Alumni E-News Hello Bombers,
As 2020 carries on, we continue to tirelessly move forward in our efforts to instill within young men the principles of Jesuit education. Without the support of the St. X Long Blue Line, such educational excellence would not be possible. And, for that, we thank you.
From an Alumni Relations' standpoint, our office is still focused on preparing for the slew of upcoming class reunions in 2020 (i.e., the class of 1970 in the spring and the classes of 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 in the fall). If you are an alumnus that graduated during any of these years, you should have received a Save the Date by now. If you haven't, please contact me and I will be happy to provide you with information regarding your reunion. Further, planning committees for these years are shaping up but, as always, let me know if you would like to play a part in helping plan your upcoming reunion.
Coach's Corner Podcast: Please don't forget to listen to the Coach's Corner Podcast (available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts) by clicking here or searching 'St. Xavier Coaches Corner' so you can stay abreast with news and updates from the Long Blue Line and also around the school! Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony: By all accounts, the Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, February 6 was a huge success. A special thanks is owed to all those who sponsored the event, fellow alumnus Rocky Boiman '98 for being the emcee, University of Cincinnati Head Football Coach, Luke Fickell, for being the guest speaker and everyone else who participated. On this special evening, the following alumni were honored by being inducted into the St. Xavier High School Athletic Hall of Fame:
Darius Ashley '08 – Football
Happy Spring!
Will Reilly Director of Alumni Relations We strongly encourage you to update your information with the online Reconnect Form as email and mailing addresses are the best way for us to inform you of upcoming events. In order to continue to spread the word about all areas of the St. X community, please share news and photos at alumninews@stxavier.org.
Stay up on all the Bomber news and information at the St. Xavier Website. Follow St. X on Twitter @stxinfo @stxsports and on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the minute information. Theatre Xavier presents Fiddler on the Roof: Tickets are on sale now at www.stxavier.org/tickets for $12.
Grand Raffle Purchase your Grand Raffle tickets online at Grand Raffle Tickets.
All proceeds from X-Travaganza's Grand Raffle directly benefit tuition assistance. The winning tickets are drawn at X-Travaganza on Saturday, March 7 for cash prizes of $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. (Winners need not be present.) Note: Grand Raffle tickets can be purchased as a group! Grand Raffle Sponsored by:
ALUMNI X-CERPTS
Greg Scruggs '08 named Defensive Line Coach at the University of Cincinnati.
Jordan Anthony-Brown '05 starts construction on his new restaurant Aperature in Walnut Hills Cincinnati.
John Koenig' 08 and his woodworking business Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking featured.
Jerry James '79 named a 2020 Florence Nightingale Award Recipient.
John Kammerer Jr. '10 and Abrar Tanveer '10 have more in common than running and being classmates. Both recently found they share the same mission. Both are running Flying Pig events in May to raise money for the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia in honor of their fathers (John Kammerer '74 and Shakeel Tanveer.)
James Michael Lafferty '81 featured in Venture as CEO of Fine Hygenic Holding.
Dana Bible '72 had huge impact on OSU Head Football Coach Ryan Day. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE [May 10-20, 2020] A trip of a lifetime! Bethlehem + conversation with Palestinian Catholic Mayor; Jericho, Tabor, Capernaum, Cana, Nazareth, 3-days on kibbutz hotel on shore of Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea, conversation with Patriarch of Holy Land, and more. Space limited. Register today. Brochure & Contact: Jesuit Michael Cooper, '62. [727-644-5544 or michael.cooperinfl@gmail.com] or Franciscan Sister Caroline Cerveny [727-744-4684 or caroline.cerveny@gmsil.com.
MARCH ALUMNI EVENTS
First Friday: March 6 at St. Xavier Church Downtown from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. with guest speaker Wayne Miller – Director of Diversity at St. Xavier High School.
March 9: Class of 1956 – Montgomery Inn Boathouse at 11:30 a.m. March 10: Class of 1949 Luncheon at Price Hill Chili, 4920 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238, at 11:30 a.m.
As always, if you are interested in coordinating an event for your class, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We would love the help! Mark Kitrick '73 gave the annual "Turning 18" presentation to St. X seniors. IN MEMORIAM Please remember in your prayers members of the St. Xavier family who have recently passed away.
Obituary information is available on the In Memoriam page of the St. Xavier website. If you know of other members of the St. X family who have died, please contact Cara Hester in the Alumni Office at chester@stxavier.org. |