Dear PJP Community,

Homecoming weekend is a time to reunite alumni with current students, rekindle friendships with families, reminisce and revitalize your ties with your alma mater.  Our dedicated faculty and staff, passionate student body, and loyal parents look forward to showcasing the spirit that is alive and vibrant at PJP!

As we cheer for our Golden Panthers in our newly installed bleachers , it is important that I share the following information to ensure that we have the most enjoyable and safe experience as we anticipate a very large crowd.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th
AFTERNOON PEP RALLY
  • The Homecoming Pep Rally for the student body will take place last period outside in the stadium.
  • The car pick up line will be slightly modified. Vehicles will line up as normal; however, we will close off the parking lot near the gymnasium which is adjacent to the scoreboard.
  • DO NOT remove or alter any barricades to ensure the safety of our students dismissal from the Pep Rally.

OKTOBERFEST
  • Doors Open 6:00 PM
  • Tickets on sale at the Door.
  • Delicious German-inspired food, a live band, craft and seasonal beer and fun times with fellow parents and friends of PJP. 
  • MUST BE 21 years old or older

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th
ADMISSIONS/PARKING
  • Parking fee is $5.00 per vehicle.
  • Security will direct where to park. 
  • It is strictly prohibited to park your vehicle on any grass, sidewalks, or fire lanes. These vehicles will be ticketed and if necessary towed. 
  • DO NOT park in the community adjacent to the school as it is a private community and we want to be good neighbors. Their home owners association can ask police to ticket and tow.

PRE-GAME GATHERINGS
  • Please be mindful this is a high school football game. Alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited on school grounds.
  • Grills and any open flame/fire pits are strictly prohibited.
  • Tents, chairs, bringing your own food and non-alcoholic beverages are acceptable—remember that our concession stand has a wonderful variety of food and beverages. Concession revenue supports PJP.

NO PETS
  • Please leave your pets at home. Do not bring any pets to this weekend's game as security will ask that you remove them from school grounds.
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP: THE PJP WAY!
  • It’s pretty simple. Whichever team you are cheering for, your classmates, sons, daughters, nephews, and nieces have all worked hard to represent PJP. Show your pride in their effort, rather than your distaste for the opposing team or officials. By insulting the opposition, you diminish the accomplishment of the victors, and disrespect the efforts of the vanquished.
  • Be loud, be proud, and model positive spirit and motivation. Remember, we are a Catholic School with class. We want to attract new families to consider being part of our community.

KEEP PJP CLEAN
  • Please help continue to keep PJP clean and tidy.
  • That's what differentiates PJP from other schools.
  • We take pride in how we present ourselves.
  • Continue to model to our guests that we care about the environment by placing trash in the proper receptacles.

EMERGENCY
  • Should there be a medical emergency notify security personnel, and/or administration immediately.

Over the last few years, attendance at homecoming has increased exponentially. Many of our legacy alumni from St. Patrick's, St. Matthew's. Archbishop Kennedy, Bishop Kenrick, Kennedy-Kenrick, St. Pius X and, of course, our very own Pope John Paul II graduates are returning to experience the PJP IMPACT ! 
It’s that uncommon drive, the spark we have within that brings us together; and, sets us apart from other schools. PJP is forever proud to celebrate the past as we embrace our future. Welcome to Golden Panther Nation !

Sincerely,
Jason B. Bozzone
President