Xavier High School

Together, we are stronger.

The fiscal year ends June 30. And we are finishing strong. Every gift this year, from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Xavier, reflects a shared belief in this community and the young men it shapes.

As the year draws to a close, there is a milestone within reach: for the first time on record, current parent giving is poised to surpass 50% participation. We are close, but we are not there yet.

In order to achieve this goal, Xavier is seeking gifts to the Annual Fund - of any amount - from 24 (or more) current parents who have not yet donated.

Your decision to trust Xavier is in itself a gift. Thank you for all you do to keep Xavier strong.

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Over 75 rising seniors spent the past two and a half days engaged in college application work on 16th street. They worked through case studies with college admissions reps from the University of Alabama, Binghamton University, Loyola Marymount University, Syracuse University, University of Maryland, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Students drafted their college application essays, and received feedback from college admission reps where over 25 different institutions were represented, including Amherst College, Babson, Boston College, Fairfield University of Southern California, Williams, Wake Forest, Trinity College, University of Scranton, Denison, Colgate and more.

Xavier celebrated its 184th Commencement on Thursday, June 11, sending forth 229 seniors into the world.

Theodore Nam Kim '26, who will continue his education at the University of California, Los Angeles, delivered the evening’s Salutatory Address. Ethan Kim ‘26, headed to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered the Valedictory Address.

The Commencement Address was given by Peter Seccia ‘85, a true exemplification of a Son of Xavier.

To view the full photo album on Flickr, click the link below.

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John Pignone, S.J., a former Xavier regent, was ordained to the priesthood at Fordham University Church on Saturday, June 13.

Yesterday, family, friends, former students, and brother Jesuits joined him as he celebrated his Mass of Thanksgiving at the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Fr. Pignone will serve as a priest at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., and assist in retreat ministry at the Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House.

Tonight, Xavier will mark its 184th Commencement as the Class of 2026 receives their diplomas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We are delighted that Peter Seccia ‘85, a Xavier trustee, will deliver the Commencement Address.

To watch Commencement online, visit www.xavierhs.org/livestream. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m.

Congratulations, Sons of Xavier!

The Knights ended the 2026 rugby season, Xavier's 50th anniversary year, as New York state champions. They defeated Fordham Prep, 44-19, to clinch the title on June 6.

“My Xavier rugby career was definitely a great time, and I will remember it for the rest of my life," said James Allison '26. "This is definitely the best way to end it. I'm happy we're bringing the Tolkin Cup back home!”

Congratulations on a great season, Knights!

This weekend, Xavier varsity baseball secured the CHSAA Varsity Intersectional “AA2” Championship.

Onward to glory .

Tonight, varsity baseball is going head to head with Monsignor McClancy for the the CHSAA Varsity Intersectional "AA2" Championship.

In addition, CHSAA Baseball announced yesterday that coach Richie Duffell received Coach of The Year for the 2026 AA-2 All-League Selections!

The team also received various league honors, with Chase Buckley '26 and Ian Remor '26 earning first team honors, Jesse Avanzino '27 earning second team honors, and Miles LaMere '27 earning an honorable mention.

Xavier High School will welcome all seniors and their families tonight, June 4, for Baccalaureate Mass.

The mass will be celebrated by Thomas Benz, S.J. Superior of the Xavier Jesuit Community in the Church of St. Francis Xavier at 6:15 pm. If you would like to watch the Mass live, use the link below.

Congratulations, Knights!

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