AROUND & ABOUT
Heritage Society
Thank You to our Heritage Society members who made lifetime gifts in perpetuity such as endowed funds, insurance policies, and estate and trust bequests that protect the Xavier mission to educate young men in service to others so that each student is prepared to respond to the Christian call of the school motto, “Be A Man, A Man Like Christ.”
The newest member of the Heritage Society is Michael Millane '74, with the naming of Xavier in his estate plans. If you have included Xavier High School in any planned gift please inform us in order that we add your name to the exclusive Xavier Heritage Society Donor Honor Roll.
To see the full Heritage Society Honor Roll click HERE. To learn how you too can become a part of this transformational group of supporters contact the advancement team at 860 346 7735, or at [email protected].
Job Posting - FT Chemistry Teacher
Xavier High School is seeking applicants for a FT chemistry teaching position for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate will:
demonstrate a passion for working with adolescent boys in a Catholic, college-prep setting; support and uphold the mission of a Catholic and Xaverian educational community; possess at least a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred) in chemistry or a related field; have experience teaching in a high school setting; have superior interpersonal skills; be able to incorporate technology into a BYOD learning environment; be open to taking a role in the community outside of the classroom.
Interested candidates should send the following: resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal, [email protected].
Community Survey Results
Many of you responded to the survey included in the Fall Annual Appeal. Thank you for your generous gifts again this year, and thank you for the input on when, how, and why we communicate with you. Some trends were: the school mission and the top tier education are highly important to parents and grandparents, be they current or former parents. Many former parents noted the success their sons have had in work and in family life due to the values instilled by Xavier. Alumni contributors noted the lifelong friendships and sense of brotherhood they have from their time at Xavier. The amount of communications is agreeable with most recipients being that they include both USPS mail and online appeals and news communications. These are just a few take-aways from the survey. If you have any that you would like to add contact Liz Whitty at 860 346 7735 x732 or [email protected].
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. Remember someone is going to win it all. Last year a current family won. The prior year a faculty / alumni family won. Only 800 tickets will be sold.
March 25, 31st Annual Black & White Auction hosted by the Xavier Home and School Association. Lead by Sue Houle, P '23, P '19, the auction is IN PERSON, and jam packed with fun, and loads of exciting auction items for you, family, and friends. Join us on March 25.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Mike Kohs '84, Recipient of the 2022 Ryken Award, a recognition of a lifetime of commitment to building young men who live the school motto: "Be a Man. A Man like Christ." Chosen by the adult members of faculty and staff this is a profound statement of a career dedicated to the benefit of Xavier students, and to keeping the Xaverian values in partnership with the entire school community.
Junior Career Night is in January 17. Alumni from various industries will be sharing their experience with the Juniors. Volunteers from law enforcement, public administration, business leadership, IT, finance, investments and accounting, health services, the law, architecture, construction and the trades will be represented. Thank you Alumni.
All Alumni. 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
Matthew Sinclair, Class of '86, To read the obituary click HERE.
Sebastiana Aresco, Mother to Carmelo '78, and John '88. Grandmother to Louis Aresco, and Christopher '07 and Daniel '08 Carmelo. To read the obituary click HERE.
Vincent A. Marella, Grandfather of Christopher '01 and Matthew '04 Haywood. To read the obituary click HERE.
Craig Anderson, Class of '72. To read the obituary click HERE.
Evelyn Konefal, Mother of Andrew '69. To read the obituary click HERE.
Christopher Paul Del Sole, Class of '99. Son of Stephen '70. To read the obituary click HERE.
Stanley L. Radziewicz, Father of Steven '80, Mark '82, Pete '85, and Jim '89. 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 General Information and News: Go to xavierhighschool.org and Xavier High School on Facebook. If you are looking for sports news, please go to our athletic website, 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.
