Brendan J. Giblin Endowed Scholar Recipients
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

Dean Lindsay
Class of 2028

Dean is excelling academically while enrolled in honors and Advanced Placement courses in his sophomore year. His strong work ethic and commitment to his studies, often attending faculty review sessions in his free time, continue to set a solid foundation for his success in the classroom.

Dean is equally committed to serving others. Through Operation Gratitude, in partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation, he has written letters to veterans, and he has supported families in need through the Christmas Toy Drive. Beyond the classroom, Dean is actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. He has been involved in mountain biking and swimming, as well as crew, continuing to expand his experience as a student-athlete. He also pursues his interest in media and communications through his involvement with The Hawk Wire and WSJP Broadcasting. Dean enjoys attending guest speaker series focused on journalism and broadcasting and participates in the Fantasy Football Discussion Club.

With his strong academic focus, commitment to service, and wide-ranging interests, Dean is making the most of his Prep experience.

Nikolas Craven Haralambous
Class of 2024

Niko is a good student coming to the Prep from St. Ephrem School in Bensalem, PA where he is very involved in his community. Niko is a member of the Scouts of America which has inspired him to actively participate in several veteran facing organizations via service projects and memorial services. Through the Scouts and the Travis Manion Foundation, Niko has partnered with veterans to clean up beaches, place wreaths and flowers on graves of veterans on holidays with Wreaths Across America, and also volunteers with Guardians of the National Cemetery. 

Niko’s community involvement in the community and the classroom has earned him the Christian Peacemaker award from St. Ephram School for embodying the qualities of a caring leader, displaying kindness, and possessing the drive to help his fellow students. Outside of his volunteering, Niko plays the saxophone, swims for three teams, and plays defense in Lacrosse. At the Prep, Niko is looking to get involved with the Swim, Crew and Lacrosse teams as well as playing in the school band and participating in Forensics. 

Danny Montvydas
Class of 2020

Danny is a fine young man who enjoyed participating in community service through the Prep. He was a proud member of the Prep’s swim team, swimming all four years. While he had several college offers and scholarships, he felt the calling to serve his country. He recently reported to Fort Bragg as a member of the United States Army.

Danny is an excellent writer and has two books published; Phighter, a story about a Northeast Philadelphia teen who has one fight that changes his life. He also wrote Unto Dust They Shall Return.

 Tim Rafter
Class of 2016

During his time at The Prep, Tim was Vice President of the Student Council, captain of the swimming and cross country teams, and board member of the mission and ministry board. He attended Xavier University of Louisiana.