and Sister Mary Jordan present at the State of the School
School Board Committees
School Board Members:
Sister Bernadette McManigal, BVM,
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
for the Diocese of Arlington
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal
Mr. Carlos Chaves, President, Parent ‘12
Mr. Sherman Patrick, Vice President,
Parent ’13, ’15, ‘17
Mr. Richard Boak, Parent ’12, ‘15
Mr. John Donohoe, Parent ’13, ‘15
Mr. Gerard Hoffman
Mrs. Carmen Lane, Parent ’14, ‘17
Mrs. Cynthia Trax
Mr. Robert Zimmerman
Facilities Committee:
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal
Mr. Sherman Patrick, Chair, Parent ’13, ’15, ‘17
Mr. Daniel Cummings, Parent ‘15
Mr. Tim Hurley, Parent ‘16
Mr. Mike Peters, Athletic Director
Mr. Donald Turner, Facilities Director, Parent ’15, ‘17
Enrollment/Marketing Committee:
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal
Mr. Carlos Chaves, Chair, Parent ‘12
Ms. Jennifer Cole, Director of Admissions and Marketing
Strategic Planning Committee:
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal
Mr. Christopher Escamilla, Parent ‘16
Mr. David Morales, Director of Technology, Parent ’15, ‘17
Mr. Robert Zimmerman
Advancement Committee:
Mr. Gerard Hoffmann, Chair
Mrs. Carmel Domingue, Parent ‘17
Mr. Gaston Gianni
Mr. William McDaniel, Parent ’11, ‘13
Mrs. Suzanne Mains, Parent ‘13
Mrs. Andria Post
Mrs. Amy Thomason, Director of Advancement
Mrs. Josee Turner, Parent ’11, ’14, ‘17
Finance Committee:
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P., Principal
Mr. John Donohoe, Chair, Parent ’13, ‘15
Mr. Richard Boak, Parent ’12, ‘15
Mr. James Barnes, Parent ‘15
Mr. James Madora
Mr. Gerald O’Farrell, Parent ‘17
JP Family Association
The JP Family Association has proven to be a vital part of our school community. Founded in 2010, the JP Family
Association aims to build community and raise good net dollars to support the school. During the 2013-2014 school
year, the Family Association coordinated two big events: the Homecoming Festival, and the Gala and Auction. Both
events demonstrated enthusiasm for John Paul the Great and brought smiles to the faces of countless people.
Thank you to our 2013-2014 Executive Committee:
President: Selden Fritschner, Parent ‘15
Vice President: Dr. Gerard Ranieri, Parent ’11, ’14,’16
Treasurer: Mrs. Chris Bruzek-Kohler, Parent ‘15
Secretary: Mrs. Amy McInerny, Parent ’13, ‘15
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At the Heart of the Matter
Financial Report
The goal of the Finance Committee is to ensure the current and future financial viability of Saint John Paul the
Great by being good financial stewards for the Arlington Diocese, the Saint John Paul parents, the School Board,
and current and future students. Concurrently, while meeting all of our financial obligations, we aim to provide
financial aid to qualifying families, allowing for an economically diverse student body.
OUR NUMBERS: 2013-2014 Financial Summary
OPERATING REVENUE
83.4% Tuition & Fees
5.7%
Student Auxiliary Services
2.6% Student Activities
3.3% Advancement/Annual Drive
1.7% Family Association
2.6% Diocesan Tuition Assistance
0.7% Other Revenue
100%
6,560,241
450,592
204,794
260,038
133,494
201,750
54,022
TOTAL REVENUE
$7,864,931
OPERATING EXPENSES
62.2% Salaries & Instruction
4.1% Student Auxiliary Services
6.6% Student Activities
5.6% Administrative
0.7% Family Association
8.8% Financial Assistance
12.0% Facilities/Plant Operations
4,610,394
303,979
488,895
414,654
53,667
651,399
886,874
100%
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET INCOME
Revenue: $7,864,931
Expenses $7,409,862
$7,409,862
$ 455,069
Amount owed on Construction Bond $19,365,238.
Managing Debt
Saint John Paul the Great holds a debt to the Diocese of Arlington for the construction bond issued so the
school could be built. At the close of the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the construction debt was $19,365,238.
Since our opening in 2008, our fiscal priorities have corresponded to our school’s mission and goals. In
partnership with the Diocese of Arlington, Saint John Paul the Great has focused on opening a successful,
self-sustaining school. During the years 2008-2014, the Diocese of Arlington provided us with $11 million of
start-up debt service to assist us in growing the school and establishing our school’s culture.
Enrollment growth has been a key to our fiscal stability. In fall of 2013, 160 freshmen entered as members
of the class of 2017. In 2014, our freshman class grew to 200. This increase in enrollment is essential for us
to be self-sustaining. With stable, increasing enrollment, and projected revenue and expense trends, we
anticipate paying back the construction bond debt by 2023.
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At the Heart of Team Work
Students show support for those impacted by leukemia
through the now-annual “Orange Out” basketball game.
The Varsity Cheerleading team won first place in their
division at the Mega-Jam Competition in Hampton, VA.
The Women’s and Men’s lacrosse teams both took first
place at the Steward School Tournament in Richmond.
Swimming sent more athletes to the VISAA state
championships than in any previous year.
JP hosted its first playoff soccer game for the
VISAA State Championship.
The men’s track team won first place at the Catholic State
tournament, and the women’s team took third.
Thank you to our donors who made it possible
for us to refinish the gymnasium floor!
A school record was set with seven consecutive victories
and many individual records were established, including
Zak Perroots reaching the 4,000 career rushing yard mark.
At the Heart of Expression
The Saint John Paul music program grows each year.
The variety of instruments and number of talented students gets bigger, and their concerts get
better and better. From chorus to band to orchestra to electric guitar ensemble to string
quartet, the opportunities are numerous
for performers to find their place. Each
year students perform at a number
of concerts, including the Saint
Cecilia concert, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, the Spring
Musical, as well as off-site performances in the community, such as
the Occoquan Ladies Christmas Party in 2014. Music director, Kelly Kingett,
also leads her musicians each week at the
JP Mass, providing beautiful worship music
for the community. As the program grows, so
does the need for instruments. Please contact Amy
Thomason, Director of Advancement, for a current “Instrument Wish List” for donor consideration.
Our amazing drama department produced a record seven
spectacular shows during the 2013-2014 school year!
The drama classes performed The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow, The Gift of the Magi, A Man for All Seasons, and
Hooray for Justice. The JP Drama Club produced
Romeo and Juliet and Fiddler on the Roof. In
addition, to celebrate the canonization of
Saint John Paul the Great, faculty, staff
and students came together for an
encore production of The Jeweler’s
Shop, a play written by Saint John
Paul the Great when he was
known as Father Karol Wojtyla.
Saint John Paul the Great Society
($25,000+)
Anonymous
David Furnett Estate
IFM
Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary Society
($10,000-24,999)
Porto Charities, Inc.
St. Dominic de Guzman Society
($5,000-9,999)
Mount St. Mary’s University
Ms. Nelia Patricio
Mr. and Mrs. Emad Saadeh
St. Cecilia Society ($2,500-4,999)
Mr. James Madora
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morris
Mr. Charles Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Witham
St. Thomas Aquinas Society ($1,000-2,499)
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boak
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown
Mr. and Mrs. John Donohoe
Mr. Edward Finn
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guiffre
Holy Family Catholic Church
MCB Quantico Religious Offering
Mr. André Michell
Mr. Michael Rew
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schaefermeier
Ms. Joan Straub
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tabler
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stoessel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vetter
St. Joseph the Worker Society ($500-999)
Mr. Walter Addie
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Babauta
Mrs. Margaret Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. John Beda
Century Distributors, Inc.
Mrs. Jeeyon Choe
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Darling
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Day
Donigan Family Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Selden Fritschner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grandinetti
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Grasso
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lane
Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mains
Mr. and Mrs. William McDaniel
Northrop Grumman Matching Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nuar
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Pricenor
Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Saint Louis Catholic Church
Mr. Kelly Sharbel
Mr. Jonathan Sprouffske and
Ms. Shelley Mauss
Mr. and Mrs. Tod Steward
Mr. Ray Tenanty
Mrs. Marisol Thorne
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Trax
Mr. and Mrs. John Wakefield
Guardian Angel Society ($250-499)
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Billings
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chau
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Defazio
Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Dominguez
Mr. Leonardo Garcia
Mr. Merritt James and Ms. Leonetta Leah Davis
Mr. Michael King
Fr. Walter Malloy, Assembly 4th Degree
Knights of Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Michell
Mr. William Miller
Mr. and Mrs. John Perroots
Mr. John Picciano
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayhel
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Roper
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sirks
Mr. and Mrs. John Treanor
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Von Tersch
Mr. Chris Wode and Ms. Laura Boehm
Rev. Matthew Zuberbueler
Holy Family Society (Up to $249)
Mr. and Mrs. John Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Andrews
Anonymous
Mr. Gerard-Marie Anthony
Mr. Robert Appleton
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aranda
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Balbuena
Mr. and Mrs. Jaye Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bann
Mr. Mike Barkett
Ms. Diane Bender
Mr. Jerry Berenty
Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Bernaola
Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Biedenbender
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Blanchfield
Dr. Hugo Bonilla
Mr. and Mrs. Erik Bootsma
Mr. Peter Bouffard and Ms. Pamela Moulder
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Brock
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Byrne
Mr. and Mrs. Salomon Carias
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Carlisle
Ms. Michele Casey
Mr. and Mrs. Vince Cassella
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chu
Mr. Larry Cirignano
Mr. and Mrs. John Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Clune
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Coats, IV
Ms. Jennifer Cole
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Mr. and Mrs. Craig Collier
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Combs
Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan
Mr. Marvin Cortez
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cruger
Dr. John Crum
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cummings
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Curran
Mr. Robert Czekaj
LtCol (ret) and Mrs. Paul D’Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dannemiller
Mr. and Mrs. George DeRaymond
Mr. Michael Dobson
Ms. Jennifer Dohm
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Domingue
Mr. and Mrs. Colin Donovan
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Drouillard
Mrs. Maria Duquiatan
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Durant
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Estrate
Mr. and Mrs. David Fetter
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fischer
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fonte
Mr. and Mrs. David Foster
Mr. Howard French and
CAPT Andrea Contratto
Ms. Ann Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Flusche
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frick
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gallant
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gelbach
Ms. Jennifer Gibson
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gildersleeve
Mr. and Mrs. John Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Haas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haddock
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Haggerty
Ms. Pam Halbert
Mr. and Mrs. William Hallahan
Mr. John Honrahan
Mr. Joseph Healy
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hearney
Mr. and Mrs. David Herold
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horan
Mr. and Mrs. Yvonne Horner
Ms. Marian Houser
Bob and Teri Hruska
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hyson
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Ibarra
Mr. and Mrs. Marc-Pierre Jansen
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Jedrych
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jendel
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jerothe
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jesse
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Judge
Kaiser Permanente, Inc. Matching Grant
Mr. Stephen Keane
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kingett
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kohler
Mr. Michael Kohler and
RADM (Ret) Chris Bruzek-Kohler
At the Heart of Gemerosity
Financial Contributors - Thank you!
Ms. Linda Komp
Ms. Jennifer Kost
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kotwicki
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kubler
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kupchella
Ms. Kathleen Kupper
Mr. Jurgen Lanthaler
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaVille, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Littles
Mr. and Mrs. William Loesel
Mr. and Mrs. James Longi, III
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lyon
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Magrino
Ms. D. Lorraine Maholik
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manion
Ms. Zheryll Maraya
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marcinak
Mr. Paul Marich
Mrs. Rosemary Marich
Mr. and Mrs. William Marshner
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Maurer
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Maxwell
Ms. Corrine McDermott
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McFadden
Mr. Michael McGinty
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McKavitt
Ms. Evelyn McKay
Mr. and Mrs. John Meehan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meier
COL and Mrs. William Misencik
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Moreira
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nagel
Mr. Nicholas Nash
Mr. Joseph Natalicchio
Ms. Diana Navarrete
Mrs. Suzanne Naylor
Mrs. Letsea Noller
Mr. Gerald O’Farrell
Mr. Andrew O’Rourke
Mr. and Mrs. William Ochoa
Mr. Matthew Ochs
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Olivera
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Olivette
LtCol (Ret.) Ismael Ortiz and Dr. Patricia Ortiz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paquette
Mr. Donald Pincus
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pitts
Mr. Russell Pool and Ms. Alexandra Weiskopf
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pritz
Mr. Timothy Putz and Ms. Deborah Harcher
Rev. Sean Raftis
Col and Mrs. Terry Raney
Mr. Joseph Redding
Mr. and Mrs. David Regan
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reuwer
Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Richwine
LtCol (ret) and Mrs. A.J. Roach
Mr. Wayne Rohde and
Ms. Maria Luisa De La Cerda
Mr. Alvin Romero and Ms. Lillian Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ruggio
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sampson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Samuels
Dr. Lisa Sarber
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sarchet
Ms. Kerry Schmitz
Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz
Ms. Marianne Sicilia
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sisco
Mr. and Mrs. David Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Spoth
Mrs. Irene Stadulis
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stanislawski
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Starrs
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stefonsky
Mr. Steven Storey
Mr. Anthony Suarez
Mr. David Surgent
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thorpe
Mr. and Mrs. William Tully
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Turner
Mr. Ed Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Veno
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walsh
Ms. Angela Walton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Williams
Mr. Henry Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wolstenholme
Woodbridge Music Company
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Young
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zeballos
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Zuberbueler
In-Kind Contributors
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cummings
Rev. Michael Duesterhaus
Mr. Edwin Hanson and Dr. Leanne Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hawley
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Krauss
Mr. Marty LaVor
Mr. Sherwood Richers
Mrs. Cynthia Trax
Mr. John Zurcher
JP5K Race for Options Donors
Ms. Ann Battle
Mr. George Beck
Ms. Diane Bender
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bonitt
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bright
Ms. Anne Brown
BTS Software Solutions
Ms. Jennifer Cole
Ms. Susan Congrove
Ms. Anita Combs
Mr. Ed Cooney
Dr. Crum and Ms. Bender
Ms. Anne Edkhul
Evans Consulting Services, LLC
Ms. Susan Friese
Mr. Mark Friese
Mr. Mark Gatanas
Ms. Jamie Green
Mr. and Mrs. Grodek
Mr. John Kelly
Ms. Melissa Krauss
Mrs. Laurie Krauss
Mrs. Amanda Krauss
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lister
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Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel
Ms. Sandra Memmo
Mr. Frank Nowaczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Mark O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Puritano
Mr. John Reidt
Ms. Joanne Reis
Ms. Virginia Rowell
Ms. Jan Toone Russell
Mr. Matthew Sammartino
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Estrate
Mr. and Mrs. Cahill
Mr. and Mrs. Treanor
Ms. Allison Young
The Third Annual JP5K Run/Walk for
Options was an exciting event at JP the
Great! Over 500 people came out to
support the innovative and inclusive
Options Program, serving students with
cognitive impairments. Thank you to the
many people and companies that participated either as a runner, walker, or donor!
Thank you as well to Porto Charities for
their continued support of the Options
Program throughout the year!
Registration and Donations: $12,912.74
Expenses: $5,020.45
Net Profit for the Options Program:
$7,892.29
Canonization Celebration Sponsors
All Saints Catholic Church
Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Rev. Christopher Vaccaro
Gala Financial Contributors
Azalea Charities
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Babauta
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Barlow
Ms. Carol Ann Bell
Mr. George Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boak
Mr. Stephen Boska
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boutte
Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Brito
Mr. and Mrs. William Cantrell
Mr. Jeeyon Choe
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chu
Community Landscape Service
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Corbett
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne
Mrs. Patsy Harper
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dobson
Mr. and Mrs. John Donohoe
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donovan
Fairfax Food Services
Ms. Mary Feltis
Mr. and Mrs. David Fetter
Ms. Kathleen Friend
Mr. and Mrs. Selden Fritschner
Mr. Stanley Glod
Mr. and Mrs. Jairo Gutierrez
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haddock
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Halbert
Ms. Eileen Halpin
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Jedrych
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jerothe
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson
Mr. Matthew Robertie
LtCol (Ret) and Mrs. Ismael Ortiz
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kingett
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Komp
Mr. and Mrs. William Lademan
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Littles
Mr. and Mrs. William Loesel
Mr. and Mrs. John Lundberg
Lustine Toyota-Scion
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyon
Lyon Automotive Center
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morris
Mr. and Mrs. John Munoz
Patricio Enterprises
Mr. and Mrs. John Perroots
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Platt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritz
Renaissance Montessori School
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rokosc
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Rogert Samuels
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sarchet
Shapiro and Duncan, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Smith
Saint Louis Catholic Church
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Alexandria
Saint Timothy’s Catholic Church
Mr. and Mrs. David Swatlowski
Mr. and Mrs. David Stefonsky
Ms. Lori Strickland
Ms. Amy Talish
Mr. and Mrs. Piero Tozzi
Mr. and Mrs. John Treanor
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Turner
Ms. Mary Kate Vasquez
Mr. and MRs. Mitchel Veno
Mr. John Walker, III
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wright
Gala In-Kind Contributors
AMC Theaters
Ameri-Pack
Anytime Limousines
Appalachian Wildwaters
Arena Stage
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
Best Western Hotels
Bonefish Grill
Bowl America - Woodbridge
BowlAmerica - Manassas
Boyle School of Irish Dance
BRAVO! Cucina
Bristow Manor Golf Club
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Brock’s Riverside Grill
Café Soleil
Chateau O’Brien Winery
Chef Geoff’s
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Chipotle
Clyde’s Restaurant
Colleen Rooney
Courtyard by Mariott-Fredericksburg
Crime Museum
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Books and
Media
Dee LaBlanc
Evans Consulting LLC
Fairfax County Park Authority
Firebirds
Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms
Friends of John Paul
Friends of the National Zoo
Gadsby’s Tavern Inn and Museum
Giorgio’s Family Restaurant
Great American Restaurants
Hampton Inn in Old Town Alexandria
Hard Times Café Old Town Alexandria
Inn at Little Washington
J Clarke Interiors
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Junior Ortiz Foundation
King’s Creek Plantation, Williamsburg
Lee’s Hill Golf Club
Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
Longwood Gardens
Luray Caverns
Lustine Toyota-Scion
Main Street Pub
Manassas Chorale
Mark Puller
Marriott Hotel
Marty LaVor
Massages for Healing LLC
Matthew Barrick Photography
Melissa Hawley
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Mr. Bill O’Connor
Nando Peri Peri
NFL Players Association
Not Your Average Joe’s Restaurant
O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
Ospreys Golf Club
Paradise Springs Winery
Paschal Lamb
Patricio Enterprises
Pev’s Paintball
PF Chang’s
Philip Leopold
Pies and Pints
Potomac Nail Spa
Potomac Nationals
Potomac Party Cruises
Potomac Point Winery
Potomac Shores
Prince William County Lacrosse Club
Quality Inn Hotel
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Quality Inn New River Gorge
Quinn’s Jewlers
Red Fox Inn
Rev. Bjorn Lundberg
Rich Fanelli
“River Expeditions
Appalachian Wildwaters”
River Riders
Rob Whitman Capitol and Lunch
Sandra Harrison
Shawni McGraw Photography
Shenandoah River Outfitters
Springfield Golf and Country Club
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
Starbucks
The Donohoe Family
The Andrews Family
The Apothecary Museum in Old Town
The Barlow Family
The Bridges Family
The Conkling Family
The Costello Family
The Crime Museum
The Domingue Family
The Donohoe Family
The Frame Outlet
The Fritschner Family
The Junior Ortiz Foundation
The Kennedy Center
The Lewis Family
The Manassas Chorale
The Mansfield Family
The Marriott and Firebirds
The Maxwell Family
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association
The National Zoo
The Popcorn Bag
The Ryan Family
The Sampson Family
The Schaefermeier Family
The Style Family
The Trapp Family
The Turner Family
The Washington Chorus
The Winery at La Grange
The Yates Family
Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
Washington Chorus
Washington Mystics
Washington Nationals
Washington Redskins
Washington Wizards
Wegman’s
Williamsburg and Jamestown-Yorktown
Foundation
Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library
Yvonne Grothues
Z Pizza
Thank you to everyone who prays for the
school, volunteers to support the mission,
or contributes financially. It is through the
efforts of many that we are able to further
the mission of our school and change the
future through the education of our youth.
You are each appreciated and remembered
in our prayers.
SAINT
Saint John Paul the Great
Catholic High School
17700 Dominican Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
“The future starts today,
not tomorrow.” Saint John Paul the Great
Tel: 703.445.0300
Email: [email protected]
Web: jpthegreat.org