Congratulations, Class of 2024! (Pt. I)

With contributions by Ms. Jennifer Passerino, P’15, ’20, Director of Events & Public Relations, Don Bosco Prep, and Ms. Terrie Dodson-Caldevilla, Director of Communications & Public Relations, Cristo Rey Salesian High School

Most of our province high schools have held their graduations as of last weekend. Two of our schools shared how the festivities went for their seniors this year.

RAMSEY

On Saturday, June 1, Don Bosco Prep’s (DBP) Class of 2024 gathered together with family, faculty and staff, Salesians, and friends at Granatell Stadium for the 109th Commencement Exercises. These 188 Ironmen join the ranks of over 12,000 alumni before them as graduates of Don Bosco Prep.

The director, Fr. Abraham Feliciano, SDB, gave the opening prayer. Next, DBP President Mr. Joseph R. Azzolino ’88, P’19; Principal Mr. Jeffrey Wojcik ’01, and Fr. Abe presented DBP’s diplomas. This year’s guest speaker was Mr. Marko Begonja ’15.

Don Bosco Prep’s beautiful Baccalaureate Mass was held on Friday evening at St. Paul Church in Ramsey, NJ, for the graduates, their families, faculty, and staff. It was celebrated by Fr. Abraham, who was joined by the other priests (concelebrants) of the Salesian community. This was the last time that these DBP students would come together for a Mass.This past Thursday, the class gathered with their parents for the annual senior dinner and a time to celebrate their accomplishments and merits. We are so proud of the Class of 2024!

TAMPA

Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School (CRT) celebrated its fifth graduating class at its commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 1, in the Mary Help of Christians gymnasium.

The Class of 2024 is comprised of 39 students, and 100 percent were accepted to colleges and universities across the U.S. This group of students earned 407 college acceptances and more than $5.1 million in scholarships.

Graduates are going on to attend Boston University, the University of Central Florida, the University of North Florida, the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and more.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We are proud of their dedication and accomplishments. May they always seek God’s guidance and wisdom as they embark on this new journey.

If you’d like your school’s graduation featured in next week’s Salesian News, please send a short article and one to two photos to communications@salesians.org by Monday, June 10.