Vice President’s Message Tony Schad ’81
The “Madness” is upon us! No, I am not talking about the tournament, although I really do love this time of year with regard to basketball. The “Madness” of which I speak is X-Travaganza at St. Xavier High School. A year’s worth of hard work and dedication is about to come to fruition on March 7th for hundreds of volunteers and employees. Why does X-travaganza happen? I can recall hearing her say these very words, “It’s all for the boys.” Those were the words of Margo Locaputo, who directed X-Travaganza for many years. I miss her, especially at this time of year. But rest assured Margo’s spirit not only lives on, it is thriving through the work of people like X-Trav director Cathy Cionni, Heidi O’Connor, Joyce Bowman, Terry Haney as well as hundreds more who volunteer their time and talents to making sure that this event is a success.
X-Travaganza supports tuition assistance for 716 young men through the Grand Raffle and X-Tend-A-Hand on auction night as well as helping to support each and every young man who is enrolled at St. Xavier. This year’s event, which is themed, Off to the TropiX –Hawaii Bound is being co-chaired by Colleen and Adam Ireton ’88 and Lisanne and Mike Thompson ’84. It will be a fantastic evening full of fun and celebration for the St. Xavier community. So many relationships are renewed and built at this event. Opening Party will get things started for this whirlwind weekend on Friday night, March 6th. Everyone is invited to Opening Party as well as all of our incoming freshmen parents. The auction night items are incredible as always and the silent auction on both Friday and Saturday will not disappoint.
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But this happens for a reason… it truly is for the students here at St. Xavier. X-Travaganza supports tuition assistance for 716 young men through the Grand Raffle and X-Tend-A-Hand on auction night as well as helping to support each and every young man who is enrolled at St. Xavier. Yes, while being an incredible “friend-raiser” this is a vitally important fundraiser too! St. Xavier High School is an incredible educational, spiritual and formational institution for the young men who walk the hallways. And like almost anything worthwhile, it does not come cheap. Here are the facts: • This year the cost to educate a student in the St. Xavier way is $20,060. • Tuition charged is $15,650 • Our student’s need-based assistance is $4,600,000 to help with tuition to make sure anyone academically qualified can attend. My ask is simple. Purchase some Grand Raffle tickets. Come and enjoy Opening Party on March 6th or Auction Night on March 7th. Or maybe you can come to both nights. You will have a great time and your support on those evenings will benefit each and every student at St. Xavier High School. If you have any questions go to https://www.stxavier.org/support-st-x/x-travaganza or contact the X-Travaganza office at 513-618-3232. I sincerely hope to see you during Off to the TropiX – Hawaii Bound!
