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Background

Pope John Paul II Catholic High School was established in 1980, under the leadership of Archbishop Philip Hannan. The first Principal of Pope John Paul II (PJP) was Glenn Gennaro. Since then, there have been eight principals: James Klassen, Lawrence Keller, Carmen Schexnaildre, Richard Berkowitz, Martha Mundine, Nicole Alvarez, Douglas Triche and the present principal Kimberlie Kilroy.

Notable alumni

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pope John Paul Ii High School (Slidell, Louisiana) Catholic secondary schools in New Orleans Schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Educational institutions established in 1980 1980 establishments in Louisiana Slidell, Louisiana