BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BROTHER LAWRENCE HARVEY, CFX ROBERT B. ALESI ’78
the Spirit oF XaVerian Chairman President
BROTHER ARTHUR CALIMAN, CFX ’65 FRANK LUPO ’68
HONORABLE MATTHEW D’EMIC ’70 MICHAEL MACINTYRE ’94
CAPTAIN DONALD BOUCHOUX ’64 EDWARD MCDONALD ’64
REVEREND DAVID DETTMER ROBERT PORTA ’79
The Spirit of Xaverian Dinner was established to celebrate our history and values—
Humility, Simplicity, Compassion, Trust, and Zeal —that are the foundation of DR. CHARLES HADLOCK ’64 jOSEPH MALVASIO ’63
Xaverian High School. The Spirit of Xaverian Award, the Bernard McQuillan Award for ALICE HESSION WILLIAM RUSSO ’65
Distinguished Alumni and Faculty, the St. Francis Xavier Award, and the Theodore james VINCENT IANNELLI ’68 ROBERT O’SULLIVAN, ESQ. ’64
Ryken Award each recognize individuals who live these values daily. BRIAN INGRAM ’89 BROTHER DANIEL SKALA, CFX
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Fifty years ago, Rambusch Studio was commissioned to create Our Lady of the Narrows, SISTER ELIZABETH A. HILL, CSj MICHAEL WELCH
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the statue of Mary in the front of the school, a gift from the Class of 1961. In 2010, this
famous studio executed Brother Clement’s stained glass design and created the Spirit of
Xaverian Award, a visual representation of Xaverian’s history that depicts four elements. of
The Seal of the Xaverian Brothers remembers those who founded Xaverian High Spirit oF XaVerian Committee
School, comprised the majority of our teaching faculty for the first two decades, and still ROBERT B. ALESI ’78
participate in the life of Xaverian today, providing invaluable leadership and guidance. The President
watermelon reminds us that “In harmony, small things grow.” When the Brothers arrived in A W A R D S D I N N E R
Kentucky, with no money and little means, the local community showed compassion and ANTHONY COSCIA ANA LOPOSKY
generosity by providing them with watermelons for sustenance. The Xaverian School SIGFRIED HEILES ’64 PATRICK MATHEWS
Seal displays the school’s symbols— the clipper ship, a cross, a star, and a map of New CORINNE M.KING EDWARD MAYROSE ’79 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Xaverian’s First Graduation Class
York City, the home of 15,000 of city’s finest young men educated at 7100 Shore Road. BRITTANY SMITH
The decision to design Our Lady of the Narrows was influenced by Bay Ridge’s nautical BROTHER CLEMENT KOWALCHUK, CFX The Class of 1961
MARIE LANE ANA WILSON
setting; the Blessed Mother greets ships traveling the Narrows, and our students, each day.
This award reminds us to live our school motto Respice Stellam,Voca Miriam; let us all “Look
to the stars and call upon Mary” and strive to live the Xaverian values.
TUESDA y, N Ov Em BER 9, 2010
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Xaverian’s First Graduation Class hilton garden inn • 7:00pm
The Class of 1961
XaVerian high SChool Cordially inViteS you to attend
2010 XaVerian honoreeS
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Mr. WilliaM Kane lavin ’61
In this year that we celebrate the Class of 1961’s fiftieth anniversary, it is only fitting that
we present the Spirit of Xaverian Award to Bill Lavin ’61, a member of that first graduating
class who has demonstrated great admiration for and loyalty to the Xaverian Brothers. Bill
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Captain stephen Matts, usn (ret.) ’76
An honors graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Captain Matts served as an
Engineering Division Officer and Tactical Systems Officer on the nuclear powered
submarine PCU Georgia (SSBN-729) before becoming an instructor in the Nuclear
served for many years on Xaverian’s Board of Trustees and was the co-chairman for the Propulsion Training Unit in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1988, Captain Matts joined
capital campaign in the 1990s which funded our prominent Technology Center. To honor Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Xaverian’s First Graduation Class the USS Flying Fish as Navigator/Operations Officer. He then served on the staff of the
the Xaverian Brothers, the Lavin family sponsored the renovation of the Brothers Chapel The Class of 1961 Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. before reporting as Executive Officer of USS
on the third floor. Oklahoma City (SSN 723), a ship that earned the Submarine Squadron Eight Battle “E”. He
Bill earned his B.B.A.at St. john’s University (1965); he began his career at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Co. where he served in Omaha, Nebraska as Special Assistant to the Commander in Chief of US Strategic Command, where he
attained his New York State CPA license. Known in the financial service industry for his experience as an executive honoring also earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
with public and private companies – Bill held the posts of CEO and CFO for the Woolworth Corporation. Now a WiLLiam LaviN ’61 In 1998, Captain Matts assumed command of USS West Virginia (Gold) and led the ship through four highly successful
management consultant, Bill currently serves as the Business Manager for Sisters of Mercy. strategic deterrent patrols. In November of 2000, he became Executive Staff Director of the National Nuclear
with
Many organizations have recognized Bill’s professional talents and generosity of spirit: Faithful Steward Award Security Administration, where he dealt with issues involving US nuclear weapons, international nonproliferation,
(Catholic Medical Center), Humanitarian Award for Services to Children and Families (Catholic Guardian Society The Spirit of Xaverian Award naval nuclear propulsion and counterterrorism. Subsequently, he was sent to London to take command of US Naval
of Brooklyn), Irish American Business 100 Award, President’s Medal (St. johns’ University), the Dorothy Bennett Activities UK with responsibility for administration, policy and support of US Navy units throughout the United
Center Mercy Award and the Bernard McQuillian Distinguished Alumni Award (Xaverian), to name a few. An active Kingdom, Gibraltar and Northern Europe.
Catholic Irishman, his club affiliations include Belle Harbor Yacht Club, Cathedral Club, Knights of Columbus, Bernard McQuillian Award for Distinguished Alumni & Faculty Recipients
In 2006, Captain Matts was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Naval ROTC, North Carolina Piedmont Region,
Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of jerusalem, The Emerald Society, and the Society mr. JameS raSuLO ’74 where he was named a visiting professor at Duke University, North Carolina State and the University of North
of Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York. Bill has served on 23 Boards. CaptaiN StepheN mattS ’76 Carolina at Chapel Hill, teaching classes in ethics and leadership.
Born in Brooklyn to Thomas Vincent Lavin and Agnes Elizabeth (Kane) Lavin, Bill and his wife Eileen Mary (jones) Captain Matts is authorized to wear the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense
Lavin settled in Belle Harbor where they raised their seven children: Maureen Anne Sawyer, jeanine Anne Zochs, Dr. GeOrGe StapLeS, FOrmer FaCuLty
Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement
Patricia Anne Broderick, William Kane Lavin ’90, Maribeth Anne Lavin, james Thomas Lavin ’96, and Robert Medal, and various unit and service awards. Captain Matts retired from the US Navy in September of 2010. He
Vincent Lavin ’05. The St. Francis Xavier Society Award and his wife, Lori, look forward to traveling and visiting their two sons, Michael and Danny, while he reviews
Dr. arthur BraDy ’58 opportunities to embark on a new career.
Mr. JaMes rasulo ’74 Dr. FraNCiS & mrS. CyNthia COLLiNi p ’74’75’78’81
“jay” Rasulo graduated at the top of his class and went on to earn a degree in economics SiSter mary tereNCe muLLiN
from Columbia University and both an MA and MBA from the University of Chicago. He Dr. GeorGe staples
held positions with Chase Manhattan Bank and the Marriott Corp. before joining the Walt SiSter mary merCeDeS SOmma
Dr. George Staples is a true scholar who epitomizes what it means to be a life-long learner.
Disney Company. In january 2010 he was named senior executive vice president and chief Ten grants and fellowships allowed him to pursue his scholarly work, earning degrees
financial officer of The Walt Disney Company. He oversees the company’s worldwide Theodore James Ryken Award which include: B.A. History and Philosophy (Catholic University of America), M.A.
finance organization, corporate strategy and development, brand management, acquisitions, mr. aNthONy COSCia, FaCuLty History (New York University), M.A. Economics (University of Illinois), Certificate in
corporate alliances, investor relations, treasury and risk management activities, controller History (International Graduate School, Exeter College, Oxford), Master of Philosophy
functions, information systems, corporate outreach, real estate and taxes. (Graduate School and University Center, CUNY), and Ph.D. History (Graduate School
Under jay’s leadership, Parks and Resorts built on its traditional strengths as the world’s preeminent theme park tueSDay, NOvemBer 9, 2010 and University Center, CUNY).
operator to create a range of businesses that have made Disney a global leader in the family vacation industry. As part of – hilton garden inn – During the course of Dr. Staples’ forty-four year career at Xaverian, he taught history, philosophy, and economics,
this growth strategy, jay has overseen a major expansion of Disney’s California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, which often approaching his work with an interdisciplinary perspective. He also served as chair of the Department of Social
culminates with the opening of Cars Land in 2012, and of Hong Kong Disneyland, where work is underway on the 1100 South Avenue at Lois Lane, Staten Island, New York 10314
and Behavioral Sciences and the Lay Faculty Association. Dr. Staples significantly influenced generations of Xaverian
creation of three original new lands. He has also led negotiations with the Chinese government to begin development alumni by instilling exacting study habits and critical thinking skills. He earned the respect of his colleagues through
of a new theme park in Shanghai. 6:00 PM C o C k t a i l r e C e P t i o n his staunch professionalism, setting the standard for college preparatory instruction. Dr. Staples continues to teach
By emphasizing innovative marketing, strategic investment and financial discipline, jay has also deftly managed the 7:00 PM dinner, awards CereMony at Kingsborough Community College as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy,
Parks and Resorts businesses through difficult periods, first as the unit’s President after tourism plummeted globally in and Political Science.
the wake of 9/11 and later as Chairman during the 2008-09 economic downturn. Throughout, he’s been an important Dr. Staples currently resides in Madison, New jersey with his wife, janet.
advocate for the tourism industry, serving as Chairman of the Travel Industry Association of America in 2006 and 2007. For information, please call 718-836-7100 ext. 167 – To register online, visit www.xaverian.org
jay was inducted into the Travel Industry Hall of Leaders in 2008.