BREAKING NEWS: Saint Xavier High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for the fifth time by the U.S. Department of Education.
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#NBRS2023
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted." Psalms 34:18
It is with heavy, yet grateful, hearts that we share the news of Dr. Perry E. Sangalli's passing.
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Congratulations to Justin Thomas '11 on winning the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational! Justin has also been recognized as the
#1
ranked player by the Official World Golf Ranking.
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Housekeeping staff member Mr. Sylvester Young is retiring today after 14 years at St. X. He has blessed the St. X community with his kind smile and wit, and we are so grateful for his service to our students and school.
We wish "Sly" a relaxing retirement. We will miss you!
For the first time in more than a year, there will be a change atop the World Golf Ranking. Justin Thomas '11 becomes the fourth-youngest player to hold the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.
#TigerTech
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Max Preps has recognized St. X as having the most dominant overall sports program in the state. Congratulations to all St. X sports programs, coaches and athletes!
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🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Dan Amlung 🚨
• 35 years of service to St. X
• Taught Biology, AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
• "I had the opportunity to meet and teach many great young men who inspired me, taught me some things, and gave me hope for the future."
🚨 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Mr. Joe Bergamini '73 🚨
• 42 years of service to St. X
• Taught math. Coached basketball and baseball.
• "I was blessed to have been around colleagues and kids who are such incredibly good people."
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Congratulations to Michael McCormick '09 on being voted Teacher of the Year by the student body. Mr. McCormick has been teaching Tigers for eight years and is a member of the Science department.
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Amy Sample, currently Interim Principal, has accepted the position of Principal effective November 1. She is the 23rd individual, only the fourth layperson, and is the first-ever female leader to serve in the school’s 156-year history.
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Congratulations to John Jefferson '85 on being voted Teacher of the Year by the student body. Mr. Jefferson has been teaching Tigers for 22 years and is a member of the Mathematics department.
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St. X bids farewell to long-time faculty members who graced these halls for a combined 287 years.
Best wishes in the days to come and know that you will always be a part of the St. X family.
#WeAreStX
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Saint Xavier bids farewell to longtime faculty members. We begin with Mr. Arnold Drury Hon. '19.
🚨 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT 🚨
• 45 years of service to St. X
• Taught PE, Health, and Driver's Education
• Coached
@StXTigersFB
for 12 years
• Served as Asst. Principal for 22 years
155 Years Old and Planning for the Future
Saint Xavier announces $51 million X EFFECT campaign. The school will honor beloved president of 18 years by naming the new Interactive Learning Center for Dr. Perry E. Sangalli ’76.
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Saint Xavier High School's Board of Directors has appointed Paul D. Colistra as the school’s third President.
Paul is the current President of West Catholic Preparatory High School in Philadelphia.
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Prayers for St. Margaret Mary parishioner and Trinity sophomore, Davey Albright, and his family in this time of need. May God provide healing, comfort and peace. 🙏
St. Margaret Mary is hosting a prayer service for him today at 3:00 PM.
#BrothersInChrist
Saint Xavier High School is pleased to announce that Douglas J. Bodhaine has been selected as a winner of the James E. Casey Scholarship. In accordance with an agreement with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, this Special Scholarship is sponsored by The
@UPS_Foundation
.
🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Bob Glasford 🚨
• 37 years of service to St. X
• Guidance, taught English, coached F FB, F/JV BKB.
• "It has been a most satisfying journey at a great place that I never wanted to leave and would not trade my job here for any other - anywhere."
“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just thought we were having fun.”
You’ll remember the ‘little things’ a lot more clearly than you think you will. Don’t take for granted the seemingly insignificant time you get to spend with your Band of Brothers.
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NEW ⛳️ The
@JustinThomas34
#HometownHeroes
banner is going up along westbound Watterson on the building at 1940 Bishop Lane.
Dedication ceremony with JT this Monday, May 6th at 1 PM.
#Louisville
As St. X prepares to embark on an exciting new school year, we are happy to welcome our new
@StX_President
, Paul Colistra, to campus as a part of the Tiger community!
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🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Bobby Nichols 🚨
• 6 years of service to St. X
• Campus Ministry
• "I would not be the man that I am today had it not been for my time at St. X."
Mr. Nichols will pursue a Masters in Theology and Counseling at
@VillanovaU
Congratulations to Justin Thomas '11, on being chosen as the first-ever cover athlete for the premier PGA Tour 2K21 golf simulation video game. Justin's character will challenge players as they compete digitally. Congrats Justin!
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Happy first day, Tiger Nation! Whether it's your first first day, your last first day or somewhere in between, we hope you have a great year!!
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Ms. Janet Madras
She devoted 21 years to St. X, holding a variety of roles, including Campus Store manager, concession stand manager, Booster President, & MOMS Club Treasurer.
Thank you for your service to St. X! Congratulations on your retirement.
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🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Mike Johnson 🚨
• 36 years of service to St. X
• Taught English, F FB & BKB Coach, Intramural Coordinator
• "All the great years in the classroom. The growth and great success of Intramurals. Best of all, the many friendships of the St. X community"
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we feature Desmond Ridder '17.
"You will never regret your decision to go to St. X. One day you will look back and remember that choosing St. X made you the man you are today!"
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Dr. Sangalli's visitation will be from 3-8 pm Thursday, May 09 at St. X in the Sterne Gymnasium.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 Friday, May 10, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
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We honor the courage, sacrifice and patriotism of our Veterans. To all who have worn the uniform of our armed services, thank you for your service and welcome home. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay
🚨 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Mr. Alan Donhoff '72 🚨
• 42 years of service to St. X
• Math Teacher, Asst. Principal, Athletic Director (25 Years) Asst. & Head BKB Coach, Asst. BSB Coach
• "There are so many amazing memories..."
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🚨 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Mr. Gary Gruneisen '73 🚨
• 37 years of service to St. X
• Taught Theology, Business Administration, Social Studies, Developmental Reading. Involved in Campus Ministry, Retreat Program, Service Program, & FBLA
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St. X, Trinity & UofL have determined that this year’s varsity football game between the two high schools will not be played at Cardinal Stadium. St. X will host the game at their on-campus stadium. Go Tigers!
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fa·ther /ˈfäT͟Hər/ (noun) a man who gives care and protection to someone or something.
To all the dads, step dads, uncles, & grandfathers - we thank you for every word of encouragement, for your time, your care & your love to help shape the young men of Saint Xavier.
#WeAreStX
Norton Children’s Hospital dedicated a new, state-of-the-art conference center in honor of former
@NortonChildrens
heart patient, Campbell Kremer.
He and his family fundraised through Leadership Links to support the work of the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Today, we honored our late president Dr. Perry Sangalli ‘76 with the Theodore James Ryken award, which is presented annually to a faculty or staff member dedicated to furthering the mission of a Xaverian education.
His father, Eugene ’52, accepted the award on his son’s behalf.
All gave some...some gave all. We remember the heroes who courageously gave their lives to defend our nation this
#MemorialDay
and salute them with solemn gratitude. 🇺🇸
We honored & celebrated six of our faculty and staff who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Your kindness, hard work & willingness to serve will be greatly missed. Best wishes in the days to come & know that you will always be a part of the St. X family.
#WeAreStX
While we don't always agree on everything...
We can at least agree on one thing: helping serve our local community. St. X and Trinity are joining forces this week to collect food and monetary donations for
@daretocarefb
in the inaugural Tackling Hunger Together Food Drive.
Saint Xavier High School is pleased to announce that Ms. Amy Sample has been named interim principal for the 2020-2021 academic year. Amy will serve as the 22nd principal in the school’s 156-year history, and be the first-ever female leader.
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Congratulations to Coach Schulten '87 for his 533 career wins, making him the winningest coach in KHSAA history. The Tigers' recent State Championship is the 12th under Coach Schulten's leadership and the 17th overall for the program.
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#GoStXtigers
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🚨 A special message from Joe Kroh '61 🚨
Join Mr. Kroh by making a difference for the men of St. X this
#GivingTuesday
and get your pair of St. X socks.
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona announced that Principal Amy Sample is one of nine school leaders to receive the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2023. Congratulations, Principal Sample!
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#GoStXtigers
#nbrs2023
#xaverian
🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. John Price 🚨
• 40 years of service to St. X
• Taught Social Studies, Yearbook Moderator, Chess Team, and History Club.
• "The interactions with students over these years are my fondest memories."
#WeAreStX
From all the morning car lines, packed lunches with notes, to being the first one to cry at your graduation...to all the moms, step moms, aunts & grandmas – we thank you for every hug, word of encouragement & act of love you’ve given to help shape the young men of St. X.
#CallMom
Today we remember, honor and pray for lives lost, the families who survived, the brave first responders, and the military who defend our country.
#NeverForget
Remember the Fallen • Respect the Righteous
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. - Matthew 5:9
In observance of Police Week, we honor all law enforcement officers and we remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
#NeverForgotten
WHAT. A. GREAT. DAY!
Words CANNOT describe how great it was to have everyone on campus for the first day of school!
Welcome back, Tiger Nation!
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Happy first day, Tiger Nation! Whether it's your first first day, your last first day or somewhere in between, we hope you have a great year!!
Remember to embrace and live out this year's theme: Men of Faith. Men of Excellence. Men for Others.
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🚨 Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Jim Higgins 🚨
• 37 years of service to St. X
• Taught Theology, Retreat Director, Campus Minister, School Counselor
• "Too many fond memories. Students getting closer to God, family, & each other. Helping kids succeed academically and/or personally
Easter reminds us that hope should never be lost for as dark the road may seem, there always lies light at the end of it. May all your prayers be fulfilled and may wonderful blessings be upon you and all your loved ones on this very special day.
Happy Easter!
Eighteen years have passed, but we will
#NeverForget
the lives lost or changed forever. Today we remember, honor and pray for lives lost, the families who survived, the brave first responders, and the military who defend our country.
Grateful for our freedom this Fourth of July! As we celebrate our nation’s freedom this holiday weekend, we honor the courageous men and women dedicated to preserving it.
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#IndependenceDay
The Class of 2019 gathered with their families for the Baccalaureate Mass. The seniors were reminded to continue their journeys loving one another and to live a life of holiness and grace.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We are proud of everything you have accomplished over your last four years at St. X and are inspired by your resilience over the last 14 months. We know you will accomplish big things! Always remember,
#WeAreStX
The Board of Directors' Endowment Award is given to both a member of the faculty and staff for sustained excellence in service to St. X. Congratulations to Jim Wagoner and Karen Edlin who were this year's recipients.
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Today the 306 members of the Class of 2022 celebrated their last day of high school. In the fall of 2018, these young men walked into the storied halls of St. X as individuals from 65 middle schools. Today, they walk out as one group, one Brotherhood.
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Our hearts are saddened with the news of all those impacted in the Commonwealth due to last night’s storms and tornadoes.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those families affected. 🙏 ❤️
#PrayersforKentucky
We celebrated our Fall state championships with the first-ever "Tiger Tunnel". Sami Hattab, the individual state championship for
@StXTigersXCTF
, and
@StXTigersFB
walked through the halls flanked by their brothers, faculty, and staff members applauding.
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Always been proud to say I know
@JustinThomas34
as a golfer, but after tonight, just as proud of him as a humanitarian. His foundation is incredible. In awe of what he plans to do for Louisville, and what he’s already done.