During the Junior Awards Convocation held on Thursday, May 22 St. John's honored members of the Class of 2026 for outstanding achievement in leadership, academics, co-curricular activities, and athletics. Congratulations to all!
Junior Awards Convocation Photos
Mary Hennessey and Paul Hennessey '52 P'83 GP'16 Scholarship Award
John Budrow and Andrew Budrow received the Mary and Paul Hennessey ’52 P’83 GP ’16 Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of Mary A. Hennessey by her husband, and trustee emeritus Paul '52; son and former trustee David ’83; and daughters Julie and Karen. The Hennesseys have a long-standing and prominent tradition of family commitment to St. John’s Prep. It was fitting that the family came together to honor Mary’s memory by establishing a scholarship presented annually to a member of the junior class who best exemplifies the qualities of the Xaverian Brothers and appreciates the role that St. John’s has played in his life. The recipient must maintain a solid record of academic achievement and has been an active participant in extracurricular activities.
Derek S. Hines '99 Scholarship Award
Kevin Correa received the Derek Hines '99 Scholarship Award. The Xaverian Brothers spirit of education has always promoted the values of excellence and zeal. As we continually strive to recognize the giftedness in each individual in the community, we recognize a student with the Derek Hines ’99 Scholarship Award. This award goes to a rising senior and recognizes a fearless leader and beloved fan favorite who always places his team first. Displaying exemplary sportsmanship, he is supremely competitive, intelligent and extraordinarily conditioned with an unmatched work ethic. The contributions of this individual, on and off the field, cannot be measured by statistics alone. This award is not based on athleticism or athletic ability, but on the qualities of sportsmanship and school spirit.
James D. Grabowski '01 Scholarship Award
Octavio H. DeOliveira received the James Grabowski '01 Scholarship. This award was established in memory of James Grabowski ’01 by his family and friends after his death in February 2004. This scholarship is awarded to a member of the current junior class who has best exhibited Jamie’s determination to achieve the highest results in all that he pursues in his life.
Campus Ministry Award
Mattheus Du Plessis and Owen Hanson received the Campus Service Ministry Award. It is presented to a member of the class who has consistently and authentically participated in Campus Ministry events throughout their time at the Prep and who embodies the mission of Campus Ministry and St. John's by engaging with the community and demonstrating what it means to be a person of faith and action.
Brother Stephen, C.F.X. and Brother Francis, C.F.X. Award
Owen Hardiman received the Brother Stephen and Brother Francis Award. It honors two Xaverian Brothers who were responsible for the legacy of Xaverian education in the United States. As the young congregation faced challenges, the General Superior was forced to call the first Brothers back to Europe. Brother Stephen and Brother Francis remained behind and persevered in their ministry to serve the Church in Louisville. They inspired others through their leadership and commitment to life of faith, service and education. Soon other men joined the Congregation and the work of Stephen and Francis. Through the establishment of this award, the St. John’s community honors one student in each grade who follows the example of Brothers Stephen and Francis through his zeal, compassion, humility, trust and simplicity as he commits himself to excellence and falling in love with the service of God in the midst of the Prep community.
Jack Kirby '55 Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Award
Luke Horenstein received the Jack Kirby '55 Alumni Association Scholarship. This scholarship is presented annually to a junior who has demonstrated the leadership qualities and characteristics that reflect the spirit and ideals of the Alumni Association. The scholarship bears the name of one of the Prep’s most loyal and active alumni, Jack Kirby ’55, who passed away in April 2007. This year’s recipient not only impressed the scholarship committee with his obvious leadership skills, but also his accomplishments in the classroom, and commitment to community service. The Alumni Association looks forward to working with this outstanding future alumni leader.
Paul J. Famico, Jr. '88 Scholarship Award
Brendan Lovell received the Paul J. Famico Jr. '88 Scholarship. This annual award was established in memory of Paul Famico ‘88 by his family and friends after his death in 1989. The recipient must be a graduating senior residing in Danvers who has been actively involved in the community.
Scott M. Connolly '07 Scholarship
Max Putney received the Scott M. Connolly '07 Memorial Scholarship. It was established by the Class of 2007 to honor the legacy and memory of Scott, their friend, classmate, teammate, and brother. Throughout the year, the class raised $50,000 to create this perpetually endowed scholarship fund. This award is presented to a member of the class who best models Scott’s spirit, enthusiasm, and joy for life.
Academic Awards
Academic Excellence
Edward Acworth
Zachary Bezanson
Jacob Cranson
Kian DeAngelus
Leo Emerson
Jonah Greenblatt
Patrick Kaminski
Andrew Leedham
Benjamin Masterson
Owen McLain
Benjamin Shore
Christopher Sorrenti
Nicholas Sorrenti
Julian Tavarez
Ryan Yu
Religious Studies Medals
William Bochnak
Ayyan Kamran
Alex Roy
Christopher Angelakis
Ryan Horrigan
James Minor
English Medals
Gus Spiridakis
Nicholas Vogel
Sami Welsh
Jakob Blanchette
Omar Habbouche
Max Putney
Mathematics Medals
Samuel Beebee
John Kaloutas
Andrew Budrow
Reid Formicola
Andrew McManmon
Sami Welsh
Physical Education Medals
Wyatt Hoekstra
Michael Saldana
Science Medals
Noah Boudreau
Colin Doyle
Michael Leonowert
Jeremiah McCarthy
Walter Shickolovich
Carson Sullivan
Social Studies Medals
Kevin Correa
Breccan Curran
Wade Evitts
Noah Lear
Trevor Nemeskal
Thomas Randall
Computer Science Medals
Matthew Langton
Conor McGeown
William Bochnak
Samuel Beebee
Chinese Medals
Michael Dorsey
Joseph DiCesare
Brendan McCarthy
German Medals
Rowan King
Jack Caputo
William Bochnak
Latin Medals
Thomas Wakelin
John Kaloutas
Ayyan Kamran
Spanish Medals
Joshua Isidro
Leif Johnson
Jack Shrayer
Gus Spiridakis
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente Award
Christian Norena
3D Art Medals
Nicholas Samra
Alex Roy
Drama Medals
Gabriel Fredette
Rowan King
Music Medals
Nicholas Vogel
Michael Dorsey
Co-Curricular Awards
Academic Bowl: Joshua Isidro
Animal Welfare Club: Zackary Grenier
Arabic Language & Culture Club: Finn McCabe
Asian Cultural Club: Ryan Yu
Aviation Club: Garrett McIntosh
Best Buddies: Michael Millett, John Cahill
Ceramics Club: Campbell Berglund
Civics Debate Club: Brendan Lovell
Cooking Club: Denzel Taveras
Drama Guild: Jakob Blanchette, Brendan Lovell
Dungeons and Dragons Club: Kian DeAngelus
Eagle News: Kian DeAngelus
Environmental Club: Edward Acworth, Boris Kouzminov
German Club: Matthew Langton, Kian DeAngelus
Greek and Latin Club: Thomas Wakelin, Ryan Yu
History Club: Thomas Wakelin
Investment Club: Cameron Taylor
Italian Cultural Club: Matthew Polito
Latinos Unidos en Acción (LUNA): Jayden Vasquez
Liturgical Music Ministry: Rowan E. King, Michael Dorsey
MACD Student Advisory Council: Denzel Ovando
Math Team: Samuel Beebee
Mock Trial: Wade Evitts
Model UN: Christopher Angelakis
National Honor Society: Ryan Yu
Philosophy Club: Matthew Langton
Photography Club: Trevor Nemeskal
Prepositions Literary Magazine: Ethan Mayer, Rowan King
Spanish Club: Lukas Cleary
Spire Brass: William L. Bochnak, Isaac Sidmore
Sports Analytics Club: Samuel Beebee, William Bochnak
Student Council: Chibueze Anasiudu
VEX Robotics Team: Ryan Yu
Woodwinds Ensemble: Dylan Hart
Athletics Awards
Coach's Award
Baseball Coach's Award: Jeremiah Ramirez
Basketball Coach's Award: Ethan Waszkelewicz
Crew Coach's Award: Kamden Mauser
Cross Country Coach's Award: John McIntosh
Fencing Coach's Award: Philip Maestranzi
Football Coach's Award: Alexander Turrisi
Golf Coach's Award: Jack Carew
Ice Hockey Coach's Award: Joseph Goldstein
Lacrosse Coach's Award: Mattheus Du Plessis
Lacrosse Coach's Award: Max Putney
Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Jackson Camp
Rugby Coach's Award: Jack Shrayer
Sailing Coach's Award: Jack Morgan
Skiing Coach's Award: Owen McLain
Soccer Coach's Award: James Minor
Spring Track Coach's Award: Leo Emerson
Swimming Coach's Award: Wesley Ross
Tennis Coach's Award: Rudr Malayya
Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: Zackary Grenier
Volleyball Coach's Award: Andrew Budrow
Walter Polo Coach's Award: Christian Norena
Winter Track Coach's Award: Andrew McManmon
Wrestling Coach's Award: James Lally
MVP Awards
Varsity Cross Country MVP: Liam Mahoney
Varsity Ice Hockey MVP: Brandon Ward
Varsity Mountain Biking MVP: Edward Acworth
Varsity Sailing MVP: Jeremiah McCarthy
Varsity Soccer MVP: Matthew Droggitis
College Book Awards
Brown University Book Award: Jacob Cranson
Clarkson Achievement Award: Andrew Leedham
Clarkson Leadership Award: John Kaloutas
Dartmouth Book Award: Christopher Sorrenti
Harvard Book Award: Jonah Greenblatt, Ryan Yu
LeMoyne College Heights Award: Lukas Cleary, Owen McLain
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award: Zachary Bezanson
Rochester Institute of Technology – Business and Leadership: Wade Evitts
Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal: William Bochnak
St. Anselm College Book Award: Benjamin Masterson
St. Lawrence University Book Award: John Cahill
St. Michael's College Book Award: Conor McGeown, Benjamin Shore
Suffolk University Book Award: Patrick Kaminski
Tulane University Book Award: Leo Emerson
University of Rochester Book Award (Bausch & Lomb): Kian DeAngelus
University of Rochester Book Award (Xerox): John Budrow
University of Vermont Book Award: Samuel Beebee
University of Virginia Book Award: Edward Acworth
UPENN Book Award: Julian Tavarez
Yale University Book Award: Nicholas Sorrenti