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Carol Ann Michaelson is pictured in her senior class yearbook displayed in the guidance counselors’ building. She was a member of the Xavier College Prep class of 1989.
Setting the standard: Carol Ann Michaelson becomes new Xavier principal
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ May 9, 2025
Heading toward change: The process for senior speeches
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
Danna Barykova Galindo Morales
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 24, 2025
From dream school to right school, rethinking the college search
Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
Seniors Stella Chamoff and Delaney Buckle rehearse for the fall production of “Alice in Wonderland.” These Gators have taken their final bow and will graduate in the coming month.
Xavier’s thespians prepare for college
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
XPress visits Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck ♦ April 11, 2025
Art Feast: Artshow dedicated to Xavier student art
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
Xavier’s annual Art Feast on film
Vivian Amoia ♦ April 11, 2025
Sports
Crew wins gold in Sacramento
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ May 8, 2025
High school sports: Why they’re worth committing to, even if you aren’t committing
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
Solo seniors Riley McKeever and Holly Matchinsky prove leadership
Josie Zalle, Staff Writer ♦ May 5, 2025
How long will girls’ lacrosse be left on the sidelines?
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
Xavier Gators dominate track
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Sports
Half of the track and field seniors are on display with their senior banners. Their senior night was held on April 9 at the Brophy Sports Complex.
Xavier Gators run the track
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Sports
Love all: Xavier tennis fosters connection
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 3, 2025
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
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Faith In Action
Xavier seniors from Kairos 22 prepare to lead another successful Kairos. This photo was taken on September 24, 2024 before their departure.
Women leading women: Journey of a Kairos leader
Soledad Tumialán, Staff Writer ♦ May 5, 2025
OOTD as a Xavier priest
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Kairos moderators step in to lead upcoming retreat
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 3, 2025
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
Connect
On August 14, XPress seniors pose for the camera wearing their senior sweatshirts. On this day, they took their photos for staff profiles.
XPress’s senior reflections
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
Rooted in Ritual: Traditions that shape senior year at Brophy and Xavier
Charley Fisher, Vivian Amoia, and Henry Walters from The Roundup ♦ May 5, 2025
Executive excellence: Leading the way for the future
Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer ♦ May 5, 2025
True Crime: The case that never sat right with us
Chloe Beery and Jane Burkhardt ♦ April 11, 2025
BVM Founders leave legacy at Xavier
CeCe Mlat, Staff Writer ♦ April 3, 2025
Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Savannah Landrum-Taylor
Savannah Landrum-Taylor
Social Media Editor

Savannah Landrum Taylor is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. She is involved in PAX or "Politics at Xavier,” president of Gatoraide, and is running track and field for the school. In her free time, she likes to read, journal, workout, listen to music, shop and spend quality...

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Executive Board on film
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
How Xavier celebrates Easter
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ May 5, 2025
XPress behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
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
Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
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