"We talked yesterday from an educational standpoint about the grieving process and being able to grieve," Specht said of his players. [99] AP World History is offered as part of the St. Francis Xavier House's curriculum. 8w#Q2c3rNC\!NF6ZFqxX6ny72Q8'#qL(Yz r;DU)}^KaUcvAv%H?_=,CQ1h'9ohC;I$Le,%=h ,'c}+J %1%aK@m~"8-Rk> q>{;eSJXbit},#t0@bjqCw(:5R>}Ui BBKH7:oc9yTv>1dv*LY^{gix@eS9g? 09 St. Xavier's non-OHSAA state titles include: St. Xavier's arts program is centered around three disciplines: performing arts (drama), visual arts, and musical arts. [223], Off the field, many St. Xavier students participate in musical groups that primarily perform at school concerts and national competitions. St. Xavier High School lost one of its own April 2 when senior Matt James died in an accident on a spring break trip to Florida. Performing at the Winter Christmas Concert. Both found the endzone on short plunges. The newly signed Nittany Lion is ready to pull down the football and soak in the . There is a little more experience catching the ball as Klare's understudy, Joey Wassler is back after nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown as a junior. Specht has coached the Bombers to state titles in 2005, 2007, 2016 and 2020. The same year, 603 students took 1,076 Advanced Placement exams. It's all on us at the end of the day.". "We came in here with a good game plan," Herbstreit said. The Bombers, who never trailed, move to 3-5 on the season while the Lancers fell to 2-6. In 2006, he served as the Marshals' head coach. [225], In 1974, St. Xavier became one of the first Cincinnati-area high schools to incorporate service-learning into the curriculum, in response to Jesuit Superior-General Pedro Arrupe's call to "form men for others". St. Xavier's large athletic program was ranked 13th in the nation in 2008 by Sports Illustrated. Senior Andrew Devine and junior Ted Hammond each had 10 tackles with Hammond adding 1.5 sacks on the night. [162], In 1999, the Bombers football team appeared on Team Cheerios cereal boxes, alongside St. Ignatius High School, in recognition of the schools' football and community service programs, as well as their records in the National Merit Scholarship Program. _ekk=(3qR9 V(9>|wVMDsGae# The Long Blue Line continues as St. Xavier goes outside of Chicago a week from Saturday to play Loyola Academy on ESPN. Giving to the Canned Food Drive, a tradition since 1928. He's also visited Vanderbilt, Notre Dame and Michigan. They have lost a number of experienced seniors whose contributions toSt. Xavier High School footballare displayed on a banner. Like most Bombers, he's anxious for the season opener against Lakota West, who eliminated them in the 2021 playoffs. [109] The class of 2018 has matriculated into 82 colleges and universities. 1:52 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP - St. Xavier High School football coach Steve Specht has been around the Bombers program since 1993 and has been head coach since 2003 with three state. He did so with ESPN GameDay, in effect, on hand as his father Kirk Herbstreit and his show partner Pat McAfee were on the sideline. For more information regarding Tuition Assistance or EdChoice, please contact Kathy Raffenberg in the Business Office at 513.761.7815 ext. "We'll make a decision after this week but probably tonight indicated the direction we're going to go. Ready for fall sports? It was also St. Xavier's first league win this season. The official 2022 Football Roster for the ST. XAVIER BOMBERS ATHLETICS 2023 www.cincinnati.com. A glimpse at the early history of St. Xavier College", "The Legacy of St. Francis Xavier Is Alive and Well in Cincinnati: St. Xavier High School", "Years of Struggle. [224] The wind ensemble consists of over 100 members. Hl]k0+|aRlRXukYP.T[RI D*Z2h5FBFYe/k\ [101] The school day is divided into eight periods. Oct 28 2022. 0000005390 00000 n [111] According to BusinessWeek, nearly a third of the Class of 2004 pursued a major in business. [172] On November 14, 2020, St. Xavier captured its fourth football state championship, defeating Pickerington Central 443, which set the record for the largest margin of victory in Ohio Division I state championship history. Grade point averages are computed on an unweighted 100-point scale, which can be converted to a standard 4.0 scale. #LongBlueLine #AMDG. After winning their first two games, La Salle has dropped six straight. The program is accredited by AdvancED, the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, and the Ohio Department of Education. [96][97][98], Freshmen are organized into five houses for the purposes of academic scheduling and guidance counseling. "If you look at it, we have one alum that's in the NFL right now, that's Luke Kuechly (Carolina)," Specht said. Shop for the latest selection of St. Xavier High School Bombers fan gear and apparel. "It's given us a little momentum.". LEXINGTON, Ky. The St. Xavier High School football team won the KHSAA 6A State Championship Game on Saturday night inside Kroger Field, by beating previously unbeaten Male 31-21. The Class of 1972 greeted the seniors as they entered. McCallie Aug 18 @Chatt Christian Aug 25 Woodward Academy GA at Finley Sept 1 St. Xavier OH Sept 8 @ Memphis University School Sept 15 @ Brentwood Academy* Sept 22 MBA* Sept 29 Baylor* Oct 6 Bye Oct 13 Father Ryan Oct 20 @ Knox Catholic* Oct 27 @ Lispcomb Academy*. They will be at Detroit Central Catholic Saturday, Oct. 15. [116] In 2007, St. Xavier published a directory of over 16,000 living alumni, listing "511 living graduates as medical doctors or dentists, 624 as attorneys, and 610 as engineers". It's about developing the kids academically, spiritually, socially, physically. Classes are not assigned to a specific period; instead, they rotate in a round-robin schedule designed to reduce stress. The drama and music disciplines are supplemented by a number of extracurricular programs. The school's other two student publications are X-Ray, the annual yearbook, and Xpressions, a student literary magazine founded in 1964.[234]. The game will continue with the Bombers having some form of recognition for the late coach. The St. Xavier High School football team was dealt a harsh blow Wednesday by the death of long-time offensive line coach, Steve Carpenter, who received a cancer diagnosis this summer. [124] The Walk For X is a 10-kilometer (6.2mi) student walkathon through Finneytown neighborhoods that preempts classes once a year. Numerous Bombers are getting looks and offers with junior Liam Clifford getting some recruiting headlines with recent interest from Kentucky, Michigan State and Penn State. [111][5] In 2021, students posted an average ACT score of 28.5 and an average SAT score of 1282, earning 15 students National Merit Finalist status. [5], The college preparatory program encompasses a variety of subject areas as part of an emphasis on cura personalis ("well-rounded individuals"). There are different ways to do it and Specht sees 2022 as yet another different turn. St. Xavier's sports teams were originally nicknamed the "Conquistadors", or "Conquerors". Liam Clifford was a quarterback but played receiver as a sophomore with Hudepohl at under center. U49ae}o_~bWMa26hkmr|)ZU. Jeremy Carpenter has been with the Bombers except for a brief run as an assistant at Walnut Hills. HlQo0+#L&@ For example, graduating students are expected to have acquired the five characteristics defined in the "Graduate at Graduation" profile: Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Justice.[117]. Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony "He found out a month ago. His remarks reminded the graduates of how important it is to continue their connections with their classmates following graduation for we are stronger together than we are alone. "He's got a bright future but what I like about Ted is he's focused on now," Specht said. Whether you're coming back to St. X for an event, looking to support the mission, or just checking in on the Bombers, we're glad you're thinking of your alma mater. Wassler is 6 feet, 5 inches and 230 pounds with recent offers from James Madison, Ohio University and Liberty. Six months later, he's approaching. A third chapter in St. Xavier's History", "Chronology: Athenaeum St. Xavier College Xavier University", "Class of '62 Starts in City, Finishes in Finneytown", "Deaths Albert Walters, 87, architect Xavier U. chapel, St. X. St. Xavier collectively refers to its graduates as the "Long Blue Line",[240] after the school colors and the blue attire worn at graduation. [23], St. Xavier's financial aid program benefits from a pair of annual fundraisers, each held annually since 1973. "He wants to get better and he wants to be challenged and he wants you to get on him.". [226][227] Seventy-five to eighty percent of the student body voluntarily participates in community service programs. Everybody's still trying to process it. The school holds school-wide Masses on holy days of obligation and other important events, as well as optional daily Mass in Holy Companions Chapel at the center of campus. St. Xavier High School. The cabins could use an overhaul and the only complaint was there was no way to effectively control the temperature (too. Let Us Know You Decide How You Give. "In a perfect world, we'll play twice," Specht said. The Bombers broke a three-game skid that began with a narrow loss to No. "We just have so many kids that are inexperienced because we played so many seniors last year," the St. Xavier head coachsaid. [164] In 2007, the Bombers were rated first or second high school football team nationally in a number of pre-season rankings;[165] the same year, St. Xavier defeated DeMatha Catholic High School in a game nationally televised on ESPN. The St. Xavier High School Store allows you to customize Bombers clothing and merch. He had also spent time coaching in the state of Wyoming. [130], The school grounds include a wooded walking trail, a mock courtroom, and a school history exhibit. Between quarterbacks who played last year, junior Jack O'Malley, senior Kyle Tressler and senior Kyle Fitzgerald threw for a total of 52 yards. A Herbstreit-to-Napier pass put the Bombers at the 1-yard line and Gage finished the drive and iced the game. Watch out for us in the playoffs.". The young Herbstreit was 7-for-14 passing for 90 yards and was helped by a solid St. Xavier running game. The educational experience at St. Xavier High School is rooted in the powerful vision of the Jesuits. Yet, the Long Blue Line keeps coming as they diligently rise most summer mornings before daylight to hit the gridiron at RDI Stadium. Students are not ranked. 0000000696 00000 n Division I teams have eyed his frame in recent seasons. The outside buzz of losing Ohio State recruit Paris Johnson to Princeton doesn't seem to faze anyone with a blue X on their helmet. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 0000007395 00000 n Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The kids are locked in. [93] In partnership with the Confucius Institute at Miami University, St. Xavier opened the region's first Confucius Classroom in 2016 to support its Chinese language program. "Tom and I agree that you get better by playing the best. On average, about six percent of students in a given class year leave St. Xavier before graduation. %%EOF Specht said Fogler has developed, grown and improved every year. With St. Xavier, he was part of Specht's coaching staff in the mid-2000s and rejoined the team in 2021. "It's always about fighting and working your butt off.". "We have our up and downs but we've got to work up from here and we're on a roll. It was an evening filled with honor, pride, humility, and joy. Every year's different. [150] Another school mascot is the "Blue Monster" a shaggy, Muppet-like mascot that takes its name from the student cheering section appears at games wearing a Bomber football jersey. The following list includes those who completed the high school program at St. Xavier College between 1869 and 1934: The school campus, before and after its expansion onto the former Girls' Town site. 0000001147 00000 n We got it done.". The Cross Country team has also enjoyed a great deal of success, winning Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) championships in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2013, and 2019 as well as runner-up finishes in 1999, 2009 and 2020. "We're always there, we're always rebuilding and we're always getting better.". R. S. 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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP - St. Xavier High School football coach Steve Specht has been around the Bombers program since 1993 and has been head coach since 2003 with three state championships (2005, 2007, 2016). "I guarantee you this, we're going to line up with somebody under center and he's going to do a good job for us," Specht said. Under Coach Specht, the Bombers have won four Ohio big school championships (2005, 2007, 2016, 2020), with Specht earning Ohio Division I Coach of the Year honors in 2005 and 2007. endstream endobj 219 0 obj <>/Size 201/Type/XRef>>stream [151][152], Bomber games are often broadcast on Waycross Community Media. endstream endobj 213 0 obj <>stream "We like to play fast and hit hard," O'Malley said summing up a fairly simple philosophy. Despite the personnel losses, St. Xavier's players have every expectation of being relevant at the end of the season. 1 Moeller Sept. 16. This vision prioritizes service to others, personal reflection, discernment, prayer and finding God in all things. [161] The program produced Swimming World Magazine high school swimmers of the year Joe Hudepohl in 1992 and Jayme Cramer in 2001. [113] In 1984, St. Xavier was one of 60 schools recognized by the Council on American Private Education's Exemplary Private School Recognition Project, which surveyed 358 schools nationwide. As of March2021[update], the Bombers have won 61 boys team Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state titles, tied with St. Edward High School for the most by a single school in Ohio. A St. Xavier education is a gift that transforms lives. "He's our guy definitely for next year," La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin said of his son. Details. A younger son, Andrew, was the starting center for the 2007 state championship team and graduated in 2008. The educational experience at St. Xavier High School is rooted in the powerful vision of the Jesuits. Mason Mattingly started at quarterback going 15-for-20 passing for 178 yards, but McLaughlin finished going 13-for-20 for 154 yards and the lone touchdown to Beasley. "Max Klare was here last year and was a good blocker and good route-runner. New OHSAA rules officially take effect as season kicks off Thursday, State playoff teams highlight 2019 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown football schedule, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Lining up from the tight end position and being able to go (for) short and long passes is definitely an advantage to the offense," Lang said. startxref Gone from the back-to-back GCL South champions are top passerBrogan McCaughey,who threw for over 5,300 yards in two seasons,league-leading rusher Charles Kellom, top receiver Terrell McFarlin and the league's top sack men MarqueCummings and Grant Lyons. [105] Beginning with the class of 2018, St. Xavier phased in a one to one computing policy in which students are required to own an iPad for use at school. The Bombers will need to defeat Cleveland St. Ignatius Saturday, Oct. 15, then Life Christian Academy of Virginia the following Friday to finish the season at .500. "I don't know what we're going to be yet," Specht said. <<4BDC687673C1364AA294FA56B326D414>]>> [129], St. Xavier's 110-acre (0.4km2) suburban campus is located to the north and south of West North Bend Road, bounded by the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science to the south, Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway to the north, and residential areas to the east and west. HOME 2-4 AWAY 1-3 NEUTRAL 0-0. No. Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Fine Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The football program's national exposure continued with losses against Highlands High School on CSTV in 2009[168] and against Our Lady of Good Counsel High School the next year on ESPN. [115] Of those who graduate, 99% enter a four-year college or university[5] and 82% are admitted into their first choice school. Thank you for ensuring that St. X can form men for others well into the future. [134] St. Xavier maintains 11 computer labs with over 330 computers available for student use. St. Xavier defeated Pickerington Central 44-3 in the Division I state final at Fortress Obetz to. St. Xavier won the first game decisively 31-14 but lost the regional semi 12-2 in November. All rights reserved. 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New OHSAA rules officially take effect as season kicks off Thursday, More:State playoff teams highlight 2019 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown football schedule. @stxinfo. My goal this year is to bring them up, make them feel at home and get everyone to mesh together. [230] Each year, students collect hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and delivers them directly to hundreds of families as well as to food pantries in Greater Cincinnati and rural Appalachia. [220][221] Since 2013, TX has participated in The League of High School Theatres along with Anderson, Indian Hill, and Sycamore high schools. Specht mentioned other sophomore and junior candidates but is in no hurry to name a starter. But in 1998, the annual series that began in. Rose wears the number of his grandfather, Pete. Bowling Green High School. 220 0 obj <>stream It opened in 2004 as the St. Xavier Performance Center as part of a new fine arts wing. [156] OHSAA bylaws prohibit residents of Kentucky and Indiana from competing. ", StX - Safety kickoff fumbled out of the endzone, LS - McLaughlin 54-yard pass to Beasley (Luensman kick). I love to block, too. A new offensive coordinator, Andrew Coverdale, is handling the Bomber attack after spending 17 seasons at Louisville Trinity. It's just shocking because he was larger than life. egammarino@stxavier.org A month later he dies on the operating table. That said, the veteran coach admitted the trophy was still important. trailer From 1970 to 2012, 1,000 students were named semifinalists or finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. [90][91][92], All students at St. Xavier are part of the school's college preparatory program, requiring 23 credit units for graduation. 7GWMbvTd&:Wt6OA`gqr_WIQaZ|g% ++ "We're coming back to get it this year.". "It's a dream come true to see myself rise up and become a leader on this team," Hammond said. "It snuck on him," St. Xavier head coach Steve Specht said. Clifford now moves from St. Xavier's Long Blue Line to getting ready to experience his first Penn State white-out. High school footballSkyline Chili Crosstown Showdown week 2: Princeton football not missing a beat. PF 178 PA 257 STREAK 2L. Schedules for 2023-24. [179] Unless otherwise noted, the titles listed below were won at the Division I level. Ignatian retreats are offered frequently at St. Xavier. "The push right now is for the second season," Specht said. As one of four all-male institutions that participate in the GCL's South Division, St. Xavier competes with nearby Elder, La Salle, and Moeller high schools. Extending the Long Blue Line May 27 2022 Last night we celebrated the commencement exercises for the Class of 2022 at the Cintas Center. [114], Graduation exercises are held at the Cintas Center in late May. OBETZ, Ohio The Long Blue Line added another state football championship Friday night. 0000000016 00000 n Gifts of all sizes enable us to provide exceptional spiritual, academic, athletic and arts programming to every St. Xavier student every day. Defensively, St. Xavier has a little more experience as linebacker Max Bonner returns with 73 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2021. ", Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Fine Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. [133] Along the school's main hallways, recent student artwork hangs beside the Living Walls project, a graphical timeline accompanying 90 years of class photos. 0 Giving to the Canned Food Drive, a tradition since 1928. Leading the charge up front is four-year player Jack Kirby, who is heading to Ivy League football with the Penn Quakers. The commencement address was given by ESPN host and analyst, Jordan Cornette '01. [215], TX was directed by performing arts teacher Michele Mascari from 1982 to 2015. 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Deters. [21] X-Box, an experimental theatre program, put on its inaugural production at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2018. [166] St. Xavier went on to win their second state championship that year in a 270 victory against Mentor High School,[167] as well as the National Prep Poll's mythical national championship. St. Xavier dominated the ground game 164-2. [119], St. Xavier's alma mater is adapted from that of another Jesuit high school, St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland; in 1958, St. Ignatius gave St. Xavier permission to adapt the song. [234] Until 2007, the Blueprint was a member of the National Scholastic Press Association. Community service at St. Xavier is voluntary, in contrast to mandatory service hours at other area Catholic schools. xref Aug. 19, 2022 The Tigers' first possession of the game was a microcosm of Wallace's. Besides class-wide programs held at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, optional retreats include Knightwatch for sophomores and Kairos,[118] which was introduced in February 1985 for seniors. 90% of students voluntarily participate in community service. I love having the first game like that because it exposes weakness and what you need to work on to get better throughout the year. The jazz ensemble, known as Out of the Blue, is considered the St. Xavier select band. That's what I grew up doing, playing tackle.". This vision prioritizes service to others, personal reflection, discernment, prayer and finding God in all things. With Coverdale running the offense, Specht seems to be spending more time looking at his defense where senior TJ O'Malley is back for another season with offers from Bucknell, Butler and Valparaiso. 90% of students voluntarily participate in community service. More than 40,000 men have graduated from St. Xavier High School, creating a Long Blue Line that expands around the globe. Junior defensive lineman Ted Hammond is a top 2024 prospect and had 32 tackles and a fumble recovery as a sophomore. The Class of 1972 greeted the seniors as they entered. The commencement address was given by ESPN host and analyst, Jordan Cornette 01. Already included us in your estate plan? [138], The school's most prominent art installation is the sculpture Open End, a 1983 work by Australian sculptor Clement Meadmore.[139]. For their high scores, 91 earned Scholar Awards, 46 with honor, 80 with distinction, and of them seven were named National AP Scholars, the highest distinction awarded. Eventually, the teams came to be known as the Bombers. It might not have been great on style points but St. Xavier's Long Blue Line was happy to hoist a trophy Friday night with a 16-7 win over Greater Catholic League-Sout h rival La Salle in. Cross Country Cross Country: Twitter Cross Country: Schedule Cross Country: Roster Cross Country: News Football Football: Twitter Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf Golf: Twitter Golf: Schedule Golf: Roster Golf: News Rugby 7s Rugby 7s: Twitter Rugby 7s: Schedule Rugby 7s: Roster Rugby 7s: News Soccer Soccer: Twitter . 0000008000 00000 n "We're two programs that have been struggling a little bit and it was a classic GCL-South matchup. Some large players up front have also departedwith Brian Parker II going to Duke, Cam Collins to Air Force, Sam Buerkle to Fordham and tight endMax Klare to the Big Ten and Purdue. The educational experience at St. Xavier High School is rooted in the powerful vision of the Jesuits.