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				<title><![CDATA[Adult Spring Bioethics Seminars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This spring our Bioethics Department is excited to offer an adult seminar  on the "Principles of Ethics" during the evening.  This Spring’s course will take place on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 beginning on February 3, 2026.  The course is free and open to anyone, including those outside of the JP Community.  While the topics do build upon one another, it is not absolutely necessary to commit to all sessions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Catholic Schools Week is Here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week this week, check out the Diocesan Catholic Schools Week video, which JP was blessed to be featured in!  We are thankful for the leadership of Bishop Burbidge and Dr. Vorbach in leading our Diocesan Catholic Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Recognized as 2025 AP ® School Honor Roll]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School has been recognized for the 2025 AP ® School Honor Roll at the Gold Level for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One year Anniversary of being a Cardinal Newman Recognized School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul is proud to have be named one of the first Cardinal Newman Recognized Schools in the country.  Click here to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP featured on EWTN's Special Coverage of NCYC 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Don't miss EWTN's special coverage interviewing JP students reflecting on their biggest challenges faced today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP DRAMA Presents William Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Fall Play is right around the corner! Read more about show times and how to purchase tickets!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great is proud to announce that three of our students have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dual Enrollment Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great was featured in The Arlington Catholic Herald Online last month highlighting the success of our Dual Enrollment program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul the Great Application Deadline Approaching!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the date and submit your application before the Priority Deadline! Click Here to start the application process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Family Enters the Church together After Daughter’s JP High School Experience]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[High school can be tough, but on rare occasions it can be a place of grace. It was for the McCoppin family, and especially for their eldest daughter Kelly who just graduated from Saint John Paul the Great High School in Potomac Shores.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Ready! How to High School Is Back for 7th & 8th Graders!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul the Great's popular high school readiness workshop is back! Join us on Saturday, November 15th from 12-4pm for How to High School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Open House - Sunday, November 2nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/2111687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, inspiring visual and performing arts, and abundant extracurricular opportunities!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Ready to Tee Off!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for our annual Golfing with Wolves — a day of friendly competition, great prizes and lots of laughs! Join us at Potomac Shores Golf Club and help support Saint John Paul the Great!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Did you miss JP Giving Day?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[JP Giving Day is your opportunity to make a difference! You can still make a donation to help beautify our campus, build our community and form our students in the imitation of Christ.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to offer both Athletic and Enrichment Camps this summer, including two weeks of our premier day camp, Camp Quintessential! Start your registration Today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Habemus Papam!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students witnessed history today!  A Chicago native who served as a missionary in South America, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, has been elected the 267th Bishop of Rome. God Bless Pope Leo XIV!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Faith, Trust, and and a Little Bit of Pixie Dust..."]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/2065732</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The reviews are in! Read more from Cappies NCA on JP's production of Peter Pan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[They Crowed!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/2059613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the cast & crew of the JP Drama Production Peter Pan! The show was a huge success in front of full house crowds!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Purple Up!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/2059652</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happy Month of the Military Child! The JP Community honored our military students by wearing purple on Tuesday, April 8th. Military Students received  blessed St. Michael the Archangel Medals and were invited to share their branches of service. We thank all those who serve and have served in the Military!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Bishop Burbidge!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We happily welcomed Bishop Burbidge for his spring visit to John Paul the Great.  We are so grateful for his continued strong support of Catholic education and his desire to be present to our school communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Catholic School Job Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[COME GROW WITH US!
Teacher Job Fair
March 8, 2025               
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St Bernadette Catholic School 
7602 Old Keene Mill Road 
Springfield, VA]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VISAA State Championships]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul Indoor Track Team traveled to the VISAA State Indoor Track and Field Championships in Richmond this past weekend and came home with several State Champions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Blood Drive November 4  Click Here for Sign UP]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm. in the school gymnasium. Everyone is welcome! 
Click to sign up!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Recognized for the 2024 AP School Honor Roll]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School has been recognized for the 2024 AP ® School Honor Roll at the Gold Level for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bioethics Seminars for Adults]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Bioethics seminars for adults will be held during September and October on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
Sister Malia Grace Reed O.P. will present The Human Person: A Philosophical Prospective, and Wyatt Parks, a Bioethics faculty member, will present Bioethical Issues at the Beginning of Life. Admission is free.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:56:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fox 5 Visits John Paul]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Washington DC’s Fox 5 kicked off their “Show Us Your Spirit” series at JP and featured our incredible students, athletes, marching band, and sports teams! Our Wolfpack brought bright faces, lots of noise, and exceptional interviews. We couldn’t be prouder! Don’t take our word for it; check out the video link!
Go Wolves!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:06:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House Thursday March 6, 2025!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/2041325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at our preview Open House! 
Thursday March 6, 2025 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Catholic Charities Summer Food Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1952200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[JP Summer Camps collected 299 pounds of food for the Catholic Charities summer camps food drive!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:42:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Induction to the National Catholic Bioethics Honor Society]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1942845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On April 29, John Paul the Great became the founding school of the National Catholic Bioethics Honor Society.  An induction ceremony was held and a group of students became the first members of this extraordinary new Honor Society.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:28:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Cappies Nominations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to recent graduates Audrey Iglesia and Andrew Parker who have received Cappies nominations for their performances in the JP Drama Fall Play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream!" 
Audrey has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Female Role for her portrayal of Titania, and Andrew has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role for his portrayal of Puck.  Congratulations Audrey and Andrew!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 15:57:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Boys Track Team Win Virginia State Catholic Championship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul the Great Track and Field Teams competed in the Virginia State Catholic Track and Field Championships at Paul IV High School on Saturday, May 11. The boys' team won, and the girls finished third.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:16:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Relay Team Competes at Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1925641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul 4x800m relay team recently competed at the New Balance Nationals and set a new school record!  The relay team of Juniors Elijah Thompson and Nick Bouril, Sophomore Alex Everson, and Senior Gus Howard won their section in a time of 8:04.09 to place them 25th overall out of 75 teams.  Bouril’s split of 2:01.19 and Howard’s split of 1:58.78 were personal best times for the 800m and the school’s first time competing in this national meet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:28:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Theater Light Board Dedicated in Memory of Alumni Jason Brunsman]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Saint John Paul the Great community gathered to dedicate a new theater lightboard in honor of Jason Brunsman, JP Class of 2022. Jason passed away in a car accident in the early morning of February 14, 2024. Jason was a dedicated drama technician during his time at John Paul.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations JP Drama and Fine Arts Department on  Another Hit Performance!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Audience members set record-breaking attendance numbers at the weekend performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  Congratulations to the cast and crew that presented the colorful and exuberant musical.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:55:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fine Arts Week Celebration, May 4th!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All are invited on Saturday, May 4th for our Fine Arts Celebration! The week begins with our Spring Musical, April 26-28, followed by our Spring Concert, May 2, and finalizing with our Evening of the Arts, May 4th from 4:30-7:30 pm. 
The capstone event will feature Hamlet readings, Senior solos, a pot-luck dinner with a JP Musical review of the last 4-years, and a visual art exhibit!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:03:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Successful Blood Drive!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A blood drive was held on Tuesday, April 16th.  We had 38 blood donations. Thanks to all who attended!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:30:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Defending Life Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud of our students who participated in Defending Life Day and the Virginia March for Life yesterday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:50:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Highest Wrestling Team Finish in School History!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the John Paul Wrestling team who competed at the VISAA state tournament this past weekend, taking 5th place as a team and breaking multiple school records along the way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:58:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Houses Contribute to the St. Lucy Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul students concluded Catholic Schools Week with an amazing food drive! The students collected assorted canned goods and dry foods all week for their respective Houses. The donations supplied Catholic Charities' Saint Lucy Project with food for their food pantry network throughout the Arlington Diocese.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:19:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Bioethics Seminar (click here for more information)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1873067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what students are learning in the four-year Bioethics Curriculum found only at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School? Join Sister Malia Grace Reed, O.P., Bioethics Department Chair, at our Spring series of talks based on the first course, “The Human Person ~ A Philosophical Perspective.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulation to Mr. Paul Hope!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Hope received the Virginia Thespian High School Theatre Teacher of the Year Award at a ceremony on Friday, January 6, 2024.  Antonio Rene Gutierrez, a student at John Paul introduced Mr. Hope during the award ceremony.
The award is, "a beacon of recognition for educators who embody the transformative power of theatre." 
https://www.vathespian.org/adult-awards.html]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School Receives  Purple Star Designation!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children recently awarded John Paul the Purple Star Designation for 2023-2024. The Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:26:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the John Paul Cross Country team achievement and victory!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul Cross Country team competed in the Virginia Catholic State Championships at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, VA.  The boys team came in 1st by placing their top 5 scores in the top 17 places!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:00:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024 National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to recognize the John Paul students for their amazing academic accomplishments!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:24:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Burbidge Visits John Paul]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday, September 11, Bishop Michael Burbidge visited Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass with the school community. He then met with several groups, including the students who traveled to World Youth Day in Portugal, students who traveled to Arizona on this summer's mission trip, the Student Leadership Association, and students in Bioethics classes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:34:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holy Family Fall Fun Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul's music department students entertained the Holy Family Fall Fun Festival attendees.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:54:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register for Military Family Resource Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School invites you to learn more about the educational resources available to active-duty military families with school-aged children. Families will be connected with representatives from resources like Tutor.com, Military One Source, and more! 
When: Thursday, October 12th, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School
17700 Dominican Drive,
Potomac Shores, VA 22026]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:38:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RSVP for the Fall Bioethics Seminar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1806900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what students are learning in the four-year Bioethics Curriculum found only at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School? Sr. Malia Grace Reed, O.P., Bioethics Department Chair, is hosting a series of talks based on the first course, “The Human Person ~ A Philosophical Perspective.”  Please see below for dates and topics. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:14:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Attends World Youth Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our World Youth Day pilgrims experienced an amazing adventure in Portugal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:38:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Mission Trip to Navajo Nation, AZ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A group of JP students recently returned from our summer Mission trip to the St. Ann Mission in Klagetoh, Navajo Nation, AZ, led by our Chaplain, Fr. Tipton!  Twelve JP Student Missionaries ran a Bible Camp for over forty Navajo youth ages four to twenty-one.  They also participated in opening Masses for Navajo communities, ran Teen and Parent nights, attended/participated in traditional Navajo Powwows, and saw the grandeur of two canyons (Canyon de Celly and Grand Canyon).  Thank you to all who prayed for this mission trip!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:38:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Track Teams Place Second and Third at Catholic States]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul Track and Field team participated in the Virginia Catholic State Championship last Saturday with the Boys team finishing as Runner-Ups and the Girls team finishing Third overall.  Only 3 points separated the top two boys' teams with the title coming down to the day's final event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:39:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul Featured in "Our Sunday Visitor"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1799809</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:37:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Do Kids with Down Syndrome Deserve a Catholic Education?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1741002</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since opening its doors 15 years ago, Saint John Paul the Great has been proactive in welcoming children with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Through its Options Program, it offers a highly individualized education for students who need modifications to access the general curriculum.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:05:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Cross Blood Drive Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[JP is hosting a blood drive at the school on April 3rd (B day). Parents are welcome to sign up! Students 16 years or older may also sign up, but they must have a signed parent consent form and weigh more than 110 pounds. Visit the John Paul Parent page for additional information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:37:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the JP Indoor Track Team]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[JP Indoor Track traveled to New York City to compete at the 88th Eastern States Championships at the historic Armory track and field center. The team ran against some top talent on the east coast and came away with some outstanding performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:01:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Around the World Cultural Heritage Day and Festival 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1734400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, March 3rd, Saint John Paul the Great celebrated its 2nd annual Around the World Cultural Heritage Day and Festival. The day celebrates all the different and rich cultures in our JP Community with a festival that includes International food, presentations, and other activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:55:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Click Here to read about the JP Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Priests United showdown!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1690880</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:18:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th - 8th graders Register for Upcoming Clinics]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1655402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul Clinics and Workshops are back!! 4th - 8th graders are invited to join us at JP this fall to have fun, make friends, and develop skills in volleyball, soccer, basketball, and/or STEM! We look forward to seeing you soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:38:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank YOU!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1648165</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to Cathy Kovac, Francesca Rusk-Wallace, and the families that contributed to the Teacher and Staff Appreciation breakfast!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:16:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Former JP Teacher Ordained to the Priesthood]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1617491</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 21, 2022, our own Paul Marich, now Father Paul Dominic Marich was ordained to the priesthood.  Father Paul expressed his gratitude to Jesus, "for calling me to be your priest! May I always be faithful in serving you and your Church!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Department Receives Grant]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 2nd, our STEM Department received a generous grant from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.  AFCEA VP, Scholarships Director Jim Longi visited JP to award the grant check and was able to see the JP Robotics Club in action. Last year, with the generous support of AFCEA, John Paul launched our STEM department under the leadership of Dr. Hassan Moore, Ph.D.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:29:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Awards Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Senior Awards night is planned for Thursday, May 19th. Invitations are sent to the award winners. The event begins at 7:00 PM in the theater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 13:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today at a special Mass, Saint John Paul the Great celebrated our annual May Crowning of Mary. The event is celebrated each year during the month of May when the statue of Our Lady is crowned with a wreath of flowers and honored as the Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 14:11:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 27 the Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian were named! Our Valedictorian is Emma Youngblood and our Salutatorian is Xander Fry.  We are looking forward to hearing them speak at Graduation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:46:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the JP Wolves for Setting New School Records!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[JP Wolves excelled at The Running Store City-County Championship! Sean Alorro set a new school record for the 800m with a time of 1:59.88. Sean’s achievement came after he anchored the 4x800m relay team with James Bertram, Daniel Merriman, and Xander Fry to a new school record.  The boys 4x400m relay team with Patrick McCurdy, Michael Clark, Xander Fry, and Sean Alorro also set a new record at the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 10:39:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seniors Sign up at D1 Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Senior athletes who signed up to play sports at D1 schools!  Anna-Kate Domingue will be playing field hockey at Northeastern University and Payton Hurley will be playing soccer at Loyola University, Maryland!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:33:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Living Stations 2022]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:21:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seven Church Pilgrimage Planned]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fr. Tipton will drive a Bus and can pick up students at Holy Family and All Saints who wish to join but do not have transportation.  There is space for 13 students. Please email Father @ fr.tipton@jpthegreat.org to reserve a seat.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:30:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Votes for Paschal Candle Design]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students, Faculty, and Staff voted for the design they would like to see on this year's  Paschal Candle. The winning design will be painted on the candle by one of John Paul's gifted artists.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:40:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Deacon Gerard Anthony Visits John Paul]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Joy was evident today; Deacon Gerard Anthony, a former teacher and coach at John Paul came to visit! Colleagues of Deacon Anthony were delighted to see him again, and many students expressed appreciation for his visit and engaging homily.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:59:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lights Shine Bright on JP Talent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great students, faculty, and staff showed off their talents to the school community on Thursday, February 3rd. The talent show was a part of the school's celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The audience was surprised and delighted by the diversity of talent on display, from the much-anticipated guitar solo by Mr. Chaves, to the Juggling Unicyclist!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:44:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul Celebrates Catholic Schools Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week Saint John Paul the Great is honoring and celebrating its educators and students with an exciting schedule of events. Several of our students, faculty, and staff are featured in the linked videos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:01:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul Joins the March for Life!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On January 2, Students, faculty, and staff witnessed to life at the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The day began with Bishop Michael Burbidge and the celebration of Mass at St. Thomas More Cathedral. We continue to pray for the conversion of hearts to respect and choose life! #whywemarch]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:22:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RSVP Here for the Bioethics Seminars for Adults]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what students are learning in the four-year Bioethics Curriculum found only at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School? Sr. Terese Auer, O.P., Bioethics department chair, is hosting a series of talks based on the first course, “The Human Person ~ A Philosophical Perspective.”  Please see the scheduled dates and topics on the RSVP form. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:32:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gala Tickets are now on sale! Click Here to visit the Gala site!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for this year's Annual Gala at the historic Bel Air 1740, a colonial manor home surrounded by 25 acres of sprawling English gardens, rolling fields, and wooded areas in Woodbridge, Virginia. The estate's exquisite event barn will be our venue for the evening!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Workshop and Clinic News!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boys Basketball Clinic: Learn from Coach Hunt and develop your skills at our Boys Basketball Clinic! February 5th, 9-11:30 AM, open to 5-8th graders.

Drama Workshop: Join JP’s Drama Director for a day of mini-master classes at our Drama Workshop! January 22nd, 1-3 PM, open to all 7th and 8th graders.
Click on the title of this article for a link to the registration page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:53:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Wolves on a Historic WIN!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Saint John Paul the Great boys Cross Country team won the VISAA State Championships!  The victory was the first in school history and made possible by the JP harriers placing five runners in the top 20. Senior Sean Alorro placed 5th, James Bertram 9th,  Matthew Elliott 15th, Ben Moloko 16th, and Xander Fry 17th.   On the girl's side, Junior Sarah Dake’s 13th place finish paced the JP lady harriers to 8th place overall.  Dake was also named to the VISAA All-State team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:54:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Paul S. Loverde Visits Saint John Paul the Great]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On November 10, 2021, Bishop Paul S. Loverde honored Saint John Paul the Great with a visit.  Bishop Loverde celebrated Mass and enjoyed lunch with members of the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:50:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sign Up for the JP5K Here!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:02:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul the Great Feast Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul the Great community celebrated the feast day of our patron on October 22, 2021. Community (with God and each other) lived out in our four Dominican Pillars (Study, Prayer, Community, and Service) was the focus of the celebration!  The day began with Mass, and then students participated in various activities, including the greatly enjoyed Ninja challenge game outside. The day concluded with a Eucharistic Procession!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:45:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Baseball Clinic (Click Here to Register)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/news/article/1496790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 16, John Paul is hosting a Boys Baseball Clinic (open to 6-8th graders.)  Join us for the opportunity to develop your skills, meet new friends, and have fun! The cost is $25 per child.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:52:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Soccer Clinics (Click Here to Register)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On September 25, John Paul is hosting a Boys Soccer Clinic (open to 4-8th graders.)  Participants will get to work with the JP Boys Soccer team.  Join us for the opportunity to develop your skills, meet new friends, and have fun! The cost is $25 per child.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:12:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Workshop (Click Here to Register)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested in STEM? John Paul is hosting a STEM workshop on October 16th (open to 7th & 8th graders) from 9am-12pm! Participants will learn about the STEM disciplines from Dr. Hassan Moore and work on a robotics activity with JP STEM students! Parents- there will be a group tour opportunity shortly after the workshop has started! The cost is $25 per child. Whether you are new to STEM or lead your school's robotics team, we'd love to see you there!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:14:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Drama Club Announces Fall Production! (Click Here for More Information)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The JP Drama Club Theatre Wolves will present Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, adapted by Kate Hamill. This high-energy, fun-filled adaptation of the Jane Austen classic is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:15:49 -0400</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so excited to have in-person summer camps this year! We will be hosting a variety of camps including, for the first time--STEM camp! STEM Camp will introduce students to the basics of electricity and by the end of the week, campers will build their own robotic car. We are also thrilled to have Camp Quintessential back! At this leadership camp,  campers will spend their days creating, team-building, thinking, bonding, and most importantly, laughing and enjoying the long days of summer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:01:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Options Program Receives Two Generous Grants]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the past two weeks, the Options Program at John Paul has received two generous grant checks which will allow the program to continue to grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:05:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul Wins Catholic State Championship And Competes At VISAA Championship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s John Paul Outdoor Track Team proved its resilience, converting hours of practicing into several state titles and personal records. The team congratulates its seniors Erin Elliot, Brandon Thompson, Katherine Ulrich, Estela Ralston, Joseph Wolstenholme, Emma Westerfield, Rahmin Norwood, Kareem Dhillon, and Carolyn Halgas for their hard work and hopes for their continued success beyond high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:02:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Watch Our 2021 Graduation Ceremony]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:57:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Class of 2021]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so proud of all your accomplishments and how you have triumphed during this difficult year! 
We wish you success and blessings on your journey!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 12:22:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The John Paul Community Welcomes Newest Wolves]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New families enjoyed meeting fellow new Wolves, teachers, current students, and eating ice cream! They also had the chance to visit the Spirit Store to stock up on JP apparel and take care of some enrollment paperwork. 
We are so excited to welcome our new families to John Paul the Great and look forward to a fantastic start to the new school year in the fall!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 17:30:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exciting News for the House of Castello]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School celebrated the beatification of one of their patrons this week! On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Pope Francis declared Blessed Margaret of Castello, a blind 14th-century Italian lay Dominican, a saint! Saint Margaret is the patroness of one of the Houses at Saint John Paul the Great.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:53:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Looking Forward to a Family Reunion!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul Gala is right around the corner! We look forward to gathering together as a family and celebrating this year's successes! The theme of the Gala is Family Reunion! The goal of this year's Gala, in addition to monies raised for tuition assistance, is to raise money to upgrade our multimedia labs. Students use technology as part of our STEM programs, to create digital media, and so much more! Please visit the Gala website to start your bids or contribute to our Multimedia upgrade. Help us reach our goal!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:43:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What's Your Why?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have been hard at work planning and preparing an exciting marketing initiative for John Paul and you can participate.  Visit our "What's Your Why" page for more information and watch a video of student responses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:28:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Burbidge Attends Spring Musical]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bishop Michael Burbidge attended the final performance of The Fantasticks on Sunday, April 18th. He joined the in-person audience and opened the show with a blessing.  Bishop Burbidge praised the hard work, determination, and talent of everyone involved in the show. He noted especially the level of performance, and the amount of energy the students exhibited dancing, singing, and performing while masked.  Mr. Paul Hope presented a Fantasticks show shirt to the Bishop on behalf of himself, Mrs. Kingett, Miss Anderson, the cast, crew, and the Drama Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:46:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Show Must Go On!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The John Paul the Great Drama Department is thrilled to present their Spring Musical this weekend. Opening night for "The Fantasticks" is joyfully anticipated. The directors, performers, musicians, and technicians could not be more excited to share the show with everyone, especially considering the unique challenges faced during the pandemic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:37:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join Our Pilgrimage on Holy Thursday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the most beautiful and ancient devotions of the Church, the 7 Church pilgrimage is similar to the stations of the Cross.  The 7 Church stations are visits to local Churches with readings from the 7 last places Our Lord stood before His Crucifixion.  It is done on Holy Thursday, the same night Jesus would have taken this journey.  Join us in person or on Instagram as we make our John Paul 7 Church pilgrimage with our Lord on this sacred night.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:04:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Spotlight: The Options Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week we are highlighting the Options Program at John Paul the Great! The Options Program includes students with intellectual disabilities into the entire life of the John Paul community. Students in Options participate in academic classes, house events, sports, the arts, the Mass, and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:57:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[An Artist Among Us Receives National Recognition!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Heaven Nartey, ('22) whose artwork advanced from regional to national competition in the Scholastic Art & Writing competition.  Heaven won a National gold medal for her painting, Anemia.  She plans to continue her streak by entering the upcoming Congressional Art Competition with another recently completed painting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:48:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Click here for Information on the Return of In-person Learning for Seniors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We believe that we are ready for a gradual return to five days of in-person learning under Phase III. Parents of Seniors may opt-in their students for complete in-person learning for quarter 4. Quarter 4 begins March 29th. The gradual return to five days of in-person learning requires that we employ, in some circumstances, a variance from the recommended mitigation strategy of 6-foot social distancing. We will be able to keep the 6ft distance to a large extent.
For more information please refer to the Health Mitigation and Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan Spring 2021 - Phase III]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:23:43 -0400</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul will offer several new courses during the 2021-2022 school year, including a whole new STEM department (with computer programming), eight new Dual Enrollment courses, and one new language course (German).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:38:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Spotlight: What's John Paul Doing For Lent?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are a few weeks into Lent, and we encourage you to continue persevering in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. John Paul offers many opportunities to ensure you experience a great Lent!  Be sure to visit the JP Chaplain’s page for lots of Lenten information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:55:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visitors COVID-19 Health Screen Form]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All visitors must have an appointment and fill out this form before entering Saint John Paul the Great.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:46:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JP Alumnus Michael Foster Featured in Navy Sports Magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pete Medhurst sits down with lacrosse senior Michael Foster on this segment of the Navy Sports Magazine]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:33:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Paul Hosts the Third Annual "How to High School" Workshop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The goal of How to High School is to provide an informal and fun environment where middle schoolers learn skills that will help their transition to high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:12:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021 Virtual Events!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for our 2021 Virtual Events!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:35:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two JP Students Earn Place in the Senior Honors Choir for the state of VA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Katie Cunningham and Laura Fenske who made it into the Senior Honors Choir for the state of VA. Katie came in #1 in the first soprano category!  Planning for a virtual event is underway.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:06:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sign-up for the JP Virtual 5K and FUN RUN]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sign up today to participate in our annual JP5K and Fun Run. This year we are going Virtual! Win individual awards for fastest times within age group, team awards for largest group, largest amount of donations, or largest distance per team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four students named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Scholars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so pleased to announce that four students placed among the top 50,000 scorers in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Scholars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:26:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inside and In-Person Classroom in the Arlington Diocese]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Paul the Great was recently featured on NBC4 Washington.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:28:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Live Stream tickets are now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:40:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Assistant Principal Keeps Student Life Lively]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sister Ann Dominic Mahowald knows the school and the students well — as a laywoman she started as one of the school’s first French teachers, returned to teach at the Dominican school after becoming a sister, and is now an administrator.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:20:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[United in Prayer as We Prepare to Reopen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During Orientation, students had the opportunity to offer prayer intentions for our community and the reopening. Students, staff, and faculty also gathered at the grotto to pray the Rosary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:38:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RSVP for the Virtual Open House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A virtual Open House will be held October 25 - November 7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:34:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Arlington]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:01:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are Proud to Present Our 2020-2021 Servant Leaders]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:44:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Letter from Sr. Mary Veronica Keller, O.P.   Head of School]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:31:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March for Life 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nearly 400 students participated in the March for Life in Washington D.C. with Saint John Paul the Great on January 24th, 2020!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:07:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Boys Cross Country Wins Virginia Catholic States Championship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A special congratulations to the Varsity Boys Cross Country Team for winning first place for the third year in a row at the Virginia Catholic States Championships!  And congratulations as well to the Varsity Girls who won third place!]]></description>
				
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