A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope,
and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.
AROUND & ABOUT
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.
XHS and US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Matt Hurtt '08, Brett Godiksen '08 and Nick Cosenza '08 gathered recently at their Class of '12 USCGA Reunion. Hurtt is now a Coast Guard lawyer, Godkinsen is a senior associate at PWC, and Cosenza is on the sea as a Coast Guard pilot. Congratulations gentlemen.
Paul Fields '71 recently gifted the school an original pen and ink drawing of the campus made by Jack Andrews '71 created for their yearbook's inside cover. It hangs in the advancement office for all to see. Thank you Paul. Thank you Jack.
The Cherish the Children Foundation, and the Selfless Foundation each opened a new endowed fund for student tuition support this past month. Generous gifts like these are held in perpetuity for the benefit of students now and in the years to come. Opened respectively by the parents of an alumnus, and an alumnus - Class of '98, they show the value of a Xavier education. If you would like to learn how to create a living legacy like this please contact the advancement team.
Xavier Sports Highlights: The soccer team was runner-up in the CT Class L State Championship. The first team to get back to the state championships in 27 years according to Coach, Brian Fitzgerald ’99.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Winter is close at hand: Keep these dates in mind as you plan for 2023.
December 2, Friday is Falcon Giving Day 2022, our Giving Tuesday for student financial aid support. Please watch your email and give as generously as you are able.
December 2, Friday: 2nd Annual Falcon Giving Day for Student Financial Aid (online event).
December 13, Christmas Concert, Art Show & Mini Open House, 7pm. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Bring the kids. There is no better place for an extraordinary education XHS!
December 27, Tuesday, & 28, Wednesday: Arthur M. Kohs Christmas Basketball Tournament & Basketball Reunion.
January 3, $25,000 CASH RAFFLE sales will start. 1 Winner. 100. per ticket. 800 tickets sold. Watch your email for details. Early sales cannot be made.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Tim Boyle '13, has been signed as an active player by the Chicago Bears – De Bears! Way to Go Tim!
Basketball Alumni: Come back to the Artie Kohs Tournament on Dec. 27 and 28 for an informal reunion for all players. Get reconnected and enjoy the play.
Junior Career Night is January 17. Alumni from various industries are called to share their experience with the Juniors. Contact the advancement team if you feel you can help.
All Alumni: Remember to follow us 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.
And, share jobs, graduations, accomplishments, weddings, births, retirements, and certainly if there are deaths in our Xavier community please let us know.
IN MEMORIUM
Jennie Melien, mother of Peter '69, Jeffrey '71, and grandmother of Andrew '03 To read the obituary click HERE.
Deborah Sokol, mother of Christopher '19. To read the obituary click HERE.
Richard LaBella, husband of former faculty member Patricia LaBella. To read the obituary click HERE.
Christopher Mefferd, Class of '88. To read the obituary click HERE.
Anthony "Tony" Martocci, Class of '02, brother of Joseph '01 and Mark '05. To read the obituary click HERE.
Joshua Cunningham, Class of '09. To read the obituary click HERE.
John Wojcicki Sr, father of John Jr '75, and grandfather of Matthew '05 and John Paul Morello '13, and Alex Ushchak '23. To read the obituary click HERE.
Richard Hansen III, Class of '70. To read the obituary click HERE.
Robert Rooney, father of David '17. 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.
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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.
