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We are a private Catholic college preparatory high school for young men, grades 9 through 12, dedicated to following the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco. This philosophy is based on reason, religion, kindness, and youthful optimism. As such, our mission for the past century has been to empower our young men for life by promoting academic excellence through intellectual reasoning; developing a mature character and sense of responsibility; encouraging artistic and physical talents; nurturing a sense of community; fostering faith and love.

As a community of teachers and administrators, we have embraced the philosophy of our founder St. John Bosco and have seen countless young men achieve their potential throughout the years. Our holistic approach to education makes Don Bosco Prep a unique school where young men are formed into global citizens with a purpose and perspective.

Socome,andtakethefirststepstowardsjoiningthe Don Bosco Prep community!

Sincerely,

George Mihalik ‘05,Director of Admissions

Welcome Letter

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Academic Organizations

Computer Club

Computer ClubModerator: Mr. Mark Siemonemail: [email protected]

Provides an opportunity for students to increase and expandcomputer knowledge and skills.

Concert BandModerator: Mr. Gary Cecere email: [email protected]

Provides opportunity for the music students to grow in musicianship. The Concert Band performs an annual spring concert with student musicians from IHA.

Debate TeamModerator: Mr. Richard Quastemail: [email protected]

Prepares and participates in debate competitions scheduledby the North Jersey Debate League.

French ClubModerator: Mrs. Jessica Perezemail: [email protected]

Furthers enhance understanding and interest in French culture and language.

German Culture ClubModerator: Mrs. Antje Burkeemail: [email protected]

Increases knowledge of the German language and culture.History Club Moderator: Mr. James Montegariemail: [email protected]

Prepares students for AP exam, tutors in all social study areasand discusses current events.



Italian ClubModerator: Ms. Daniela Sepulveda email: [email protected]

Celebrates and promotes Italian culture through music, filmand activities.

Latin ClubModerator: Mr. Daniel Pulidoemail: [email protected]

Cultivates interest in the language and works to form a Latin Honor Society.

Math Team Moderator: Mr. Scott Campbellemail: [email protected]

Strengthens and promotes mathematics by competing inchallenging competetions.

Model UN ClubModerator: Mr. John Finn email: [email protected]

Educates members on international events in preparation for conferences which simulate the operation of the United Nations.

Model UN Club



NEHS Tutoring Club Moderator: Ms. Kristine Byrneemail: [email protected]

Promotes excellence in reading & writing in younger students. National English Honor Society members only.

Robotics TeamModerator: Fr. Louis Konopelski email: [email protected]

A varsity team that promotes interest in engineering by building robots to compete in FIRST high school robotics competitions (http://www.usfirst.org).

Spanish Club Moderator: Mr. Ignacio Urbinaemail:[email protected]

Promotes the Spanish Culture through activities that stimulatecooperative learning and socializing.

Robotics Team


Catholic & Service Organizations

Friends of Savio Moderator: Fr. Manny Galloemail: [email protected]

Promotes participation in the New Evangelization usingthe Salesian charism.

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen CountyModerator: Fr. Manny Galloemail: [email protected]

Raises funds for and participates in building projects for Bergen County affordable housing.

Mission Club Moderators: Mrs. Linda Murray & Mrs. Judy Lawloremail: [email protected]

Helps those less fortunate within our school community, ourSalesian family and those in the wider community.

Pro Life Club Moderator: Mr. John Khanjianemail: [email protected]

Members discuss the framework for the Salesian position onthe Pro-Life issue and attend Pro-Life events.

Red Cross Club Moderator: Mr. John Darceyemail: [email protected]

Brings awareness to important health issues, such as obesity,and works with other DBP service organizations. This club willalso give students opportunity for service hours.

Habitat for Humanity Pro LIfe Club


Catholic & Service Organizations

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)Moderator: Ms. Susie Randoemail: [email protected]

Promotes a drug free environment and keeps studentsinvolved and aware of the dangers and consequences ofbad decisions.

Theology of the Body ClubModerator: Mrs. Bernadette Kozakemail: [email protected]

Educates and promotes the teaching of Pope John Paul II — Theology of the Body — to students’ everyday lives.

Youth Ministry OrganizationModerator: Fr. Manny Galloemail: [email protected]

Members organize campus spiritual activities and community service activities.

Red Cross Club


Honor Societies Recognize Outstanding Achievements In Each Subject Area

Honor Societies

National English Honor Society Award Ceremony

All Honor Societies Are By Invitation Only

National Honor Society

English Honor Society

Math Honor Society

French Honor Society

German Honor Society

Italian Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society

Mr. Robert DeCarlo &Ms. Lisa BylickiMs. Kristine Byrne

Mr. Scott Campbell

Mrs. Jessica Perez

Ms. Antje Burke

Ms. Kristine Byrne

Mr. Jaime Ramirez& Mr. Ignacia Urbina

Honor Society Moderator


Art Club Moderator: Ms. Veronica Cutter email: [email protected]

Inspires interest and love of art, developing and creating art projects. Students participate in the Annual Bergen County Teens Arts Festival.

Bagpipe & Drum CorpsModerator: Ms. Sue Fecht email: [email protected]

Provides instruction to new and seasoned musicians withopportunities to perform at school functions.

Drama ClubModerator: Ms. Justine Seward email: [email protected]

Offers students the opurtunity to participate in all aspects oftheatrical productions. No prior experience necessary!

Jazz Band Moderator: Mr. Gary Cecere email: [email protected]

Provides an opportunity for student musicians to expand their skills and range of knowledge of jazz music.

Liturgical Music EnsembleModerators: Mrs. Toni Cecere & Mr. Gary Cecereemail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Vocalist and string musicians perform music for all school liturgical services throughout the year.

Musical Moderator: Mrs. Lucille Conzoemail: [email protected] spring performance of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows led by a talented cast of DBP students.

Stage CrewModerator: Mrs. Lucille Conzoemail: [email protected]

Members perform backstage tasks during the annual spring musical.

Music & Performing Arts


Publications

Ironman NewspaperModerator: Mr. Paul O’Connoremail: [email protected]

Write, layout and publish the school’s newspaperreporting on current school events and student and faculty accomplishments.

Literary Magazine - VoicesModerator: Mr. Robert DeCarloemail: [email protected]

Develop and encourage students’ literary talents through creative writing, peer review and publishing the student literary magazine.

Yearbook – BosconianModerators: Ms. Sue Fecht & Ms. Veronica Cutteremail: [email protected]

Learn design skills, reinforce time management and learnphotography skills to publish the Bosconian, Don Bosco Prep’s yearbook.

Ironman Newspaper


Special Interest Activities

Asian Culture Club

AmbassadorsModerator: Mr. George Mihalikemail: [email protected]

Gives students the opportunity to represent DBP in various capacities throughout the academic year.

Amnesty InternationalModerator: Mr. Scott Campbellemail: [email protected]

Promotes awareness and facilitates action to worldwide social justice issues.

Asian Club Moderator: Mr. Ryan Faelloemail: [email protected]

Promotes awareness of the Asian Culture through cultural experiences.

Autism Awareness ClubModerator: Mr. John Finnemail: [email protected]

Raises awareness of Autism and fundraises to support research.

Broadcast ClubModerator: Mr. Mark Siemon email: [email protected]

Records and produces school events through video recording, presenting final products to the student body and MSG.



Business ClubModerator: Mr. John Darceyemail: [email protected]

Promotes financial education among the Don Bosco Prep students and provides them with the insight of real-life trading experience.

Chess ClubModerator: Mrs. Christine Green email: [email protected]

Gives students an opportunity to learn the game of chess and play together after school in the library/media center.

Creative Writing ClubModerator: Mr. Robert DeCarlo email: [email protected]

Challenges members to think creatively and write in variousnon-traditional styles; students’ work is published in the DBP Literary Magazine “Voices”.

Engineering ClubModerator: Ms. Lisa Bylickiemail:[email protected]

Exposes students to career opportunities in engineering, mathand science.

Environmental Awareness ClubModerator: Dr. Tim Stolleremail: [email protected]

Raises awareness of and takes action for environmental issues on the Don Bosco Prep campus.

Business Club



Fishing ClubModerator: Fr. Jim Mulloyemail: [email protected]

Gives students opportunity for recreational fishing.

Grilling ClubModerator: Fr. Jim Mulloyemail: [email protected]

Students learn to grill and enjoy good food, friends and atmosphere.

Hot Topics ClubModerator: Fr. Jim Mulloyemail: [email protected]

Students will debate current politics and situations that our government faces and how it affect us and the rest of the world.

iPad ClubModerator: Mrs. Bernadette Kozakemail: [email protected]

Members share ideas and information to optimize use of the iPad(and iPhone); promotes the constructive use of these tools for creativity, education, and entertainment.

Ironmen Fight Cancer ClubModerator: Ms. Susie Randoemail: [email protected]

Raises awareness about the various types of cancer through discussions, posters and fundraising.

Ironmen Speak Out! Moderator: Mr. Mike McLeanemail: [email protected]/dbpironmenspeakout

Advocates for Catholic Social Justice, human rights and student empowerment.

LINK: Liberty in North Korea ClubModerator: Mr. John Finnemail: [email protected]

Raises awareness of human rights violations in North Korea.

Outdoors ClubModerator: Mr. Kevin Kilduffemail: [email protected]

Educates and engages members in outdoor skills and environmental stewardship.



Peer MediationModerator: Mr. Tom DeLucci email: [email protected] students in conflict resolution and communication skills.

Production Sound and Lighting Club Moderator: Mr. Mark Siemonemail: [email protected]

Explores Audio / Video engineering while assisting with the school liturgies and events.

Prom Committee Moderator: Mrs. Kristine Byrneemail: [email protected]

Involves students in planning and organizing the Senior Prom.

Prospective Physicans ClubModerator: Mrs. Chris Greenemail: [email protected]

Provides an opportunity for service, exploration, and spiritual growth through interest in medicine as a career; members sponsor fundraisers, participate in field trips and host speakers in the medical field.

SpectrumModerator: Mr. Tom DeLucci email: [email protected]

Supports students through grief after a personal loss, including death or divorce, helping students develop coping skills, improve communication with family & peers.

Student CouncilModerator: Mr. Brett Moreland email: [email protected]

Engages students in learning about democracy and leadership.Elections are held annually.

Weight Training ClubModerator: Mr. John Esposito email: [email protected]

Teaches members proper weight training techniques and gym etiquette.


SpORTS GAME CLUBS

Airosoft & Paintball ClubModerator: Mr. John Khanjian email: [email protected]

Members play airosoft and paintball for fun and enjoyment.

Handball ClubModerator: Dr. Ed Catherina email: [email protected]

Organizes handball teams and has fun among members.

Intramural SportsModerator: Fr. Manny Gallo email: [email protected]

Builds sportsmanship and fraternity by participating in new games and sports not offered at the varsity level.

Ping Pong ClubModerator: Mrs. Bernadette Kozakemail: [email protected]

Creates a relaxed setting for students to come together to playand compete in Ping Pong.

Ultimate Frisbee TeamModerator: Dr. Ed Catherina email: [email protected]

Members play and compete with other Ultimate Frisbee Clubs.

Ski & Snowboard ClubModerator: Ms. Sue Fecht email:[email protected]

Promotes skiing and snowboarding by organizing day trips tolocal ski areas.

Intramural Sports

Don Bosco Prepwww.DonBoscoPrep.org

492 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446Phone: 201-327-8003 | Fax: 201-327-3397

Don Bosco Prep reserves the rights and privileges to create, discontinue, or change a club and its purpose based on attendance, interest, or moderator input. We

encourage all students to join a club or simply create a new club.

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