Xavier is an all-boys, private, Catholic, college preparatory high school. Since 1963, Xavier has been one of the top academic and athletic institutions in CT.
Xavier will be the only high school in the country with two QBs starting in the NFL this weekend as Tim Boyle ’13 will get the nod for the Jets and Will Levis ’18 will lead the Titans offense. Xavier, we’re something more!
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Xavier football coach Andy Guyon won't just be on the sidelines this season. He'll be in the classroom, too. After 17 years teaching at St. Paul and Derby, we're excited to announce that Coach Guyon has been hired to teach Social Studies at Xavier.
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After more than 48 years as a student, educator, coach & administrator, Xavier Athletic Director Tony Jaskot '69 will retire at the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
"It was a dream job," Jaskot said.
A search for the new athletic director will start in January
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A familiar face has an exciting new role at Xavier. After about 12 years in the classroom (and a lifetime wearing the black & white), Greg Jaskot '00 has moved a few doors down to the Advancement Office this summer, where is now the Associate Director of Advancement
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Tractors in the parking lot. Bacon on the grill. Some Buckley approved music on the speakers.
It can only mean only one thing at X.
It is the final regular school day for our seniors. And the guys have gotten things started with a traditional early breakfast.
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A hero’s welcome.
On Friday, Xavier Athletic Director Tony Jaskot walked into the gym after 44 years to find the football team & his family wearing t-shirts he knew all too well from his coaching days.
The message on the shirt? Desire Wins.
Enough said
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One last lesson from
@XavierFalconsAD
.
After 44 years, Xavier Athletic Director Tony Jaskot helped teach his final gym class today.
At the end of the period, the class got some pizza and some wise words from the old sage.
His message? It was classic TJ.
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Rich Magner '69 is retiring as Director of Guidance, a position he has been in for 23 years. He coached basketball and baseball for about 30 years.
"Rich’s love for the mission and values of Xavier is exemplified every day," Headmaster Dave Eustis said.
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For the first time in 22 years, Xavier High School can finally say it:
@Xavier_XC_TF
has won a state championship in indoor track and field.
Xavier has won the Class L indoor championship.
The drought is over.
#cttrack
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May we always remember your lessons & your impact.
This morning, the Xavier Community lost an icon & a true inspiration: Brother J. Robert Houlihan, C.F.X.
Brother Houlihan died just short of his 90th birthday & after 72 years as a Xaverian Brother, including 38 at Xavier.
A Farewell fit for a King.
After a funeral at St. Pius X Church in Middletown, the Funeral Procession for Artie Kohs is headed to Xavier High School.
The entire school is waiting outside the building.
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After 49 years as a student, athlete, teacher, coach & administrator, Tony Jaskot ‘69 is officially done this afternoon.
We walked by him a little while ago. He was fixing a trophy.
It is his last day. But he’s working like its his 1st.
That sounds about right
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Breakfast is back on in Middletown.
For the first time in 20 months, the Middlesex Chamber Breakfast is being held.
Before grabbing some 🥓 & 🍳 and listening to the governor, Headmaster
@DaveEustis
got the chance to talk to new
@UConnFootball
coach Jim Mora.
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We had a special visitor today on Randolph Road! Thanks to Will Levis ’18 for stopping by campus. President Misenti couldn’t let Will leave without showing off his tackling form!
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The lights at 181 Randolph Road got a little bit brighter tonight.
Once again. We owe the Rappoccio Family a massive thank you for the new X on the front of the building and for their constant support of our school.
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After 24 years of giving everything she had each and every day, Director of Guidance Mrs. Joan Tomasiello is retiring. At the faculty and staff retreat she took a few seconds to stand by her gift of a Xavier chair just as she had always stood by our students.
All the best.
A Xavier legend forever.
On October 10, Phillip Murphy ‘75 passed away at the age of 61.
Murphy was the 1st Xavier graduate to play in the NFL and one of the greatest and fiercest competitors to ever wear the black & white.
Our prayers go out to his family.
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From Middletown, Connecticut to Canton, Ohio! The helmet worn by Will Levis ’18 during his NFL debut for the Tennessee Titans has been placed on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
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Make it official.
Florida Southern you’ve got a great person headed your way. And he might be good on the links, too.
Chris Fosdick is ready to play some college golf.
#ctgolf
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Once a year, we recognize one adult member of our community for their dedication to X.
If you want to know what this year’s Ryken winner means to Xavier & how he is seen in the eyes of this community, listen to this reaction.
There’s only one Coach Cunningham.
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Find your place.
As we continue to deal with COVID-19 & move on with online learning, everyone is discovering new classrooms.
For
@xavierhfbc
, his place is a familiar one: the football office.
X students & families: Please send photos of your own work areas
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Today is the final day of classes for the Class of 2020.
It might not be the final day we were all expecting, but it is still the end.
At 2:26 p.m, the time seniors would’ve ended a normal school day, Davon Colon ‘20 sent us this video.
It speaks for itself.
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Congratulations to Stylz Mitchell on signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at Central Connecticut State University next fall!
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It has been 19 months of incredible growth at Xavier.
Since July 2017, Xavier has gone from an operating deficit of $780,000 to an operating surplus of $45,000.
In today's
@hartfordcourant
,
@kgmcwilliams
took a look at the improvement.
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Xavier High School is proud to announce Dan DeConti '01 as our fourth Athletic Director in school history.
DeConti will take over for Matt Martorelli on July 1.
Martorelli will be the new AD at Farmington High School.
Congrats
@deconti1121
.
#TraditionMatters
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Welcome back, Jeff Otterbein '72. After more than four decades in the newspaper industry, including 28 as the sports editor of The Hartford Courant, Jeff is returning to Xavier in an exciting new role as the Associate Director of Communications. He starts August 22.
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As part of
#FoundersWeek
, we had students & teachers vote on the student & teacher who exemplify the Xaverian value of the day.
Today’s value? Humility.
Brendan Buckley ‘19 and
@xfalconfootball
coach & History Teacher Andy Guyon were selected for Humility.
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Now serving the best food in any high school cafeteria from here to California…
By now, you’ve probably heard. But if you haven’t, we couldn’t be prouder to be the new home of Lino’s Cafe.
Welcome aboard, Lino & Kim Aparo. We’re so excited to have you at X.
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Graduate. Educator. Coach.
Legend.
After 45 years of dedication to Xavier, Mr. Richard Magner '69 retires this year.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Magner.
You made us better.
You will be missed.
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Connecticut’s leader, Gov. Ned Lamont, with leaders of tomorrow, Xavier students, at the aerospace trade show at the Convention Center in Hartford on Wednesday.
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What was that sound? It was Brother Ryan raking and sweeping out front to tidy up before Friday’s Baccalaureate Mass. Here he is with director of grounds Mike Schinas. The Brothers do it all.
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Gamechanger.
(Not the water bottle)
Today, the first of two water fountains donated by the Class of 2019 was installed and ready for use.
Thank you, gentlemen.
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One final lesson from Day 2 of Online Learning at Xavier.
Religion Teacher Mr. Paul Kieda explains his idea of
#SocialDistancing
.
Be safe Xavier community.
We'll see you tomorrow.
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“I thought I’d be watching it on the couch with friends and eating chips or something. I’ll take this any day. Any day.” Will Tye has a chance to become the first Xavier athlete to ever get a Super Bowl ring.
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@Newsday
Joshua Ward's father couldn't make it to Senior Night because he is currently deployed in Djibouti. So tonight before his son wrestled for the last time at Xavier, we surprised Josh with this video & a special FaceTime with Dad.
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via
@magisto
What do retired athletic directors do for kicks? They paint the hallways of their alma maters. Tony Jaskot knows his way around a brush. And he knows a thing or how about trophies and awards.
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Our crew.
Our team.
Today, we celebrate National Administrative Professional Day. But everyday at Xavier, we remain incredibly grateful for our Administrative Professionals.
Thank you Donna, Tracy, Marie, and Lisa.
You help make Xavier what it is.
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Every year, the Southern Connecticut Conference honors some of the state’s best high school leaders from the classroom & the athletic arena.
We’re honored to have seniors Jake Woznyk & Nick DeBrizzi recognized as our Scholar athletes for the spring season.
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No team in CT state history had ever won the State Open, New England England championship & Nike Cross Northeast Regional championship in the same year till Xavier X-C in 2017. On Friday, we gathered the runners, their families & alumni for a special event to celebrate the feat.
We're proud to announce that Mark Grasso '20 is the 2020 Xavier Loyalty & Service Award Winner.
The honor is the most prestigious award that the school gives & recognizes a student who displays a commitment to all aspects of Xavier.
Congrats Mark‼️
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John Popielaski.
English Teacher. Transcendentalist.
Author.
Available today: The Hollow Middle. The first novel by the legendary Xavier English teacher.
Get your 1st edition now on & .
Your bookshelf needs it.
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Tony Jaskot's final day at Xavier is tomorrow. He's a big Beatles fan, so we send him off with 10 songs, some from his favorite group. Check it out (don't worry, we didn't sing them).
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You can add Emmy winner to the list of achievements accomplished by Xavier alums.
We’re proud to share that Matt Zampini ‘12 recently received a Sports Emmy for his work as an Associate Producer for
@SportsCenter
.
Congratulations, Matt. We’re incredibly proud.
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Wherever you celebrated and however you celebrated, we hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Today and everyday, we’re grateful to have you as part of our family at Xavier.
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When you come to Xavier for your shadow day and you get to meet an NFL quarterback...
On Friday, shadow Peyton Cruess got to experience a standard day at Xavier.
It included a conversation with
@timboyle_7
.
Just another day on Randolph Road...
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This is the 20th season of Xavier hockey since it became a CIAC sport. We look back at Dan DeConti, then a captain and now the assistant AD, and that first year that had one OT game after another and a 6-game win streak.
Go to for our Throwback Thursday.
Tony Jaskot has been a father figure to coaches and athletes for decades and decades.
On the night of his retirement, Dean of Students Nicholas Cerreta says thanks to our legend for being a father figure to him and so many more.
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Over the next 3 weeks, the Class of 2020 will start their next journey.
Some will stay home & start college virtually. Others will travel to their new homes. But on Saturday, we said goodbye with a special cookout.
Here they are. Together for one final time.
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Every year at the festivals of music, the Esprit de Corps award goes to the group that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support & outstanding personal behavior.
Integrity. Desire for excellence. Spirit of cooperation.
This year’s winner?
Xavier.
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🚨🚨 Attention Falcons! 🚨🚨
The football team has been nominated for the NBC Connecticut Game of the Week on Friday against Daniel Hand!
Remember you can vote once per day until Wednesday at 6:00 pm! Vote for Xavier at the link below 👇
Now available for your viewing pleasure...
The brand new Xavier High School commercial.
The times may change. But the values endure.
📺.
#TraditionNeverGraduates
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The Headmaster sets the bar.
Moments later, the Xavier Community answers the bell.
At the start of the annual auction, Mr.
@DaveEustis
established a goal for the evening: $10k for additional gym updates. About 5 mins later, the community raised upwards of $13k.
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Chris D'Agostino '20 is Xavier’s newest Eagle Scout; he had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday night.
His Troop is 608, serving Hamden and North Haven. Such a great accomplishment! We're proud of you.
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The 2020 Graduation Lawn signs have arrived at Xavier‼️
On Tuesday, a small group of Xavier administrators & staff members followed social distancing guidelines as they handed out the new signs to the Class of 2020 & their family members.
#WeAreTogether
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Acceptance letters have been sent out to members of the Class of 2023.
Who will they become? What challenges will they take on? What will they do with their 4 years?
We can’t wait to find out.
Congrats to the newest Falcons. We’re excited to have you at Xavier
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“Success is looking for you.”
Before digging into their last breakfast together as Xavier students, the Class of 2019 heard from another Xavier alumni at the Senior Breakfast.
Alondre Rush ‘07 got things started today & urged the 173 seniors to avoid excuses.
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