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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

TBD '22

Traditions & Awards

Novice Pins

Blessing of the Fleet

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

Blessing of the Fleet

Last Held: February 2019


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

Blessing of the Fleet

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: 7 June 2021


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 practice or racing are awarded their oar as a keepsake.

First Awarded to Addam Knowlson & Nicholas Battaglia in 2013.

Change of Command

Four Year Seat Award

Knucklebreaker Oar

First Performed: 4 June 2011

Last performed: 1 June 2020

Next Scheduled: 7 June 2021


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 Tom 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 we had 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: June 2021


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

Brother Robert Ziobro S.C. '63

Dedicated: Thursday, 24 April 2014

Retired from Service: Active

Hudson 4x/-


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

Brian Prescott Hedin

 Dedicated: Sunday, 23 February 2019

Hudson 4x/-


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Addam Kingsley Knowlson '13

 Dedicated: Saturday, 4 November 2017

Hudson 2x/-

Memorial Mass & Dedication   

Monsignor Charles W. Cicerale ’65

Class of 2003

Dedicated: *Date*

Hull: Hudson 2x/-


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

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

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

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