1. February 2015 | Volume 17 | Number 6The official monthly newsletter of Xavier High School
Inside
Principal‘s Corner: 2 | Business Office Update: 3 |
Business Appeal Kicks Off: 4 | Campus Ministry
Update: 5 | Sarah Swafford: 6 | Counseling Update: 7 |
Gallery: 8 | Show Choir Update: 9 | Health News: 10 |
Spring Athletic Information: 11 | Booster Club
Information: 12 | Students/Faculty of the Month: 14
“Lent: A Time
to Heal”
Principal‘s
Corner:
No Spring without Winter.
No Easter without Lent.
Tom Keating reflects on the opportunities
the Lenten Season can provide
Internships
Save Money. Save Time.
Counseling Update from Cara Joens
2. Principal’s Corner
As I compose this month’s Principal’s
Corner, we are planning for our annual
Ash Wednesday Liturgy. This of course
marks the beginning of the Season of Lent.
Each morning we will forego our usual
faculty sharing/prayers in order to have
our students spend a “moment in silence”
following a brief thought-
provoking reflection. The
goal of these “moments”
is to encourage students
to reflect on just what Our
Lord is asking of them.
We want them to
understand the
opportunity that
Lent presents.
Too often, we
view Lent as a
time of fast and
abstinence. We
focus on what
we will “give
up” for Lent.
We attempt to
find some sort
of “sacrifice”
that will label us a
good Catholic. We
“deny” ourselves
chocolate, soda, ice
cream, Facebook, etc.
We don’t eat meat on
Friday. But really, how
much of a sacrifice
is it? We invent rules such as, “Sundays
don’t count and traveling doesn’t count”
as ways to get around the sacrifice. What
kind of discipline is that? And what if we
make it all the way through Lent without
straying from our “sacrifice? Do we see
that as a personal achievement or do we
see it as self-denial – the kind of self-denial
that reminds us that life is not all about us?
When we compare our 40 days of “giving
up,” to the 40 days Jesus spent in the des-
ert and to his being nailed to a cross, it re-
ally doesn’t seem like such a big deal at all.
This year I want to challenge all of us to get
beyond the usual “giving things up” for
Lent because quite frankly that approach is
short-lived.
I’m not against the “give up for Lent” prac-
tice, but we should see Lent as an oppor-
tunity for so much more. While we should
realize that abstinence and penance have
a place in Lent, this season is much more
than going without. It is a time for conver-
sion – a long term change of heart, mind
and soul. In Lent we can take stock of the
way we live our lives and how that com-
pares to the perfect model we have been
given - our Lord, Jesus Christ. In Lent our
God has given us another chance to “get
it right.”
But where do we start? As a sinner, some
days it seems to me that there is just so
much to “get right.” We can become par-
alyzed trying to figure out how to begin.
Here’s what I would suggest: Let’s start
with relationships. And more specifically,
let’s start with broken ones or wounded
ones – those relationships with family,
friends, children, neighbors, co-workers
and others which fall apart because of
something done, something said, or simply
a misunderstanding. Just maybe, Lent can
be a time to repair and heal those relation-
ships into the kind that Christ modeled for
us. Have we hurt someone with our words
or actions? Have we justified that they
“deserved it?” Maybe it’s time to say, “I’m
sorry.” Maybe it’s too hard to say that face
to face. Start with a note – a sincere note
that expresses the sorrow we feel for the
hurt we’ve caused.
And just as important in healing relation-
ships is the willingness to say, “I forgive
you.” Even Jesus, who died on a Cross,
forgave those who put him there. And
remember, it wasn’t just the Romans who
put him there. Our sins are every bit as
responsible. Surely we can forgive those
who have done less. Too hard to say those
exact words? Then let’s start by letting
go of that grudge we’ve held for so long.
Let’s talk again. Let’s be respectful again.
Imagine a family where building the rela-
tionships was more important that being
right. Imagine a community where people
followed the same philosophy. Imagine a
world like that.
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Tom Keating
Xavier Principal
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Principal’s Corner (Continued)
The true measure of our conversion is
the long-term effect it has. If we apolo-
gize and forgive now but tomorrow hurt
again or create a new grudge to hold,
what have we accomplished? Lent, is as
much about persistence as it is sacrifice.
It’s about continually striving to live a
life committed to Christ. It’s about try-
ing, failing and trying again. The mes-
sage is simple. We don’t let up when
things are tough.
Lent is not something to get through.
It’s not something to tolerate. It’s not
something to manipulate. It is a time for
soul-searching. It is a time to determine
what’s really important. It’s a time to
commit ourselves to change – a change
in our hearts that makes a difference in
the lives of others.
We all look forward to Easter and the
joy the day brings. We should also look
forward to the impact of Easter and the
everlasting life that the Resurrection
brings. And just as there can be no Eas-
ter without Lent, there can be no Resur-
rection without the Cross. What load
are we willing to bear?
May all of us find on Easter Sunday that
the conversion that brings us closer to
the lives our Lord Jesus Christ has in
mind for all of us.
Sincerely,
Tom Keating
Principal
Business Office
Update
Tuition Assistance Reminder
Student Aid Forms must be completed online or
mailed directly to Private School Aid Service on or
before March 23, 2015. If you do not follow the
guidelines and/or PSAS has not received the com-
pleted form by this date, your eligibility for tuition
assistance will not be guaranteed.
Tuition Payment Date Reminder
March 10 Fourth quarter tuition due
We thank the majority of families who fulfill their
financial obligation promptly.
Unfortunately, some of our families do not make
their payments in a timely manner. If at any time
your circumstances change and will not allow you
to complete your obligation as indicated on your
tuition contract, please contact Shea Francis at
739-7307.
March 2 - Xavier Catholic Schools Choral Concert (7:30 p.m.)
March 3 - Spring Band Concert
March 3-7 - State Girls Basketball Tournament
March 6 - Snow Make-Up Day (No Busing)
March 10-14 - State Boys Basketball Tournament
March 12 - Reconciliation for Seniors/Freshmen
March 13 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 17 - Sarah Swafford Parent Program (6:30 p.m.)
March 18 - Early Dismissal/In-Service
March 18 - Sarah Swafford Assembly
March 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (Teacher invite & Walk-in)
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4. 4
Xavier Foundation Business
Appeal Kicks Off
The Xavier Foundation’s annual Business Appeal kicked off on
campus with a continental breakfast for volunteers on Tuesday,
February 10th. Xavier parent and chairman Mike Esker, and
former Xavier parent and associate chairman, Don Chizek are
leading 67 volunteers in an effort to raise $140,000 for Xavier
High School. Volunteers will visit with two hundred eighty
metro area businesses to share Xavier highlights and ask for
their financial support.
Current Xavier parents volunteering to solicit funds from area
businesses are: Mike Bouchard, Heidi Brown, Bob Cataldo,
Randy Deutmeyer, Liz Efting, Tom Ekland, Michael Fettkether,
Chris Fischer, Kevin Giles, Brian Globokar, Jeff Hines, Lorie
Hines, Duane Jasper, Glen Jasper, Tom Keating, Maureen Ken-
ney, James Klein, Bruce Kramer, Jim Lemke, John Locher, Bill
McCartan, Stephen Noonan, Jeff Pitz, Tom Richardson, Doug
Ropp, Kirk Sadilek, Jeff Scherrman, Duane Schulte, Max Smith,
Dave Tallett, and Tim Vipond.
We are truly blessed and grateful for the generosity of our
metro business community and to the volunteers that make the
annual appeal a success.
Top: Xavier Foundation Board President, Brenda Clancy,
addresses Business Appeal volunteers. Bottom Left: Business
Appeal Chair, Mike Esker. Bottom Right: Business Appeal
Associate Chair, Don Chizek.
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5. March for Life
Xavier Campus Ministry has been working on
a number of activities since the start of the
new semester. The following are highlights of
our semester so far:
Kairos
Kairos #20 was held January 8-11 and Kai-
ros #21 will be April 29-May 2, at American
Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls. Each
retreat is for 40 juniors, 8 senior student lead-
ers and 6 adult leaders. The weekend is an
incredible faith experience for everyone who
attends. Please keep praying for the success
of this retreat weekend.
Catholic Schools Week Liturgy
The Catholic Schools Week Liturgy was cel-
ebrated Tuesday, January 27th. We had a
joyous celebration with Regis, St. Joseph and
LaSalle Communities joining us and Arch-
bishop Jackels presiding. Mass was concel-
ebrated by Father Vu, Father Reasoner, Father
Flaherty, Father Juhl, Father Thompson, and
Father Nienhaus. We are grateful for all the
assistance in planning and the wonderful
participation at mass. We are also grateful to
the many parents who attended. It truly was
an expression of how wonderful it is to be
part of a Catholic School. This year’s theme
was “Catholic Schools, communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held
on March 12 for seniors and freshmen (juniors
and sophomores had their reconciliation dur-
ing 1st Semester) from 12:25 to 2:45pm.
There are many communal opportunities to
receive the sacrament of reconciliation in our
local parishes during Lent. They are sched-
uled for March 10, St. Joseph 7pm, March
14, St. Ludmila 10:30am, and March 26, St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton 7pm. Check your own
parish for time of individual reconciliation op-
portunities.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Mass for Ash Wednesday was held on Febru-
ary 18. Thank you to Father Klein and Father
Vu for celebrating with us.
TEC
There is still time for seniors to attend Teens
Encounter Christ (TEC). This three day re-
treat centers on the Paschal Mystery. Please
encourage your senior son or daughter to
experience this spiritual retreat as they finish
their high school careers and move forward
as young adult. Click here for online registra-
tion.
Welcome Kevin Earleywine!
Our department is excited to host a
seminarian from Mundeline. He is doing a
pastoral internship with Father Vu and will
be at Xavier on Thursdays. Please welcome
Kevin Earleywine!
‘Put on Christ!’ in your life,
and you will find a friend in
whom you can always trust;
‘put on Christ’ and you will
see the wings of hope spreading
and letting you journey with
joy towards the future;
‘put on Christ’ and your life
will be full of his love; it will
be a fruitful life.
-Pope Francis
World Youth Day, Rio 2013
Campus Ministry Update
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Father Thompson
Receives Recognition
from NCEA
We would like to share some news
of a an award that was given to our
pastoral coordinator, Father Phil
Thompson. He received recognition
from the National Catholic
Educational Association (NCEA)
for his outstanding work at Xavier
and in our community.
Congratulations Father Thompson,
we are certainly grateful for your
leadership and support.
Click here to read the article in The
Witness.
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Xavier High School will welcome national
speaker, Sarah Swafford, founder of
Emotional Virtue Ministries, for two pre-
sentations on March 17 & 18, 2015. Both
presentations are free and open to the
public — the March 17 presentation is for
adults only.
“Looking From the Outside In”
March 17, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. | Regis-LaSalle
Theatre | Xavier High School
Adult-Only Presentation – Open & Free
to Public
As a parent, teacher, coach, priest, re-
ligious, or just anyone close to a young
woman or man transitioning through
stages of life, it can be hard to watch your
loved ones go through this challenging
time. Is there a game plan for these years?
How can someone help and not just stand
by? In this talk, I bring together an under-
standing of Emotional Virtue, a map for
navigating relationships, and a closer look
at how to build up Interior Confidence
in the midst of the contemporary attacks
from media, bullies, and self-torment.
Being that person your loved one turns to
– and does not run from – starts now.
“Emotional Virtue for a
Drama-Free Life”
March 18, 2015 | 9:50 a.m. | Ron Thillen
Gymnasium | Xavier High School
Open & Free to Public
What is emotional virtue? This talk targets
what can wreak havoc on our emotions,
what can spin you onto the “Emoto-
coaster” and how we can fight it – setting
forth a vision for virtue in the 21st century,
especially in dating relationships. A look
at “beginning with the end in mind,” and
building what will last.
About Sarah Swafford:
Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emo-
tional Virtue Ministries. Sarah speaks na-
tionally to people of all ages on a variety
of topics such as: Emotional Virtue, Dating
and Relationships, Modesty of Intentions,
and Interior Confidence. She is a graduate
of Benedictine College and has been in-
volved in ministry for over ten years. Sarah
shares her message at school assemblies,
retreats, rallies, and conferences across
the country!
Sarah has appeared on EWTN’s Life on
the Rock and EWTN Live, and has been
featured in the National Catholic Register.
She is a contributor to Chosen, Ascen-
sion Press’ confirmation program and
YDisciple’s True Beauty; she has also con-
tributed videos for womenmadenew.com.
Sarah is a proud team member of Chas-
tityProject.com and has spoken at Steu-
benville Conferences around the United
States and in Canada.
She currently resides in Atchison, Kansas
with her wonderful husband, Dr. Andrew
Swafford, and their three small children:
Thomas, Fulton, and Cate. You can find
more information about Sarah and Emo-
tional Virtue Ministries at
www.emotionalvirtue.com.
Xavier Welcomes Sarah Swafford
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Presented by the
Xavier High School
Campus Ministry
Department.
In need of prayers?
Send your requests to prayerchain@beasaint.org. These
requests will be offered at Friday morning Mass and
prayed for intentionally during Adoration, as well as part
of the daily prayers of Campus Ministry.
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Save Time.
Save Money.
Do an Internship.
How can I make it through college with
the least amount of debt and in the fastest
amount of time?
Money and time – we are all trying to save in
these areas. It seems like everyone is trying
to get an extra hour in the day or some extra
change in their pockets. While I don’t have an
answer for adding more money to your bank
account or bartering to get an extra hour in
the day, I do have an answer to how to save
money and time in college – do an internship
and job shadow in high school.
Our young people have limited experience
in the workforce and have a narrow view on
what a profession is really like. A lot of times
their career goals are based on their family
experience – Mom is an engineer and Dad’s
a teacher. They both seem to like what they
do and seem to be able to support a family.
Maybe I should look into those careers?
That’s a great start, but does that student
know that mom’s engineering job required
her to have an advanced degree (more
schooling, ahhh!) and that she actually spends
a lot of her day in meetings instead of de-
signing things. And while the idea of having
summers off is really cool, lesson plans can
be tedious and working with students is chal-
lenging. Spending time in the day-to-day of a
career can be a real eye-opening experience
for our students. They may like it. They may
hate it, either experience is valuable and can
get them closer to identifying a clear path.
The closer a student can get to identifying
their true career passion in high school the
more likely they are to choose a college that
will prepare them for that career and the less
years they will spend trying to decide a major.
Bottom line, they will save valuable time and
your valuable money.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the
valuable professional connections that a
job shadow or internship can provide your
student. Companies spend a lot of money
recruiting and cultivating young professionals
and many times it starts with the internship. If
a student does well during a high school in-
ternship, many companies will welcome them
back for summer work which may even lead to
a job offer upon graduation.
Where do you sign your student up, right?
On Wednesday, March 4th during Xcel Hour,
Laurie Warden with Workplace Learning Con-
nection will be here to talk with our sopho-
mores and juniors about opportunities to do
internships this summer and fall. At Xavier,
a student can earn 5 credits (the equivalent
to 1 semester long class) for completing an
internship during the summer or school year.
Internships typically require a 90 hour commit-
ment (10hr/wk) and an application and inter-
view process is required for placement.
So what kind of internships are available?
Anything from Accounting to Webmaster, Vet
Assistant to Police officer. These are unique
and valuable opportunities for our students.
Job shadows are less of a time commitment
and range from half a day to a full day com-
mitment from your student. While course
credit isn’t offered for this experience, a stu-
dent is able to do one shadow experience
per term. What’s available? Performing Arts
Day at Theatre Cedar Rapids learning about
careers in the arts, Mini-medical school day
spent at the University of Iowa Hospitals and
a look at professions in the world of athletics
are just a couple of opportunities students
have through the job shadow program.
There are countless opportunities for your
student to learn more about careers while in
high school before they even step foot on a
college campus. I encourage you and your
student to sit down and talk about what sorts
of hands-on experiences they can do to help
provide clarity on their college search. And,
who knows, you may save some time and
money along the way!
Counseling Update
Submitted by Cara Joens
Xavier Admissions & College Coordinator
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Save the Date!
April 15th 11:30-1 p.m.
Xavier High School Career
Fair sponsored by the
Alumni Board
Come meet professionals in ca-
reers ranging from journalist to
actuary.
Applications for summer
internships are due March 13th.
More information about job
shadows and internships can be
found here.
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8. February 2015 Gallery
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XHS Girls’ Basketball seniors celebrate
after their regional semifinal win over
Mt. Pleasant.
Students receive ashes at
Ash Wednesday Mass.
Saints delivering board
games collected in
January to the Boys &
Girls Club.
XHS Boys Bowling
qualifies for State!
Xavier Wrestling’s
Clint Lembeck places
third at State.
Tom Otting &
Michael Maher
sign National
Letters of
Intent for
football.
State-qualifying XHS Swimmers
George Durin, Evan Bednar & Mitch
Anderson pose for a photo at their
sendoff assembly.
Mitch Burger visits
with the media after
XHS Boys Basket-
ball downs Dubuque
Wahlert.
9. XTRAVAGANZA!
Xavier High School will host its Middle School Show Choir
Contest, “Xtravaganza,” on Saturday March 7, with perfor-
mances beginning at 10 am. Ten choirs will compete during the
day, including our very own Cedar Rapids LaSalle and Marion
St. Joe’s Center Stage and Cedar Rapids Regis Eclipse,
Illusion and Pizzazz.
The Xavier show choirs Xhilaration and Xuberance will perform
in exhibition. The five highest scoring choirs will advance to
the evening finals, which are scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm.
Admission to Xtravaganza 2015 is $10 for adults and $5 for stu-
dents 6 and up for the entire day.
Programs will be available for $3. Concessions will be sold
throughout the day.
Come and enjoy an “Xciting” day of music, food and fun at
Xtravaganza!
Saturday, March 7, 2015 | Xavier High School
Join Us for an
Exciting Evening of
Show Choir!
Xavier High School’s show choirs will present their final
performances for the 2015 show choir season. This
year’s shows are - Xuberence’s “Don’t Stop Believ-
ing Change Will Come”, and Xhilarations’s “Vision of
Love”.
Shows will be Thursday, March 12 at 6 and 8 pm. You
won’t want to miss the outstanding singing and danc-
ing as they bring this year’s show to an close. Tickets
will be available in the activities office on March 11 and
12 and will also be sold at the door 30 minutes prior to
each show.
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Keeping Your
Kids Safe
Spring break, graduation parties, going off
to college, and summer vacations are right
around the corner and for many teens that
means it’s time to party. These activities can
carry more risks than sunburns. This was also
discussed in the Vision Process under Section
F of “Key Findings”, subsection “Areas to Ex-
plore” where it states “issues surrounding stu-
dents’ and adults’ choices regarding….drug
and alcohol consumption” so we wanted to
take a few moments to address it at this time.
Here are some tips to help keep your
kids safe:
* Know that minors who consume alcohol are
at higher risk of damage to the brain, liver,
and stomach than those over 21.
* If hosting a graduation or any kind of party
offer a variety of fun, non-alcoholic beverages.
Remember that providing alcohol to minors is
illegal, and could result in large fines or even
imprisonment. Also, consider that adults who
provide alcohol to minors are held legally re-
sponsible for any actions of youth while under
the influence. Protect yourself by not provid-
ing to minors.
* Investigate safe entertainment options.
Ideas could include dances, live music, DJ’s,
games, sports, video game tournaments, or
other activities your kids enjoy.
* Discuss with your child why you do not want
them to drink alcohol or use other drugs. Be
candid. Give them tangible reasons such as
their increased risk of alcoholism, increased
chance of using other illicit drugs, and alco-
hol’s relation to the three leading causes of
death in teenagers (accidents, homicides, and
suicides). Let them know about the legal and
financial consequences.
* As hard as it may be, talk with your child
about your expectations. Do not worry about
what your child might think. Rest assured that
keeping your child and his/her friends’ safe is
worth any resistance that may arise.
* Be clear and specific about your expecta-
tions and establish consequences for breaking
the rules. Then stick to them.
* Talk with other parents to understand their
values on underage drinking and substance use.
Make clear your expectations when your child is
at another’s house. Also, don’t be afraid to call
and check up on your kids, even though your
child may object. Many cell phones now have
GPS trackers to check on kids.
* Come up with a code phrase or word that
your child could call/text you to let you know
there is drugs and/or alcohol where they are
at and need an excuse to get out of the situa-
tion. Create a plan so they feel safe and com-
fortable making that type of call.
* Also remember that you are role models for
your kids and if they see parents drinking at
every social activity, that’s what is assumed to
be socially acceptable. It’s just as important
for them to see you not consume alcohol
amongst peers to know that is just as ac-
cepted when in the company of friends.
Health News
Submitted by Kris Naeve
Xavier Nurse
For more information go to
www.timetotalk@drugfree.org.
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XavierSaints.org/GoodNews
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The spring sports season at Xavier is fast approaching. Please read
the following information carefully regarding spring athletics at Xavier:
PRACTICE STARTING DATES:
• Boys and Girls Track / Monday, February 16th
• Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis & Boys Soccer /
Monday, March 16th
• Girls Soccer / Monday, March 23rd
The following items must be turned into the Activities Office before
students will be allowed to practice.
• 2014-15 Athletic Fee / $100
• 2014-15 “Heads-Up” Concussion Form
• Current Physical
The “Heads-Up concussion form and Physical Forms are available on
the Xavier website. Please contact Pam Barta in the Activities Office
with questions: pam.barta@xaviersaints.org.
SPRING SPORTS HEAD COACHES:
BOYS TRACK: Russ Camacho / russ.camacho@xaviersaints.org
GIRLS TRACK: Kayla Sodawasser / kasoda11@gmail.com
GIRLS GOLF: Julie Kadlec / julie.kadlec@xaviersaints.org
GIRLS TENNIS: Matt Foxhoven / matt.foxhoven@gmail.com
BOYS TENNIS: Jim Potts / coachpotts.jim@gmail.com
GIRLS SOCCER: Beth Samek/ beth.samek@xaviersaints.org
BOYS SOCCER: Amir Hadzic / ahadzic@mtmercy.edu
TRAINER: Chloe Grimes / chloeg@lcpt.org
Spring Athletics
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Carol Ampulski
Rob & Deb Ball
Jim & Peggy Barish
Dan & Connie Bartels
Brent & Jodee Beck
Tom & Mary Beth Binder
Douglas R. & Charla M. Boe
Dave & Sue Bouska
Mark & Janice Brady
Dick & Jill Breitbach
Lora & John Breitbach
Richard & Katherine Breitbach
Heidi & Rick Brown
Mary Brown
Tom & Robin Brown
Jim & Dawn Burns
Thomas & Corinne Butkowski
Bob & Stacy Cataldo
Bill & Sheli Christianson
John & Dianne Clarke
Tom & Tracy Clasen
Kellie Clubb
Lisha & Joe Coffey
Patrick & Malora Cosgrove
Richard & Kathy Curphey
Lori & Ryan DeCamp
Mike & Karen Delaney
Ron & Peggy Detweiler
Steve & Pat Dickes
Brian & Teri Donnelly
Brad & Shanna Duggan
J.D. & Lori Erner
Kelly & Dee Even
Theresa & Jake Fahnle
McPherson Family
Doug & Pam Feltes
Pat & Jen Felton
Chris & Sarah Fischer
Mike & Mollie Gannon
Jeff & Mary Gibney
Kevin & Jeanne Giles
Mike & Pam Goldsmith
Tom & Cecelia Gustafson
Myra & Curtis Hall
Bob & Lauren Hammerberg
Jim & Kathy Harriott
John & Mary Hasley
Scott Hassenstab
Mike & Jan Hessman
Darryl & Amy High
Don Homan
Kurt & Joyce Hosch
Craig & Mary Hovda
Wesley & Ann Howard
Logan & Stephanie Hoxie
Joe & Kelly Ickes
Pete & Molly Iversen
Tony & Laurel Janney
Duane & Anne Jasper
Phil & Kathy Jasper
Doug & Jeanne Joens
Joe & Nancy Justice
Ray & Beth Kamin
Lynn Benkusky & Dave Karpick
Tom & Jodi Keating
Maureen & Joe Kenney
James & Barb Klein
Tim & Ann Kortemeyer
Jeff & Lynn Kramer
Mark & Jeanne Kramer
Mark & Jan Krapfl
Donald & Kendall Krouse
Lee & Mary Lang
Larry & Brenda Lansing
Jim & Christine Lemke
Dee & Tom Lempka
Dan & Peggy Lengemann
Chad & Carla Lloyd
Christine & Bruce Lyon
Rob & Kristi Magill
Kim McAleer
Bill & Mary Lou McCartan
Steve & Melissa Meyers
Corinne & Matt Miller
Jeff & Jen Miller
Barb & Jay Morrissey
Dave & Mary Pat Muhlena
Rich & Colette Murphy
Greg & Debbie Neumeyer
Ray & Angela Noonan
Steve & Janet Noonan
Jamie & Dawn O’Connell
Steve Oldridge
Jim & Anne Pape
Mike & Mary Parrish
Bob & Jackie Perna
Mike & Molly Potter
Kourtne & Mike Powell
Adcraft Printing
Kevin & Denise Pudil
Lisa & Randy Ramlo
Tom & Dianna Richardson
Joe Schimberg
Eric & Shelly Schmit
John & Geralynn Schneider
Jim & Julie Schnoebelen
Michael & Carol Schueller
Brian & Karen Scott
Nancy & Steve Serrot
Chris & Mary Sherman
Tom & Stacy Shey
Jim & Carolyn Sigmon
David & Julie Skala
Kent & Sara Sodawasser
Brad & Becky Stovie
Frank & Mary Swiderski
David & Anne Tallett
Joe & Donna Terfler
Dave & Karen Thinnes
Russ & Laura Triplett
Carol Ann & Bryan Vester
Tim & Kim Vipond
Janet & Donald Wardlaw
Kirk & Julie Watson
Lyle & Shelly Wehr
Dean & Kathy Welter
Marci & Greg Wertzberger
Jeff & Cheryl Westlund
Anne White
Sean & Wendy Williams
Steve & Jolene Wilson
Mike & Julie Winker
Jerry & Patricia Winter
Mike & Cathy Wobbe
Jeff & Amy Woods
Mike & Lisa Young
Todd & Michele Younggreen
Mark & Maureen Zittergruen
2014-2015 Xavier
Booster Club Members
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14. Xavier High School • 6300 42nd Street NE • Cedar Rapids, IA 52411 • (319) 294-6635 • www.xaviersaints.org
Logan BrownAllison Jasper Kelli Swehla Tom Lilly
Students and Faculty of the Month
“For her outstanding
leadership in directing
the Xavier Instrumental
Music program and guid-
ing the Xavier Jazz Band
to a Division I Rating at
state competition!“
“For being named a
finalist for the National
High School Athletic
Coaches Association
Coach of the Year!”
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“For his hard work
and commitment in
football, vocal music
and show choir and
his work as an XtrA!“
“For her outstanding
work in Student
Senate, Key Club,
Student Ambassadors
and the Xavier XtrAs
tutoring program!“
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27 Xavier Students Qualify for Business
Professionals of America (BPA)
National Conference!
Congratulations to the twenty-seven Xavier Business students that
returned from Des Moines and have qualified for the BPA National
Conference to be held in Anaheim, California, from May 5 thru May
10. Those students were:
Seniors—Matt Callahan, Jordan Even, Josh Ford, Jeff Frieden, Max
Fuhrman, Evan Gradoville, Cara Hessman, Joshua Hoffmann, Emma
Houser, Edward Krouse, John Meskimen, Carolyn Morrissey, Connor
Powers, Jennifer Sigmon, Andrew Steffensmeier, and Gabe Whitters.
Juniors—Hannah Chicchelly, Megan D’mello, Ashley Lang, Amy Ol-
berding, Jonah Scallon, Sarah Stanczyk, and Spencer Wille.
Sophomores—Brett Burns, Josie Fuhrman, Nadia Karl, and
John Rocca.
ANNUAL BAND GARAGE & BAKE SALE
Saturday, April 25, 2015
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Commons
Don’t have the time to organize your own garage sale?
Why not consider donating items to the annual Xavier
Band Garage and Bake Sale Fundraiser.
Donations of clothing for infants, children and adults,
toys, games, books, household items, small appliances,
and hand-held electronics are welcomed. We are unable
to accept large furniture items.
Donations are to be dropped off at Xavier High School
on Friday, April 24, 2015, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. A
donation tax receipt will be available.
All unsold items will be donated to area charitable orga-
nizations. Proceeds from this fundraiser will assist in pur-
chasing new equipment for the band program.
For further information contact Carol Vester at 329-4566
or cavester@mchsi.com.