annual report - Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School
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annual report - Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School
POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Page 2 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Principal ………………………….…………………. 3 Advancement ………...………………………………….………………. 4 & 13 Annual Fund FAQ’s………………………………….…………….…... 5 Supporting Pope John Paul the Great……………….……..…… 6 –11 Academics……………………………….……..…………….……….…... 12 Athletics……………………………………………………….……….…... 14 Service Towards Others ………………………………..……....…... 15 Bioethics ……………………...……………………………………...…... 16 Family Association ……..………………………………..……....…... 17 Fine Arts …………………………………...……………………..….…... 18 Spirituality ………………...………………………………..……....…... 19 Page 3 LETTER FROM SR. MARY JORDAN HOOVER, O.P. Dear Friends of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School, As we look back at the third year in the history of our school, each of us can recall many warm memories, inspiring moments, and impressive accomplishments involving the students and community of Pope John Paul the Great. Numerous academic achievements, success on the field, and the celebration of the beatification of Blessed John Paul the Great are some that come to mind. Perhaps most notable is the graduation of our first senior class –the Class of 2011. As we gathered on June 3, 2011 for our first-ever graduation ceremony, we came together to celebrate the accomplishments of our senior students, and to recognize their contributions to the cultural formation of our school. The members of the class of 2011.. made a It was also a very appropriate time to recognize all those who helped our sencontribution to iors reach this milestone in life: their parents, their teachers, and the staff of the culture at Pope John Paul the Great. And, for a new school like ours, there are many more JP the Great – a to consider: members of the planning committees, construction crews, and the contribution countless volunteers and donors who offered support to the school even before that is a the walls were built. foundation for the future. Each of us –you-- have played a role in building the foundation for our school. A foundation, I pray, which will allow us to continue to serve young people for generations to come. Thankfully, our friends and benefactors made it possible for us to reach our goal for annual giving during the 2010-2011 year, enabling us to meet our budget goals while providing excellent programs and experiences for our students. In many ways we are still in the early years of the building phase, and we count on your continued support and participation more than ever. I am pleased to present the 2010-2011 Annual Report of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School, honoring the donors whose support of JP the Great and Catholic education has made an impact on our school. Thank you for your gifts which will be part of the lasting legacy of this institution. Sincerely in Christ, Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P. Principal Page 4 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 ADVANCEMENT Dear Families and Friends of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School, First and foremost, I would like to thank all of our donors and families for your generosity and support. Your partnership in our mission is crucial to our success in providing a quality Catholic education, and supplying our students with the faith foundation which arms them for life as young adults in today’s culture. I started at Pope John Paul the Great in November 2009, working in the Athletics department. I had recently graduated from Franciscan University with an M.B.A, and was anxious to see what God had in store for me at this young institution. It didn’t take long for me to understand the importance of the Catholic education I had received in high school and college, and the impact it is having on my life. I feel blessed to be part of a school whose students, faculty, and staff live fervently in support of the mission, and strive together each day to grow in holiness. I am grateful to have been offered the opportunity to serve Pope John Paul the Great in the effort to advance our school. It is an honor to work to share the mission of this school with others, and solidify our foundation for a strong future. Thank you, once again, for the many ways you have given generously of your time, treasure, and talents. May God bless you and your families for all that you do in support of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School. In Him, Rachael Wright Director of Advancement Page 5 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT What is the Annual Fund? The Annual Fund provides critical dollars for the school’s daily operating expenses and other priorities, such as financial aid for deserving students. The Annual Fund is the vehicle by which the school attempts to ―close the gap‖ between operating expenses and tuition income from year to year. What does the annual fund support? Annual gifts help meet a range of needs including academic programs, financial aid, maintenance, and student activities. These gifts provide the crucial dollars that help keep Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School tuition as affordable as possible. Why should I support the annual fund? Contributing to the Annual Fund is the easiest and most important thing you can do to help our school. Your involvement and participation is needed, regardless of the amount. Every gift counts and is greatly appreciated. When does the annual fund take place? The Annual Fund runs concurrently with the fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. What is a matching gift? A matching gift is an employer-sponsored program to encourage philanthropy among company employees in support of their chosen charity or organization. The matching gift program enables many donors to increase the impact of their contributions, as most companies will match dollar for dollar and some will double or triple match employee gifts. Please inquire with your employer about matching gift programs. Can a gift be designated as a memorial or honorarium? Yes! A gift can be made as a memorial for a person or event. Please send in your gift to the Advancement office with the person’s name and date of the event. A memorial or honor card will be sent mentioning the name and address of the donor, not the amount of the gift. The donor is mailed an acknowledgement letter and a receipt for tax purposes. Pope John Paul the Great also participates in the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC # is 71428. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your financial partnership! Thank you for supporting Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School! Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 Page 6 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT School Mission Rooted in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community and service, Pope 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. Giving Levels Giving levels are named after some of the Patron Saints of our school. Blessed John Paul the Great Society Gifts of $10,000 and greater St. Martin de Porres Society Gifts of $5,000 and greater St. Thomas Aquinas Society Gifts of $1,000 and greater St. Gianna Beretta Molla Society Gifts of $500 and greater St. Dominic de Guzman Society Gifts of $250 and greater Holy Family Society Gifts up to $249 Each gift of time, treasure, prayer and talent is important and appreciated. Every effort has been made to correctly identify and acknowledge our financial donors in this Annual Report for gifts received between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. We apologize in advance for any errors, and would appreciate any and all corrections. Please contact the Advancement Office, 703-445-0216. Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT BLESSED JOHN PAUL THE GREAT SOCIETY Insight Financial Management Mr. and Mrs. Emad Saadeh Mr. and Mrs. Donald Witham Anonymous Anonymous #2* ST. MARTIN DE PORRES Mr. and Mrs. David Beil* Porto Charities * Donors who gave to the Memorial for Life Project Page 7 Page 8 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Mr. and Mrs. Mark Altobelli The Clark Family Mr. James R. Codori* Mr. Glen Davey Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis Mr. and Mrs. John Donohoe* Mr. and Mrs. Jack Donovan* Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Eckert Mr. John C. Grimberg Mr. and Mrs. Ed Halbert* Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes Mr. and Mrs. John Kay Mr. and Mrs. William Loesel Ms. Nancy Mullen* The Mullen Family Mr. and Mrs. John Reidt Schwab Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stoessel Mr. and Mrs. Harry Subacz* Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tillotson* Wachovia Foundation Mrs. Kathleen Wallisch ST. GIANNA MOLLA Col. and Mrs. Delane Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Berenty* The Blanchette Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boak* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Braga* Mrs. Maureen Caddigan Mr. and Mrs. R. Alan Constantine Mr. and Mrs. Art Corbett Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Davis Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. Brian Evans Mr. Mark Herrmann Knights of Columbus- Council 4034* Mr and Mrs. Gregory Komp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lane* McB Religious Offering Fund Ms. Jena F. McGarry Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Morris* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mydlow Northern VA Junior Catholic Youth Organization Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nuar* Mr. and Mrs. John Picciano Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritz Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Sharbel* The Stumm Family* Mr. and Mrs. Renato Torijos Mr. and Mrs. David Vargas Mr. and Mrs. David F. Watts In Memoriam of Mrs. Sally Holmes * Donors who gave to the Memorial for Life Project Page 9 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT ST. DOMINIC DE GUZMAN All Saints Catholic Church* Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Allen Angelus Academy* Anonymous #3 Mr. Michael Barkett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradley* The Burgess Family* Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chau* Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Corsi Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Firth* Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Frederick Mr. Daniel Gallagher and Family* Mr. and Mrs. Leo Garcia Mr. Thomas T. Glancy Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gonzales* Mr. Patrick Hart, D.D.S. Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Holy Spirit Church* Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Hoopes* The Houlihan Family* Mr. and Mrs. James Judy Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly Knights of Columbus- Council 5750* Knights of Columbus- Council 7165* Mr. and Mrs. James Knox* Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Leary Mr. and Mrs. James Leist* Mr. and Mrs. Jim Longi* Lubeley/Emrich/Walsh PC Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Maggio* Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Marshall Mr. and Mrs. William McDaniel* Mr. and Mrs. William McGarrity Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Montague Mr. and Mrs. Richard Montavon* The Morris Family* Mrs. Veronica Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Nagel Our Lady of Angels* Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Parker Mr. and Mrs. John Perroots Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Philbrick Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayhel* Sacred Heart Church* Dr. and Mrs. Tyler Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Silk* St. Francis St. Assisi Church* St. Lawrence the Martyr Church* St. Mary's Catholic Church* St. Mary's Church -Fredericksburg* St. Michael's Church* St. Peter Squires Circle #5207* St. Raymond de Penafort Parish* St. Thomas Aquinas School* Mrs. Lori Strickland* Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Style* Ms. Catherine G. Swartz Ms. Virginia Tabo JP the Great Track Team* The Trax Family* Mr. and Mrs. John Treanor Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Turner* Mr. Edward Turner* Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vaughn* Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Veno* The Vu Family* The Whittaker-Sauer Family* Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Williams* Mr. and Mrs. Jim Zalewski* Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zicht HOLY FAMILY SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Tony Aldredge* Anonymous #4 Applebee's Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Arnold Ms. Adrienne Badami Mr. and Mrs. William Bann Mr. Matthew Berenty* Ms. Mary Jane Beyer Mr. and Mrs. James Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Glen Biagiotti Mr. Stephen Boska Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bradshaw* Mr. and Mrs. John Brinkheide* Mr. and Mrs. Tom Broderick Ms. Janet Buie Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Carias* Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Carrubba Mr. and Mrs. Carvhais Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chevlin* Mr. Clyde Turner and Family Ms. Isabella Clemente* Ms. Bonita Coats* The Coats Family* Mr. Paul Conrad Mr. Howard French and Mrs. Andrea Contratto Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne Mr. and Mrs. Dean Crowhurst Mr. and Mrs. Michael Czapiewski* Mr. and Mrs. William Daly Mrs. Maureen Dang The Davis Family* Mrs. Melanie M. Deal Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Dean* The DeCaro Family* Mr. and Mrs. George DeRaymond The Diaz Family* Mr. and Mrs. Dibbley Mr and Mrs. John Donovan Mrs. Lorraine Dubose* Mrs. Maria Duquiatan* Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Cassel's Awards and Engraving The Exposito Family* The Farell Family* The Feneis Family* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flanagan* Mr. and Mrs. Otto Florschutz Freshman Class of 2014* Page 10 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT HOLY FAMILY SOCIETY (CONTINUED) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frick Mr. and Mrs. Selden Fritschner* Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gelbach* Dr and Mrs. Brad Gore Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Grasso* Mrs. Catalina Hall Mr. and Mrs. Tomothy Putz Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Herrick* Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Hoffmann Holy Trinity Church* Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horan* Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hoskins* Mr. Angelo Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jenkins* Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jesse* Mr. and Mrs. William Scott Jessee Jewelry By Design Mr. Chris Keane* Mrs. Norma Kemp Knights of Columbus- Council 5750* Knights of Columbus- Council 9285* Mr. and Mrs. James Kotwicki Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Krauss* Mr. and Mrs. Henry LaMontagne Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larimore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maraya Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. McNulty Mr. and Mrs. Mendez* The Menendez Family The Merida Family Ms. Leona Miller Mr. and Mrs. Donato Montanaro Dr. and Mrs. William Moore* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moore* Mr. and Mrs. David Morales* Mr. and Mrs. Doug Morrison* Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mulloy Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Naegele Mr. and Mrs. Steven Nash Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nevel* Mr. and Mrs. Randy Noller* Ms. Mary H. O'Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Bill O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Hare The O'Neill Family* Mr. and Mrs. Carl Patton Mr. and Mrs. Todd Patykewich* Mrs. Eleanor Pekala Mrs. Gail Pender* Ms. Ana Prizina Dr. Gerard and Mrs. Ranieri* The Reidt Family* Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rokosz Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Roper* Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ross Mr. and Mrs. Emad Saadeh* Sacred Heart School* Ms. Karen Schultz* Mr. and Mrs. Neil Scott* Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sermo Mr. and Mrs. Brian Shaw The Sherry Family Mr. and Mrs. John Shofi* Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Short Mr. Michael Siberts Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Silva* Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Colonel and Mrs. Paul Somerville St. Michael's School Col. Steven and Mrs. Catherine Stebbins Mrs. Eva Steward* Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sweeney* Mr. and Mrs. William Tanis* Mr. and Mrs. Chet Young* Ms. K. Ivy Tetrault Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas The Thomas Family The Thompkins Family* Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thompson* Mr. and Mrs. Thongsavahn* Mr. and Mrs. Larry Toney Mr. Jon Trax* Mrs. Christine Trax* U.S. Catholic Conference Mr. and Mrs. Steven Valentine* Mr. and Mrs. Andre Vaquero The Vergara Family* The Vay Family* The Villagomez Family* Ms. Marie Weimer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. H. Jordan Willoughby* Mr. Henry Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Wireman Rev. Matthew Zuberbueler Thank you to the organizations and individuals who supported our school through donations or gifts in kind. Argo Lawn Service Pizza Boli's Brother’s Encore Italian Restaraunt Mrs. Maureen Caddigan Costco Delong Lithographics Dr. Paul Conrad D.D.S. Giorgio's Family Restaurant Green Mountain Coffee Mrs. Kathy Grover Hampton Inn - Alexandria Harbin Marine Harold and Cathy’s Dumfries Café Hart Orthodontics John C. Grimberg Co., In Lee's Hill Golf Club Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mallinger Mr. and Mrs. Malakhoff Mary’s Flowers Shop Molly Maid Montclair Club Restaurant Montclair Golf & Tennis Club Montclair Restaurant Nationwide Insurance Power Line Golf Premier Windows and Exterior Corp Prince Wood Insurance Red Lobster Silver Diner Southbridge Home Owners Association Walmart Wegmans * Donors who gave to the Memorial for Life Project Page 11 SUPPORTING POPE JOHN PAUL THE GREAT Special thanks to our Faculty and Staff who contributed to the annual fund through the gift of prayer, service, or financial participation. Mr. Walter Addie Mr. Gerard-Marie Anthony Sr. Terese Auer, O.P. Miss Erin Baker Ms. Megan Battle Mr. Frances J. Berenty Miss Emma Boyle Mrs. Charo Brock Miss Colleen Brock Miss Mary Kate Brock Ms. Megan Burgess Sr. Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P. Mr. Mike Bussman Ms. Claire Caveness Ms. Jennifer Cole Miss Sierra Correa Mr. Mike Dobson Mr. Brian Dunleavy Mrs. Maria O. Duquiatan Ms. Kelly Everett Mr. Nicholas Fonte Ms. Annemarie Francis Dr. Richard Gildersleeve Mrs. Valerie Gore Mrs. Brittany Hamilton Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P. Mr. Christopher Howe Mr. Stephen Keane Mrs. Laurie Krauss Miss Susie Maurer Mr. Samuel McMahon Miss Carolyn McNelis Mr. Shawn McNulty Mrs. Milagros Mendez Dr. William T. Moore Mr. David Morales Mr. Stephen Murphy Mr. Joseph Natalicchio Mrs. Letsea Yau Noller Mr. Bill O'Connor Mrs. Laura O'Neill Mr. Carl Patton Mr. Michael Peters Mr. John Picciano Mr. Joseph Redding Mr. Jerry Sarchet Miss Karen Schultz Mr. Kelly Sharbel Mrs. Dorothy Sorensen Mrs. Lori Strickland: Mr. Don Turner Miss Christina Valentine Miss Sharon Vay Ms. Karie Von Fange Sister Mary Grace Watson Ms. Rosemary Wilson Miss Rachael Wright Ms. Tricia Zackrisson Rev. Matthew Zuberbueler Thank you to the following people who participated in the Annual Fund through the Gift of Service Mrs. Patricia Bardsley Mr and Mrs. Michael Baron Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradley Mrs. Christine Buckner Mr. James R. Codori Mrs. Jo Devin Mrs. Mary Donovan Mr. and Mrs. John Donohoe Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frick Mr. and Mrs. Leo Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Jay Glascock Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Hoopes Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horan Mrs. Rica Hoskins The Houlihan Family Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. James Judy Mrs. Jenny Kalka Mr and Mrs. Gregory Komp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lane Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larimore Mr. and Mrs. James Leist Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Lizarralde Mr. and Mrs. Bill Loesel Mr. and Mrs. Gary Love Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lumley Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Malanka Mr. and Mrs. Shawn McNulty Ms. Leona Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller Mr. and Mrs.Lawrence Morris Ms. Nancy Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Newman Mrs. Ann O'Brien Ms. Mary H. O'Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pilkerton Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Platt Mrs. Ana Prizina Mr. and Mrs. Tomothy Putz Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayhel Mr. and Mrs. John Reidt Dr. Lisa Sarber Mrs. Erin Sermo Mr. and Mrs. Neil Scott Mr. and Mrs. William Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Silk Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stoessel Mrs. Nechelle Terrell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thompson Mrs. Mary Turner Mr. James White Mr. and Mrs. H Jordan Willoughby Mrs. Laurie Young Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zicht Thanks to the following people who supported the Annual Fund through the Gift of Prayer Mr. and Mrs. Glen Biagiotti Mr. and Mrs. Tom Broderick Ms. Bonita Coats Mr. and Mrs. Otto Florschutz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frick Mr. Daniel Gallagher and Family Mr. and Mrs. Leo Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Mr and Mrs. Gregory Komp Mr. and Mrs. James Kotwicki Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lane Mr. and Mrs. Lee Larimore Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Leary Mr. and Mrs. James Leist Mr. and Mrs. Jim Longi Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Marshall Ms. Jena F. McGarry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. McNulty Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nuar Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Parker Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Philbrick Mr. and Mrs. Tomothy Putz Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayhel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rokosz Mr. and Mrs. Neil Scott Mr. and Mrs. Brian Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Silk Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Renato Torijos Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Veno Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zicht Rev. Matthew Zuberbueler Page 12 Page 12 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 ACADEMICS Congratulations Class of 2011! On Friday, June 3, 2011 sixty-two students made history when they received their diplomas as the first graduating class of Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School! Graduation speakers included Bishop Paul S. Loverde and founding principal, Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P. It was a celebration for all those who have prayed for and contributed to the new high school. It is only through the contributions and dedication of many that this school has come so far in 3 short years. Bishop Loverde addressed the graduates stating ―Your years at Pope John Paul the Great High School have equipped you to know how to resist the gravitational forces of evil and to cooperate with the gravitational forces of God’s love... I am very proud of each of you. Congratulations and may God go with you always.‖ We wish all the best for the class of 2011, and will never forget their adventurous spirit. “I sincerely hope that you keep the fire of your faith burning strong as you progress through your years in college, even when those around you pressure you to put it out. However, it is truly up to you to decide how you live your life.” It all starts with the Dominican motto, also our school’s motto, Veritas, the Latin word for truth. At JP, we have been told to seek truth, and we have been given the example of our great faculty, in learning and accepting reality. Stephanie Saadeh, -Krista Shaw, Salutatorian Valedictorian The AP program proved to set a firm foundation for the future classes. More than 20% of our students took AP exams last year, with 79% of them scoring a 3 or better. This exceeds the national average by 19%. Our English Language and Composition students excelled with 100% scoring a 3 or higher, and 67% scoring 4 or higher. Page 13 THE GREAT WOLF PACK CHALLENGE On October 23, 2011 more than 100 parents and friends of JP the Great participated in the first annual Great Wolf Pack Challenge. This event is centered on building community and supporting the mission of Pope John Paul the Great. The evening had two goals: have fun, and kick off the Annual Fund at JP. Both goals were accomplished at this event best described as ―Who Wants to be a Millionaire meets Minute to Win It!‖ Faculty and staff volunteered and ran the different stations where parents competed in such challenges as a free throw shoot out, trivia competition, a scavenger hunt, and other activities. At the end of the evening Sr. Mary Jordan announced the winners. Congratulations goes to our winners –the Arctic Wolf Pack led by Alpha Wolf, Richard Montavon with pack members, Linda Montavon, Clyde and Josee Turner, Brian and Laurey Evans and Kevin & Sara O'Hare. We are currently selling tickets for this year’s Great Wolf Pack Challenge! Get In On the Fun for Spaces are limited, so sign your pack up Next Year! now. Come join the JP community in fun, food and games, all while supporting Catholic education. Come test your mental and physical prowess at a fun-filled, adult only, uniquely crafted game of trivia questions and physical challenges. Saturday, October 15, 2011 6:30 p.m. Hors D’oeuvres and Registration 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Game is On! Create your own pack of 8 players or be placed in one that evening. Pre-purchased tickets are: $30 per individual $50 per couple $250 per pack of 8 Contact Rachael Wright: (703)445-0216 or at [email protected] Page 14 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 ATHLETICS Welcome Girls Varsity Lacrosse The Wolves welcome yet another varsity sport to the program last year with girls lacrosse. Coach Erin Baker worked hard for two years to grow the program from the JV to the Varsity level. Many of the athletes on the team had never picked up a lacrosse stick before they came to this school. After watching them play, it would be difficult to tell. They had a very successful season and finished with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. One of their more notable victories was against Middleburg Academy with a last minute goal. Two of their four graduating seniors went on to play at the collegiate level. Kathleen Bradshaw is playing at Virginia Wesleyan and Shaina Crowhurst is playing at Marymount University. Coach Baker is very proud of their success thus far and is looking forward to cultivating this young, vibrant program. Running with the Wolves Pope John Paul the Great hosted its first home track meet this year. Among the competing schools were Pope Paul VI, Randolph Macon Academy and Holy Family Academy. With an 8 lane track and many events going on simultaneously, JP parents, faculty, and staff came out and supported the program by volunteering at different events and cheering from the sidelines. Through the hard work of the many volunteers, the meet was a success and ran smoothly. Hosting here at JP was a unique experience for this team, whose events are usually off site. Both parents and students were able to witness the results of the hard work and dedication of the track and field team. Many of the athletes took the opportunity to show their peers exactly what they were capable of, with a total of 50 athletes representing the school. JP also hosted their first cross country meet at Leesylvania State Park. We will host this meet again on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 with Quantico and Holy Family Academy attending. Page 15 SERVICE TOWARDS OTHERS Blessings in Banica The still striking but once bright colors of houses in the village of Higuerito, Bánica, matched the eager eyes and faces of the people as they welcomed the first strokes of red acrylic paint and the beginnings of Father Keith O’Hare’s ―artistic evangelization‖ project in July 2011. The artists, from a combined group of students from Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries and Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge, adorned the exterior plaster walls of some 20 homes with Catholic images depicting God’s love for His people during their week long mission experience. The primary image used was the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Homes were chosen with the help of Father O’Hare, an Arlington diocesan priest serving in Bánica, from among families who attend Mass at Santa Clara chapel and who have homes visible to many people in the community and to travelers along the highway. JP the Great Goes to World Youth Day in Spain A special thank you to all of our friends and family who helped support the World Youth Day Pilgrimage. We are truly blessed to have been part of something so incredible thanks to your generosity. May God bless you! Page 16 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 BIOETHICS Supporting Life… from the Ground Up On March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation, classes came to a halt, books were put aside and students and faculty took time to honor life. Dr. Joseph Cunningham, president emeritus of the Society of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, came and spoke to the student body about what defending life truly is. He told the story of St. Gianna and spoke of the sacrifices she made to save the life of her unborn child, and what an inspiration she is in the ProLife movement. After the presentation, the students processed outside to the site for the dedication. The Memorial for Life project was spearheaded by David Morales and members of the Life Savers Club. Several of the members had the honor of breaking ground for the memorial after the blessing of the site by Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler. Building of the memorial commenced, and the project was completed in early May. Upon its completion the John Paul community gathered to celebrate during the dedication and to witness to the need to defend the sanctity of human life. The memorial was built brick by brick through the support of many JP friends and families, many of whom attended the dedication ceremony. After the dedication, there was a reception to celebrate and tank all of those who supported by sponsoring a brick, stone paver, or bench. If you would like to know more about the Memorial for Life, you can visit www.jpthegreat.org/memorial. Located behind the school’s chapel, away from the bustle of the rest of the school, this quiet place of reflection is available for individual and class prayer, school retreats and pro-life events. Add your personal prayer, dedication or family name to this permanent school memorial while also supporting the school’s mission to support the sanctity and dignity of life from conception to natural death. For questions or to place an order please email: [email protected] or call: 703-445-0237 Page 17 THE FAMILY ASSOCIATION The charter and foundation of the Family Association was established by the first Executive Council including: Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, Principal; Larry Firth, President; John Reidt, Vice President; Jim Kelly, Treasurer; Paula Stryker, Secretary; and Diana Tillotson. The Council established committees for Fine Arts, Concessions, and both Student and Spiritual Life which teamed a parent volunteer with a faculty chair. The Association helped raise funds through events including the used book sale, concessions, and Pancake Breakfast. The Association would like to recognize and thank the founding executive council and parent committee chairs, Margi Loesel, Jerry Hoffman, Sharon Gonzales, and Mary Donovan, as well as the efforts of countless family volunteers. Their efforts set the foundation for the Association to serve the school’s mission by building community, communication, and fundraising. The Family Association contributed funds and volunteer hours in support of student body activities to include Fall Tailgate, Veterans Service Day, Adopt a Family, Student Life Dances, Senior Prom, Athletic Awards Night, and Senior Graduation. Through the generosity of our families in their participation with Family Association sponsored events, total funds raised exceeded $40,000. The Association, in turn, was able to give almost $35,000 to the school toward the procurement of a score board for the gymnasium, upgrade in the auditorium sound system, a portable video screen for use throughout the school, and other needed equipment purchases. Page 18 Pope John Paul the Great Annual Report 2010-2011 FINE ARTS Drama Club Shines in “The Jeweler’s Shop” The drama club took on a new challenge lastyear with their performance of the ―Jeweler’s Shop‖. The cast and crew orchestrated three different performances in early December to a packed house. The play was written by a young Karol Wojtyla, and is an introspective look into the ideals of the sacrament of marriage. It examines love and marriage and what motivates couples to seek a loving, lasting union. The club dedicated the play to Bishop Loverde, who founded our school. ―I was deeply impressed by the quality of the actors, especially in light of the philosophical content of this profound and moving drama. I was so proud of each of them, as their parents and families were. Their performance of this play by Pope John Paul II was truly an evangelizing experience‖ said Bishop Loverde, who attended the Saturday evening performance. Bishop Loverde pictured with the cast and crew of “The Jeweler’s Shop” Wolves Perform Pirates of Penzance The drama club also performed the first-ever musical at Pope John Paul the Great in May, 2011. The production was a hit, and the audience was wowed by the talented performances of Larson Gore and Bebe Bloch in the lead roles. Jacob Halbert and Josh Carias also pulled of stunning performances. The Pirates of Penzance is a complex play with a fast paced exciting plot, sword play, and several musical numbers, but the actors met these challenges head on. Parents and peers were impressed with the hard work and dedication of the cast and stage crew. We look forward to their upcoming performances of Arsenic and Old Lace, as well as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory during the 2011-2012 school year. Page 19 SPIRITUALITY The House System... Building Unity at JP The House System exists at a number of high schools and colleges around the country to help foster school spirit, meaningful relationships and more. The House System has roots in traditional British boarding schools. Houses create smaller communities within the school, with competitions and activities that build spirit and excitement throughout the year. After nearly a year of planning, the new House System at John Paul the Great was unveiled with a short video, followed by a school wide scavenger hunt designed so students could discover which House they belong to. Face-painting, banner-making and the first-ever House field competitions rounded out the ceremony. The House System also provided a new structure for student government — the Servant Leadership Association. A few days after Houses were established, students were briefed on the new leadership model, with the emphasis on service rather than title, position or popularity. An enthusiastic 159 students ran for office, and 48 were elected — divided evenly among Houses, grades and genders. The 48 then held a secret conclave and after a number of votes elected a president Zach Hoopes and vice president David Long from the senior class. On the first day of the new school year, incoming freshman and transfer students took part in a school wide pep rally to find out which House they belong to. Competitions and score-keeping began right away, with the House of Diego as the team to beat. Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School 17700 Dominican Dr. Dumfries, VA 22304 www.jpthegreat.org