Xavier Today Winter 2013

Chinese Delegation Visits Xavier

Ryken Award Honors Principal Donohue

Three-Peat Perfection for Falcon Football

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Dear Members of the Xavier Community,

“…this dispenser is from Brother Thomas Fahey’s office, and Mike explained it as being a symbol of openness and availability…”

I thought I had my ideas together on what I was going to write to you, and then it all changed. Every year about this time there is a retreat offered for six or so juniors and a senior leader from each of the thirteen Xaverian sponsored schools in the United States. Last night was the opening of the retreat, and those of us not there had the opportunity to participate in the opening prayer service via YouTube.

As part of the prayer the senior from each school was asked to present and explain a symbol describing their school, and I think ours was quite unique. Senior Michael Massaro presented a large M&M dispenser! Some of you may know from visiting at Xavier that this dispenser is from Brother Thomas Fahey’s office, and Mike explained it as being a symbol of openness and availability as students could drop into Brother’s office, take some M&Ms and stay and talk. My hope is that all of our students sense that openness and availability throughout our school from all of us who work with them each day. What a wonderful welcoming example that is of what a school should be!

I was also reflecting during that prayer service about how all of our Xaverian schools, although very different in some ways, share in the same values. We all share at the core of our mission five values we stress with our students: humility, compassion, simplicity, trust, and zeal. We all hope that for each of our students these are more than just words, but rather become part of the fabric of their lives long after they leave us. We hope all of our students have the humility to truly recognize their God-given talents, use them wisely, and be humble enough to recognize and encourage the talents of others. We hope they carry with them compassion for others as modeled by Jesus in his own ministry to the people of his time.

We hope that simplicity encourages them to see more in life than the consumerism and materialism in society as they use this world’s goods wisely, always keeping in mind the needs of others less fortunate than themselves. May they always have the zeal to do everything they undertake to the fullest, and the zeal to be living examples of the Gospel message to others. And finally may they always have trust in God who created them and loves each of them unconditionally at all times.

Humility, compassion, simplicity, trust and zeal. As you read through the various articles in this issue of Xavier Today I leave it to you to see these five values in the people and activities featured here. Whether it be an article about service opportunities, academic successes, athletic victories, or faculty and alumni accomplishments, I am confident you will find these values underlying them all, for they are a vital part of who we are at Xavier.

Thank you as always for all you do for our school. Please keep us in your prayers and know that you are always in ours.

Sincerely in Christ,

Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. Headmaster

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The Magazine for Xavier High School Winter, 2013 John Guerin Editor, “Xavier Today” Director of Communications

Margaret Galeano Designer

Office of Advancement Matthew Strekel ’99

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Director of Advancement

Greg Brinn Assistant Director of Annual and Planned Giving

Erin Bysiewicz Assistant Director for Alumni Relations

Karen Brown Research Associate

Check the Xavier calendar regularly at: www.xavierhighschool.org

Meredith Dresko

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Xavier Today,

the Xavier High School magazine, is published three times a year

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Editorial offices are located in: Xavier High School Office of Advancement 181 Randolph Road Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-6079

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Letters to the Editor: Send to above address or by email to: jguerin@xavierhighschool.org or by fax: (860) 346-6859

Photo credits: Karen Brown John Guerin Matthew Haywood `04 Middletown Press New Haven Register Bill O’Brien Snapshot Photography Br. John Sullivan Xavier Yearbooks Others as available and noted

Board of Directors 2012-2013 Dr. Perry Sangalli, Chair Attorney Christopher Smith `76, Vice Chair Chief J. Edward Brymer (Ret.) Mr. Carl Bulgini III `84 Attorney Christopher Carrozzella Mr. Michael D’Aquila `83 Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X., Headmaster Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal Sr. Patricia Ells, C.N.D. Mr. Peter Etzel `71 Rev. Gregoire Fluet Mr. Robert Guere `81 Dr. Edward Hardiman Mr. Brian Hetherington `81 Brother Raymond Hoyt, C.F.X. Mrs. Rosemary Kilpatrick Mr. Dennis LaVette

Mr. David Leone `73 Mr. Neil Mitchill `93 Brother Timothy Paul, C.F.X. Dr. Edward Shine Mrs. Robin Taillie Mrs. Susan Tarrant Mr. Guy Tommasi `75 Mr. William Wrang III `75 Mr. James Parmelee `84, Advisor Mr. Michael Picard `83, Advisor Mr. Christopher Shane, Advisor

Administration Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X., Headmaster Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal Mr. Nicholas Cerreta, Dean of Students Mr. Andrew T. Gargano, Academic Dean (Grades 10-12) Mr. David Sizemore, Academic Dean (Grade 9)

Ni hăo xié xié Basic Education Delegation from China Visits Xavier

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n November 14th, Xavier was honored to host the Basic Education Delegation from China. This particular delegation included two commissioners from provinces and a large number of superintendents of very, very large municipalities in China. The delegation is sponsored by the China Education Association for International Exchange, Ministry of Education, P.R. China.

Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. provided a welcome and overview of Xavier. He was joined by Principal Brendan Donohue, Academic Deans Andrew T. Gargano and David Sizemore `86, Dean of Students Nicholas Cerreta `01 and Chinese teacher Ms. Chung-Mei Melanie D’Attilio.

Five of our students who are studying Chinese — Spencer Beaulieu `13 (Portland), Jacob Lensing-Sharp `13 (Middletown), John Reidy `13 (Northford), Jordan Shropshire `13 (Westbrook) and Aiden Colasanto `15 (Southington) — spoke to the delegates and

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following the introductory session served as “school guides.”

Two of the delegates were provincial commissioners.

Liaoning is the province where the famous seaport of Dalian is located and Guangdong is the province where China’s first development zone was created (Shenzhen, next to Hong Kong) and where Rong Hong, China’s first graduate from a western university (Yale) came from (Zuhai). In addition to the 21 members of the delegation, there were two interpreters.

Daniel W. Gregg, Director of International Programs for the Connecticut Association of Schools, who helped to arrange the visit, told us, “I can say from personal experience over the years that this kind of exchange

is much more significant than you can imagine in building relationships and understanding between educators in China and the United States.” Mr. Gregg is a former Social Studies Consultant and Connecticut State Department of Education Ambassador of

Friendship, Shandong Province.

Among the delegation visits during the week were Berlin High School, Daisy Ingraham Elementary School in Westbrook, Metropolitan Learning Center in Bloomfield and Vinal Technical High School, also in Middletown. X

Ryken Award & Founders Week 2012 Xavier High School Presents Award to Principal Brendan Donohue

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eadmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. addressed the full school assembly in the Kohs Gymnasium on December 3rd as the school celebrated the Feast of St. Francis Xavier and the beginning of Founders Week. At the conclusion of the assembly Brother Brian announced, “Each year in Xaverian schools it has become the custom to honor one member of the faculty or staff with the Ryken Award, chosen by coworkers as an exemplary model of Christian dedication.

Our past reward recipients include Mrs. Linda Charpentier, Brother Thomas Fahey, Mrs. Andrea Hoisl, Brother Robert Houlihan, Mr. Tony Jaskot `69, Mr. Richard Magner `69, Brother Thomas Ryan, Ms. Jayne Vitale, Brother James Boyle, Mrs. Joan Tomasiello, Mr. Andrew T. Gargano and Ms. Kathryn Lee. The Ryken Award is named after Theodore James Ryken, the

Mr. Brendan Donohue with Br. Brian Davis, C.F.X.

founder of the Xaverian Brothers.

When asked for nominations, faculty and staff are to include explanations for their selection.

This year’s comments included: • Unconditional love of and dedication to Xavier • Lives the Gospel message and encourages others to do the same, an excellent role model • Lives the five values, especially humility, seeks no recognition, never looking for the spotlight

• Holds students to high standards, works to know them and listens to their needs • Committed to academic excellence, encourages all to do their best • Easy to work with, a steady calm demeanor and positive attitude • A person of integrity, a caring, trustworthy leader It is my great honor to present this year’s Ryken Award to Principal Brendan Donohue.”

Mr. Donohue was appointed Principal in 2010 and has served at Xavier for the past ten years, arriving in 2002 as a member of our social studies department, and becoming academic dean for grades nine and ten in 2004. He continues to teach AP U.S. History.

Amar Ojha `13 told the assembly, “This week celebrates the foundation of the Xaverian Brothers and how we can now best live out the vision of

Theodore James Ryken (Founder of the Xaverian Brothers) by strengthening within ourselves and the Xavier community the five spiritual values of the Xaverian Charism: simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust.”

Each day of Founders Week carries the theme of one of the five values: Monday - simplicity, Tuesday - humility, Wednesday compassion, Thursday - zeal, and Friday - trust.

In the closing prayer of the assembly, Mario Chris `13 said, “Ryken’s vision was unique. He intended to form a community of laymen who as religious brothers would be sent as missionaries to the world. As vowed members of the people of God, sealed in baptism and confirmed by the Holy Spirit, they would participate in the Church’s mission of evangelization through a life of gospel service lived in solidarity and availability among the people.” X

2013 XBSS Junior Retreat Team Six students commissioned to use their gifts and leadership abilities…

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uring the Feast of St. Francis Xavier school assembly, Mike Massaro `13 explained that the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS) Junior Retreat is a five-day-long retreat incorporating students from each of the 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools in the USA. Attendees participate in small-group discussions, prayer, games, and hear speeches from students and guest speakers. This is designed to instill a stronger affinity for service, strengthen their faith, and increase their leadership abilities. Upon returning to Xavier, attendees will design pledges which focus on service.

The students selected to attend the retreat are chosen for their

ability to exemplify the five values of the Xaverian Charism (simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust), their exemplary leadership ability and their dedication to service in the Xavier community.

Mr. James Tyrol, Religion Department Chair, Moderator of the Ryken Service Society

and Freshman Class Moderator conducted the XBSS Junior Retreat Commissioning by calling forward junior class members: Jeff Place (South Glastonbury), Max Tulimieri (Portland), Joe Braun (Durham), Sal Nesci (Middletown), Jonah CreminEndes (Durham) and Ryan Gadea (Berlin).

Senior Mike Massaro and the others from last year’s team, John Reidy (Northford), Amar Ojha (Rocky Hill), Carlos Mesquita (Wallingford), Dan Drabinski (Madison), Mario Chris (Storrs) stood behind the students to extend a hand of fellowship to the newly commissioned group. X Xavier Today

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Championship Three-Peat B Football team congratulated at morning assembly…

efore classes on December 13th, all students, faculty and staff were called to the gymnasium for a rally to congratulate our varsity football team on its unprecedented third consecutive Class LL State Championship. Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. opened the assembly with a prayer and introduced Athletic Director Tony Jaskot `69 for welcoming remarks. Tony pointed out how difficult a task it was for this team to repeat the championships earned in the two previous seasons. He recounted what he called “the miracle in New Haven” referring to the team’s monumental comeback when it looked as though the team might suffer a 2nd loss on the season to always tough Hillhouse. “But I saw coaches continuing to coach and players continuing to play, never giving up and coming away with a win,” said Tony.

After offering his personal thanks to all those involved in the season. Tony introduced Head

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Football Coach Sean Marinan `80 who came forward to a standing ovation while the Xavier pep band played the “Theme from Rocky.” In his remarks Coach Marinan thanked the band for “supporting the team and helping provide an atmosphere of excitement and success.” He then extended that same thanks to all the student body and all the fans who supported the team through the season.

The coach introduced all the senior members of the team: James Sullivan WR/CB, Tim Boyle QB, Mark Bucior QB/ FS, Max Tylki TE/OLB, Charlton Ortega WR/ILB, Casey Blank WR, DeAngelo Berry RB/CB, Kristopher Luster WR/CB, Austin Guptel WR/CB, Justin Fitzpatrick WR/CB, Jake Rocamora RB/ILB, Braxton Obi Etuka WR/CB, McNeil Finnegan WR/ FS, Rider Doolittle G/ILB, Matt Manzione G/MLB, John Corraccio G/ILB, Zackery

2012 Football Roster

Creeron G/NG, Kevin Dean G/DE, Jordan Delsesto T/DE, Max Schumann C/DE, Miguel dos Santos T/DT, Benjamin Lisle T/NG, Jonah Dorsey T/DE, Andrew Masse TE/OLB and Daniel Drabinski TE/ OLB. He also asked assistant coaches Greg Jaskot `00 and Kyle St. George to come forward and then asked all the team players to stand while the whole assembly gave them a tremendous round of applause.

Team captains Tim Boyle and Kris Luster added their words of congratulations to the team and thanks to their coaches, teammates, teachers and fans.

Principal Brendan Donohue added his congratulations and urged the players and everyone in the audience to carry this enthusiasm and commitment to excellence into every aspect of their lives. The band then sent everyone off to their classes with one final upbeat number. X

Middletown City Council Commends Champions

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ebruary 4th the Common Council of the City of Middletown publicly recognized the achievements of the 2012 Class LL State Championship Football Team. The first item on the agenda was the resolution submitted by Councilman Gerald E. Daley `70 on behalf of Mayor Dan Drew and the rest of the Common Council and presented to Coach Sean Marinan `80 and team members.

There will be a Championship Banquet honoring the team on March 24th at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. The team’s special awards will be announced at that time. X

# NAME 1 Andrew Meoli 2 Joseph Carbone 3 James Sullivan 4 Nathan Gonzalez 5 Michael Scherer 6 Ricky Murphy 7 Tim Boyle 8 Mark Bucior 8 Mark DelVecchio 9 Nicholas Bisio 10 Max Tylki 11 Charlton Ortega 12 Vincent Neri 13 Joseph Felton 14 Jacob Dobos 15 Paul Garrity 16 Ricky Verre 17 Noah Palo 18 Casey Blank 19 Christian Sienko 20 Kevin Tobias 21 DeAngelo Berry 22 Kristopher Luster 23 Austin Guptel 24 Bobby Rose 25 Justin Fitzpatrick 26 Ted Duarte 27 Connor Kuziak 27 Jake Rocamora 28 Christopher Anderson 29 Michael Epright 30 Cyle Jones 31 Braxton Obi Etuka 32 Edwin Luster 33 Ian Scott 34 Eric Lee 35 Garrett Fernstorm 36 Tim Pearson 37 Jacob Corrone 38 Troy Christian 40 Brian Watson 41 Andrew Verre 42 Cole Thorburn 43 Jesse Bonner 44 McNeil Finnegan 44 Colin Morris 45 John Almquist 46 Matthew Blanchard 48 Robert Baldo 49 John Sullivan 50 Kyle Wesner 51 Matthew Murphy 52 Colin Cunningham 53 Joseph Prefitera 54 Rider Doolittle 55 Derek Jones 56 Matt Manzione 57 John Corraccio 58 William Garrity 59 Thomas Vanacore 60 Joe Depaolo-Boisvert 60 David Field 62 Zackery Creeron 62 Domenic DeDomenico 65 Julian Pereira 66 Paul Marinan 67 Kevin Dean 67 Earle Dupuis 68 Andrew Griglun 69 Michael O’Rourke 70 Shorney Douet 71 Riley Byrne 72 Chidiebere Broderick 73 Jordan Delsesto 74 Cooper Clarkin 75 Max Schumann 76 Miguel dos Santos 77 Benjamin Lisle 77 Anthony Plochocki 78 Tanner Kern 79 Jonah Dorsey 80 Peter Dovidaitis 82 Cole Bruni 84 David Horvath 85 Andrew Masse 86 Daniel Drabinski 86 Anthony Parcesepe 88 Mitchell Rodd

POS RB/FS QB/SS WR/CB WR/FS QB/OLB WR/CB QB QB/FS QB/FS WR/CB TE/OLB WR/ILB WR/CB WR/SS WR/CB WR/SS K WR/FS WR WR/CB TE/ILB RB/CB WR/CB WR/CB WR/CB WR/CB RB/ILB WR/CB RB/ILB RB/ILB RB/ILB WR/FS WR/CB WR/CB WR/CB TE/OLB RB/OLB WR/CB WR/FS WR/CB TE/ILB WR/K WR/CB WR/SS WR/FS TE/MLB RB/DB TE/OLB RB/ILB WR/FS G/DE C/ILB C/ILB TE/ILB G/ILB G/ILB G/MLB G/ILB G/ILB T/DE T/DE G/NG G/NG G/NG T/DE G/MLB G/DE C/NG G/NG T/DE G/DE T/DE T/DE T/DE T/DE C/DE T/DT T/NG T/NG T/DE T/DE TE/SS TE/OLB WR/CB TE/OLB TE/OLB WR/CB WR/CB

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Guatemala Students choose to serve during their February vacation

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he February Winter Break was used by a team of Xavier students and teachers to join in a service trip to Guatemala. The Campus Ministry Office arranged the trip through International Samaritan. International Samaritan “mission trips are conducted in the spirit of the Good Samaritan, but represent the universal humanitarian characteristic of helping one’s neighbor.”

The trip was listed this way, “Seventy percent of the residents in the Guatemala City garbage dump suffer from illiteracy. Help change that statistic by working with students at the I.S. schools and nurseries, building classrooms, teaching English and health, or serving on a medical brigade.”

The participating students were Shane Baker `13 (Southington), Jacob Corrone `15 (Clinton), Emmett Coughlin `13 (Portland), Kevin Iott `16 (North Haven), Nicholas Iott `13 (North Haven), Mark Kennedy `13 (North Haven), Kevin Lewis `15 (Hamden), Joseph Murphy `16 (Portland), Matthew Naarden `15 (Clinton), Brian Watson `14 (Essex). Participating teachers were Matthew Haywood `04 and David Applegate `98.

The trip began boarding a 6am flight at Bradley Airport on Saturday morning taking them to Chicago, Miami and finally arriving at the retreat center in Guatemala City about 10pm (local time). The Sunday and Monday schedule prepared to acclimate the group to the needs and tasks that they would encounter during their service trip. Tuesday through Friday were geared

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toward the actual volunteer projects at Francisco Coll School and Santa Clara Nursery.

In two brief messages from Mr. Haywood during that week we were told: “We visited the two schools again, and we started clearing the land where we will be building two bathrooms for the school.”

“We went back to the two schools and went to the classrooms with the children in the morning. In the afternoon we scraped paint off of a wall that we will be painting tomorrow.”

On Saturday it was a 6am wake up call to begin the trip home via Dallas/Fort Worth with a scheduled arrival after 11pm. X

Int’l. Conrad Awards Senior finalists are Mario Chris, John Reidy and Jeff Witz...

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Prayers for Newtown Reminders throughout the school...

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he Xavier community reacted to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in prayer and a school-wide expression of sympathy and condolences.

Principal Donohue announced, “any student who is in need of any counseling simply needs to ask his teacher. The guidance office, campus ministry office and all the administrators will be available for them if needed at any time moving forward.”

A display was also posted in our main hallway remembering the deceased. Beneath the heart which said “You are in our Prayers,” there was a string bearing little angels and below that another string that simply said “Newtown Angels.”

The morning prayer O Jesus, protector of little children, hear our prayer this day for all of us who are devastated by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

To Your merciful keeping we commit all who have died; for in You there is life for all eternity.

To Your kind embrace we especially commend the parents and families of those children whose voices are now stilled; hold them in Your loving arms.

Remember the injured and grant them, according to Your kind will, healing and restoration.

Remember all who have been traumatized by what they witnessed, the students and the teachers and the staff, all whose world has been shattered; comfort them in the midst of tears.

Remember the police and medical workers and all who seek to bring order after chaos; help them to continue to serve in this dark hour with courage, wisdom and compassion.

Remember the community of Newtown which will never be the same again; bring to it the peace that can come alone from You. O Mighty One, we know that You have come that we might have life and have it abundantly. Help your Church at this time to shine the light of Your compassion and truth into the darkness and despair. Help Your people to proclaim, even with tears, that hatred and death will not be the end of this world; for You will come to bring a Kingdom of light and joy and peace. We ask it in Your name.

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ario Chris `13 (Storrs), John Reidy `13 (Northford) and Jeff Witz `13 (New Britain) have been selected as Finalists for the International Conrad Awards.

Team Xavier Falcons developed an “adaptive leading edge droop mechanism for increased flight safety and fuel efficiency on private aircraft.” The project was entered in the challenge area of Aerospace & Aviation. They were one of 20 high school teams from around the world invited to compete at the 2013 Innovation Summit, April 10-13, in Houston, Texas for the chance to win one of four $10,000 prizes. Only five teams in each of the four categories can advance to the 2013 Innovation Summit. Earlier this school year Team Xavier Falcons was named as one of the 130 semi-finalists in the competition.

You can help the team in the People’s Choice Award. “Before the 2013 Innovation Summit, the Team Xavier Falcons has one more hurdle to jump — the People’s Choice video contest. From March 18-29, the public is invited to review the profiles of the 20 finalist teams, view their product videos and cast a vote for their favorite video. CT-area residents are encouraged to vote for their hometown team by visiting http://www.conradawards.org/groups. One vote is allowed per person in each challenge category. Public votes provide valuable points in each team’s overall score.”

The students also presented their work at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Young Professional, Student, and Education (YPSE-12) Conference held at Johns Hopkins University, MD in November 2012. X

$1,414 for Lung Cancer Alliance Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. and Principal Mr. Brendan Donohue presented a check for $1,414 to Nicholas Sowa `14 and Ryan Sowa `13. The money was raised during November as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The brothers from Middletown initiated the idea and Nick explained that, “During the month of November the students wore white shirts, ties, and could wear white socks for a dollar. Every dollar donated can help save a life!” X Xavier Today

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Elliot Antler `13 Named Outstanding Wrestler And Wins New England Title

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Indoor Track Wins SCC Title X

avier’s Indoor Track team followed up on their SCC Western Sectionals Win by capturing the overall SCC title edging out Amity Regional 70- 69 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center.

Mike Pucci wrote an article “INDOOR TRACK: By a nose, Xavier wins SCC title; Mercy finishes 8th” which appeared in the New Haven Register and in the Middletown Press. Melanie Stengel of the Register snapped this photo “SCC Track Championships. Harold Cooper (L) of Hillhouse, and DeAngelo Berry of Xavier” which was featured in the article.

Xavier highlights from the official results: Men: Team Rankings 15 Events Scored 1) Xavier 2) Amity Regional 3) Branford 4) Fairfield Prep 5) Daniel Hand 5) Sheehan

5) Peter Strom `13 6) John O’Hara `15 70 69 42 38 34 34

Boys 55 Meter Dash 3) DeAngelo Berry `13 Boys 300 Meter Dash 3) Luke Velez `14 Boys 600 Meter Run 3) Sabastion Herrera `13 Boys 1000 Meter Run 3) Mitchell Brown `13 Boys 1600 Meter Run 2) Zachary Williams `14 3) Peter Strom `13 Boys 3200 Meter Run 3) Zachary Williams `14 4) Mitchell Brown `13

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Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 2) Xavier 1) Sabastion Herrera `13 2) Owen Wrinn `14 3) Casey Blank `13 4) Luke Velez `14 5) Ethan Rodrigues `15 6) Matt Welch `14 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 2) Xavier 1) Sabastion Herrera `13 2) Matt Pias `13 3) Dan Hergott `15 4) Peter Strom `13 5) John O’Hara `15 6) Mitchell Brown `13 Boys High Jump 5) Jacob Dobos `15 Boys Shot Put 6) Matt Manzione `13

s we were sending this edition to press we heard that “Xavier’s Elliot Antler (170) completes dominating tournament with 9-1 win in New England finals #ctwr.” We re-tweeted that announcement from CTWrestling Online. Just one week after the Xavier senior was named the Connecticut State Open Wrestling Championship’s outstanding wrestler and captured the state title in the 170 lb weight class, Elliot continued his winning season with a great performance at the New England Finals in Providence.

The Hartford Courant and The New Haven Register both included announcements that Antler claimed a New England title by defeating Jared Jensen of Brunswick, Maine, 9-1. The win capped a perfect season for Elliot and was the culmination of a year of hard work following a thirdplace finish in the New England’s as a junior. “I just busted my butt all season to get to this point; it all paid off,” Antler said.

The highlight of the CT State Open Wrestling Championship for Xavier was the Championship in the 170 lb weight class by senior Elliot Antler of Hebron.

Elliot was named the tournament’s outstanding wrestler. The following is from a story by Gerry deSimas, Jr. for Connecticut Wrestling Online: The top three finishers (in the 170 lb weight class) from last year’s State Open each returned this year, including defending champion Chris Chorzepa from Newington, runnerup Joe Murphy of Avon and third place finisher Elliot Antler of Xavier. Chorzepa rolled through the first three bouts. Antler beat Murphy in the semifinals by pin in 5:23.

In the final, Antler earned a 6-5 win and the Open championship and was named the tournament’s outstanding wrestler, as voted by the coaches. X

Schmaling scores Assistant Coach of the Year

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irector of Athletics Tony Jaskot `69 told us recently that “Roy Schmaling, who coaches Mercy High School’s JV soccer team, was named ‘Assistant Coach of the Year’ by the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association. Roy was presented the award at the Girls All State Soccer Banquet on Sunday, January 13th at the Aqua Turf. ” In the photo, Mr. Schmaling is standing between Mercy’s Director of Athletics Tim Kohs `85 (on left) and Marcus Harley, the Soccer Head Coach at Mercy. Mr. Schmaling told us that “The team’s record was 1 2 0-1. They scored 52 goals and allowed only 5.” Mr. Schmaling is a Social Studies teacher here and serves as a Moderator for Xavier’s Debate Club and Model United Nations Club while also serving as the Assistant Soccer Coach at Mercy High School. X

Robotics Earn Rookie All-Star Award FullMetal Falcons are on their way to success

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ne of Xavier’s newest club activities, the Robotics Club, is gathering a lot of interest, support and already seeing early successes as team competitions are underway. They won a major and highly competitive $6,500 sponsorship grant from NASA and a $5,000 grant from UTC. The team will compete in the Regionals at WPI March 7-9.

The team is made up of 20 students (9 seniors, 4 juniors, 2 sophomores and 5 freshmen) and 14 adult mentors and advisors. Mr. Stephen Ambrogio, Xavier Mathematics & Computers teacher, is the faculty club moderator. Several other faculty, staff, parents and students have come out to volunteer and support the team.

Mrs. Shannon Kief, one of the Parent Mentors, told us “The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and our Regional event is the first week of March. We have built a robot that meets both challenges: throwing frisbees into targets and doing pull ups on a pyramid. This being our first year, it was amazing to see the excitement of both the kids and the adults who have been working so hard as they watched it all pay off in a successful scrimmage last Saturday. Teams who have been around for years repeatedly complimented our mentors and kids on the sturdy and elegant design they came up with.

Our robot performance is actually only about a third of the items for which we are judged in competition. We are also judged on our gracious professionalism/team spirit and, finally, on our outreach and marketing efforts. We get points for successfully submitting pictures, for getting articles in the newspaper and for generally spreading the word about FIRST and Xavier’s team.”

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The following note from one of the team’s mentors Mr. Jeffrey Marino `79 is an excellent summary of where they are at this time:

Aces’ High Five to the FullMetal Falcons!

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ongratulations to the Xavier FullMetal Falcons successful entry into the fray at the Suffield Shakedown 2013 on Saturday, February 16, 2013. The Suffield Shakedown, Aces High’s 12th annual FIRST Robotic Scrimmage at Suffield High School, Suffield, CT — this pre-ship date scrimmage is an informal and exciting event giving teams the opportunity to practice their driving skills, test their robot and observe other teams on the official FIRST playing field. This event is designed to showcase the talents of our teams, practice and have fun!

The FullMetal Falcons were awarded the Rookie All-Star Award The FullMetal Falcons also placed first (had the most points) in the seeding for the playoffs, which allowed them to have first picks of an Alliance Team. An Alliance is made up of three robotics teams working together on the playing field. Their Alliance was eliminated after a valiant first round effort where the FullMetal Falcons scored the majority of its Alliance Team’s points.

You should all be proud of how far you have come in such a short time! Keep up the great work and carry on to the WPI FIRST Regional Competition. X

STUDENTS: Alan Harrington `13 ( East Hampton) Project Manager, Tushar Vig `13 (Durham) Assoc. Project Manager, Christian Cannata `13 (Cromwell), Miles Mortali `13 (Old Saybrook), Ethan Damuck `13 (East Haddam), Nicholas Iott `13 (North Haven), Stephen Olis `13 (New Britain), Jonathan O’Brien `13 (East Hampton), Daniel Colavecchio `14 (Colchester), Mark Kennedy `13 (North Haven), Abhishek Gupta `16 (Rocky Hill), Ruban Hussain `14 (Higganum), Zach Radel `15 (Middletown) Safety Officer, Liam Iorio `15 (East Hampton), Sean Morrissey `16 (Southington), Colin Brady `14 (Wallingford), Alec Gilarde `14 (Cobalt), Jameson Kief `16 (Plantsville), Connor LoPresti `16 (Middletown), Daniel Van Kirk `16 (Southington) Teachers: Mr. Steve Ambrogio (Mathematics/Computers & Robotics Club Moderator /FIRST Contact), Mr. Mike Ricciuti (Mathematics/Science), Mr. Ivan Bailey (Computers/ Director of Technology) Mentors: Technical Mentors: Mr. Lee Bouldin (UTC), Mr. Rhea Goodrich (UTC), Ms. Ellen McIsaac (UTC). Parent Technical Mentors: Mr. Mike O’Brien, Mr. Damon Radel, Mr. Daniel Colavecchio. Business Mentors: Mr. Jeffrey Marino `79 (Alternate FIRST Contact, Parent Mentor Mercy TechTigers), Mr. John Esposito `94 (Home Depot), Mr. Andrew O’Bright (Stop & Shop), Parent Business Mentors: Mrs. Mary Carol Morrissey, Mrs. Shannon Kief

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t the final school-wide assembly of calendar year 2012, Xavier’s students, faculty and staff came together for an Advent/Christmas prayer service. As is their tradition, the student peer ministers prepared “The Christmas Story” to help everyone remember the true meaning of Christmas. This year they introduced us to a variety of characters who expressed their feelings and emotions about the holidays in a scene described as “Christmas Eve as people packed the super store Walmart.”

The main character in the story was the store greeter.

“We saw one man, the Walmart man, who, through his uncanny knowledge of the bible, helped the other characters cope with their issues and see the good in life and in Christmas.” In his closing words the Walmart man “Jay” said, “I’m glad you two finally understand my life.

Now go and have a Merry Christmas.” The two final characters said, “Did he say... my? As in his life?” and “The cashier did say his birthday was tomorrow.”

In closing remarks to the Xavier community, Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. said, “I would like to thank Mrs. Hoisl and our peer ministers for their fine job in preparing this prayer service for all of us.

Special recognition to senior Jay Schaff who wrote the entire script for this service.”

“As you go on your vacation, may God’s blessing go with each of you. May your time away be blessed with a spirit of peace and of joyous celebration. And may the blessings of this holy season continue into your new year. Thank you. God bless you, and Merry Christmas.” X

Italian Club in NYC Experiencing the Christmas season

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avier’s Italian Club spent Saturday December 1st enjoying New York City at the height of the Christmas season.

Sixteen students and six adults boarded a bus at Xavier. The students were: Michael Criscuolo `15, Anthony Franco `16, Noah Goff `16, Dan Keleher `16, Andrew Lombardo `14, Henry Manuel `15, Connor Milone `14, Massimo Montanaro `16, Gabriella Montanaro (Mercy `14), Sal Nesci `14 (President of the Italian Club), Justin Oliveri `16, Cesar Rivera `16, Michael Santostefano `16, Michael Saraceno `16, Ben Sodergren `15 and Joey Ternullo `16.

They were accompanied by club moderator Ms. Jayne Vitale, Mr. David Sizemore, Mrs. Nada Sizemore, Br. John Sullivan, C.F.X., Mr. Sal Nesci and Mrs. Tina Montanaro.

They visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and checked out the windows on Fifth Avenue.

Being the Italian Club, the next stop was Little Italy. They arrived at Mulberry Street and went to Café Napoli for dinner. There were visits to pastry shops to bring home some treats to the family. X

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arly in December the Senior Peer Ministry Team offered an early Christmas present to Faculty and Staff with children.

They provided “Babysitting for an evening so that you can go Santa shopping or just have some time to yourself.”

There was pizza, juice and snacks along with some adult supervision by the Community Life Council. A variety of activities were organized in the Xavier Gym for toddlers and older children and they were even prepared for infants and babies in the faculty dining room.

It was a well-received gift by a number of families who appreciated the sentiment offered in the Spirit of the Season.

By all accounts it was fun for everyone!

The peer ministers simply signed their invitation: Shane, Jim, Michael, Zac, Gavin, Andrew, Bob, Emmett, Corey, Mike, Anthony, Matt, Jay, Peter, Dan, Matt, Liam, Mike, Carlos, Alan, Shane. X

Class of 2017 Honors Program 8th graders welcomed into the Br. James Kelly Honors Program

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anuary 23rd we were in the midst of our January deep freeze, but the welcome mat was out as Xavier greeted members of the Class of 2017 who have been accepted into the Br. James Kelly Honors Program. A large number of these 8th graders and their parents gathered with faculty, staff and administrators to celebrate their accomplishment.

Director of Admissions, Brother Thomas Fahey, C.F.X. led the gathering in an opening prayer. All then dined on a meal prepared and served by the Navin Brothers Food Service.

Following dinner, Principal Mr. Brendan Donohue gave an explanation of the Br. James Kelly Honors Program saying, “The Honors Program that you are now part of has been around for many years at Xavier High School and we are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our honors students. Students coming out of this program are being accepted into the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country.

They are going on to receive advanced degrees. They are entering exciting and rewarding fields and making a difference in their communities and in the world. We have christened this program the Br. James Kelly Honors Program. Brother Kelly worked at Xavier from 1974-1991 and served as principal from 19821991. Brother devoted his life to serving young men like you who walked the halls of Xavier and of several other Xaverian schools.

Brother recently passed away after a heroic battle with cancer.

Throughout his life and even in his last days he stood as a model for us all of what it means to be a Catholic educator and a man of faith. His legacy lives on in all of us who call Xavier our second home.

You now share in that legacy and become recipients of Br. Kelly’s

wisdom, his charisma and his faith.

Do him honor by doing your best here at Xavier and by living out our motto to ‘Be a Man,’ just as he did.”

Principal Donohue then introduced a member of the Xavier class of 2009, Dan McGrath (pictured below). Dan is a senior at Fairfield University, majoring in Political Science and International Studies with an Environmental Studies Minor.

to one day complete a dual JD/ MBA program and begin working in the renewable energy industry.

Next on the agenda was the distribution of Honors Certificates to all of the students in attendance.

The evening concluded with the announcement of those students who had earned academic scholarships as part of the new Ryken Scholars Program.

Any student who scored 95 or

a $1,500 scholarship given to students who score 96%: David Monti, Sean Watson, Thomas Blanchard and Ryan Weis.

Thomas Aiello Honors Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship given to students who score 97%: Peter Goggins and Trevor Morris.

Bishop Vincent Hines Honors Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship given to students

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o this day one of my strongest memories of Xavier was receiving my first letter in the mail, like all of you recently received at Christmas and being notified of my acceptance into the Honors Program. I could not fully realize at the time the impact that the Xavier Honors Program would have upon my academic and personal development. I can honestly say to you that the acceptance letter may have been one of the most important letters I have ever received. Even in my first week in the program I noticed my teachers urged us all to not only commit ourselves to academic excellence and growth, but to also pursue multiple extracurricular activities, so that a steady balance of in-class and out-of-class commitments could be found.” — Dan McGrath `09

At Xavier Dan was Student Council president and captain of the football team among his many activities. He received the two highest honors that Xavier awards to a graduating senior: the Loyalty and Service Award and the Falcon Achievement Award. Principal Donohue said “this was the only time in the history of the school that these awards have been presented to the same student.”

Dan is applying to several law schools, in addition to considering job opportunities at GE energy and a few different law firms. He hopes

higher on the Entrance Exam is offered a scholarship to attend Xavier and are known as the Ryken Scholars. Only students who take the initial Entrance Exam in November are eligible to receive these scholarships.

Pictured are students who were present and received a certificate acknowledging their achievement.

Alumni Honors Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship given to students who score 95%: Patrick Hocking and Jeremy Fleig.

Brother David Eddy, C.F.X. Honors Memorial Scholarship,

who score 99%: Neil Patel, Brett Myskowski, Justin Brady, Ryan McNeil, Joseph Mascaro and Dylan McCarthy. Brother Robert C.F.X. Honors Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship given to the top Entrance Exam test taker Calvin Colby. Principal Donohue said, “Being in the Br. James Kelly Honors Program is a notable distinction and a great accomplishment. Tonight we recognize you for achieving that honor just as we recognize all of our students when they succeed.” X Xavier Today

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Jazz Ensemble Performs at Rotary Fundraiser A note of thanks…

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e received the following note of thanks for the part that a group of our students played in helping a prominent civic organization.

Ensemble director Mr. Erik Elligers was particularly pleased with the term “professionalism” being applied to our students.

Middletown Rotary Club held its first Holiday Wine Tasting & Auction at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell on Friday, November 30, where guests enjoyed jazz music by the Xavier High School Jazz Ensemble. Six young men performed with flawless professionalism at the event in order to fulfill their community service graduation requirements.

Beverages for tasting were generously donated and organized by The Wine Cellar of Middletown, owned and operated by Nella & Mario Mazzotta. (Note: Mario is a 1985 graduate of Xavier)

The event was organized to raise money and awareness for the local programs that are supported by the Middletown Rotary Club.

We wish to extend gratitude to the Xavier High School Jazz Ensemble, The Wine Cellar of Middletown,the Crowne Plaza and all our guests for making its first Holiday Wine Tasting & Auction such a successful event. X

Attention Food Shoppers Support Xavier without an extra out-of-pocket expense

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f you shop at Stop & Shop, Price Chopper or Big Y food stores and present your store card when making purchases, you could help Xavier without spending anything extra. If you register your card with their special programs (see below), Xavier will receive direct benefits that these stores have set up in support of education.

We have registered with all three programs and are pleased to announce that through the purchases of registered shoppers, Xavier has received over $2,000 from the Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks Program, and Office supplies (in-Kind donation) valued at hundreds of dollars from both the Price Chopper “Tools for Schools” and the Big Y Education Express programs.

Here is information on the programs:

Stop and Shop: A+ School Rewards Program!

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fter you register your card, each shopping trip at any Stop & Shop using your STOP & SHOP CARD earns CASH for our school! Xavier will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.

Remember, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Attending to this simple process makes a HUGE difference to our school. We need your support. http://www.stopandshop.com/aplus Our ID for the Stop & Shop Program is #06359

Price Chopper: Tools for Schools

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elp Your School Get Its share of FREE Equipment! Each school year, our Tools for Schools program lets you earn points to help your Xavier Today

school get needed equipment FREE. This year, you’ll earn Tools for Schools points on everything you purchase from July 29, 2012 through March 30, 2013. You can use the link we’ve listed to register your card or check if your card is already registered. Supporters who enrolled their card last year, do not need to re-enroll this year. http://www.pricechopper.com/savings/tools-for-schools School Code 49811 (XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL)

The Big Y Education Express Program

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his program is an easy way to help Xavier by doing something you do everyday — grocery shop. Just look for items marked with the Education Express school bus logo at your local Big Y World Class Market. When you purchase these items using your Big Y Express Savings Club — or Silver Savings Club — card you’ll earn points for the school. Xavier can redeem them for FREE supplies such as: Computers, Art Supplies, Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, Books and much more!

It’s that simple! You can even track your individual point contribution on bigy.com/educationexpress and on Facebook at facebook.com/ bigyworldclassmarket! Please help us raise dollars in educational supplies for Xavier. “Together we can help inspire a child with every purchase, so please participate.”

Sign up at http://www.bigy.com/EducationExpress or at the service desk at your local store.

Xavier’s school ID# is 5400. X

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Engineers capture fourth consecutive state win at Real World Design Challenge

he Xavier Engineering Team participated in the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) for the fifth year in a row. The team of six seniors and one junior competed against seven other teams and was chosen as the State Champions at the state competition held at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London. In this design competition, teams compete with the hope to be chosen to represent the state at the national competition in Washington, DC to be held in April. This will be Xavier’s fourth consecutive year representing Connecticut. In 2011 Xavier won the National Aviation Challenge.

Principal Brendan Donohue announced the victory and congratulated all the team members. Xavier’s 2012-13 Aviation Engineering Team members are: Mario Chris `13 (Storrs), Tyler Cusack `13 (Clinton), Zach Ziobrowski `13 (Cheshire), Jeff Witz `13 (New Britain), John Reidy `13 (Northford), Mark Breault

`13 (Ivoryton), Brian Wilcox `14 (Marlborough) and team moderator Michael Humphreys `04 who also teaches Mathematics and Science at Xavier. The team is pictured just inside the Xavier foyer with Mario holding the Governor’s Cup which will remain with the school for another year.

The State Challenge was to design a small Unmanned Aircraft

System (sUAS), which includes one or more fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), and to develop a business plan in support of commercial applications based on the following mission scenario.

Mission Scenario: Search for a missing, injured and immobilized child with a blue jacket during the day at the Philmont Ranch in a designated 2-mile radius circular

search area. This area is sized to allow line-of-sight contact between the operator and aircraft to be maintained, per FAA guidelines.

Teams should refine the vehicle design, sensor payload selection, search pattern, best altitudes for the selected sensor payload, and associated ground equipment to find the child in the minimum time while also minimizing cost. X

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

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ario Chris `13 (Storrs) and Jacob Lensing-Sharp `13 (Middletown) have been named as National Merit Finalists in this nationwide program. Headmaster Brother Brian Davis C.F.X and Principal Mr. Brendan Donohue called them to the administrative offices where they congratulated them and showed them the certificates that will be officially awarded to them during graduation ceremonies in May. Mr Donohue said, “Congratulations to Mario and Jacob. I am very proud of their many accomplishments and am happy that they have received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They have worked extremely hard over the years and this recognition is well-deserved. I am sure their parents are very proud as is the entire Xavier community.” X

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Student/Athletes Commit to College Teams Six seniors announce college plans

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ebruary 6, 2013 was the first day of the regular signing period for students to be able to complete a National Letter of Intent to Division I or II NCAA colleges. The Galluzzo Media Center, the school library, was the scene for this year’s event honoring five student/ athletes who have been accepted to college and have committed to playing for the school’s athletic teams. Principal Brendan Donohue, on behalf of Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X. and Director of Athletics Tony Jaskot `69, welcomed the families of the honorees as well as the coaches and other faculty and staff and members of the media who were in attendance.

He congratulated the seniors for their achievements and wished them well as they commit themselves to future challenges.

After their individual announcements and signing, each student was joined by his family, Headmaster Brother Brian Davis, C.F.X.,

Tim Boyle (Middlefield)

Jonah Dorsey (Newington)

Quarterback – UConn (Division I, Big East Conference) Tim was a 3-year starter and senior co-captain.

Tim was All-SCC, CHSCA All-CT Team, Walter Camp All-CT Team, New Haven Register All-State, WELI Player of the Year, CHSCA Player of the Year

Central Connecticut State University (Division I, Northeast Conference)

Kris Luster (Meriden) Wesleyan (Division III, New England Small College Athletic Conference) a senior co-captain Kris was All-SCC, CHSCA All-CT Team, Walter Camp All-CT Team, New Haven Register All-State, Hartford Courant All-State

Principal Donohue, Coach Marinan and Assistant Coach Greg Jaskot `00 for photographs. In the photo above, John Holt of channel 3 and John Pierson of Channel 8 are interviewing Tim Holt and Coach Marinan. All the student athletes had time

to meet the members of the media who were present.

Congratulations to all of these student athletes. We will announce any future similar commitments to college athletic programs as we receive them between now and graduation in May. X

Max Schumann (Old Saybrook) University of Chicago (Division III, University Athletic Association) Max was CHSCA All-CT Team, Walter Camp All-CT Team, New Haven Register All-State, Hartford Courant All-State

Albanese Signs with Bryant

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n November, Matt Albanese `13 (East Haddam) arrived early with his family to meet with administrators and coaches to commit formerly to playing baseball for Bryant University.

As a junior last year, pitcher/outfielder Matt Albanese was named to the second team 2012 New Haven Register All-State Baseball Team. Matt was the sole Xavier player named to the 2012 NH Register AllState team. He was named to the Southern Connecticut Conference All-Quinnipiac Division Team and received the award for Highest Batting Average on Xavier’s Varsity. Besides excelling on the ball field, Matt has been a top student. He has been a consistent honor roll student and is a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies. X

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Max Tylki (Wethersfield) Brown (Ivy League, NCAA Division I) Max was All-SCC, CHSCA All-CT Team, Walter Camp All-CT Team, New Haven Register All-State, CHSCA Class LL All-State

Students Take a Stand for Life Students For Life Join 40th Annual March For Life

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anuary 25th a group of our students and adults made a 24-hour pilgrimage to Washington, DC to join in the 40th Annual March for Life. Members of Xavier’s Students For Life and others boarded a bus at around midnight on Thursday and returned in the wee hours of Saturday. In DC they joined hundreds of thousands who came from as far as Kansas, Maine and Florida to let their voices be heard. Above is a group picture of our students outside the White House.

Southern Connecticut Conference 2012 Fall Sports All-Conference BOYS CROSS COUNTRY All-Conference Mitchell Brown `13 Peter Strom `13 Zachary Williams `14 All-Quinnipiac Mitchell Brown `13 Peter Strom `13 Zachary Williams `14 Sabastion Herrera `13

At noon on Friday, there was an open rally with prayer on the National Mall organized by U.S. and Roman Catholic and Orthodox Bishops followed by a march to Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court.

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More Student/Athlete Honors

FOOTBALL Division I Offense OL: Zack Creeron `13 WR: Kris Luster `13 RB: DeAngelo Berry `13 QB: Tim Boyle `13 FOOTBALL Division I Defense LB: Max Tylki `13 BOYS SOCCER All-Quinnipiac Andrew Coburn `13 Ken Callahan `14

Matt Lyons `13 (Old Saybrook)

Andrew Coburn `13 (Middletown)

Matt was named Sports Person of the Week for the Harbor News/New London Day

2012 CSCA All-State The Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association (CSCA) honored Andrew at their All-State Banquet at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT.

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Freshmen Grandparents Day A little Christmas cheer and an optional tour of the school...

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n December over 170 grandparents of Xavier’s freshmen came to Xavier for a little Christmas cheer and to see the school their grandsons have chosen. The grandparents were offered an optional tour of the school. Members of Xavier’s Ambassadors Club* (sophomores: Seve Burgos, Connor Marsalek, Mike O’Rourke, Andrew Watson and juniors: Noah Palo and Tom Vanacore) conducted the tours and answered questions.

The grandparents were escorted to the Arthur M. Kohs Gymnasium where they and the entire student body were treated to a Christmas

Big Falcon/Little Falcon Social

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t had already been over three months since the Class of 2016 was welcomed officially to Xavier at Falcon Blast when our senior big falcons joined together with the freshmen little falcons for a Christmas Social in the Dining Hall.

After an opening prayer by Director of Admissions Br. Thomas Fahey, C.F.X., Academic Dean for Freshmen Mr. David Sizemore `86 had the Big Falcons and Little Falcons enter into a brief discussion based on the theme: ‘Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future.’ They spent several minutes while enjoying milk and cookies on the Reflection Questions: • Since the start of the New Year, how have you become an active member of the Xavier community? Explain what you have done. • In what ways can you be an Ambassador for Christ in your present life? • What are your goals for the New Year? They also spent a little time hearing a review of School Seal Symbols (Torch, Heart, Flower, Entwined Rings) before being dismissed to the school-wide Advent/Christmas assembly. X

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concert presented by Xavier’s Fine Arts Department. The brass, jazz and string ensembles, chorus, jazz and concert bands all presented songs of the season. This mini concert was a preview of the full Christmas concert that was shared with the public that night.

The final event of the afternoon took place in the St. Joseph Hall dining room where the grandparents were joined by their grandsons at the close of the school day. Ambassador Club member Tom Vanacore `14 offered a prayer before the group partook of Christmas cookies, coffee, tea and punch. Director of Advancement Matt Strekel `99 offered his thanks to

the grandparents for being with us and their family involvement with their grandsons. Director of Communications John Guerin acted as emcee for the event and he introduced the other members of the Office of Advancement who had made the afternoon possible: Mr. Greg Brinn, Asst. Dir. for Annual and Planned Giving, Ms. Erin Bysiewicz, Asst. Dir. for Alumni Relations, Mrs. Karen Brown, Advancement Research Associate and Mrs. Meredith Dresko, Advancement Associate. *The Ambassadors Club under the direction of Brother Thomas Fahey, Director of Admissions and Mr. David Sizemore `86, Academic Dean for Freshmen assists the Admissions Department in representing Xavier High School in recruitment and marketing events such as this, Open House and grade school visits. A Xavier Ambassador must be prepared to speak in front of student and parent groups, demonstrate excellent leadership skills, and possess strong school spirit. X

NHS Christmas Drive and Teddy Bear Collection Thank you to all that participated

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e would like to thank everyone in the Xavier Community who supported us once again with the National Honor Society Annual Christmas Drive. We collected $1300 for the “Make A Wish” Foundation. Thank you to those people who were exceptionally generous and went out of their way to help with this

special collection. The “Make A Wish” Foundation does wonderful things for children suffering with extreme illness. This is the third year that we have been able to support this worthy charity.

We also conducted our second teddy bear collection. Fifty stuffed bears were delivered to the St. Raphael Campus of the Yale New Haven Hospital. They were very appreciative of our efforts and the bears will be well-received by patients in the children’ ward. We delivered 65 bears to the Children’s Hospital in Hartford.

Xavier’s chapter of the National Honor Society seeks each year to conduct a school-wide service project. It is through the continued support and generosity of the entire school-community that this is possible.

Thank you again to all of you that help us with these worthy causes for it is your kindness that makes Xavier the very special and blessed school that it is.

A special thank you to the National Honor Society officers and members of NHS who orchestrated our Christmas Drive! X Xavier Today

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Homecoming H omecoming 2012 was celebrated at a variety of events during the extended Thanksgiving weekend and all indications are that its activities were enjoyed by many.

The weather cooperated and there were good turnouts, from the 2012 Yearbook reception on Tuesday through the alumni athletic events and reunions.

The Class of 2012 kicked off the festivities with a Yearbook Reception at Xavier. Almost 60 members of the Class were able to come by and pick up their yearbooks in St Joseph Hall.

Many of them roamed through the building to meet their former teachers. A number of teachers, administrators and staff members also joined them in the dining hall to talk about changes in their lives since graduation in May. Director of Advancement Matt Strekel `99 captured the photo of the group who came to Xavier for Alumni Soccer game held at Xavier and posted it on class notes in our Alumni App.

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A large group of former Cross Country runners came for the Alumni XC Meet @ Xavier. All former Xavier harriers were invited to race with the current team.

For the Class of 1978, Homecoming included their 35th Reunion which they celebrated at

the Middletown Elks Club. Their committee members (Tom Koba, Terry O’Brien, Steven Johnson, Bob Lawson, Jeff Del Favero) posed for a picture.

We look forward to telling you more about Homecoming weekends in the future. If you

have something you want to share, alumni can post it on our App (available for iPhone, iPad or android devices - just search for the app under Xavier alumni) or you can email: webmaster@ xavierhighschool.org. X

CAS Awards Winners Announced Three Xavier Seniors Honored for Excellence

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eniors Joshua Gosselin (Wethersfield) and Neil Krupa (Essex) will receive Fine Arts Awards from the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) on Monday April 1st at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.

Neil will receive the Visual Arts Award and Joshua the Performing Arts Award. Both will receive plaques for excellence and distinguished service to Xavier. They will be treated to dinner as guests of CAS and Jostens (the awards program co-sponsor).

The Connecticut High School Fine Arts Awards annually honors two outstanding seniors from each of the CAS member schools in Connecticut who excel in the performing or visual arts. They must possess the qualities of scholarship and leadership.

Excelling in the performing or visual arts is of primary importance in the selection.

Scholarship and Leadership are also supporting criteria.

Senior Matthew Pias (Higganum) will receive the Scholar-Athlete Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) on Sunday May 5th at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Among Matt’s accomplishments

Joshua Gosselin `13, Performing Arts Award winner

Neil Krupa `13, Visual Arts Award winner

in Sports, he has been a captain this year on both the Cross Country and Indoor Track & Field teams. Academically, Matt has been recognized as National Merit Commended Student, AP Scholar, a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies and has received Xavier’s prestigious Brother Celestine Award.

The Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes one high school senior from Xavier, as a CAS member high school, whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others, and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline and courage. X

Matthew Pias `13, Scholar-Athlete Award winner

Remembering Rob Novak A Whirlwind of Emotions

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avier Alumnus Rob Novak `92 who died in an auto accident in 2008 was remembered on December 12th, by family, friends, and another Xavier Alumnus who had a very special reason for attending the event. Tom Jolie `78 and his wife Allison drove down from Maine to be part of the event at the Deep River Town Hall. The event was to decorate a floragraph of Rob Novak that appeared on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float in Pasadena, California on January 1st. Tom and Allison lost their 18 year old daughter Erika in a 2010 car accident. Her organs were donated as was Rob’s tissue following his death.

Cryolife, the sponsor for Rob’s

floragraph, flew a representative from Atlanta to attend. Rob’s wife Sage (Van Dyke, Mercy `92) told us,

“Cryolife is the facility that stored and distributed Rob’s donations to the three baby boys and one man

that Rob helped.” Donate Life CT and the New England Organ Bank were also in attendance.

Sage said, “Yesterday was the 9th anniversary of our daughter Grace’s heart surgery. I chose to have Rob donate his heart tissue/ valves in honor of Grace and the fact that this event falls on the anniversary of her surgery is a very nice coincidence.”

Rob’s brother Greg Novak `95 was also there and we were able to capture a picture of him with the Jolie’s and Sage with the decorated floragraph. Tom and Allison presented Sage with three roses one for her and each of Rob and her daughters, Grace (9) and Natalie (6). X Xavier Today

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A Message from the Director of Advancement

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his has been an absolutely incredible academic year to date at Xavier. As you see in this edition of “Xavier Today,” our students have accomplished so much to garner both state and national recognition and accolades. The most obvious may be our “three-peat” Class LL Connecticut State Champion Football team. A banquet is planned for March 24th at the Aqua Turf to celebrate the accomplishments of not only these student-athletes but also those coaches who support and mentor them in so many ways in and out of season. A special note should be made to recognize Head Coach Sean Marinan `80, P`12, P`15 who not only does a stellar job on the field but also works with his players on guiding them to the right colleges and programs after Xavier.

Perhaps not so obvious is the success of our rookie Robotics Team, our Conrad Award Finalists, the Knights of Columbus essay winners, and the Real World Design Challenge winners. It is just testament to the fact that Xavier educates and sustains the whole young man. From brains to brawn, we do it all and do it well. Sustaining excellence at Xavier is the key to our future success, and we couldn’t do it all without the support of our donors.

This edition of the magazine includes a wonderful piece featuring Roger Madero `83. Roger’s story highlights the importance of a place like Xavier, and the lasting influence that it can have on a man’s life. I

want to personally thank Roger for his dedication and support of Xavier over recent years and for his service on the Alumni Association Executive Committee as well. Roger’s Xavier story is not yet finished, and we all look forward to seeing and hearing about what he accomplishes in the future.

In recent months I have also been working with members of the Class of 1986 in establishing an endowed scholarship in memory of their classmate Peter Gelinas `86. Peter was a victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the twin towers. I never had the chance to meet Peter, but I feel like I know him through working with his classmates. Peter was one of those Xavier guys who was friends with everyone. From the smallest freshman to the biggest senior, Peter supported each Xavier man in whatever endeavors they were pursuing. Beginning next year, a current student will benefit from the class’s generosity in Peter’s memory and will carry on Peter’s legacy, in some small way.

Peter’s and Roger’s stories are different, but similar. Here are the stories of two Xavier men who made the most of their Xavier experience and wanted to take advantage of all that they learned here. Both found success after Xavier, but never forgot what they learned here and carried it forward to all parts of their lives. These stories are pervasive throughout our community, and I would love to hear yours. What does Xavier mean to you as an alumnus, a parent, a friend of our community? How has Xavier influenced your or your son’s life? My hope is that we can begin collecting these stories as we move toward celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2013.

Have a wonderful spring!

Matthew L. Strekel `99 Director of Advancement

Students For Life Join 40th Annual March For Life Continued from page 15

and the toll this has taken on these United States. Our theme includes an equation 40=55M, to signify that in the forty years since Roe v. Wade, 55 million of our fellow human beings have lost their lives to abortion. Fifty-five million is nearly the population of California and New York combined. Clearly, abortion truly is the human rights abuse of today and our theme this year reflects this reality.

From a global perspective, “These marches for life that are taking place across the United States are very important, not only for the country, but for the whole world,” Bishop Carrasco de Paula, head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, told EWTN News Jan. 23. “These events which favor human life without limits, from conception until the end, have

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become a very important historical reference for all other Catholic countries worldwide,” he added.

“And if we talk about the Vatican as another face of the Church, then we can say the Church supports

these marches in the whole world because the participants are the Church themselves.” X

Alumni Presentations at Career Night J anuary 30th, members of the Junior Class came back to school to gather information on career requirements and opportunities at an updated version of our Annual Career Night. The changes to the evening’s format were made to create a true Career Fair environment. As in past years, it is required for Juniors to attend. But this year, we invited any Seniors and Sophomores who might be interested. In the future we will also be inviting our younger alumni; our Graduates of the Last Decade alums, in order to encourage additional networking among our alumni.

Each student was asked to visit at least five of the career presentations. Many visited six or seven and a few made it to eight, nine or even ten during the evening.

While the Career Night was in full swing, the Junior Parents gathered in St. Joseph Hall where our guidance department presented information on the college search process, the SAT’s and concluded with an overview on financing college.

Student volunteers assisted members of the Office of Advancement in welcoming presenters and helping them get settled in their various presentation

FBI Agent Kenneth Callahan, P`14

Firefighter Albert Santostefano `69 Fitness and Sports Management Paul Bruni `82 Illustrator William Thomson, P`14 Information Technology Phyllis Winters, P`16 Insurance Melissa O’Hara, P`15 Lawyer Vincent Cervoni `86 David Tycz `94 Creative Marketing Communications David Kroha, P`06 Musician Matthew Campisi `07 Oncologist Miklos Fogarasi, P`12, `13 Otolaryngologist Timothy O’Brien `97 rooms. The volunteers also helped register all of the students who participated in the evening.

A hearty Thank You to all the presenters and volunteers for helping to make the evening a success and to student volunteers: Mario Chris, Jack Woods, Jonathan Cyr, Nick Zoccoli, James Biega, Zac Camner, Alec Guzauckas and Jonathan Zoccoli. X

Accounting Steven DeMartino `87 Jeffrey Muzio `84

Pharmacist John Gadea, P`14 Scott Stoppa `78 Tara Ogle

Architect David Wenchell `93

Physical Therapy Kathleen Kane, P`16

Banking Garrett Birdsey `99 Brenda Woods

Plastic Surgeon Zeno Chicarilli, P`93, `98

Career Presentations:

Broadcasting David Fisch `96 Dennis House (XBHS `81) Business Peter Mondani `75

Xavier’s Career Center and Career Networking

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or members of our Online Community, we are offering our Career Center and Career Networking features. While most of the Xavier website is completely open to the public, these features are reserved for “logged in” members of the community only (Alumni, Present Parents, Present Grandparents, Faculty/Staff and students). If you have never completed the “first time login” please read about the Online Community first on our website.

Through our Online Community we have partnered with LinkedIn and made available the power of this professional network “to help accelerate your career!” The announcement of the Career Center and Career Networking can be found on our website main page under “Announcements.” X

Chef Luke Murphy Clergy Gregory Galvin James Tanguay Construction Brian T. Kronenberger `75 DEA Agent Mark Kaczynski Dentist Mark P. Catania `85 Engineering Chris Holden Darren Taillie `07 Entrepreneur Joseph D’Ambrose `04 Ian Boccaccio `94

Plumber Michael Masselli `86 Politics/Government Sebastian N. Giuliano, Esq. `70 Police Officer Michael Hassett `88 Michael Perruccio `92 Private Investigator Richard Siena Sales Dennis Tulimieri, P`14, `15 Careers in Science Joseph Biega `83 Brian O’Neill, PhD. `74 Teacher James Royce `99 US Army Sergeant Jose Gomez US Navy Domenic Guiliano, NC1 Veterinarian Neil Marrinan, P`13 Xavier Today

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Sports Hall of Fame Inductees O

n January 31st, the Xavier representation at this year’s Middletown Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony was even larger than usual. One of the reasons was the induction of the Undefeated 1971 Football Team.

Along with Hall of Fame Coach Larry McHugh and Assistant Coaches Pete Golarski and Frank Rudini, the team and their families celebrated the occasion. The team gathered before the dinner for a group photo.

After the inductions we were able to get our three individual inductees: Joe Ferraro `78, Mike Muraca `89 and Jason Schuberth `92 together for a photo.

The Class of 2013 Middletown Sports Hall of Fame Inductees and team were read into the Hall by either Jim Bransfield, “Voice of Middletown Sports,” or the evening’s MC Rich Coppola of FoxCT Sports. The videos may also seen on our YouTube page. http://www.youtube.com/user/ XHSCTWebmaster

Joe Ferraro was a football star at Xavier and at Boston College.

He was the middle guard on Xavier’s 10-1 1977 team which was undefeated in the regular season, then lost in the first-ever football

(Left to right) Joe Ferraro `78, Jason Schuberth `92 and Mike Muraca `89

playoffs, 22-6 to Fairfield Prep at Bowen Field in New Haven in the Class L championship game. He was Honorable Mention All-State and was named to the Hartford County Conference All-Star team.

He had offers from Boston College, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Connecticut, Louisville, the University of New Hampshire and Syracuse. He also starred in track at Xavier, setting the school record in the discus in his sophomore year. He proceeded to break that record in each of the next two seasons.

At Boston College, he was a four-year letterman. In his freshman year he made the travel squad and played on special teams. He played in the Mitsubishi Mirage Bowl against Temple in Japan on Dec. 10, 1978. He started

at middle guard in his sophomore year, but an injury sidelined him for parts of that and the next season. As a senior, he started at defensive tackle and was named first team All-New England and won the ESPN Vitalis Award for his outstanding play against Texas A&M on Sept. 5, 1981. He signed a professional contract with the Denver Broncos and after tryouts with the Broncos, also had tryouts with the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs. A knee injury suffered against New Orleans in a pre-season game effectively ended his career and he retired from football in 1984.

Mike Muraca was a star football player at Xavier High and Wesleyan University. A 1989 alumnus of Xavier, Muraca starred at running

back, gaining nearly 1,000 yards as a sophomore. After an injuryplagued junior season, he gained 1,033 yards on 141 carries good for 11 touchdowns as a senior.

He was named to the Middletown Press All-County football team and to the second team of the AllConnecticut Conference team.

At Wesleyan, Muraca was moved from running back to receiver and as a freshman, he had 16 catches for 342 yards. In his sophomore year, he became a go-to receiver and twice had games with 14 receptions. In his junior year, he had 55 catches for 631 yards. In his final season, this time under new coach Frank Hauser, Muraca went back to his running back position. He had 15 touchdowns in the eight-game season and twice scored five TDs in one game. He finished with 617 yards on 115 carries and also caught 31 passes for 368 yards.

In 1990 he was named to the New England Small College Athletic Conference’s All-Star First Team. In 1991, he was named first team All-NESCAC and second team All-ECAC return specialist. In 1992, he was named the NESCAC Offensive Player of the Year. When he graduated from Wesleyan, he left holding 11 offensive records.

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any thanks to Jim Bransfield, Middletown Press correspondent for the article “Hickeys one of Middletown’s irreplaceable sports families.”

The article was prompted by the fact that youngest daughter Christine Hickey Fritz was inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame in January.

Her brothers, Jay and Charles, are both Xavier Alumni; Jay is class of 1976 and Charles, 1982. Their mother and father, Barbara and the late J. Paul Hickey were inducted into Xavier’s Hall of Honors in 2007.

The article is excellent and one that we hope you’ll take a few moments to read it. It can be found online http://www. middletownpress.com. Just search for the article title.

Thanks Jim for recognizing the Hickeys and Catherine Avalone and the Middletown Press for the photo of Barbara Hickey holding the family portrait. X

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1971 Xavier Football Team

Jason Schuberth was a pitcher who excelled at the Little League, Intermediate League, High School, Legion and collegiate level. In Little League he pitched the Exchange Club team to the city championship as a 10-year old. In the AhernWhalen League in 1988, he pitched Vinci Oil to the Ahern-Whalen Jr. Division championship striking out 12. In that same year, he pitched the team to the Jr. District 9 championship. In 1989, he pitched the A-W All-Star team, the Middletown Police, to the District 9 championship beating Madison 8-1. He pitched Middletown to the state championship beating Southington 9-4. He then pitched Middletown over Bristol, R.I. in the best of three series to advance to the Eastern Regional and won a game in the Regional, 8-2 over Edison, N.J. At Xavier his was 8-0 in 1992 and beat Notre Dame 2-1 in the league title game. He was Player of the Year in the All-Connecticut Conference and named to the Class LL All-State team. In his four year American Legion career, his record was 22-5. He was named to the Zone 3 All-Star team in 1992 and 1993.

At Central Connecticut State University, he had a career pitching record of 13-15.

Members of the 1971 team who were present for the Hall of Fame induction.

Championship and allowed only 24 points in compiling a 9-0 record.

Alan Warzecha, Stan Opalacz, Greg Woods, Gary Grockowski and Rusty Dorflinger became members of the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. The team, which was led by

captains Bob Chamberlain and John Sullivan, was given a CIAC Award of Merit for outstanding achievement.

President Richard M. Nixon sent a message to McHugh, who was honored as Coach of the Year, and said: “By encouraging excellence

in athletics and a competitive yet sportsmanlike attitude among young people, you add immeasurably to their educational experience and enrich the entire fabric of community life.” X

Help Our Falcon “Fly” at Xavier Events!

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ur old Falcon mascot costume is showing definite signs of aging. The members of the Senior Class Gift Committee have decided to raise funds that will provide a new Falcon mascot costume for the school (pictured). With everyone’s help, the Class of 2013 will be able to leave a Class gift that will be visible to new falcons for years to come. Help our falcon “fly” at Xavier events! If every senior would contribute $20 we will make our goal.” X

1971 Xavier Football Team

Falcon Talk Passes 1,000

The first undefeated football team in Xavier High School history was coached by Connecticut High School Coaches’ Hall of Fame member Larry McHugh. They won the Hartford County Conference

he “Falcon Talk” episodes continue to grace the airways and have already exceeded 1,000 listens. Reporters interview students, teachers, coaches, administrators and others presenting news of interest to the Xavier Community. A link to the current version will be found on our website’s front page. Previous releases are on the Falcon Talk page found under News & Events and Students tabs. X

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Dear friends, For those of you who do not know me, I’m a member of the graduating class of `99 and a current social studies teacher here at Xavier High School. While I have been actively involved with the Alumni Association for some time now, it was only a few short months ago that I accepted the position of Alumni Association President, eager to continue the positive work that I have been lucky enough to be part of over the past few years. With the recent successes of the Xavier Alumni App, the Alumni Executive Committee’s involvement in the annual XLI summer program for rising seniors and last summer’s Golf Tournament that honored our association’s founder Rich Feitel, I am confident that we are heading in a direction of both engaging our Alumni in the Xavier community and building strong relationships with our current students on a level that has never been reached before. In addition to the events previously listed, the Alumni Association looks forward to a great remainder of the academic year with upcoming events such as the newly revamped spring raffle, the annual meeting of the association in May and a first ever breakfast for all members of the graduating class hosted by the Alumni Executive Committee. As we look to the future, I look forward to meeting members of the school’s family with whom I am not yet acquainted and welcoming you all in helping to build an ever stronger Xavier community.

Sincerely, James Royce `99

Auction Postponed Until Saturday, March 16th

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Police Chief William McKenna `88, Addresses Class

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illiam McKenna `88, Middletown’s Chief of Police, spoke to Mr. Montini’s Law Enforcement class. Chief McKenna took the class through his personal journey from Xavier, through college and into his career in Law Enforcement.

Chief McKenna was back to share some of his life and profession with a group of Xavier seniors in an informal classroom setting.

He gave them a synopsis of the role of a police officer, the responsibilities and expectations. He also gave them some insight about what it takes to become a police officer or someone in a Law Enforcement related field.

He explained the role of the Middletown Police Department in terms of its Mission Statement, “To proudly serve in partnership with the community through a commitment to excellence, professionalism and integrity.” On several occasions he mentioned how many of the expectations for himself and those under his command came from his years here at Xavier, and how our motto “Be A Man,” still influences him today. The Chief also answered student questions. X

March 16, 2013

uction Chairperson Mrs. Amy Brough announced, “Faced with the conditions from the Blizzard of 2013 (aka Charlotte/Nemo), we are moving

the auction to March 16th. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. But we will work to make the night every bit as entertaining and exciting as originally planned. The GREAT NEWS is that our emcee David Fisch, auctioneer Eric Hummel, ale tasting sponsors Back East Brewery and City Steam, and signature cocktail sponsor Onyx Spirits Company can all accommodate this schedule change. And the Jazz Band will play on, too!!!”

Register online at www.xavierhighschool.org/auction2013

Xavier’s 21st Annual Auction Celebration Featuring

A Taste of Xavier

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Food, Beverages & Silent Auction (6 – 7:30) Live Auction (7:45 – 10 p.m.)

Tickets available online www.xavierhighschool.org/auction20 13 $40/person in advance - $50/person

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2013 Xavier Spring Raffle Offers High-Stake Prizes!

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he Xavier Alumni Association is requesting your help in supporting our Spring Raffle. The money raised from this raffle directly assists the students of Xavier High School. This year the Alumni Association has made a few changes to the raffle format. An exclusive 2,000 tickets will be sold at a cost of $20 per ticket for a chance at the fabulous prizes listed at right…

1st Prize: .98 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, G Color, VVS Clarity, GIA Certified 2nd Prize: 6000 Watt Generator 3rd Prize: Baseball Package: 4 Boston Red Sox tickets with roundtrip limo transportation 4th Prize: 4 Philadelphia 76ers Floor Seats tickets redeemable at Wells Fargo Arena 5th Prize: $200 Dining Dollars redeemable at Mohegan Sun Casino

Tickets can be purchased February through mid-June by cash or check directly at: Xavier Office of Advancement; 21st Annual Auction & Mardi Gras Celebration; Xavier home sporting events, Connecticut Rental Center in Middletown, CT; Malloves Jewelers in Middletown, CT All ticket stubs and money must be returned to the Xavier Office of Advancement no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. Checks should be made payable to “Xavier High School.” The drawing will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 2:00 p.m. at Xavier High School. Participants need not be present to win. For any questions, please call the Office of Advancement at 860-347-6079.

The State of Connecticut requires that all ticket stubs must be filled out completely with an individual’s name, address, and phone number.

Please Note: United States Postal Code now requires that we no longer mail raffle tickets through the USPS. All tickets must be sold and purchased in person. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Alumni “iPad Giveaway” Winners Congratulations to the winners of our Alumni “iPad Giveaway:” Dan Pickett `86 and Joseph Lagosz `02!

Reminder to all our alums, get the alumni app for your mobile device from your Apple or Android store and enjoy some of it’s alumni only capabilities. Just search the store for Xavier Alumni.

(You may email your news to your Class Contact as listed or email it to webmaster@xavierhighschool.org. Visit our Alumni Class Contacts page on the website under Advancement & Alumni if you would like to be a Class Contact for your graduating class.)

More Alumni News…

1960s Class of 1967: Francis (Fran) Pawlowski polpower@yahoo.com (505) 722-5871) Class of 1968: Gene Nocera nocerag@mps1.org (505) 722-5871)

Class of 1972: Paul Morello PaulMorelloJr@Comcast.net Class year 1973: Rev. Greg Woods gw.hartfordrescue@snet.net Class year 1974: Carey Hewitt hewitt099@comcast.net

Class of 1969: Tom Tokarz tomtokarz0@gmail.com

1970s Class of 1970: Gary Giannelli giannelli1@cox.net or David W. O’Brien o_brien_david_w@sbcglobal.net Class of 1971: Peter Etzel peteretzel@newfieldconstruction.com or Dr. Robert Jakubiec drbobj1@aol.com

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1980s Class year 1980: Thomas J. Byrne tom@ctrentalcenter.com Class year 1981: Rich Smith rsmith@iso.com or Atty. Mark Ryan mryan@reidandriege.com

Dr. John Conroy `87 says “I am building a new orthodontic office near the intersection of Randolph Road and Coe Ave (141 Coe Avenue.) I anticipate that we will open at the new facility in late summer 2013! In this economy, I am being bold and building things, supporting our economy.”

Class year 1988: James Truscinski jtruscinski@carouselindustries.com Class year 1989: Mark Mikullitz mark.mikullitz@jpmorgan.com

1990s Class year 1990: Gregg Lallier glallier@uks.com Class year 1992: Joseph Geremia jgeremia@sbcglobal.net or Matt Dunn christyandmatt0604@sbcglobal.net

Class year 1975: Thomas Sweeney tdsub@aol.com

Class year 1982: Erik Robinson erobinson50@cox.net

Class year 1976: Atty. Chris Smith cjsmith@goodwin.com

Class year 1983: Joe Biega biegajoseph@sbcglobal.net

Class year 1977: Atty. Donald Hubbard deejhub@aol.com

Class year 1984: Jeff Muzio jeff.muzio@us.pwc.com

Class year 1994: Rev. Thomas Franks thf@mac.com

or Ray Quintin rquintin@cbh.com

or Sal Pepitone sspepitone@comcast.net

Class year 1978: Jeff Del Favero xhs.ct.1978@gmail.com

Class year 1985: Scott Wallace swallace@linowes-law.com

Class year 1979: Atty. John Wolter jwolter@uks.com

Class year 1986: Edward (Ted) Wiegand teddy.wiegand@gmail.com

Robert Pascale `94 wrote “After attending Villanova University I lived in California for 12 years working as a business and financial analyst. Four years ago I moved back to Connecticut and took a position as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Wethersfield.”

The University of Nevada, Reno has announced that Jim Hofher `75 has joined the ranks of their football coaching staff. In their online biography, they say, “A veteran coach with more than three decades in the collegiate ranks, Jim Hofher is in his first year as Nevada’s assistant head coach. He will also coach the Wolf Pack’s wide receivers. He joined the Wolf Pack staff in January of 2013 and the 2013 season will mark his 33rd year of coaching college football.

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Joseph LaBella `79 told us, “My wife Irene and I live in Marlborough. We have twin sons, James and Michael, who are in the Class of ’16 at Xavier. I am an attorney and have practiced primarily in insurance defense through the years, currently with Abbott & La Bella in Farmington. We are also very involved with our community, we coach Future Problem Solving at RHAM Middle School, I have served on our local Board of Selectmen, and we both teach in the Faith Formation Program of our Parish, St. John Fisher.”

or Dan Pickett danielrpickett@hotmail.com or Dr Chris Coppola ccoppola@pol.net Class year 1987: Paul Costello costelp1028@yahoo.com or Kevin Moravek Kevin.Moravek@lfg.com

Class year 1993: Andy Mule admule@xavierhighschool.org or Stephen Bayley bayley@uchc.edu

Class year 1995: Joseph Lane joseph-lane@sbcglobal.net Class year 1996: Will Longo wjlongo.484@gmail.com Class year 1997: Christopher Mashia christopher.mashia@artioglobal.com or christophermashia@yahoo.com

Class year 1998: David Applegate david.applegate@sbcglobal.net Class year 1999: Matt Strekel mstrekel@xavierhighschool.org

2000s Class year 2000: Joe Branciforte joseph.branciforte@gmail.com Class year 2001: Michael Nichols michael.nichols@gmail.com

Michael R. Dodenhoff `09 has received his service assignment following graduation this spring from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In a note to his former guidance counselor Mr. Mark Lambert, Michael wrote “I got my first choice Navy Pilot! Thank you for working with me through high school to help get me here, I truly appreciate it!” Michael is in his senior year and holds the rank of Midshipman in the U.S. Navy.

Nicholas Tosca `97 is now a Lecturer in Earth Sciences at the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom. Prior to this he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Research Fellow at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. You can see his profile at http://earthsci.st-andrews.ac.uk/ profile_njt.aspx.

Class year 2002: Ryan McKinney RMcKinney@studley.com

From an article in the Middletown Press we learned that Justin Termine `00 is the host of a national NBA program called “Off the Dribble” on Sirius 92 XM 208 radio Monday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m. “In high school I did play-by-play for Xavier basketball games,” he said. “I also did some football play-by-play and some public address announcing. That was all on the local Comcast Cable station.” At Emerson College in Boston “Every Sunday morning I had a radio show on the college station,” he said. “I was able to do play-by-play for the school’s basketball team and I was also able to cover the Patriots in the Super Bowl and I did spring training and covered the Yankees, the Red Sox — all the teams. “I had an internship with WEEI [The Red Sox flagship station]. We covered New England college sports and I did some play-by-play for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod League in 2003.” Go to middletownpress.com and search for Justin’s name for the full story.

Class year 2005: Brent Jacobs conn04@msn.com

2010s

Class year 2006: Michael Campbell campbellcooling@aol.com

Class year 2012: Mark Mallon mark_mal@att.net

Class year 2007: Matt Fahey mfahey@harding.edu

Douglas McNeil `12 of Cheshire made the Dean’s List first semester at the University of Pittsburgh with a 4.0 average. Due to his proficiency in the Chinese language, as a freshman he is taking junior level Chinese courses (his major) and has

Joseph E. Biega IV `08 is the newest member of the news team at KFBB in Great Falls, Montana.

He joined KFBB in January of 2013.

Joe graduated from Lyndon State College in Vermont where he was a news reporter and producer for Channel 7 News. He also hosted regular on the air radio programming at Lyndon state College during his four years in Vermont. Joe was the founder and President of the Anime Club while at Lyndon State.

been selected by the University to represent Pitt at the 2013 Chinese Bridge Competition at Pace University in NYC in March. The competition is the regional finals of competition in knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. Scholarship money & prizes are awarded to the winners, as well as trips to Beijing. Douglas has also been accepted, due to his academic prowess, a year early to a University in China for his sophomore year of studies.

What’s New? Winter 2013 Have you moved, changed jobs, married, earned a degree, had a baby and not let us know? Well, we’d like to hear from you. Please take a minute to fill out the form below so that we may update our records and let your fellow alumni know how (and where) you are.

Mail to: John Guerin, Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Rd., Middletown, CT. 06457. Email: advancement@xavierhighschool.org.

Or call: (860) 347-6079 Name____________________________________________________ Class Year_________ Address____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________ Phone # Home______________________________ Work___________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________ Employed by________________________________________________________________ Position____________________________________________________________________ College/University attending___________________________________________________ Major/Degree_______________________________________________________________

Matt Lefebvre `02 says, “It’s official! Joe Riffs Music is now Middlesex Music Academy!” After Xavier, Matt went on to Central Connecticut State University. But the call of music and his desire to share that passion led him to work full-time in music and now become a store owner. The Middlesex Music Academy on Main Street in Middletown is multi-faceted. It is a music store, an academy for music lessons and instruction and a musical instrument store.

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Joseph Belniak, 92, of Cromwell died January 16, 2013 at his home. He was the father of Daniel Belniak `72.

Richard “Rick” Cianfaglione `80, age 49 of Madison passed away June 23, 2012. After graduating from Xavier, Rick attended Computer Processing Institute (CPI). He was employed

by Travelers Insurance, The Hartford Insurance Group, StorageTek, and most recently at IBM. Rick’s priority Rick Cianfaglione was to spend all of his free time with Yearbook Photo his wife and children, and he cherished time with friends and family. Growing up on the water in Old Saybrook, Conn., Rick’s primary passions were all things that involved the water. As a USCG licensed captain and a member of the New England Saltwater Fishing Club (NWSWF), Rick was an avid fisherman and lobsterman, but first and foremost spent most days on the water with his family. In March 2010, Rick was diagnosed with an extremely rare leukemia, T-Cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL). The treatment plan was three months of chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant. After two years, although he was leukemia free, he did not get the opportunity to return to the lifestyle he so loved. Rick lost his heroic and incredible battle to what appears to be an infection that took over his whole body. The whole journey has been captured on www.caringbridge.org/visit/rickc.

It’s an incredible website that kept Rick connected to the world that he was forced to disconnect from.

Michael Angelo Criscuolo, Sr., 72, of Branford died suddenly January 26, 2013 in Yale New Haven Hospital.

He was the grandfather of Michael Criscuolo `15.

Arlene R. Daigle, 72, of Middletown passed away on January 25, 2013 at Kensington Village in Meriden. She was the mother of Erik Daigle `89, Chris Daigle `95 and Scott Daigle `98. She was also the grandmother of Matthew Daigle `15 John F. Deegan Sr., 80, of South Main St., Middletown passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the father of John Deegan `72 and Patrick Deegan `86. He was also the grandfather of Justin Deegan `00 and Aaron Deegan `12.

Jean T. (Forbes) D’Orio, 83, of Middletown died January 5, 2013 at her home. She was the mother of John (Jay) D’Orio `72 and Philip D’Orio `80.

Jennie Lee Felton, 80, passed away on December 14, 2012 at St. Raphael’s Hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was the grandmother of Joseph Felton `14.

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John J. Galanto, Sr., 92, of Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown died on November 11, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the father of John J. Galanto Jr. `74 and Victor E. Galanto `76. He was also the grandfather of Matthew Galanto `01 and Christopher Galanto `02.

Santina Giuliano (Musumeci), 90, of Middletown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2013. She was the grandmother of Joseph Giuliano `08.

Joseph L. Kokoszka, 87, of Middletown passed away at Middlesex Hospital on January 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the father of Joseph Kokoszka, Jr. `81 and the grandfather of Andrew Coburn `13.

David Latina `97, age 33, of Middletown died December 28, 2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was employed at Sims Metal Management as a material handler. He was the brother of Marco Latina `94. His love for life was seen in all he did. His David Latina passion for soccer, golf and fishing Yearbook Photo brought joy to everyone around him.

While at Xavier, David was a four year member of the soccer team, participated in Chorus, Peace and Justice Committee and attended the Xavier Leadership Institute.

Extending a helping hand to family and friends was just his way.

Paul Logiudice, 85, of Middletown, died January 12, 2013 at Middlesex Health Care Center. He was the father of Paul Logiudice `69 and grandfather of Jay Gastler `05 and Patrick Logiudice `06.

Eileen (Murphy) Matterazzo, 67, passed away December 4, 2012 at Middlesex Hospital after a courageous Battle with brain cancer. She was the grandmother of Jay Kral `12, Matthew Patterson `05 and Christopher Patterson `09. She never missed her grandson’s football games. Donations in her memory may be made to the Xavier High School Football Program.

Daniel W. Maus Jr., 83, also affectionately known as Dan, Danny and Sonny, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on early morning of November 30, 2012 at Chestelm Health and Rehab Center in Moodus from complications following a stroke in 2008. Dan was the father of Michael Maus `72.

Harry Dennis McBrien `73, age 57, died on December 20, 2012 in New Britain. He was the brother of Philip McBrien `70. While at Xavier, Harry was a four-year member of the track team. After graduating from Xavier he received an art degree from Middlesex Community College. He Harry McBrien resided in Clinton and Portland for Yearbook Photo many years and had recently moved to Middletown. Harry was a kind and gentle man who gave generously to many charitable organizations. He was a strong, independent man who bravely faced many challenges.

Victoria Marie (Annino) Pitruzzello, 89, of Cromwell,passed away on January 9th at Middlesex Hospital. She was the mother of the late John Pitruzzello `67.

Edward Arthur George Poirier Jr. `68, age 61, of Danbury died February 4, 2011, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was employed as a healthcare worker for the Stonegate School in Durham and Elmcrest in Portland. He loved working with children and it was his passion Ed Poirier Jr. throughout his career. While at Xavier, Yearbook Photo he played JV soccer and intramural basketball. He was an avid Red Sox and UConn basketball fan and spent his leisure time fishing, listening to music and spending time with his family. He was the uncle of Andrew Melien `03, John Melien `06 and Timothy Melien `06.

Donald S. Preece, Sr., 70, of Old Saybrook, formerly of Meriden, died unexpectedly on Nov. 26, 2012, at MidState Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the grandfather of Colin Beaudoin `14 and Dylan Beaudoin `15.

John “Jack” Riordan, Sr., 87, of Middletown died January 23, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital. He was husband of the late Anne (Coughlin) Riordan who taught chemistry at Xavier from 1970-1972 and at Mercy High School from 1973 to 1993. John was the father of Charles “Chip” Riordan `73, John Riordan, Jr. `76, and Timothy Riordan `82.

Lorraine R. Savino, 87, of East Haven died December 1, 2012. She was the grandmother of Marc Savino `10.

Ronald Dennis Termine, 61, of Middletown, Connecticut passed away peacefully on February 14, 2013. Ronald was the father of Michael Termine `92 and the brother of Joseph Termine, Jr. `67.

John”Jay” Whipp Jr. `69, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2013 at his home. While at Xavier, he played baseball and basketball; ran cross country and participated in frosh football, glee club, intramurals and softball. After graduating from Xavier, he earned a bachelor’s degree Jay Whipp Jr. at St. Leo College in Florida where Yearbook Photo he played football and baseball. He played semi-professional football for the Bridgeport Jets in the early 1970s. Jay lived most of his life in Bristol where he was an insurance agent. He was involved with community activities in Bristol and was often asked to cook at events. He was a member of the St. Joseph Polish Society in Forestville most recently serving on their Annual Golf Tournament Committee to benefit the Christian Fellowship Store House Food Pantry. Jay enjoyed sports especially golfing and playing softball in his younger years.

He also enjoyed dining out and was well known in most local restaurants.

Peter Frank Young, 36, of Middletown died unexpectedly on December 14, 2012. He was the father of Eric T. Young `14. In lieu of flowers you may make donations in Peter’s memory to Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

An Endowment in Honor of Consuelo Brainerd

“This is not about me.

It’s about my mother.”

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orn in a Mercy Hospital, Roger Madero `83 remembers his very early life growing up in various parts of New York, being cared for by nuns while his mother worked two or three jobs to provide for him. He remembers moving around a lot until they finally came to Connecticut. When it was time for high school, Roger’s mother felt that Xavier would be the right place for him.

“I wasn’t what you would call a model student.” Roger recalls having a rebellious attitude and “spending a lot of time in the Principal’s office.” He mentioned Brother James Boyle and Mr. Richard Magner as among those whose counsel helped him stay on the road to graduation. He said his “mom was always there and I appreciated the values I learned while at Xavier.”

Roger was a four-year member of the basketball team. He didn’t engage in many other extra-curricular activities because he was “always working and didn’t have a car.” He said, “I was always in need of a ride to and from practice.”

Current head basketball coach Michael Kohs `84 said “Roger and I played basketball together at Xavier for Coach Magner in ’82-’83. There are two things that stand out in my mind about Roger. The first was his unorthodox shooting technique and the second was the smile that he walked into the gym with each day. Today I don’t know if his shooting form has improved at all but I know his smile is still always there.”

Richard Magner `69, Xavier’s Director of Guidance and head baseball coach, said “Roger came from a different background than most of our students. I worried about Roger, not while he was here at school during the day but when the school day was over. He had many obstacles to overcome. I am proud of what Roger has become today both as a terrific son to his mother, who provided Roger with the opportunity to come to Xavier, as well as his accomplishments at the professional level. He has been extremely supportive of Xavier since his graduation and would like to assist other students like himself. His generosity is truly appreciated.”

Roger’s mother now lives with him and he relishes “the opportunity to now take care of her. She is a spiritual person, forgiving and religious. It is because of her and what I learned at Xavier that I want to offer some assistance to someone like her and me. With the help of the Office of Advancement, I decided to create an endowment in honor of my mother Consuelo Brainerd. I owe my professional and monetary success to my mother and Xavier.”

Roger added, “I would like to personally thank the Office of Advancement for their assistance in helping current students and am truly excited about the opportunity that Xavier offers students like myself. I really appreciate Xavier’s support of my efforts.” X

Consuelo Brainerd and Roger Madero `83

Xavier High School 181 Randolph Road Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-347-6079 Email: advancement@xavierhighschool.org

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Director of Grounds Mr. Michael Schinas, P`08, `10, `14, clears snow from one of our doors after the Blizzard of 2013 (a.k.a. Charlotte/Nemo). The storm and the necessary cleanup kept us and most of Connecticut out of school for a few days in early February.