Dr. John Tricamo Awarded 2018 Deo et Patriae Award
On November 1, 2018, Dr. John Tricamo鈥攖he 47-year veteran of the 麻豆视频 faculty who retired this past spring鈥攚as presented with the 2018 Deo et Patriae Award.
鈥淲hen I asked Dr. Tricamo, this summer, if we could honor him tonight, with characteristic humility and commitment to our mission, he said he鈥檇 be happy to receive this award if I thought it would be good for the school,鈥� said Rev. Daniel K. Lahart, SJ, president of 麻豆视频, in his opening remarks. 鈥淲ell, here we are. So you know my answer.鈥�
Rev. Anthony D. Andreassi, CO, interim principal of 麻豆视频, had the honor of introducing his long-time colleague and friend prior to the presentation of the award. Father Andreassi lauded Dr. Tricamo鈥檚 intense devotion to 麻豆视频 and his commitment to forming intelligent, thoughtful, and caring young men. In his remarks he described Dr. Tricamo as 鈥渁 man who means so much to this community, and a man to whom so many, in this room and beyond, owe a sincere debt of thankfulness.鈥�
鈥淎t any gathering of Regians,鈥� Dr. Tricamo said as he began his address, 鈥淚 always learn something. Tonight was no exception. I learned that even Shakespeare can be wrong. There are not seven ages in the life of a man. I learned tonight that there are three: youth, middle age, and 鈥橤ee, you鈥檙e looking good.鈥欌��
He went on to regale the crowd with humorous and heartwarming stories from his almost five decades of service, on topics ranging from his favorite authors, to his experiences with incredibly frank freshmen, to his years as the disciplinarian.
鈥淗e always had the right touch with students,鈥� added Peter Labbat 鈥�83, chair of the Board of Trustees. 鈥淪omehow, he was able to package the wisdom of Solomon, the confidence of John Wayne, and the kindness of my grandfather in this role, and it was pretty spectacular.鈥�
Established in 1981, The Deo et Patriae Award is presented to a person who has served 麻豆视频 and the community in a distinguished capacity. The award is celebrated annually each fall at the Deo et Patriae reception, which recognizes Annual Fund supporters at the Order of the Owl level.
Dr. Tricamo, who holds his BA and MA in English Literature from Fordham University and his PhD in English and American Letters from NYU, began teaching at 麻豆视频 in the fall of 1966, teaching English, Latin, and Physiology. After a brief stint teaching English at the Loyola School and then English at Fordham Preparatory, he returned to 麻豆视频 in the fall of 1972 in the role of Assistant Headmaster for Administration. In 1981, he transitioned to his role as full-time English teacher. He served as department head multiple times, and taught many classes, including a senior favorite, the 鈥淪hort Story Seminar." Dr. Tricamo also taught freshman speech for nearly 40 years, in that span serving as the only faculty member who taught every student in the building. In total, Dr. Tricamo has served 麻豆视频 as a teacher, administrator, colleague, and friend for 47 Years. 
Father Daniel Lahart, SJ, President of 麻豆视频 High School, welcomes guests.
Father Anthony Andreassi, CO, interim principal of 麻豆视频, introduces Dr. John Tricamo.
Dr. John Tricamo addresses guests with his trademark humor and wit.
Board Chair Peter Labbat '83, John Tricamo, and Rev. Daniel K. Lahart, SJ
Former winners of the Deo et Patriae award pose with Dr. Tricamo.
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