'Xavier Teaches Us Not For The Test But For Life'

“Xavier teaches us not for the test but for life,” National Honor Society president Dan Lyons ’21 told those gathered in person in the gym and those at home for the Academic Awards Ceremony for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

He also delivered an individual message to each class. Headmaster Dave Eustis and Principal Brendan Donohue also lauded the award winners on this Friday afternoon for their diligence and resiliency in a school year that has seen in-person, virtual and hybrid learning.

The results of the National Spanish Exam came too late to be included in these ceremonies, so students will be recognized in that area at a later date. Seniors will be recognized with various awards on graduation weekend.

The awards:    

CLASS OF 2024

Xavier faculty have selected the following freshman to receive Department Awards based upon their outstanding performance throughout the year:

Freshman Religion and Honors English Awards: Cormac Burke

Freshman College Prep English Award: Kyle Hoynack

Freshman Accelerated English Award: Darren Sengphachanh

Freshman College Prep Mathematics Award: Brian Caiden Olmstead

Freshman Accelerated Mathematics Award: Calan Lindsay

Freshman Honors Mathematics Award: Kevin Kasperowski

Freshman College Prep Science Award: Ryan Zimmermann

Freshman Accelerated Science Award: Akshat Tonk

Freshman Honors Science and Social Studies Awards: Alvin Nellik

Freshman College Prep Social Studies Award: Benjamin Ziomek

Freshman Accelerated Social Studies Award: Gianni Brescio

Freshman College Prep Foreign Language Award: John Larkin

Freshman Accelerated Foreign Language Award: Francesco De Vivo

Freshman Honors Foreign Language Award: Jeth Gomez

The following freshmen have been recognized by the American Association of French Teachers for Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL FRENCH I EXAM:

Certificates of Honor: Aristotelis Lazardis, Cameron Nephew, and Akshat Tonk

Gold Award: Lucas Tobon

Platinum Award: Jeth Gomez

For his performance on the NATIONAL FRENCH II EXAM:

Certificate of Honor: Euan Hall

The following freshmen have been recognized by the American Classical League for their Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL LATIN I EXAM:

Certificate of Merit Magna Cum Laude: Sean Simonelli

Certificates of Merit Maxima Cum Laude: Noah Bergquist and Nathaniel Kerr

Certificate of Merit Summa Cum Laude: John Wamester.

CLASS OF 2023

Xavier Faculty have selected the following sophomores to receive Department Awards based upon their outstanding performance throughout the year:

Sophomore Religion, Honors English, and Mathematics Awards: Zachary Bulkovich

Sophomore College Prep English Award: Malki Chavez-Vera

Sophomore Accelerated English, Mathematics, and Science Awards: Dominic Cusano

Sophomore College Prep Mathematics Award: Andre Montoya

Sophomore College Prep Science Award: Mason Breton

Sophomore Honors Science Award: Nicolas Russo

Sophomore College Prep Social Studies Award: Spencer Misenti

Sophomore Accelerated Social Studies Award: Jiahao Chen

Sophomore Honors Social Studies Award: Patrick Mitchill

Sophomore College Prep Foreign Language Award: John Kozdroy

Sophomore Accelerated Foreign Language Award: Miguel Samir Santos

Sophomore Honors Foreign Language Award: Aedan Frazer

The following sophomores have been recognized by the American Association of French Teachers for Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL FRENCH II EXAM:

Silver Awards: Connor Gazzillo and Alex Ruimerman

The following sophomores have been recognized by the American Classical League for their Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL LATIN II EXAM:

Certificate of Merit Cum Laude: Justin Caulfield

Certificates of Merit Magna Cum Laude: Aedan Frazer and Samuel Matt

Certificate of Merit Maxima Cum Laude: Zachary Bulkovitch

CLASS OF 2022

Xavier Faculty have selected the following juniors to receive Department Awards based upon their outstanding performance throughout the year:

Junior Religion Award: Colin Loria

Junior College Prep English Award: Joseph O’Brien

Junior Accelerated English Award: Hartley Torrison

Junior Honors English and Social Studies Awards: Liam Sheeley

Junior College Prep Mathematics Award: Isaac Wolfgang

Junior Accelerated Mathematics Award: Bryce Tindall

Junior Honors Mathematics and Foreign Language Awards: Matthew O’Connor

Junior College Prep Science and Foreign Language Awards: Michael Pitruzzello

Junior Accelerated Science Award: Kyle Kirejczyk

Junior Honors Science Award: Aidan Higgins

Junior College Prep Social Studies Award: Alessandro Fernandez

Junior Accelerated Social Studies Award: Dylan Misenti

Junior Accelerated Foreign Language Award: Kyle Noska

The following juniors have been recognized by the American Association of French Teachers for Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL FRENCH III EXAM:

Certificates of Honor: Colin Loria, Nathaniel Lowry, and Matthew Reardon

Bronze Award: Chris Andrei Abarientos

Silver Award: Matthew O’Connor

For his performance on the NATIONAL FRENCH IV EXAM:

Certificate of Honor: Adam Chasse

The following junior has been recognized by the American Classical League for his Outstanding Performance on the NATIONAL LATIN I EXAM:

Certificate of Merit Cum Laude: Lukas Simko

For their performance on the NATIONAL LATIN III EXAM:

Certificate of Merit Cum Laude: Stephen King

Certificate of Merit Magna Cum Laude: Andrew Cataldi

Certificates of Merit Maxima Cum Laude: Jack Szeghy and Benjamin Pitruzzello

Certificate of Merit Summa Cum Laude: Matthew Tracy

 

BOOK AWARDS

Each year various colleges and universities in the northeast sponsor Book Awards to recognize students completing their junior year who have shown significant academic prowess.  This year’s book award winners follow:

THE ST. ANSELM COLLEGE BOOK AWARD is presented to a student in recognition of superior academic achievement and personal character. The recipient is Vincent Graham

THE ASSUMPTION COLLEGE BOOK AWARD recognizes an outstanding Xavier High School junior who exemplifies the academic success, leadership qualities and concern for others that Assumption College students are known for. The recipient is Adam Chasse

THE CLARKSON UNIVERSITY Leadership and Achievement Awards recognize Xavier High School juniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and have been positive contributors to the school community. The recipient of the Leadership Award is Wyatt McElroy. The recipient of the Achievement Award is Selorm Dogbey

THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AVERY POINT BOOK AWARD is presented to a student in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment in coastal and environmental issues.  The recipient is Liam Sheeley

THE GETTYSBURG COLLEGE BOOK AWARD is awarded to recognize distinguished study of American History. The recipient is Andrew Cataldi

THE HARVARD BOOK PRIZE is offered each year by The Harvard Club of Southern Connecticut to a student completing his junior year. The award is donated by Mr. William Holley, an alumnus of Harvard’s Class of 1983 and Xavier’s Class of 1979 and recognizes a member of the junior class who combines excellence in academics with significant achievement in extracurricular endeavors. The recipient is Aidan Higgins

THE LASELL COLLEGE BOOK AWARD honors a student for their tenacity and their willingness to face a challenge head on and never quit. The recipient is David Wright, Jr.

MICHAEL’S COLLEGE BOOK AWARD is presented to two students for academic achievement with a social conscience and spirit of volunteerism. The recipients are Colin Loria and Sam Rector

THE RENSSELAER MEDAL AWARD recognizes the superlative academic achievement of secondary school juniors who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. The recipient is Scott Cunningham

THE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD is presented to juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing or outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. The recipients of the Innovative and Creativity Awards are Chris Andrei Abarientos and Aidan Pesce. The recipients of the Computing Medal Awards are Aidan Muldoon and Matthew O’Connor

THE SETON/YALE BOOK AWARD is donated by the Yale Club of New Haven and is awarded to a member of the junior class who exhibits outstanding personal character and intellectual promise. The award will be presented at a formal ceremony held at Yale University in the fall. The recipient is Matthew Tracy