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

Deirdre and Dave Van Sickle are together at a Diamondbacks game. They love to show athletic enthusiasm for both Xavier and the local community. (Photo courtesy of Deirdre Van Sickle)

Bittersweet Goodbye: The Van Sickles retire after 30 plus years

Lola Lysak, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
In 1951, Xavier students wore long straight skirts with white-collared shirts and beanies to Mass. Today, the girls sport knee-length plaid skirts with blue or white polos layered with Xavier sweatshirts. (Photo courtesy of Xavierian ‘51)

Pride in the plaid: The evolution of the Xavier uniform

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
On Thursday, September 7, Xavier girls make friendship bracelets and signs for the new Gator-Aide club. This was the first meeting and over 150 girls showed up. (Photo courtesy of Abigail DeLeon)

More than a friendship bracelet: The need for inclusivity at an all-girls school

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 28, 2023
Courtesy of Ellie Crossley On the Ecuador trip, the building behind the Xavier students is where they stayed. Connected to the same building of residence was a school where Xavier students spent their day playing soccer on field day.

Xavier embraces other cultures while serving community

Charley Fisher, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 21, 2023
Sophomore Catalina Perez poses for her annual school ID picture on August 10. Perez passed away Labor Day weekend and the Xavier community keeps her and her family in prayers. (Photo courtesy of Xavier College Prep)

Catalina Perez

September 20, 2023
As Xavier students head home, Xavier’s security continues working hard to keep them safe. They help conduct cars through afternoon pick-up and ensure students cross safely.

Maintenance and security staff strive to serve Xavier

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Matthew London and Lexi Zastrow pose as they host last year’s Top Gun Shootout. They both gave speeches, ran the microphones and called out closest-shots-to-the-pin during the event.

Students form Forest Highlands Youth Board and transform lives of disabled athletes

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 20, 2023
Juanita Martin, Xavier alumna, speaks to the Xavier student body about her high school experience. Martin’s family and the Xavier community came together to listen to her speech about the traditions she celebrated as a Xavier student 70 years ago.

Traditions Day recognizes the importance of high school traditions

Charley Fisher, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 31, 2023
Lisa Zuba stands outside her office along the gated confines of Xavier’s soccer field. Zuba has transcended all confinements by the experiences she has encountered.

Author dwells among us

Kali Riddell, XPress Freelancer
March 1, 2023
The Alumnae Room in downstairs Founders Hall displays notable alumnae who have contributed to both the community and the school. Dr. Anna Burke’s photo is featured in the third row for her service to the community.

Successful Xavier alumnae talk about Xavier’s influence

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 24, 2023
On a February afternoon, one of many posters around Xavier College Preparatory commemorating Black History Month is seen hanging on a wall. These posters are made by We Are Xavier Club to honor African Americans.

How Black History Month is expressed at Xavier

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Located in the Xavier College Preparatory neighborhood, Foto Forum is a store in Phoenix that specializes in everything camera-related. This iconic, central Phoenix shop has been providing camera-lovers with photo essentials for the past 51 years.

Past trends flash forward

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
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