Xavier High School (Middletown, Connecticut)
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Xavier High School
| Headmaster | Brother William Ciganek, CFX |
|---|---|
| Established | 1963 |
| School type | Private school |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Location | Middletown, CT, USA |
| Enrollment | ~830 |
| Faculty | ~80 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| School colors | Black and White |
Xavier High School is an all-boys Catholic high school run by the Xaverian Brothers. It is located in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Young men from over 65 towns surrounding Middletown attend Xavier.
It is a part of the Diocese of Norwich, as a Catholic secondary school for young men. It is sponsored jointly by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich and the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier. The school was incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut on February 18, 1963.
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[edit] History
Xavier High School was founded in 1839 by The Most Rev. Vincent J. Hines. From the foundation of the school until the present, Xavier has maintained an educational philosophy which seeks "to instill the teachings of God, to guide and counsel students, and to help them prepare for college, for life work, and above all, for life itself." (Statement of Aims and Objectives as published in the 1963 brochure)
On May 29, 1998, the Most Reverend Daniel Hart, Bishop of Norwich, and Brother Matthew Burke, Superior General of the Xaverian Brothers, gave final approval to an agreement whereby Xavier High School was formally recognized as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. According to the terms of the agreement, the corporate structure of the school has been modified to reflect what is now common practice at other Xaverian Brothers schools while also preserving Xavier's identity as an institution of the Catholic Diocese of Norwich.
[edit] Sports
Xavier competes in the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) of the CIAC in Connecticut. They are known for holding many records in Cross Country and Track in the CIAC. The Cross Country team also won the 2006 SCC championship thanks to the lead runner and race winner: Adam Vess. The Falcons also boasted a 2006 SCC Championship and Quinniapiac Championship for soccer, and no doubt will win States next year. The Indoor Track team won the SCC championship in 2007 over Amity. The football team finished ranked #1 in the State of Connecticut following their 45-30 victory over Southington High School in the 2005 Class LL state championship game. The Falcons once held the state record for consecutive football victories, winning 34 straight from 1970-73. They finished ranked #1 in Connecticut following their 10-0 1974 season. Their cheering section is known as the "Black Hole." Xavier won their second Football State Championship (Class LL) in 2005 (with a 12-0 record). Xavier also boasts many other competitive varsity sports including their hockey and basketball teams which are perennial contenders in the CIAC State Tournament.
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[edit] Notable alumni
- Jeff Bagwell - Houston Astros
- John LaMonaca ('05) - Wendy's High School Heisman Award Winner Picture of John - 2nd from Right
- Phil Murphy ('75) - Los Angeles Rams
- Tyler Johnson ('98) - professional Triathlete and Cyclist, Four time US national team member.
- Steve Swift ('89) - Professional runner, competed at World Championship.
