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- 1. averian the magazine ofxaverian brothers high school Spring 2016 The Lalli Legacy
- 2. averian the magazine ofxaverian brothers high school Xaverian Magazine 800 Clapboardtree Street Westwood, MA 02090 781-326-6392 www.xbhs.com ADMINISTRATION Headmaster Brother Daniel E. Skala, C.F.X., Ph.D. Principal Domenic Lalli, P ’98, M.Ed., C.A.E.S. Assistant Principals for Academics Stephen W. Dacey ’95, M.Ed. Grades 11 & 12 Brother Raymond E. Hoyt ’70, C.F.X., M.A. Grades 9 & 10 Jay D. McGilvray, M.Ed. Francis Xavier Division (Grades 7 & 8) Assistant Principal for Student Life Christopher J. Vasta ’00, M.Ed. OFFICE FOR SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT Assistant Headmaster for Advancement Lawrence M. Furey, P ’21 lfurey@xbhs.com Director of the Fund for Xaverian Alec E. Bleday ’06 ableday@xbhs.com Director of Alumni and Special Events Charles Carmone ’85, P ’16 ccarmone@xbhs.com Director of Communications Editor – Xaverian Magazine Colleen G. Casey ccasey@xbhs.com Advancement Services Manager Pamela J. Fothergill, P ’07 pfothergill@xbhs.com Administrative Assistant Donna M. O’Connor, P ’01 doconnor@xbhs.com Assistant Director of Advancement James J. Scholl ’03 jscholl@xbhs.com Director of Stewardship and Advancement Services Mary M. Taylor mtaylor@xbhs.com Graphic Design Margaret Galeano at www.gr8pg.com Contributing Photographers Colleen G. Casey George Martell © 2016 Xaverian Brothers High School. All rights reserved. Dear Friends of Xaverian, In this issue, we highlight Domenic Lalli’s 40 years of service. It is hard to overstate what Mr. Lalli has meant to Xaverian and easy to see his abiding influence in all aspects of school life. He leaves his mark on the school and the many people whose lives are immeasurably better because of his leadership (pages 12-15). From the Headmaster The Class of 2016, our 50th graduating class, left its mark, achieving a generosity of spirit and a depth of character rarely seen in young people today (pages 2-3). Whether it was George Nardone ’16 and William Perry ’18 performing in Symphony Hall and Carnegie Hall (pages 4-5), or the football team playing at Fenway Park and capturing another state championship (pages 8-9), our students soared to new heights. Matt Klentak ’98 (pages 26-27), the new GM of the Phillies, credits Xaverian for teaching him how to be a disciplined leader. I am truly thankful for those who help us sustain Xaverian’s mission. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer. God bless you and your family. Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. Headmaster Talented artist Dale Stephanos, P ’18 painted Mr. Lalli’s portrait and presented it to him at the 2016 Gala. A digital scan of the portrait is featured on the cover. Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 1
- 3. We are pleasedto report that 220 new students have enrolled in the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022.The Class of 2020, our incoming freshman class includes 45 Trustee Scholars whose entrance exam score and academic record placed them at the top of the applicant pool. In addition, many of those enrolled in the Francis Xavier Division also scored well above average on the Independent School Entrance Exam.The Xaverian community is eager to welcome these new students. C ommencement exercises for the Xaverian Brothers High School Class of 2016 were held on Friday, May 20 inside the varsity stadium. Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. presented diplomas to 185 graduating seniors. The ceremony, which marked the 50th graduating class, included the presentation of academic awards as well as the prestigious Xaverian Award, an award which recognizes a graduating senior who has been an exceptional leader and role model.This year’s recipient of the Xaverian award was Billy Lahart, a senior from Franklin. Student speakers included Peter Moynihan of Needham and Kerim Saraoglu of Franklin. Moynihan, who is the class valedictorian, will be attending Colby College in the fall.The class salutatorian, Saraoglu, will be attending Brown University. “Even more than academic honors, medals, trophies and championships, the Class of 2016 has achieved a generosity of spirit, and a depth of character rarely seen in young people today,” said Skala. Social Studies teacher Gary Bowers of Westwood was also recognized during the ceremony for his 25 years of service to Xaverian. Bowers graduated from the school in 1987 and currently coaches the varsity soccer team and serves as the technology coach for faculty. Admissions Update ACCEPTANCES for the Class of 2016 AMDA - College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts American University Amherst College Arizona State University Assumption College Babson College Bates College Belmont University Bentley University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bridgewater State University Brown University Bryant University Butler University Case Western Reserve University Champlain College Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colby-Sawyer College Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Creighton University Cuesta College Curry College Deerfield Academy Drexel University Elon University Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fisher College Fitchburg State University Flagler College Fordham University Framingham State University Franklin and Marshall College Franklin Pierce University Furman University George Mason University Grand Canyon University Hamilton College - NY High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University La Salle University Lasell College Le Moyne College Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Marist College Marquette University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Massachusetts Maritime Academy McGill University Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford New England College New York University Newbury College Nichols College Northeastern University Norwich University Pennsylvania State University Plymouth State University Providence College Purdue University Queens University of Charlotte Quinnipiac University Regis College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph’s College-ME Saint Joseph’s University Saint Leo University Saint Louis University Saint Michael’s College Salem State University Salve Regina University Santa Clara University Seminole State College Seton Hall University Siena College Southern New Hampshire University Springfield College St. Francis Xavier University St. John’s University - Queens Campus St. Lawrence University Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Suffolk University Syracuse University Temple University The Catholic University of America The Culinary Institute of America The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Scranton The University of Tampa Trinity College Tulane University Universidad de Navarra University of California University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Connecticut at Hartford University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Denver University of Hartford University of Limerick University of Maine University of Maine at Farmington University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of New England University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern Maine University of Utah University of Vermont University of West Florida University of Wisconsin, Madison Utica College Valencia College Villanova University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University West Virginia University Western New England University Westfield State University Wheaton College MA Wheelock College Williams College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Yale University 2016Commencement Brother Daniel and Xaverian Award winner Billy Lahart. Salutatorian Kerim Saraoglu From left to right: Mr. Lalli, Gary Bowers ’87 and Brother Daniel Valedictorian Peter Moynihan Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 32 www.xbhs.com
- 4. G eorge Nardone ’16remembers visiting Symphony Hall as a little boy and participating in the Boston Symphony’s Instrument Playground. At the age of six, he recalls trying various instruments, including the tuba, before attending a family concert. Little did he know that 12 years later he would work for the Instrument Playground and have the chance to perform on stage as part of the Massachusetts All State Festival. Since transferring to Xaverian his junior year, George, a Wrentham native, has taken full advantage of Xaverian’s music program. With the encouragement of Music Teacher James Brodeur, he auditioned to play clarinet for the Eastern District Music Festival and based on his performance, was selected to perform in the Symphonic Band in the Massachusetts All State Festival, held at Symphony Hall in March.This festival, sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Education Association (MMEA), is an annual event that brings together some of the finest high school musicians from across Massachusetts to perform in a chorus, jazz band, orchestra, and symphonic band. “It was an amazing experience to perform on stage at Symphony Hall,” said George. “What I enjoyed the most was playing with extremely talented musicians. It helped me in ways that truly built my technique and overall musicianship as a clarinet player, along with making new friends and sharing experiences with people who share the same goals and aspirations.” The All State Festival was held over three days. Most of these days, George and fellow musicians spent rehearsing music and building an ensemble. At the conclusion, a concert was held for families, friends, teachers, and the general public at Symphony Hall. George is the first musician at Xaverian to perform in the District and All State Bands. He was also the first student to take our Senior Recital class and perform a solo recital this past April. “George is a talented, excellent, dedicated, and versatile musician who sets a standard for what a high school musician should be and can be,” said Mr. Brodeur. He has answered the call of the Xaverian Brothers, sharing the gift they have received with us, giving us the gift of beauty, joy, community.” In his spare time, George works at the Instrument Playground, a program that offers children and students an opportunity to see, hear, touch, and play instruments of the orchestra in an effort to deepen their understanding of the orchestra, allow them first-hand contact with orchestral instruments, and to inspire future participation in instrumental music. “I love sharing music with the kids and teaching them the basics,” George said. “It’s a stress-free way for me to help out.” George will be Taking Center Stage attending Stonehill College in the fall. He plans to audition for their school orchestra. George is not the only student to perform on a world-renowned stage this school year. William Perry ’18, a sophomore trombone player from Franklin, had the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall in February as part of the 2016 High School Honors Performance Series. Of the 18,000 students nominated to participate in the concert series, which also featured an Honors Choir, Honors Concert Choir, Honors String Orchestra and Honors Symphony Orchestra, nearly 750 were selected as finalists (four percent of applicants). Similar to the All State Festival, students had a rigorous rehearsal schedule for three days before the final performance. “When I walked on stage, it was a surreal feeling,” said William. “It was almost as though you could feel the spirits of all of the great performers who have played at Carnegie Hall before us watching us and encouraging us. When we started playing, everything in that moment came together.” Generous donations of a baby grand piano from John ’70 and Denise Murphy, P ’03 and hand bells from Michael and Elaine Lewis, P ’17 this year have enhanced our music program. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Larry Furey, P ’21 at lfurey@xbhs.com. George Nardone ’16 William Perry ’18 “When students perform at Districts, All State, or in Honor Ensembles, this is a moment for school pride, for it is a recognition of a certain level of excellence in our student musicians,” said Mr. Brodeur. “Being selected is quite an honor but also an opportunity for growth.These ensembles give students a chance to play wonderful literature with other excellent musicians under the hands of a respected, experienced conductor. It also helps them experience the music community beyond Xaverian. Music literally brings students from across the country together. It is the hope that our students take their experiences in these back to Xaverian to help them become better musicians and thus perform better in our ensembles.” Both William and George had the opportunity to perform for members of the Xaverian community at the 2016 Gala. Originally, the pair were supposed to play two songs with Hip Pocket Orchestra, however, once the band learned of their sight-reading ability, they ended up playing nearly 30 songs. William, who loved playing Uptown Funk, said, “Once I got up there I didn’t want to come down.” Mr. Brodeur added, “My vision for the future of our program is to create a high-quality, competitive music program that is focused on sharing beauty and joy with our community, building excellent musicians and ensembles, and fostering a spirit of fraternity among our student musicians. While it is going to take time to build a strong music program, we are certainly on our way!” “Once I got up there I didn’t want to come down.” — William Perry ’18 4 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 5
- 5. M r. Gunnoud hascalled Xaverian “home” for the past 22 years. “Of all the places I have worked, this school has the greatest sense of community,” said Mr. Gunnoud. “Xaverian takes its mission seriously. Anything we do here is directly to benefit the students.” After graduating Stonehill College with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Gunnoud began teaching at Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland. His journey continued at Mackin High School in Washington, DC, where he taught history and began studying social work. “At Mackin, I saw the students there had tremendous needs. I went into social work instead of counseling because I thought I could bring those skills to the school and benefit students and their families,” he said. He earned an MSW from Howard University and then began fulltime social work at Children’s Hospital as a child and family therapist. In 1989, he returned to education and became the Director of Guidance at Bishop McNamara. Mr. Gunnoud eventually found his way back to New England to be closer to his aging parents and began working at the Psychiatric Center at Cape Cod. When he saw the job opening at Xaverian, he jumped on it. Mr. Gunnoud’s work at Xaverian differs day to day. What he has enjoyed most, however, has been watching his students grow in their four years at Xaverian. “It’s such a gift to see the students mature in so many different ways; to work with them as freshmen and then see them get into a college they’re excited about as seniors.” His unique experience as a social worker and counselor has been an asset to the Guidance Department. “Students go through a lot in their teenage years. My experience has allowed me to make an impact there. If a student walks in during a crisis, I’ve always respected the individual and came up with some kind of intervention.” An avid traveler, Mr. Gunnoud plans to spend his retirement exploring the world and volunteering. Xaverian faculty have a lasting impact on their students, and Xaverian students make a strong impression on their teachers. These relationships form connections that endure. At the conclusion of the school year, the community will say goodbye to two of those people, our Director of Guidance Tom Gunnoud, and Theology Chairperson Cindy Shannon. HappyRetirement! Xaverian says Thanks and Tom Gunnoud M s. Shannon began teaching at Xaverian in 2007 when she and her husband Jim relocated from Ohio. Prior to Xaverian, Ms. Shannon was the theology chairperson at Gilmour Academy in Ohio. She holds a B.A. in Religion from Dartmouth College, a MPhil from Cambridge University in England and an M.A. in Spirituality from Boston College. In addition to teaching, Ms. Shannon was a hospice chaplain for 10 years. “Working in hospice was inspiring and nurturing to my faith,” she said. “The patient’s families were remarkable with their strength and courage. But I missed being a part of a community.” Ms. Shannon returned to teaching because she missed the community atmosphere and “the vitality of young people.” She says Xaverian is by far the best school at which she has worked. In her time at Xaverian, she participated in two Pilgrimages to Italy, two service trips to Ecuador, and one trip to West Virginia. She said sharing service experiences with students was very profound. “I’m really lucky to end my career here. Students are happy to be here and faculty are happy to be here. Respect, dignity and laughter are all a part of what it means to be a person of faith, and all three are prevalent at Xaverian.” Ms. Shannon, who became a grandmother in May 2015, plans on spending time with her family, tutoring and volunteering part-time in hospice care. Xaverian wishes both Mr. Gunnoud and Ms. Shannon a long, happy and healthy retirement! Cindy Shannon 6 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 7
- 6. Xaverian Football A s thebus drove past the bronze statue of Ted Williams and came to a stop on Van Ness Street, members of the Xaverian Brothers High School football team began to file into one of the most beloved stadiums in the country. Not a typical venue for football, Fenway Park had been transformed to host the University of Notre Dame’s “Shamrock Series” football game against Boston College on Saturday, November 21, and then the high school “Football at Fenway” games on Thanksgiving Eve and Day. The reigning Catholic Conference and Division 1 state champions marched onto the field determined to defeat archrival St. John’s Prep. With the Green Monster set as the backdrop of the Xaverian bench, the Hawks went to work, ultimately blanking the Eagles 14-0. Senior quarterback Mike Pina ’16 hit Coby Tippett ’16 in the end zone, and Coby hauled it in for a 10- yard score to give the Hawks the lead in the second quarter.Two plays later, junior Colin Lama intercepted a pass up the middle and ran 30 yards for a touchdown.The unyielding defense earned its seventh shutout of the season. Senior captain Nick Allsop ’16, who will be attending Brown University in the fall, called the atmosphere incredible. “I grew up going to Fenway with my family,” said Nick. “I’ve seen so many great players on that field. When we won, I looked and saw the crowd of more than 10,000 people and it gave me chills.”Winning at Fenway was of course a phenomenal experience for Coby had 24 catches for 378 yards and 11 touchdowns, and AJ Ryan ’17 recorded 48 tackles and one sack. Several players will continue competing at the next level. Nick Allsop and Elijah Pierre ’16 will attend Brown University, John Dean ’16 will attend Yale University, Peter Thorbahn ’16 will attend Bentley University and Dan McKeeney ’16 will attend Trinity College. Excellence on the field is just one principle ingrained in the football program.The administration, faculty and coaches pride themselves on developing players to be well-rounded young men of character who also excel in academics and service.“The support from the administration, teachers and my coaches has been unbelievable. Xaverian has instilled in me a profound truth that I have no limitations other than those I chose to impose upon myself,”said Elijah.“My experience as a football player combined with my academic achievements has opened the door for me to continue at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.” Over the years, the program’s tradition of excellence has grown. Several players have gone to play for prestigious schools and the National Football League.To name a few, Matthew ’93 and Tim Hasselbeck ’96 both played for Boston College and in the NFL, Greg Comella ’93 played for Stanford University and in the NFL, and Maurice Hurst ’13, who is currently playing for Michigan University, is predicted to be drafted next year. Dozens of athletes have also played for the University of Notre Dame, Amherst College and Williams College. “Tradition does count for something with our students,” said Charlie. “It does help them through the tough moments in the season. When you have tradition, they have belief.” Every year is different. Each year, students graduate and new students join the program.The most exciting part of the season for Charlie, who has been the head coach since 1993, is seeing how a team will fall into place each year. “How each team gels together year by year is unique. Every year it’s exciting to see that occur.The team charism for this year in particular is what carried us to victory. We were truly a team this year.” In his time as head coach, Charlie has tried to keep his philosophy simple. “As far as the coaching part of it goes, I think that both myself and (assistant coach) Al Fornaro bring a lot better knowledge base to our coaching today then we did in 1993. Both of us have tried to keep pace with the changes in football but also stay mindful of making sure we try and only ask our players to do what they’re capable of doing. We try and adjust from year to year based upon the personnel we have.” His philosophy has worked. Since taking over the program, Charlie has helped the Hawks win seven titles out of their nine state championship appearances. Out of all of the games he’s played in and coached for Xaverian, one in particular stands out. “The game at Fenway this year is the most memorable for me.That entire experience was phenomenal. We were on our way to a state championship and had broken the school winning streak. But to be able to play at Fenway, and win, was the frosting on the cake.” The Making of Champions the Hawks, but they still had work to do.The following week Xaverian would play Central Catholic for the state title at Gillette Stadium. Playing at Gillette is the goal every high school football team in the state sets at the beginning of the year. Each year, only 10 teams achieve it.Through determination and hard work, the Hawks have had the opportunity to play there and win twice in the past three years. Coby scored three touchdowns to lead the Hawks to a 44-14 victory over the Raiders and Xaverian’s second consecutive state title. Xaverian’s football program thus became the first to ever win at both Fenway and Gillette. The Hawks’ historical season had a special meaning to veteran coach Charlie Stevenson ’69. Charlie, who began his varsity football career at Xaverian in 1966, played during the 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968 teams’ consecutive 21-game winning streak. “Whenever you become a head coach, you set certain goals you want to accomplish,” said Charlie. “One of those goals was tying the 21-game winning streak record set by the combination of the ’65,’66,’67 and ’68 teams.That goal gets achieved by the work of many.” Worried about “jinxing” the team, Charlie kept his goal a secret until after they recorded their 22nd consecutive win. It’s no surprise the Hawks were able to achieve all of their goals this season. With a combination of an explosive offense and fortified defense, the Hawks outscored their opponents 375 – 51. Junior Devon Piccinin ’17 led Xaverian with 795 rushing yards on 110 carries and 10 touchdowns, 8 www.xbhs.com
- 7. Hall of Fame Dinner sportsWinter2015-16 Basketball The Hawks earned a playoff berth for the first time in six years. Led by senior captains Billy Lahart ’16, Alex Mattie ’16 and Manny Peguero ’16, Xaverian had some thrilling wins this season including a 58 – 48 come-from- behind win over BC High, and a nail-biting 41-39 victory against Needham. Mike Gillespie ’17 led the team in scoring with an average 12.2 points per game. Freshman Patrick Mogan ’19 averaged two blocks per game. Hockey The hockey teamed earned a spot in the Division 1 South tournament after finishing the month of February undefeated. Facing a competitive Catholic Conference League schedule, the team was led by seniors and league all-stars Nick Shaw ’16, Matt McGlynn ’16, Cam Piorkowski ’16 and Justin LaPorte ’16. Coach Dave Spinale reflected on the season, “The senior leadership was fantastic on and off the ice.They should be proud of the resiliency and great attitude that helped them compete with one of the toughest schedules in the state.” Swimming & Diving A highlight of the season was a victory over rival Malden Catholic. All of the Xaverian swimmers and divers improved throughout the season. Seventh grader Steven Koertje qualified for both sectionals and states in the 200 freestyle relay. He also became the first Xaverian diver in history to qualify for the state diving tournament. Indoor Track The indoor track team finished the season with a 5-2 record, tied for second in the Tri-County League. C. J. Williams ’16 won the league championship in the 55 meter hurdles and was also the Division 1 state champion in that event. He joined Ryan Hayes ’17, J.P. Bettinelli ’16 and Mark Quereux ’17 to win the league championship in the 4 x 200 meters relay. Quereux was the league champion in both the Long Jump and 300 meter run. Wrestling The Hawks finished the season strong, winning two of their last three matches. Junior Dan Gioioso ’17 (220 pounds) captured the South sectional championship and senior Alfonso DePalma ’16 was the heavyweight runner-up. DePalma placed eighth at states while Gioioso finished fourth.The Hawks are looking strong for next year with all but two starters returning. N icknamed by their teammates as “The Big Three,” seniors Sam Goldberg ’16, Jack Carmone ’16 and Ryan Pratt ’16 won the Massachusetts State Alpine Skiing title in 2013 as freshmen and led the team to capture the state title again this season. After the first two races, the team found themselves a distant second behind returning state champion Dover/Sherborn, but Xaverian rallied to win the league title (Goldberg as league champion) on the final run of the season with Will Bertram ’21. Drew Klaubert ’17 and Lars Forsgren ’20, along with ‘The Big Three,’ also competed in the state meet. Contributing to the varsity resurgence was Pete Moynihan ’16 and Cam Tullie ’20. In the second run at states,The Big Three laid down terrific runs, all finishing in the top 15 out of 140 racers. Goldberg was named the Boston Globe Skier of the Year and Pratt was named a Boston Globe All-Scholastic. Alpine Ski Team Jack Carmone ’16 Billy Lahart ’16 C. J. Williams ’16 P lease join us for our second Xaverian Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner on October 22, 2016. Our second class of stellar athletes will be announced in June by the Hall of Fame Committee. The committee will be inducting prominent teams, athletes, and coaches who excelled during their high school careers here. Celebrate Xaverian’s tradition of excellence in athletics with us and the Xaverian coaches and athletes. Invitations will be sent out in the summer and online registration will be available in July at www.xbhs.com/HOF. You can also see the second class voted in at this link. Also please join us for our game against BC High on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. highlighting our Hall of Fame Inductees at the Half-Time Ceremony at Xaverian’s Varsity Field. Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 1110 www.xbhs.com
- 8. The Lalli Legacy I nsideDomenic Lalli’s office hangs a portrait of a lighthouse standing solid and tall as the waves thrash its sides during a storm. For 40 years, much like the lighthouse, Mr. Lalli has been standing tall in both the light and the darkness, symbolizing strength and guidance in the harbor that is Xaverian. He will retire in June after dedicating his entire professional life to advancing the mission of Xaverian Brothers High School. Born and raised in Watertown, Mr. Lalli attended Watertown High School, where he first met one of the most influential people in his life, the varsity football coach John Barbati. Mr. Lalli played freshman football and had decided not to continue in grade 10. It was then he received the first of many important calls from Barbati. “He called me and said ‘Domenic, I want you to go out for the football team.’ And so I did, and by senior year I was named captain and the MVP of the Watertown team,” said Mr. Lalli. The next call Barbati made for Mr. Lalli was to Boston University Head Football Coach Larry Naviaux, recommending he recruit him. He did, and eventually Mr. Lalli became the captain of the Terriers football team. Mr. Lalli earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Movement, Health and Leisure from BU. Upon graduation, Mr. Lalli went back to his former coach and mentor and asked for his assistance finding a job.This time Barbati made a call that would end up setting the path for the next 40 years of Mr. Lalli’s life. Barbati called Xaverian Brothers High School. “Coach Barbati recommended I take the physical education teaching position at Xaverian. I had a lot of questions at first. How do you spell it? I thought it was Zav…Where is Westwood,” he said. “It’s a Catholic school. I thought, well I’m Catholic, that’s not a problem. And then he told me there were Brothers there. What’s a Brother? And then he told me its all guys and I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me!” Mr. Lalli said he is happy he’s gotten to know many Brothers over the years and is thankful for their dedication to education. Reflecting on where he is today, Mr. Lalli said, “His three calls turned out to be the right calls for me.” He began his career at Xaverian in 1976, initially teaching physical education and coaching track and football. In 1984, Brother William Drinan, C.F.X. appointed him as the Administrator of Students, a role in which he was responsible for the supervision of student life. In addition to teaching at Xaverian, Mr. Lalli coached football at Watertown High School for a time, and served as a youth minister at St. Jerome’s Parish in Arlington. In recognition of his athletic success, he was inducted into the Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Continued on page 14 His leadership is a shining example of the vision of our founder, Theodore Ryken, as a band of brothers who mutually help, encourage, and edify one another, and who work together. — Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X “ ”Mr. Lalli congratulates Coby Tippett ’16 after winning the state championship. Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 13
- 9. The Lalli Legacy Mr. Lalliestablished Xaverian’s first weight room and fitness program. His passion for physical fitness and living a healthy lifestyle influenced his students to do the same. He, along with Al Fornaro ’78, started the school’s bench press competition and invited other schools in the area to compete. His interest in bodybuilding earned him the USA Natural Bodybuilding Championship in 1991, and he also won the Massachusetts Master’s Division in 2004. He was appointed Principal of Xaverian in 1991, the same year Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. became the Headmaster. During their time as a team, Xaverian Brothers High School has grown significantly. “Through many years of working with Domenic, I have learned to prize many of his distinctive qualities as a leader and a man who is grounded, genuine, and unpretentious,” said Brother Daniel. “His unwavering commitment to Xaverian’s mission is epitomized in his deep interest in the well-being of individual boys and faculty. His leadership is a shining example of the vision of our founder,Theodore Ryken, as “a band of brothers who mutually help, encourage, and edify one another, and who work together.” Domenic’s care and compassion rooted in his extraordinary respect for each member of the community, no matter who you are, are perhaps his most enduring legacy.” In their 25 years together, the duo has overseen many changes to the school. Most recently, a state- of-the-art Scholastic and Wellness Center, cutting-edge athletic fields, a new collegiate-inspired academic wing featuring two advanced science labs, and an innovative program for students in grades 7 and 8. “More than anything, Mr. Lalli exemplifies the spirit of Xaverian,” said Board Chairman Rick Spillane ’68. “He is our biggest Hawk. Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly and has built an incredible foundation of excellence from which the school can continue to move forward. He has kept alive the school’s longstanding tradition of educating young men to be leaders with compassion and purpose. His legacy will continue to inspire Xaverian for many generations to come.” Mr. Lalli has served on the Board of Trustees at Malden Catholic High School, Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland, and St. Bernard School in Uncasville, Connecticut, all Xaverian Brothers sponsored schools. He is also a past member of the Sportsmanship Committee, the Tournament Management Committee, and District H Chair of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). Nine of his former assistant principals have gone on to secondary and post- secondary leadership positions. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife Lydia.The couple have two children: a son, Daniel, a 1998 graduate of Xaverian, and a daughter, Victoria. Domenic and Lydia enjoy spending time with their six-year-old grandson, Connor, and a three-year-old granddaughter, Colbie. In recognition of his outstanding service to the school, Mr. Lalli received the Xaverian Medal, the highest honor the school can bestow, at the 2016 Gala. Daniel also announced at the Gala that he and his wife Alison established a scholarship fund in honor of his parents, Domenic and Lydia Lalli. Throughout his time at Xaverian, Mr. Lalli has influenced the lives of more than 8,000 students. He has shaped a strong community in which respect for everyone, no matter their differences, is the norm, through his extraordinary example. “What I’ll cherish the most about my time at Xaverian is spending time with the students and teaching them respect, and working for a school that allows everyone the opportunity to be who they are.” Continued from page 13 Mr. Lalli yells “GO HAWKS” at the 50th Anniversary Gala. Mr. Lalli oversees the construction of the new academic wing. 14 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 15
- 10. W ith more than 850members of the Xaverian community gazing up at the stage inside the Wellness Center at the 2016 Gala, Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. presented Domenic Lalli with the Xaverian Medal, the highest honor the school can bestow. But before Mr. Lalli had a chance to speak, a special guest took the stage and revealed a wonderful surprise to those in attendance. Daniel Lalli ’98, Mr. Lalli’s son, announced that he and his wife Alison established a scholarship fund in honor of Gala Honors Domenic Lalli, Raises $600,000 his parents, Domenic and Lydia. An even bigger surprise, Daniel pledged to match all gifts of $250 donated that night, up to $250,000 to ensure his parents’ legacy endures. In his remarks, Daniel described his father as the man in the arena, referencing famous remarks made by President Theodore Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust accomplishments are remarkable.” The event was emceed by Channel 5 news anchor Maria Stephanos, P ’18 and included a toast from Sean Boulger ’85, P ’17,’ 21, a tribute video and a speaking program. The Gala raised a school-record $600,000. Following the presentation, guests danced the night away to tunes from Hip Pocket Orchestra.The night would not have been possible without the leadership of the Gala co-chairs Sean ’85 and Tany Boulger, P ’17,’21 of Walpole, John ’93 and Victoria Gifford of Weston, Edward ’67 and Linda Kennedy of Charlestown, and Bill and Rosalie Perry, P ’18,’20,’20 of Franklin. If you would like to make a donation to the Domenic and Lydia Lalli Scholarship, please visit https://give.xbhs.com/domenic- and-lydia-lalli-scholarship-fund. and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” In his 40 years at Xaverian, Mr. Lalli has influenced the lives of more than 8,000 students. He has shaped a strong community in which respect for everyone, no matter their differences, is the norm, through his extraordinary example.The scholarship in their names will continue this legacy by providing tuition assistance for many generations of Xaverian students to come. “By any measure, Domenic Lalli’s influence on Xaverian is broad, deep and will endure,” said Brother Daniel. “He has touched everything from academics and athletics, from campus ministry and counseling, to the essence of what makes a school Catholic. His Domenic and Lydia Lalli and Brother Daniel The Lallii family from left to right: Daniel, Alison, Domenic, Lydia, Victoria and Andrew Sica Daniel Lalli ’98 Dale Stephanos, P ’18 painted Mr. Lalli’s portrait and presåented it to him at the 2016 Gala. 16 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 17
- 11. L ooking at theschool’s facilities today, it is hard to picture Xaverian without a weight room but back in late 1960’s and early 1970’s, nothing of the sort existed (just a universal machine) until a young physical education teacher by the name of Domenic Lalli came to work at 800 Clapboardtree Street. Mr. Lalli dedicated much of his early career to teaching students the importance of physical fitness and built the foundation for one of the most successful high school fitness programs in the area. In recognition of his extraordinary leadership, commitment and service, this spring the Board of Trustees has named Xaverian’s new fitness facility The Domenic Lalli Strength and Conditioning Center. “This is a fitting tribute to Mr. Lalli, who developed Xaverian’s first weight room in 1976 and who has devoted his professional life to the health and well-being of the Xaverian community,” said Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. “Now his name will forever be connected to Xaverian and provide a powerful example of dedication to our unique mission.” Mr. Lalli found out about the honor after the spring Board meeting when he received a call from Chairman Rick Spillane ’68. “When Rick called me to let me know it brought a tear to my eye,” said Mr. Lalli. “I am so humbled and honored. Some of the most memorable moments of my career are from Strength and Conditioning Center Named for Domenic Lalli working and building camaraderie with students in the fitness center.” When the administration decided to move mechanical drawing upstairs, Mr. Lalli asked to use the vacant room for a weight room. Brother William Drinan, C.F.X., Brother Charles Moran, C.F.X. and Brother Richard Cook, C.F.X. approved and thus the first weight room was born. Mr. Lalli enlisted Rich Lombardi ’81 to paint a hawk on the wall, other students painted the walls and even spray painted 25-lb. weights blue and 10-lb. weights gold so they could visually see their progress. He printed tank tops with the “strutting hawk” and created the famous 200-lb. bench press club shirt. With help from Al Fornaro ’78, the two would purchase weights from fitness facilities going out of business and buy used weights from Boston College. In the early 1980’s, the pair also began a bench press competition for the students to learn to lift weights with rules and compete against students from other schools. “Al’s passion and dedication really helped the program blossom,” said Mr. Lalli. When Mr. Lalli became the Administrator of Students, Al was named director of strength and conditioning. He is happy the new facility is named for Mr. Lalli. “It is well deserved,” said Al. “When he came here, not many schools had formal training programs. It wasn’t just about the athletes. He always encouraged all students to participate.” 18 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 19 Jay McDermott ’73 — Seeing the Impact “I see the impact of a Xaverian education in my brothers’ eyes and in my nephew’s eyes. I see the impact in my own life.” Jay McDermott ’73 knows how impactful a Xaverian education is. For him, it was a family affair. Jay grew up in Randolph and attended Saint Mary’s School in Milton, along with his other siblings. His family had little money and Xaverian never seemed like an option.That was until Jay took the Xaverian Brothers High School entrance exam. On the mathematics portion, Jay had a close to perfect score, earning him and one other student a fully- funded scholarship to attend Xaverian. “Had this not happened, I probably would have gone on to attend the public high school or another Catholic high school,” explains Jay, who later paved the way for his brothers John ’78 and Paul ’82 to attend Xaverian. Even his sister made her way to Xaverian, coming to many of the Xaverian dances. “Xaverian made me grow,”says Jay, who remembers well his involvement with theatre at Xaverian.“I remember the winter extravaganza shows that we used to put on at Xaverian in the gym.They were huge productions that Mr. Joe Hayes used to put on. I loved my involvement in these.”Among the teachers Jay had at Xaverian, he fondly recalls two of them, both of whom were Xaverian Brothers.“Brother Bede Benn was by far one of my favorite teachers,”says Jay.“He was a wonderful man.”Jay also remembers Brother Joe Gerard.“God Bless him. He gave his life to teaching,”explains Jay.“I remember one of Brother Joe’s famous lines that he would often proclaim to his students.‘Well bucko, you’re going to have to learn something,’he’d often say to a student who wasn’t interested in learning.” Jay knows from experience that a Xaverian education works. “Your teen years are never easy. Xaverian had a good handle on getting a boy through it then, and they still have it right today.” After Xaverian, Jay attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and later earned his dentistry degree. “I knew I wanted to go into medicine. I loved working with my hands, but I knew I didn’t want to be a physician. When I learned about dentistry, something struck a chord for me.” Since receiving his degree, Jay has both run his own dentistry practice and worked for other private practices, including South Boston Dental Associates. “I knew that in going into dentistry, I could do a lot of good for people. Xaverian taught me this and to always follow my passions, as long as I worked hard and was kind to others.”These Xaverian lessons continued for Jay’s nephew, James, who graduated from Xaverian in 2013, and went on to attend Berklee College of Music. Today, Jay and his wife, Ann, currently split their time between living in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Provincetown.They enjoy the outdoors, in particular, camping in Maine. When asked why he decided to make a planned gift to Xaverian, making him a member of The Brother Marcellus Society, Jay explains, “I am very appreciative of the gift that was given to me to attend Xaverian. At this point in my life, it is a good time to give back. Xaverian’s reputation is earned – they never rest on their laurels. So, I knew making a gift of this size would go to a good place.” Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X.,Trustee Larry Begley ’73, and Jay McDermott ’73 at the 2015 Francis Xavier Society Reception
- 12. F or most of DickTowle’s professional career, he was busy helping develop a campus master plan for one of Boston’s largest universities – Boston University. The fruits of Dick’s labor can now be seen alongside the Massachusetts Turnpike right by the Allston-Brighton tolls with the towering John Hancock Student Village and the Agganis Arena. Dick would be the first to admit that a lot of effort goes into planning any school’s campus master plan. So it was no surprise that during a meeting with Brother Daniel Skala some years ago, when Dick, as a new member of the Board of Trustees, was asked how he might be able to give back to Xaverian, he was quick to offer help in developing the school’s master plan. “I wanted to bring my career experience to the school,” explains Dick. “Xaverian was brand new when I arrived in 1967. Almost fifty years later, I felt a calling to literally build on what the Brothers had built back then.” For Dick, his homecoming to Xaverian as a board member was a welcomed experience that came about by happenstance. “I was at Boston University in 2005 when Xaverian called me asking Xaverian’s Master Builder Some campaigns are made up of wishes and hopes that struggle to materialize. From day one, this campaign had a clear vision that was going to become a reality. And it has. — Dick Towle ’71 “ for my current address. I had not been very engaged with Xaverian up until that point. Not too long thereafter, I found myself getting back in touch with the school and loving it.” The more Dick began to reengage with Xaverian, the more he found himself reflecting on his experiences from his time as a student. “I found myself returning to a school that had just the same close-knit community as it had when I was a student,” explains Dick. “I remember two years before I joined Boston University, I lost my father. The Xaverian Brothers were there to help me. The depth of developing personal and enduring relationships at Xaverian remains so much the same today as it was back then.” It was those enduring relationships that Dick forged with his teachers at Xaverian that led him to study psychology at Boston College, earning him a B.A. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1980. Not long after his time at Boston College, Dick became interested in working in education. “This led to my first job at Boston University in Human Resources and later in Labor Relations,” says Dick. Fueling his excitement to give back to Xaverian with his work on the school’s master plan was also the ability to work with the present- day school administration. “I was most impressed with Brother Dan and Mr. Lalli, who continue to nourish the experience I had, forming young men of character.” For Dick, helping build a new Xaverian was not just about bricks and mortar either. “I was happy with the care that Brother Dan had put into the school facilities. When you really get down to it, it’s an expression of a commitment to expand the Xaverian experience. I could see Brother Dan’s vision.” Throughout Dick’s time on Xaverian’s Board of Trustees, especially with his work on the Building Committee, the school’s physical plant has been transformed. “We wanted to create first-class facilities for today’s Xaverian students,” explains Dick. “The campus master plan process began in 2006 and finished just last year with the opening of the new advanced science labs and classroom wing.” Speaking to the success of the current capital campaign, Called to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian, that drove the building of the new facilities, Dick comments, “Brother Dan is a leader; his idea of what our current students need is amazing. We had many exciting and willing partners on the Board of Trustees. Some campaigns are made up of wishes and hopes that struggle to materialize. From day one, this campaign had a clear vision that was going to become a reality. And it has.” Even with all of Dick’s hard work in shaping the Xaverian of today, he still felt like he needed to do more. “I felt I was in a place to help that very school that had given me so much.” Mindful of this, Dick and his wife, Nancy, decided to Facilities $ 7,000,000 Grades 7 and 8 Academic Wing and Science Labs Scholastic and Wellness Center Varsity Stadium and Additional Athletic Fields Endowment $ 7,000,000 Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance $ 5,000,000 Teaching Excellence $ 2,000,000 Subtotal $ 14,000,000 The Fund for Xaverian $1,200,000 x five years = $ 6,000,000 Grand Total $ 20,000,000 Summary of Priorities By the Numbers Called to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016 (five years) make a gift to Called to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian. When asked what advice he would give to other alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, grandparents, and friends of Xaverian, Dick explains, “come to the school and experience firsthand the care and concern going on in forming young men. To alumni, you will be very impressed that the mission continues. At the end of the day, you just need to ask yourself, ‘how can I bring my time and talents back to Xaverian’ and that will determine what the best way is for you to contribute.” At the March 2014 public announcement of Called to Lead: The Campaign for Xaverian, the school had received $15 million in gifts and commitments. As of May 2016, that figure had grown to $19.7 million. Campaign Progress Campaign Goal $20 million $17.3 million April, 2015 $19.7 million May, 2016 $15.1 million July 2014 $18.5 million October 2015 $11.9 million February, 2014 $10.4 million December 2013 $9.9 million August 2013 20 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 21
- 13. In a recentinterview with Joe Nedder of the Class of 1985, Joe reflected on the importance of beginning his class’ scholarship fund and why it is critical that other classes look at doing the same. X: Tell us what prompted the Class of 1985 to begin this scholarship? How did the effort to create the scholarship take form? JN: As we approached a “big” reunion year, a few of us began to talk about a way to give back (and forward) to a school that had given us so much. We decided to set up the scholarship to both commemorate the great experiences and opportunities that our time at Xaverian gave each of us and to help ensure that future students would be given that same opportunity. X: What will the scholarship criteria be? Who do you hope will be the beneficiary of it? JN: Our scholarship is focused on students who have a passion for the arts. Whether it is theatre, music, or the fine and graphic arts, we wanted to encourage the pursuit of that passion. As we looked at a number of the scholarships available, we found that there were many that focused on athletic or academic pursuits, but not as many truly geared towards students who have a passion for the arts. The Class of 1985 Scholarship Power in the Masses X: What does this scholarship embody about the Class of 1985 (i.e. – community, friendship, etc.)? JN: The scholarship embodies both the feeling of community that we shared as well as a commitment to giving back. So many of us talk often about the great foundation that our Xaverian experience afforded us. It helped us grow spiritually, academically and personally. This scholarship is a way to give that same opportunity to the next generation of young men. X: Why give back to Xaverian in this way? What are the long-term impacts you see of creating a named scholarship? JN: Our hope is that this scholarship not only gives future students the benefits of a great Xaverian experience but that it also fosters a deeper appreciation and pursuit of the arts. The power of those disciplines can be tremendous regardless of your field of study or career pursuits. They nurture and encourage creativity and connection in a unique and powerful way, and our hope is that this scholarship, in some small way, continues to advance that opportunity for all students. Members of the Class of 1985 gather at a recent alumni function SAVE DATEthe 09.26.16 XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL 21ST ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC The annual Xaverian Golf Classic will be held at the prestigious Charles River Country Club on Monday, September 26, 2016. Registration and sponsorship information can be found at www.xbhs.com/golf. This year’s Honorary Chairman is Jay Feeney ’81, chief executive officer at Boston Partners. X: If there are any individuals or classes interested in starting a scholarship like the one you have created, what advice do you have? JN: Just do it. You can work to fund the scholarship over time. You don’t have to do all at once, and if you share the vision and work with your classmates as we did, you will find that it is more achievable than you may think. It’s also a really great way to give back. Visit www.xbhs.com/ calledtolead to view the campaign website and learn more about the initiatives and priorities. 22 www.xbhs.com
- 14. Event Schedule 2016 Sept. 10 ��Homecoming/FamilyDay Sept. 15 ��Legacy Breakfast Sept. 23 ��Night of Champions/ FXD Social Sept. 26 ��Annual Golf Classic Oct. 6 ������Francis Xavier Society Reception Oct. 12 �����Grade 9 Grandparents Day Oct. 12 �����Alumni Board Meeting Oct. 21 �����Hall of Fame Inductee Half-Time Ceremony Oct. 22 �����Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Oct. 24 �����Board of Trustees Meeting Oct. 26 �����Grade 7 Grandparents Day Nov. 13 ����Ninth Annual Fashion Show Nov. 24 ����Thanksgiving Day Classic Dec. 2 ������Founder’s Day Dec. 15 ���Alumni Christmas Party Dec. 16 ���Hawks in College Reception All dates are tentative and subject to change. Go to www.xbhs.com/alumni for an updated calendar and additional events. A dam Kennedy ’00 was a hero. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Adam knew what an outstanding individual he was. His love for his family, friends and country was insurmountable. Adam was a Sergeant in the United States Army, a member of the 4th brigade combat team of the 25th infantry. During his first tour of duty, Adam was tragically killed by indirect fire while on a patrol sweep in Iraq on Easter Sunday in 2007. Xaverian Brothers High School is proud to announce that Anthony Tristani ’18, a sophomore from Medfield, is the first student to receive the Sgt. Adam Kennedy ’00 Memorial Scholarship. “There are qualities that Adam exemplified that were important — honor, courage, determination, to receive the Adam Kennedy Scholarship,” he said. “I can’t believe someone that doesn’t really know me was able to provide the funds to help me attend Xaverian. When I found out that I received this scholarship, I looked up Adam on his website. He had so many great qualities. I feel the most sorrow for his family. They are so generous to provide me this opportunity in honor of their fallen loved one.” Adam Kennedy Scholarship Honoring a Hero humor, friendship, and faith — and Anthony embodies those,” said Assistant Principal for Student Life Christopher Vasta ’00. “Anthony is very similar to Adam. Adam was very determined and cared about his family and community, and he had a tremendous faith.” Mr. Vasta, who was a close personal friend with and a classmate of Adam’s said those involved with the scholarship fund are now at peace. “It’s great to see the scholarship has been established and been given out for the first time. Now Adam’s name will be a part of Xaverian as long as it’s in existence.” Anthony takes all Honors and Advanced Placement classes, plays basketball and ultimate disc, serves as a Hawk-to-Hawk Peer Mentor for Grade 7 students and was recently accepted into the National Honor Society. He is honored to be the first recipient of the scholarship. “I am proud Each year, Xaverian hosts an annual Scholarship Breakfast. Anthony had the opportunity to meet with Adam’s family and personally thank them. “When I walked down and saw them there I was a little nervous,” said Anthony. “Once I got to sit down at the table and got to know them, it turned out to be a great morning.” If you would like to make a contribution to the Sgt. Adam Kennedy ’00 Memorial Scholarship, or learn more about the Xaverian scholarship program, contact the Advancement Office at lfurey@xbhs.com. Adam’s cousin Lauren Woods, Anthony Tristani ’18, Eileen Smyth (Adam’s aunt) and Chris Vasta ’00 pictured at the Scholarship Breakfast. “ ” It’s great to see the scholarship has been established and been given out for the first time. Now Adam’s name will be a part of Xaverian as long as it’s in existence. — Assistant Principal for Student Life Christopher Vasta ’00 24 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 25
- 15. Around the Diamond: MattKlentak ’98 Named Phillies GM A t every Philadelphia Phillies home game, you will find an attentive Matthew Klentak ’98 settled in the General Manager’s Box behind home plate with the perfect view of the field at Citizens Bank Park. Matt, who was named the Phillies GM in October, will see 99.9 percent of pitches thrown during all games this season. Typically during the 81 home games, Matt, along with Assistant General Managers Scott Proefrock and Ned Rice, observe every action on the field, track pitches and watch plays live and on delay. Inside his box are four televisions, one for streaming the game live, one with the game on delay (in case they want to see a play or call again), one tuned to another National League game, and one with a Phillies Minor League game. That is a lot of baseball. Matt, who has always had a passion for baseball, strives to incorporate balance in whatever he does, something he first learned at Xaverian Brothers High School. “I’m a huge believer in balance,” Matt says. “I try to balance the information we’re using to make our decisions. I also want to promote a culture at the Phillies that allows people to put their all into their jobs and also be committed to their personal lives.” Matt and his wife Lauren have two daughters — Valerie, 4, and Julia, 1. “I do everything I can to put my family first,” says Matt. “It’s a non-traditional work schedule, but my wife is very supportive and understanding.” If he’s not going to be home for dinner, Matt said. Xaverian teacher and basketball coach Alex Salachi said Matt embodied qualities he wish every player had. “Matthew was the consummate team player during his years with the Xaverian basketball program. I rarely had to explain anything to Matt; he understood what was best for the team and dramatized the role of GMs and Theo Epstein became an internet sensation. Following that, Matt began working for Major League Baseball in its Labor Relations Department. It was there he first met Andy MacPhail, the then president of the Chicago Cubs, while working on the 2006 Collective Bargaining Agreement. “While working at the Commissioner’s Office, I was able to see the industry through a different lens. I met a lot of different people and built my baseball rolodex,” Matt said. “I had the chance to see how different teams operated and formulate my own opinions.” MacPhail became the President of Baseball Operations of the Baltimore Orioles in June of 2007 and hired Matt as the Director of Baseball Operations in 2008. “The perspective I gained while working for the league was really helpful as I made my transition back to working for a club,” said Matt. He worked for the Orioles for four years before becoming the assistant general manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2011. At the end of last season, MacPhail, the current president of the Phillies, hired Matt once again, this time as a GM. In his current role, Matt oversees scouting, player development, research and development, analytics, the medical staff and, of course, the Major League team. No two days for him are alike. In the off- season, he lives a more traditional business lifestyle, taking phone calls, attending meetings, signing free agents, making trades and implementing processes. During the season, however, things are a little more intense. “During the season when we’re playing games, its completely different. Days start later and don’t end until 11 p.m. or midnight,” he says. “If a player gets injured during a game, we need to be ready to make sure we are prepared to have another player there to take Matt makes a point of having breakfast with his girls. Matt grew up in the small town of Medfield. When it came time to choose a high school, Xaverian was at the top of his list. “The decision to attend Xaverian was largely dictated by the fact that they competed in Division 1 athletics,” says Matt.” At the time baseball was, and still is his passion. “My Mom likes to tell people that I learned to read by reading baseball cards, and that I learned to do math by calculating batting averages.” Matt played both basketball and baseball at Xaverian. A standout shortstop, Matt caught the attention of Dartmouth College Coach Bob Whalen his junior year. “There’s no question that going to Xaverian opened doors for me. Coach Whalen told me that if I had gone to a smaller high school, there would’ve been a good chance he would not have found me,” channelled his energies in that direction,” said Mr. Salachi. “Matthew and I have stayed in contact through his stops in Baltimore and Los Angeles and now Philadelphia. His professional development has been incredibly impressive, but I am more impressed with the family man he has become while juggling the pressures of his high-profile position.” Matt attended Dartmouth upon graduation from Xaverian and played baseball for the Big Green for four years. He graduated with a bachelor’s in economics in 2002. “I wanted to play baseball at the highest level; that was my focus,” said Matt. “I realized at some point during my Dartmouth career that that wasn’t realistic. I started to think about what other directions I could go that would allow me to stay in the game of baseball and I could leverage some of my strengths.” Matt took a job with the Colorado Rockies in their Baseball Operations Department during the 2003 season, an era before the Michael Lewis’ Moneyball his place. You’re always thinking about who is going to make the next start. If we call someone up from AAA to start, then who is going to replace him? One move at the big-league level has a ripple effect throughout the entire organization. It’s a lot of work but critically important to running a successful organization.” Last season the Phillies finished with the worst record in baseball. Now with Matt as the GM, they are off to a 23-17 start, good enough for second in the NL East. Matt said joining the Phillies has been a lot of work, but a satisfying challenge. “Our staff has been really supportive with the changes we’ve tried to make. The fans have also been supportive and extremely passionate.” He is thankful to Xaverian for setting him on the path to success. “One of the things Xaverian does is empower its students to be leaders in the classroom, on the athletic fields, or in whatever activities they become involved. In whatever career you end up, being a disciplined leader is really important. For me, it started at Xaverian.” Matt’s success is a strong testimony to his passionate dedication to baseball and his ability to balance the important aspects of his life. All connected with Xaverian understand the discipline of which he speaks. Xaverian wishes Matt continued success. Matt talking baseball with Phillies Manager Pete Mackanin at the Paul Owens Training Facility at Carpenter Complex, Clearwater, FL. Copyright ©2016 The Phillies Copyright ©2016 The Phillies 26 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 27
- 16. Class of 1967 CLASSAGENTS: Tony Camarra, John DeVito, Ned Kennedy, Steve Nazzaro, Phil Penza, Mark Reagan, Alan Ruskis, Denis Smith Brian Bowes is still running the company he began in 1976, Plastic Pipe and Supply of Cranston, Rhode Island. Class of 1968 CLASS AGENTS: John Kenney, Peter Markey, Joe Savage Paul Bowes lives in Holyoke with his wife, Wanda. His sons Matthew and Edward are electrical engineers. Paul is working with a growing commercial and residential solar panel contractor in locations all over Massachusetts, Connecticut, and eastern New York, and business is booming! He kept in touch with the late Brother Bede and Brother Paul Feeney and sends a shout-out to fellow classmates John Kenney, Peter Markey, Joe Savage and Larry Shea. He enjoyed watching the great success of Xaverian’s football team. Go Hawks - great job, Coach Charlie Stevenson! He is very proud of all of Xaverian’s successes. Fr. Tim Sullivan is a Paulist priest, working at St. Paul’s College in Washington, DC. ClassNotes Class of 1969 CLASS AGENTS: Felix Betro, Chip Commander, Rocky DeSimone, Mark Gately, Joe Jenkins, Fred London, Mike McMath, Brian Moloney, Al Murphy Robert Boyle is a project manager for SCC. He and his family live in Southbury, Connecticut. He is grateful for the preparation Xaverian gave him. Ed Gildea is the managing partner of Fisher Broyles LLP in Boston, a cloud-based general business law firm with over 100 partners representing a broad array of clients. He was also the President and CEO of Converted Organics. Ed successfully built and financed an innovative green technology company that manufactures and sells an organic fertilizer made from recycled food waste. He has also worked as a COO and general counsel at QualityMetric Incorporated and Kellogg Company executing mergers and acquisitions. Ed graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Arts and English. He earned his J.D. at Suffolk University Law School. Tom Kane became engaged to Margaret (Maggie) Berry in New Jersey. No wedding date has been set yet. Charlie Stevenson and his wife Tish welcomed another granddaughter, Peyton. He informed us he now has three granddaughters, one grandson, and one TBD - on the way! Class of 1970 CLASS AGENTS: John Downing, Joe Iannoni, Jay Salamone Paul O’Brien has retired after practicing law for 36 years. He and his wife Elizabeth live in Falmouth and are the parents of three daughters and one son. Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1971 CLASS AGENTS: Mark Campisano, Paul Dowling, Mike Wedge Bruce Cassidy is an attorney at Bruce G. Cassidy & Associates in Princeton, New Jersey. Steve Coughlan is self-employed as a consultant in Amherst, New Hampshire. Bob Danehy is the forest watershed program manager for the National Council for Air & Stream in Corvallis, Oregon. Paul Dowling is living in Missouri; lots of peace and a great place for his retirement, and he is enjoying some camping, fishing and hiking. He is looking forward to his reunion on June 18 to recapture the spirit of some of the best four years of his life. He hopes to see many of his classmates there! Henry Driscoll is the chief of endocrinology at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. John Drusinskas is a retired store manager from Grossman’s Bargain Outlet in Brighton. Ronald Enemark is now retired from the Winthrop Financial Association. Jim Goggin is a physical education teacher for Grades K-5 at the Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dave Good is a driver for VHS Transportation. Ed Groden is the executive director of the New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension Fund. Mark Koris worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for 28 years as an orthopedic surgeon. He is currently consulting, as he has spent five and a half years rehabilitating after a severe stroke. He provides medical legal advice, chart reading, and is an expert witness. Dr. Koris graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in electrical engineering. He then attended medical school at Case Western University and did his residency at Beth Israel and his orthopedic residency at Johns Hopkins. He completed a Hand Fellowship Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Paul Lamprey is a physician assistant at the Harbin Clinic in Rome, Georgia. Jay McGuire lives in Greenville, South Carolina and owns his own construction and design company, McGuire Contractors. Richard Reardon is the district manager at Central Steel Supply Company, Inc. in Marlborough. Ed Supple is a retired interventional cardiologist. Ed Thomas is the president and CEO of Tilly’s in Irvine, California. Santo Triolo works in private practice as a clinical psychologist/forensic examiner in psychology in Kihei, Hawaii. John Vaughan is retired from his position as vice president at Tyco in Lowell. Paul Woodard is now retired and living in Foxboro. Class of 1972 CLASS AGENTS: Jerry Betro, Jim Hennigan, Scott McDermott, Joe Roth Peter Crothers is the credit manager at Mohawk Rubber Sales in Hingham. Joe Roth works for Igloo Products in Plymouth as the controller for Cool Gear. Class of 1973 CLASS AGENTS: Rich Betro, Rick Campbell, Matt Flynn, Rich Hagerty, Jay McDonald, Rich McGowan Larry Begley is excited to now be part of an incredibly fast growing software company, CloudHealth Technologies, located in the Seaport District of Boston. CloudHealth is the leader in cloud service management. Larry comes to CloudHealth from .406 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative information technology and services companies. Larry, whos was a co-founder of .406 Ventures, joins CloudHealth as its full-time CFO. Tim O’Hare is retired and living in Syracuse, New York. He loves spending time with Cathy, his wife of 37 years, their four daughters and five grandchildren (so far!). Class of 1974 CLASS AGENTS: James Arena-DeRosa, Kevin Coughlin, Steve Oberto James Arena-DeRosa recently accepted a new position as President and CEO of Foodshare in Bloomfield, Connecticut. James becomes the third chief executive in Foodshare’s 33-year history and was chosen after a national search. A life-long advocate for people experiencing hunger and poverty, James has dedicated his entire career to confronting food security and hunger issues and building collaborations with community organizations. He has served as Northeast Regional Administrator of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, leading the oversight of 15 federal food and nutrition programs serving one in four Americans in the Northeast United States. He was the New England Regional Director of United States Peace Corps, providing leadership and guidance for all Peace Corps operations in a 5-state region. He also conceptualized and led the Public Advocacy Program for Oxfam America, and is an adjunct faculty member at Brandeis University in Waltham, in the Heller Graduate School for Social Policy. Class of 1975 CLASS AGENTS: Paul Converse, Bob Ennis, Liam Fitzgerald, Steve Gill, John Holiver, John McGourty, Rich McSweeney, John O’Brien, Mike Papagno Rob DiCamillo dropped in for a school tour. He had not been back to the school in over 30 years. He told us he went to Tufts for electrical engineering and also minored in music engineering. He is currently a software engineer. Liam Fitzgerald has been a guidance counselor at Xaverian, mentoring students through high school and preparing them for college for more than 30 years. Liam started at Xaverian as a football coach and trainer. He graduated from Boston University and received his Master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a degree in counseling. Ed Rodger and his wife Tara live in Plantation, Florida. He owns KICS International. Mark Sexton, executive vice president and chief lending officer at the Bank of Cape Cod, has been named a Community Bank Hero by the Warren Group and Banker & Tradesman. Community Bank Hero is an annual award that honors achievement, commitment and dedication of financial professionals who go above and beyond for their institutions and community. Mark’s active involvement in numerous community organizations and commitment to a 35-year banking career made him a standout for the award, which he received, along with 11 other honorees, on May 19 at a ceremony in Boston. Bill Sullivan was named Associate Justice of Massachusetts Superior Court in 2014. He previously was the Assistant District Attorney of Norfolk County and a lawyer at The Law Office of Richard W. Barry in Quincy. Judge Sullivan has tried many criminal trials for charges including first-degree murder, rape, child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, drunk driving, and juvenile matters. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in sociology and earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School, cum laude. Mark Varkas recently retired after 32 years with the Massachusetts State Police. This year, 19 legacies followed in the footsteps of their fathers as graduates of Xaverian. They include: Brian Allsop ’85 and his son Nick, Tony Andreassi ’84 and his son Michael, John Capodanno ’86 and his son Jay, Chuck Carmone ’85 and his son Jack, Joseph Craven ’77 and his son James, Jim Devlin ’83 and his son James, Mike DiMascio ’86 and his son Devon, Dave Dirubbo ’86 and his son Peter, Mike Doak ’78 and his son Alden, Jay Donahue ’81 and his son Ford, Rico Ferrara ’90 and his son 19 Xaverian Legacies Graduate 1971 45 John, Steve Flynn ’80 and his son Jack, Gene Mahoney ’76 and his son Pat, Bob Matthews ’82 and his son Bob, George McLoughlin ’83 and his son Pat, Bill O’Brien ’83 and his son Billy, Jim Pepin ’99 and his son son Craig Crossley, Sean Saganey ’82 and his son Richard, and Steve Waitekus ’79 and his son Jack. 28 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 29
- 17. ClassNotes Save the date: June18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1976 CLASS AGENTS: Dick Adams, Dave Capobianco, John Forte, Gene Mahoney Mark Brady is in sales at emsCharts, Inc. Dave Capobianco is the COO at Atlantic Management Corporation in Framingham. Tom Coveney is the managing director at Monroe Capital in Hingham. Matt Dempsey is the manager of underwriting at the $8.5 billion Alliant Credit Union in Chicago. He has two daughters, one attending St. Louis University and one attending the University of Illinois. He and his wife, Roberta, reside in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Matt is looking forward to the Class of 1976 40th reunion this summer! Chuck DiSchino is the VP of operations in facililties management for Unisource Management Corporation in Williston, Vermont. Gene Mahoney is the Client Team Leader at Advantage Solutions in Foxboro. He is also the president of Xaverian’s Alumni Association. Charlie Malacaria is the vice president of business development at Tekscan, Inc. in Boston. Hank Nelson works in investment banking at Monadnock Advisors, LLC in Quincy. Tom Walsh is the senior vice president at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital in Atlanta, Georgia. Class of 1977 CLASS AGENT: Jim Donovan Class of 1978 CLASS AGENT: Dan Feeney Class of 1979 CLASS AGENT: David Foster Class of 1980 CLASS AGENTS: Jack Curran, Mike Kennedy, Steve May Greg Acerra’s business, the Fireking Baking Company, has been named the 2016 Manufacturer of the Year for Massachusetts by the Small Business Administration. Greg has been called an innovator in the baking industry by the SBA’s Massachusetts district director. “Because of Fireking Baking Company’s unique breads, Greg has been able to grow jobs in the commonwealth while providing foodie artisans all across the country with the best baseline ingredients to invent their own unique creations.” A restaurateur, Mr. Acerra started Fireking Baking Company in 1995 out of the need for fresh artisan bread for his restaurant Tosca in Hingham. The baking industry was evolving in the mid 90’s, and Fireking became known as an innovator in the baking industry, offering many different types of artisan breads. Paul Goodrich is an electronics engineer at Onset Computers in Bourne. Myles Hannan is the senior vice president and senior client manager for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He develops strong relationships with business partners in premier, leasing and banking centers. Prior to this, he was a CDG-HIG/local government senior client manager at Bank of America. He managed a portfolio of 500+ government clients (municipalities, school districts and utilities) in the southeast region of the United States. He has been a top performer for Bank of America over the last five years. He also worked for FleetBoston Financial and managed 650 banking clients. He graduated from St. Francis University in Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Management. Mike Kennedy is Competitive Innovations’ founder and chief executive officer where he is responsible for consulting services and leadership of the company. He has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in business, information systems, strategic development, public sector acquisitions, IT consulting and teaching. He also founded and was president of Strategic Information Solutions, Inc. He graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a degree in American Studies and earned his M.B.A. from The University of Virginia. Mike Magner serves as a court officer in the Massachusetts State House of Representatives. He was excited to have the Hawks 2015 football state champs visit the State House to be honored this winter. Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1981 CLASS AGENTS: John Dustin, Rich Joyce, Rich Mazzocca, Gary McNeill, Jim Montgomery, Jim Walsh William Brown is retired from the United States Marine Corps. Chris Cerbo is the investment operations manager at Loomis Sayles in Boston. John Dustin is the principal and CEO at J.E.D. Insurance & Financial Service Agency in Foxboro. Jeff Knight is employed by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Rich Mazzocca is an attorney with the Boston firm Byrne & Anderson and has been with them since 1999. He and his wife, Beth, live in Walpole with their family, and he is a member of the Town of Walpole Planning Board and is involved in coaching youth sports. Steve McLaughlin is an assemblyman for the New York State Legislature. Steve O’Connor is a deputy director at Massachusetts Division Capital Asset Management. Vincent Reardon is a self-employed marketing communications consultant. He lives in Wiesbaden, Germany. Daniel Sullivan is a systems engineer at Raytheon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Larry Sullivan is the construction superintendent for the R. Zoppo Corporation in Stoughton. Dave Zoppo is the president of R. Zoppo Corporation, a general contracting company located in Stoughton. Class of 1982 CLASS AGENTS: Dan DiSangro, Joe Federico, Steve Kern Jay Deady is living in Georgia and is the CEO of Recondo Technology. Class of 1983 CLASS AGENTS: Bernie Braudis, Rick Cameron, Jim Devlin, Dan Evans, John Sullivan Stephen Walsh is a contract administrator with Johnson & Johnson. He has the ability to align complex needs with contractual constraints to achieve appropriate business outcomes. Prior to this, he worked at Steward Healthcare, Covidien and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics administering vendor contracts. He was also a pharmaceutical sales rep for Merck selling Nasonex and Zetia. Stephen graduated from Stonehill College with a B.S. in Business Administration and earned an M.B.A. at Suffolk University. Class of 1984 CLASS AGENTS: Paul Bertram, Greg Buchanan, Chuck DeCoste, Ed Martin Kevin Maguire is the senior administrative director of the neurology and neurosurgery departments at Boston Medical Center. He has been employed at BMC for 17 years. Kevin currently lives in Canton, where he has two sons who are eight and five years old. Class of 1985 CLASS AGENTS: Matt Catalano, Anthony Dell, Danny Dwyer, Frank Geishecker, Jerry Giusti, Joe Imbriani, Dino Mancini, Joe Nedder, Frank Reilly, Jamie Sierra, Ted Thibodeau William Scannell lost his son Emmett in April. He would like to share the following message with the Xaverian community. “As many already know, on April 20, 2016 my 20 year old son, Emmett J. Scannell lost his battle to Substance Use Disorder (“SUD”) and died due to a heroin overdose. The outpouring of support from the Xaverian community was and continues to be overwhelming. Emmett’s mom, Aimee D’Arpino, our family and I agreed from the beginning to use his death to publicly raise awareness of SUD & to reduce/eliminate the Stigma attached to “addiction”. In the 3 weeks since his funeral we’ve partnered with Physicians & Nurses groups, SUD treatment professionals, community & family support groups, people in recovery and concerned citizens who want to find a solution to this National Health Crisis. Our Group is comprised of People from all across the U.S. that want a voice in how to respond to this SUD Epidemic and to save lives. In a few short weeks our national membership has increased to over 12,000 and continues to grow. By joining you are only acknowledging this is Crisis that needs public support. To join us visit: www.HOPESforever.org and click ‘Join.’”y. Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1986 CLASS AGENTS: Bill Coggeshall, Mike DiMascio, Chris Maloof Rob Hale is a software engineer at My Web Grocer in Winooski, Vermont. TJ Last is Associate Dean at the University of Medicine and Health Services in St. Kitts. Tom Magee has been working at Fidelity Investments since 1993. His current role is as vice president/senior account executive in the private client group. He works with high-net- worth clients, providing planning assistance for investments, retirement, income and estates. He has CFP, ChFC and CLU certification. He also has securities and insurance licenses. Tom graduated from Bridgewater State University in 1990 with a B.A. in social studies and has his teaching certificate. Sean McCarthy is the director of revenue management at UPS in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris O’Halloran is the senior vice president at Bank of America in Boston. Patrick Sweeney is a mental health counselor with Westwood Mansfield Pediatrics/Norfolk Counseling Services who has been practicing for over 20 years. Patrick’s clinical experience includes treatment of individuals, groups, and families with children struggling with learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse. Patrick graduated from the University of Lowell with a degree in psychology and earned his Master’s degree in education in school psychology from the University of Massachusetts. Class of 1987 CLASS AGENTS: Derek Doo, Tim Mungovan, Kevin Whelan Class of 1988 CLASS AGENTS: Rich O’Connell, Steve Tierney Brian Cisneros earned his MBA in finance from Southern New Hampshire University and was recently named vice president of commercial insurance at USI Insurance Services in Bedford, New Hampshire. He and his wife, Kristin, have two children and live in Durham, New Hampshire. Class of 1989 CLASS AGENT: Warren Mead Tony Macaluso is the program manager at Keurig Green Mountain. Michael Moxley has a new restaurant in Boston’s South End called SRV, a rustic Italian restaurant, which includes a wine bar, courtyard and outdoor patio. 1976 40 1986 30 1981 35 ALUMNI A S S O C I A T I O N WELCOME! The Alumni Association would like to welcome its newest board members: Paul Farrell ’84 Paul Ferreira ’81 Brian Kilduff ’91 Chris O’Halloran ’86 Frank Reilly ’85 Steve Tierney ’88 If you would like to become a member of the Xaverian Alumni Association contact Chuck Carmone ’85, P ’16 at ccarmone@xbhs.com Jim and Kathy Reilly, P ’08 hosted a July 4 celebration on Bass River in South Yarmouth last summer and welcomed a number of Xaverian alums to their home. L to R: son Sean Reilly ’08, John Murphy ’03, Conor Glasheen ’12, nephew Steve Warren ’10, Corey Shea ’07, John Murphy ’70, nephew Scott Reilly ’97, Robert Mulvey ’08, Brian Fannon ’11, nephew Christian Reilly ’92, and Matthew Morin ’08. John Hughes ’86 and Chuck Carmone ’85, P ’16 reunited at a Rockies game this Spring in Denver. How’s it going? Class of 1990 CLASS AGENTS: Bill DiSciullo, Patrick Donnelly, Brendan Fowkes, Dave Martin, Chris Roberts, Chuck Zammito Gabe Pantazelos was sworn in this past year as sergeant in the Randolph Police Department. He and his wife, Una, have four children - Michaela, 15, Keira, 13, Brendan, 10 and Andrew, 8 years old. Gabe was appointed to the Randolph Police Department in 1998 and spent 10 years as a patrol officer. He then spent five years as the Randolph High School resource officer. He spent the last two years as a duty detective.The greatest part of the job for him is the fact that he can have a legitimate impact on the community when addressing different issues. Stay in touch and let us know what you are up to. You can reach us at notes@xbhs.com. 30 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 31
- 18. ClassNotes Save the date: June18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1991 CLASS AGENTS: Pete Adams, Greg Curran, John Dugan, Steve Hunt Greg Curran is vice president of investments at Wells Fargo in Boston. Tom Gavin is the founder of Copper Shade Consulting. Lauris Lambergs is a partner at RayLign Advisory & Raylor Asset Management Group. He is responsible for the business development, marketing, and client services for RayLign Advisory and Raylor AMG, a $325 million investment management firm. He has also worked at StrategicPoint Investment Advisors, Alliance Bernstein, Columbia Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte Touche. Lauris graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Political Science and French. He also earned an M.B.A. from RTU Riga Business School in International Business. Matt LeBlanc is the product manager for SimpliVity, an information technology company based in Westborough. Stephen LeBlanc was ordained into the priesthood by Cardinal Sean O’Malley at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 21. Stephen grew up in Hanover and attended Villanova University. Before entering St. John Seminary, he attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has worked at Media 3 in Pembroke, Scudder Investments, Putnam Investments and State Street Bank. Father LeBlanc celebrated his first Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Medway, where he served as a deacon. Dave Molinario is the director at NewStar Capital in Boston. Peter Morrison is a pediatric neurologist/epileptologist at Maine Medical Partners in Scarborough, Maine. Michael Sarro is the Major Gift Officer at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Larry Sinclair is the director at 382 Communications in Quincy. Sean Souza is the senior partner at CFO Solutions. Scott Torressen is the director of purchasing at Lan-Tel Communications in Norwood. Steve Young is a regulatory auditor for United States Customs and Border Protection. Class of 1992 CLASS AGENTS: Paul Burgoyne, Chris Lenox, Mike Vitelli, Bill Weber Bill Weber is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Gaston Electrical, as well as for all corporate financial matters. His other responsibilities include project management, estimating, and business development. Gaston Electrical Company, Inc. is an electrical contracting firm serving the commercial, institutional and retail markets throughout Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and south to Rhode Island. Bill graduated from Boston College with a degree in Finance and earned an M.B.A. from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. Class of 1993 CLASS AGENTS: David Gately, John Gifford, Jay Ierardi, Jon Nykvist, John Rowley, Brian Tiernan Brendan Kennedy is the vice president of corporate banking at Cambridge Savings Bank. He is responsible for delivering all middle market commercial banking products to clients with a focus on credit instruments to local and regional businesses ranging from $20 million to $125 million. Prior to that, he was the principal and general manager of Book Enterprises. The company did $9 million in annualized sales with a significant online presence. He also worked as a VP portfolio manager of corporate banking at Bank of America. Brendan graduated from Brown University with a degree in organizational behavior and also lettered in football. Alumni Career Night X averian held its annual Alumni Career Night in April. Alumni shared their career success stories with current Xaverian students and parents.They answered questions many had concerning career paths, internships and future hot career fields. Pictured front Row (left to right), Chris Campbell ’05, Michael DeCenzo ’05, Liam Fitzgerald ’75, Collin Haney ’04, Jason Healey ’04, Jeff Healey ’04, Dr. Mark Koris ’71, Tom Magee ’86, Honorable William Sullivan ’75, P’03, ’05, ’12, Dr. Chris Turner ’85, P’19. Back row, John Bleday ’10, Stephen Corndell ’04, Jeremiah Donovan ’96, Edward Gildea ’69, Miles Hannan ’80, Scott Henderson ’04, Michael Kennedy ’80, Lauris Lamberg ’91, Patrick Sweeney ’86, P’18, Rob Munro ’04, Gene Mahoney ’76, P’16, ’20, and Andrew Munchbach ’01. Mark Jackson ’91 Celebrates Championship with Hawks at Villanova Villanova Athletic Director and Xaverian alum Mark Jackson ’91 recently celebrated the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with fellow Hawks on campus. Pictured here from left to right: Matt Houser ’15, Brendan Carchidi ’13, Anthony Vallace ’12, Mark Jackson ’91, Jimmy Tuite ’12, Ben Mecsas-Faxon ’12 and Owen MacKenzie ’14. Ed Madden is now the director of Annie’s Integration at General Mills. Annie’s is a well-known organic food brand. Class of 1994 CLASS AGENTS: Jake Conca, Matt Miller, Vincent Verducci Dennis Crowley has stepped into the role of executive chairman of Foursquare. This new role will allow him to focus full-time on vision and innovation, long-term strategy and creating new consumer products. Dennis and his wife Chelsa also became parents of their first child, a daughter named Via Snow Crowley, born on June 13. Paul Crowley is vice president of client retention and growth at Medica. 1991 25 1996 20 Pat Flaherty is employed at Hope and Comfort in Newton, handling marketing and community outreach. This nonprofit organization has donated over 145,000 personal care items, such as toothpaste and deodorant, to low income and homeless children and adults throughout the area. Tim Gavin and his wife Cara welcomed their eighth child into the world, a daughter named Aisling Marie, born on 4/22/16. Class of 1995 CLASS AGENTS: Theo Matheos, Dave McDonough Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 1996 CLASS AGENTS: Joe Consilvio, James Costello, Adam Newman, Kevin Nowak, Larry Pickener, Jon Porter, Will Roberts, Jason Springer, Jon Zadrozny Louis Citrone is a claims unit manager at Hanover Insurance in Worcester. Joe Consilvio is the vice president/consultant at The Putney Group in Medfield. Buddy Donovan is a state trooper assigned to the Bristol County State Police Detective Unit (SPDU) since 2009. During that time, he has completed over 120 hours of homicide, narcotics and other major crime investigation training. Prior to that, he was a patrolman for the Duxbury and Wellesley Police Departments. Buddy graduated from the University of Maine at Fort Kent with a B.S. in Environmental Science. He earned a Master’s degree in Criminalistics and Criminal Science from Curry College. Jim Pentleton is the quality assurance supervisor at Shire Pharmaceuticals in Lexington. Frank Prall is a master electrician and owns Frank M. Prall Electric. Jason Springer is employed by New York Life, training to become a financial advisor. Cliff Young is the marketing manager at 10EXX Laboratories in Westbrook, Maine. Class of 1997 CLASS AGENT: Scott Reilly Michael McDonough wed the former Erin Latina on October 10, 2015. He is currently the director of communications at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham. Class of 1998 CLASS AGENTS: Brad Bestgen, Bill Brown, John Duggan, Mike Favaloro, Ali Kamran-Rad, Dan Lalli, Rob Schultz Matt Klentak is the new general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt had been with the Anaheim Angels since November of 2011 and previously worked with the Orioles from 2007-2011. Rob Schultz became a marketing professor in the MBA program at Bentley University, and he is interviewing the innovators of the world’s top-selling pharmaceutical companies as part of his research at Bentley’s Center for Integration of Science and Industry. He’ll also be teachng Healthcare Innovation in the MBA program at UMass-Boston. Rob was also selected to participate in a very important program organized by Germany Close Up in conjunction with Jacob Conca ’94, Ph.D. Named Principal Xaverian Brothers High School is pleased to announce Jacob Conca ’94, Ph.D. will succeed Mr. Domenic Lalli as Principal effective July 1, 2016. “I very much consider my Xaverian education a gift,” said Conca. “It helped make me the person I am today.To be able to come back to Xaverian and share that gift with current students is an honor. I am looking forward to coming home.” Prior to his current role as Principal of St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Conca served as Dean of Students at Xaverian from 2003-2007. 32 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 33
- 19. ClassNotes American Jewish Congress,Allianz and Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste. He’ll be going to Berlin in June and will meet with top-level government representatives, business leaders, scholars, and leaders of Germany’s Jewish community. It is becoming better understood that Allianz, now the world’s largest insurance company and financial services group, supported the Third Reich and they have commissioned several studies in recent years to understand their role so we can learn from the mistakes of our past. Class of 1999 CLASS AGENTS: David Curran, Michael DiStefano, Kevin Eaton, Derrick Knight, Stephen O’Sullivan Donn Hart is an alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He spent time cooking on Nantucket, and he is a member of the American Culinary Federation and the Research Chefs Association. He is presently employed as a chef de partie at Google’s campus in Cambridge, and he is planning on spending time cooking in Ireland and furthering his education by earning a degree in food science. Jeremy Warnick is currently the Director of Communications and Media Relations at the Cambridge Police Department, where he oversees the department’s public relations, social media and internal communications initiatives. He and his wife Meghann reside in Medway with their two girls. Class of 2000 CLASS AGENTS: Ryan Bradley, Phil Dudley, Matt Gardner, Pat McDonnell, Jonathan Simms, Brian Sullivan, Chris Vasta Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 2001 CLASS AGENTS: Rick Bodio, Andrew Munchbach, Robert Shea, Bob Tanguay Jim Moran is a registered nurse at the VNA of Cape Cod. Andrew Munchbach is a sales engineer who works collaboratively with sales, marketing, and development to be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike and customers. He works with complex architectures and quickly identifies possible gaps or opportunities for bypassing traditional security technologies. Prior to this, he was a network security analyst for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Andrew graduated from Salve Regina University with a B.S. in Information Science. William Schulze is a firefighter and EMT with the Boston Fire Department. Mark Wesalowski is a managing partner at Trust Capital Funding in Needham. Class of 2002 CLASS AGENTS: Joe Imparato, Jerry Moffett, Andy Sweeney Class of 2003 CLASS AGENTS: Max Holiver, Tyler Jenkins, Josh Kelly, Tim Lund, John Murphy, Daniel Rogers, Jim Scholl Adam Duby is currently a Captain in the U.S. Army where he serves as a cyber defense engineer at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Adam was recently awarded funding by the U.S. Army to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Tim Lund is now the Marketing Communications Manager at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. He also became engaged to Alexandria Piper and is busy planning a September 24 wedding and also ran the Boston marathon for Dana-Farber this spring. Wray Smith graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2007. He currently works as an electrical engineer at SEATAC Airport in Seattle, Washington, after a few years working as a facilities engineer for the US Coast Guard in Alaska. Class of 2004 CLASS AGENTS: Ryan Barry, Chris Campbell, Mark Dondero, Joseph Greaney, Collin Haney, Jared Kelly, Tom May, Dan McSweeny, Ryan Munro, Chris Robbins Chris Campbell joined the Newton public school system in 2012 at the Bigelow Middle School as a Grade 7 integrated and inclusion facilitator. He has over 10 years of experience working with moderate and severe special needs students from Pre-K to Grade 12, both inside and outside of the general education classroom. He has co-taught two math classes, an English class, and a reading comprehension class. Chris has also taught at Melrose and Waltham public schools. Chris graduated from Bentley University with a B.S. in marketing and earned a Master’s degree in operations management in education at Endicott College and a Master’s degree in education, moderate special ed Pre-K-8 at Lesley University. Patrick Colbert and his wife Lindsay welcomed their daughter, Brooke, born October 22, 2015. Patrick is Director of Sport Administration & Championships at the American Athletic Conference. They reside in Bellingham. Stephen Corndell is regional vice president of sales at VMTurbo. His company delivers a software platform that delivers a 30 percent faster application response time on 30 percent less infrastructure. VMTurbo is one of the fastest-growing technology companies on the market. Before VMTurbo, Steve worked as a solution specialist at EMC. Steve graduated from Bryant College with a degree in business administration. Collin Haney is the marketing coordinator for Sharon Credit Union. He is responsible for all design and implementation of various forms of print, digital, radio, direct mail and email advertising. He also manages Sharon Credit Union’s website, including all content management, Google Analytics and Google Adwords to help improve retail sales. Collin graduated from Stonehill College with a B.S. in marketing. Jason Healey is a firefighter and paramedic for the Town of Easton. Previous to working in Easton, Jason was a paramedic for Brewster Ambulance and EasCare. Before that, he was a food vendor at Fenway Park for nine years. Jason graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in international relations. He trained and interned at Boston Medical Center and participated in a field internship with Norwood Fire Department to obtain his paramedic license through First Response Emergency Medical. Jeffrey Healey is the manager of strategic accounts at Wellesley Information Services, which is a global producer of premium B2B events, magazines, books, and expert learning products. He helps build vibrant communities of interest around some of the world’s biggest companies, such as SAP and IBM. Jeff has also worked at VMTurbo and for The New England Patriots. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Communications. market research and is a member of a team that raised approximately $1.7 billion in new capital. Prior to that, he worked at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. as a temporary fund accountant. Michael is a graduate of Fairfield University with a degree in finance and a minor in accounting. He earned his M.B.A. at Northeastern with a concentration in corporate finance. Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 2006 CLASS AGENTS: Joe Anello, Alec Bleday, Mark DeCenzo, Andrew Goldberg Chris Akoury is a special education teacher at North Quincy High School. Jeff Bonda is the assistant ticket office manager at Gillette Stadium. Zack Cantin is an account executive at SmartBear Software in Somerville. Matt Carle is employed in sales at Tesla Motors. Scott Henderson started his own consulting company after working as a project manager at McKenezie Engineering Group. His expertise is in earthwork, drainage, land development, storm water management, erosion control, and road building. Scott graduated from Purdue with a B.S. in civil engineering. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a certified professional civil engineer. Patrick Markan is now living in San Francisco and is employed at Fitbit, Inc. Jason Mastrogiacomo is a senior actuarial associate at John Hancock. Class of 2005 CLASS AGENTS: Zack Abrams, David Augustine, Tom Carroll, Mike DeCenzo, Ralph Fasano, Dominic Lombardi Mike DeCenzo married Caroline Quinn in November of 2015. He is also employed as a portfolio manager for HarbourVest Partners. He develops pricing models to calculate expected revenues to HarbourVest from constructing and managing custom portfolios. He conducts Facebook: www.facebook.com/xhawks Twitter: www.twitter.com/xbhs Instagram: instagram.com/xaverianhawks Follow Xaverian on Social Media! Class of 1998 (Continued) 2006 10 2001 15 New Baby? Let us know and we will send you a bib as a gift from Xaverian. Contact Donna O’Connor at doconnor@xbhs.com to share the news. Chuck Dunlap and his wife Kelly are thrilled to welcome two new Dunlaps into the world, born on 3/9/16 - Carlos Daniel (Nacho) and Thomas Laszlo (Pepe). Jay Grazioso ’00 and his wife Samantha welcomed their second child, a daughter named Ryleigh Jayne, into the world on June 12, 2015. Older brother Jack is now four years old. Jay and Samantha have been married since 2008. John Murphy and his wife Denise became first-time grandparents to Emmett John McGlynn, born on November 17, 2015. Jeff Vecchio ’94 and his wife, April, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Briella on 2/22/15. The family lives in Boston. Rick White and his wife Annalysa became the proud parents of Madelyn Rose White on 2/28/15. They now reside in Denver, Colorado. Paul Lynch was married on August 1, 2015 to Megan Kelly of Illinois. They now reside in Holbrook. Photo included from L-R: Steve Stanish ’99; Sean Lynch ’97 (brother of the groom); Paul Lynch ’99 (groom); Chris Shannon ’99; Chuck Capone ’99. Ryan Gillan was married in October of 2015. Photo included are L to R: Ed Minelli ’07, Dan Atkinson ’07, Mark White ’07, Sean Gillan ’15, Ryan Gillan ’07, Steve Conley ’07, Paul Ouellette ’07, Steve Ritucci ’97, and Luis Jaimes ’07. From left to right: Mike Harr ’05, Ryan Leonard’ 05, Brendan Cavanaugh ’05, Brian McDonough ’05, Mark DeCenzo ’06, Ralph Fasano ’05, Dan Carey ’05, Michael DeCenzo ’05, Mark Lewis ’05, Caroline Quinn DeCenzo, Vinnie Milano ’05, Dave Leuth ’05, Dan Martell ’05, James Florentino ’05, and Brian Droney ’05. 34 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 35
- 20. ClassNotes David Donahue isa commercial loan officer at Boston Private Bank in Boston. Tate Grogan is assigned to Tyndall AFB in Panama City, Florida as a captain with the 325th Security Forces Squadron Operations and is currently deployed in the Middle East and is scheduled to return in mid-July. Tate is engaged to be married in December 2016. Michael Groh is the project manager at Brighton Digital Experience Partners in Silver Spring, Maryland. Michael Hughes is employed by WS Asset Management in Chestnut Hill. He is also engaged to Brittany Nims, and they are planning an August 27 wedding. Bob Matson recently moved to New York City from Santa Monica, California. He and his wife Nicolle were married last March. Bob works as a software engineer at Carbon Five. Chris Peschel is a priest at St. Pius X Parish in South Yarmouth. Joe Serra is the senior content producer for Mullen Lowe in Boston, an advertising agency known for television, print and digital advertising; web design and social media. Daniel Shea is a senior cytogenetic technician at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. James Sheehan is a senior applications specialist at Meditech in Westwood. Class of 2007 CLASS AGENTS: Armando Agnitti, Luke Chmielinski, Joe Coliflores, Ryan Gillan, Ben Key, Matt Moon, Mike Zimmerman Kevin Ashe is a certified law clerk in San Francisco’s public defender’s office. Derek Jones was recently featured in the New York Times on a piece written to showcase how ‘every minute counts’ when it comes to preparing for a Broadway show. Derek is currently working on lighting for Steve Martin’s new Broadway show, Bright Star. David Patti lives in Abington and is employed by W. B. Mason. He is engaged to Ashley Porter and is planning a July 16 wedding. Michael Ross received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Northwestern University. Mike Zimmerman will be ordained a deacon this summer at St. Peter’s Basilica. Last spring, he journeyed north to see the Shroud of Turin. This past Christmas season, he joined a mission trip to Honduras and El Salvador. Class of 2008 CLASS AGENTS: Greg Burke, Joe Flocco, Brian Kearney, Brian Mellett, Brendan Raftery, Kevin Raftery, John Scholl, Matt Tannozzini, James Thorne After working three years at a public accounting firm in Boston as a CPA, Greg Burke has taken a year to travel down to Ecuador with a program called Rostro de Cristo to live and work alongside the poor and marginalized. Greg currently works at a holistic health center as well at an after- school program. Both of these worksites provide services to those from underserved communities. Joe Difazio is a fellow at WBUR in Boston. Kevin McLaughlin is a production assistant at GrandTen Distilling in Boston, where he provides both private and public tastings, sets up offsite tasting events, and fills production orders to meet distributor deadlines. Anthony Rinaldi graduated in 2014 with an MS in biomedical engineering from Tufts University. He is now a senior associate scientist at Pfizer, Inc. explaining targets for heart failure. He also still does theatre in the Boston area. Class of 2009 CLASS AGENTS: Jake Barnett, Garrett Buckley, Matt Cerullo, Dan Conroy, Rob Dion, Pete Dolan, Ryan Flanagan, Sean Hagerty, Johnny Kelley, Mike Pappano Matt Cerullo graduated with his masters of science in the organizational and professional communications program from Regis College in May. He is currently wrapping up his two-year graduate assistantship in the Sports Information Department. For most of the 2015-16 athletic season, Matt was the interim sports information director and was the athletic department’s main media contact with the conference and NCAA offices for statistics and records for all 18 NCAA Division III sports. He also performed in-game statistical entry for all 18 sports and wrote numerous game recaps and press releases that were posted on the department’s website and distributed to local, state and national media. He is looking forward to a career in sports information or public relations. Anthony Pratt is now a research associate at Affinivax, a biotechnology startup company, after having earned his master’s degree in biochemistry from Texax A & M University last year. Chris Reilly was admitted into Harvard Law School for this September. Chris graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He is currently working at Polsinelli Law Firm in Boston as a patent agent. Class of 2010 CLASS AGENTS: Kevin Aufiero, John Bleday, Anthony Breen, Eric Gesimondo John Bleday is employed as an assurance associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston. He has trained and worked in assurance and auditing with clients of some of the largest banking and insurance companies in the northeast. John is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a B.S. in Economics. He recently earned his Master’s degree in Accounting at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. John was also a multiple academic All-Ivy runner at Dartmouth and was recently one of 43 American athletes who ran qualifying times for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and one of 17 men and five women who ran under the qualifying standard for the very first time to punch their ticket to Los Angeles this past February. John’s time was 1:04:59 (PB was 1:08:37). Ian Cronin is an implementation consultant at Allscripts in Burlington. Bob Fitzgerald is an investigator at Creative Services, Inc., an international business in Mansfield offering services in security consulting, corporate screening, government services, nuclear screening and more. Ryan Forte is an infantry platoon leader in the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Colin Mock came by for a school tour. He was happy to hear the football and soccer team were doing well. He played on a 1-15 soccer team, so he was happy to hear they turned it around. Colin graduated last year from Bentley College and is now working at Liberty Mutual as a financial analyst. He lives in the North End with classmate Dave Jablonski. Save the date: June 18–Reunion 2016 Class of 2011 CLASS AGENTS: Andrew Griffin, Cory Hodson, Trevor Larrubia, Harrison Pidgeon, Chris Roche Tom Darcy is an e-commerce marketing associate for W. B. Mason. Christopher Fotta is a captain with Journey South Outfitters with Ocean Reef Resort, out of Venice, Louisiana and Florida. Journey South is a full-service fishing charter that plans every aspect of your journey to ensure your satisfaction from the boat to the table. Sean Gunning is a science teacher for the FXD Division at Xaverian Brothers High School. Michael Lank is the Jesuit volunteer site coordinator at the Harry Tompson Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Matt Mongeau transferred to Syracuse University last year where he achieved a 3.52 GPA and has been a leader in multiple different student organizations. He has now finished his junior year and is looking forward to a summer internship in financial services, specifically asset/wealth management. Michael Muir is currently enrolled in Bentley University’s MBA program. He will finish his final season playing baseball for the Bentley Falcons this spring. Michael is employed at Shields Health Care Group. Matt Rubino is the associate account services manager at Brand Connections in Foxboro. Mike Varrichione is getting his Master’s degree at the University of North Georgia . Class of 2012 CLASS AGENTS: Michael Hagerty, Tyler Hogan, Anif McDonald, Cam O’Grady, Matt C. Stapleton, Matt P. Stapleton, Sean Tenaglia Mike Barrett graduated from Fairfield University this past May. Danny Bechtel attends Notre Dame University. Colby Enegren and Mo Hurst ’13 had a chance to meet prior to the Michigan vs. Army football game at The Big House in Michigan last fall. Aidan Flattery graduated from James Madison University College of Business with a degree in business education/ finance, with a focus in risk management. Aidan has accepted a management consultant position with Booz, Allen & Hamilton in Washington, DC, beginning this coming Mark White ’07 married Meghan Hartford on April 16. He is currently teaching math to Grade 8 students and coaching football and basketball. Picture from left to right: Joe White ’96, Ed Minelli ’07, Luis Jaimes ’07, Ryan Gillan ’07, Mark ’07, Meg, James Andersen ’71 and Mark Sexton ’75. summer. He is planning to travel to Europe on vacation, post graduation. Jack Holiver is attending Quinnipiac University. Luke Lawton attends Marquette University. Ian MacPherson graduated from Boston College this spring and will begin employment with Simon Kucher & Partners in Cambridge in August. The company does consulting work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Zach Maiuri is a financial advisor at Waddell & Reed in Waltham. Jay Monopoli is attending the University of New Hampshire. A.J. Murphy, along with his sister Kaylene, ran for Dana- Farber in the Boston Marathon in memory of their mother, Kathleen Murphy, who died from stage four metastatic breast cancer five years ago when A. J. was a junior at Xaverian and Kaylene was a freshman at Ursuline Academy. A. J. studies marine engineering at Mass. Maritime. Odhran O’Carroll attends St. Joseph’s University. Jason Pink attends Assumption College. John Warner is an incoming 2016 Fellow at Venture for America. Class of 2013 CLASS AGENTS: Kevin Conley, Matt Schamber, Mike Sennott Davis Barek attends Boston University. Jordan Bayuk completed his junior football season at Bowdoin College as a starting player. Last summer, he worked at the Massachusetts Hospital School as a group leader. Matt Champagne attends Pace University. Kevin Conley attends Lynchburg College. The 5th annual Brendan Burke ’06 Memorial Hockey Game was held on April 30 at the Ernie Boch Arena in Dedham. A group of alumni Hawks enjoyed an afternoon of hockey and celebrated Brendan’s legacy at Jake n Joes following the game. Front row (left to right) Tony Macalusco ’89, Matt Casilli ’96, Mike Howard ’92, Craig Pasquantonio ’02, Matt Lally ’06, Chris Casilli ’96, Mark Resnick ’90, and Mike Power. Back row: Travis True ’06, David Reale ’07, Matt Coughlin ’07, Bob Kurker ’81, Joe Alberghini ’06, Zack Cantin ’06, Jay Driscoll ’76, Mike Feeley ’76, Paul Cokinos ’76, Keith Boyle ’86, and Kevin Loftus ’05. Brendan Burke ’06 Memorial Hockey Game Class of 2006 (Continued) 2011 5 36 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 37
- 21. ClassNotes In Memoriam We regretto inform you of the passing of these beloved classmates, friends, and family members. Mission Church High School Alumni Marie Reilly Bauer, MH ’54 Mary G. Breen, MH ’51 Paul J. Carey, MH ’50 Grandfather of Jay Capodanno ’16 Kevin T. Durant, MH ’65 W. Ann Lawless, MH ’49 Charles J. McCarthy, MH ’41 John F. McMahon, MH ’32 Mildred E. Murphy ’43 Grandmother of Colin Sullivan ’15 Ann L. Perella, MH ’47 Mary Rita Pickett, MH ’41 Mother of Lorraine Barry, MH ’65 and grandmother of Scott Barry ’06 Xaverian Alumni Brian D. Casey ’70 Brother of Edward Casey, Jr. ’68 and cousin of Shawn Lyons ’73 Christopher F. Cucchiara ’98 William E. Fleming ’78 Gerard W. Hickey, Jr. ’99 Michael C. Kardok ’10 Patrick F. McDonald ’76 Mark C. Welch ’89 Relatives of Xaverian Alumni Jeanne C. Babel Mother of Darius Babel ’10 Eugene F. Balerna Grandfather of Scott Balerna ’16 Antonio Carlucci Grandfather of David Barber ’10 and William Barber ’18 Robert J. Crossen, Sr. Grandfather of Joseph Avellino ’98, James Pepin ’99, Robert Avellino ’00, Nicholas Pepin ’04, Robert ‘Sparky’ Crossen ’09, and Ian Crossen ’11 William DeCenzo Grandfather of Michael DeCenzo ’05 and Mark DeCenzo ’06, and father-in-law of Xaverian school nurse Joni DeCenzo Joan M. Dion Grandmother of Rob Dion ’09 and Tom Dion ’13 Mary J. Donadio Mother of Mark Donadio ’90, Philip Donadio ’94, Dominic Donadio ’95 and Peter Donadio ’97 Alfredo Donato Father-in-law of Trustee Ned Kennedy ’67 John Donohue Grandfather of John Donohue ’18 Karen F. Fadden Mother of Jay Fadden ’81 and grandmother of Collin Ross ’08 and John Conroy ’14 Edward L. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Father of Kevin Fitzpatrick ’92 and father-in-law of Xaverian guidance counselor, Michaela Fitzpatrick Margaret Fleming Mother of Xaverian faculty member Fran Fleming Edna M. Flynn Grandmother of Dennis Walsh ’06 and Timothy Walsh ’08 Guy Gallello Grandfather of Stephen Zorn ’14 Samuel Gelso Grandfather of Sam Gelso ’19 Antoinette Grillo Aunt of faculty member John Connolly’s wife, Anna Maria John Guidone Grandfather of Jake Guidone ’17 Thomas J. Gunning Father of Brendan Gunning ’18, brother of the late Michael Gunning ’91and uncle of Kevin Gunning ’19 Alice A. Higgins Grandmother of Kurt Willoth’03 and Kyle Willoth’08, and aunt of Very Reverend Charles Higgins ’67 Paul F. Higgins Grandfather of Paul Hagerty ’07, Sean Hagerty ’09, and Michael Hagerty ’12 Bridget M. Kelley Sister of Johnny Kelley ’09 Philip Martello Father of Geoffrey Martello ’13 George F. McLaughlin Father of Ryan McLaughlin ’03 James Milford Grandfather of Thomas Ryan ’18 Robert W. Mullins and Elizabeth Mullins Parents of Robert Mullins ’71 and William Mullins ’73 Jenny Nourse Grandmother of Michael Rodman ’05 Steven M. Riquelme Nephew of Xaverian Athletic Director Charlie Stevenson ’69 Emmett J. Scannell Son of William Scannell ’85 Charles E. Stevenson, Sr. Father of Xaverian’s Athletic Director Charlie Stevenson ’69 Mary Young Grandmother of John Young ’13 SPECIAL FRIENDS OF XAVERIAN Robert R. Bell, Jr. Friend of Xaverian Brother Bede (Joseph) Benn, C.F.X. Former Xaverian teacher and administrator Kyle Darrow finished first in long jump (7.47m), second in the 100-meter dash (10.60), fourth in the 200-meter dash (21.53), and first in the 4x100 relay (40.74) at the CAA Championships (May 1-2). He finished first in long jump (7.64m) and third in the 4x100 relay (40.27) at the IC4A/ ECAC Championships (May 15-17). Placed 21st in long jump (7.33m) in the first round of the NCAA Championships (May 28). INDOOR 2014-15 Finished first in long jump (7.58m) and fifth in the 200-meter dash (21.83) at the New England Championships (Feb. 28). Came in first in long jump (7.53m) at the IC4A/ECAC championships (March 7). Chris Dowding is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Chris Fletcher is attending the University of Rhode Island. Andre Glover attends Rhode Island College. He also published a comic for the Rhode Island College Anchor newspaper. John Hathaway is attending the University of Vermont. Mo Hurst and Colby Enegren ’12 had a chance to meet prior to the Michigan vs. Army football game at The Big House in Michigan last fall. Matt Michienzie is a current film major and aspiring singer-songwriter. He has been performing in front of crowds and booking gigs in local pubs since his early high school years. Matt currently serves as the music director for the Boston College Acoustics, a co-ed a cappella group he has called family since the advent of his freshman year. DJ Pagliuca is currently a junior at UMass Amherst. With all of the exciting new programs and projects happening on campus, we encourage you to come back and take a tour. To schedule a visit go to: www.xbhs.com/tour. Our Changing Campus Greg Petrucci is an undergraduate research assistant in Kinesiology at UMass Amherst. Under the supervision of principal investigator Dr. Patty S. Freedson, Greg works in collaboration with graduate students in physical activity and health research. He works to develop more accurate measures to assess, investigate, and prescribe proper amounts of physical activity to at-risk populations to seek health benefits. Greg will graduate from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 with a degree in general studies honors & departmental honors in kinesiology. Class of 2014 CLASS AGENTS: Jake Diehl, Pat Horne, Amir McDonald, Joey Motchok, Patrick Nicholson Trevor Alexander is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Robbie Anderson is attending Xavier University. John Conroy attends Providence College. Shane Faherty is attending Xavier University. Mitch Harmon attends Emory University as a biology/math econ major. He is also a member of the crew team. Quinn Kelly is attending Boston College. Ben Maude is attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. Bradley Niziak is a computer science major at Hofstra University. He is the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship and is a Provost Scholar for Hofstra University Honor College. Jeff Perez earned a spot on the Nichols College All- Academic Football Team. He played in all 10 games on the offensive line while majoring in criminal justice. Aaron Portanova attends Wheaton College, and he recently completed a research project after securing a grant from NASA to study the icy moons of Saturn. He is pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental science, with a minor in astronomy. Nate Sievers is attending Loyola University in Maryland. Evan Wong is attending the University of Connecticut. Class of 2015 CLASS AGENTS: Pat Dolan, Mike Fahy, Jake Farrell, Matt Greeley, Alex Miller, Ryan Plunkett, Brian Thomas Dave Buchanan is attending UMass Amherst. Jack Concannon attends Quinnipiac University. Matt Fletcher is attending Merrimack College. Nic Fronsaglia attends Gettysburg College. Matt Gipson is attending St. Michael’s College and having a great time. He is excited to see the school again - go Hawks! Jiggs Lawlor attends Colby College. Eric McAvoy attends Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, as a health science major. He is a member of the co-ed a capella group called the FUtones. They are heading to Nashville in February to record their CD. Eric plans to be a physical therapist. Troy Neubecker attends Bentley University. CJ O’Farrell attends Penn State University. Tim Riley attends the University of Maine. Andrew Rosato earned his Eagle Scout in October of 2015. English teacher Matt Kelly and his wife Katie welcomed their third child, a daughter named Suzanne Marie, into the world on 1/16/16. Suzanne was welcomed home by big brother Michael, 3, and big sister, Julia, 2. Venancia Lobos from our maintenance staff gave birth to a son, Isaiah, on 5/5/16. Director of Maintenance Jimmy McCarthy became a grandfather for the second time as his daughter Joanne gave birth to a daughter, Cora Butterfield. Theology teacher Joe Sotelo and his wife Jillianne welcome their first child into the world, a daughter named Josephine Maria, born on 4/19/16. Faculty & Staff Dr. Mark Reed, President of St. Joseph’s University, and Brian Thomas ’15 pose with a cardboard cutout of Pope Francis during his visit to the U.S. Class of 2013 (Continued) Brother Bede Brother Bede Benn, C.F.X., a beloved former teacher and administrator at Xaverian in the 1960’s, passed away at the age of 95 on May 10. As long as he was able, he attended class reunions where former students enjoyed sharing Brother Bede stories of their high school days. He had a tremendous influence on his students, faculty and his brothers in community. “The oldest living Xaverian Brother, Brother Bede’s life as a man totally devoted to God was an inspiration to me and so many Xaverian Brothers,” said Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. “He will always be a special part of our school legacy as well as one of the legends in our congregation.” May he forever rest in God’s peace. 38 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 39
- 22. Memories & Well Wishes celebrating 40Years He is a GREAT Person! At Grandparents Day he saw our last name and remembered our sons, Dan, Bruno and Marco. – Bruno & Rosa DiPlacido, P ’88, ’84, ’94 In 1976 Mr. Lalli on his first day as our physical education teacher making us do sprints with his Miami Dolphin hat (legend had it he had a tryout with them) – Bill ’78 (& Sue) O’Donnell, P ’09 Whether inside the school or outside on a sports field Mr. Lalli always took the time to say hello and chat. We loved his sense of humor. Our three sons have always had the utmost respect for Mr. Lalli due to his actions. – Joseph & Cheryl Larrubia, P ’01, ’11, ’13 First time I met Principal Lalli was in the school parking lot as I was backing up I nearly hit him with my Jeep. He shook his head in disbelief at my poor driving skills. I apologized and drove off with the thought of “ I can’t believe I almost ran down the principal.” I later came back with baklava to smooth things over and he was kind enough to take the apology. He now runs to the sidewalk when he sees me in my Jeep. – Mary Ann (& Scott) Nardone, P ’16, ’16 Mr. Lalli always has a smile on his face, and has always expressed his gratitude towards us, the parents who volunteer! – Paul & Ann Gagne, P ’17 Being his friend since high school and being his best man at his wedding – So many wonderful memories. He is a kind thoughtful and generous person to all. – Michael (& Kathy) Santoian, P ’02 Going in to school each day, seeing Mr. Lalli, shaking his hand and feeling a pat on my shoulder. It was a daily ritual. He was always the kind of individual you looked forward to talking to. – Cory Larrubia ’13 My first handshake with Mr. Lalli was when he walked into the admissions office and congratulated me on my acceptance to XBHS. Best day of my life to that point in time. – Trevor Larrubia ’11 I remember when my son had his interview for school. My husband was an XB graduate and we met with Mr. Lalli. He shook my husband’s hand and then hugged him. I knew at that moment my son had found his home. – Josephine (& Bob ’82) Matthews, P ’16 Some time ago, Dom got a call out of the blue, from a man whose life was not going well. He was someone that graduated 3 years after Dom from Watertown High and had not seen for many years. Dom met him for hours to talk and help him through his issues. This man sought out Dom in his worst of times for help, which says so very much about who Dom is. But it is something we, his friends, have known for our lifetimes. – Thomas Bianchi Mr. Lalli was one who could have easily commanded the students’ respect but instead chose to earn their respect and confidence. We will be forever grateful for Mr. Lalli. – Brian & Nancy Scheld, P ’02, ’07 Thank you Mr. Lalli for 40 years of devoted service and inspirational leadership in positively impacting the lives of XBHS students and graduates. – Kathe & Paul McDonough, P ’95, ’97 My first year I served as co-moderator of student council with Mr. Lalli. Christmas Liturgy. Mr. Lalli solo on microphone singing 5 Gold Rings. – Mary Briody Howell (& Michael Howell) Congratulations and every good wish to Mr. Domenic Lalli, wonderful Principal! Enjoy your retirement. – John & Ann O’Flaherty, P ’15 We’ve only been part of the XB Community for 2 years but each time we see Mr. Lalli it is a pleasure to have a wonderful talk, a few laughs and of course a bear hug! Thank you for all your years of service and we will miss you. – Eliot & Wendy Rush P’ 20 Our son was very shy when he went to XBHS. His senior year Mr. Lalli asked him to give a talk (speech) to incoming freshmen and their parents. When he told me I said “you told him you couldn’t do it, right?” With eyes opened wide, he said, “NO ONE says no to MR. LALLI!” As afraid as he was, he did it and did a great job – Richard & Debbie Martin, P ’94, GP ’20 40 www.xbhs.com Spring 2016 Xaverian Magazine 41
- 23. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID PermitNo. There are 975outstanding young men enrolled at Xaverian. More than 43%of them receive financial assistance, and every single 1of them is a reason to give to this year’s Fund for Xaverian. Visit xbhs.com/giving to make your impact today. THANK YOU. Make an Impact. For Today’s STUDENTS. For Tomorrow’s LEADERS. Help Support the Fund for Xaverian. Parents, if your son has finished college and you are receiving his Xaverian Magazine at your home, please notify the Advancement Office of his change of address so the magazine can be sent directly to him. Call 781-326-6392 ext. 6607 or email doconnor@xbhs.com. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED