05/01/2026
Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 Stephen Codella, MD ‘08 Memorial Award - Richard D**e 26’ ! ✨🏒
The Stephen Codella, MD ‘08 Memorial Award is awarded annually to a Prep Hockey student-athlete who excels in all areas of the Prep experience—demonstrating a genuine commitment and pursuit of excellence on the ice, in the classroom, and in other co-curricular activities—all while leading a life as a Man For and With Others.
Rich is the definition of a well-rounded student. Academically, he carries a strong GPA despite a challenging course load, which includes 4 AP/Honors classes this year. Outside of the classroom, Rich has taken advantage of a number of co-curricular opportunities, including hockey, the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) Hawks service and leadership group, and the Ignatian heritage summer trip to Italy. Additionally, he has worked as a caddy and as a volunteer hockey coach. Rich will be attending the United States Naval Academy next year.
The Stephen E. Codella MD Memorial Foundation wishes Richard all the best in pursuit of his dreams and we are truly grateful to Charlie Van Kula and the Prep hockey team for honoring Stephen in such a meaningful way.