Typography
Using PJP Typography
Typography plays a critical role in how Pope John Paul II High School communicates clarity, credibility, and character.
Consistent use of approved fonts ensures that all PJP communications feel unified, readable, and aligned with our legacy and values.
Only the typefaces outlined on this page are approved for official use.
Brand Fonts
Chornicle
Chronicle is the formal typeface of Pope John Paul II High School. It reflects tradition, authority, and academic excellence.
Use Chronicle for:
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Primary headings and titles
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Formal documents and publications
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Ceremonial and legacy-focused materials
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Section headers where emphasis and gravitas are needed
Chronicle should be used intentionally and sparingly to maintain its impact.
Montserrat
Montserrat is the primary supporting typeface and the most commonly used font across PJP communications. It provides clarity, approachability, and strong readability across devices.
Use Montserrat for:
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Body copy and paragraphs
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Subheadings and secondary titles
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Website content and digital communications
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Informational and marketing materials
Montserrat ensures consistency and accessibility across all platforms.
Paulie Print
The Paulie Print font is reserved exclusively for Paulie the Panther messaging and spirit-focused communications.
This font expresses energy, school pride, and student life, and should only be used when Paulie is clearly the voice or visual focus of the message.
Use the Paulie display font for:
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Paulie-led spirit messaging
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Pep rally and school spirit promotions
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Student life and athletics graphics
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Short, expressive phrases tied to Panther pride
Guidelines:
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Use only for short text or headlines
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Never use for body copy
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Never replace Chronicle or Montserrat in official communications
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Do not use for academic, administrative, or institutional messaging
This font exists to amplify school spirit, not to replace the core typography system.
Typography Hierarchy
Use the following hierarchy to maintain clarity and consistency.
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Primary headlines: Chronicle
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Secondary headlines and subheads: Montserrat
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Body copy: Montserrat
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Captions, labels, and UI text: Montserrat
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Paulie moments: Paulie Print font
Avoid mixing fonts outside this hierarchy.
Fallback
If Chronicle is unavailable:
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Use Montserrat for headings as a fallback
Do not introduce additional fonts without approval from the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Accessibility and Readability
Typography must support accessibility and ease of reading.
Guidelines:
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Maintain sufficient contrast between text and background
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Use readable font sizes for digital and print materials
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Avoid placing text over busy imagery without overlays
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Use consistent line spacing and paragraph breaks
Accessible typography ensures that PJP communications can be read and understood by all audiences.
Prohibited Typography Use
The following are not permitted:
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Introducing unapproved fonts
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Using the Paulie Print font outside spirit or mascot-led messaging
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Mixing multiple fonts within the same paragraph
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Distorting, stretching, or altering letterforms
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Overusing Chronicle in body copy
Consistency protects the integrity of the PJP brand.
How to Use This Page
Reference this page before:
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Designing print or digital materials
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Creating presentations or publications
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Developing web pages or graphics
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Producing spirit or athletics materials
When in doubt, default to Montserrat for clarity and consult Marketing and Communications.
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