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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
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The dance floor and main stage of the event are viewed from upstairs VPC. It is surrounded by tables where guests socialize before the auction begins.
Mothers’ Guild auction takes stroll through Paris
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ December 17, 2024
The acme of the digital age: How is XCP handling evolving technology?
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ December 5, 2024
Jingle Jangle DJ PJ Party: XCP’s holiday night of fun
Laney Flatley, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
Deeper than volunteering: Fundraising tactics behind canned food drive
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Some of the performance dancers who are portraying angels pose on stage. From left to right, top row to bottom are Tatiana Ceballos Jaimes, Gabriela Gaona, Emily Ortiz, Gianna Roosevelt, Taylor Williamson and Carina Ferrigno.
Xavier celebrates annual Christmas pageant
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
How Xavier theater has evolved over time
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Gators illuminate stage in ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Gator dances toward success in World Championship of Tap
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Sports
Xavier archery aims for greatness
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
Xavier flag football breaks boundaries, celebrates victories
Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Next big hit: Gators dominate state championship
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Dry spell ends with splash: Xavier swim and dive wins state
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
NCAA eliminates letters of intent; Gators persevere
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Sports
The 2024 Xavier varsity golf team poses for a selfie after it had been featured on the morning announcements celebrating its state championship. The Gators claimed their 39th golf state championship.
Xavier golf claims 39th state title
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 8, 2024
Sports
Can’t bag these blues
Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Together we were strong’, mountain biking season ends
Ateng Chol, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Head of the river’: Xavier rowers journey to Head of Charles Regatta
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 22, 2024
‘Gators were meant to swim and dive’: assistant coach joins program
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Love at first set: Advice for athletes interested in commitment process
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Scoreboard
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    Jan 10 / Soccer (FR/SO)
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    Jan 6 / Soccer (JV)
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Faith In Action
Xavier puts up two decorated trees located in the PAC annually. The trees spread holiday spirit and get students and faculty ready for the holiday season.
Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ December 5, 2024
Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
A day in the life of a campus minister
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier’s sports teams volunteer for change
Riley Cothern, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
6 faithful teach Paschal Mystery, depth
Riley Cothern, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Connect
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor, and Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor, browse through Spotify’s recommended “Christmas Hits” for this holiday season.
Press to Playlist: XPress staff reveals its current favorite songs
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ December 10, 2024
Gators advocate for mental health
Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia ♦ December 5, 2024
What makes a student truly well-rounded?
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Alumnae board juggles many responsibilities
Mckayla Schmal, Freelance Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Kids in America thrown for a loop, a Froot Loop
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Beacon of hope, strength, positivity’: Danna Galindo Morales
Charley Fisher and Vivian Amoia ♦ October 10, 2024
Olivia Garcia
Olivia Garcia
News Editor

Olivia Garcia is a senior at Xavier College Prep. She is involved in various activities including junior varsity archery, president of Classical Music Club, Student Ambassadors, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and Computer...

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Xavier puts up two decorated trees located in the PAC annually. The trees spread holiday spirit and get students and faculty ready for the holiday season.
Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ December 5, 2024
NHS wraps up 2024 canned food drive
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Volleyball Gators show off their “Baggy Blues”
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
Writing- Get after it!
October 15, 2024
Inside look at Xavier’s new security features
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 8, 2024
Name, Image, Likeness: Are high school athletics at risk?
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 3, 2024
Behind the scenes shots of the new ‘Alice in Wonderland’ play
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ September 26, 2024
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