Prep News NOVEMBER 2021
RICHLAND, NEW JERSEY
Mrs. McHugh Named Dean of Academics By Luke Grippo ’24
Mrs. McHugh says being appointed Dean of Academics has been a great honor. She is committed staff writer to continuing the vision set prior to the start of the Mrs. Nancy McHugh, head of the STEM department 2021-22 school year. She said that she is humbled and member of the Prep faculty for over 18 years, that the community has such faith that she would has recently been appointed by Fr. Murray to be make an effective Dean of Academics. She stated the new interim Dean of Academics. She comes that although the days have become longer and more to the position after the departure of Mr. Stephen hectic, Mrs. McHugh is excited to be tackling this Cappucci ‘96, who has become the Head of School new challenge. She said that she finds it enjoyable, for St. Joseph’s Academy in Hammonton. Her and is putting her work ethic and time management exuberant personality is beloved by all who have had skills, along with many other skills she has instilled the pleasure to be in her Chemistry classes. She is in her students, to good use. delighted to be in this new position and is excited for the opportunity to bring her skills and knowledge to Mrs. McHugh shed light on her plans for the implementing the school’s academic vision. future as the new Dean of Academics. She seeks to help bring back the Third Semester, develop more Mrs. McHugh sees her role as Dean of online courses, see more diversity on campus, Academics as an extension of her role as head of the bring more real world applications to the student STEM division. As an active and involved member of work, and continue to implement better assessment the faculty, Mrs. McHugh is already part of the day- techniques. She finished our interview stating, to-day plannings and meetings to discuss events and “I hope to continue to put students first in every topics concerning the Prep. She believes that “the big decision, and to keep the ship sailing so that the switch would be becoming the face of academics.” entire community benefits from my academic leadership.”
Senator Gormley ’64 Honored at Gregor Mendel Dinner (Brothers Together) Endowed Scholarship. Proceeds from the staff writer dinner are to go towards matching the first $100,000 grant committed by The Edward E. Ford Foundation in order to St. Augustine Prep hosted its annual Gregor Mendel Dinner maintain a scholarship for Latino and Hispanic students. at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on Thursday, October 21, where they announced newly elected Republican senator Before Senator Gormley addressed the attendees, speeches William Gormley, Esq. ‘64 as this year’s recipient of the Gregor from close friends and colleagues of Senator Gormley, such as Mendel award. The new senator is supported by many, both Chris Paladino, Executive Director of ACDEVCO; and fellow Democrats and Republicans alike. Senator Gormley’s support of Prep classmate and alumnus Mr. Ed Perugini ‘64, shed light on AtlantiCare, Stockton University, the Baumgardner Charitable the kind, caring, patient, and passionate nature of this year’s Fund, the Boys and Girls Club of America, ACDEVCO, The Prep, Gregor Mendel recipient. and many more companies and institutions, was highlighted, as numerous friends and colleagues came out to support him. In his closing remarks, Senator Gormley reminisced about the times he shared at the Prep, including his initial refusal to go The night started with an introduction from Fr. Robert there. He had talked to Coach Rodio shortly before the dinner, Murray, Head of School, followed by a performance from the who shared with him an enlightening quote that portrayed the Prep’s award-winning acapella group, the Testostertones. goal and the spirit of the St. Augustine Prep Brotherhood: “If They performed “Stand By Me” as arranged by Mac Huff and you think about how good you are as opposed to what the next “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” as arranged by Scott Turnbull. challenge is going to be, then you’ve already lost. We have to Jackson Kuzma ‘24 sang the solo for “Stand By Me.” Kevin stay humble.” Jay Wright, award-winning coach of the Villanova Grealis ‘22 and John Terista ‘23 sang the solos for “The Lion basketball team, was the insightful author of this rich, humbling Sleeps Tonight.” The small arm-and-step choreography and quote. Senior Ryan Bolt, representing student government and unreachable high notes brought laughter to the event. the Hermits Rugby team, recognized Senator Gormley’s specific contribution to Hermits Rugby by presenting him with a custom Lorenzo Lopes ‘24 gave a speech following the T-Tones Rhino Rugby Hermits Jersey #64, a custom Gilbert Hermits performance, describing his experience at The Prep as a Rugby ball, and the first-ever Hermits Rugby Challenge Coin. Hispanic student. Lorenzo’s speech was part of the introduction The evening honored a brother dedicated to the service of our of The Sandy Middlesworth Jr. ‘64 P’ 06 “Hermanos Juntos” communities. By Luke Grippo ’24
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