June 2013 • Volume 15 • Number 12
Art: An element of the total Catholic person Anyone raised in a small town knows the saying, “everyone knows everyone.” The family oriented lifestyle, unrealized sheltering and safety that one feels growing up in a small community is comforting. I grew up in a small town, with a large family - three girls, three boys, both parents and a set of grandparents in our home. I feel blessed in so many ways to have been shown what true sacrifice for one another was like. Searching for ones individuality, however, was often a struggle. My grandpa helped me in that search as he spent time with me either working at the meat locker or while he cared for his many horses and dogs. It even made me think I wanted to be a veterinarian. But rather than veterinary work, it was art that really took hold of me. My first positive experience with art was when I entered and won a contest for Drug Awareness Week. I used to sit and watch my mom draw at the kitchen. I would try and duplicate some of the things that I would see her do. Trying to duplicate anything, primarily (continued on page 5)
Contents
The Principal‘s Corner
Cover Story
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Visioning: A Progress Report
Business Office News
Calendar Items & Tuition Reminders
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Xavier Features
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Xavier Updates
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Pound the Ground 10k and 5k Booster Club X Game XPX Campus Ministry Update
2013-2014 Dress Code Athletic Physicals From the Trainer
Mrs. Stephanie Wendt uses art to showcase her own talents and encourage others to use God‘s gifts.
Honor Roll
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Honors & Awards
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“Happy Summer” to all of our Xavier families!!! While classes for the 2012-13 school year have ended, the energy level has not. As we head into summer, the Xavier campus will once again come alive with activity. In addition to our summer academy and the many camps, clinics and summer workouts taking place in our activities programs, our buildings and grounds crew is busy sprucing up the facility for the upcoming school year. Our administration and office staff continue to plan for the return of approximately 710 “Saints” in the fall. Our baseball and softball teams are training and competing throughout the summer. And many of our faculty will be in the building preparing for their classes. If you’re on campus this summer, notice several facilities projects taking place. We will be replacing the roof on our chapel, replacing the planks on the bridge leading to the baseball/softball complex, replacing the scoreboard on the softball field, repairing concrete on some of our walkways and sanding/ repainting our gym floor. All of the work going on this summer is driven by the belief we continually share with all of you, “We either get better or worse every day; we never stay
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Digital Learning Environment We are truly excited to launch our iPad DLE and believe it will enhance an already challenging and engaging curriculum. We will also be introducing a learning management tool (“Canvas”) which will allow teachers and students to exchange information (including submission of assignments) in one central portal. We will be “rolling out” our iPads to students prior to the start of school during parent/student information sessions. Due to limited space, only one parent should attend with his/her student(s). If a parent has more than one student attending Xavier, we ask that all students and the parent attend the same session. To accommodate family schedules, we have scheduled four sessions: • • • •
August 5 at 12:00 p.m. August 5 at 6:00 p.m. August 7 at 12:00 p.m. August 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Each session will be 90 minutes. A make-up session for those unavailable on August 5 or 7 will be held on August 12 at noon. Please note that no student will be issued an iPad without attending one of the sessions with his/her parent. Prior to attending the information session, parents and students will need to electronically sign an acceptable use policy and insurance option form. Notification and links to the forms will be e-mailed in June to the parent listed as “Contact 1” in our Powerschool system. In addition to these information sessions, we have a team of “Xperts” to assist our students in working with their iPads throughout the school year.
Congratulations, Xavier High School Class of 2013!
Principal’s Corner (continued from page 1) the same.” We have an incredible school and school community but it is imperative that we persist in striving for improvement. I’m proud of the effort our faculty, staff and administration have continually demonstrated to do just that. As our staff reflects on this past year and evaluates what we’ve done, we will continue to look for ways to improve all areas of our school. Be assured that the concerns that our students and their parents have brought to our attention this year will be considered during that process. Our ultimate goal, of course is to make Xavier the best Catholic school we are capable of becoming. We also continue to make progress on items identified in our strategic plan. Two items of particular note which will be introduced in 201314 are: 1) An effort to improve our students’ 21st century skills with the implementation of a Digital Learning Environment utilizing iPads, and 2) Introduction of a service requirement for all students. Information regarding each of these initiatives can be found in this issue of the Navigator. In July, I will present to you a summary of where we are on the strategic plan. As we often do heading into summer, this year we are saying goodbye to faculty members who will be leaving Xavier. This year, our departures are particularly noteworthy as we bid farewell to five staff members who
have decided to retire: Mrs. Marge Carson (Food Service Director), Mrs. Barbara Glass (Math), Mr. Gaylord Hauschildt (Fitness/Wellness), Mr. Phil Sanders (Math) and Mrs. Donna Winter (Social Studies). Combined, our five retirees have given nearly 170 years of service to education! Also, Makenzie Schutt (Social Studies) will be leaving us as she and her family relocate to Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Ashley Kimbal (Spanish) and her family will be relocating to Atlanta, Georgia. Our new faculty members include: Mr. Nate King (Fitness/Wellness), Mr. Kyle Mallie (Social Studies) and Ms. Gineal Schrunk (Social Studies). Our new food service director is Mrs. Lorraine Gaffney. As the transition of these new folks proceeds, I know I can count on the entire Xavier community to make them feel welcome and to offer them the support they need to become a part of our school “family.” Change is a good reminder to all of us that we are simply curators of Xavier High School. We are a dynamic and ever-changing institution which carries on a tradition of spreading the Gospel message and preparing young people for fulfilling lives. It is important to remember that while the names and faces may change, the mission remains the same. My best to you and your families for a safe and enjoyable summer. Sincerely,
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School Supplies
Congratulations, Xavier High School Class of 2013!
Summer Office Hours Summer office hours for the school are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices will be closed July 1 - 5 and will re-open on July 8th.
First Day of School The first day of school will begin on Tuesday, August 20 and will be a full day of classes. There will be no bussing. The time schedule will be published in the August Navigator.
Xavier High School has no official school supply list, but on the first day of school, teachers will specify specific items needed depending on the class the student is taking.
Navigator and Good News The next Navigator will be sent in August. The Xavier High School Good News will resume after the first week of school in August 2013.
Tuition Reminder We would like to remind all families that tuition accounts should have been paid in full by May 10. Students will not be permitted to return for the following academic year until any outstanding balance is paid in full in accordance with the Xavier Board of Education Policy #3241.
Tuition Contract Reminder
Appreciation Days The XHS faculty and staff would like to extend a big thank you to XPX and all of the parents who donated items to make Staff Appreciation Day a special one!
Tuition Contracts for the 2013/14 academic year were due to the Business Office by May 31, 2013. Your student(s) will not be officially enrolled until this is completed. If you have any questions, please contact Shea Francis at 739-7307.
Student Work Permits If your student needs a work permit, please see Melissa Slinger in the business office. Please note that in order to start the process, your student will need to bring in a certified birth certificate.
Lost Textbooks Every year there are textbooks not turned in by students. Parents often times pay for these books and then the books are found at home or in a car. We ask you to please look in your homes for any missing textbooks. If you find them, simply turn them in. If you have already paid for them, we will gladly refund your money.
Senior Yearbook Photo Deadline 2013-2014 Attention 2014 Seniors: Take your senior photos EARLY! The deadline to have your photo submitted is before Christmas break! Photos must be headshots with shoulders covered or shirt/dress straps visible. Photos can be submitted electronically or hard copy to Mrs. Wagner. kellie.wagner@xaviersaints.org
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Service Requirement As part of the Xavier High School Strategic Plan, the Xavier administrative team has been directed to implement service as a graduation requirement. The following Stewardship and Service Requirements for Graduation will be implemented starting in the fall of 2013. Four Year Program Freshmen: Learn Freshmen retreat including: service theme, project done during the retreat and orientation with students about Xavier service possibilities (Key Club, food drive, Students About Service, mission trips). Sophomores: Parish Involvement (15 hours) Students will volunteer in their own parishes. Service could include: altar serving, lector, music ministry, Eucharistic Minister, Vacation Bible School, Sunday nursery, etc. Students are highly encouraged to continue their commitments to their local parishes after their sophomore year. These hours will not satisfy junior/senior year service requirements. Juniors & Seniors: Community Involvement (15 hours each year) Students will volunteer in the local community. Accountability: Students will reflect and discuss their time spent in stewardship and service in their Theology classes. • First Semester: in class discussion • Second Semester: written reflection (meeting all standards on the rubric) and discussion. • Non-Catholics not in second semester theology will do their reflection piece with Campus Ministry The service and reflection must be completed by April 15th of each year. Transcript: Successful completion of 45 hours of stewardship and service and three reflections will be noted on student transcripts as required for graduation. Guidelines: • End of the year work done in Theology must include at least 15 hours of stewardship or service, a thoughtful and thorough reflection which meets all expectations and a log of hours on a Stewardship and Service Hours Report form (http://bit.ly/xavierservicelog). A diploma will be withheld for any students failing to meet these requirements. • Students may begin and/or complete their stewardship or service work in the summer prior to the start of the school year. • Students serving on a Mission Trip may count up to 10 of the 15 hours toward Xavier Community Service requirements. (Junior and Senior year) • Students serving in a Parish Mission Trip may count up to 10 of the 15 ours toward Xavier Parish or Community Service requirements (any of the three years) • Extracurricular volunteer work done for teams, clubs or organizations connected with Xavier High School (Key Club, SAS, etc.) does not meet the above criteria for Xavier Service.
Xavier Economics Team 5th in U.S.A. Congratulations to our Xavier National Economics Team of James Krouse, Noah Hagen, Colby Trace, and Alex Tietz! Representing the State of Iowa, and competing against the other states, your Xavier/ Iowa team made us very proud, placing 5th in the nation, in what the National Economics Council described as very stiff competition.
Row 1: Alex Tietz, Colby Trace, James Krouse, Noah Hagen Coach Mrs. Donna Winter Row 2: David Kirpes, Grant Hunt, Daniel Pape, Chris Williams
The National Team was formed by Economics teacher and coach Mrs. Donna Winter, combining the top individual scorers from the State Champion and 2nd place teams. They competed in 4 different tests, including Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International, and Current Economic Topics. Our students demonstrated genuine academic motivation, and pride in Xavier and Iowa, as they get no academic credit for their outstanding efforts (took Economics 1st semester). We are very proud of them!
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Art: An element of the total Catholic person
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Disney movie characters, was how I taught myself to draw. Beyond this, it was my high school art teacher and the feeling of camaraderie with classmates while still being pushed to be your own person that made me want to do what I do today. Just like sports, being part of fine arts is like being part of family, creating a feeling of belonging and acceptance. Art allows you the freedom to be creative and step outside the box. With all of the different forms and styles of art you are bound to find something that grabs you. When you walk into the art room at Xavier for the first time you feel like you have entered a different world. Murals and a kaleidoscope of projects can be seen. Move into the ceramics room and you are assaulted with the mark of other art students before you, the hands! As a senior you are allowed to put your hand print up if you have taken an art class. The hand(s) are wonderful proof of the overall feeling of belonging while still being an individual. Perhaps the most important reason to be involved in art is to celebrate the fact that God has given us all gifts. The gift of being artistically inclined or being able to truly appreciate the art experience is a beautiful thing. Some of us are given a natural talent to be able to just look at something and recreate it or imagine something from the depths of our mind and bring it to life. Today, because of technology, art has filtered its way into every aspect of the workforce. Art is everywhere. And in art, there is truly a place for everyone.
Business Professional of America attend Nationals in Florida Eight Xavier High School students attended the (BPA) Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference (May 7 – 12) in Orlando, Florida. The opening session featured nationally known motivational youth speaker, Shannon Pickard. There were over 5,000 attendees from throughout the United States who participated in this year‘s national conference. In each event in which the Xavier students competed there were approximately sixty to seventy BPA competitors. The theme for this year‘s conference was “Uncover Your Magic“. Students who place in the top ten in their event received a national award on stage in front of nearly 4,000 people. Each student is awarded a medal for their accomplishment with the top three in all events receiving a plaque. Sophomore Max Fuhrman was recognized for his 4th place finish in Desktop Publishing. This marks the fourth consecutive year Xavier students have competed in the BPA National Leadership Conference and a student has earned a national award. The following Xavier students had top twenty finishes in their events: Senior, Hannah Gibbs, Advanced Desktop Publishing; Junior, Claire Wenisch, Advanced Word Processing; Juniors Carolyn Morrissey, Jennifer Sigmon, Wenisch and Sophomore Joshua Hoffmann, Administrative Support Team. Also competing were Senior, Nicole Lang, and Junior, Annmarie Ford. Mr. Tim O’Brien, BPA Advisor/Business Instructor, and Mrs. Kathleen Hoffmann, Parent Chaperone, accompanied students to the national conference in Orlando.
Students Pictured (not in order): Mr. Tim O’Brien (BPA Advisor), Max Fuhrman, Josh Hoffmann, Nicole Lang, Hannah Gibbs, Annmarie Ford, Claire Wenisch, Jennifer Sigmon, Carolyn Morrissey
It Added Up to a Victory at State for the Math Team The Saints marched on to a first place victory at the state math competition held in Iowa City in April. This is their first state title, having placed third last year. Competitors were Grace Busse, Sarah Chicchelly, Noah Hagen, Grant Hunt, David Kirpes, Matthew Kirpes, Megan Korbel, Edward Krouse, James Krouse, Lucy Liu, Daniel Pape, Jacob Schmitt, Alex Tietz, and Bryce Volk. Ben Biggins also qualified for state but didn’t compete. Several students won individual awards, including the only Saint to qualify for regional competition in Kansas City, 8th grader Megan Korbel from Regis Middle School.
Matthew Kirpes, Alex Tietz, Daniel Pape, Grant Hunt, Jacob Schmitt, James Krouse, Bryce Volk, Edward Krouse, Megan Korbel, Noah Hagen, and Lucy Liu.
Led by senior James Krouse, the math team has competed throughout the year at various events, traveling to Waverly Shellrock, Algona, Ames, Iowa Falls, Iowa City, and Dubuque, among other places. Many of their competitions are hosted by the Great Plains Math League of mathleague.org, whose philosophy includes a belief that math contests are learning experiences that help develop students‘ problem solving skills. Congratulations to all of the competitors for a job well done.
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Xavier Booster Club The Xavier Booster Club is comprised of dedicated parents who support Xavier fine arts and athletics programs through volunteer efforts and financial support. With the help of our enthusiastic members, our club has been able to give volunteer assistance, raise funds, and provide programming that supports and sustains our students and the Xavier Saints community. Why Join the Xavier Booster Club? • Help directly support Xavier milestones in extra-curricular activities. • Meet and work with fellow parents who share your commitment to Xavier excellence in the classroom, on stage, and on the playing field.
Xavier Catholic School’s Pound the Ground 5k/10k and Puppy Pound Kid’s Run Xavier Catholic Schools prepare to host their annual 5k/10k with the addition of a Kids Run! The Xavier Catholic Schools will be hosting their annual 5k/10k and introducing the new Puppy Pound Half Mile Kid’s Run! The events will be held June 15, 2013 with the 5k Run/Walk starting at 8:00 am, the Puppy Pound Kids Run starting at 9:00 am, and the 10k starting at 9:15 am. A $100 prize will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers of each adult race. The top three male and female adult finishers in each age bracket will be awarded a medal. All Puppy Pound finishers will receive a medal. If you compete in both the 5k and the 10k you will be awarded a special “5k/10k Same Day” medal. Bring out the entire family and help support Xavier Catholic Schools. For more information, to register, or to download a flyer, please visit our website, CRPoundtheGround.com. You can also register at GetMeRegistered.com.
Get Your X Game On! Proceeds from the Xavier Booster Club’s X Game raffle provide funds for the purchase of new uniforms, choir robes, fine arts equipment and support for other various team and activity requests at Xavier High School! Tickets are on sale now!
• 100% of your time, talents, and treasures support Xavier students.
• With every $25 ticket purchase you have a chance to win $500 each week during
• Be a part of a special group of parents who have raised more than $700,000 for Xavier activities since 1999.
• All tickets include three randomly selected NFL teams for each week of the football
Membership is only $50 per school year. Contact Dick Breitbach Jr. (319-5331013) for more information or to join the Xavier Booster Club.
Xavier Uniform Collection
the upcoming National Football League (NFL) season. season. If your three teams score the most points in a given week, you win $500! • You also have a chance to win multiple $500 prizes with just one ticket over the course of the season. More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be given away to lucky X Game ticket holders throughout the entire football season. • Buy as many tickets as you like to increase your chances of winning. • Order your X Games Tickets TODAY! Return the form below with your payment and tickets will be mailed to you in June 2013. • Questions? E-mail xavierboosters@yahoo.com or call Phil Meaney (319) 363-6964 or Lauren Hammerberg (319) 560-2882.
Do you have uniform polo shirts you are no longer using? XPX will once again be collecting “graduated” and out-grown uniforms. These items will be available in August for purchase at the annual Xtravaganza Sale! All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the XPX programs, which support the students, staff and teachers at Xavier. Please clean out those closets and bring any UNIFORM APPROVED items (polo’s, sweaters, sweatshirts, pants, etc.) to the bins located outside the main office! Thanks for your support!
Thanks for supporting the Saints in all of their activities, and a special thanks to Spring volunteers and coordinators who assisted with concession stands.
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X Game Order Form __ My check payable to XBC XGames is enclosed __ Please send me ____ XGames tickets __ I am a parent of a student at Xavier High School Name: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________ Contact (ticket sold by): ______________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________
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Campus Ministry News
Congratulations, Xavier High School Class of 2013!
Graduation Address
XPX News Thank you to XPX for their work throughout the 2012-2013 school year. This year XPX was supported by the following committees: The Hospitality Committee, chaired by Dianna Richardson, did a great job hosting hospitality events for the Xavier teachers and staff such as the Back-to-School Breakfast and the Christmas luncheon. The committee also supported the Xavier community by providing treats at the Homecoming Bonfire and “Discover Xavier” night. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated food and drink for these events. The Spiritual Committee, under the direction of Kendall Krouse, organized a trip to Des Moines for the Christ Our Life Conference and supported the setup of a Lighthouse Catholic CD kiosk in the media center. Kendall also provided the articles on the Saints that appeared in the Navigator this last school year. XPX sponsors the annual Xcellence in Teaching Award (XITA). This award recognizes a Xavier teacher who is making a significant impact on students and demonstrates a commitment to Xavier High School and Catholic education. Congratulations to English teacher Emily Moses, this year’s XITA recipient, and to all teachers receiving years of service certificates. Thank you to Beth Otting for charing this year’s award.
The Campus Ministry department does not take a summer vacation. We have a mission trip in June to Jackson, Mississippi! Seventeen students and three adult chaperons will be attending. We will spend the week serving the needs of people in the Jackson area and experiencing just what it means to love and serve the Lord. Our department would encourage your family to find Christ is the peace of the summer months, to enjoy a more relaxed schedule and take some time for fun BUT do not take a break from attending Mass. Wherever your travels take you, you can find a Mass close by looking at Masstimes.org
XPX continues its commitment of $10,000 to fund a Named Scholarship through the Xavier Foundation. If you know of any person or organization that would like to establish a scholarship as well, please contact Jody Ruff in the Foundation Office for further information (319-378-4571). All funding for XPX, including the XITA award, is provided through the operation of the Saints Shop. This year’s Saints Shop was run by Kelly Hiserote and Pam Stark (merchandising), Kelly Nachman (sales and inventory), Stephanie Hoxie (volunteer coordination), and Lynn Benkusky Karpick (marketing). Thanks to all who volunteered time this year and thanks to all that shop at the Saints Shop! Thank you to XPX treasurer Michelle Pitz and secretary Anne Pape for their service this last school year. When you receive registration materials for the upcoming school year, they will include volunteer opportunities, please consider “checking a box” for XPX! Respectively submitted by Karen Thinnes, XPX President
Students volunteer their time building a house for Habitat for Humanity throughout the 20122013 school year.
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Xavier High School 2013-2014 Dress Code The dress code of Xavier High School strives to reflect good taste, neatness, cleanliness and Christian modesty while avoiding trends and fads. Students reflect pride in themselves and their school by the way they dress and act. It is expected that parents/guardians, working with the school, will require their students to leave home dressed in accordance with these regulations. The administration reserves the right to interpret dress code. Its decisions are final. Our goal is to have a dress code that is understandable for students, parents and faculty. This dress code is the result of a collaborative process, which included input from students, faculty, and parents. Slacks (Dress slacks DO NOT need to be purchased through Lands’ End) • Solid-color ankle-length dress slacks are to be worn. • These slacks must be tan or navy blue. • Slacks must be worn at the waist and may not be rolled/ folded at the bottom. • Cargo pants are not permitted. Shirts/Blouses • Xavier dress shirt (light blue or white) or polo (navy, gray, light blue or white) with the Xavier logo • Shirts must be ordered and purchased through Lands End Shoes • Closed-toed dress shoes or tennis shoes are required at all times. • Shoes must have backs. • Boots and slippers are not permitted. Sweaters/Vests/Cardigans • Only the Xavier sweater, vest and cardigan with the Xavier logo present may be worn. • These must be ordered and purchased through Lands End • Colors available are navy blue, light blue, or white. • A Xavier polo or dress shirt, with the Xavier logo present, must be worn and must be visible under the sweater, vest or cardigan. Fleece • Only the ¼ zip navy blue Fleece, with the Xavier logo present, may be worn. • The fleece must be ordered and purchased through either Lands End or the Saint Shop. • The Xavier polo or dress shirt, with the Xavier logo present, must be worn and must be visible under the ¼ zip Fleece. Accessories • Earrings may be worn only by females and in the ears only. Earrings may not be excessive and must be in good taste. • Hats, caps, bandanas and other head coverings are not permitted. • Decorative scarves are not permitted. • Tattoos must be covered at all times.
Outerwear • Coats, sweatshirts, jackets, and sunglasses are not permitted in classrooms during school hours. • Hooded items may not be worn. Hair • Hair is to be neat and well groomed. • Neither extreme hairstyles nor unusual coloring are permitted. • Boys’ hair is to be off the collar and above the eyebrow. Casual Days
Spirit Days
The final Friday of each month and other days as designated by administration.
Designated days throughout the year.
Appropriate sweatshirts or t-shirts may be worn. No advertising for alcohol, ddrugs, bars, etc.
Shirts that say Xavier (or XHS, Saints, or have the Xavier logo) may be worn.
Jeans or sweatpants may be worn In August, September, April and May • Boys may wear shorts (but not capri pants) • Girls may wear capri pants (but not shorts) Caps, hats, and bandannas are not permitted. Earrings may be worn by boys. They must be in the ears, be in good taste and may not be excessive.
Earrings are not permitted.
Students choosing not to participate in casual or spirit days must be in approved dress code attire. Penalties: Students who are in violation of the dress code will receive demerits, will be required to correct the violation, and may be assigned to an in-school suspension. To order dress code tops through Lands’ End: • www.landsend.com/schooluniforms • Click on “Find Your School Code” which will direct you to the Xavier Dress Code Page. • You can also order items from the Lands’ End Kiosk at any Sears Store Location.
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Athletic Physicals Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids will be offering Athletic Physicals for Xavier students (current 9th-12th) graders on August 6,2013 from 9:00am – 12:00pm in the Xavier High School Health Services Center. Physicals will cost $30 per student, $5 of this will be donated back to the Xavier Athletic program. Checks may be written to Family Physcians of Cedar Rapids. Students should wear casual clothes and bring a copy of the physical form found on the Xavier website www.xaviersaints.org. The first section of the form should be completed by a parent/guardian prior to the physical. Family Physicians will give the completed physical form to Xavier school to be placed in students file. Students will receive a copy of the form only if follow up is recommended. Athletic physicals are required annually by the state of Iowa prior to competing in school sponsored athletics. Physicals will be valid for the entire 2013-2014 school year. Contact Pam Barta in the Activities Office with questions: 294-6635 x302 or pam.barta@xaviersaints.org
From the Trainer
Submitted by Heather Boyer
St. Maria Goretti By: XPX Spiritual Committee Patroness of the Children of Mary, Youth, and Victims of Rape Born in 1890, Maria Goretti was one of five children of a poor Italian farm laborer. Needed at home, Maria was unable to attend school and could neither read nor write. Indeed, learning her catechism in preparation for her First Holy Communion was a struggle for the determined and devout child. One afternoon, while the rest of her family was out in the fields working, young Maria was left to baby-sit her younger sister. A 19-year-old neighbor named Alexander, who had been “like a brother’, came to the house and forced Maria inside. When Maria refused to submit, he overpowered her and nearly strangled her. Gasping for breath, she told him what he wanted to do was a sin, and she would rather die than surrender her chastity. Enraged, Alexander stabbed Maria many times before he left her near death on the floor. She was taken to a hospital, where she forgave her attacker and gratefully received Holy Communion for the last time. Maria died, at peace, with her mother beside her. Alexander was imprisoned and remained unrepentant, until he had a vision of a girl who offered him some lilies. As he took each lily, it turned into a white flame. Interpreting the vision as a sign that Maria had forgiven him, Alexander become a model prisoner and he was freed after serving 27 years of his 30 year sentence. Upon release, he asked Maria’s mother for forgiveness. He was present in Rome when Pope Pius XII declared Maria a saint in 1950. Young Maria Goretti’s struggle to protect her chastity and her forgiveness of her assailant demonstrated a true understanding of the Christian virtues she learned while preparing for her First Holy Communion. By forgiving her assailant, she was able to die in peace; by accepting her forgiveness, Alexander was able to remake his life. We can learn from Maria Goretti’s example in our daily lives. When we realize we have hurt someone, promptly ask for his or her forgiveness. With God’s help, we can begin to turn a hurtful situation into a healing one. We can look for the good in people rather than focusing on their shortcomings and judging them. We can also learn to accept apologies graciously and sincerely.
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2012-2013 Second Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students who earned a 3.0 or better GPA Seniors Alexander Ahmann Micaela Andrews Kayla Armstrong Bryan Banowetz Gage Bauserman Emma Bedard Madeline Bestick Lindsey Blair Mikayla Boland Lisa Boomgarden Benjamin Bouska Kelsey Boyer Benjamin Breitbach Zachary Brown Payton Burken Cassandra Busch Anna Busse Monica Busse Paige Callanan Paul Cavin Kourtney Cech Sarah Chicchelly Allison Chorzempa Shelby Christensen Connor Collins Amanda Crane Katherine Culpepper Bryan Curphey Carrie Darden Morgan DeLong Ashley Detterman Sarah Dickes Drew Distler Kyle Dlouhy Kory Donithan Brianna Donnelly Kalie Drahos John Drahozal Nicole Draker Elizabeth Edwards Valerie Eller Alexis Erger Carah Etscheidt Melissa Everett Seth Fahnle Tori Fitzpatrick Rachel Fortman Alex Fox Greg Foxhoven Lauren French Isaac Frisch Sydney Galligan Hannah Gibbs Brandon Gradoville Kirby Guge Colin Gunn Alex Haag Noah Hagen Lucas Hammerberg Madeline Hasley Nicholas Hausmann Devin Hayes Nicholas Hazelton Alexandra Hennings Kylie Hermesch Joshua Hewitt Courtney Himmelsbach Meagan Hoffman Sarah Homan Lauren Hunstad Christina Hunt Grant Hunt Xingtong Ji
Mary Kapsch Mitchell Kellen Bianca Kesselring David Kirpes Abbey Konzen Jacob Konzen Abigail Kramer James Krouse Hannah Kuhn Caroline Lampe Nicole Lang Josephine Laska Caleb Lloyd Lauren Lutgens Megan Lynch Tiana Maier Blair Maloney Ashlyn Manternach Kara Marshall Lucy Martin Signey Martin Emily McDonald Elizabeth McWhinney Ryan Meaney Erica Miller Morgan Millsap Kristin Mitchell James Moore Rachel Morrow III Mullin Craig Murtha Madelynn Myers Lauren Nachman Olivia Oberfoell Ansley OBrien Lisa Olberding John Ortmann Daniel Pape Taylor Parker Angela Pasker Allison Pitz Mckenzie Potter Alexa Ramlo Jordan Ratz Audrey Richards John Richardson Elizabeth Riehle Peyton Rosencrants Eric Ryberg Trey Sampson Eric Schemmel Haylee Schiltz Caitlin Schneider Zachary Schowalter Natalie Schrader Jenna Schulte Reginald Schulte Kristen Schuster Andrew Scott Samantha Shepard Ann Skoglund Madisen Smith Thomas Snow Hailey Sojka Mitchell Steffensmeier Thomas Steinberg Nicholas Steingreaber Chase Stevenson Cal Stovie Ashley Stulken Jenna Sulentic Kristin Swanke Nicole Thing Robert Thinnes
Keegan Thompson Matthew Thorsteinson Alex Tietz Karle Tilson Colby Trace Tara Trcka Lauren VanHoeck Carolina VonKampen Jacob Wallerstedt Nicholas Wallraff Matthew Wardlaw Kathryn Weiland Jacey Wiebold Hunter Wille Chris Williams Rebecca Winders Corbin Woods Shawntel Young William Young Juniors Jake Bailey Hunter Baldus Christopher Ball Emma Barta Bailyn Bastian Christopher Bauer Hannah Becker Madison Bertsch Carly Berutti Gino Berutti Marisa Berutti Courtney Bickford Michael Biermann Andrew Billick Andrew Bisenius Sam Blake Joshua Blanck Nick Brady Rachel Brady Molly Breitbach Eleanor Burke Katherine Burke Dustin Busch Grace Busse Ameena Challenger Benjamin Charipar Hannah Chute Logan Clarahan Courtney Colston Mikayla Cummings Harrison Daubitz Charlotte Dean Emma Deignan Morgan Delaney Hayley Deutmeyer Kylie DeWees Brandon Didio Meredith Diebold Logan Dlouhy Kyle DMello Nicholas Drahozal Jerry Duball Maria Efting Edward Eichler Angelica Elkema Mary Esker Nolan Even Michael Fay Jenna Fenske Taylor Fitzgerald Ryan Flaherty Annmarie Ford Olivia French
Kelsi Fuller Wesley Gardner Meghan Gerke Madeline Gerleman Katherine Goldsmith Alyssa Gorkow Brennan Graeve Bryce Grimm Clancy Haase Hunter Hayes Holly Hazelton Amanda Heeren Jacob Herndon Halle Heying Francis Hill Emma Hunt Nicholas Huss Sean Ickes John Ingwersen Anna Jacobi Jeremy Jacoby Payton Janney Nathaniel Jasper Matthew Junge Mitch Keller Caroline Kenney Salim Kherbaoui Zachary Klimesh Sarah Lacy Kayla Lansing Tiffany Le Caelen Lilly John Loecher Taylor Malloy Rachel Meyer Brendan Miller Colette Miller Levi Miller Adam Millsap Nicholas Mlodzik Mason Montuoro Quinlan Moran Shannon Mulcahey Matthew Nelson Erin Neuwohner Morgan Noonan Nina Noronha Regan Oakley Colin OConnell Sarah Peot Ryan Persick John Peters Jonathan Peters Adam Pick Ashley Pudil Gina Reiman Jacob Robinson Nicholas Robinson Olivia Rochford Natalie Rozek Cassandra Ruhd Benjamin Sagers Alec Salter Logan Santel Christopher Schirm Jacob Schmitt Zachary Schnoebelen Quinton Scholer Britni Scholtes Marinna Schroud Allison Schwach Eric Sears Lauren Smith Marc St. Andrews
Elizabeth Stanczyk Chloe Streif Nicholas Terfler Matthew Thommana Benjamin Valentine Kasey VandenBosch Kyra Vercande Molly Vipond Bryce Volk Jacob Walvoord Abby Watson Claire Wenisch Anna White Austin Wille Grace Winker Joe Worden Amanda Wymore Sydney Younggreen Kara Zwanziger Sophomores Nolan Arp Elizabeth Bailey Madeline Bailey Thomas Ball Katherine Bauer Evan Bednar Amy Boe Samuel Bohnenkamp Claire Bouchard Jeanne Bouchard Matthew Bouska Delany Breitbach Morgan Breitbach Connor Brost Logan Brown Michaela Brown Morgan Brown Victoria Brown Haylee Burns Matthew Callahan Sierra Cavanagh Alea Challenger Camden Chicchelly Claire Christianson Noah Clasen Jack Corrigan Benjamin Curley Mathew Downey Erin Drahozal Spencer Duball Nicholas Ekland Dylan Eller Jordan Even Joshua Ford Jeffrey Frieden Isabel Frisch Max Fuhrman Rory Gallagher Ashley Gase Evan Gradoville Greta Gustafson Tony Hamer Maxwell Hammerberg Ashley Hannen Jacob Hansen Lillian Hansen Louis Hasley Matthew Helmkamp Jilian Hennessey Cara Hessman Sam Hiserote Brady Hoffman Joshua Hoffmann
Emma Houser John Hovda Mason Hoxie Brian Iversen Katelyn Ives Matthew Janney Allison Jasper Ellen Jasper Christine Jengwa Nicholas Jones Stephen Jones Carlie Jurgens Emma Keefe Molly Kimbro Matthew Kirpes James Klekar Blake Klostermann Lukas Koechner Olivia Krapfl Edward Krouse Rachel Lampe Nicholas Lang Nicole Lengemann Keegan Lilly Jingyu Liu Nathan Lux Samuel Lynch Sara Maloney Noah Manternach Jovan Martinez Adam McDermott Kayla Meaney John Meskimen Taylor Middendorf Michele Miller Max Miltner Aurora Mitchell Samuel Moore Carolyn Morrissey Rachel Mullin Jacob Nachman Austin Nauman Mitchell Nelsen Madison Nelson Mitchell Nelson Sammi Noonan Madeline Oberfoell Shamus OConnell Kylie Oldridge Katherine ORourke Timothy Otting Rachel Parr Abbey Potter Connor Powers Connor Ramlo Madison Recker Madeline Richards Katie Riley Reagan Rokos Katelyn Ropp Anne Scherrman Abigail Schmitt Emily Schuff Colin Scott Mikayla Sherman Jennifer Sigmon Taylor Skala Anne Smith Adam Steffensmeier Andrew Steffensmeier Kayla Thompson Kayla Torson Kylie Tritle Elizabeth Udelhoven
Lucero Vega Emma Venteicher Jack VonKampen Drake Wawro Joseph Welch Blake Welter Melanie Wertzberger Madeline Wessels Gabriel Whitters Calvin Winker Julie Woods Raymond Wright Sydney Wright Brett Young Dorothy Zaugg Anna Zittergruen Freshmen Kaitlyn Albert Austin Albritton Megan Allen Olivia Alvarez McKenna Andersen Mitchell Anderson Nolan Armstrong Adriana Baca Brylee Bastian Caleb Billick Faith Bohrer Kayla Brady Lauren Brown Lydia Brown Sarah Burke Bryce Charipar Hannah Chicchelly Anna Christianson Peter Clark Rachel Clarke Joseph Constant Kaci Cox Steven Culpepper Skylar DeCamp Emma Delaney Zachary Detterman Ellie Detweiler Taylor Deutmeyer Jennifer Dickes Hunter Didriksen Megan DMello Jessica Driscoll Annie Efting Delaney Eganhouse Malerie Egli Carter Ernberger Emily Ernberger Jamie Feltes Madison Feltman Jessica Fenske Michael Fettkether Erin Foley Jacob Francois Jonathan Francois Kayla Fuller Grant Gibney Kenneth Giles Andrew Globokar Carly Gosch Kellen Gray Annabelle Gust Ingrid Gustafson Thomas Hasley Austin Havertape Adrienne Hayes Joseph Hentges
Jessica Hess Tressa Hobbs Ethan Holverson Matthew Hovda Jonathan Humphries Jamison Hunstad Angela Hunt Paige Janney Meghan Joens Hailey Justice Madison Kadlec Benjamin Kamin Nicholas Kamin Abigail Karpick Ross Kennedy Jackson Kenney Molly Keyes Dallas Klein Jacob Lacy Samuel Lampe Ashley Lang Gabriella Leonard Emma Lessman McKenna Lloyd Nicholas Lyon Evan Marquardt Grace McDermott Ellie Meyer Jacob Miller Sean Murphy Sydney Nelsen Katherine Neumeyer Mikayla Noonan Sydney Oakley Amy Olberding Kathleen Parrish Nicholas Peters Anna Petri Samuel Pisney Leo Rehman Riley Rhines-Parry Daniel Richardson Eric Riehle Madison Ries Brody Robinson Morgan Ross Jacob Salter Emily Sattler Jonah Scallon Reanna Shey Regan Shey Hadley Shriver Kyle Skoumal Alexandria Smith Gabriel Smith Sarah Stanczyk Nicholas Stark Brandon Steffensmeier Ryan Stulken Sonya Swenzinski Noah Terfler Tyler Testin Conner Ties Adam Tvedt Samantha Valenta Connor Vogl Kaylee Watson Stephanie Wehr Spencer Wille Abigail Willey Luke Winker Emily Worley Jacob Yanga Mitchell Young
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Class of 2013 Honors and Awards On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 an Honors Assembly was held at Xavier High School. Students were recognized for their accomplishments and honors received in the areas of spirituality, academics, fine arts, and athletics. Part of the Xavier mission is to celebrate our students and their accomplishments. We are proud of all of our students and their outstanding efforts and attitude during the 2012-2013 school year.
Departmental Awards Activities
Introduction of members of activities and spring sports teams: Model UN, Boys and Girls Soccer, Tennis, Track, Girls Golf, Trap Shooting Team, Baseball, Softball Business Professionals of America National Competition: Annmarie Ford, Max Furhrman, Hannah Gibbs, Joshua Hoffmann, Nicole Lang, Carolyn Morrissey, Jennifer Sigmon, Claire Wenisch Outstanding award for leadership, character, and excellence in athletics: Reginald Schulte and Kayla Armstrong Spirt of a Saint Award: Corbin Woods John F. Kennedy Memorial Award presented to a senior for outstanding achievement at Xavier High School in Student Senate: Peyton Rosencrants Ambassador Awards; Mrs. Janet Lukan Outstanding Xavier Ambassador Award: William Young & McKenzie Potter
Music All-State Instrumental Music: Bryan Banowetz All-State Vocalists: Micaela Andrews, Harrison Daubitz, Emma Deignan, Meredith Diebold, Angelica Elkema, Noah Lauer, Mason Montuoro, Madisen Smith Outstanding Vocal Music Student: Allison Pitz Patrick S. Gilmore Award for Outstanding Dedication: Edmund Patrick Mullin, III Louis Armstrong Excellence in Jazz Award: Noah Hagen John Phillip Sousa Band Award for Outstanding Dedication and Musicianship: Bryan Banowetz
Drama Outstanding Achievement in Drama: Natalie Schrader
Speech
All State Group Speech: Katherine Bauer, Hannah Becker, Samuel Bohnenkamp, Connor Brost, Eleanor Burke, Mikayla Cummings, Angelica Elkema, Brennan Graeve, Jacob Hansen, Xingtong (Elena) Ji, Kayla Lansing, Noah Lauer, Noah Manternach, Jacob Miller, Nicholas Mlodzik, Kathryn O’Brien, Taylor O’Shea, Abigail Schmitt, Jacob Schmitt, Chloe Streif, Jordyn Tellin, Tyler Testin, Conner Ties, Elizabeth Tursi, Kyra Vercande, Christopher Williams, Calista Worthington All State Individual Speech: Noah Hagen, Nicholas Mlodzik, Bryce Volk Outstanding Achievement in Speech: Kellie Wittrock
Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Student of the Year: Kellie Wittrock
Academic Departments Art
Outstanding Achievement in Art: Lindsey Blair and Rachel Morrow
Business Education “Tom Good Business Student of the Year:” James Krouse Business Professionals of America Students of the Year: Alex Tietz
English
Outstanding Achievement in English: Cassandra Busch
Fitness and Wellness Outstanding Achievement in Fitness and Wellness, representing the highest levels of sportsmanship, teamwork and enthusiasm: Trey Sampson and Sarah Dickes
Journalism
Outstanding Editor Award for Newspaper: Cassandra Busch and Anna Busse Outstanding Editor Award for Yearbook: Megan Lynch
Mathematics
American Invitational Mathematics Exam Qualifier: Grant Hunt American Mathematics Exam 1st Place: James Krouse American Mathematics Exam 10th Grade 1st Place: Joshua Ford Trigstar Math Contest Winner: Jacob Schmitt Pat Wade Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in mathematics: James Krouse
Science Bausch and Lomb Science Award to a junior: Grace Busse Iowa Academy of Science Award: James Krouse Science Department Award: Noah Hagen
Social Studies Economics Challenge Nationals Fifth Place: Noah Hagen, James Krouse, Alex Tietz, Colby Trace Economics Challenge State Champions: Colby Trace, Alex Tietz, David Kirpes, Grant Hunt Economic Challenge State Runners-up: Noah Hagen, James Krouse, Daniel Paper, Christopher Williams Know Your Constitution Contest State Finalists: Lindsey Blair, Joshua Blanck, Shelby Christensen, Noah Hagen, Bianca Kesselring, James Krouse, Edmund Patrick Mullin, III, Daniel Pape Know Your Constitution Outstanding Essay: Edmund Patrick Mullin, III Junior Achievement Titan Challenge Champions: James Krouse and Braxton Hall Marie Trachta Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in social studies: Nicole Lang
Theology
Outstanding Achievement in Theology: Sarah Dickes
12 World Languages Outstanding contribution to the French program at Xavier HS: Bryan Banowetz Outstanding contribution to the Spanish program at Xavier HS: Noah Hagen Viva Para Aprender Scholarship: Bryan Banowetz
Non-Departmental Awards Perfect Attendance for Seniors Senior year perfect attendance: Micaela Andrews, Kyle Dlouhy, Nicole Draker, Isaac Frisch, Morgan Millsap, Allison Pitz, Trey Sampson, Alex Tietz Three years of perfect attendance: Abbey Konzen Four years of perfect attendance: Zachary Brown, Sarah Dickes, Noah Hagen, Nicholas Hausmann, Madelynn Myers, Daniel Pape, Haylee Schiltz, Thomas Snow, Christopher Williams Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students: Silje Haga – Norway, Xingtong (Elena) Ji from China, Jingyu (Lucy) Liu - China, Carlos Negrín Bolaños - Spain, Ann-Kristin Skoglund - Norway
Academic Awards Most Improved Grade Point Average: Emiliano Martinez President’s Award for Academic Excellence Students is awarded to students who have at least a 3.5 Cumulative G.P.A. and score a 28 in Math or 30 in Reading on the ACT: Bryan Banowetz, Lindsey Blair, Benjamin Breitbach, Zachary Brown, Cassandra Busch, Anna Busse, Monica Busse, Sarah Chicchelly, Allison Chorzempa, Shelby Christensen, Jack Collins, Daniel Cowden, Sarah Dickes, Nicole Draker, Alex Haag, Noah Hagen, Devin Hayes, Joshua Hewitt, Sarah Homan, Grant Hunt, Xingtong (Elena) Ji, David Kirpes, Abbey Konzen, James Krouse, Nicole Lang, Josephine Laska, Megan Lynch, Emily McDonald, Rachel Morrow, Edmund Patrick Mullin, III, Olivia Oberfoell, Lisa Olberding, Daniel Pape, Allison Pitz, Alexa Ramlo, Jordan Ratz, John Richardson, Elizabeth Riehle, Peyton Rosencrants, Haylee Schiltz, Zachary Schowalter, Natalie Schrader, Reginald Schulte, Kristen Schuster, Nicholas Steingreaber, Kristin Swanke, Robert Thinnes, Matthew Thorsteinson, Alex Tietz, Colby Trace, Carolina VonKampen, Christopher Williams National Achievement Scholar: Carrie Darden National Merit Commended Scholar and Special Scholarship Winner: Kristen Schuster National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist: David Owen National Merit Finalists and National Merit Scholarship Winner: Sarah Chicchelly, Noah Hagen, Joshua Hewitt, David Kirpes, James Krouse, Alex Tietz Xavier Special Leadership Awards: Benjamin Helms, David Kirpes, Josephine Laska, Daniel Pape, Madisen Smith
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Awards: KWWL “Best of the Class Award:” Noah Hagen Des Moines Register’s Academic All State Award: Edmund Patrick Mullin III Bernie Saggau Award: Nicholas Steingreaber Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Scholarship: Sarah Dickes, Sarah Homan, Lisa Olberding, Allison Pitz, Aubrey Richards, Tara Trcka National Association of Secondary School Principal’s Leadership Award: John Richardson National Council on Youth Leadership Awards Finalists: Allison Pitz Outsanding Youth Leader of the year: Reginald Schulte Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Distinguished Student Awards: Cassandra Busch, Devin Hayes Coca-Cola Service Awards: Alex Haag, Braxton Hall, Elijah Smith, Haylee Schiltz, Kristen Schuster Danforth Foundation of St. Louis “I Dare You” Award: Monica Busse, Craig Murtha Livingston Foundation Scholarship Awards: Nicole Draker, Grant Hunt
Outside Awards Presented by RepresentativesofThoseOrganizations Iowa State Bar Association: Shelby Christensen, John Richardson Knights of Columbus 909 Scholarship: Kair Brost, Eileen Fagan, Lucy Martin, Robert Thinnes Knights of Columbus Fairfax Scholarship: James Moore Cadets of St. George Scholarship: Brandon Gradoville, Lauren Nachman Appointment to the U.S. Military Academy: Edmund Patrick Mullin III Memorial Awards: Key Club Jacob Giles Memorial Community Service Award: Katherine Neumeyer Kevin Sterenchuck Memorial Award: Allison Chorzempa Mary Breitbach Anton Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Kuhn Dorothy McGrath “The Sky’s the Limit Memorial Scholarship: Nicole Lang Mitchell McWhinney “Carpe Diem” Memorial Scholarship: Keegan Thompson Joseph Negro Memorial Scholarship: James Moore Jean Waldron Memorial Scholarship: Reginald Schulte
Additional Scholarship Recognition: Awards from Organizations and In addition to these special awards, members of the class of have earned scholarships and awards from colleges, uniBusinessesOutsideofXavierHighSchool 2013 versities and foundations. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award: Bryan Banowetz
Daybreak Rotary “Service Above Self” Award: Anna Busse CR Rotary West Scholarship to Kirkwood Community College: Mckenzie Potter Governor’s Scholar Recognition Award: Noah Hagen, Edmund Patrick III
• Micaela Andrews: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Kayla Armstrong: Drake University - Presidential Scholar, Drake University - Women’s Soccer Scholarship • Bryan Banowetz: Luther College - Founders Scholarship, Luther College - Weston Noble Instrumental, Music Excellence Scholarship, Children’s Theatre of Cedar Rapids Scholarship • Emma Bedard: Iowa State University - ISU Grant • Lindsey Blair: The University of Iowa - Old Gold Scholarship, Iowa
State University - Cardinal Scholar Award, School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Merit Scholarship, General Mills Foundation PostHigh School Scholarship, General Mills Federal Credit Union Scholarship • Kelsey Boyer: Loras College - Loras Merit Award • Benjamin Breitbach: Loras College - Loras Merit Award • Zachary Brown: Central College - Presidential Scholarship, Central College - Trustee Scholarship, Central College - Community Service Award • Cassandra Busch: Drake University Presidential Scholarship, St. Ambrose University - Trustees Scholar, Loras College - Loras Merit Award, Marquette University Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship, Creighton University - Founders Award, Iowa State University - President’s Award for Competitive Excellence • Anna Busse: Creighton University - University Magis Award, Loyola University Chicago - Damen Scholarship, Iowa State University Cardinal Scholar Award • Monica Busse: Saint Louis University - Vice Presidents’ Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago - Damen Scholarship, Creighton University - University Magis Award, Creighton University - Ignatius of Loyola Scholarship, Iowa State University - President’s Award of Competitive Excellence, Iowa State University - Cardinal Scholar Award, Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences PreMedicine Program • Sarah Chicchelly: Iowa State University - Iowa State Merit Scholarship, Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Biology, Creighton University - Academic Merit Award, Arizona State University - National Achievement Scholar, The University of Arizona - National Merit Finalist • Allison Chorzempa: The University of Iowa Old Gold Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Iowa Scholars Award, Marquette University Ignatius Academic Excellence Scholarship • Shelby Christensen: Saint Louis University - Deans’ Scholarship, University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Connor Collins: Loras College - Loras Merit Award, Holy Cross College - Holy Cross Achievement Award, Catholic United Financial Scholarship • Jack Collins: Iowa State University President’s Award for Competitive Excellence, Iowa State University - College of Engineering Scholarship • Amanda Crane: Clarke University - Clarke University Achievement Award • Alex Cunningham: St. Ambrose University Academic Scholarship, St. Ambrose University - Freeman Pollard Award • Bryan Curphey: Loras College - Loras College Merit Award, Wartburg College - Wartburg Opportunity Award, Wartburg College - Legacy Grant, Mount Mercy University - Honor Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Men’s Soccer • Carrie Darden: The University of Iowa Advantage Iowa Award • Sarah Dickes: St. Ambrose University Honors Scholar • Drew Distler: Drake University - Presidential Scholarship • Kyle Dlouhy: Junior Achievement Tital Challenge Scholarship • Kory Donithan: Coe College - Daniel Coe Scholarship, Coe College - Crimson and Gold Legacy Scholarship • Brianna Donnelly: Drake University Presidential Scholarship • John Drahozal: Loras College - Loras Merit Award • Nicole Draker: Drake University - Presidential Scholar, Drake University - Trustee Scholarship, University of Missouri-Columbia - Mark Twain
Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Old Gold Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Iowa Scholars Award, University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Robins Civic Club Scholarship • Tyler Flores: University of Northern Iowa Mulitcultural Scholar Award • Rachel Fortman: Catholic United Financial Scholarship • Sydney Galligan: Wartburg College Wartburg Opportunity Award, Luther College - Dean’s Scholarship • Hannah Gibbs: Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors • Alex Haag: Drake University - Presidential Scholarship, University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Bradley University - Presidential Scholarship, Bradley University - Neighbor-State Scholarship, Ohio State University - Trustees Scholarship, Ohio State University - National Buckeye Scholar, Marquette University - Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship, Iowa State University - Academic Recognition Award, Iowa State University - Cardinal Scholar Award, Saint Louis University - Deans’ Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Old Gold Scholarship • Noah Hagen: Iowa State University - Iowa State Merit Scholarship, Iowa State University National Merit Scholarship Award • Lucas Hammerberg: Drake University Presidential Scholarship, Texas Christian University Founders Scholarship • Jacob Harriott: Upper Iowa University Dean’s Scholarship, Iowa Central Community College - Student Merit Scholarship • Devin Hayes: St. Edward’s University President’s Excellence Scholarship • Alexandra Hennings: Loras College - Loras Merit Award • Kylie Hermesch: Provimi North America Inc. Scholarship • Joshua Hewitt: Iowa State University - Mark F. McMullin National Merit Scholarship, National Merit Rockwell Collins Scholarship, Iowa State University - John Lodge and Joyce (Wilson) Shugart Family Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture • Courtney Himmelsbach: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Sarah Homan: Loras College - Loras Merit Award, Loras College - Loras Flagship Grant • Christina Hunt: Mount Mercy University Collegiate Award, Mount Mercy University - Scholarship Day Award, Mount Mercy University - Archdiocese Parish Award, Mount Mercy University - Catholic Education Scholarship • Xingtong (Elena) Ji: Iowa State University International Student Ambassador Scholarship • Alexa Jones: Drake University - Presidential Scholarship, Drake University - Drake Bulldog Scholarship, Drake University - Joseph H. Morris Memorial Scholarship, Coe College Daniel Coe Scholarship, Coe College - Legacy Scholarship, Coe College - Coe Grant, St. Ambrose University - Academic Scholarship, St. Ambrose Cheerleading Grant, Iowa State University - Engineering Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, Iowa State University - ISU Grant • Logan Jones: University of Dubuque - Dean’s Merit Scholarship, University of Dubuque - ForeRunner Award, Iowa State Patrol Supervisor Association Scholarship • Bianca Kesselring: Mount Mercy University distinguished Honor Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Special Talent Scholarship Vocal Music, Mount Mercy University - Scholarship Day Award • David Kirpes: Iowa State University - College of Engineering • Abbey Konzen: Clarke University Presidential Award, Clarke University - Rose O’Toole Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Presidential Academic Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Honors Program
Scholarship, Mount Mercy University 13 Scholarship Day Award, Mount Mercy University - Art and Design Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Catholic Education Scholarship • James Krouse: Iowa State University - Merit Scholarship, Iowa State University - Harold Langford Scholarships in Engineering, Iowa State University - Dean & Shirley Skaugstad Presidential Scholarship, Iowa State University - National Merit Scholarship • Hannah Kuhn: Fortunaire Charitable Foundation Scholarship • Caroline Lampe: Loras College - Loras College Merit Award • Nicole Lang: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award, University of Northern Iowa Business - Dean’s Scholar Award, University of Northern Iowa - Honors Scholarship, Wartburg College - Regent Scholarship, St. Ambrose University Honors Scholar, Central College - Academic Scholarship, Iowa Grocers Education Foundation - F. William Beckwith Scholarship • Josephine Laska: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Lauren Lutgens: St. Ambrose University - Academic Scholarship, Loras College Loras Merit Award, Mount Mercy University - Distinguished Honor Scholarship, University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Award, College of Saint Benedict - President’s Scholarship, College of Saint Benedict - Catholic High School Scholarship • Megan Lynch: Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship • Ashlyn Manternach: Clarke University Presidential Award, Clarke University - VIEW Scholarship, Clarke University - Laughlin Choral Scholarship, Creighton University Founders Award • Lucy Martin : The University of Iowa - Advantage Iowa Award, Loyola University Chicago - Dean’s Scholarship, University of Northern Iowa - Mulitcultural Scholar Award • Signey Martin: Arizona State University Academic Achievement Award • Elizabeth McWhinney: Loras College - Loras College Merit Award • Ryan Meaney: Kirkwood Foundation – Farmers State Bank, Marion Scholarship • Erica Miller: Mount Mercy University Academic Honor Scholarship, Mount Mercy University - Mount Mercy Grant, Mount Mercy University - Catholic Education Scholarship • Rachel Morrow: Iowa State University President’s Award for Competitive Excellence • Edmund Patrick Mullin, III: Creighton University - Magis Award, Creighton University - Ignatius of Loyola Scholarship, Saint Louis University - Vice Presidents Scholarship, Coe College - Trustee Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Old Gold Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Iowa Scholars Award, Department of the Army - ROTC Scholarship - Creighton University, Department of the Army ROTC Scholarship - Saint Louis University, Department of the Army - ROTC Scholarship - The University of Iowa, United States Military Academy at West Point • Craig Murtha: University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Award, Saint Louis University Ignatian Scholarship, Carthage - Springfield Scholarship • Madelynn Myers: St. Ambrose University Academic Scholarship, Loras College - Loras Merit Award • Olivia Oberfoell: Loras College – Loras Merit Award, St. Ambrose University – Academic Scholarship • David Owen: Iowa State University - College of Engineering Scholarship, Luther College Founders Scholarship • Daniel Pape: Creighton University - Presidential Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Old Gold Scholarship, The University of Iowa -
Iowa Scholars Award • John Peloquin: Loyola University New Orleans - Loyola Scholar, Loyola University Chicago - Loyola Grant • Allison Pitz: Iowa State University - Cardinal Scholar Award, Iowa State University - President’s Award for Competitive Excellence, University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award, Luther College - Founders Scholarship, Creighton University - Founders Award, Saint Louis University - Deans’ Scholarship • McKenzie Potter: Kirkwood Community College - Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship, Rotary West/Kirkwood Community College Scholarship • Michaela Powell: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Alexa Ramlo: The University of Kansas - Jayhawk Generations Scholarship • Jordan Ratz: University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award • Colin Reilly: University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award • John Richardson: University of St. Thomas St. Thomas Academic Scholarship • Peyton Rosencrants: Marquette University - Ignatius Academic Destinction Scholarship, Drake University - Presidential Scholarship • Trey Sampson: Wayne State College Academic Scholarship, Wayne State College - Athletic Scholarship, Wayne State College - Non-Resident Scholar, University of West Florida - Argonaut Scholarship • Haylee Schiltz: Loras College - Loras Merit Award, Loras College - Presidential Scholarship Day Competition, The University of Iowa - Iowa Scholars Award, Coe College Presidential Scholarship, Briar Cliff University - Academic Award, Robert Morris University - Faculty Scholar Award • Zachary Schowalter: Iowa State University President’s Award for Competitive Excellence, Iowa State University - College of Engineering • Natalie Schrader: University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Award, University of St. Thomas - Trustees Academic Scholarship, Drake University - Presidential Scholar, College of Saint Benedict - Catholic High School Scholarship, College of Saint Benedict - Recognition Scholarship, College of Saint Benedict President’s Scholarship, Loras College - Loras Merit Award, Gallaudet University - Provost’s Excellence Scholarship, Quota International of Cerdar Rapids • Reginald Schulte: University of Northern Iowa - Honors Scholarship, University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award, University of Northern Iowa - Glenn Boysen Math Scholarship, University of St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Truman State University - Non-Resident Tuition Scholar, Truman State University - Combined Ability Scholar-
ship, Hills Bank Leadership Scholarship • Kristen Schuster: University of St. Thomas St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Intermec Foundation Scholarship - National Merit • Elijah Smith: University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Award, Wartburg College - Regent’s Scholarship, Wartburg College - Legacy Grant, Wartburg College - Wartburg Diversity Grant • Madisen Smith: St. Ambrose University Academic Scholarship, Iowa State University - Academic Recognition Award • Hailey Sojka: University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award, Central College - Academic Scholarship • Mitchell Steffensmeier: St. Ambrose University - Academic Scholarship, Cornell College Cornell Grant, Cornell College - ACE Scholarship • Nicholas Steingreaber: University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Utah State University - Nonresident Aggie Scholar Scholarship, University of Missouri Mark Twain Non-Resident Scholarship, Purdue Univesity - Presidential Scholar • Cal Stovie: Wartburg College - Wartburg Opportunity Award, Loras College - Loras College Merit Award • Ashley Stulken: Coe College - Coe Grant • Jenna Sulentic: University of St. Thomas St. Thomas Award, Clarke University - Clarke University Achievement Award • Kristin Swanke: Saint Louis University - Deans’ Tuition Scholarship, Saint Louis University - Enchanced Merit Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Tuition Scholarship, The University of Iowa - Iowa Scholar’s Award • Nicole Thing: Clarke University - Achievement Award, Clarke University - Clarke Campus Grant, Clarke University - Clarke Supplemental Award • Robert Thinnes: Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship, University of St. Thomas - St. Thomas Academic Scholarship, Creighton University - Founders Award, Iowa State University - President’s Award for Competitive Excellence, Iowa State University - Cardinal Scholar Award, Saint Louis University - Deans’ Scholarship, Drake University - Presidential Scholarship, Marquette University - Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship • Matthew Thorsteinson: Saint Louis University - Vice Presidents’ Scholarship • Alex Tietz: Iowa State University - National Merit Scholarship, Iowa State University - College of Engineering, National Merit Rockwell Collins Scholarship • Karle Tilson : University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Parker Tow: St. Ambrose University Academic Award, St. Ambrose University Athletic Scholarship • Colby Trace: The University of Vermont -
Presidential Scholarship • Tara Trcka: Mount Mercy University Academic Award , Mount Mercy University – Athletic Scholarship, Cedar Rapids United States Bowling Congress WBA Scholarship • Carolina VonKampen: Concordia University Nebraska - Presidential Scholarship, Concordia University Nebraska - Lutheran Grant • Jacob Wallerstedt: University of Northern Iowa - Distinguished Scholar Award • Matthew Wardlaw: Iowa State University - College of Engineering Scholarship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Rensselaer leadership Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Rensselaer Recognition Award • Christopher Williams: Iowa State University President’s Award for Competitive Excellence • Corbin Woods: Heartland Community College - Athletic Scholarship • Elizabeth Woods: Holy Cross College Dean’s Award, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College - Presidential Scholarship, Coe College - Daniel Coe Scholarship, Saint Louis University - Billiken Catholic Tuition Scholarship, Xavier University - Catholic Dean’s Award, University of Evansville Academic Scholarship
The four year combined total of scholarships offered to the class of 2013 is over 9.2 million dollars. CONGRATULATIONS!
Special Xavier Awards William Thinnes “Friend of Catholic Education” Award: Dr. John Wollner City of God Award for Active Involvement in Parish: Mrs. Lisa Streif City of God Award for Active Involvement in Parish: Elizabeth Woods Xavier High School Hall of Fame Awards: Bryan Banowetz, Anna Busse, Shelby Christensen, Edmund Patrick Mullin III, Alex Tietz. Xavier High School “Light of the World:” Alex Tietz Salutorian: Edmund Patrick Mullin III Valedictorian: Noah Hagen
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