XHS Class of 2020: 179 seniors. 179 graduates. $9.8 million in scholarships offered.

On May 24th, 2020, Xavier High School sent forth its seniors with a virtual graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The XHS Class of 2020 featured 179 seniors (all graduated), who earned a four-year combined total of scholarships totalling over $9.8 million.

The online graduation event was streamed live for families and friends to join. The commencement ceremony featured an invocation by Very Rev. Mark Ressler (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton pastor); Opening remarks from XHS president, Chris McCarville (R97); Address from XHS principal, Angela Olson; Address from XHS student body president, Kieran Coe (X20); Performances by Xavier Chorale and XHS band director, Kelli Swehla; and benediction by Rev. Phil Thompson (St. Pius X pastor & XHS Pastoral Coordinator).

The virtual event was followed by a series of “grad parades” comprised of faculty and staff who delivered various honors earned by our seniors to their homes.

All XHS senior honors and videos can be viewed on the Xavier High School website at XavierSaints.org/2020.