During the Sophomore Awards Convocation held on Wednesday, 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!
Sophomore Awards Convocation Photos
J. Peter Frates III '03 Scholarship Award
Chase Belanger received the J. Peter Frates III '03 scholarship, which was established in 2013 through the generosity of Prep alumni and parents who wanted to recognize Pete's contributions to St. John's and to the greater community. Pete serves as an inspiration to many, raising awareness about ALS. The J. Peter Frates III '03 Scholarship provides an annual award to a sophomore who models Peter's passion and enthusiasm for the Prep, has an incredible work ethic, is supportive of his peers, is a leader, and someone who encourages all to be their best. We are fortunate that Pete's father, John '76, and mother, Nancy, were here to present the award.
Fr. Tony Penna Scholarship Award
Carlos Hincapie received the Fr. Tony Penna Award. The Fr. Tony Penna Award—awarded today for the first time— honors a special teacher, mentor, and 2022 Prep Hall of Honor inductee. Fr. Tony Penna arrived at St. John’s Prep in 1978, shortly after being ordained a priest, to join the campus ministry staff. His lasting impact on the school is immeasurable. Staff and alumni alike speak to Fr. Tony’s thoughtful, relatable message of the Gospel and his ability to make folks feel like they are the most important person in the room. In his time at the Prep, Fr. Tony always made himself available to others without asking for anything in return. The Penna Fund provides tuition assistance to a qualified St. John's Prep Sophomore who demonstrates Fr. Tony's spirit of gratitude, sincerity, and authenticity in his everyday life.
Brother Stephen, C.F.X. and Brother Francis, C.F.X. Award
Nadeem Habbouche received the Brother Stephen and Brother Francis Award. This award 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.
Campus Ministry Award
Patrick Woods 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.
Francis J. Cimerol Scholarship
William de Rochemont receivied the Frank Cimerol Scholarship Award. Francis Cimerol served as chairperson of the English Department from 1975 until his sudden and untimely death in 1988. A brilliant and dedicated educator, Frank challenged his students daily to become voracious readers, eloquent writers and insightful thinkers. More important, he challenged them to break out of their cocoons of privilege and complacency and reach out to those in need. In his memory, Frank’s family, friends and former students have established the Frank Cimerol Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded every other year to a member of the sophomore English honors program who best exemplifies those qualities that Frank treasured and engendered in his students.
Academic Awards
Academic Excellence
Massimiliano G. Cataldi
William Eldhose
Stephen A. Fanikos
Maxwell A. Fermano
Jacoby Guerra
Wyatt M. Hamilton
Evan Henderson
Carlos Hincapie
Charles S. Krause
Andy Lin
Cole E. Lovejoy
Emmitt Massaro
Jackson P. Pilleri
Matthew J. Rabito
Benjamin Riester
Religious Studies
Joseph A. Arinello
Cullen M. Dooher
Jesse G. Gibbs
Jake Martin
Declan McKay
T Jague T. Rousseau
English
Jack M. Cullinane
Cullen M. Dooher
Jacob P. Head
John Medeiros
Cameron Pacheco
Nicolas R. Sorrentino
Mathematics
Joseph A. Arinello
Connor J. Herbert
Jake Martin
Maxwell Puncher
Landan A. Randall
Nicholas A. Yebba
Science
Stephen J. Ashe
Noah A. Carrasco
Jake H. Flynn
Kieran H. Johnson
Colin J. Morse
Aubre R. Schwartz
Social Studies
Jack M. Cullinane
Aarav Kadambala
Ishaan Kalra
Jonathan L. Muniz
Jhoan M. Rodriguez
Patrick J. Woods
Computer Science
Matthew W. Conroy
Liam C. Garland
Luqmaan A. Sheikh
Cody R. Watson
Chinese
Andrew J. Lubas
Marcus H. Magloire
Nicholas Yang
Latin
Calvin Holmes
Christopher Morad
Jhoan M. Rodriguez
Spanish
Gabriel J. Canes
Colton C. Dawson
Aarav Kadambala
Finn P. McKay
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente
Sebastian Preas
2D Art
Joseph P. Lussault
Henry T. Smida
3D Art
Gabriel J. Canes
Christopher Vargas
Drama
Kenneth N. Aldrich
Christopher Morad
Music
Liam C. Garland
John Medeiros
Co-Curricular Awards
Academic Bowl: Aarav Kadambala, Aubre R. Schwartz
Animal Welfare Club: Aidan S. Barker
Artificial Intelligence Club: Samuel B. Weibust
Asian Cultural Club: Johnathan Dube
Best Buddies: Richard K. Masterpol
Ceramics Club: Ben E. Allen
Civics Debate Club: Benjamin Riester
Cooking Club: Yaniel Vargas
Drama Guild: Nadeem Habbouche, Taggart Mercier
Dungeons and Dragons Club: Christopher Morad
Entrepreneurship Club: Luke Brickley
Environmental Club: Kyle Brown
ESports Club: Craig W. Penkul
Greek and Latin Club: Stephen A. Fanikos
High School String Ensemble: Kyle Brown
History Club: Aarav Kadambala
Investment Club: Graham Wolff
Latinos Unidos en Acción (LUNA): Jesus E. Calcano
Magic Club: WenKai S. Fitzgerald, Nicholas Silvestro
Mock Trial: Evan Henderson
Model UN: John R. Ryan
Prepositions Literary Club: Aarav Kadambala, Kevin D. Lee, Christopher Morad
Rock Music Appreciation Society: Joseph A. Arinello, Dylan M. Power
Sound Engineering: Joseph A. Arinello
Sports Analytics: Aarav Kadambala
Student Council Award: Kenneth Aldrich
VEX Robotics Team: Massimiliano G. Cataldi
Athletics Awards
Coach's Awards
Sophomore Baseball Coach's Award: Richard K. Masterpol
Sophomore Basketball Coach's Award: Eamon O. Brown
Sophomore Crew Coach's Award: Jacob J. Darisse
Sophomore Cross Country Coach's Award: Samuel E. Valentine
Sophomore Fencing Coach's Award: Mason Strongosky
Sophomore Football Coach's Award: Riley Selvais
Sophomore Golf Coach's Award: William K. Manning
Sophomore Ice Hockey Coach's Award: Cameron Pacheco
Sophomore Lacrosse Coach's Award: Luca B. Sarni
Sophomore Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Timothy N. Tuttle
Sophomore Rugby Coach's Award: Charles Erickson
Sophomore Sailing Coach's Award: John I. Gabriel
Sophomore Skiing Coach's Award: Dylan H. Pelletier
Sophomore Soccer Coach's Award: Luke Brickley
Sophomore Spring Track Coach's Award: Nikhil S. Kumar
Sophomore Swimming Coach's Award: Declan N. MacDonald
Sophomore Tennis Coach's Award: Joshua Reinold
Sophomore Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: Lincoln Holland
Sophomore Volleyball Coach's Award: Andrew J. Lubas
Sophomore Water Polo Coach's Award: Luke Berrian
Sophomore Winter Track Coach's Award: William S. Figulski
Sophomore Wrestling Coach's Award: Bryant C. Mason
MVP Awards
Varsity Basketball MVP: Marcus H. Magloire
Varsity Swimming MVP: Brendan E. Titley