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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

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News
Xavier’s rallies take place in the Activity Center; this photo depicts excitement in the frosh section during the first fall sports rally. After touring the campus, eighth graders meet here.
Xavier’s 8th Grade Day: Celebrated tradition
Laney Flatley, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Xavier implements new security features, procedures
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ October 3, 2024
New Yorker to Arizonan brings wealth of experience
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer ♦ September 26, 2024
Xavier wins blue ribbon!
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ September 25, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
From the stage, new lighting in the PAC and catwalk are on full display, providing better quality. They will be used in upcoming spring shows such as the approaching musical, “Hadestown.”
Performing Arts Center obtains new technology
Ateng Chol, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Gators gravitate to theater
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment 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
Gators go down rabbit hole
Savannah Landrum-Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ September 26, 2024
Sports
On Sunday, October 20, Xavier rowers Kalani Hernandez '25, Miranda Papez '25, Norah Dentz '25, Sydney Hertzberg '25 and Sophia Robaina '27 use “pick drills" to warm up on the Charles River in Boston, Mass. They are preparing to face other competitors at the Head of the Charles Regatta.
‘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
Former divers prepare to do synchronized dive on the three meter board at the Brophy pool. This year the swim and dive team is ranked third in the state.
‘Gators were meant to Swim and Dive’: assistant coach joins program
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Xavier’s varsity volleyball team plays an intense game against Mountain View. Soon-to-be-Torero, Allison Dunnion’26, jumps to hit the ball to the opposition.
Love at first set: Advice for athletes interested in commitment process
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Badminton captain Maggie Henry ‘25 serves for greatness, preparing for a singles match. On September 26 the Gators won 9-0 and are currently ranked No. 4 in the state.
Birdie beaters shine on and off court
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Volleyballer Annemarie O’Gara ’25 ponders the risks of an NIL deal on her future athletic career. The athletic office and her coaches are committed to helping her reach a safe conclusion before she attends the University of California, Berkeley next fall.
Name, Image, Likeness: Are high school athletics at risk?
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 3, 2024
Ellie Hilsabeck
Ellie Hilsabeck
Sports Editor

Eleanor Hilsabeck is a senior at Xavier. This is her first year on the editorial staff as the sports editor. She has run for the Xavier cross country team for four years now and been involved with the XPress for two years. She is a student ambassador and a member of NHS. She is the vice president of the National English Honor Society, and enjoys writing and literature. She...

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    Corona del Sol
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    Oct 29 / Flag Football
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    Oct 23 / Frosh Tennis A
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    AIA DI Sectionals: Southwest
    Oct 23 / Cross Country (Varsity)
Faith In Action
Xavier’s six sophomore theology teachers pose in their classrooms. Pictured from top left to bottom right: Sister Theresa Trang, Noah Minton, Danielle Lambert, Anthony DiStefano, Kaiti-Lynn Beazely and Gina Iker enjoy the fruits of their labor.
6 faithful teach Paschal Mystery, depth
Riley Cothern, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Strengthening faith through daily Mass
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ October 3, 2024
Xavier campus ministry meets Noah Minton
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ September 26, 2024
Xavier welcomes Sister Theresa
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ September 19, 2024
A unique experience: Attending a Catholic high school
Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 3, 2024
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