News from the Quad
Cadets earn honors and are reaching for more In one of the busiest times of year for members of Xavier’s JROTC program, nearly every group within the regiment reached a considerable degree of accomplishment and was preparing for upcoming events. Competing in Brigade Competition at Francis Lewis High School, the X-Squad precision drill team took first in Armed Exhibition Drill against eight other New York City Army JROTC high schools while earning second place in Armed Platoon Basic Drill and third in Armed Platoon Inspection. Overall, Xavier’s cadets took second place to Francis Lewis. Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, Xavier’s senior army instructor, wished to invite all graduates in the Maryland area to see the X-Squad face Francis Lewis again on the weekend of April 2nd at the Army Nationals in Landover, MD. The Raiders recently “corded” several new team members. The highly coveted black Raider cord, worn by a cadet on the full dress uniform, is a distinction that recognizes exceptional physical fitness. Col. Campbell remarked that the Raiders have established excellent team camaraderie and are wellprepared for both the New York City Commander’s Cup set for March 21st and this spring’s Brigade Competition, set for April 25th, at Fort Dix, NJ. In January, the Rifle Team finished first place in the Brigade Precision class at Open Competition and qualified for the National JROTC Marksmanship Tournament, giving freshman Teddy Perretti the chance to display his skill when he achieved the highest score of the team. The Regimental Academic Team captured second place at the New York City Academic Bowl in January and, in addition, two cadets, Cadet Lt. Col. Giancarlo Rindone ’09 and Cadet Lt. Col. Christopher Pagan ’09, earned appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, and to the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School, respectively.
Seven Band Members volunteered to perform at the Seventh Regimental Armory for a New Year’s Day Commander’s Reception. Each of the six Generals in attendance complimented the superb musicianship and showmanship of the Xavier Men: Senior Brian Doyle, Juniors Evan Espinoza, Michael Perrin, and Alex Whiteaker, Sophomores Eric Gonzalez, Larry Schober, and David Thomas. The Commander’s New Year’s Reception is an annual military custom, and the Xavier septet transformed this traditional first-class affair into a lively and memorable send-off for members of the Seventh Regiment as they prepare to deploy to Iraq next month. The Saber Guard represented the Regiment faithfully and honorably at the annual Children’s Leukemia Friendship Ball on February 6th, at Chelsea Piers. Finally, senior cadets are preparing for their annual Military Ball, held at Fort Hamilton Officer’s Club, in Brooklyn. The formal evening is an exciting event for seniors and their dates, who are feted with flowers, corsages, fine food and music. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Campbell at campbellr@xavierhs.org.
Corrections to the 2008 Annual Report Thomas F. O’Brien, Jr., M.D. ’49 was acknowledged in error for his 2008 Annual Fund contribution under the Xavier Society contribution level, but should have been acknowledged under the President’s Council contribution level. James Brennan ’92 was overlooked in error, but should have been acknowledged in the 2008 Annual Report for his $500 contribution to the Xavier Annual Fund. James has now contributed annually for twelve years in a row! Nicholas T. Jackman ’46 should have been identified as a member of the Class of ’46 in the “Honor and Memorial Gifts” section of the Annual Report. We apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackman P ’86 for this error. John Gyves, M.D. ’66 was erroneously identified as a member of the Class of ’61 for all gifts donated in his memory to the Dr. & Mrs. William Gyves Scholarship in the “Scholarships & Restricted Gifts” section of the Annual Report. Brian B. Horan, ’59 was overlooked in error, but should have been acknowledged in the 2008 Annual Report for his $1,500 President’s Council level contribution to the Xavier Annual Fund.
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—MARCH 2009