WHERE ARE THEY HEADED? Left/Top: Daniel Gargano '23, Eastern CT State University, with Brother Thomas Ryan. Right/Bottom: Jiahao "Jeremy" Chen '23, University of Wisconsin Madison; Jilin "Jimmy" Feng '23, University of Maryland; and Tim Pata '23, Quinnipiac University.
AROUND & ABOUT
Things We Learn in Kindergarten: to say thank you when someone helps you. Xavier says thank you to every Xavier family and Xavier charitable donor for making another graduation happen in 2023. You make every day happen, and every graduation a well-earned, joyful achievement for the graduates. Thank you for choosing Xavier. Thank you for supporting Xavier High School. We cannot do it without you.
The 57th Xavier High School Commencement was held on Saturday, May 20. 130 seniors transitioned to alumni in spectacular form with speeches from valedictorian, Matt Whitaker '23, and Salutatorian, Tyler Keithan '23. This group of new alumni mark, and exceed the 10,000th alumni milestone. To see photos check out the XHS Facebook page. Congratulations and Godspeed to Xavier's newest alumni.
Outstanding Graduate Awards were the Falcon Achievement Award to Aiden Driscoll '23, and the Xavier Loyalty and Service Award to Brendan Peary '23
Seventeen New Legacy Families at Xavier High. At commencement seventeen new graduates entered the ranks of Legacy, including two 3rd generation XHS Legacy families. Welcome to all new Xavier Legacies:
Maximus Augeri '23 and James Augeri '76
Mitchell Carella ’23 and Richard Carella ‘84
William Epright ’23 and Matthew Epright ‘90
Jeffrey Fortuna ’23 and Michael Fortuna ‘75
Aedan Frazer ’23 and Jesse Frazer ‘92
Jack Gouin ’23 and Brian Gouin ‘84
Tyler Keithan ’23 and Christopher Keithan ’99, and grandfathers, Richard Keithan ’69 and Patrick Ahlquist
Jack Lefebvre ’23 and grandfather Mark Lefevbre ‘68
Spencer Misenti ’23 and Jeffrey Misenti ‘86
Patrick Mitchill ’23 and Neil Mitchill ‘93
John Palo ’23 and John Palo ‘89
Jake Puorro ’23 and Derek Puorro ‘91
Alex Ruimerman ’23 and Jason Ruimerman ‘90
Vincent Salamone ’23 and Glenn Salamone ‘88
Richard Smith ’23 and Richard Smith ‘81
Henry Stearns ’23 and Eric Stearns ‘88
Colin Wallace ’23 and Brian Wallace ‘86
Silver Anniversaries for Faculty and Staff. Lisa Keereweer, Bill Braychak and Andrew Gargano were recognized for twenty-five years of service to Xavier during graduation 2023. Xavier is not Xavier without them.
Donna Jaskot Retires and is Honored at Graduation. After 36 years of service, three alumni sons, and one alumni husband and retired athletic director, Donna Jaskot is calling it a day, or 13,140 days to be exact. On June 15, Donna starts a new journey. Touchdown Donna! Thank you for everything.
Boston Alumni Reception is June 1, 6-8pm at MARCUM, 53 State St, 17th Fl. Please rsvp to [email protected].
2nd Annual Michael P. Doyle Memorial Golf Classic is June 23, 2023 at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. For more information go to MPD.
Youth Robotics Camp is July 17 – 21 for grades 5-8. Click HERE for more information.
Youth Sports Camps are in July. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and strength training for grades 5-8. Click HERE for more information.
2023 Alumni Golf Classic is Friday, September 8, 2023, Portland Golf Course. Go to xavierhighschool.org to purchase your sponsorship. See you in September.
Class of '68 55th Reunion will be held on Sat, Sept 9, 2023 at 5pm at Cafe Luna, Cromwell CT. For more information contact Rusty Larson, Bill Huff, Paul Ulatowski or Ed Burke at [email protected].
ALUMNI UPDATES
Middletown Police Lt. Paul Maturo ’81, retires after 33 years of service. Father of Nicholas ’14, and brother of Michael ’79 and Alfred ’86.
Jeffrey '11 and Kayla Brymer, welcomed a baby girl to the Brymer family in May.
Brian Day ’14, is Director Promotions / Artist Development at Curb Records in Nashville.
Student & Alumni Internships: Consider hiring alumni or current students if your place of work has an opportunity for internships. This is a great way to help build a career, and get new well-trained employees. Contact [email protected] for details.
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.
Alumni Directory: Update your information for the Alumni Directory. New graduates received a young alumni directory for the last four years graduates to maintain links as they move into their undergraduate educations, careers, and branches of service.
SPRING SPORTS & PRO UPDATES
Xavier Outdoor Track & Field won the SCC Championship in May. Sam Forte ’24 took Most Outstanding Performer.
Will Levis ’18, NFL, Tennessee Titans QB
Elijah Pemberton ’15, NBA GLEAGUE, Santa Cruz Warriors G
Tim Boyle ’13, NFL, NY Jets QB
Jovan Santos-Knox ’12, CFL, Ottowa Redbacks LB
Ryan Preece ’09, NASCAR, Driver Cup Series
For more XHS sports news & schedules, go to xavierfalcons.com.
IN MEMORIUM
John Campbell ’77, brother of Tom ’79. To read the obituary click HERE.
William O'Neill '68. To read the obituary click HERE.
Santa Pitruzzello, mother of William '78, Stephen '81, and Gregory '82. To read the obituary click HERE.
Mary Catherine (Tomassi) DeMonte, mother of Debbie Miller, Lino's Cafe staffer. To read the obituary click HERE.
Annette Grockowski, mother of Gary '72. To read the obituary click HERE.
Roger Morin '78, brother of Richard '86, and uncle of Eric '16 and Daniel '18. To read the obituary click HERE.
Xavier recently learned of the passing of John Flynn '68 in 2011, and Douglas Sullivan '68 in 2018, and Thomas Hampp '68 in 2022.
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 NEWS
Go to xavierhighschool.org, and Xavier High School on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 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.
