During the Senior Awards Convocation on Wednesday, May 11, St. John's recognized members of the Class of 2022 for outstanding achievement in academics, co-curricular life, and athletics.
Headmaster Hardiman welcomed seniors and their families with a message about teaching ourselves and others how to nurture and support each other in times of need. "To the young men receiving awards tonight, throughout your time at St. John's, you have modeled the lessons in that Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 7:9-11). You've used your gifts and talents to nurture, support, encourage, and challenge our community. It hasn't been easy and there's been a bit of disruption during your time here but you've let your light shine and others have followed."
Congratulations to all! More photos from the event are on SmugMug.
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Academic Awards
Academic Excellence
Joseph Ferranti
Joseph Giardella
Declan Golden
Timothy Haarmann
Declan Kelley
Charles Kirby
Rocco Masciarelli
Alexander Nassar
Zachary Nassar
Emmet Phelan
Connor Pool
Gar Rudnyai
Enrique Ruiz
David Terranova
John Valzania
Bryan Wolf
Religious Studies
Andrew D'Avanzo
Kyle Desrochers
Mario Hernandez
Carmen Ilardi
Carter Randall
Robert Shea
English
Theodore Cullinane
Andrew D'Avanzo
Cameron Eich
Mario Hernandez
Christopher Pocharski
Yuan “Tony” Yu
Mathematics
Dylan Chakar
Nolan Chanda
Colby Crews
Theodore Cullinane
Matthew DiCara
Andrew Wong
Science
Michael Boudrot
Sean Buckner
Patrick Catino
Rodneil Sanon
Jingyuan “Tiger” Zhang
Jonathan Zion
Social Studies
Scott Daley
Jonathan Hidalgo
Grady McDonough
Daniel Panzavecchia
Daniel Schorr
Jonathan Zion
Chinese
Jon Burchette
Andrew D'Avanzo
Scott Daley
German
John Eckert
Connor Perault
Luc Santos
Latin
Nicholas Brescio
Nam Ho
Liam Melvin
Spanish
Zachary Burns
Vincent Callahan
Sean Curtin
Robert Shea
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente Award
Rafael Santos
Computer Science
Colby Crews
Kyle Desrochers
John Matthews
Peyton McKee
Art 2-D
Scott Daley
Jingyuan "Tiger" Zhang
Art 3-D
Brendan Feyl
Lucas Santos
Drama
Dylan Roberts
Phineas Roy
Music
Andrew D'Avanzo
Christopher Maguire
National Merit Commended Students
Theodore Cullinane
Cameron Eich
Joseph Ferranti
Owen Gandt
Joseph Giardella
Shane Isaac
Charles Kirby
Rocco Masciarelli
Grady McDonough
Zachary Nassar
Christopher Pocharski
Gar Rudnyai
Robert Shea
Yuan “Tony” Yu
National Merit Finalist
Colby Crews
Ansh Motiani
Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
Scholastic Art Honorable Mention
Jingyuan 'Tiger' Zhang
Scholastic Art Certificate of Recognition Award
Sean Curtin
Scholastic Art Certificate of Recognition Award
Enrique Ruiz
Co-Curricular Awards
Multicultural Affairs and Community Development (MACD) Award
Enrique Ruiz
Campus Ministry Award
Charlie Maier
Academic Bowl Award: Connor Gold
Animal Welfare Club Award: Dylan Roberts
Anime Award: Sean Buckner, John Matthews
Arab Language and Culture Club Award: Joseph Waterman
Artificial Intelligence Club Award: Gar Rudnyai, Brendan O'Holleran
Asian Cultural Club Award: Andrew D'Avanzo
Aviation Club Award: Joseph Caron, Matthew Gallagher
Celtic Band Award: Yuan “Tony” Yu
Chess Club Award: Liam Melvin
Chinese Ambassador's Club Award: Jingyuan “Tiger” Zhang, Chengru Zou
Community of Concern Award: Sean Buckner, Ansh Motiani
Computer Club Award: Colby Crews, Cameron Eich
Drama Guild - Acting Award: Joseph Giardella
Drama Guild Technical Award: Nicholas Hastings
Film Makers Club Award: Beau Colvin
Freshmen Life Experience Award: Andrew Connolly
Future Medical Professionals Club Award: Henry Sorpol
Game Design Club Award: Colby Crews
Greek & Latin Club Award: Zachary Nassar, Alexander Nassar
History Club Award: Joshua Pope
Improv Club Award: James Aste
Jewish Student Union Award: Joshua Comito
LEARN (Learning and Educating about Anti-Racism Now) Award: Bryan Wolf
LUNA (Latinos Unidos en Accion) Award: Bryan Wolf, Rafael Santos
Math Team Award: Colby Crews
Model UN Award: Samuel Sheahan
National Honor Society Award: Andrew Wong, Christian Rooney, Gar Rudnyai
Outdoor Adventure Club Award: Jingyuan “Tiger” Zhang
Philosophy Club Award: Christopher Boujaoude, Richard Viveiros, Andres Scully Morales
Photography Club Award: Robert Shea
Powerlifting Team Award: Trevor Fecko
Prep Pride Club Award: Braeden Cheverie
Rock Music Appreciation Club Award: Dante D'Alessandro
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club Award: John Matthews, Kyle Desrochers
South Asia Culture Club Award: Ajay Vempati, Hamzah Safri
Speak Up Award: Rafael Santos, Cameron Whitney
Spire Brass Award: Marc Gaudin, Christopher Maguire
Spire Yearbook Award: Ethan Peralta
Student Council Award: Charles Wilmot
Swingtown! Award: Braeden Cheverie
Makers Club Award: Django Keyes, Robert Shea
Vex Robotics Team Award: Joseph Giardella
Woodwinds Ensemble Award: Ryan Yuu
Young Democrats Club Award: Conor Beswick
Young Republicans Club Award: Ronald Rossetti
Athletic Awards
Paul 'Buster' DiVincenzo '50 Athletic Director's Award
Tyler Ambrosh
Owen Gandt
Michael Shyjan
Kyle Webster
Best Athlete Award
Thomas Sarni
Student-Athlete Award
Timothy Haarmann
Varsity Alpine Skiing Coach's Award: Peyton McKee
Varsity Alpine Skiing MVP: Rocco Masciarelli
Varsity Baseball Coach's Award: Tucker Larson
Varsity Baseball MVP: Connor Remley
Varsity Basketball Coach's Award: Jacob Mercedes
Varsity Crew MVP: Matthew Viliott
Varsity Crew Coach's Award: Matthew Teeven
Varsity Cross Country Coach's Award: Luc Santos
Varsity Cross Country MVP: Charles Tuttle
Varsity Fencing Coach's Award: Robert Coutu
Varsity Football Coach's Award: Jack Perry
Varsity Football MVP: Jackson Delaney
Varsity Golf Coach's Award: Emmet Phelan
Varsity Golf MVP: Alex Landry
Varsity Ice Hockey Coach's Award: Payton Palladino
Varsity Ice Hockey MVP: Pierce Blaeser
Varsity Lacrosse Coach's Award: Charles Wilmot
Varsity Lacrosse MVP: Theodore Cullinane
Varsity Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Christopher Maguire
Varsity Rugby Coach's Award: Charles Murphy
Varsity Rugby MVP: Austin Hart
Varsity Sailing Coach's Award: Andres Scully Morales
Varsity Sailing MVP: Nicholas Lopez
Varsity Soccer Coach's Award: Ryder Vigsnes
Varsity Soccer MVP: Joseph Waterman
Varsity Spring Track Coach's Award: Tyler Hughes
Varsity Spring Track MVP: Connor Perault
Varsity Swimming Coach's Award: Carter Randall
Varsity Swimming MVP: Jake Thomas
Varsity Tennis Coach's Award: Charles Kirby
Varsity Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: Colin Surdam
Varsity Ultimate Disc MVP: Declan Golden
Varsity Volleyball Coach's Award: Leonardo D'Silva
Varsity Volleyball MVP: Daniel Schorr
Varsity Water Polo Coach's Award: Spencer D'Angelo
Varsity Water Polo MVP: Samuel Westlund
Varsity Winter Track Coach's Award: Declan Kelley
Varsity Winter Track MVP: Jason Bois
Varsity Wrestling Coach's Award: Adam Schaeublin
Commencement and Baccalaureate Awards
Several awards are given at the Baccalaureate Liturgy and Commencement. Below is a list of award winners.
CAMPUS MINISTRY SERVICE AWARD
The Campus Ministry Award is given to a student who exemplifies the Gospel values and has engaged in liturgical, retreat, and other service programs sponsored by the Campus Ministry Department. This year's award was presented to:
Charles C. Maier
SPECIAL AWARDS
Multicultural Affairs and Community Development Advocacy Award
The Multicultural Affairs and Community Development Award is given to a student who has gone above and beyond to work for social justice and to create and inclusive community at St. John’s Prep. This year's award was presented to:
Enrique D. Ruiz
Sonia Schreiber Weitz Human Rights Award
The Sonia Schreiber Weitz Human Rights Award is given annually to a member of the senior class who best exemplifies Sonia Weitz’s courage, respect for human dignity and willingness to speak out against anti-Semitism, racism and all other forms of prejudice. This year's awards were presented to:
Joshua R. Comito
Bryan G. Wolf
Sean Lynch ’85 Scholarship Award
The Sean Lynch ’85 Fund was established as an endowed scholarship award in his memory in 2001 by his family and friends after his death in the World Trade Center. A graduating senior who will attend Boston College is recognized each year. This year's awards were presented to:
Marc A. Gaudin
Connor D. Perault
Stephen J. Kiely ’68 Scholarship Award
The Stephen J. Kiely '68 Fund was established as an endowed scholarship award in his memory by his family in 1994 and is presented annually to a member of the senior class who is continuing his education at Dartmouth College. This year's award was presented to:
Ansh Motiani
Margaret Klein Memorial Scholarship Award
The Margaret Klein Memorial Scholarship was established by her husband John Klein, in memory of Peggy, who was a nurse for many years at Lahey Clinic. The scholarship is awarded to a senior who is a member of the National Honor Society, who has participated in Prep service projects and who is planning a career in health care. This year's award was presented to:
Carmen G. Ilardi
Student Council Scholarship Award
The Student Council Scholarship was established by members of the St. John’s Prep Student Council. The scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has show significant involvement in our school community while maintaining a strong academic record. This year's award was presented to:
Charles M. Wilmot
LEGACY AWARDS
Robert P. Arsenault
Robert L. Arsenault '82
Thomas P. Flynn '53*
William J. Flynn '24*
James T. Aste
Stephen R. Aste '95
Pierce J. Blaeser
John A. Blaeser '84
Andrew J. Connolly
Michael P. Connolly '89
Dante J. D'Alessandro
Jeffrey P. D'Alessandro '87
Christopher P. DeFeo
Paul A. DeFeo '88
Jackson G. Delaney
George A. Delaney '88
Trevor D. Fecko
Robert E. Loiselle '60
Justin K. Fogarty
Michael L. Fogarty '86
Owen M. Gandt
David M. Gandt '93
Victor P. Harrington
Patrick M. Harrington '89
Tyler J. Hughes
Michael B. Hughes '91
John O. Laffy
John C. Laffy '84
Colby S. LaGrassa
Ronald C. LaGrassa '91
Christopher G. Maguire
Donald F. Tewksbury '69
Grady L. McDonough
Matt L. McDonough '88
William C. McEnaney
Thomas W. McEnaney, Esq. '86
Peyton J. McKee
Brady J. McKee MD '88*
Mason A. Mysliwy
John E. Sullivan Jr. '92
Jack T. Perry
Ernest J. Perry Jr. '54*
Christopher W. Pocharski
Louis A. Pocharski DDS '50
Zachary G. Richardson
Kevin A. Richardson II '86
Phineas J. Roy
John K. Roy '87
Thomas J. Sarni
Kenneth D. Sarni '86
Andres L. Scully Morales
Francis P. Scully '11*
Samuel D. Sheahan
Joel H. Goldman '57*
Aidan J. Silvia
John P. Silvia III '88
Harrison M. Smith
Karl L. Smith '86
Wyatt L. Vorias
Anthony D. Vorias '61*
Joseph R. Waterman
Joseph A. Milano Jr. '62
Aidan B. White
Peter B. White '79
Charles M. Wilmot
John R. Putney Jr. '61
* deceased