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	Prep at the Shore There 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. Register Online >>

	New CFO Named Rev. 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.

	Clark Wins Bronze at World Rowing Championships Keanan 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 >> Read More at www.row2k.com >> Read More at www.usrowing.org >>

	In Memoriam: Dr. Earl Hart '39 We 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 >> Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	In Memoriam: Coach John "Wags" Wagner We 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. Tribute Page at TedSilary.com >> Daily News Article >>

	Digitally Experience Prep Summer Service Trips Ever 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! NOLA 2008 Blog >> Australia WYD Blog >>

	Prep Crew Heads to Henley The 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. Prep Crew Henley Information >> Henley Royal Regatta >>

	Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Named 31st President of St. Joseph's Prep Rev. 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. Read More >>

	Forensics Wins CFL Title At 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. Individual and Team Award Details >>

	Kelly Wins CSC Award Patrick 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. U.S. National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry>>

	Speedy Morris Golf Classic The 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.

	Prep Baseball Wins Catholic Leage Title The Prep baseball team won the Catholic League title for the second year in a row by defeating Monsignor Bonner 5-1. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> Philadelphia Daily News Article >>

	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 >> More Information from USA Rugby >> Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	Crew Dominates at Stotesbury The 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 >> Kevin Kennedy Article at Philly.com >>

	Runowski Earns Awards and Honors Greg 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."

	Bake Sale to Support China Earthquake Relief The 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. Donate Now Through the American Red Cross >>

	Final Exam Schedule and Room Assignments Final 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. Final Exam Schedule and Room Assignments >>

	Rugby Advances to Finals Prep 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. Read More >>

	Lacrosse Advances to Semis Prep 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. More on Prep LAX >> Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	Thirteen Preppers Earn All-Catholic Lacrosse Honors Thirteen lacrosse players were named to the All-Catholic team and four were nominated for All-State: Attack: Brendan Glynn '09, first team (nominated for All-State); Colin Fleming '09, first team; Kenny Lankford '09, second team; Midfield: Ian Correia '09, first team (nominated for All-State); Brendan O'Donnell '08, first team (nominated for All-State); Bob Hurley '08, first team; Bill Bole '09, honorable mention; Defense: Steve O'Hara '10, first team (nominated for All-State); Bill Bonner '09, first team; Ted Hospodar '08, second team; Marcus Dent '09, honorable mention; Long Stick Midfield: Bill Harrington '08, first team; Goalie: Mike Zikoski '10, first team. More on Prep LAX >>

	Prep LAX Starts Catholic League Post Season Prep 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. More on Prep LAX >>

	Prep Rugby Supports Rooney Foundation in EPRU Quarterfinals For 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. More on Prep RFC >>

	The Mystery of Edwin Drood Tickets 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. More Info and Order Tickets Online >>

	AP Exam Schedules From 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. View AP Exam Schedule and Room Assignments >>

	Introducing the PrepConnect Job Bank PrepConnect 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. Visit PrepConnect >>

	Preppers Earn Perfect Latin Scores Twelve Prep students achieved a perfect score of 40 on the 2008 National Latin Exam: Latin I: freshmen Kevin Savage, John Doyle and Ryan Dempsey Latin II: sophomores Connor McIntyre, Michael Iannacone, Stephen Gliatto, Patrick Arena, Joseph Madsen, John Reilly, Matthew O'Donoghue, Sean Burke and Maxwell Coar Congratulations to these students and their teachers, Mr. Ed Turner '00, Mr. Brian Kearney '99 and Ms. Meredith Morgan.

	Settle Awarded Independence Foundation Scholarship Samuel 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. More Information on UCHC >>

	Hawktion 2008 Approaches As 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. Hawktion Catalog >> Hawktion Tickets >>

	Relay Team Set School Record The 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.

	Student Council Officers Elected Congratulations to next year's elected student council officers: President - Kurt Skalamera '09 Vice Presidents - Matt Fanelli '09 & John Kaufmann '09 Secretary - Andrew Lewenec '09 Treasurer - Sean Murphy '09

	McGoldrick Wins Scholar-Athlete Award Jim 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.

	Mixer Tickets Available Online Tickets 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. Purchase Tickets Now >>

	The Prep Classic 2008 Prep 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. Learn More and Register Now >>

	Hawk Rowing Camp 2008 Registration 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. More Information >>

	Speedy Morris Basketball Camp Prep 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.

	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. Purchase Tickets Now >>

	Taggart Series Presents Speaker on U.S. Immigration The 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. RSVP Now >>

	Prep Night at The Phillies The 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. Purchse Tickets Now >>

	Parking Notice: Cleveland St. Temporarily Closed Starting 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.

	Prep Hockey Advances at Flyers Cup The 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.

	NBC's Pizzi Back To School St. 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 >> Famous Prep Alum Slideshow >> "Do you know The Prep?" Quiz >> NBC 10 Back to School Facebook Page >>

	Prep Football Players on All-Academic Team Eleven members of the football team have been selected to the Pennsylvania Football News All-State, All-Academic Team for 2007-08: Senior Gold (3.8-4.0 GPA): Matt Eveland (TE) Senior Silver (3.5-3.7 GPA): Jim McGoldrick (DB) Senior Bronze (3.0-3.4 GPA): Greg Castillo (WR), Paul Fitzgerald (LB), Ryan McGinn (DE), Marty O'Shaugnessy (C), Brett Tiagwad (WR), Gary Williams (DE) Junior Gold (3.8-4.0 GPA): Mike Pinciotti (OG) Junior Silver (3.5-3.7 GPA): Joe Ventresca (DT) Junior Bronze (3.0-3.4 GPA): Mike Yeager (DB). 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. Football Season Information >>

	Swimming Takes Second at PCL Champs The Prep swim team finished second at the Catholic League championships and several swimmers placed in the top six in events: 200 Medley Relay ( 2nd Place ): Greg Mahon '09 , Patrick Olson '11 , Andrew Kelly '08 , Mike Gordon '08 200 Free: 3rd place, Andrew Gogola '08 ; 5th place, Steve Lezynski '10 200 IM: 1st place, Mahon ; 6th place, Olson 100 Fly: 2nd place, Andrew Kelly ; 4th place, Chris Smith '08; 6th place, Gordon 100 Free: 3rd place, Gogola 500 Free: 4th place, Smith 200 Free Relay (2nd place): Mike Kelly '10 , Andrew Kelly, Gordon, Gogola 100 Back: 1st place, Mahon ; 5th place, Lezynski 100 Breast: 5th place, Olson 400 Free Relay (2nd place): Smith, Lezynski, Gordon,Gogola Swimming Season Information >>

	Relay Team Excels at States The 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.

	Preppers In MMMT Show Five 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. More Information at Merion Mercy >>

	Basketball in Catholic League Semifinals This 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 gathering at Ecco Qui at 3200 Chestnut Street on the Left Bank, just a few blocks from the Palestra. The gathering will begin at 5:30pm and go until it is time to head into the game. For more information, contact Beth Missett at 215-978-1004. Basketball Season Information >>

	Construction Progress Update Demolition 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. Read More at campaign.sjprep.org >> View Construction Photos >>

	Black History Month Events Scheduled The 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” Read More >>

	Twelve Angry Men Tickets On Sale Now Tickets 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. Show Times and More Information >> Watch the Trailer >> Purchase Tickets Online >>

	Mayor Nutter Visits The Prep In 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> Philly.com Video Coverage >> CBS3 Video Coverage >>

	Nutter '75 Sworn In As Mayor of Philadelphia Michael 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> 6ABC Article >>

	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. Register or Volunteer Now >>

	Breaking the Waves Swim-A-Thon The 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. More Information and Online Donations >> CBS 3 Video Coverage >>

	National Hispanic Institute Honors Four Prep Students Four 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). Read More >>

	Prep and MSJA Team Up for Global Warming Symposium The 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 Henry Bart of LaSalle University will deliver an address to participants, followed by smaller break-out sessions with presenters from various environmental groups such as the Environmental Protection Agency and Penn Future. All members of the community are invited, and admission is free of charge. More Information and Online Registration >>

	Cardinal Foley in the News Cardinal 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> Whispers in the Loggia Article >>

	Merry Christmas from The Prep All 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. View Christmas Card >>

	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.) Wheeling Jesuit University Athletics >>

	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. 12 Angry Men Cast >>

	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.

	Prep Sports on CN8 On back to back Saturdays, CN8 will broadcast Prep sporting events: Saturday, December 1: Football vs. Roman Catholic, 2:00pm (CL Red Championship @ Northeast HS) Saturday, December 8: Basketball vs. Penn Charter, 8:00pm (at Philadelphia University) More on CN8 Sports >>

	Thanksgiving Food Drive The 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. View Food Item List >>

	Nutter Wins Mayor's Race; Other Prep Election Winners Michael 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 >> Philadelphia Inquirer Article (Mentioning The Prep) >> City Council Election Results >>

	Beloved Former Disciplinarian Dies, Funeral at Gesu Rev. 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.

	Death of a Salesman Opens This Week The 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. Purchase Tickets Now >> Watch a Trailer of Death of a Salesman >>

	Register Now for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 14 On 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. Schedule an Appointment Now >>

	Carlin '55 Nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame Leo 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. Philadelphia Daily News Article >>

	Wagner Wins 100th Game Freshman 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. Channel 6 Coverage >> Fox 29 Coverage >>

	Cross Country Finishes Second in Catholic League The 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	Freshman Football Named Team of the Week The 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.

	Crew Wins Head of the Charles The 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). Full Men's Youth 8 Results >> Full Men's Youth 4+ Results >>

	Open House Set for November 4 The 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. More Info on Admissions >>

	Alumni / Father-Son Communion Breakfast Prep 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 >>

	Archbishop John Foley '53 Named Cardinal Archbishop 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >> Yahoo! News Coverage >>

	Cross Country Wins Southern Division Title John 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. Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	Prep vs. Malvern Thanksgiving Day Football This 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. Purchase Tickets Now >> Philadelphia Inquirer Article >>

	Modern Laguage Lecture Series The 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. Read More >>

	Construction Progress Update - 10/1/07 Internal 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. View Construction Photos at campaign.sjprep.org >>

	Nine Prep Seniors Qualify As Semifinalists in Merit Scholarship Program Nine 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. Read More >>

	Prep Musicians Start Year Off on a Good Note Matt 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.

	Mother & Son Communion Luncheon Prep 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. Register and Purchase Tickets Online >>

	Freshman Father-Son Night Freshmen 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.

	Mixer Tickets and Hawk's Nest T-Shirts Available Online This 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. Order Mixer Tickets and Hawk's Nest Shirts >>

	Hawk Tryouts Featured on CBS 3 CBS 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.

	Purchase Your Textbooks Now at VarsityBooks.com Students 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. Visit the Prep's Varsity Books Site >>

	Cape and Sword Announces Season and Auditions for Fall Show This 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 >> More Information About Stage Crew & Production Staff >>

	2007-2008 Prep Calendar Now Available Online The 2007-2008 Prep Calendar is now available online. To access it simply click on the calendar icon () at left or click on "Prep Calendar" under "News and Events." The calendar utilizes Google Calendar software. If you use Google Calendar for your own personal schedule you can now link The Prep Calendar to your account. If not, you can still view the calendar at www.sjprep.org. For more information on linking the calendar to your Google account, click here.

	Gennaro and Kennedy to Row for U.S. Team Michael 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. More at USRowing.org >> Beijing Rowing Venue >>

	Freshman Parent Orientation Monday, 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.

	Planned Power Outage on Wednesday, August 29 Due 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.