“What makes Pope John Paul II stand out can be
summed up in two words: opportunity and
environment. In my four years at PJP, I was provided
with ample opportunities to learn, grow in relationships, develop moral virtues, and, most importantly,
deepen my relationship with God. I’ve often heard
that your environment shapes your decision making,
which is absolutely the case here. This school offers
a chance to become greater each and every day by
placing students in a challenging, exciting, and loving
environment. Opportunities and environment make
this school what it is: the best high school in the
universe.”
Aaron Lemma
PJP Class of 2016
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
“I was so happy to be a part of such a
caring community that really encourages
every student to live up to their full potential
academically, socially, and spiritually. With
the support of the dedicated faculty and all
the friends I made in the PJP family, I was
able to be accepted into a great college. I am
very confident about what lies ahead for me
and my fellow classmates. I am so thankful
for the values, friends, and great memories
that will stay with me throughout life
because I decided to go to Pope John Paul
II. PJP will always have a special place in my
heart.”
“We absolutely loved our four years at PJP.
We participated in Varsity Sports (soccer and basketball),
Student Council, National Honor Society, Student
Ambassadors, and Community Service while at PJP, and we
encouraged many others to join us at the high school we
loved so much. One of our cousins was considering attending
a private, all-girls high school until we convinced her to spend
a shadow day at PJP, where she immediately felt at home.
We would recommend PJP to family members, friends, and
any eighth grade student with a high school decision before
them. It was the right choice for our entire family.”
“We as Catholic
school educators
in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia
equip saints for life
in this world and
the next.”
- Mr. Christopher Mominey,
COO & Secretary for
Catholic Education
Erin Cannon
PJP Class of 2016
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
“When I started at Pope John Paul II High School four years ago, I never
dreamt of being the valedictorian when I graduated! I owe all my success
to the PJP community—my classmates, teachers, the administration,
as well as my family— for challenging me to see people differently and
pushing me to reach my full academic potential. The people I have
encountered at this school mean more than I can express in words.
I entered PJP as a shy, nervous freshman, but I left confident and
prepared to take on my future at Lafayette College and beyond.”
Jodi Graf
PJP Class of 2016
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Kayla Thompson
PJP Class of 2015
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Courtney Thompson
PJP Class of 2015
(National Merit Semifinalist)
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
“Pope John Paul II High School has
offered challenging situations both
in the classroom and in athletic
competition. PJP has given me the
opportunity to be a student athlete at
a Division I school. I am glad I chose PJP,
as I know I have been prepared well for
what I will encounter in the future.”
James Bleming
PJP Class of 2014
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY