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Our SFX History...

1938: Four-classroom school opens with 68 pupils.

1943: First expansion of school.

1946: Mothers’ Club organized.

1947: Graduation for the first class to complete Grades 1 through 8.

1949: Two-story house on Heitman Street purchased for new convent.

1954: Major expansion of school adds six classrooms and cafetorium.

1958: Parents’ Club replaces Mothers’ Club to allow fathers to join.

1960: Enrollment peaks resulting in double sessions for a time.

1963: Parents’ Club renamed Home and School Association.

1968: School board formed.

1979: Sister Elaine Mahoney, OSF, becomes principal.

1980: Adopt-a-Student program inaugurated.

1984: Computer program instituted; St. Francis Xavier School Foundation established.

1988: Addition of art room, science laboratory, pre-kindergarten classrooms completed.

2002: Convent donated to form Father Anglim Academy.

1980: School doubles in size with the creation of two classes per grade.

1995: The Annette Unger Multi Media and Library Center are completed.

1998: Addition of the gymnasium completed.

2001: Sister Elaine retires, Betty Anderson becomes principal.

2004: Fr. Anglim retires as pastor after 36 years, Fr. Michael Mullen becomes pastor.

2005: Original steeple donated and dedicated as a memorial.

2006: Foundation principal reaches $4.5 million; campaign kicks off to create a new legacy for Catholic education.

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	Inspiring Generations of Faith
Our SFX History... 1938: Four-classroom school opens with 68 pupils. 1943: First expansion of school. 1946: Mothers’ Club organized. 1947: Graduation for the first class to complete Grades 1 through 8. 1949: Two-story house on Heitman Street purchased for new convent. 1954: Major expansion of school adds six classrooms and cafetorium. 1958: Parents’ Club replaces Mothers’ Club to allow fathers to join. 1960: Enrollment peaks resulting in double sessions for a time. 1963: Parents’ Club renamed Home and School Association. 1968: School board formed. 1979: Sister Elaine Mahoney, OSF, becomes principal. 1980: Adopt-a-Student program inaugurated. 1984: Computer program instituted; St. Francis Xavier School Foundation established. 1988: Addition of art room, science laboratory, pre-kindergarten classrooms completed. 2002: Convent donated to form Father Anglim Academy. 1980: School doubles in size with the creation of two classes per grade. 1995: The Annette Unger Multi Media and Library Center are completed. 1998: Addition of the gymnasium completed. 2001: Sister Elaine retires, Betty Anderson becomes principal. 2004: Fr. Anglim retires as pastor after 36 years, Fr. Michael Mullen becomes pastor. 2005: Original steeple donated and dedicated as a memorial. 2006: Foundation principal reaches $4.5 million; campaign kicks off to create a new legacy for Catholic education.	In 1938, with only four teachers and classrooms, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany opened the doors of St. Francis Xavier School to 68 students. For nearly seven decades, St. Francis Xavier School has been dedicated to providing a faith-filled environment that empowers its students with the courage to excel and the belief that they can achieve their best through Christ. To be sure, St. Francis Xavier School has made a positive impact on the world with nearly 3,000 alumni spread throughout the country and beyond.
	Building Our Legacy
	Father Thomas Anglim, SFX Pastor from 1966-2004, witnessed the transcending impact our school has had on each student. Father believed so strongly in Catholic education that he had the foresight to establish the St. Francis Xavier School Foundation in 1984. The foundation exists for the sole purpose of keeping St. Francis Xavier School financially healthy and growing for generations to come; in essence, to secure our legacy of affordable, faith-based learning. A Letter from Fr. Anglim \| Foundation Funds \| How YOU can get involved! \| Our Faith, Our Future… Share Your Gift Capital Campaign \| SFX Foundation Memorials \| SFX Foundation Gift Plans \| Corporate Matching Gifts