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COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
JUNE 3,4 2007
The Baccalaureate Mass and Awards
Ceremony, held on Saturday evening June 2 the night before graduation, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, brought together close to 2000 students, family members, friends and faculty to honor and
to offer thanksgiving for the accomplishments of the Class of 2007. The about to graduate seniors gathered in the quadrangle in front of the massive granite building while preparations were under way for the celebration
of the Mass. Principal celebrant was Headmaster Msgr. Michael Kelly, joined by Fr. Joseph Wortmann '51, Rev. Stephen Kilcarr, Rev. William Melillo, and Msgr. Richard Groncki '58. Awards for exemplary performance in 28
academic disciplines were presented to seniors, as well as a number other achievement awards, [see posting on the
Celebration of Excellence]
including (photos in gallery, left) the Rev, William Giblin Award for Outstanding Participants in the Activities Program, to Evan Lee and Nicholas Mikula; and the Msgr. William Daly '38 Award, to Frederick A. Porcello III, name the Outstanding Senior in the Athletic Program.
As is tradition, Commencement Exercises stepped off at precisely 11:58 am to the sounds of the bagpipers announcing the impending procession. The
Brass Ensemble followed with Pomp and Circumstance as the Anniversary Class of 1957, the Faculty and the 226 seniors processed into Walsh Auditorium. The graduation of the Prep's 147th
graduating class was celebrated in a manner not seen before in New Jersey secondary school history. The Class of 2007 Commencement Exercises brought to a close the school's Sesquicentennial celebration and
acknowledged the 25th
anniversary of Msgr. Michael E. Kelly's headmastership. The latter event, and the extraordinary contribution that Msgr. Kelly has made to the growth, stability and prestige of the school, were also commemorated with the presentation by Board of Trustees Chairman John B. Murray '59, Esq. '57 of a specially commissioned Sesquicentennial Medallion to him. Topping off the day, Msgr. Kelly joined with other members of his 1957 Seton Hall Prep graduating class in celebrating the 50
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anniversary of their Seton Hall graduations. In keeping with the occasion, joining the celebration on stage were Archdiocese of Newark Superintendant of Schools Rev. Kevin Hanbury (former faculty), and Prep Board of Trustees members M. Richard Merklinger '65, Drew Beifus H'92 and David L. Flood '84 [photo gallery, top left].
Keying on the tradition that is such a large part of the Prep experience, Msgr. Kelly named close to two score of fathers, grandparents and uncles of graduating seniors. Director of Institutional Advancement Jason
Makarow '99 introduced the members of the Class of 1957 who, with the headmaster, were celebrating the 50th
anniversary of their graduations. Msgr. Kelly also made special acknowledgement of Assistant Headmaster Walter McMahon, who is about to retire from that post, and of retiring Track Coach Mike Mielko, whose team the day before won the Non-Public state track championship. Highlighting the event was the presentation to the 1500 guests and the senior class of Nicholas Mikula as the recipient of the Vincent A. McIntee Award for Extraordinary Service, and Eric W. Bergman, the recipient of the Archbishop Thomas A. Boland Award, the Most Representative Setonian.
The bestowal of diplomas and the singing of the Alma Mater closed the ceremony, followed by pictures and farewells. |
C E L E B R A T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E |
Eric W. Bergman
Archbishop Thomas A. Boland Award- Most Representative Setonian |
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Nicholas A. Mikula
Vincent A. McIntee Award- "Consistent and Substantial Service to
All Aspects of Life at Seton Hall Prep"
Rev. William M. Giblin Award- Outstanding Senior in the Activities Program
[co-recipient] |
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Evan T. Lee
Rev. William M. Giblin Award- Outstanding Senior in the Activities Program |
Frederick A. Porcello, III
Msgr. William J. Daly Award- Outstanding Senior Athlete |
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Chris L. Sosa
Valedictorian |
Andrew R. Orr
Valedictorian |
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Msgr. Michael E. Kelly Award
Teacher of the Year
John Henrikson |
The Fusco Family Award
Contributions to Advancement of Technology
Geralyn DeGeorge-Kovachs |
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Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy Award
Constant and Outstanding Contribution to Athletics
Roger Gonzalez- Rifle Coach |
Salvatore N. Caprio Award
"Presented to a Teacher, Counselor, Moderator- Generous in
Time, Patience and Concern"
Michael Zinsmeister |
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Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
Nicola A. Aversa Matthew S. DeLuca Joseph B. DeMarzo Gregory W.
Eng Steven R. Fischer Kelly T. Fleming Owen J. Keogh Evan T. Lee
Matthew F. Mullaney Andrew R. Orr Anthony G. Papetti Kevin A. Ryan Kristofer R.
Salazar Chris L. Sosa Tuan A. Trinh
Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy Medallion
presented to Seniors for General Academic Excellence-
"A" average for four years
Brian Alvarez Nicola A. Aversa Jule J. Benemile Eric W. Bergman
Gregory P.
Burguillos Patrick A. Butkus Joseph W. Catuzzi Edward A. Ciafardini Aldrick V. Del
Rosario Matthew S. DeLuca Joseph B. DeMarzo Timothy J. Donovan, Jr. Anthony N.
Doss Dylan Downer-Hodge
Christopher V. Drury Dennis A. Durkin Matthew D. Dykhouse Chester
C. L. Eng Gregory W. Eng Steven R. Fischer Kelly T. Fleming Andrew J. Goulian
Ryan
P. Hennessy Owen J. Keogh Thomas J. Keyes, Jr.David B. Kirchheim Leland C. Launer III Evan T.
Lee Patrick Loureiro James C. Mahoney
David J. Malkiewich Justin P.
Mallaney Conor B. McAuliffe Travis J. Miller Matthew F. Mullaney Jonathan
Okafor Matthew S. O'Neil Andrew R. Orr Thomas M. Pangia Anthony G. Papetti
John P. Prata Stephen T. Prisk Michael A. Raleigh George P. Ryan Kevin A.
Ryan Kristofer R. Salazar William R. Sanderson Michael J. Santaniello Richard T.
Scott Chris L. Sosa Zachary E. Sproull Joseph D. Temple Jordan E.
Thompson Tuan A. Trinh Nicholas G. Veliky
National Achievement Scholarship Program
Outstanding Participants
Nicola A. Aversa Brian S. Castell Jonathan Okafor
Richard T. Scott Jordan E. Thompson
National Hispanic Recognition Program
Kristofer R. Salazar Chris L. Sosa
National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students
Matthew S. DeLuca Christopher V. Drury Kelly T.
Fleming Owen J. Keogh Leland C. Launer, III Anthony G. Papetti Kristofer R.
Salazar Tuan A. Trinh Nicholas G. Veliky
National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist
Andrew R. Orr
The Orange UNICO Brian Piccollo Award
Matthew P. Pepe
Men of Essex Award
Patrick A. Blackie Frederick A. Porcello, III
The Essex County Chapter of the National Football Foundation
and Hall of Fame Award
Paul H. Sant'Ambrogio, Jr.
The Essex County Athletic Directors Association Scholar Athlete Award
Eric W. Bergman
The NJISAA Scholar Athlete Award
Joseph B. DeMarzo
The NJSIAA/ETS Scholar Athlete Award
Matthew F. Mullaney
The NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award
Andrew R. Orr
The StarLedger Scholar of the Year
Andrew R. Orr
Anthony J. Verducci Award
Presented to a Most Courageous Senior
Andrew J. Goulian
Chaplain Major Charles J. Watters '45 Memorial Award
Travis J. Miller
Inger Bagger Stovall & Robert H. Stovall '43 Award- Presented to the Most Academically Improved Senior
Vincent C. Arrunategui
Daniel A. Galorenzo '03 Memorial Award
Eric W. Bergman
Donald W. Yaw '03 Memorial Award
Matthew S. DeLuca
Andrew L. Clark '43 Medallion
Recognizing Exceptional Leadership Qualities
Adam M. Vida
Coaches' Award
Presented to Senior Athletes for Exemplary Representation of the Prep's Ideals,
on and off the Field
Corey D. Alexander Eric W.
Bergman Joseph B. DeMarzo Troy C. Higgins Frederick A. Porcello, III
Headmaster's Award
Presented to Seniors who have been Leaders by Word and Example
Representative of the Values of Seton Hall Prep
Evan T. Lee David B. Kirchheim John D. Methfessel Travis J. Miller
Anthony G. Papetti Frederick A. Porcello III Stephen T. Prisk
Pierre R. Sajous II Harold J. Turner
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