St. John's Preparatory School
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This article describes a school in Danvers, Massachusetts
. For the similarly named school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, see St. John's High School (Massachusetts)
.
St. John's Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic
college preparatory school
for young men in Danvers
, Massachusetts
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
. The school was founded in 1907 by the Xaverian Brothers
, an order named for St. Francis Xavier founded by Theodore James Ryken in 1839. St. John's was formerly a combination commuter-boarding school
school but ended its residential program in 1975. It serves a geographically diverse body of students primarily from the North Shore
, Merrimack Valley
, southern New Hampshire
, and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area
.
In 1907 Brother Benjamin, with seven Xaverian Brothers, founded St. John's Preparatory School for young men.
Brother Benjamin's building program began in the fall of 1907, with construction of a wood frame gymnasium which housed the basketball team until the early 1950s. In 1908, the chapel was added to the rear of the Administration Building. To keep pace with school growth, Xavier Hall was built 1910-1911, housing 16 classrooms, a library and reading room, a study hall, an assembly hall, as well as 50 private rooms and a dormitory room for about 80 beds. The first class graduated in the Spring of 1910.
In 1916, with the resident population rising to 230 and an additional 100 "day hop" students, Ryken Hall opened, named after Theodore James Ryken, founder of the Xaverian Brothers. The building housed 150 students both in private rooms and in an open dormitory. The academic wing contained six large classrooms, study halls, club meeting rooms and recreational facilities. Today the residential wing is gone but the academic wing houses our thriving Center for the Arts.
The first clubs were formed at St. John's under the second headmaster, Brother Norbert C.F.X. The first two clubs were based on national fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi
and Kappa Kappa. The two clubs became "great rivals." Sigma Nu formed in 1923 and became such a powerhouse that it hosted three club meeting rooms, a gym of its own, and a bowling alley in the basement of the Ryken dormitory building.
In 1926, Brother Edmund earned the distinction of being the first alumnus and former faculty member to become Headmaster of the school. His Brothers recognized his leadership skills and later appointed him President of Xaverian College.
New extracurricular activities, fraternities, and scholastic societies were formed at St. John's under headmaster Brother Ambrose 1929-34. He oversaw the development of the current football stadium, track, tennis courts, and enlargement of the library in the Administration Building.
In 1930 St. John's saw the addition of the German-born Sisters of the Divine Redeemer to the staff. These sisters served as the dietitians and cooks for the students and Brothers for the next twenty-one years.
During World War II, students were allowed to graduate in three years plus one summer so that they might contribute to the war effort. This dramatically reduced the student body, so between 1944 and 1947 seventh and eighth grade boys were allowed to attend the school.
Memorial Gymnasium opened in 1955.
In the early 1960s the first capital campaign funded the building of Brother Benjamin Hall and Alumni Hall, both of which were completed during the 1964-65 school year. On May 22, 1965 - fifty years after the dedication of Ryken Hall - Cardinal Cushing dedicated the two new buildings.
During the 1960s St. John's expanded their course offerings and created the independent study program. The 1967 and 1968 football teams were Class B State Champions. The Prep soon added soccer, swimming, and other programs.
In the late 1960s, the Board of Trustees voted to phase out the residential program during the next several years, a program which finally ended in 1975. Another change during the late 1960s was the phasing out of the coat and tie dress code, with the school later opting for a more casual attire consisting of a button up shirt paired with khaki dress pants. During the 1960s, Young men of different faiths began entering the school.
Changes continued at St. John's during the 1970s. Lay people outnumbered Brothers among the faculty and school leaders. The most unexpected change occurred when the Prep accepted young women due to the closing of two Catholic schools on the North Shore. A short-term decision, urged by the parents of the male students, the program lasted for six years and concluded in 1977, resulting in nearly seventy-five alumnae, many of whom have children that currently attend the school.
During the late 1970s the first official Alumni Office was created to maintain strong contact with the many alumni. The Development Office was also formed to help create support for the school through alumni, parents, and friends.
In 1980 enrollment reached an all-time high surpassing the one thousand mark and causing a much more competitive admissions process. The class of 1980 was the first to graduate with more than 200 members (211).
The 1980s marked the continuation of an impressive string of "championships" for the SJP Drama Guild under the direction of Brother Ronald Santoro, C.F.X. and Headmaster Brother Edward Keefe, C.F.X. hosted the 75th Anniversary Celebration in 1982.
In 1989 Brother William Drinan, C.F.X. succeeded Brother Keefe as Headmaster and he initiated plans for the "Building on the Prep Experience" campaign. As a result of this $3 million initiative and strategic plan, Fine Arts were added to the curriculum in the early 1990s and in 1995, Ryken Hall was renovated into Ryken Center for the Arts with art instruction, gallery space, theater instruction and design studios, along with an entire floor devoted to musical instruction and performance.
The 1997 football team completed their first eleven-win season including a dramatic Thanksgiving Day victory over Xaverian High School and a "Super Bowl" championship. In 1998 St. John's Prep graduated its 10,000th alumnus, just after the school's 90th anniversary celebration. In the 12 years that Brother William Drinan served as headmaster, he saw religion restored as an academic requirement, unparalleled athletic successes and a revitalization of the lay-Xaverian partnership. Brother Drinan still serves the school as Headmaster Emeritus.
After a nation-wide search in 2001, Albert J. Shannon, Ph.D. was named the 15th Headmaster of St. John's. He became the first Catholic layman to hold the position of Headmaster in the Prep's history. Late that same year, the Prep received a five million dollar gift in support of academic and facility initiatives at the school.
The Prep celebrated its 95th Anniversary in September 2002 with a gala celebration that brought alumni, families, faculty and staff together on campus. That same year the school saw the breaking of ground for the new $12 million Academic Resource Center Project, adding 24,000 square feet (2,200 m²) of space, including the A.E. Studzinski Library, featuring the Ozzie Technology Center, and six new classrooms. With this state-of-the-art building, the facilities are able to keep pace with the quality of education and experience at St. John's. The A. E. Studzinski Library and Ozzie Technology Center opened in September 2003 and Brother Benjamin Hall was remodeled with six new science labs(The Carey Science Center), the Ford Family Counseling suite and new academic department offices. Both facilities are equipped with wireless internet access and sophisticated technology resources in keeping with the needs of today's students and faculty.
In 2003 Brother George Donnelly resigned amid allegations of sexual molestation.: Later Donnelly admitted to two incidents of "sexual misconduct" with the student.
Xavier Hall reopened in September 2005 following a year of extensive renovations. The revitalized campus landmark stands ready for a second century of service with 31 new state-of-the-art classrooms, a wireless Internet environment, academic department offices, and a new 4,000-square-foot (400 m²) Campus Ministry Center.
In 2007, The Prep commenced its 100th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration included a Mass for alumni, students, and faculty before the year began, and the school newspaper was renamed "The Concordia" in honor of the school's original newspaper publication.
Other buildings of note include:
Also on the propriety of St. John's are two holmes for Xaverian Brothers
:
, Boston College High School
, and Catholic Memorial High School. St. John's
is the sixth team in the conference in the conference in some sports.
, Model United Nations
,Young Democrats
and Mock Trial
(model court hearing). Minority outreach clubs exist as well, such as L.U.N.A. (Latinos Unidos "N" Accion) and Always our Brothers and Sisters, St. John's Prep's Gay/Straight Alliance. Also, many fine arts activities are offered, including after-school music lessons and the award-winning Drama Guild. In 2008, St. John's Massachusetts Mock Trial team went undefeated in their region, becoming the Regional Champions, and moving on to the State Playoffs.http://www2.massbar.org/pub_programs/mock_trial/
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
. For the similarly named school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, see St. John's High School (Massachusetts)
St. John's High School (Massachusetts)
Saint John's High School is a private Catholic boys' high school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester...
.
St. John's Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
college preparatory school
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
for young men in Danvers
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States. It comprises several counties of the state of Massachusetts...
. The school was founded in 1907 by the Xaverian Brothers
Xaverian Brothers
The Xaverian Brothers or Congregation of St. Francis Xavier are a religious order founded by Theodore James Ryken in Bruges, Belgium in 1839 and named after Saint Francis Xavier...
, an order named for St. Francis Xavier founded by Theodore James Ryken in 1839. St. John's was formerly a combination commuter-boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
school but ended its residential program in 1975. It serves a geographically diverse body of students primarily from the North Shore
North Shore (Massachusetts)
The North Shore is a region in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, loosely defined as the coastal area between Boston and New Hampshire. The region is made up both of a rocky coastline, dotted with marshes and wetlands, as well as several beaches and natural harbors. The North Shore is an important...
, Merrimack Valley
Merrimack Valley
The Merrimack Valley is a bi-state region along the Merrimack River in the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States. The Merrimack is one of the larger waterways in the New England region and has helped define the livelihood and culture of those living along it since native...
, southern New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, and the northern region of the Boston metropolitan area
Greater Boston
Greater Boston is the area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts surrounding the city of Boston. Due to ambiguity in usage, the size of the area referred to can be anywhere between that of the metropolitan statistical area of Boston and that of the city's combined statistical area which includes...
.
History
In 1891, the Xaverian Brothers purchased the Jacob Spring Family Estate, which included 100 acres (40.5 ha) and three buildings, for $19,500. At this time, the Xaverian Brothers began St. John's Normal College, a school for young men aspiring to become members of the Congregation of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier.In 1907 Brother Benjamin, with seven Xaverian Brothers, founded St. John's Preparatory School for young men.
Brother Benjamin's building program began in the fall of 1907, with construction of a wood frame gymnasium which housed the basketball team until the early 1950s. In 1908, the chapel was added to the rear of the Administration Building. To keep pace with school growth, Xavier Hall was built 1910-1911, housing 16 classrooms, a library and reading room, a study hall, an assembly hall, as well as 50 private rooms and a dormitory room for about 80 beds. The first class graduated in the Spring of 1910.
In 1916, with the resident population rising to 230 and an additional 100 "day hop" students, Ryken Hall opened, named after Theodore James Ryken, founder of the Xaverian Brothers. The building housed 150 students both in private rooms and in an open dormitory. The academic wing contained six large classrooms, study halls, club meeting rooms and recreational facilities. Today the residential wing is gone but the academic wing houses our thriving Center for the Arts.
The first clubs were formed at St. John's under the second headmaster, Brother Norbert C.F.X. The first two clubs were based on national fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi
Alpha Delta Phi
Alpha Delta Phi is a Greek-letter social college fraternity and the fourth-oldest continuous Greek-letter fraternity in the United States and Canada. Alpha Delta Phi was founded on October 29, 1832 by Samuel Eells at Hamilton College and includes former U.S. Presidents, Chief Justices of the U.S....
and Kappa Kappa. The two clubs became "great rivals." Sigma Nu formed in 1923 and became such a powerhouse that it hosted three club meeting rooms, a gym of its own, and a bowling alley in the basement of the Ryken dormitory building.
In 1926, Brother Edmund earned the distinction of being the first alumnus and former faculty member to become Headmaster of the school. His Brothers recognized his leadership skills and later appointed him President of Xaverian College.
New extracurricular activities, fraternities, and scholastic societies were formed at St. John's under headmaster Brother Ambrose 1929-34. He oversaw the development of the current football stadium, track, tennis courts, and enlargement of the library in the Administration Building.
In 1930 St. John's saw the addition of the German-born Sisters of the Divine Redeemer to the staff. These sisters served as the dietitians and cooks for the students and Brothers for the next twenty-one years.
During World War II, students were allowed to graduate in three years plus one summer so that they might contribute to the war effort. This dramatically reduced the student body, so between 1944 and 1947 seventh and eighth grade boys were allowed to attend the school.
Memorial Gymnasium opened in 1955.
In the early 1960s the first capital campaign funded the building of Brother Benjamin Hall and Alumni Hall, both of which were completed during the 1964-65 school year. On May 22, 1965 - fifty years after the dedication of Ryken Hall - Cardinal Cushing dedicated the two new buildings.
During the 1960s St. John's expanded their course offerings and created the independent study program. The 1967 and 1968 football teams were Class B State Champions. The Prep soon added soccer, swimming, and other programs.
In the late 1960s, the Board of Trustees voted to phase out the residential program during the next several years, a program which finally ended in 1975. Another change during the late 1960s was the phasing out of the coat and tie dress code, with the school later opting for a more casual attire consisting of a button up shirt paired with khaki dress pants. During the 1960s, Young men of different faiths began entering the school.
Changes continued at St. John's during the 1970s. Lay people outnumbered Brothers among the faculty and school leaders. The most unexpected change occurred when the Prep accepted young women due to the closing of two Catholic schools on the North Shore. A short-term decision, urged by the parents of the male students, the program lasted for six years and concluded in 1977, resulting in nearly seventy-five alumnae, many of whom have children that currently attend the school.
During the late 1970s the first official Alumni Office was created to maintain strong contact with the many alumni. The Development Office was also formed to help create support for the school through alumni, parents, and friends.
In 1980 enrollment reached an all-time high surpassing the one thousand mark and causing a much more competitive admissions process. The class of 1980 was the first to graduate with more than 200 members (211).
The 1980s marked the continuation of an impressive string of "championships" for the SJP Drama Guild under the direction of Brother Ronald Santoro, C.F.X. and Headmaster Brother Edward Keefe, C.F.X. hosted the 75th Anniversary Celebration in 1982.
In 1989 Brother William Drinan, C.F.X. succeeded Brother Keefe as Headmaster and he initiated plans for the "Building on the Prep Experience" campaign. As a result of this $3 million initiative and strategic plan, Fine Arts were added to the curriculum in the early 1990s and in 1995, Ryken Hall was renovated into Ryken Center for the Arts with art instruction, gallery space, theater instruction and design studios, along with an entire floor devoted to musical instruction and performance.
The 1997 football team completed their first eleven-win season including a dramatic Thanksgiving Day victory over Xaverian High School and a "Super Bowl" championship. In 1998 St. John's Prep graduated its 10,000th alumnus, just after the school's 90th anniversary celebration. In the 12 years that Brother William Drinan served as headmaster, he saw religion restored as an academic requirement, unparalleled athletic successes and a revitalization of the lay-Xaverian partnership. Brother Drinan still serves the school as Headmaster Emeritus.
After a nation-wide search in 2001, Albert J. Shannon, Ph.D. was named the 15th Headmaster of St. John's. He became the first Catholic layman to hold the position of Headmaster in the Prep's history. Late that same year, the Prep received a five million dollar gift in support of academic and facility initiatives at the school.
The Prep celebrated its 95th Anniversary in September 2002 with a gala celebration that brought alumni, families, faculty and staff together on campus. That same year the school saw the breaking of ground for the new $12 million Academic Resource Center Project, adding 24,000 square feet (2,200 m²) of space, including the A.E. Studzinski Library, featuring the Ozzie Technology Center, and six new classrooms. With this state-of-the-art building, the facilities are able to keep pace with the quality of education and experience at St. John's. The A. E. Studzinski Library and Ozzie Technology Center opened in September 2003 and Brother Benjamin Hall was remodeled with six new science labs(The Carey Science Center), the Ford Family Counseling suite and new academic department offices. Both facilities are equipped with wireless internet access and sophisticated technology resources in keeping with the needs of today's students and faculty.
In 2003 Brother George Donnelly resigned amid allegations of sexual molestation.: Later Donnelly admitted to two incidents of "sexual misconduct" with the student.
Xavier Hall reopened in September 2005 following a year of extensive renovations. The revitalized campus landmark stands ready for a second century of service with 31 new state-of-the-art classrooms, a wireless Internet environment, academic department offices, and a new 4,000-square-foot (400 m²) Campus Ministry Center.
In 2007, The Prep commenced its 100th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration included a Mass for alumni, students, and faculty before the year began, and the school newspaper was renamed "The Concordia" in honor of the school's original newspaper publication.
Campus
St. John's Preparatory school is located in the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, about 15 miles (24 km) north of Boston. The school is spread out over 175 acres (70.8 ha) of wooded, residential land. The student population spends the majority of its time in the two main academic buildings:- Xavier Hall (built 1911; renovated 2004-05) and
- Brother Benjamin Hall (1964; minor renovisions 2007).
Other buildings of note include:
- The Administration Building (1880), which includes a chapel and the Student Commons, a gathering place for students;
- Ryken Center for the Arts (1916; renovated 1995), a former dormitory building that has been renovated into a fine arts facility;
- Memorial Dining Hall (1925; renovated in 2007), the cafeteria;
- Alumni Hall (1965; renovated in 1993), home to the 350-seat Kaneb Theatre;
- Memorial Gymnasium (1955; renovated 1991); and
- The state-of-the-art A.E. Studzinski Library (2003), which includes the school's computer labs.
- A function building/trophy room, Griffin Hall
Also on the propriety of St. John's are two holmes for Xaverian Brothers
Xaverian Brothers
The Xaverian Brothers or Congregation of St. Francis Xavier are a religious order founded by Theodore James Ryken in Bruges, Belgium in 1839 and named after Saint Francis Xavier...
:
- Xaverian House
- The Xavier Center
Athletics
St. John's Preparatory School has a very competitive athletics program, and traditionally has excelled in track and field, football, lacrosse, baseball, wrestling, hockey and rugby. In 2006 their soccer team completed an undefeated season with a record of 22-0-2, captured the Massachusetts Division-1 State Title, and topped it off with a 6th place national ranking. Some of the lesser known spectator sports, such as rugby, wrestling, swimming, fencing, ultimate disc, and volleyball, have dominated their respective fields in the state of Massachusetts. In February 2010, the swim team won their fifth straight state title. They have also gone undefeated the past five seasons. The fencing team won their 6th straight state championship and went undefeated in the 2009-2010 season. The tennis team also holds four state titles, including 1979, 2000, and 2001. The wrestling team holds eleven straight Catholic Conference league titles, and the rugby team is also very successful. The athletic program has a longstanding rivalry with Catholic Conference competitor Xaverian Brothers High School. The other members of the Catholic Conference include Malden Catholic High SchoolMalden Catholic High School
Malden Catholic High School, founded in 1932, is a private, Catholic secondary school for young men located in Malden, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. The school was founded by the Congregation of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier , an international...
, Boston College High School
Boston College High School
Founded in 1863, Boston College High School is an all-male Jesuit Roman Catholic college preparatory secondary school with historical ties to Boston College. It has an enrollment in grades 7-12 of approximately 1,500 students and is located on a campus on Morrissey Boulevard in the Dorchester...
, and Catholic Memorial High School. St. John's
St. John's High School (Massachusetts)
Saint John's High School is a private Catholic boys' high school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester...
is the sixth team in the conference in the conference in some sports.
Clubs and other extracurriculars
St. John's is the home of more than 60 clubs and extracurricular activities. While faculty moderators are present many of these groups are run solely by the students. The clubs include academic organizations, such as The Spire yearbook staff, the Concordia newspaper, and the Cicero Society debating club, as well as including recreational clubs such as the Improv Club and the Aviation Club. St. John's also has many clubs that help further prepare students for life after college, such as the Young RepublicansRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda....
,Young Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
and Mock Trial
Mock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
(model court hearing). Minority outreach clubs exist as well, such as L.U.N.A. (Latinos Unidos "N" Accion) and Always our Brothers and Sisters, St. John's Prep's Gay/Straight Alliance. Also, many fine arts activities are offered, including after-school music lessons and the award-winning Drama Guild. In 2008, St. John's Massachusetts Mock Trial team went undefeated in their region, becoming the Regional Champions, and moving on to the State Playoffs.http://www2.massbar.org/pub_programs/mock_trial/
Notable alumni
- Victor E. Bernson, Jr., former General Counsel, Executive Office of the President
- Peter G. TorkildsenPeter G. TorkildsenPeter Gerard Torkildsen is the former Massachusetts Republican State Committee Chairman. He is also a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He is a Republican from Massachusetts. He currently works in the private sector....
, former United States Congressman, former Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party - Michael J. HarringtonMichael J. HarringtonMichael Joseph Harrington is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Harrington graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1954, then earned a B.A. at Harvard University in 1958 and a J.D...
, former United States Congressman - Bo BurnhamBo BurnhamRobert "Bo" Burnham is an American comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and Internet celebrity. Writing comedic and satirical songs with a politically incorrect slant, he achieved fame when his YouTube videos took off; they have received more than 70 million views...
, comedian. - Sandro CorsaroSandro CorsaroSandro Corsaro is an animator, producer and television show creator, primarily known for his animation work. Corsaro earned degrees in both Fine Arts and Animation from the University of Southern California. He is the creator of Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, an Emmy nominated original series...
, Television show creator, Animator - David SelfDavid Self-Current projects:David Self is writing two separate screenplays for films based on superheroes Deathlok and Captain America. The screenwriter also wrote an early draft based on another superhero, Namor...
, Screenwriter, The Road to Perdition, The Wolfman - Jonathan ManziJonathan ManziJonathan Manzi , an American entrepreneur, is known as the youngest person in history to attain a net worth exceeding $1 million via industry, doing so at the age of 16. Manzi maintains full equity in four businesses: an internet marketing firm, an investment firm, a real estate development firm,...
, entrepreneur, youngest documented business millionaire - Father Robert Reed, President of The CatholicTV NetworkCatholicTVCatholicTV is a Catholic television network based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It is distributed on cable systems in eight U.S. states and via the internet....
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Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients
- The Rev. Gerard Dorgan '50, Pastor, St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Danvers
- Peter R. DolanPeter R. DolanPeter R. Dolan is an American business executive. In 2009, he became Chairman and CEO of Gemin X Pharmaceuticals after joining board in July 2008, he was formerly the chief executive officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb before being discharged from that company in September 2006 as a result of a...
'74, Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bristol-Myers Squibb - The Rev. Leo B. Shea, M.M. '56, Director of Maryknoll Mission in Jamaica
- The Rev. James J. Ronan '62, Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Mary's Parishes, Charlestown, Massachusetts. Founder, Rostro de Cristo, Duran, Ecuador
- John C. Archer '68, President and CEO, Archer Insurance Agency, Inc.
- David W. Ives '75, Chairman and CEO, NiiS/APEX Group Holdings, Inc.
- Richard Iorio '77, Orthopedic Surgeon, Lahey Clinic Medical Center
- James M. Sears '81, Attorney, Sears & Sears
- Joseph R. Levis '60, Chief Executive Officer, Crusader Paper Company
- James C. Zampell '71, President, Zampell Companies
- John J. Studzinski '74, Chief Executive, HSBC, Inc.
- David B. Perini '55, Commissioner, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management
- Brother James M. Boyle, CFX '48, Retired Superior General, Xaverian Brothers
- Joseph A. Milano '62, President, Union Oyster House
- Paul L. Hennessey '52, Retired Partner, Boston Partners Asset Management
- Thomas M. Leonard '54, President, Essex National Heritage Commission
Sports
- Bob Carpenter, first American-born hockey player to be drafted into NHL out of high school
- Ken Hodge, Jr.Ken Hodge, Jr.Kenneth David Hodge, Jr. , was a Canadian-born American-raised professional hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning...
former NHL player with Boston, Tampa Bay and Minnesota - Scott ShaunessyScott ShaunessyScott Thomas Shaunessy is a retired professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Quebec Nordiques.- External links :...
former NHL player with the Quebec Nordiques - Rob KonradRob KonradRobert Konrad is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
, professional football player - Brian St. PierreBrian St. PierreBrian St. Pierre is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College....
, professional football player - Bill O'BrienBill O'Brien (American football)Bill O'Brien is currently American football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.-Playing career:After graduating from St...
, Offensive Coordinator for the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... - Brian KellyBrian Kelly (coach)Brian Keith Kelly is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame, a position he has held since the 2010 season...
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head football coach - James Pedro, Olympic bronze medalist, judoJudois a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
- Wayne Lucier, former professional football player
- Matt AntonelliMatt AntonelliMatthew Antonio Antonelli is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. He was called up from the Triple-A Portland Beavers on September 1, during MLB September call-ups...
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