During the Junior Awards Convocation held on Thursday, May 21, St. John's honored members of the Class of 2027 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
William Sutter 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
Timothy McColgan 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
Luke Calder 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
William Goff and Nick Ramos 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
Massimo Petrillo 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
William Goff 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
James Kirkpatrick 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
Lucas Zepf 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
Thomas Ayers
Cormac Barry
Justin F. Brown
Devin Corbett
William E. de Rochemont
Zachary M. Evitts
Beckett G. Flynn
Subhang V. Konduri
Dominic J. Melito
Timothy Ogandzhanyan
Christopher J. Olimpio
Jakob A. Perkins
Benjamin J. Reynolds
Luca S. Richio
Henry F. Sullivan
Religious Studies
Andrew Blanchette
Cole Hannan
Andrew M. Johnson
Peter C. Manning
Aidan B. Sullivan
Christian E. Williams
English
Elian D. Calderon
Liam Callahan
Kenneth S. Duran
Sebastian R. Froeb
Colton F. Hayhurst
Dylan Johnson
Mathematics
Liam Collins
Kenneth S. Duran
Alex Huang
Henry McDonnell
Brody McMahon
Arihant A. Rangoli
Science
Jacob F. Apfelbaum
Cameron L. Carangelo
Sam Northrop
Corson Quinn
Matthew J. Spidle
Dana Strauss
Social Studies
Thomas W. Asci
Liam Callahan
Cyrus Dalton
Duncan K. McClintock
Devlin P. Murphy
Liam S. O'Connor
Computer Science
Garrett F. Dawe
Liam M. Eckler
Aidan B. Sullivan
Shahaan K. Zaheer
Harry H. Zhou
Advanced Research Capstone
Arush Shangari
Physical Education
Peter C. Manning
Anthony J. Sorrentino
Edward J. Waldman
Jarrod L. Wallace
Chinese
Thomas W. Asci
Alex Huang
Nick Ramos
German
William A. Hodgkinson
Ayden Ventura
Andrew L. Vink
Latin
Jake C. Arsenault
Massimo J. Petrillo
Shahaan K. Zaheer
Spanish
Thomas John J. Ballantine
Dylan Johnson
Duncan K. McClintock
Corson Quinn
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente
Andrew Herrera
2D Art
George W. O'Brien
Jarrod L. Wallace
3D Art
Lucas P. Connell
Aidan Hynes
Drama
Jacob F. Apfelbaum
Matthew J. Spidle
Music
Bennecio Brincheiro
Sebastian Ghiu
Scholastic Art & Writing Award – Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass
Lucas P. Connell
Co-Curricular Awards
Animal Welfare Club: Edward J. Waldman
Anime & Comic Book Club: Thomas W. Asci, Jacob O. Matias, Jarrod L. Wallace
Art & Design Club: Justin Falzone, George W. O'Brien
Artificial Intelligence Club: Arush Shangari
Asian Cultural Club: Benjamin J. Reynolds
Aviation Club: Timothy Ogandzhanyan
Best Buddies: Avery J. Paul
Black Student Union: Jovanny A. Pierre-Charles
Chess Club: William E. Forsyth
Chinese Ambassadors Club: Alex Huang, Qiaozhi Zheng
Civics Debate Club: Nicholas Grimaldi
Community of Concern: William Goff, Massimo Petrillo, Henry Sullivan
Cooking Club: Andrew Herrera
Drama Guild: Liam M. Eckler, Sebastian Ghiu
Dungeons and Dragons Club: Ayden Ventura, Jarrod L. Wallace
Eagle News: Thomas Ayers, Andrew Blanchette
Entrepreneurship Club: Tucker J. Webb
Environmental Club: Jack Fitch, Christopher Melville
Future Medical Professionals Club: Cormac Barry, Lucas P. Connell
German Club: Edward M. Sweetland
Greek and Latin Club: Edward J. Waldman
High School String Ensemble: Gabriel J. Klapman, Peter C. Manning, Cameron P. O'Reilly
History Club: Quinn Fox
Investment Club: Davis Moran
Italian Cultural Club: Gerardo G. Di Stefano
Jewish Student Union: Massimo Petrillo, Dana Strauss, Edward J. Waldman
Latinos Unidos en Acción (LUNA): Elian D. Calderon, Alexander N. Ovalles
Magic Club: Edward Waldman, Shahaan K. Zaheer
Math Team: Shahaan K. Zaheer
Mock Trial: Liam S. O'Connor
Model UN: William T. Sutter
Music Technology Club: George R. Aiken, Jackson Scoll
Philosophy Club: Thomas W. Asci, Nicholas Grimaldi
Photography Club: Michael P. Fix, Jordan Reis
Prepositions Literary Magazine: Peter C. Manning
Psychology Club: Nicholas J. Brown, Nicholas Grimaldi, Christopher Melville
Sound Engineering: Liam M. Eckler
South Asian Cultural Club: Subhang V. Konduri, Arihant A. Rangoli, Arush Shangari
Spire Brass: Andrew Najim
Spire Yearbook Club: Colin Gray, Marcus Obodai
Student Council Award: Thomas Ayers
Swingtown: Sebastian Ghiu
VEX Robotics Team: Daniel E. Monterroso
Woodwinds Ensemble: Duncan K. McClintock
Athletics Awards
Coach's Awards
Junior Baseball Coach's Award: James F. DiCarlo
Junior Basketball Coach's Award: Damian M. Gregory
Junior Crew Coach's Award: Aadan M. DeLeon Job
Junior Cross Country Coach's Award: Liam Callahan
Junior Fencing Coach's Award: Subhang V. Konduri
Junior Football Coach's Award: William Seaha
Junior Golf Coach's Award: Seamus O'Holleran
Junior Ice Hockey Coach's Award: Timothy E. McColgan
Junior Lacrosse Coach's Award: Ryan McCarthy
Junior Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Jacob F. Apfelbaum
Junior Rugby Coach's Award: Logan S. Arredondo
Junior Sailing Coach's Award: Davis A. Ferreira
Junior Skiing Coach's Award: Andrew B. Pellegrini
Junior Soccer Coach's Award: Jonathan S. Koulalis
Junior Spring Track Coach's Award: Ethan J. Caulfield
Junior Swimming Coach's Award: William E. Forsyth
Junior Tennis Coach's Award: Christopher Melville
Junior Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: George R. Aiken
Junior Volleyball Coach's Award: Luke A. Bray
Junior Water Polo Coach's Award: Heath L. Bennett
Junior Winter Track Coach's Award: William Quigley
Junior Wrestling Coach's Award: William M. LaVallee
MVP Awards
Varsity Winter Track MVP: Tyson R. Stroope
Varsity Crew MVP: Oliver J. Copland
Varsity Football MVP: Maxwell H. Parent
Varsity Water Polo MVP: Petar B. Kuljic
Book Awards
Brown University Book Award: Michael Taranto
Clarkson Achievement Award: Dominic Melito
Clarkson Leadership Award: William de Rochemont
Dartmouth Book Award: Zachary Evitts
Endicott College Book Award: Beckett Flynn
Harvard Book Award: Cormac Barry, Thomas Ayers
LeMoyne College Heights Award: Timothy Ogandzhanyan, Avery Paul
Notre Dame Club Book Award: Christopher Olimpio
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award: Duncan McClintock
Rochester Institute of Technology – Business and Leadership: Justin Brown
Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal: Arihant Rangoli
St. Anselm College Book Award: Matthew Spidle
St. Lawrence University Book Award: Kai Danoff
Suffolk University Book Award: Jacob Perkins
Tulane University Book Award: Thomas Asci III
University of Pennsylvania Book Award: Subhang Kondori
University of Rochester Book Award (Bausch & Lomb): Bryan Henroid
University of Rochester Book Award (Xerox): William Eric Forsyth
University of Vermont Book Award: Massimo Petrillo
University of Virginia Book Award: Harry Zhou
Yale University Book Award: Benjamin Reynolds