The Department of Fine and Performing Arts welcomes you to our web page. We would like to share with you some of our students´ outstanding achievements, as well as photographs of their artistic creations and performances, and upcoming events in our department.

Our department has the good fortune of having our achievements quite visible to all, whether it is in the form of a beautiful painting, a well-crafted TV Production, or an inspiring musical show. Deacon Sam Barbaro brings many years of experience to the classroom, with his extensive background in broadcasting and communications. Teaching television production and many aspects of the creative process of writing, as well as producing video projects of substance, are but a few of the many facets of his role at our school. Ms. Mary Kate McMullen, a 2007 graduate of PJP, has joined our department this year as our new drama director, and is also teaching speech and debate. Ms. McMullen directed the playful comedy, Tom Jones, early in the school year and has chosen Funny Girl as our Spring musical. In the visual arts, Ms. Judy Swerlick's students have many opportunities to explore various new techniques and media, as well as have their beautiful drawings and paintings exhibited around the school. Among our art students, we have had winners of the Scholastic Art Awards, the Pathfinders Awards, and the Congressional Art Competition. Please click the link below to see more of our drawing and paintings for various years.

Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings by Judy Swerlick

We are proud of our students and their achievements! Under the guidance of our dedicated faculty members, our students thrive and gain confidence, and some will find their life's passion.