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    Team Captains

    Vincent Buccigrossi '11

    Dylan Gallagher '12

    Andrew Buchanan '13

    Nicholas Battaglia '14

    Daniel Krute '15

    Connor Rivera '16

    Jon Zebrowski '17

    George Angiola '18

    Trent Tighelaar '19

    Jake Cerami '20

    Jos Parayil '21

    Michael Altobelli '22

    Alexander Canada '23

    Logan Rotunno '24

    Robert Canada '25

    Traditions & Awards

    Novice Pins

    Blessing of the Fleet

    First Awarded: June 2011


    A novice pin is presented to members of the squad after the completion of their first year on the crew.  These student-athletes  demonstrate an unbridled enthusiasm for rowing, a high degree of motivation to learn, and embrace the spirit of Saint Joseph Crew. The novice pin is worn on the lapel of a blazer or on the left collar of a shirt and has been  rowing tradition since 1825.

    Blessing of the Fleet

    Blessing of the Fleet

    Last Held: August 2021

    Next Scheduled: August 2024


    The Blessing of the Fleet is an age-old maritime tradition. Rowing shells may be added to the fleet, Christened with a new name, and clergy offer a prayer for a safe and competitive season. Student-athletes, families, alumni and coaches are invited to attend.

    Marathon Row

    Four Year Seat Award

    The marathon row is the capstone to the spring and fall racing seasons. The spring marathon row is completed on the water and is "Brick Factory & Back" in team boats while the fall marathon row is an individual time posted on rowing machines. 

    Four Year Seat Award

    Four Year Seat Award

    Four Year Seat Award

    First Awarded: June 2015

    Next Scheduled: 2 June 2025


    Saint Joseph Crew presents the Four Year Seat to those athletes whose determination, perseverance, resilience and commitment of those oarsmen who have competed with Saint Joseph  for four or more years have not gone unnoticed. Recipients of the Four Year Seat leave a legacy for younger crews to strive for. 


    The Four Year Seat was first awarded to both James Gallagher '15  Christian Ambrico '15 who were the first to row for four or more years. 

    Knucklebreaker Oar

    Four Year Seat Award

    Knucklebreaker Oar

    First Awarded: May 2013


    Student-athletes who break an oar during racing are awarded their oar as a keepsake.

    First Awarded to Addam Knowlson '13 & Nicholas Battaglia '14 in 2013.

    Latest oar gifted to Andrew Eisenhart '25 in April 2024.

    Change of Command

    Four Year Seat Award

    Knucklebreaker Oar

    First Performed: 4 June 2011

    Last performed: 3 June 2024

    Next Scheduled: 2 June 2025


    At the conclusion of the academic and scholastic rowing year the graduating Team Captain requests permission  to retire from his command of the crew and permission to "go ashore" for the last time. This symbolizes the end of his duty as team captain. 


    The outgoing captain charges the new captain, and all student-athletes under his command,  to abide by the rules which govern the crew and to commit themselves to excellence. 

    Shrimp Gumbo

    Brothers Cup Regatta

    Brothers Cup Regatta

    Each spring  just before graduation Brother Robert would call Coach and say, "I'd like to have the boys over for supper one evening. Bring the seniors-- I'd like to break bread with them before they graduate and go off to college." 


    Every year Brother hosted the seniors for dinner he prepared the same dish-- shrimp gumbo. Often times there would be a second tray on the counter: red beans, rice, and kielbasa, "for the boys who may not like the gumbo" Brother would say.


    In honor of his many years as our Team Chaplain shrimp gumbo appears on the menu for our End of Season Banquet.

    Brothers Cup Regatta

    Brothers Cup Regatta

    Brothers Cup Regatta

    First Held: May 2013

    Last Held: May 2019

    Next Scheduled: TBD


    On occasions where two, or more, sets of brothers are rosters on the crew a friendly scrimmage between families takes place in double sculls. 

    The Rowing Fleet

    The Rubber Duck

    2023 Hudson 4x

    Dedicated on Sunday, 18 August 2024

    Status: Active


    Brother Dan Saint Jacques presided over dedication at the Falcon Rowing Center on Farrington Lake.

    Steve Quagliano '74

    2021 Hudson 4x

    Dedicated on Sunday, 17 October 2022

    Status: Active


    Shell dedicated to honor Saint Joseph HS alumnus, rowing coach, and US Olympian Steve Quagliano, Class of 1974.

    Fr. Joe Kubiak presided over dedication at the Falcon Rowing Center on Farrington Lake.

    Brian Prescott Hedin

    2019 Hudson 4x/-  

    Dedicated: Sunday, 23 February 2019

    Status: Active


    Racing shell donated by Chris & Gayle Hedin and Family in memory of Brian Prescott Hedin, younger brother of Chris Hedin. 

     Blessing and prayer by Brother Ronald Cairns S.C. in the Alumni Hallway at Saint Joseph High School.

    Class of 2003 (v.II)

    2018 Hudson Midweight 2x/- 

    Dedicated: Saturday, 7 April 2018

    Status: Active


    Sponsored by alumni from the Saint Joseph High School Class of 2003 and was dedicated and christened in a private ceremony attended my members of the Class of 2003.

    Addam K. Knowlson '13

    2017 Hudson Midweight 2x/- 

    Dedicated: Saturday, 4 November 2017

    Status: Active


    A Memorial Mass & Dedication was held in the Chapel of Saint Joseph in remembrance of Addam Kingsley Knowslon '13 who passed unexpectedly on 18 April 2017. 

    Monsignor Charles W. Cicerale ’65 presided over dedication.


    Shell was raced by Ian Hedin '19 & Trent Tighelaar '19 to a Stotesbury Cup win in May 2018.

    Br. Robert Ziobro S.C. '63

    2012 Hudson Midweight 4x 

    Dedicated: Thursday, 24 April 2014

    Status: Active


    Racing shell is named for our long-time teacher, guidance councilor, and team chaplain, Brother Robert Ziobro S.C. '63.


    Shell was previously used by Canadian Women's Olympic 4x at London 2012 Olympics.

    Class of 2003 (v. I)

    Hudson 2x/-

    Dedicated: Saturday, 7 April 2012

    Status: Retired


    Sponsored by alumni from the Saint Joseph High School Class of 2003.

    Blessing and prayer by Brother Robert Ziobro S.C. '63


    This shell was stolen from our rowing center on 8 June 2015 while security camera were inoperative. 

    Falcon Flock '11

    2002 Vespoli Heavyweght 4x 

    Dedicated: March 2011

    Status: Retired August 2020


    This Vespoli 4x was the first boat in the SJC rowing fleet in 2010 and was used primarily by our JV & Varsity crews during the early years of our club. The shell was eventually transitioned to use by Novice and Learn to Row camp. 

    The shell was sold in August 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns when the future of the team was not certain.

    Fr. Andre Coindra

    2002 Hudson Midweight2x

    Dedicated: January 2011

    Status: Retired May 2017


    Purchased pre-owned from Harvard University Crew and used extensively by our JV and Varsity crews.

    Falcon Rowing, Inc. is formed to support and train athletes from Middlesex County, NJ for competition in amateur rowing. 

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