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St. John's is a Xaverian Brothers sponsored for young men in grades 6 through 12 located in Danvers, MA. Founded in 1907 and home of the Eagles!
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This morning we learned of the tragic death of Sebastian Robinson, a member of our sixth grade class. Understandably, this news comes as a devastating and heartbreaking shock to the St. John’s Prep community.
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Imagine what can happen in four years! Four years ago to the day,
@pconnaughton
'11 was on campus to reveal the Pat Connaughton '11 Court inside the Mahoney Wellness Center. Today, Pat returned to St. John's with the 2021 Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.
#PREPpride
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Pete Frates ’03, whose ALS fight inspired the world, passed away today surrounded by his family due to complications from the disease. Said Dr. Hardiman: “Pete will always be an amazing role model of resilience, perseverance, and servant leadership.”
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Today, the Prep community, wearing
#3
pins, formed an honor guard to stand with Pete Frates as he made his final journey through campus. As the spire bell rang out in honor of Pete, the procession passed by students holding four Prep baseball jerseys bearing his name and number.
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It's a great day to be an Eagle (and a Buck)! Congratulations to
@pconnaughton
'11 & the
@Bucks
for winning the
#NBA
Finals with a 105-98 victory over the Suns last night. It's Pat's first-ever NBA Championship and the Bucks' first since 1971. Congratulations!
#FearTheDeer
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With Prep spring sports heading into postseason, the Eagles received a boost with well wishes from alumni now playing in the NFL, NBA, NHL & MLB. Thanks to Colin Blackwell ’11, Johnathan Thomas ’14, Pat Connaughton ’11 & Mike Yastrzemski ’09 for supporting their Eagles brothers!
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Meet your MIAA Division 1 state champs: the 2019 St. John's Prep Eagles. The Eagles won 21-14 against top-ranked CM. Congratulations on the program’s 8th state title and 2nd straight under head coach Brian St. Pierre ‘98 & his outstanding coaching staff!
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Nothing gold can stay...mourning the loss of a talented, amazing young man Ryan Shaw'15. Prayers for his loved ones.
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Pete Frates '03 is our 2018 Distinguished Alumnus! Dedicating baseball diamond in his name & retiring No.3 jersey!
@PeteFrates3
@stjohnsprep
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Let's go! State champs! Congratulations to the St. John's football team (11-2) for claiming the 2022 MIAA Division I State Championship with a 13-0 victory over Springfield Central at Gillette Stadium! It's the team's third state title in five years.
#FlyHighEagles
#PREPpride
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P-R-E-P PREP PREP PREP! 🦅
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P-R-E-P PREP PREP PREP!
🔥🏆Your 2022
#MIAA
D1 Boys Ice Hockey Champions... St. John's Prep!! Congratulations boys on a great season & a solid game!
#gameonMIAA
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That feeling when you raise your hard-earned diploma above your head. Congratulations, Class of 2020!
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THE EAGLES ARE HEADED TO FENWAY! St. John’s Prep will take on
@XBHS
at
@fenwaypark
on Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 am prior to
@BCBirdBall
's 7th annual ALS Awareness game. The proceeds from the game will benefit the
@PeteFrates3
Home Health Initiative.
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Prep's varsity baseball field officially named the “Pete Frates ’03 Diamond" tonight!
@PeteFrates3
@stjohnsprep
#strikeoutals
#fieldofdreams
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Class of 2020, something special is coming to a doorstep near you!
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Pete Frates '03. Pete, who sparked a cultural phenomenon by popularizing the Ice Bucket Challenge, was a renowned advocate for ALS research. We remember Pete and honor his unprecedented efforts in search of a cure for ALS.
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Eighth-year head football coach Brian St. Pierre ‘98 has been named the top gridiron coach in Mass. on MaxPreps’ list of the Top Football Coach in All 50 States. St. Pierre led SJP to back-to-back D1 Super Bowl wins, marking the first in school history!
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Head of School Dr. Hardiman stepped up to the plate during a whiffle ball game with Middle Schoolers this afternoon!
@ehardiman
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To the Class of 2020, we salute you. As Headmaster Hardiman said on
@wbz
, "Our focus is on getting to know our students and on celebrating them as individuals. We felt this was a good way to personalize the process and make it special."
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St. John’s Prep has received a philanthropic gift of $1 million from Kristine Trustey P’11 and Sean McGraw on behalf of the Trustey Family Foundation. The charitable donation is earmarked to support programming, facilities, and training in the realm of mental health and wellness.
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The competition was fierce. Together, SJP &
@XBHS
raised nearly $30,000 for local food banks. After the final tally, the Prep emerged victorious and as agreed Xaverian Head of School Dr. Conca & Principal Mr. Nicholson sported Prep jerseys while on campus this afternoon. Go Prep!
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From PLI with Love >> To support
@PeteFrates3
'03 & his efforts to strike out ALS, Headmaster Hardiman, Principal Crowley, and the Class of 2019 took on the Ice Bucket Challenge today. Every August Until a Cure.
#StrikeOutALS
@MaldenCatholic
@CatholicMem
@BCHigh
@XBHS
, your turn!
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On Friday afternoon, grade 6 students participated in a prayer service in the Chapel to celebrate and remember Sebastian Robinson '29 and his mother Linda.
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P-R-E-P, PAT! PAT! PAT! Best of luck to alumnus Pat Connaughton '11 tonight in the NBA Finals as he and the
@Bucks
look to even the best-of-seven Finals series. The Prep always has your back,
@pconnaughton
!
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SJP honored
@PeteFrates3
'03 as our 2018 Distinguished Alumnus during a ceremony that brought nearly a dozen former recipients together on campus. As the video demonstrates powerfully, there are many layers of heroism to Pete's story.
#StrikeOutALS
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Earlier this afternoon there was a report of an active shooter on campus at Benjamin Hall. Danvers and State police reported to campus and the school entered an enhanced lockdown protocol. We believe that St. John's was the victim of a Swatting call.
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Wishing the Prep community a safe and healthy Fourth of July weekend!
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We tip our caps to you, Class of 2022. What a spectacular day to confer diplomas upon our 268 seniors. Congratulations! You can read all about this beautiful day and see more photos here:
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Warrior for the Common Good! The SJP community formally honored
@PeteFrates3
’03 as the Prep’s 2018 Distinguished Alumnus on Tuesday evening at Kennealy Commons in an event that doubled as a celebration of alumni previously recognized during the past quarter century since 1993.
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Congratulations to our Director of Athletics Jameson Pelkey, who was recently awarded the 2023
@EndicottCollege
School of Sport Science Alumni Graduate Sport Leadership Award! The Prep community is so proud!
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To our senior class...We salute you.
Bound together, aye, forever, fast in friendship's bonds
We will hold in true devotion, all for thee St. John's. 🦅
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We’re excited to share that St. John's Prep has been recognized as a 2023 Best School by
@NicheSocial
, ranking
#4
among the best Catholic high schools in Mass. (top on North Shore and in Merrimack Valley). Congrats to our community for making SJP the special place that it is!
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Virtual high fives to chemistry teacher Kit Stone! Ms. Stone was recognized with the Outstanding Educator Award by the University of Chicago, an award given by the university based on nominations by newly admitted students. Mitch Robson '20 nominated Ms. Stone for the honor!
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Remembering Mr. Henaghan: Patrick J. Henaghan, a retired Spanish teacher known for building mentor-mentee relationships with his Prep students, passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass. on April 10. Read more about his remarkable life:
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"‘Thanks for believing in me coach.’ Sounds simple, but for an adolescent male to acknowledge and express it, takes some humility & maturity. More introspective than insightful, it's a strong recognition of the impact you have made.”—Brian St. Pierre '98
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Welcome home! Bill O'Brien '88 has been named the offensive coordinator for the
@Patriots
. Most recently, Bill served as the OC at Alabama helping guide Bryce Young to a Heisman Trophy & an appearance in the national championship game w/ the Crimson Tide.
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The Eagles played one of the state’s most difficult schedules and it’s paying off in the Division 1A Super 8 State Tournament. On Saturday, the Prep netted an OT goal in four-on-four play to edge BC High, 2-1. Next up? A Wednesday night showdown with Pope Francis in Framingham!
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Congratulations to Bill Britton GP'20, who spent 25 years teaching social studies in the ever-popular War & Peace class at St. John's, who was recently inducted into the Prep's Hall of Honor at the annual Honor Reception.
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We're grateful to each of you for bringing light and joy to St. John's this Christmas. May we all continue to embrace the Xaverian Brothers' spirit of compassion, simplicity, humility, and of course, trust and zeal, this Holy season and in the new year. Merry Christmas!
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Congratulations to the St. John's Prep varsity lacrosse team for defending its Division 1 state championship last night in an 11-5 victory over BC High at Worcester State University. It's the Eagles second consecutive state championship and third overall (2010, 2021, 2022).
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We're not superstitious about snow days, but we are a little stitious. Best to always be prepared. Have a safe and fun snow day!
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Wishing our Prep students and families, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends a happy and healthy New Year. We are grateful for the many gifts that you bring to this community. 2021 is going to be a GOOD year!
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Freshmen football goes undefeated for 1st time in Coach Britton's career! Finished the season 11-0 after beating Xaverian today!
#preppride
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After 1,100 miles, thousands of socially distant pictures, 65 Sage sandwiches, 12 custom Prep masks, & endless amounts of Prep pride, 280 diplomas were delivered to our St. John's Prep seniors. Thank you to
@7News
for joining us on this journey this week!
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Good luck tonight
@PlanetPat24
with the NBA Draft!! Watch and support Pat tonight on ESPN at 7pm!
#preppride
http://t.co/lUia0JDmse
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Well, St. John's Prep–it's been quite the year! In the face of challenge and tragedy, we came together as a community and in times of joy and celebration, we cherished them together.
We hope you enjoyed your last day of classes, and wish you a wonderful and safe summer!
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Shoutout to Windover Construction delivering 🔑 to new Wellness Center to
@ehardiman
today on time and on budget!
#woohoo
#teamwork
#goodjob
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Hats off to you, Class of 2018! Remember to "be hope" for others as you set off on new adventures and new journeys. "The more you listen to that call, the more you will change the world."
@ehardiman
More photos on Smug:
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SJP cheered when it was announced that beloved social studies teacher Mr. Peter Mathsion was the 25th winner of the Ryken Award!
@stjohnsprep
#congratulations
#unsunghero
#foundersday
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Despite the challenging circumstances Monday and Tuesday posed, we're happy to report that overall, today was a good day. Teachers took cues from their students and shifted learning plans to focus more on reflecting and building community.
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Good luck to MA All-State XC champ & unbeaten Tristan Shelgren '18 tomorrow (11/25) at the
@FLCCC
Northeast Regional Championships in Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx. Tristan has fastest MA HS 4K & 5K times of 2017. Top 10 in NYC sends him to nationals!
#preppride
#goeagles
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This morning, students, faculty, and staff lined Spring and Summer Streets to form an Honor Guard for Pete Soucy, Director of Dining Services at St. John’s, who passed away on October 5 after a courageous battle with cancer.
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The Eagles are headed to
@fenwaypark
for Thanksgiving football! SJP will take on
@XBHS
at 5 pm on Wed., Nov. 21 at historic Fenway Park. Tickets will be available online soon, & SJP will also offer a limited # of student packages with bus transportation; details to follow!
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On Memorial Day, we pause to remember with deepest gratitude members of the St. John's Prep community and all of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country.
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P-R-E-P PREP PREP PREP!
@SJP_soccer
now ranks eighth in the United Soccer Coaches fall high school boys’ national rankings. The Eagles, who are currently 17-0-1, play again on Nov. 6 in the DI MIAA Tournament Round of 32 at home on Glatz Field.
@sjpathletics
@ehardiman
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Easter blessings from St. John's to the Prep community far and wide. Thank you to all in our community for being voices for hope, and forces for good in the world.
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A special shout out to our equipment manager, Joe LoRusso, who models servant leadership day in and day out. Over the last year as a Ted Williams Camp alumnus, Joe helped raise more than $11,000 for the Jimmy Fund. Bravo!
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Matt Mitchell's '21 resilience and determination has inspired us all in the Prep community. You can learn more about Matt's journey by watching this WBZ piece, reported by Prep alumnus
@Mike_Uva
'10. We can't wait to see you soar at Union, Matt!
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Today we honor the Class of 2020 with Prep Pride Day! Whether It was art, athletics, clubs, service, or simply pride in St. John's, thank you Class of 2020 for your unending enthusiasm and spirit!
📸:
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Congratulations are in order for Prep alumnus
@CoachBrianKelly
'79 who recently surpassed legendary head coach Knute Rockne as winningest coach in Notre Dame football history with the team's recent win over Wisconsin—the 106th of his career!
#PREPpride
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St. John's Prep wishes you and yours a happy and safe 4th of July!
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Time flies- four years
@stjohnsprep
was celebrated today! Video creds Ben Cormier '15!
#eaglesleavethenest
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The Prep community mourns the loss of Retired Police Chief Patrick Michael Ambrose. Prep students lined Summer Street to form an honor guard as the procession passed campus. Our prayers are with the Ambrose & Danvers PD families as we remember his 35 years of service.
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To our outstanding teachers, thank you today—and every day—for serving the Prep community with kindness, humility, patience, compassion, & love. Thank you for serving as role models & mentors to the nearly 1,500 young men who call SJP home. Happy National Teacher's Day 📚
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Congratulations to Prep alum
@boburnham
'08 who earned his first Grammy at the Recording Academy's 64th Annual Awards. Nominated in two categories, Burnham won the award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for his song "All Eyes On Me" featured in his special "Inside."
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Congratulations, Class of 2021! What a perfect day. As much a renaissance as it was a rite of passage, today's commencement paid welcome tribute to a star-crossed but resurgent senior class. You can read more about Commencement 2021 & see photos here:
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On Memorial Day, we take this time to remember today and every day the graduates of St. John's and all of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country.
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All-Americans! Congratulations to the shuttle hurdles relay team of Jason Bois '22, Tyler Hughes '22, Callum Brown '23 & Dylan Aliberti '24 for placing 2nd at the New Balance Indoor National Championships at the Armory in NYC last week earning All-American status.
#PREPpride
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The Prep community has brought back the
#IceBucketChallenge
to carry on Pete's legacy. In support of the Frates family, SJP is selling PF3 shirts with all proceeds split between ALS research & Peter Frates Family Foundation.
#strikeoutALS
Order yours here:
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Happy Mothers Day! To all of of the special women in our lives, thank you for your love, support, and guidance. You are deeply appreciated, today and every day!💕
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Be sure to tune in or set your DVRs for
@Chronicle5
tonight as they air a full 24-minute program highlighting St. John's Prep and
@StJohnsPrepFB
one night before our football team seeks to defend its state championship in the MIAA Division 1 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.
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St. John’s celebrated the Class of 2020 during the Prep’s 110th Commencement. Headmaster Hardiman presided over the ceremony honoring its 263 seniors. Abiding by mask & social-distancing requirements, the ceremony took place in Cronin Memorial Stadium.
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P-R-E-P, PREP, PREP, PREP!
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Congrats to Jameson Pelkey, who will become the new AD at St. John’s Prep! “I’m committed to continuing to provide our student-athletes with the tools they need to be successful in competition, in the classroom, and in life after graduation." Read more!
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“I probably hear ‘thank you’ 50 times a day from students. Sometimes it’s them being well-mannered, but sometimes you can tell they mean it. I’m not sure that happens in other fields, so I feel lucky to experience affirmations like this .” —Zach Lankow '07
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On this 20th anniversary of September 11, we remember in our prayers all of the families who lost loved ones on that tragic morning. In a special way, we remember George Ferguson '64, Raymond Metz '82, Sean Lynch '85, and assistant football coach James Trentini and his wife Mary.
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On Memorial Day, we take this time to remember today and every day the graduates of St. John's and all of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country.
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Fly High, Eagles! Fly High! Seniors wrapped up their last day of classes today after four amazing years! The sun broke through the clouds just in time for the final bell to ring! Hugs, handshakes and smiles all around. See more photos on SmugMug here:
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Colin Blackwell '11, a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, was so inspired by our latest gift challenge that he wanted to share this message!
#allinfortheprep
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Let's all cheer for track coach Zach Lankow '07 & all members of the Prep community running in the Feaster Five road race on Thanksgiving morning! We're proud to sponsor the race this year in support of Bellesini Academy, and we're excited to kick off Thanksgiving day with a 5K!
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Remembering September 11, 2001 | On this day, we remember in a special way the members of the Prep community who died on 9/11: George Ferguson '64, Sean Lynch '85, Raymond Metz '82, as well as former St. John's football coach James Trentini and his wife Mary. Never forget.
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This Christmas, let us embrace the Xaverian spiritual value of Simplicity. It is a joy to see the St. John's Prep mission animated every day, on and off campus. Wishing health and happiness to you and your family during this Holy Season and throughout the New Year.
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Congratulations to the nine St. John's Prep student-athletes who made written commitments during the recent early signing period to compete at the college of their choice. You can read more about each student-athlete here:
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Due to the predicted snow storm, school will be canceled and campus is closed tomorrow, January 7. This is a traditional snow day, all offices will be closed. Families should check their emails regarding varsity athletic practices. Have a safe and fun snow day, St. John's!
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What a day at
@fenwaypark
! Inspiring competition, sportsmanship, and community with
@XBHS
at the 7th Annual ALS Awareness Game with proceeds benefitting the
@PeteFrates3
Home Health Initiative.
#StrikeOutALS
#PrepPride
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Ready for a dip! There was a rush of excitement, and water, when the new pool
@stjohnsprep
was filled Friday!
#preppingthepool
#sjpwellness
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Congratulations to the SJP varsity hockey team making the state championships! The Eagles will take on Xaverian High School at TD Garden this Sunday, March 20 at 7:45 pm. Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door or online through Ticketmaster. Go Eagles!
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This morning we welcomed back faculty and staff to campus for a day of community and reflection. We're looking forward to a **FULLER HOUSE** next week for the first day of school on September 7!
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We are pleased to announce that Newburyport resident and Clippers boys basketball coach David Clay has been appointed the new St. John's Prep basketball head coach. Congratulations Coach Clay!
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On Memorial Day, we pause to remember with gratitude the graduates of St. John's and all of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country.
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We remember in a special way members of the Prep community who died on 9/11: George Ferguson '64, Sean Lynch '85, Raymond Metz '82, and coach James Trentini & his wife Mary. On Monday, a prayer will be recited to remember those we lost that day, 21 years ago. May we never forget.
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On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, we remember all those whose lives were forever changed and honor those who died, including Prep graduates George Ferguson '64, Raymond Metz '82, and Sean Lynch '85, as well as former St. John's football coach James Trentini and his wife, Mary.
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Greetings on this joyous Easter! Let this season of renewal be grounded in the Xaverian spiritual values of simplicity, humility, compassion, trust, and zeal. Please know of our prayers for you and your families, and thank you for walking alongside St. John's Prep. Happy Easter!
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Fill the Nest, kickoff at 7:30 !Thanks Jack Skelley '18 for pump-up, Prep pride football video for tonight's game!
@stjohnsprep
#goeagles
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