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THE FIFTY-EIGHTH BACCALAUREATE & COMMENCEMENT OF ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR THE CLASS OF 2020
July 8 - 9, 2020 Golden Diploma Recipients: St. Augustine Preparatory School Class of 1970
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Class of 2020
Nicholas Wexler Albinson Lawrence Alan Babenko Alan Bao Kyle Anthony Bartleson * Joseph Philo Bartolozzi Michael Bartuccio Jr. Cole Ashton Bennett Chandler Craig Bird * Evan Andrew Brestle Dylan J. Broomell * Casey Lawrence Burhanna * David Philip Burr Connor James Callahan Timothy Joseph Capalbo * Mason Nicholas Carmolingo * George Wilson Carpenter * Connor Joseph Carlin Christian Trent Carson * Brady Alexander Chase * Anthony Thomas Chelednik Jr. Spencer Thomas Chidley Jacob Baird Cobb * Sean Edward Cottrell * Vincent Michael Cordasco Luca Covino * Justin Kenneth Crawford * Anthony Salvatore Cristelli Brandon A. Cross Robert Joseph Cuff * Michael Borges Da Costa Chase William Davis * Steven James DelleMonache Matthew Joseph DeLong Tyler D. DeMara Michael T. DeRuchie Joshua F. Diggons Evan Gregory Doliszny Samuel Patrick Donio *
Harrison Joseph Dumas *N Jayson M. Duquette Frank T. Edwardi *N Bryce Michael Eimer Kevin Patrick Field Thomas John Figurelli N Christian Bruce Fiordaliso Ryan Joseph Flaherty Angelo Gage Fodera *N Kevin Michael Foreman Brian Todd Furey * N f Joshua Ryan Furlong * Matthew Stephen Gandy N John George Geaneotes George H. Genzel III Bennett Chase Gerstenbacher * Quintin Samuel Lenard Gormley Anthony Christian Gurcsik N Adam Paul Heston Ethan Maxwell Hickson Logan Michael Hone Alexander Robert Hunt * Ethan Todd Infranco *N Paul Joseph Infranco Logan Michael Jaep Timothy John Jalowitz * Aidan Thomas Jarrett *N Ziyon N. Kendrick Evan Michael Kim *N Richard W. King Jr. Owen Kitch Nakul Kumaresan
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ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Class of 2020
Augustine Manh-Hung Lam Alek Tyler Lape Darren Patrick Lavin Jr. Nicholas Anthony Leo Kenneth Daniel Levari IV Mason A. Lewis Anthony Libero Tyler Jonathan Lunt Addison Eli Malady Sahibjoit Singh Mander Alec Manzer Joseph Anthony Maressa III Orlando Luis Martinez Christopher Matarazzo Antonio José Matos Nicholas Alexander McCall Jack Michael McCoy Shawn Andrew McDermott Seamus Edward Leo McDonough Dylan Christopher McNally Christopher Brian Medolla Luke Philip Menet John Liam Miner Alex Michael Mulloy Andrue Joseph Nicholas Peter James O’Donnell Chet Joseph Ottinger Hayden James Peterson Cole Michael Powers Dominick Michael Pruna Jackson Dean Putney Isaiah Jessai Raikes Robert C. Ready Albert Jacob Rehmann IV Robert Charles Reynolds William Thomas Reynolds Mark William Ritchie Philip Karl Ritchie Robert James Ritchie
Jace Patrick Rodriguez Connor A. Schiela Joseph Michael Serafine Adam Michael Smith Gavin Louis Smith Nicholas A. Stanchina Andrew Robert Stasuk Brayden P. Steere Robert John Stefanelli William Andersen Stub Dante Anthony Tedesco Peter N. Thompson Jr. Christopher J. VandenBerg Douglas W. Wagner II Brendan J. Wescott Andrew Joseph Whiteman Colin Thomas Wingate Kevin Witkoski Uchechi Princewell Wokocha Patrick Evan York Zachary Taylor York Sajan Rhea Young Avery John Zurawski
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GOLDEN HERMITS
50th Anniversary of St. Augustine Preparatory School’s Class of 1970 Robert C. Ballard Jeffrey L. Barnes Michael Carabrese Nicholas A. Cashan William J. Chambers Damion L. Chmelewski Peter Cifaloglio Edward M. Connor Edward P. Dondero
Michael E. Duffy William J. Emow Robert A. Feller Samuel T. Fiocchi Curtis A. Foster Edward M. Macri James A. Marinelli David D. Martinelli Gary D. Mesiano
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James R. Pagnam Ronald J. Petrosky Frank Pitale III Paul A. Rodio Daniel B. Samchuck Anthony F. Sparacio James M. Sullivan Dennis M. Trainor Joseph J. Yugovich
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Baccalaureate Mass PRESIDER Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School The Augustinian Friars GATHERING SONG: “This is the Day” — Scott Soper Refrain - This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad; for this is the day that the Lord has made; alleluia, alleluia. Verse 1 - Give thanks to God; the Lord is good. God’s mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say; God’s mercy endures forever. Verse 2 - The Lord’s right hand is lifted up; the hand of the Lord is mighty. I shall not die, but live to tell the marvelous works of God. LITURGY OF THE WORD GLORIA: “Mass of Creation” — Marty H. Haughen - Choir FIRST READING: Proverbs 2: 1-15 — Robert Charles Reynolds ’20 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 118 — Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love is everlasting. SECOND READING: Romans 12: 9-21 — Brian Todd Furey ’20 ALLELUIA: “Mass of Creation” GOSPEL: Matthew 14: 22-33 HOMILY: Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D., Head of School PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: Matthew Stephen Gandy ’20, Dylan Christopher McNally ’20
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF GIFTS - The Eimer and Furey Families OFFERTORY HYMN “I have loved you” – Michael Joncas SANCTUS: “Mass of Creation” GREAT AMEN “Mass of Creation” AGNUS DEI “Mass of Creation” COMMUNION HYMN: “The Summons” – John Bell MEDITATION HYMN “Prayer of St. Augustine” — Rev. Joseph A. Genito, O.S.A. CLOSING PRAYER Class of 2020 Award Recognition FINAL BLESSING & DISMISSAL RECESSIONAL HYMN: “Save Your People” — Jim Farrell Refrain - Save Your people, O Lord. Show us the way to come home. We have been wandering far from Your love. Save Your people, O Lord. Verse 1 - One thing I ask, O Lord, this I seek; to dwell forever in Your house that I may gaze on Your loveliness all the days of my life. Verse 2 - For You will hide me in the shelter of Your wings and from the arrows of my foe. You set me high on a mountaintop, saved me from my distress. Verse 3 - Listen, O Lord, to the sound of my call, for I acknowledge my offense. Wash me and I shall be purified. I shall be whiter than snow. “Salve Regina” Vocalists under the direction of Fine Arts Department Chair and Choral Director, Mr. Matthew Wolf Musical accompaniment provided by the St. Augustine Preparatory School Band under the direction of Band Director, Mrs. Mary Lou Newnam P’06 ’08 ’13
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Commencement Exercise OFFICIATING Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mrs. Norma Vogelsong, Assistant Dean of Academics OPENING SONG God Bless America WELCOMING ADDRESS George Wilson Carpenter ’20 PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN DIPLOMAS Sajan Rhea Young ’20, President - Student Government PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS & DIPLOMAS Mr. Stephen J. Cappuccio ’96, Dean of Academics Dr. Dominic Puggi, Dean of Student Leadership PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS & COMMISSIONING Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School FAREWELL ADDRESS Samuel Patrick Donio ’20 ALMA MATER Class of 2020 RECESSIONAL For the safety of our graduates, school community, and fellow guests, in accordance with social distancing and state-mandated guidelines, we ask that you please exit the campus in a safe and timely manner.
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Outstanding Achievements of the Class of 2020 $48 Million awarded in College Scholarships and Grants over four years 1 Congressional Award Gold Medalist 2 Military Academy Acceptances 4 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students 42 Athletes Committed to NCAA Universities 21 Conference Championships 10 South Jersey Titles (4 Wrestling, 2 Basketball, 3 Baseball, 1 Soccer) 9 State Titles (1 Swimming, 4 Rugby 7’s, 3 Rugby 15’s, 1 Baseball) 8 Individual All-South Jersey Athletic Selections 24 First Team Cape Atlantic League Conference All-Stars 1 Individual All-South Jersey Chorus Selection 1 Individual All-State Chorus Selection
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Nicholas Wexler Albinson
University of Delaware
Rowan University
Dylan J. Broomell
Fairleigh Dickinson University La Salle University
Casey Lawrence Burhanna
Drexel University
The College of New Jersey
Lebanon Valley College
Rider University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Saint Joseph’s University
Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University
Lawrence Alan Babenko
Drexel University La Salle University
David Philip Burr
Rutgers University
Rowan University Rutgers University
Connor James Callahan
Alan Bao
Arcadia University Rowan University
Seton Hall University Temple University
Stockton University
Widener University
The University of Tampa
Virginia Tech
Timothy Joseph Capalbo
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson) Kyle Anthony Bartleson
Saint Joseph’s University
La Salle University Rowan University
Joseph Philo Bartolozzi
DeSales University Merrimack College
Connor Joseph Carlin
Albright College Montclair State University
University of the Sciences Stockton University
Mason Nicholas Carmolingo Franklin and Marshall College Michael Bartuccio Jr.
Arcadia University University of Delaware
George Wilson Carpenter
Lehigh University
Drexel University Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Christian Trent Carson
Florida State University
La Salle University
Hampton University
Moravian College
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Neumann University
University of Miami
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University
Widener University
Seton Hall University The Ohio State University
Cole Ashton Bennett
Villanova University
Catholic University of America Elizabethtown College La Salle University
Brady Alexander Chase
Drexel University
Loyola University Maryland Rider University
Anthony Thomas Chelednik Jr.
Rowan University
Cabrini University Fairleigh Dickinson University
Saint Joseph’s University
Immaculata University
Siena College
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Widener University
Neumann University
York College of Pennsylvania
Rowan University Saint Joseph’s University
Chandler Craig Bird
Bentley University
University of the Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University
Seton Hall University
Brigham Young University
Stockton University Widener University
Evan Andrew Brestle
Catholic University of America High Point University
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Spencer Thomas Chidley
Fairfield University
Robert Joseph Cuff
American University
La Salle University
Catholic University of America
Loyola University Maryland
Drew University
Marist College
George Washington University
Saint Joseph’s University
Loyola University Maryland
Stockton University
University of Maryland
Washington College
Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University
Jacob Baird Cobb
University of Florida
Seton Hall University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Villanova University
New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers University
Michael Borges Da Costa
Jacksonville University
University of South Carolina
La Salle University
Villanova University
Rowan University Stockton University
Vincent Michael Cordasco
Coastal Carolina University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Chase William Davis
Catholic University of America
The University of Tampa
University of Connecticut
Arcadia University
Saint Joseph’s University
Delaware State University
Seton Hall University
Rowan University Sean Edward Cottrell
Eastern University Lebanon Valley College
Steven James DelleMonache
Robert Morris University
McDaniel College Merrimack College
Matthew Joseph DeLong
Misericordia University
University of Delaware James Madison University
Neumann University
La Salle University
Rowan University
Pennsylvania State University
Stockton University
University of Rhode Island
Boston College
Stockton University
Brown University
Towson University
Rowan University Luca Covino
Elizabethtown College Georgetown University
Tyler D. DeMara
Loyola University Maryland
Kean University La Salle University
Merrimack College
Rider University
Princeton University
Rowan University
Rowan University
Stockton University
Villanova University
Susquehanna University
DeSales University
William Paterson University of New Jersey
The University of Tampa Justin Kenneth Crawford
Muhlenberg College Ursinus College
Michael T. DeRuchie
Fairleigh Dickinson University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Anthony Salvatore Cristelli
University of Delaware
Rider University
La Salle University
Rowan University
Rider University
Stockton University
Saint Joseph’s University
Widener University
The University of Tampa Widener University
Joshua F. Diggons
Drexel University Temple University
Brandon A. Cross
University of Washington
Saint Joseph’s University University of Miami The University of Tampa
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Evan Gregory Doliszny
University of Alabama
Thomas John Figurelli
University of Delaware
Alvernia University University of Delaware
Fordham University
DeSales University
George Washington University
Misericordia University
La Salle University
Quinnipiac University
Loyola University Maryland
Saint Joseph’s University
New York University
Seton Hall University
Rutgers University
Stockton University
Saint Joseph’s University Stevens Institute of Technology
Christian Bruce Fiordaliso
University of Delaware
The Ohio State University
Drexel University
University of Toronto
Jame Madison University
Western University
Monmouth University Pennsylvania State University
Samuel Patrick Donio
University of Chicago
Rowan University Rutgers University
Harrison Joseph Dumas
Arcadia University
Saint Joseph’s University
DeSales University Merrimack College
Ryan Joseph Flaherty
Drexel University
Neumann University
Florida Institute of Technology
Sacred Heart University
La Salle University
Saint Anselm College
Rowan University Saint Joseph’s University
Jayson M. Duquette
University of Delaware
The University of Scranton
Flagler College
Temple University
Monmouth University
Widener University
Rowan University Saint Joseph’s University
Angelo Gage Fodera
The University of Tampa
Amherst College Widener University
Widener University Kevin Michael Foreman Frank T. Edwardi
American University
Barton College College of Charleston
DePaul University
Flagler College
Drew University
Moravian College
Drexel University
The University of Tampa
Fordham University
West Virginia University
George Washington University La Salle University
Brian Todd Furey
United States Naval Academy
Loyola University Chicago Merrimack College
Joshua Ryan Furlong
Drexel University
New York University
Elizabethtown College
Saint Joseph’s University
Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson)
James Madison University
Saint Joseph’s University
Rowan University Bryce Michael Eimer
Michigan State University University of Toledo
Matthew Stephen Gandy
Catholic University of America University of Delaware
Kevin Patrick Field
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Drexel University
La Salle University
Loyola University Maryland
Merrimack College
Manhattan College
Neumann University
Merrimack College
Rowan College at Burlington County
Rochester Institute of Technology Rowan University Sacred Heart University
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020. University of Delaware
John George Geaneotes
Logan Michael Jaep
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
Flagler College
George Mason University
Rowan University
Loyola University Maryland Monmouth University
Timothy John Jalowitz
Merrimack College
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
Pennsylvania State University
University of Rhode Island
Rowan University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Widener University
The University of Tampa Temple University
Aidan Thomas Jarrett
The University of Alabama American University
George H. Genzel III
Arcadia University
University of Delaware
Neumann University
Fordham University
Rowan University
High Point University
Stockton University
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
Rowan University
Widener University
Saint Joseph’s University Seton Hall University
Bennett Chase Gerstenbacher University of Colorado Boulder Quintin Samuel Lenard Gormley
Villanova University
Montclair State University
Ziyon N. Kendrick
Arcadia University
Neumann University
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Rowan College of South Jersey
Neumann University
Saint Leo University
Rowan University
The University of Tampa
Widener University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Evan Michael Kim Anthony Christian Gurcsik
Rowan University
Clemson University University of Florida
Saint Joseph’s University
Merrimack College University of Miami
Adam Paul Heston
Eastern Michigan University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Delaware
Saint Joseph’s University
Rutgers University Ethan Maxwell Hickson
Logan Michael Hone
Howard University
Stockton University
James Madison University
The University of Tampa
Seton Hall University
Wake Forest University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Richard W. King Jr.
Elizabethtown College Neumann University
Alexander Robert Hunt Ethan Todd Infranco
Iona College
Widener University
Clemson University
Owen Kitch
Drew University
University of Georgia
King’s College
University of Maryland
Montclair State University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
University of South Carolina
Widener University
The University of Tampa Virginia Tech
Nakul Kumaresan
La Salle University Rowan University
Paul Joseph Infranco
Clemson University
Seton Hall University
University of Delaware
University of South Florida
Drexel University
Stockton University
Saint Joseph’s University
The University of Tampa
The University of Tampa
Temple University
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Ursinus College
Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Augustine Manh-Hung Lam California State Polytechnic University
Sahibjoit Singh Mander
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of California - Irvine
Neumann University
University of California - Riverside
Stockton University
University of California - San Diego
Widener University
Drexel University Point Loma Nazarene University
Alec Manzer
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
San Diego State University
Duquesne University
The Ohio State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University High Point University
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson) Alek Tyler Lape
The University of Alabama
Mercer University
Clemson University
University of Pittsburgh
Fordham University
University of Rhode Island
University of Miami
Rutgers University
Pennsylvania State University
University of the Sciences
Rutgers University
University of South Carolina
Stevens Institute of Technology
The University of Tennessee
Temple University
West Virginia University
Drexel University
Wingate University
Wilkes University Darren Patrick Lavin Jr.
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson) Temple University
Joseph Anthony Maressa III
Rowan University Saint Joseph’s University
Nicholas Anthony Leo Kenneth Daniel Levari IV
Flagler College
Stockton University
Old Dominion University
George Washington University
Orlando Luis Martinez
La Salle University Mason A. Lewis
Cabrini University
Rider University
Frostburg State University La Salle University
Christopher Matarazzo
University of Delaware
Seton Hall University
Drexel University Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Anthony Libero
Tyler Jonathan Lunt
Pennsylvania State University
Drexel University Pennsylvania State University
University of Pittsburgh
Rowan University
University of the Sciences
Saint Joseph’s University
Temple University
Temple University
Villanova University
University of Delaware
Antonio José Matos
Rowan University
Drexel University
Stockton University
High Point University
Widener University
James Madison University La Salle University
Nicholas Alexander McCall
Rutgers University
University of Delaware High Point University
The University of Tampa
Hofstra University James Madison University
Addison Eli Malady
George Mason University
Merrimack College
George Washington University
Monmouth University
Seton Hall University
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
Widener University
Pennsylvania State University San Diego State University University of San Diego The University of Tampa
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Jack Michael McCoy
Drexel University
Andrue Joseph Nicholas
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
La Salle University University of Notre Dame Pennsylvania State University
Peter James O’Donnell
Virginia Tech
Saint Joseph’s University University of South Carolina Shawn Andrew McDermott
Colorado State University
Chet Joseph Ottinger Hayden James Peterson
Villanova University Catholic University of America
Louisiana State University
University of Maryland
Mississippi State University
Pennsylvania State University
Purdue University
Saint Joseph’s University
The University of Tennessee Cole Michael Powers Seamus Edward Leo McDonough
American University
University of Connecticut
University of Miami
Johnson & Wales University
The College of New Jersey
Loyola University Maryland
Rider University
Merrimack College
Saint Joseph’s University
Monmouth University
Seton Hall University
Mount St. Mary’s University
The University of Tampa
University of New Haven
Temple University
Sacred Heart University Salve Regina University
Dominick Michael Pruna
Arcadia University
Seton Hall University
Johnson & Wales University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Merrimack College
Binghamton University
Stockton University
Drexel University
The University of Tampa
Rosemont College Dylan Christopher McNally
Fordham University Rochester Institute of Technology
Jackson Dean Putney
Virginia Military Institute
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Merrimack College The University of Tampa
Christopher Brian Medolla
Merrimack College
Widener University
Rider University Rowan University
Isaiah Jessai Raikes
Texas A&M University
Stockton University SUNY Maritime College Luke Philip Menet
Rochester Institute of Technology
Robert C. Ready Albert Jacob Rehmann IV
East Carolina University The Citadel Norwich University
John Liam Miner
Fordham University
Old Dominion University
La Salle University
Virginia Military Institute
Loyola University Maryland Saint Joseph’s University
Robert Charles Reynolds
Widener University
Boston College Colorado School of Mines Florida Southern College
Alex Michael Mulloy
Arcadia University
King’s College
Florida Gulf Coast University
Pepperdine University
Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson)
Southern Methodist University
Neumann University
Texas Christian University
The College of New Jersey
Villanova University
University of the Sciences
Wake Forest University
The University of Scranton Seton Hall University Stockton University Widener University
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
William Thomas Reynolds
Bucknell University
Gavin Louis Smith
James Madison University
University of Delaware
La Salle University
Drew University
Pennsylvania State University
Miami University - Oxford
Rider University
University of Miami
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
The University of Scranton University of South Carolina
Nicholas A. Stanchina
The University of Alabama
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Michigan
Villanova University
New Jersey Institute of Technology University of Notre Dame
Mark William Ritchie
DeSales University
Purdue University
Neumann University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The University of Scranton
Rowan University
Stockton University
Rutgers University
Ursinus College
Saint Louis University
DeSales University
The Ohio State University
Seton Hall University Philip Karl Ritchie
Elizabethtown College
Virginia Tech
Jefferson University (Philadelphia U. and Thomas Jefferson)
Washington University in St. Louis
Le Moyne College
Wichita State University
Neumann University The University of Scranton
Andrew Robert Stasuk
Washington College
Stockton University Ursinus College
Braydon P. Steere
Arcadia University Merrimack College
Robert James Ritchie
DeSales University
Neumann University
Elizabethtown College
Stockton University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Wagner College
Gettysburg College Neumann University
Robert John Stefanelli
The University of Scranton
Jace Patrick Rodriguez
Connor A. Schiela
James Madison University Monmouth University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Moravian College
Stockton University
Pennsylvania State University
Ursinus College
The University of Tampa
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
William Andersen Stub
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Mount St. Mary’s University
Monmouth University
St. Bonaventure University
University of New Hampshire
The University of Tampa
Stockton University
The University of Alabama
Dante Anthony Tedesco
Bucknell University
Drexel University The College of New Jersey
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rutgers University
Florida Institute of Technology
Saint Joseph’s University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Seton Hall University
Virginia Tech Peter N. Thompson Jr. Joseph Michael Serafine
Rutgers University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stockton University
Stockton University Adam Michael Smith
University of Miami
Muhlenberg College
University of Delaware Pennsylvania State University Rutgers University
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Class of 2020 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of June 11, 2020.
Christopher J. VandenBerg
Furman University
Sajan Rhea Young
Johns Hopkins University
Gettysburg College
Merrimack College
Loyola University New Orleans
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Maryland
University of Notre Dame
Saint Joseph’s University
Princeton University
University of South Carolina
Seton Hall University Villanova University
Douglas W. Wagner II
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Rowan University
Avery John Zurawski
The University of Tampa Widener University Brendan J. Wescott
George Mason University Gwynedd Mercy University Holy Family University Mount Saint Mary College University of Delaware
Andrew Joseph Whiteman
James Madison University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Merrimack College Pennsylvania State University Saint Joseph’s University Temple University Colin Thomas Wingate
University of Delaware The University of Scranton Widener University
Kevin Witkoski
Arcadia University University of the Sciences The University of Scranton Stockton University Widener University
Uchechi Princewell Wokocha
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Patrick Evan York
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Old Dominion University Rogers Williams University SUNY Maritime College United States Merchant Marine Academy
Zachary Taylor York
Christopher Newport University Eckerd College Maine Maritime Academy Old Dominion University Rogers Williams University SUNY Maritime College
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Flagler College
Notes on Academic Dress* The history of academic dress begins in the early days of the oldest universities. A statute of 1321 required all “Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors” of the University of Coimbra to wear gowns. In England during the second half of the 14th century, the statutes of certain colleges forbade “excess in apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown. It is still a question whether academic dress finds its sources chiefly in ecclesiastical or in civilian dress. Gowns may have been considered necessary for warmth in the unheated buildings used by medieval scholars. Hoods may have served to cover the tonsured head until superseded for that purpose by the skull cap. The cap was later displaced by a headdress similar to ones now recognized as “academic.” European institutions continue to show great diversity in their specifications of academic dress. However, when American colleges and universities adopted a system of academic apparel a half century ago, a code was devised for all to follow. GOWNS The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is worn closed. The gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, with the sleeve base hanging down in the traditional manner. The rear part of the sleeve’s oblong shape is square cut and the front part has an arc cut away. It may be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctor’s degree has bell-shaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed. Bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimmings, but the doctor’s may be faced on the front with black or colored velvet and with three bars of the same across the sleeves. If color is used, it is the color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains, and it matches the edging or binding of the hood. For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctors’ gowns, edgings of hoods, and tassels of caps, the colors associated with the different subjects are as follows: Agriculture – Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities – White Commerce, Accountancy – Drab Business – Drab Dentistry – Lilac Economics – Copper Education – Light Blue Engineering – Orange Fine Arts – Brown Forestry – Russet Journalism – Crimson Law – Purple Library Science – Lemon
Medicine – Green Music – Pink Nursing – Apricot Oratory (speech) – Silver Gray Pharmacy – Olive Green Philosophy – Dark Blue Physical Education – Sage Green Public Administration – Peacock Blue Public Health – Salmon Pink Science – Golden Yellow Social Work – Citron Theology – Scarlet Veterinary Science – Gray 18
HOODS Hoods are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. The binding or edging of the hood is the color indicative of the subject to which the degree pertains, except that the doctor’s cap may have its tassel of gold thread. CAPS Mortarboards are generally worn as part of the academic costume. The long tassel fastened to the middle point of the cap’s top is either black or the color appropriate to the subject. It is customary for degree candidates to wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are conferred and to shift them to the left when the degrees are awarded. This custom is in some respects a substitute for individual hooding. * Adapted from “An Academic Costume Code and Ceremony Guide,” A (Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 1959). Universities and Colleges.
Head of School, Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A. pictured with Prep Co-Founder and Retired Faculty Member, Mr. Anthony Spina.
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Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP Very Rev. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Rev. Francis J. Horn, O.S.A., J.C.D. Treasurer Rev. James D. McBurney, O.S.A. Secretary COUNSELORS Rev. John F. Deary, O.S.A. Rev. Raymond F. Dlugos, O.S.A. Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. Rev. Craig M. McMahon, O.S.A. Rev. Arthur P. Purcaro, O.S.A.
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ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Board of Directors 2019-2020 BOARD OFFICERS
Very Rev. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Chair, Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School Rev. Mr. William C. Lauth G’15 ’17 Vice Chair Mrs. Dana K. Catalana P’07 Secretary Rev. Francis J. Horn, O.S.A., J.C.D. Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Rose M. Davis H’17 Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Mr. Robert D. McCormick P’17 ’21 Mr. Cornelius J. McPeak, Jr. ’05 Mr. R. Douglas Smithson Mr. James H. Stewart Dr. Mary Ellen J. Terrels P’16 Mr. Robert F. Woods 21
Ceremonial Mace, Head of School Medallion & School Seal Historically, the mace is a symbol of authority dating from medieval times when knights carried them during processions with their kings. As the tradition grew, the mace became a ceremonial symbol of peaceful leadership, and maces were embellished with jewels and metals. Today, an independent school’s mace is carried before the Head of School, platform-party dignitaries, and faculty during commencement exercises and other academic ceremonial processions. Head of School medallions are closely aligned with maces and are traditional symbols of authority. A Head of School medallion is typically inscribed with the seal of the institution and is worn over academic regalia on ceremonial occasions, particularly at commencements and academic convocations. The Head of School medallion honors the current Head of School, Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., and his predecessors, Rev. Donald F. Reilly, O.S.A. (President), Rev. Paul W. Galetto, O.S.A. (President), and Rev. Stephen J. LaRosa, O.S.A. (President). An adaptation of the seal of the Order of St. Augustine, the seal of St. Augustine Prep, is one of the school’s most ubiquitous images. The HEART is the symbol of love and charity, which is the first rule of St. Augustine. The CROSIER and MITRE symbolize the bishopric of St. Augustine, one of the Fathers of the Church. “TOLLE LEGE; TOLLE LEGE” (Take up and Read) were the words spoken by a voice heard by St. Augustine and which led him to his conversion. SAPIENTIA ET SCIENTIA (Wisdom and Knowledge) is the traditional motto of Augustinian schools based on the knowledge and wisdom of St. Augustine. St. Augustine Preparatory School was founded in 1959.
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CLASS OF 2020: BROTHERS FOREVER
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2020! YOUR RESILIENCE AND LEADERSHIP OF THE HERMIT BROTHERHOOD WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER. ENTER AS BOYS TO LEARN. EXIT AS MEN TO SERVE!
A special thank you to Mondo Video Productions and Armand DiGiampietro for his video coverage of the 2020 Baccalaureate & Commencement Ceremony.
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