News and Events
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Pre-Applicant Social: August 18Current 8th Grade Boys are invited to St. Joseph's Prep for a Pre-Applicant Social on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 6:00-8:00pm. This is an Open-Gym Social; students will be able to participate in a variety of in-door activities including Dodgeball, Basketball, Soccer, Wiffleball, and a Board Game Table. In addition, there will be an Ice Cream Sundae Bar and other snacks. Students will also be able to pick up their Application Packets on this evening. |
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Textbooks For SaleTextbooks for the 2009-2010 school year are now available for purchase through the Follett website. |
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2010-2011 Calendar Now Available The 2010-2011 Prep Calendar can now be viewed online. Current Prep families will also receive a hard copy in the mail in mid-August. |
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Summer Events at the Shore Join us in Avalon this August for two fun events - the Prep Beach Bash at The Whitebrier and Prep at the Shore at the Avalon Yacht Club. Both events take place the weekend of August 14-15. |
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Prep Mixer: May 21 Tickets for the Prep's next mixer are now for sale online. The mixer will take place on Friday, May 21 from 7:00-10:00pm. The advance purchase price is $7. Tickets purchased at the door cost $10. |
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Swing on Along: Jazz for a New Vision The Prep Jazz Band, under the direction of Matt Schwartz '02, is hosting a charity concert on Saturday, May 22 at 7:30pm in the Prep Theater. Performers will include current members of the Jazz Band as well as recent alumni, including Dan Schwartz '05, Tom Kain '06 and Peter Dugan '07. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students 18 and under, with all proceeds benefiting Tonya Dorsey and New Vision, a non-profit organization that provides music scholarships for children in Philadelphia and South Jersey. |
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Student Council Officers Elected for 2010-2011 Congratulations to the newly elected Student Council for 2010-2011: President: Patrick Connelly '11 |
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Infante Named as New Football Coach St. Joseph's Prep has named Gabe Infante as its new football coach. Infante has been head coach at Paramus Catholic High School for the past two seasons after two years as defensive coordinator at Bergen Catholic. |
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Junior & Senior Proms This year's Junior and Senior Proms will be held this year on Saturday, May 8. Online registration will run from April 20-30. |
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SJP Chosen as Official Kick-Off Site for Philly Spring Cleanup 2010 On Saturday, St. Joseph's Prep will be the official kick-off site for the 3rd annual Philly Spring Cleanup. Mayor Michael Nutter '75, various city officials and members of the media will be on hand for the event that will begin at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of the Prep. After the kick-off, Mayor Nutter will lead the cleanup in the neighborhood around the Prep. We are in need of as many volunteers as possible! Please register and sign-up at www.phillycleanup.com or contact Mr. Brian Reinhart at breinhart@sjprep.org. In addition, we are in need of volunteers with trucks who can carry trash bags from different locations. If you are able to help with that, please email Mr. Reinhart. |
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PrepVision: March 24, 2010 A new episode of PrepVision can now be viewed online. This episode recaps students' plans for spring break, goes behind the scenes at Cape and Sword's upcoming performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, looks at the Prep through the eyes of a freshman and includes a review of the movie Avatar. |
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Tickets On Sale for The Drowsy Chaperone Tickets for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's spring prodcution of The Drowsy Chaperone are for sale online now. Performances are April 9-18 and all tickets are $10. Tickets will also be available for purchase after Spring Break in the Prep's business office and in the dining hall during lunch periods. |
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Prep Mixer: March 26 Tickets for the Prep's next mixer are now for sale online. The mixer will take place on Friday March 26 from 7:00-10:00pm. The advance purchase price is $7. Tickets purchased at the door cost $10. |
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Hawktion Presents... Prep Night at the Phillies Come see the Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves on Friday, May 7 at 7:05pm. The Fathers' Club and Alumni Association have reserved 400 centerfield seats for Preppers past, present, and future and their families. Tickets cost $25, and proceeds will benefit Hawktion 2010. |
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Arsenic & Old Lace: A Staged Reading The Cape and Sword Drama Society will present an Alumni one-night only presentation of "Arsenic and Old Lace" on Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m. in the Prep Theatre. This hilarious comedy tells the story of two sweet old aunts in 1940's Brooklyn who poison elderly gentlemen with elderberry wine. Their extended family includes Teddy (who thinks that he is Theodore Roosevelt), Jonathan (a convicted murderer on the lam), and Mortimer (the one seemingly sane Brewster who discovers a body under the window seat of his aunts' home). The aunts 'fess up to their deeds matter-of-factly and the events of the play become more absurd right up to a surprise ending. All tickets are $20 and are available at the door. |
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Philly Spring Cleanup: April 10 The Office of Mission and Ministry will be coordinating the Prep's efforts as part of Philadelphia's annual "Philly Spring Clean Up," which will be held on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Prep will be one of the host locations that you can select on the official web site of the clean-up. Please sign up online and be a part of this great event and help clean up the area around the school and throughout North Philadelphia. If you would like to especially help out at the Prep with set-up and sign-in, please contact Brian Reinhart at 215-978-1970 or breinhart@sjprep.org. |
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Gil Brooks Asked to Resign as Head Football Coach Football coach Gil Brooks was asked to resign after 18 successful years at the helm of the program. "With years of hard work, Gil built a strong, respected program," says Prep President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. "The Prep is grateful to him for establishing a tradition of excellence." During his tenure, Brooks was 162-57-2 overall and 101-19-2 in the Catholic League, winning five titles, matching the most by any coach in league history. |
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Junior Ring Mass: Class of 2011 On Saturday, March 20 we will celebrate the Class of 2011 at the Junior Ring Mass. The Prep and the Students' Mothers' Club invite families of 2011 to the mass at 4:00pm in the Church of the Gesu and the reception immediately following. |
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Bus Schedule for Parent-Teacher Conferences Due to the recent inclement weather Parent-Teacher Conferences will now be held on Thursday, March 4. All appointmet times will remain the same. Classes will still end at 1:30pm. Please note that all buses will depart at their normal time, not the early departure time posted for the original February 25 conference date. |
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Basketball Takes on Neumann-Goretti in PCL Semifinal Prep basketball has advanced to the Catholic League semifinals and will play Neumann-Goretti on Wednesday, February 24 at 8:30pm, at the Palestra. The Prep, which was the third seed in the Red Division, defeated Monsignor Bonner and Roman Catholic to secure its spot in the game while Neumann-Goretti, the number one seed in the Blue Division and ranked eighth in the country, defeated Cardinal Dougherty to advance. Tickets are on sale in the Prep Business Office. General admission is $7 and reserved is $12. At the door, those tickets are $10 and $15 respectively. |
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In Memoriam: Daniel A. Brennan We are saddened to report that Dan Brennan - longtime teacher, principal, administrator and friend of the Prep - passed away early this week at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 11 a.m., at St. John Neumann Church (380 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010). Information about a viewing for friends and family will be posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer and on Philly.com and on this page as soon as it becomes available. Interment will be private. |
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Basketball Advances to PCL Quarterfinals The Prep Basketball team will take on Roman Catholic in the Catholic League Quarterfinals on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00pm. The game will take place at Archbishop Carroll. Tickets are $5. |
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Prep Rugby Team Winter Social The Prep Rugby Team is preparing for a trip to France and Spain over Easter break to play in competitive games as well as visit Azpeitia, Spain, the birthplace of St. Ignatius. The Prep community is invited to support the rugby team at their Winter Social/Beef and Beer at Tir Na Nog (1600 Arch St.) on Saturday, March 6 from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy great food, an open bar, raffles, and prizes for $40 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Prep Rugby Team. For more information contact Cindy or Bill Sharp at wsharp22@comcast.net or 215-885-0974. |
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Free Workshop: Navigating the College Scholarship Process On Saturday, February 20 from 11:00am - 2:00pm the Prep will be hosting a free workshop "Navigating the College Scholarship Process." The workshop will be led by Ms. Jessica Johnson, Executive Director of The Scholarship Academy (TSA) a company she created in January of 2006 after graduating from Howard University and securing close to $200,000 in scholarships for her undergraduate education. TSA specializes in breaking down the scholarship acquisition process into realistic terms for low-income first generation students. TSA’s goal is to set the tone for helping students, parents and college preparatory staff, develop realistic strategies for securing funds for college. Please RSVP to Mr. Jose Gonzalez, Director of Diversity, at 215-978-1001 or jgonzalez@sjprep.org with your name and number attending. |
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Basketball Game vs. Roman on 2/14 Sold Out The game against Roman Catholic on Sunday, February 14 is sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door, and no league, coaching, or press passes can be honored. |
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Speak Up! On Saturday, February 20, Merion Mercy Academy will host a special event called SpeakUp! The program runs from 9:00am-2:00pm, with registration beginning at 8:15am. Students from the Prep, Merion Mercy and Devon Prep have planned a day of communication on topics often uncomfortable between parents, teens and educators. Read More and Register Online at speakup.org >> |
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Bowling Secures Spot in Playoffs The bowling team has secured the 4th and final spot in the Catholic League playoffs and will play top-seeded Cardinal O'Hara on Tuesday, February 9 at 3:30pm, at Sproul Lanes. |
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Taggart Series: Sr. Mary Scullion UPDATE: Due to the forcast for inclement weather this event has been postponed, and is tentatively rescheduled for Tuesday, May 18. Sister Mary Scullion, founder and director of Project Home and one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people, will speak at the Prep on Thursday, February 11 at 7:00pm. Sister Mary will offer "A Call to Justice, A Call to Action." Sister Mary has been involved in service work and advocacy for homeless and mentally ill persons since 1978. In 1985, she co-founded Woman of Hope which provides supportive housing for homeless mentally ill women. In 1988, she helped establish the Outreach Coordination Center, a nationally recognized model, which coordinates street outreach to chronically homeless persons in Philadelphia. In 1989, Sister Mary and Joan Dawson McConnon co-founded Project H.O.M.E. Since that time, Project H.O.M.E. has grown tremendously - now offering 459 units of housing in Philadelphia, including 272 units of supportive housing. |
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Hawktion Presents... Night at the Improv February can be a boring month! Liven it up by getting out of the house for a cheap night of laughs at the Prep's very own Improv Club on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30pm. Enjoy the comedy stylings of Speedy Morris, Chris Morris and Joey Callahan at this BYOB event. Must be 21 to enter. Tickets are $25 online in advance and $30 at the door. Young alumni (2000 and younger) can register online for $15. (Note: This event was rescheduled from its original date of February 6 due to inclement weather.) |
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, St. Joseph's Prep is putting together several opportunities to help the people of this distressed country and the relief efforts underway there. |
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Midterm Exam Information Midterm exams will take place from January 8-15 for all classes. Please visit the page below for exam schedules, room assignments and transportation info. |
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Merry Christmas All of us here at St. Joseph's Prep extend our warmest wishes that you and your family enjoy a joyous and merry Christmas season. |
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Basketball Game Rescheduled The varsity basketball game on Sunday, December 27 has been rescheduled for noon. The Prep will take on Wissahickon at Gwynedd-Mercy College. |
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PrepVision: Episode 1 Tune in now to watch this year's first episode of PrepVision, the Prep's student-produced news program. This episode recaps many key events that took place throughout the first semester. |
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7th Annual Prep Book DriveThe 7th Annual Prep Book Drive is running from Friday, December 4 until Friday December 18; the last ten days of school until Christmas Break. Last year over over 12,000 books were raised in just 10 days, bringing the total to 65,000 books over the last six years. This year we are looking to break that mark to help local schoolchildren gain access to books they would otherwise not have. We ask that you do your best to donate gently used/excellent condition books that range in age/grade from infant/toddler up to 14 years old/8th grade. No high school or adult age books can be accepted; please, no textbooks or encyclopedias. All books should be dropped off in Room 103. Please contact Mr. Coyle with any questions at jcoyle@sjprep.org. |
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Thanksgiving Day Football: Prep vs. MalvernThe football team will play Malvern Prep on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 26) at 10:30 a.m., at Villanova Stadium. Tickets are available at the Prep on Monday and Tuesday (Prep Shop and the Business Office) and at Wednesday Night JUG. There will be no internet sales and no will call. Tickets can also be purchased at the game beginning at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Prior to the game, there will be a pre-game continental breakfast in the annex just off the field on the home side (Lancaster Ave. gate). This reception will run from 9:30 a.m., until just before game time. Fans from both teams are invited to this reception. For more information, contact hawk@sjprep.org. |
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Register Now for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 19On Thursday, November 19 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 in advance. Online registration will be available until November 13 at 3:00pm. There will also be open sessions available from 6:00pm-7:00pm. |
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Sweeney Todd Tickets On SaleTickets for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's fall production of Sweeney Todd are now available for purchase online, in the treasurer's office and in the dining hall during lunch periods. The show opens on Friday, November 6 and runs through Sunday, November 15. For show times and more information click below. Tickets for all performaces are $10. |
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Halloween Mixer: October 30Tickets for the Prep's Halloween mixer are now for sale online. The mixer will take place on Friday 10/30 from 7:00-10:00pm. The advance purchase price is $7. Tickets purchased at the door cost $10. |
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The Taggart Series Presents Mitch AlbomThe Taggart Cultural Series, in partnership with The Gesu School and Old St. Joseph's Church, will host noted author and sportswriter Mitch Albom for an evening booktalk and signing on October 6 at 7:15pm, at the Prep. This event is open to the public. A free will donation will be accepted to help defray the cost of the event. Students from any high school will be admitted free of charge with a current high school ID. Please RSVP for seating purposes by calling 215-978-1018 or registering online below. The deadline for RSVP is October 3. |
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Back to School Mixer: September 18Tickets for the Prep's first mixer of the 2009-10 school year are now for sale online. The Back to School Mixer will take place on Friday 9/18 from 7:00-10:00pm. The advance purchase price is $7. Tickets purchased at the door are $10. |
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Prep Phonathon Needs Your HelpThe Prep's annual Phonathon will take place October 7-8, 20-22 and 27-28 from 6:00-8:30pm each night. This important event helps support the Prep Fund, the Prep's annual giving campaign. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up below. Help is also needed on September 9-10 to recruit other callers for October. For more information contact Ceal Biello at cbiello@sjprep.org. |
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Sweeney Todd Auditions September 14Auditions for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's fall production of Sweeney Todd will take place on Monday, 9/14 from 2:45-6:30pm. Callbacks will take place on 9/21. For students interested in participating behind the scenes, applications for positions on Stage Crew and Production Staff are also available. Applications are due on Tuesday, 9/15 at 12:00pm. |
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Speedy Morris to Be Inducted Into Big Five Hall of FamePrep basketball coach Bill "Speedy" Morris, has been selected for induction into the Philadelphia Big Five Hall of Fame. Morris, who coached at La Salle University for 17 years, will be part of the Hall's 2010 Class. |
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Textbooks For SaleTextbooks for the 2009-2010 school year are now available for purchase through the Varsity Books website. |
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2009-2010 Calendar AvailableThe 2009-2010 Prep Calendar is now available for download. The digital calendar, which will be updated with any changes throughout the year, is also available. Current families will receive a printed copy of the calendar in a mailing in mid-August. |
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In Memoriam: Josias Sterling '08The Prep community was saddened to learn of the passing of Josias Sterling '08, who died suddenly on July 24. Josias was the victim of a sudden riptide that pulled him out from knee-to-waist high water off the shore of Ocean City, N.J. His body was recovered on Monday. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 10:00am at the Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at the Prep on Sunday, August 9 at Noon in the Church of the Gesu with a reception to follow in the Sauter Dining Hall. A Josias Sterling Fund has been established and donations are now being accepted online. Contributions can also be brought to the memorial service or mailed to 1733 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Please be sure to note that the donation is in memory of Josias. |
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Prep at the Shore 2009Registration is now open for Prep at the Shore 2009, which will take place on August 9, 2009 at the Avalon Yacht Club. Mass begins at 12:00 noon with a reception to follow from 12:30-3:00pm. |
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