ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Initiation Rite for the Class of 2028, Class of 2029 and new students into the Brotherhood of Hermits
THE ROSE M. DAVIS H’17 BROTHERHOOD CEREMONY
September 4, 2024 Richland, NJ
The BroTherhood of hermiT s
I. ENTRANCE PROCESSION
The symbols of the Brotherhood – the flag of our nation, school and faith – as well as the school seal – lead the procession as the Augustinians, Board of Directors, Hermits Alumni, Deans and Student Body enter – followed by the Class of 2028.
II. OPENING BLESSING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rev. Anthony P. Burrascano, O.S.A. offers an opening prayer.
III. LIGHTING OF THE PASCAL CANDLE
Head of School, Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D., lights the Pascal Candle blessing Academic Year 2024-25, the 66th in the history of St. Augutsine Prep
IV. HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION
A brief history of the school is presented along with an explaination of the symbols on the school seal.
V. GOVERNANCE
Dean of Student Leadership & Development, Mr. John Huscher ’85 P’18, will swear-in the Executive Committee of the Student Council.
VI. BLESSING OF THE PINS
Rev. Francis X. Devlin, O.S.A. will bless the Augustinian pins.
VII. INSCRIPTION OF NAMES INTO THE BOOK OF BROTHERHOOD
Director of the 8th Grade Program, Rev. Stephen M. Curry, O.S.A., Ed.D. and Dean of Academics, Mrs. Nancy McHugh P’08 ’11 ’15 will invite the Classes of 2029 and 2028 and new students to write their names in the Book of Brotherhood.
This moment signifies their official induction into the Brotherhood.
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF HERMITS ALUMNI & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Paul Rodio ’70 P’09’11 G’25, Director of Alumni Leadership, introduces the Golden Hermits of the Class of 1975 and presents Keynote Speaker, Capt. Kyle Brandt ’13 (United States Air Force Academy ’17)
IX. CONCLUSION
Head of School, Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. –makes closing remarks and leads attendees in prayer.
Singing of the Alma Mater. Recessional Exit.
AlmA mAter
In Richland’s proud and peaceful glen where friends and joy abound.
Stands Alma Mater, Home of Men, A treasure nobly found.
Wherever we may chance to be Nearby or far from you, We will not fail eternally To sing your praises true.
Oh St. Augustine’s Mighty Power Of our triumphant youth Watch over us each hour With eyes of love and truth. And when our days with you are done Still guide each grateful son.