News and Events
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Two Prep Grads Enter SocietyVincent Marchionni '04 and Kevin Hughes '04 entered the Society of Jesus on August 23 at a ceremony at St. Andrew Hall in Syracuse, NY. They were joined by eight other men from the three provinces.
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Prep at the ShoreThere is still time to register for the annual Prep at the Shore - a gathering of St. Joseph's Prep alumni, parents, faculty and staff which will take place on Sunday, August 17 at the Avalon Yacht Club. Mass, celebrated by new Prep President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. '59 will begin at noon with a reception (heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar) to follow from 12:30-3:00pm. The cost is $50 per person. For more information contact Al Zimmerman '73, Director of Alumni Relations, at 215-978-1013 or azimmerman@sjprep.org. |
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Prep Football Nationally RankedThe Prep football team is ranked 34th in the nation according to preseason rankings published on ESPN.com. |
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Prep Cycling to Go City to ShoreFor the first time, the Prep Cycling Club will be participating officially in the "Bike MS: City to Shore Ride" on September 27 and 28. The annual event, which raises money for multiple sclerosis research, is ranked by Bicycling Magazine as one of the best cycling experiences in the Delaware Valley. The Prep team will ride to honor of any member of the entire Prep community affected by multiple sclerosis. Read More >> |
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New CFO NamedRev. George W. Bur, S.J. '59, President of St. Joseph's Prep, has announced that Timothy G. O'Shaughnessy has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after an extensive search. O'Shaughnessy comes to the Prep after holding the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Business, Sport and Entertainment Group of Aramark Corporation. In addition, he worked for Arthur Andersen. "I have selected Mr. O'Shaughnessy," Fr. Bur said, "because of his excellent skills and qualifications, and his commitment to the mission of the Prep. I am grateful for his willingness to join us." O'Shaughnessy, who is the father of a Prep alumnus and a current student, will begin his duties on August 18. |
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School Opening InformationAs the beginning of the 2008-2009 academic years approaches, some important dates have been set on the Prep Calendar:
More dates for the upcoming year are now posted on the online calendar. |
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Changes to Daily Schedule to Accompany Expanded CampusAs preparations are made to begin use of the newly renovated Jesuit Hall this fall, some minor changes have been made to daily class schedules. In order to accommodate movement between classes in both buildings, there will be five minutes between class periods. (Previously, there were four minutes between classes.) With the time between classes changing, during a regular school day Homeroom will now begin at 8:25am and Eighth Period will end at 2:34pm. Interested in seeing the progress of the construction project as it moves into it's final days? Take a look at the pictures below. |
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Clark Wins Bronze at World Rowing ChampionshipsKeanan Clark '09 won a bronze medal at the Junior World Rowing Championships in the United States men's eight. The tournament was held in Linz/Autensheim, Austria from July 22 through 27. Read More at www.worldrowing.com >> |
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In Memoriam: Dr. Earl Hart '39We are sad to report the passing of legendary Prep teacher Dr. Earl J. Hart ’39, who passed away having been in failing health for the last year. He is survived by his daughter Joanne Boylan, his granddaughter Heather (Boylan) Ruggiero, grandsons Brendan Boylan ’94 and Kevin Boylan ’98 and great-granddaughter Avery Ruggiero. Viewings for Dr. Hart are set for the St. Joseph's Prep foyer on Monday, July 21 from 6:00-8:00pm and the Church of the Gesu on Tuesday, July 22 from 9:00-11:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am, with interment at Calvary Cemetery. More Information and Online Memorial >> |
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In Memoriam: Coach John "Wags" WagnerWe are sad to share the news of the passing of Prep freshman football coach John “Wags” Wagner from cancer early this morning. This was a battle that Coach Wags had fought bravely for many years. Recently, Coach Wags won the 100th football game of his Prep career but, more importantly, he will be remembered as a model coach who loved his players and St. Joseph’s Prep as he developed the characters of the young men in his charge. Our prayers are with his family and friends and all who have been touched by his kindness. He is survived by his wife Mona and their children Kim, John ’98 and Stephen ’01. Viewings will be held on Monday 7/14 from 6:00-9:00pm and Tuesday 7/15 from 9:00-10:00am at the Church of the Gesu. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10:00am. |
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Digitally Experience Prep Summer Service TripsEver wonder what it's like on a Prep Summer Service Trip? Check out what it's like for the group in New Orleans from June 22 - 29 via their blog below. Later this summer, you can also check in on the group traveling to Australia for World Youth Day. Check back soon! |
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Prep Crew Heads to HenleyThe Prep Varsity Eight is returning to Henley for the first time in three years to compete in the sport's most prestigious regatta. To help send the students off with a celebration, there will be a cocktail party at the Gillin Boathouse on Thursday, June 19 from 6:00-9:00pm. The cost is $100 per couple and all proceeds will help defray the costs of the team's trip to England. Donations are also being accepted online. For more information contact Bob and Eileen Kennedy at rkj@kennedy-companies.com or John and Dorothy Scanlan at ScanFam5@aol.com. |
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Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Named 31st President of St. Joseph's PrepRev. George W. Bur, S.J. has been named the 31st President of St. Joseph's Prep. He replaces Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., who completes his two-year term in June. Fr. Bur has been a leader in educational access for the poor and has a connection to North Philadelphia, where The Prep has been a fixture for more than 140 years. |
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Forensics Wins CFL TitleAt the Philadelphia Catholic Forensics League annual banquet, the Prep Forensics team won the Catholic League Championship in Speech and Debate. Congratulations to the team for their cumulative achievements resulting in St. Joseph's Prep capturing the 2007-2008 first place title in the overall school sweepstakes awards. |
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Kelly Wins CSC AwardPatrick Kelly '08 received the St. Timothy Award for outstanding leadership in his church and community. The award, sponsored by the United States National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, was presented to 25 high school seniors from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. |
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Speedy Morris Golf ClassicThe 33rd annual Speedy Morris Golf Classic, in memory of Jess McCarty in the benefit of the Prep basketball program, will be held on Monday, July 14 at the Mainland Golf Course. A shotgun start will begin at 8:00am.
The cost of the outing is $110. To register or for more information, call Speedy Morris at 215-483-8588. |
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Prep Baseball Wins Catholic Leage TitleThe Prep baseball team won the Catholic League title for the second year in Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> |
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Prep RFC at USA Rugby High School National Championship
The Prep Rugby team qualified for USA Rugby's High School National Championships. As the number two team in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU), the Prep Ruggers were awarded the eighth seed and will take on Jesuit of Sacramento in the first round on Friday, May 30 in Pittsburgh. Jesuit is the top seed in the tournament and has won multiple national championships. In only its fourth year in existence, the Prep Rugby team is making its first appearance at Nationals. Besides Jesuit of Sacramento and The Prep, other Jesuit high schools competing are Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.), Xavier (New York City) and Jesuit (New Orleans). You can stay on top of the Rugby team's trip to Pittsburgh on the blog below. News from the Scrum - Rugby National's Blog >> |
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Crew Dominates at StotesburyThe Prep Crew swept the major events at the Stotesbury Regatta, winning five gold medals as every eight boat that competed came out with a gold medal. The last time the Prep accomplished this feat was in 1997. The winning boats were the varsity 8, 2nd varsity 8, lightweight 8, junior varsity 8 and the freshman 8. Winning the Stotesbury Cup is a fantastic accomplishment with 180 high schools represented and just under 5000 rowers competing. Kevin Kennedy '08, a member of the Varsity 8, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Article from The Bulletin >> |
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Toniazzo-Naughton Named Student of the WeekFreshman Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton was named the Joe Dugan Student of the Week for the week ending May 23. Toniazzo-Naughton took the Cape and Sword Drama Department by storm this spring with his hilarious and pitch-perfect portrayal of the shady choir master John Jasper in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Not in many decades has a freshman landed such a big role in a Prep show. |
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Runowski Earns Awards and HonorsGreg Runowski '09 received the Union League Citizenship Award, the only honoree from the Prep, and was inducted as a member of the SALT (Service and Leadership Team) of the Community Service Corps representing the Office of Youth and Young Adults of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The Union League Citizenship Award honors students who demonstrate marked evidence of good citizenship as manifested by their cooperative attitude, self-control, perseverance, good sportsmanship and efforts to uphold the best traditions and principles of the American way of life. The SALT team is responsible for maintaining contact with other student leaders in the archdiocese and provide a network of support for them. According to Kathleen Pfeffer of the Archdiocese's Community Service Corps, "Greg has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to service and a desire to grow in faith and leadership." |
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Bake Sale to Support China Earthquake ReliefThe Prep will host a bake sale in the dining hall on Thursday, May 22 to raise money for the relief and recovery efforts in China after last week's devastating earthquake. At this point, over 40,000 people have been declared dead and over 38,000 are still missing. Donations can also be made directly to the Red Cross China Earthquake Relief Fund. |
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Final Exam Schedule and Room AssignmentsFinal exams for seniors will be held Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22 and for underclassmen from Tuesday, May 27 - Wednesday, June 4. Room assignments are now available online. Any changes will be posted in the foyer on the day of an exam. |
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Rugby Advances to FinalsPrep Rugby won the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) Single School Championship with two wins on Mothers' Day in Lancaster. In the semifinals The Prep, representing the EPRU Southern District, took on State College of the Susquehanna District. The match was tight and still up for grabs until the final whistle. State College would score early on St. Joe's Prep to take a 5-0 lead, but Prep was able to respond to tie the game at 5 before the half. The Prep came out storming in the second half, putting up two converted trys to build a 19-5 lead. State College scored a converted try to get within one score and then continued to pressure, but The Prep defense was able to stand strong and prevent any more scoring to take the semi-final 19-12. |
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Lacrosse Advances to SemisPrep Lacrosse defeated Cardinal O'Hara 13-2 to advance to the Catholic League semifinals on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm when they will play Archbishop Wood at Saint Joseph's University. The championship game will be played on Thursday night at 7:30pm at Plymouth-Whitemarsh. |
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Thirteen Preppers Earn All-Catholic Lacrosse HonorsThirteen lacrosse players were named to the All-Catholic team and four were nominated for All-State:
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Prep LAX Starts Catholic League Post SeasonPrep Lacrosse, which has finished their regular season with a 17-3 record and top ten ranking in Eastern PA in numerous polls, will play Cardinal O'Hara in the first round of the Philadelphia Catholic League Playoffs on Friday, May 9 at 3:30pm, at Saint Joseph's University. The winner will go onto the semifinals to be played on Tuesday, May 13. |
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Prep Rugby Supports Rooney Foundation in EPRU QuarterfinalsFor its playoff game on Sunday, May 4, the St. Joseph's Prep Rugby Club will wear pink jerseys in support of the Kelly Rooney Foundation which raises money for breast cancer research. The Prep will play against Christiana High School in the quarterfinals of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU) at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park at 1:00pm. The team will wear specially made pink jerseys, which will be auctioned off after the game with the proceeds given to the Kelly Rooney Foundation and Save 2nd Base. Prep coach Tom Farren and team captain Mike Farren lost their mom to cancer a few years ago. Rooney is the wife of Sean Rooney, a 1980 graduate of The Prep. Prep Rugby is 7-0 this season and won the EPRU Red Division Regular Season Title. The winner of this game will move on to the semi-finals/finals next weekend in Harrisburg. |
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The Mystery of Edwin DroodTickets are now on sale for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which runs from May 8-18. Come join us for this whodunit comedy where you get to vote on the ending every night!
Tickets are available online and in the Treasurer's Office and Cafeteria during school days. |
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AP Exam SchedulesFrom Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16 Prep students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses will take their AP Exams. These tests will run on their assigned days from 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-4:00pm. |
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Introducing the PrepConnect Job BankPrepConnect is a new online service to help current Prep students search internship, part-time, and summer employment opportunities posted by Prep alums and their employers. Any member of the mySJPrep online community can easily post and search job listings at www.sjprep.org/prepconnect.
At this point we are asking that any alums with job opportunities they wish to share take a moment to help get PrepConnect started. Students are encouraged to check back frequently for updates.
For more information on PrepConnect or to register in the mySJPrep online community, contact Brendan Murphy '01, Director of Web Services, at bmurphy@sjprep.org. |
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Preppers Earn Perfect Latin ScoresTwelve Prep students achieved a perfect score of 40 on the 2008 National Latin Exam:
Congratulations to these students and their teachers, Mr. Ed Turner '00, Mr. Brian Kearney '99 and Ms. Meredith Morgan. |
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Settle Awarded Independence Foundation ScholarshipSamuel Settle '08 received an Independence Foundation Scholarship at the 39th Annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held at the Foundation's headquarters in Bristol on April 19. Twenty-six scholarships were awarded to students from across the country. These prestigious scholarships are awarded annually to "patriotic high school seniors dedicated to serving their school, their community and their country." This quality of service is exemplified by General Washington and his men in their heroic Crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776, from which the Foundation derives its name. For the past nine years, Samuel has served Friday night meals for the hungry at Woodland Presbyterian Church, sponsored by the University City Hospitality Coalition (UCHC). Last fall, Samuel organized a Dress Down Day which raised $3,000 to help with renovations at the St. Agatha - St. James Church, a UCHC meal site. Samuel serves the UCHC Board of Directors as a Community Liaison. |
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Hawktion 2008 ApproachesAs Hawktion 2008 quickly approaches you may want to get a sneak peak of items that you can bid on. From your favorite Prep items to some "sunny" surprises, this years Hawktion Catalog is packed with some of our most unique and interesting items to date. Not registered for Hawktion yet? Don't worry, it's not too late. Just follow the link below to buy your tickets. |
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Relay Team Set School RecordThe 4 x 1600 team of John Pickhaver '09, Tom Iannacone '08, Chris O'Sullivan '10, and John Castillo '09 set a school record with a time of 18:02.21 at the Great Valley Relays on Saturday, April 19. This shattered the old record, set in 2001, by more than 20 seconds. Tom's older brother John Iannacone '01 was a member of the 2001 relay team. |
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Student Council Officers ElectedCongratulations to next year's elected student council officers:
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McGoldrick Wins Scholar-Athlete AwardJim McGoldrick '08 has won the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. McGoldrick will be honored at a banquet on Wednesday, May 7 at Villanova University.
McGoldrick, who was a standout at defensive back, kick returner and part-time running back, has been one of the area's most dynamic players during the past two seasons. An honorable-mention all-Catholic honoree as a junior, Jimmy's senior campaign saw him overcome a vicious pre-season injury and garner first-team, all-Catholic and first-team, all-city accolades. A mixture of humility and toughness, McGoldrick will play football next year at the University of Pennsylvania. |
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Mixer Tickets Available OnlineTickets for the Mixer this Friday, April 18, are now on sale online. The mixer runs from 7:00pm -10:00pm and doors close at 8:30pm. |
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The Prep Classic 2008Prep Alumni and Parents are invited to attend this year's Prep Classic on Monday, May 19 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Enjoy a great day of golf with friends on a world class course. This year's Prep Classic honors S. Thomas F. Harrington, Jr. '43, a member of our Board of Governors for over 60 years and vice president of the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association. |
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Hawk Rowing Camp 2008Registration is now open for Hawk Rowing Camp (HRC) 2008. HRC is a "learn to row" program that introduces the Olympic Sport of rowing to boys and girls ages 12 to 15 year olds. The program will be located at the Robert Gillin, Jr. Boathouse; home of the St. Joseph's Prep Rowing Program and will consist of two separate sessions during the month of July. The HRC is a day-camp only with practices scheduled between 1:30 and 5:30pm each afternoon. |
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Speedy Morris Basketball CampPrep basketball coach Speedy Morris will host his annual basketball camp for boys ages 8 to 16 in the Kelly Fieldhouse this summer. There are two weeks to choose from, June 9-13 and June 16-20, and the camp runs from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Camps are $190 per week but anyone who registers by Wednesday, April 30 will receive a $15 discount and a free Speedy Morris autographed basketball.
For more information, contact Coach Speedy Morris at 215-978-3303 or wmorris@sjprep.org. |
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Prep Night at The Arden Theatre: Look Mom, I'm Swell!As Tony Braithwaite takes center stage in his much heralded show, "Look Mom, I'm Swell," we hope to fill the house with Prep fans. The Mothers' and Fathers' Clubs have organized "Prep Night at the Arden" for the performance on Thursday, May 1 at 8:00pm. All seats for this performance have been reserved for The Prep; tickets are $27.50 and will be sold on a first come, first served basis to Prep families, faculty, alumni and friends. Ticket purchases must be made via the Prep wiebsite by April 25. Tickets purchased online will be mailed directly to you. |
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Taggart Series Presents Speaker on U.S. ImmigrationThe Taggart Series presents the topic "Current Issues and Trends in U.S. Immigration" with speaker Allert Brown-Gort, Associate Director of The Institute of Latino Studies at The University of Notre Dame. The talk will be held April 10 in the Kelly Fieldhouse. |
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Prep Night at The PhilliesThe Fathers' Club and the Alumni Association have reserved 500 centerfield seats for Preppers (incoming, past and present) and their families for the Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, May 2 at 7:05pm. Tickets cost $21 and can be purchased online until Friday, April 25. For additional information please contact Al Zimmerman '73 at 215-978-1013 or azimmerman@sjprep.org. |
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Parking Notice: Cleveland St. Temporarily ClosedStarting on Wednesday, March 12 and continuing until further notice Cleveland St. (the narrow alley between the 18th St. and Ridge Ave. parking lots) will be closed due to Philadelphia Water Department activity. The 18th St. lot will only be accessible from 18th St. and the Ridge Ave. lot will only be accessible from Ridge Ave. Cars will be unable to cross between the two parking lots due to the roadwork. |
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Prep Hockey Advances at Flyers CupThe Prep AAA team advanced to the second round of the Flyers Cup by defeating Bonner 7-4, despite falling behind 3-1 in the first period. Joe Birmingham '10 had a five-point night (four goals, one assist), Kyle Criscuolo '10 had a goal and three assists, Chris Tanzola '08 and Ted Colella '08 each had goals while Luke Bonhage '08 and Van Stefanou '10 added assists. Paul Sjostrom '11 had 26 saves in goal.
The team will face La Salle in the second round on Wednesday night at Hatfield ice rink. |
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NBC's Pizzi Back To SchoolSt. Joseph's Prep was recently featured on NBC 10 in a segment called My Old School. NBC anchor and Prep alum, Justin Pizzi '97 came back to visit his alma mater in early March. His day of reuniting included a visit from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter '75 and interviews with teachers Mr. Jerry Taylor, Ms. Judy Christian, Mr. Tony Braithwaite '89, Mr. James Murray and Sr. Kate Woody, G.N.S.H., an appearance by the Prep pep band and some student interviews. NBC 10 Coverage & Video >> |
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Prep Football Players on All-Academic TeamEleven members of the football team have been selected to the Pennsylvania Football News All-State, All-Academic Team for 2007-08:
In addition, Castillo and McGoldrick have been selected to play in the PSFCA East West All-Star Football Game, which will be held in Altoona on Saturday, June 21. Also, Castillo, McGoldrick, Jameer Livingston '08, McGinn, Tim Edger '08, Williams, Pat Jordan '08, Fitzgerald, Mike McCarthy '08 and Mike Bradley '08 have been selected to play in the Philadelphia City-All Star Game to be played at Northeast Stadium on Saturday, May 17. |
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Swimming Takes Second at PCL ChampsThe Prep swim team finished second at the Catholic League championships and several swimmers placed in the top six in events:
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Relay Team Excels at StatesThe Distance Medley Relay of Chris O'Sullivan '10, Pat Clark '08, John Castillo '09 and Tom Iannacone '08 finished fifth with a time of 10:34.09 at the PTFCA state meet on March 1 at Penn State. This sets a new school record for meters and has earned them first-team Mile Split elite status and has them ranked as the 20th fastest team in the entire nation for this event. |
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Preppers In MMMT ShowFive Prep students (Charlie Gallagher '09, Brian Lojewski '10, Stacey Grasso '11, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton '11 and Nick Centrella '11) are performing in Merion Mercy Music Theater's show Into the Woods. The show opened on February 29 and continues this weekend (Friday March 7 through Sunday March 9). Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for students and children 18 years and younger. |
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Basketball in Catholic League SemifinalsThis Wednesday (2/20), the Prep basketball team will play in the Catholic League semifinals against Northeast Catholic at 8:30pm, at the Palestra. The game will be preceded by the Ryan-Bonner game, which begins at 7:00pm. Tickets, which cover both games, cost $10 (general admission/students) and $15 (chairbacks) and are available in the Treasurer's Office and at the door. Presale tickets for the chairbacks are $12. The tickets will be sold in the Treasurer's Office on both Tuesday and Wednesday until 3:00pm, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prior to the game, The Prep Alumni and Development Office will host a |
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Construction Progress UpdateDemolition of the Jesuit Residence has phased into active construction throughout the building. The small rooms that once housed sixty Jesuits are being reconstituted into the sixteen classrooms, visual arts center, multiple office suites and meeting rooms that the Academic Center will house. As the renovations are being carried out from the fifth floor down, most of the obvious progress is taking place on those upper floors. The classrooms and the art facilities on the fourth and fifth floor have been framed and sheetrock has been applied. |
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