Awards at the 145th Commencement

Following is an overview of the awards presented at Prep’s 145th Commencement on June 6, 2023.

Named Awards

John McGovern, ’80 Award

A graduate who embodies leadership and
dedication to the spirit of teamwork

Jackson Tindall

Jeff Kachel, ’89 Memorial
Student-Athlete Award

A graduate whose perseverance, commitment,
and leadership are the marks of a true Prep student-athlete

Matthew Corwin

Rev. John E.
Browning, S.J., ’46 Award

A graduate modeling the virtues Fr. Browning lived with such distinction: courage, wisdom, and humble service in pursuit of justice

Charles Burt

Jerome Pedersen, ’92 Award

A graduate who models the virtues Jerome Pedersen lived
with such distinction – a gentle manner, good humor, faith,
and generous service to Prep

Jose Valverde

Agape Award

A graduate whose perseverance, commitment, and leadership are the marks of a true Prep student-athlete

Eli Jablonski

Jesuit Schools Network Award

A graduate who exhibits the characteristics of Jesuit education: Intellectually Competent, Open to Growth, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice.

Maurice Williams

Jesuit Veterans Service Award

A graduate whose selfless service to others exemplifies our
mission to instill the courage to advance the common good.

Teddy McCarthy

Rev. Francis J. Shalloe Award

A graduate who best exemplifies loyalty to the ideals of
Saint Peter’s, an outstanding spirit of service to the Prep
community, and personal development characterized
in the phrase “A Man for Others.”

Mossimo
Infante-Meehan

Jackson
Tindall

Graduation Speakers

Vincent J. Kennedy, ’39 Award

Presented to the Student Speaker

Rishi Bhandari

Charley Rooney, P’67,’69 Award

Presented to the Faculty Speaker

Mr. Salvatore Veniero, ’05

Faculty/Staff Awards

Insignis Award

Conferred occasionally, at the discretion of the president or the principal, this is Prep’s highest honor for members of our board, faculty, and staff.