Xavier High School is a private Catholic secondary school in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, in the Diocese of Green Bay. It was opened in 1959 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers) and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity (Manitowoc Franciscans). The school was named in honor of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the Green Bay Diocese. Notable alumni Rocky Bleier - (1964) - former NFL running back J. P. Hayes - (1983) - PGA Tour professional golfer Mike Heideman - (1966) - college basketball head coach Kristine Jarinovska - (1997) - Secretary of State, Latvia Mee Moua - (1988) - Minnesota state senator, first Hmong-American politician Greta Van Susteren - (1972) - TV journalist References External links 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