Xavier High School is a private
Catholic
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secondary school in
Appleton
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Wisconsin
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, United States, in the
Diocese of Green Bay. It was opened in 1959 by the
(Christian Brothers) and the
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
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(Manitowoc Franciscans). The school was named in honor of
St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the Green Bay Diocese.
Notable alumni
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Rocky Bleier
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Origin of nickname
Nicknamed " ...
- (1964) - former
NFL
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running back
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and block. The ...
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J. P. Hayes
John Patrick "J.P." Hayes (born August 2, 1965) is an American professional golfer.
Early life
Hayes was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where he was a member of the golf team. He majored i ...
- (1983) -
PGA Tour
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professional golfer
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Mike Heideman - (1966) - college basketball head coach
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Kristine Jarinovska - (1997) - Secretary of State,
Latvia
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Mee Moua - (1988) -
Minnesota
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state senator, first Hmong-American politician
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Greta Van Susteren
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- (1972) - TV journalist
References
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay
High schools in Appleton, Wisconsin
Lasallian schools in the United States
Catholic secondary schools in Wisconsin
Educational institutions established in 1959
1959 establishments in Wisconsin