Jesuit Mission

Alumni Service Corps

The Alumni Service Corps (ASC) at St. Joseph's Prep was established in 1994 for graduates who have recently graduated from college and wish to give back to the Prep.
The Alumni Service Corps (ASC) at St. Joseph's Prep was established in 1994 under the guidance of President Rev. David Sauter, SJ and Director of Campus Ministry, Rev. Joseph Michini, SJ. Both priests fondly remembered a time when Jesuit schools had many young Jesuit scholastics. These scholastics lived in community, taught, coached, led retreats, moderated activities, worked in various offices, and contributed their youthful energy and enthusiasm to all aspects of the Prep. The decline in priestly vocations in the 70s, 80s, and 90s inevitably resulted in an absence of Jesuit scholastics.
 
The ASC was founded specifically for Prep alumni in order to help restore that youthful energy and enthusiasm formerly contributed by the scholastics. Now in its 31st year, the program has been very successful in serving the Prep community and in nurturing young alumni in their continued pursuit of being "men for and with others." It has served as a bridge between undergraduate studies and all the opportunities and challenges of the world beyond.
 
ASC members have served the Prep by teaching in all departments, working in every office, coaching/moderating countless activities, and leading Kairos and other retreats. At the end of their ASC year, most members enter graduate programs or begin their profession. Many ASCs have remained in education with several working at 17th & Girard.
The Alumni Service Corps (ASC) is a 10-month volunteer program for St. Joseph's Preparatory School alums who have recently graduated from college. Alums work in a variety of different jobs at the Prep and are assigned responsibilities in co-curriculars, sports, clubs, retreats, and service projects. In return for this work, ASC members live in community together and receive housing and a stipend for food and other expenses.
The Emmaus Teaching Fellowship (ETF) was designed specifically for alumni who, upon finishing their time as ASCs, continue to discern a vocation in teaching. ETFs teach classes in a specific department and take on at least one other major responsibility directly linked to the school's mission. They live in community alongside the ASCs and serve as mentors and role models for them.

    • (L-R) Jabez Merritt, Ryan Procopio, Luke Ruggiero, Brett Geiss, Patch Adams, Jack Clinton

Contact Info

Mr. Daniel Ranalli '00
dranalli@sjprep.org

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Alumni Service Corps 2024-25

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  • Jack Clinton '18 - Emmaus Teaching Fellow

    Jack, a native of Havertown, graduated from Temple University with a major in communications. He returns to the Prep as a member of the Emmaus Teaching Fellowship. He will continue his great work in the Office of Admissions and teach two sections of English. He can be contacted at jclinton@sjprep.org

  • Patch Adams '19

    A native of Chalfont, PA and graduate of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Patch resided in Tokyo for a year where he taught English as a second language. He graduated from St. Joseph's University in 2023 with majors in History and Asian Studies.

    Patch's will be teaching three sections of History and will also co-teach one section of Chinese III alongside Mrs. Chen.

  • Brett Geiss '19

    Brett hails from Williamstown, NJ and attended St. Mary's School Williamstown. Brett graduated from Brown University in 2023 with majors in Applied Mathematics and Economics and then worked in the financial district in Manhattan for a year.

    Brett will be teaching three sections of Algebra II/Trigonometry.

  • Jabez Merritt '20

    A graduate of the Gesù School and native of Philadelphia, Jabez recently graduated from St. Joseph's University with a major in Sociology.

    Jabez will be working in the Office of Mission and Ministry and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

  • Ryan Procopio '19

    A native of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Ryan recently finished his undergraduate studies at San Diego State University with a major in Psychology. Prior to attending the Prep, Ryan studied in the Mt. Laurel school system.

    Ryan will be one of two ASCs overseeing the Howley Learning Commons. He will also work with the Guidance Counseling and Learning Services Departments.

  • Luke Ruggiero '20

    A native of Drexel Hill, PA, Luke is a graduate of Fordham University where he studied Political Science.
    Luke will be working with College Counseling, as well as teaching a section of English III with Mr. Marinacci.

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1733 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19130
Phone Number: (215) 978-1950

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