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X THE MAGAZINE OF XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
Dear Friends of Xaverian,
Tis edition of Xaverian Magazine is aptly titled,
Together We Rise. Inside these pages you will read
about members of our varsity football team who
supported each other through the ups and downs of
a thrilling season, navigating their personal struggles
and triumphs as a team. With a State Championship
trophy to show for their efforts, now their next
chapters are just beginning. Meet eight of our phenomenal senior Hawk football
leaders, starting on page 2.
You will also read about a new internship program called RISE, or Ryken
Internship Student Experience. Tis past summer marked the inaugural class
of student interns through this competitive program, offered by Xaverian in
collaboration with alumni, current parents, and parents of alumni. It was a
phenomenal success for our student interns and employers, and we’re looking
forward to our second class of RISE interns this summer. Check out the story
on page 8.
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
© 2024 Xaverian Brothers High School.
All rights reserved.
All of the stories you will read
in this magazine reflect our
mission, a mission that would
be impossible without the
support of our community.
To help keep our mission strong, consider
making a gift to the Fund for Xaverian at
www.xbhs.com/support today!
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