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The Magazine of Xaverian Brothers High School | Summer/Fall 2023
Matt Volk ’27
REACHING
NEW HEIGHTS
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X THE MAGAZINE OF XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
From the Head of School
On August 31, 1963, Cardinal Cushing officiated at
the dedication ceremony of a brand new high school
located at 800 Clapboardtree Street in Westwood.
He was joined by the provincial of the Congregation of Saint Francis Xavier,
Brother Gilroy, C.F.X., and Xaverian Brothers High School’s first principal,
Brother Marcellus, C.F.X. Incredibly, the start of this school year marks the 60th
anniversary for our much loved Xaverian Brothers High School. Over the past
six decades, we have graduated 11,018 young men, including CEOs, teachers,
judges, priests, firefighters and police officers, doctors, politicians, musicians,
professional athletes, media personalities, and much more. All of them left
Xaverian with a strong education and a solid foundation based in the values of
ADMINISTRATION
Head of School
Jacob A. Conca ’94, Ph.D.
Principal
Michael G. Nicholson, P ’29, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal for
Teaching and Learning
Stephen W. Dacey ’95, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal for Academics,
Grades 9 – 12
Lauren R. Hill, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal for the
Francis Xavier Division, Grades 7 & 8
Joseph D. McGilvray III, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal for Student Life
Joshua M. Tranfaglia, M.Ed.
Dean of Students
John A. Guinan, M.A.
OFFICE FOR SCHOOL
ADVANCEMENT
Chief Administrator for
School Advancement
Christopher J. Vasta ’00, Ed.D.
Advancement Services Manager
Linda M. Calabrese, P ’20
Director of Data Management
and Operations
Pamela J. Fothergill, P ’07
Advancement Office Assistant
Marissa A. Gelso, P ’19, ’21
Director of Annual and Leadership Giving
David J. Nelson ’02
Director of Alumni and
Parent Engagement
James J. Scholl ’03
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Strategic Communications
Ann E. Alsfeld
Assistant Director of
Strategic Communications
Kathryn E. Hickey
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Heather M. Schnabel
Graphic Design
Margaret Galeano
© 2023 Xaverian Brothers High School.
All rights reserved.
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in this magazine reflect our
mission, a mission that would
be impossible without the
support of our community.
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humility, simplicity, trust, compassion, and zeal.
Now in 2023, Xaverian has truly reached new heights.
The school was recently named to the Boston Business
Journal’s list of Best Places to Work and voted Best Private
School in the Boston Herald’s Readers’ Choice Poll.
Additionally, two of our talented Hawk student athletes
have qualified for the Olympic Trials in swimming. And
whether it’s robotics, music, Esports, or scientific research,
we continue to grow, improve, and achieve. I hope you will
read about these accomplishments and more in our “New
and Noteworthy” section, starting on page 7.
While our steadfast commitment to mission at Xaverian
certainly isn’t “new,” I would argue it remains “noteworthy.”
Here we educate young men to become servant leaders who
positively contribute to a world in need. In keeping with
that mission, 124 members of the Class of 2023 chose to
spend the final quarter of their senior year in service to their
Pictured on the cover is Matt Volk ’27 conducting a test run of the rocket
he made in the X-Ploration Center for his grade 8 Advanced Science
class. Pictured above is the Class of 2023 on the varsity field immediately
following their commencement ceremony.
communities. Read more about our Christian Senior Service
program on page 4.
As we begin a new school year, please know of our
gratitude for all of you, our Xaverian families, alumni, faculty
and staff, trustees, and friends. May God bless you and
continue to bless Xaverian.
Respectfully yours,
Jacob A. Conca ’94, Ph.D.
Head of School
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n Saturday, May 13, Xaverian
Brothers High School celebrated
the commencement of the Class
of 2023 in the school’s varsity
gymnasium. Diplomas were conferred to
the 164 graduates by Head of School Jacob
Conca ’94, Ph.D. and Principal Michael
Nicholson, P ’29, Ed.D. The Class of 2023
is Xaverian’s 57th graduating class. The 164
graduates have enrolled in 84 different colleges
and universities, including BC, Catholic
University, Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard,
Holy Cross, Michigan State, Rensselaer,
RISD, Stonehill, Tulane, UVM, and Wake
Forest. Nineteen graduates have committed
to collegiate athletic careers in track and field,
golf, baseball, swim, football, and lacrosse.
Rishabh “Rishu” Nevatia is
Xaverian’s Class of 2023 salutatorian. He’s
a National Merit® Finalist who is attending
Georgetown University. Rishu is also an actor and was an active member
of the Walpole Children’s Theater. He was cast as a featured extra in
the Hollywood film, “The Holdovers,” and was recently awarded the
Best Actor title for his role in “Art Boy,” which was featured in Boston
University’s Redstone Film Festival. Rishu was also a star of the Xaverian
theater, most recently filling the role of Biff Loman in “Death of a
Salesman.” He’s a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish
National Honor Society, and the International Thespian Society. He also
served as the captain of the Speech and Debate Team and as an athlete on
Xaverian’s ultimate disc team.
Braden Kennedy is Xaverian’s Class of 2023 valedictorian. He is a
National Merit® Finalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and a member of
both the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society.
Braden is an Eagle Scout (Troop 131 - Wrentham) and has served as a
National-Level Leadership Instructor for the Boy Scouts. He was captain
of the Xaverian robotics team and a four-year member of Xaverian’s math
team. He was involved in mock trial and was integral to the revival of the
school’s chess team as well. In addition, he has served as an instructor
for Schoolhouse World (a Khan Academy affiliate). Braden is attending
Cornell University.
Dr. Michael Nicholson, Salutatorian (Rishabh “Rishu” Nevatia), Valedictorian (Braden Kennedy), and
Dr. Jacob Conca
elebrating
THE CLASS OF 2023
Ma’Kye Register, Jayden Colon, Dylan Michuki, Gabriel Wert, Khalil Habboub, and Jeffrey Prophete
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American University
Assumption University
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State University
Bryant University
Case Western Reserve University
Catholic University of America
Clemson University
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
Cornell University
Curry College
Elon University
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Fairfield University
Florida State University
Framingham State University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
High Point University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Maryland
Lynn University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Merrimack College
Miami University (Oxford)
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Pace University (Westchester)
Plymouth State University
Providence College
Purdue University (Main Campus)
Randolph-Macon College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Roger Williams University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Anselm College
Salve Regina University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stonehill College
Suffolk University
The University of Alabama
The University of Findlay
The University of Tampa
Tulane University of Louisiana
University of Arizona
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
University of Massachusetts (Boston)
University of Massachusetts (Dartmouth)
University of Massachusetts (Lowell)
University of Miami
University of Mississippi
University of New Hampshire (Main Campus)
University of Oregon
ATHLETIC
COMMITMENTS
BASEBALL
Cam Grindle, University of Pittsburgh
Josh Gauvain, University of Findlay
Michael Oates, University of Connecticut
Danny Powers, Roger Williams University
Jack Tubman, Roger Williams University
Braden Young, Wheaton College
GOLF
Patrick Kiernan, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute
Ryan Scollins, College of the Holy Cross
SWIMMING & DIVING
Thomas Hagar, University of Alabama
LACROSSE
Dylan Benoit, Assumption University
Will Pesanelli, Boston University
FOOTBALL
Lucas Almeida, Massachusetts Maritime
Academy
Mike Larmond, Pace University
Jayvens Lebrun, Salve Regina University
Jon Mould, Harvard University
Jason Vonhandorf, UMass Dartmouth
Nathan Young, Plymouth State University
TRACK & FIELD
Anthony DeGloria, Saint Anselm College
Warren Gillis, Catholic University
(Football/Track)
COLLEGE
ENROLLMENTS
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of Scranton
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
West Virginia University
Western New England University
Wheaton College - MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The highest honor bestowed upon a
graduating senior at Xaverian is the Xaverian
Award. Members of the graduating class, in
concert with the faculty and staff, nominate a
senior for this special honor and the recipient
isn’t revealed until the graduation ceremony.
The Xaverian Award recipient must have
distinguished himself by living the mission
and core values associated with the school,
including humility, trust, simplicity, compassion,
and zeal. The Class of 2023 Xaverian Award
winner is Joseph Di Martino. Dr. Conca
said that Joe “epitomizes all that it means to be
a Xaverian Hawk.” He added, “Joe is dedicated
to personal excellence while simultaneously
being committed to his fellow students and
community. In both word and action, he brings
his best self to every situation and thereby positively enhances the lives of those
in his midst.”
Joe served as president of the student council and was instrumental in driving
school spirit and participation. He was a four-year member of the Xaverian
hockey program and served as the 2023 varsity hockey captain. He earned the
nickname “Playoff Joe” for the goals he scored to help the team secure a spot
in the 2023 Division 1 state finals. He was also active in the campus ministry
program through retreats, SpiritHawk, and participation in the Christian Senior
Service program. Joe is attending High Point University.
Describing the Class of 2023, Dr. Conca called them among the very best
he has seen in nearly two decades as a school administrator. He said, “Not only
are they committed to academic inquiry, they are also deeply committed to
enhancing the world in which we live. I look forward to watching each of them
do great things in the years to come.”
Joseph Di Martino -
Xaverian Award Winner
Stephen Corrou, Jai Chadha, Matthieu Charette, and Brendan Clifford
Patrick Keegan, Dante Anello, Jacob Fitzpatrick, and Nolan Hasenjaeger
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DONALD HICKS ’23
or Donald Hicks ’23,
choosing the Animal Rescue
League of Boston for his Christian
Senior Service assignment was
simple. It’s close to home and he
loves animals. He’s enjoyed taking
the dogs out for walks and the more
relaxing moments with the cats. As
he says, “Each creature has its own
unique personality and it is always
interesting to get to understand
them.” Donald says the service
experience strengthened his faith
because, “It reminds me of how we
were tasked by God to be stewards
and be as such by defending and
tending to the creations of God
since they are all alive and have
feelings…They deserve the respect
that we give to one another.”
SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
averian’s Christian Senior Service (CSS) program is
an optional faith experience that has been offered
during the last term of senior year for decades. It
provides the unique opportunity for seniors in good academic
standing to put their faith into action through service. Instead
of attending classes, students serve in over 50 different agencies
in the communities surrounding Xaverian for their final five
weeks of school. CSS begins with each student meeting with a
member of the campus ministry team to facilitate discernment.
They are encouraged to see their service as a means to bring
God’s healing to those most in need. They then secure a service
site and a site supervisor, and seek approval for their placement
with Xaverian. Throughout their service experience, seniors
engage in reflection through daily journaling, meetings with
their faculty or staff mentor, and two mandatory evenings of
prayer and small group sharing.
The Class of 2023 had a phenomenal showing, with 75% of
students participating in Christian Senior Service. This meant
124 young Xaverian men were out serving the community
every day during the final quarter of their senior year. We
caught up with some of them at their service sites to see how it
was going. Here’s what we learned…
NATHAN YOUNG ’23
athan Young ’23 is pretty sure he wants to work in a fire house in some capacity,
so it made sense for him to fulfill his Christian Senior Service assignment at the
Foxborough Fire Department. He says he wanted to see what service to the community
was really like from an emergency point of view. He quickly learned that the job of a
firefighter isn’t easy, and there is a lot to learn. “Going into the service I thought that this
job was easier than it actually is,” he says. “Once you get to learn everything that needs to
happen, the job becomes more complex.”
Nathan says that this service experience helped to remind him of what’s most
important in life: “So many people are focused on the wrong things and it can get
confusing. At the fire station there is only one thing you focus on, and that is saving the
lives of others.” He adds that his service helped show him that there is a lot of good in his
community and that faith in God is important. “I’ve realized that you never know what
you are getting into on calls, so you have to have faith and trust in God.”
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ANTHONY BUSA ’23
nthony Busa’s Christian Senior Service work was close to home at his
family’s boxing gym, Nonantum Boxing Club. In addition to cleaning the
gym and training some young athletes, Anthony and his classmates, Jeffrey
Prophete ’23 and Cole Perkosky ’23, had the opportunity to work with
people with Parkinson’s disease who train in the gym to improve and maintain
strength and mobility. According to Anthony, this part of his Christian Senior
Service experience was very humbling. “One of the men in the group, Ben, has
dementia and has a tremor in his leg. He struggles to maintain balance and often
forgets about the workout at hand. Working through all of these things, he still is
always smiling and always reminding me he was ‘just like me’ at one point in his
life. Ben was a three-sport athlete in high school, and loved sports his whole life. I
can relate to Ben. It shows me that no matter what unexpected or expected turns
your life may take, there is no reason to give up.”
Pictured above l to r are Cole Perkosky ’23, Jeffrey Prophete ’23, and Anthony Busa ’23
JAMES ALLEN ’23 and
BARTHOLOMEW GLANCY ’23
ames Allen ’23 and Bartholomew
Glancy ’23 were two of six seniors
who chose Benchmark Senior Living for
their Christian Senior Service. It’s right
across the street from Xaverian, making it
easy to be there to volunteer and also be on
campus for AP classes. “I wanted to be able
to add an extra spark in the elderly people’s
lives at Benchmark,” says James. “The impact
that I have on the residents is way more
than I had anticipated, and they truly love
having us Xaverian Hawks spend our time
with them.”
This service experience had an impact on
Bart from the outset. On his very first day on
the job, he met a resident who had recently
lost her husband. “She broke down crying
telling me this story and continued to tell
me how God always has a plan for us; how
even in the darkest moments of our lives we
can always stay by his side and he will stay
by ours,” he says. “A few days later I saw her
again and she mentioned how happy she was
to be able to share her faith with younger
generations with similar beliefs. We shared
a Hail Mary during our short interaction,
which made my day and I’m sure hers
as well.”
Pictured here are l to r Khalil Habboub ’23,
Mike Bulger ’23, Bartholomew Glancy ’23,
and James Allen ’23
JACK TUBMAN ’23
ack Tubman ’23 spent his Christian
Senior Service working at Gilly’s House,
a sober recovery residence. He took the role,
he says, because “it was a good opportunity
to provide a sense of normalcy to people who
have bigger problems to worry about.” And
he did that by taking care of the grounds
around the property, and cleaning and
organizing inside the house. Witnessing the
daily lives of the men who are residents at
Gilly’s House has been humbling for Jack.
“I am extremely lucky to have a support
system and many people who care about
me,” he says. “This experience has allowed
me to realize that I should be so grateful for
everything I have.”
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MICHAEL SANTOS ’23 and DANTE ANELLO ’23
hile playing with puppies might not seem like a traditionally selfless act, at
Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI), three Xaverian seniors learned
the importance of properly training service dogs for people with special needs. Daily
tasks varied from cleaning up after the dogs and handling feedings, to working on
scent training with local police. The hardest part, says Michael Santos ’23, was
when a dog didn’t meet the unique special needs of a potential owner. That left the
person waiting for another dog with the perfect skill set. The flip side, he says, is seeing
a new owner’s reaction when the pair are well-suited. “Whether it be someone with
intellectual, physical, or medical disabilities, it’s seeing them react to their new service
animals that makes me feel as though I have done my service as a Christian. I want to
show others that they are cared for and loved. They are always wanted and no matter
what, they are no less than everyone else.”
For Dante Anello ’23, his service at GOFI was based on his love for animals
but it developed into something more. “I’ve always loved dogs from when I was a
child,” says Dante, “but being surrounded by dogs and good people just reinforced my
admiration for the animal/human connection.” GOFI is reliant on many volunteers,
and it’s seeing others there dedicating their time that inspires Dante. “I’m seeing people
volunteer who aren’t obligated; they do it because they truly care. Seeing people who are
so selfless helps me grow in my own faith and pushes me to be a better person.”
Pictured here l to r are Michael Santos ’23, Coleman Joyce ’23, and Dante Anello ’23
SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION (CONTINUED)
COLE JETTE ’23
ole Jette ’23 picked a solitary
role for his Christian Senior
Service - he worked outside at Mount
St. Mary’s Abbey, serving the sisters
there by preparing the grounds for the
warmer weather. He cleaned out flower
beds, cut back trails through the woods
that the sisters use, and did whatever
landscaping chores he could find. He
says that he asked to take the position
at the Abbey because his father does
a lot of work for the sisters, and he
knew there was more to be done than
the sisters could handle on their own.
A happy byproduct for Cole was the
atmosphere, and he notes how much
he appreciated the opportunity to work
at the Abbey because of how peaceful
it is. Christian Senior Service is the
culmination of a Xaverian education
meant to inspire servant leadership,
and Cole says he will take this lesson
with him beyond Clapboardtree Street.
“I will continue to be a servant leader
after graduation by remembering that
it’s important to help others and to be
grateful,” he says.
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XAVERIAN NAMED
AMONG THE BEST
PLACES TO WORK
averian was named to the Boston
Business Journal’s 2023 Best
Places to Work list — an exclusive
ranking of the Massachusetts companies
that have built outstanding work
environments for their people. According
to BBJ, the 80 companies honored in
2023 range in size and industry, with
winners from the technology sector, retail
industry, health care space, commercial
real estate, and more.
“Being named for this BBJ
distinction as one of the area’s Best
Places to Work affirms what we already
know at Xaverian,” said Dr. Jacob
Conca, Xaverian Brothers High School’s
Head of School. “Our community is
strong, our environment is welcoming
and supportive, and our employees
care for one another and believe firmly
in our mission of educating young men
in the Xaverian and Catholic tradition.
We are honored to be named and so
grateful for our exceptional employees.”
“The companies that comprise this
year’s Best Places to Work are among
the most diverse in the decades we’ve
been doing this program,” said Carolyn
Jones, Market President and Publisher
of the Boston Business Journal. “Their
commitment to teamwork, employee
engagement, flexibility and trust are the
model to which the region’s businesses
look for inspiration.”
The 215 businesses that met criteria
for office location and size participated
in employee-engagement surveys
distributed by Business Journal partner
Quantum Workplace. Employees were
asked to rate their work environment,
work-life balance, job satisfaction,
advancement opportunities,
management, compensation, and
benefits. Based on the results of those
surveys, businesses were assigned a
score out of 100 percent and ranked
by Quantum. The top-rated companies
are listed in five size categories — extra
small (20 to 49 employees), small (50
to 99 employees), medium (100 to
249 employees), large (250 to 499
employees), and extra-large (500 or
more). Xaverian Brothers High School is
one of only 20 companies to be named
to the list in the medium category.
2023 GALA HONORS CHARLIE STEVENSON ’69
AND SEES PHENOMENAL SUPPORT
n Saturday, March 18, nearly 600 members of the Xaverian community came together
for Xaverian’s 2023 Gala. It was a wonderful evening of entertainment, dancing, dining,
prizes, and fun, all led by our emcee Dave Heard ’99, a talented singer, actor, and dancer, who
recently starred in the Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Because of the
exceptional generosity of our Xaverian community, the Gala raised an impressive $656,274.
The evening’s honoree and Xaverian Medal Recipient was Charlie Stevenson ’69. After
decades as a teacher and coach, and more than 20 years as Director of Athletics, Coach
Stevenson retired in 2018. As someone who positively impacted the lives of thousands of
Xaverian student athletes, all while leading Xaverian athletics to its current prominent position in
Massachusetts High School sports, Coach Stevenson exemplifies all that is essential to mission-
based, student-centered athletic programs, and we were thrilled to celebrate him.
HAWKS QUALIFY FOR
OLYMPIC TRIALS
t would be noteworthy if just one Xaverian swimmer
qualified for the Olympic Trials next summer, but it’s
incredible to have two Hawks competing! Next June,
both Tommy Hagar ’23 and William Mulgrew ’25
will be swimming at the US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis,
IN. Will was the first to qualify, swimming the 1500 meter
freestyle in 15:36.10 at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Mission
Viejo, CA in May. He was hoping to qualify for nationals,
where his goal was to hit the time for the Olympic Trials.
Instead, he accomplished both goals at once, dropping 35
seconds on the swim to come in under the qualifying time
of 15:39:89.
Tommy Hagar, who now swims for the Crimson Tide
in Alabama, secured his ticket to the Olympic Trials at the
National Swimming Championship in June. The cutoff
for the trials in the 200 meter backstroke is 2:01:69 and
Tommy just made it with a time of 2:01:33. During Tommy’s
senior season with the Hawks, he helped lead the team to
a 6-1 dual meet record. They took second place at the D1
South Sectionals and fourth place at the D1 State Meet.
Along the way, Tommy broke two state records - one for
the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 48.73 and one for the
100-yard backstroke with a time of 48.19. He was named
the Catholic Conference League MVP and was featured in
the Boston Globe and Boston Herald as an All-Star.
Congratulations to these two talented and
dedicated swimmers!
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Pictured here l to r are
Xaverian Medal Recipient,
Mr. Charlie Stevenson ’69,
Head of School, Dr.
Jacob Conca ’94, Mrs.
Patricia Stevenson, and
Principal, Dr. Michael
Nicholson, P ’29
Tommy Hagar ’23
William Mulgrew ’25
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ESPORTS’ WINNING SEASON
averian Esports entered its second year
strong with 50 players. Regional and national
online play via PlayVS and HSEL was seen across
all four titles (Overwatch 2, Valorant, Super Smash
Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League). All four
teams are now ranked, with Rocket League fifth in
Massachusetts, Valorant and Smash Bros. top 10
in the Eastern Region, and Overwatch fourth in the
nation. The Overwatch team in particular saw great
play - with only a single match lost all season.
This enabled them to make the Eastern Regional
Finals. Despite losing this match, their performance
throughout the season was so impressive that
PlayVS extended one of two “runner-up invitations”
to the team. Xaverian won the first two matches
and advanced to the National Semifinals.
Though their season ended there, Coach Bryan
Corbett ’11 is incredibly proud of the team and
their dedication to one another, saying, “They
spent countless hours planning, practicing, and
bonding as a unit, and their hard work clearly
paid off.”
awk Robotics - The Ryken Force
finished their second season strong,
with an outstanding performance at
the FIRST FTC Massachusetts State
Championship. Under the guidance of Mr.
Christopher Roche, computer science
teacher, and Mr. John Tassinari, science
teacher, this program continues to grow.
Competitions in the 2022-2023 school year
included Canton’s “Gears on the Loose”
challenge and Needham’s FIRST FTC
“Rocket Rumble,” but the real success
story was making it to the final round of
the Massachusetts State Championship at
Andover High School, an incredible feat for a
two-year old program.
The team had several unique
opportunities this year to learn from their
peer schools as well as from professionals
in the industry. In December 2022, Hawk
Robotics hosted members of the Natick
High School FTC robotics team (FTC#
5436 The Aluminum Cobblers) for a work
session/scrimmage. In the spring, the
team took a field trip to AccuRounds, a
manufacturing company that makes and
assembles precision-turned components,
thanks to a generous invite from Michael
Tamasi, P ’09, ’11.
Each year the team nominates up to two
students from grades 10 and 11 for FIRST’s
Dean’s List. This year, Hawk Robotics
selected Connor Coye ’25 and Paul
Fischer ’24 as the Dean’s List nominees.
Congratulations to Connor, Paul, and the
whole Ryken Force for a phenomenal
second season.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY (CONTINUED)
XAVERIAN ROBOTICS REACHES STATE FINALS
Pictured here (front row, l to r) are Haig Guzelian ’25, Connor Coye ’25, Paul Fischer ’24, Matthew Lopez ’24, Colin Teahan ’24, and Thomas
Ricci ’23; (back row, l to r) Mr. Tassinari, Mr. Roche, John Teeven ’25, Brendan Coghlan ’24, Joe Teeven ’27, Liam Sullivan ’28, Michael
Lachut ’25, and Braden Kennedy ’23.
Pictured here l to r are Kyle Smolinsky ’23, Jordan Silva ’24, Aidan Dion ’23, Tyler Chaput ’23,
and Michael Kanaan ’23, starting members of the Overwatch nationally ranked team. Not
pictured: Brendan Pantazelos ’23
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