The Red Oaks
Volume 2; Number One
For the Month of September
Q: What is the Red Oaks?
A: When the first residence was built on the property that now is occupied by St. Augustine Prep, it was built by one of the descendants of the Woods family who had seen action in the American Civil War. Col. Woods built the three-story structure that is now the Augustinian Monastery in the early 1890s. He called the house and the land “Red Oaks Estate” given the kind and number of these trees that populate the property. What a fitting image for the Prep!
To help keep the dream alive, we are putting together this newsletter. The purpose is to keep everyone informed of the great things that are happening here in Richland. You will find calendars, stories, updates and notices, photo galleries; each with the purpose of watering the great red oak to keep it flourishing!
Have a great year! Thanks for all you do!
Fr. Paul W. Galetto, OSA, Ph.D.
President
Announcements, Events & Reminders
-September 1; Coaches Metting; 6:00pm
Contact: Mrs. Anna Broomell; Administrative Assistant
for Athletics; 856-697-2600 x 141: Contact Mrs. BroomellWednesday evening, there will be a meeting in the Consalo Dining Hall for all coaches. Topics discussed will include sports medicine, upcomming fall, winter, and spring sports schedules, and additional information for coaches.
-September 3; School Dance; 7:00pm
Contact: Mr. Kevin Burke; Assistant Dean of Academics;
Faculty Member, English Department
856-697-2600 x 241: Contact Mr. BurkePlease join us for the opening dance for the new school year! DJ and dancing starts at 7:00pm and the evening concludes at 10:00pm. Cost is $5.00 per student, and includes refreshments and light food. All students are welcome to attend and may also bring friends who do not attend the Prep.
-September 6; Labor Day - No School
-September 8; Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting; 6:30pm
Contact: Mr. Don Casalaro; Dean of Students, 856-697-2600 x 118: Contact Mr. Casolaro
All parents of the Class of 2011 are required to attend this meeting which will take place in the Conaslo Dining Hall in the Louis and Josephine Buondonno Forum. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the importance of the senior year and processes which must be followed. Speakers will include Fr. Paul, Fr. Horn, Mr. Iaconelli, Mr. Coyle, Mr. Foreman, Mr. Martino, and the Class Moderator, Mrs. Asselta. There is also a question-and-answer time scheduled.
-September 9; Mother's Tea sponsored by the Austin Society 6:30pm
Contact: Mrs. Lisa Oakley; President of the Austin Society,
856.697.2600 x 108: Contact Mrs. OakleyThe Austin Society, a mothers’ club, promotes the goals and ideals of St. Augustine Prep through social and fundraising events. With the assistance of the house mom representatives, the Austin Society helps facilitate the betterment of athletics, arts and extracurricular activities. The Austin Society is growing and becoming more active in the school and outlying communities. In addition to the annual events, they have added several new and exciting functions and opportunities we hope you will enjoy and support.
-September 10; Spirit Club After School Activities
Contact: Mr. Kevin Burke; Assistant Dean of Academics; Faculty Member, English Department
856-697-2600 x 241: Contact Mr. BurkeSeptember 10th, 2010 is going to be a great day! The Spirit Club and the Student Government are kicking off the year with a bonanza of after-school events that include, but are not limited to, food, chanting and cheering preparations, wiffle ball, Rowdy orientation, games, and music. These activities precede the home opener Football game against rival Atlantic City. We expect that every student, from the seniors down to the incoming freshmen, will attend this event.
The invitation to this event officially goes out to all members of the extended Richland Rowdies family: Parents, pets, and friends are all invited to attend. To the parents: if you wish to help with this event please contact the school and we will let you know what you can do. To all you Rowdies out there: Bring the thunder.
-September 16; Freshman Class of 2014 Parent Meeting; 6:30pm
Contact: Mr. Don Casalaro; Dean of Students, 856-697-2600 x 118: Contact Mr. Casolaro
The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint new families with school procedures. Speakers will include Fr. Paul, Fr. Horn, Mr. Iaconelli, Mr. Coyle, Mr. Foreman, Mr. Martino, and the class moderator, Mr. Cappuccio. There will be a question-and-answer session prior to the meetings conclusion.
-September 17; Senior Class of 2011 Senior Portrait Retakes; 9:00am
Contact: Mrs. Anna Broomell; Administrative Assistant for Athletics
856-697-2600 x 141: Contact Mrs. BroomellHerff Jones will be on campus on Thursday, September 17th at 9:00am in the Spina Gymnasium in Augustinian Hall for the Senior Class of 2011 portrait retakes. Members of the Senior class have received their portraits that were taken in May and have the option to retake their portraits. Please contact Mrs. Broomell for information and an appointment.
-September 20; Underclassmen Photos; 8:30am
Contact: Mrs. Anna Broomell; Administrative Assistant for Athletics
856-697-2600 x 141: Contact Mrs. BroomellStarting at 8:30am, students will be called to the Spina Gymnasium throughout the day to have their portraits taken. Each student will receive an order form prior to September 20. Students may also find this form online by clicking here.
-September 21; College Fair; 7:00pm
Contact: Mr. Patrick Leonardo; Faculty Member, English Department
856-697-2600 x 116: Contact Mr. LeonardoCollege representatives from 50 Colleges and Universities will be located in the Rodio Gymnasium at 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Sacred Heart and OLMA students and parents are invited. Prep parents of juniors are strongly encouraged to attend a special counseling session from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Please click here for a list of Colleges / Universities that will be in attendance.
-September 23; Back-to-School Night; 6:30pm
Contact: Mrs. Rebecca Pippett; Main Office, 856-697-2600 x 100: Contact Mrs. Pippett
The annual back to school night will take place on Thursday evening, September 23. This structured evening featuers Faculty distributing their class syllabus to parents, and discussing their classes. Parents are welcome to meet with Faculty members throughout the evening.
-September 24; Hermit Fest
Contact: Mr. Dennis Foreman; Assistant Athletic Director, 856-697-2600 x 174: Contact Mr. Foreman
Hermit Fest is a Senior Sponsored Event. The senior class donate drinks (Gatorade, water, and soda) and snacks for the event.
The event starts after school at 5:00pm. It is a spirited event in preparation for the football game that evening. The football games starts at 7:00pm.
Hermit Fest is a big barbeque cookout. The parents of the crew team will provide and cook burgers and hot dogs for everyone. The cost is $10, which includes entrance to the football game, hot dogs, burgers, drinks (Gatorade, water, and soda), and a Hermit Fest t-shirt. Hermit Pride!
-September 26; Father / Son Communion Breakfast; 10:00am
Contact: Mrs. Rebecca Pippett; Main Office, 856-697-2600 x 100: Contact Mrs. Pippett
All current families, Alumni, Grandparents, Facutly, Staff, and friends of the Prep are invited for a communion breakfast. This event is sponsored by the Men of St. Augustine Prep, a Fathers' Club. Mass will be held in the Rodio Gymnasium in the Louis and Josephine Buondonno Forum at 10:00am, with a breakfast in the Consalo Dining Hall to follow. This years guest speaker is
News
-Students Participate in Project H.O.M.E.
June 12, 2010 - in May 2010, eleven Saint Augustine College Prep juniors traveled to Philadelphia to work with Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M. and Project H.O.M.E. Read More
-St. Augustine Prep Appoints Two New Vice-Presidents
July 10, 2010 - at its meeting on June 30, the Board of Directors of St. Augustine Preparatory School approved the creation of two new vice-president positions at the school and appointed two Augustinian priests to fill them. Read More
-St. Augustine Prep Installs Solar Panels on Campus
August 20, 2010 - Saint Augustine College Prep installed solar panels on campus to reduce its environmental impact on energy usage. This is one of many steps being taken toward the Prep’s Going Green Initiative. This major project has been separated into three phases. Read More
-Morey's Piers Event
August 29, 2010 - Saint Augustine College Prep held its annaul Freshman Class welcoming at Morey's Piers, Wildwood, NJ on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Over 400 Prep Alumni, Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff were in attendance, welcoming the Freshman Class of 2014. Please click here to view the photo gallery from Morey's Piers.
-Brotherhood Ceremony
August 31, 2010 - Saint Augustine College Prep conducted the school’s annual Brotherhood Ceremony on Tuesday, August 31. This ritual dates back to the 16th Century as the induction rite of ancient Oxford, Cambridge. During the ceremony, the freshman class of 2014 signed their names into the wooden bound Book of the Hermits, containing all the names of students who have attended the Prep. Board members, Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Prep joined in welcoming the Class of 2014. Please click here to view the photo gallery from Brotherhood Day.
Looking Ahead - October
Ocotober 11 - No School - Columbus Day
October 13 - PSAT Testing for Freshmen, Sophmores, & Juniors, 12:30 Dismissal,
No School for SeniorsOctober 20 - Grandparents Day
October 21 - Senior Citizens Luncheon
October 22 - Homecomming Weekend,
Brotherhood Day,
Alumni Tailgate Party; 5:00pm,
Fireworks Spectaculiar; 9:00pmOctober 23 - Homecomming Weekend,
Alumni Reunion; 7:00pmOctober 24 - Closing of the 50th Anniversary Mass and Brunch; 10:00am
October 25 - Underclassman Photo Retakes; 12:00pm
October 26 - Parent / Teacher Conferences; 2:20pm
