Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated young men of diverse backgrounds and means. Our current enrollment is 1,057 students from all five boroughs of New York City, New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island. Xavier currently awards over $3.7 million in scholarship support to 42% of the student body. For 171 years we have been committed to providing a Xavier education to all qualified, deserving applicants and we will continue to do so with your help. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CELEBRATE XAVIER SPONSORS MAROON & BLUE SPONSORS GALA COMMITTEE Kathleen and Daniel Denihan ’65 GALA CO-CHAIRS Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari P’21 Karyn and Ted Gooden P’19 Paul J. Scariano, Inc.—Eileen and Paul Scariano ’90 P’19 ’21 Marie and James Moriarty P’19 Suzanne and John KNIGHT TABLES Muller ’75 Felyce and Stephen Caliendo P’21 Eileen and Frank Shashaty P’14 Marisa and Marty Cicco P’19 Jennifer and Robert John C. Meditz ’66 Vecchio P’18 Megan and Joseph Moran P’21 Kristin and Stephen Marie and James Moriarty P’19 Winter ’04 Suzanne and John Muller ’75 COMMITTEE Carmen Bissell P’21 16TH STREET PACKAGES Diane Brush P’20 Alliant Employee Benefits Kimberly Donaldson P’20 Capital One Bank Elizabeth Fletcher P’18 Cullen and Dykman LLP Jessica Gushée P’18 ’20 Satterlee Stephens LLP – James Coster, Esq. ’83 Nicole Iuele P’21 Kristin and Stephen Winter ’04 Natalie Maquiling Xavier Jesuit Community P’13 ’18 Tanya O’Rourke P’20 Jennifer Pasanen P’19 ELIZABETH & WALKER PACKAGES Kimberly Reinhardt- Kira McKeown-Adamo and Robert Adamo P’21 Gonzales P’17 Carmela and Michael Barbieri ’80 P’10 Maria Reyfman P’21 Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors Claudia Scala-Boustany P’20 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Lisa Vitale P’20 Dorrit Morley P’21 Valerie Westhoff P’20 PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP GIFT GATHERING PARTY HOSTS Iwona Szatkowska and Pietro Alongi P’19 Diane and Charles Brush P’20 Vivian and Greg Cioffi P’19 Nina and Al Faust P’19 Elizabeth Fletcher and Chaz Thomas P’18 Kimberly Reinhardt-Gonzales and Andrew Gonzales P’17 Karyn and Ted Gooden P’19 Renee and Greg Kinsella P’17 Marie and James Moriarty P’19 Maureen and Brian Neville P’19 Jennifer and Robert Vecchio P’18 Jennifer Pasanen and Martin Weaver P’19 Grozdena and Aydin Yilmaz P’21 MUSICIANS Members of Xavier’s Blue Night Band, led by Jerome Neuhoff Rocco J. Iacovone ’62 on alto sax, Chris Forbes on keyboard, Dmitry Ishenko on bass, and Jerome Neuhoff on drums TONIGHT’S CELEBRATION 6:00-8:45PM Silent Auction 8:15-9:00PM Program Welcome and Raffle Drawing Jack Raslowsky STUDENT SPEAKER Kwesi J. Frank ’18 LIVE AUCTION Eugene Flinn 9:30PM Evening Concludes LIVE AUCTION Join us for Xavier’s Live Auction. The auction will take place during this evening’s program and will be led by Eugene Flinn. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the winner of the item. The winner of the item will immediately receive a formal agreement to sign for their item from one of our live auction spotters. Please go to the checkout table when leaving the event. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds on items. Please be sure to read the specifications and restrictions carefully. Silent and Live Auction purchases are tax-deductible on the amount paid above the item’s fair market value. Please seek advice from your tax professional. LOT #1 Bases Loaded! DONORS: St. Ignatius School/Nativity Mission VALUE: $4,000 You and three guests can watch the Yankees in style this season! Watch the Bronx Bombers from these Legends Seats in the first row adjacent to the Yankee Dugout. You will delight in the premium amenities, including cushioned seats with teak arms, in-seat wait service, concierge services, private restrooms, and a delectable selection of all-inclusive food and non- alcoholic beverages. Exclusive access to the bi-level Legends Suite Club and two Legends Suite Dugout Lounges helps make the Legends Suite the most coveted ticket in sports! Date will be mutually agreed upon with the owner. Please note tickets were a generous donation to Xavier High School and may not be resold. LIVE AUCTION LOT #2 Breakfast at Tiffany’s DONORS: Tiffany & Co. VALUE: Priceless! You and three friends will discover what Holly Golightly meant when she famously said of Tiffany & Co., "Nothing very bad could happen to you there." Enjoy a lavish champagne Breakfast at Tiffany's store located in a historic Beaux Arts building at 37 Wall Street. Breakfast is followed by an opportunity to explore fabulous jewels in the store's private salon. At a convenient time, the auction winner and guests will meet the Tiffany Salon gemologist for a tour of the Tiffany Workshop, at the Fifth Avenue flagship store, where master designers handcraft the world's most exquisite diamond and gemstone jewels. In addition, the auction winner may schedule a private consultation to select a Tiffany T Wire Bracelet (not to exceed $3,300 retail value). Expires January 31, 2019 – Date will be mutually agreed upon with store director. Blackout dates include Mother’s Day Weekend, Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving Day. LOT #3 Bermuda’s Historic Pink Palace DONORS: The Fairmont Southampton Hotel; Frank and Eileen Shashaty P’14; Rex Wyon Insurance VALUE: $2,000 Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a deluxe room at Bermuda’s beautiful Fairmont Southampton, which recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. This full service resort is perched on 100 lovely acres at Bermuda’s highest point and features a private beach, pool, tennis courts, spa, golf course, fitness center, and award-winning dining in a selection of restaurants. Explore miles of soft pink sand, tee off by the sea, or catch up on your reading by the pool! Winner will also receive $500 toward the cost of two flights to Bermuda. Valid April 1, 2018-April 1, 2019; excludes months of May and June. Subject to availability, and reservations are required. Taxes, gratuity, resort levy, and incidentals are not included. No cash value or substitutions. Certificate must be presented at check-in. LIVE AUCTION LOT #4 King of the Court! DONORS: Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari P’21, Marli and Todd Craig P’21, Pamela Russo and Anthony Manzo P’17 VALUE: $3,450 The king and queen get the best seats in the house—two tickets to a Boston Celtics 2018 first-round home playoff game, row BB. Whet your appetite for the big game with dinner at Smith & Wollensky Boston Back Bay Castle ($150 gift card) and travel to Boston by air or by land with a $400 Visa gift card. If the buyer cannot conveniently attend one of the playoff games, the Celtics will provide excellent tickets during the 2018-19 regular season or first round of playoffs in 2019, by mutual agreement with the buyer. LOT #5 Food Lovers’ Weekend in the Big Easy DONORS: The May Family P’21 VALUE: $2,000 Spend a weekend in New Orleans in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo (sleeps 5) in the heart of it all. Explore the Arts District, also known as the Warehouse District, where old world meets new, and indulge in a tasting menu dinner for two with wine pairings at the famed Restaurant August (known for its superb cuisine and elegant dining room with signature crystal chandeliers). While you’re there, sneak a peek at its two-story wine room. Availability is flexible Friday through Sunday throughout the year and can be arranged with the host after purchase. LOT #6 Dinner with the Jesuit Community DONORS: Xavier Jesuit Community VALUE: Priceless! The Xavier Jesuit Community is comprised of 16 men, many of whom work in the school and parish and others who work away from 16th Street. Spend quality time and enjoy some of the finest food on offer with Xavier Hall of LIVE AUCTION Famers Fr. Vin Biagi, S.J. ’67, Fr. Jim Keenan, S.J., and Fr. Jack Replogle, S.J. ’51 and current Xavier teachers Fr. Louis Garaventa, S.J., Fr. Jim Hederman, S.J., and more! Date must be agreed upon with Fr. Jim Croghan, S.J., rector of the Xavier Jesuit Community. LOT #7 Fun in the Southern Sun DONORS: Valerie & Thomas Westhoff P’20 VALUE: $2,300 Stay in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from Saturday to Saturday with 6-8 friends in a fully equipped three-bedroom, three-bathroom beachfront condo in the Garden City area. Myrtle Beach is famous for its 60-mile string of beaches and its fun beachfront boardwalk, which features amusement parks, arcades, restaurants, water activities, and some of the best golf courses in the U.S. Subject to availability. Limited availability for 2018; most dates available for 2019. Please make arrangements before April 2019. LOT #8 Party in Arrupe Library! DONORS: FLIK Independent School Dining, Xavier High School VALUE: $3,500 Host a cocktail party for up to 60 guests in the soon-to-be renovated Arrupe Library. Celebrate a birthday, graduation, or other milestone in this historic space. You send out the invitations; we do the rest! Catering will be provided by FLIK Hospitality Group, with its celebrated food and seamless service. A full bar will be provided by Xavier. Date to be mutually agreed upon. Please redeem before April 2019. SILENT AUCTION The silent auction has a great range of items, from sports and food to fashion, beauty, and entertainment.