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
The soccer team celebrates after its win with its 5-peat hats and “State Champs!” posters. Saturday, March 1, Xavier won its fifth state championship in a row, finishing victoriously against Casteel High School.

Magic number 5: Gator soccer takes state

Ellery Kerrigan and Ellie Hilsabeck
March 5, 2025

Gator Tales: Faith in education with Señora Santaella

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025

Behind the scenes of upcoming musical ‘Hadestown’

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
On Sunday February 23, two national award-winning magazines are displayed. The poem, “Made to Fade” by Brishen Ehmann, is the opening poem in the 2024 Pierian Spring magazine.

Pierian Spring wins national award for REALM contest

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
Xavier’s summer enrichment program for middle school students will debut summer 2025. Pictured above are Xavier’s sports teams, and many of these sports will be options for campers this summer.

Xavier opens new summer opportunities for prospective students

Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
Tanya Mock ‘26 makes a shake at her job One Stop Nutrition. In addition to sports and academics, Xavier girls are entering the workforce, flipping the script and becoming independent.

Xavier girls excel in the workplace

Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Olivia Garcia poses with her friends and family as they are celebrating her birthday, dance recital and quinceanera. The photo on the upper left was the first day Olivia was taken home from the hospital.

Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
Xavier juniors Avery Stewarts, Cecily Montes, Phoebe Kleinlein and Alana Thomas practice a number in preparation for “Hadestown.” These Gators have been working since December, perfecting their choreography along the way.

Gators bring Broadway to life, first stop: ‘Hadestown’

Soledad Tumialán and Cece Mlat
February 27, 2025
Noemi Santaella, a Spanish teacher at Xavier who is in the process of becoming a BVM associate, responds to managing editor Vivian Amoia’s questions for a segment of Vivian’s XPress podcast. The podcast details the journey of becoming a BVM associate, a role interim principal Brittany Ecker is also in the process of fulfilling.

Keeping BVM at the heart of XCP

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
Xavier varsity spiritline completed an elite stunt during USA Spirit Nationals on February 14-15. These girls have trained for this stunt pattern since the beginning of the school year and accomplished it beautifully.

Two time national champions: Xavier Spiritline’s road to Nationals

Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Claire Yablong explains common mathematical equations in her classroom. During her free period, Yablong explains these equations to an XPress member with curiosity about them.

Claire Yablong transitions back to teaching math and science

Josie Zalle, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Senior Libby Donaldson works with instructor Eric Lambert to set up cameras in the film room to create a “podcast setup.” This will be used for a student’s film in a current project.

Gators ‘make a scene’ in XCP film class

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 20, 2025
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