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THE KESTREL

Xavier's Source of News & Sports

  • Xavier reaches and surpasses their $150,000 Walk-a-Thon goal!
  • Brother Philip Revell, C.F.X. has sadly passed away at 68.
  • Ms. Drewry has been named Xavier's new Dean of Students!
  • Xavier has a new Service Dog named Magnum
  • Mr. Nick Cerreta '01 named Xavier's President!
Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL

Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL

Celebrating 60 Years of The Kestrel
Celebrating 60 Years of The Kestrel
By Sean O'Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2025
An Editor's Letter on the Kestrel's Diamond Jubilee
Getting to Know Ms. Drewry
Getting to Know Ms. Drewry
By Braeden Zupnik and Odin Torello October 25, 2025
An introductory interview with Xavier's New Dean of Students
Teenager and Young Adult Named Saints
Teenager and Young Adult Named Saints
By Stephen Tine, Assistant Reporter • October 23, 2025
Pope Leo XIV canonizes two modern young men
What happened after "Exposing the Kestrel, 4 years later..." thumbnail
What happened after “Exposing the Kestrel, 4 years later…”?
By Trevis Vohoang, Missing Ex-Reporter • October 23, 2025
prevails never Evil.
Service Hour Opportunities
By Jason DeMarco October 20, 2025
Xavier Soccer 2025
By Conor Driscoll October 20, 2025
History:  Xavier School Seal
History: Xavier School Seal
By Simeon Bos, Reporter • May 14, 2025
2025 Guatemala Service Team at Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua, Guatemala
On Guatemala
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • April 5, 2025
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...

via IMDB
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 16, 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
Four Years In Review
Four Years In Review
By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor • May 23, 2025
A reflection on his Xavier career
All About Magnum
All About Magnum
By Ethan Taylor, Reporter • May 14, 2025
What is a Conclave?
What is a Conclave?
By Austin Carter, Sports Editor • May 8, 2025
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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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.

Stephen Tine
Stephen Tine
Assistant Reporter

Stephen ('26) is a senior at Xavier High School from Cheshire, CT. This is his first year with the Kestrel, and he is looking forward to writing articles mainly about current events in the Catholic Church,...

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...

Braden Grant
Assistant Reporter

Hi, I'm Braden Grant. I am an Assistant Reporter for Xavier Kestrel Newspaper. I write mainly about sports but find enjoyment in all topics. Personally, I play baseball, but I strongly follow college football,...