The John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School Hall of Fame
The Kennedy Catholic Hall of Fame was created to recognize illustrious individuals from our school’s long and rich history. Since 1924, the year St. Mary’s High School first opened, members of the St. Mary’s/Kennedy family have labored tirelessly for God, country and the good of all; have served the school and its students in extraordinary capacities; and have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavor, demonstrating that all undertakings should be ultimately directed for the greater glory of God. Among our honorees are individuals from all walks of life, from bishops to businessmen, from artists to athletes, and from physicians to philanthropists.
The initial induction ceremony was in 1996. Further inductions were made on a periodic basis as the occasion arose. In 2025, under the auspices of President Rev. Mark Vaillancourt, the school established a process that allowed the St. Mary’s/Kennedy Catholic community at large to nominate potential inductees to a Hall of Fame Committee. The committee is tasked with reviewing all nominations and presenting its recommendations to the Board of Trustees. New honorees are then inducted at a Hall of Fame Dinner.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 Induction Year opened on December 1, 2024, however, nominations submitted at any time will be considered by the Hall of Fame Committee.