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

Connect encompasses news concerning alumnae and events related to the Xavier community.

Student Ambassadors such as Darby Walsh (‘29) and Hartley Brundige (‘29) lead guests through Xavier College Preparatory. Xavier hosted a college fair, where Ambassadors exemplified hospitality toward all those who attended.

Shadows to sisters: How ambassadors guide girls to Xavier

Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
The Xavier Executive Board builds community during a lip-sync battle. This is just one of the many ways Xavier comes together as a whole.

Students build hope in hard times

Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Savannah Moore ‘29 wears her WGC (Wright Gymnastics Center) shirt as she prepares to volunteer in the afternoon. She spends her time helping girls achieve skills and building confidence for their futures.

How freshwomen dance, cheer, tumble outside classroom

Tanya Mock, Staff Writer
September 25, 2025
A Xavier student sits down on a hot and sunny day, ready to embark on the journey the book will take her.

Behind the scenes of summer reading

Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025
On August 14, XPress seniors pose for the camera wearing their senior sweatshirts. On this day, they took their photos for staff profiles.

XPress’s senior reflections

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 5, 2025
A photo of a Xavier graduation found in the Xavier alumnae office. The photo captures one of the first graduations Xavier held.

Rooted in Ritual: Traditions that shape senior year at Brophy and Xavier

Charley Fisher, Vivian Amoia, and Henry Walters from The Roundup
May 5, 2025
The Lights Out Rally includes the hard work of the Executive Board which comes together and brainstorms the best ways to make rallies fun and creative. This rally included music, dancing and Halloween spirit.

Executive excellence: Leading the way for the future

Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
Many Americans enjoy spending their weeknights watching true-crime in the comfort and safety of their homes. The murder of Travis Alexander took place in Mesa, Arizona and is one of the most notorious cases in the state.

True Crime: The case that never sat right with us

Chloe Beery and Jane Burkhardt
April 11, 2025
This narthex stained glass window in the chapel depicts founder Mother Mary Frances Clarke. It was donated by the Kristal and John McGrath family.

BVM Founders leave legacy at Xavier

CeCe Mlat, Staff Writer
April 3, 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
In 1985, Matt Hicki and Kristi Anderson are crowned Homecoming king and queen at the dance, and in 2024, Grant Sonnenberg and Michal Cagungun are crowned at the football game. Over the years each Xavier student writes down her top three choices for Homecoming queen and the five with the most votes go on to be part of the Homecoming Court.

Xavier dances evolve

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor
February 20, 2025
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