NDP Annual Report 2018-19

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RESPONSIBILITY | NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY

PATRON SAINT RECIPIENTS

THE PATRON SAINT AWARD GOES TO... GEORGE PRELOCK to build our House into a family.”

The Patron Saint Award is the greatest

Matt Rylski, NDP director of admissions

honor Notre Dame Prep bestows on a

and student life. “His positive attitude

member of our community. Recipients

and genuine caring for students and

as a captain for St. George House,

of the annual Patron Saint Award are

co-workers makes him a truly loved

quarterback of the Saints’ varsity

those who have given selflessly of

member of Notre Dame Prep.”

football team and is one of Prelock’s

themselves for the betterment of our

In 2015, Prelock was named director

NDP alumnus Jake Farrell served

former students. “Coach Prelock

The following people have been the backbone of Notre Dame Prep’s history, and we are so grateful for their gifts of time, talent, treasure and belief in the mission of our school. As our legacy continues, we look forward to adding many more names to this list of Saints. 2009-10 Dale M. Jensen 2009-10 Kirk Tushaus 2010-11 Tony Calvis

school; they embody our pillars of

of the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program for

has really helped me grow in faith,”

2010-11 Rick West

reverence, respect and responsibility,

students who demonstrate academic

said Farrell who went on two Kairos

2011-12 Scot Bemis

and they are fully committed to the

promise but require additional help

retreats with his mentor. “When I came

2011-12 Brandon Maxwell

mission of our school and the Catholic

in math and English to be successful.

to Notre Dame Prep, I didn’t really

Church. The 2018-19 recipient was

“Anytime you can help students achieve

believe in God, but Coach Prelock is

2013-14 David Gonsalves

George Prelock.

their goals, it is extremely rewarding,”

such a faith-filled person that his light

2013-14 Scott and Kathy King

Prelock said. “I love watching students

is contagious.”

2014-15 Doug and Kelli York

Prelock wears many “hats” at Notre Dame Prep, and his impact on our school is far-reaching. He might

discover their potential.” It’s no wonder that the students in

In addition to his faith, students are also drawn to Prelock’s sense of

best be known as the head coach for

his House chose St. George as their

humor, trustworthiness and honesty.

our varsity football team. He joined

patron saint. As a Head of House,

“He just has a way of making you

the English department and football

Prelock is able to interact and share

feel like you can do anything,” Farrell

coaching staff in 2004 and has

his faith journey with students he might

added. “He taught me to trust myself

amassed an 85-34-1 record (at the time

not otherwise know.

and my abilities.”

this article was written).

“Being Head of House is an

No matter in which role you see

There is much more to him than

opportunity to have a positive impact

Prelock — teacher, colleague or coach

teaching and football. “George was

on the student community,” he said. “I

— he is always a thoughtful person and

a stabilizing force at the times our

have an outstanding partner in Brooke

loyal Saint of the highest caliber. “He

community needed him the most,” said

Dauphinais. Together we do our best

bleeds purple and gold,” Rylski added.

49 SAINTS NATION | 2018-19

2012-13 Mike Harvey 2012-13 Carolyn Rock

2015-16 Bill and MaryBeth Mueller 2016-17 Father Phil Evanstock 2017-18 Tracy and Cathie Cuda 2018-19 George Prelock


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