St. John's Prep Holds Founders' Circle Induction

Founders' Circle members pose in the hallway of St. John's Prep.

On Thursday, April 17, members of the newly created St. John's Preparatory School Founders' Circle were inducted at a dinner at St. John's Prep. The Founders' Circle was created to honor individuals who have generously supported St. John's Prep/Mater Christi throughout the years. It is the Prep's most prestigious donor recognition organization. Benefactors whose lifetime giving to the school surpasses $25,000 attain membership in one of the lifetime giving societies and are honored with special invitations to school events and a donor recognition dinner during the year. Founders' Circle members also receive special recognition in the "Founders' Hall" as an expression of the school's gratitude for their outstanding support.

Through the Lifetime Giving Societies, the school honors the leadership and extraordinary support of alumni and friends. Private donors play a vital role in shaping the school's future, and the societies provide the means to recognize its most generous supporters. As a member of the Founders' Circle, individuals provide a foundation of financial support for the current student body of St. John's Prep. These funds collectively support scholarships and financial assistance and necessary capital improvements.

The societies that make up the Founders' Circle and their members are: The Moore Society: Tony Piscitelli, SJP '65; The Loughlin Society: Richard F. Chapdelaine, SJP '43; Richard Manfredi, SJP '56; Chris and Mary Pia, SJP '84; Leo W. Pierce, Sr., SJP '36; John Safarik, SJP '55; John Scheich, SJP '59, and Alex Tallarico, SJP '63; and The McEntegart Society: Anonymous; Walter Brady, SJP '53; William Collins, MC '72; Daniel Cremins, SJP '62; James Devine, SJP '58; Mario Fichera, SJP '59; John George Foerst, Jr., SJP '45; Al Harris, SJP '65; John Houston, SJP '69; Eugene J. Kirkwood, SJP '57; Robert Nagle, SJP '62; Joseph Neufeld, MC '69; Bill and Eileen O'Connor; Dave Redmond, MC'69; Edward A. Romano, SJP '59; William F. Ryan, SJP '42; Kevin Sanborn, MC '65; John Thornton, SJP '55, and Peter F. Vallone, Sr.