Bob Hammer and Andy Marcinaec, Class of ‘76, styling at the 40th Annual Alumni Golf Classic on September 9.
A MESSAGE FROM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, BRIAN FARRELL '86
The beginning of the school year is always exciting for students and the entire Xavier Community. This year the class of 2026 begins their journey. The class begins with 155 students and $400,000 in tuition assistance. It is because of your generosity that the tuition assistance is possible to elevate the lives of our future alumni as they learn how to dedicate their talents to the world as the big picture expands around them.
We are all part of a bigger picture. Our own Xavier High School is part of a larger Xaverian brotherhood with 13 schools and 12,000 students with more than 1,000 faculty and staff to support them.
Expand your own picture and become an active member of our Alumni Association. We will keep you informed so you may participate in social events and philanthropic activity. Should you need anything, contact us. You are already invited to participate.
Congratulations to the Golf Committee for their excellent work in creating a very successful Alumni Golf event.
AROUND & ABOUT
Record Results at the 2022 Xavier Alumni Golf Classic
The 40th Annual XAGC was another huge success. One hundred-forty alumni and friends of Xavier teed off on a beautiful September morning at Portland Golf Course and enjoyed a wonderful day of reminiscing with old and new friends both on the course and at dinner that evening.
It was also a day of record results! The event raised a net total of $145,000, surpassing last year’s record total by more than $20,000. All of those funds will be used to provide tuition assistance to students with need and merit. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for their support of this event. Their contributions alone totaled more than $135,000!
The other record set was by the foursome of Geoff DeVille ’80, John Mooz ’81, Geoffrey DeVille ’12, and Ryan DeVille ‘14 who finished the day at 17 under par in the scramble format. Congratulations to them for their outstanding performance. Other winners that day included Nate Gonzalez ‘14 and Ryan Fitzgerald ‘05 who won the longest drive contests and Dan Cizauskas and Tom Coughlin ‘09 who won the closest-to-pin contests. Gerry Malloy won the sudden death putting contest.
Congratulations also to the XAGC Committee of Dave Archer ’71, Will Biestek ’09, Dan DeConti ’01, Geoff DeVille ‘80, Chris Dibble ’12, Bryan Feitel ’86, Rich Feitel, Greg Jaskot ’00, CJ Kowaleski ’10, Sandy Larson ’75, Bob Lawson ’78, Alan Schumann ’78, Gary Szewczyk ’77, Mike Tommasi ’67 and Liz Whitty for their efforts to make the event such a successful one.
The Committee is pleased to announce that through designated memorial sponsorships from friends and family totaling more than $25,000, Xavier High School has established the Ronald Raffele Endowed Scholarship Fund. Thank you to the Gilbert and Lynch Families for securing the Memorial Sponsorship for Ron and to everyone who made a contribution in memory of Ron that has enabled the school to establish this fund. A member of the Class of 1970, Ron was a special friend to Xavier High School and a beloved member of the Committee for many years.
If you would like to join the Xavier Alumni Golf Classic Committee for the 2023 event, please contact Greg Jaskot at [email protected] or call the Xavier Advancement Office 860-346-7735. Mark your Calendar - the 41st Annual Xavier Alumni Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Registration for the Fall Open House for New Students on Sunday, Oct. 23 is open
This is one of the biggest days of the year for Xavier. Please share this LINK with any families or friends that may be interested in attending Xavier. We greatly appreciate your help! If you have any questions, please email Director of Enrollment Management Mr. Matthew McCaffrey, [email protected].
Xavier High School Spanish Teacher Needed
Xavier seeks applicants for a full or part time Spanish teaching position. 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
Have at least a bachelor’s degree, (master’s preferred) in Spanish
Have experience teaching in a high school setting
Have superior interpersonal skills
Be open to incorporating technology in BYOD learning environment, and taking a role in the school community outside of the classroom.
Interested candidates please send a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal at [email protected].
Annual Grandparent Mass in September
The Annual Grandparent Mass was well attended by over 400 people from current and alumni families. Father William Wallace of Wesleyan University was the celebrant. His homily focused on the living history of 9-11 Families, and the impact of grandparents who love unconditionally and share the wisdom of their years of experience.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Fall is fast upon us. Here are a few dates to keep in mind through the end of the calendar year:
October 1: The Fall Appeal will be hitting your mailboxes. Please be as generous as possible. Every gift of support helps this Catholic, college-prep high school remain a transformational experience for hundreds of young men annually. Xavier can’t do it without You!
October 15: Homecoming Alumni Reception, 12:00 p.m. and Xavier vs Fitch Football Game. Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register read below.
October 23: Fall Open House for new students. Please share with your family, friends and others.
October 28-29: Class of ’72 - 50th Reunion. For more information read below.
November 27: Thanksgiving Family Mass - all faith traditions are invited to celebrate mass together at this uniquely American time of year.
December 1: Saint Francis Xavier Society & Heritage Society Donor Reception at Griswold Inn, Essex
December 2: 2nd Annual Falcon Giving Day (online event)
December 27-28: Arthur M. Kohs Christmas Basketball Tournament and basketball player reunion.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Zachary M. Flynn, Class of ’07, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University with his master’s Degree in Law, LCSW, last May.
Michael J. Nichols, Class of ’01, has taken the position of Downtown Boston Business Improvement District after a successful 5-year stint as Executive Director of Boston’s Esplanade Association. To read the full article click HERE.
Homecoming Reception: Oct 15, 12:00 noon. All alumni, Saint Francis & Heritage Society Members are invited to come back at Homecoming on October 15 for this invitation only reception in the music suites. Homecoming Football, Xavier vs Fitch, kicks off is at 1:30 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.
Share Your News: 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.
IN MEMORIUM
Lenore Wrang Schumann, mother of Alan, Class of ’78, grandmother of Matthew ’05, and Nickolas ’08 and Al Cosenza ’12. To read the obituary click HERE.
Anthony Arena, father of John, Class of ’84, and Thomas, Class of ’87. To read the obituary click HERE.
Theresa Grasso, grandmother to Nick Grasso ‘ To read the obituary click HERE.
Marie Scionti Milardo, former cafeteria staffer. To read the obituary click HERE.
Paul “Topsy” Del Gobbo, father in law of Charlie Carroll and grandfather of Parker Carroll . To read the obituary click HERE.
Paul Inferrera, father of Robert Inferrera Jr. ’84. 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.
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.
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 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.
