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Photos: XHS FullMetal Peregrines & Full Metal Phoenixes Robotics Teams qualify for CT State Championships.
A Word from Alumni Association President, Brian Farrell, '86
More than twenty of your fellow alumni returned to the halls of Xavier to participate in Career Night in support of the entire Junior Class. Together we offered insight into more than a dozen careers from alumni who appeared live and virtually to support the class of 2024. In addition, alumni shared contact information to provide ongoing support to students in the future. On this I pause, that is, the sustainability of support and the durable nature of the Xavier Community continues on. Xavier is not closing. I heard this concern recently and feel compelled to comment: Xavier is guided by strong administrative and board leadership ensuring that Xavier will be guiding future generations of boys to become their best men. Xavier will be there to support your son, and your son’s son. We have Alumni activities planned for this spring and the summer, get involved, you are already invited.
AROUND & ABOUT
Bar Baja Tequila & Taqueria, Dining for Dollars IS BACK, at 945 B Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill, 860 372 4040. Owner Fran DelMastro, Class of '79, is giving a 10% rebate to Xavier every time you dine. Mention Dining for Dollars. Manga with intention!
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Works for You and Xavier. Under the new law, if you are 70.5 or older you can transfer funds to Xavier and pay no income taxes. The transfer generates neither taxable income, nor a tax deduction. You benefit even if you do not itemize. Since the gift does not count as income, it can reduce your annual income level, which could lower your income taxes. Note that under the Secure Act 2.0, the age at which you are required to make required minimum distributions (RMDs) was raised to 73 for individuals born between 1951 and 1959, and age 75 for those born in 1960 or later. Always Always Always speak to your tax advisor first.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Keep these dates in mind as you plan for 2023.
January 3 - April 3, 11am, the 25K CASH RAFFLE tickets are being sold. Go to xavierhighschool.org and click the link for more details, and to purchase tickets. Last year a current family won. The prior year a faculty / alumni family won. Only 800 tickets will be sold.
Falcon Phonathon in February: student callers will be engaging alumni in phone calls to expand Falcon Giving Day support from all graduates. Please answer the call when your phone rings in February. You can support students in any way you feel is most important. Show current students the strength of the Falcon Brotherhood.
March 25, the 31st Annual Black & White Auction hosted by the Xavier Home and School Association. Lead by Sue Houle, P '23 & P '19, Sue Devany, P ' 24, and Tina Strell, P '24, the auction is LIVE IN PERSON, and jam packed with fun, and loads of exciting auction items for you, family, and friends. Watch for more information on the XHS website.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Alumni Legal Internship Opportunity: Barry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque, LLC in Manchester CT is looking for Xavier alumni who have graduated from college and may have an interest in pursuing a career in law or going to law school, for the position of Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with filing, timekeeping, calendaring of deadlines, and the editing and preparation of filings in the Connecticut Superior and Appellate Courts. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must. This job will be an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of legal practice in Connecticut under some of the state's premier attorneys in Criminal, Appellate, and Ethics Law. Please direct resumes to Mike Massaro '13 at [email protected].
Call for Internships: If your business can benefit from the help of another Xavier Alumnus through paid or unpaid internships please contact us. Internships are a perfect way for recent college grads or current college students to learn about a business or industry first hand. If you wish us to post an opportunity be in touch at [email protected].
The Alumni Library received a signed copy of Losing Tim, How Our Health & Education Systems Failed My Son With Schizophrenia, by Paul Gionfriddo, Class of '71, and former Mayor of Middletown. A powerful account of his family's experience with illness.
XHS Linked In & ENEWS: Remember to follow us on Linked In to share your career news, and to strengthen networking opportunities for all alumni, recent graduates, and current students. If classmates are not receiving this e-newsletter, send it to them.
The Alumni, Faculty & Staff Library would be a great place to house a copy of your publication. If you are an author send us a copy of your book - a signed copy would be even better. We will proudly showcase it in our library.
IN MEMORIUM
Alfred F. Bartosiak, Father of Robert, Class of '69. To read the obituary click HERE.
Stanley W. Wyskiel, Father of Alexander, Class of '16. To read the obituary click HERE.
Marianne Fitzgerald, Mother of Ryan, Class of '05, and Robert, Class of '09. To read the obituary click HERE.
Richard Harmon, Father of Bradley, Class of '76. To read the obituary click HERE.
Each month we remember those who have died recently or those who are called to our attention. Please keep them, their families, and friends in your prayers.
REMINDERS
Stay in Touch: Thank you alumni, parents, family and neighbors for sending postal address and email updates. Use [email protected] to update contact information. And, share jobs, graduations, accomplishments, weddings, births, retirements, and certainly if there are deaths in our Xavier community please let us know.
For More News: Go to xavierhighschool.org, and Xavier High School on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are looking for sports news go to xavierfalcons.com. E-Newsletters are archived on the website, xavierhighschool.org, under the Alumni & Giving tab.
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.
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