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Join us in congratulating members of the junior class recently inducted into the NHS.
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![Pope Prep presents Christmas Concerts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701789897/jp2hsorg/cfg3pvmfu1clv01luzav/adventcandlesforpost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701789897/jp2hsorg/cfg3pvmfu1clv01luzav/adventcandlesforpost.png","width":500}])
Begin your Advent with music!
![Kate Joseph and Jenna Byrum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701792518/jp2hsorg/yebtn0pysdqdd6pf2gdt/CHOIRSTUDENTS-December.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701792518/jp2hsorg/yebtn0pysdqdd6pf2gdt/CHOIRSTUDENTS-December.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701792518/jp2hsorg/yebtn0pysdqdd6pf2gdt/CHOIRSTUDENTS-December.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701792518/jp2hsorg/yebtn0pysdqdd6pf2gdt/CHOIRSTUDENTS-December.png","width":1080}])
![Kim Childress Best Coach of MidTN 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701289964/jp2hsorg/njaujo0fajgmng61hbz8/STA_Childress_Kimberly_46040.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701289964/jp2hsorg/njaujo0fajgmng61hbz8/STA_Childress_Kimberly_46040.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701289964/jp2hsorg/njaujo0fajgmng61hbz8/STA_Childress_Kimberly_46040.jpg","width":640}])
Congratulations to Coach Kim Childress for winning the Best Coach of Middle Tennessee in this year’s Main Street Media Best of Middle Tennessee!
![sixth grade students on class trip to Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699636869/jp2hsorg/atcdbvt0f8xbjd75c2dm/IMG_3484.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699636869/jp2hsorg/atcdbvt0f8xbjd75c2dm/IMG_3484.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699636869/jp2hsorg/atcdbvt0f8xbjd75c2dm/IMG_3484.jpg","width":800}])
This year, middle school class trips were added to our programming to build community. Check out our sixth-grade trip.
![Finn Donnelly, Ava Skaggs, Alice Flippo, Katie Shea Collins, Bethany Howard, Morgan Thompson, Antonio Wilkerso]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699634705/jp2hsorg/mxgpmf56zhqwe3mqkxsb/groupphoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699634705/jp2hsorg/mxgpmf56zhqwe3mqkxsb/groupphoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699634705/jp2hsorg/mxgpmf56zhqwe3mqkxsb/groupphoto.png","width":599}])
We are proud of our Knights!
![American Flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699631865/jp2hsorg/ubli7g4wimmifcdwa49g/VeteransDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699631865/jp2hsorg/ubli7g4wimmifcdwa49g/VeteransDay.png","width":360}])
Wishing all veterans and their families a very Happy Veterans Day!
![Pope John Paul II Preparatory School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699377815/jp2hsorg/noh69jvdmfgnbpkgtxyw/4I0A7738.jpg","width":2200}])
We set a new fundraising record! Thank you!
![Fall production was a great success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699369279/jp2hsorg/w6xbnbvihpaz9ndadnf8/ThePlayThatGoesWrong2023-5.jpg","width":2200}])
Another outstanding performance by our talented actors and crew!
![Walker Clausen and Kate Sparks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701791309/jp2hsorg/vvu9mlj4u550nu7znm8m/CHOIRSTUDENTS-November1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701791309/jp2hsorg/vvu9mlj4u550nu7znm8m/CHOIRSTUDENTS-November1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701791309/jp2hsorg/vvu9mlj4u550nu7znm8m/CHOIRSTUDENTS-November1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701791309/jp2hsorg/vvu9mlj4u550nu7znm8m/CHOIRSTUDENTS-November1.png","width":1080}])
![Most Rev. J. Mark Spalding Bishop of Nashville]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698673081/jp2hsorg/fqxrjp2gwvbuhzhwi2wf/ConfirmedwithBishopSpalding.jpg","width":2200}])
We are so excited to celebrate the confirmation of seven Pope Prep students!
![Honoring St. Pope John Paul II]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589824181/jp2hsorg/tdsqyvaesjslp9q3wrtb/SaintJPII.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589824181/jp2hsorg/tdsqyvaesjslp9q3wrtb/SaintJPII.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1589824181/jp2hsorg/tdsqyvaesjslp9q3wrtb/SaintJPII.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589824181/jp2hsorg/tdsqyvaesjslp9q3wrtb/SaintJPII.png","width":1080}])
We are excited to be celebrating our namesake during Pope Week!
![Austin Peyret and Jonas Reynolds]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697469735/jp2hsorg/hq9sn8kuqr0kb2n8ncew/CHOIRSTUDENTSoftheMonth-October.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697469735/jp2hsorg/hq9sn8kuqr0kb2n8ncew/CHOIRSTUDENTSoftheMonth-October.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697469735/jp2hsorg/hq9sn8kuqr0kb2n8ncew/CHOIRSTUDENTSoftheMonth-October.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697469735/jp2hsorg/hq9sn8kuqr0kb2n8ncew/CHOIRSTUDENTSoftheMonth-October.png","width":1080}])
![Pope Prep's National Honor Society Officers 2023-2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695075408/jp2hsorg/xfaaycngcpgq6np1jo1o/NationalHonorSocietyOfficers6.png","width":1080}])
Join us in congratulating Pope Prep's 2023-24 NHS Officers
![Xavier Burval and Joseph Collins named national merit semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694789136/jp2hsorg/jq4d9otq3zpz1o3zxb38/NationalSemifinalists.png","width":1080}])
Join us in celebrating two Pope Prep top scholars!
![Pope Prep National Merit Commended Scholars 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694788593/jp2hsorg/nhhxp5lcbnst7uvmt25v/NationalMeritCommendedScholars.png","width":1080}])
Pope Prep is proud to announce six National Merit Commended Scholars!
![image for Pope Athletics Roy W. Hardy Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694792729/jp2hsorg/zce0norqytv2dqi3o4vh/1.png","width":1080}])
Four longstanding members of the Pope Prep Community are honored for their service.
![Chris Rypel Pope Prep Head Baseball Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694114521/jp2hsorg/wnpqpgpjqeov9ezgasjg/ChrisRypelresize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694114521/jp2hsorg/wnpqpgpjqeov9ezgasjg/ChrisRypelresize.png","width":360}])
Coach Rypel is committed to Pope Prep's mission! Players will benefit from more than Rypel's baseball knowledge - team culture and accountability will also be a focus.
![Emma Chittle and Henry Curlee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694031494/jp2hsorg/toukpkl3cfhqyxprkhrr/CHOIRSTUDENTS-September.png","width":1080}])
Two choir students start the year off on a high note!
![Dr. Rudolph Saliba]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692382168/jp2hsorg/wcu0xax3ppml4ftfqwcw/RudolphSaliba_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692382168/jp2hsorg/wcu0xax3ppml4ftfqwcw/RudolphSaliba_1.png","width":320}])
Join us in welcoming 11 new faculty and staff to the Pope Prep Community!
![logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633116516/jp2hsorg/fo2m2lxed4w5yfaxecvl/Popewshield.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633116516/jp2hsorg/fo2m2lxed4w5yfaxecvl/Popewshield.jpg","width":360}])
Stay informed! Download the Pope Prep app on your devices today.
![Jennifer Dye, principal and Erick Chittle, president]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694200451/jp2hsorg/bhyuao02yewz9tozaqe3/web2023_pope_prep_leaders1.jpg","width":1021}])
Article and photo by Andy Telli of the Tennessee Register.
![Coach Brian Hock]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690906000/jp2hsorg/mjqngcag9brdb8igszot/BrianHockWrestlingCoach.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690906000/jp2hsorg/mjqngcag9brdb8igszot/BrianHockWrestlingCoach.jpg","width":480}])
Coach Hock plans to build on the existing program using his personal experience as a wrestler and from his time as a coach.
![Coach Kyle Reynolds]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690905578/jp2hsorg/hmxjq6p1ixrzyoh5bb1j/KyleReynoldsGolfCoach.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690905578/jp2hsorg/hmxjq6p1ixrzyoh5bb1j/KyleReynoldsGolfCoach.jpg","width":480}])
Coach Reynolds brings his experience and excitement of the game to Pope Prep's golf team.
![Mrs. Jennifer Dye]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690902933/jp2hsorg/borugdvgrn5v0z05j73o/JDye_InterimPrincipal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690902933/jp2hsorg/borugdvgrn5v0z05j73o/JDye_InterimPrincipal.jpg","width":480}])
Dr. Erick Chittle announces Mrs. Jennifer Dye, previously Pope Prep's Dean of Faculty and Instruction, as Interim Principal.