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Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Ellery Kerrigan
On Monday, January 27, 2025 and the first day of Catholic Schools Week, girls dressed in their “Merch Monday” attire join at the bell tower to watch and vote on the winner of the lip sync battle. Many students wore sweatshirts from recent concerts and tours, the most popular being Zach Bryan, SZA, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.
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Ellery Kerrigan
On Monday, January 27, 2025 and the first day of Catholic Schools Week, girls dressed in their “Merch Monday” attire join at the bell tower to watch and vote on the winner of the lip sync battle. Many students wore sweatshirts from recent concerts and tours, the most popular being Zach Bryan, SZA, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.
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