Awards at the 146th Commencement

Following is an overview of the awards presented at Prep’s 146th Commencement on June 4, 2024.

Named Awards

John McGovern, ’80 Award

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

Lorenzo Enright

Jeff Kachel, ’89 Memorial
Student-Athlete Award

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

Ryan Miqueli

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

Cole Holland

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

Evan
Merkov

Julian
Rodriguez

Agape Award

A graduate actively
living a life of faith
shaped by the Gospels

Nick Valente

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.

Gerrit Bankuti

Rev. Francis J. Shalloe, S.J. 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.”

Pape-Racine
Ndiaye

Nicolas
Bambrick-Santoyo

Jesuit Veterans Service Award

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

Aidan Maione

Graduation Speakers

Vincent J. Kennedy, ’39 Award

Presented to the Student Speaker

Nicolai Mendoza

Charley Rooney, P’67,’69 Award

Presented to the Faculty Speaker

Ms. Kitty McNally

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.