Pictured above is the Class of 1968 Reunion on September 9, led by Rusty Larson, Ed Burke, Bill Huff and Paul Ulatowski. The other photo is Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dodenhoff of the United States Navy.
AROUND & ABOUT
Xavier’s Second & Final Cluster Meeting
We’re excited to roll out a new initiative for the 2023-24 academic year and we want the Xavier community and their friends to join us in Middletown on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to hear about the vision for our school and receive an important announcement regarding Xavier's future. There will also be a question and answer panel featuring students, a parent, faculty, staff and counselors. No question will go unanswered! I hope you can join us in person or virtually for this event.
The 2023 Alumni Golf Classic on Friday Sept. 8, raised more funds for Xavier students than ever before. A record $200,644, and still counting is earmarked for financial aid. Thank you Rich Feitel, Greg Jaskot, list all here. Check out the photo gallery.
Mark Your Calendar for Homecoming Football, Saturday, October 28. Xavier vs Jonathan Law. All alumni, SFX and Heritage Society donors, and Home and School Committee members are invited to the exclusive Annual Homecoming Reception at 11:30am, Game starts at 1pm.
The 2023 Mercy / Xavier Walk-A-Thon is underway! The pledges raised go directly to the Xavier Annual Fund for unrestricted use, which benefits those in need of tuition assistance, as well as in the areas of teaching, learning, and operations. Click here to support Xavier!
Rick Misenti ’72 was formally announced as Xavier’s new President! He becomes the first-ever alumni to lead our school!
Robotics Team Competition Calendar is as follows: CT Competition on Jan 13, 2024 at Wolcott High School; Jan 27, at Windsor High School; Feb 3, at Vernon Center Middle School; Feb 17 at the Hartford Armory, and the New England State Championship April 5 at the Big E Fairgrounds. For more information contact Steve Cunha, Director of Communications.
Xavier was named to the Advanced Placement School Honor Roll! Learn more about the distinction here.
Miss Jayne Anne Vitale was named a recipient of the 2023 Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award for Contributions to Catholic Education.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Ryan Suprin ’20, Senior and Co-Captain of the Western New England University Soccer Team, will be graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He lives in East Longmeadow, MA.
Mike Dodenhoff ’09, a Lt. Cmdr. in the Navy, will be the lead pilot in a flyover will be the lead pilot during a flyover prior to the Navy - Air Force football game on Saturday in Annapolis! Be sure to tune into CBS at noon EST to check it out!
NEW Alumni Spotlight: Provide some detail on you, your family, career and accomplishments. Your info will be shared with students in the main hallway, and will be shared on other school media outlets. Click here to submit your spotlight today! For more information contact [email protected].
IN MEMORIUM
Barbara Hickey, mother of Jay ’76 and Charles ’82 and grandmother of Daniel ’08. To read the obituary click HERE.
Brendan Dunn ’86. Brendan was one of three Dunn brothers that attended Xavier. To read the obituary, click HERE.
John “Rusty” Larson ’68, brother of Sandy Larson '75. To read the obituary, click HERE.
Nicholas DeFelice P '84, father of Nicholas DeFelice '84 and grandfather of Nicholas DeFelice '16. To read the obituary, click HERE.
Each month we remember those who have died recently and those who are called to our attention. Please keep them, their families, and friends in your prayers. The full list of alumni faculty and staff memorials is on the webpage at MEMORIALS.
MORE XAVIER NEWS & CONNECTIONS
Go to xavierhighschool.org, and follow Xavier High School on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For sports news, go to xavierfalcons.com.
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL PRAYER - read at the close of school each day
Loving Father,
We ask you to protect the students, faculty and staff at Xavier High School.
Guide us to salvation by following the example of Jesus Christ, your Son.
Inspire us with your grace, to seek both academic success and spiritual wisdom as we use your gifts and talents in service to others.
Help us to find the strength and passion to be leaders and pioneers like Theodore James Ryken, the Xaverian Brothers and those who founded our school.
May we, in turn, accept the challenge to spread the Word of God and make the world a better place for all people.
We ask this, through Christ, our Lord. Amen
Saint Francis Xavier pray for us.
- Chris Danko ’11 and Francis Rowland ‘11
Xavier High School is part of the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS) network of thirteen high and middle schools in the United States. To learn more about the XBSS Network go to xbss.org.
CONTACT US
Xavier High School Alumni & Development 181 Randolph Road Middletown CT 06457
Liz Whitty M’75, Director, 860-346-7735 x732, [email protected]
Greg Jaskot ’00, Associate Director, 860-346-7735 x733, [email protected]
Suzanne Berry M’83, Office Manager, 860 346 7735 x737, [email protected]
