Xavier High School, Micronesia, United States historic place
Xavier High School is a Jesuit-run secondary school in Weno on Chuuk Island in Micronesia. The campus features simple, light-filled classrooms and open spaces set on Mabuchi Hill, accommodating around 400 boarding and day students from various Pacific island nations.
Founded in 1952, the school was one of the first secondary institutions in the region, initially envisioned as a seminary for training local religious leaders. After World War II, it evolved into a college preparatory school and is now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
The name Xavier reflects the Catholic and Jesuit foundation of the school. The compact campus with simple buildings and natural surroundings creates a strong sense of community and shared purpose that shapes daily life on the grounds.
The school sits centrally in Weno on a hill and is easily accessible, as most places on the island are within walking distance. Visitors can walk through the grounds during the day and observe daily school activities with students in classes and engaged in various programs.
The school is sometimes called the 'Harvard of Micronesia' because many of its graduates have become presidents, governors, and senators of their countries. Notably, the school requires students between their junior and senior years to complete 160 hours of community service with reflection on their experiences.
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