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
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
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News
On November 9, Xavier hosted its annual Mothers’ Guild dinner and auction. This year was themed “Parisian Nights” and featured an overlay of the Eiffel Tower over the bell tower.
Gators give back: The Mothers’ Guild auction
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier welcomes new student resource center
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Flint-AI: The benefits and disadvantages of technology
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Xavier’s 8th Grade Day: Celebrated tradition
Laney Flatley, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
The cast of “The SpongeBob Musical” practices a scene from the show as it closes out its first week of tech-week on Friday, November 8. The stage is illuminated by the loud costumes and brightly colored set and prop pieces.
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
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
Sports
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
Xavier golf claims 39th state title
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 8, 2024
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
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
Sports
‘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
Birdie beaters shine on and off court
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Name, Image, Likeness: Are high school athletics at risk?
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 3, 2024
Cross country has co-coaches
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ September 26, 2024
Scoreboard
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    WIN
    State Championship
    Nov 9 / Swim & Dive
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1st
    State Championship
    Nov 5 / Golf
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    4th
    AIA DI State
    Nov 2 / Cross Country (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    3
    Millennium
    0
    Oct 30 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    13
    Corona del Sol
    7
    Oct 29 / Flag Football
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    2
    Perry State Quarterfinals
    5
    Oct 29 / Badminton (Varsity)
Faith In Action
Xavier’s Chapel of Our Lady stands still during break. The chapel was blessed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted on August 31, 2012.
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
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
Connect
The alumnae office holds members' offices, historical archives and alumnae-related documents. This office is located downstairs in the Founders Hall.
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
Science partakes in unique extracurriculars after hours
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
‘I’m trying to help everyone’: Eldest daughters struggle in silence
Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia ♦ October 3, 2024
Guiding the Future: Xavier gains two new counselors
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ September 26, 2024
Ryan Young
Ryan Young
Faith In Action Editor

Ryan Young is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. This year will be Ryan's first year as an editor for the Faith in Action section. She is involved in numerous clubs such as XPress Journalism Club, Students for Social Action Club, Gatorade Club, National History Club, Key...

Multimedia
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 ♦ November 14, 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
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
Xavier holds first rally of the school year
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ September 20, 2024
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