2017 - Xaverian Fall Magazine

Campaign Reaches $25,000,000 Goal

the Josephine M. Noble Chapel, which is the heart and soul of the school.

With the completion of these improvements, among so many others over

these past five years, we hope to inspire all to lead lives of learning, faith,

and service.”

“The success of the campaign is a tremendous cause for celebration

and another example of the highly effective leadership of the trustees,

who help make the school better in all aspects,” said Larry Furey, P ’21,

Assistant Headmaster for Advancement at Xaverian. “The efforts of our

current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of

Xaverian further enhance Xaverian’s reputation and add to the school’s

proud legacy,” he said.

“‘Called to Lead’ is so fitting a description for what the Xaverian

community has done since this campaign began,” said former Chairman

April 2014:

Topping-off ceremony

commemorates

final beam laid on

construction of new

Wellness Center

March 2014: Called to Lead: The

Campaign for Xaverian is publicly

launched at the 50th Anniversary Gala

at the Boston Marriott Copley Hotel

September 2013: Construction completed on Xaverian’s

new varsity stadium with enhancements, including new turf,

an eight-lane track, a new drainage system, and lights

October 2013:

Groundbreaking

on Xaverian’s new

Wellness Center and

athletic fields

School counselor, Michael Dornish, meets with a student in one of the new

counseling offices.

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of the Board, Rick Spillane ’68. “So many in the Xaverian community

heard the call and stood up as leaders with their support. In doing so,

they have enhanced the lives of our students and faculty, who themselves

strive to be the best leaders they can be every day,” Spillane concluded.

Trustees, alumni, parents, and faculty and staff show themselves to

be terrific supporters of the campaign, understanding the tremendous

impact it has by enhancing the learning environment for students. The

effort was spearheaded by an outstanding volunteer campaign cabinet

led by Campaign Executive Chairman, Jack Egan ’75; Campaign

Co-Chairs, John Murphy ’70, P ’03, Rick Roche, P ’11, and John

Brennan ’70, P ’06; and Advancement Committee Chair, David

Capobianco ’76, P ’06.

So many in the Xaverian community

heard the call and stood up as leaders with their

support. In doing so, they have enhanced the lives

of our students and faculty, who themselves strive

to be the best leaders they can be

every day.

— Rick Spillane ’68

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