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Lino's Cafe at Xavier High School

Breakfast in Review

By William Finch, Assistant Reporter October 29, 2024

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 been here; it’s been an option for breakfast and lunch, so I feel like...

Bienvenue Monsieur Brodeur!

Bienvenue Monsieur Brodeur!

By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor October 24, 2024

Returning for the third time to our community, Xavier High School is proud to welcome back Mr. Ryan Brodeur! After spending his last six years teaching French at Kingswood Oxford in West Hartford, Mr....

Ms. Sarah Bishop

Welcome Ms. Bishop!

By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor October 15, 2024

As the Xavier men returned from their 2024 summer break, they may have noticed some changes, one of which is the turnover in our Science department. Just as the freshmen of the Class of 2028 enter the...

New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Devlin

New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Devlin

By Cooper Woodward, Assistant Editor May 2, 2024

As the falcons returned from winter break, they may have noticed that room 302 had a new, fresh, and exciting voice. As a student of her's myself I am very proud to introduce our brand new English teacher...

Our Fall Sports Season

Our Fall Sports Season

By Austin Carter, Assistant Reporter January 9, 2024

Our Xavier sports teams this fall included football, soccer, cross country, and sailing. There is always excitement for fall sports as they are the first after summer break. All of this enthusiasm to be...

Welcoming Dr. Tacco

Welcoming Dr. Tacco

By Patrick Manning, Reporter October 18, 2023

Most recently welcomed as a new teaching member of the Xavier community is Dr. Ritacco.  Having grown up in a small town outside of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Ritacco attended St. John’s in Shrewsbury...

Walkathon 2022

Walkathon 2022

By Sean O'Sullivan, Assistant Reporter October 17, 2022

Walkathon 2022 In 2022, Mercy and Xavier are renewing an old tradition between the two high schools for a second time this decade.  Like last year, Xavier will be hosting Mercy for a fun-filled Walkathon...

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Premus

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Premus

By Ethan Gernhardt November 20, 2021

This year, we as a Xavier community are proud to welcome a new teacher Mr. Premus. Mr. Premus is our math department's newest teacher. He will be teaching multiple levels of algebra for both Freshmen and...

The Vaccine: What Does the School Think?

The Vaccine: What Does the School Think?

By Justin Caulfield, Senior Reporter November 18, 2021

When it comes to the vaccination for COVID-19, people have had varying opinions about whether or not it is safe and whether or not it should be mandated. The topic has spread quickly as many see the vaccine...

New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block

By Dominick Delaney, Reporter April 15, 2021

Each year's crop of freshmen endure challenges both unique to that class and common to all Xavierians. Tough classes, new responsibilities, and a sudden separation from the opposite sex plague all classes...

Xavier Sports Spotlight: Interview with Mr. Applegate on Swimming

Xavier Sports Spotlight: Interview with Mr. Applegate on Swimming

By Sam Rector, Reporter March 16, 2021

Here at Xavier, the winter sports season is in full swing. Our basketball, ice hockey, and swim teams have all played incredibly well during a challenging season. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Jonathan Farrell's senior photo.

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Jonathan Farrell

By Samuel Matt, Assistant Reporter March 1, 2021

As a Kestrel member who is new this year, I, Samuel Matt, have found that writing articles and working with the Kestrel community has been fruitful, fun, and experience-building. Therefore, I decided to...

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