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motto = ''Veritatem fratribus testari''</br>(To bear witness to the truth in brotherhood)</br>''Concordia res parvae crescunt''</br>(In harmony small things grow)|

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religion = [[Roman Catholic]]|

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head = Brother Daniel E. Skala, C.F.X|

| streetaddress = 800 Clapboardtree Street

city = [[Westwood, Massachusetts|Westwood]]|

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| state = [[Massachusetts]]

country = [[United States|USA]]|

| county = ([[Norfolk County, Massachusetts|Norfolk County]])

campus = [[Suburban]], 35 acres|

| zipcode = 02090

enrollment = 1050 total|

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faculty = 75 total|

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| religion = [[Roman Catholic]]

colors = Blue and Yellow|

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| head = Jacob Conca

| chairperson_label = Chairman of the Board of Trustees

| chairperson = Sean P. Fahy

| principal = Michael Nicholson

| dean = John Guinan

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| faculty = 120

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| school code = XBHS

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| ACT = 28

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| gender = [[Single-sex education|Boys]]

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| tuition = $28,500<ref>{{Cite web |title=Xaverian Brothers {{!}} Tuition Assistance |url=https://www.xbhs.com/admissions/tuition-assistance |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=www.xbhs.com}}</ref>

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| grades = [[Seventh grade|7]]–[[Twelfth grade|12]]

| campus = [[Suburban]]

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| athletics = 17 Division 1 sports

| conference = [[Catholic Conference (MIAA)|Catholic Conference]]

| slogan = ''Redefining Strong''

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| motto = {{langx|la|Veritatem Fratribus Testari}}

| motto_translation = To bear witness to the truth in brotherhood

| accreditation = [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cis.neasc.org/cis-directory-of-schools/xaverian-brothers-high-school|title=NEASC-Xaverian Brothers High School|publisher=[[NEASC]]|access-date=July 28, 2009|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000405/https://cis.neasc.org/cis-directory-of-schools/xaverian-brothers-high-school|url-status=dead}}</ref>

| rival = [[St. John's Preparatory School (Danvers, Massachusetts)|St. John's Prep]]

| mascot = [[Xaverian Hawks|Hawk]]

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| patron = [[Saint Francis Xavier]]

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| nickname = Xaverian<br>X

| colors = [[Navy Blue]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]] <br> {{color box|navy}} {{color box|gold}}

| yearbook = ''The Talon''

| publication = ''Concordian'' (literary magazine)

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| established = 1963

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| alumni = 10,000+

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| enrollment = 994

| enrollment_as_of = 2024-2025

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'''Xaverian Brothers High School''' ('''XBHS''') is a private, [[Catholic]] secondary school for boys in grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1963 by the Xaverian Brothers, it is located within a {{convert|36|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus in [[Westwood, Massachusetts]]. It is located in the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston]]. Xaverian is sponsored by the [[Xaverian Brothers]] religious order and offers a college preparatory program. The school attracts students from more than 60 communities in eastern [[Massachusetts]] and [[Rhode Island]].

==History and tradition==

'''Xaverian Brothers High School''', founded in [[1963]] by the Xaverian Brothers, is a private, exclusive [[Catholic]] secondary school for young men sponsored by the [[Xaverian Brothers]], an international religious community. A Xaverian education offers a rigorous college preparatory program in an atmosphere of care for the well-being of each individual. Xaverian Brothers High School is located on a 35-acre campus in ritzy [[Westwood, Massachusetts]]. Xaverian attracts students from more than 70 communities in eastern [[Massachusetts]] and is well-recognized for its highly educated faculty, academic resources and athletics.

== History ==

Xaverian Brothers High School's roots are in the [[Mission Hill, Boston, Massachusetts|Mission Church, Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish]] in [[Roxbury, Massachusetts]]. In the 1920s, the Roxbury parish had a thriving elementary school under the direction of the [[School Sisters of Notre Dame]]. The people of the Mission parish saw the need for a parochial high school to continue their children's Catholic education.

Cardinal Cushing officiated the school's dedication ceremony on August 31, 1963, with Xaverian Brothers' provincial Brother Gilroy Bishop, and the first headmaster, Brother Marcellus Feeley. The land that the school stands on today was originally part of the [[Forbes family|Forbes family estate]]. The late philanthropist Rocco Zoppo was instrumental in arranging for the Brothers to receive the land. The school's Rocco Zoppo Chapter of the [[National Honor Society]] is now named in his honor. The first day of school at XBHS was September 5, 1963 with 251 students, all ninth graders.

In [[1925]], Reverend O'Leary, [[Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer|C. SS. R.]] of the Mission parish asked Brother Isidore, C.F.X., the provincial of the Xaverian Brothers order at the time, for Brothers to teach in the boys' high school. Brother Isidore agreed but was unable to send the brothers until the next year. In the meantime, the [[School Sisters of Notre Dame]] taught the first year class of boys. Consequently, when the Brothers opened the Mission High School boys division in September, [[1926]], there were one hundred and sixty-two freshmen and sophomores enrolled in the boys' division of the high school.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin-right:16pt;margin-top:2pt;"

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!colspan=3|Headmasters of XBHS

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! '''Years''' !! '''Headmaster'''

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| '''1963-1966''' || Marcellus Feeley, C.F.X.

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| '''1966-1970''' || Gilroy Bishop, C.F.X.

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| '''1970-1984''' || William Drinan, C.F.X.

|-

| '''1984-1991''' || Richard Cook, C.F.X.

|-

| '''1991-2019''' || Daniel Skala, C.F.X.

|-

| '''2019–Present'''|| Jacob Conca, '94

|}

[[File:XBHS Scholastic and Wellness Center.jpg|thumb|right|225px|XBHS Scholastic and Wellness Center]]

==Academics==

The school grew in size and reputation so that by the early [[1960's]], it became clear that a more modern and spacious building was needed. Many of the school's graduates had moved to the suburbs of [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]]. With the support of [[Richard Cushing|Cardinal Cushing]], the [[Archbishop of Boston]], the Xaverian Brothers established Xaverian Brothers High School in its current ___location in Westwood, Massachusetts. The land that the school stands on today was originally part of the [[Forbes family|Forbes]] estate. The late Rocco Zoppo was instrumental in arranging for the Brothers to receive the land. He was the first of many philanthropists whose generosity allowed Xaverian Brothers High School to flourish. The school's National Honor Society is named in Rocco Zoppo's honor.

XBHS is a [[Catholic]] college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12. The school is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School that enrolls 980 students from more than 60 different communities.

On August 31, 1963, Xaverian Brothers' provincial Brother Gilroy, C.F.X., the first headmaster, Brother Marcellus, C.F.X., and [[Richard Cushing|Cardinal Cushing]] officiated at the dedication ceremony for the new Xaverian Brothers High School. An article dated August 24, 1963 from the Westwood News described the new school:

There are Academic Department Centers for Mathematics, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Theology, Computer Science, and three science labs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).

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"During the first year, 290 ninth graders will occupy the first floor wing. There will be 1,000 students when they graduate in four years...[Brother Marcellus] is happy with the $2,300,000 structure, designed by Shields Brothers of Quincy, Massachusetts|Quincy and Scully Contractors of [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]]...Four [[layperson|lay]] teachers will join the brothers and the faculty in making the program, "flexible, modern, comprehensive, interesting, and above all tough." "We're social studies and language conscious," the principal continued. Students of [[Latin]], [[French language|French]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and [[Russian language|Russian]] "placed by ability" can utilize the up-to-date language lab… The [[chapel]] is simply and beautifully designed with striking [[stained glass]] windows. Other facilities include a 10,000 volume [[library]], a large [[cafeteria]], a 500-seat [[auditorium]], a [[gymnasium]], 25 [[classroom]]s… and [[laboratories]] for [[biology]], [[physics]] and [[chemistry]]...The building is equipped with an up-to-date [[public address]] system reaching all sections and [[closed-circuit TV]] in all classrooms; "we can both transmit and receive." The extensive extra-curricular program will include [[music]], [[speech]], [[debate|debating]], [[drama|dramatics]], [[journalism]], [[photography]], [[science]], [[math]] and foreign language clubs. Also [[radio]] -- the principal himself a longtime [[ham radio]] operator -- and [[athletics]]."</blockquote>

In 2014, the '''Francis Xavier Division''' (grades 7 and 8) was established, bringing in the first-ever 7th grade class.<ref>{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Mary|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/south/2014/10/24/xaverian-brothers-high-school-joins-other-catholic-programs-adding-middle-grades/JrEM358wKFmgUETSPshBeO/story.html|title=Xaverian Brothers High School adds middle grades|newspaper=The Boston Globe|date=October 24, 2014|access-date=October 23, 2015}}</ref>

Notable Dates:

==Athletics==

* 1963-1966 - Brother Marcellus Feeley, C.F.X. serves as Xaverian's first headmaster. Brother Marcellus, a native of [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], was educated at [[Catholic University]], [[Fordham University]], [[University of Notre Dame]] and [[John Hopkins University]]. He taught in [[Brooklyn, New York]], [[Louisville, Kentucky]], [[Bangor, Maine]], [[Baltimore, Maryland]] and at [[St. John's Preparatory School]] in [[Danvers, Massachusetts|Danvers]] and [[Mission High School]] in [[Roxbury, Massachusetts|Roxbury]]. He was the last Xaverian Brother to be the principal of Mission High School.

XBHS is a member of the [[Catholic Conference (MIAA)|Catholic Conference]] and is classified as Division 1 in the [[Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association|Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)]] for a majority of its athletic programs. It sponsors 17 varsity sports - cross country (non-cut), golf, football (non-cut) and soccer during the fall season; alpine skiing (non-cut), basketball, hockey, indoor track (non-cut), swimming (non-cut), and wrestling (non-cut) during the winter season; and baseball, lacrosse, rugby (non-cut), tennis, track & field (non-cut), ultimate frisbee, and volleyball during the spring season. The MIAA has honored Xaverian athletics five times for outstanding sportsmanship. Many Xaverian graduates go on to participate in college athletics and a few alumni are playing among the professional ranks in basketball, football and hockey including [[James Bailey (basketball)|James Bailey]] '75 and [[Dana Barros]] '85 in the [[NBA]]; [[Greg Comella]] '93, [[Matt Hasselbeck]] '93, [[Tim Hasselbeck]] '96, [[Drew Strojny]] '99, [[Maurice Hurst Jr.]] '13, and [[Joe Gaziano]] '15 in the [[NFL]]; and Mark Young '77 in the [[American Hockey League|AHL]], and [[Chris Wagner]] '09 in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. Ted Currle is the current Athletic Director.

* August 31, 1963 - Cardinal Cushing leads dedication service of Xaverian Brothers High School.

===Athletic Abilities===

* September 5, 1963 - First day of school at Xaverian Brothers High School. 290 students, all ninth graders, enroll. These freshmen become Xaverian's first graduating class, The Class of [[1967]].

The Hawks' most notable success in athletics has been in alpine skiing, baseball, cross country, golf, football, lacrosse and track & field.

* [[1966]]-[[1970]] - Brother Gilroy Bishop, C.F.X. serves as Xaverian's second headmaster.

In particular, the football team has brought great notoriety to the school, having won twelve [[Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association|MIAA]] [[Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association#Football|Division 1 State Championships]] in 1966, 1967, 1986, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2023, and 2024.<ref>{{cite news|last=Russo|first=Eric|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/12/06/xaverian-holds-off-everett-division-super-bowl/GuC9hgudFaJ7st0aDupd7J/story.html|title=Xaverian holds off Everett in Division 1 Super Bowl|date=December 6, 2014|newspaper=The Boston Globe|access-date=October 23, 2015}}</ref> The 2015 team was ranked the 22nd best team in nation by [[USA Today]].<ref>{{cite web|title = 2015 USA Today Super 25 Boys Varsity Football Expert Ranking|publisher = USA Today|access-date = January 6, 2016|url = http://usatodayhss.com/rankings/expert/boys/football/2015/19|archive-date = December 30, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151230011042/http://usatodayhss.com/rankings/expert/boys/football/2015/19|url-status = dead}}</ref> Further, four Hawks' football players have been selected the Massachusetts Player of the Year by numerous organizations: [[Greg Comella]] in 1992, [[Matt Hasselbeck]] in 1993, Chris Fox in 2005, Alex Phalen in 2009, Joe Gaziano in 2014, Coby Tippett in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|title=Xaverian's Coby Tippett is 2015 ESPNBoston Mr. Football|publisher=ESPN Boston|access-date=December 11, 2015|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/high-school/post/_/id/39981/xaverians-coby-tippett-is-2015-espnboston-mr-football}}</ref> and Henry Hasselbeck in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Henry Hasselbeck 2023-2024 Massachusetts Football Player of the Year|publisher=Gatorade|access-date=May 9, 2024|url=https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/henry-hasselbeck/39975|archive-date=May 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509162337/https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/henry-hasselbeck/39975|url-status=dead}}</ref>

* June 12, 1967 - Xaverian's first Commencement Exercise took place. The Class of 1967 includes veteran teachers Phil Penza '67 and Denis Smith '67. The [[valedictorian]] Richard Czaja '67 enrolls at [[Yale University]], starting a long tradition of Xaverian graduates at elite colleges and universities.

==Clubs and activities==

* 1970-1984 - Brother William Drinan, C.F.X. serves as Xaverian's third headmaster.

===Theater Arts===

XBHS's theatrical performances have been in existence since Xaverian first opened in the late 1960s. Since its first production, "Take Time Out," Xaverian has performed over 80 shows. XBHS presents two shows each year: one play and one musical. These productions are held in November and March, alternating between having the play in the fall and the musical in the spring and vice-versa. Additionally, there is a talent show dubbed "Live @ the X" held each year, as well as concerts held in the winter and spring. The artistic director for productions is Julianne O'Connor.

===Musical Arts===

The Xaverian music program has grown significantly since its inception in 1994, now featuring over 24 performing ensembles that encompass a wide range of musical genres and instruments . More than half of the student body participates in the music program, which includes offerings such as jazz band, contemporary ensembles, orchestras, choirs, and the a cappella group known as the X-Men. Students have opportunities to perform both classical and contemporary pieces, as showcased in events like the winter concert, where ensembles present works ranging from Beethoven and Mozart to modern hits by U2 and Journey .

===Visual Arts===

* September, 1973 - The school starts [[Bingo]] on Friday nights as an effective fundraiser.

Courses offered include AP Studio Art, 3-D Design and Sculpture, Architectural Drawing and Construction, and Introduction to Digital Art . Students have access to the X-Ploration Center, which features 3D printing, laser engraving, and a full machine shop. The program also provides extracurricular opportunities such as the Art Club, Open Art Studio, and participation in competitions like the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

==Notable alumni==

* August, 1977 - The first ever Xaverian Leadership Institute is held. At the time it was called a Student Leadership Retreat and only 20 students participated. Over the years, XLI has become an annual five day retreat for Seniors which takes place during August.

*[[Gerard Alessandrini]] (1972) — Tony Award-winning playwright and creator of ''[[Forbidden Broadway]]'' and ''[[Spamilton]]''

*[[Brendan Burke]] (2006) — LGBT activist

*[[Dennis Crowley]] (1994) — co-founder and executive chairman of [[Foursquare (company)|Foursquare]]

*[[Jimmy Cummings]] (1986) — actor and screenwriter of ''[[Southie (film)|Southie]]''

*[[Christopher F. Egan (ambassador)|Christopher F. Egan]] (1982) — United States Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

*[[Edmond J. English|Ted English]] (1971) — executive chairman of [[Bob's Discount Furniture]] and former CEO of [[TJX Companies]]

*[[John Ennis (actor)|John Ennis]] (1982) — actor and comedian best known for role on HBO's ''Mr. Show with Bob and David''

*[[Rob Mariano]] (1994) — TV personality known as "Boston Rob"

*[[Steven McLaughlin]] — county executive of Rensselaer County

*[[John J. Sullivan (American lawyer)|John J. Sullivan]] (1977) — United States Ambassador to Russia

*[[William F. Sullivan]] (1975) — associate justice of Massachusetts Superior Courts

*[[Edmond Thomas|Ed Thomas]] (1971) — president and CEO of [[Tillys]]

*[[Pat Walsh (social entrepreneur)|Pat Walsh]] (1998) — co-founder & chief impact officer of Classy

*[[Joe Mulherin]] (1994) — musician

Notable alumni distinguishing themselves in athletics include:

* February 6, 1978 - The [[Blizzard of '78]] began. The school was closed for six days as result of the mammoth snow storm.

*[[James Bailey (basketball)|James Bailey]] (1975) — former National Basketball Association player

*[[Dana Barros]] (1985) — former National Basketball Association All-Star player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgHvWJsslVk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/EgHvWJsslVk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=NBA All-Star Dana Barros talks about going 1 on 1 against Michael Jordan|publisher=Xaverian Brothers High School|date=July 11, 2011|access-date=May 4, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

*[[John Delaney (baseball)|John Delaney]] (2004) — head baseball coach, Quinnipiac University

*[[Joe Gaziano]] (2015) — National Football League player, Northwestern University football all-time sacks leader

*[[Matt Hasselbeck]] (1993) — former National Football League All-Pro player and ESPN analyst<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m-NRSlYHNM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/5m-NRSlYHNM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Matt Hasselbeck - Xaverian Hall of Fame Speech|publisher=Xaverian Brothers High School|date=October 28, 2014|access-date=May 4, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

*[[Tim Hasselbeck]] (1996) — former National Football League player and ESPN analyst<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2lW3zxBUaY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/z2lW3zxBUaY |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Tim Hasselbeck - Xaverian Hall of Fame Speech|publisher=Xaverian Brothers High School|date=October 28, 2014|access-date=May 4, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

*[[Maurice Hurst Jr.]] (2013) — National Football League player

*[[Mark Jackson (athletic director)|Mark Jackson]] (1991) — athletic director, Villanova University

*[[Matt Klentak]] (1998) — general manager, Philadelphia Phillies

*[[Brian Mann]] (1998) — athletic director, William & Mary; Dartmouth College football single season passing yards leader

*[[Tim Scannell]] (1986) — head baseball coach, Trinity University (TX); 2016 DIII National Champion and Coach of the Year

*[[Drew Strojny]] (1999) — former National Football League player

*[[Chris Wagner (ice hockey)|Chris Wagner]] (2009) — current National Hockey League player

==References==

* March 13, 1978 - The [[J. Geils Band]] performed a concert at a Xaverian dance.

{{Reflist|3}}

* October 23, 1980 - The [[Blue Öyster Cult]] made XBHS a stop on their national tour.

* 1984-1991- Brother Richard Cook, C.F.X. serves as Xaverian's fourth headmaster.

* School Year 1986-1987 - The first of many campus improvements begin, including:

** Replacement of the roof to eliminate leaks

** Brickwork repair to strengthen walls

** Expansion and resurfacing of the parking lots

* School Year 1988-1989. Another round of campus improvements including:

** Storage areas built behind the gymnasium (now the varsity [[locker room]]) and under the bleachers

** Refurbishing of the old [[weight room]]

** The bottom floor of the corridor with the Chapel was converted from a residence for the Xaverian Brothers to new office space

** The basement area near the kitchen was converted to a Computer Center and an Art Center

* August, 1989 - Xaverian Brothers High School celebrates its 25th Jubilee Anniversary

* September, 1991 - Only 611 students are enrolled in the entire school

* 1991- Present - Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. serves as Xaverian's fifth headmaster. Brother Dan, a native of [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], holds a Ph. D. from [[Boston College]] in Educational Leadership. He also holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in English. Prior to Xaverian, Brother Dan taught for twenty-five years at the high school and college level. During his tenure at Xaverian, school enrollment has increased 70% and the school has recently completed $25,000,000 building program as well as a $12,100,000 capital campaign.

* 1991 - Present - Mr. Domenic Lalli serves as the first principal of Xaverian Brothers High School

* May 4, 1991 - Before the [[Tonight Show]], [[Jay Leno]] was one of the top standup comics in the country. He performed a show in Xaverian's Gymnasium. Tickets were $30 and the event was sponsored by the 1971 Reunion Committee.

* September 26, 2001 - Xaverian celebrates the dedication of the far reaching campus changes that included the addition of the 18,000 square foot Library and Jack and Pamela Egan Technology Center, New Fitness Center and Expanded Locker Rooms, and Renovated Physics, Biology and Chemistry Laboratories.

* October 1, 2002 - The Francis Xavier Society Reception celebrates the successful completion of Xaverian's first capital campaign, The Campaign for Xaverian: A Legacy of Values, which raised $12.1 million. The following areas of the school were dedicated:

** The Josephine M. Noble Chapel

** The Sarah M. Bisson Foyer

** The Rocco Zoppo Wing

** The Charles Duddy Physics Lab

** The Jack and Pamela Egan Technology Center

* September, 2003 - The varsity field and stadium is renovated. New steel home and away bleachers are installed and synthetic [[FieldTurf]] replaces the natural [[turf]]. A [[wireless LAN|wireless network]] is installed throughout the building for wireless Internet access. All classrooms receive [[LCD projector]]s.

* May 13, 2003 - Andre W. Touafek '03 became the 7,000th graduate of Xaverian.

* April, 2004 - The new classroom wing is completed. The 15,000 square foot classroom wing includes a new art center, faculty and staff dining room, three new department centers and five new classrooms.

* September, 2004 - Another round of campus improvements are finalized. Included in this project are:

** All classrooms' black [[chalkboard]]s are replaced with white [[marker pen|marker]] boards

** The 6,000 square foot New Lower Lobby and Entrance Way

** New Campus Ministry Center

** New Music Center

** Renovation of the New Theatre

** New Bookstore

** Renovation of the Cafeteria and addition of 24 [[skylight]]s

* March 4, 2005 - Xaverian's 4x400 (3:26.01) team and 4x800 (8:05.79) team won the New England Championships for Indoor Track, a double that is rarely accomplished.

**4X400 team: Ben O'Connor, Zack Asack, Chris Fox, Ryan Keough (in order)

**4X800 team: Alec Bleday, Mark Amirault, Dan Higgins, Ryan Keough (in order)

*November 17, 2006 - In their [[Thanksgiving]] [[football]] game against [[St. John's Preparatory School|St. John's Prep]], the XBHS team trounced their rivals with a score of 34-0. Fans stormed the field in celebration.

(History is from [http://www.xbhs.com/xaverian.aspx?pgID=929 www.xbhs.com])

==Interscholastic sports==

===Fall===

*[[Cross country running|Cross Country]]

*[[American football|Football]]

*[[Football (soccer)|Soccer]]

*[[Golf]]

===Winter===

*[[Basketball]]

*[[Swimming#Competitive swimming|Swimming]]

*[[Athletics (track and field)|Winter Track]]

*[[Alpine Skiing]]

*[[Ice hockey]]

*[[Wrestling]]

===Spring===

*[[Baseball]]

*[[Lacrosse]]

*[[Tennis]]

*[[Athletics (track and field)|Outdoor Track]]

*[[Volleyball]]

==Notable alumni==

==External links==

*[[Matthew Ainsworth]] - Current [[UFC]] Heavyweight [[Champion]]

{{Commons category|Xaverian Brothers High School}}

*[[Dana Barros]] - [[NBA]] player

* [http://www.xbhs.com Xaverian Brothers High School website]

*[[Dicky Barrett]] - [[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones|Mighty Mighty BossTones]] frontman (Expelled before graduation)

*[[Greg Comella]] - former [[NFL]] player

*[[Derrick Knight]] - [[Boston College]] football standout

*[[Matt Hasselbeck]] - NFL player

*[[Tim Hasselbeck]] - NFL player

*[[Rob Mariano]] - [[Reality television]] contestant

*[[John Caccavaro]]- soon to be graduate who notoriously took the [[gallon challenge]] twice on video. (Link is below)

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