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ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Baccalaureate and Commencement for the Class of 2021

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THE FIFTY-NINTH BACCALAUREATE & COMMENCEMENT OF ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 golden diploma recipients: st. augustine preparatory school class of 1971

ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

class of 2021

Matthew Abrams Drew Timothy Aglialoro Anthony Joseph Ambrose Ian Andrew Asuncion Cole William Aulffo Michael Thomas Baker Michael Balestriere Michael Joseph Barney Nicholas Joseph Barretta Christian Thomas Basil Erich Michael Berke Christopher Bernard Matthew Ryan Bispo Zachary Luciano Bispo Luke Joseph Bowdren Gavin Ryan Brown Justin Ross Brown Bryson Hunter Bugdon Chaz Bullaro William Joseph Bumbernick Luke Joseph Burgo John Michael Callahan Nicholas Joseph Casano Jake Thomas Caselli Andres Petrongolo Chavarro Julian Roman Chero Samuel Robert Christian Joseph J. Christiansen Nicolas John Cipollone Christopher John Cipparone Vincent John Coiro Dominic Justus Colantuono Bradley C. Collot Cameron Daniel Compare Liam Patrick Conner Brendan Robert Cooke Evan George Cornog Patrick Joseph Coyle

Noah Ragone Craig Jeffrey Vincent Cucchi Salvatore Joseph Curcuru Aidan Thomas Dailey Gianni Nunzio Danze Declan Russell Davis Ryan William DeFoney Matthew Robert Delaney David Jonathan DiLeonardo Dustin Michael DiSisto Joshua Leonard Dolson Leonard Rudolph Dolson III Evan Fitzpatrick Donahue John Henry Duer Xavier Jean Ernest Mark Albert Faverzani Rocco Pasquale Gallelli David Lucas Gandy Jake Matthew Gebeline Cal Francis-Edward Gheysens Gino Thomas Giordano Christopher Michael Giunta Cole Jordan Graiff Luka John Grdinich Samuel Bernard Gruber Frederick Ivan L. Guevara Dante Guido Lucas Alexander Hawcroft Shane Hewitt Chase Thomas Hickey Douglas John Hiles II Jackson Michael Hill

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ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

class of 2021

Michael Louis Hoban John Robert Horner Cian Luke Hughes Christopher Clement Ingenito Nicholas Vito Ingravallo Julius Peter Jakubek Brandon Richard Jones James Frederick Jost Edward J. Kelly IV David A. Kenny Jr. Ethan Charles Kern Jacob John Ketschek III Nicholas James King Kyle Christopher Kinkade John Porter Kolesar Matthew Geoffrey Kousmine David Ryan Kuhar Colin Alexander Kuni James Peter Kurtz Nicholas Mark Leonetti Jack Joseph Levari Matthew Francis Lynch Noah Joseph Malgier Nicholas James Marshall Keshav Mathur Gary Dominic Mazza Anthony John Mazzochette Matthew James McClay Thomas Daniel McCormick Trey Robert McGee Brody Liam McKenzie Kyle Michael McNally Harley Daniel Mead Nicholas Edward Meduri Jake Nicolas Mello Tanner Thomas Merritt Robert Sanford Munden III Colin Gustav Ogborn Keith Palek III

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Anders Jones Paulson Jack J. Peacock Dominic Michael Pellecchia Nicholas Christian Rebbecchi Michael Raymond Reed Bryce Alexander Reidenbach Christian Lee Riti Damien Alexander Rodriguez Lucas Joseph Rooney Matthew Edward Rosania Jr. Dominic Lawrence Rossi Brendan Noah Roth Logan Michael Russo Luke Samuel Salmon Matteo Salvati John Edward Santone Greyson Luke Sapio Domenic Michael Scaffidi Michael Andrew Schleider Alexander Robert Scimeca Caden Scussa Jacob Gregory Sekel Vincent Chicago Simmons Xavier Lionel Simms Lucas Snyder Frank J. Tedesco Michael Roy Tedesco Alexander Harry Tsikouras Michael Jeffrey Uhl Casey William Urbaczewski Edgar Valle Matthew Charles Van Istendal Jackson Allan Vanesko Angelo William Vokolos Nicholas L. Volpe Shane Washart Michael Paul Whiteman Griffith Scott Whitley Adam Augustine Williams

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GOLDEN HERMITS 50th anniversary st. augustine preparatory school - class of 1971

Steven H. Antonelli Theodore Francis J. Boyd John Francis Collins Wayne T. Compotaro* Robert L. Crowell Casimer M. Dallago* Vincent J. DiRenzo Albert J. Falciani* Gregory W. Fera, Jr.

Peter Galetto, Jr. Jacques Lanyon William Lanyon Joseph M. Leshay Anthony C. Macrie Charles J. McLaughlin John R. Mariotti Tadeusz J. Naprava Ralph J. Nigro*

Edmond F. O’Donnell, Jr. Patrick Dennis C. Peters Adam N. Pipitone Alexander Rodi Timothy F. Trainor Ralph F. Travaglione Donald J. Volpe* James H. Youndura, Jr. *Denotes Deceased

Baccalaureate Mass MAIN CELEBRANT Very Rev. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Chair, Board of Directors, St. Augustine Preparatory School The Augustinian Friars PROCESSION: “Pomp and Circumstance” — Edward Elgar 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! 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! 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! WELCOME ADDRESS Jack Joseph Levari ’21 LITURGY OF THE WORD GLORIA: Anonymous, Peru FIRST READING: Proverbs 2: 1-15 – Ethan Charles Kern ’21 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 118 — “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love is everlasting.” SECOND READING: Romans 12: 9-12 — Patrick Joseph Coyle ’21 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: Chris Ingenito ’21 RESPONSE: “Lord, Hear our Prayer”

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF GIFTS - “The Summons” – Arr. John L. Bell Offertory Procession - The Meduri Family P’15 ’17 ’21 & The Giunta Family P’19 ’21 Holy, Holy, Holy Eucharistic Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God “Mass of Creation” - Marty Haugan COMMUNION HYMN “There is a Longing” – Anne Quigley CHORAL ANTHEM “All Shall Be Amen and Alleluia” Vince Peterson, Commissioned by St. Augustine for the 2021 Baccalaureate Mass 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 Choral Director, Mr. Erik Stenswold All music used with permission

Commencement Exercise OFFICIATING 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 Cameron Daniel Compare ’21, President - Student Government PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS & DIPLOMAS Mr. Stephen J. Cappuccio ’96, Dean of Academics PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS & COMMISSIONING Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School FAREWELL ADDRESS Jake Thomas Caselli ’21 ALMA MATER Class of 2021 RECESSIONAL

2021 Honorary Diploma Recipient mr. john f. scarpa Mr. John F. Scarpa has a long standing relationship with St. Augustine Prep and the local community where he was raised, Vineland, NJ. When John was 5 years old, his father Frank passed away. His beloved mother, Edith, raised and provided for John and his 4 siblings in a multitude of industrious ways. Her personal traits and values of fortitude, commitment, perseverance, and generosity laid the foundation for Mr. Scarpa to become a highly successful businessman and a true philanthropist for years to come. Mr. Scarpa was an entrepreneur in the cable television and cellular telephone communications industries. He was co-founder, president and COO of American Cellular Network Corporation (NASDAQ), licensed to operate cellular telephone systems in the northeastern United States. As co-founder of Unitel Wireless Communication Systems, Mr. Scarpa also developed and operated cellular telephone systems throughout the United States and was one of the original members of the nationwide Cellular One Network. While in the cable television business, he was instrumental in establishing the New Jersey and the Northeast Cable TV Associations. Through the John F. Scarpa Foundation, he supports education, healthcare, and disadvantaged families. He is distinctly recognized in the South Jersey Community through his benefaction for the Frank and Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer Center at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, Stockton University, and the John F. Scarpa Technical Institute of Cumberland County. Mr. Scarpa’s relationship with St. Augustine Prep began in the mid-1990s through his friendship with the Augustinians. In 1997, he was the principal benefactor for the Edith Favretto Scarpa Arts and Sciences Building. His gift and vision began an historic expansion of the campus facilities and enrollment at the Prep. He inspired others to invest in the future leaders of our community, who shared similar values to those instilled in him by his mother. Mr. Scarpa was the recipient of St. Augustine Prep’s prestigious Gregor Mendel Medal in 2010. Mr. Scarpa serves on the Board of Directors of the Town of Palm Beach United Way, The Civic Association of Palm Beach and is the President of the Palm Beach Police Foundation. He is a board member of NECO (National Ethnic Coalition Organization NYC). He has received honorary doctorate degrees from the American University of Rome, IT and Villanova Law School, where he established the John F. Scarpa Chair in Catholic Legal Studies and the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law. Mr. Scarpa and his wife, Jana, reside in Palm Beach, Florida and Avalon, New Jersey.

Outstanding Achievements of the Class of 2021 $53 Million awarded in College Scholarships and Grants over four years 2 Military Academy Acceptances 1 Congressional Award Gold Medalist 1 National Merit Scholarship Award Recipient 2 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students 32 Athletes Committed to NCAA Universities 22 Conference Championships 9 South Jersey Titles (3 Wrestling, 1 Basketball, 3 Baseball, 2 Soccer) 6 State Titles (3 Rugby 7’s, 2 Rugby 15’s, 1 Baseball) 2 Individual All-State Athletic Selections 8 Individual All-South Jersey Athletic Selections 16 First Team Cape Atlantic League Conference All-Stars 2 Individual All-State Chorus Selection 1 Individual All-South Jersey Chorus Selection

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Matthew Abrams

High Point University

Michael Joseph Barney

Elon University University of North Carolina

James Madison University La Salle University Loyola University Maryland

Nicholas Joseph Barretta

Flagler College - St. Augustine

Monmouth University

Holy Family University

Pennsylvania State University

Montclair State University

Saint Joseph’s University

Rowan University

University of Scranton

Saint Joseph’s University

University of Tampa Christian Thomas Basil Drew Timothy Aglialoro

Coastal Carolina University

University of Delaware

Davidson College

Drexel University

Furman University

Florida State University

Old Dominion University

Pennsylvania State University

Seton Hall University

Saint Joseph’s University

The University of Tampa

Seton Hall University

Wofford College Xavier University

Anthony Joseph Ambrose

Fordham University Gettysburg College

Erich Michael Berke

Baylor University Bucknell University

Loyola University Maryland Monmouth University

University of Maryland

Mount St. Mary’s University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Muhlenberg College

University of Scranton

Saint Joseph’s University

Ursinus College

Seton Hall University Christopher Bernard Ian Andrew Asuncion

Clemson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University Thomas Jefferson University

University of Delaware

Lesley University

High Point University

Maryland Institute College of Art

University of Pittsburgh

Rowan University

Providence College

Savannah College of Art and Design

Quinnipiac University

The University of the Arts

University of Tampa Ohio State University

Matthew Ryan Bispo

University of New Haven Rowan University

Cole William Aulffo

Rowan University

University of the Sciences University of Scranton

Michael Thomas Baker

Auburn University

Seton Hall University

Clemson University

University of Tulsa

Loyola University Maryland University of Maryland

Zachary Luciano Bispo

James Madison University

Monmouth University

Loyola University Maryland

University of North Carolina

Pennsylvania State University

Saint Joseph’s University

Sacred Heart University

University of Scranton

Seton Hall University

Widener University

Syracuse University Towson University

Michael Balestriere

Anderson University Immaculata University

Luke Joseph Bowdren

Le Moyne College

Drew University La Salle University

Rider University

Rutgers University

Rowan University

Saint Joseph’s University

Stevenson University

University of Scranton Seton Hall University Ursinus College

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021. Jake Thomas Caselli Gavin Ryan Brown

Hood College Rosemont College Stevenson University University of Tampa

Justin Ross Brown

Catholic University of America Drexel University Monmouth University

Bryson Hunter Bugdon

Cornell University University of Delaware Fordham University Georgetown University Lafayette College Merrimack College The College of New Jersey Northeastern University University of Rochester Rowan University Stevens Institute of Technology Villanova University

American University Catholic University of America James Madison University

Andres Petrongolo Chavarro

Drexel University

Thomas Jefferson University

Eckerd College

La Salle University

Flagler College - St. Augustine

Loyola University Maryland

Florida Atlantic University

The College of New Jersey

Fordham University

Rutgers University

High Point University

Stockton University

Rollins College

Towson University

Saint Joseph’s University

Ursinus College

University of South Florida

College of William and Mary Julian Roman Chero Chaz Bullaro

Rollins College

American University University of Delaware

Samuel Robert Christian

University of Maine

Drexel University

Quinnipiac University

Loyola University Maryland

St. John’s University

Seton Hall University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Joseph J. Christiansen

Johnson & Wales University La Salle University

William Joseph Bumbernick

University of Arizona

Lebanon Valley College

Kutztown University

Lycoming College

Pennsylvania State University

Moravian College

St. Bonaventure University

Mount St. Mary’s University

Virginia Wesleyan University

Roanoke College Saint Joseph’s University

Luke Joseph Burgo

Drexel University

University of Scranton

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

St. John’s University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

West Virginia University Widener University

John Michael Callahan

College of Charleston University of Delaware

Nicolas John Cipollone

Rowan University Temple University

La Salle University Neumann University University of Oklahoma

Christopher John Cipparone

University of Tampa

Auburn University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Widener University

Pennsylvania State University University of South Carolina

Nicholas Joseph Casano

Sacred Heart University

The University of Tennessee Vincent John Coiro

College of Charleston Dixie State University Saint Leo University University of San Francisco University of Tampa

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Dominic Justus Colantuono

George Washington University

Noah Ragone Craig

High Point University

La Salle University

Pennsylvania State University

Saint Joseph’s University

Rutgers University

Seton Hall University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Syracuse University University of Tampa

Jeffrey Vincent Cucchi

University of Virginia

Michigan State University Pennsylvania State University University of Tennessee

Bradley C. Collot

Montclair State University

Salvatore Joseph Curcuru

Rider University

Monmouth University Montclair State University

Rutgers University

Rowan University

Seton Hall University

Saint Joseph’s University

Arizona State University

West Chester University

Clemson University

West Virginia University

Towson University Cameron Daniel Compare

University of Delaware

Aidan Thomas Dailey

Drexel University

Drew University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Kean University

Pennsylvania State University

Monmouth University

Rowan University

Villanova University

Rutgers University Seton Hall University

Liam Patrick Conner

Baylor University

Gianni Nunzio Danze

Boston College George Washington University

Rowan University

University of Pittsburgh

Saint Joseph’s University

University of Richmond

St Bonaventure University

Rutgers University

West Chester University

Villanova University Brendan Robert Cooke

Catholic University of America Mount St. Mary’s University

Duke Kunshan University

Declan Russell Davis

Chapman University

Arcadia University University of Delaware

Full Sail University

Misericordia University

University of Miami

Nova Southeastern University

Pennsylvania State University

Stockton University

Rutgers University

University of Tampa

School of Visual Arts

Widener University

Stockton University

Ryan William DeFoney

Temple University

University of Delaware DeSales University

Evan George Cornog

Camden County College

Drexel University

Jacksonville University

Thomas Jefferson University

Rowan University

Rider University

University of Tampa Patrick Joseph Coyle

Matthew Robert Delaney

Duquesne University

American University

Widener University

Florida Southern College Monmouth University Nova Southeastern University Rider University University of Tampa

Wilkes University

West Virginia University

David Jonathan DiLeonardo

Merrimack College Saint Anselm College Towson University

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Dustin Michael DiSisto

Auburn University

David Lucas Gandy

University of California - Davis

Clemson University

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Delaware

University of Oregon

James Madison University University of Massachusetts

Jake Matthew Gebeline

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

University of Miami

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania State University

Saint Joseph’s University

University of South Carolina

Stevens Institute of Technology

College of William and Mary Joshua Leonard Dolson

The University of Alabama

Cal Francis-Edward Gheysens

University of Tampa

Auburn University Purdue University

Rowan College of South Jersey

Gino Thomas Giordano

Rutgers University

Rowan University

Temple University

University of Tampa West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Leonard Rudolph Dolson III

University of Delaware University of Maryland

Christopher Michael Giunta

University of Arizona

Pennsylvania State University

University of Delaware

Rutgers University

Fairfield University

Seton Hall University

Fordham University Loyola University Maryland

Evan Fitzpatrick Donahue

American University

University of Rhode Island

University of Delaware

Seton Hall University

Elizabethtown College

St. Bonaventure University

George Washington University

Syracuse University

Merrimack College Saint Joseph’s University

Cole Jordan Graiff

University of Connecticut Merrimack College

John Henry Duer

Drexel University

Mount St. Mary’s University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University of Rhode Island

The College of New Jersey North Carolina State University

Luka John Grdinich

University of Pittsburgh

Gettysburg College Misericordia University

Purdue University

Monmouth University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Pennsylvania State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Sacred Heart University Salve Regina University

Xavier Jean Ernest

Arcadia University

Seton Hall University

Thomas Jefferson University

University of South Florida

La Salle University

Ursinus College

Pennsylvania State University

Xavier University

Seton Hall University Temple University

Samuel Bernard Gruber

Widener University Mark Albert Faverzani

University of Delaware Elon University

Carnegie Mellon University

Frederick Ivan L. Guevara

Rutgers University

George Washington University Thomas Jefferson University

Seton Hall University

University of Michigan

Villanova University

Pennsylvania State University

University of Delaware

Villanova University

Rutgers University Rocco Pasquale Gallelli

Drexel University New Jersey Institute of Technology

Dante Guido

Pennsylvania State University Rowan University

Rowan University

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Lucas Alexander Hawcroft

College of Charleston

Cian Luke Hughes

University of Delaware

University of Rhode Island

University of North Carolina

Stockton University

North Carolina State University

University of Tampa

Providence College

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

University of South Carolina

Shane Hewitt

Atlantic Cape Community College

Christopher Clement Ingenito

Drexel University

Catholic University of America Marquette University

Stockton University

Merrimack College Northeastern University

Chase Thomas Hickey

Duquesne University

Saint Joseph’s University

James Madison University

Seton Hall University

Saint Anselm College

Syracuse University

Towson University

Widener University

West Chester University

Xavier University

West Virginia University Nicholas Vito Ingravallo Douglas John Hiles II

University of Arizona

Drexel University Rutgers University

University of Delaware Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Julius Peter Jakubek

Drexel University Fordham University

Loyola University Maryland Pennsylvania State University

Marywood University

San Diego State University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

St Bonaventure University

Rider University

University of Utah

Seton Hall University

West Virginia University Brandon Richard Jones Jackson Michael Hill

Catholic University of America

University of Alabama

Franklin and Marshall College

Albright College

Gettysburg College

Elon University

King’s College

Florida State University

Widener University

High Point University University of Tampa

James Frederick Jost

West Chester University

Arcadia University University of Delaware

Widener University

High Point University University of Maryland

Michael Louis Hoban

University of Delaware

Rowan University

Drexel University

Saint Joseph’s University

Florida Institute of Technology

University of Scranton

Rider University

Stockton University

Rowan University

University of Tampa Temple University

John Robert Horner

Catholic University of America Florida Southern College

Edward J. Kelly IV

Liberty University

Florida State University

Rowan University

Marymount University

Stockton University

Monmouth University Saint Anselm College

David A. Kenny Jr.

Fordham University

University of the Sciences

La Salle University

University of Scranton

Northeastern University

Roosevelt University

Saint Joseph’s University

University of Tampa

University of South Florida Ursinus College

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Ethan Charles Kern

Binghamton University

Jack Joseph Levari

Arizona State University

Fordham University

The College of New Jersey

George Washington University

North Carolina State University

University of Maryland

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Montclair State University Rutgers University

Matthew Francis Lynch

Farmingdale State College

Temple University

Lindenwood University Rowan University

Vanderbilt University

Jacob John Ketschek III

Loyola University Maryland

Noah Joseph Malgier Nicholas James King

Merrimack College Monmouth University

Nicholas James Marshall

American International College

Pennsylvania State University

Drew University

Rutgers University

Grove City College

Seton Hall University

Iona College Thomas Jefferson University

Kyle Christopher Kinkade

University of Delaware

King’s College

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Kutztown University

Florida Institute of Technology

La Salle University

Merrimack College

Loyola University Maryland

North Carolina State University

Marywood University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Mount St. Mary’s University

DePaul University

Saint Joseph’s University

University of Kentucky

University of the Sciences

Rowan University John Porter Kolesar

University of Louisville

Seton Hall University

University of Pittsburgh

St. Bonaventure University

University of South Carolina

Stockton University

St. John’s University

Ursinus College

Temple University

William Paterson University of New Jersey

University of Tennessee West Virginia University

Keshav Mathur

University of Pittsburgh Tufts University

Matthew Geoffrey Kousmine

Flagler College - St Augustine

Ursinus College

Monmouth University Rowan University

Gary Dominic Mazza

University of Tampa

Adrian College Arcadia University Clemson University

David Ryan Kuhar

Michigan Technological University

Drexel University

University of Tennessee

James Madison University La Salle University

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania State University Colin Alexander Kuni

Bryant University

Rutgers University -New Brunswick

Lynn University

Saint Joseph’s University

University of Maryland

Stockton University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

University of Tennessee

University of Richmond Anthony John Mazzochette James Peter Kurtz

Loyola University New Orleans

CUNY City College

Rowan University

Fordham University

Saint Joseph’s University

LIU Brooklyn Marymount Manhattan College Pace University St John’s University

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Matthew James McClay

Catholic University of America

College of Charleston

Anders Jones Paulson

Drew University

University of Kentucky

Iona College

University of Miami

King’s College

University of South Carolina

Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University

Rowan College of South Jersey

Jack J. Peacock

Saint Michael’s College Widener University

Dominic Michael Pellecchia

Millersville University Neumann University

Thomas Daniel McCormick

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Rider University

James Madison University

University of Tampa

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

West Chester University

Pennsylvania State University

West Virginia University

Saint Joseph’s University University of South Carolina

Nicholas Christian Rebbecchi

Drexel University

University of Tennessee

Holy Family University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rowan College of South Jersey Rowan University

Trey Robert McGee

Pennsylvania State University

University of Tampa

University of South Carolina Columbia

Stockton University

University of Tampa Virginia Military Institute

Michael Raymond Reed

Canisius College Eastern University

Brody Liam McKenzie

University of Rhode Island

Kyle Michael McNally

University of Pittsburgh

Rider University

Rutgers University

Rowan University

University of the Sciences

Susquehanna University

Fairleigh Dickinson University La Salle University

Widener University Rowan University

Harley Daniel Mead

Bryce Alexander Reidenbach Nicholas Edward Meduri

Drexel University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ursinus College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Widener University

Rowan University

Wilkes University

Stevens Institute of Technology Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

University of North Carolina

Jake Nicolas Mello

West Virginia University

Christian Lee Riti

Arizona State University Drexel University

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

New Jersey Institute of Technology Tanner Thomas Merritt

Rowan College of South Jersey

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rowan University

Robert Sanford Munden III

Chestnut Hill College Flagler College - St. Augustine

Damien Alexander Rodriguez

Cabrini University

James Madison University

Pennsylvania State University

University of Tampa

Saint Joseph’s University

Clarkson University

Temple University

University of Tampa Colin Gustav Ogborn

Robert Morris University Lucas Joseph Rooney Keith Palek III

Adelphi University California University of Pennsylvania University of the Sciences

College of Charleston High Point University James Madison University Loyola University Maryland Saint Joseph’s University Seton Hall University University of Tampa University of Tennessee

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Matthew Edward Rosania Jr.

Merrimack College

Domenic Michael Scaffidi

University of Delaware

Mount St. Mary’s University

Drexel University Fairfield University

Dominic Lawrence Rossi

Arcadia University

Gettysburg College

Drew University

Lafayette College

Drexel University

Loyola University Maryland

Monmouth University

Neumann University

The College of New Jersey

University of Scranton

Rowan University

Widener University

Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University

Michael Andrew Schleider

University of Delaware

University of the Sciences

New Jersey Institute of Technology

University of Scranton

Rutgers University

Stockton University Ursinus College

Alexander Robert Scimeca

Merrimack College Neumann University

Brendan Noah Roth

Cabrini University

Rowan College of South Jersey University of Tampa

Logan Michael Russo

University of Delaware Drexel University

Caden Scussa

The College of New Jersey

University of Florida

Rider University

Miami University

Rowan University

Northeastern University

Saint Joseph’s University

Seton Hall University

Temple University

Stockton University Ursinus College

Jacob Gregory Sekel

University of Delaware James Madison University

Luke Samuel Salmon

College of Charleston

Millersville University

University of Iowa

Salisbury University

University of Missouri

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

University of Pittsburgh

West Chester University

Saint Joseph’s University University of South Carolina

Vincent Chicago Simmons

Rosemont College

Towson University Xavier Lionel Simms Matteo Salvati

Elmira College

University of Arizona Jackson State University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

King’s College

Iona College

Monmouth University

Rider University

New Jersey City University

Rosemont College

Temple University

College of Charleston

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wilkes University John Edward Santone

High Point University James Madison University

Lucas Snyder

Stockton University

Loyola University Maryland University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Frank J. Tedesco

University of Tampa

Florida Gulf Coast University Rowan University Stockton University

Greyson Luke Sapio

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Princeton University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rutgers University University of Virginia

Class of 2021 College Acceptances As reported by the students as of May 11, 2021.

Michael Roy Tedesco

University of Alabama

Angelo William Vokolos

Marist College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Michigan State University

Nicholas L. Volpe

Oklahoma State University

Drexel University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Pennsylvania State University

Florida Institute of Technology

Rowan University

Michigan Technological University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

University of New Haven

West Virginia University

North Carolina State University Pennsylvania State University

Alexander Harry Tsikouras

University of Connecticut

Rowan University

University of Delaware

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

East Stroudsburg University George Mason University

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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 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,” A (Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 1959). Universities and Colleges.

Head of School, Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A. pictured with Prep Co-Founder and Retired Faculty Member, Mr. Anthony Spina.

province of saint thomas of villanova PROVINCIAL LEADERSHIP Very Rev. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Prior 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. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. Rev. Craig M. McMahon, O.S.A. Rev. Arthur P. Purcaro, O.S.A.

ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL board of directors 2020-2021 BOARD OFFICERS Very Rev. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Chair, Prior Provincial, Province of St. Thomas of Villanova Rev. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D. Head of School, St. Augustine Preparatory School Rev. Mr. William C. Lauth G’15 ’17 Vice Chair Mrs. Dana K. Catalana P’07 Secretary Rev. Francis J. Horn, O.S.A., J.C.D. Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Rose M. Davis H’17 Mr. John J. DiDonato P’18 Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. Rev. Christopher J. Drennen, O.S.A. Mr. Robert D. McCormick P’17 ’21 Mr. Cornelius J. McPeak, Jr. ’05 Mr. Pops Mensah-Bonsu ’02 Mr. R. Douglas Smithson P’26 Mr. Robert F. Woods 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.

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. REFRAIN 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.

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