Prep Life

Fathers Club

Members of the Fathers Club donate their time and effort to support school activities, athletics and events in many capacities. They meet the first Wednesday of every month during the school year to discuss current happenings around SHP, listen to guest speakers and plan upcoming functions and fundraisers while enjoying dinner together.

All fathers of current or past SHP students interested in volunteering are welcome. It’s a great way to develop friendships and get involved by giving as much time as you can contribute or by attending only the monthly meetings.

Here are some of the events we host or assist with:

Cook and Serve at the Annual Football BBQ
Cook and Serve at the Annual Incoming Freshman BBQ
Operate the Tony Esposito Jr. Concession Stand for Various Events
Cook and Serve at the Annual Open House BBQ
Host the Fathers Club Communion Mass and Family Breakfast
Host and Enjoy the Fathers Club Christmas Party/Meeting
Produce and Manager the Annual Car Raffle and Pirate Auction
Host and Enjoy the Fathers Club End of the Year Pig Roast

OPEN INVITATION & LETTER TO SHP FATHERS FROM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, LARRY BAGGITT H'18 (FEBRUARY 2025)

Fathers Club Upcoming Events

List of 4 items.

10/1: October Meeting

at 6 pm in the Dining Hall
Sun, 11/2: Communion Mass & Breakfast
The Prep Fathers Club will be holding its annual Family Mass and Breakfast on Sunday, November 2nd at 9:30 a.m. This year’s event will take place at The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ. Mass will begin promptly at 9:30 AM, followed by brunch.

In conjunction with the annual Communion Breakfast, there will be the presentation of the Thomas A. Reynolds Award.

The cost is most reasonably $30 per person, and $20 per child 12 years old and younger. To help reduce the cost for families, a family price will be capped at $100.

THOMAS A. REYNOLDS AWARD - Michael Nilan & Barbara Farley
In conjunction with the annual Communion Breakfast there will be a presentation of the Thomas A. Reynolds Award. Mr. Reynolds was one of the founders of The Prep Fathers Club and we honor his memory annually at this event. The Thomas A. Reynolds award is presented to individuals who exemplify the Christian tradition, have remained active members of The Prep community, and have given of themselves beyond the usual degree of involvement for the benefit of our student body.

This year we are proud to announce this award will be given to three very deserving individuals:
- John Cerwinski, P'22, '25 Fathers Club Treasurer
- Dave Snyder ’89, P'26, Dean of Academics, STEM Teacher, Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
- John Lawrence Sweeney ‘80 P'09, '11, '13
You must pre-register for this event via this link by October 29th.
Dec. 3: 6:00 PM Fathers’ Club Meeting & Christmas Party
Sat, 4/25: Pirate Casino Night

formerly the Pirate Treasure Auction