May 2013 • Volume 15 • Number 11
Saying “Yes”
By Mr. Andy Hayword It is a blessing to be a part of a community where each day I witness students, faculty, and staff saying “yes” to the impossible. I am inspired by my students as they challenge themselves and develop their talents through extra-curricular activities and by the stories I hear from my fellow teachers about the service projects and field trips they have hosted or taken part in. I am grateful to be in a place where people are happy to be at work and rise to each challenge that is presented. (continued on page 6)
Contents
The Principal‘s Corner
Business Office News
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Tuition Reminder & Summer Driver’s Ed
Cover Story (continued) ACT Prep Seminars & Financial Aid
Xavier Features
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Xavier Band and Vocal State Solo/ Ensemble Update NHS Inductees Reflections on Life Spent in a Classroom
Campus Ministry Update 7 Standing Room Only!
Xavier Updates
Iowa Model U.N. Awards BPA National Award Winners National Latin Exam Scholarship Winners Swim Team Co-Op
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As I write to you this month, we are just three weeks away from graduation and sending one of Xavier’s most accomplished most serviceoriented and most faithful classes into “life after high school.” Truly there will be much to celebrate on May 19. Celebration, of course, includes the annual slate of graduation parties. Relatives and friends will drive across town, drive from other towns and some will fly from other states to honor the members of this outstanding group of young people. These wonderful gatherings celebrate community as much as they celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. Planning the festivities will certainly include many decisions. Where should the party be held? Some will open their homes; others will use parish halls, community centers, etc. Who should we invite? Some limit to close friends and relatives; some students hand out invitations to the entire class! What type of decorations and what colors should we use? What kind of food will be served? Should we cater or (continued on page 2)
2 May 1: Booster Club Meeting (6:30 p.m.) May 3: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Drama Banquet (6:30 p.m.) May 4: Grand March (8:00 p.m.) Prom (9:00 p.m.) Post Prom (11:59 p.m.) May 6: AP Chemistry Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Spring Vocal Music Concert (7 p.m.) May 7: AP Spanish Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Senior Choir Banquet/Vocal Music Department Awards (7:00 p.m.) May 8: Day of the Rosary AP Calculus Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.) May 9: AP English Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) BPA Nationals at Orlando May 10: Pack the Chapel: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Student Senate Elections BPA Nationals at Orlando Galaxy (7:00 p.m.) May 11: BPA Nationals at Orlando Galaxy (4:00 p.m.) May 13: AP Bio Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Band Banquet (7:00 p.m.) May 14: AP US Govt Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Sr Honors Assembly (12:45 p.m.) May 15: Senior Exams Periods 1-4 AP US History Exam (8a.m.-12p.m.) Show Choir Auditions (3:00 p.m.) Baccalaureate Mass (7:00 p.m.) May 16: Senior Exams Periods 5-8 AP US Econ Exam (8a.m.-12p.m.) Jr Leadership Mass (9:50 a.m.) Show Choir Auditions (6:00 p.m.) May 17: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Graduation Brkfst/Practice (8:00 am) Show Choir Auditions (3:00 p.m.) May 19: Graduation (2:00 p.m.) May 24: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration May 27: Memorial Day: No School May 28-30: Semester Exams May 31: Semester Exam Review 11:15 Early Dismissal/ Last Day of School!
Key Club Volunterring
Girls‘ Soccer
Junior Service Day
Principal‘s Corner (continued from page 1) prepare the food ourselves? Should we have games? How about music? The list of decisions can seem endless. One decision that I am often consulted about is whether or not to serve alcohol at graduation parties. Part of that answer is easy; part not so much. The easy answer is in regard to serving alcohol to the graduates and their friends. The answer is, don’t. Quite frankly, there are too many reasons to list here (a good list can be found at: http:// www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare/pdfs/27reasons.pdf but suffice it to say that the risk of serving alcohol to underage students is simply too great. For starters, it is illegal and it is dangerous. Probably the most important reason is that at your gathering, you are taking responsibility for someone else’s sons and daughters. You have an obligation to do all you can to keep them safe. The second answer regarding serving alcohol at graduation parties is in regard to serving it to the adults who attend. This seems to be less consistent. Certainly, it is a family’s prerogative whether or not to serve those who are “of age.” Some families choose to not serve alcohol at all. They believe the message should be that alcohol isn’t needed to celebrate. Other families have two “shifts” to their parties. During the first part of the gathering, students and adults are welcome. At a certain time, the party ends for students and continues for the adults. Alcohol is only served after all students are gone. These families believe that drinking at graduation parties in front of students sends the wrong message – that celebrating graduation is a time to drink. Still others serve alcohol to adults throughout the entire party. These parents believe that students are in many social adult/ teen gatherings (family, neighbors, etc.) where this is the case, so why do anything different? This time of year is exciting and scary at the same time. Exciting because one very important part of our students’ lives is finished and another is about to begin. Scary because there is so much opportunity for something unfortunate to happen. With late nights, students on the road and rushing from one place to the next, it is important to stress the need to be careful. I implore you to not add availability of alcohol to that mix. Have a plan in place if you choose to serve alcohol for adults and under no circumstances serve alcohol to our students. Let’s end this celebration season safely!
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Tuition Reminder All tuition accounts should have been paid in full by May 10. All grade reports, Boys‘ Track
Summer Office Hours Beginning Monday, June 3, the office hours for the school will change to 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
End of Semester Tests Test days for the end of the semester are Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. At this time we expect buses to run on a normal a.m. schedule Tuesday through Friday, however, there will be no p.m. busing. Lunch and breakfast will not be served any day. The testing schedule will be posted at www.xaviersaints.org.
Graduation Senior Honors Assembly
The Senior Honors Assembly, which recognizes the many outstanding achievements of our students this past year, will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 12:45 p.m. in the Ronald Thillen Gymnasium. All Xavier parents, especially senior parents, are encouraged to attend and help us honor these deserving students.
Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Celebration
Our Baccalaureate Mass for graduates and their parents will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Regis-LaSalle Theatre. An extended evening of celebrating the Class of 2013 will occur. It will include a Mass, dessert and guest speakers.
transcripts, and diplomas will be held for students with unpaid accounts. Seniors with unpaid balances will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. 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 Tuition contracts for the 2013/14 academic year are 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 7397307.
Delinquent Lunch Accounts
Alumni Sponsored Breakfast
The Alumni Association will provide a continental breakfast for the seniors prior to graduation practice on Friday morning, May 17. The breakfast is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. with the practice beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Students are required to take care of
Commencement
year. Thank you for taking prompt ac-
Graduation for the Class of 2013 is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ronald Thillen Gymnasium. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. with reserved seating for parents of the graduates.
any outstanding balances with the lunch program before the end of the tion on this matter. Questions may be directed to Marge Carson at marge.carson@xaviersaints.org
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Future Saints Summer Camps Summer camp registration deadline is Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the Activities Office. Camps offered include: Shoot Like A Champion, Wrestling, Bowling, Girls Basketball, Show Choir, Co-Ed Track, Boys Basketball, Co-ed Tennis, Theater and Girls Soccer. . Registration forms were distributed at the grade schools and are available at www.xaviersaints.org. If you would like to register for a camp, please call 2946635 x302.
Xavier Catholic Schools Pound the Ground 5k/10k and Puppy Pound Kids 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 Kids 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.
A photo from “Amadeus,“ presented at Xavier in April 2013
Xavier Band Receives Division I and II Ratings Congratulations to the following instrumentalists who participated in the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 13. Division I Ratings – Superior
Division II Ratings – Excellent
Katherine Bauer: Clarinet Solo Noah Hagen: French Horn Solo Bryan Banowetz/Patrick Mullin: Piano /Marimba Duet Natalie Schrader/Chris Williams: Saxophone Duet Patrick Mullin/Nick Wallraff: Percussion Duet Tony Hamer/Zach Schnoebelen: Alto Sax/Trombone Duet Bryan Banowetz/Noah Hagen/Kyle Skoumal: French Horn Trio Ross Kennedy/Jack Kenney/Abbey Konzen/Patrick Mullin/Gina Reiman Nick Wallraff/Spencer Wille/Blake Welter: Percussion Choir
Mitch Anderson: Trumpet Solo Micaela Andrews: Flute Solo Peter Clark: Trumpet Solo Michael Fay: Trombone Solo Derek Fry: Trumpet Solo Katie Goldsmith: Clarinet Solo Noah Hagen: Trombone Solo Jacob Hansen: Trombone Solo Brian Iversen: Trumpet Solo Abbey Konzen: Oboe Solo Nicole Lengemann: Flute Solo Lucy Liu:L Clarinet Solo Patrick Mullin: Percussion Solo Eric Riehle: Euphonium Solo Natalie Schrader: Tenor Sax Solo Zach Schnoebelen: Alto Sax Solo Kyra Vercande: Trumpet Solo Matt Wardlaw: Tenor Sax Solo Chris Williams: Bari Sax Solo Micaela Andrews/ Ellie Burke/Rachel Clarke/Nicole Lengemann: Flute Quartet Derek Fry/Noah Hagen/Jacob Hansen/John Meskimen/Eric Riehle Brett Young: Brass Sextet
Xavier Vocal Receives Division I and II Ratings Congratulations to the following vocalists who participated in the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 13. Division I Ratings - Superior
Division II Ratings - Excellent
Micaela Andrews Nicole Lengemann Mason Montuoro Nina Noronha Anna Zittergruen
Tory Brown Meredith Diebold Emma Keefe Noah Manternach Quinlan Moran Nina Noronha Matt Thommana
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XHS Updates Post Prom Update
Junior Service Day
Boys‘ Track
Student Appreciation Day
National Honor Society Induction Held Congratulations to the following students inducted into the Xavier chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Seniors Christina Hunt Grant Hunt Xingtong (Elena) Ji Ryan Meaney Lisa Olberding Elizabeth Riehle Haylee Schlitz Juniors Andrew Bisenius Meredith Diebold Edward Eichler Angelica Elkema Francis Hill Emma Hunt Salim Kherbaoui Ryan Persick Christopher Schirm Matthew Thommana Anna White Sophomores Nolan Arp Elizabeth Bailey Madeline Bailey Thomas Ball Katherine Bauer Evan Bednar Amy Boe Claire Bouchard Jeanne Bouchard Delaney Breitbach Morgan Breitbach Logan Brown
Michaela Brown Victoria Brown Alea Challenger Noah Clasen Benjamin Curley Matthew Downey Nicholas Ekland Jeffrey Frieden Isabel Frisch Rory Gallagher Ashley Gase Evan Gradoville Greta Gustafson Maxwell Hammerberg Ashley Hannen Jacob Hansen Louis Hasley Cara Hessman Joshua Hoffmann Emma Houser John Hovda Mason Hoxie Brian Iversen Katelyn Ives Allison Jasper Ellen Jasper Christine Jengwa Stephen Jones Carlie Jurgens Emma Keefe Matthew Kirpes Olivia Krapfl Lukas Koechner Rachel Lampe Nicholas Lang
What is the National Honor Society?
Nicole Lengemann Jingyu “Lucy” Liu Nathan Lux Sarah Maloney Noah Manternach Kayla Meaney John Meskimen Michele Miller Carolyn Morrissey Rachel Mullin Jacob Nachman Sammi Noonan Madeline Oberfoell Shamus O’Connell Katherine O’Rourke Timothy Otting Connor Ramlo Madison Recker Madeline Richards Reagan Rokos Katelyn Ropp Anne Scherrman Abigail Schmitt Emily Schuff Colin Scot Jennifer Sigmon Kayla Thompson Kayla Torson Elizabeth Udelhoven Jack VonKampen Joseph Welch Melanie Wertzberger Calvin Winker Brett Young Anna Zittergruen
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students annually participate in activities of NHS.
WOW! A HUGE thank you to all parents, businesses, and friends of Xavier for your support of 2013’s Post Prom! Your donations of time, food, prizes and money helped our committee organize a terrific event for our kids! Prizes included a MacBook Pro, a flatscreen tv, ipads, the Xavier Quilt, a dorm refrigerator, headphones, golf passes, an airplane ride, gift cards, gift cards, and more gift cards! The kids bowled, played bingo, cards, Minute to Win It, laser tag, pool, grabbed for cash in the money machine -- what a fun night it was! This was all made possible by some truly awesome committee chairs! Teresa Daubitz and Jeanne Eichler (food), Bryn and Paul Hayes, Denise and Kevin Pudil, Jean and Kevin Biermann (games), Theresia Berutti and Anne Marie Moran (prizes), Tom Hazelton (publicity), Karen Ingwersen and Kathy Walvrood (registration), Mark Asplund (security), Pam Barta and Nancy Charipar (volunteers).
XPX Uniform Collection 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 in advance for your support!
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Saying “Yes” By Mr. Andy Hayward
(continued from page 1)
When I think of how Xavier’s theme
from cancer at the age of 48, was a poet, and in one of his po-
for this school year, “Like Mary, we say
ems he wrote, “The smallest task projects onto the heavens;
yes to the impossible,” applies to me, I
hope begins / In small acts written large.” My father lived these
think of the countless opportunities God
words, and both his words and actions inspire me to find joy in
provides each day to deepen my experi-
even the most mundane tasks.
ence of life. All that is required of me is a simple “yes,” even when it may chal-
There have been times in my life when I have been unable to
lenge me or cause me to change.
say “yes” and have instead relied on the “yes” of those around me. I think of a time in my early twenties when I suffered from a
I think of a service trip to a struggling community in rural Ap-
severe bout of depression. I can’t take credit for my recovery, for
palachia that I said “yes” to while in college. I will never forget
I was in a place in which I was unable to respond to God’s call.
the gratitude shown by those we served for what to me was the
The credit goes to my friends and family who prayed for me and
simple act of sharing my time, some company, and the muscle
kept me company when I wasn’t much fun to be around. The
to hammer in a few nails.
credit goes to the priests and doctors who shared their wisdom and expertise that allowed me to begin to rebound. Today, I am
I think of the RCIA classes I said “yes” to as a freshman in col-
grateful for the experience, which has given me empathy with
lege. I had been searching for something to fill a spiritual void in
those who struggle with mental illness.
my life, and the college chaplain suggested I learn more about the Catholic faith into which I had been baptized as an infant. A
I thank God each day for the opportunity to continue to say
year later, the sacrament of confirmation began a spiritual jour-
“yes” to all that He offers; to the wonders and joys of his cre-
ney that changed the course of my life.
ation; to meaningful work and inspiring company; to the beauty of art, music, and literature; to the profundity of relationships
I think, too, of the duties and responsibilities that arise each day,
with my friends, family, and loved ones; and to the love and
the little things in life that need to be attended to even when
redeeming power of His Son.
the motivation or inspiration is hard to find. My father, who died
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Saint Anthony of Padua Submitted By: XPX Spiritual Committee As the “Finder of Lost Things”, legend tells that St. Anthony’s favorite prayer book was taken by a novice monk who was running away. Anthony prayed that the book be found and the novice received an apparition convincing him to quickly return his book. Today, many request St. Anthony’s intercession for the retrieval of lost items. Saint Anthony was born in Portugal and baptized as Ferdinand. He entered the order of St. Augustine at age 15, however his story took many unexpected turns from this monastic life. After seeing the bones of recent Franciscan martyrs from Morocco, he was inspired to complete their work in serving Jesus. Taking the name Anthony and joining the order of Friars Minor, he embarked on a journey to Morocco. Unfortunately, once in Morocco, he fell ill with fever and was forced to return to Portugal. His ship, however, was blown off course and landed in Italy. Anthony lived in Padua, Italy, and spent his days meditating upon the teaching of Jesus while quietly cooking and chopping wood for the friars of the hermitage. One day, when asked to give an improvised talk at an ordination, everyone was astonished by the giftedness of his speech. Soon he was preaching to thousands and converting many with his fervor and holiness. It is said that even the fish listened to his sermons! It gave St. Anthony great joy to spread the Good News and see the abundant fruits which resulted from his preaching ministry. He died at the age of 36 after generously expending his life in the service of Christ. In some ways St. Anthony’s experience as a missionary is similar to those we face today: he was certain that there was a job he should do, but a series of events led him down an entirely different path. Haven’t we all had times in our lives where, on some level, we felt like we were being “blown off course” or we had to readjust our expectations of how things should be? The next time you find yourself at a crossroads, take a moment to listen to your inner voice, your spiritual guide. If you do, you may learn something in the silence.
Update from Campus Ministry We just completed our 15th Kairos retreat for Xavier and our final Kairos retreat for the school year. We feel very blessed to have this program at Xavier and appreciate all the prayers and support from parents, faculty, staff, and students. We would like to especially thank Fr. Vu for his spiritual guidance and all the faculty and staff members who gave so generously of their time to be adult facilitators. We are also very grateful to our parish priests, Monsignor Russel Bleich, Father. Denny Juhl, and Father. Dave O’Connor for serving as Spiritual Directors on K13, K14 and K15. We will be accepting applications for senior leaders the second week of May. Registration for next year‘s Kairos will be taken in the fall. Make plans to incorporate a Kairos weekend into your junior’s schedule as the weekends fill up quickly. Kairos dates for the 2013/2014 school year will October 31-November 1, January 9-12, and March 6-9. We recently completed our Junior Service Retreat Day. The junior class went out into the Cedar Rapids Community and did various projects. Some projects included working at the Urban Farm, Horizons Meals on Wheels, The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, The Rock Island Preserve, Americorps, Families Helping Families, Cedar Rapids Public Library, the Catholic Worker House, the Metro Catholic Outreach Center, as well as work at various parishes. The senior class had their final retreat of high school. It was a day of prayer and reflection as they complete their last year at Xavier and look forward to the next step in their life’s journey. Looking ahead… Day of the Rosary - Wednesday, May 8th. Theology classes will be praying the rosary throughout the day in the Xavier chapel. The Xavier community is invited to join us as we pray the rosary honoring Mary during the month of May. Baccalaureate Mass- Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00pm. Ron Thillen Gymnasium Junior Leadership Mass- Friday, May 24th at 9:50 AM Ron Thillen Gymnasium Campus Ministry Mission Trip – In the summer, 24 teens and 6 chaperones from the Xavier community will be going to Jackson, Mississippi to join in mission work with Catholic Heart Workcamp. We will leave Saturday June 1st and return June 7th.
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Iowa Delegates at Model United Nations Xavier students represented the nations of Israel, Argentina, and Guatemala at the 49th annual Iowa High School Model UN, held at the University of Northern Iowa on April 18-19. Students learned about their nations, studied world problems and issues, wrote position papers, and role-played their nation’s delegates in debate to collaboratively construct a final resolution. This year’s topics included sex trafficking; regulation of long-range ballistic missiles; ethics of biotechnology; drones; cloning. Delegates show a high level of global awareness and resolve to create innovative solutions to international problems --essential in our interconnected world. Iowa Outstanding Position Paper awards were given to Morgan Noonan on the topic of Effectiveness of Foreign Aid, and Lauren Smith on Water Sanitation for Underdeveloped Countries. Xavier delegates included: Rachel Brady, Peter Clark, Daniel Cowden, Thomas Erusha, Bryton Hayes, Carlos Negrin, Morgan Noonan, John Peloquin, Jon Peters, John Richardson, Elizabeth Riehle, Jacob Schmitt, Zach Schnoebelen, Stephen Swiderski, Rob Thinnes, Colby Trace, Molly Vipond, Bryce Volk, Matt Wardlaw. Xavier’s moderator is Mrs. Donna Winter.
Student Appreciation Day Beginning the day with bagels in the cafeteria from Breakfast Club, Student Appreciation Day was off to a great start. After a picnic lunch with burgers grilled by Student Senate, the entire student body attended an assembly. This was no ordinary all-school get together. Students competed against teachers in a three-point contest, held a spirit award competition, and even threw pies in a number of brave teachers‘ faces. One thing is clear, we appreciate our Saints!
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Xavier Summer Academy Be A Saint for a Week!
The Xavier Summer Academy is an opportunity for students who have completed grades 1-4 to learn something new this summer!
Xavier Sweeps JA Titan Challenge Congratulations to the team of Braxton Hall and James Krouse for winning the Junior Achievement Titan Challenge! Each student receives $1,500 for college. Kyle Dlouhy and Abi Kramer took 2nd place, and receive $750 college scholarship money each. Xavier teams swept the top four spots out of 32 teams from numerous schools throughout Linn County. Grant Hunt and Daniel Pape placed 3rd, and Josh Hewitt and Jordan Ratz placed 4th. Mrs. Donna Winter introduced the simulation to students in her Economics classes, and was moderator of the Xavier teams. The competition involves running an online business and making decisions regarding price, production, marketing, research & development, capital investment, and charitable giving. The simulation is part of Xavier’s Economics course, as students apply academic concepts in a simulated business. Xavier Economics classes participate in the Junior Achievement Applied Economics program, using textbooks, study guides, business volunteers, and the national business simulation through JA.
Xavier High School is in a Co-Op agreement with the Cedar Rapids Public Schools in the sport of Swimming. Any Xavier student may participate. If interested for the 2013-14 school year, please contact Mike Winker in the Activities Office. We have had students participate at all three public high schools (Jefferson, Kennedy & Washington) during the last few years. Xavier students compete at the school of the district that they live in. If a student is not in the Cedar Rapids District, they would swim for the Cedar Rapids school that is located nearest to their place of residence. The following students participated in the swim co-op this past school year: Girls: McKenzie Asplund Carly Kenney Claire Wenisch Samantha Valenta
Boys: Evan Bednar Hunter Didriksen Nicholas Lyon Jacob Nachman
John Richardson Jonah Scallon Carlos Negrin Mitch Anderson Nick Durin
Details: • July 15-19 8:30 -11:30 a.m. • Students take two classes (90 minutes each) • Grades 1-2 and 3-4 will be grouped together • Cost: $100 Xavier Summer Academy t-shirt included • Registration and payment due May 15 Courses include: • Art Experience • Fun with French • Hablamos Espanol We Speak Spanish! • Show Me the Money • Let‘s Make Music • Creative Writing Choose your learning adventure this summer! Download a registration form at www.xaviersaints.org and learn like a Saint!
Keyboarding Courses Keyboarding Offerings: (Summer Courses and 8th grade test-out information) You may now go to www.xaviersaints. org homepage and download forms for either the two day or three week Summer Keyboarding courses that are being offered at Xavier High School. Any student currently in 8th grade will also find a Keyboarding test-out form on the homepage. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tim O’Brien at tim.obrien@xaviersaints.org or 294-6635 ext. 380.
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From the Trainer: By Heather Boyer The end of the school year is fast approaching; however, your involvement in sports/activities does not take a break. Remember to be safe in whatever it is you decide to do this summer, whether that be baseball, softball, offseason training, or just the occasional swim, run or bike ride.
Here are a few tips: • Start off by stretching and warming up • Keep up with regular exercise and try something new • Be sure to wear any necessary protective gear • Do not play injured • Drink plenty of fluids If you do unfortunately end up injured, I will not be in the training room starting the last day of school throughout the summer, but I will be at Linn County Physical Therapy. If there is anything you need (question, injury or otherwise) do not hesitate to call (319) 362-LCPT. Thanks for a great year at Xavier! See you in the fall! Heather Boyer, Xavier Athletic Trainer
Note from the Nurse‘s Office Protect Your Skin from UV Rays! UV light can damage your skin, which can lead to skin cancer. While there are other determining factors in addition to sun exposure, such as heredity and living environment, the majority of preventable risk falls with over-exposure to UV light from sun and tanning beds. The World Health Organization has equated indoor tanning to the same cancer-causing agents as those in tobacco. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, studies have found a 75% increase in the risk of melanoma in those who have been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning.
Protect your skin from the sun the following ways: 1. Avoid indoor tanning. 2. Apply water-resistant broad spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more to all exposed skin. Reapply every 2 hours. 3. Seek shade during peak times (10am-4pm). 4. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand because they reflect the sun’s damaging rays. 5. Get Vitamin D safely through a healthy diet and vitamin supplements—not the sun. 6. Keep an eye on your skin for any new or changing areas of your skin. Skin cancer is very treatable if caught early.
Treat sunburn with the following measures: 1. Immerse a t-shirt or towel in cool water, wring it out and place on affected area. Then sit in a cool place. Cool water is also good to drink because your body loses fluids through your skin when burned. 2. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen are good over the counter pain relievers. 3. Aloe gel or lotion applied several times a day will relieve pain and keep skin moist. Spray on products that do not require rubbing into the skin will be less irritating. 4. Over the counter hydrocortisone creams will help relieve inflammation and irritation caused by sunburn. Avoid “-caine” products that may be more irritating to the skin than helpful. Also avoid petroleum jelly that can hold heat in. 5. Other home remedies include adding a cup of vinegar to a cool bath or even a few tea bags to the bath—can also put cold tea bags directly onto the sunburn for relief. 6. For sunburns that blister, DO NOT pop blisters. Also, once blisters break open on own, do not peel skin back—that skin protects the area under the blister from infection. Can use loose gauze to cover skin that blisters or rubs. Just be careful that gauze doesn’t stick to skin. 7. If you experience severe sunburn or extensive blistering, seek medical attention. Enjoy your summer, but do so safely. This information and more can be found on the American Academy of Dermatology website (www.aad.org).
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Xavier Calendar Update Streamlining calendar items with Google Xavier is now using Google calendar. Google’s (free) online calendar allows users to view multiple calendars at one time, access a calendar from a mobile phone using a built-in calendar or mobile browser, and get event reminders via e-mail or text messages. Even better, users can personalize event notifications including an option to receive an e-mail or text message when an event is a) changed or b) canceled. Use the steps outlined below to start taking advantage of these exciting features! Xavier’s main calendar is now segmented into the following areas: Athletics, Campus Ministry, Co-Curricular Activities, General, Fine Arts, Guidance, and Student Events. 1. To import any one or all of Xavier’s Calendars with your own, visit http://www.xaviersaints.org (image 1) and click on “Calendar.”
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2. On the lower right hand side of the calendar (image 2), click on the +Google Calendar button (image 3) to sync Xavier‘s calendar with your own. 3. After you have logged into your Google Account, you will receive a pop-up message asking you to select the calendars you would like to merge with your own (image 4). Select the calendar you wish to import (or select all).
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4. To begin receiving notifications for changed or canceled events, right click on a specific calendar (this must be done for each calendar you have imported into your calendar) and click on “Notifications” (image 5). Select options to indicate how you would like to be notified (image 6). ** Note: If you have not already, you may need to click on the link titled “Set up your mobile phone to receive notifications” in order to activate the text message option. Helpful links: Google Calendar help: http://support.google.com/calendar/?hl=en Google Sync for your phone: http://www.google.com/mobile/sync/
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Xavier Class of 2013 Alexander Ahmann Micaela Andrews Kayla Armstrong McKenzie Asplund Bryan Banowetz Gage Bauserman Emma Bedard Madeline Bestick Benjamin Biggins Lindsey Blair Cullen Blasberg Mikayla Boland Lisa Boomgarden Benjamin Bouska Kelsey Boyer Benjamin Breitbach Kari Brost Zachary Brown Payton Burken Cassandra Busch Anna Busse Monica Busse Paige Callanan Ethan Carney Paul Cavin Kourtney Cech Sarah Chicchelly Allison Chorzempa Shelby Christensen Jack Collins Connor Collins Daniel Cowden Amanda Crane Katherine Culpepper Alex Cunningham Bryan Curphey Carrie Darden Morgan DeLong Ashley Detterman Sarah Dickes Drew Distler Kyle Dlouhy Kory Donithan Brianna Donnelly Kalie Drahos John Drahozal Nicole Draker Harrison Driscoll Elizabeth Edwards Valerie Eller Kyle Elliott Alexis Erger Carah Etscheidt Melissa Everett
Eileen Fagan Seth Fahnle Tori Fitzpatrick Tyler Flores Samantha Ford Rachel Fortman Alex Fox Greg Foxhoven Lauren French Isaac Frisch Sydney Galligan Francisco Garcia Hannah Gibbs John Gourley Brandon Gradoville Kirby Guge Colin Gunn Alex Haag Silje Haga Noah Hagen Braxton Hall Lucas Hammerberg Jacob Harriott Madeline Hasley Nicholas Hausmann Devin Hayes Nicholas Hazelton Benjamin Helms Alexandra Hennings Shane Herder Kylie Hermesch Joshua Hewitt Courtney Himmelsbach Sydney Hiserote Meagan Hoffman Sarah Homan Lauren Hunstad Christina Hunt Grant Hunt John Jantzen Logan Jensen Xingtong Ji Cortney Joens Alexa Jones Logan Jones Mary Kapsch Mitchell Kellen Bianca Kesselring David Kirpes Abbey Konzen Jacob Konzen Abigail Kramer James Krouse Hannah Kuhn
Caroline Lampe Nicole Lang Josephine Laska Alex Latteyer Brett Liss Caleb Lloyd Lauren Lutgens Megan Lynch Tiana Maier Blair Maloney Ashlyn Manternach Kara Marshall SigneyMartin Lucy Martin Emiliano Martinez Emily McDonald Andrew McGraw Elizabeth McWhinney Ryan Meaney Erica Miller Morgan Millsap Kristin Mitchell Elaine Montover James Moore Rachel Morrow Patrick Mullin III Craig Murtha Madelynn Myers Lauren Nachman Carlos Negrin Bolanos Samuel Newberry Olivia Oberfoell Ansley OBrien Lisa Olberding John Ortmann David Owen Daniel Pape Taylor Parker Angela Pasker Theodore Payne John Peloquin Allison Pitz Mckenzie Potter Michaela Powell Alexa Ramlo Jordan Ratz Colin Reilly Audrey Richards John Richardson Elizabeth Riehle Peyton Rosencrants Eric Ryberg Trey Sampson Tristen Scallon
Eric Schemmel Haylee Schiltz Caitlin Schneider Zachary Schowalter Natalie Schrader Reginald Schulte Jenna Schulte Kristen Schuster Andrew Scott Santana Segriff Samantha Shepard Ann Kristin Skoglund Ryan Slezak Madisen Smith Elijah Smith Thomas Snow Hailey Sojka Mitchell Steffensmeier Thomas Steinberg Nicholas Steingreaber Chase Stevenson Cal Stovie Ashley Stulken Jenna Sulentic Kristin Swanke Zachary Sweeney Stephen Swiderski Nicole Thing Robert Thinnes Keegan Thompson Matthew Thorsteinson Alex Tietz Karle Tilson Parker Tow Colby Trace Tara Trcka Elizabeth Tursi Lauren Van Hoeck Carolina VonKampen Jacob Wallerstedt Nicholas Wallraff Matthew Wardlaw Kathryn Weiland Nicholas Whitson Jacey Wiebold Hunter Wille Chris Williams Rebecca Winders Kellie Wittrock Corbin Woods Elizabeth Woods Shawntel Young William Young
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear or be in dread of them: for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.“ Deuteronomy 31:6
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Students and Faculty of the Month
Shelby Christensen “For her outstanding senior year including service, faith, leadership, and participation in fine arts and athletics.“
Patrick Mullin
Marge Carson
Mike Cervantes
“For serving as a lector for Stations of the Cross and for his outstanding performance in “Amadeus.“
“For 30 years of nourishing our Catholic school students and faculty.“
“For developing our Stations of the Cross service and his production of “Amadeus.“
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