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Business Office News 2 Tuition Reminder & Summer Driver’s Ed

Cover Story (continued) 3

ACT Prep Seminars & Financial Aid

Xavier Features 4-6Xavier Band and Vocal State Solo/Ensemble UpdateNHS InducteesReflections on Life Spent in a Class-room

Campus Ministry Update 7

Standing Room Only!

Xavier Updates 8-9Iowa Model U.N. AwardsBPA National Award WinnersNational Latin ExamScholarship WinnersSwim Team Co-Op

The Principal‘s CornerContents

May 2013 • Volume 15 • Number 11

Saying “Yes”It is a blessing to be a part of a community where each day I

witness students, faculty, and staff saying “yes” to the impos-

sible. I am inspired by my students as they challenge themselves

and develop their talents through extra-curricular activities and

by the stories I hear from my fellow teachers about the service

projects and field trips they have hosted or taken part in. I am

grateful to be in a place where people are happy to be at work

and rise to each challenge that is presented.

As I write to you this month, we are just three weeks away from graduation and sending one of Xavier’s most accomplished most service-oriented and most faithful classes into “life after high school.” Truly there will be much to celebrate on May 19.

Celebration, of course, includes the annual slate of graduation parties. Relatives and

friends will drive across town, drive from other towns and some will fly from other states to honor the members of this outstanding group of young people. These wonderful gatherings celebrate community as much as they celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates.

Planning the festivities will certainly include many decisions. Where should the party be held? Some will open their homes; others will use parish halls, community centers, etc. Who should we invite? Some limit to close friends and relatives; some students hand out invitations to the entire class! What type of decorations and what colors should we use? What kind of food will be served? Should we cater or

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prepare the food ourselves? Should we have games? How about music? The list of decisions can seem endless.

One decision that I am often consulted about is whether or not to serve alcohol at graduation parties. Part of that answer is easy; part not so much. The easy answer is in regard to serving alcohol to the graduates and their friends. The answer is, don’t. Quite frankly, there are too many reasons to list here (a good list can be found at: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare/pdfs/27reasons.pdf but suffice it to say that the risk of serving alcohol to underage students is simply too great. For starters, it is illegal and it is dangerous. Probably the most important reason is that at your gathering, you are taking responsibility for someone else’s sons and daughters. You have an obligation to do all you can to keep them safe.

The second answer regarding serving alcohol at graduation parties is in regard to serving it to the adults who attend. This seems to be less consistent. Certainly, it is a family’s prerogative whether or not to serve those who are “of age.” Some families choose to not serve alcohol at all. They believe the message should be that alcohol isn’t needed to celebrate. Other families have two “shifts” to their parties. During the first part of the gathering, students and adults are welcome. At a certain time, the party ends for students and continues for the adults. Alcohol is only served after all students are gone. These families believe that drinking at graduation parties in front of students sends the wrong message – that celebrating graduation is a time to drink. Still others serve alcohol to adults throughout the entire party. These parents believe that students are in many social adult/teen gatherings (family, neighbors, etc.) where this is the case, so why do anything different?

This time of year is exciting and scary at the same time. Exciting because one very important part of our students’ lives is finished and another is about to begin. Scary because there is so much opportunity for something unfortunate to happen. With late nights, students on the road and rushing from one place to the next, it is important to stress the need to be careful. I implore you to not add availability of alcohol to that mix. Have a plan in place if you choose to serve alcohol for adults and under no circumstances serve alcohol to our students. Let’s end this celebration season safely!

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Key Club Volunterring Girls‘ Soccer Junior Service Day

May 1: Booster Club Meeting (6:30 p.m.) May 3: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Drama Banquet (6:30 p.m.) May 4: Grand March (8:00 p.m.) Prom (9:00 p.m.) Post Prom (11:59 p.m.)

May 6: AP Chemistry Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Spring Vocal Music Concert (7 p.m.)

May 7: AP Spanish Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Senior Choir Banquet/Vocal Music Department Awards (7:00 p.m.)

May 8: Day of the Rosary AP Calculus Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.)

May 9: AP English Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) BPA Nationals at Orlando

May 10: Pack the Chapel: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Student Senate Elections BPA Nationals at Orlando Galaxy (7:00 p.m.)

May 11: BPA Nationals at Orlando Galaxy (4:00 p.m.)

May 13: AP Bio Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Band Banquet (7:00 p.m.)

May 14: AP US Govt Exam (8 a.m. - 12p.m.) Sr Honors Assembly (12:45 p.m.)

May 15: Senior Exams Periods 1-4 AP US History Exam (8a.m.-12p.m.) Show Choir Auditions (3:00 p.m.) Baccalaureate Mass (7:00 p.m.)

May 16: Senior Exams Periods 5-8 AP US Econ Exam (8a.m.-12p.m.) Jr Leadership Mass (9:50 a.m.) Show Choir Auditions (6:00 p.m.)

May 17: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration Graduation Brkfst/Practice (8:00 am) Show Choir Auditions (3:00 p.m.)

May 19: Graduation (2:00 p.m.)

May 24: Mass in the Chapel (7:00 a.m.) Eucharistic Adoration

May 27: Memorial Day: No School

May 28-30: Semester Exams

May 31: Semester Exam Review 11:15 Early Dismissal/ Last Day of School!

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Beginning Monday, June 3, the office hours for the school will change to 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Summer Office Hours

End of Semester TestsTest days for the end of the semester are Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. At this time we expect buses to run on a normal a.m. schedule Tuesday through Fri-day, however, there will be no p.m. busing. Lunch and breakfast will not be served any day. The testing schedule will be posted at www.xaviersaints.org.

Graduation

Senior Honors AssemblyThe Senior Honors Assembly, which recognizes the many outstanding achieve-ments of our students this past year, will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 12:45 p.m. in the Ronald Thillen Gymnasium. All Xavier parents, especially senior parents, are encouraged to attend and help us honor these deserving students.

Baccalaureate Mass and Senior CelebrationOur Baccalaureate Mass for graduates and their parents will be held on Wednes-day, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Regis-LaSalle Theatre. An extended evening of celebrating the Class of 2013 will occur. It will include a Mass, dessert and guest speakers.

Alumni Sponsored BreakfastThe Alumni Association will provide a continental breakfast for the seniors prior to graduation practice on Friday morning, May 17. The breakfast is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. with the practice beginning at 8:30 a.m.

CommencementGraduation for the Class of 2013 is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ronald Thillen Gymnasium. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. with reserved seating for parents of the graduates.

Delinquent Lunch Accounts

Students are required to take care of

any outstanding balances with the

lunch program before the end of the

year. Thank you for taking prompt ac-

tion on this matter. Questions may be

directed to Marge Carson at marge.car-

son@xaviersaints.org

Boys‘ Track

Tuition Reminder

All tuition accounts should have been

paid in full by May 10. All grade reports,

transcripts, and diplomas will be held for

students with unpaid accounts. Seniors

with unpaid balances will not be allowed

to participate in graduation ceremonies.

Students will not be permitted to return

for the following academic year until any

outstanding balance is paid in full in ac-

cordance with the Xavier Board of Edu-

cation Policy #3241.

Tuition Contract ReminderTuition contracts for the 2013/14 aca-

demic year are due to the Business Of-

fice by May 31, 2013. Your student(s)

will not be officially enrolled until this is

completed. If you have any questions,

please contact Shea Francis at 739-

7307.

Summer camp registration dead-line is Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the Activities Office.

Camps offered include: Shoot Like A Champion, Wrestling, Bowling, Girls Basketball, Show Choir, Co-Ed Track, Boys Basketball, Co-ed Tennis, Theater and Girls Soccer. .

Registration forms were distributed at the grade schools and are available at www.xaviersaints.org. If you would like to register for a camp, please call 294-6635 x302.

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Division I Ratings – Superior Katherine Bauer: Clarinet SoloNoah Hagen: French Horn SoloBryan Banowetz/Patrick Mullin: Piano /Marimba DuetNatalie Schrader/Chris Williams: Saxophone DuetPatrick Mullin/Nick Wallraff: Percussion DuetTony Hamer/Zach Schnoebelen: Alto Sax/Trombone DuetBryan Banowetz/Noah Hagen/Kyle Skoumal: French Horn TrioRoss Kennedy/Jack Kenney/Abbey Konzen/Patrick Mullin/Gina Reiman Nick Wallraff/Spencer Wille/Blake Welter: Percussion Choir

Division II Ratings – Excellent Mitch Anderson: Trumpet SoloMicaela Andrews: Flute SoloPeter Clark: Trumpet SoloMichael Fay: Trombone SoloDerek Fry: Trumpet SoloKatie Goldsmith: Clarinet SoloNoah Hagen: Trombone SoloJacob Hansen: Trombone SoloBrian Iversen: Trumpet SoloAbbey Konzen: Oboe SoloNicole Lengemann: Flute SoloLucy Liu:L Clarinet SoloPatrick Mullin: Percussion SoloEric Riehle: Euphonium SoloNatalie Schrader: Tenor Sax SoloZach Schnoebelen: Alto Sax SoloKyra Vercande: Trumpet SoloMatt Wardlaw: Tenor Sax SoloChris Williams: Bari Sax SoloMicaela Andrews/ Ellie Burke/Rachel Clarke/Nicole Lengemann: Flute QuartetDerek Fry/Noah Hagen/Jacob Hansen/John Meskimen/Eric Riehle Brett Young: Brass Sextet

Xavier Band Receives Division I and II Ratings

Future Saints Summer Camps

Congratulations to the following instrumentalists who participated in the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 13.

The Xavier Catholic Schools will be hosting their annual 5k/10k and intro-ducing the new Puppy Pound Half Mile Kids Run! The events will be held June 15, 2013 with the 5k Run/Walk starting at 8:00 am, the Puppy Pound Kids Run starting at 9:00 am, and the 10k start-ing at 9:15 am. A $100 prize will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers of each adult race. The top three male and female adult finish-ers in each age bracket will be awarded a medal. All Puppy Pound finishers will receive a medal. If you compete in both the 5k and the 10k you will be awarded a special “5k/10k Same Day” medal. Bring out the entire family and help sup-port Xavier Catholic Schools. For more information, to register, or to down-load a flyer, please visit our website, CRPoundtheGround.com. You can also register at GetMeRegistered.com.

Xavier Catholic Schools Pound the Ground 5k/10k and Puppy Pound Kids RunXavier Catholic Schools prepare to host their annual 5k/10k with the addition of a Kids Run!

A photo from “Amadeus,“ presented at Xavier in April 2013

Congratulations to the following vocalists who participated in the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 13.

Xavier Vocal Receives Division I and II Ratings

Division I Ratings - SuperiorMicaela AndrewsNicole LengemannMason MontuoroNina NoronhaAnna Zittergruen

Division II Ratings - ExcellentTory BrownMeredith DieboldEmma KeefeNoah ManternachQuinlan MoranNina NoronhaMatt Thommana

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SeniorsChristina HuntGrant HuntXingtong (Elena) JiRyan MeaneyLisa OlberdingElizabeth RiehleHaylee Schlitz

JuniorsAndrew BiseniusMeredith DieboldEdward EichlerAngelica ElkemaFrancis HillEmma HuntSalim KherbaouiRyan PersickChristopher SchirmMatthew ThommanaAnna White

SophomoresNolan ArpElizabeth BaileyMadeline BaileyThomas BallKatherine BauerEvan BednarAmy BoeClaire BouchardJeanne BouchardDelaney BreitbachMorgan BreitbachLogan Brown

Michaela BrownVictoria BrownAlea ChallengerNoah ClasenBenjamin CurleyMatthew DowneyNicholas EklandJeffrey FriedenIsabel FrischRory GallagherAshley GaseEvan GradovilleGreta GustafsonMaxwell HammerbergAshley HannenJacob HansenLouis HasleyCara HessmanJoshua HoffmannEmma HouserJohn HovdaMason HoxieBrian IversenKatelyn IvesAllison JasperEllen JasperChristine JengwaStephen JonesCarlie JurgensEmma KeefeMatthew KirpesOlivia KrapflLukas KoechnerRachel LampeNicholas Lang

Nicole LengemannJingyu “Lucy” LiuNathan LuxSarah MaloneyNoah ManternachKayla MeaneyJohn MeskimenMichele MillerCarolyn MorrisseyRachel MullinJacob NachmanSammi NoonanMadeline OberfoellShamus O’ConnellKatherine O’RourkeTimothy OttingConnor RamloMadison ReckerMadeline RichardsReagan RokosKatelyn RoppAnne ScherrmanAbigail SchmittEmily SchuffColin ScotJennifer SigmonKayla ThompsonKayla TorsonElizabeth UdelhovenJack VonKampenJoseph WelchMelanie WertzbergerCalvin WinkerBrett YoungAnna Zittergruen

National Honor Society Induction Held

XHS Updates

Post Prom Update

WOW! A HUGE thank you to all parents, businesses, and friends of Xavier for your support of 2013’s Post Prom! Your donations of time, food, prizes and money helped our committee organize a terrific event for our kids! Prizes included a MacBook Pro, a flatscreen tv, ipads, the Xavier Quilt, a dorm refrigerator, headphones, golf passes, an airplane ride, gift cards, gift cards, and more gift cards! The kids bowled, played bingo, cards, Minute to Win It, laser tag, pool, grabbed for cash in the money machine -- what a fun night it was! This was all made possible by some truly awesome committee chairs! Teresa Daubitz and Jeanne Eichler (food), Bryn and Paul Hayes, Denise and Kevin Pudil, Jean and Kevin Biermann (games), Theresia Berutti and Anne Marie Moran (prizes), Tom Hazelton (publicity), Karen Ingwersen and Kathy Walvrood (registration), Mark Asplund (security), Pam Barta and Nancy Charipar (volunteers).

XPX Uniform Collection

XPX will once again be collecting

“graduated” and out-grown uni-

forms. These items will be available

in August for purchase at the annual

Xtravaganza Sale! All proceeds from

this sale will directly benefit the XPX

programs, which support the stu-

dents, staff and teachers at Xavier.

Please clean out those closets and

bring any UNIFORM APPROVED

items (polo’s, sweaters, sweatshirts,

pants, etc.) to the bins located out-

side the main office. Thanks in ad-

vance for your support!

Junior Service Day Boys‘ Track Student Appreciation Day

Congratulations to the following students inducted into the Xavier chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

What is the National Honor Society?The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization estab-lished to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students annually participate in activities of NHS.

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Saying “Yes” By Mr. Andy Hayward

When I think of how Xavier’s theme

for this school year, “Like Mary, we say

yes to the impossible,” applies to me, I

think of the countless opportunities God

provides each day to deepen my experi-

ence of life. All that is required of me is

a simple “yes,” even when it may chal-

lenge me or cause me to change.

I think of a service trip to a struggling community in rural Ap-

palachia that I said “yes” to while in college. I will never forget

the gratitude shown by those we served for what to me was the

simple act of sharing my time, some company, and the muscle

to hammer in a few nails.

I think of the RCIA classes I said “yes” to as a freshman in col-

lege. I had been searching for something to fill a spiritual void in

my life, and the college chaplain suggested I learn more about

the Catholic faith into which I had been baptized as an infant. A

year later, the sacrament of confirmation began a spiritual jour-

ney that changed the course of my life.

I think, too, of the duties and responsibilities that arise each day,

the little things in life that need to be attended to even when

the motivation or inspiration is hard to find. My father, who died

from cancer at the age of 48, was a poet, and in one of his po-

ems he wrote, “The smallest task projects onto the heavens;

hope begins / In small acts written large.” My father lived these

words, and both his words and actions inspire me to find joy in

even the most mundane tasks.

There have been times in my life when I have been unable to

say “yes” and have instead relied on the “yes” of those around

me. I think of a time in my early twenties when I suffered from a

severe bout of depression. I can’t take credit for my recovery, for

I was in a place in which I was unable to respond to God’s call.

The credit goes to my friends and family who prayed for me and

kept me company when I wasn’t much fun to be around. The

credit goes to the priests and doctors who shared their wisdom

and expertise that allowed me to begin to rebound. Today, I am

grateful for the experience, which has given me empathy with

those who struggle with mental illness.

I thank God each day for the opportunity to continue to say

“yes” to all that He offers; to the wonders and joys of his cre-

ation; to meaningful work and inspiring company; to the beauty

of art, music, and literature; to the profundity of relationships

with my friends, family, and loved ones; and to the love and

redeeming power of His Son.

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As the “Finder of Lost Things”, legend tells that St. Anthony’s favorite prayer book was ta-ken by a novice monk who was running away. Anthony prayed that the book be found and the novice received an apparition convincing him to quickly return his book. Today, many request St. Anthony’s intercession for the retrieval of lost items.

Saint Anthony was born in Portugal and

baptized as Ferdinand. He entered the

order of St. Augustine at age 15, however his story took many unexpected turns

from this monastic life. After seeing the bones of recent Franciscan martyrs from

Morocco, he was inspired to complete their work in serving Jesus. Taking the

name Anthony and joining the order of Friars Minor, he embarked on a journey

to Morocco. Unfortunately, once in Morocco, he fell ill with fever and was forced

to return to Portugal. His ship, however, was blown off course and landed in Italy.

Anthony lived in Padua, Italy, and spent his days meditating upon the teaching of

Jesus while quietly cooking and chopping wood for the friars of the hermitage.

One day, when asked to give an improvised talk at an ordination, everyone was

astonished by the giftedness of his speech. Soon he was preaching to thousands

and converting many with his fervor and holiness. It is said that even the fish

listened to his sermons!

It gave St. Anthony great joy to spread the Good News and see the abundant

fruits which resulted from his preaching ministry. He died at the age of 36 after

generously expending his life in the service of Christ.

In some ways St. Anthony’s experience as a missionary is similar to those we face

today: he was certain that there was a job he should do, but a series of events led

him down an entirely different path. Haven’t we all had times in our lives where,

on some level, we felt like we were being “blown off course” or we had to read-

just our expectations of how things should be? The next time you find yourself at

a crossroads, take a moment to listen to your inner voice, your spiritual guide. If

you do, you may learn something in the silence.

Update from Campus Ministry

Saint Anthony of PaduaSubmitted By: XPX Spiritual Committee

We just completed our 15th Kairos retreat for Xavier and our final Kairos retreat for the school year. We feel very blessed to have this program at Xavier and appreciate all the prayers and support from parents, faculty, staff, and students. We would like to espe-cially thank Fr. Vu for his spiritual guidance and all the faculty and staff members who gave so generously of their time to be adult facilitators. We are also very grateful to our parish priests, Monsignor Russel Bleich, Fa-ther. Denny Juhl, and Father. Dave O’Connor for serving as Spiritual Directors on K13, K14 and K15. We will be accepting applications for senior leaders the second week of May. Registration for next year‘s Kairos will be taken in the fall. Make plans to incorporate a Kairos weekend into your junior’s schedule as the weekends fill up quickly. Kairos dates for the 2013/2014 school year will October 31-November 1, January 9-12, and March 6-9.

We recently completed our Junior Service Retreat Day. The junior class went out into the Cedar Rapids Community and did various projects. Some projects included working at the Urban Farm, Horizons Meals on Wheels, The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, The Rock Island Preserve, Americorps, Families Helping Families, Cedar Rapids Public Lib-rary, the Catholic Worker House, the Metro Catholic Outreach Center, as well as work at various parishes.

The senior class had their final retreat of high school. It was a day of prayer and reflection as they complete their last year at Xavier and look forward to the next step in their life’s journey.

Looking ahead…

Day of the Rosary - Wednesday, May 8th. Theo-logy classes will be praying the rosary throughout the day in the Xavier chapel. The Xavier com-munity is invited to join us as we pray the rosary honoring Mary during the month of May.

Baccalaureate Mass- Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00pm. Ron Thillen Gymnasium

Junior Leadership Mass- Friday, May 24th at 9:50 AM Ron Thillen Gymnasium

Campus Ministry Mission Trip – In the summer, 24 teens and 6 chaperones from the Xavier com-munity will be going to Jackson, Mississippi to join in mission work with Catholic Heart Work-camp. We will leave Saturday June 1st and return June 7th.

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Iowa Delegates at Model United NationsXavier students represented the nations of Israel, Argentina, and Guatemala at the 49th annual Iowa High School Model UN, held at the University of Northern Iowa on April 18-19. Students learned about their nations, studied world problems and issues, wrote position papers, and role-played their nation’s delegates in debate to collaboratively construct a final resolution. This year’s topics included sex trafficking; regulation of long-range ballistic missiles; ethics of biotechnology; drones; cloning. Delegates show a high level of global awareness and resolve to create innovative solutions to international problems --essential in our interconnected world.

Iowa Outstanding Position Paper awards were given to Morgan Noonan on the topic of Effectiveness of Foreign Aid, and Lauren Smith on Water Sanitation for Under-developed Countries. Xavier delegates included: Rachel Brady, Peter Clark, Dan-iel Cowden, Thomas Erusha, Bryton Hayes, Carlos Negrin, Morgan Noonan, John Peloquin, Jon Peters, John Richardson, Elizabeth Riehle, Jacob Schmitt, Zach Schnoe-belen, Stephen Swiderski, Rob Thinnes, Colby Trace, Molly Vipond, Bryce Volk, Matt Wardlaw. Xavier’s moderator is Mrs. Donna Winter.

Student Appreciation Day Beginning the day with bagels in the cafeteria from Breakfast Club, Student Appreciation Day was off to a great start. After a picnic lunch with burgers grilled by Student Senate, the entire student body attended an assembly. This was no ordinary all-school get together. Students competed against teachers in a three-point contest, held a spirit award competition, and even threw pies in a number of brave teachers‘ faces. One thing is clear, we appreciate our Saints!

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Xavier Sweeps JA Titan ChallengeCongratulations to the team of Braxton Hall and James Krouse for winning the Junior Achievement Titan Challenge! Each student receives $1,500 for college. Kyle Dlouhy and Abi Kramer took 2nd place, and receive $750 college scholarship money each. Xavier teams swept the top four spots out of 32 teams from numer-ous schools throughout Linn County. Grant Hunt and Daniel Pape placed 3rd, and Josh Hewitt and Jordan Ratz placed 4th. Mrs. Donna Winter introduced the simulation to students in her Economics classes, and was moderator of the Xavier teams.The competition involves running an online business and making decisions regard-ing price, production, marketing, research & development, capital investment, and charitable giving. The simulation is part of Xavier’s Economics course, as students apply academic concepts in a simulated business. Xavier Economics classes par-ticipate in the Junior Achievement Applied Economics program, using textbooks, study guides, business volunteers, and the national business simulation through JA.

Xavier Summer AcademyBe A Saint for a Week!

The Xavier Summer Academy is an oppor-tunity for students who have completed grades 1-4 to learn something new this summer!

Details:• July 15-19 8:30 -11:30 a.m.• Students take two classes (90 minutes each) • Grades 1-2 and 3-4 will be grouped together • Cost: $100 Xavier Summer Academy t-shirt included • Registration and payment due May 15

Courses include:• Art Experience• Fun with French• Hablamos Espanol We Speak Spanish!• Show Me the Money• Let‘s Make Music• Creative Writing

Choose your learning adventure this sum-mer! Download a registration form at www.xaviersaints.org and learn like a Saint!

Keyboarding CoursesKeyboarding Offerings: (Summer Courses and 8th grade test-out information)

You may now go to www.xaviersaints.org homepage and download forms for either the two day or three week Sum-mer Keyboarding courses that are being offered at Xavier High School.

Any student currently in 8th grade will also find a Keyboarding test-out form on the homepage.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tim O’Brien at tim.obrien@xavier-saints.org or 294-6635 ext. 380.

Xavier High School is in a Co-Op agreement with the Cedar Rapids Public Schools in the sport of Swimming. Any Xavier student may participate. If inte-rested for the 2013-14 school year, please contact Mike Winker in the Activities Office. We have had students participate at all three public high schools (Jefferson, Kennedy & Washington) during the last few years. Xavier students compete at the school of the district that they live in. If a student is not in the Cedar Rapids District, they would swim for the Cedar Rapids school that is located nearest to their place of residence. The following students participated in the swim co-op this past school year:

Boys:Evan BednarHunter DidriksenNicholas LyonJacob Nachman

John RichardsonJonah ScallonCarlos NegrinMitch AndersonNick Durin

Girls:McKenzie AsplundCarly KenneyClaire WenischSamantha Valenta

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UV light can damage your skin, which can lead to skin cancer.

While there are other determining factors in addition to sun exposure, such as heredity and living envi-ronment, the majority of preventable risk falls with over-exposure to UV light from sun and tanning beds. The World Health Organization has equated indoor tanning to the same cancer-causing agents as those in tobacco. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, studies have found a 75% increase in the risk of melanoma in those who have been expo-sed to UV radiation from indoor tanning.

Protect your skin from the sun the following ways:1. Avoid indoor tanning.2. Apply water-resistant broad spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more to all exposed skin. Reapply every 2 hours.3. Seek shade during peak times (10am-4pm).4. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand because they reflect the sun’s damaging rays.5. Get Vitamin D safely through a healthy diet and vitamin supplements—not the sun.6. Keep an eye on your skin for any new or changing areas of your skin. Skin can-cer is very treatable if caught early.

Treat sunburn with the following measures:1. Immerse a t-shirt or towel in cool water, wring it out and place on affected area. Then sit in a cool place. Cool water is also good to drink because your body loses fluids through your skin when burned.2. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen are good over the counter pain relie-vers.3. Aloe gel or lotion applied several times a day will relieve pain and keep skin moist. Spray on products that do not require rubbing into the skin will be less irritating.4. Over the counter hydrocortisone creams will help relieve inflammation and irritation caused by sunburn. Avoid “-caine” products that may be more irritating to the skin than helpful. Also avoid petroleum jelly that can hold heat in.5. Other home remedies include adding a cup of vinegar to a cool bath or even a few tea bags to the bath—can also put cold tea bags directly onto the sunburn for relief.6. For sunburns that blister, DO NOT pop blisters. Also, once blisters break open on own, do not peel skin back—that skin protects the area under the blister from infection. Can use loose gauze to cover skin that blisters or rubs. Just be careful that gauze doesn’t stick to skin. 7. If you experience severe sunburn or extensive blistering, seek medical atten-tion.

Enjoy your summer, but do so safely. This information and more can be found on the American Academy of Dermatology website (www.aad.org).

Note from the Nurse‘s OfficeProtect Your Skin from UV Rays!From the Trainer:

By Heather Boyer

The end of the school year is fast ap-

proaching; however, your involvement

in sports/activities does not take a

break. Remember to be safe in what-

ever it is you decide to do this summer,

whether that be baseball, softball, off-

season training, or just the occasional

swim, run or bike ride.

Here are a few tips:• Start off by stretching and warming

up

• Keep up with regular exercise and try

something new

• Be sure to wear any necessary pro-

tective

gear

• Do not play injured

• Drink plenty of fluids

If you do unfortunately end up injured,

I will not be in the training room start-

ing the last day of school through-

out the summer, but I will be at Linn

County Physical Therapy. If there is

anything you need (question, injury or

otherwise) do not hesitate to call (319)

362-LCPT.

Thanks for a great year at Xavier! See

you in the fall!

Heather Boyer, Xavier Athletic Trainer

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Streamlining calendar items with Google

Xavier is now using Google calendar. Google’s (free) online calendar allows users to view multiple calendars at one time, access a calendar from a mobile phone using a built-in calendar or mobile browser, and get event reminders via e-mail or text messages.

Even better, users can personalize event notifications including an option to receive an e-mail or text message when an event is a) changed or b) canceled. Use the steps outlined below to start taking advantage of these exciting features!

Xavier’s main calendar is now segmented into the following areas: Athletics, Campus Ministry, Co-Curricular Activities, General, Fine Arts, Guidance, and Student Events.

1. To import any one or all of Xavier’s Calendars with your own, visit http://www.xaviersaints.org (image 1) and click on “Calendar.”

Xavier Calendar Update

2. On the lower right hand side of the calendar (image 2), click on the +Google Calendar button (image 3) to sync Xavier‘s calen-dar with your own.

3. After you have logged into your Google Account, you will receive a pop-up message asking you to select the calendars you would like to merge with your own (image 4). Select the calendar you wish to import (or select all).

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Helpful links: Google Calendar help: http://support.google.com/calendar/?hl=enGoogle Sync for your phone: http://www.google.com/mobile/sync/

4. To begin receiving notifications for changed or canceled events, right click on a specific calendar (this must be done for each calendar you have imported into your calendar) and click on “Notifications” (image 5). Select options to indicate how you would like to be notified (image 6). ** Note: If you have not already, you may need to click on the link titled “Set up your mobile phone to receive notifications” in order to activate the text message option.

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Xavier Class of 2013

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear or be in dread of them: for it is

the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.“

Deuteronomy 31:6

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Patrick Mullin“For serving as a lec-tor for Stations of the Cross and for his out-standing performance in “Amadeus.“

Shelby Christensen“For her outstanding senior year including service, faith, leader-ship, and participation in fine arts and athlet-ics.“

Marge Carson“For 30 years of nour-ishing our Catholic school students and faculty.“

Mike Cervantes“For developing our Sta-tions of the Cross service and his production of “Amadeus.“

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