1
2
THE SIXTIETH BACCALAUREATE MASS AND COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY OF ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR THE CLASS OF 2022 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 golden diploma recipients: st. augustine preparatory school class of 1972
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2022
Enzo S. Acosta Ayden Jacob Adair Graham Michael Alessi Andrew Joseph Alliano D’Amani Almodovar James W. Asselta Jr. John Baldino Lorenzo Marco Barbera Liam Thomas Barrett Brett H. Bartuccio Jonathan Thomas Becker Nicholas Hunter Bercute Joseph Francis Bilella Bradley Darrin Bird Jacob Lewis Booth Ryan Michael Boult Jack William Brown Aaron James Bullock Jesse Ryan Buono Oscar Joseph Catanese Michael Chalenski Jr. Benjamin Bruce Cimorelli Shane Patrick Clancy Hunter Douglas Clark Tucker Allen Clark Alexander Michael Constantinou Samuel John Cooney Aidan Sloan Davis Brendan Michael Davis Campbell Patrick Davis Noah Davis-Logan Nicholas Robert DeChristopher Holden Neil deJong Nicholas John DeMarchi Ryan Daniel Demato Lance DeNinno Bryce Avery Derrickson John Louis DeVito II
Charles Arthur DiCarlo Nicholas Diez Braeden Alexander DiFranceisco Curt Michael Dobson Matthew Rich Serrano Domingo Mason Javier Dorsey Ryan Joseph Driscoll Patrick James Earnest Nicholas Michael Elefante Rocco Christopher Fiore Robert K. Foster III Jack Banning Foxx Cole Douglas Frye Ryder A. Fuscellaro Andrew Dylan Gaines Nicholas Anthony Galinus Kevin James Grealis Jacob Green Nathan Vincent Groody Logan Peter Hamm Christian Robert Harkins Nathan James Harris Luke William Hendricks Nasir A’mon Hill Anthony Leonard Infranco Aiden David Jackson Denis Antonio Jaquez Jr. Austin Michael Johnson Shakeel S. Johnson Eamon Patrick Joyce Christopher J. Kazunas
*N *
* *N
*N N N *N N *N *N N *N N *N *N *N *N *N *
* Head of School Honors N National Honor Society
*
24
N *N N *N *N *N N *N N *N *N * * *N N
*N
*N *N
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2022
Deaglan Mannix Cayden Kelly Matthew Robert Kemenosh Gavin James Kennedy Holden Joseph Kent Gavin Patrick Kim Jerry Thomas Klein Timothy Andrew Kubiak Thomas Anthony Laperriere Jr. Charles Edward LaRosa III Wheaton Alexander Link Riley Edward Lisgar David A. Lopez II Matthew Joseph Maimone Alexander Francis Marshall James Thomas Martino IV Vincent Gerard Masci Jr. Rocco Nolan Matteo Marlon Olatunde Matthews Calvin Alton Jackson McClain Michael Stephen McGee Cooper Mitchell McKinney Thomas Joseph McLeer III William Scott McLees Brendan James Meagher Mason William Medolla Quinn Peter Menet Corbin Klaus Menz-Gentzow Andrew Jacob Meslin Kyle Malik Minatee Ian Patrick More Kyle Frederick Muller
N *N *N N *N N *N *N N N N N N *N * *N N *N *N N
* Head of School Honors N National Honor Society
35
Kyle Philip Neri Chase Alexander Oberparleiter Bryce Robert Oliver Zane Michael O’Rourke Bradley M. Pao Robert Dennis Papadeas Albert C. Parker III Ryan Joseph Passetti Aidan Patrick Peters William Charles Peters V Gennaro Amedeo Petrongolo Colin Pinette Brendan Michael Profico Ayden Joseph Pulman Jeffrey James Puri Josiah Nasir Ragsdale Christian Nicholas Rapattoni Liam Hunter Reich Michael Charles Rolando Tanner Steven Roth Michael William Rubino Jacob Louis Ruchser Douglas G. Sabol Nathan Douglas Sauder Luke John Scarpello Christopher Robert Scott Jr. Kenneth Maurice Selby Stephen Seligsohn Cole Steven Sexton Brian Michael Sharkey Henry Lee Sheppard Dennis Michael Short III Michael Joseph Shtutman Liam Michael Shurman Franklin I. Simms Jr. Brady Thomas Small Brian P. Smith Jr. Evan Matthew Smith Jacob Kenneth Smith
*
N * *N *N N *N *N N N *N *N
*N * *N *N N *N * N
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2022
Peyton Joseph Smith Leon Joseph Sobczak IV Austin Jeffrey Sofran John W. Sooy Ryan Joseph Sullivan Colby David Taylor Ryan C. Taylor Benjamin Joseph Thomas Jackson C. Tinari Sebastian Lloyd Tobias Michael Bruce Torowus Ethan Cole Torpey Ryan S. Turner Kanye Emmanuel Udoh Matthew Thomas Vanaman Angelo Joseph Vasti Dominic Robert Vitullo Lucas Alexander Volkmann Bruce Arthur Wadiak III Tyler Douglas Ward Ryan William Weingartner Samuel Joseph Weisbecker Ethan Connor Weiss Francis Caruso Wren
*N *N N *N * * *N N N N N *N *N
* Head of School Honors N National Honor Society
4 6
GOLDEN HERMITS
50th Anniversary of St. Augustine Preparatory School’s Class of 1972 Augustine M. Kelly Joseph T. Kelly Raymond K. Leon Joseph M. Lucchesi Michael J. Maggitti David Monfardini* John J. Mooney Brian Musselman John A. Pagnam Robert J. Pavlin Joseph J. Reuben Jeffrey Samchuck John Santaniello* Robert Strack
Charles Andaloro Arthur Asin John Bellusci Vincent Bombara Paul V. Boyle Michael L. Burshtin Joseph Cappuccio Ronald A. Caramma* Alexander Curio James Dalton* William J. DeLiberis John C. Dickerson William Gibbons Michael D. Greico
*Denotes Deceased
25
Baccalaureate Mass MAIN CELEBRANT Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. Vicar Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova The Augustinian Friars DEACON: Deacon Russell O. Davis CANTOR: Kevin Grealis ’22 PROCESSION: “Pomp and Circumstance” — Edward Elgar ENTRANCE HYMN: “All Creatures of Our God and King” - Geistliche Kirchengesange Verse 1 - All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voices, let us sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Bright burning sun with golden beams, Soft silver moon that gently gleams. O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse 2 - Great rushing winds who are so strong, You clouds above that sail along, O praise him! Alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, Stars nightly shining, find a voice. O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse 3 - Swift flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for your Lord to hear, Alleluia! Fire so intense and fiercely bright, Who gives to us both warmth and light. O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
WELCOMING ADDRESS Michael McGee ’22 LITURGY OF THE WORD GLORIA: Anonymous, Peru FIRST READING: Proverbs 2: 1-15 — Nick Galinus ’22 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 118 — “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love is everlasting.” SECOND READING: Romans 12: 9-21 — Jackson Tinari ’22 ALLELUIA “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan GOSPEL: Matthew 5:13-16 HOMILY: Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D., Head of School PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: Luke Scarpello ’22 RESPONSE: “Lord, Hear our Prayer”
6 3
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF GIFTS - “The Summons” - Arr. John L. Bell Offertory Procession - The Link Family P’22 & The Menet Family P’17 ’20 ’22 Holy, Holy, Holy Eucharistic Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan COMMUNION HYMN: “There is a Longing” – Anne Quigley Verse 1 - For justice, for freedom, for mercy; hear our prayer. In sorrow, in grief; be near, hear our prayer, O God. Verse 2 - For wisdom, for courage, for comfort; hear our prayer. In weakness, in fear; be near, hear our prayer, O God. Verse 3 - For healing, for wholeness, for new life; hear our prayer. In sickness, in death; be near, hear our prayer, O God. Refrain: There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord, for You to reveal Yourself to us. There is a longing in our hearts for love we only find in You, our God. CHORAL ANTHEM “All Shall Be Amen and Alleluia” Vince Peterson, Commissioned by St. Augustine for the 2022 Baccalaureate Mass MEDITATION HYMN: “ Coming Home” - Fr. Joseph Genito, O.S.A. Dedication Prayer to St. Augustine - Jacob Booth ’22 RECESSIONAL HYMN: “Christ Be Our Light” - Bernadette Farrell Verse 1 - Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see. Verse 2 - Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Longing for hope, many despair. Your word alone has power to save us. Make us your living voice. Verse 3 - Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst. Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed. Refrain: Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. Vocalists under the direction of Fine Arts Department Chair and Choral Director, Mr. Erik Stenswold Musical accompaniment provided by the St. Augustine Preparatory School Band under the direction of Band Director, Mrs. MaryLou Newnam P’06 ’08 ’13 All music used with permission. 7 4
Commencement Exercise PRESIDER
Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. Vicar Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova OFFICIANT
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 PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN DIPLOMAS
Ayden Pulman ’22, Student Government
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS & DIPLOMAS
Mrs. Nancy McHugh P’08 ’11 ’15, Interim Dean of Academics PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS AND COMMISSIONING
Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School FAREWELL ADDRESS
Timothy Kubiak ’22 ALMA MATER
Class of 2022
RECESSIONAL
8 5
Outstanding Achievements of the Class of 2022 $56.8 Million awarded in College Scholarships and Grants over four years 2 Military College Acceptances 3 Military Academy Acceptances 3 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students 55 Athletes Committed to NCAA Universities 23 Conference Championships 7 South Jersey Titles (3 Wrestling, 1 Basketball, 2 Baseball, 1 Soccer) 3 State Titles ( 2 Rugby 7s, 1 Rugby 15s) 8 Individual All-State Athletic Selections 22 Individual All-South Jersey Athletic Selections 28 First Team Cape Atlantic League Conference All-Stars 1 Individual All-South Jersey Chorus Selection
6 9
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
ENZO S. ACOSTA
LIAM THOMAS BARRETT
Villanova University
Drexel University
College of the Holy Cross
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rowan University
Hofstra University
Saint Joseph’s University
Temple University
Seton Hall University
Widener University
Stockton University
BRETT H. BARTUCCIO
Widener University
Rowan University
AYDEN JACOB ADAIR
Seton Hall University
University of North Dakota
Thomas Jefferson University
Arizona State University
JONATHAN THOMAS BECKER
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rollins College
Minnesota State University
La Salle University
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Lynn University McDaniel College
GRAHAM MICHAEL ALESSI
Rowan University
Rowan University
Stetson University
Drexel University New England College
NICHOLAS HUNTER BERCUTE
Stockton University
Rowan University
Temple University
The University of Alabama
Tulane University of Louisiana
University of Mississippi
University of Delaware
JOSEPH FRANCIS BILELLA
Widener University
George Washington University
ANDREW JOSEPH ALLIANO
Gettysburg College
University of Alabama
Merrimack College
Arizona State University
Rider University
Coastal Carolina University
Villanova University
D’AMANI ALMODOVAR
BRADLEY DARRIN BIRD
Rider University
Brigham Young University College of Charleston
JAMES W. ASSELTA JR.
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Rutgers University
Utah Valley University
Cabrini University Loyola University
JACOB LEWIS BOOTH
Neumann University
Merrimack College
Rowan University
Michigan State University
Seton Hall University
RYAN MICHAEL BOULT
Towson University University of Delaware
Rollins College
Widener University
Fairleigh Dickinson University Flagler College
JOHN BALDINO
Florida Atlantic University
College of Charleston
Mount St. Mary’s University
Loyola University Maryland
Sacred Heart University
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
LORENZO MARCO BARBERA
JACK WILLIAM BROWN
Stockton University
East Carolina University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Florida Institute of Technology The University of Alabama
7 10
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
AARON JAMES BULLOCK
TUCKER ALLEN CLARK
Duke University
University of South Carolina
North Carolina State University
College of Charleston
Pennsylvania State University
East Carolina University
Rutgers University
Flagler College
University of Pennsylvania
Florida Southern College Seton Hall University
Villanova University
The University of Tampa
JESSE RYAN BUONO
University of South Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University New Jersey Institute of Technology
ALEXANDER MICHAEL CONSTANTINOU
Pennsylvania State University
High Point University
Rowan University
Drew University
Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Thomas Jefferson University
SAMUEL JOHN COONEY
University of Delaware
Montclair State University
University of Pittsburgh
Rowan University
University of South Carolina
AIDAN SLOAN DAVIS
OSCAR JOSEPH CATANESE
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Pittsburgh
Arcadia University
Drexel University
Drexel University
Marquette University
Misericordia University
Northeastern University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University University of Delaware
MICHAEL CHALENSKI JR.
University of Rochester
Rowan University
University of Scranton
Florida Southern College
BRENDAN MICHAEL DAVIS
BENJAMIN BRUCE CIMORELLI
Coastal Carolina University
Seton Hall University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Drew University
Saint Leo University
Merrimack College
Temple University University of Tampa
SHANE PATRICK CLANCY Jacksonville University
CAMPBELL PATRICK DAVIS The University of Alabama
HUNTER DOUGLAS CLARK
Auburn University
American University
Clemson University
Bucknell University
Miami University
Catholic University of America
Pennsylvania State University
Drexel University
The Ohio State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of Tennessee
Fordham University George Mason University
NOAH DAVIS-LOGAN
George Washington University
La Salle University
James Madison University
American University
Merrimack College
Merrimack College
Pace University
Morgan State University
Quinnipiac University
North Carolina Central University
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
University of Delaware
University of Delaware
University of Maryland Xavier University
11 8
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
NICHOLAS ROBERT DECHRISTOPHER
BRAEDEN ALEXANDER DIFRANCEISCO
North Carolina State University
Loyola University Maryland
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Catholic University of America
Florida Institute of Technology
Monmouth University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Seton Hall University
Rutgers University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
HOLDEN NEIL DEJONG
Widener University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
CURT MICHAEL DOBSON
NICHOLAS JOHN DEMARCHI
Rowan University
Rowan University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Coastal Carolina University
Stockton University
James Madison University
MATTHEW RICH SERRANO DOMINGO
West Virginia University
University of Pittsburgh Catholic University of America
RYAN DANIEL DEMATO
Clemson University
The Hun School of Princeton
Loyola University Maryland
BRYCE AVERY DERRICKSON
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rutgers University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Seton Hall University
Immaculata University
The University of Alabama
La Salle University
The University of Tampa
Neumann University
MASON JAVIER DORSEY
Northern Vermont University
Rowan University
Rowan University
Chestnut Hill College
Seton Hall University Susquehanna University
Nova Southeastern University
University of Hartford
RYAN JOSEPH DRISCOLL
JOHN LOUIS DEVITO II
Clemson University
Catholic University of America
Lehigh University
Lafayette College
North Carolina State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University of Delaware
Pennsylvania State University
University of South Carolina
Rowan University
Villanova University
Seton Hall University
PATRICK JAMES EARNEST
University of Delaware
Princeton University
Widener University
Bentley University
CHARLES ARTHUR DICARLO
Marist College
Sacred Heart University
Misericordia University
Monmouth University
Rowan University
Quinnipiac University
Rutgers University
University of Rhode Island
Seton Hall University University of Notre Dame
NICHOLAS DIEZ
Villanova University
Rutgers University College of Charleston
NICHOLAS MICHAEL ELEFANTE
Furman University
Saint Joseph’s University
High Point University
High Point University
Jacksonville University
Pennsylvania State University
Marquette University
University of Delaware
New Jersey Institute of Technology Ohio Wesleyan University Saint Joseph’s University Seton Hall University The College of New Jersey University of Hartford University of South Florida
9 12
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
ROCCO CHRISTOPHER FIORE
NICHOLAS ANTHONY GALINUS
Southern Methodist University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
George Mason University
University of Colorado Boulder
Immaculata University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Merrimack College
KEVIN JAMES GREALIS
Mount St. Mary’s University
Montclair State University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Maryland
Rutgers University
JACOB GREEN
Seton Hall University
Camden County Community College
Temple University
Drexel University
University of Miami
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of Scranton
Rider University
Xavier University
Temple University
ROBERT K. FOSTER III
NATHAN VINCENT GROODY
Atlantic Cape Community College
Ursinus College
Caldwell University Merrimack College
LOGAN PETER HAMM
Rowan University
George Washington University
Seton Hall University
American University
Stockton University
Drew University
Wingate University
Iona College
JACK BANNING FOXX
Marist College
American University
Misericordia University
Catholic University of America
Pennsylvania State University
Drexel University
Seton Hall University
Old Dominion University
Widener University
Rochester Institute of Technology
CHRISTIAN ROBERT HARKINS
The College of New Jersey Virginia Commonwealth University
The University of Alabama
COLE DOUGLAS FRYE
The University of Tampa
Florida Atlantic University
Barry University
NATHAN JAMES HARRIS
Florida Atlantic University
Rowan University
Florida Gulf Coast University
James Madison University
Florida Institute of Technology Lynn University
LUKE WILLIAM HENDRICKS
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Quinnipiac University
Rider University
NASIR A’MON HILL
Rowan University Rutgers University
Princeton University
Seton Hall University
ANTHONY LEONARD INFRANCO
Stetson University
University of South Carolina
Stockton University
Clemson University
The University of Tampa
Florida State University
University of Delaware
James Madison University
RYDER A. FUSCELLARO
Pennsylvania State University University of Delaware
North Carolina State University
University of South Florida
Drexel University Rochester Institute of Technology
AIDEN DAVID JACKSON
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Maryland
Alvernia University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Arcadia University Drexel University
ANDREW DYLAN GAINES Iona College
10 13
Saint Joseph’s University Ursinus College
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
HOLDEN JOSEPH KENT
DENIS ANTONIO JAQUEZ JR.
College of Charleston
Syracuse University
Pennsylvania State University
AUSTIN MICHAEL JOHNSON
Quinnipiac University
University of Pittsburgh
Rollins College
Florida Institute of Technology
University of Delaware
Monmouth University
University of Kentucky
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Stevens Institute of Technology
GAVIN PATRICK KIM
The University of Alabama
Rutgers University
University of Delaware
University of Miami
Widener University
University of Rochester
SHAKEEL S. JOHNSON
JERRY THOMAS KLEIN
Milford Academy
University of Scranton
Coastal Carolina University
Catholic University of America
Howard University
Florida Southern College
North Carolina A & T State University
Immaculata University
University of Delaware
Loyola University Maryland Monmouth University
EAMON PATRICK JOYCE
Mount St. Mary’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
Rowan University
Seton Hall University
Rutgers University
The College of New Jersey
Stockton University
Widener University
Thomas Jefferson University
TIMOTHY ANDREW KUBIAK
Widener University
Villanova University
CHRISTOPHER J. KAZUNAS
Merrimack College
University of Georgia
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Purdue University
Rowan University
University of South Carolina
Stevens Institute of Technology
DEAGLAN MANNIX CAYDEN KELLY
THOMAS ANTHONY LAPERRIERE JR.
Rowan University
Rowan University
MATTHEW ROBERT KEMENOSH
Ithaca College
Stevens Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania State University
Albright College
Syracuse University
Baylor University
Widener University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
CHARLES EDWARD LAROSA III
Florida Institute of Technology
Villanova University
Florida Polytechnic University
Catholic University of America
Florida State University
Fordham University
Lehigh University
Providence College
North Carolina State University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
WHEATON ALEXANDER LINK
Susquehanna University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Florida
Auburn University
University of Maryland (College Park) University of Massachusetts
RILEY EDWARD LISGAR
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Duquesne University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
High Point University Hofstra University
GAVIN JAMES KENNEDY
Loyola University Maryland
Bucknell University
11 14
West Virginia University
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
DAVID A. LOPEZ II
MICHAEL STEPHEN MCGEE
University of Miami
University of South Carolina
Drexel University
College of Charleston
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Elon University
James Madison University
La Salle University
Loyola Marymount University
Seton Hall University
Mount St. Mary’s University
The University of Tampa
Pennsylvania State University
University of Miami
Seton Hall University
COOPER MITCHELL MCKINNEY
Temple University
Immaculata University
Widener University
Georgian Court University
MATTHEW JOSEPH MAIMONE
THOMAS JOSEPH MCLEER III
Camden County Electrical Apprenticeship
Saint Francis University
ALEXANDER FRANCIS MARSHALL
WILLIAM SCOTT MCLEES
United States Coast Guard Academy
American University
Wabash College
George Mason University
JAMES THOMAS MARTINO IV
Montclair State University
Elon University
Rowan University
Arcadia University
University of Maryland
DeSales University Stockton University
BRENDAN JAMES MEAGHER
VINCENT GERARD MASCI JR.
Coastal Carolina University
University of South Carolina
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Pennsylvania State University
MASON WILLIAM MEDOLLA
The University of Alabama
Rowan University
The University of Tennessee
Cabrini University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Old Dominion University
ROCCO NOLAN MATTEO
Salisbury University
The University of Tampa
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
St. Bonaventure University
Pennsylvania State University
Stockton University
Rutgers University
QUINN PETER MENET
Saint Joseph’s University University of Delaware
Stockton University
MARLON OLATUNDE MATTHEWS
Seton Hall University
DeSales University
Rutgers University
CORBIN KLAUS MENZ-GENTZOW
Cabrini University
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
DeSales University
Elizabethtown College
Duquesne University
Merrimack College
Rowan University
Mount St. Mary’s University
Seton Hall University
Old Dominion University
Stockton University
SUNY Maritime College
University of Delaware
Stockton University
Widener University
ANDREW JACOB MESLIN
CALVIN ALTON JACKSON MCCLAIN
University of Pennsylvania
Rutgers University
University of Delaware
Catholic University of America
University of Scranton
Loyola University Maryland
University of South Carolina
Merrimack College
12 15
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
KYLE MALIK MINATEE
BRADLEY M. PAO
Hampton University
Bucknell University
Concordia University
ROBERT DENNIS PAPADEAS
Kean University
Gettysburg College
Merrimack College
Dickinson College
Morehouse College
Florida Atlantic University
Morgan State University
Ithaca College
North Carolina A & T State University
Muhlenberg College
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Seton Hall University Stockton University
ALBERT C. PARKER III
Tuskegee University
Rowan University King’s College
IAN PATRICK MORE
Loyola University Maryland
Quinnipiac University
Seton Hall University
Catholic University of America
Temple University
Drexel University
Widener University
James Madison University King’s College
RYAN JOSEPH PASSETTI
Seton Hall University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
La Salle University
Temple University
Temple University
Thomas Jefferson University
Widener University
University of Delaware
AIDAN PATRICK PETERS
Wagner College
University of Delaware
Widener University
Jacksonville University
KYLE FREDERICK MULLER
Rutgers University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Duquesne University
Towson University
High Point University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Syracuse University
WILLIAM CHARLES PETERS V
The University of Tampa
University of Mississippi
West Virginia University Xavier University
Louisiana State University
KYLE PHILIP NERI
The University of Alabama
Old Dominion University
Bryant University
The University of Tampa
CHASE ALEXANDER OBERPARLEITER
GENNARO AMEDEO PETRONGOLO
The University of Tampa
Clemson University
Camden County College
Indiana University
Colby College
Loyola University Maryland
Florida State University
Pennsylvania State University
La Salle University
Providence College
Pennsylvania State University
University of Rhode Island
Saint Joseph’s University
COLIN PINETTE
University of Florida
Syracuse University
Villanova University
Franklin & Marshall College
BRYCE ROBERT OLIVER
Saint Joseph’s University
Lincoln University
University of Delaware University of Vermont
ZANE MICHAEL O’ROURKE Saint Joseph’s University Drew University La Salle University Monmouth University Widener University
13 16
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
BRENDAN MICHAEL PROFICO
TANNER STEVEN ROTH
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Saint Joseph’s University
College of Charleston
College of Charleston
James Madison University
University of Delaware
Loyola University Maryland
MICHAEL WILLIAM RUBINO
Pennsylvania State University
University of the Sciences
Saint Joseph’s University
Nova Southeastern University
Seton Hall University
Rowan University
The University of Alabama
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Delaware
Temple University
University of South Carolina
Ursinus College
AYDEN JOSEPH PULMAN
JACOB LOUIS RUCHSER
Rowan University
Immaculata University
Merrimack College
Arizona State University
Rutgers University
Colorado State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Quinnipiac University
Stockton University
University of Minnesota
Ursinus College Villanova University
DOUGLAS G. SABOL
JEFFREY JAMES PURI
Virginia Military Institute Norwich University
Stockton University Drexel University
NATHAN DOUGLAS SAUDER
La Salle University
Pennsylvania State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
JOSIAH NASIR RAGSDALE
Fairleigh Dickinson University Seton Hall University
Iona College
LUKE JOHN SCARPELLO
CHRISTIAN NICHOLAS RAPATTONI Villanova University
Pennsylvania State University
Fairfield University
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SCOTT JR.
Mercyhurst University
Coastal Carolina University
Merrimack College
High Point University
Michigan State University
James Madison University
Providence College
Rowan University
Saint Anselm College
Saint Leo University
Stonehill College
KENNETH MAURICE SELBY
University of Minnesota
Sacred Heart University
University of Nevada
STEPHEN SELIGSOHN
LIAM HUNTER REICH
Pennsylvania State University
University of North Carolina Wilmington College of Charleston
High Point University
Elon University
James Madison University
High Point University
Rutgers University
Loyola University Maryland
Seton Hall University
Providence College
COLE STEVEN SEXTON
University of Vermont
Ursinus College Mount St. Mary’s University
MICHAEL CHARLES ROLANDO James Madison University
Rowan University
Coastal Carolina University
Temple University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Thomas Jefferson University
High Point University The University of Tampa University of Delaware University of South Florida
14 17
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
BRIAN MICHAEL SHARKEY
LEON JOSEPH SOBCZAK IV
Cabrini University
Rowan University
La Salle University
Drexel University
Moravian University
Florida Atlantic University
Neumann University
Lynn University
Rosemont College
Nova Southeastern University
Stockton University
Pennsylvania State University Saint Joseph’s University
HENRY LEE SHEPPARD
Stockton University
The University of Alabama
University of Delaware
Auburn University
University of South Florida
DENNIS MICHAEL SHORT III
West Virginia University
University of South Carolina
AUSTIN JEFFREY SOFRAN
James Madison University
Shepherd University
Pennsylvania State University
College of Charleston
Saint Joseph’s University
JOHN W. SOOY
The University of Tennessee
University of Maryland
MICHAEL JOSEPH SHTUTMAN
The University of Alabama
Northwood University
University of Pittsburgh
Fairleigh Dickinson University
RYAN JOSEPH SULLIVAN
Iona College Keiser University
Stockton University
Liberty University
Drew University
Stockton University
Iona College
Ursinus College
La Salle University Mount St. Mary’s University
LIAM MICHAEL SHURMAN
Rowan University
North Carolina State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Appalachian State University
Seton Hall University
High Point University
Widener University
James Madison University
COLBY DAVID TAYLOR
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
FRANKLIN I. SIMMS JR.
Drexel University
Wagner College
Rutgers University
Kansas State University
Seton Hall University
University of Iowa
RYAN C. TAYLOR
BRADY THOMAS SMALL
University of Pennsylvania
United States Military Academy at West Point
BENJAMIN JOSEPH THOMAS
BRIAN P. SMITH JR.
Colgate University
University of Delaware
JACKSON C. TINARI
Cabrini University
Wesleyan University
Rowan University Rutgers University
SEBASTIAN LLOYD TOBIAS Cabrini University
EVAN MATTHEW SMITH Xavier University
MICHAEL BRUCE TOROWUS
Indiana University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Rider University
Christopher Newport University
Saint Joseph’s University
Florida Atlantic University
Stockton University
James Madison University
PEYTON JOSEPH SMITH
Liberty University
Coastal Carolina University
Old Dominion University University of South Florida
15 18
Class of 2022 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 10, 2022.
ETHAN COLE TORPEY
SAMUEL JOSEPH WEISBECKER
Arcadia University
University of Delaware
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
James Madison University
Rutgers University
Loyola University Maryland
Stockton University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Delaware
Stockton University
University of Pittsburgh
ETHAN CONNOR WEISS
RYAN S. TURNER
Saint Joseph’s University
Lehigh University
FRANCIS CARUSO WREN
Fairfield University
University of Miami
Fordham University
Arizona State University
Sacred Heart University
Clemson University
Seton Hall University
Coastal Carolina University
KANYE EMMANUEL UDOH
Florida State University
United States Military Academy at West Point
Louisiana State University The University of Alabama
MATTHEW THOMAS VANAMAN
The University of Tampa
Robert Morris University
University of South Carolina
ANGELO JOSEPH VASTI The University of Alabama Clemson University Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology La Salle University Liberty University Louisiana State University Merrimack College Mount St. Mary’s University Rowan University The College of New Jersey The University of Tampa University of Scranton University of South Carolina Widener University DOMINIC VITULLO Operating Engineer’s Local 825 LUCAS ALEXANDER VOLKMANN East Carolina University Louisiana State University Pennsylvania State University Rowan University The University of Tampa University of Kansas University of South Carolina TYLER DOUGLAS WARD Fordham University St. John’s University RYAN WILLIAM WEINGARTNER Saint Joseph’s University
16 19
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 17 20
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,” (Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 1959). Universities and Colleges.
St. Augustine Preparatory School’s Head of School Medallion
18 21
Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. VICAR 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. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. Rev. Craig M. McMahon, O.S.A. Rev. Arthur P. Purcaro, O.S.A.
19 22
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Board of Directors 2021-22 BOARD OFFICERS
Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. VICAR PROVINCIAL, PROVINCE OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL, ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mr. Cornelius J. McPeak Jr. ’05 VICE CHAIR Mr. John J. DiDonato P’18 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 Dr. Bridget McLaughlin P’12 Mr. R. Douglas Smithson P’26 Mr. Anthony Talotta P’19 Mr. Robert F. Woods
20 23
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. 21 24
22
23