Baccalaureate Mass and
Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024
A very special note of thanks to The Meduri Family P’15 ’17 ’21 and NMR Events for facilitating the stage design and audio services for today’s events.
SIXTY-SECOND BACCALAUREATE
& COMMENCEMENT
OF ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024
golDen DiploMA RecipienTS: ST. AUgUSTine pRepARAToRY ScHool clASS of 1974
Jacob L. Alvarez
Jake Daniel Andre
Christian Samuel Asmal
Zachary J. Auer
Matteo Louis Barberio
Logan Patrick Barrett
Caden Bloor
Connor William Bogan
Brandon Alejandro Bormann
Robert B. Brooks IV
Brayden Robert Brown
Hunter Lewis Brown
John David Bumbernick
Dante Buonadonna
Michael Kenneth Buono
Sean Patrick Buono
Kyle Burhenne
Peter Anthony Michael Burnley
Daniel Joseph Burns
George Helmig Buzby
Noah I. Calderon
Connor W. Carozza
Jake Nicholas Casale
Santino Michael Casale
Matthew Castle
Justin David Ceccanecchio
Brandon Rhys Chick
Joseph Vitale Cleary
Kevin Minh Cole
Salvatore Franco Coppola
Daniel Sebastian Cortés
Cameron Mark Cuff
Philip Joseph Degnan
Jack Stephen Del Monte
Damian Christian DiBiase
Alexander Giovanni D’Ilario
William Burke Dodd
Rocco J. Dolce
Dominic Lawrence D’Ottavio
William James Downey
Samuel Colman Duer
Phinnaeus Ryan Duffey
Grayson Christopher Esposito
Austin Christopher Exley
Matthew Jude Flanigan
Aiden Cavanaugh Foxx
Angelo Rinaldo Francesconi
Logan Quentin Franks
Hunter G. Frattaroli
Antonio Thomas Freund
Finn Patrick Gallagher
Ryan Joseph Gambill
Charles Joseph Gardiner
Warren Robert Garland
Tyler James Gerst
James David Goldsmith III
Robert D. Gregorio Jr.
Luke John Grippo
Daniel John Haugh
Ethan Brian Haynes
Carter Joseph Huber
Luke Walter Huber
Michael J. Hurley
Vincent Anthony Isom
Cole Andrew Jarrett
Hunter Daniel Johnson
Luke Anthony Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Luke Joseph King
Nathaniel Charles King
Matthew Kouser
Ethan M. Kurelko
Gavin Francis Kushner
Nicholas Michael Kushner
Jackson Jacob Kuzma
Jack Francis Lamborne
Parker Richard Lapsley
Steven Lin
Benedetto D. Lisi
Lorenzo Lopes
Joseph Christopher Mahoney
Zachary William Marks
Nicholas Daniel Martinelli
Agustin Stanley Martinez Lopez
Jackson Brady Maslanik
Jalen Rotimi Matthews
John Tyler Matusiak
Evan James Mazur
JohnPaul Mazza
John Daniel McAllister lll
Max Anthony McCoy
John Joseph McGough IV
Tristan Daniel McLeer
Connor Clarke McMahon
Aaron J. Meslin
Jacob C. Meyers
Lukas Paul Mikula
Robert Edward Miskelly
Walter Miles Moore
Anthony Michael Mortellite lll
Michael K. Muits
Brody Robert Nelson
Andrew Connor Neuman
Madison Morgan Nowak
Ugochukwu David Nwotite
John Christian O’Brien
Patrick Michael O’Hara III
Nathaniel Paul M. Paradela
Charles Vincenzo Penza
Augustine D. Pescatore
Jake Lawrence Pfeifer
Noah Reid Plenn
Aiden Louis Plye
John Paul Podgorski
James Joseph Polashock
Luke Daniel Poyas
Ethan Putz
Nicolás E. Ramírez Rodríguez
Ezequiel Ramirez
Gavin Martin Ramsi
Trovaughn Lamont Randle
James Patrick Reagan
Brent Paul Reidenbach
Domenic Anthony Riccardi
Jackson Pierce Riggs
Robert Carmen Romarino
Zander Isaac Rudd
Nazzareno Francesco Rudi
Patrick Paul Sacco
Anthony Joseph Santora
Nicholas John Scaffidi
Jason William Scatchard
Charles Thomas Schneider
Ryan David Small
Liam Timothy Smith
Alex Francis Stefanelli
Jake Richard Steinhour
Peter Joseph Tampellini Jr.
Mason Alexander Taylor
Kevin John-Yong Tomenga
Joseph William Tortella
Anthony Joseph Tramp
Thomas Stephen Tran
Jude Thomson Vellaringattu
Edward Vincent Jr.
Maximus Watson
Ryan Nicholas Wieand
Jack Ryan Young
Alexander Chase Yurgin
Head of School Honors
National Honor Society
Mr. Robert Austino
Mr. Reginald Bailey
Mr. Gary Battistini
Mr. Dominick Berenato
Mr. Arthur Bonavitacola
Mr. Kevin Boyle
Mr. Robert Carter
Mr. Carl Casazza
Mr. Vincent Farinaccio
Mr. Thomas Farnoly
Mr. Albert Fralinger III
Mr. David Freese
Rev. Paul W. Galetto O.S.A.
Mr. John Godish
Mr. Joe Heenan
Mr. Daniel Hilferty
Mr. Mark A Imbesi
Mr. Robert Jablonski
Mr. Michael J. Johnston
Mr. Richard Kaser
Mr. John Kee
Mr. John Paul Kirwin III
Mr. Kevin E. Kleiner
Mr. Andrew O’Donnell
Mr. Richard Pokorny
Mr. Steven Rosa
Mr. Robert Saia
Mr. Mark Salera
Mr. Charles Saunders
Mr. Andrew Tartaglia
Mr. Frank Torres
Mr. Joseph Vandenberg
Mr. Robert Vannella
Very Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., J.D.
Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Chair, Board of Directors, St. Augustine Preparatory School
Procession of the Class of 2024: “Pomp and Circumstance” — Edward Elgar
The Augustinian Friars and Concelebrants
ENTRANCE HYMN: “All Creatures of Our God and King” — Geistliche Kirchengesänge
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!
Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! 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!
Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! 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!
Refrain: O Praise Him! O Praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Matteo Louis Barberio ’24
LITURGY OF THE WORD
OPENING PRAYER
FIRST READING: Proverbs 2:1-15, Salvatore Franco Coppola ’24
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Lord send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth
SECOND READING: Romans 12: 9-21, Nazzareno Francesco Rudi ’24
ALLELUIA: “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan
GOSPEL: John 15: 1-14
HOMILY: Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D., Head of School
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: Luke John Grippo ’24
RESPONSE: “Lord, Hear our Prayer”
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: “The Summons” - Arr. John L. Bell
Holy, Holy, Holy Eucharistic Acclamation
Great Amen
Lamb of God “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan
Communion Hymn: “There is a Longing” - Anne Quigley
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.
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.
Meditation Hymn: “Coming Home” — Rev. Joseph A. Genito, O.S.A.
Recessional Hymn: “O God Beyond All Praising” - Thaxted
Verse 1 - O God beyond all praising, We worship you today And sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay For we can only wonder at every gift you send. At blessings without number and mercies without end: We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord
Verse 2 - Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, That we who know your favor may serve you as our king And whether our tomorrow be filled with good or ill, We’ll triumph through our arrows and rise to bless you still: To marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, And make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.
Vocalists under the direction of Choral Director, Mr. Conor Ancharski ’16
Musical accompaniment provided by the St. Augustine Preparatory School Band under the direction of Band Director, Mr. Glenn D. Muller
Music used with permission
Very Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., J.D. Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Chair, Board of Directors, St. Augustine Preparatory School
Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School
Mrs. Caroline Chapman P’15 ’18 Humanities, Division Chair Faculty, English Department
Mr. Brendan Towell Director of Engagement Faculty, Theology Department
OPENING SONG
God Bless America
PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN DIPLOMAS
Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS & DIPLOMAS
Mrs. Nancy M. McHugh P’08 ’11 ’15 Dean of Academics
Mr. John R. Huscher ’85 P’18 Dean of Student Leadership and Development
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS AND COMMISSIONING
Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School
FAREWELL ADDRESS
Jude Thomson Vellaringattu ’24
ALMA MATER Class of 2024
$55.8 Million Awarded in College Scholarships and Grants over Four Years
1 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student 46 Athletes Committed to NCAA Universities 24 Conference Championships
6 South Jersey Titles (2 Wrestling, 1 Basketball, 2 Baseball, 1 Swimming )
9 State Titles ( 2 Rugby 7’s, 2 Rugby 15’s, 2 Hockey, 2 Swimming, 1 Lacrosse) 2 Individual All-State Athletic Selections 16 Individual All-South Jersey Athletic Selections
First-Team Cape Atlantic League Conference All-Stars
Editors Note: The 2024 spring athletic season was still underway at press time
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Jacob L. Alvarez
Arizona State University
Catholic University of America
Drexel University
Rowan University
Stony Brook University
The Ohio State University
SUNY Buffalo
University of Connecticut
Villanova University
West Virginia University
Jake Daniel Andre
James Madison University
Kutztown University
Mount St. Mary’s University
Queens University of Charlotte
Saint Joseph’s University*
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
West Chester University
Christian Samuel Asmal
Atlantic Cape Community College
Delaware State University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro*
SUNY Farmingdale
The Ohio State University
Zachary J. Auer
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Misericordia University
Rowan University*
Ursinus University
Widener University
Matteo Louis Barberio
University of Pennsylvania
University of Notre Dame*
University of Virginia
Villanova University
Logan Patrick Barrett
James Madison University
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University*
Caden Bloor
Michigan State University
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
Connor William Bogan
Fordham University
Monmouth University
Rowan University
Syracuse University
The College of New Jersey University of Delaware
University of Maryland
University of South Carolina*
Brandon Alejandro Bormann
Arizona State University
The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University*
Robert B. Brooks IV
Fordham University
Loyola University Maryland
The University of Alabama
University of California Davis
Brayden Robert Brown
DeSales University
Geneva College
Immaculata University
Lycoming College*
McDaniel College
Moravian University
Mount St. Mary’s University
Susquehanna University
The Catholic University of America
University of Delaware
Widener University
Wilkes University
Hunter Lewis Brown
Monmouth University
Rowan University*
West Chester University
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
John David Bumbernick
East Carolina University
Elizabethtown College
Ferris State University
Purdue University Fort Wayne
University of Arizona
University of North Carolina Asheville
West Virginia University*
Dante Buonadonna
Bucknell University*
Michael Kenneth Buono
College of Charleston
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
University of South Carolina* University of South Florida
Sean Patrick Buono
College of Charleston
Drexel University
James Madison University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina* University of South Florida
Kyle Burhenne
Auburn University
Clemson University
George Washington University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Delaware
University of South Carolina*
Widener University
Peter Anthony Michael Burnley
Gwynedd Mercy University*
Holy Family University
Neumann University
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
Ursinus University
Wilmington University
Daniel Joseph Burns
Gettysburg College
Loyola University Maryland
Marist College
Merrimack College
Mount St. Mary’s University
Neumann University
Seton Hall University
Saint Joseph’s University
Villanova University*
Widener University
George Helmig Buzby
Clemson University*
High Point University
The Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
University of Maryland
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina
Noah I. Calderon
Arizona State University
Clemson University
Drexel University
Florida State University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Connecticut
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee
Connor W. Carozza
Arcadia University
DeSales University*
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
Jake Nicholas Casale
Rider University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
The College of New Jersey
University of Delaware*
West Chester University
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Santino Michael Casale
Villanova University*
Matthew Castle
University of South Carolina
James Madison University University of Tampa University of Delaware
Justin David Ceccanecchio
Washington and Lee University*
Brandon Rhys Chick
Auburn University*
Clemson University University of Maryland University of Tennessee
Joseph Vitale Cleary
James Madison University
Rider University
Rollins College
Saint Joseph’s University*
Stockton University
The College New Jersey
West Chester University
Kevin Minh Cole
Drexel University
Rowan University*
Salvatore Franco Coppola
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
University of Delaware University of South Carolina
Widener University*
Daniel Sebastian Cortés
Merrimack College
Montclair State University
The Ohio State University
Rowan University*
Saint Joseph’s University University of Delaware
Cameron Mark Cuff
Drexel University*
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pennsylvania State University
Philip Joseph Degnan
Fairfield University
Pennsylvania State University
Quinnipiac University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University*
SUNY Albany
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Cortland University of Scranton
Jack Stephen Del Monte
Drexel University
James Madison University
Saint Joseph’s University*
University of Delaware
West Chester University
Damian Christian DiBiase
Providence College*
Seton Hall University
Alexander Giovanni D’Ilario
Belmont Abbey College
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Florida Southern University
Georgian Court University
High Point University*
Iona College
Mount St. Mary College
Mount St. Mary’s University
Mount St. Vincent University
Newberry College
Roanoke College
Saint Leo University
Seton Hall University
University of Lynchburg
University of Tampa
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
William Burke Dodd
Indiana University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Maryland
Marquette University*
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Rocco J. Dolce
Monmouth University
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
Dominic Lawrence D’Ottavio
Shenandoah University*
William James Downey
LaSalle University
Local 322 - Plumbers and Pipefitters*
Mount St. Mary’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
University of Colorado -Boulder University of Colorado - Colorado Springs University of Colorado - Denver
Samuel Colman Duer
Adelphi University
James Madison University
Saint Joseph’s University*
Phinnaeus Ryan Duffey
Auburn University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
West Virginia University*
Grayson Christopher Esposito
Clemson University
Fordham University
James Madison University
University of Delaware
University of Pittsburgh
University South Carolina
Villanova University*
Austin Christopher Exley
New Jersey Institute of Technology*
Matthew Jude Flanigan
SUNY Binghamton
Catholic University of America
Drew University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Muhlenberg College
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Scranton
Ursinus College
Villanova University
Aiden Cavanaugh Foxx
Drexel University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
George Washington University
Rutgers University
The Catholic University of America*
The University of Alabama
University of Delaware
University of Maryland
Angelo Rinaldo Francesconi
Drexel University*
Stockton University
Thomas Jefferson University
Logan Quentin Franks
Iona University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina A & T State University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University*
Hunter G. Frattaroli
Universal Technical Institute*
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Antonio Thomas Freund
Bucknell University
Colgate University
Franklin and Marshall College*
Gettysburg College
Lafayette College
Loyola University Maryland
Rowan University
Towson University
Villanova University
William and Mary
Finn Patrick Gallagher
College of Charleston
Drexel University
Florida State University
Rutgers University
University of South Carolina University of Tennessee*
Ryan Joseph Gambill
Gettysburg College*
Charles Joseph Gardiner
Monmouth University*
Rowan University
Stockton University
Warren Robert Garland
Arcadia University
Drew University*
Lehigh University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rider University
Seton Hall University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stockton University
University of Scranton
Widener University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
York College of Pennsylvania
Tyler James Gerst
Fordham University
Rowan University
Rutgers University*
Seton Hall University
James David Goldsmith III
Coastal Carolina University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rowan University
University of Delaware*
Robert D. Gregorio Jr.
Drexel University
Kent State University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Stockton University
The College of New Jersey
Thomas Jefferson University*
Ursinus College
Wagner University
Luke John Grippo
Princeton University*
Villanova University
Wake Forest University
Yale University
Daniel John Haugh
The Ohio State University
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
The College of New Jersey
Ethan Brian Haynes
West Chester University
Carter Joseph Huber
Clemson University*
Providence College
Seton Hall University
South Carolina University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Connecticut
Luke Walter Huber
Clemson University
Fairfield University*
Saint Joseph’s University
University of South Carolina
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Michael J. Hurley
Rowan University*
Vincent Anthony Isom
East Stroudsburg University*
Franklin & Marshall College
Wagner University
Cole Andrew Jarrett
Coastal Carolina University
High Point University*
James Madison University
Hunter Daniel Johnson
Merrimack College*
Luke Anthony Johnson
Elizabethtown College
Immaculata University
Mount St. Mary’s University*
Robert Kennedy
Clarkson University
Merrimack College
Rowan University*
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Luke Joseph King
Florida Southern University
High Point University
Marist College
Quinnipiac University
Robert Morris University
Sacred Heart University
Saint John Fisher University
Saint Leo University*
Stevenson University
Stonehill College
The Catholic University of America
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee
Nathaniel Charles King
High Point University
Merrimack College
Pennsylvania State University
Quinnipiac University
Rider University
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Matthew Kouser
Northwestern University*
Ethan M. Kurelko
Austin College
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
High Point University*
Montclair State University
Rider University
Stockton University
University of North Carolina- Charlotte
Gavin Francis Kushner
Atlantic Cape Community College*
Nicholas Michael Kushner
Atlantic Cape Community College*
Jackson Jacob Kuzma
Catholic University of America*
King’s College
Lehigh University
Mount St. Mary’s University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University of Pittsburgh
Villanova University
Jack Francis Lamborne
DeSales University*
Elizabethtown University
King’s College
Misericordia University
Moravian University
Temple University
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Parker Richard Lapsley
Chatham University
Drexel University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Rider University
Rowan University*
Seton Hall University
Thomas Jefferson University
Steven Lin
Case Western Reserve University
Drexel University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Northeastern University
The Ohio State University
Purdue University
Rutgers University* University of Pittsburgh
Benedetto D. Lisi
McDaniel College*
Lorenzo Lopes
Adelphi University
Case Western Reserve University*
Drexel University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Gannon University
Hofstra University
La Salle University
Merrimack College
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
Scranton University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth University of Pittsburgh
Joseph Christopher Mahoney
La Salle University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Neumann University
Rider University
Rowan University*
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
University of Delaware
University of South Florida
University of South Carolina
The University of Tampa
Widener University
Zachary William Marks
Duquesne University
Florida Atlantic University
Rutgers University
University of South Carolina*
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Nicholas Daniel Martinelli
Drexel University
La Salle University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
Agustin Stanley Martinez Lopez
Rowan University
Jackson Brady Maslanik
Immaculata University*
Johnson and Wales University
Louisiana State University
Misericordia University
Moravian University
Neumann University
Stockton University
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Delaware
University of Rhode Island
West Chester University
Whittier College
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Jalen Rotimi Matthews
Rowan University*
Rutgers University
The University of Tampa University of South Florida
John Tyler Matusiak
Loyola University Maryland
Rutgers University
The Catholic University of America
William and Mary*
Evan James Mazur
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University
University of Delaware*
Ursinus College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
JohnPaul Mazza
DeSales University*
Immaculata University
La Salle University
Neumann University
Rosemont College
John Daniel McAllister lll
Florida Atlantic University
University of North Carolina- Wilmington*
Max Anthony McCoy
Drexel University*
Saint Joseph’s University
John Joseph McGough IV
Catholic University of America*
Tristan Daniel McLeer
Duquesne University
East Stroudsburg University*
Ithaca College
Marist College
Merrimack College
Saint Francis University
Towson University
University of Maine
Wagner College
Connor Clarke McMahon
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
University of Delaware
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina*
Aaron J. Meslin
Carnegie Mellon University*
Case Western Reserve University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Union College
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Pittsburgh
Jacob C. Meyers
New Jersey Institute of Technology*
Lukas Paul Mikula
La Salle University
Saint Joseph’s University*
Robert Edward Miskelly
Rowan University*
Walter Miles Moore
Bethune- Cookman University*
Delaware State University
South Carolina State University
Temple University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Anthony Michael Mortellite lll
Towson University*
Michael K. Muits
Drexel University
New York University*
Seton Hall University
University of South Carolina
Brody Robert Nelson
Rowan University*
Stockton University
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Andrew Connor Neuman
College of Charleston
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Institute of Technology
Jacksonville University
Oklahoma State University
University of Alabama
University of Oklahoma
Madison Morgan Nowak
La Salle University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rowan University*
Seton Hall University
Ugochukwu David Nwotite
Monmouth University
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
Saint John’s University
Villanova University*
Virginia Commonwealth University
John Christian O’Brien
Mount St. Mary’s University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University* University of Delaware
Patrick Michael O’Hara III
Villanova University*
Nathaniel Paul M. Paradela
Fordham University
New York University*
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
Thomas Jefferson University
Charles Vincenzo Penza
Jacksonville University
Saint Joseph’s University*
Stetson University
Augustine D. Pescatore
Catholic University of America
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Southern University
High Point University
Mount St. Mary’s University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Leo University*
University of South Carolina
University of Tampa
West Chester University
Noah Reid Plenn University of Delaware*
Aiden Louis Plye
Rowan University*
John Paul Podgorski
Villanova University*
James Joseph Polashock
Loyola University - Marymount
Santa Clara University
University of California -Davis
University of California -Irvine
University of California - San Diego*
Luke Daniel Poyas
Florida Atlantic University
Jacksonville University
Merrimack College
Nova Southeastern University*
Stetson University
University of Massachusetts - Boston
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
Ethan Putz
Drexel University
Florida Atlantic University
James Madison University
Rowan University*
University of South Carolina
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Nicolás E. Ramírez RodríguezConcordia University Montreal
Texas State University University of Victoria
Ezequiel Ramirez
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Pennsylvania State University
Rider University
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University* University of Delaware University of Houston
Gavin Martin Ramsi
Wells College*
Trovaughn Lamont Randle
Drexel University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
James Madison University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
The Ohio State University
Towson University University of Delaware*
James Patrick Reagan
High Point University
James Madison University
LaSalle University
Saint Joseph’s University University of Delaware University of South Carolina
Villanova University*
Brent Paul Reidenbach
Monmouth University
Rowan University
The University of Delaware*
Stockton University
Domenic Anthony Riccardi
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
High Point University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University*
Jackson Pierce Riggs
Fairleigh Dickinson University
High Point University
James Madison University
McDaniel College
Quinnipiac University
Seton Hall University
St. John’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
St. Michael’s College
Stockton University
Susquehanna University*
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Xavier University
Robert Carmen Romarino
Coastal Carolina University
High Point University
Monmouth University
Pennsylvania State University
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University* University of Delaware University of South Carolina
Zander Isaac Rudd
Clarkson University
Elizabethtown College
Kettering University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology*
Syracuse University
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
University of Minnesota - Duluth
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Valparaiso University
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Nazzareno Francesco Rudi
Drexel University
Loyola University Maryland
Northeastern University
Pennsylvania State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Villanova University*
Patrick Paul Sacco
College of Charleston
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
High Point University
Quinnipiac University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University
University of Connecticut University of Delaware
University of South Carolina*
Anthony Joseph Santora
Monmouth University
Muhlenberg University
Pennsylvania State University
Saint Joseph’s University
Temple University
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Maryland
University of Pittsburgh*
Villanova University
Nicholas John Scaffidi
Catholic University of America
Clemson University
Drexel University
High Point University
North Carolina State University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Miami* University of Notre Dame
Jason William Scatchard
College of Charleston
High Point University
James Madison University
Monmouth University University of Delaware*
Charles Thomas Schneider
College of Charleston
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Iona University
Montclair State University
Rider University
Rowan University
Seton Hall University
Siena College
Saint Joseph’s University
Stockton University*
University of Delaware
University of Scranton
Ryan David Small
Kean University*
Louisiana State University
Liam Timothy Smith
East Stroudsburg University
Marquette University
Norwich University
Rowan University*
St. John’s University
Saint Joseph’s University
The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
University of Dayton
University of Maine
Valley Forge Military College
Widener University
Alex Francis Stefanelli
Catholic University of America
George Mason University
James Madison University*
Jake Richard Steinhour
Merrimack College
Monmouth University
Pennsylvania State University*
Rutgers University
University of Pittsburgh
Peter Joseph Tampellini Jr.
High Point University
James Madison University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond*
As reported by the students as of May 10, 2024
Mason Alexander Taylor
James Madison University
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Delaware*
Kevin John-Yong Tomenga
Pennsylvania State University
Seton Hall University
University of Delaware
University of Pittsburgh* University of Tennessee
Widener University
Joseph William Tortella
Marist College
Oregon State University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Pittsburgh University of San Diego* University of Tennessee
West Virginia University
Anthony Joseph Tramp
Fairleigh Dickinson University
George Mason University
La Salle University
New York University*
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Seton Hall University
Stockton University
Temple University
University of Delaware University of Virginia
Thomas Stephen Tran
Catholic University
Colgate University
Drexel University*
Lehigh University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Villanova University
Jude Thomson Vellaringattu
Clemson University
Rutgers University * University of Pittsburgh
Edward Vincent Jr.
Mercer County Police Academy*
Maximus Watson
Florida Institute of Technology*
Nicholas Wieand
Auburn University
Baylor University
Bowling Green State University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Institute of Technology
Jacksonville University*
Kansas State University
Kent State University
Liberty University
Lynn University
Marywood University
Middle Tennessee State University
The Ohio State University
University of North Dakota
University of Oklahoma
Jack Ryan Young
Fairfield University*
Loyola University Maryland
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Delaware
University of South Carolina
Alexander Chase Yurgin
Coastal Carolina University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Southern College
James Madison University
Louisiana State University*
Rowan University
Saint Joseph’s University
The University of Tampa
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.
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
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.
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,” A (Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 1959). Universities and Colleges.
Very Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., J.D. Prior Provincial
Rev. Aldo Potencio, O.S.A.
Secretary & Treasurer
Rev. Kevin M. DePrinzio, O.S.A.
Rev. Raymond F. Dlugos, O.S.A.
Rev. Robert J. Guessetto, O.S.A.
Rev. Joseph L. Narog, O.S.A.
Rev. James D. Paradis, O.S.A.
Rev. Luis A. Vera, O.S.A.
Very Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., J.D.
Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Chair, Board of Directors, St. Augustine Preparatory School
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. Anthony P. Talotta P’19 ’28 Secretary
Rev. Aldo Potencio, O.S.A. Treasurer
Mrs. Rose M. Davis H’17
Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D.
Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A.
Mr. Daniel Falasca ’12
Mrs. Josette Franks P’24
Mr. Raymond M. Giunta, P’19 ’21
Mr. Robert D. McCormick P’17 ’21
Dr. Bridget McLaughlin P’12
Mr. R. Douglas Smithson P’26
Mr. Robert F. Woods
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. ’74 (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.
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.
O 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.
—George F. Walsh,Sr.
“Setting hearts on fire with a passionate search for Truth, Unity, and Love”
ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL