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

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

Arts & Entertainment covers the various wondrous events concerning dance, theater, music and visual arts that Xavier displays.

Xavier choir members rehearse in the choir room for their Christmas pageant. Students regularly practice their harmony and connection together during the afternoon classes.

More than notes: How choir creates belonging

Kate Reckers, Staff Writer
November 20, 2025
Xavier and Brophy theatre students from a past rehearsal of “Clue” appear on stage. They appear to be looking at an audition advertisement for the spring musical, “Into the Woods.”

Taking a new trail ‘Into the Woods’

Mia Steinmetz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2025
ASU Gammage theatre in Tempe serves as the backdrop for this graphic. It highlights Brophy College Preparatory and Xavier College Preparatory’s nomination for the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Xavier sets to shine beneath Gammage lights

Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer
November 6, 2025
Xavier’s workshop is equipped with various hardware for the students to create exquisite set pieces. Students work with care and safety when creating the scenery for each show.

What really goes on behind Xavier’s curtains

Addison Shahdadi, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025
Xavier and Brophy students have a meeting in the Black Box Theater. They listen attentively to a new speaker chosen to discuss the musical aspect of theater.

Drama Club steals show

Genevieve Cenac, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
This partial digital art piece illustrates a Xavier Gator dancing in the dance room preparing for the fall dance shows. The event is held on Xavier’s campus and will take place on November 18 at 7 p.m.

Xavier fall dance shows highlight student creativity

Laney Flatley, XPress Freelancer
September 25, 2025
On September 10, the Xavier varsity volleyball team defeated Basha High School, 3-0, and the players celebrate as Tessa Larkin '27 hits a set-winning spike. New athletic director Tui Selvaratnam now leads this and all of Xavier's successful sports' teams into the future.

Why school spirit is important

Lucia Sugich, Sports Editor
September 18, 2025
The tech crew works on the set of “Clue.” They have been working tirelessly to build the walls for the production.

Xavier theatre department brings ‘Clue’ to life

Mia Steinmetz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2025
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
In this climactic scene, Crystal hangs in her costar’s arms above the ice. This scene lasted several minutes and included a powerful violin solo.

XPress visits Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’

Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck
April 11, 2025
Paper mache animals were shown around Stark Gallery. These animals were designed and made by Xavier art students.

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
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