During the Freshmen Awards Convocation held on Tuesday, May 20, St. John's honored members of the Class of 2028 for outstanding achievement in leadership, academics, co-curricular activities, and athletics. Congratulations to all!
Freshman Awards Convocation Photos
Brother Linus, C.F.X. Scholarship Award
Presented to Jhoan Rodriguez: The Brother Linus, C.F.X. Scholarship Award is presented to a freshman, who in the eyes of his teachers, is an outstanding individual and student who, in his first year, has displayed a model of academic achievement and involvement in school activities. The award, now in its 38th year, is given in memory of Brother Linus, C.F.X., a St. John’s religious studies teacher, counselor, golf coach, hockey coach and freshman football coach until his death in 1977.
Brother Stephen, C.F.X. and Brother Francis, C.F.X. Award
Presented to Jacoby Guerra: The Brother Stephen and Brother Francis Awards 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.
Steve W. Bekel '12 Scholarship Award
Presented to Jake Martin: This award is named in memory of Steven Bekel, a member of the Class of 2012. Steven and his father William died tragically in an automobile accident in May 2009. The Bekel family’s loss was shared by their many friends in the Danvers and St. John’s Prep Community. The Class of 2012, then just freshmen, bonded together and have kept their lost classmate in their memory with a series of ongoing events and fundraisers. This scholarship is presented annually to a rising sophomore from Danvers who is an accomplished student and who is also involved in the extracurricular life of the school. St. John’s was honored to have Steven’s mother, Nancy Bekel, his uncle, Jim Sears ’81, present the award.
Campus Ministry Award
Presented to Tiernan Paradis: The Campus Service Ministry Award 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.
Academic Awards
Academic Excellence
Massimiliano Cataldi
William Eldhose
Stephen Fanikos
Liam Garland
Evan Henderson
Connor Herbert
Aarav Kadambala
Charles Krause
Cole Lovejoy
Jake Martin
Drew Nemeskal
Tiernan Paradis
Craig Penkul
Matthew Rabito
Patrick Savage
Chamberlain Smith
Andrew Wenzel
Religious Studies Medals
Walter Boyle
Jack Cullinane
Kieran Johnson
Christopher Morad
Aubre Schwartz
Nicholas Sica
English Medals
Carlos Hincapie
Jonathan Muniz
Cameron Pacheco
Jhoan Rodriguez
Nicholas Sica
Patrick Woods
Mathematics Medals
Aiden Cole
WenKai Fitzgerald
Carlos Hincapie
Zachary Marino
Dariel Pena Arias
Joshua Ritchie
Science Medals
Ben Allen
Bodhi Brown
Cameron DeLelys
Matthew Doto
Jacoby Guerra
Patrick Solomon
Social Studies Medals
Kenneth Aldrich
Cullen Dooher
Jake Garfield
Benjamin Riester
Nicholas Silvestro
Patrick Woods
Computer Science Medals
Matthew Conroy
Brendan Dandaneau
Marcus Magloire
Yunheng Liu
Physical Education Medals
Stephen Ashe
Jacob Head
Matthew Norton
Wesley Rowe
Chinese Medals
Kyle Brown
Marcus Magliore
Kai Mitchell
German Medals
Jacoby Guerra
Cooper Hamel
Nicholas Sica
Latin Medals
Luke Berrian
Davin McClory
Benjamin Riester
Spanish Medals
Aidan Barker
Finn McKay
Jackson Pilleri
Aubre Schwartz
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente Award
Dariel Pena Arias
2D Art Medals
Jonathan DiCesare
Christopher Vargas
Drama Medals
WenKai Fitzgerald
Nadeem Habbouche
Music Medals
Kyle Brown
Jhoan Rodriguez
Co-Curricular Awards
Academic Bowl: Aarav Kadambala
Chinese Ambassadors Club: Yutong Zeng
Civics Debate Club: Benjamin Riester
Cooking Club: Jake Flynn
Drama Guild: Charles Krause, Christopher Morad
High School String Ensemble: Johnathan Dube
Latinos Unidos en Acción (LUNA): Fabian Jacinto
Math Team: Drew Nemeskal
Mock Trial: Evan Henderson
Music Technology Club: Joseph Arinello, Quinn Panos
Photography Club: Drew Nemeskal
Rock Music Appreciation Society: Joseph Arinello
Spire Brass: Brendan Dandaneau
Sports Analytics Club: Drew Nemeskal
VEX Robotics Team: Massimiliano Cataldi
Woodwinds Ensemble: Stephen Fanikos
Athletics Awards
Coach's Awards
Freshman Baseball Coach's Award: Oliver Roy
Freshman Basketball Coach's Award: Marcus Magloire
Freshman Crew Coach's Award: Theodore Angell
Freshman Cross Country Coach's Award: Garrett Dodge
Freshman Fencing Coach's Award: Stephen Fanikos
Freshman Football Coach's Award: Nicolas DeSano
Freshman Golf Coach's Award: Jake Martin
Freshman Ice Hockey Coach's Award: Nicholas Sica
Freshman Lacrosse Coach's Award: Luca Sarni
Freshman Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Lucas Kiaer
Freshman Rugby Coach's Award: Zachary Tiberio
Freshman Sailing Coach's Award: John Gabriel
Freshman Skiing Coach's Award: Max Richardson
Freshman Soccer Coach's Award: Carlos Hincapie
Freshman Spring Track Coach's Award: Davin McClory
Freshman Swimming Coach's Award: Brendan Titley
Freshman Tennis Coach's Award: Brian Weston
Freshman Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: Lincoln Holland
Freshman Volleyball Coach's Award: Jacoby Guerra
Freshman Water Polo Coach's Award: Luke Berrian
Freshman Winter Track Coach's Award: Andrew Beckwith
Freshman Wrestling Coach's Award: Bryant Mason
Varsity MVP
Varsity Swimming: Porter Mulgrew