February 2015 | Volume 17 | Number 6The official monthly newsletter of Xavier High School

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Principal‘s Corner: 2 | Business Office Update: 3 | Business Appeal Kicks Off: 4 | Campus Ministry Update: 5 | Sarah Swafford: 6 | Counseling Update: 7 | Gallery: 8 | Show Choir Update: 9 | Health News: 10 | Spring Athletic Information: 11 | Booster Club Information: 12 | Students/Faculty of the Month: 14

“Lent: A time to HeAL”

PrinciPal‘s corner:

no sprIng wIthout wInter. no easter wIthout Lent. tom KeatIng refLects on the opportunItIes

the Lenten season can provIde

InternshIpssave money. save tIme.counseLIng update from cara Joens

PrinciPal’s cornerAs I compose this month’s Principal’s Corner, we are planning for our annual Ash Wednesday Liturgy. This of course marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. Each morning we will forego our usual faculty sharing/prayers in order to have our students spend a “moment in silence”

following a brief thought-provoking reflection. The goal of these “moments” is to encourage students to reflect on just what Our

Lord is asking of them. We want them to understand the opportunity that Lent presents.

Too often, we view Lent as a time of fast and abstinence. We focus on what we will “give

up” for Lent. We attempt to

find some sort of “sacrifice”

that will label us a good Catholic. We

“deny” ourselves chocolate, soda, ice cream, Facebook, etc. We don’t eat meat on Friday. But really, how

much of a sacrifice

is it? We invent rules such as, “Sundays don’t count and traveling doesn’t count” as ways to get around the sacrifice. What kind of discipline is that? And what if we make it all the way through Lent without straying from our “sacrifice? Do we see that as a personal achievement or do we see it as self-denial – the kind of self-denial that reminds us that life is not all about us? When we compare our 40 days of “giving up,” to the 40 days Jesus spent in the des-ert and to his being nailed to a cross, it re-ally doesn’t seem like such a big deal at all. This year I want to challenge all of us to get beyond the usual “giving things up” for Lent because quite frankly that approach is short-lived. I’m not against the “give up for Lent” prac-tice, but we should see Lent as an oppor-tunity for so much more. While we should realize that abstinence and penance have a place in Lent, this season is much more than going without. It is a time for conver-sion – a long term change of heart, mind and soul. In Lent we can take stock of the way we live our lives and how that com-pares to the perfect model we have been given - our Lord, Jesus Christ. In Lent our God has given us another chance to “get it right.”

But where do we start? As a sinner, some days it seems to me that there is just so much to “get right.” We can become par-

alyzed trying to figure out how to begin. Here’s what I would suggest: Let’s start with relationships. And more specifically, let’s start with broken ones or wounded ones – those relationships with family, friends, children, neighbors, co-workers and others which fall apart because of something done, something said, or simply a misunderstanding. Just maybe, Lent can be a time to repair and heal those relation-ships into the kind that Christ modeled for us. Have we hurt someone with our words or actions? Have we justified that they “deserved it?” Maybe it’s time to say, “I’m sorry.” Maybe it’s too hard to say that face to face. Start with a note – a sincere note that expresses the sorrow we feel for the hurt we’ve caused.

And just as important in healing relation-ships is the willingness to say, “I forgive you.” Even Jesus, who died on a Cross, forgave those who put him there. And remember, it wasn’t just the Romans who put him there. Our sins are every bit as responsible. Surely we can forgive those who have done less. Too hard to say those exact words? Then let’s start by letting go of that grudge we’ve held for so long. Let’s talk again. Let’s be respectful again. Imagine a family where building the rela-tionships was more important that being right. Imagine a community where people followed the same philosophy. Imagine a world like that.

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Tom KeatingXavier Principal

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PrinciPal’s corner (continued)The true measure of our conversion is the long-term effect it has. If we apolo-gize and forgive now but tomorrow hurt again or create a new grudge to hold, what have we accomplished? Lent, is as much about persistence as it is sacrifice. It’s about continually striving to live a life committed to Christ. It’s about try-ing, failing and trying again. The mes-sage is simple. We don’t let up when things are tough.

Lent is not something to get through. It’s not something to tolerate. It’s not something to manipulate. It is a time for

soul-searching. It is a time to determine what’s really important. It’s a time to commit ourselves to change – a change in our hearts that makes a difference in the lives of others.

We all look forward to Easter and the joy the day brings. We should also look forward to the impact of Easter and the everlasting life that the Resurrection brings. And just as there can be no Eas-ter without Lent, there can be no Resur-rection without the Cross. What load are we willing to bear?

May all of us find on Easter Sunday that the conversion that brings us closer to the lives our Lord Jesus Christ has in mind for all of us.

Sincerely,

Tom Keating Principal

Business office uPdate

Tuition Assistance Reminder

Student Aid Forms must be completed online or mailed directly to Private School Aid Service on or before March 23, 2015. If you do not follow the guidelines and/or PSAS has not received the com-pleted form by this date, your eligibility for tuition assistance will not be guaranteed.

Tuition Payment Date ReminderMarch 10 Fourth quarter tuition due

We thank the majority of families who fulfill their financial obligation promptly.

Unfortunately, some of our families do not make their payments in a timely manner. If at any time your circumstances change and will not allow you to complete your obligation as indicated on your tuition contract, please contact Shea Francis at 739-7307.

March 2 - Xavier Catholic Schools Choral Concert (7:30 p.m.)

March 3 - Spring Band Concert

March 3-7 - State Girls Basketball Tournament

March 6 - Snow Make-Up Day (No Busing)

March 10-14 - State Boys Basketball Tournament

March 12 - Reconciliation for Seniors/Freshmen

March 13 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 17 - Sarah Swafford Parent Program (6:30 p.m.)

March 18 - Early Dismissal/In-Service

March 18 - Sarah Swafford Assembly

March 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (Teacher invite & Walk-in)

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Xavier foundation Business aPPeal KicKs off The Xavier Foundation’s annual Business Appeal kicked off on campus with a continental breakfast for volunteers on Tuesday, February 10th. Xavier parent and chairman Mike Esker, and former Xavier parent and associate chairman, Don Chizek are leading 67 volunteers in an effort to raise $140,000 for Xavier High School. Volunteers will visit with two hundred eighty metro area businesses to share Xavier highlights and ask for their financial support.

Current Xavier parents volunteering to solicit funds from area businesses are: Mike Bouchard, Heidi Brown, Bob Cataldo, Randy Deutmeyer, Liz Efting, Tom Ekland, Michael Fettkether, Chris Fischer, Kevin Giles, Brian Globokar, Jeff Hines, Lorie Hines, Duane Jasper, Glen Jasper, Tom Keating, Maureen Ken-ney, James Klein, Bruce Kramer, Jim Lemke, John Locher, Bill McCartan, Stephen Noonan, Jeff Pitz, Tom Richardson, Doug Ropp, Kirk Sadilek, Jeff Scherrman, Duane Schulte, Max Smith, Dave Tallett, and Tim Vipond.

We are truly blessed and grateful for the generosity of our metro business community and to the volunteers that make the annual appeal a success.

Top: Xavier Foundation Board President, Brenda Clancy, addresses Business Appeal volunteers. Bottom Left: Business Appeal Chair, Mike Esker. Bottom Right: Business Appeal Associate Chair, Don Chizek.

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March for life Xavier Campus Ministry has been working on a number of activities since the start of the new semester. The following are highlights of our semester so far: Kairos Kairos #20 was held January 8-11 and Kai-ros #21 will be April 29-May 2, at American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls. Each retreat is for 40 juniors, 8 senior student lead-ers and 6 adult leaders. The weekend is an incredible faith experience for everyone who attends. Please keep praying for the success of this retreat weekend. catholic schools WeeK liturgy The Catholic Schools Week Liturgy was cel-ebrated Tuesday, January 27th. We had a joyous celebration with Regis, St. Joseph and LaSalle Communities joining us and Arch-bishop Jackels presiding. Mass was concel-ebrated by Father Vu, Father Reasoner, Father Flaherty, Father Juhl, Father Thompson, and Father Nienhaus. We are grateful for all the assistance in planning and the wonderful participation at mass. We are also grateful to the many parents who attended. It truly was an expression of how wonderful it is to be part of a Catholic School. This year’s theme was “Catholic Schools, communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on March 12 for seniors and freshmen (juniors and sophomores had their reconciliation dur-ing 1st Semester) from 12:25 to 2:45pm. There are many communal opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in our local parishes during Lent. They are sched-uled for March 10, St. Joseph 7pm, March 14, St. Ludmila 10:30am, and March 26, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7pm. Check your own parish for time of individual reconciliation op-portunities.

ash Wednesday liturgy Mass for Ash Wednesday was held on Febru-ary 18. Thank you to Father Klein and Father Vu for celebrating with us. tecThere is still time for seniors to attend Teens Encounter Christ (TEC). This three day re-treat centers on the Paschal Mystery. Please encourage your senior son or daughter to experience this spiritual retreat as they finish their high school careers and move forward as young adult. Click here for online registra-tion. WelcoMe Kevin earleyWine!Our department is excited to host a seminarian from Mundeline. He is doing a pastoral internship with Father Vu and will be at Xavier on Thursdays. Please welcome Kevin Earleywine!

‘Put on christ!’ in your life, and you Will find a friend in WhoM you can alWays trust; ‘Put on christ’ and you Will see the Wings of hoPe sPreading and letting you journey With joy toWards the future; ‘Put on christ’ and your life Will Be full of his love; it Will Be a fruitful life.

-PoPe francis World youth day, rio 2013

caMPus Ministry uPdate

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father thoMPson receives recognition froM ncea We would like to share some news of a an award that was given to our pastoral coordinator, Father Phil Thompson. He received recognitionfrom the National CatholicEducational Association (NCEA)for his outstanding work at Xavier and in our community.

Congratulations Father Thompson, we are certainly grateful for your leadership and support. Click here to read the article in The Witness.

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Xavier High School will welcome national speaker, Sarah Swafford, founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries, for two pre-sentations on March 17 & 18, 2015. Both presentations are free and open to the public — the March 17 presentation is for adults only.

“looKing froM the outside in”March 17, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Regis-LaSalle Theatre | Xavier High SchoolAdult-Only Presentation – Open & Free to Public

As a parent, teacher, coach, priest, re-ligious, or just anyone close to a young woman or man transitioning through stages of life, it can be hard to watch your loved ones go through this challenging time. Is there a game plan for these years? How can someone help and not just stand by? In this talk, I bring together an under-standing of Emotional Virtue, a map for navigating relationships, and a closer look at how to build up Interior Confidence in the midst of the contemporary attacks from media, bullies, and self-torment. Being that person your loved one turns to – and does not run from – starts now.

“eMotional virtue for a draMa-free life”March 18, 2015 | 9:50 a.m. | Ron Thillen Gymnasium | Xavier High SchoolOpen & Free to Public

What is emotional virtue? This talk targets what can wreak havoc on our emotions, what can spin you onto the “Emoto-coaster” and how we can fight it – setting forth a vision for virtue in the 21st century, especially in dating relationships. A look at “beginning with the end in mind,” and building what will last.

aBout sarah sWafford:Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emo-tional Virtue Ministries. Sarah speaks na-tionally to people of all ages on a variety of topics such as: Emotional Virtue, Dating and Relationships, Modesty of Intentions, and Interior Confidence. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and has been in-volved in ministry for over ten years. Sarah shares her message at school assemblies, retreats, rallies, and conferences across the country!

Sarah has appeared on EWTN’s Life on the Rock and EWTN Live, and has been featured in the National Catholic Register. She is a contributor to Chosen, Ascen-sion Press’ confirmation program and YDisciple’s True Beauty; she has also con-tributed videos for womenmadenew.com. Sarah is a proud team member of Chas-tityProject.com and has spoken at Steu-benville Conferences around the United States and in Canada.

She currently resides in Atchison, Kansas with her wonderful husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, and their three small children: Thomas, Fulton, and Cate. You can find more information about Sarah and Emo-tional Virtue Ministries at www.emotionalvirtue.com.

Xavier WelcoMes sarah sWafford

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Presented by the Xavier High School Campus Ministry Department.

in need of Prayers?

Send your requests to prayerchain@beasaint.org. These requests will be offered at Friday morning Mass and prayed for intentionally during Adoration, as well as part of the daily prayers of Campus Ministry.

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save tiMe. save Money. do an internshiP. How can I make it through college with the least amount of debt and in the fastest amount of time?

Money and time – we are all trying to save in these areas. It seems like everyone is trying to get an extra hour in the day or some extra change in their pockets. While I don’t have an answer for adding more money to your bank account or bartering to get an extra hour in the day, I do have an answer to how to save money and time in college – do an internship and job shadow in high school.

Our young people have limited experience in the workforce and have a narrow view on what a profession is really like. A lot of times their career goals are based on their family experience – Mom is an engineer and Dad’s a teacher. They both seem to like what they do and seem to be able to support a family. Maybe I should look into those careers?

That’s a great start, but does that student know that mom’s engineering job required her to have an advanced degree (more schooling, ahhh!) and that she actually spends a lot of her day in meetings instead of de-signing things. And while the idea of having summers off is really cool, lesson plans can be tedious and working with students is chal-lenging. Spending time in the day-to-day of a career can be a real eye-opening experience for our students. They may like it. They may hate it, either experience is valuable and can get them closer to identifying a clear path.

The closer a student can get to identifying their true career passion in high school the more likely they are to choose a college that

will prepare them for that career and the less years they will spend trying to decide a major. Bottom line, they will save valuable time and your valuable money.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the valuable professional connections that a job shadow or internship can provide your student. Companies spend a lot of money recruiting and cultivating young professionals and many times it starts with the internship. If a student does well during a high school in-ternship, many companies will welcome them back for summer work which may even lead to a job offer upon graduation.

Where do you sign your student up, right? On Wednesday, March 4th during Xcel Hour, Laurie Warden with Workplace Learning Con-nection will be here to talk with our sopho-mores and juniors about opportunities to do internships this summer and fall. At Xavier, a student can earn 5 credits (the equivalent to 1 semester long class) for completing an internship during the summer or school year. Internships typically require a 90 hour commit-ment (10hr/wk) and an application and inter-view process is required for placement.

So what kind of internships are available? Anything from Accounting to Webmaster, Vet Assistant to Police officer. These are unique and valuable opportunities for our students. Job shadows are less of a time commitment and range from half a day to a full day com-mitment from your student. While course credit isn’t offered for this experience, a stu-

dent is able to do one shadow experience per term. What’s available? Performing Arts Day at Theatre Cedar Rapids learning about careers in the arts, Mini-medical school day spent at the University of Iowa Hospitals and a look at professions in the world of athletics are just a couple of opportunities students have through the job shadow program. There are countless opportunities for your student to learn more about careers while in high school before they even step foot on a college campus. I encourage you and your student to sit down and talk about what sorts of hands-on experiences they can do to help provide clarity on their college search. And, who knows, you may save some time and money along the way!

counseling uPdate

Submitted by Cara Joens Xavier Admissions & College Coordinator

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SAve tHe DAte! April 15th 11:30-1 p.m. Xavier High School Career Fair sponsored by the Alumni Board Come meet professionals in ca-reers ranging from journalist to actuary. Applications for summer internships are due March 13th. More information about job shadows and internships can be found here.

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feBruary 2015 gallery8

XHS Girls’ Basketball seniors celebrate after their regional semifinal win over Mt. Pleasant.

Students receive ashes at Ash Wednesday Mass.

Saints delivering board games collected in January to the Boys & Girls Club.

XHS Boys Bowling qualifies for State!

Xavier Wrestling’s Clint Lembeck places third at State.

Tom Otting & Michael Maher sign National Letters of Intent for football.

State-qualifying XHS Swimmers George Durin, Evan Bednar & Mitch Anderson pose for a photo at their sendoff assembly.

Mitch Burger visits with the media after XHS Boys Basket-ball downs Dubuque Wahlert.

XtravaganZa!Xavier High School will host its Middle School Show Choir Contest, “Xtravaganza,” on Saturday March 7, with perfor-mances beginning at 10 am. Ten choirs will compete during the day, including our very own Cedar Rapids LaSalle and Marion St. Joe’s Center Stage and Cedar Rapids Regis Eclipse, Illusion and Pizzazz.

The Xavier show choirs Xhilaration and Xuberance will perform in exhibition. The five highest scoring choirs will advance to the evening finals, which are scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. Admission to Xtravaganza 2015 is $10 for adults and $5 for stu-dents 6 and up for the entire day. Programs will be available for $3. Concessions will be sold throughout the day. Come and enjoy an “Xciting” day of music, food and fun at Xtravaganza!

saturday, march 7, 2015 | XavIer hIgh schooL

join us for an eXciting evening of shoW choir!Xavier High School’s show choirs will present their final performances for the 2015 show choir season. This year’s shows are - Xuberence’s “Don’t Stop Believ-ing Change Will Come”, and Xhilarations’s “Vision of Love”.

Shows will be Thursday, March 12 at 6 and 8 pm. You won’t want to miss the outstanding singing and danc-ing as they bring this year’s show to an close. Tickets will be available in the activities office on March 11 and 12 and will also be sold at the door 30 minutes prior to each show.

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KeePing your Kids safe

Spring break, graduation parties, going off to college, and summer vacations are right around the corner and for many teens that means it’s time to party. These activities can carry more risks than sunburns. This was also discussed in the Vision Process under Section F of “Key Findings”, subsection “Areas to Ex-plore” where it states “issues surrounding stu-dents’ and adults’ choices regarding….drug and alcohol consumption” so we wanted to take a few moments to address it at this time.

Here are some tips to help keep your kids safe: * Know that minors who consume alcohol are at higher risk of damage to the brain, liver, and stomach than those over 21. * If hosting a graduation or any kind of party offer a variety of fun, non-alcoholic beverages. Remember that providing alcohol to minors is illegal, and could result in large fines or even imprisonment. Also, consider that adults who provide alcohol to minors are held legally re-sponsible for any actions of youth while under the influence. Protect yourself by not provid-ing to minors.

* Investigate safe entertainment options. Ideas could include dances, live music, DJ’s, games, sports, video game tournaments, or other activities your kids enjoy. * Discuss with your child why you do not want them to drink alcohol or use other drugs. Be candid. Give them tangible reasons such as their increased risk of alcoholism, increased chance of using other illicit drugs, and alco-hol’s relation to the three leading causes of death in teenagers (accidents, homicides, and suicides). Let them know about the legal and financial consequences. * As hard as it may be, talk with your child about your expectations. Do not worry about what your child might think. Rest assured that keeping your child and his/her friends’ safe is worth any resistance that may arise. * Be clear and specific about your expecta-tions and establish consequences for breaking the rules. Then stick to them.

* Talk with other parents to understand their values on underage drinking and substance use. Make clear your expectations when your child is at another’s house. Also, don’t be afraid to call and check up on your kids, even though your child may object. Many cell phones now have GPS trackers to check on kids.

* Come up with a code phrase or word that your child could call/text you to let you know there is drugs and/or alcohol where they are at and need an excuse to get out of the situa-tion. Create a plan so they feel safe and com-fortable making that type of call. * Also remember that you are role models for your kids and if they see parents drinking at every social activity, that’s what is assumed to be socially acceptable. It’s just as important for them to see you not consume alcohol amongst peers to know that is just as ac-cepted when in the company of friends.

health neWs Submitted by Kris Naeve

Xavier Nurse

For more information go to www.timetotalk@drugfree.org.

mIss a “good news” emaIL? Xavier’s weekly “Good News” email newsletters are now being archived on XavierSaints.org at:

XavierSaints.org/GoodNews

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The spring sports season at Xavier is fast approaching. Please read the following information carefully regarding spring athletics at Xavier:

PRACTICE STARTING DATES:• Boys and Girls Track / Monday, February 16th

• Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis & Boys Soccer / Monday, March 16th

• Girls Soccer / Monday, March 23rd

The following items must be turned into the Activities Office before students will be allowed to practice.

• 2014-15 Athletic Fee / $100

• 2014-15 “Heads-Up” Concussion Form

• Current Physical

The “Heads-Up concussion form and Physical Forms are available on the Xavier website. Please contact Pam Barta in the Activities Office with questions: pam.barta@xaviersaints.org.

SPRING SPORTS HEAD COACHES:

BOYS TRACK: Russ Camacho / russ.camacho@xaviersaints.org

GIRLS TRACK: Kayla Sodawasser / kasoda11@gmail.com GIRLS GOLF: Julie Kadlec / julie.kadlec@xaviersaints.org

GIRLS TENNIS: Matt Foxhoven / matt.foxhoven@gmail.com

BOYS TENNIS: Jim Potts / coachpotts.jim@gmail.com

GIRLS SOCCER: Beth Samek/ beth.samek@xaviersaints.org

BOYS SOCCER: Amir Hadzic / ahadzic@mtmercy.edu

TRAINER: Chloe Grimes / chloeg@lcpt.org

sPring athletics

attention senior Parents!

The Saints Shop has all your graduation party needs cov-ered. Special order Xavier logo imprinted plates, napkins, cups and table runners, “Xavier Graduate” yard signs and vinyl banners. Complete your party décor with cutlery and plastic tablecloths in navy blue or silver.

Click here to view the order form.

Stop by the Saints Shop to see the samples. Order form and cash/check are due on March 31, 2015. No late orders will be acceptable.

If you have any questions, please contact Pam Stark at pstark@adfinitymarketing.com.

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Spring Break / Spring Sports Sale!

Friday, March 13 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars!

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Jim & Anne PapeMike & Mary ParrishBob & Jackie PernaMike & Molly PotterKourtne & Mike PowellAdcraft PrintingKevin & Denise PudilLisa & Randy RamloTom & Dianna RichardsonJoe SchimbergEric & Shelly SchmitJohn & Geralynn SchneiderJim & Julie SchnoebelenMichael & Carol SchuellerBrian & Karen ScottNancy & Steve SerrotChris & Mary ShermanTom & Stacy SheyJim & Carolyn SigmonDavid & Julie SkalaKent & Sara SodawasserBrad & Becky StovieFrank & Mary SwiderskiDavid & Anne TallettJoe & Donna TerflerDave & Karen ThinnesRuss & Laura TriplettCarol Ann & Bryan VesterTim & Kim VipondJanet & Donald WardlawKirk & Julie WatsonLyle & Shelly WehrDean & Kathy WelterMarci & Greg WertzbergerJeff & Cheryl WestlundAnne WhiteSean & Wendy WilliamsSteve & Jolene WilsonMike & Julie WinkerJerry & Patricia WinterMike & Cathy WobbeJeff & Amy WoodsMike & Lisa YoungTodd & Michele YounggreenMark & Maureen Zittergruen

2014-2015 Xavier Booster cluB MeMBers

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students and faculty of the Month

“For her outstanding leadership in directing the Xavier Instrumental Music program and guid-ing the Xavier Jazz Band to a Division I Rating at state competition!“

“For being named a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year!”

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“For his hard work and commitment in football, vocal music and show choir and his work as an XtrA!“

“For her outstanding work in Student Senate, Key Club, Student Ambassadors and the Xavier XtrAs tutoring program!“

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27 Xavier students Qualify for Business Professionals of aMerica (BPa) national conference! Congratulations to the twenty-seven Xavier Business students that returned from Des Moines and have qualified for the BPA National Conference to be held in Anaheim, California, from May 5 thru May 10. Those students were: Seniors—Matt Callahan, Jordan Even, Josh Ford, Jeff Frieden, Max Fuhrman, Evan Gradoville, Cara Hessman, Joshua Hoffmann, Emma Houser, Edward Krouse, John Meskimen, Carolyn Morrissey, Connor Powers, Jennifer Sigmon, Andrew Steffensmeier, and Gabe Whitters. Juniors—Hannah Chicchelly, Megan D’mello, Ashley Lang, Amy Ol-berding, Jonah Scallon, Sarah Stanczyk, and Spencer Wille. Sophomores—Brett Burns, Josie Fuhrman, Nadia Karl, and John Rocca.

annual Band garage & BaKe sale saturday, aPril 25, 20158 a.M. – 2 P.M. - coMMons

Don’t have the time to organize your own garage sale? Why not consider donating items to the annual Xavier Band Garage and Bake Sale Fundraiser.

Donations of clothing for infants, children and adults, toys, games, books, household items, small appliances, and hand-held electronics are welcomed. We are unable to accept large furniture items.

Donations are to be dropped off at Xavier High School on Friday, April 24, 2015, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. A donation tax receipt will be available. All unsold items will be donated to area charitable orga-nizations. Proceeds from this fundraiser will assist in pur-chasing new equipment for the band program.

For further information contact Carol Vester at 329-4566 or cavester@mchsi.com.