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  • Brother Philip Revell, C.F.X. has sadly passed away at 68.
  • Ms. Drewry has been named Xavier's new Dean of Students!
  • Our Annual Walk-a-thon has begun! Students, make sure to set up your page and reach for your goal!
  • Mr. Nick Cerreta '01 named Xavier's President!
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Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL

Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL

The History of the Xavier Library
The History of the Xavier Library
By Preston Michael, Managerial Editor • October 16, 2025

  Though officially titled the “Media Center,” Xavier’s library is a quintessential spot at Xavier. Whether spending a free period in the library, studying there before school, doing homework there after school, or taking AP exams in that...

Four Years In Review
Four Years In Review
By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor • May 23, 2025

1,345 Days, 32,280 hours, 1,936,800 minutes, 116,208,000 seconds. That was the amount of time from the first day of school, all the way through today, where I walk the stage in a matter of days, officially ending my time as a student at Xavier and entering...

All About Magnum
All About Magnum
By Ethan Taylor, Reporter • May 14, 2025

Magnum is the latest addition to the Xavier High School faculty and staff. Since he arrived, many people have wondered where Magnum came from, what his story is, and how did he get to Xavier. This article aims to fill in any gaps and to record Magnum’s...

History:  Xavier School Seal
History: Xavier School Seal
By Simeon Bos, Reporter • May 14, 2025

If anyone were to ask someone else to think of the symbol or logo of Xavier High School, what would he think of? He would think of the black and white falcon, a common logo of the school. However, even if this logo is quite common, it does not truly bear...

2025 Guatemala Service Team at Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua, Guatemala
On Guatemala
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • April 5, 2025
The Tim Boyle interview
The Tim Boyle interview
By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor • February 9, 2025
Kestrel Super Bowl Squares Contest 2025
Kestrel Super Bowl Squares Contest 2025
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • February 2, 2025
Meet the Cast & Crew
Meet the Cast & Crew
By Ethan Taylor, Reporter • November 30, 2024
Investigating the Kestrel 4 years later thumbnail
Exposing the Kestrel, 4 years later…
By Trevis Vohoang, Reporter • January 19, 2025
The truth will always be there, no matter how well one hides it.
That's No Moon, That's a Space Station
That’s No Moon, That’s a Space Station
By Ethan Gernhardt April 6, 2023
Through thorough experimentation and years of dedicated
How To Be A Good Citizen In The Year 1984
How To Be A Good Citizen In The Year 1984
By Nicholas Feola March 16, 2023
    In these trying times, it seems to be harder and
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
By Jason Barber December 7, 2022

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel Studios 9th Disney + series, starring Tatiana Maslany, first started streaming on August 18th and aired its...

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Why Moon Knight Changed the MCU Formula
By Kai Craft, Assistant Reporter • April 26, 2022
Lino's Cafe at Xavier High School
Breakfast in Review
By William Finch, Assistant Reporter
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
It’s just the egg and cheese sandwich that's always been on the Lino’s menu for as long as I’ve
Top 20 Starting Pitchers of 2022
Top 20 Starting Pitchers of 2022
The starting pitcher is the most important position in the entire 9 that takes
War in Ukraine: What Does the School Think?
War in Ukraine: What Does the School Think?
On February 21, 2022, Russian military forces were ordered to enter DPR and LPR regions, both of which
March Madness Bracket Contest 2025
March Madness Bracket Contest 2025
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • March 17, 2025
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Is This the Lions’ Year?
By Austin Carter, Sports Editor • November 16, 2024
What is a Conclave?
What is a Conclave?
By Austin Carter, Sports Editor • May 8, 2025
Only happening once every decade or two, the election of a new pope is an old and mysterious tradition.
Exploring the History of the Ford Mustang Boss
Exploring the History of the Ford Mustang Boss
By Simeon Bos, Assistant Reporter • February 29, 2024
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
By Ethan Gernhardt February 24, 2022

SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular animated TV show that came out in 1999 and has 13 seasons. It shows the life and adventures of a Sponge who...

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Jason Barber
Jason Barber
Copy Editor

Jason (26’) is a Senior at Xavier High School from Cromwell, CT. This is his third year with The Kestrel, where he rose to Copy Editor. He is interested in writing interview with Xavier members, and...

William Finch
William Finch
Food Critic/Reporter

William (’26) is a senior at Xavier High School from Durham, CT. He is a dispassionate swimmer who prefers diving and playing water polo. He is also known for he passion for consuming and rating food.

Braeden Zupnik
Assistant Reporter

Braeden ('29) is a Freshman at Xavier High School from Durham CT. This is his first year with the Kestrel. He is also involved in Xavier's Model UN, Railroading Club, and the Rifle Team. He is interested...

Trevis Vohoang is a sophomore in the class of 2028 from Middletown.  This is his 2nd year in the Kestrel. Aside from it, he's on the Mario Kart team, Smash Bros Team (captain of Falcon Kick), the Ambassadors...

Sean O'Sullivan
Sean O'Sullivan
Editor-in-Chief

Sean ('26) is a senior at Xavier High School from Southington, CT.  This is his fourth year with the Kestrel.  He is also involved in Xavier's Model Congress, Peer Ministry, Intramural Golf, and Ryken...