Xavier High School is an all-boys Catholic high school run by the Xaverian Brothers. It is located in Middletown, Connecticut. Young men from over 65 towns surrounding Middletown attend Xavier. Xavier used to hold many activities with Mercy High School, an all-girls Catholic high school run by the Sisters of Mercy, just down the street from Xavier. Main article: Secondary education in Japan The Japanese word for a high school is kōtōgakkō (高等学校; literally high school), or kōkō (高校) in short. ... The Xaverian Brothers or Congregation of St. ... Middletown is the name of some places in the United States of America: Middletown, California Middletown, Connecticut Middletown, Delaware Middletown, Illinois Middletown, Indiana Middletown, Iowa Middletown, Kentucky Middletown, Maryland Middletown, Michigan Middletown, Missouri Middletown, New Jersey Middletown, New York Middletown, Delaware County, New York Middletown, Orange County, New York Middletown... State nickname: The Constitution State Official languages English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) Senators Chris Dodd (D) Joe Lieberman (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 48th 14,371 km² 12. ... The band The Sisters of Mercy are a rock band headed by Andrew Eldritch. ...

Foundation and History

Xavier High School was founded in 1963 by The Most Rev. Vincent J. Hines, second bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, as a Catholic secondary school for young men. It is sponsored jointly by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich and the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier. The school was incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut on February 18, 1963.

From the foundation of the school until the present, Xavier has maintained an educational philosophy which seeks "to impress upon students the dignity of the human person created by God, to guide and counsel students, and to help them prepare for college, for life work, and above all, for life itself." (Statement of Aims and Objectives as published in the 1963 brochure) Although it has been adapted to changing times and circumstances, Xavier's philosophy has nevertheless remained essentially consonant with this original statement.

Within the Catholic tradition and within the context of a Christian community, Xavier seeks to educate the whole man, spirit, mind and body. Through academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs, the school endeavors to form a man who is academically competent, spiritually alive and physically sound. By providing a community centered on Judeo-Christian values, the school seeks to support the student in his growth as a human being and to instill in him a sense of responsibility for the gifts which are his.

On May 29, 1998, the Most Reverend Daniel Hart, Bishop of Norwich, and Brother Matthew Burke, Superior General of the Xaverian Brothers, gave final approval to an agreement whereby Xavier High School was formally recognized as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. According to the terms of the agreement, the corporate structure of the school has been modified to reflect what is now common practice at other Xaverian Brothers schools while also preserving Xavier's identity as an institution of the Diocese of Norwich.

Sports

Xavier competes in the SCC division of the CIAC in Connecticut. They are the 2005 Football State Champions, despite the crushing loss of potential All-State kicker Jonathon Towler. Towler said of the team's success, "I would have been on the team, but i had to get my bag in the SJ's"

About

Xavier High School is run by a Headmaster-Principal model, like many Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools. Brother William Ciganek is the current Headmaster, and Mr. William Garrity is the current Principal. The Board of Directors governs the school. Xavier High School was awarded Catholic High School Honor Roll Status for 2004 and 2005.

Mission Statement

As a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, Xavier endeavors to form a man who is challenged academically, spiritually alive, physically sound, and technologically aware.

Our academic, religious, service, athletic and extracurricular programs are constructed to reflect a community centered on Judeo-Christian values.

Members of the Xavier community support each student in his growth as a human being. Xavier instills in each student a sense of responsibility for using his God given talents and gifts to the best of his ability.

Philosophy

We guide all students in educational and vocational needs, helping them prepare for college, for work, and above all, for life itself.

Our philosophy is based upon the following goals:

• • To educate the whole person, spirit, mind and body within a Christian framework
  • To expose students to various cultures in our diverse global community
  • To form students who are sensitive to the needs of all human beings
  • To encourage students to respond to the call of the gospel message through community service
  • To help students develop individual decision making skills for the challenges of the future
  • To prepare students for the rapidly changing information age of the 21st century

Xavier Slang/Jargon

• • JUG - a term used for an official teacher-issued, proctored detention. No one really knows the meaning of the word; it is suspected to stand for "Justice Under God". The word "the" is usually left out: "Wanna go to the mini mart during free period?" "I can't; I've got JUG."

Notable Alumni

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External Links

• Xavier High School
• Xaverian Brothers Web Page

Credits

Most information on this page taken from the official Web page of Xavier High School. See above.