SOPHOMORES ASSIST
“EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS”
Written by Kieran Maguire ’24
Each summer, Camp Fatima in
Manchester, NH hosts “Exceptional Citizens’
Week.” It’s a camp for children and adults
with intellectual and physical disabilities that
allows them to participate in fun activities
with other campers, all while under the care
and supervision of medical professionals.
Activities include such summer-camp-staples
as horseback riding, swimming, boating,
and arts and crafts; they’re activities which
campers might not be able to do outside of
camp without the appropriate assistance. But
for one week each summer (thanks in large
part to volunteers), Camp Fatima is able to
offer the experience of being an “Exceptional
Citizen” totally free of charge for all attendees.
This past summer, three of the camp’s
volunteers were Xaverian’s own Eamon
Murphy ’25, Connor Follett ’25,
and Tommy Egan ’25. Together, they
volunteered as waiters, helping to create an
enjoyable environment for campers.
Tommy described this experience as
one of the highlights of his summer, calling
the camp a lively, fun, and most of all,
welcoming environment, for both counselors
and attendees alike. By helping the kitchen
staff to prepare food and organizing special
activities, these sophomores had a personal
impact on each camper. On a larger level,
their volunteerism also assisted the Diocese
of Manchester in moving toward its goals of
equality and inclusivity.
SOCCER FIGHTS CANCER
Written by James Killinger ’24
This fall, Xaverian’s varsity soccer
program teamed up with fellow Xaverian
Brothers Sponsored School, St. John’s Prep, in
a fundraising soccer game in honor of Breast
Cancer Awareness month. Named “Soccer
Fights Cancer,” Xaverian faced the Prep on
October 25 and all of the money raised was
donated to Runway for Recovery. According
to Head Coach Mr. Garrett Bowers
’87, P ’21, ’24, “Runway for Recovery is
an organization for people who have breast
cancer, their families, and anybody touched
by the experience. They help support them
through the whole process.” It all started
with captains Brendan Murphy ’23 and
Declan Stack ’23 who went to Coach
Eamon Murphy ’25, Connor
Follett ’25, and Tommy Egan ’25
Bowers during the summer to express their
idea for the fundraiser and it grew from there.
When the Hawks took the field on October
25, they did so in style. Senior Timmy
Apostolica designed game uniforms and
warm-up shirts for players to wear, careful
to select products that allowed for a profit
margin that could be donated to the cause.
In the end, they raised $7,000. “The process
overall was a team effort,” Timmy said. “After
all the talking among players and coaches, it
was clear that this was something we were
going to do.” Like so many, for Timmy this
fundraiser was personal. “Breast cancer has
significantly affected many people in my life
and in the lives of my teammates. Doing this,
personally, helps me think of my family friend
who I was extremely close to and looked upon
for advice.”
Winter 2023
Xaverian Magazine
13