News Archive 2007-2008
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Black History Month Events ScheduledThe Black and Latino Culture Club and the Office of Diversity have several events planned for Black History Month. First, every Wednesday, the groups will host a Workplace Wednesday Career Speaker Series in Room 312 at 2:45pm. The group is also offering a chance to view three movies as part of “Pizza and a Movie” |
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Twelve Angry Men Tickets On Sale NowTickets for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's production of Twelve Angry Men are on sale now, both online and in the cafeteria during lunch periods. The show runs from 2/8 - 2/17 in the Prep Theater and all tickets are $10. St. Joseph's Prep was one a very limited number of schools granted the rights to perform this classic American play while the National Tour of its most recent Broadway revival is still running. Come join us as Twelve Angry Men returns once more to Philadelphia. |
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Kelly and Lally Named Students of the WeekSeniors Patrick Kelly and Christopher Lally were named the Joe Dugan Students of the Week for the week ending February 1. The two seniors were among 10 teens who recently visited Nicaragua to work at the new Food for the Poor housing dedicated to the memory of Father Charles Pfeffer, a former director of the Archdiocesan Office for youth and young adults.
On their trip, they visited the new housing, as well another area where crude shacks are set up to be replaced, a girls' orphanage and a dump where men, women and children scavenge and work under horrific conditions. They are both leaders in The Prep's Community Service Corps' efforts to raise $50,000 to help build homes for these families displaced due to mudslides 10 years ago. |
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Mayor Nutter Visits The PrepIn one of his first public appearances since beginning his term as Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter '75 returned to The Prep to speak to the school community. In his talk, during which he called The Prep “the best high school in the United States,” Mayor Nutter called Prep students to be leaders and serve others. |
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Nutter '75 Sworn In As Mayor of PhiladelphiaMichael Nutter '75 was sworn in as the mayor of Philadelphia in ceremonies yesterday at the Academy of Music. As one of his first public appearances, Mayor Nutter will speak to Prep students on Wednesday, January 9. In addition, three Prep graduates (Brian O'Neill '67, William Greenlee '71 and Jim Kenney '76) were sworn in as members of Philadelphia's City Council. |
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SpeakUp!On Saturday, January 26, Merion Mercy Academy will host a special event called SpeakUp!, an opportunity for students from St. Joe's Prep and Merion Mercy to have a day of communication with their parents. The program begins promptly at 9:00am and runs until 2:00pm. Registration begins at 8:15am, and lunch will be provided. A letter of explanation and a registration form was sent home over the holidays. You can now register online as well. Any parent interested in volunteering for the day, please contact using the link below. |
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Breaking the Waves Swim-A-ThonThe Prep hosted its Breaking the Waves Swim-A-Thon on Sunday, January 20, 2007. The overnight swim-a-thon which rans from 9:30pm to 6:00am is designed to raise awareness of mental health issues, specifically adolescent depression and suicide. A representative from KidsPeace, a national organization that treats, counsels and educates children suffering with depression, addressed the participants. |
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National Hispanic Institute Honors Four Prep StudentsFour Prep students have been selected to participate in the National Hispanic Institutes' Young Leaders Conference (YLC) and the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Sessions (LDZ). |
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Prep and MSJA Team Up for Global Warming SymposiumThe Prep's Environmental Action Club is teaming up with Mount St. Joseph
Academy's Challenge 20/20 Global Warming team to host a symposium on ending
Global Warming on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., in the
East Parlor Rotunda of Chestnut Hill College. Keynote Speaker Professor All members of the community are invited, and admission is free of charge. |
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Cardinal Foley in the NewsCardinal John P. Foley '53 returned to Philadelphia to celebrate Mass at four churches close to his heart, including the Church of the Gesu. In addition, he greeted his Prep classmates, spoke to the Class of 2008 and spent time with the students at the Gesu School. Cardinal Foley's visit to The Prep was featured in the Catholic Standard and Times, including three photos: one shows Cardinal Foley with his new “red hat,” an SJP alumni baseball cap; another with some members of the forensics team (Dan DuPont '09, Ryan Zehner '08, Matt Angiolillo '09 and Samuel Settle '08); and lastly with Prep President Rev. William J. Byron, S.J. '45 and Principal Mike Gomez. |
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Merry Christmas from The PrepAll of us here at The Prep would like to extend to you and your family wishes of a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. |
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Basketball at Cancer Research Classic This Weekend
The Prep basketball team will be competing in the Cancer Research Classic at Wheeling Jesuit University on December 15. Fans can tune in to watch online (with Mr. Joseph Donahue '63 as the color commentator) to The Prep game at 4:00pm against Wheeling Central Catholic. Follow the link below and look for the LIVE link to the CRC, Cancer Research Classic. (To view the webcast you will need an internet connection and Windows Media Player, which you can download here.) |
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12 Angry Men Cast Announced
The cast for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's winter production of 12 Angry Men has been announced. 12 Angry Men is the classic American courtroom drama by Reginald Rose. The Prep was one of a select group of schools to aquire the rights to perform this show while the Broadway National Tour is still running. This also marks the first time in nine years that Cape and Sword has produced three shows in one year. 12 Angry Men runs February 8-10 and 14-17. |
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5th Annual Prep Book Drive: December 6 - 20
This year's Prep Book Drive will run from Thursday, December 6 to Thursday, December 20th. This will be the fifth year that The Prep has run this drive, and every year the results improve. Last year in the span of 10 school days over 15,600 books were collected. The books are donated to PhilaREADS and to local area schools. Appropriate donations are books with a grade range from K-12th grade. The books should be ones you would hope to see in a school library or individual classroom library. Please do not donate textbooks, workbooks, magazines, or anything that would be dated material. For more information on the Book Drive, contact Mr. Coyle at jcoyle@sjprep.org. |
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Prep Sports on CN8
On back to back Saturdays, CN8 will broadcast Prep sporting events:
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Thanksgiving Food DriveThe Community Service Corps and the school community are sponsoring a food drive to deliver food baskets to 150 families in the immediate neighborhood of the Prep. Below is a list of the food items each homeroom will collect. Each student is asked to bring in four of the item assigned to his homeroom. Food will be collected from November 5 to 17. Any family willing to donate a turkey can bring it into school on Friday, November 16. If you can donate a turkey, please email Barbara Brown at bbrown@sjprep.org or 215-978-1992. |
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Nutter Wins Mayor's Race; Other Prep Election WinnersMichael Nutter '75 has been elected the next Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. Nutter (D) beat out Republican candidate Al Taubenberger and Socialist Party candidate John Staggs in a landslide victory. Nutter captured nearly 83% of the vote, the largest margin in a Philadelphia mayoral race since 1931. A column on Mayor-Elect Nutter was printed in the Sunday, November 4 issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer that discussed Nutter's St. Joseph's Prep education and "Ad Meiorem Dei Gloriam." Nutter will be the first Prep graduate to serve as Mayor. In addition, several other members of the Prep Family were elected to four year terms on Philadelphia's City Council: Frank DiCicco (a Prep Father) won re-election in the 1st District, Brian O'Neill '67 won re-election in the 10th District, and Jim Kenney '76 and Bill Greenlee '71 both won re-election for at-large seats. Full Election Coverage at Philly.com >> |
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Beloved Former Disciplinarian Dies, Funeral at GesuRev. John “Moose” McGinty, S.J. '45, former Prefect of Discipline at The Prep and beloved by many alumni, died on Sunday, November 4. Fr. McGinty served two tenures at The Prep and the 1970 Chronicle yearbook was dedicated to him after his final year here.
Viewings for Fr. McGinty will take place on Friday, November 9 from 2:30-3:30pm, at Manresa Hall at Saint Joseph's University and 5:00-7:00pm in the Church of the Gesu. A funeral Mass will take place that evening in the Gesu Church at 7:30pm, with a burial on Saturday in Wernersville.
Condolences may be sent to his sisters Ms. Winifred McGinty and Mrs. Catherine McKee at 3134 Windish St., Philadelphia , PA 19152. |
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Death of a Salesman Opens This WeekThe Cape and Sword Drama Society's production of Death of a Salesman opens this Friday, November 9. Performances run November 9-11 and 15-18. Tickets are available online, in the Treasurer's Office and in the Dining Hall during lunch periods. All tickets are $10 and seating is general admission. |
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Register Now for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 14On Wednesday, November 14 St. Joseph's Prep will hold the first Parent-Teacher conferences of the school year. All meetings from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm-6:00pm will be by appointment only and parents must register online in advance. Online registration will be available from October 30 - November 12. There will also be open sessions available from 6:00pm-7:00pm. |
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Carlin '55 Nominated for Pro Football Hall of FameLeo Carlin '55, Director of Ticket Client Relations with the Philadelphia Eagles, has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Carlin began working for the Eagles in 1960 and has overseen their moves from Franklin Field to Veterans Stadium and the Vet to Lincoln Financial Field. |
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Wagner Wins 100th GameFreshman football coach John “Wags” Wagner won his 100th game as The Prep defeated Bonner 27-0 on Saturday, October 27. News crews from “Action News” (WPVI-TV/Channel 6), “NBC10 News (WCAU-TV/Channel 10) and “MyFox Philly News” (WTXF-TV/Channel 29) covered the milestones. |
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Cross Country Finishes Second in Catholic LeagueThe cross country team finished second in the Catholic League, narrowly losing to La Salle, 40-49. Forty-nine points is the best score in Prep history. The Prep placed five runners in the top 20: Mark Springel '08 (second, 16:46.73), Tom Iannacone '08 (fourth, 17:14.18), John Pickhaver '09 (eighth, 17:33.56), John Castillo '09 (16 th, 17:54.01) and Mike Wolff '08 (19 th, 18:02.02).
Chris O'Sullivan '10 joined Springel, Iannacone, Pickhaver and Castillo on the first-team All-Catholic, Wolff earned second-team honors, while Tim Dougherty '09 earned honorable mention. This is the most all-Catholics in SJP cross country history. In addition, the JV and freshmen also finished second in the CL. |
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Freshman Football Named Team of the WeekThe Prep freshmen football team will be celebrated as the “Team of the Week” on NBC10's sports segment on Friday, October 26 during the 6:00pm newscast. Coach John “Wags” Wagner is going for his 100th win this Saturday against Monsignor Bonner. |
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Crew Wins Head of the CharlesThe Prep crew team won the Men's Youth 8 event at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the largest single-day regatta in the world, this past Sunday. The boat's lineup consisted of Kyle Moyer (cox), Mike Protesto, John Scanlon, Ryan Sudeck, Kevin Kennedy, Steve Connors, Jim Voter, Matt Horn and John Votta - all members of the class of 2008.
The Prep also placed second in the Men's Youth 4+ event. The boat's lineup was Frank Goldstein '09, Adam Funk '08, Mike White '08, Vince McLaughlin '08 and Keanan Clark '09 (cox). |
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Open House Set for November 4The annual St. Joseph's Prep Open House will take place on Sunday, November 4 from 11:00am - 2:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn about The Prep from the students, faculty, staff and parents who make up the St. Joseph's Prep community. For more information, call 215-978-1958 or send an e-mail to admissions@sjprep.org.
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Alumni / Father-Son Communion BreakfastPrep alumni, fathers and sons are invited to take part in the annual Alumni / Father-Son Communion Breakfast on Sunday, October 21. Mass in the Church of the Gesu begins at 10:00am, with brunch to follow in the Kelly Fieldhouse. This year, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach '59, Director of the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, awards will be presented to Vince Dougherty '48 (Alumnus of the Year) and the Monaghan Family (Schnorr Service Award).
For more information, please contact Al Zimmerman '73, Director of Alumni Relations and Moderator of the Fathers' Club, at 215-978-1013 or azimmerman@sjprep.org. Register and Purchase Tickets Online >>
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Archbishop John Foley '53 Named CardinalArchbishop John Foley '53, one of five living Prep alums serving as Bishops in the Catholic Church, was named a Cardinal today by Pope Benedict XVI. Foley, along with 22 other Bishops and Archbisops from around the world, will formally be elevated at a Vatican ceremony on November 24. Foley, who serves as the grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, will be the first Prep alum ever to serve as a Cardinal. |
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Cross Country Wins Southern Division TitleJohn Pickhaver '09 took first place as the Prep cross country team won the Southern Division title. Pickhaver ran a season-best 16:21 in the race at Belmont Plateau. John Castillo '09 (third, 16:45), Mark Springel '08 (fourth, 16:50) and Tom Iannacone '08 (seventh, 16:59) also finished in the top 10. |
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Prep vs. Malvern Thanksgiving Day FootballThis year marks the first year in a revived Thanksgiving football rivalry with Malvern Prep. Malvern's Coach Pellegrini and The Prep's Coach Brooks met for a coin toss this week at which The Prep won home field advantage for this year. Pellegrini coached a young Brooks during his time at The Prep in the 1970s. The game will be held at Villanova Stadium on Thanksgiving Day at 10:30am. Tickets to the game are $10 and are available online now. |
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Modern Laguage Lecture SeriesThe Modern Language Department, in cooperation with the Office for Diversity and the Taggart Cultural Series, is sponsoring a talk, “Popular Religiosity in the Hispanic Community” by Sr. Ruth Bolarte of the Catholic Institute for Evangelization, on Wednesday, October 10 during periods one, two, four and five in the theatre. This lecture is the first presentation of the Modern Language Lecture Series. |
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Construction Progress Update - 10/1/07Internal demolition of the Future Academic Center and the Multi-Purpose Room has almost ended. Walls have been removed, old doorways reinforced by steal beams and the Jesuit Residence's basement has been provided with a state of the art drainage system as well as a new concrete floor. The project remains slated for completion by the start of the 2008 - 2009 academic year. |
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Nine Prep Seniors Qualify As Semifinalists in Merit Scholarship ProgramNine Prep seniors qualified as semifinalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are Martin Connor, Robert Jones, Brendan Keeler, Henry Mushinski, Samuel Settle, Mark Springel, Jason Walsh, Michael Wolff, and Ryan Zehner. They join approximately 16,000 semifinalists from around the country in meeting the criteria for this prestigious honor. |
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Prep Musicians Start Year Off on a Good NoteMatt Potako '09 has been selected to play Double Bass for the All-Catholic Bicentennial Orchestra. The orchestra will be performing at the Kimmel Center on Wednesday, October 10, one of the highlights of the Archdiocese's Bicentennial events. Congratulations also to Patrick McCusker '10 (Bari Sax) and Mark Wisniewski '10 (Drum Set) for being selected for the All-Catholic Jazz Band. |
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Mother & Son Communion LuncheonPrep moms and their sons are invited to take part in the Mothers' Club's annual Mother & Son Communion Luncheon on Sunday, September 30. Mass in the Church of the Gesu begins at 10:00am, with lunch to follow in the Kelly Fieldhouse. RADM Joseph F. Kilkenny '73 will be the keynote speaker.
For more information, contact Bonny Barry, Moderator of the Mothers' Club, at 215-978-1016 or bbarry@sjprep.org. |
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Freshman Father-Son NightFreshmen and their fathers are invited to take part in the Fathers' Club's Freshman Father-Son Night on Friday, October 5 from 7:00-10:00pm. Dress is very informal since fathers will be invited to join their sons in picnic style games and trivia contests.
Joey Callahan, one of the cleverest comics on the comedy scene today, will perform near the end of the evening's activities. Complimentary hoagies, pizza and soft drinks will be provided throughout the evening.
If a dad is unable to attend, students are encouraged to bring an older brother, uncle, grandfather or family friend to come. Even if no male adult is able to attend, please encourage your son to come out and enjoy the evening with his new classmates.
For more information, contact Al Zimmerman '73, Moderator of the Fathers' Club, at 215-978-1013 or azimmerman@sjprep.org. |
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Mixer Tickets and Hawk's Nest T-Shirts Available OnlineThis year students have the option to purchase Mixer Tickets at a discount online. A set of one ticket to each of the four mixers costs on $20 (regular cost $28). The mixers will be held on September 21, December 7, February 22, and April 18. Individual tickets for the September Mixer are now also available for $7. Students can also purchase their Hawk's Nest T-Shirts which will entitle them to special give-aways at many Prep athletic events this year. Prep students can log in to purchase tickets and shirts by using their PowerSchool username and password. Parents and students at girls' schools should follow the links to create a new account. |
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Hawk Tryouts Featured on CBS 3CBS 3 was in attendance at this year's Hawk Tryouts. The segment is available on the station's website (cbs3.com) under Community Cam. Two of the city's most famous mascots, the Phillie Phanatic and the SJU Hawk, were in attendance at the event. Congratulations to senior Mike DiDonato for earning the prestigious honor of wearing the Hawk costume for 2007-2008. |
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Purchase Your Textbooks Now at VarsityBooks.comStudents can now purchase textbooks for their courses online at Varsity Books. Courses are organized by department and then by course name. Please be mindful of the teacher's name next to couse listing, as different teachers may be using different books. |
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Cape and Sword Announces Season and Auditions for Fall ShowThis year for the first time in nine years, the Cape and Sword Drama Society will produce three shows - the fall play "Death of a Salesman" November 9-18, the winter play "12 Angry Men" February 8-17; and the spring musical "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" May 8-18. Auditions for "Death of a Salesman" will be on Thursday September 6 beginning at 2:30pm in the Prep Theater. All students, and girls from any area high schools are welcomed to audition. No experience is needed. Applications are also available for positions on Stage Crew and Production Staff. More Information About Auditions >> |
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2007-2008 Prep Calendar Now Available OnlineThe 2007-2008 Prep Calendar is now available online.
To access it simply click on the calendar icon ( |
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Gennaro and Kennedy to Row for U.S. TeamMichael Gennaro '07 and Kevin Kennedy '08 were selected to row on the U.S. Junior National Team in Beijing, China. Mike and Kevin were two of 14 selected for the team which will compete in August for the world championship. The site will be the home of rowing for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. |
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Freshman Parent OrientationMonday, August 27 at 6:00 PM is Freshman Parent Orientation. If you have not done so already, please RSVP by calling our RSVP hotline at (215) 978-1018.
We have important information that we wish to share with you on this evening. To help you feel at home, we will end the evening with a barbeque that will give you a chance to meet other Freshman Parents.
Mini-School Night on September 13 will not include any presentations by the Administration. That evening will be reserved solely to meet with your son’s teachers. |
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Planned Power Outage on Wednesday, August 29Due to scheduled building maintenance, there will be a planned power outage at the Prep on Wednesday, August 29 from approximately 1:00pm - 2:00pm. During this time access to PowerSchool, Moodle, and Prep Email may be unavailable. |
