Our Mission

Xaverian Brothers High School, a Catholic college-preparatory school for boys, cherishes its identity as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. Drawing on the traditions of the past, living in the strength of the present, and preparing for the needs of the future, Xaverian Brothers High School is a community of faith and learning that is committed to developing the integration of spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, and social dimensions within each young man. Through participation in academic, extracurricular, athletic, and campus ministry programs, a Xaverian graduate will be prepared to meet the demands of higher education, to contribute to society, and to answer the call of Christian service.



The Ryken Award

The Ryken Award is given annually to a Xaverian faculty or staff member who is nominated by their coworkers. This special award was established in 1993 to recognize the recipient’s commitment to the vision of Theodore Ryken, founder of the Xaverian Brothers, and to honor their dedication to the core values of Xaverian Brothers education. It is the highest award bestowed to an adult member of the Xaverian community.

Below you can find the complete list of winners.
1993 - Phil Previte
1994 - Ed Hardiman ’88
1995 - Domenic Lalli, P ’98
1996 - Charles McNamee 
1997 - Eileen Schofield
1998 - Charles Stevenson ’69
1999 - Donald Burke
2000 - Mary Briody
2001 - James D. Lewis, P ’95, ’02
2002 - James E. Conley
2003 - Garrett Bowers ’77, P ’21, ’23
2004 - Gerard Lambert ’88
2005 - Paula Duddy, P ’93, ’95
2006 - Keith A. Crowley
2007 - David Palmieri ’93, P ’23
2007 - Charles Duddy, P ’93, ’95
2008 - Catherine Douglas, P ’21, ’24
2009 - Philip A. Penza ’67, P ’05
2010 - James McCarthy
2011 - Denis Smith ’67, P ’95, ’98
2012 - Steve Steinberger
2013 - Alex Salachi, P ’18
2014 - Robert Gill ’26
2015 - John Connolly, P ’08
2016 - Brother Raymond Hoyt, C.F.X., ’70
2017 - Linda Corbett, P ’11
2018 - Courtland Morse ’71, P ’01, ’03 
2019 - Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. 
2020 - Stephen Dacey ’95
2021 - Jenna Vona
2022 - Julie Horne, P ’12, ’14, ’14
2023 - Ryan Howard
 
 
Xaverian is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12. As an inclusive community, we embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, welcoming students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. Through exceptional academics, athletics, the arts, faith formation, and service opportunities, we help young men discover their unique gifts and talents so they can share them with a world in need.