St. Joseph's Prep
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A Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school, developing minds, hearts, souls, bodies, & character in their pursuit of becoming Men For and With Others
Philadelphia, PA
Joined August 2008
We are shaken & terribly saddened by the tragic death of Sal DiNubile '19. He was loved by his Prep brothers and his hockey teammates. (1/2)
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Congratulations to Gabe Infante who was awarded the HS Coach of the Year by the NFL for his final season as head coach of @SJPrep_Football. @GinfanteMT @SJPrep_Sports
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So this happened today. rapper Lil Uzi Vert was in a house on Girard Ave. across from @SJPREP. Our students found out about it, waited for him and gave him a rousing welcome. Apparently they are big fans. (Photo courtesy of a Prep student). #OnlyAtThePrep
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Congratulations to @DAndreSwift '17 on being named the @PhillyInquirer Player of the Decade! @SJPrep_Football .
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Congratulations to Speedy Morris, who today announced that he is retiring after this season, the 52nd of his incredible career. To read more about his incredible career, go to
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Thanks @NBCPhiladelphia for sharing these billboards. We are so excited to celebrate our guys coming back to their hometown. #GoBirds.
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WOW! @PFF_College has two @SJPrep_Football alumni as the top returners at their position in college football: WR (Marvin Harrison '21) and LB (Jeremiah Trotter '21) for the 2023 season. Very impressive. #GoPrep #SJP2021
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Prep dad (& @Eagles HOFer) @JTrotter_54 on @MarksReeseWIP: "if you have a kid with an opportunity to go to the Prep, you have to send them. They have a culture there you won't find anywhere on the east coast. It's the best thing you can do. there is no greater opportunity.".
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Today we remember our friend and classmate Ryan Gillyard '18 during the week of the third anniversary of his passing with Mass in the Church of the Gesu. His jersey and locker were on display as students entered and exited the church.
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Black Lives Matter. St. Joseph’s Prep proudly stands behind these words and supports all of our students and alumni of color in our fight for diversity and equality.
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Thanks to Joe DeCamara ‘96 for hosting our annual Prep-La Salle luncheon at @TheUnionLeague. Joe met the UL dress code but kept his lucky @Phillies uniform on.
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Congratulations @DAndreSwift! We will be adding @Lions silver and blue to our crimson and grey! @NFLDraft
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Great to see D’Andre Swift ‘17 in this week’s Sports Illustrated College Football Preview. #JesuitEducated
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We are excited to announce that Anthony Rodriguez has accepted the position of Head Athletic Trainer. “A-Rod,” who spent more than a decade in the same position at Father Judge, is considered by many to be the best trainer in the PCL and we are glad to have him join our team.
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Congratulations to head football coach Tim Roken on being named the Philadelphia Eagles HS Coach of the Year! . Coach Roken is a true Ignatian educator who cares about the growth of young men as students, athletes, and people. Congrats on a well-deserved accolade. #TrustAndLove
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The Prep announces the hiring of Daniel DiBerardinis as its new Athletic Director. DiBerardinis, who served as AD at Roman Catholic for six years and Cristo Rey Philadelphia for one, brings an impressive level of experience and success.
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We’ll be watching tonight @DAndreSwift. We are so proud of you. good luck! @NFLDraft @SJPrep_Football
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Yesterday's Alumni Prep Update featured Alonzo Jones '03, from @Tweets_By_Zo fame. We are so proud to call Zo a Prepper and thank you to him for all of his support of his alma mater. #JesuitEducated #GoPrep.
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Today Modern Language Teacher Mr Frank Raffa completed his last day of instruction after 46 years at the Prep. The senior class gathered at the end of the day to show their appreciation for him and wish him well in his retirement.
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The Prep announces the hiring of Jason Harrigan as its new Head Basketball Coach. Harrigan has been a coach for more than a decade, including a very successful tenure at Del Val Charter. He takes over after the retirement of legendary coach Speedy Morris.
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.@SJPrep_Football news: Coach Gabe Infante has stepped down to become an assistant coach at @Temple_FB. Longtime assistant coach Tim Roken is new head coach at the Prep. For more info and Coach Roken's bio, go to
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Yesterday, we welcomed @LSCHS football coach John Steinmetz and team captains to the Prep for Mass in memory of their teammate Isaiah Turner. Mass was celebrated by Prep President Rev. John Swope, SJ '72 with @SJPrep_Football Coach Tim Roken and captains there to offer support.
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End of an era: longtime security officer Bob Furth announces his retirement at end of August. Thank you for 18 years of dedicated service.
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We are so proud of Olamide! Congratulations on making it to the pros. A lot of Prep fans who love the Eagles will have a little rooting interest in the Falcons this season. #JesuitEducated.
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Today, 10 @SJPrep_Football players signed Letters of Intent to play in college. Congratulations to these young men, who went 31-2 over 3 seasons! They also were high achievers in the classroom (average of 3.5 GPA) & recorded 100s of Ignatian Service hours. (1/) #CollegeStartsHere
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Good luck to John Reid ‘15, Jon Daniel Runyan ‘15, and D’Andre Swift ‘17 in the upcoming #NFLDraft. Thanks for all you continue to do for @SJPrep_Football!.
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Congratulations to @SJPrep_Football on its second straight state title, 3rd in four years and 5th overall in program history (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)!.
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On Saturday, sophomore QB Kyle McCord broke the @SJPrep_Football all-time record for passing yards in a season: he now has 2,600 yards this year breaking the school record set by Frank Costa in 1989 (2,547). Congratulations!
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The @SJPrep_Football team was featured on @SNFonNBC tonight for winning the @PIAASports 6A championship. #YeahPrep
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Thank you Mrs. Runyan for this great photo. Jon Daniel #SJP2015 (OL for the @Packers) and D'Andre #SJP2017 (RB for the @Lions), two of our four @SJPrep_Football alums in the @NFL! #JesuitEducated #GoPrep #AMDG.
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Congratulations to @SJPrep_Football coach Gabe Infante on winning the 100th game of his career on Saturday! Coach Infante is 100-32 overall in 11 season (90-22 at the Prep in 9 years). He goes for win #101 on Saturday in the 6A @PIAASports Championship game vs. Harrisburg HS.
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Awesome to see @SJPrep_Football alums Jon Daniel Runyan '15 (@UMichFootball) and John Reid '15 (@PennStateFBall) both performing at high levels at the East-West Shrine Bowl held last week in St. Petersburg, FL. #SJP2015
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Today, @SJPREP students, faculty & staff gathered for a prayer service in memory of our brother, Ryan Gillyard '18. http://t.co/Au6s5f2RuE.
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Congratulations to Zach Bouggess '19, who today signed his commitment to attend @Princeton University.
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Sad news about the great Leo Carlin ‘55, a proud Prep Hawk and the patriarch of a wonderful Prep family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Kay and family. May he rest in peace.
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In Memoriam: Former Prep history teacher Pete Reid passed away today. Please keep Pete, his wife Jen & son PJ in your thoughts & prayers.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with our brother Sal and his family as he is laid to rest today. #RestInPeace.
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Except for moving us out of our beloved #Philadelphia home, we love this tweet. Go D’Andre, John, Jon Daniel and @SJPrep_Football! #PhillyIsOurCampus.
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Prep brothers (and actual cousins) Gabe Arizin ‘19 and Chris Arizin ‘20 embrace after Gabe’s Richmond Spiders played against Chris’ St. Joe’s Hawks last week.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of longtime Prep English Teacher Mr. Joseph Griffin. Mr. Griffin, who retired from the Prep this past summer after 51 years of service, passed away on Saturday. He was 85. In Memoriam:
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.@SJPrep_Football Coach Tim Roken is a finalist for the All-American Bowl's National Coach of the Year Award, which recognizes exceptional coaching abilities and leadership skills as well as his role as a positive influence on young players. Winner will be announced on 12/29.
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Thank you to the Eagles for letting Prep Football practice in the indoor facility at the NovaCare Complex in preparation for the State Championship on Saturday. This week, we join our D12 brothers Neumann-Goretti & Imhotep in the Dome. #PhillyIsOurCampus #GoPrep #FlyEaglesFly
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Great to see @SJPREP alum D’Andre Swift ‘17 in the #collegefootball issue of @SInow. #JesuitEducated #GoPrep
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Congratulations to @SJPrep_Football for winning the 2020 @PIAASports 6A State Championship! The win is the program's third straight and sixth in eight years. #GoPrep . Album (courtesy of Gil McGlynn '81):
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Congratulations to @SJPrep_Football Coach Tim Roken for being named as head coach of the East Squad in the All-American Bowl. “I am honored to be selected to represent our program, school, and community in this prestigious game,” he says. 📸@QTGPhotography
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We are so proud of you @MarvHarrisonJr, not just on the field but also the person that you are! You are a Heisman in our book every day. Enjoy the ride. #SJP2021 @SJPrep_Football.
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Heading to the Eagles game tonight? Look for our billboards on I-95 and I-76 near the stadium welcoming Olamide and D'Andre back home! . #WelcomeHome #GoBirds . Billboard design and image courtesy of @qtgphotography.
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.@SJPrep_Football coaches Sugden, Roken, Stratz, & Connors on the field at Lincoln Financial Field before Sunday’s @Eagles game as the Prep was honored for its championship season.
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Thank you Jamie for sharing this wonderful tribute to Mrs. Trotter. She was such a wonderful presence as a Prep parent and an important matriarch to her family and @SJPrep_Football. Our prayers are with Coach Trotter, Jeremiah, Josiah, and all of her family and friends.
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Olamide and D’Andre are having another great day for the Birds. ICYMI: we put together a great video about their journey down Broad Street: from the Prep to the Linc. #GoBirds #WelcomeHome
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Coach Tim Roken has announced that @SJPrep_Football's three non-league opponents in 2019 will be: 8/30 at Marietta (GA), 9/6 vs. St. John's (DC) at Rutgers and 9/13 at home vs. IMG. For the full article and release, go to
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Happy Birthday to Us! Today marks the 170th anniversary of the "first day of school" for @SJPREP & @saintjosephs, then located on Willing’s Alley. Did those boys knew the legacy they were starting that morning?. Re-enactment from 1951 Centennial (Photo courtesy of SJU Archives)
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Today our flags are at half mast in memory of all those who died on September 11, 2001. We especially remember Chris "Buddha" Clarke '86 and Johanna Sigmund, daughter of John Sigmund '54. #September11th
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We have received the sad news that former history teacher Jerry Taylor has passed away. In his 47 years at the Prep, Mr. Taylor was a legend. In an email when Mr. Taylor retired in 2016, then Principal Jason Zazyczny said “he has left a legacy that is hard to match.” . (1/)
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There probably won't be a ton of love in Philly for the Falcons this weekend but this @thephillyvoice article will let you know why so many @SJPREP fans will always love #17 on the Falcons. Olamide is a special person and we couldn't be happier for him.
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Happy Birthday St. Joseph's Prep! "It was September 1851. The 95 boys in the long coats & stove pipe hats, who were wending their anxious way down Willing's Alley, were the 1st students of St. Joseph's Prep. On that autumnal Monday, they attended a solemn Mass of the Holy Ghost."
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The full @SJPREP faculty and staff reported today for the first of three in-service days. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to campus next week! #PrepForever
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Student Council organized a congratulatory victory lap around the campus for our State Champion Football Team this morning. #GoPrep #PrepInStates
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We call for the end of gun violence in our city and nation. We especially remember Kris Minners, an alumnus and employee of Girard College, where he worked with second-graders. Our hearts are with him, his family, the Girard College community, and all devastated by violence.
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Congratulations to @SJPrep_Football Coach Tim Roken for being named the East Coach for the All-American Bowl! “I am honored to now be selected to represent our school and community as the Head Coach in this great game.” @AABonNBC
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Watching the Birds? Check out a video about D'Andre Swift '17 and Olamide Zaccheaus '15. We’re impressed by the players that they’ve become; but proudest of the men they are. We stand with them always as part of our Prep Family. #WelcomeHome #GoBirds
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Prep beats La Salle 63-35 to raise record to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in league. Catholic League Champions!.
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Thank you @JeffSkversky and @6abc for this great segment honoring Coach Speedy Morris and his 52 years on the sideline. @SJPrep_Sports @SJP_BB.
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Be on the lookout for the Prep on billboards all over the Delaware Valley: I-95 in NE Philly, I-76 in West Conshohocken and South Philly, I-676 in Center City, PA Turnpike in Ft Wash., Township Line Rd. in Drexel Hill, and Rte. 130 in Pennsauken. #AMDG #PhillyIsOurCampus
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Days after winning a state football title, junior Samaj Jones and history teacher Mr. Bill Conners '80 were hard at work reviewing material for the US Government exam. #SJPInTheClassroom
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While we are proud of the players they are, we are prouder still of the men they have become. We cheer for them on Sundays and stand with them always as our Prep brothers. #GoBirds #WelcomeHome #GoPrep.
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A great photo from #Speedy1000: all former players and coaches in attendance gathered with the current team on the court after the victory. #Legacy
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