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• 8/31/10 Cheerleaders Pep It Up!, by Calvin Durel, Lonnie Dutreix, Sam Schmitt, Kale Scheuermann, Frazier Bridges, Niky DiCarlo, Wade Saucier, Logan Kadinger (Coach Klos' Publications Class)
• 8/30/10 The Newman Jamboree by Lauren Scioneaux, Jena Cartaginese, Angela Corso, Becca Miller, Jordan Berlier, Sarah Butt, and Renee Darby
• 8/28/10 Covering: Volleyball, by Katy Hane, Lauren Stigler, Anna Samples, Alaina Nielsen, Allie Schembre, Taylor Frisard
• 8/23/10 The Jaguar Journey Begins, by Guy Sergi (Coach Klos; Publications, 2^nd hour)
• 8/19/10 Back to the Woods, by Emma Stasi, Ashley Allen, Miranda Levy, Victoria Dupre, Kayla Viavant, Krysta Caruso, Jenna Fereday, Jessica Spear, Lauren Deniger, Arianna Hodge (Coach Klos;  Publications, 2^nd hour)
• 8/16/10 Jaguar Moms' Football Clinic, submitted by Coach Klos (Publications Class)
• 8/16/10 Championship Rings for the Girls Powerlifting Team,
  submitted by Coach Klos (Publications Class)
• 8/16/10 Jaguars Celebrate Faith and Achievements (opening school mass, with choir), submitted by Coach Klos (Publications Class)

Cheerleaders Pep It Up!

by Calvin Durel, Lonnie Dutreix, Sam Schmitt, Kale Scheuermann, Frazier Bridges, Niky DiCarlo, Wade Saucier, Logan Kadinger

Last week, the Cheerleaders put on a fall sports pep rally, and made preparations for Homecoming. They painted signs and prepared a dance for the pep rally. They made decisions for Homecoming, including chosing the theme. The Homecoming Pep Rally is the responsibility of the Varsity cheerleaders, which requires a great deal of work. When asked about the cheerleaders’ goal this year Mrs. Doucet, cheerleading moderator, was reported as saying, “My main goal is for them to be more than just performers; I want them to be spirit-leaders. We also want people to get excited about being a Jaguar.”

The fall sports pep rally was a huge success. The cheerleaders executed their performances to perfection, and the rest went off without a hitch. Congratulations to the cheerleaders on this week’s success, and good luck in weeks to come.

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The Newman Jamboree

by Lauren Scioneaux, Jena Cartaginese, Angela Corso, Becca Miller, Jordan Berlier, Sarah Butt, and Renee Darby

Mr. Klos; Publications I; 6^th Hour

On Friday, August 27, 2010, the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Jaguars headed to the Isidore Newman School football jamboree in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Jaguars played the Lakeshore Titans of Mandeville, Louisiana. The game began at 6 p.m. and the teams played a pair of 15 minute quarters. In the first half of the game, the Titans scored a touchdown but missed the extra point, leaving the score 6-0. When halftime was over, the players hustled back onto the field. Although the second half of the game was looking better, Lakeshore scored another touchdown. This time, the extra point was good, making the score 13-0. The game ended in a loss for Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. Although this was a tough loss, it will prepare them for a great season ahead.
 

Covering: Volleyball

by Katy Hane, Lauren Stigler, Anna Samples, Alaina Nielsen, Allie Schembre, Taylor Frisard

Coach Klos; Publications

Volleyball season officially begins Monday August 30th. The team has been working hard all summer, and has continued to practice every day after school. A typical practice consists of passing, hitting, conditioning, and serving drills. The team hopes this season will be successful, and that they make it to the playoffs. Kristin Calamari is a member of the junior varsity team. She played volleyball at her previous school, but says she enjoys the PJP team better because she feels that it is more organized. Kristin plays the position of the setter, which is also her favorite position. Team captains Jess Gross and Miranda Levy both say that there goal this year is to make it to state, and that the team has a lot of potential. Miranda and Jess cannot wait to see how the season will turn out, but they are sad to be leaving next year.

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The Jaguar Journey Begins

by Guy Sergi

Coach Klos; Publications 2^nd hour

The Pope John Paul Jaguar football team went head to head with the Hannan Hawks and the Country Day Cajuns Thursday, August 19. The scrimmage was held at the Lester Latino, the Jaguars home field. The scrimmage was run by sessions of offense and defense, allowing each team to equally scrimmage each other. The scrimmage was very successful and was great preparation for the Jaguar football team. This Friday night, August 27, the Jags will be facing off against the Lakeshore Titans at the Newman Jamboree. This game will be followed by the start of their season Next Friday, September 3, against the St. Patrick Irish in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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Back to the Woods

by Emma Stasi, Ashley Allen, Miranda Levy, Victoria Dupre, Kayla Viavant, Krysta Caruso, Jenna Fereday, Jessica Spear, Lauren Deniger, Arianna Hodge

Coach Klos;  Publications, 2^nd hour

The Lady Jags Basketball Team sponsored the Back to School dance on Friday, August 20^th, 2010 in the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Gym. They were raising money for shooting shirts. The theme of the dance was “Back to the Woods” and people wore either camouflage or casual attire. Spirit points were awarded based on attendance from each class level. The DJ played a variety of music and everyone had a good time dancing and being with their friends. Gina Cartaginese stated “The Back to School dance was unforgettable. It was the best dance I’ve ever attended at Pope.” Everyone had a great time and they are looking forward to the rest of the dances this year.

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Mon. 8/16/10

Jaguar Moms' Football Clinic

The Pope John Paul II football staff hosted their annual Football Clinic for Moms on Monday, August 16.  Head coach Mark Jeanmard and his staff welcomed the mothers of the Jaguar football team to an evening designed to help them understand and experience what their sons go through while playing football.  The program opened with a pot luck supper put together by the moms.  After opening remarks by Coach Jeanmard, the moms went into the gym, where Coach Wayne Frederickson taught them the warm up and stretching drills used by the varsity.  Defensive coordinator Joe Schiro then explained the Jaguar defensive scheme and had the each mother line up at her son’s position and execute several stunts and blitzes.  Coach Jeanmard then explained the Jaguar offense, showed the moms how to line up and ran several plays.  The session ended with a question and answer period.

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Championship Rings for the Girls Powerlifting Team

The Girls Powerlifting Team received their championship rings.  Congratulations!

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Jaguars Celebrate Faith and Achievements

     The Pope John Paul II Catholic High School community joined together for the first Mass of the 2010-2011 school year on Monday, August 16, 2010. The Mass celebrated the feast day of the Assumption, installed the new Eucharistic ministers, and acknowledged the power lifting team for their state championship. The presider at the Mass was Father Kyle Dave, assisted by Deacon Harold Burke.

     The Eucharistic ministers took a pledge to be followers of Christ and were given the privilege to administer the body and blood of Jesus Christ to their fellow PJP community. The director of Religious Education, Michael Bourgeois, was proud to present the ministers of Christ to their fellow classmates and families.  The new Eucharistic ministers are Karleigh Barkemeyer, Erika Calamari, Courtney Cavignac, Bennett Champagne, Emily Favre, Micaela Nobile, Huston Oakes, Hiep Pham, Austin Puntila, Nick Schaefer, Ashlyn Schneider, Matthew Seal, Jessica Spear, Lindsey Suravitch, Tyler Wagner, Caitlin Waldo, and Erin Wingerter. 

     The Pope John Paul Lady Jaguar Power-lifting team won the state title for the second consecutive year. Coach Daniel Hanlon was assisted by Coach Wayne Fredrickson, Coach Joe Schiro, and Athletic Director, Mark Jeanmard in successfully leading the team to victory. After the state championship rings were blessed by Father Kyle Dave, Coach Hanlon and Principal, Richard Berkowitz presented the rings to the team.  The proud young women are Megan Brathberry, Jena Cartaginese, Krysta Caruso, Lauren Deniger, Michelle Diaz, Haley Hespen, Meghan Matherne, Rebecca Miller, Rachael Noto, Sarah Vogel, and Ally Zittsman.  The confident young men are Christian Bruhn, Ryan Cosse, Matt Deveer, Calvin Durel, and Austin Puntila.

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