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	CATHOLIC LEAGUE SEMIFINALS TICKETS Tickets for the Catholic League semifinals basketball game at the Palestra on Wednesday night will be available for presale at school on Tuesday and Wednesday. General admission and student tickets are available for presale for $8 ($10 at the door) and reserved tickets are $12 ($15 at the door). The tickets will be available in the Prep Shop and the Finance Office.

	MORRIS GOING FOR 900th WIN IN ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER PHILADELPHIA – On Friday, Bill “Speedy” Morris, head basketball coach at St. Joseph’s Prep, will go for his 900th career win as the Prep plays Morris’ alma mater, Roman Catholic, where he coached for 14 years. The game will be played in the Prep’s Kelly Fieldhouse at 3:30 p.m. Morris has had an outstanding career. In his 43 years of coaching at the high school and college level, he has compiled a record of 899-384. He holds the most wins in the history of St. Joe’s Prep (229-69) and La Salle (239-202) and best winning percentage for Roman and La Salle women. His eight Catholic League titles rank him at the top of the record books and last year he became the all-time winningest high school coach in Philadelphia history. *St. Joseph’s Prep* 229-69 (11th year) 2 championships 4 division titles Winningest coach in SJP history *Roman Catholic* 347-82 (14 yrs) 6 championships 8 division titles Best winning % of any RC coach *Penn Charter* 41-14 (2 yrs) 1 Inter-Ac Championship *La Salle Women* 43-17 (2 yrs) 1 MAAC Championship 1 NCAA Appearance Best winning % of any La Salle women’s coach *La Salle Men* 239-202 (15 yrs) 4 MAAC Championships 2 NIT appearances 4 NCAA appearances Winningest coach in La Salle history

	MORNHINWEG '12 COMMITS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA St. Joseph’s Prep senior Skyler Mornhinweg announced last night that he would attend college and play football at the University of Florida. Mornhinweg will sign his official letter on Wednesday as part of the National Signing Day. Mornhinweg’s signing will take place at 2:45 p.m., in the Prep Library. Members of the media and the St. Joseph’s Prep community are invited. Read More >>

	ST. JOSEPH’S PREP ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL; ALUMNUS TO TAKE ACADEMIC REINS St. Joseph’s Prep President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J., has announced that Jason Zazyczny will take over the position of principal in July, succeeding Michael Gomez who is leaving to become the first principal at Cristo Rey Philadelphia. Zazyczny, a 1990 graduate of the Prep, has served as the school’s Director of Admission since 2004 and was a member of the faculty for several years prior to that.

	Transportation Update The PREP is now selling SEPTA Student Rail Passes and that means big savings for you! Any student who rides SEPTA Regional Rail and does not reside in Philadelphia, may purchase a Student Rail Pass. These passes are valid for Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3 but cannot be used for Zones 4 and 5. The pass is weekly and costs $25.40 per week ($5.08 per day). This pass will save you money even if you ride only 3 days per week or only ride one way per week. If you would like more information, please email cehrlich@sjprep.org or call 215-978-1981. The order form for February will be sent soon, so don’t delay.

	Prep Professional Network Meeting All Prep family members and alumni who have the desire to create value and generate more business within your respective professions are invited to join the Prep Professional Network and harness the power of the Prep Family. From September through May, the group will meet on every 3rd week of the month on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. in the Sauter Dining Hall at the Prep. All meetings will include plenty of time for individual networking and conversation, as well as the opportunity to introduce yourself and your profession to the group. Sandwiches, soda, beer, and wine are always provided. Please take note of our Schedule of Upcoming Meetings posted on the Website and join the “Prep Professional Network” on LinkedIn.com in order to receive referrals, employment opportunities, and other current information. For further information, please contact Ryan Flynn ‘97 at 609-605-2013 or rflynn@archerlaw.com. Wednesday January 18th On Wednesday January 18th at 6PM, Chris McGill ’75, the CEO of East River Bank, will present on his approach to the new economy, as well as the impact of networking on his past and current endeavors.

	Cardinal John Foley '53 Cardinal John Foley '53, who was considered to be "the nicest guy in the Vatican," passed away yesterday after a battle with leukemia. The thoughts and prayers of the St. Joseph's Prep community join with those of millions of Catholics around the world for him and his family and friends. Click the links below to read and view articels and Photos Tribute page, Cardinal Foley '53 View photos of Foley's trip to the Prep in 2007 6abc's article Cardinal Foley's Obituary Delco Times article New York Times article American Magazine

	Cape and Sword Writing Contest In the spirit of, "No Place for Hate," and given the current nationwide problem of bullying in schools, the Cape and Sword Drama Society is announcing a writing contest. Students are invited to write a scene for our January Night of Scenes about the topic of bullying. Scenes should be roughly 4 to 8 minutes in length, and should have at least 3 characters. All scenes should be submitted to Mr. Braithwaite, as a Word document via email (abraithwaite@sjprep.org), no later than December 18th. A panel of Judges from Philadelphia Theatre professionals and Cape and Sword Alumni will select the winning scene which will then be cast, rehearsed and performed at our Night of Scenes in late January. Any questions? Please email Mr. Braithwaite.

	Knauss & McKenzie Announce College Decision At a ceremony this afternoon in the school library, St. Joseph’s Prep seniors Logan Knauss and Shane McKenzie announced their college choices. McKenzie, a long distance swimmer from Newtown, will attend the University of Notre Dame while Knauss, a diver from Audubon, will attend the University of Wisconsin. McKenzie is the second Prep athlete to declare for Notre Dame, joining junior Steve Vasturia who will play basketball in South Bend. McKenzie is considered by many to be the premier distance swimmer in the Philadelphia Catholic League. In 2010, as a sophomore, McKenzie won the 500 Freestyle at the District 12 Championships with a time of 4:43.74. He returned as a junior to win another gold medal in the same event with a time of 4:40.17. In both 2010 and 2011, Shane represented the Prep at the PIAA State Championships. Knauss holds the District 12 record in diving for 11 dives with a score of 490.15, set in 2011. He has represented the Prep at the PIAA State Championships each of his first three years. As a sophomore Logan cracked the top ten, finishing 9th in the state. Click Here to view photos

	Prep Professional Network All Prep family members and alumni who have the desire to create value and generate more business within your respective professions are invited to join the Prep Professional Network and harness the power of the Prep Family. From September through May, the group will meet on every 3rd week of the month on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. in the Sauter Dining Hall at the Prep. All meetings will include plenty of time for individual networking and conversation, as well as the opportunity to introduce yourself and your profession to the group. Sandwiches, soda, beer, and wine are always provided. Please take note of our Schedule of Upcoming Meetings posted on the Website and join the “Prep Professional Network” on LinkedIn.com in order to receive referrals, employment opportunities, and other current information. For further information, please contact Ryan Flynn ‘97 at 609-605-2013 or rflynn@archerlaw.com. Wednesday November 16th On Wednesday, November 16, Tom Burgoyne '83, the Phillie Phanatic’s “Best Friend”, will provide a brief presentation on infusing passion into your career, as well as the Phillie Phanatic brand and how he identified opportunities to expand the brand into other revenue-generating ventures.

	Steve Vasturia '13 Commits to the University of Notre Dame Prep basketball player Steve Vasturia '13 announced today that he will play his college basketball at the University of Notre Dame. Vasturia, a swing point/shooting guard, was named third-team, all-city last year by the Philadelphia Daily News and had more than 20 college offers. He averaged 17.9 points per game last year and made 63 free throws in a row to set a Catholic League record. Vasturia made 49 percent of his field goal attempts, including a 41 percent mark from beyond the three-point line. Video from Press Conference View Photos from Press Conference

	Thanksgiving Food Drive The Prep Community Service Corps will again be sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year, food baskets will be sent to over 200 families in the neighborhood immediately surrounding the Prep. From November 1-18, each homeroom is asked to collect a specific food item. If each student could bring in five of that item it would make the food drive a success. Also, any family who would like to donate a turkey should bring it to school for parent-teacher conferences on November 15 and 16. If you would still like to donate a turkey, but can’t attend the conferences, please contact Mr. Fortin at dfortin@sjprep.org or 267-515-5945.

	2011 School Spirit Week SPIRIT WEEK starts Monday with Clash Day! As the Prep prepares to CLASH with LaSalle, clash within dress code your shirt, ties, pants, shoes, and sportcoats by wearing plaid, paisley, checkered, ugly, bright, tacky, etc. Prizes awarded for most clashing. DODGEBALL Tournament begins (signup in Main Office). Monday Clash Day, plaid, checkered, ugly, bright, tacky, wear it all (within dress code) Competition for most clashing outfit. Dodgeball Tournament begins to benefit Breast Cancer. Sign-ups in Main Office. Tuesday Rep Your Sport/Club Day:replace your coat, tie and dress shirt with a jersey or shirt from your sport/club/activity or some Prep gear Wednesday Clone Day: Everyone in a white shirt, red tie, blue blazer, khaki pants (don’t have a red tie? bring in a blue & yellow one and trade it in) Thursday Cancer Awareness Day: as part of our cancer awareness month, purchase your classes designated shirt for $10 and replace your shirt, tie and jacket with that shirt and help beat that particular cancer! Shirts will be on sale all next week. Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear another color if a cancer you want to support is not represented (seniors: light blue for Prostrate Cancer; juniors: orchid for Testicular Cancer; sophomores: orange for Leukemia; freshmen: pink for Breast Cancer Friday Senior Halloween and BEAT LA SALLE! Seniors may dress in Halloween costumes (no masks). Pep Rally After School: tailgate, games and DJ in front of school Football vs. La Salle, 7 p.m. @ Plymouth-Whitemarsh. Crimson Tide wear your crimson or get there early for a free shirt!

	2011 School Spirit Contest St. Joe’s Prep vs. La Salle College HS All voting takes place on 6abc.com/huddle We need your school to show their SCHOOL SPIRIT! We are going to have a 6abc.com contest on which school can show the best enthusiasm for their team to air on the High School Huddle show one week BEFORE the big game. Make sure you watch 6abc’s High School Huddle this Friday night - 10/21/11 at 11:30 pm to see the announcement of your “Game of the Week” and “Spirit Contest” with your school. Then your school, family members and friends will have a chance to see the full videos and VOTE all week long on 6abc.com/huddle - from that Friday at 11:30 pm when it’s announced on air until the following Friday night at 5:00 pm when the polls close. (NOTE: ONE computer = ONE vote) Then we will announce the winner on our Friday night broadcast right after we air football highlights from your game on Friday 10/28/11 Like us on Facebook (facebook/highschoolhuddle) and see extra footage from your pep rally shoot ….AND find out who’s winning throughout the week!

	Jessica Johnson Comes to the Prep Free Workshop on the College Scholarship Process The Scholarship Academy's(TSA) founder and executive director, Jessica Johnson, to do free workshop for parents and students: "Navigating the College Scholarship Process". Saturday, October 29, from 11- 2 Prep Multipurpose Room. Event is open to the community, parents and students of all ages. RSVP to jgonzalez@sjprep.org or 215-978-1001 leave: name, # of adults attending, # of students attending. Jessica Johnson is a 2004 Summa Cum Laude Howard graduate was a recipient of over $200,000 in scholarships, leading her to create her own business in which she serves as a family scholarship consultant and travels throughout the country conducting scholarship workshops for organizations such as The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The U.S. Department of Labor, The New York Urban League, and the National Center of Philanthropy. Jessica also has served as a member of numerous scholarship selection committees, including the Howard University Alumni Scholarship committee, and the DC Achievers Scholarship program sponsored by the Gates Foundation. She is the author of The Scholarship Workbook: A 3-Step Guide Scholarship Tutorial. For more information please visit www.scholarshipacademy.org.

	Honors Convocation Congratulations to the following seniors who were inducted into the National Honor Society at the recent Honors Convocation: Michael Alburger; Christopher Alexander; John Angelone; Joseph Anzur; Steven Balmer; Ryan Barker; Michael Borsuk; Loren Braxton; John Brenner; Daniel Buhalo; Brian Carden; Christopher Cavanaugh; Kyle Celano; Hiu Chan; Shamus Clancy; Aidan Collins; Tucker Collins; Mackenzie Collison; Sean Considine; Thomas Cugliotta; Patrick Davis; Matthew DelSignore; Robert DeNault; Kevin Dlugos; John Dodderidge; John Donnelly; Thomas Dooner; Jakub Dziedzic; Nicholas Endo; Steven Falcone; Nicholas Fattori; Gregory Ferroni; Brendan Gallagher; Thomas Garrity; Paul Gennaro; Michael Giangiordano; Dante Gleason; Matthew Gliatto; David Griffin; Lucas Grigri; Justin Hager; William Hartz; Brian Hecht; Charles Heinz; Maguire Herriman; Luke Hutkin; Joseph Kane; Kevin Kane; Matthew Kasper; Peter Kelly; Ivan Kent; Gannon Killion; Kevin King; Timothy Koenig; Andrew Kuroki; Peter Lorei; Justin MacIntosh; Connor Mannion; Stephen Markham; Sean McDevitt; Kevin McHale; Shane McKenzie; Eric Medes; Zachary Melnick; John Naessens; Nicholas Norberg; Kevin Oberlies; Robert O'Brien; Gerald Orlando; Anthony Panvini; Samuel Paparone; Elio Pettigrosso; Giuliano Pichini; Daniel Pirollo; Joseph Pooler; Patrick Romano; Jose Rosado; Colin Sawyer; Joseph Sincavage; Vincent Sirianni; Justin Smallwood; Murphy Smith; Ryan Snyder; Matthew Spell; Coleman Stavish; Patrick Swanick; Frank Thai; John Turner; Louis Vassallo; Evan Wescott; David West; Matthew Winterle; and Michael Zito.

	Taggart Series: Alexandra Robbins at St. Joseph's Prep Noted author Alexandra Robbins will be at St. Joseph's Prep on Wednesday, November 2 at 7 p.m., as part of the Taggart Cultural Events Series. Robbins, the author of The Overachievers and The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, will discuss the pressures that teens face to succeed. The New York Times wrote about Robbins: "Ms. Robbins has built her career giving voice and shape to the lives of teenagers.... Their stories beautifully demonstrate things we know intrinsically: that being popular is not always the same as being liked, that high school is more rigid and conformist than the military, and that the people who are excluded and bullied for their offbeat passions and refusal to conform are often the ones who are embraced and lauded for those very qualities in college and beyond — what Ms. Robbins has dubbed Quirk Theory." Robbins first moved into the media spotlight with her book Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities, which examined the sorority culture prevalent on many campuses. To RSVP for this special event, please call 215-978-1018 or RSVP Online.

	No Place for Hate After Mass on September 11, the Prep celebrated its designation as No Place for Hate having completed a year of anti-bias and anti-bullying programs. Carly Feldman, No Place for Hate Assistant Project Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), attended the mass and presented us with our official designation banner. The Prep earned this designation by partaking in a series of projects that promote respect for differences and challenge hate and bias. Students and faculty participated in “Purple Day,” where they wore purple to commemorate the lives of those who had committed suicide after being bullied for their perceived or actual sexual orientation. Students also heard from actor and psychologist Michael Fowlin, whose one-man show deals with issues of race, discrimination, violence prevention, personal identity, suicide, gender equity, homophobia, and the emotional pain felt by special education children. During Black History Month, students, parents and Prep alumni were invited to a special presentation celebrating the work and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. geared towards inspiring students to continue his legacy of social justice. Our faculty and staff also participated in ADL’s A World Of Difference Institute training to gain knowledge and tools to combat and prevent bullying and bias in their school. This is the first year that we have received this designation and we are one of approximately 160 schools across the state participating in the program, following Governor Ed Rendell’s endorsement in 2006.

	National Merit Semifinalists Eight Prep seniors qualified as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are Ryan Barker, Daniel Buhalo, Nicholas Endo, Matthew Gliatto, Brian Hecht, Maguire Herriman, Justin MacIntosh and Joseph Sincavage. They join approximately 16,000 semifinalists from around the country in meeting the criteria for this prestigious honor. The National Merit Scholarship program is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. Founded in 1955 to conduct the annual National Merit Program, it offers talented high school students the opportunity to compete for Merit Scholarship awards.

	Prep Rugby Fundraiser for the 2011-2012 Season The Prep Rugby team is holding a Beef-N-Beer fundraiser on Friday,October 7 at Tip O'Leary's Pub in Havertown. Click Here for Flyer Donations are still needed for the raffles/silent auction. Thank you in advance for all you do to support Prep Rugby!

	Prep Business Networking Group Calling all Prep family members and alumni who have the desire to generate more business and create value within your respective industries. Join the Prep Business Networking Group and harness the power of the Prep Family. From September through May, the group will meet on every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Sauter Dining Hall at the Prep. All meetings will include plenty of time for individual networking and conversation, as well as the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business or profession to the group. Sandwiches, soda, beer, and wine are always provided. Please join the “Prep Business Networking Group” on LinkedIn.com in order to receive referrals, employment opportunities, and other current information. For further information, please contact Ryan Flynn ‘97 at (609) 605-2013 or rflynn@archerlaw.com; Mike Barker ‘01 at (610) 246-4211 or mike.barker@cbre.com; or Buck Russom at (610) 405-4818 or ernie@theprestongroup.net. Thursday September 15th On Thursday September 15th, the group will host an “Open Mic Night.” All attendees will have ample time to introduce themselves and their business or profession to the group, then we will open the forum for suggestions and ideas for our new year of meetings.

	Prep Water Polo Club The Water Polo Club is restarting this fall, and will be led by new coach Bob Deasey. The team is in the process of putting together a full practice schedule and game schedule against other schools. Any Prep student is welcome to join, especially those who are playing a fall or spring sport. Please email Chris Cavanaugh '12 at christopher.cavanaugh@sjprephawks.org to receive more information as it becomes available within the upcoming weeks.

	Auditions: A Few Good Men Auditions for A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin will be held Monday September 19 from 2:45-6 p.m., in the Prep Theatre (sign in that day at 2:40 p.m., in room 107, you may leave after your audition). Prepare a memorized monologue by Aaron Sorkin, one minute or less. Over 20 available roles for Prep students, plus one female role available. Performance dates in mid-November. Sheets with more info. available from the Main Office Counter. Stage Crew Applications also available there. Questions? Email Director Mr. Tony Braithwaite '89 at abraithwaite@sjprep.org.

	Prep Shop Sidewalk Sale The Prep Shop is having a “Sidewalk Sale” to make room for all of our new Fall 2011 inventory. Be sure to circle Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18 on your calendar and plan on swinging by the Prep to find some real deals on sweatshirts, sweatpants and other Prep apparel. Second Hand Joe’s will also be on sale. Great deals to be had on sport coats, shirts and ties for the upcoming academic year. Doors swing open at 9 a.m. Cash, check or credit cards gladly accepted. Can’t make it down to 18th and Girard? Then be sure to check out the Prep Shop online (www.sjprepshop.com) for sale items. Note: Limited inventory from the Prep Shop is available online. For more information, contact Beth Missett at bmissett@sjprep.org or 215-978-1004.

	2011 Patriot Classic Prep football will play Gonzaga on Saturday, September 10 at 4:45 p.m., at Navy-Marine Stadium as part of the Patriot Football Classic, held in honor of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Tickets are now available at www.patriotfootballclassic.com.

	The Feast of St. Ignatius Some of The Prep's most generous supporters gathered at the Avalon Yacht Club to celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola and kick off the 2011-12 Prep Fund. Below please find links to photos, Father Bur's homily and Joe Ruggieri's '69 closing remarks. Photos >> Fr. Bur's Homily >> Remarks by Joe Ruggieri '69 >>

	Prep at the Shore Prep at the Shore 2011 took place at the Deauville Inn in Strathmere, NJ on July 30. The event had a wonderful turnout of about 150 alumni, family and friends. We hope to see everyone again next year! Click the link below to view photos. Photos >>

	Kick Off Reception sponsored by The Prep Football Alumni Association (FAA) The Prep Football Alumni Association (FAA) is hosting a kickoff reception on Thursday, August 25 after the team's scrimmage against Cardinal O'Hara. The scrimmage will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the reception from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Tip O'Leary's Restaurant and Bar (300 West Chester Pike, Havertown). Tickets are $15 ($20 at the door) for adults and $10 ($15 at the door) for children under 21. The BBQ dinner includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, condiments, etc. Domestic draft and bottled beer will be served along with soda, coffee and tea service and dessert.

	MORNHINWEG '12 COMMITS TO PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Skyler Mornhinweg announced he will be committing to Penn State University to play football beginning in the 2012 season. Mornhinweg is entering his senior season at St. Joseph’s Prep with an already impressive list of achievements and honors. Read More >>

	MORRIS TO BE INDUCTED INTO PHILADELPHIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Bill “Speedy” Morris, head basketball coach at St. Joseph’s Prep, has been selected as a Lifetime Commitment Inductee into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Morris, along with fourteen notable Philadelphia sports greats, are the eighth class to join the Hall and be enshrined in November. Read More >>

	Crew at Henley For those who would like to listen to live coverage of SJP Varsity 8 boat's race in the Princes Elizabeth Cup at Henley, go to http://regattaradio.co.uk. The crew's first race is Wednesday, June 29 at 12:40 p.m., Philadelphia time. Read More >>

	Lacrosse in State Playoffs The lacrosse team has advanced to the state championship game on Saturday, June 11 at 3 p.m., against Conestoga, the defending state champs. The game will air on PCN-TV on Saturday at 3 p.m. (with a replay set for approximately 9 p.m.) Visit www.pcntv.com for channel designations. PCN is available on cable and Verizon FiOS. For those out of the area, PCN, in cooperation with LiveSportsVideo.com, is also offering a pay-per-view online streaming of the game at 3 for $6.99. Please visit www.Livesportsvideo.com and click on “PCN” under “Featured Webcasts” to order your stream. DVDs of the game will also be available through the PCN Store.

	Lacrosse in State Playoffs The Prep lacrosse team, after defeating La Salle 8-6 last week to win the Catholic League title, will play Pennsbury on Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m., at Plymouth-Whitemarsh in the first round of the state playoffs. Philadelphia Inquirer >> PhillyLacrosse.com >>

	Prep Boats Win Nationals Four Prep boats won Nationals over the weekend: Varsity Eight, Lightweight Eight, JV Eight, and Freshman Eight. The Varsity Eight also earned a spot in the Henley Royal Regatta to be held in England in July. Philadelphia Inquire r>>

	Congratulations to the Prep RFC for winning the State Championship! Click here to read an article about the Prep's state championship victory >>

	Prep Football Camps The Prep football program will be hosting skills camps for boys in grades 6-8 throughout the Delaware Valley in addition to its week-long camp at Temple: Skills Camps (cost is $40) will run from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Saturday, July 9 at St. Aloysius Academy (410 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr) Brochure >> Saturday, July 16 at Girard College (2101 S. College Ave., Philadelphia) Brochure >> Saturday, July 23 in New Jersey (Site TBD) The Prep Football Academy will be held at Temple University from Monday, August 1 through Thursday, August 4 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost for the week is $250. To request a brochure or for more information, contact head coach Gabe Infante at ginfante@sjprep.org. Prep Football Academy Brochure >> Find out more about Prep football at www.prepfootball.org.

	Prep Jazz Band Concert - Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. The Prep Jazz Band under the direction of Matthew Schwartz '02 cordially invites you to its 2nd Annual Benefit Concert. Come out and enjoy the sweet musical stylings of the Jazz Band members and alumni, and support a great charity. All proceeds benefit Tonya Dorsey and New Vision, a non-profit organization that provides music scholarships for children in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Purchase Tickets >>

	Prep Crew Camp The Prep Crew Rowing Camp is a "learn to row" program for boys and girls going into 7th, 8th and 9th grades. The goal of the camp is to teach interested youths the basics of stretching, aerobic conditioning and most importantly the mechanics of the sweep (one oar) rowing stroke. Campers learn not only the technical aspects of rowing, but also the teamwork, discipline and focus necessary to properly row an eight-oared racing shell. The Prep Crew staff draws on a wealth of experience that includes coaching at the scholastic, club, collegiate, national and international levels. The camp will be located at the Robert Gillin, Jr. Boathouse; home of the St. Joseph’s Prep Crew team and will consist of two separate sessions during the month of July. The Prep Crew Rowing Camp is a day-camp only with practices scheduled between 1:30 to 4:30 pm each afternoon. Daily drop-off is 1:15 pm and pickup is 4:45 pm. Busing from the SJP summer programs is available. The session dates are as follows: Session 1: Tuesday 7/5 to 7/15 Session 2: Monday 7/18 to 7/28 For more information please contact Dan Kilpatrick at dkilpatrick@sjprep.org.

	SAT Academy The SAT Academy is a PSAT/SAT prep program geared toward rising juniors who are attempting to earn National Merit Commendation and rising seniors in need of test preparation to improve the chance of college acceptance. The program will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 am to 11:45 am from June 29th to July 28th. The program fee is $775 + materials. Non-SJP students are welcome. Please contact Dan Kilpatrick at dkilpatrick@sjprep.org for further details.

	Congratulations to our Student Council reps for next year! Class of 2013: Anthony DellaPia, Nick Friedlander, David Hanley, Connor McGlynn and Kevin White Class of 2014: Vincent Canzanese, John Hilferty, Robert Loftus, Connor Mayes and David Menold

	HES 10 Payment Plan Information Sent By now all parents should have received billing information from Higher Education Services (HES) for all families using the 10 payment plan. You may access your account information by visiting highereducationservices.org to view your account. Keep in mind, you must reenter your automatic payment information if that is the option you used last year. Automatic pay must be setup again for the new school year. Please call 1-800-422-0010 if you have any questions. Thanks!

	Freshman & Sophomore Dance This year's Freshman & Sophomore Dance will be held on Friday, May 13 from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Prep. More Information >>

	Officers elected to Student Council 2011-2012 Congratulations to the following juniors who were elected to the 2011-12 Student Council: Joe Anzur (President), AJ Abell and Tim Browne (Vice Presidents), Matt Smith (Secretary) and Tim Koenig (Treasurer). L-R: Smith, Browne, Koenig, Anzur, Abell

	Prep Forensics to be represented at Nationals Congratulations to the following members of the SJP Forensics Team who have qualified to represent the Philadelphia Catholic Forensic League at the 2011 National Catholic Forensic League Grand Tournament in Washington, DC over the Memorial Day weekend: Brendan Zehner ’11 (Extemporaneous Speaking), Evan Wescott ’12 and James DeMarshall ’13 (Student Congress). NCFL Grand National Tournament >>

	Junior & Senior Proms This year's Junior and Senior Proms will be held on Friday, May 6. Online registration runs April 11-20. After April 20, registration must be done in person in the Prep Business Office and a $10 late fee will apply. No registrations will be accepted after April 27. More Information >>

	April Mixer Tickets On Sale Tickets for the last Prep Mixer of the year on Friday, April 15 are on sale now. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Purchase Tickets >>

	The Producers Sells Out Record-Setting Ten Performances Due to overwhelming ticket sales, the Cape & Sword Drama Society's production of The Producers has extended to include Saturday, April 16 at 8pm and Sunday, April 17 at 3pm. At ten performances, The Producers will be the longest running show in the group's 110-year history. At this time, all remaining shows are sold out. More Information >>

	Prep Night at the Phillies The Prep Fathers' Club has reserved 300 tickets for the Prep community and their families. Join us as the Phillies take on the Rangers on Friday, May 20 at 7:05pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis for $24 each. Purchase Tickets >>

	Ferroni Selected for KYW Newstudies Program Greg Ferroni ’12 was chosen to represent the Prep in the prestigious KYW Newstudies Program, a five-week program that includes students from all over the Delaware Valley who learned about the radio news business right in the studios of KYW Newsradio. All of the students got to prepare a 30-second news clip on a subject of interest that was going on at their school or in their community. The clips will be aired at various times in April. Ferroni’s piece on the "Breaking the Waves" program at the Prep, which is moderated by Paul Morrissey and aimed at suicide awareness, will be broadcast on KYW on Monday, April 4 at 9:24 a.m. (podcast available here). More Information >>

	Prep Business Network Group The April Meeting of the Prep Business Networking Group will take place on Wednesday, April 20. April's meeting will feature Career Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Speaker and Author Rod Colon. Rod will be speaking on the importance of and strategies to generate business revenue through "Promoting Your Personal Brand." Rod is in high demand as an informative and motivational speaker on topics that relate to successfully promoting and managing one's professional career. Rod is the host of a weekly call-in radio show and author of a highly successful book for job seekers. The date of the April meeting has been selected as to not coincide with Holy Thursday observances. Read More >>

	In Memoriam: Rev. Joseph Alminde, S.J. '49 We are saddened to report the passing of Rev. Joseph Alminde, S.J. '49, a former Prep teacher and brother of Catherine McFarland, a longtime Prep staffer. Below is a obituary prepared by the Maryland Province along with burial information. Read More >>

	Cape and Sword Presents: The Producers Tickets for the Cape and Sword Drama Society's production of The Producers, which runs April 1-10, are on sale now. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or in the dining hall during lunch periods. More Information >> Purchase Tickets >>

	Mock Trial Wins City Championship On Saturday, March 12, the Mock Trial Team defeated Central High School in close competition in front of packed house at Temple University School of Law. The team now moves on to the State Championships in Harrisburg with Rounds 1 and 2 on March 25 and the finals on March 26. This win is the Prep’s third City Championship (2002 and 2005). Nick Centrella ’11 won an award for Best Attorney for the Plaintiff and Brian Carden ’12 was named Best Witness. The team members are Centrella, Carden, Phil Pasquarello ’11, Dan Sulvetta ’11, P.J. Brogan ’11, Dante Alessandri ’11, Rob Denault ’12 and Kevin Dlugos ’12. The head coach is Thomas Johnson, Esq., the law student coach is Joseph McNelis ’06, and Charles Gallagher, Esq. ’65 is Coach Emeritus.

	Bowling Wins Catholic League Title The Prep bowling team won its first title since 1994 by defeating Archbishop Ryan 2,829-2,718, on Saturday. Chris Jones '11, the league's Most Valuable Player, led the way with a 638 series. Joe Liciardello '11 rolled a 642 series. Inquirer Article >>

	Taggart Series Presents: Taylor Mali On Thursday, April 7, the Taggart Cultural Events Series will host Taylor Mali to campus to speak to sophomores and juniors. Mali, one of the most well-known poets to have emerged from the poetry slam movement, is a vocal advocate of teachers and the nobility of teaching, having spent nine years in the classroom teaching everything from English and history to math and S.A.T. test preparation. He has performed and lectured for teachers all over the world and has a goal of creating 1,000 new teachers through "poetry, persuasion, and perseverance."

	Prep Business Network Group Renound Business Consultant Ken Katzenberger, Principal of The Accelerx Group, will provide our keynote presentation on "Advancing Your Business Through Effective Strategic Planning." Ken will have copies of his book on the same topic available to attendees. Additionally, all attendees should prepare a "Ten Second Speech" to briefly introduce themselves and their business to the group. - The topic of our March meeting and member's ability to introduce themselves to the group came from members' feedback to our February meeting. Read More >>

	The Nose: Vol. VIII The eighth edition of The Nose is now available. Produced once a year, The Nose is published by students taking the Journalism elective offered by the English Department. Read The Nose >>

	St. Joseph's Prep and Catholic Schools Week St. Joseph’s Prep is one of 14 local Catholic Schools throughout the Delaware Valley who partnered with 95.7 BEN-FM during Catholic Schools Week, a time dedicated to the enduring value of Catholic education. It honors the long-term benefits Catholic education has provided countless young people and society at-large. Read More >>

	February Mixer Rescheduled The Winter Mixer, originally scheduled for Friday, February 4, has been moved to Friday, March, 4 and will now be a Mardi Gras Mixer. Tickets purchased before the date change will be valid on the new date. Purchase Tickets >>

	Fathers' Club Comedy Night Canceled The Fathers' Club Comedy Night originally scheduled for Friday, February 11 has been canceled. All tickets will be refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.

	Report Card Distribution Due to recent weather related delays and closures, report cards will now be distributed on Tuesday, January 25, not Monday, January 24 as originally posted.

	Alumni / Father-Son Communion Breakfast The Alumni / Father-Son Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 27 (Snow Date: March 6). Mass will begin at 10am in the Church of the Gesu, followed by breakfast in the Kelly Fieldhouse. Register Online >>

	Fathers' Club Comedy Night The Fathers' Club is hosting a Comedy Night on Friday, February 11 from 7-9 p.m., in the Sauter Dining Hall. The comedians will be: Joey Callahan, who will also serve as the emcee; Chris Rich, who recently won the Ladies of Laughter Comedy Contest in Atlantic City; Chris Morris, a professional actor and comedian who is the son of Prep basketball coach Speedy Morris; and Steve Gerben. This event is for adults 21 and over. BYOB - light fare will be provided. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Purchase Tickets >>

	Breaking the Waves 2011 Breaking the Waves, a charitable foundation dedicated to raising awareness of the epidemic of adolescent depression, will host its 5th annual swim-a-thon on Sunday, January 16. The St. Joe's Prep swim team will be joined by the swim team from Mount Saint Joseph Academy for a night of prayer, community, swimming and fun. More Information >> Donate Online >>

	Midterm Exam Information Midterm Exams will run from Friday, January 7 - Friday, January 14. More Information >>

	Prep/Merion Night at the Flyers The Prep and Merion Mercy Academy are joining for a night at the Flyers on Thursday, February 10 as the Flyers play the Carolina Hurricanes at 7 p.m. Prior to the game, all attendees are invited to join the two schools in a private area of the AT&T Pavilion, located in the Wells Fargo Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase during the reception. Tickets are $47 and available on a first-come, first-come basis. Register Now >>

	Regional Alumni Gatherings The Prep will be hosting regional alumni gatherings in Naples, FL and Houston, Dallas and Austin, TX this January. Florida Event >> Texas Events >>

	Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Opens November 12 The Cape and Sword Drama Society's presents the hilarious new musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels this fall. The show runs November 12-21 and all tickets are $10. Tickets are available online and can also be purchased in the Prep's business office and in the dining hall during lunch periods. Purchase Tickets >> More Information >>

	Hawktion Presents... The Pear Tree Emporium: November 21 The 2nd annual Pear Tree Emporium will take place on Sunday, November 21 with mass at 10am and shopping from 11am-2pm. Over 30 vendors will be in attendance offering an abundance of shopping options for all your gift giving needs. The Prep Shop will also be open for those Preppers on your list. RSVP Now >> More Information >>

	Thanksgiving Day Football The 4th annual Thanksgiving Football Classic between the Prep and Malvern Prep will be played this year at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School on Thursday, November 25 at 10:30am. Tickets are $8 in advance and will be available in the Prep Shop and Business Office beginning on Monday, November 15. They can also be purchased at the gate for $10.

	Pre-Applicant Social: August 18 Current 8th Grade Boys are invited to St. Joseph's Prep for a Pre-Applicant Social on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 6:00-8:00pm. This is an Open-Gym Social; students will be able to participate in a variety of in-door activities including Dodgeball, Basketball, Soccer, Wiffleball, and a Board Game Table. In addition, there will be an Ice Cream Sundae Bar and other snacks. Students will also be able to pick up their Application Packets on this evening. Read More >>

	Textbooks For Sale Textbooks for the 2009-2010 school year are now available for purchase through the Follett website. Visit Follett Store >>

	2010-2011 Calendar Now Available The 2010-2011 Prep Calendar can now be viewed online. Current Prep families will also receive a hard copy in the mail in mid-August. View Calendar >>