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Peter Castro of People Magazine Speaks to Graduating Class of 2010
- June 2010 -

On Friday, May 7th, Peter Castro, the Deputy Managing Editor of People magazine, visited his alma mater, St. Francis Xavier School, to speak to the graduating class of 2010.

Peter began as a writer for People in 1987.  in 2001 he was named Assistant Managing Editor.  In 2004, he edited the first Emmy editions of People magazine's Hollywood Daily.  He has also provided pop culture commentary on many TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, CNN's Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, Today Show, and E!'s Red Carpet pre-show.

The purpose of Mr. Castro's visit was to introduce himself to students since he will be the guest speaker at their graduation ceremony on June 11th,  Peter credits his success to the encouragement and work ethic of his parents and the wonderful education he received at St. Francis Xavier, Xaverian High School, and NYU.

In speaking to the students, Peter explained that he works very hard but enjoys every minute of his work.  He inspired the students to study hard and to pursue careers related to what they love to do.

Graduate Makes Annapolis
- February 2009 -

We here at  St. Francis Xavier are very proud of Jonathan Shepherd, one of our graduates who is currently a senior at LaSalle Academy in Manhattan.  Jonathan was recently awarded his acceptance into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

We congratulate Jonathan and wish him well!

Ashley Anglade, a senior at Bishop Kearney High School, Bensonhurst, and Irenae Aigbedion, a senior at St. Saviour High School, Park Slope, have both been named semi-finalists in the 45th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program.  Both girls are graduates of St. Francis Xavier Grammar School, Park Slope.

A Graduate Speaks to the Graduates
- June 2008 -

Karen Gurl, a 1977 graduate from Saint Francis Xavier School, is now a successful business woman having started her own technology company.  Three of her classmates from Saint Francis have been with her from the very beginning.  So many friendships have been formed here at Saint Francis Xavier and have lasted over the years.

Karen was the guest speaker at our Graduation Ceremony in June of 2008. During her talk, she encouraged the students to work hard, listen to their teachers and put into practice all they have learned.  “Life is not easy.  Anything worth while,” she told them, “is only achieved by hard work, and hard work is what leads to success.”

The Graduates listened and took away Karen's words of wisdom.  We hope they will succeed the way Karen did.  We are so proud of Karen and all she has achieved!