AROUND & ABOUT
Xavier Leadership Institute (XLI) at Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center, West Hartford was attended by seniors, faculty, and alumni leaders in August. To see more photos from this event go to the Xavier High School Facebook Page (facebook.com/XavierHighCT).
155 Freshmen were welcomed by their Big Falcons at Falcon Blast on August 25. Fourteen transfer students are joining us at orientation in late August and early September. The first official day of school is Tuesday, September 6.
The Freshman Class of 2026 has over 15 legacy families and counting. Xavier has a growing number of three generation legacies this year.
Xavier Alumni Golf Classic - September 9, The 2022 Alumni Golf Classic at Portland Golf Course is sold out to players, but sponsorships to support student financial aid are still an option. Consider a special honorary sponsorship in the name of former Athletic Director, Tony Jaskot ’69, and / or a memorial sponsorship for Alumni Golf Classic committee member, Ron Raffele ‘70. Contact Greg Jaskot at [email protected] or 860-346-7735, X733.
On Jugs and Grudges, from Brother James Kelly, Principal 1982 - 1991
“Parents occasionally ask what the purpose of Jug (justice under God) is, some have even been so bold as to suggest that we might find some more positive punishment than Jug. But why tamper with success? Jug does two things which every school boy hates: It wastes his time, and it’s boring. The whole point of Jug is to impress upon the student that actions have consequences.”
And, about getting and giving jugs, “That’s one of the most delightful things about working with teenage boys. They just don’t hold grudges. I even saw in a number of them a grudging respect for me that I had stuck to my word.”
From Respecting the Man the Boy Will Become, A Parent’s Guide to Loving, Teaching and Raising Teenage Boys, Brother James M. Kelly C.F.X., 1999, St. Xavier High School and Butler Books, pages 47-49.
Calling All Alumni! The City of Middletown Police Department is looking to hire an entry level police officer. If interested, please click HERE for more information. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on September 15.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Another Summer is in the history books. Here are a few dates to keep in mind through the end of the calendar year:
September 9: Xavier Alumni Golf Classic at Portland Golf Course
September 11: Annual Grandparents Mass in the Gym – all family members - current and past, as well as all faith traditions are invited to celebrate together.
October 15: Homecoming Alumni Reception, 12:30 p.m. and Xavier vs Fitch Football Game. Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. For more information and to register read below.
October 28-29: Class of ’72 - 50th Reunion. For more information read below.
November 27: Thanksgiving Family Mass - all are invited to show our thankfulness.
December 1: SFX Donor Reception at Griswold Inn, Essex
December 2: 2nd Annual Falcon Giving Day (online event)
December 27-28: Arthur M. Kohs Christmas Basketball Tournament
IN THE NEWS
Larry McHugh, was appointed to the board of the CT Port Authority. To read the full article click HERE.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Evan Damuck ’12 is working in IT in Boston, and Ethan Damuck ’13 is working in home construction in Bangor Maine. Their parents, Roger and Tricia, own BlueJacket Ship Crafters in Searsport Maine.
Homecoming Alumni Reception & Football Alumni Reunion Oct 15, 12:30 p.m. All alumni are invited to come back at Homecoming on October 15 for a special alumni reception in the music suites. Homecoming Football, Xavier vs Fitch, kicksoff at 12:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Suzanne Berry, [email protected].
Class of '72 Reunion, To sign up for the Class of 1972 50th reunion on Oct 28-29, click HERE. There also is a 50th Reunion Facebook page.
IN MEMORIUM
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.
Anna Buckley, mother of John Buckley, and grandmother of Brendan, `19 and John. To read the obituary click HERE.
Tim Jurek, father of David ’04. To read the obituary click HERE.
Daniel Farquharson ’85, to read the obituary click HERE.
James Henry ‘81, to read the obituary click HERE.
Richard London, father of Alex ‘24. To read the obituary click HERE.
Mary Konefal, mother of Dave ’72. To read the obituary click HERE.
ALUMNI & COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Please let the advancement team know of your new contact information. Send USPS mail, email and cell information. Use [email protected].
Parents of alumni – do you continue to get your son’s Xavier mail at your home? Please send the school his current mail and emailing information.
If you have news to share: new jobs, graduations, accomplishments, weddings, births, retirements, and certainly if there are deaths in our Xavier community please let us know.
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. They can contact us directly with their preferred email.
If you are looking for general information and news on the school 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.
THE XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL PRAYER
- read at the opening and 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.
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