Sponsors
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CELEBRATE XAVIER SPONSORS
Maroon and Blue Sponsors
Daniel ’65 and Kathleen Denihan
Xavier Class of 1970
Knight Sponsors
Paul ’91 and Megan Enright
Chartered as the College of St. Francis Xavier, Xavier High
School is a Jesuit, secondary school for young men founded
in 1847 on 16th Street in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.
Peter ’85 and Lisa Seccia
Our current enrollment is 1,046 students from all five
boroughs of New York City, parts of New Jersey, lower
Westchester and Long Island. Xavier currently distributes
nearly $2.2M in need-based financial aid to 39% of the student
body. For 166 years we’ve been committed to keeping
a Xavier education accessible to all qualified, deserving
applicants and we will continue to do so with your help.
John C. Meditz ‘66
16th Street Sponsors
Richard ‘83 and Jennifer Nolan
Irma and Daniel V. Rodriguez ‘58
Xavier Jesuit Community
Bisogno & Meyerson, Esqs.
Event Sponsors
Tonight’s Celebration
All information current as of February 26, 2013
Beer Donated by:
Bruce Caulfield ’73 and Tracks Raw Bar and Grill
7 – 8:45 p.m. Silent Auction
8:45 – 9:10 p.m. Program
Flowers Donated by:
Dennis and Doreen Miskimmon P’15
Welcome and Tuition Raffle Drawing
John R. Raslowsky
Gift Cards for Guests Donated by:
Canyon Ranch
Student Speaker
Issa Sylla ‘13
Live Auction
Barry Cherwin
Cherwin & Cherwin Auctioneers
Musicians
Members of Xavier’s Blue Night Band, led by Dr. William Pace
10:00 p.m.
Evening Concludes
* Silent and Live Auction items are tax deductible on the amount paid above the
item’s listed value.
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.
Live Auction Prizes
Lot #1
Fore! Golf for Three at Baltusrol, a US Open Championship Course
Donor: Bill Foley, ‘72
Value: $1,000
Lot #3
Meet Some of Football’s Finest!
Donor: CBS Sports
Value: Priceless!
Baltusrol Golf Club, synonymous with championship golf, sits at the base of Baltusrol
Mountain in northern New Jersey, only a stone’s throw from New York City. You
and two guests can join member Bill Foley for a round of golf. With a rich heritage
that dates back to 1895, Baltusrol is considered one of the country’s premier
private golf clubs. Its two championship courses, the Lower and Upper, have
played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation by Golden
Age architect A.W. Tillinghast. Together, the courses have hosted 16 national
championships, including seven US Opens and one PGA Championship.
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.
Lot #4
Mangia! A Reservation for Six at the One and Only Rao’s
Donor: Salvatore “Sonny” Grosso
Value: Priceless!
Lot #2
Escape to Sanibel
Donors: Joanna and Robert Ostrander P’16, George and Joan Clark P’16, Maria and
Anthony Grigos P’14
Value: $3,800
Escape to the Ostrander’s beautiful waterfront home on Sanibel Island in Florida!
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 a $250 JetBlue gift
card to put toward airfare and a $300 American Express card to use for more airline
tickets or a rental car. Start packing for your Sanibel vacation!
Winner may choose one week between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013.
Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
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.
Live Auction Prizes
Lot #5
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, 2013- January 31, 2014; excludes months of May and June. Subject to
availability and reservations are required. Taxes, gratuity, resort levy and incidentals are
not included.
Lot #6
Start Spreading the News …
Donors: Friends of NY Nativity
Value: $6,000
You and three guests can watch the Yankees duke it out against the Mets or
Red Sox in a game of your choice during the May, 2013 series verses these
teams or you can pick another game! 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 non-alcoholic 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!
Winner must select game and inform Xavier by March 21, 2013. Mets series:
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th. Red Sox Series: Friday, May 31st,
Saturday June 1st, and Sunday June 2nd. Please note tickets were a generous donation to
Xavier High School and may not be resold.
Lot #7
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, 2013
and June 15, 2013, or anytime between September 9, 2013 and December 31, 2013.
Week will run from Monday through Sunday. May not be carried over to 2014.
Lot #8
Retreat to Puerto Rico
Donor: American Express Vacations
Value: $1,270
Enjoy a vacation for two people to the Intercontinental San Juan Resort & Casino,
Puerto Rico for three nights and four days. The resort is a deluxe oceanfront resort
on two miles of white sandy beach on Isla Verde, a premier location, with excellent
access to major shopping and sightseeing areas, and within 5 minutes of San Juan
International Airport and 15 minutes of historic Old San Juan. The Intercontinental
San Juan recently underwent an 18-million dollar guest room and pool area
renovation. This 16-story contemporary structure boasts panoramic city views on
one side and breathtaking pool and ocean views on the opposite side. Other features
include a large free-form lagoon-style pool with flowing waterfalls, swim-up bar and
secluded tropical gardens and deck areas for sun- bathing and swimming. In addition,
the resort features a concierge and tour desk, gift shops, beauty salon, an oceanfront
spa and health club, a casino, and beach/watersports activities are also available.
Subject to availability and valid April 1, 2013 – December 15, 2014. Hotel restrictions
apply for blackout and holiday dates. Recipient is responsible for any relevant taxes,
meals, incidentals; and prize is non-transferable. This prize cannot be extended.
Silent Auction Prizes
Lifestyle
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 7-8:45pm.
1. The Fitness EQ-uation
Donor: Equinox
Value: $795
The silent auction closes promptly at 8:45pm and check out begins
at 9:30pm.
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 March 31, 2013.
Are you ready to get fit in style in 2013? 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!
Must redeem by 3/15/14.
2. Find Your Inner Michael Phelps
Donor: Physique Swimming School
Value: $200
Perfect that freestyle or breaststroke with three private swimming lessons
from Physique Swimming. Physique uses unique and dynamic teaching methods
and their experienced staff can bring you all the way from beginner swimmer
to master swimmer! Physique has five locations in New York City and three
locations in New Jersey.
3. Family Adventure Package!
Donor: John ’86 and Margaret Tringle P’16, Chelsea Piers and the Brooklyn Cyclones
Value: $367.80
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 Brooklyn Cyclones tickets 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 Brooklyn Cyclones certificate entitles the winner to four
general admission tickets to one of eight home games during the 2013 season.
Chelsea Piers passports expire 9/7/13. Bronx Zoo tickets expire 2/3/14.
Cyclones tickets for 2013 season only.
Lifestyle
4. 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 100.
Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
5. A Handmade Xavier Treasure
Donor: Jackie and Terry Matthews P’15
Value: $300
This beautiful handmade wool blanket knit by our own Jackie Matthews P’15 is
a truly beautiful addition to any Xavier household. Maroon and Blue will see you
through and keep you warm!
6. Ace It!
Donor: Kaplan Test Prep
Value: $599
Ace those SAT’s or ACT’s with this gift certificate to one free SAT or ACT
Classroom Course or Classroom Anywhere course! Sharpen those pencils and
get ready to go!
Expires 12/31/13 and students must register for a course (but not complete the course)
by this date.
7. Fire it Up!
Donor: Frank and Sandy Horvat P’13
Value: $350
If you already love your Kindle, wait until you see the latest HD 8.9” 16GB
Kindle Fire! This Kindle has the largest screen with the highest resolution of
any Kindle Fire and is ideal for web browsing, reading documents, and enjoying
magazines in rich color. This model also has the fastest processor of any Kindle
Fire, with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fluid performance in web
browsing, apps, and games. This package also includes a leather cover for your
new Kindle Fire.
8. 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 in New York City on one of the following
2013 dates: April 6, 7, 20, 21; May 18, 19; June 22, 23, 29, 30; July 13, 14; August 17,
18; September 20, 21; October 5, 6, 26, 27; November 2, 3, 16, 17; December 7, 8, 27,
28, 29, 30.
9. It’s Fun to Stay at the …YMCA!
Donor: McBurney YMCA
Value: $960
Whether you’re looking to start a new exercise regimen, get the kids involved
in a healthy activity, or just have some fun, the YMCA has it all! Enjoy this sixmonth Family Membership to the McBurney YMCA, located at 125 West 14th
Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Certificate expires 3/1/14 and is non-transferable.
10. Top of the Mornin’
Donor: Mary Colby
Value: $700
This one-of-a-kind, hand painted “Irish Landscape” piece by artist Mary Colby
is a lovely addition to any home. Mary owns Fe Fi Faux Decorative Painting,
and she and her team of very talented painters also create murals, decorative
designs and beautiful painting techniques for walls and furniture. Take home
your own piece of the Emerald Isle this evening!
Lifestyle
11. Bring it to the Next Level!
Donor: Valerie Fitzhugh
Value: $330
Next Level Learning Center is a full service learning center that provides private
one-on-one tutoring for both standardized tests and general academic support.
The center has been helping students from New York City’s top public and
private schools for 15 years. This certificate is for three, one-on-one tutoring
sessions for the SAT or ACT.
New clients only. Expires 6/30/14.
12. A Gift for the Xavier Student Jetsetter
Donor: ACIS Educational Travel
Value: $750
Xavier’s travel programs in conjunction with ACIS Educational Travel have
included trips to Italy, France, Switzerland and Germany. This certificate
provides the winner with $750 to be used toward the 2014 Xavier/ACIS travel
program. Bon voyage!
13. Your Own Piece of Xavier History
Donor: Xavier High School
Value: Priceless!
This Xavier banner hung on 16th Street for many years, welcoming visitors to
our school until it was recently retired. Win your own piece of maroon and
blue history!
14. Out of Africa
Donor: Adele Black, President of Affluent Hospitality Group
Value: $750
If you are headed out on an African adventure in the next year, then this is the
prize for you! The Victoria Falls Hotel (A Leading Hotel of the World), the
hotel of choice for more than a century for royal families, statesmen, celebrities
and the discerning traveler, occupies a fine location from which to explore the
magical wonders of Africa. With the thundering Victoria Falls at its threshold,
this hotel provides an experience unlike any other! This package includes two
nights and daily breakfast for two.
Subject to availability. Valid from March 2013- May 2014.
15. Stylish Updates for Your Home from Ralph Lauren
Donor: Gabriella Liotta and Sean Sweeney P’14
Value: $200
Enjoy these beautiful home accents from Ralph Lauren Home. Use the ice
bucket and snack tray for your next gathering, and put your favorite new
pictures in this beautiful silver double frame.
16. Tackle Those SAT Subject Tests!
Donor: Valerie Fitzhugh
Value: $330
Next Level Learning Center is a full service learning center that provides private
one-on-one tutoring for both standardized tests and general academic support.
The center has been helping students from New York City’s top public and
private school for 15 years. This certificate is for three, one-on-one tutoring
sessions for the SAT Subject Tests.
New clients only. Expires 6/30/14.
17. La Petite Portait
Donor: Kramer Portraits
Value: $3500
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 in New York City on one of the following
2013 dates: April 6, 7, 20, 21; May 18, 19; June 22, 23, 29, 30; July 13, 14; August 17,
18; September 20, 21; October 5, 6, 26, 27; November 2, 3, 16, 17; December 7, 8, 27,
28, 29, 30.
Fashion
18. Working Girl
Donor: Lucile Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16”
Value: $316
22. The Little Blue Box
Donor: Rich and Nancy Caccappolo P’14 ‘16
Value: $200
Need to update your daily work look? Then grab this lovely khaki and crimson
Coach Peyton tote bag! It will store everything from your wallet and lipstick to
your favorite magazines. And the smart Coach laptop sleeve will also store your
computer safely while you are on the go!
Are you looking for a new addition to your home or jewelry collection? Look no
further! Win this $200 gift certificate from the one and only Tiffany & Co. and
pick out a new item from their classic and elegant collection.
19. Top Gun
Donor: Kawaii Optical
Value: $140
Channel your inner Maverick with these great Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 shades!
They’ll help you keep out the sun in style!
20. Sipping, Shopping and More from J. McLaughlin!
Donor: J. McLaughlin
Value: $98 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 printed Aiken tote 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!
23. Store it all in Style!
Donor: Theresa and Salvatore Mattioli P’11 ‘14
Value: $248
Keep losing your keys? Is your wallet overflowing? Then this is the item for you!
Head home with this silver Coach Continental wallet with compartments and
pockets that will get you organized immediately! Then store your keys on this
matching photo key chain.
24. A Perfect Pair! Swatch and Coach
Donors: Theresa and Salvatore Mattioli P’11 ’14 and Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Value: $456
Update your look with these two iconic brands! Enjoy these two colorful
Swatch watches and charming Coach purses!
J. McLaughlin is located at 1004 Lexington Avenue (at 72nd Street) in New York City.
25. Go Gold
Donor: Satya Jewelry
Value: $236
21. An Amethyst Treat!
Donor: Satya Jewelry
Value: $168
You’ll love these two beautiful gold-plated pieces from Satya Jewelry. These
gold-plated green onyx lotus hoop earrings and gold-plated amtheyst Om
necklace are unique and beautiful additions to your jewelry collection.
These sterling silver green amethyst cluster hoop earrings from Satya are an
elegant addition to any outfit. Treat yourself!
Fashion
Beauty and Grooming
26. Your Own Piece of History
Donor: Don Gross ’72 and Arelene Gellman
Value: $175
29. The One and Only … Crème La Mer
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $275
A fibula is an ancient brooch. This beautiful, hand-crafted fibula is based on the
Greek Bronze fibula brooch from 10BC at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It
is made of a contiguous piece of hand-forged and embellished brass with rare
antique beads and ornaments from China, Africa and India.
This crème regeneration intense cream from Crème La Mer is created through
a three to four month bio-fermentation process and has the power to visibly
transform your skin!
27. Garnet and Topaz Beauties
Donor: Satya Jewelry
Value: $276
These gorgeous pieces from Satya Jewelry will have everyone asking where you
found them! This 24 kt. gold vermeil lotus green garnet necklace and goldplated smokey topaz chain earrings will bring great color to your day!
28. Triple Treat
Donor: Satya Jewelry
Value: $254
Enjoy three pieces from Satya’s collection made with sterling silver and
amethyst! Turn heads and don the sterling silver Ganesha necklace, sterling
silver lotus amethyst hoop earrings and the amethyst sterling silver lotus
stretch bracelet.
30. A Bevy of Beauty from Clinique and Origins
Donor: Vincent Sgarlato and Beth Mumm –Sgarlato P’15
Value: $350
Enjoy this wonderful collection of Clinique and Origins beauty products and
fragrances, as well as body wash, scrub and a makeup palette! This package also
includes colorful, fun floral cases to store all of your new items!
31. A Manly Collection from Mary Kay
Donor: Vilma Torres-Pagan
Value: $160
This collection of men’s products from Mary Kay includes cologne, a facial
cleanser, moisturizer, body spray, shaving cream, after-shave gel and a $25
gift card.
32. Face First
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $310
This package of Tom Ford beauty items includes purifying cleanser and intensive
infusion concentrate extreme serum to keep your skin radiant!
Beauty and Grooming
Arts and Entertainment
33. Indulge!
Donors: Anne Carullo P’14 and Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16 and Elegant Nail
Value: $388
37. A Luxurious Weekend in NYC, Yacht Ride and Frette Robe Included!
Donor: The Kimberly Hotel
Value: $1,250
This package allows you to truly indulge yourself! It includes a gift certificate
for a haircut at Carlo Marco Studio in the West Village, two manicure gift
certificates to Elegant Nail in the West Village and an amazing set of Tom Ford
Beauty Products, including a Violet Blonde fragrance set, coral blame nail laquer
and blush nude lip color. Store all of them in your adorable new Coach wristlet!
Enjoy a fun and luxurious weekend in the city with a two-night stay at the
Kimberly Hotel, a lovely, newly renovated boutique hotel on East 50th Street.
This package includes a one-bedroom luxury suite for two people (and two
children if you’d like), with a full breakfast in the rooftop lounge each morning. If
you choose to stay between May and September you can also set sail on a cruise
on the Kimberly’s yacht! Don’t forget to bring your new Frette robe with you!
34. A New Look
Donor: Anne Carullo P’14
Value: $265
Certain blackout dates apply and winner must make reservation. Gift certificate valid
until March 7, 2014. Cruises available May through September.
Are you ready for some great new additions to your makeup bag? This package
includes Tom Ford’s Grey Vetiver fragrances, cognac sable eye color quad, lost
sherry ultra-shine lip gloss and savage cheek color.
38. Live with Kelly and Michael
Donor: Live with Kelly and Michael/WABC TV
Value: Priceless!
35. Girls’ Day Out
Donors: Terry and Jackie Matthews P’15, John and Julianne O’Connell, and DryBar
Value: $380
Enjoy a relaxing day of pampering with a friend with this $300 gift card to the
one and only Susan Ciminelli Spa, one of New York’s premier spas, where you
have a deluxe selection of spa treatments to choose from. Then head over to
DryBar, the blow-dry bar that is the city’s latest beauty hit, for blow- outs while
you sip a glass of wine!
Enjoy these four VIP tickets to Live with Kelly and Michael on the date of your
choice. You never know who may be visiting Kelly and Michael!
36. Refresh and Rejuvenate!
Donors: Anne Carullo P’14, DryBar and Elegant Nail
Value: $343
Refresh and rejuvenate how you look and feel with Tom Ford’s Black Orchid
fragrance, body oil and Casablanca lip color. Head over to DryBar for a cocktail
and blowout, Elegant Nail for a manicure, and then head home and light your Jo
Malone vanilla and anise candle. Ahhhhh.
Please contact the WABC contact at least three weeks prior to the date that you would
like to attend. No one under ten years of age is allowed into the studio.
Arts and Entertainment
39. Eileen’s NYC Adventure!
Donor: Frank and Eileen Shashaty P’14
Value: $1,900
42. A Week at Little Tiki Village for the Whole Family!
Donor: Dennis and Noreen Barnes P’14
Value: $1,400
Are you ready for a fun-filled weekend in New York City that includes fitness,
beauty, dining, a show, and some shopping? Then this is the package for you!
Set up camp at One UN Hotel on a Friday or Saturday evening of your choice.
Then head over to Pierre Michel for a captivating salon experience that includes
hairstyling and makeup application for two. Kick off the evening with dinner
at your choice of restaurant: Palm Too, El Pote Espanol or Marchi’s Restaurant
(you can save the two other certificates for later!). Then head over to the
ballet at the Florence Gould Theater. Finally, cap off the weekend with a great
workout at Equinox!
Looking for a Disney adventure for the entire family? You can spend the week of
July 6, 2013-July 13, 2013 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! Enjoy a Disney vacation!
Available only for the week of July 6, 2013- July 13, 2013; $6.99 resort fee per day.
40. A Downtown Venture
Donors: Blue Man Group and Il Cantinori
Value: $300
43. Get Away from it All at Rock Hall Luxe Lodging!
Donor: Rock Hall Luxe Lodging CT
Value: $1,000
Enjoy a fun evening of dinner and theater in the East Village. First, enjoy a lovely
dinner for two at Il Cantinori on East 10th Street. Then head over to the Astor
Place Theater with your two tickets for a Blue Man Group performance.
Dinner does not include wine, liquor, tip or tax. Theater gift certificate is good
for a Blue Man Group Performance Sunday-Wednesday, is subject to availability
and expires on 3/31/14.
Need to get away from it all? This package includes two consecutive evenings at
the award- winning Rock Hall Luxe Lodging in one of five exquisite master guest
rooms, along with a welcome cocktail, private tour of the estate by the owners,
and a sumptuous Mediterranean inspired breakfast daily. Amenities include a
spa, fitness center, billiard and private screening rooms, outdoor Jacuzzi and
pool, hiking trail and formal gardens. Winner receives 25% off spa services.
Plan your escape!
41. An Afternoon Outing
Donors: NY Skyride and JC Penney
Value: $184
Expires 3/7/14. Certain blackout dates apply, including all days between 9/20/13 and
10/21/13, holiday weeks/weekends, as well as all weekends in July and August.
Are you looking to spend a fun afternoon with your son or daughter? Then this
is the item for you! Start the day at the Empire State Building with your two
tickets to NY Skyride. NY Skyride combines a two- story video screen with
custom seats and platforms to provide a breathtaking, virtual tour of New York
City. You’ll zoom and fly all over Manhattan! When you are finished with your
skyride head over to the JC Penney store in Herald Square with your $100 gift
card to pick up some new threads!
Hotel based upon availability and certain blackout dates apply. Offer expires
on 12/30/13.
Arts and Entertainment
Sporting
44. Good Witch or Bad Witch?
Donors: Westin Hotel, Inside Park at St. Bart’s and Gary and Kathy Friedle P’16
Value: $800
46. Are You Ready for March Madness?
Donor: CBS Sports
Value: Priceless!
This fun musical package includes a one-night stay for two in a Deluxe
guestroom at the Westin New York Grand Central, dinner for two at the Inside
Park Restaurant at St. Bart’s on East 50th Street, and two tickets to Wicked at
the Gershwin Theater on Saturday, May 11th at 8:30pm.
45. Tick Tick Tick…. Behind the Scenes at CBS Evening News, 60
Minutes, and CBS This Morning!
Donor: Dickson Sheh and Debbie DeLuca P’15
Value: Priceless!
A private tour and so much more! Come and experience CBS News. You’ll
tour the studio and offices of 60 Minutes as well as The CBS Evening News with
Scott Pelley where you’ll meet Scott Pelley. On the way, you’ll make a quick
stop at the CBS This Morning studio, too. Before you leave, reporter Byron Pitts
will sign and personalize a copy of his book Step Out on Nothing. That’s not
all! You’ll go home with the complete box set of I Love Lucy episodes and some
other CBS goodies, too.
You and a lucky guest can enjoy a few hours behind the scenes at CBS Studios
during March Madness! Watch the games unfold, tour the studio and watch
some of the famous names in college basketball analyze those brackets!
Exact date and time will be set by CBS Sports.
47. A Golf Classic: Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Donor: Jim Gallagher ‘54
Value: $1,250
You and two friends can join Jim Gallagher ’54 for a round of golf at Sleepy
Hollow Country Club, the historic, beautiful country club in Scarborough,
NY founded in 1911. It was voted one of the country’s best classic courses
by Golfweek Magazine in 2011. Built for a who’s-who group of businessmen
headed by William Rockefeller, Macdonald’s design at Sleepy Hollow brought
the time-proven design concepts from the Scottish links that he cherished to an
inland setting one hour northeast of New York City.
Play available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in August or September 2013. Caddy
fees not included.
48. 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 fishing in majestic Montauk, NY, and enjoy lunch on board.
49. Behind the Scenes at Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Donor: HBO
Value: Priceless!
You and a guest will have the opportunity to visit the control room, set, and
green room and meet Bryant Gumbel and some of the correspondents which
may include Mary Carillo, Frank Deford, Jon Frankel, Bernie Goldberg, and
Andrea Kremer.
Valid for 6 months, beginning 3/7/13. The show tapes in New York City at 10am on the
third Tuesday of the month.
Sporting
50. 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 2013 season. You will receive a VIP
parking pass and a scoreboard welcome! You and your guests will also be invited
onto the field to watch batting practice from the VIP area behind home plate!
Tickets cannot be redeemed for Opening Day nor the Mets-Yankees series and are
subject to availability.
51. Catch the Nets in Brooklyn!
Donor: Richie Battaglino ‘67
Value: $700
Check out Brooklyn’s hottest new team with two all-access tickets to the
Brooklyn Nets game verses the Washington Wizards on Friday, March 8, 2013 at
the Barclays Center. These tickets are for Seats 1 and 2 in Section 9, Row 11.
Tickets include VIP/early access through a separate entrance, concierge services and
complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks at the permanent stands.
52. Broadway Joe
Donor: Gil Cosenza ‘81
Value: $500
Own your own piece of Jets history with this autographed and framed 16 x 20
photo of Jets legend and Hall of Famer Joe Namath.
53. Fore! Rockaway Hunting Club
Donor: Edward and Diana Wagner P’12 ‘14
Value: $700
You and three friends can join Ed Wagner P’12 ’14 for a round of golf at 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.
54. The Golden Boy!
Donor: HBO
Value: Priceless!
Oscar De La Hoya is one of the most successful boxers in history, and this
autographed boxing glove can be yours! De La Hoya has defeated seventeen
world champions and has won ten world titles in six different weight classes. He
has also generated more money than any other boxer in the history of the sport.
55. The Don
Donor: Gil Cosenza ‘81
Value: $250
Do you love pinstripes? Own your own autographed, 8x10 photo of Yankees’
legendary first baseman Don Mattingly!
56. J-E-T-S! Jets, Jets, Jets!
Donor: Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
Value: $1,000
Are you ready to scout out how the Jets look in the pre-season? Enjoy three
tickets to the first or second Jets pre-season game in the Jet Lexus Club, Section
240. Ticket package includes parking pass. Go Jets!
Tickets will be delivered after they are received by owner on July 31, 2013.
57. Live from the MSG Broadcast Booth!
Donor: Bill Pidto, MSG Network
Value: Priceless!
The perfect package for a future Sports broadcaster! Go behind the scenes of the
most exciting resurgence in New York sports, the New York Knicks, and spend
time with Mr. Bill “fastest 150 seconds in the NBA” Pidto as he broadcasts the
highly popular Knicks post-game show. Mr. Pidto broadcasts live from the MSG
studio across the street from the Garden.
Date must be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Can be redeemed for this season or
next season. Prize is for 2-4 people over 8 years old, but all under 16 years old must be
accompanied by an adult.
Food and Wine
58. Our Beloved Biagi!
Donor: Vincent Biagi, SJ ‘67
Value: Priceless!
61. The Perfect Pairing for Your Next Fete!
Donors: John and Doris Martin P’16 and Faicco’s
Value: $475
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!
Are you planning a gathering? Then you’ll want to check out this package of
four bottles of 2004 Kistler Chardonnay, gourmet cheese and crackers and two
$25 gift certificates to Faicco’s Italian Specialties, which carries gourmet Italian
selections and fresh, meticulously trimmed meats of every description. You are
ready for a party!
59. The Savory Scotch Selection of 2L
Donors: Michael LiVigni, Xavier Headmaster; Lou Lovallo,Xavier Dean of Academics;
Jack Raslowsky, Xavier President; Benedetto Scotti and Phyllis Mingione -Scotti P’14
Value: $468
62. A Xavier Taste of Brooklyn
Donors: John and Christine Strehle P’14 ’16, Jimmy and Margaret Buckley P’13 and
Peter and Christina Lekkas P’14
Value: $400
If you are a Scotch connoisseur then this is the item for you! Not only do our
Xavier administrators work hard day in and day out, but they also know how to
pick a great scotch. Enjoy two bottles of Johnnie Walker Black Label, one bottle
of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and one bottle of Lagavulin. Pour these selections
into four gorgeous Orrefors crystal double old-fashioned glasses. Cheers!
Enjoy delicious cuisine in Brooklyn courtesy of several of our wonderful Xavier
families! This package includes gift cards for dinner at Buckley’s Restaurant in
Marine Park, Purbird Flame Grilled Chicken in Park Slope and Elia in Bay Ridge.
A true Xavier taste of Brooklyn!
60. A Wine Collector’s Dream Come True
Donors: Mike Ford ’63 and Emma Colageo and Joseph Milea P’15
Value: $700
This rare, 3.0 liter double magnum, is a unique example of California
winemaking at its best. Sterling’s Three Palms Vineyard is located along the
Silverado Trail, just south of the town of Calistoga on the northeastern side of
the Napa Valley. The vineyard’s abundant volcanic cobblestones radiate heat
in the evenings, providing a warmer climate that fosters small-berried merlot
clusters with highly extracted colors and intense flavors. This 1995 vintage
possesses great structure, depth and concentration. The lush, dark ruby wine
reveals an intense and diverse array of spice and fruit aromas. The wine is rich
on the palate, with strong flavors, firm tannins and a fruity finish. You can serve
your new wine in these two beautiful Varga crystal wineglasses.
63. Cheers to the Chateau
Donors: Matthew and Jane LaSorsa P’16 and Peter and Anna Sofides P’14
Value: $580
Restock your bar with this generous $500 gift certificate to Heights-Chateau
Wine and Spirits on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. You can serve your new wine
selections in four beautiful wine glasses from Tiffany & Co. Cheers!
64. Manhattan’s Finest
Donors: “21” Club and Da Umberto
Value: $300
Looking for some of the finest cuisine in Manhattan? Then look no further!
This package includes dinner for two at “21,” the landmark New York City
restaurant on West 52nd Street, and dinner for two 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.”
Food and Wine
65. Wine and Cheese
Donors: Xavier Parents’ Gala Committee and Murray’s Cheese
Value: $245
69. The Ultimate Coffee Fix
Donor: Porto Rico Importing Co.
Value: $2,548
Enjoy this selection of favorite reds from the Xavier Parents’ Gala Committee
and carry all of them home this evening in your adorable new wine tote! When
you are ready, you and a friend can head over to Murray’s Cheese to take their
Cheese 101 Course!
Are you a coffee lover? How would you like a year-long supply of some of the
finest coffee around? This item entitles the winner to 52 weeks of coffee (1
pound per week) from the famous Porto Rico Importing Company on Bleecker
Street in the West Village.
Class seats are subject to availability and should be scheduled in advance by phone.
70. Dinner with the Raslowskys!
Donors: Jack and Sarah Raslowsky
Value: Priceless!
66. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!
Donors: Frank and Sandy Horvat P’15 and Lina Happle P’16
Value: $350
Be your own brew master with this Keurig K-cup coffeemaker! It brews a cup of
coffee in under a minute, there’s no mess to clean up, and it’s all at the touch of
a button! Pair that coffee with some of the delicious treats in this Silver Palate
gift basket, including pancake and waffle mix, jam and oatmeal. Get your day
started right!
67. Ole!
Donor: Joe Sweeney ’85, Xavier Dean of Faculty, History Teacher and Rugby Coach
Value: Priceless!
Enjoy a gourmet Mexican fiesta cooked at your home this summer by our
own Dean of Faculty, History Teacher and Rugby Coach Joe Sweeney ’85.
Margaritas included!
Date must be in the summer and mutually agreed upon by both parties.
68. Flatiron Eats
Donor: Branded Restaurants
Value: $150
Looking for a bite when you leave Xavier? Enjoy these $50 gift cards to
City Crab, Duke’s and Big Daddy’s, all within walking distance from 30
West 16th Street!
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!
71. The Two C’s: Chocolate and Champagne
Donors: Vosges Haut Chocolat
Value: $103
You’ll love this delectable pairing of champagne and chocolate truffles from
Vosges Haut Chocolat. Piper Heidsieck brut rosè Champagne pours a rich,
deep crimson. Lively effervescence is punctuated by notes of plum, cherry and
blood orange and finishes with a touch of cinnamon.
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Donors
“21” Club
Da Umberto
J.C. Penney
Physique Swimming
ABC
Daniel ‘65 and Kathleen Denihan
Kaplan
Bill Pidto
ACIS
DryBar
Kawaii Optical
Pierre Michel Salon
Affluent Hospitality Group
John Duffy ‘78
The Kimberly Hotel
Porto Rico Importing Co.
American Express
El Pote Espanol
Kramer Portraits
Jack and Sarah Raslowsky
Dennis and Noreen Barnes P’14
Elegant Nail
Matthew and Jane LaSorsa P’16
Rock Hall Luxe Lodging
Richard Battaglino ‘67
Equinox
Christina and Peter Lekkas P’14
Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Vincent Biagi, SJ ‘67
Faicco’s Italian Specialties
Luciano Lovallo
Satya Jewelry
Valerie Blasi P’16
Bill Foley ‘72
Gabriella Liotta P’15
Benedetto Scotti and Phyllis Mingione
Blue Man Group
Michael Ford ‘63
Michael LiVigni
-Scotti P’14
Branded Restaurants
Kathy and Gary Friedle P’16
Marchi’s Restaurant
Frank and Eileen Shashaty
Brooklyn Cyclones
Friends of NY Nativity
Rich and Nancy Caccappolo P ‘14, ‘16
Jim Gallagher ‘54
John and Doris Martin P’16
Chris Simko
Lt. Col. Roy Campbell
Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
Terry and Jackie Matthews P’15
Peter and Anna Sofides P’14
Carlo Marco Studio
Maria and Anthony Grigos P’14
Salvatore and Theresa Mattioli P’14
Christine Strehle P’16, ‘14, Jimmy
Anne Carullo P’14
Don Gross ‘72 and Arlene Gellman
McBurney YMCA
Buckley P’13
CBS News
Salvatore “Sonny” Grosso
Beth Mumm Sgarlato P’15
Joseph Sweeney
CBS Sports
Lina Happle P’16
Murray’s Cheese
Vilma Torres-Pagan
Chelsea Piers
HBO
Next Level Learning
UN Plaza Hotel
George and Joan Clark P’16
Frank and Sandy Horvat P’13
NY Mets
Edward and Diana Wagner P’12 ‘14
Emma Colageo and Joseph Milea P’15
Il Cantinori
NY Skyride
Westin Hotels
Mary Colby
Inside Park
NY Theatre Ballet
Wildlife Conservation Society
Gil Cosenza ‘81
J. McLaughlin
Joanna and Robert Ostrander P’16
Xavier Parents’ Gala Committee
Palm Too
Vosges Haut Chocolat
Solicitors
Special Thanks
Dennis Baker, SJ
John and Doris Martin P’16
Vincent Biagi, SJ, ‘67
Jackie and Terry Matthews P’15
Valerie Blasi P’16
Bryan McGuire ‘67
Rich and Nancy Caccappolo P ‘14, ‘16
Susan McNicholas P’15
Anne Carullo P’14
Dennis and Doreen Miskimmon P’15
Frank and Valerie Clarke P’15
John Rogers P’15
Coco Cocoves P’16
Jane Stewart Saffran P’12
Daniel Dougherty
Beth Mumm Sgarlato P’15
Joseph Gorski
Frank and Eileen Shashaty P’14
Thomas and Lynne Gray P’15
Debbie DeLuca P’15
Don Gross ‘72
Kenneth Sidlowski
Cathy Lago P’16
Lucille Sallustro-Tesoriero P’16
Gabriella Liotta P’15
Christina Tom
Ken Mack
Margaret Tringle P’16
Natalie Maquiling P’13
Board of Trustees
Richard T. Nolan, ’83, Chairman
Robert A. Haskins ‘77
John C. Meditz ’66, Vice-Chairman
William P. Kelly ‘91
John R. Raslowsky, II
Dennis J. Langley ‘70
Rev. Vincent Biagi, SJ ‘67
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, SJ
Susan Conniff
Joseph P. Muriana ‘71
Rev. James P. Croghan, SJ
Kenneth R. Nolan ‘65
Daniel J. Denihan ‘65
Peter Seccia ‘85
John R. Duffy ‘78
Rev. Anthony P. Soohoo, SJ
Paul M. Enright ‘91
Francis X. Tirelli ‘70
Gerald P. Fitzgerald
Raymond A. Whiteman ‘77
Michael N. Ford ‘63
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 a wonderful evening.
We’d like to thank our fantastic Gala Committee of dedicated Xavier
Parents, especially Committee Chair Nancy Caccappolo P’14 ‘16, and
committee members Valerie Blasi P’16, Cathy Lago P’15, Lucille SallustroTesoriero P’16, Jackie Matthews P’15 and Marge Tringle P’16 for the
incredible amount of time, energy and enthusiasm they put into this event.
We are grateful to our Board of Trustees for their exceptional support of
the 2013 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 and Grill, Doreen and Dennis Miskimmon P’15, and
Canyon Ranch. Special thanks to David Geaney and Sokolin LLC for hand
picking our wonderful selection of international wines and the sake for this
evening, as well as Michael LeFort and Tamara Kowal of Mammalfish, Inc.
for their incredible creative work in making Francis Xavier’s journey come
to life for our Gala!
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!