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Congratulations to Sebastian Murray and Ethan Fernandez for being designated as College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars. Based on their remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/or AP they have been selected for this prestigious honor. We are proud that our students have earned this recognition and congratulate them for their achievements in the classroom and on the College Board assessments.

The City of Elizabeth hosted an art contest for youth residents under the age of 18 for drawings to display for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Out of all the submissions, the city chose 10 drawings, and sophomore Jaden Medina was selected. His artwork will be on display at the 9/11 memorial in Elizabeth. In addition to being selected for the memorial, it was chosen to be displayed at the Elizabeth Art Show for the month of September.

The Trustees of First Congregational Church of Westfield bestowed the church’s annual Alexander Award to distinguished high school graduate and active youth member Ryan Bergh Thies. Named in memory of long-time members Edna and John Alexander, the award is given annually to one or more high school seniors who have made a significant contribution to the life of the church.

Best of luck to our graduating seniors as they move on to the next chapter of their academic careers. Click the headline to see the list of college acceptances as of 6/14 for the Oratory Prep Class of 2021.

On June 5th, Oratory Prep held it’s Commencement for the Class of 2021 on Cavalero Field. The ceremony opened with Pomp & Circumstance and the Star Spangled Banner, performed by the OP Concert Band, followed by the pledge of allegiance. After opening remarks from Mr. Bob Costello, Head of School, the Salutatorian of the Class of 2021, Liam Henderson of Westfield, addressed the audience, reminding his classmates that there is good to be found in the challenges of this past year; it’s all about perspective. Liam will be headed...

Due to the weather forecast for rain, Field Day scheduled for today, June 3rd has been canceled and OP will be closed for students, faculty and staff.

Oratory Prep School is pleased to announce the 2021 Service Award Recipients. We wanted to recognize and thank them for their dedication, outstanding service and contributions that exemplify the Oratory spirit of excellence and devotion to others. Alumnus of the Year Award: J. Lawrence Manley, Jr. '87, Cardinal Newman Stewardship Award: Alicia Drone, St. Philip Neri Award: Colleen Viggiano.

Congrats to senior Jack Greco on committing to continue his baseball and academic career at Susquehanna University! He received an academic scholarship and will be majoring in Business at the Sigmund Weis School of Business.