Don Bosco Prep Celebrates 103rd Commencement Exercises
Craig Dietel '13 Associate Director of Public Relations and Alumni
Today, 198 Ironmen from the Class of 2018 joined the ranks of the 102 classes that came before them as graduates of Don Bosco Prep. Students, faculty, family and friends all congregated at Granatell Stadium to watch these young men close one chapter and open a new one in their lives. Today was the culmination of all of their hard work and dedication throughout the past four years.
The Valedictory Address was given by Erik Andrew Olsen, Jr., and the Salutatory address was given by Michael George James. This year’s Commencement Speaker was Mr. Brian Gaine ‘91, the General Manager of the Houston Texans.
Following the Awarding of the Diplomas, Awards in Excellence were presented to the following:
General Excellence: Gold
Erik Andrew Olsen Jr
General Excellence: Silver
Michael George James
General Excellence: Bronze
Richard Maximillian Minicus
Theology
Christian Anthony LoBiondo
English
Justin James DiFabritis
Latin
Derek James Schouten
Spanish
Christian Anthony LoBiondo
Italian
Ethan Nicholas Ciannamea
Mandarin
Thomas James Banting Icarangal
Mathematics
Erik Andrew Olsen Jr
Biology
Michael George James
Chemistry
Justin Samuel Specthrie
Physics
William Andrew Wantuch
Social Studies
Richard Maximillian Minicus
Art
Justin James DiFabritis
Concert Band
Ian Anderson Grayson
String Orchestra
Noah Lee
Vocal Music
Trevor James DeLello
Computer Science
Noah John Suttora
Robotics
James Anthony Lucinese
Physical Education
Ethan Nicholas Ciannamea
The Don Bosco Awards were given to Brendan James Podest , David Santiago Ramirez, Christopher Patrick Rauchet, Jack Raymond Swords, Ian Anderson Grayson, James Donald Kelso, Noah Lee, Kevin Anthony Brennan, Scott Ian Frank, and Michael Joseph Geraci.
The Outstanding Graduate Award was given to Kevin Anthony Brennan.
Congratulations to all of the graduates. Don Bosco Prep will always be home to you.