When people think of Saint Francis University, they often think of Father Vincent Negherbon, T.O.R. His name and likeness are synonymous with the nation’s oldest Franciscan University. A native of Shamokin, Pa., Father Vincent has been associated with “The College Among The Pines” for nearly 70 years.
A 1943 alumnus and lifetime member of the Stokes Club, he has served in many different roles over the years, and has been one of the biggest supporters of Red Flash Athletics. He pronounced his solemn vows in 1943, and was ordained to priesthood on Feb. 9, 1946. Father Vincent served as the school’s head librarian from 1947-66, but also held dual roles as Dean of Students (1949-52 and 1956-57), Academic Dean (1962-63), Executive VP (1962-66), Saint Francis President (1966-72), and Presidential Assistant (1972-73), as well as VP for College Relations beginning in 1973.
Father Vincent served as team chaplain for the men’s basketball team during the “Stokes Era” and has remained a visible present throughout his time at Saint Francis. During Father Vincent’s tenure as President, the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center was built and remains the showcase for many Red Flash athletics teams.
Saint Francis College is proud to honor Father Vincent Negherbon, T.O.R. with induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame on this date, Saturday, November 17, 2007.
