Xaverian's 27th Annual Gala Program Book

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Jack Regan

Rick, your leadership at Xaverian has positively impacted the lives of so many students. Congratulations on an honor well deserved!

Ralph Sweetland

Marie-Claude Tanny

Mary Witkowski

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”

— Booker T. Washington

Celebrating60 Years

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

DearFriends,

Tonightwegatherincelebrationof60yearsofphenomenaleducationat XaverianBrothersHighSchool, and wehaveso many reasonsto begrateful. Xaverianisstrong today, sixdecadesinto ourstory, becauseofourcommunity’s steadfastcommitmentto mission.Ourfaculty, staff, coaches,administrators, Board members,parents,alumni, grandparents,parentsofalumni, and of courseourstudents,continueyearafteryearto worktoward providing the absolutebesteducationforyoung meninourcare.

Thetruthisthatevery personinourcommunity playsarole, and everyonesharesinourcontinued success.It’sthestudentwho joinsinserviceopportunities.It’stheteacherwho isavailableoutsideofthe classroom and thecoachwho staysafterpractice. It’stheparentwho volunteersatspecialeventsand thealumnuswho returnsto campustoinspireouryoung men.And itiseveryonewhoinvestsinour missionthroughphilanthropy. Ourcommunity istheliving embodimentoftheXaverianmotto, “In harmony smallthingsgrow.”Iam tremendously gratefulforallthatwehaveaccomplished together,in servicetoourstudentsandfamilies.

Thankyouforjoining usthisevening aswecelebrateXaverian,ourincrediblealumni, and thetalent and dedicationoftonight’shonoree, Mr. RichardA.Spillane, Jr. ’68. I truly appreciateyourgenerous support. Together, wewillwritethenext60yearsofXaverian’sstory.

Respectfully yours,

JacobA.Conca’94,Ph.D. Head ofSchool

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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DearFriendsofXaverian,

Welcometo theXaverianGala!Iam so gratefulforyourpresencethis evening aswecometogetherinsupportofXaverian’sscholarshipfund. Yourgenerosity benefitsthe964young menenrolled atXaveriantoday and helpsto ensurethevitality ofthisexceptionalinstitutionforfuture generationsofHawks.Thankyouforyoursupport!

TonightwecelebratealloftheXaverianalumni who havecarried our missionforthinto theworld and madeusproud. Whilewecould nothighlighttheaccomplishments ofevery graduatethisevening,inthisbookyouwillread about20ofthesedistinguished alumni. Whetheramemberofourfirstgraduating classin1967orayoung alumnusjustbeginning his career,Itrustyouwillbeasimpressed asIam atthecaliberofXaveriangraduates.

Thisevening wealso honorMr. RichardA.Spillane, Jr.’68asthefirst-everLifetimeAchievement Award recipient.Ihavehad thegreatpleasureand privilegeofworking alongsideRickonXaverian’s Board ofTrustees.Hisconsiderateapproach,hissound judgment, and hisunfailing kindnesshave defined theBoard for25years.Rick,Xaverianwould notbetheschoolitistoday withoutyou. Thank youforyourleadership, yourgenerosity, and yourfriendship.

Sincerely,

SeanP.Fahy’82,P’15 ChairpersonoftheBoard ofTrustees

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ProudtosupportXaverianBrothersHighSchool!

RickandCathyRoche, ChrisRoche ’11

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Wewouldliketothankandacknowledgetheteachers,coaches, administratorsandstaff at Xaverian for their incrediblededicationtothe studentsandtheirfamilies.Withouttheirhardworkouramazingschoolwould benowherenearlyassuccessfulasitistoday.

WealsosalutetheleadershipofBrotherDanSkala,DomLalli,JakeConca and MikeNicholsonwhohaveledourschooltoeverhigherheightsoverthe last25years.

Finally,wethankthetrustees,alumniandparentswhohave given thetime, supportandresourcestoadvance Xaverian’smission.

GoHawks!!

JoanneandRickSpillane’68

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Weareproudto supportXaverian BrothersHighSchool and salute Rick Spillane for his commitment to Xaverian.

Jack’80and JudiRemondi

Rick,yourcaringleadershiphashelpedmake

Sendingyouourbest wishes andcongratulations! R.ZoppoCorporation

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2023-2024

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SeanP.Fahy’82,P’15 ChairmanoftheBoard President CM&B,Inc.

TimothyV.Gavin’94,P’24 ViceChairmanoftheBoard President,Founder Ark Data,Inc.

Dr.JacobA.Conca’94 Head of School XaverianBrothersHighSchool

JohnF.BrennanIII’06 Analyst SiriosCapital Management

DavidA.Capobianco’76,P’06 COO/Counsel AtlanticManagementCompany

Rev.JohnDenning,C.S.C. President StonehillCollege

DerekD.Doo’87,P ’17 ManagingPartner WealthCare InvestmentPartners

John“Jay”C.Driscoll’76 President Driscoll Agency

AlieceDutson President MissionChurchGrammarSchool

NeilC.Higgins’87 Life SciencesCapital MarketsConsultant

Edward“Ned”F.Kennedy’67 BoulderHealthcareSolutions,Retired

DanielV.Lalli ’98 Self-Employed

GerardC.Lorusso’71,P’15 President LorussoCorporation

BrotherRichardLunny,C.F.X. AssociateDirector

XaverianBrothersSponsored Schools

PaulLyons’83, P’14,’17 President NortheasternMechanical,Inc.

PatriciaK.Martin,P’20 Partner

Seegel LipshutzLo and Martin,LLP

WarrenJ.MeadIII’89 SalesTeamLeader NetApp

PaulJ.Mellett’73, P’08 ChiefFinancial Officer EnantaPharmaceuticals,Inc.

Dr.JohnMorse

AssistantPrincipal SaintJohn’sHighSchool

Dr.Robert Munro’04 Directorof AcademicProgramand Equity

ConcordAcademy

TheodoreP.Ristaino’69 ChiefOperating Officer YankeeEquipmentSystems,Inc.

RickRoche,P’11 CEO RocheBros.Supermarkets

JeffreySmith Principal MaldenCatholicHighSchool

Richard A. Spillane,Jr.’68 Fidelity Investments, Retired U.S.Ambassador(retired)

JohnJ.Sullivan’77 DistinguishedFellow

GeorgetownUniversityWalsh School of ForeignService

ADMINISTRATION

HeadofSchool

JacobA.Conca’94,Ph.D.

Principal

MichaelG.Nicholson,P ’29,Ed.D.

AssistantPrincipalfor TeachingandLearning

StephenW.Dacey ’95,Ed.D.

AssistantPrincipalforAcademics, Grades 9 – 12

LaurenR. Hill, M.Ed.

AssistantPrincipalforthe

FrancisXavierDivision,Grades7& 8

JosephD.McGilvrayIII,Ed.D.

AssistantPrincipalforStudentLife

JoshuaM.Tranfaglia,M.Ed.

DeanofStudents

JohnA.Guinan,M.A.

OFFICEFORSCHOOL ADVANCEMENT

ChiefAdministratorfor SchoolAdvancement

ChristopherJ.Vasta ’00,Ed.D.

AdvancementServicesManager

LindaM.Calabrese,P ’20

DirectorofDataManagement andOperations

PamelaJ.Fothergill,P ’07

AdvancementOfficeAssistant

MarissaA.Gelso,P ’19, ’21

DirectorofAnnualandLeadershipGiving DavidJ.Nelson ’02

OFFICEOFSTRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

DirectorofStrategicCommunications

AnnE.Alsfeld

AssistantDirectorof StrategicCommunications

KathrynE.Hickey

DigitalMarketingCoordinator

HeatherM.Schnabel

GraphicDesign

MargaretGaleano

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Rick,thetimeandenergy that you’ve given to our alma materis trulyamazing. Thankyou forall you’ve doneand congratulationsonthiswell earnedhonor!

Ted’71andMaureenEnglish

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Rick,thank you so much foryour enduring dedication totheXaveriancommunity.Somanystudents,facultyand alumnihavebenefittedfromyourcontributions!

TheLalliFamily

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Congratulationsto RickSpillane’68 onreceiving Xaverian’s LifetimeAchievement Award.

Ben ’94 andAngelaCavallo,P ’27

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Congratulationsto RickSpillane’68

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Rick,wearesograteful foryourleadershipand friendship overthe years.Congratulations onreceiving Xaverian'sfirst-ever LifetimeAchievementAward.

RonandMaureenBleday,P’03,’06,’10

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GeorgePeter, Polina, Panayioti ’25, Matina, and Alexios ’28

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TO THIS YEAR’S XAVERIAN GALA HONOREE

Rick has established a 25 yearstandardofservice, commitment, and philanthropy to Xaverian that will likely never be matched. He embodies our values of Humility, Trust, Zeal, Simplicity, and Compassion. Xaverian Brothers High School and our community will be eternally grateful to Rick andJoanne for theimpact theyhave hadonXaverianfor the past 25 yearsand the futureimpactthat their legacy will have.

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Congratulations!

ToourUncle/Great-UncleRick, onXaverian’sfirst-ever LifetimeAchievementAward.

YoucertainlyexemplifytheXaverianvalues: Simplicity-Humility-Compassion-Zeal-Trust.

It isno surprise tous that youarethefirsttoreceivethisaward, WELLDESERVED!Tonight wecelebrate youand Joanneand your many years of dedication and commitment to the Xaverian community.

Joe, Piper and Rachel Luna

Paul, Cheryl, P ’13 and Patrick ’13 Ingersoll

Jack, Debbie, P ’14, John, Kerri-Anne and Michael ’14 Morse

Kim, Stephen, Robert and Katie Moroney

Cathy, P ’06, James ’06 and Rianna Cardinale

It’s my great pleasure to say, “Thank you, Rick.”

It's been an honor to witness your decades of generous service to Xaverian. Mark Reagan’67

Congratulations, Rick, on your 25 years of service on the Board of Trustees.

RogerandElizabethRandall

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Sinceourfounding in1963,morethan11,000 youngmenhaveearned aXaveriandiplomaand carriedourmissionforth fromClapboardtree Streetintotheworld. Theyareservantleaders intheChurchandinthe boardroom,onthefront linesandonstage,in courtroomsandoperating rooms,onthefieldandin theclassroom.Thereare thousandsofstoriesof successfulalumniwhohave distinguishedthemselves intheircareersandtheir communities,allwhile stayingtruetotheXaverian motto,“Inharmonysmall thingsgrow.”

Tonight,wesharethe followingalumnihighlights asjustasmallsampleof themanydistinguished graduateswhohavemade Xaverianproud.

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Father Rocco Puopolo, S.X. ’67

FatherRoccoPuopolo,S.X. ’67 wasamember of Xaverian’s very firstgraduating class,theClass of1967. After Xaverian, heearned his bachelor’s degreein theology from theSt. Francis DeSales CollegeSeminary and his master’s degree in divinity from CatholicTheological Union,specializingin Cross Cultural Communication.Heis presently theDirector of theMission Center and Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, and serves as theCo-Coordinator of thePax Christi Movementin Massachusetts.However, earlier inhis ministry hespentdecadesinWestAfrica, particularlyin SierraLeone. Heserved asahigh school teacher, theSuperintendent of Schools for theDioceseof Makeni, theNational Chaplainof theYoung Christian StudentMovement, theChaplainatFourah Bay CollegeUniversity, and theDirector of theNational Pastoral Center. Father Puopolowas therecipientof thevery firstAfrica Faith and JusticeAward for his advocacy for peacein SierraLeone. After returning from Africa, heserved as U.S.Director of Training for Young Missionaries and as Director of theAfrica Faith and JusticeNetwork in Washington,D.C.

In addition tohis ministry, Father Puopolohas enjoyed significantboard service, including on theGoverning Board of theXaverian MissionariesUSA,on theBoard of theAfrica Faith and JusticeNetwork,and on theBoard of F.R.O.M.(TheFederation of Returned Overseas Missionaries). Heshares thatheis grateful totheXaverian Brothers and faculty whoprovided him withachallenging and quality education.He says,“Many skills and talentsIused during mylifecan find theirroots during these high school years.AndI commend thepresentadministration and faculty of Xaverian intheirefforts tomaintainthis school as oneof thebest!”

John “Jack” Egan ’75

JackEgan’75 believesinpersistencein thefaceofdifficulty, and hesays Xaverian taughthim thatvaluablelesson.A 1975graduate, Jack wenton toearn his bachelor’s degree attheBoston CollegeCarroll School of Managementwhere hedoublemajoredinboth marketing and computer science. From there, hejoinedEMCand served asasales leader for multiple decades,fulfilling such roles as ExecutiveVicePresidentof Sales and Marketing and ExecutiveVicePresidentof Products and Offerings.Jack alsospentyears asamember of EMC’s Board of Directors prior toits saletoDellin2016.Now a venturecapitalist, Jack is managing partner of Carruth LLC.In addition,heserves on theboard of directors for multiplecorporations, including Verint-Systems,Trilio, Progress, and NetScout.

Jack has been tremendously influential atXaverian asamember of theBoard of Trustees(1995-2012),including serving as theBoard’s ViceChair. Heand his wife, Dr. Pamela Egan,havealsobeen generous benefactors and played leadershiprolesin previous capital campaigns.TheJack and Pamela Egan Technology Center opened atXaverian in2001 and is nowhometotheschool’s technology team, therobotics center, and theX-Ploration Center. Nostranger totheXaverian Gala, Jack has served previously asaCo-Chairand as an Honorary Gala Co-Chair,inaddition tobeing honoredforhiscontributionstoXaverianatthe2001Gala.JackandPamelahavethree adultchildren,Kathleen,Amanda, and Max.

Christopher Marzilli ’77

ChrisMarzilli’77 wasvaledictorian of his Xaverian class anda varsity tennis player before heading off toMiddlebury CollegeasaCharles A.Dana Scholar. Thereheearned a bachelor of arts degreeand subsequently launched his career atGTE GovernmentSystems in1981, rising from anintern toaC-suiteexecutive. In 1999, GTE was acquired by General Dynamicsand

Chris’roles grewfrom Deputy General Manager to PresidentofC4Systems,PresidentofMissionSystems,andlastlyas theExecutiveVicePresidentof theTechnologies Group. Heretired from General Dynamicsin2023and presently serves on theBoard of Directors atiRocket, Arcfield, and EpicSolutions.Chris is alsoaSenior Fellowand adjunctfaculty member of theVirginia Tech HumeCenter for National Security and Technology. Additionally, hevolunteers asamember of theBoard of Directors for theSentinels of Freedom ScholarshipFoundation.Hecredits Xaverian with teaching him tolead by exampleand toalways behelpful.

Chris says hefeels mostfortunatetobemarried tohis wonderful wife, Nancy, and tobefather tohis exceptional children,Christopher and Alyssa.

John Sullivan ’77

AmbassadorJohnSullivan’77(retired) is perhaps mostwell-known for serving as the United States Ambassador totheRussian Federation from2019-2022,after serving as theDeputy Secretary of Statefrom 2017-2019. Despiteanimpeccableacademicrecord and an astonishing career as an attorney and publicservant, John says thatitwas his relationships from his timeatXaverian that havehadthemost influenceonhim. Aftergraduatingin1977,hewent on toundergraduatestudies atBrown University, followed by Columbia University School of Law. Heclerked for SupremeCourtJusticeDavid H.Souter and served as both Deputy General Counsel for theU.S. Departmentof Defenseand theU.S.Deputy Secretary of Commerce beforebeing appointed totheroleas Deputy Secretary of State.

Stephen Kern ’82, P ’15, ’21

SteveKern’82 graduated from Xaverian with thetop honor bestowed tostudents—theXaverian Award. He wenton toearn his bachelor’sincivil engineering from Princeton University, a master’sinreal estate from M.I.T., and a master’s in financefrom Boston College. In addition,heholds theCharteredFinancial Analyst (CFA) title. Steve's professional career began with sixyears of commercial real estateconstruction and developmentexperience. After graduateschool, hebegan his focus on fixedincomeinvestments atStateStreetResearch and Management. In2000,helaunched themortgage-backed securities effortatIncomeResearch & Managementwherehebecame a Principal and Senior PortfolioManager. Since2017, hehas served as VicePresidentand PortfolioManager atThede BurloGroupin Boston,whereheleads allfixedincomeactivities.

Steve’s adviceandinputareessential on Xaverian’s InvestmentCommittee of theBoard of Trustees.Hepreviously served on Xaverian’s Board from 1995-2015.In recentyears,hehas dedicated his timeand efforton theBoard and StrategicPlanning Committeeof Mission GrammarSchoolinRoxbury, and on theMission Church FinanceCouncil. Mission Grammar has rich ties toboth theKern family and Xaverian.Steve's parents often told theirfour sons (threeof whom attended Xaverian)to, “Never forgetwhereyou camefrom.” In recognition of his dedicated servicetotheMission Grammar community, hewas named the2020 Kevin Fitzgerald Alumnus of theYear. Stevespent many years asamember of thePrinceton Alumni Schools Committeeand thePrinceton Football Association.Afaithful Catholic, for 16years hetaught religious education atOur Lady Helpof Christians Churchin Newton.Steve and his wife, Susan,aretheproud parents of Andrew ’15and Matthew’21,as well as Carolineand Sarah.

Edward Hardiman ’88, Ph.D.

John is presentlyapartner atMayer Brown,serving as co-lead of the lawfirm’s National Security practice. Additionally, heisaDistinguished Fellowin theSchool of Foreign ServiceatGeorgetown University, a contributortoCBSNews,and presentlyamember of Xaverian’s Board of Trustees.His accoladesincludetheSecretary of State’s Distinguished ServiceAward, theDepartmentof State’s Distinguished Honor Award, theDirector of theCentral IntelligenceAgency’s Ambassador of the Year Award, theChairman of theJointChiefs of Staff’s JointMeritorious Civilian ServiceAward, theSecretary of Defense’s Medal for Exceptional PublicService, theDefenseIntelligenceDirector’s Award, and Columbia University School of LawDistinguished Alumnus Award. However, hesays his proudestaccomplishmentwas “raising a family of three wonderful children with my wifeof 34years,GraceRodriguez.”

Dr.EdHardiman’88 values his Xaverian experiencesomuch thathehas builthis career in Xaverianeducation. Afterserviceworkas a lay missionaryin Duran,Ecuador and servinginthe JesuitVolunteer Corps,hecameback toXaverian as an educator. Heprogressed from teaching to Director of Campus Ministry, and then toDean of Students and AssistantPrincipal beforetaking theroleas Principal atSt. John’s Prep, a fellowXaverian Brothers Sponsored School(XBSS).Hebecamethe Prep’s Head of Schoolin2011 and continues toservein thatroletothis day.

In addition tohis work atSt. John’s Prep, Ed alsoserves asaCorporate Member of Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools,which oversees thework of 13Xaverian schoolsintheUnited States.Hehas served on twoXBSSschool boards,Xavier High SchoolinConnecticutand Our Lady of Good Counsel inMaryland. Heis alsoon theBellesini Academy Board of Directors and has served on theBoard of RostroDeCristosince2015, presentlyin theroleas Chairof theBoard. Ed has been married tohis wife, KaraMcIntyreHardiman, for 25years and together they aretheproud parents of Eddie, Matt, Julia, and Owen.

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Neal Patel ’88, M.D.

Dr.NealPatel’88 was his class salutatorian and won thesenior studentathleteaward. After graduating from Xaverian,heearned a bachelor’s degreefrom TuftsUniversity in chemical engineering and then his medical degreefrom theUniversity of Massachusetts. Hewenton todohis residencyin general pediatricsatTexas Tech University.

Today, hesays,heenjoysraising his children,Chloeand Norah, and theprivilegeof caring for other children as a pediatricianinhis hometown of Walpole. From Xaverian, Neal says thathelearned theimportanceof focusing on the community and serving others.Heisliving thoseideals outtoday asavolunteerwithGoldenOpportunitiesforIndependence(a local servicedog organization), theAmerican RedCross,and HESSCO Elder Services.Neal alsoserves on Xaverian’s Head of SchoolLeadershipCouncil.

Mark Jackson ’91

MarkJackson’91 wasathree-sport athleteand theMVPof the1990 Xaverian football season.Heparlayed his loveof sportsintoasuccessful career inathletics. After Xaverian,Mark played as defensive back for Colby Collegewhereheearned his bachelor’s degree, and then wenton toearn his master’sinpublicpolicy from Trinity College. Hestarted as an intern with theNewEngland Patriots beforejoining thestaff, and alsowas on thecoaching staff with theOakland Raiders.From there, hemovedintocollegiateathleticsadministration,taking on roles atSyracuseandUSC.For thelasteightyears,hehas been with Villanova,moving from Director of AthleticstoaVice Presidentrole. Markwas named the 2019-2020NACDA Athletic Director of theYear. Heis thechairof Team Impact’s Athletic Advisory Board - Team Impact, and ViceChairof NCAA Strategic Vision & Planning.

Despitehis career success,Mark says his greatest accomplishmentis his family. Heand his wife, Tricia, have four children:Grace, whois atPrinceton,Hannah, whois at University of Virginia, Kevin,whois atVillanova,and Sean,who is stillinhigh school.

Jean Raphael ’93, M.D.

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Dr.JeanRaphael’93 credits Xaverian for equipping him with thevalues and principles thathaveinformed whoheis both professionally and personally,including servantleadership,integrity, and humility. As classvaledictorian,hewenton toearn his bachelor’s degreeatWilliams College, his medical degreeatHarvard Medical School, and his master’sinpublichealth from theHarvard School of PublicHealth. Hepresently serves as Professor of Pediatrics, DivisionChiefofAcademicGeneralPediatrics,andViceChair for Clinical Affairs atBaylor Collegeof Medicineand Texas Children’s Hospital. Additionally, heserves as Presidentof the AcademicPediatricAssociation.

Dr. Raphael’s research focuses onimproving systems of carefor underserved and minority children. Hewas appointed totheTexas Health Disparities Task Forceby theLieutenant Governor. Additionally, hehas earned numerous awards including a Meritorious ServiceAward from theTexas Health and Human Services Commission, a Research Mentorship Award from Baylor’s Departmentof Pediatrics,theDoctors for ChangeHealthcareAdvocacy Award, and theChildren atRisk HealthcareServiceAward. Dr. Raphael has served asamentorin theBig Brothers Big Sisters program and has alsoserved on the Board of theAlbertSchweitzer FellowshipProgram HoustonGalveston.Heis theproud father of threechildren,Griffin (17), Glenna(15),and Zora(13).

Benjamin Cavallo, Jr. ’94, P ’27

BenCavallo,Jr.’94 holds his Xaverian friendships closeand says thathestill talkstohis fellowHawksdaily. After graduatingin1994,Benearnedhis bachelor’s degreefromEmory University and hisMBA from Boston College. Now he’s owner ofC&SInsurancein Mansfield whichoriginallyopenedin1959.C&Shas grown in recentyearstoincorporateadditionaloffices in Attleboro, Dedham, and Bridgewater, and is considered oneof thelargestinsurancebrokersinMassachusetts.

Ben serves as thecurrentchairof theHorizons School at DCDand asamember of Xaverian’s Head of School Leadership Council. In thepast, hehas been theChairof theMassachusetts Association of IndependentAgents,Corporator Dedham Savings Bank,amember of theSturdy Memorial Foundation Board, and a member of theBoard of theUtility Contractors of NewEngland. Ben and his wife, Angela, havetwochildren,Sam and EllieGrace. Sam juststarted atXaverian this year and is a member of theClass of2027.

Neal Minahan ’94, J.D.

NealMinahan’94 was theClass of1994’s Xaverian Award Recipientand says from his days on Clapboardtreehelearned tolivein serviceto others.Athree-sportathlete(and team captainfor football, swim,and track and field), Nealwas also instrumental toforming thetradition of “Awareness Days” atXaverian.Hewenton toearn his bachelor’s degreefrom Columbia University and his Juris Doctoratefrom Boston University School of Law. Henowserves as Chief ComplianceOfficer and a healthcareattorney for American Renal Associates,and hehas earned theBoston University School of LawDistinguished Alumni title. Neal has been featured asalegal expert onCNNandin TheNewYorkTimes,TheWashingtonPost,TheBostonGlobe, and other media outlets.Hehas earned theAmerican Bar Association ProBonoPublicoAward for “enhancing thehuman dignity of others by providing volunteer legal services tothepoor anddisadvantaged.”

An advocatefor LGBTQyouth, Neal has served as Presidentof BAGLY, Inc. for 15years.Hehas alsoshared his experiences with Xaverian’s Without Xception(agroupthatacknowledges and offers pastoral supporttostudents in various stages of awareness,acceptance, and openness abouttheirsexual orientation)inthehopeof fostering a world rootedinkindness and respect. Additionally, Neal servedinboth theMaura Healy and MichelleWu election committees.Heis GovernanceCommitteeChairfor theFineArts Work Center and a member of theNominating Committeefor theScreen Actors Guild Awards.Neal is theproud godfather of Sam Cavallo’27.

Stephen Dacey ’95, Ed.D.

Dr.StevenDacey’95 is Xaverian’s AssistantPrincipal for Teaching and Learning. Asastudent, heearned theXaverian Award, theSpiritAward, the National Honor Society Award, and served as captainof thevarsity volleyball team. After graduating, heearned his bachelor’sinbiology from Stonehill College. In addition,heholdsaMasters ofEducationinCurriculumandInstructionfrom Boston Collegeand his Doctorateof Educationin Educational Leadership, alsofrom BC.

Beforereturning toXaverian asateacherin 2003,hevolunteered attheRed Cloud Indian School inPineRidge, South Dakota and hada distinguished tenureatNASAwherehewasaresourcespecialistatthe Goddard SpaceFlightCenter. Thereheearned theNASAGSFCExcellencein Outreach Award and theGroupAchievementAward. AtXaverian,Stevehas beeninstrumentalinmany ways, including teaching and coaching, serving asadepartmentchair, hiring and developing faculty, curriculumplanning, professional development, and serving as Co-Chairfor theNewEngland Association of Schools and Colleges Steering Committee. TheDacey family is allinfor Xaverian,with Steve’s brother, Brian, a1998 graduateand his parents dedicated volunteers.Thefamily established theStephen and Jane Dacey ScholarshipFund sofutureHawkscan benefitfrom theXaverian experiencethatthey say blessed them. Steveand his wife(and, henotes,“best friend”) Reneehavetwochildren,Sabrina and Stephen.

Captain Thomas O’Donnell ’96

CaptainThomasO’Donnell’96 was CoValedictorian of his class and Co-Captain of the1996 MIAA Boys Swimming State Championshipteam. From Xaverian,he entered theU.S.Naval Academy where heearned his bachelor’s degreein ocean engineering and then wenton toearn his master’sinnationalsecurityandstrategicstudies from theU.S.Naval War College.

Heis presently serving as Commander aboard Submarine Squadron 12, stationed attheU.S.Naval SubmarineBasein New London.He’s proud tohavebeenamember of sixsubmarine crews thatwereawarded theBattleEfficiency “E” for thehighest performingcrewin theirrespectivesubmarinesquadron. In addition,hehas served attwocommands thatearned the MeritoriousUnitCitation.

A believer inXaverian education,Thomas and his wifeKaren havethreechildren(William, Anna, and Sarah)whoall attend SaintBernard School, a fellowXaverian Brothers Sponsored School locatedinConnecticut. Thomas serves asarobotics assistantcoach and refereefor theschool. His father, Gerard O’Donnell,wasagraduateof Mission Church High School, the predecessor of Xaverian Brothers High SchoolinRoxbury. Thomas isamember of theU.S.SubmarineVeterans Groton,CTchapter and a member of theKnights of Columbus.

Brian Mann ’98

BrianMann’98 wasathree-sportcaptainfor theHawks, includingfootball, basketball,and baseball.Hewas basketball and baseball MVP and a member of the1995 and1996 State Championshipfootball teams.Brian was alsoaeucharistic minister and selected toattend theXaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS) retreat. After graduation,Brian earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Dartmouth College. Hedid a stintin theArena Football Leagueasaquarterback and even has someHollywood credits on his resume asastuntdoublein “TheLongestYard,” “Invincible,” and “TheGamePlan.” In 2018, Brian earned a spoton oneof theworld’s largest stages—theSuper Bowl halftimeshow. Hewas broughtin tothrow a pass toLady Gaga!

Brian is presently theDirector of AthleticsforWilliam& Mary. Prior totaking over theTribe, hewas theDirector of Athleticsat DartmouthCollege, and ChiefDevelopmentOfficerfor Athletics atbothUCBerkeley and RiceUniversity. Brian is married to Hilary and they’rebusy with twoyoung sons, Russell and Henry.

2024Gala FeaturedAlumni

Timothy Min Sub Paolini ’02

TimothyMinSubPaolini’02 wasaNational Honor Society member and secretary of the Xaverian chapter, as well as Presidentof the History Club and a member of thevarsity track team beforeenrolling attheU.S.Naval Academy. Upon graduation,heserved nine yearsintheMarineCorps as aCH-53E pilot, earning a Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal. Tim conducted humanitarian relief missionsin thePhilippines,served as presidentof theMarineCorps BallinSeoul, Korea and served as DetachmentOfficer inChargein Helmand Province (Afghanistan), responsiblefor executingdronemissions.

In2015,Tim switched from theMarines tosales and sethis sights on an M.B.A. Hegraduated fromNYU in2019 and is presently theGlobal Sales Lead for ChromeOS Flex and DevelopmentLead for theAsian Pacificregion for Google. Healsoserves asaboard member forNYU BlockChain,an organization for NYU alumni whohaveaninterestin theblockchainecosystem. For volunteer work,Tim helps tocoordinate CSR/ESG initiativesinpartnershipwith theAmerican Chambers of Commerceand U.S.Embassies throughouttheAsian Pacificregion with theaim of benefitting school children.Hemarried his wife, Ella, nineyears agoand they aretheproud parents of theirseven year old son, Jacob.

Thomas Harkins ’04

TomHarkins’04 wasaNational Honor Society member, Spanish Honor Society member, and captainof thevarsity swim team during his time atXaverian.Hewenton totheUniversity of Notre Damewhereheearned his bachelor’s degreein aerospaceengineering, followed by his master’s inastronautical engineering from theUniversity of Southern California. Tom’s exceptional careerincludes almost a decadeworking as aflightoperations engineer on NASA’s flagshipJames Webb SpaceTelescopemission.Itwas he whogave a “GO” order from mission control when Webblifted off on Christmas Day 2021.With thecall-sign COMM1,Tom led theradio frequency communications team whosehardwarewas transmitting Webb’s scienceand engineering data between theObservatory and the network of ground antennas back on Earth. Asamember of theJames Webb SpaceTelescopeteam, Tom and his colleagues wereawarded the 2023RobertJ. Collier Trophy which honors "thegreatestachievementin aeronauticsorastronauticsinAmerica."Presently,he’saSeniorSystems Engineer atNorthropGrumman.

Despite a career inwhich Tom has connected with theextraordinary inouterspace,hesaysit’stheXaveriantraditionofdistinguishingoneself through “theordinary,unspectacular flowof everydaylife” thatdefines him.Tom and his wife, Caitlin, aretheproud parents of Theo(7),Gwen (5),and Corinne(1). They residein theWashington,D.C. area, where Tom has been activeasaleader of Xaverian’s D.C. Alumni Chapter.

John Brennan III ’06

JohnBrennanIII’06 was his class’s Xaverian Award winner, a member of theNational Honor Society, theSpanish National Honor Society, theArtNational Honor Society, and thegolf and lacrosseteams.After Xaverian,hewent toPurdueUniversity wherehereceived his bachelor’s degreein material engineering. John found greatsuccess atPurdueandinhis fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho. Hewasamember of theTau Beta Pi engineering honor society, a member of theAlpha Sigma Mu material engineering honor society, and hegraduated magna cumlaude. John wenton toearn his M.B.A. from Stanford’s GraduateSchool of Business. NowheworksatSirios Capital Managementasadirector inthe industrialsector.

John and his wife, Jackie, feel blessed tohavetwo“beautiful and healthy children,” Lucy(2)and Jake(1). Hesays thatthey makehimwanttobe a better person every day. John isanew member of Xaverian’s Board of Trustees this year, serving on the InvestmentCommittee. Hepreviously served on theHead of School LeadershipCouncil.

Derek Jones ’07

DerekJones’07 gothis startin thetheater with theWalpoleFootlighters,and then continued to expand his skills and showcasehis talentin the Xaverian theater. By senior year, hewas singlehandedly responsiblefor theaudio, visuals,and lighting for Xaverian’s productions of “OneFlew Over theCuckoo’s Nest” and “Pippin.” Nowhe hascreated a placefor himselfamong theglittering lights of Broadway, and he’s theman powering itall. As an IATSE (International Allianceof Theatrical StageEmployees) member, he’s served as Head Electrician on such shows as “Back tothe Future,” “Diana theMusical,” “Mean Girls,” “BrightStar,” “TheMusic Man,” and “TheIceMan Cometh.” Presently, he’s working on “The Outsiders,” which opens on Broadway TONIGHT, March16.Derek has enjoyed a long history atthe OgunquitPlayhouse, starting therein 2008whileearning his BFA inDesign and Technical Theater from the University of Connecticut, and staying on for years after graduation. Hewas featured for his work tobringlifeto“Singin’ intheRain” by the PortlandPressHerald. Derekwas thebrains behind making itrain insidethetheater for eightshowsaweek,rigging upasystem toheat anddispense300 gallons ofwater intheform of rainon stage.

Derek and his wife, Tiana, residein Long Island with their twosons,Cooper and Riley. Henotes thatheis grateful toMatt Cavanaugh, David Connolly, and Dana Belmontefor allowing him to createand learninhis own way whileworkingintheperforming arts atXaverian,and toSteveSteinbergher for letting him knowthathe could dotechnical theater asacareer and notjust a hobby.

Gala

Joseph Young, Jr. ’08

2024Xaverian Gala Co-Chair

JoeYoung,Jr.’08 wasastar athleteasaHawk, playing on both thevarsity hockey and golf teams.Heearned theDivision 1 GolfState Individual Titlein 2007and wenton tocontinue his athleticcareer atBabson College. Joeearned his bachelor’sinBusiness Administration and has been climbing thecorporateladder sincegraduating from Babsonin 2012.Hestarted asasales manager atDellEMCandinthecourse of nineyears,rosethrough therankstoaccountexecutive,district manager, and lastly Sr. Director, North America Mid-MarketSales. Nowhe’s theVicePresidentfor WorldwideCommercial Sales at ZScaler,Inc.,apubliclytradedcloud-serviceproviderthat’saleaderin cybersecurity and “zerotrust digital transformation.”

Angel Salcedo ’17

Joe’s mostimportanttakeaway from his Xaverian education,he says,arethevalues of respectand humility. Heaims totreatothers with respectand always behumble. Joeand his wife, Jessica,livein Dover and have a daughter named Madison.

VidurKhatri’10

2024Xaverian Gala Co-Chair

VidurKhatri’10 was theClass of2010Xaverian Award winner, thetophonor bestowed toa Xaverian student. Hewas activein theschool’s campus ministry program,a varsity soccer player, and on thevarsity indoor and outdoor track teams.From ClapboardtreeStreet, he wenton toGeorgetown University where heearned his Bachelor of Sciencein Business Administration.Nowhe’saprincipal atAbry Partners, a privateequity firm, working with portfoliocompanies and supporting saletransactionsinboth North America and Europe. He presently serves on theBoard of Directors atPrimeCapital Investment Advisors,Innovisk Capital Partners,Inoapps,USEReady, and Hersha HospitalityManagement.

From Xaverian,Vidur says helearned toembracecommunityin all aspects of hislife, and he’sliving thatoutasavolunteer withCradles toCrayons and the ALSAssociation.Healsoserves on Xaverian’s Head of School LeadershipCouncil. An avid runner, hecompleted the Boston Marathon in2023.

AngelSalcedo’17 is our2024Gala Emcee! Asayoung alumnus,hehas already blazed a brightpathin broadcastjournalism. A 2021graduateof Emerson College, he previously served asanews reporter for KOAT Action 7 News,theABCaffiliatein Albuquerque, NewMexico. Nowhe’sasports news reporter and producer for WCVB Channel 5 Boston.Hesays his greatesthonor is being chosen toreturn homeat just23 years old tocover thesports teams heloves on thechannel he has watched sincechildhood. Angel has already had theopportunity toreportfrom TDGarden,GilletteStadium,Fenway Park,and even from Xaverian Brothers High School!We’rethrilled towelcome him back for this year’s Xaverian Gala, and look forward toseeing all hewill accomplishin whatpromises tobe a stand-outcareerin televisionnews.

Richard Spillane, Jr. ’68

2024GalaHonoree&

First-EverLifetimeAchievementAwardRecipient

“I’llneverforgetthefirsttimeImetRick,” said Brother Daniel Skala,C.F.X.,General Superior of theXaverian BrothersandformerXaverianheadmaster.“WewenttohisofficeatFidelity indowntown Boston, a beautiful corner office. Hewas sohospitableand gracious.IknewthatIneeded togettoknowthis man better.” Itwas John Murphy ’70, P ’03,former Chairof theBoard of Trustees,whotold Brother Dan tokeephis eyeon Rick Spillane.A fellow Fidelity employee, John had seen Rick’s success atthecompany and thoughthemighthave potential tocontributeatXaverian.Thatfirstmeetingin1999between Brother Dan,Rick Spillane, and alsoLarry Furey, Xaverian’s former head of advancement,was thegenesis ofa25-year relationshipthathas positively impacted Xaverian Brothers High Schoolinevery way imaginable.

Rick,amember of theClass of1968, had becomedisconnected from his alma mater sincegraduation.AFrancis OuimetScholar, heearned his Bachelors of Sciencefrom Rensselaer PolytechnicInstituteand his Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. From there, he became a portfoliomanager and analystatEaton Vancefor 10years before beginning anincredibly successful19-year career at Fidelity Investments, quickly ascending theranksfrom portfoliomanager tosuch roles as Director of U.S.Equity Research, Chief InvestmentOfficer for Europe forFidelity International Ltd., Head of U.S.Equities,Head of Global InvestmentStrategy, and Presidentof StrategicAdvisers.From 2008-2019, heshared his knowledgewith students and faculty atBabson Collegeas an adjunctprofessor, faculty advisor, and facultydirector. Additionally, from 2010-2021,heserved as Director of Eaton Vance. As successful as Rick’s professional careerwas,his servicetonon-profitorganizations has been equally impressive.

That1999 meetinginthecorner officeat Fidelity led toRick serving for 25years on Xaverian’s Board of Trustees, including12years as Chair of theBoard (2005-2017). With twocapital campaigns occurring during his tenure, Rick’s leadershiphas had a profoundimpacton Xaverian’s facilities and program. Theconstruction of the32,000 squarefootathletic and wellness center, theaddition of newsciencelabs and classrooms, therenovations of theathleticfields,theJosephineM. NobleChapel, the Ruth Kennedy Library, theJack and Pamela Egan Technology Center, theX-Ploration Center, and theadmissions,counseling, finance, and advancementwings,and theaddition of theFrancis Xavier Division for grades seven and eight, all took placeduring Rick’s tenure. These developments weremadepossiblein largepartduetohis significant investmentof time, talent, and treasure. Additionally, Rick has long been a champion of tuition assistanceand scholarships toensurethatXaverian education remains affordablefor all qualified young men.

“I don’tknowanybody whohas made a greater contribution tothe school asaboard member or an alumthan Rick,” said Jack Egan’75, former trustee (1995-2012).“Each timetheschool tooka stepup, hewas theshoulders on which westood. And Rick never soughtcredit. Henever held himselfoutas being special or deserving of any recognition.His quiet, powerfulleadershipwasinspirational.”

“Nothing thatIsay abouthim really could capturetheconsequence and theweightof his leadership. Itis beyond measure,” said Brother Dan. “Rick is theperfectexampleofa graduatewholives theXaverianvalues. Thevalueof simplicity as a way of thinking: hewas never aboutexcessive materialism or consumerism. Thevalueof humility: heknows himselfvery well and thegifts hehas been given by God. Morethan that, herecognizes

thegifts inevery person.Compassion:his compassion isunbelievable. He sees theneeds of other people. Zeal:heis always joyful and enthusiastic, and hegives of himselfwholeheartedly tothemission of theschool. And finally trust:ittakes couragetotrustin theprocess,totrustin thepeople, totrustthatGod is going tolead usintherightway, and Rick has that.”

Larry Furey described Rick as “caring, compassionate, steady, and consistent.” Headded, “His isaministry of presence…Henever missed an opportunity tobepresent. Tome, thatisamodel board chairand a wonderful exampletoother board members abouttheimportanceof their presenceatsignaturemoments intheschool’s history.”

Rick’s volunteerism, philanthropy, andimpactextend beyond Xaverian intoCatholiceducationintheBoston areain general. His generosity tothe CatholicSchools Foundation has allowed many young peopletobenefit from Catholiceducation regardless of theirfamily finances.His leadership asamember of theBoard for TheLynch Foundation has been exceptional. TheLynch Foundation is thekey giving vehicleof theLynch family, established by Peter Lynch and his latewife, Carolyn.Peter and Rick served at Fidelity together and haveenjoyed morethan 40years of friendship. Now, Rick serves as Treasurer of theFoundation and asakey voicein the work of thenon-profit. According toPeter, theestablishmentof theLynch LeadershipAcademy atBoston Collegewas duetoRick.Peter said, “He’s thelead on that, and it’s maybethebiggestand mostimportantthing we’vedonetohelp inner city teachers,charter schools,publicschools, and parochial schools.Rick is careful. He’s accurate. He’s thorough. He’s non-contentious…He’s fantastic.”

Rick’s contributions toXaverian and totheArchdioceseof Boston, as well as his successinbusiness,would nothavebeen possiblewithout thesupportof his wife, Joanne. “Sheis theangel whoallowed him to accomplish all of thesethings,” said Jack.Larry added, “Sheis very effective inher presenceand her supportof him.Joanneis truly his partner, and much of theircharitabledecision making is donetogether. Sheis an importantmember of theXaverian community.”

Rick and his wife, Joanne, aretheproud parents of CaitlinKing and CarolineSacks, Esq., and grandparents of Charlotte, Cameron,and Lucy. As Rickfinishes his final term on Xaverian’s Board of Trustees,helooks forward toadditional timewith his beloved family.

For his exceptional exampleof servantleadership, his successful career, hisintelligence, his humility, his dedication asahusband and father, and hisimmeasurablecontribution toXaverian,Dr. Jacob Conca ’94, Head of

RickSpillane,FormerPrincipalDomenicLalli,P’98,FormerHeadmaster BrotherDanielSkala,C.F.X.,andFormerTrusteeJackEgan’75

Rick is careful. He’s accurate.

He’s thorough. He’s non-contentious…

He’s fantastic. —PETER LYNCH, THE LYNCH FOUNDATION

School, has named Rick Spillanethefirst-ever recipientof theLifetime AchievementAward.

“As Xaverian alumni, wearethebeneficiaries of an exceptional educationrootedinthetraditionsoftheCatholicChurchandtheXaverian Brothers,” said Dr. Conca. “As such, weareremindedinLuke’s Gospel that towhom much is given,much is expected. Rick has taken this call toheart inall thathedoes and theXaverian community, past, present, and future is the beneficiary. ThroughRick’sexemplary leadership, dedicatedservice, thoughtful collaboration,and continual support, Xaverian is trulyaschool on therise. Wecould notbemoregrateful forhis efforts and wehumbly thank him,his wifeJoanne, and his family for journeying with Xaverian.”

2013CalledtoLeadCapitalCampaignGroundbreakingCeremony

GalaChairs

2024 GALA HOST SPONSOR

LynchFamilyandTheLynchFoundation

HONORARY GALA CHAIRS

Mr.SeanFahy ’82and Mrs.JaniceFahy,P’15

Mr.JamesKeefe’71andMs.LornaLee

TheLynchFamily

Dr.HirenPatel’81

Dr.JeanRaphael’93

Mr.JamesWalsh’81andMrs.DianeWalsh,P’13,’15

TheZoppoFamily

GalaCo-Chairs (l-rtop)

Mr.JeffreyDelleoandMrs.HeatherDelleo,P’23,’26

Mr.AndersonJeanandMrs.HelenaJean,P’25

Mr.CraigKelleher’95andMrs.MariaKelleher

Mr.VidurKhatri’10 (l-rbottom)

Dr.HosffmanOspinoandMrs.GuadalupeOspino,P’29

Mr.CurtWilson andMs. RachaelBadgio-Wilson,P’25

Mr.JosephYoung,Jr.’08 andMrs.JessicaYoung

Gala

CommitteeMembers

GalaCoordinator

Alyssa Ellis, P ’18,’21,’23

Gala Volunteers

ErinAbraham,P ’24,’27

John Amato and Kelly Amato, P ’26

Ugo Anayanwu and Ij Anyanwu, P’25

Chris Badgio and Martha Badgio, GP ’25

Dominic Bello and Robyn Bello, P’26

Warren Blackadar and Jessie Blackadar, P’26

Benjamin Brinker and Amy Brinker, P’22,’25

Lb Byers and Anne Byers, P’28

Deana Caldero, P ’24

Scott Caron and Laura Caron, P’20,’25

Bill Cary and Lisa Cary, P’25

Andrew Coughlin and Kim Coughlin, P’25,’27

Chris Crimi and Kim Crimi, P’27

Kevin Curley and Christine Curley, P’22,’25,’27

Paul Czmut and Vi Nguyen-Czmut, P ’27

John Dalton and Yasmin Dalton, P’25

Randy DiBartola and April DiBartola, P’27

Chris Diehl’79 and Kerry Diehl, P’12,’14

Steve Donweber and Denise Shaver, P ’28

Eric Dugas and Melissa Dugas, P ’26, ’28

Daniel Edgehille and Tricia Edgehille, P’23,’27

Audrey Fannon, P’01,’98, GP ’24

Shawn Faria and Jacqueline Faria, P’22

Steven Ferrara and Ana Ferrara, P’24

Jim Ferraro and Jennifer Ferraro, P ’20,’24

Charles Follett and Jennifer Follett, P’25

Karen Gerrior-Mariani, P’22,’24

Sue Gibbons, GP’20,’25

Dana Gurwitch and Monica Gurwitch, P ’24

Joanne Hall, P’23

Bill Harrison and Nan Harrison, P ’24,’27

George Haseotes and Polina Haseotes, P ’25,’28

Julie Horne, P’12,’14,’14

Greg Hyman ’07 and Vanessa Hyman, P’27

Dominick Ianno and Deb Ianno, P ’28

Timothy Kelley and Mary Kelley, P ’27

Pat Kelly and Catherine Kelly, P ’29

Andy Kramer and Beth Kramer, P’25

David Letourneau and Jen Letourneau, P ’12,’15,’18,’24

Andy Logie’98 and Sarah Logie, P’25,’27

Paul Lonardo and Janice Lonardo, P’26

Jesus Lopez and Angelica Ochoa Orozco, P’24

Geoff Lucas and Heidi Lucas, P ’27

Theo Matheos ’95 and Maria Matheos, P ’25,’27

Ana Medina, P’27

Evan Mihaich and Jamie Mihaich, P’27,’29

Mike Mosher and Stephanie Mosher, P’27

Rob Moynihan and Kathy Moynihan, P’23, ’26, ’26

Tim Nicosia and Liz Nicosia, P ’29

Brian Nolan and Debbie Brendemuehl, P ’28

Kathleen O’Neil, P ’25

Doug O’Neill and Lisa O’Neill, P ’26

Keith Parent and Lori Parent, P ’22,’26

Nelly Quinones, P ’25

Danny Reyes and Amy Reyes, P’21,’24,’28

Matt Russell and Meghan Russell, P’28

Gary Russell and Melissa Russell, P’24,’29

Chad Saghbini and Nicole Saghbini, P ’27

Maureen Slattery, P’20,’25

EmilySorblom,P’24

Tom Stazinski’91 and Maureen Stazinski, P ’25,’26

Dan Teahan and Amy Teahan, P’24,’26

GenaTopalli,P ’25

KatieTower,P’23,’25, ’27

Mark Townsend and Tracy Townsend, P ’29

Jason Tsanotelis and Kim Tsanotelis, P’22,’27

Kurt Volk and Suki Volk, P’25,’27

Scott Ward ’91 and Misty Ward, P’29

Timmy Wells and Justyna Wells, P’27

Rob West ’90 and Jill West, P’26

Curt Wilson and Rachael Badgio-Wilson, P’25

2024 Gala Host Sponsor

Lynch Family and The Lynch Foundation

60th Anniversary Diamond Sponsor

Mr. John E. O’Donnell ’71 and Ms. Pamela S. Stanton

Mr. Rick Roche and Mrs. Catherine Roche, P’11

Partners in the Mission

Mr. John F. Brennan, Jr. and Mrs. Deborah Brennan, P’06

Mr. Craig M. Kelleher’95 and Mrs. Maria Kelleher

Mr. Richard A. Spillane, Jr. ’68 and Mrs. Joanne M. Spillane

Benefactors Circle Sponsor

Mr. John F. Remondi ’80 and Mrs. Judith B. Remondi

Mr. John J. Sullivan’77

Trustees Circle Sponsor

LORUSSO CORP

Mr. John R. Egan’75 and Dr. Pamela Egan

Mr. Benjamin F. Cavallo ’94 and Mrs. Angela W. Cavallo, P’27

Mr. Edmond J. English ’71 and Mrs. Maureen English

Mr. Edward F. Kennedy, Jr. ’67 and Mrs. Linda D. Kennedy

The Lalli Family

Mr. Gerald C. Lorusso ’71 and Mrs. Leslie A. Lorusso, P ’15

R. Zoppo Corp./Mr. David Zoppo ’81 and Mrs. Natalie C. Zoppo, Mr. Richard Zoppo ’77 and Mrs. Jane F. Zoppo, P’03,’09

Gala GalaSponsors

We are very grateful to our generous donors who have helped support our scholarship and tuition assistance programs

Theodore Ryken Circle Sponsor

Dr. Ronald Bleday and Mrs. Maureen H. Bleday, P ’03, ’06, ’10

CampaignforCatholicSchools

CM&B / Mr. Sean P. Fahy ’82 and Mrs. Janice M. Fahy, P’15

Mr. George P. Haseotes and Mrs. Polyxeni T. Haseotes, P ’25,’28

Neurology/Infusion Center of New England and Dr. Salvatore Napoli and Mrs. Gretchen Napoli, P ’25

Mr. Kurtis A. Volk and Mrs. Susan Volk, P’25,’27

Head of School Circle Sponsor

Anonymous

Ms. Kelly R. Connelly, P ’26

Mr. Peter L. Markey ’68 and Mrs. Schari Markey

Mr. John E. Murphy ’70 and Mrs. Denise M. Murphy, P’03

Ms. Marlene O’Donnell, Ms. Mary Jane O’Donnell and Mr. Steve Allen

Mr. Theodore P. Ristaino ’69 and Mrs. Christine F. Ristaino

Mr. Vincent Serratore and Dr. Denise M. Morin, P ’27

Stonehill College

Legacy Circle Sponsor

Mr. John E. Brodeur, P ’91,’94, GP ’27, ’29 and Ms. Andrea Coville

Dr. Stephen Camer and Mrs. Joanne Camer, GP’22

Mr. David A. Capobianco ’76 and Mrs. Kim M. Capobianco, P’06

Mr. William J. Cary and Mrs. Lisa M. Cary, P ’25

Mr. Joseph D. DeStefano and Mrs. Erin S. DeStefano, P’26

Mr. Stephen F. Kern ’82 and Mrs. Susan M. Kern, P’15,’21

Mr. Henry R. King and Mrs. Jeanette King, P’11

Mr. Paul J. Mellet ’73 and Ms. Amanda Weissgerber, P ’08

Mr. James S. O’Sullivan, P ’99

Mr. James Spolyar and Mrs. Sybille Spoylar, GP ’24,’26

Platinum Sponsor

Ms. Simone Barnett, P’09

Mr. William R. Canavan’76

Richard F. Czaja ’67, Esq. and Mrs. Nanci L. Czaja

Mr. Paul R. Daoust and Mrs. Patricia A. Daoust, P ’97, GP ’20,’21,’24

Mr. John C. Driscoll ’76 and Mrs. Mary Lou Driscoll

Mr. Matthew Hasselback ’93 and Mrs. Sarah Hasselbeck, P ’24

Mr. Neil C. Higgins ’87 and Mrs. Natalie Higgins

Mr. Andrew R. Logie and Mrs. Elizabeth Logie, P’98, GP’09,’25,’27

Mr. Matthew P. McKenna ’91 and Mrs. Julie G. McKenna, P ’27

Mrs. Kathleen Reilly, P’08

Mr. Patrick J. Sullivan ’77 and Mrs. Shelagh A. Sullivan

Mr. Stanley J. Sylvester and Mrs. Anne Marie Sylvester, P '04

Xaverian Brothers Generalate

Gold Sponsor

Mr. Charles W. Atherton and Mrs. Kristin T. Atherton, P’25

Beacon Sporting Goods

Mr. Robert S. Blasi Jr., P’20,’25

Mr. Scott M. Burg and Mrs. Karen E. Burg, P’28

Mr. Kevin Byrne and Mrs. Marianne Byrne, P’24

Mr. Douglas Carter and Mrs. Karen B. Carter, P’24

Mr. Edward Chiverton and Mrs. Kathryn Chiverton

Mr. Michael G. Clarke and Mrs. Heidi Clarke, P’19,’24

Rev. Paul T. Clifford ’82

The Honorable John P. Connor, Jr. and Mrs. Judy M. Connor, P ’86, ’93 Coop’s Troop Foundation, Inc./Mrs. Kelly Richards, P’27

Mr. Donald Corey, Jr.’84

Mr. Thomas Corey and Mrs. Karen Corey, P’27

Mr. Patrick Corrigan and Mrs. Karina Corrigan, P ’26

Mr. James Courtney and Mrs. Karen Courtney, P ’29

Mr. Michael E. Cullinane and Mrs. Mary McNamara-Cullinane, P ’16, ’21

Mr. James Daly and Mrs. Jennifer Daly, P’28

Mr. James DeFeo and Dr. AnnaMarie DeFeo, P’26

Mr. Brian Denomy and Ms. Valerie Denomy, P ’28

Mr. Russell J. Doherty and Mrs. Lauren M. Doherty, P’27

Mr. Derek D. Doo ’87 and Mrs. Lisa M. Doo, P’17

Mr. Kenneth Dumas and Mrs. Jill Dumas, P’20,’22,’26

Ms. Alice M. Dutson and Mr. Connor Dutson

F.W. Madigan Company, Inc.

Mr. Kent Frederick and Mrs. Allison Frederick

Mr. Michael T. Gay and Ms. Elizabeth P. Connors-Gay, P ’24

Mr. Gino Gioioso and Mrs. Mary-Ellen Gioioso, P ’26

Mr. Charles P. Harris and Ms. Emily C. Shanahan, P ’26, ’28

Mr. Dominick M. Ianno and Mrs. Deborah C. Ianno, P ’28

Mr. Joseph Iannoni ’70, P’02, ’08 and Ms. Susan Wild

Mr. Jeremy Jarvis and Dr. Rita Jarvis, P’29

Mr. Anderson Jean and Mrs. Helena S. Jean, P’25

Mr. Rajesh Jugulum and Mrs. Rekha Jugulum, P’21,’26

Mr. John D. Kenney ’68 and Mrs. Barbara W. Kenney

Mr. Andrew T. Logie’98 and Mrs. Sarah Logie, P’25,’27

Mr. Kevin Lynch and Mrs. Noelle Lynch, P ’27

Dr. Andrew J. Marcantonio and Dr. Rachael A. Marcantonio, P ’26, ’28

Mr. Kyle Marchesseault and Ms. Marisa Howe, P’28

Mr. Edward J. Martin, Jr. ’84 and Mrs. Patricia Martin, P ’20

Mr. Jason Martucci and Mrs. Marlena Martucci, P’22,’24,’28

Mr. Ralph F. Mastriano and Mrs. Julaine Mastriano, P ’09

Dr. Theofilos P. Matheos ’95 and Mrs. Maria Matheos, P’25,’27

Mr. Keith C. McEwen and Mrs. Joely S. McEwen, P’26

Mr. William McNamara and Dr. Mary McNamara, P’20

Midhurst Advisors LLC / Mr. Richard W. Krant’68 and Mrs. Dorothy T. Krant

Mr. John M. Moran and Mrs. Nancy A. Moran, P ’93, GP ’22,’24

Mr. Alec C. Murray and Mrs. Johanna P. Murray, P’24

Mr. Timothy Nicosia and Mrs. Elizabeth Nicosia, P ’29

Dr. Daniel J. O’Connell ’68 and Mrs. Janet O’Connell, P’21

Mr. Jarrod O’Neil’97 and Mrs. Stacy O’Neil, P’28

Mr. James P. O’Sullivan and Mrs. Natalie N. O’Sullivan

Mr. Armando Petruzziello and Mrs. Annalisa Petruzziello, P’27

Mr. Joshua Pierce and Mrs. Caroline Pierce, P’28,’29

Mr. Robert J. Prezioso and Mrs. Laura A. Prezioso, P ’24

Mr. Kevin C. Quigley ’05 and Mrs. Emily Quigley

Mrs. Mary C. Risio

Mr. Brian J. Scheld and Mrs. Nancy J, Scheld, P’02,’07

Mr. Jason B. Searle and Dr. Lily Lee, P ’26, ’29

Mr. Patrick J. Sheehan and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Sheehan, P ’29

Mr. Christopher J. Stifel and Mrs. Jessica P. Stifel, P ’24,’27

Mr. Richard J. Towle’71 and Mrs. Nancy Towle

Mr. Nicholas P. Tsimortos ’08

Dr. Christopher D. Turner ’85 and Mrs. Christen Turner, P’19,’23

Mr. Michael R. Walsh and Mrs. Margaret C. Walsh, P’15,’17

W. Walsh Company, Inc./Ms. Colleen M. Wade, P ’24

Mr. Brent Warren and Mrs. Ashley Warren, P ’27

Mr. Andre D. Whyte and Mrs. Cheryl A. Whyte, P’24

Mr. Russell T. Williamson and Mrs. Elizabeth P. Williamson, P’27

Dr. Garrett Zella and Ms. Amy DiMarzio, P’28

Silver Sponsor

Mr. Robert E. Chase and Mrs. Gratia S. Chase, P ’91

Dr. Gianfranco Fraone and Mrs. Jennifer Sabatini Fraone, P ’21

Local Motion, LLC

Dr. Andrew J. Marcantonio and Dr. Rachael A. Marcantonio, P ’26, ’28

Mr. Sean McCarthy and Mrs. Coutney McCarthy, P’27,’29

Mr. Michael E. Mosher and Mrs. Stephanie R. Mosher, P ’27

Mr. Joseph Wroblewski and Mrs. Jill Wroblewski, P’23,’26

Bronze Sponsor

Mr. Jeffrey M. Cobb and Mrs. Claire Cobb, P’17

Mrs. Jane W. Dacey, P’95,’98

Ms. Jane B. Di Martino, P ’20,’23

Mr. Mark C. Dmohowski ’70

Mr. Jack Dziekan and Mrs. Lisa Dziekan, GP’28

Mr. Joseph D. Flannery and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Flannery, P’97,’03

Mr. Edward J. Freeley, Jr., MH ’49

Mr. John P. Glancy ’83 and Mrs. Susan C. Glancy, P’19,’23

Mrs. Elaine Gunning, P ’91, GP ’18,’19,’20,’22

Mr. Sean Irving and Mrs. Denise Irving, P’22

IslingtonPizza&Subs,Inc.

Mr. Edward Jones and Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, P’18

Ms. Christine A. Kelly-Rose

Mr. Douglas Mandel and Mrs. Mary Mandel, P’21,’24

Major Joseph F. Mayer’55

Mr. Paul Michienzie and Mrs. Deborah A. Michienzie, P ’12,’13

Mr. Richard Petrino and Mrs. Caroline Petrino, P ’28

Mr. Raymond Susi and Mrs. Sarah Susi, P ’20

Mr. Mark R. Townsend and Mrs. Tracy A. Townsend, P’29

Mr. Louis Villaba and Mrs. Nina Villaba, P’23,’27

Mr. Gregg Whitaker and Mrs. Stephanie Whitaker

Gala GalaMenu

SaladCourse

StrawberrySalad

WithBabySpinach,Endive,RedOnion

BalsamicReduction/ExtraVirginOliveOil (Gluten,Nut,andDairyFree)

MainCourse

“XB”MarkedSwordfishandSirloinofBeef

W ithCaperRelish,NaturalJus, Roasted New Potatoes, Baby Broccolini with PreservedLemon (Gluten Free)

VegetarianOption

Sun-DriedTomatoPolentaCake

BasilVeganPesto

Balsamic Grilled Portobello and Onions / Micro Salad/ OliveOil andBalsamic Reduction (Vegan,Gluten,andDairyFree)

Dessert

AssortmentofMiniDesserts

DessertShots,ChocolateStrawberryBoxes, and MiniCheesecakes (NutFree)

Premium Arabica Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Tea Assortment

HEAD OFSCHOOL SPONSOR

Rick, thankyou forall youhave done inhelpingourboys tobecomestrong youngmenofcharacter.

John’70andDeniseMurphy,P’03

JOIN a tight-knit community of bright minds andjoyful hearts, andembark ona journey of intellectualdiscovery and personal transformation that will prepare you for a life of professional excellence,personal growth, and service to Godand neighbor.

Seekyour purpose. Find your joy. Then let it shine!

Our son Patrick(XBHS’20,CUA ’24) has thrived atCatholicUniversity. At a timewhen somany young Americans struggle to find theirway in college, we’ve watched Patrick growinto a young adult filled with faith and purpose.

Bill and MaryMcNamara

CATHOLIC.EDU

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TheLeslieandBuckleyFamilies

GregoryM.Leslie,MD’05

RichardW.Leslie,MD’07

MAJWilliamR.Buckley,III,U.S.Army’08

ThomasF.Buckley,Jr’15

CameronA.Leslie2035

LiamJ.Leslie2040

"Buildmeason,OLord,whowillbestrongenoughtoknowwhenheisweak, andbraveenoughtofacehimselfwhenheisafraid,onewhowillbeproudandunbendingin honestdefeat,andhumbleandgentleinvictory."

Author:DouglasMacArthur

Brian J. Allsop ’85

ProudsupporterofXaverianBrothersHighSchool

BrianisthevicepresidentofB.O.C. FinancialServices(locatedatBank ofCanton),andafinancialadvisor withOsaicInstitutions.Hecurrently overseesmorethan$350millionin assets,andenjoyshelpingclients identifyandachievetheirfinancial goals.

“Whetheryou’reafellowalum, parent,orsimplyafriendof Xaverian,I’llgladlymeetwithyou to discuss your long-term savings orretirementincomeoutlook.

Callmyofficeat781-737-1918and mentionyourXaverianBrothers relationship,andI’llbehappyto arrangeaconsultation.”

Highlights

• FiveStarWealthManager,13consecutive years.

• RankedamongTop100SoloAdvisorsto WatchintheU.S.byAdvisorHub

• Parent,XaverianBrothers(’16and’18)

• Alumnus,XaverianBrothers(’85)

InvestmentandinsuranceproductsandservicesareofferedthroughOsaicInstitutions,Inc., MemberFINRA/SIPC.B.O.C.FinancialServicesisatradenameofBankofCanton.Osaic InstitutionsandBankofCantonarenotaffiliated.Productsandservicesmadeavailablethrough OsaicInstitutionsarenotinsuredbytheFDICoranyotheragencyoftheUnitedStatesandare notdepositsorobligationsofnorguaranteedorinsuredbyanybankorbankaffiliate.These productsaresubjecttoinvestmentrisk,includingthepossiblelossofvalue.

781.737.1918

brian.allsop@osaicinstitutions.com

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557WashingtonStreet,Canton

TheCatholic

HEAD OFSCHOOL SPONSOR

Thishonoriswelldeserved, Rick. Thankyou forall you do for ourstudents.

Ted’69andChristineRistaino

Congratulations to our brother, Rick Spillane’68!

Sohappy tosee you honoredinthisway!

Loveyou, Kate(inspirit),Fr.Jim, Mary& Rick

“Wearewhatwerepeatedlydo. Excellenceisnot an act, but a habit.”

HEAD OFSCHOOL SPONSOR

Rick,onbehalfofallofyour classmatesandfriends,weoffer oursincerestgratitudeforthe endlesssupport,dedication, knowledge,andexperiencesthat you and your family have shared withcountlessstudentsandwith theentireXaveriancommunityover theyears.

PeterMarkey’68

Hinckley Allen is proud to support and applaud Xaverian Brothers High School for 60 years of helping young men discover their unique gifts and talents. A special congratulations to Mr. Richard A. Spillane, Jr. for receiving Xaverian’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. ©2024Hinckley,Allen&SnyderLLP.AllRightsReserved.AttorneyAdvertising.

Rick,thankyouforyourlong standingdedicationtoXaverian BrothersHigh School.Charlie was always soproudofhaving beenyourteacher. Whenyour giftsupported thecreationof theCharlesDuddyphysicslab, wecouldn’tbelieveit.Whata wonderfulthingyoudidinhis honor.Youaresuchaspecialpersontoourentirefamily–andit’ssofittingthatyouare receivingthisLifetimeAchievementAward.

TheFamilyof CharlesJ.Duddy,Jr.

–Paula,JenniferandJuan,Steven’93andMichelle,andDavid’95andMonique

Congratulationsto RickSpillane’68 andto Xaverian on their 60th Diamond Anniversary!

ThankYou

For60years of Generosity!

XaverianBrothersHighSchoolextends itsgratitudetothe Zoppofamily,ourvery first benefactors. The land that Xaverian isbuilton wasdonatedinpart bythe Zoppofamily, aswas thestatue of Mary thatstandsatthefrontoftheschool.To thisday,thefamilycontinuestosupport scholarshipatXaverian.

congratulationsto Rick Spillane ’68

2024 Xaverian Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Congratulationsto RickSpillane ’68for thiswelldeserved recognitionfor allofhismany commitmentsand contributionsto Xaverian !

Dave'76and KimCapobianco,P’06

Congratulations Xaverian Brothers High School on your 60th Anniversary! We’reverygratefulforthewonderful

LEGACY

SAINT CATHERINEOF SIENA PARISH

LEGACY CIRCLE

PastoralStaff

School Staff Ian

ProudtosupportXaverian BrothersHighSchool BillandLisaCary,P’25

We can’twaittogoto Xaverian like our Grampy, Ned Kennedy ’67. Love, Mack&Sully

RickandFamily, Onbehalfofyourfellowtrusteesour heartfeltappreciationforyourstrong, unassumingleadership,calmdemeanor, unparalleledinvestmentguidance,and visionarystrategicthinking.

Manyspecialthankstoyourvery graciouswifeJoanneandtwo successfuldaughtersfor sharingtheir timewiththeXBHScommunity. Weareall trulyblessed.

JimO'SullivanTrusteeEmeritus

LEGACY CIRCLE SPONSOR

LEGACY CIRCLE SPONSOR

gentleman; agreatrole modelforallXaverian alumniandfriends! Thanksforallyoudofor XaverianandMission GrammarSchool.

Steve’82andSusanKern,P’15,’21

Soarlikean Eagleat BostonCollege

Love fromyour entire family especiallyXaverian Alumni: Grandfather, Tom Hayes,MH’46 Grandmother, PhyllisHayesMH’55 Dad, BrianHayes’82

Uncles,ChristopherHayes’83,MatthewHayes’89 Cousins,SeanBogue’08,PatrickBogue’08, TomJenkins’11,ConorBogue’13, Bobby Holmberg’17, RyanWesner’20

Gala

2024 Gala Host Sponsor

Rick held numerous roles at Fidelity in Money Management and Research, overseeing Analysts and Fund Managers, and then in London where he turned around the entire international operations. In every one of those roles, he was a SUPERSTAR!

Rick has brought his leadership and talent to serve as an invaluable board member and advisor to several nonprofit organizations.

Beyond all of his incredible achievements Rick is a wonderful Roman Catholic with a small “c” he respects and loves everyone and is deeply spiritual. He is a great human being.

On an index from 1-10 of modesty and humility Rick would be Google2.

Congratulations to Rick, Joanne, Caitlin, Caroline, Charlotte, Cameron, Lucy, George, and Madeline.

Peter S. Lynch