Pro Athletes Support Students at Xavier Jesuit Academy Event

CINCINNATI, OH - Xavier Jesuit Academy (XJA), the nation's newest Jesuit Catholic elementary school, hosted Cincinnati sports stars Brent Suter and Sam Hubbard for a special community event on Wednesday, February 5th. The afternoon gathering at XJA's Bond Hill campus brought together students and their families for an inspiring celebration, including a shoe and sock distribution through Shoes 4 the Shoeless.

During the event, 79 children received new sneakers and socks. The event featured remarks and a Q&A session with Cincinnati Reds pitcher Suter and Bengals defensive end Hubbard.

"Our collaboration with the Shoes for the Shoeless Program and the involvement of Brent Suter and Sam Hubbard made this an unforgettable day of meeting practical needs for our students and celebrating with the XJA community," said Kyle Chandler, Founding Principal of Xavier Jesuit Academy.

The event highlighted XJA's commitment to community engagement and student support since opening its doors in Bond Hill last August.

Read the coverage:

MLB.com, February 6, 2025. Suter, Reds help kids 'look good, feel good, play good' with shoe drive

BVMSPORTS.com, February 6, 2025. Suter and Hubbard Bring New Shoes to 79 Kids for a Meaningful Drive