Feature: Update from Xavier High School
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The Serving Saints
Serving stands as one of Xavier’s core values (alonside Faithful, Passionate, and Xceptional). This fall, XHS students participated in several impactful outreach experiences to benefit our larger community: Community Service Day and a drive to benefit Metro Catholic Outreach.
Xavier continued the cherished tradition of Community Service Day. On October 27th, Saints spread out through the community to offer service at nearly 100 locations around the metro. Xavier students, teachers and parents made a difference by raking leaves, washing windows, beautifying cemeteries, and helping with other yard work tasks for those who could use a helping hand this time of the year. We were blessed to have the opportunity to serve others and carry on this annual tradition, which dates back to LaSalle and Regis High Schools.
Our drive for personal care items for Metro Catholic Outreach, which began during Homecoming Week, concluded appropriately at the end of Respect Life Week. Saints were able to deliver nearly 850 items to help MCO continue making an impact in our community and to help uphold the dignity of every human life.
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Home of Champions...
It was quite the spring season for Xavier Athletics in 2021. The Saints earned a total of six state titles across Xavier’s tennis and soccer programs and a number of additional state medalists across multiple activities.
Xavier Boys Soccer earned the Class 2A state championship; Xavier Tennis swept the state championships in Class 1A in boys and girls.
Xavier Tennis’ Miyako Coffey (X21) and Matthew Schmit (X21) won the Class 1A co-ed state title; Schmit and Brady Horstmann (X22) won the Class 1A state doubles titles on the boys side; and Courtney Carstensen (X22) and Ally Burger (X22) won the Class 1A state doubles championship on the girls side.
Saints also earned runners-up and top finisher medals. Xavier Golf’s Charlie Allen (X23) and Kaitlin Hotchkiss (X21) finished as runners-up at the 2021 Class 2A State Co-Ed Golf Tournament; XHS Girls Tennis’ Miyako Coffey (X21) finished as runner-up in state singles competition; and Avery Link (X24) and Ella Tallett (X22) placed 3rd in state doubles competition. XHS Boys Tennis’ Declan Coe (X22) & Hugh Courter (X22) placed 5th in doubles and Trenton Link (X22) palced 8th in singles.
XHS Girls Soccer also advanced to the state quarterfinal round this past spring.
UPDATE: Earlier this month, the Xavier Dance Team earned another ISDTA state championship in the Hip Hop category. Xavier junior, Alyssa Ramler, also earned an ISDTA title for her solo performance.
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Homecoming 2021
Homecoming 2021 was a week full of excitement and energy. The week was centered by Homecoming Mass, which was celebrated by recently-ordained XHS alumnus, Fr. Kyle Tietz (X11) and concelebrated by XHS alumnus/Immaculate Conception pastor, Fr. Dennis Conway (X09).
Homecoming Week also included an inaugural Future Saints Pep Walk, Light the Night Pep Rally and Coronation, and the Xavier Catholic Schools Homecoming Tailgate Tour. Congratulations to our 2021 Homecoming King and Queen: Spencer Mesch (X21) and Mary Kate Moeder (X22)!
The Alumni Hall of Fame reception was held to recognize the induction of four new members. The night concluded with a victory over Clear Creek Amana to capture the Class 4A District 4 title.
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Nine Straight for Marching Saints
Congratulations to Xavier Band director, Ms. Kelli Swehla, and the 2021 Marching Saints on earning the marching band’s ninth consecutive Division I state rating!
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United Under the Cross
We would like to extend our thanks to the talented Dick Lensing, St. Pius X Catholic Church parishioner and Xavier supporter, for his craftsmanship in creating the new crucifix which is now mounted in our chapel. Earlier this school year, Mr. Lensing, constructed a new altar and ambo for school Masses. Also, thank you to Tom Takes and Tom Wille for helping to install the crucifix. Fr. Richmond then blessed the crucifix during a morning Mass.
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Signs of Improvement
The August 2020 derecho storm caused significant damage to Xavier’s baseball/softball complex and destroyed the signage at Saints Field. The baseball/softball area has undergone improvements and we are pleased to share that Saints Field now has a beautiful new sign welcoming guests thanks to the generous donation and installation by Mike Wawro (R85). A baseball/softball complex rededication is being planned for spring 2022.
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