1. Collars, Habits & Mud Bug Madness
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Why did the nun go to the convent for the 4th of July?
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Reorganize each jumble into a word above. The circled letters hold a new
jumble that completes the joke. (answers on back)
Nuggets of wisdom from priests, deacons,
religious and consecrated women, topped off with more
than 600 pounds of crawfish made for a thought-
provoking and fun-filled Vocations Day!
After a beautiful mass celebrated by Fr. T.J.
Dolce, the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston, each class learned about vocations
first-hand. The SJPII campus was crawling with clergy
and religious, all hoping to plant the virtue of
discernment in each student’s mind. Fr. T.J. asked the
eighth graders to “invite God into the conversation
through prayer” as they discern their vocation to either
religious, single or married life.
Along with the dozens of visitors from our
Archdiocese was Fr. Jonathan Raia from the Vocations
Office in the Diocese of Austin. Fr. Raia is an alum from
SJPII’s first graduating class in 1994. He explained how
his time spent at SJPII, and being a parishioner and
altar server at St. John Vianney parish, helped him in his
discernment process. He assured the seventh graders
that his vocation to the priesthood has brought him
“excitement, joy and incredible peace.”
As the evening of Vocations Day
approached, so did dark skies, but according
to Mrs. Festa, the storm didn’t “dampen our
spirits”! The gym was packed with families,
faculty, an inflatable slide, face painting and
the spirit of New Orleans at the school’s first
Saints @ Sunset Community Dinner. Zydeco
beats echoed in the room over children’s
laughter and excitement. Pots of crawfish
were boiled as attendees lined up at the
serving line. Snow cones were scooped from
the Kona Ice Truck in the parking lot, and
$1,200 was raised for St. Mary’s Seminary! It
was a great evening that served to cap off a
great day. We look forward to next year!
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2. Fr. Michael vs. Br. Jerek
During Catholic Schools Week in January, Fr. Michael
Sullivan and Brother Jerek went head-to-head in a
basketball game with the support of the elementary
students. In the end, Fr. Michael’s team came out on
top, but it was a blast
for both teams and
for the entire rowdy
crowd!
Saints Springing into Action
This spring, the staff and students at St. John Paul II have pulled up their leggings,
buttoned their capes and unmasked their kindness. Beginning this Lent and continuing
beyond, students are learning how they can become super heroes by doing good deeds in
their everyday lives. With weekly challenges such as “fast from judging others” and “give
thanks for the blessings in my life,” the community has been uplifted, with an air of kindness
sweeping over it. Students have been depicting everyday heroes by creating comic strips,
designing computer graphics, writing and performing plays, and consistently adding to
their Rachel’s Challenge chain of kindness with their own good deeds. These chains continue
to grow, inspiring each person to perform good deeds that, although small, can be heroic
to those affected. Although our students and staff have been looking heroic in their super
hero t-shirts, it is the actions of the community that are producing real heroes. The school is
eager to see the lasting impression that the “Be a Super Hero” Campaign creates.
That’s Game!
A completely
undefeated
season led to a
Championship for our boys’ Varsity
basketball team this year! Our
baseball, softball and track teams
have also been playing tremendously
well, and we can’t wait to see what
the playoffs bring!
Grandparents’ Day
The middle school band welcomed grandparents to campus for this year’s
Grandparents’ Day. Mrs. Marquis’ Theater Arts students performed their Pope
play with the help of Ms. Dao’s Honor Choir, and the Chorale sang along with
the Kindergarteners as they serenaded their loved ones. All students loved showing their
grandparents their classwork before setting off for Easter Break!
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3. Texas Universities:
Out of State:
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
The Next Steps for the SJPII
Class of 2011
Texas A&M: Alex Allen, Liam Chang, Taylor Chojecki,
Danielle Harding, David Horsley, Nico Kawar, Michelle
Krug, Trey Lowe, Michael Sivinski, Sarah Staerker,
Greg Wiatrek, Camila Zaldivar
UT: Maryann England, Jeremy Goethals, Trey Pizzito-
la, Kevin Quist, Mary Day Royston, Abby Varona
Texas Tech: Caroline Bouffard, Mary Heiberger,
Audrey Sauer
Texas State: Adrianna Alexander
Baylor: Kaitlyn Hovermale
University of Dallas: Alexia Zaldivar
Trinity University: Beverly Morabito
UNT: Katie Lowe
UST: Pauline La, Alex Pacheco
U of H: Isabel Harvey
UTSA: Mikaela Sanchez
St. Edwards: Jacob Spencer
University of Wyoming: Zachary Agee
Lindenwood University, MO: Erin Sutton
Ole Miss: Riann Polk
San Diego State: Haley Rocha
U. Penn: Nicky Sammour
Washington University, MO: Victor Gutierrez
LSU: Tres Meyers
Loyola Marymount: Andrew Malekie
University of Michigan: Chloe Wiseman
University of Missouri: Anthony Ashley
Barnard College, NYC: Nadia Halim
SAVE THE DATE
SENIOR SEND-OFF
MAY 26th, 12 pm @ your old stomping grounds: SJH
Wear your college shirt proudly while enjoying pizza
and catching up with the Class of 2011!
SJPII Alums dominate the field, track,
lanes and taste buds!
Lauren Sutton, ‘07, butterflies “goodbye” to a
swim career of 17 years.
Erin Sutton, ‘11, signed on to swim for
Lindenwood University in Missouri.
Brittany Bowles, '12, Elena Irvine, '13, and
Amanda Stoner, '13, represented the
Universal Cheerleaders Association in the Lon-
don New Year's Day Parade.
Chad Bell, '13, performed in the Buffalo Wild
Wings Citrus Bowl Pre-Game in
Orlando, Florida as a Varsity Mascot.
Zachary Agee, ‘11, signed at Wyoming for
Track & Field.
Mary Heiberger, ’11, signed on to continue
her soccer career at Texas Tech University.
George Fritsch, ‘09, a sophomore at the Uni-
versity of Oklahoma, was selected to the Big
12 All-Conference team in Rugby.
Anthony Ashley, ‘11, signed on to swim for
the University of Missouri.
Samantha Wright, ‘06, is pursuing her dream,
having started her own local
gourmet marshmallow and candy business
called Sweet & Mellow in Houston.

4. The Houston Symphonic Band, Choir and Sight Reading Competition
Kick-Off Summer
with SJPII @ The
Skeeters Game
May 30th, 2015
Jumble Answers:
1. SCHOOL
2. VATICAN
3. ROME
4. CHIMNEY
5. JESUS
Puzzle Answer:
“Summer Vocation”
The Advanced Band, under the direction of Mr. Griffin,
earned the highest rating for both their practiced pieces
and sight-read number. This “First Division” Band has
competed in this competition for five consecutive years,
winning the Sweepstakes every time!
Mrs. Marquis’ Middle School Chorale amazed
the judges and other competitors with their
talent. The singers performed three musical
selections along
with a sight-
reading piece,
earning a Superior
rating and trophy!