Xaverian Gala honors Domenic Lalli; raises more than $600,000

This year’s gala was no exception, as more than 850 people attended the event on campus, honoring Principal Domenic Lalli for his 40 years of service to Xaverian.

 

Emceed by Channel 5 News Anchor Maria Stephanos P ’18 of Foxborough, the night included a toast from Sean Boulger ’85, P ’17,’ 21, a brief speaking program with remarks from Headmaster Brother Daniel Skala C.F.X., and the presentation of the Xaverian Medal.

 

Receiving the Xaverian Medal is the highest honor the school can bestow, which recognizes an individual for distinguished service to the school. Lalli, who received the medal, is a 40-year veteran teacher and administrator at Xaverian Brothers High School. Lalli began his career at Xaverian in 1976, initially teaching Physical Education and coaching track and football. In 1984, Brother William Drinan, C.F.X. appointed him as the Administrator of Students, a role in which he was responsible for the supervision of student life. He was appointed Principal of Xaverian in 1991, the same year Skala became Headmaster. During their time as a team, Xaverian Brothers High School has grown significantly.

Throughout his time at Xaverian, Lalli has influenced the lives of more than 8,000 students. He has shaped a strong community in which respect for everyone, no matter their differences, is the norm, through his extraordinary example.

 

“By any measure, Domenic Lalli’s influence on Xaverian is broad, deep and will endure,” said Skala. “He has touched everything from academic and athletics, from campus ministry and counseling, to the essence of what makes a school Catholic. His accomplishments are remarkable.”

 

The event, which raised a record $600,000, would not have been possible without the leadership of Gala Committee co-chairs Sean ’85 and Tany Boulger, P ’17, ’21 of Walpole, John ’93 and Victoria Gifford of Weston, Edward ’67 and Linda Kennedy of Charlestown, and Bill and Rosalie Perry, P ’18 ’20 ’20 of Franklin.

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