Navigator: September 2017

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Principal’s Corner: Off and Running
It’s hard to believe that by the time you receive this issue
of the Navigator, we will have a month of school under
our belts. Our halls are filled with energy and the “Xavier
Spirit” can be felt throughout the campus. Our new staff
members have joined with our experienced faculty to offer
our students the faith-based, high level academic educa-
tion to which our students and their parents have become
accustomed.
The beginning of the year tends to be the busiest and
it’s important that all of us keep an eye on the calendar.
Activities, meetings and information sessions tend to be
heavy at this time of year. The Xavier calendar is available
on our website and is updated daily.
Speaking of meetings, I want to take this opportunity
to thank all of you who were able to make
it to our parent meetings as well as “Back
to School Night.” These meetings serve as
an opportunity to begin the very important
communication process between you
and Xavier High School. Hopefully
you learned some valuable informa-
tion about what we do to guide your
students through their academic year.
We also hope you felt the sense of
community we are continually striving
to build. The turnout for these meet-
ings solidifies my belief that one of
our most valuable assets is the extent
to which Xavier parents are willing to
be involved in their students’ education.
Our partnership with you, your students
and our parishes is a winning combina-
tion.

The fall, of course, is full of opportunities
to watch our Saints perform on the field,
on the stage, in the gym, as well as on
running courses and golf courses. I invite all of you to
take time, in addition to attending activities your student
may be involved in, to also attend an activity that your
student is not involved in. Whether it is a game, a play, a
concert, a meet, or a half-time performance, I think you’ll
be impressed by the talent level displayed by our Xavier
students. They have truly worked hard to develop the
gifts God has blessed them with.

As I write this Navigator piece, we are already preparing
for our annual Homecoming celebration. Our students will
dress for special theme days, participate in a “Penny War”
to raise funds for Metro Catholic Outreach, “Chalk the
Sidewalk” and paint their class squares in the stadium. On
Wednesday, October 4 we will welcome “home” Fr. Den-
nis Conway (’09) to celebrate Homecoming Mass at 9:50
a.m. On Thursday, October 5 the Xavier community will
gather in the Ron Thillen Gym for our Homecoming Pep
Assembly, Coronation and Bonfire at 7:00 p.m. On Friday,
the Xavier Saints will host Waverly-Shell Rock in a District
Homecoming game. The week will conclude with the
Homecoming Dance (a lock-in) on Saturday from 8-11 p.m.
As the excitement of the early school year begins to sub-
side and the reality of “routine” sets in, I ask that you con-
tinue to partner with us in helping make 2017-18 Xavier’s
best ever! Above all, let’s remember that we are all Xavier
Saints and commit ourselves to this year’s challenging
theme: “Xavier Saints: Ambassadors for Christ.”
God bless you and your family!
Sincerely,
Tom Keating
Principal
@PhillyBoy14
Tom Keating
Xavier Principal

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General Information Reminders
Sept 29 – Casual Dress Day
Sept 29 – 1:15 pm Early Dismissal and
1:30 pm In-Service
Sept. 30 & Oct. 2 - Parish Appeal Week 2
Oct 2 – In-Service (No Classes)
Oct. 2-7 – Homecoming Week
Oct. 4: Homecoming Mass (9:50 a.m.)
Oct. 5: Homecoming Pep Rally &
Coronation (7 p.m.)
Oct. 6: Football Game (7:30 p.m.)
Oct. 7: Homecoming Dance (8 p.m.)
Oct 6 – Class Level Change Deadline
Oct 9 – Sophomore Retreat
Oct 9-13 – Respect Life Week
2017-2018
Xavier High School
School Board Members:
Name/Title Parish
PRESIDENT: Lorie Hines St. Pius X
VICE PRESIDENT: Steve Kane St. Patrick
SECRETARY: Shelly Zaugg All Saints
PASTORAL COORDINATOR:
Rev. Philip Thompson St. Pius X
PASTOR REPRESENTATIVES:
Rev. Mark Reasoner St. Jude
Very Rev. Mark Ressler St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
PRINCIPAL:
Tom Keating St. Pius X
MEMBERS:
Dianne Clarke St. John XXIII
Liz Deegan St. Matthew
Tony Janney St. Ludmila
James Klein St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Mary McEniry Immaculate Conception
Jen O’Brien St. Joseph
Mike Schueller St. Jude
Julie Skala St. Wenceslaus
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Business Office Updates:
MAGAZINE SALES
Due to declining participation numbers and the extra office time to
process sales for tuition credit Xavier has decided not to participate
in the Magazine Fundraiser Program this school year.
TUITION PAYMENT DATE REMINDERS
November 10th 2nd Quarter payment due
January 11th 2nd Semester payment due
3rd Quarter payment due
March 10th 4th Quarter payment due
May 10th Final EFT payment will be processed
We thank all families who pay their tuition in a timely manner!

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Campus Ministry Update
Submitted by Jody Esker
XHS Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry Team is excited
about the 2017-18 school year! We have
an active student body that is ready for
the challenge to live out the theme of
the school year, which Xavier Saints,
Ambassadors for Christ. It is based
on the scripture found in 2 Corinthians
verse 20…”So we are ambassadors
for Christ, as if God were appealing
through us. We implore you on behalf
of Christ, be reconciled to God.” It is a
challenging theme, as it reminds us that
is all we do we make Christ evident to
the world.
We will spend the school year living this
theme and understanding it more fully
with all our activities.
Retreat Opportunities:
TEC - Teens Encounter Christ is a
weekend retreat for seniors,
click here to register or for more infor-
mation. There are a variety of TEC dates
and locations. See the link for which
one best fits your schedule. All seniors
are highly encouraged to attend TEC.
Class Retreats (1st semester)
We enjoyed a great day of fun and fel-
lowship on Sept. 13 at the Freshman
Retreat. The class of 2021 is amazing!
Our Sophomore Retreat will take place
on Monday, Oct. 9.
Kairos Weekends for Juniors
K29 - Oct 19-22
K30 - Jan 8-21
K31 - March 1-4
Kairos registration is a three step pro-
cess, the first step is a pre-registration
which can be found here. Currently, the
January and March retreats are on a wait-
list status. There are a few spaces avail-
able on the October retreat. If you have
questions, contact Campus Ministry.
Kairos leader applications are available
in the Campus Ministry Office. Seniors
who have attended a Kairos and inter-
ested in being a leader please apply!
Celebration of the Eucharist
Please see school calendar for all school
mass dates. All are welcome to join us
at liturgical celebrations. Our next all
school mass will be Wednesday, Oct. 4,
which is Homecoming. The liturgy will
begin at 9:50 a.m.
The tradition of Friday 7 a.m. liturgy
and all-day adoration will continue this
year. We are blessed to have several
area pastors presiding at these masses.
Students attend adoration with theol-
ogy classes and the chapel is open to
anyone who would like some quiet time
with Jesus. If you are interested in a
permanent time slot at adoration please
contact Mary Parrish at
m.parrish.m@gmail.com
Freshmen and Senior Mentors pose for a photo during an activity at the Freshman
Retreat on September 13th.
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Campus Ministry Update (Continued)
Outreach
Xavier is collecting for Mary’s Meals again this year. Last year
we were blessed by a presentation from the founder of Mary’s
Meals, Magnus McFarlane Barrow. Click here to learn more
about Mary’s Meals. The title of Mr. Barrow’s book is “The
Shed that feed a Million Children”. There are copies in the
Xavier library. Xavier senior, John Pape, is coordinating the
collection of funds to support Mary’s Meals. Students will find
blue collection cups in theology classrooms. If every Xavier
student contributes $1.00, a classroom of 35 students could
be fed for an entire year!
What’s Happening!
Campus Ministry welcomes you to follow our various ways
of communication to stay informed about happenings at
Xavier High School Campus Ministry and other youth fo-
cused events in the surrounding area. Please join our Xavier
Campus Ministry face group at https://www.facebook.com/
groups/124003694840983/. Remember to follow us on Twit-
ter: @JodyEsker.
Students are encouraged to stop in Campus Ministry to get
involved and share ideas. Our offices are located upstairs
near the LMC. Please call Jody Esker, Erica Ireland or Fr. Vu
in the Campus Ministry Office at 294-6635 Ext. 350 or 384 if
you have questions about any of the spiritual programs being
offered this year.
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<<< Respect Life
The month of October marks the beginning of a special
emphasis by the church on respect life issues. This year’s
theme is “Be Not Afraid”. At Xavier High School, we have
set aside the week of Oct 9-13 as Respect Life Week. Dur-
ing this week, students will have an opportunity to reflect
on sanctity of life issues and to participate in a variety of
activities that highlight life issues such as abortion, eutha-
nasia, suicide, violence and immigration. We place 400
white crosses on the front lawn as a symbol of the nearly
4000 lives lost daily to abortion in the U.S. St. Theresa of
Calcutta once said “It is a poverty to decide that a child
must die so that you can live as you wish.” These are pow-
erful words, that challenge us all to consider our actions
and viewpoint surrounding the sanctity of life.
Campus Ministry
Mission Statement:
Through worship, service
and Christian leadership, the
Xavier Campus Ministry
Department strives to
assist each student to reach a
deeper understanding of our
Catholic faith and a personal
encounter with Jesus Christ.

Submitted by Lynn Jump
Xavier Foundation Annual Fund Director
The Annual Parish Appeal is an opportunity for parishioners, current parents, past
parents, alumni and friends to make a financial contribution to support Xavier High
School. It is our faith community that keeps Xavier strong. It is our faith community
that helps make a Catholic secondary education affordable for our families. Please
prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2017 Parish Appeal. Your generous gifts pro-
vide critical, unrestricted operating funds that allow us to maintain a balanced budget,
minimize tuition increases, and most importantly support our mission to develop the
total person in a Catholic environment.
Xavier Foundation officially kicked off the Parish Appeal on September 23rd & 24th.
Former Xavier parents and Campaign Chairs Ron (R72) and Peggy Detweiler of St.
Joseph Parish and current Xavier parents Blaine and Marlana Miller of St. Jude Par-
ish are leading the community-wide effort to raise $515,000 for Xavier High School.
Pledge cards will remain available before and after all Masses on September 30th and
October 1st. Xavier parent volunteer leadership from all eleven metro parishes have
joined them. Thanks to the following Xavier parents who have agreed to be chairs at
their parishes: All Saints: Brad and Kay (Johannes) Hess (R78), PJ (R86) and Malora
Cosgrove; Immaculate Conception: Matt and Dana Pieper, Edward and Karen Pisney;
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Jeff and Lynn Kramer, Mike and Sara Albert; St. John XXIII:
Mark and Karla Guastaferro, Wesley and Ann (Jaeger) Howard (L86); St. Joseph: Bob
and Julie Schmitt, John and Angela Pacha; St. Jude: Jay and Donna Fields, Dave and
Jenn Olson; St. Ludmila: Justin and Jennifer Jordebrek, Scott and Renee (Coleman)
Thompson (L83); St. Matthew: Denny (R73) and Diane (Rozek) Flynn (R77), Tony and
Ellen Alessio; St. Patrick: Trent and Heather (McCauley) Buenzow (L96,) Jason (R90) and Jeannie (Schulte) Klein(L91); St. Pius
X: Pete and Molly Iversen, Chris (R90) and Angie (Nelson) Cummings (R90); St. Wenceslaus: Dave Martin, David (L87) and Julie
(Lefebure) Skala (L89). The Parish Appeal would not be successful without the support of our pastors and well over 200 volun-
teers from all eleven parishes.
The Xavier Foundation Board of Directors and staff thank you for your prayers and financial support and ask you to prayerfully
consider making a gift to the 2017 Parish Appeal. If you have any questions, please call Lynn Jump, 319-378-4571 or e-mail:
ljump@xavierfoundation.org.
Parish Appeal is Underway!
Read Reflections of Faith & Xavier’s Impact at XavierFoundation.org
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2017 Parish Appeal:
September 23, 24 and
September 30, October 1

2016-2017HonorRoll(SecondSemester)
Disinguished Honors (G.P.A. of 3.70 or higher)
SENIORS
Jenna Ampulski
Brie Baldus
Ryer Barnes
Brett Biermann
Jordyn Boge
Jacqueline Brock
Michael Buenzow
Brett Burns
Jessica Callahan
Gwendolyn Cataldo
Chloe Clemenson
Lauren Cooling
Ty Corrigan
Katlyn Davis
Peter Deegan
Spencer Dempewolf
Ariana Devereaux
Nicholas Drahozal
Lucas Duball
Kendall Erenberger
Emma Erner
Charles Esker
Elizabeth Fischer
Josie Fuhrman
Jake Guckenberger
Adam Hagarty
Elizabeth Hessman
Luke Hewitt
Patricia Hill
Jonathan Jacobi
Elizabeth Janey
Kathryn Janney
Ryan Jasper
Maxwell Johnson
Jacob Jordebrek
Nadia Karl
Liam Karr
Piper Kesselring
Eryn Kirby
McKenna Klekar
Nicholas Koechner
Megan Korbel
Brian Lang
Devin Lansing
Emily Latteyer
Emily Lauer
Evan Leiting
Luke Lesnik
Elizabeth Leu
Ellie Malecek
Katie Maloney
Samuel Martin
Samuel Meyers
Camryn Miller
Lucas Miller
Alicia Miltner
Madison Morgan
Allison Morrow
Casey Murray
Emily Nauman
Eric Nelson
Alexandra Noonan
David OBrien
Erin Pitz
Peyton Recker
John Rocca
Peyton Ross
Faith Satern
Joy Schnoebelen
Gabriella Schroud
Bryce Schulte
Grace Schulte
Jackson Schuster
Kayla Seymour
Anne Sigmon
Melody Snow
Connor Stevenson
Maddix Stovie
Katherine Tallett
Abigail Tanko
Maxson Techau
Corey Vester
Ian Walther
Chen Yi Wang
Anna Weih
Kaitryn Williams
Shelby Younggreen
Hannah Zwanziger
JUNIORS
William Angstman
Jewel Barnes
Aaron Bartels
Peter Binder
Joseph Bioche
Sarah Bouska
Lily Bryant
James Burke
Caleb Burken
Sophia Cataldo
Elise Choate
Sylvia Clubb
Gabriella Cummings
Emily Cunningham
Gabriella Daubitz
Eva Deegan
Paige Diebold
Cole Dummermuth
Abigail Feltman
Tana Felton
Jamie Fenske
Colby Flynn
Sydney Garrett
Timothy Globokar
Erin Hassenstab
August Helgeson
Nicholas Hentges
Jacob Hines
Ryan Hosch
Max Hoxie
Ziyi Jia
Isabelle Kaiser
Bradley Karpick
William Karpick
Ryan Keating
Kathleen Kenney
Sarah King
Janessa Klein
Caitlin Kramer
Theresa Lampe
Kathryn Langholz
Jonathan Lansing
Curt Lengemann
Ethan Lowder
Gabriel Lux
Noah Lynch
Keaton Maier
Nina Marquardt
Camryn McPherson
Lauren Meyer
Grace Miller
Elena Minor
Tyler Nachman
Matthew Neumeyer
Gabriel Nielsen
Alexa OShea
John Pape
Anna Parr
Tristen Perreault
Abigail Pisney
Ambrose Poduska
Charlotte Richards
Caroline Richardson
Nora Richter
Nathaniel Rokos
Logan Roling
Sarah Schirm
Roman Schmit
Abby Scott
Sidney Scott
Brandon Serovy
Erin Sherman
Erin Smith
Trenton Smith
Rachel Sodawasser
Maria Steffen
Mary Tallett
Meghan Tvedt
Gabrielle Waltermyer
Peter Welch Zaricor
Ellen Welch
Brooke Welter
Chase Wertzberger
Curtis Wilkins
Kyle Wilkins
Hannah Williams
Kara Zittergruen
SOPHOMORES
Madelyn Andresen
Daniel Bailey
Keera Ball
Creighton Barak
Bryson Bastian
August Brown
Avery Campbell
Madalyn Cavanagh
Brady Christensen
Erin Clarke
Brooklyn Coate
Benjamin Conrad
Kathleen Cooper
Hannah Dake
Claire Delaney
Audrey Dempewolf
Ashley Driscoll
Cassidy Erner
Callie Fay
Gus Fuhrman
Anna Garbe
Michael Gundacker
Nathaniel Hagarty
Sydney Harris
Carson Hennings
Fernanda Hermosillo
Arrieta
Jessica High
Kristen Hovda
Emily Jasper
Jennifer Jengwa
Wyatt Johnson
Matthew Jordebrek
Julia Kamin
Anthony Karl
Congratulations to all Saints who made the
Honor Roll for the second semester of the
2016-2017 school year! The Honor Roll also is
posted outside the Guidance Office.
Outstanding Academic Achievement is recognized with
inclusion in one of the following Xavier High School
Honor Rolls:
Distinguished Honors – G.P.A. of 3.70 or higher
High Honors – G.P.A. of 3.50 – 3.69
Honors – G.P.A. of 3.25 – 3.49
Students who qualify for Honor Roll in a semester will receive
a certificate from the guidance office. Seniors who have been
on the Distinguished Honor Roll at least twice in their time at
Xavier will receive an academic letter.
*See updated Honor Roll guidelines in the
2017/18 Student-Parent Handbook for this year.
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Disinguished Honors
Disinguished Honors (Continued)
Camryn Kauffman
Peter Kennedy
Chloe Kepros
Paul Keyes
Alexander Kilburg
Lauren Korbel
Sara Kram
Elizabeth Kramer
Kyle Krezek
Evan Lemker
Maximilian Lesnik
Marissa Lyon
Jenae Marshall
Patrick McGinn
Alexa McLaughlin
Jackson Miller
Anna Mlodzik
Sara Noronha
Emily ORourke
Grace Parrish
Nicholas Recker
Emily Richards
Garrett Ries
Madison Rollinger
Alene Scallon
Bridget Schmitt
Grant Schnoebelen
Quinn Schulte
Kirsten Smith
Mackenzie Steffen
Michael Sweeney
Maxwell Terfler
Melina Testin
Grayson Walther
Sydney Walther
Abbi Westhoff
Mitchell Willey
FRESHMEN
Sarah Abu Nameh
Nicholas Banowetz
Michele Barnum
Eleanor Braksiek
Addison Breitbach
Kesson Brown
Maria Brown
Anna Cater
Kieran Coe
Taylor Coester
Nicole Constant
Haley Cummings
Sarah Cunningham
Caitlynn Daniels
Sean Deegan
Alexandria Drish
Lindsey Dunlay
Andrew Dupont
Tyler Dupont
Noah Fischels
Nathaniel Freesmeier
Penelope Gardner
Michael Glavan
Aleece Grafton
Quinn Hanigan
Harrison Hartgrave
Megan Havermann
Kate Hessman
Christine Hilario
Hannah Hinkel
Eli Hoffman
Jessica Humphries
Ethan Hurkett
Katelyn Jakel
Taylor Jeffery
Wesley Johnson
Jayden Junge
Juliana Karl
Lucy Kolaas
Rilee Lansing
Derek Lengemann
Brennan Lloyd
Paige Loney
Elizabeth Marovets
Carly McAllister
Owen McCarron
Logan McDermott
Megan Meyer
Devin Muresan
Nathaniel Pisney
Madelyn Pithan
Emma Reasner
Tyler Reid
Jack Renning
Ryann Ridder
Grace Ries
Maxwell Rohret
Braxton Rokos
Sophia Schmit
Ella Schulte
Bryce Serovy
Peyton Shannon
Julia Shoger
Katherine Skoumal
Cole Smith
Emma Stadelmann
Katherine Surur
Elizabeth Swiderski
Elizabeth Tanko
Samantha Triplett
Catherine Tucker
Briana Wagner
Davis Wagner
Dale Weaver
Robert Weger
Matthew Weih
High Honors (G.P.A. of 3.50 – 3.69)
SENIORS
Madeline Andrews
Matthew Been
Kylie Brown
Lauren Cahill
Alexander Francois
Grace Hiserote
Addy Hoffman
Jeremy Kane
Olivia Lampe
John Le
Sophia Maher
Erik Rodriguez
Jacob Sadilek
Shane Scott
Margaret Steinberg
JUNIORS
Thomas Bean
Hanna Bohrer
Jared Brown
Harrison Cater
Cheyanne Crane
Alexandria Eipert
Calvin Ford
Nicole Hassenstab
Lauren Havertape
Christopher Hazelton
Jade Henderson
Britta Howard
Amelia Ivester
Reilly Kolaas
Samara Lehner
Jackson Lemke
Lauren Luerkens
Kiley McAleer
Ellie McDermott
Matthew Mims
Olivia Mutasingwa
Gennavieve Pieper
Peter Serrot
Tyler Steffensmeier
Beau Van Berkum
Rylee Wegmann
Greyson Wessels
Peter Westlund
Collin Yanga
SOPHOMORES
Madeline Abu Nameh
Rory Bostwick
Garrett Coester
Kathryn Cosgrove
Brendon Egli
Hunter Hartgrave
Carter Hartman
Emily Jennings
Aaron Larson
Kyle Meaney
Patterson Murray
Madison Naeve
Charli Patten
Stefanie Perez
Ashley Riley
Matthew Scieszinski
Lauren Vondracek
Nicole Wagner
David Weaver
Tanner Wright
FRESHMEN
Elisabeth Arnold
Dakota Clemenson
Hannah Denman
Adam Fields
Jakob Forslund
Kaitlyn Hamlett
Kylee Harrington
Mitchel Helmkamp
Marin Irlbeck
Kevin Nelson
Ava OConnell
Taylor Scallon
Morgan Simoneau
Camille Spencer
Margaret Stutzman
Matthew Tvedt
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Honors (G.P.A. of 3.25 – 3.49)
SENIORS
Hannah Arnold
Zachary Barish
Nolan Butkowski
Jefferson Daubitz
Samuel Eganhouse
Rebecca Fields
Joshua Gerke
Claire Goldsmith
Brylie Hayes
Hannah Helms
Carter Ives
Benjamin Klein
Kelsey Lempka
Blake Magill
Maggie Mahurin
Connor Miller
Riley Powell
Samuel Rohret
Jenna Schwach
Kiana Stanek
Jessica Udelhoven
Derek Vercande
Catherine White
Jennifer Wille
JUNIORS
Joseph Alessio
Riley Beck
Brant Charipar
John Draker
James Duggan
Cara Hassenstab
Claire Iversen
Jamison Janson
Jax Junge
Natalie Justice
Noah Kepros
Andrew Millsap
Shyla Morrow
Casey OConnell
Nolan Pithan
Justin Schneider
David Shema
Samuel Stark
Michael Swenzinski
Gemma Tursi
Jessica Winders
Megan Winger
SOPHOMORES
Isaac Ball
Carley Beck
Jonathon Bell
William Christianson
Michael Coester
Zachary Frost
Cade Guckenberger
Maxwell Henderson
Akeela Jefferson
Jaxson Konzen
Austin Marlin
Kyle Moeder
Claudia Orri Torregrosa
Olivia Richards
Kathleen Roche
Emma Schima
Nicholas Schmucker
Ella Schrader
Derrick Skala
Nattasha Smith
Kaitlyn Steger
Nathaniel Stoltenberg
Kyle Thompson
Mackenzie Ties
Lillian Waltermyer
Hanna Welsh
Laini Whitten
FRESHMEN
Sophia Alessio
Aidan Bostwick
Emma Cavanagh
Ryan Cook
Jenaya Devereaux
Grace Frazier
Megan Hentges
Ashley Hinrichs
Tanner Leskovec
William Maher
Elizabeth McGarvey
Connor Moore
Zachary Noonan
Mitchell Talyat
Benjamin Trachta
2018NationalMeritSemifinalist
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AP Scholars with
Distinction:
Students have scored at least 3.
on all AP exams & scored 3 or
higher on 5 or more exams.
Brett Burns
Gwendolyn Cataldo
Megan Korbel
Jackson Schuster
Abigail Tanko
AP Scholars with
Honors:
Students have scored at least
3.25 on all AP exams & scored
3 or higher on 4 or more exams.
Peter Binder
Lucas Duball
Elizabeth Fischer
Evan Leiting
Keaton Maier
Allison Morrow
Faith Satern
Trenton Smith
Tyler Steffen
AP Scholars:
Students have scored 3 or
higher on 3 or more exams.
Zachary Barish
Jacqueline Brock
Chloe Clemenson
Eva Deegan
Paige Diebold
Tim Globokar
Nicholas Hentges
Elizabeth Janey
Maxwell Johnson
Nadia Karl
William Karpick
Liam Karr
Janessa Klein
Luke Lesnik
Ethan Lowder
Noah Lynch
Samuel Martin
Alicia Miltner
John Pape
Nolan Pithan
Joy Schnoebelen
Chen Yi Wang
Peter Welch-Zaricor
Congratulations to all Saints who earned
“scholar” distinction on Advanced
Placement exams!
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Submitted by Cara Joens
Admissions & College Coordinator
Is Your Wallet Ready for College?
A Few Facts about the FAFSA
Most of my day is spent talking to our students about their
college and career plans. We research majors, activities, and
locations all in search of schools that may be a good fit. It’s
exciting to think that nearly 98% of our seniors this time next
year will be snuggled into their dorm rooms at college.
So, my question to you, parents, is what are you
doing to prepare your wallet for the year ahead?
I recently attended a training session on the FAFSA (Free Ap-
plication for Federal Student Aid) and was reminded of the im-
portance of this form. To catch you up to speed, the FAFSA is
the online document that families with college-going students
file each year to receive financial assistance. It uses tax infor-
mation from two years prior to formulate the amount a family
may be able to pay for college. Below are a few thoughts on
the FAFSA and how it works:
1. The FAFSA Opens October 1st. First apply for an FSA ID
here. Next you will file the FAFSA by using this link . Gather
these documents before you begin.
2. Keep your FSA ID for each year you apply and write
down the answers to your security questions.
3. Apply ASAP - University of Iowa asks students to com-
plete the FAFSA prior to Nov 15. IA State and UNI ask for
completion before Dec 1.
Filing the FAFSA qualifies a student for grants, work study, and
student loans. While we would all like to avoid loans, they are
a reality for many families. For a student currently enrolled in
college the interest rate for federal loans is 4.45%. Parents
may qualify for parent loans with a current interest rate of 7%.
This can be an overwhelming process, but I encourage you to
seek help if needed! The team at Iowa College Access Net-
work (ICAN) is taking appointments starting October 1st and
they can help you complete the FAFSA in around 30 minutes.
If you are looking a couple years ahead and would like some
assistance from a financial planner the team at Arnold Financial
Planning has extensive experience with college-going students
and may be another great resource.
Look for additional resources at the colleges your student is
applying as well as fafsa.gov. so please seek them out. In the
coming weeks I will be meeting with our seniors setting up a
game plan for their futures. I ask that you do the same!
College Preparation Update
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Last winter, Xavier’s annual “Dancing with the Saints” event raised more
than $100,000 for sound improvements around campus. Thus far, a brand
new system is in place in the main gymnasium which features much-
improved quality and uniformity throughout the entire gym. Most notably,
fans at Xavier athletic events will notice the upgraded quality of music for
warm-ups and performances by the Xavier Dance Team. Beyond the
quality improvement, the new system makes operation easier for students
and staff.
Other improvements include a new portable system for HECO Field/soc-
cer, which was purchased and used for the second half of the 2017 season.
Additionally, a new sound system for Saints Field is in the process of being
installed.
Forthcoming installations include a new mixing board for the theatre and
media player/streamer for the baseball & softball fields.
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Sound Improvement Update
New Digital
Touchwall
Many have noticed the new interactive display located
near the Commons. This display features rotating graph-
ics, school calendar, Twitter feed, and student and team
accomplishments dating back to Xavier’s opening in
1998. Featured historical records include academic hon-
ors (replacing the plaques previously placed on the same
wall), alumni who have persued religious vocations, state
championship teams, state champion & first team all-state
individuals, plays & musicals, all-state musicians, and more.
Additional sections for clubs and the Alumni Hall of Fame
are currently being worked on for completion in early 2018.
A web version of this display will be rolled out once the final
sections are complete, allowing users to access the interface
on their own devices.
A big “thank you” to Ms. Hannah Konzen in the LMC and
XHS alumna, Abbey Karpick X16, who assisted in scanning
and procuring photos, headshots and data for this project.
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Xavier Parents for Xcellence (XPX) and the Saints Shop would like to
thank all of our customers for your support of our store. We do not
know if you realize how valuable your support of the Saints Shop
is to Xavier High School. Every purchase you make from the shop
helps support the mission of XPX and projects at Xavier. These
projects include serving meals during Grandparents’ Day, providing
guest speakers, conference meals, Catholic Schools Week activities,
XISA/XITA awards for faculty & staff. Previously, XPX has started a
named Endowed Scholarship and provided techonology upgrades
for Xavier’s iLab.
See You at the Shop!
The Saints Shop is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays (unless
otherwise noted on the Xavier calendar) as well as from 6 p.m. to half-
time of home varsity football games. The Saints Shop is the
official seller of fully-licensed Xavier apparel, gear and accessories.
How Your Saints Shop
Purchases Support the Students
of Xavier High School...
A Message from
Xavier Parents
for Xcellence (XPX)
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ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
NOMINATIONS!
Did you have a classmate who excelled in academics, athletics or
fine arts? Do you know of a LaSalle, Regis or Xavier alum who has
made an outstanding contribution through their career or service
to their community? Did you have a coach or teacher who made a
significant impact on you and your classmates?
Nominate them for induction in the LaSalle-Regis-Xavier Hall of
Fame at www.xavierfoundation.org.
Deadline for nominations for the 2018 induction is October 31, 2017.
The 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at halftime
of the boys basketball game on January 26, 2018.
Free Halo Cross
Auto Decals!
Show your support for Xavier Catholic Schools
by displaying a Xavier halo cross logo on your
car! These decals are free and are available at the
XHS Main Office desk during normal office hours.

A New Face in the Foundation
Welcome, Mary Harken!
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The Xavier Foundation welcomes Mary Harken as its
new Director of Development! In her role, Mary will
oversee the general administration, programs and
strategic plan of the Foundation. Additionally, Mary
will manage, develop, promote and implement a
comprehensive development plan. She will work with
(and on behalf of) prospective donors, and assist with
the development and completion of annual giving
and fund raising initiatives and campaigns; including
planned giving programs, major gift campaigns and
scholarship endowments.
Mary comes to Xavier from the Des Moines area,
where she previously served as the Director of Investor
Relations for the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
since 2011. Prior to her time in Urbandale, she served
as the Associcate Vice-President of Marketing Services
for the Apollo Group/Institute for Professional Devel-
opment in Phoenix, AZ. Additionally, Mary’s experi-
ence includes serving as the Community Marketing
Director for the Marshalltown Economic Development/
Chamber of Commerce and as Executive Director of
the Marshalltown Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Mary is a graduate of Upper Iowa University, which is
where she earned her Masters of Business Administra-
tion. She holds multiple designations and certifications
in organizational and non-profit management.
Welcome to the Xavier family, Mary!
...and a
New Look
for the
Foundation
Website...
The Xavier Foundation’s website
(XavierFoundation.org) is sporting a new look these
days! The website features search and responsive
elements making it easier to navigate on all devices.
Additional improvements will be added over the
coming months. The Xavier High School website
also will eventually be moving to a similar look.

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Congratulations to the 30 Xavier seniors (listed
to the right) who were selected (through appli-
cation and interview) to participate in the Na-
tional Council of Youth Leadership conference
earlier this month! Over 200 students took part
in sessions throughout the two days on top-
ics involving leadership, goal-setting, making
positive decisions, impacting the world through
service, and many others. A special congratu-
lations to the following students who earned
scholarships at the conference: Noah Kepros,
Gabe Lux, Nolan Pithan, Mary Tallett, Ethan
Lowder & Sophie Cataldo (“Female Leader of
the Year”)!
Xavier High School
2017 National Council on Youth Leadership Participants:
Binder, Peter
Burken, Caleb
Cataldo, Sophia
Choate, Elise
Clubb, Sylvia
Cunningham, Emily
Deegan, Eva
Diebold, Paige
Fettkether, Annie
Globokar, Tim
Hassenstab, Erin
Keating, Ryan
Kepros, Noah
King, Sarah
Klein, Janessa
Kramer, Caitlin
Lansing, Jonathan
Lemke, Jackson
Lowder, Ethan
Lux, Gabriel
Lynch, Noah
Miller, Grace
Montuoro, Lauryn
Pape, John
Pisney, Abigail
Pithan, Nolan
Richardson, Caroline
Simoneau, Michael
Smith, Erin
Tallett, Mary
Welch, Ellen
Williams, Hannah
Yanga, Collin
Zittergruen, Kara
Thank you to XHS alumna, Sr. Grace Marie Heinrich,
STCJM (X04) (pictured middle in top photo), of the
Sister of the Servants of the Pierced Heart of Jesus
and Mary, who shared a First-Class Relic of St. John
Paul II with our Saints, teachers and staff earlier this
month!
A First-Class Relic is a part of a saints body (hair,
bone, flesh, etc.). The relic venerated today was St.
John Paul II’s blood. One aspect of Church teach-
ing on relics is the special intercessory power which
saints enjoy in heaven because of their intimate rela-
tionship with Christ.
Sr. Grace Marie spoke to XHS students about the life
of St. John Paul II, reflecting on his call to “be not
afraid” and to make a difference today. Each student
was also given the opportunity to individually vener-
ate the relic.
XHS Alumna Visits
Xavier with First-Class
Relic!

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Join the 2017-2018 Xavier Booster Club
The Xavier Booster Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Xavier academics, athletics and fine arts. We help
facilitate, promote, and provide funding for all school related activities. We provide hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of
dollars a year to enhance the high standards and success of Xavier High School and its students.
The Booster Club assists in many volunteer capacities to support the Xavier students and staff. Each year the Xavier Booster Club
allocates thousands of dollars to various programs, including: Band, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Choir, Cross Country,
Drama, Football, Golf, Mission Trip, Poms, Post Prom, Show Choir, Soccer, Softball, Speech, Student Activity Clubs, Swim Team,
Tennis, Track, Trapshooting, Uniform Fund, Volleyball, Wellness/Fitness Center, Wrestling, and X-Country.
The Booster Club has committed approximately $77,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. This ambitious donation cannot be achieved
without your active participation! We encourage you to join the Booster Club and become involved in its many activities. For further
information on the Xavier Booster Club you can visit our website at: www.xaviersaints.org.
Please get involved in your school through the Booster Club!
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES: $50.00 (PER FAMILY)
How do I join the Xavier Booster Club?
Complete the attached membership form.
Enclose a separate check for $50.00 (annual membership dues per family), payable to “Xavier Booster Club”.
AND Mail to Xavier Booster Club Membership at Xavier High School: (6300 42nd
Street N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411).
(RETURN BOTTOM PORTION WITH MEMBERSHIP DUES.)
2017-2018 Xavier Booster Club Membership Form
Name___________________________________________________________________________Phone___________________
(Please print your name the way you would like it to appear in the Navigator and the Activities Program.)
E-mail Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________ City________________State______Zip__________
Xavier Student(s) __________________________________________________ Yr(s) of Graduation ____________________
Parent volunteers are needed to continue the strong support shown to Xavier activities.
Please consider this, and indicate below your volunteer interests:
BOOSTER CLUB OFFICER: _____ President _____Vice President _____Treasurer _____Secretary
CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR: _____ (Circle which season: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
WORKING AT THE CONCESSIONS: ___ Fall Season ___ Winter Season ___ Spring Season ___ Summer Season
_____ Fine Arts Representative _____Golf Outing Coordinator _____Membership Coordinator
_____ Activities Program Coordinator _____Volunteer Coordinator _____ X-Game Ticket Coordinator
I AM A PARENT OF A STUDENT WHO IS INVOLVED IN: Athletics
Fine Arts
Both the above
INCLUDE WITH THIS FORM YOUR CHECK FOR $50.00 PAYABLE TO XAVIER BOOSTER CLUB.
FORWARD IT TO XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL ATTENTION XAVIER BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP AT:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Rec’d __________________
Cash ________ Check # _______
2017-2018 Booster Club Form
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Lynne & Chris Abbott
Anthony & Ellen Alessio
Dustin & Tonya Arnold
Kelly & Amy Ball
Janelle & Doug Banowetz
Jim & Peggy Barish
Connie & Dan Bartels
Jim & Bonnie Beardsworth
Ann & Jon Bell
Tom & Mary Beth Binder
Sue & Dave Bouska
Rob & Heidi Braksiek
Dick & Jill Breitbach
Richard & Katherine Breitbach
Mary & Jim Brown
Jim & Dawn Burns
Thomas & Corinne Butkowski
Bob & Stacy Cataldo
David & Lindy Christensen
Paul & Helen Coe
Bill & Lisa Coester
Joe & Lisha Coffey
Joel & Kristan Conrad
Monica & Randy Cornelius
Loren & Susan Corrigan
Patrick & Malora Cosgrove
Brad & Joan Cunningham
Richard & Kathy Curphey
Anasthase Bienvenu D’Almeida
Colleen & Mark Daniels
Mike & Karen Delaney
Rod & Anna Dempewolf
Ron & Peg Detweiler
Bill & Shannon Devereaux
David & Laura Diebold
Dave & Polly Draker
Brad & Shanna Duggan
Michael & Kristen Dupont
JD & Lori Erner
Jody & Mike Esker
Theresa & Jake Fahnle
Matt & Ashlee Fandel
Chris & Sarah Fischer
Mike & Mollie Gannon
Mike & Pam Goldsmith
Jerry & Charity Hansel
Chris & Angela Hartman
Lisa & Tom Hazelton
Tony & Carla Helmkamp
Kathleen & Bill Henricksen
Darryl & Amy High
Lorie & Jeff Hines
Tom & Jean Hoffmann
Kurt & Joyce Hosch
Kimberly Hotchkiss
Mary & Craig Hovda
Logan & Stephanie Hoxie
Edward & Janelle Hurkett
Molly & Peter Iversen
Michael & Kimberly Ivester
Tony & Laurel Janney
Glen & Kris Jasper
Phil & Kathy Jasper
Doug & Jeanne Joens
Mark & Julie Johnson
Angela Jordan
Justin & Jennifer Jordebrek
Ray & Beth Kamin
Tom & Jodi Keating
Dan & Kelly Kellen
Joseph & Maureen Kenney
Nikki & Richard Kettelkamp
Pierre & Karin Kisting
James & Barb Klein
Terry & Becky Kluesner
Kathy Koopman-Marovets
Kimberly & Larry Kram
Kevin & Pam Kramer
Lynn & Jeff Kramer
Mark & Jeanne Kramer
Lori & Kevin Krezek
Shawn & Tina Lampe
Larry & Brenda Lansing
Jeff & Sheila Lara
Jim & Christine Lemke
Dan Lengemann
Ben & Kerri Leu
Chad & Carla Lloyd
Philip & Sue Lowder
Tami & Kevin Lux
Christine & Bruce Lyon
Bob & Kristine Magill
Jon & Jena Maloney
Denny & Karen Mauss
Chris & Jim Mautino
Kim & Craig McDermott
Scott & Jill McDermott
Blaine & Christine McLaughlin
Chris & Erin Meyer
David & Mary Mosher
Kim & Dennis Mulherin
Brenda & Jeremiah Murphy
Jim & Kelly Nachman
Debbie & Greg Neumeyer
Scott & Lisa Nielsen
Bill & Michelle Noonan
Ryan & Jolene Norton
Steve & Jennifer Nurre
Roger & Amy Oberfoell
Ann & Brent Oleson
Matt & Shari O’Rourke
Jim & Anne Pape
Mike & Mary Parrish
Molly & Mike Potter
Heidi & Doug Recker
Teri & Jason Rexroth
Tom & Dianna Richardson
Gene & Kate Ries
Mary Ellen Rogers
Doug & Diane Ropp
Dione & Brian Ross
Casey & Bridget Scales
Mike & Mary Scallon
Eric & Shelly Schmit
Kelly & Jason Schmit
John & Geralynn Schneider
Jim & Julie Schnoebelen
Michael & Carol Schueller
Brian & Karen Scott
Jenni Semelroth
Steven & Nancy Serrot
Jessica & Brian Shoger
David & Julie Skala
Tamara & Jim Smith
Kent & Sara Sodawasser
Eric & Sherry Steffen
Ted & Amy Steger
Dave & Suzanne Stoltenberg
Brad & Becky Stovie
Steve & Dawn Sweeney
David & Laura Swenzinski
David & Anne Tallett
Joe & Donna Terfler
Russell & Laura Triplett
Deann Turner
Amy & John Tursi
Marla & Joseph Tursi
Carol Ann & Bryan Vester
Thomas & Mary Vogl
Joe & Karen Vondracek
Laurie & Tom Vondracek
Jill & Tom Voss
Gary & Geralyn Ward
Doug & Kristin Weih
Dean & Kathy Welter
Marci & Greg Wertzberger
Dennis & Tami Westloff
Cheryl & Jeff Westlund
Sean & Wendy Williams
Claudia Zavala
Mark & Maureen Zittergruen
Mary & Scott Zogg
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2017-2018 Booster Club Members
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Summer Athletic Honors
Congratulations to members of our softball and
baseball teams who had outstanding seasons
over the summer! MVC All-Division honorees are
pictured/listed to the left. All-Metro selections
are as follows:
All-Metro Baseball:
1st Team: Gabe Lux, Bryce Schulte
2nd Team: Jake Gukenberger, Sam Meyers
Honorable Mention: Nolan Butkowski,
Ryan Hosch
All-Metro Softball:
1st Team: Charlotte Richards
2nd Team: Olivia Richards
Honorable Mention: Hannah Helms,
Keera Ball
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
We had an awesome display of solidarity and support
as our Pre-K-12 Xavier Catholic Schools community
came together to “beat Cancer”! The Xavier commu-
nity raised more than $6,000 to support Beat Can-
cer Today, a non-profit organization which supports
(through efforts like our “Beat Cancer” shirt drive)
Children’s Cancer Connection, Children’s Oncology
Group, and the University of Iowa Dance Marathon.
Students, parents and fans wore their “Beat Cancer”
shirts for the September 22 home football game vs.
Decorah.
Thank you to Devin and Jill Sires, parents of Jacob
(Regis Middle School 7th grader and Ewing’s Sarcoma
Survivor) for their work in organizing this effort!
<<< “Team Gus”
Over the past few weeks, Xavier students have rallied in
support of one of our own, XHS junior, Gus Fuhrman, who
is currently fighting to become healthy enough for a
needed kidney transplant. In addition to a variety of
efforts we are, above all, keeping Gus and his family in our
prayers!

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