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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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News
Lai Wei practices in her AP Calculus BC class with teacher Robert Hendrickson. Wei competed in the American Math Competition and placed with the top 1% of students who took the test.
Gator Mathlete reaches for success
Faith Gwati & Lucia Sugich, Photo Editor & Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ March 15, 2025
Pierian Spring wins national award for REALM contest
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Xavier opens new summer opportunities for prospective students
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Claire Yablong transitions back to teaching math and science
Josie Zalle, Staff Writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
Xavier juniors Avery Stewarts, Cecily Montes, Phoebe Kleinlein and Alana Thomas practice a number in preparation for “Hadestown.” These Gators have been working since December, perfecting their choreography along the way.
Gators bring Broadway to life, first stop: ‘Hadestown’
Soledad Tumialán and Cece Mlat ♦ February 27, 2025
Gators ‘make a scene’ in XCP film class
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier alumna brings world class Broadway experiences back to XCP
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Sports
Magic number 5: Gator soccer takes state
Ellery Kerrigan and Ellie Hilsabeck ♦ March 5, 2025
Two time national champions: Xavier Spiritline’s road to Nationals
Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Through precision and perfection Hotshots thrive
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Are we still champions? Gators prepare for upcoming playoffs
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Gatorline celebrates traditions, embraces growth
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Sports
An artistic rendition of Alexis Lamadrid’s swing at the National Amateur Championship in Mexico on the weekend of January 11, 2025. Lamadrid played at the Yucatan Country Club.
Gator golfer dominates Mexico’s amateur tournament
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
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
Scoreboard
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Faith In Action
Noemi Santaella, a Spanish teacher at Xavier who is in the process of becoming a BVM associate, responds to managing editor Vivian Amoia’s questions for a segment of Vivian’s XPress podcast. The podcast details the journey of becoming a BVM associate, a role interim principal Brittany Ecker is also in the process of fulfilling.
Keeping BVM at the heart of XCP
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Exciting changes ahead: What’s new with Kairos and sophomore retreats
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Xavier helps fund diocese for LA fire victims
Cece Mlat, Staff Writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Xavier’s Bible study positively influences Mass
Ryan Young, Faith In Action Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Connect
Tanya Mock ‘26 makes a shake at her job One Stop Nutrition. In addition to sports and academics, Xavier girls are entering the workforce, flipping the script and becoming independent.
Xavier girls excel in the workplace
Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Xavier dances evolve
Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor ♦ February 20, 2025
Xavier hosts its annual Father Daughter Dance
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Let’s talk fashion: The necessary shift our closets need
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Chomp-chomp: Meeting Alli Gator
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Josie Zalle
Josie Zalle
Staff Writer

Josie Zalle is a sophomore at Xavier College Preparatory. She is a part of Xavier’s Spiritline program on the Pom team. In Josie’s free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Josie is excited for the opportunity to be on the XPress...

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Behind the scenes of upcoming musical ‘Hadestown’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Gators ‘get their tiki on’ at Father Daughter Luau
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
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
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