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Freshman Experience
In Freshman Experience, our students use their voices to help younger members of the Brotherhood make the transition from junior high to high school through first person narratives on everything from studying to sports to clubs.
Nick DeChristopher: The Brotherhood is Real
Posted May 17th, 2019
St. Augustine Prep is my home away from home. I spend six and a half hours a day here for classes. Then I spend three to five hours a day practicing or playing sports, but I would not give...
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Immanuel Roach: Transitioning
Posted April 11th, 2019
My first semester at St. Augustine Prep was quite daunting. As a freshman, learning how to best manage my time throughout the school day was very challenging. Time management is essential all throughout high school. In our Unitas groups,...
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Luke Scarpello: Branching Out
Posted February 5th, 2019
The transition from middle school to St. Augustine Prep has gone very well for me – especially under some stressful conditions. First of all, my family and I made the decision to attend the Prep very late in my...
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Nick Galinus: Life Outside the Classroom
Posted January 16th, 2019
Athletics are a prominent part of life at St. Augustine Prep. As it is an all-boys school, we love to play our sports, and I am no exception. I have participated in cross country and track since third grade,...
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John Sooy: A Unique Learning Environment
Posted December 4th, 2018
In many ways, the learning environment of St. Augustine Prep differs from that of a typical public school. When I entered the doors for my first day of classes on August 27th, I knew I was stepping into a...
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Will Reynolds: Building Relationships
Posted May 1st, 2017
Since coming to the Prep, I have grown in many areas of my life, whether it be spiritually, socially, academically, etc. If I had to choose one area in which I have grown the most, I would have to...
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Sean Cottrell: My Growth
Posted April 7th, 2017
When I first came to St. Augustine Prep I knew it was going to be challenging to manage both my academic and extracurricular activities. I was also a stranger in an unfamiliar school with no friends from grade school to lean...
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Christopher VandenBerg: A One-Of-A-Kind Friendship
Posted November 8th, 2016
Someone I am surprised to be friends with is my friend Sajan. Sajan, if you don’t already know, is a really big guy, but don’t let his appearance make you think is a mean guy. He is one of...
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Darren Lavin: My Hermit Brother Nick, The Absolute Madman
Posted November 8th, 2016
To be perfectly honest, I expected my freshman year at St. Augustine Preparatory School to be difficult. To say I am pleasantly surprised is an understatement. I am astonished at the true Brotherhood the boys in my class have...
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Jacob Cobb: Looking Back On My First Week At The Prep
Posted October 25th, 2016
Looking back on my first week at the Prep, I now realize how incredible it really was. In just five days, I made several new friends, met all of my teachers, and attended three school-wide events. Overall my first...
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