During the Freshman Awards Convocation held on Tuesday, May 19, St. John's honored members of the Class of 2029 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 Emmett J. Belotte: 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 Daniel Martinez: 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 Taegan Dupuis: 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 Salvatore Di Stefano: 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
Victor S. Barnas
Emmett J. Belotte
Jonathan S. Corwin
Alexander R. Desrochers
Henrique V. Fernandes
William R. Flatley
Leo F. Grimaldi
Noah E. Hillman
Michael S. Klawitter
Benjamin J. LaRochelle
Martin Lika
Kevin Liu
Edward M. MacDougall
Pranav P. Nayar
Aiden T. Robertson
Anderson A. Trickett
Riley N. Ung
Religious Studies
Reyvon Brito
Max A. Kuleszka
Patrick J. LeFevre
Andrew J. Saccocia
Matthew J. Sorgini
Brendan M. Sullivan
English
Rohan N. Dewagan
Lucas Paglia
Marcell Roszko
Nicholas A. Ruffini
Maysen D. Umberger
Benjamin J. Van Geons
Mathematics
Nishan A. Baljian
Dillon T. Hannan
Kaiden J. Keefe
Christopher J. Ngunu
Maximo T. Peveri
Sebastian Sepulveda
Science
Jadiel Almanzar
Daniel W. Grimes
Timothy Halverson
Charles Olsen
Damian M. Prensa
Viktor Roszko
Social Studies
Robert M. Esserian
Patrick J. LeFevre
Griffin T. Lindsay
Daniel Martinez
Marcell Roszko
Benjamin J. Russo
Computer Science
Alp A. Dibirdi
Daniel W. Grimes
Ronan W. McClintock
William P. Ryan
Physical Education
Reyvon Brito
Maddox L. Dion
Whittemore W. Peirce
Andrew J. Saccocia
Chinese
Charles Olsen
Brady P. Murphy
Sebastian Sepulveda
German
Max A. Kuleszka
Daniel Martinez
Christian H. Smith
Latin
Benjamin A. Fava
Andrew E. Scoville
Matthew J. Sorgini
Spanish
Noah Costa
Rohan N. Dewagan
Christopher J. Ngunu
Chase L. Rosenbaum
Hispanohablante Sobresaliente
Luis F. Monterroso
2D Art
Gavin R. Lee-Rowley
Ronan W. McClintock
Drama
Harry Crane
Alixandre T. Donhauser
Music
William J. MacKay
Brady P. Murphy
Co-Corricular Awards
Asian Cultural Club: Riley N. Ung
Best Buddies: Graham Loring
Chinese Ambassadors Club: Aiden T. Robertson, Riley N. Ung
Civics Debate Club: Matthew J. Severns
Cooking Club: Bruce E. Fevrier
Drama Guild: Daniel W. Grimes, William J. MacKay
Greek and Latin Club: Matthew J. Sorgini
Italian Cultural Club: Salvatore L. Di Stefano
Math Team: Kyle A. Chiang, Kevin Liu
Mock Trial: Michael L. Lewinnek
Model UN: Aatmik Jayamohan
Rock Music Appreciation Society: Daniel T. Curry
VEX Robotics Team: Rohan N. Dewagan
Woodwinds Ensemble: Matthew J. Severns
Athletics Awards
Freshman Baseball Coach's Award: Jaaziel M. Palen
Freshman Basketball Coach's Award: Callum R. DeBiase
Freshman Crew Coach's Award: Reid T. Crowe
Freshman Cross Country Coach's Award: Noah J. Caruso
Freshman Fencing Coach's Award: Taegan M. Dupuis
Freshman Football Coach's Award: Kyle G. St. Pierre
Freshman Golf Coach's Award: Andrew J. Saccocia
Freshman Ice Hockey Coach's Award: William F. Guertin
Freshman Lacrosse Coach's Award: Colin J. Yavarow
Freshman Mountain Biking Coach's Award: Miles L. Sweet
Freshman Rugby Coach's Award: William F. Graham
Freshman Sailing Coach's Award: Benjamin A. Fava
Freshman Skiing Coach's Award: Victor S. Barnas
Freshman Soccer Coach's Award: Alexander R. Desrochers
Freshman Spring Track Coach's Award: Camren M. Dalton
Freshman Swimming Coach's Award: Brian W. Desmarais
Freshman Tennis Coach's Award: Anderson A. Trickett
Freshman Ultimate Disc Coach's Award: Eli J. Hajer-Sirois
Freshman Volleyball Coach's Award: Benjamin J. LaRochelle
Freshman Water Polo Coach's Award: Simon L. Brown
Freshman Winter Track Coach's Award: Michael S. Salemi
Freshman Wrestling Coach's Award: Samuel H. Josey