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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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Gator Tales: Exclusive interview with the one-and-only Mama Mac

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 26, 2024
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
Vivian Amoia

Dean Macrina shares details about her own high school experience. She discusses how she found her passion for English, her strong bond with friends and family, and some values that she still holds today.

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