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.