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UPDATE ON PROGRESS TO REACH 2025-26 A&D GOALS
According to the January financial report from the Business Office, the Alumni & Development Office is on pace to achieve its goals for the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
Special thanks to those of you who have already donated this year and are included in our latest totals.
We still need many more contributions from those of you that have yet to make a financial commitment to Xavier High School this fiscal year. Any gift you make will not only move us closer to our financial goals but will also move us closer to our alumni participation goal of 15%.
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A SHOEMAKER'S TALE COMES TO MIDDLETOWN!
Alumnus Steven Scionti '81 returns to Middletown, CT, to perform his deeply personal, critically acclaimed one-man show, Hear What's in the Heart: A Shoemaker's Tale, on May 8th and May 9th at 7:00 PM at the Mercy High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
This beloved show celebrates the life and legacy of Scionti's grandfather, Angelo Morello, who was the longtime owner of Angelo's Shoe Repair on Main Street in Middletown. Set against the backdrop of a post-funeral gathering to celebrate the life of his grandfather, Scionti paints a theatrical family portrait in a series of humorous and poignant vignettes transforming himself into various family members and friends, jumping back and forth through time to affecting moments on his journey into adulthood. Eight characters are portrayed in all, including his grandfather; his father Sebastiano; his mother Rosetta; brother Antonio; uncles Amadeo and Manny; Jerry, the local neighborhood pizza-maker; and Brother Connelly, a teacher from Xavier High School.
A Shoemaker's Tale has been performed to sold-out audiences across the country. While rooted in the story of an Italian-American family, the show resonates universally, exploring themes of family, identity, resilience, and the courage to follow one's passion.
$40 from each ticket will go directly to Xavier High School, making this special hometown performance both an evening of powerful storytelling and a meaningful opportunity to support the Xavier community.
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YOUNG ALUM GOLF OUTING SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16
A brand-new golf event for our younger alumni will be held at Portland Golf Course on Saturday, May 16. Any Xavier graduate from the Class of 2000 to the Class of 2025 is invited to participate.
To encourage more younger alums to become engaged with their alma mater, we are presenting this event as a fun-raiser, not a fundraiser. The fee covers our cost per golfer for the day. We hope to make a few bucks via a raffle and other contests at the outing, but not from the registration fee. Any profits realized from the event will go to the Financial Aid Fund at Xavier.
Registration will begin at noon followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The fee is $100 which includes golf, cart, and ongoing lunch and beverages from noon to 4:00 at the Gazebo (on 10th tee).
Because there was tremendous interest shown by young alums when we conducted the survey in the Alumni E-News a few months ago, we are expecting the slots to fill up quickly. To closely monitor registrations so we don't exceed capacity, they will only be accepted by calling the Alumni & Development Office (860-346-7735, Ext 737).
Please don't wait! Call today and register your foursome to be assured of securing a slot in the first ever Xavier Young Alums Golf Outing!!
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IT'S A REUNION YEAR FOR CLASSES ENDING IN 1 AND 6!
Hard to believe that some of you guys have been out of Xavier High School for 55 years! Time for the Classes of 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021 to start planning your special celebrations. The Class of 1976 has already finalized plans for their 50th anniversary reunion with Mercy. It will be held on Saturday, September 26. Classmates will be getting a special invitation to that event from your Reunion Committee.
The Alumni & Development Office will again host a Grand Reunion for any classes that would like to conduct their reunion at Xavier High School in the fall on Friday, October 9 and/or Saturday, October 10. More details will be announced in upcoming E-Newsletters and in a mailing to members of the reunion classes.
We do not have contact information for many members of the reunion classes. If you know the email address, physical address, or phone # for any of your missing classmates listed below, please let us know by contacting @[email protected] or Suzanne at 860-346-7735, Ex. 737. Use the same contact information to let us know if you are interested in serving on your reunion committee. Missing Alumni:
Class of 1971
Jamie Campbell, Phil Carter, Lyn D'Amico, Garry Desjardin, Peter Esposito, Ed Griffin, Pat Hennessey, Bill Hewitt, John Labella, Charlie Lombardi, Pail Maggiore, Dan Mainwaring, Tom Malchodi, Brian McNulty, Steve Mizak, Joel Parmelee, and Ralph Rogers.
Class of 1976
Sam Cornwall, Kenny D'Aquila, Theron Kearney, Chris Kopet, and Dave Pagano.
Class of 1981
Larry Donahue, John Flaherty, Robert Hajek, Tom Kelleher, Kevin Larke, Tony Lauro, Mike Lawson, Pat Lee, Charles McCann, Brian Murphy, Eamonn Whyte, Bill Wierzbeinski, and Sean Zisk.
Class of 1986
Jim Cronogue, Mike Dinice, Geoff Fredericks, John Ginski, Mike Haynes, Peter LaPointe, Gopal Marath, Robert Marino, Rob Miller, Kevin Neyer, Gerry Orteneau, John O'Sullivan, Jeff Pandolfo, Bill Piombino, Derek Poulin, Craig Ruhling, Chris Ryan, Gary Sambor, Tom Sciacca, Mike Vuolo, Phil Wheelock, Randy Wilson, and Joel Wolak.
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JOIN US AT THE 34th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE AUCTION ON MARCH, 21!
The Xavier Home and School Association is getting ready to host the 34th Annual Xavier Black and White Auction in partnership with the Atlas Outdoor Living Company and the beautiful Woodwinds in Branford, CT, the staple of the March social calendar.
It is time for you and your fellow Falcons to reserve your seats under the mirrored ball. You do not want to miss this year's event! Deadline to purchase tickets is March 14th. Join the Xavier community for a night of fun, music, great food, and exciting auction items - all in support of Xavier High School. bit.ly/2026StayingAlive.
There is still time to honor Rich Feitel's extraordinary legacy, and make a tribute gift in his name to support the Xavier High School Sign Project. The new sign on Randolph Road will stand as a permanent and visible landmark, rooted in enduring stone and enhanced with modern technology, symbolizing strength, tradition, and forward vision. Just as Rich has been a defining presence at 181 Randolph Road, so too will this sign serve as a lasting testament to his dedication.
You may: - Make your gift online using the link: HERE
- Send a check payable to Xavier High School with "Sign Project" in the memo
line. Checks can be mailed directly to the attention of:
Xavier High School
Attn: Alumni & Development Office
181 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
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MIDDLETOWN SPORTS HALL of FAME to HONOR XAVIER ATHLETE and XC TEAM
Tim Boyle '13 and the 1970 Xavier Cross Team will be inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 19 at the Middletown Elks Club, 44 Maynard St in Middletown. A social hour will begin at noon followed by the induction ceremony at 1 PM
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WINTER SPORTS UPDATE - WRESTLING TEAM EXCELS
Wrestling: Coach Mike Cunningham's team won the SCC Championship for the 9th straight year. They also won the Class L Championship for the 6th straight year and the State Open for the 5th straight year. This weekend, the Falcons have eight wrestlers competing in the New England's and Coach Cunningham believes they have a good chance to win that competition as well. Senior Braylon Gonzalez became Xavier's first four-time CIAC State Champion!
Basketball: The team finished the regular season with a 13-7 record. They were the 4th seed in the SCC tournament and lost in the quarter finals to Fairfield Prep. They are seeded #16 in the Division II State Tournament and will have a home game on Friday against #17 Fairfield Warde. The winner of that game will advance to the second round and play top-seeded Windsor on Monday.
Indoor Track and Field: The team won the SCC Conference Championship this year for the 4th time in the last 5 years. They finished 5th in the CIAC Class L Championship Meet. The 4x200 relay team set a new school record at the New England Meet with a time of 1:32.01.
Ice Hockey: The Falcons finished the regular season at 12 - 8 and were the #3 seed for the SCC Conference Tournament. They lost to #2 seed Notre Dame West Haven by a score of 4-1. They are the #5 seed in the CIAC Division I Tournament and have earned a first-round bye. They will play Simsbury in the quarterfinals on Saturday, March 14th.
Swimming: The team finished 6th in the SCC which is a little better than where they finished the year before. The team has shown improvement over the last two years, and the coaches feel good about the progress of the program. They have the CIAC time trials on Saturday, March 7th at Cornerstone Aquatics and then the CIAC Finals on Tuesday, March 10th.
Rifle: The Rifle Team finished 4th in their State Championship competition. They had three marksmen recognized for their achievements in the High School League at that event; Luke Beasley finished 3rd, Trevor Snow 7th, and Enzo Dimauro 8th.
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$ 25,000 Cash Raffle Underway!
The Xavier High School 25K cash raffle is back!
- Tickets are $100 each. Only 800 will be sold and the winner takes home 25,000 dollars.
- Ticket numbers will be sent via email. When purchasing a ticket, you must provide an email address. Ticket numbers will not be sent out in the mail.
- The drawing will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at Xavier High School. You do not need to be present to win, but you must be at least 18 years old to purchase.
- Purchaser of the winning ticket is responsible for all taxes. In accordance with IRS regulations, all state and federal taxes will be withheld by Xavier High School.
Tickets may be purchased by mailing a check (please do not mail cash) to Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown CT 06457.
For more information, contact the office of Alumni & Development office at 860-346-7735. Good Luck!
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MERCY / XAVIER ALUMNI CHILDREN'S EASTER EGG HUNT at XAVIER on APRIL 4th
We are pleased to announce that we are re-instituting the Easter Egg Hunt for children of Mercy and Xavier graduates. It was always a well-attended event when held back in the 1990's and we hope it promotes greater engagement from younger alums and their families.
The event will be held on the Saturday before Easter from 10:00 AM to Noon. There is no admission charge. Please register the names of family members attending by Wednesday, April 1. Grandparents are welcome to attend as well. A post-hunt reception will be held in the cafeteria for all who attend this special event.
It will be held rain or shine. We will move the event from outdoors to the gym if the weather does not cooperate.
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IN MEMORIAM
We honor the lives and legacies of our dearly departed alumni, family members, and friends, whose impact on our community will forever be greatly appreciated.
- Carlos Quintana '78. To view the obituary, CLICK HERE.
- Stephen Griffin '74. To view 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.
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