Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically

Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically
rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school
in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated
young men of diverse backgrounds and means.
Our current enrollment is 1,076 students from all five
boroughs of New York City, parts of New Jersey, lower
Westchester and Long Island. Xavier currently distributes
$2.2M in need-based financial aid to 36% of the student
body. For 167 years we have been committed to making
a Xavier education accessible to all qualified, deserving
applicants and we will continue to do so with your help.
Sponsors
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CELEBRATE XAVIER SPONSORS
Maroon and Blue Sponsors
Daniel ’65 and Kathleen Denihan
Christopher and Mary Pia P ’15 ‘17
The Xavier Class of 1970
Knight Sponsors
Bisogno & Meyerson
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.
16th Street Sponsors
James ’83 and Jennifer Coster
Richard ’83 and Jennifer Nolan
Irma and Daniel V. Rodriguez ‘58
Xavier Jesuit Community
Event Sponsors
All information current as of March 28, 2014
Beer Donated by:
Bruce Caulfield ’73 and Tracks Raw Bar and Grill
Flowers Donated by:
Dennis and Doreen Miskimmon P’15
Interactive Media Donated by:
Whistlebox
Theme Baskets Created and Donated by:
Carol Waney P’17
Musicians:
Members of Xavier’s Blue Night Band, led by Dr. William Pace
Tonight’s Celebration
6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Silent Auction
8:15 – 9:00 p.m. Program
Welcome
John R. Raslowsky
Student Speaker
Dennis Muentes ‘14
Live Auction
Barry Cherwin
Cherwin & Cherwin Auctioneers
9:30 p.m.
Evening Concludes
Live Auction Prizes
Join us for Xavier’s Live Auction. The auction will take place during this evening’s
program and will be led by Barry Cherwin of Cherwin & Cherwin Auctioneers.
The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the winner of the
item. The winner of the item will immediately receive a formal agreement to sign
for their item from one of our live auction spotters as well as a certificate. Please
bring the certificate to the checkout table when leaving the event. All sales are
final, and there will be no exchanges or refunds on items. Please be sure to read
the specifications and restrictions carefully.
Silent and Live Auction purchases are tax-deductible on the amount paid above
the item’s listed value.
Live Auction Prizes
Lot #1
Escape to Sanibel
Donors: Joanna and Robert Ostrander P’16, George and Joan Clark P’16, Vincent & Kimberly
Puccia P’17
Value: $3,550
Escape to the Ostrander’s beautiful waterfront home on Sanibel Island in Florida for one
week! This beautiful condominium features three bedrooms and two bathrooms and
sleeps six comfortably, so there is plenty of room for the whole family to relax and unwind!
This home also features a full kitchen, washer/dryer and several flat screen televisions.
There is a large outdoor pool that is shared with others in the complex and a locker to
store your beach gear. This package also includes $550 in JetBlue gift cards to put toward
flight costs. Start packing for your Sanibel vacation!
Winner must choose a week in 2014 and the date must be mutually agreed upon with owner.
Lot #2
Meet Some of Football’s Finest!
Donor: CBS Sports
Value: Priceless!
Four people can meet and greet the members of The NFL Today team on CBS! The NFL
Today, CBS Sports’ NFL pre-game, halftime and post-game show, begins with the opening
Sunday in September (12:00 NOON – 1:00 PM ET) with host James Brown and analysts
Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher. Watch the show and all
the day’s games at the CBS Broadcast Center (524 West 57th Street, between 10th &
11th Avenues).
Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Package is for four people only; no exceptions.
Lot #3
Mangia! A Reservation for Six at the One and Only Rao’s
Donor: Salvatore “Sonny” Grosso
Value: Priceless!
Six people can join the generous Sonny Grosso on a Monday evening at Mr.
Grosso’s table at Rao’s. Rao’s is renowned for its jukebox, its quirky decor,
its unmatched hospitality and most of all, the spectacular Neapolitan cuisine.
It’s also notorious for being one of the most difficult restaurants in New York
in which to get a reservation. Year-long waits for one of its ten tables are not
uncommon! Rao’s has ten tables and one seating per evening and Mr. Grosso
is the lucky owner of one of these tables! Mr. Grosso spent twenty years with
the NYPD, served as a technical advisor on The French Connection and The
Godfather, and has been involved in many TV productions, including Top Cops,
True Blue, and Night Heat. Mangia!
Six guests will join Mr. Grosso on a Monday evening mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Does not include the cost of the dinner.
Lot #4
Bermuda’s Historic Pink Palace
Donors: Frank and Eileen Shashaty P’14, Rex Wyon Insurance and the Fairmont
Southampton Hotel
Value: $1,300
Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a deluxe room at the beautiful Fairmont
Southampton in Bermuda, which recently underwent a multi-million
dollar renovation. This full service resort is perched on 100 lovely acres at
Bermuda’s highest point and has a private beach, pool, tennis courts, spa, golf
course, fitness center and award winning dining in a selection of restaurants.
Explore miles of soft pink sand, tee off by the sea, or catch up on your
reading by the pool! Winner will also receive $500 toward the cost of two
flights to Bermuda.
Valid January 1, 2014- April 30, 2015; excludes months of May and June. Subject to
availability and reservations are required. Taxes, gratuity, resort levy and incidentals are
not included. No cash value or substitutions. Certificate must be presented at check-in.
Lot #5
Start Spreading the News …
Donors: Friends of NY Nativity
Value: $4,000
You and three guests can watch the Yankees duke it out at home against the
Mets during the 2014 season on Monday, May 12th or Tuesday, May 13th!
The date will be mutually agreed upon with the ticket owner. You’ll watch
the Bronx Bombers from these Legend Seats in the first row adjacent to
the Yankee Dugout. You will delight in the premium amenities, including
cushioned seats with teak arms, in-seat wait service, concierge services,
private restrooms and a delectable selection of all-inclusive food and nonalcoholic beverages. Exclusive access to the bi-level Legends Suite Club and
two Legends Suite Dugout Lounges helps make the Legends Suite the most
coveted ticket in sports!
The Yankees play the Mets at home on May 12th and 13th during the 2014 season and
date will be mutually agreed upon with the owner. Please note tickets were a generous
donation to Xavier High School and may not be resold.
Live Auction Prizes
Lot #6
Oceanfront Paradise in Quogue, NY
Donors: Daniel ’65 and Kathleen Denihan
Value: $5,000
Paradise found. Enjoy one week at the Denihan’s gorgeous oceanfront home in
Quogue, on the eastern end of Long Island. This recently renovated six -bedroom
and four- bathroom home sits on two acres and features a beautiful pool, pool house
and private beachfront access. Take a swim, put your feet in the sand, read by the
pool, or enjoy sunset cocktails with friends and family. This is truly paradise!
Date must be agreed upon with owner. Home available anytime between May 1, 2014
and June 15, 2014, or anytime between September 8, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
Week will run from Monday through Sunday. May not be carried over to 2015.
Lot #7
Luxury Winter Getaway to Mount Snow, VT
Donors: Martin & Juliette Coronel P’16
Value: $1,526
Looking for a fun winter getaway? Then this is the package for you! Walk into an oasis
of a completely custom home with a spacious open floor plan that is luxurious and
also child friendly. The home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps
up to 10. There is an outdoor hot tub which is perfect for warm or cold weather
(digital) and offers beautiful views. Unlike many outdoor hot tubs, this features a
stainless steel cover several feet above which shields you from the elements! The
town house has two-story windows and a grand stone fireplace. There are two large
comfortable sofas, a wall-mounted 60” flat screen TV, a video library and stereo
system with new surround sound. Between the great room and the kitchen is an
outside deck with spectacular views.
Available January 9th-11th, 2015; February 27th-March 1st 2015; or March 6th-8th
2015. Includes cleaning service.
Lot #8
Fore! Golf at the One and Only Liberty National Golf Course
Donors: Peter ’85 & Lisa Seccia
Value: $2,500
Interested in one of the most sought after tee times on the east coast? You and
three friends can join Peter ’85 or Lisa Seccia for a round of golf at the one and
only Liberty National Golf Course, home of the 2013 Barclays Tournament.
Includes lunch and drinks.
Play must take place on a mutually agreed upon date before March 2015.
Lot #9
Starry Nights in VT in the Summer or Fall!
Donors: Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Value: $3,870
Vermont vacations are not just for the winter! Enjoy a summer or fall week in
Mt. Snow! This beautiful home is located on the prestigious Hermitage Golf
Course at Haystack Mountain where you can enjoy a round of golf or spend
time at nearby Lake Whittingham. You can rent jet skis, pontoon boats or kayaks
to play in the lake. Mt. Snow is also open for hiking and leaf watching and you
can also take the lift up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful views. Winner will
also have access to private tennis courts which are within walking distance of
the house. The home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps up
to 10. It also includes an outdoor deck with great views, a hot tub, a 60” flat
screen TV and a grand stone fireplace. Plan your trip north today!
Dates available: July 1st-7th 2014 (4th of July Week); August 21st-28th 2013; August
29th-September 4th (Labor Day Week); or any week in September or October, including
Columbus Day Week.
Silent Auction Prizes
Silent Auction
The silent auction has a great range of items, from sporting and food
to fashion, beauty and entertainment. We invite you to view and bid on
these items from 6:30pm-8:45pm.
The silent auction closes promptly at 8:45pm and check out begins at 9:15pm.
Xavier accepts the following forms of payment: credit card (Visa,
Mastercard, American Express), check, or cash. You may check out and
collect items when departing. We kindly request that you take all of your
items with you this evening. All shipping will be at the winner’s expense.
If you are a lucky winner this evening and your bid was above the stated
value of the item(s), you will receive a gift receipt from Xavier High
School by May 31, 2014.
Lifestyle
100. A Handmade Xavier Treasure!
Donors: John & Cindy Rogers P’15
Value: Priceless
This one of a kind quilt made out of Xavier t-shirts was made with great love
and care by our own Cindy Rogers P’15. Maroon and Blue will see you through
and keep you warm!
101. Front and Center at Xavier Graduation!
Donor: Xavier High School
Value: Priceless!
Is your son a Xavier senior? Then this is the package for you! Enjoy four front row
seats at Xavier graduation this June and have a bird’s eye view of Mr. Raslowsky
handing your son his Xavier diploma at Riverside Church on Thursday, June 12th.
102. Your Very Own Masterpiece
Donor: Kramer Portraits
Value: $5,500
Kramer Portraits combines the realism of a photograph and the distinct richness
of an oil painting. Each portrait is hand finished with oils and acrylics to design a
piece of original art. This certificate entitles the winner to a Masterpiece Wall
Portrait that is on canvas, 16”x20,” and hand finished with artistic touches for
color and highlights (unframed). There can be up to eight people in the portrait.
Will be photographed at the St. Regis Hotel on one of the following 2014 dates: March
8th, 9th; April 12th, 13th; May 17th, 18th; June 7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd; July 12th, 13th;
August 16th, 17th; September 13th, 14th; October 18th, 19th; November 8th, 9th;
December 6th, 7th, 27th, 28th, 29th.
103. Winter Sea
Donors: Robert & Chisato Harding P’17
Value: $2,500
Enjoy this beautiful piece of artwork, entitled “Winter Sea: Sky, Land and Moon
Rising” by Xavier parent and artist Robert Harding P’17. He painted this lovely
work just for Xavier. This is a terrific addition to any home!
Lifestyle
104. Family Adventure Package!
Donors: Chelsea Piers; Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex; Wildlife Conservation Society
Value: $469
After this long winter, are you looking for some fun outings for the entire family?
Then this package of five Chelsea Piers Gold Passports, four Bronx Zoo tickets,
and four passes to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex is the package
for you! The Chelsea Piers Gold Passports include access to the Health Club,
Sports Center, pool and basketball courts, a $15 pre-paid ball card and club rental,
admission and skate rental at Sky Rink, and five batting cage tokens at the Field
House. The four General Admission passes to the one and only Bronx Zoo give
you the keys to the wildlife kingdom! The Bronx Zoo has world-class exhibits such
as Congo Gorilla Forest, the Wild Asia Monorail, Tiger Mountain, and the newest
exhibit, Madagascar! Finally, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex is the
only interactive museum where visitors can explore a legendary aircraft carrier,
the first space shuttle, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.
Chelsea Piers passports expire on February 13, 2015. The Bronx Zoo tickets expire on
February 1, 2015. Intrepid passes must be used by February 13, 2015.
105. Ohmmmmmmm
Donor: Modo Yoga NYC
Value: $170
Ready to find inner peace and tranquility? This generous 10 class card from Modo
Yoga NYC will get you on your way! Modo’s mission is to create a safe, calming
space in which to practice a yoga series that inspires, relaxes and energizes. Modo
Yoga is an intense physical flow of postures that is done in a heated room, usually
between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit plus humidity. The heat provides several
benefits including deep, safe stretching and detoxification as the body sweats.
The Modo hot yoga series integrates numerous hatha postures in such a way that
makes your body feel relaxed and calm.
106. Play it Again Sam (I mean, Colonel) …
Donor: Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, Xavier Senior Army Instructor
Value: Priceless!
Lt. Col. Roy Campbell is not only the fearless leader of our Xavier cadets, but also
an exceptionally talented pianist. He will perform a piano recital at the location of
your choice for a small group of ten or a crowd of one hundred.
Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
107. Your Fitness EQ? Exercise and Swedish Massage
Donor: Equinox
Value: $950
Are you ready to get fit in style in 2014? Then this all-access, three-month membership
to Equinox, New York’s premier fitness club with twenty-five locations in the New York
region, nineteen of which are in Manhattan, is all that you need! Work out with state of
the art equipment or try spinning or yoga or fitness classes such as Cardio Sculpt, Red
Carpet Ready, or Zumba! Then hit the Equinox Spa for a Swedish massage.
Gift card for massage expires January 9, 2015. Must redeem all- access membership by
December 15, 2015.
108. Karate Kid
Donor: Modern Martial Arts
Value: $245
Modern Martial Arts NYC is New York City’s premier martial arts school, offering
classes in Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ),Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Self Defense
(Krav Maga). Enjoy one month of adult or teen kickboxing or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at
Modern Martial Arts Upper West Side, Upper East Side or Tribeca locations.
Non-refundable and new members only; no cash value. Gift card expires 180 days from
auction date.
109. Score More! Tutoring with Joey Hes
Donor: Joey Hes
Value: $450
This SAT/PSAT tutoring package includes three, 1.5 hour individual tutoring
sessions with Joey Hes. Joey is a Kaplan-trained tutor with sixteen years of
experience. She has a B.A. from Johns Hopkins and a J.D. from Columbia Law
School. Joey will come to your home and she provides all of the materials.
Voucher is for one student only. Expires on December 31, 2014.
Lifestyle
110. Dive In!
Donor: Physique Swimming School
Value: $150
Perfect that freestyle or breaststroke with three private, one-hour swimming lessons
from Physique Swimming at their Financial District or Upper East Side locations.
Physique uses unique and dynamic teaching methods and their experienced staff can
bring you all the way from beginner swimmer to master swimmer!
Expires November 30, 2014 and valid for one person only.
111. Pearly Whites
Donor: Rosenthal Apa Group
Value: $595
Looking for a brighter smile? The Rosenthal Apa Group, well known in the
world of aesthetic dentistry, will provide you with a complimentary cleaning
and full x-ray. Dr. Rosenfeld is a pioneer in the development of the modern
porcelain veneer and he and Dr. Apa select and invest in only the highest quality
devices that improve your visits and ensure that you receive the most natural
and safe smile available in cosmetic dentistry.
112. Le Petite Portrait
Donor: Kramer Portraits
Value: $3,500
Kramer Portraits combines the realism of a photograph and the distinct richness of an oil
painting. Each portrait is hand finished with oils and acrylics to design a piece of original
art. This certificate entitles the winner to a Kramer Le Petite Portrait, a 14” formal child’s
wall portrait that can include up to eight children from ages 3-17. This wall portrait is on
canvas with hand painted detailing and is unframed.
Will be photographed at the St. Regis Hotel on one of the following 2014 dates: January
4th, 5th; February 1st, 2nd; March 22nd, 23rd; April 12th, 13th; May 17th, 18th; June
7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd; July 12th, 13th; August 16th, 17th; September 13th, 14th; October
18th, 19th; November 8th, 9th; December 6th, 7th, 27th, 28th, 29th.
113. Culture Club
Donors: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Dangerfield’s Comedy Club; Marchi’s Restaurant; Top
of the Rock Observation Deck
Value: $362
Need an NYC culture fix? Enjoy two adult tickets to the Top of the Rock
Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, as well as two year-long frequent
visitor family passes (for two adults and children under 16) to the Brooklyn
Botanic Garden and a gift certificate for four adults to Dangerfield’s Comedy
Club on the Upper East Side. This package also includes a gift certificate for
dinner for two at Marchi’s Restaurant on East 31st Street.
Top of the Rock Passes expire August 13, 2014. Brooklyn Botanic Garden passes expire
February 13, 2015. No expiration date on Dangerfield’s gift certificate. Marchi’s gift
certificate expires March 1, 2015 and does not include wine, liquor, tax or gratuity.
114. Fiddle Time
Donors: Stephen and Elizabeth Scanley P’15
Value: $300
Interested in learning how to play the Irish fiddle? Xavier Parent Stephen
Scanley P’15 will provide six, hour-long Irish fiddle lessons to a child (10 years or
older), high school student, or adult in his or her home. They are a wonderful
introduction to traditional Irish music and can also lead developing musicians to
an advanced level of playing.
Student should have a violin and at least one year of lessons or similar experience.
Lessons can be taken by a child ten years or older, high school student or adult.
115. Ralph Lauren Baby
Donors: Kenneth ’65 and Christine Nolan
Value: $550
This beautiful cashmere newborn baby set in white from Ralph Lauren includes
a baby blanket, hat, booties and sweater and will keep your favorite little one
warm and cozy.
Lifestyle
116. Refresh Your Bedroom Décor
Donors: Bill and Monica Watt P’17
Value: $315
This luxurious Florina king duvet set from Calvin Klein includes one king duvet cover
and two matching shams. It’s the perfect item to update your bedroom.
117. Take Care of Those Wheels
Donors: Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Value: $400
Been putting off that oil change or car wash? Take your car in for a full inside and
outside detail as well as an oil service at Imported Cars of New York on East 73rd
Street. Your car will thank you!
118. Get Organized
Donors: John and Meg Owen P’17
Value: $180
Are those crammed closets and drawers driving you crazy? Then enjoy three hours
of professional organizing services with Get it Together Organizers, LLC. They help
handle everything from moving preparation and closet design to helping organize
items to haul away to charity.
Service provided within New York Tri-state area.
119. Find Your Inner Picasso
Donors: Edward LaGrassa and Andrea Licari-LaGrassa P’17
Value: $240
Have an artist in the family or want to become one? Then enjoy this Mixed Media
Large Art Easel and Supply Case from Royal & Langnickel. This set features an
assortment of paints fitted into a convertible chest. The storage chest converts into a
sturdy table-top easel. The mast and holders for the easel assemble quickly and easily,
then simply remove and conveniently store in the chest when traveling.
120. Canyon Ranch Delights
Donor: Canyon Ranch
Value: $250
Canyon Ranch has been inspiring people to commit to healthy living for thirtyfive years. This health and wellness basket includes Canyon Ranch’s Sole
Energizers, fitness for the feet; a Canyon Ranch Nourish Cookbook, a set of
two Canyon Ranch fitness DVD’s, spa products and more!
121. Tribute in Light
Donors: Sean Faison; Cathy Lago P’15
Value: Priceless
This 20 X 30 image by photographer Sean Faison captures the beautiful “Tribute
in Light,” commemorating September 11, 2001.
122. Church of St. Francis Xavier
Donor: Rev. William Keane ‘74
Value: $400
Captured and donated by the Reverend Bill Keane ‘74, this very limited edition
image of the restored and renewed Church of St. Francis Xavier has been
rendered in a high resolution, super wide-angle, extended time exposure. Taken
on November 9th, 2012, it has been infused into a sheet of 20” x 30” archival
aluminum and is ready to hang.
Fashion
200. Wine, Women & Shopping at Stuart Weitzman!
Donor: Stuart Weitzman
Value: $1,000
A woman can never have enough shoes! You and ten guests can enjoy an evening
of shopping at Stuart Weitzman. The winner will receive a complimentary pair of
shoes or handbag valued up to $500, and each of your guests will receive a 20%
discount on their purchases that evening.
Discount applied to full price merchandise only. Complimentary item is contingent on hosting
a party. Exclusions may apply. Good for one time use only through February 13, 2015.
201. Look Sharp in Armani
Donor: Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Value: $700
Look sharp on your next professional outing with these Giorgio Armani sterling
silver cufflinks and 100% silk necktie in seven fold construction, both made in Italy.
202. A Coach Beauty
Donors: Charles and Barbara Brucaliere P’17
Value: $595
This gorgeous snakeskin Coach tote bag is a true statement piece for any woman.
The multiple pockets and compartments will also help keep you organized while
you are on the move.
203. Top Gun
Donor: Kawaii Optical
Value: $155
Channel your inner Maverick with these great Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 shades!
They’ll help you keep out the sun in style!
204. Heaven for Your Feet
Donor: Cathy Lago P’15
Value: $595
These cozy, size nine quilted cashmere moccasin men’s slippers from luxury Italian
designer Loro Piana are like heaven for your feet! They are also lined with an antislip suede sole.
205. Tote it in Michael Kors
Donor: Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Value: $198
This Signature East West Tote from Michael Kors is a perfect stylish accessory
for any busy woman! It will store everything from your wallet and lipstick to your
favorite magazines and keep you looking chic at the same time!
206. A Stunning Collection from Stella & Dot Jewelry
Donor: James and Tracy Kelly P’15
Value: $275
Need a style surge? Then check out these fabulous jewelry pieces from Stella &
Dot Jewelry! This package includes several bangles, two necklaces, a bracelet, and
two pairs of earrings in blue and green hues.
207. Stylin’ Shades for Your Little Ones
Donor: Selima Optique
Value: $120
Your little tykes will love these Selima for Crewcuts by J.Crew sunglasses! These
“Delancey” and “Meredith” shades will keep the sun out of their eyes when they
hit the playground!
Fashion
208. Look Like a Star
Donor: Selima Optique
Value: $770
Keep the sun out while looking great in these stylish “Jeannie” and “Onassis”
sunglasses from Selima Optique.
209. BCBG Max Azria Dream Bag
Donors: Monica & Bill Watt P’17
Value: $478
Treat yourself to this beautiful BCBG Max Azria large dream leather handbag
with brass hardware!
210. Sipping, Shopping and More from J. McLaughlin!
Donor: J. McLaughlin
Value: $198 Bag, Plus Private Party!
J. McLaughlin, a classic New York clothing brand founded thirty-five years
ago by two brothers, has a design ethos that is rooted in tradition, yet always
current and reflective of how the customer lives and travels today. This package
includes a lovely Kelly clutch purse in champagne as well as a Sip and Shop Party
at J. McLaughlin for you and your friends! The store provides wine, cheese and
cocktails while you and your friends shop away, and J. McLaughlin will donate
15% of the evening’s proceeds to Xavier!
J. McLaughlin is located at 1004 Lexington Avenue (at 72nd Street) in New York City.
211. Coach Times Two
Donors: Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16; Bill and Monica Watt P’17
Value: $756
Enjoy a sophisticated Coach tote in graphic custom fabric with a zipper top and
pockets to stow all of your items. When you want a splash of color, switch
over to the patent Zoe convertible bag in fuchsia with embossed logo and
polished nickel hardware.
Beauty and Grooming
300. Couple’s Treats on the Upper East Side
Donors: Charming Nails; Cilantro Restaurant; Equinox; Julien Farel Salon; Paul
Mole Barbershop
Value: $1,101
Enjoy this package of exercise, pampering and relaxation on the Upper East
Side for him and her! This package includes: a three-month all access pass to
Equinox, a gift card for a haircut and style with a senior stylist at Julien Farel
Salon on Madison Avenue, a men’s haircut at the one and only Paul Mole
Barbershop, a manicure at Charming Nails (mentioned in New York Magazine’s
“Best of New York”), and a $50 gift card to Cilantro Restaurant on the Upper
East side so you can enjoy some margaritas and delicious Mexican fare.
Julien Farel gift card can only be used on Tuesday or Wednesday and gratuity is not
included. Gift expires February 13, 2015. Paul Mole haircut with Roberto only and must
make an appointment. Equinox gift card must be redeemed by December 15, 2015.
301. The Verve
Donor: Verve Medical Cosmetics
Value: $1,000
Combat those wrinkles! Verve Medical Cosmetics has dedicated twelve years
solely to the art of non-surgical medical aesthetic treatments. This $1,000 gift
card can be used toward Botox, dermal fillers or Fraxel re:fine.
Gift card can only be used by one individual. Cannot be used for the purchase of skincare
products or accessories.
302. DevaCurl Diva
Donor: Devachan Salon
Value: $450
Become a DevaCurl Diva with this amazing package from DevaCurl Salon.
Enjoy a gift basket with the complete line of DevaCurl products, including the
DevaCurl blow dryer attachment and book, as well as a free curl set and lesson
at Devachan Salon in Soho.
303. Classics from Clinique
Donors: Vincent Sgarlato and Beth Mumm-Sgarlato P’15
Value: $350
Enjoy this wonderful collection of Clinique men’s and women’s treatment
products and women’s perfume and makeup!
Beauty and Grooming
304. Perfection with Pierre Michel Salon
Donors: Pierre Michel Salon
Value: $500
Want to update your look? Enjoy a hair color session with Ida and a haircut and
style with Dora at Pierre Michel Salon on East 57th Street.
305. A Day of Beauty
Donors: Avanzi Hair Salon; Terry and Jackie Matthews P’15; John & Julianne O’Connell
Value: $450
Ladies, treat yourself to a day of beauty and luxury with a $300 gift card to
Susan Ciminelli Spa, one of New York’s premier spas, where you have a deluxe
selection of spa treatments to choose from. Then head a few blocks north to
Avanzi Hair Salon for a haircut, conditioning treatment and blow dry.
306. Update Your Look!
Donors: Carlo Marco Studio Salon; Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $645
Update your entire look with this incredible package of goodies! Enjoy a $150
gift card to Carlo Marco Studio in the West Village, along with Tom Ford Beauty
Lys Fume Eau de Parfum, and Tom Ford Beauty makeup products: two lip
colors, two nail lacquers, a lip gloss and an eye color quad!
Carlo Marco Studio gift card expires on June 30, 2014.
307. London’s Finest: Jo Malone
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $230
Celebrate British style with these luxurious items from Jo Malone London,
including Jo Malone cologne, body & hand wash, and home candle.
308. The One and Only … La Mer!
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $650
La Mer’s profound powers of transformation are derived from potent, highly
active ingredients like nutrient-rich algae, protective anti-oxidant extracts and
semi-precious stones. This incredible package includes La Mer Crème de la
Mer, La Mer The Hand Treatment, and La Mer The Radiant Serum.
309. A Manly Collection from Tom Ford
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $383
Does your Xavier man need to take better care of his skin? Then treat him to this
package of luxurious skin products from Tom Ford Men, including oil free daily
moisturizer, hydrating lip balm, intensive infusion concentrate, and purifying mud
mask. He will thank you!
310. Sensational Scents
Donors: Anne Carullo P’14; Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Value: $370
Looking for some new scents for your collection? Then pick up these two! You’ll
love this Giorgio Armani Prive Oranger Alhambra Eau de Toilette (3.4 fl. oz.) and
Tom Ford Beauty Oud Wood Eau de Parfum (1.7 fl. oz.).
311. Face First
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $385
This package of items from Tom Ford Beauty includes an energizing trifecta of
products: purifying gelee cleanser, intensive infusion moisturizer, and intensive
infusion eye treatment.
312. Radiant!
Donors: Anne Carullo P’14; Bill and Monica Watt P’17
Value: $725
Look radiant with this incredible package of cosmetics from Tom Ford Beauty! This
package includes purifying crème cleanser, intensive concentrate extreme, an eye
defining pencil, cheek color and two lip colors. Tote them all home in this gorgeous
oversize black clutch from Adrienne Vittadini!
313. Bevy of Beauty Basics
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $460
Give your makeup bag an overhaul with this bevy of outstanding beauty basics from
Tom Ford Beauty. This package includes illuminating protective primer and makeup
remover as well as an eye defining pencil, an eye color quad, two lip colors, a cheek
color and Lys Fume Eau de Parfum (50 ml).
Arts and Entertainment
400. A Night on the Town
Donors: William & Megan Esposito P’17; Fabio’s Hair & Color Studio; Brendan ‘88 and
Deborah Gallagher P’17; Richard Waxman P’17
Value: $878
Enjoy a great night on the town with friends with this $250 gift card to the one
and only Smith & Wollensky steak house on East 49th Street and four tickets to
Motown on Broadway on Wednesday, May 21st at 7:30pm! This package also
includes a $40 hair blowout at Fabio’s Hair & Color Studio to make sure you
look great for your evening out!
Please note tickets for Motown are for the May 21st performance only.
401. A Disney Adventure for the Whole Family!
Donors: Dennis and Noreen Barnes P’14; Walt Disney World Company
Value: $1,896
Looking for a Disney adventure for the entire family? You can spend the week of
July 5, 2014-July 12, 2014 at a terrific condo in Little Tiki Village Winter Garden
in Florida, only ten minutes from Disney! This home includes 2 bedrooms, a full
kitchen and laundry. The living room couch also pulls out so the home can sleep
six. This resort includes two tennis courts, an electronic game room, fitness
center, mini-golf, two swimming pools and more! This package also includes
four, one-day Hopper passes to Disney! These passes are valued at $124 each
and provide admission to a magical experience at each of Disney’s theme parks:
the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s
Animal Kingdom.
Available for the week of July 5, 2014- July 12, 2014 only; $6.99 resort fee per day.
402. Your NYC Weekend Adventure
Donors: Charles & Dena Capetanakis P’17; Carleo Hair Salon; Anthony and Maria
Grigos P ’14; Danoi Restaurant; The Kimberly Hotel
Value: $1,840
Looking for a weekend of fun in New York? This package includes a two-night,
weekend stay at the Kimberly Hotel in a luxury one-bedroom suite with a full
breakfast in their rooftop restaurant each morning and a sail on the Kimberly’s
yacht if you choose to stay between May and September. It also includes a $400
gift card to Broadway.com to choose the Broadway show of your choice! You
can also enjoy dinner at Danoi Restaurant with a $100 gift card, and a $50 gift
card to Carleo Hair Salon, which offers both hair styling and nail care.
Kimberly Hotel certificate valid until December 30, 2014 and is based upon certificate
availability with January 30th-February 2nd, September 22nd-25th, October 31stNovember 2nd, and December 2nd-13th and 31st as blackout dates.
403. Head to the Nation’s Capital!
Donors: Delta Airlines; The Doyle Collection; Omega World Travel & Cruise.com
Value: $1,700
Want to get away? Enjoy a weekend in Washington, D.C.! This package includes
two round-trip domestic airfare tickets courtesy of Omega World Travel &
Cruise.com and a weekend stay at The Doyle Collection’s luxurious Dupont
Circle Hotel. You can check out all the sites, including the Smithsonian, the
White House and the National Mall. Dupont Circle also has the perfect mix of
galleries, nightlife, designer boutiques and hip bars at your fingertips. Book your
trip today!
Weekend stay is subject to availability. Air travel must be completed by February 13,
2015. A change resulting in a fare increase and/or penalty fee is the responsibility of the
traveler. Winner is responsible for all applicable airline taxes and surcharges. Air travel
voucher is not valid for November 20, 2014-December 2, 2014 and December 18, 2014
– January 5, 2015. Alternate and additional blackout dates may apply.
404. Rock Out! Via Emilia and Rock of Ages
Donors: William & Tomoe Mattiello P’17; Richard Waxman P’17
Value: $718
Enjoy dinner for four at Via Emilia, an exceptional Italian restaurant owned by
Xavier parents William & Tomoe Mattiello P’17 and specializing in authentic
northern Italian food from the Emilia Romagna Region. Via Emilia is on East 21st
Street and offers the largest selection of Lambruse wine in the United States.
Then head uptown to the Helen Hayes Theater on West 44th Street and rock
out with your four tickets to Rock of Ages on Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm.
Please note tickets for Rock of Ages are for the May 13th performance only.
405. A Downtown Venture
Donors: Blue Man Group; Carleo Hair Salon; Esquared Hospitality
Value: $420
Enjoy a fun evening of dinner at a Bistro Laurent Tourondel restaurant and then
a show nearby in the East Village. First, enjoy a lovely dinner with your $150 gift
card to BLT Fish, where you can eat in the upstairs dining room or downstairs
in the more casual Fish Shack. Then head down to the Astor Place Theater
with your two tickets for a Blue Man Group performance. Two $50 gift cards to
Carleo Hair Salon are also included so you can look great for your evening out!
Blue Man Group certificate expires on August 31, 2014.
Arts and Entertainment
406. Adrienne! Rocky on Broadway!
Donors: Gary & Kathleen Friedle P’16; Westin Hotels
Value: $923
Want to catch one of the newest shows on Broadway and spend the night in the
city? Then this is the package for you! Enjoy two Golden circle orchestra seats to
Rocky on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8:00pm. Golden Circle ticket holders will be
escorted onto the stage to watch the climactic fight during the final twenty minutes
of the performance. This package also includes a $50 gift card to Ruby Foo’s next
door to the theater for food or drinks before or after the show. The gift card can
also be used at any other BR Guest Restaurant. Finally, spend the evening nearby at
the lovely Westin Grand Central Hotel in a Deluxe King room.
Rocky ticket date can be changed by winner if he/she would like another date. Westin
Hotel gift card expires on December 5, 2014.
407. Welcome to CBS News!
Donors: Dickson Sheh and Debbie DeLuca P’15
Value: Priceless!
A private tour and so much more! Come and experience CBS News. Take a
private tour of the CBS Broadcast Center, including a visit to the 60 Minutes and
CBS This Morning studios. At the CBS Evening News, you’ll visit the set, tour the
network newsroom and watch a live broadcast of The CBS Evening News with
Scott Pelley from the control room! Following the broadcast, you’ll meet anchor
and managing editor Scott Pelley. After a day at CBS News, enjoy hours of CBS
entertainment! You’ll take home the collector’s edition complete series of JAG, as
well as other CBS souvenirs.
Tour date must be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Tour is limited to four people
and expires on February 13, 2015.
408. Pirouettes and Palm Too
Donors: New York Theatre Ballet; Palm Too
Value: $330
Calling all ballet lovers! This package includes a $150 gift card to the one and only
Palm Too steak house on Second Avenue along with six tickets to Legends &
Visionaries at New York Theatre Ballet at Florence Gould Hall on East 59th Street.
You are even able to pick the performance of your choice.
Palm Too gift card does not include gratuity.
409. Calling all Classical Music Lovers!
Donors: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; Tilles Center for the Perfoming Arts
Value: $240
This refined package includes two tickets to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln
Center for one of three performances of your choice during the 2014 season as well
as two tickets to A Little Nightmare Music on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Tilles
Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, NY. According to CBS News, Pianist
Richard Hyung-ki Joo and violinist Aleksey Igudesman “are bringing Mozart, Bach,
and Beethoven to a new generation. But they are not traditional performers. Their
current show, A Little Nightmare Music, can only be described as non-traditional.”
410. We’re Off to See the Wizard
Donors: Clyde Frazier’s Wine & Dine; Michael & Allison McCarry P’17
Value: $304
Enjoy one of Broadway’s hottest shows with these two orchestra tickets to Wicked
on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm. Before you head to the show use this $100 gift
card to Clyde Frazier’s Wine & Dine for dinner and drinks! Clyde Frazier’s serves
modern American fare with Latin influences.
Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine Gift Card expires on December 12, 2014. Wicked tickets
are for the June 7th performance only.
411. Broadway, Baby (for Four)
Donor: Richard Waxman P’17
Value: $1,296
If your family loves musicals, then this is the package for you! On Thursday, May 8th
you and three others can enjoy the 8pm performance of The Lion King and see the
Serengeti come to life! Then on Wednesday, May 14th the four of you can head to
the Nederlander Theatre to see Newsies, winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best
Score and Best Choreography!
Tickets are for the May 8th and May 14th performances only.
412. Broadway, Baby (for Two)
Donors: Richard Waxman P’17
Value: $498
Good Witch or Bad Witch? You and a guest can enjoy two tickets to Broadway
blockbuster Wicked on Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm. Then the two of you can head to
the Walter Kerr Theatre on Thursday, May 15th at 7pm to see A Gentleman’s Guide to
Love & Murder, which The Wall Street Journal called “the best show of the year!”
Tickets are for the May 7th and May 15th performances only.
Sporting
500. Let’s Go Mets!
Donor: NY Mets
Value: TBD When Game is Chosen
This is the package for the ultimate Mets fan. You and three guests can head to
the Mets game of your choice during the 2014 season. You will receive a VIP
parking pass and a scoreboard welcome!
Tickets must be redeemed during the 2014 season. Tickets cannot be redeemed for
Opening Day or the Mets-Yankees series and are subject to availability.
501. Fore! The Rockaway Hunting Club
Donor: Edward and Diana Wagner P’12 ‘14
Value: $1,000
You and three friends can join Ed Wagner P’12 ’14 for a round of golf at The
Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, NY. It is the oldest country club in the
United States, although not originally a country club in today’s sense of the
word. Its principal clientele was the horse set, and it featured fox hunting and
steeplechase racing. This is a challenging course, featuring numerous water holes.
Lunch and golf carts included. Date must be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
502. Batter Up!
Donor: Patrick & Theresa Bisogno P’16
Value: $627
After this long winter are you ready for some baseball? Then head up to Yankee
Stadium to watch the one and only Bronx bombers! Enjoy these two tickets
behind home plate to the NY Yankees vs. the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday,
June 4th at 7:05pm.
Tickets will be sent to the winner as soon as they are issued to the owner.
503. Reel it in! Fall Fishing in Montauk
Donor: John Duffy ‘78
Value: $500
You and three friends can join Xavier Trustee John Duffy ’78 on his beautiful boat
for a morning of fall fishing in majestic Montauk, NY, and enjoy lunch on board.
Date must be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
504. Behind the Scenes at Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Donor: HBO Sports
Value: Priceless!
You and 3 friends will have the opportunity to visit the control room, set,
and green room and meet Bryant Gumbel and some of the Real Sports
correspondents, such as Mary Carillo, Frank Deford, Jon Frankel, Bernie
Goldberg, Andrea Kremer and Soledad O’Brien.
Show tapes in New York City the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00am; certificate is
valid for six months.
505. J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!
Donor: HBO Sports
Value: Priceless!
A perfect gift for the ultimate Jets fan! Enjoy this football autographed by Jets
quarterback Mark Sanchez. Go Jets!
506. Golden Glove
Donor: HBO Sports
Value: Priceless!
This glove is certainly a collector’s item! It is signed by boxing great and 2004
Olympic Gold medalist Andre Ward. Andre is also the WBA and WBA Ring
Magazine Super Middleweight Champion and number two pound-for-pound
fighter in the world.
507. Manchester United
Donors: Michael and Tatiana Castillo P’13 ‘16
Value: Priceless!
Are you a serious soccer fan? Enjoy this Manchester United home jersey signed
by 20 team members! The Jersey also comes with a certificate of authenticity.
508. Pre-Season Prep for the Jets Fan!
Donors: Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
Value: $2,000
Want to check out the latest additions the Jets roster? Then enjoy this package of
three Luxury Lexus Club tickets, including a parking pass, to two Jets pre-season
games. The tickets are located in Section 240, Row 4.
Tickets will be mailed to winner at the beginning of the season.
Food and Wine
600. Host Your Own Wine Tasting Party!
Donor: SquareWine & Spirits
Value: $500
Are you a wine connoisseur? Then host your own wine tasting party! SquareWine
& Spirits will help you host a tasting at their in-store tasting area or at your home
or the event space of your choice. SquareWine’s experts will walk your group
through the tasting, allowing you to discover, discuss and enjoy your wine in a fun
and educational setting. The package includes a pre-event consultation to meet
your event needs. SquareWine will provide glassware, tasting notes and all of the
essentials for a fun and professional tasting experience!
601. Healthy Foods and You!
Donor: Frank Stryczek and Donna Melli-Stryczek P’17
Value: $300
Enjoy this beautiful basket of fine Italian imports from Healthy Foods and You Inc.
This basket includes four first cold press extra virgin olive oils from Tuscany and
Puglia, three aged balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italian glass extra virgin olive oil
and aceto decanter and a bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco. Mangia!
602. Our Beloved Biagi!
Donor: Vincent Biagi, SJ ‘67
Value: Priceless!
Enjoy a delicious dinner for up to ten people prepared with love by one of your
favorite Jesuits, Fr. Vin Biagi, SJ ’67 in your home.
Date and time to be agreed upon by both parties and menu will be determined by the chef!
603. Cheers to the Chateau
Donors: Matthew and Jane LaSorsa P’16; Peter and Anna Sofides P’14
Value: $620
Restock your bar with this generous $500 gift certificate to Heights-Chateau Wine
and Spirits on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. You can pick out your selections in the
store or order them online and have them delivered to your door. Xavier parent
and owner Matthew LaSorsa P’16 is also happy to offer suggestions based on your
preferences. Serve your new selections in six gorgeous wine glasses from the one
and only Tiffany’s.
604. The Ultimate Coffee Fix from Bodum
Donor: Bodum
Value: $589
This is the ultimate package for the coffee lover! This treat-filled package includes
the Bistro B. Over Electric Coffee Maker, Bistro Burr Grinder, a six pack variety of
Bodum coffee canisters, Columbia French press, and Ibis electric water kettle.
605. Fire up that Grill!
Donors: Donald and Maria Norako P’17
Value: $250
Fire up that grill for some of the finest meat around! Xavier parent Donald
Norako P’17 helps to source high quality meats for some of the finest restaurants
in New York City and throughout the country. This package includes prime, dry
meat that has been aged for 21-28 days: two prime dry-aged strip steaks (20 oz.
each); two prime-age porterhouse steaks (36-38 oz. each); two prime-age bone
rib steaks (22-24 oz. each); four filets (8-10 oz. each).
Winner can redeem certificate at any time before February 13, 2015 and meat will
be delivered directly to your home.
606. Scotch Royalty
Donors: Michael ’63 and Patti Ford; Benedetto Scotti and Phyllis Mingione-Scotti P’14
Value: $490
Enjoy this truly unique one gallon (4.5 litres) bottle of the world’s premium scotch
whiskey, Chivas Regal. This scotch whiskey was aged in selected casks for at least
twelve years. It possesses a warm, amber color and delivers a full, rich taste. This
package also includes two Orrefors crystal double old-fashioned scotch glasses to
help you enjoy your Chivas.
Food and Wine
607. Downtown Delights
Donors: Porto Rico Importing Company; Ferrara Bakery and Café
Value: $2,598
This package includes tastes from two of New York’s finest! Enjoy a gift card
for one pound of coffee per week for one year from the one and only Porto
Rico Importing Company on Bleecker Street as well as a $50 gift card to
Ferrara Bakery and Café, America’s oldest pasticceria, on Grand Street. Enjoy a
legendary cannoli after you pick up your coffee!
608. Mangia at Incognito!
Donor: Incognito Italian Bistro
Value: $400
You and three friends can enjoy a chef’s tasting menu with wine at Incognito
Italian Bistro on West 18th Street. Incognito’s Scottish owners offer delicious
Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings and it is the only Italian-Scottish bistro in
New York! New York Times columnist CJ Camasta wrote, “I am certain that
Incognito Bistro will soon be New York’s worst kept secret.”
609. Cheers! Xavier Cotes-du-Rhone and Delicacies from Rienzi
Donors: Moore Brothers Wine Company; Teresa Maliborska Rienzi P’15
Value: $462
You are all ready to host your next soiree with this case of Xavier Cotes-duRhone 2010 from Moore Brothers Wine Company. This delicious wine has a
dark red-purple color, with the fragrance of ripe black cherries and a cornucopia
of Provencal herbs and spices. Serve your wine along with these fine Italian
delicacies from Rienzi, including olive oil, cheese, pasta, and tomato sauce.
610. Sample Two of NYC’s Finest!
Donors: Da Umberto Restaurant; Park Avenue Tavern
Value: $250
You and a guest can use this $100 gift card to enjoy dinner at Da Umberto
Restaurant on West 17th Street, which was praised by Zagat’s for its “superb
cuisine” and staffers who treat all who enter like “honored guests.” You can also
treat three guests to brunch on a Saturday or Sunday at Park Avenue Tavern, coowned by several Xavier alums. Unlimited champagne and/or mimosas included!
611. Dinner with the Raslowksys!
Donors: Jack and Sarah Raslowsky P’16
Value: Priceless!
If he is not at his desk on 2L, you may spot Xavier President Jack Raslowsky
cruising around the Union Square Farmer’s Market to pick out fresh ingredients
for dinner. Jack, Sarah and the Raslowsky clan will host you and up to eight
guests for a night of great food, fun and conversation in Weehawken. Children
are welcome!
Date and time to be agreed upon by both parties and menu will be determined by
the chef!
612. The Dom
Donors: Sokolin, LLC; Siu Ming & Elizabeth Chan P’15
Value: $450
There is only one new release from Dom Perignon on the market, but what a
wine it is! The 2002 Brut Rose explodes from the glass with endless layers of
huge, voluptuous fruit. A big, full-bodied wine, the 2002 is probably the most
overly vinous, intense Rose ever made by long-time Chef de Caves Richard
Geoffroy. Layers of cool, insistent minerality balance the fruit beautifully on the
crystalline, vivid finish. Serve your champagne in these stunning Lenox Adorn
champagne flutes!
613. Pour Your Own Beer Party!
Donor: Park Avenue Tavern
Value: $240
If you want to do something fun, new and different with friends then this is the
item for you! Enjoy a pour your own beer party for four people at Park Avenue
Tavern. You can pour your own beer for two hours from the built-in table top
draught beer system and each table is equipped with three taps. This package
also includes two appetizers per person.
Auction Donors
Avanzi Hair Salon
John Duffy ‘78
Dennis and Noreen Barnes P’14
Equinox
Vin Biagi, SJ ‘67
William & Megan Esposito P’17
Patrick and Theresa Bisogno P’16
Esquared Hospitality
Blue Man Group
Fabio’s Hair & Color Studio
Bodum
Fairmont Southampton
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Sean Faison
Charles and Barbara Brucaliere P’17
Ferrara Brothers Bakery & Café
Roy Campbell
Kathleen and Gary Friedle P’16
Canyon Ranch
Friends of NY Nativity
Charles and Dena Capetanakis P’17
Brendan ‘88 and Deborah Gallagher
Carleo Hair Salon
James Gallagher ‘54
Michael and Tatiana Castillo P’13 ‘16
Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
CBS News
Anthony and Maria Grigos P’14
CBS Sports
Sonny Grosso
Siu Ming and Elizabeth Chan P’15
Robert and Chisato Harding P’17
Charming Nails
HBO Sports
Chelsea Piers
Imported Cars of New York
Cilantro Restaurant
Incognito Italian Bistro
George and Joan Clark P’16
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Clyde Frazier’s Wine and Dine NYC
J. McLaughlin
Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Julien Farel Salon
Cruise.Com
Kawaii Optical
Da Umberto
William Keane ‘74
Denivalelo and Sabrina DaSilva P’17
James and Tracy Kelly P’15
Delta Airlines
Kramer Portraits
Daniel ‘65 and Kathleen Denihan
Cathy Lago P’15
Disney Theatrical Group
Matthew and Jane LaSorsa P’16
Disney Theme Parks
Denise Leong and Hank Wang P’17
Andres Licari-LaGrassa and Edward
Lagrassa P’17
Teresa Maliborska-Rienzi P’15
Marchi’s Restaurant
Jack and Sarah Raslowsky P’16
Rey Wyon Insurance
John and Cindy Rogers P’15
Terry and Jackie Matthews P’15
Rosenthal Apa Group
Donna Melli-Stryczek and
Frank Stryczek, P’17
Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Michael and Alison McCarry P’17
Phyllis Mingione-Scotti and
Benedetto Scotti P’14
Stephen and Elizabeth Scanley P’15
Peter ‘85 and Lisa Seccia
Selima Optique
Modern Martial Arts
Frank and Eileen Shashaty P’14
Modo Yoga
Peter & Ana Sofides P’14
Moore Brothers Wine
Square Wine & Spirits
Beth Mumm-Sgarlato and
Vincent Sgarlato P’15
Stuart Weitzman
New York Mets
The Chamber Music Society
of Lincoln Center
New York Theatre Ballet
Kenneth ‘65 and Christine Nolan
Donald and Maria Norako P’17
John and Julianne O’Connell
Omega World Travel
Joanna & Robert Ostrander P’16
The Doyle Collection
The Kimberly Hotel
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Verve Medical Cosmetics
John and Meg Owen P’17
Via Emilia Restaurant
Palm Too
Edward and Diana Wagner P’12 ‘14
Park Avenue Tavern
Bill and Monica Watt P’17
Paul Mole Barbershop
Richard Waxman P’17
Peter and Anna Sofides P’14
Westin Hotels
Physique Swimming School
Wildlife Conservation Society
Porto Rico Importing Company
Xavier High School
Vincent and Kimberly Puccia P’17
Auction Solicitors
Dennis and Noreen Barnes P’14
Vin Biagi, SJ ‘67
Patrick and Theresa Bisogno P’16
Valerie Blasi P’16
John and Susan Brady P’17
Charles and Barbara Brucaliere P’17
Richard and Nancy Caccappolo P’14 ‘16
Roy Campbell
Charles and Dena Capetanakis P’17
Patricia Carroll-Campbell and
Jason Campbell P’17
Michael and Tatiana Castillo P’13 ‘16
Siu Ming and Elizabeth Chan P’15
George and Joan Clark P’16
Frank and Valerie Clarke P’15
Coco Cocoves P’16
Martin and Juliette Coronel P’16
Denivalelo and Sabrina DaSilva P’17
Debbie DeLuca and Dickinson
Sheh P’15
Daniel ‘65 and Kathleen Denihan
Matthew and Jane LaSorsa P’16
Michael LeFort
Denise Leong and Hank Wang P’17
Andrea Licari-LaGrassa and
Edward LaGrassa P’17
Teresa Maliborska-Rienzi P’15
Terry and Jackie Matthews P’15
Michael and Alison McCarry P’17
Paul and Susan McNicholas P’15
Donna Melli-Stryczek and
Frank Stryczek, P’17
Phyllis Mingione-Scotti and
Benedetto Scotti P’14
Beth Mumm-Sgarlato and
Vincent Sgarlato P’15
Kenneth ‘65 and Christine Nolan
Donald and Maria Norako P’17
John and Julianne O’Connell
Joanna & Robert Ostrander P’16
John and Meg Owen P’17
Vincent and Kimberly Puccia P’17
Daniel Dougherty
Jack and Sarah Raslowsky P’16
John Duffy ‘78
John and Cindy Rogers P’15
William & Megan Esposito P’17
Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Kathleen and Gary Friedle P’16
James and Anne Sansevero P’17
Brendan ‘88 and Deborah Gallagher
Stephen and Elizabeth Scanley P’15
Joseph Gorski
Peter ‘85 and Lisa Seccia
Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
Eileen and Frank Shashaty P’14
Anthony and Maria Grigos P’14
Peter and Anna Sofides P’15
Robert and Chisato Harding P’17
Christina Tom A’15
William Keane ‘74
John and Margaret Tringle P’16
James and Tracy Kelly P’15
Edward and Diana Wagner P’14
Tamara Kowal
Bill and Monica Watt P’17
Cathy Lago P’15
Richard Waxman P’17
Board of Trustees
Richard T. Nolan, ’83, Chairman
Michael N. Ford ‘63
John C. Meditz ’66, Vice-Chairman
Robert A. Haskins ‘77
John R. Raslowsky, II
William P. Kelly ‘91
Rev. Vincent L. Biagi, SJ ‘67
Dennis J. Langley ‘70
Rev. Gregory Chisholm, SJ
James P. Morgan, M.D. ‘82
Susan Conniff
Joseph P. Muriana ‘71
Joan Countryman
Kenneth R. Nolan ‘65
Rev. James P. Croghan, SJ
Michael J. O’Rourke ‘91
Daniel J. Denihan ‘65
Peter Seccia ‘85
Paul M. Enright ‘91
Rev. Anthony P. Soohoo, SJ
Gerald P. FitzGerald ‘ 58
Francis X. Tirelli, ‘70
Rev. Peter M. Folan, SJ
Raymond A. Whiteman ‘77
Special Thanks
The students, faculty and administration of Xavier High School would like to
extend their deepest thanks to all who have helped to make Celebrate Xavier
2014 a wonderful evening.
We’d like to especially thank our fantastic Gala Committee of dedicated Xavier
parents, especially committee members Valerie Blasi P’16, Nancy Caccappolo
P’14 ’16, Elizabeth Chan P’15, Cathy Lago P’15, Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16,
and Eileen Shashaty P’14 for the incredible amount of time, energy and enthusiasm
they put into this event. We would also like to thank Christina Tom, Aunt ’15 for
all of her hard work. We are grateful to our Xavier Board of Trustees for their
exceptional support of the 2014 Celebrate Xavier Gala.
Thank you to Dr. Bill Pace and members of our Blue Night Band for the wonderful
music, as well as our event sponsors Bruce Caulfield ’73 and Tracks Raw Bar
& Grill, Doreen and Dennis Miskimmon P’15, Whistlebox, and Carol Waney
P’17. Special thanks to David Geaney ’96 and Sokolin LLC for hand picking
our wonderful selection of wine for this evening, as well as our friends Michael
LeFort and Tamara Kowal of Mammalfish, Inc. for their incredible creative work
in developing and designing Xavier Loves New York!
We are thankful to all the members of the Xavier High School faculty and staff
who volunteered to work at the event and helped to make this evening a success!