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St. John’s Endowment Funds
Endowment Contributions for All Campaigns
George and Catherine Aydinian Scholarship Fund................................................. $501.12 Beckwith Scholarship Fund............................................................................. $10,000.00 James J. Brogan ’70 Scholarship Fund............................................................. $4,375.00 Bonnie Bush Scholarship Fund ............................................................................ $100.00 Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund ..................................................................... $25,500.00 Timothy Dean Scholarship Fund ....................................................................... $2,075.00 Dunn Family Scholarship Fund........................................................................ $25,000.00 Branson Ferry ’55 Scholarship Fund ............................................................... $28,250.00 Sgt. Maj. Vincent L. Fisher Scholarship Fund..................................................... $2,008.32 Ben and Josephine Frana Scholarship Fund ...................................................... $5,000.00 William H. Froelich Class of 1922 Memorial Award ........................................... $2,836.27 Jeff and Rebecca Fuge Scholarship Fund.......................................................... $5,000.00 James C. Gaffney ’52 Scholarship Fund............................................................... $225.00 Joe Gallagher ’39 Scholarship Fund..................................................................... $175.00 Marge Glasser Memorial Scholarship Fund ....................................................... $4,025.00 Sgt. Maj. Michael Hackett Scholarship Fund...................................................... $8,325.00 John and Mary-Angela Harper Memorial Scholarship Fund................................ $6,300.00 Jerry and Rose Maiatico Scholarship Fund ....................................................... $6,000.00 Ada Harris Maley Scholarship Fund .................................................................. $2,500.00 CSM John W. McConnell Scholarship Fund....................................................... $1,188.15 E. Burns McLindon ’52 Scholarship Fund ....................................................... $13,195.94 Gene Morrill Theatre Scholarship Fund.............................................................. $2,525.00 Bro. Albert Mosser Scholarship Fund................................................................ $1,000.00 Korey Neal Scholarship Fund............................................................................ $5,000.00 Clifford L. Patterson, Jr. Scholarship Fund......................................................... $6,183.32 John T. Peak Scholarship Fund ....................................................................... $18,000.00 Ruthenburg Family Scholarship Fund ................................................................ $8,000.00 Dr. C. Francis Scalessa Scholarship Fund ....................................................... $28,924.00 Simmons Alumni Fellows Fund......................................................................... $5,000.00 Joseph F. Sorge, Jr. ’64 Scholarship Fund....................................................... $50,000.00 John B. Varney ’19 Memorial Scholarship Fund .............................................. $32,490.00 Waclawik Scholarship ...................................................................................... $5,600.00 Carl M. James Walton Scholarship ................................................................... $1,731.50
Patrons for the Endowment
George and Catherine Aydinian Scholarship Fund
Mr. John R. Aydinian ’71
Beckwith Scholarship Fund
Mr. James J. ’66 and Mrs. Phyllis Stakem
Bro. Timothy Dean Scholarship Fund
Mr. James C. ’68 and Mrs. Joanne Fielding Mr. Dik N. ’71 and Mrs. Barbara Glass Mr. Michael W. ’71 and Mrs. Sheryl Harrison The Harrison Group, Ltd.
James J. Brogan ’70 Scholarship
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Brogan Mr. and Mrs. James P. Brogan Mr. James A. ’70 and Mrs. Christina Brown Clark Construction Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Essex
Bonnie Bush Scholarship Fund
Anonymous
Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund
Anonymous Contributors Dr. George W. Irving III ’58
Dunn Family Scholarship Fund
Copper Dunn Company Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Dunn Mr. Patrick M. ’03 and Mrs. Mallory Dunn
Branson Ferry ’55 Scholarship Fund
Mr. William J. ’78 and Mrs. Leeann Barnes Mr. Steven T. Bruce Mr. William P. Burke, Jr. ’52 Mr. Eugene A. ’73 and Mrs. Claire Carlin Mr. Brian C. ’73 and Mrs. Barbara Casey Mr. Stephen R. Collins ’73 Mr. Stephen C. ’71 and Mrs. Ellen Conley Mr. Brian P. ’74 and Mrs. Irene Cunningham Mr. Stephen D. ’84 and Mrs. Jennifer Degnan Mr. Frank J. ’67 and Mrs. Virginia DeLuca Mr. Patrick J. ’74 and Mrs. Rene Dosh Mr. Walter W. ’69 and Mrs. Cindy Dosh Dr. Timothy J. ’84 and Dr. Hilari Dunn Mr. Michael S. Ferry Mr. Philip F. ’73 and Mrs. Joanne Finelli Dr. David S. Freitag ’69 Mr. Jorge A. ’67 and Mrs. Patti Garayta Mr. Peter J. ’69 and Mrs. Sheila Grant Mr. Stephen M. Grant ’72 Mr. Thomas J. Haley Mr. Erik C. Harris ’87 and Ms. Gillian Chambers Dr. Mark C. ’73 and Mrs. Mary Ellen Hartley Mr. Gerald W. ’73 and Mrs. Veronica Heller Mr. John C. ’73 and Mrs. Annette Holloran Mr. Gregory P. ’84 and Mrs. Rachel Hymel
Mr. Robert J. Jansen ’67 Mr. Michael S. ’88 and Mrs. Lisa Kelly Mr. Richard R. ’74 and Mrs. Karen McArdle Mr. John P. ’69 and Mrs. Ana McCarty Capt. Bradford N. ’73 and Mrs. Kim McDonald Mr. Michael J. ’81 and Mrs. Theresa McLaughlin Dr. Timothy J. ’73 and Mrs. Maggie McNiff Mr. Robert E. ’73 and Mrs. Priscilla Nalls Mr. James S. ’57 and Mrs. Johanna Needham Mr. Richard J. ’71 and Mrs. Lucy Nolan Mr. David G. Obal ’73 Mr. James S. ’73 and Mrs. Barbara O’Connell Mr. Lawrence H. ’67 and Mrs. Kathryn Pateros Mr. Patrick Q. ’77 and Mrs. Eileen Ricker Mr. James R. ’73 and Mrs. Julia Selwood Mr. Stephen F. Strachan ’88 Mr. John D. ’65 and Mrs. Patti Thiel Mr. Mark A. ’78 and Mrs. Kelly Townsend Mr. James R. ’74 and Mrs. Marigrace Van Deventer Mr. John B. ’73 and Mrs. Beth Veihmeyer Mr. Richard J. ’87 and Mrs. Batina Washington Mr. William F. ’73 and Mrs. Ann Marie Willard
Sgt. Maj. Vincent L. Fisher Scholarship Fund
Mr. Albert J. Battista ’75 Mr. John S. ’02 and Mrs. Heather Crimmins Dr. Timothy G. ’79 and Mrs. Patricia Givens Mr. Malcolm K. ’87 and Mrs. Janet Palmore
Ben and Josephine Frana Scholarship Fund
Mr. B. Thomas ’65 and Mrs. Karen Frana
Willard H. Froehlich Class of 1922 Memorial Fund
Estate of Willard H. Froehlich
Jeff and Rebecca Fuge Scholarship Fund
Mr. Jeffrey C. Fuge, Sr. ’72
James C. Gaffney ’52 Scholarship Fund Mr. Cyril L. ’60 and Mrs. Jacqueline Thiel
Joe Gallagher ’39 Scholarship Fund
Mr. William M. ’66 and Mrs. Joan Nolte
Marge Gasser Memorial Award
Mr. Phillip L. ’68 and Mrs. Molly Feliciano Mr. Jeffrey T. ’79 and Mrs. Theresa Gasser
Sgt. Maj. Michael Hackett Scholarship Fund
Mr. Richard S. Burns ’55 Mr. Louis J. Franke, Jr. ’55 Mr. Joseph M. ’55 and Mrs. Suzanne Giacalone Mr. and Mrs. John Hackett Mr. William F. ’55 and Mrs. Brenda Holden Mr. Ralph J. Marlatt ’55 Mr. William M. ’66 and Mrs. Joan Nolte Dr. Hubert T. Servis ’55
Mr. James C. ’68 and Mrs. Joanne Fielding Mr. Denis N. ’75 and Mrs. Maribeth Harper Mr. Michael P. ’71 and Mrs. Deborah Harper
Jerry and Rose Maiatico Scholarship Fund
Anonymous
Korey Neal Scholarship Fund
K. Neal International Trucks, Inc. Mr. Korey N. ’08 and Mrs. Allison Neal
Ada Harris Maley Scholarship Fund
Ada Harris Maley Memorial Fund
CSM John W. McConnell Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Miller
E. Burns McLindon ’52 Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Julian M. Flores Mr. Edmond B. McLindon II ’84
Gene Morrill Theatre Scholarship Fund
Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Mr. John J. Coneys and Ms. Susan Ugast Coneys Ms. Florence Cullerton Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eichten Mr. and Mrs. William Eichten Mr. Daniel T. ’76 and Mrs. Karen Everett Mr. Russell Haskell Mr. John E. ’69 and Mrs. Denise Holloway Mr. Chris Hudson and Ms. Eileen Ugast Hudson Mr. Kevin R. ’71 and Mrs. Emily Kane Ms. Mary Catherine Kirk Ms. Sarah McKechnie Mr. Gerard N. ’68 and Mrs. Jaqueline Murphy Mr. Dana Patton Ms. Margaret Ploog Mr. and Mrs. John Stout Mr. Fred J. ’75 and Mrs. Linda Ugast Mr. Thomas Ugast ’76
Bro. Albert Mosser Scholarship Fund
Mr. John F. ’62 and Mrs. Marcia Calabrese
Clifford L. Patterson, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Mr. Paul M. ’86 and Mrs. Terri Hoffman Mr. Matthew J. Littleton ’86 Mr. Keith M. Pew ’86 and Ms. Gwendolyn Appel
John T. Peak ’63 Scholarship Fund
Mr. John T. Peak ’63
Ruthenberg Family Scholarship Fund
Mr. Kirk Ruthenberg and Ms. Katherine Marshall
Simmons Alumni Fellows Fund
Mrs. Laura Simmons
Dr. C. Francis Scalessa Scholarship Fund
Anchor Construction Corporation Mr. Thomas J. ’89 and Mrs. Ridgely Benjamin Mr. Fran J. Burke ’68 Capital Hardscapes Capitol Snow Management Mr. Joseph M. ’49 and Mrs. Ann Cardaci Mr. Kevin W. Conley ’07 Mr. John Carroccio ’03 Mr. Matthew J. ’85 and Mrs. Jennifer Conway Mr. Mark E. ’68 and Mrs. Gaye Crosby Eastgate Liquors EMI Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Fabi, Jr. Mr. Bradley J. ’83 and Mrs. Marie Fennell Mr. A. Mark ’80 and Mrs. Mirta Gallagher Mr. Thomas J. ’84 and Mrs. Karen Gletner HBP, Inc. HWP Insurance K. Neal International Trucks, Inc. Kirkman & Conway, Inc. CW4 Gregory G. ’78, USA (Ret.), and
Mrs. Tammy Kulick Mr. Nicholas P. ’93 and Mrs. Maryann Luongo M2 Construction, LLC Macpeak Landscaping, Inc. Mr. Christian D. ’88 and Mrs. Cary Magnolia Mama Lucia Mitchell & Company, LLC Mr. Bill ’78 and Mrs. Lucinda Michell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Mitchell Mr. Mark W. ’89 and Mrs. Kathleen Munson Mr. Korey N. ’08 and Mrs. Alison Neal Omni Business Solutions, Inc. Mr. Patrick J. Patton ’75 Mr. Gary N. ’82 and Mrs. Teri Potts Mr. John D. ’88 and Mrs. Christine Scango SERVPRO of Rockville-Olney Mr. Robert E. ’89 and Mrs. JoJo Spallone Standard Graphics Mr. Kevin A. Stecklein ’92 Mr. John D. ’65 and Mrs. Patti Thiel Mr. Mark T. ’88 and Mrs. Susan Tropea Truist Investment Services Mr. Guy A. ’88 and Mrs. Veronica Vannoy Washington Air Compressor Rental Company Zamora’s Auto Body, Inc. Mr. Andrew ’88 and Mrs. Angela Zamora Mr. Robert L. ’75 and Mrs. Kathleen Zmuda
Joseph F. Sorge, Jr. ’64 Scholarship Fund
Mr. Joseph F. ’64 and Mrs. Denise Sorge
John B. Varney ’19 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ms. Katie Adams Ms. Anna Bloch Ms. Hannah Bowler Ms. Raschelle Burton Ms. Chloe Conaghan Mr. Sean W. ’78 and Mrs. Denise Culkin Mr. Barratt Dewey Mr. Nathan Donella Mr. Marty Dwyer Mr. Ed Emerson Ms. Bridget Fahey Mr. and Mrs. Khaled Farhang Ms. Caroline Beetz Fenske Mr. Brian Finn Mr. Garrett Finn Ms. Hayley Finn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Finn Ms. Rachel Folan Ms. Margaux Fox Ms. Hallie Fralin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Giallongo Mr. Michael Gormley Mr. Connor Gray Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Gray Mr. Emerson Hemley Ms. Alexandria Henderson Mr. Frederic and Mrs. Patricia Hildebrandt Mr. and Mrs. John Hiller Mr. John W. Holmes Ms. Arianna Howard Mr. Joseph Kalet Ms. Maura Keefe Ms. Annika Knutsen Ms. Alison Kutler and Mr. Joe Matelis Ms. Amy Louer Mr. and Mrs. David Lugar Ms. Joanne Marcoux
Ms. Madison N. Martin ’19 Ms. Susan Mason Ms. Alexandra McCormack Mr. Connor McCormick Ms. Natalie McIntosh Ms. Molly McKone Ms. Merritt Mendenhall Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morgan Mr. John Mulligan Ms. Malayna Nesbitt Mr. Dennis O’Brien Mr. Thomas P. O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Ben Page Mr. Antony Patrinos Ms. Catherine Patten Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pekala Ms. Laura Pells Ms. Nicole Peterson Mr. Nicolas Pinel and Ms. Amy Sloane-Pinel Ms. Peyton Rall Ms. Jenifer Ratcliffe Ms. Maddie Redwine Ms. Julia Rubin Mr. John L. Schuster Ms. Annie Sedoric Ms. Emma Steuer Mr. Terence Szuplat Ms. Jill Tolman Ms. Deborah Mauro Touhey Ms. Rosemary A. Vagnoni ’19 Ms. Julia Varney Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Varney Ms. Taylor M. Veith ’16 Mr. Thomas R. Veith, Jr. ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Warren Mr. and Mrs. David Yellin Mr. Dave Young
Carl M. Waclawik Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. David Franz Mr. Kevin J. ’78 and Mrs. Karen Jez Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waclawik Ms. Sydney M. Waclawik ’07
James Walton Scholarship Fund
Col Anthony J. ’88 and Mrs. Donna Aquino Mr. Michael Esten
St. John’s Endowment Funds
St. John’s is grateful to those benefactors who have contributed to the school’s endowment funds. Endowed funds provide a permanent source of income to the school. In order for the school to continue providing a high-quality college preparatory education, St. John’s endowment must continue to grow.
George and Catherine Aydinian Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 with love and gratitude to our parents for their generosity and dedication, by sons Gene ’68 and John ’71.
Beckwith Scholarship Fund
Benilde Program Operational Fund
Established in 2008 to assist with the additional costs of the Benilde Program.
James J. Brogan ’70 Scholarship Fund
Established by the Brogan family in 2012. This fund is created in loving memory of James Brogan, a graduate and former teacher at St. John’s, by his family.
Bonnie Bush Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2019 to honor the memory of Bonnie Bush, director of student accounts at St. John’s. Beloved mother of Logan ’12 and Bianca ’13 and wife of Lyle, one-time president of the Men of St. John’s, Bonnie inspired the SJC community through her kindness and gentle spirit. As the director of student accounts, she served St. John’s families with patience and understanding. This endowed scholarship will provide support to deserving students in need.
Class Scholarship Funds
1957, 1958, 1965, 2008, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Conley ’65 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by James C. Conley ’65. This scholarship provides support to deserving students.
Bro. Timothy Dean Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Bro. Timothy Dean, FSC. The core of this scholarship was based on contributions from the Class of 1971.
Mary Ellen Degnan-Burke Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 through a donation from the Burke Family. This scholarship is given with preference to those students from singleparent families.
Donatelli Scholarship Fund
Established by Louis T. Donatelli ’52 and Ann Kirlin Donatelli in memory of Louis A. Donatelli and Elsie A. Donatelli, loving parents of Louis T. Donatelli.
D. Patrick Donohoe Scholarship Fund
Joseph and Judith Doyle Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Joseph and Judy Doyle.
Dunn Family Scholarship Fund
Dunn Family Scholarship established in December 2020.
Epstein Family Scholarship Fund
Established in recognition of the longstanding friendship between the Epstein Family and St. John’s. This scholarship is dedicated to inspiring religious diversity and tolerance.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Fannon Scholarship Fund
Branson Ferry ’55 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by former students in honor of Mr. Ferry, alumnus, devoted teacher and coach of 35 years at St. John’s. This is an academic scholarship awarded to students with exceptional math skills.
Sgt. Maj. Vincent L. Fisher Scholarship Fund
Established in 2011 by CSM Vincent Fisher’s former students in honor of his many years of service to the students and families of the St. John’s community. This annual award goes to a member of the Cadet Corps who also contributes to the school through extracurricular activities.
Established in 2005 by a grateful friend in appreciation and memory of two very special people, James and Kathryn FitzPatrick, parents of James ’55, Thomas ’57, Dorothy, Kathleen and Susan.
David Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by a grateful friend in appreciation and memory of a special person, David Flynn, son of John T. Flynn ’61.
Ben and Josephine Frana Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Ben and Josephine Frana, by Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomas Frana, Jr. ’65.
Willard H. Froehlich Class of 1922 Memorial Fund
Jeff ’72 and Rebecca Fuge Scholarship Fund
The Jeff and Rebecca Fuge Scholarship was established for the benefit of incoming ninth-grade students from Catholic feeder schools with older siblings already attending St. John’s.
James C. Gaffney ’52 Scholarship Fund
The friends and family of James C. Gaffney ’52 established this fund in 2010 to aid families in need of tuition assistance. The fund is created in loving memory of James Gaffney ’52, brother of Richard ’53, Thomas ’56, Leo ’58, Joseph ’63, John ’63 and David ’63 and father of James (Chris) ’81 and Mike ’83, for his many years of unceasing loyalty and dedication to St. John’s and its mission. For many years, their father, Dr. Leo B. Gaffney, served as team physician and cared for the Christian Brothers at St. John’s.
Joe Gallagher ’39 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 through a generous gift by Earl Griffin ’39 in honor of Joe Gallagher ’39, former teacher and coach at St. John’s.
Marge Gasser Memorial Award
This fund was established in 1998 by the Gasser Family in honor of Marge, former Mothers’ Club president and mother of four St. John’s graduates: Timothy ’74, Mark ’75, Jeffrey ’79 and Jonathan ’80. This annual award honors an individual who is an excellent educator and has shown dedicated service to St. John’s and its students. St. John’s Mothers’ Club presents the award.
General Endowment Fund
Bro. Thomas Gerrow Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 in honor of Bro. Tom’s 16 years of outstanding service as president of St. John’s for the purpose of providing financial assistance to St. John’s students who show exemplary leadership skills.
Giaquinta Fund for the Performing Arts
Sgt. Maj. Michael Hackett Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by the Class of 1955 in honor of Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Hackett in recognition of the spirit and values he instilled in his students during the nearly four decades that he was the pivotal force in the Cadet Corps program at St. John’s.
Archbishop Philip M. Hannan ’31 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2005 by the St. John’s community in grateful appreciation for the immeasurable support and dedication of Archbishop Hannan to the students of St. John’s. This endowed fund provides scholarship support for deserving students.
Established in 1990 by his wife, Dr. MaryAngela Harper, and their three sons, John III ’69, Michael ’71 and Dennis ’75, in memory of John Harper, Jr.
Chris Harrison “56” Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. John Hassett ’70 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. John Hassett ’70 to provide scholarship support for deserving students.
James “Bubba” Healy Scholarship Fund
Established by the Class of ’55 in memory of their classmate.
Charles T. and Helen D. Hellmuth Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Charles T. Hellmuth. Charlie was a 1944 St. John’s graduate and very proud of his association with the school. The scholarship is in remembrance of the solid education and ethical principles instilled in him by the Christian Brothers during his formative years. Charlie used his St. John’s experience as a stepping stone, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and then starting a successful insurance and employee benefits business. It was Charlie’s wish that this fund provide future students the same opportunity that he received to propel them to success in college and the rest of their lives.
Bro. Dominic Luke Endowment Fund
The Bro. Dominic Luke Endowment Fund is designated for faculty enrichment and was established in 1989.
Jerry and Rose Maiatico Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Jerry and Rose Maiatico through the kindness of the Maiatico Family.
Ada Harris Maley Scholarship Fund
E. Burns McLindon ’52 Scholarship Fund
This is a scholarship in honor of E. Burns McLindon ’52.
CSM John W. McConnell Scholarship Fund
Established at the 2015 Cadet Corps Centennial in honor of CSM John W. McConnell in recognition of his many years of devoted service to St. John’s. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Cadet Corps rising senior who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the Cadet Corps program and St. John’s community.
William and Grace McGregor Memorial Fund
McNamara Theatre Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund
Gene Morrill Theatre Scholarship Fund
Bro. Albert Mosser Scholarship Fund
Established in 1998 to carry out Bro. Albert’s simple wish: “Make sure St. John’s is always there to help students.”
Philip ’54 and Marion Mudd Scholarship Fund
Established in 1999 by Philip and Marion Mudd.
Clifford L. Patterson, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a deserving sophomore who has demonstrated leadership in a team sport, with preference given to a member of the Cadet Corps. The recipient will maintain honor grades and reflect the Lasallian ethos of humility in service to others.
John T. Peak ’63 Scholarship Fund
The John T. Peak Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of the Christian Brothers’ San Miguel Middle School of Washington, DC, and it will be renewed to that student each year as long as the student attends St. John’s and is recommended by the Counseling Department.
Pierce Family Scholarship
Established by Albert C. ’62 and Mary Ann Pierce in honor of his late parents, CWO and Mrs. Albert C. Pierce, USMC (Ret.). This academic scholarship is given with preference to students who have lost a parent while attending St. John’s and perpetuates the work of the Brothers, who allowed Al to finish his St. John’s education on scholarship after the passing of his father.
The Quinn Family Scholarship Fund
Established in 1988 in honor of John A. Quinn, Sr. ’07 and Vivian E. Quinn and their heirs, by George J. Quinn ’43, alumnus and former trustee of St. John’s.
Thomas and Ann Rasmussen Scholarship Fund
Established by Thomas Rasmussen ’63 on the occasion of his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary for students in need.
Mr. and Mrs. George Reese ’87 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by the Reese Family to provide opportunity for others.
Ruthenberg Family Scholarship Fund
Bill and Betty Scaggs Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is named in honor of Bill ’54 and Betty Scaggs and their longstanding support of the St. John’s community and its students.
Dr. C. Francis Scalessa Scholarship Fund
Established in 1984 by alumni in honor of Dr. C. Francis Scalessa, who gave more than 15 years of service to St. John’s as a team physician. Each year, alumni organize the Doc Scalessa Golf Tournament to raise money for this scholarship.
Simmons Alumni Fellows Fund
Established in March 2012 by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Simmons, parents of Tucker Simmons ’11. This endowment provides a stipend to two members of each class, chosen prior to graduation, to serve as Alumni
Fellows for five years. They are charged with creating multiple events each year to encourage their class ties through their fifth reunion.
SJC Christian Brothers Community Scholarship Fund
Established by the Brothers for the benefit of students and faculty.
This fund was established in 2008 by Mr. and Mrs. W. Christopher Smith ’70 to provide opportunity for deserving students.
Joseph F. Sorge, Jr. ’64 Scholarship Fund
Established in 2020 through a generous gift by Joe Sorge ’64, Regimental Band drum major. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the Regimental Band who excels in the classroom.
Stephen Traficanti Scholarship Fund
Established in 2000 by Raul J. Fernandez, Jr. ’84 in memory of Stephen Traficanti ’85.
Nino Vaghi Scholarship Fund
John B. Varney ’19 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2020 in memory of John Varney ’19 by his parents, family members and friends. This scholarship provides financial assistance for a current student who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and participates in co-curricular activities. “Don’t forget to laugh.”
Carl M. Waclawik Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2017 by the Waclawik family in memory of Carl Waclawik ’10, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a current member of the Cadet Corps who participates in co-curricular activities and demonstrates excellence in the classroom.
Doonie Waldron Memorial Fund
Established in 2008 to honor the memory of Doonie Waldron ’49, who served the St. John’s community as a teacher and coach for more than 30 years.
James Walton Scholarship Fund
Established by the Class of ’85 in memory of their classmate, who served as their cadet colonel and then served the nation.
Mrs. Frances Amato Willard Scholarship Fund
Frances A. Willard, mother of William F. Willard, Sr. ’73 and James M. Willard ’75; sister of Joseph F. Amato, Jr. ’54 and Robert F. Amato ’49; and grandmother of William F. Willard, Jr. ’04 and Matthew F. Willard ’09, established this scholarship in 2007 to provide support for deserving students.
Established in 2007 by William F. Willard ’73 and Anne Marie Willard, parents of William F. Willard, Jr. ’04 and Matthew J. Willard ’09.