MISSION: Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since unparalleled1864, seeks to provide an range of academic, spiritual, athletic, and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. 2008 Annual Report SaintMISSION: Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic, spiritual, athletic, and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends: million in charitable gifts during began this work 144 years ago. the fiscal year. In addition, the Much work lies ahead for which Many thanks for your extraordinary Project X Campaign now stands at your support and prayers are vital. support over the past year. $25.4 million in gifts and pledges, This Annual Report is Saint allowing the dream for expanded Thanks, again, for investing in Xavier High School’s statement of facilities, new teaching resources a vision that challenges St. X to accountability for gifts received and increased tuition assistance continue to develop into one of the during the fiscal year that ended to take shape. Most significantly, best Catholic high schools in America. on June 30, 2008. It also provides generous support subsidized every Join us anytime during the school a glimpse, through commentary student’s education and provided day to see our progress in action. and photos, of student and over $1.4 million in direct tuition faculty experiences of the life and assistance for some 300 students. mission of St. X. Take a look at our In Christ, progress in campus development I hope that you will continue to and at the vitality seen in the faces have pride in our accomplishments, of those who form Saint Xavier’s that our students and staff will exceptional learning community. recognize the opportunities they Perry E. Sangalli, Ed.D. ‘76 enjoy each day and that St. X’s President Your involvement and that of response to current students will be Saint Xavier’s many friends and faithful to the mission and legacy benefactors generated over $4.35 of the Xaverian Brothers who 3 MISSION: Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic,spiritual, athletic, and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. Saint Xavier believes that the Gospel We are continually exploring Saint Xavier has always placed a ideal of love of God and love of new and innovative ways to high priority on making sure we neighbor is the basis of human society, further improve the educational attract the areas best students which is why our mission provides for experience, which is why such a who want a Catholic education the spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, significant portion of our capital regardless of their families’ physical, emotional and social growth campaign -- Project X – has been income, which is why funds raised of our students. As an academic devoted to this cause. We are from Project X also support our institution, we obviously place a proud to report that we have tuition assistance program. tremendous emphasis on ensuring upgraded all 75 teaching stations that we offer the highest caliber of with SMART® technology to offer teachers and educational programs. teachers the latest multi-media tools with which they can make “The environment is great – I Our program of studies has their classes even more engaging feel I have many opportuni- been created to challenge the and interactive for students. intellectual ability of our students, ties to prove myself here. St. provide for individual learning X teaches me how hard I have styles, promote educational to work for success and how development through creative use hard I have to work to become of one’s talents, enhance critical a man.” thinking skills and encourage a Mission Effectiveness Report commitment to community service. – January, 2008 5 MISSION: Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic, spiritual,athletic, and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. Our school motto, Numen Lumen, Saint Xavier offers students a host Habitat for Humanity, Project Warm challenges all members of the of retreats, theology seminars and and other local charities that provide school community to experience community service projects. A few vital services to our community. life as a journey with God as our notable offerings include “X-Men light. Supported by our beliefs and Freshman Adventure Day” where These are just a few of the many empowered by the Spirit, Saint students learn the five core values ways that Saint Xavier encourages Xavier recognizes the dynamics of of the Xaverian charism. “Our Story the expression of faith, promotes a new era and acknowledges the in the Wilderness” is a new three- acceptance of cultural differences, primary importance of exposing day retreat that offers seniors the and cultivates responsible students to the Catholic faith experience of connecting with stewardship of our world’s resources. expressed in message, community, God through nature. Our Service service and worship. Requirement ensures that all juniors complete at least 20 hours Our Campus Ministry program is of community service. “In God’s “The true community and the essential to upholding this aspect Name” is dedicated to develop the fact that I learn things that of our mission. Our team of four spirituality of our student athletes apply outside the classroom campus ministers works with through prayer, worship and service. really has made this school students, faculty and volunteers to influential in my life, especially facilitate a comprehensive program Our Ryken Service Club is one of our through the Junior (Christian of spiritual formation, worship more fundamental offerings, as it Awakening) Retreat.” experiences and service opportunities allows students, faculty, parents and Mission Effectiveness Report for the entire community. friends to volunteer for Dare to Care, – January, 2008 7 MISSION: Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic, spiritual, athletic,and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. Whether a young athlete is facility is a $4 million investment inclined to dribble, dive, pass, that, when completed, will serve, kick, sprint or swing, provide even more options to our Saint Xavier offers the most students who wish to compete comprehensive athletic programs in intramural and interscholastic and the best sports facilities in the basketball and volleyball. This entire region, if not the new facility will also house a new entire country. campus store, concession area and athletic offices. The Project X campaign has contributed to many of the most As our mission provides for the recent and exciting upgrades to physical development of our our athletic venues, including a students, the variety and quality new tennis center, new baseball of our athletic programs ensures park, and a new stadium that we can offer these opportunities “Football is great, but the serves our football, track and to each and every student on coaches emphasize the whole field, soccer and lacrosse teams. all skill levels. These programs picture – academics first, being also instill the core values of on the team, and winning are Construction is already underway leadership and team skills in icing on the cake.” on our new Sports Activities athletic venues that are second to Student Athlete Center. This 26,000 square-foot none in our city. – November, 2007 9 MISSION: Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic, spiritual, extracurricularathletic and programs in a college preparatory environment. While our academic classes, With these and so many more spiritual and athletic programs • Academic Teams activities, every student is certain are the cornerstones on which • French Scrabble to find a way to become involved young men lay the foundation for • Chemistry Club and expand his experiences. their future success, our student • Chorus clubs and teams provide an even • Mock Trial more diverse array of activities for • Astronomy Club students to explore their passions. • Drum Circle • Thespian Society From music, medicine and modern • Marching Band languages to politics, ping pong “When I started St. X, I was and broadcast production, Saint • Ski & Snowboard Club nervous about being in a new Xavier hosts one of the largest • German Club extracurricular programs in the • KYA/KUNA school and not knowing many area, including: • Jazz Band people, but the best way to fix • Spanish Club that was by joining some of the • National Honor Society after-school programs, and St. • Math Team X has so many to choose from. • Future Engineers & Scientists It’s a great way to meet some • Student Council friends and have some fun.” Member, Class of 2009 11 Mission:Saint Xavier, a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers since 1864, seeks to provide an unparalleled range of academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular programs in a college preparatory environment. Saint Xavier is committed to building a better future. Today’s fulfilling its mission. It is a mission students are our best hope for that provides a wide variety of laying the foundation for positive programs of study, athletics, change. Saint Xavier has all the activities and experiences which needed faculty, programs and prepare students for critical facilities in place to prepare these thinking and responsible decision students for the challenges our making in an interdependent world faces – now all we need is you. “I never realized how much St. world. It is a mission that X helped me prepare for life embraces the values and attitudes You can be a valued partner in this until the last year or so, and it that serve as the foundation of vital endeavor by supporting our really amazed me how much it a committed Christian.