Awards at the 147th Commencement

Following is an overview of the awards presented at Prep’s 147th Commencement on June 3, 2025.

Named Awards

John McGovern, ’80 Award

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

Erik Porch

Jeff Kachel, ’89 Memorial
Student-Athlete Award

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

Ray Stein

Jesuit Veterans Service Award

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

Dylan Sullivan

Agape Award

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

Noah Mendoza

Jake Piechocki

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

Jaycen Peterson

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.

John Mack

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

Corey Greenfield

Andres Perez

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.”

Maxwell Middleton

Graduation Speakers

Vincent J. Kennedy, ’39 Award

Presented to the Student Speaker

Evan Nguyen

Charley Rooney, P’67,’69 Award

Presented to the Faculty Speaker

Dr. Jeffrey Hartling

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.