2 0 0 9 A N N U A L R E P O R T Perry E. Sangalli ’76 with Ron Kramer ‘77. This 2009 Annual Report provides a statement Sponsored School. Your gifts and partnership in of accountability of Saint Xavier High School’s mission made this program possible. receipt and faithful use of the resources provided during the fiscal year. Most importantly, gifts Below are inspiring words from Ron Kramer ’77, a to the Annual Fund and to the Endowment successful business leader, past St. X parent, campus provided need-based tuition assistance that volunteer and former recipient of student aid. Ron’s allowed over 25% of our students to experience story conveys the impact of tuition assistance through St. X and funded about $1900 for every St. X the opportunities and educational foundation student, supporting the difference between the afforded him. Thanks, again, for your investment tuition rate and the actual cost of providing a in the people and programs that make the St. X Xaverian education. Saint Xavier’s extensive experience vibrant and life-giving for all of us. 1 in 4 tuition assistance program is at the heart of our mission and commitment as a Xaverian Brothers ~ Perry E. Sangalli, Ed. D.’76, President It is by the grace of God and the generosity of people is when the generosity of the St. X family came like you that I am able to address this wonderful into play. With the support of financial assistance, Saint Xavier family. I must begin by telling you a I was able to attend St. X. Only then did I start to story. It starts with my growing up as one of nine realize how important the help from others like you children. My childhood always had an abundance of really was. It taught me what character is all about. many things; however, money was not one of them. (Character is what you do when no one is watching.) At twelve years old, I had the privilege of meeting My wife, Donna, and I have been very fortunate. Coach Jerry Passafiume. He was a teacher at St. X Through hard work, generous people, and some and he took me, along with his son, to expose us good luck we have been in a financial position to the school and let us watch football practice. to give both our sons, Nick ’03 and Alex ’06, the That was all it took. Then we had a problem that Saint Xavier experience. I have also been able to 1 in 4 students receive a Xaverian Brothers affected our family on the financial side. I started support the St. X family through Xtravaganza, as education, thanks to those who so generously working at a service station, cleaning rest rooms well as the Annual Fund each year. I personally and filling coke machines. I moved up to pumping thank you for your participation, and I hope donate to our Annual Fund. In the pages that gas and doing oil changes. My efforts were to that you are able to help, again, so that another follow you’ll see how this statistic takes on a provide money toward my attending St. X. young man can have the experience that I had. personal dimension through the actual words of That was not close enough to get me there. That ~ Ron Kramer, Class of 1977 the students that receive tuition assistance. 3 Success has been defined as an impressive These prestigious accolades are not uncommon achievement of something attempted, and we to the young men who attend Saint Xavier, as couldn’t be more proud of the achievements we make academics a priority for every single made by this year’s senior class. student who walks through our doors. It is also an integral part of our continuing mission to SUCCESS The National Merit Corporation recognized ensure such opportunities are offered to the HOPE twenty-three of our seniors for outstanding best minds in our community, regardless of a academic achievement. Sixteen were heralded student’s financial situation. as Kentucky Governor Scholars this year. Three students were selected to participate in the However, student aid is not part of our operating Governor’s School for The Arts. The U.S. Air Force budget and is therefore only possible through Preparatory School and U.S. Military Academy at charitable gifts. We appreciate your continued West Point each appointed one of our seniors to support which enables us to help the one in four their institutions. And five hundred and seventy- students who rely on financial assistance and four scholarships were received from colleges allows us to teach a broadly diverse student body and the National Merit Corporation. and maintain our mission in the model of Christ. “St. X has given me the privilege to learn beyond the classroom and playing field. I have learned discipline, zeal and modesty. I know I will leave St. X with the values and drive to succeed in my career and as a person.” – St. X Financial Aid Recipient 5 One can’t set foot on campus and not notice spot in Football. Adding to these victories are nine the physical changes that have taken place State Champion or State Runner-Up titles in nine over the past four years, especially to our of our fourteen athletic programs. athletic facilities. St. X has always embraced the importance of physical development and healthy All of these many victories came at a price, that competition, and our new athletic venues reflect being the hard work, determination, sweat, tears the tremendous spirit our students, coaches and and commitment to excellence that are essential HOPE fans exude for all Tiger sports. components of success. There are, of course, PRIDE the hard costs that it takes to maintain our new This year was certainly filled with spirit and cause facilities and ensure financial aid to the 1 in 4 for celebration as it was the best in the long students who are also aspiring young athletes. history of Saint Xavier athletics. Our fine student athletes vigorously competed and garnered Your generous donations will ensure that State Championships in Golf, Soccer, Swimming the Tigers are always comprised of the most & Diving, Tennis, Lacrosse and Volleyball. In determined students regardless of their addition to these state titles, St. X teams earned socioeconomic class and that our athletic State Runner-Up trophies in Cross Country, Track venues are always a class-act when it comes to & Field, and Ice Hockey, along with a final four featuring the latest equipment and facilities. “Without your help I wouldn’t be at St. X having the best time of my life. I play many sports and my goal is to graduate with a high GPA and go on to college. I am so proud to be part of the St. X community.” – St. X Financial Aid Recipient 7 As any alum can attest, when you graduate While the sandy Florida beaches typically beacon from St. X, you take with you not only high school students during Spring Break, a group the knowledge and wisdom gained from of St. X students and faculty found themselves teachers and coaches, but a stronger personal on the sandy shores of Belize. These St. X Ryken BLESSED relationship with God and compassion for Service Club Members helped a family construct one’s fellow man…a compassion which can and paint their home in this Third World Country be expressed through many different school rife with poverty. All involved felt that it was a events and charitable causes. truly amazing experience, and that while Belize looked the same at week’s end, the looks on This year, the St. X Pax Christi Club, which the family’s faces made everyone realize what a is involved in global social justice causes, difference the group’s efforts had made. surpassed their goal to collect 15,000 books for Invisible Children, a humanitarian organization Your generous support assures that we not aiding Ugandan children whose schools have only help 1 in 4 students, but that an entire been destroyed by conflict in their country by community – local and global – benefits from collecting over 30,000 books. our charitable efforts. “Your gift has created a humble and enthusiastic man. I will soon be leaving St. X, but I’m sure another young boy will be taking my place. Through your undying and selfless generosity may he see the same blessings I have seen.” – St. X Financial Aid Recipient 9 Complementing Saint Xavier’s outstanding What’s more, if a specific interest is not currently hoRIZONS academic tradition are a host of clubs and activities available, our students are welcome to create a that broaden the horizons of all who participate. club or team devoted to it – as we are devoted to From academic teams and language clubs to our mission of offering the types of experiences HOPE debate teams and student council, there are over that develop their minds, bodies and souls. fifty extra-curricular opportunities that address any interest our students could possibly have. Our mission continues every year, with each and every student. As you read through the Some of the clubs you would recognize from remainder of this year’s report, we trust your high school days, but there are apt to be you’ll understand the significance a Xaverian some new ones. Technology. Politics. Music. education makes on our students lives… Photography. Cooking. Fishing. Drama. History. from the one in four that receives financial Ping Pong. Snowboarding. And this is only assistance, to every senior who graduates and scratching the surface.