FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT
Back in the 1980’s and 90’s, the Xavier Alumni Association was always one of the top rated Catholic High School organizations in the country regarding percentage of participation of donors to the Annual Fund Drive and Financial Aid Fund. From 1995 to 1997, Xavier was in the top 1% of all Catholic High Schools in the United States. Graduates of this fabulous High School were so proud of that accomplishment!
Our primary goal going forward is to significantly improve the current rate of participation and to try to get back to similar levels of giving that we experienced in the past. To do that, we know this Office needs to do a better job building and maintaining relations with our graduates and to better serve your needs. We pledge to do everything in our power to do that and to earn your support again, or for the first time, in the years ahead.
As starters, we are reinstating a system of Class Reps, rebuilding the Alumni Board of Directors, planning to help more with organizing Class Reunions, doing personalized outreach to alumni, and conducting at least quarterly alumni events. That’s a “full plate” for us right now, but we would love to hear from you if you have any specific ideas that you think will help us to achieve our goals.
Please feel free to contact any of us at the Alumni & Development Office by calling 860-346-7735, Ext. 743 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
AROUND & ABOUT
- Greg Woods ’73 gave a powerful presentation to our student body and staff as part of celebration of Black History Month. To read the story, CLICK HERE.
- The 32nd Annual Black & White Auction sponsored by the Xavier Home & School Association will take place on March 23, 2024 in the Kohs Gymnasium. Get your tickets to the even, HERE.
- The Wrestling team won their fourth consecutive Class L State title and third consecutive CIAC State Open Championship in February!
- The Indoor Track and Field team captured their third consecutive Class L State title last month!
- Ticket sales for the 25K Cash Raffle have begun! Click here for more information and to get your tickets today!
- Xavier has many Eagle Scouts walking our halls! Click here to read about three of our dedicated Falcons!
ALUMNI UPDATES
- Congratulations to Mike Kohs ’84 on being named the 2024 SCC Boys Basketball Coach of the Year!
- Ryan Child ’17 graduated last May from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with honors and became a Pharmacist in July of 2023. Ryan currently works as a Clinical Pharmacist for Advent Health in Florida.
- PJ Cavaliere ’20 was recognized as the lone graduating senior affiliated with the Villanova Men’s Basketball team for the class of 2024. PJ has been a student manager with the program since 2021, initially under the direction of Naismith Hall of Fame Coach Jay Wright, followed by current Head Coach Kyle Neptune. Baker Dunleavy, General Manager of Villanova Men’s and Women’s Basketball, presented PJ's jersey to him during a halftime court ceremony during Senior Night at the Finneran Pavilion on campus. He was joined by his parents, Mary and Carl Cavaliere, brother Alex Cavaliere ’18, and cousin Christina Vuocolo.
NEW Alumni Spotlight: Provide some detail on you or a classmate, your family, career and accomplishments. Your info will be shared with students in the main hallway and on other school media outlets. Click here to submit your spotlight today! For more information contact [email protected].
IN MEMORIAM
William (Bill) Hoey, Sr. '75. 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
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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
Rich Feitel, Director, 860-346-7735 x732, [email protected]
Greg Jaskot ’00, Associate Director, 860-346-7735 x733, [email protected]
Suzanne Berry M ’83, P’18, Office Manager, 860 346 7735 x737, [email protected]
