COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
May 31 and June 1
The members of the Class of 2008 put the
finishing touches on their Seton Hall Prep careers with the Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony at the majestic Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, and with their joyous and emotional
Commencent Exercises on Sunday afternoon at Seton Hall University's Walsh Auditorium.The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated by Headmaster Msgr. Michael Kelly, along with Rev. William Melillo, Msgr. Edward
Bradley, Rev. Bruce Janiga, Rev. Stephen Kilcarr, Msgr. Richard Groncki '58 (Rector of the Cathedral Basilica), Msgr. Robert Harahan (uncle of Robert Campana '08), Fr. Ken Sherman (uncle of Steven Eckert
'08) and Deacon Richard O'Hara. Academic awards were distributed to 56 seniors in 32 subject areas, as well as recognition awards for outstanding contributions to the school community (see below: Celebration of Excellence
) Also acknowledged were scholarship recipients fromt he Class of 2008- the total of their grants and scholarships surpassing $17million.On Sunday, at precisely 12 noon, the bag pipers stepped off to
lead the procession that would present the Class of 2008 for the final time. After welcoming the audience of more than 1500, Msgr. Kelly called to mind the tradition that has such an important part in the
day, by naming the fathers and grandfathers of the graduates who had graduated from Seton Hall Prep years earlier. Jason Makarow '99, Director of Institutional Advancement, introduced the members of the
50-Year Anniverary Class of 1958; Augustine J. Kelly '58 was presented as the Alumnus of the Year; Dr.Joseph Caputo '58 delivered the Commencement Address; Gennaro Brunno Jr. and Robert P. Campana were
Co-Valedictorians. Following the introduction of the 65 seniors who received the Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy Award for achieving a 4.0 GPA over four years, Msgr. Kelly presented the Vincent A. McIntee Award for
Extraordinary Service to Peter A. D'Angelo, and the Archbishop Thomas A. Boland Award, the Most Representative Setonian Award, to Christopher S. Zarkoskie. Then- the moment the seniors had worked and
waited for- they proceeded to the stage to receive their diplomas. The Alma Mater closed the ceremony, announcing the moment to head outside for embraces and photos of the memorable day.
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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS OF 1958
MAY 31, 2008
Members of the Class of 1958 gathered for a
weekend of activities coincident with the Commencement Weekend activities of the Class of 2008. The anniversary class met on Saturday afternoon at Seton Hall Prep's Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel for
their Anniversary Mass, and followed that up with their Anniversary Dinner at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. The following morning they were introduced to the audience at the Commencement Exercises
and received an aniversary diploma. They closed their weekend with a post-ceremony luncheon at Rock Spring Country Club. |
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SENIOR PROM
MAY 27, 2008 - at The Manor |
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CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE MAY 23, 2008
The annual celebration of the multitude of achievements of Prep students, clubs and teams kicked off a great day last Friday. The morning
assembly honored students, faculty and staff for the many contributions they had made during this year. It was followed by a school-wide BBQ, rock concert, Faculty-Student Basketball game, and
Faculty-Student Quiz Bowl Tournament. In the former, the faculty avenged last year's hardcourt one-point defeat with a mighty pasting of the students. In the latter, the nationally ranked student Academic
Team turned the tables on the faculty, with their first victory ever over the teachers. |
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Archbishop Thomas A. Boland Award – Most Representative Setonian
Presented to that Senior who, by his Accomplishments and in his Person,most Exemplifies the Ideals of this Institution; and whose Values,
Character, Maturity, Successes and Achievements Personify the Fulfillment of our Mission.
Christopher S. Zarkoskie |
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Coaches' Award – Presented to Senior Athletes for Exemplary Representation of the Prep's Ideals,
on and off the Field
Corey H. Adams Daniel J. Coppolla Brendan J. Kirby Colin G. Hartwig
Christopher S. Zarkoskie Michael E. Zebrowski
Headmaster's Award – Presented to Seniors who have been Leaders by Word and Example—Representative of the Values of Seton
Hall Prep
Sean P. Duggan Eric T. Lomotey Salvatore G. Paternostro Eric A. Wilkens
Recognition of Student Council
President—Zachary J. Gagis Vice-President—John C. Bain
Secretary—Salvatore G. Paternostro Treasurer—Peter A. D'Angelo
Recognition of Valedictorians – Gennaro Bruno Jr. Robert P. Campana
The Star–Ledger Scholar of the Year
Robert P. Campana
Anthony J. Verducci Award Presented to a Most Courageous Senior
Thomas H. Riley
Chaplain Maj. Charles J. Watters '45 Memorial Award
Recognizing Exceptional Commitment to Campus Ministry
Christopher S. Zarkoskie
Inger Bagger Stovall & Robert H. Stovall '43 Award-
Presented to the Most Academically Improved Senior
Brendan V. Campi
Daniel A. Galorenzo '03 Memorial Award – Daniel J. Coppolla
Donald W. Yaw '03 Memorial Award – Vincent J. Nascone Jr.
Andrew L. Clark '43 Medallion Recognizing Exceptional Leadership Qualities
Eric A. Wilkens
National Hispanic Recognition Program – David Seijas
National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students
John C. Bain John J. Bremberg Robert P. Campana Brett C. Giantomas
George J. Kunath Ryan M. McCormick William J. McKenna
National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist – Dennis A. Burke
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
John C. Bain Gennaro Bruno Jr. Dennis A. Burke Robert P. Campana
Steven A.
Candido Alexander B. Cohen Patrick S. Dalrymple Julian DeMartinis
Zachary J. Gagis Anthony J. Kline Ryan M. McCormick Bogumil Misiuk
Colin J. Mitchell Louis John G. Sakellaris David Seijas Adrian S. Wirstiuk
Msgr. Thomas J. Tuohy Medallion
presented to Seniors for General Academic Excellence-– "A" average for four years
Mitul Ajvalia Mark S. Albizati Ivan O. Alo Jonathan D. Amedrano
Gregory W. Baglione John C. Bain Brian W. Baird Varun S. Bajaj
John J.
Bremberg Gennaro Bruno Jr. Dennis A. Burke Robert P. Campana Steven A.
Candido Steven A. Caprio Alexander B. Cohen Daniel J. Coppola Brian J.
Crowe Patrick S. Dalrymple Peter A. D'Angelo Julian DeMartinis Thomas J. Duffy
IV Sean P. Duggan Paul J. Fourounjian Gabriel E. Gaggioni Zachary J. Gagis
Michael P. Gerini Daniel M. Giamo Luis C. Gomes
Brian C. Goodacre Robert C. Goodacre Jr. Christopher C. Hines
Michael W. Hubert Odera A. Igbokwe Brendan J. Kirby Anthony J. Kline
Christopher S. Kuriakose Brian J. Larkin Ryan M. McCormick
Vincent A. McInerney David A. McSkimming II Patrick K. Milgram
Bogumil Misiuk Colin J.
Mitchell Jameson D. Mortimer Patrick J. Mota Scott A. Muldoon Eric M. Naranjo Vincent
J. Nascone Jr.
Salvatore G. Paternostro Anthony C. Pontoriero Patrick F. Prime
Cesar P.
Rainho Patrick Recchia Louis John G. Sakellaris David Seijas Thomas A. Sipe
Joseph D. Spano Eric Z. Stevenson Robert J. Turano Jr. Andrew R. Waldron Patrick B.
Wester Eric A. Wilkens Adrian S. Wirstiuk Matthew A. Zajac Christopher S.
Zarkoskie Michael E. Zebrowski
Scholar–Athlete Awards
The Orange UNICO Brian Piccollo Award – Clifford M. Smith Patrick K. Milgram
Men of Essex Award – Christopher J. Preziosi Calvin O. Crooks
The Essex County Chapter of the National Football Foundation
and Hall of Fame Award
Colin G. Hartwig
The Essex County Athletic Directors Association Scholar Athlete Award
Sean P. Duggan
The NJISAA Scholar Athlete Award – Anthony J. Kline
The NJSIAA/ETS Scholar Athlete Award – Zachary J. Gagis
The NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award – Dennis A. Burke
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Vincent A. McIntee Award
Presented to that Senior who has provided Consistent and Substantial Service to
all Aspects of Life at Seton Hall Prep, without Consideration of Self or Neglect of his Studies.
Peter A. D'Angelo
Rev. William M. Giblin Award
Presented to the Outstanding Senior Participant in the
Activities Program
Peter A. D'Angelo |
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Msgr. William J. Daly '38 Award - Presented to the Outstanding Senior Athlete
Ashton T. Gibbs |
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Co-Valedictorian
Gennaro Bruno Jr. |
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Co-Valedictorian
Robert P. Campana |
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Celebrating 25 years of Service to SHP-
Michael Gallo and Jean Moretti
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Salvatore Caprio Award- Consistent and Substantial Service
to the Activities Program- Sue Cregan
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Salvatore Caprio Award- Consistent and Substantial Service
to the Athletic Program- Ben Leuzzi
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The Fusco Family Award- for Advancement of Technology in the Classroom- Martha Gibson
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Msgr. Michael E. Kelly Award- for Advancement of the
Teaching Profession- Bill Casey and Michael Sheppard Jr.
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