Called to Lead: The Most Successful
Capital Campaign in School History
education, strengthened our counseling program, and renovated an area
of the school which has been untouched for more than 50 years. Finally,
as part of our commitment to educate the whole person, we renovated
alled to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian, the largest
fundraising effort in the history of Xaverian, successfully
reached the $25 million expanded goal. The campaign’s
conclusion was celebrated this October at the Francis Xavier
Society Reception with more than 140 parents, alumni, grandparents,
parents of alumni, and friends, as well as many Board members and loyal
donors, in attendance.
“The tremendous support of so many has enabled Xaverian to address
the ambitious initiatives of its strategic plan, Growing in Harmony, which
articulated a bold vision to strengthen every dimension of the school.
The transformation of our campus represents the Board’s commitment
to providing the best facilities for the young men we educate,” said
Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. He continued, “All of us can
readily see the impact of the capital campaign. A substantial share of the
campaign helped ensure that all talented boys can attend Xaverian, no
matter their family’s financial means. Providing access and affordability
continues to be more essential than ever. We’ve also further strengthened
teaching and learning to meet the growing needs of our students and to
prepare them for college and beyond. To do all this, we most recently
developed more space for the collaborative nature of 21st Century
Campaign Reaches $25,000,000
alled to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian, was
publically launched at the 50th Anniversary Gala in
March of 2014. This timeline shows the many changes to
the Xaverian campus made possible by the campaign.
July 2013: Mr. Joseph “Jay”
McGilvray, chair of Xaverian’s
English Department, becomes
Xaverian’s first Assistant Principal
for the Francis Xavier Division
(grades 7 and 8)
June 2013:
Construction
begins on
Xaverian’s new
varsity stadium
May 2013: Xaverian’s Board of Trustees approves
the addition of grades 7 and 8 (Francis Xavier
Division) and new campus improvements
TIMELINE
Pictured here is the new Admissions Welcome Center.