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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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Xavier holds first rally of the school year: Olympic themed Fall Sports Rally

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 20, 2024
Photo Credit: Ellery Kerrigen, Music Credit: Youtube - Sing King - I Love It (Karaoke Version), Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
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