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Asiana Guang

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor

Asiana Guang is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. At Xavier, she is a part of Executive Board Student Council, Mock Trial, and Student Ambassadors. Outside of school, Asiana enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending time with her friends and family. She is looking forward to creating podcasts and designing the XPress website. She is also excited to interview people, learn their stories, and share their words with others. Asiana is a Best of SNO award-winning writer and a second-place recipient of the Private School Journalism Association's Versatile Journalist of the Year. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her a "Superior" mark for sports writing in 2023.

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Executive Board student council officers watch over 500 eighth graders enter the Activities Center preparing to experience a pep rally like no other. Red and white fabric adorns the ceilings, creating the peak of a circus tent for the “Circus of Screams”- themed rally.

Xavier community unites for Lights Out Rally

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023

[Video] Showcase of Opportunity: Nurturing student talent at Art Feast

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 18, 2024
The Xavier uniforms from the 1940s and 1960s are displayed in the Alumnae Relations Center located in Founders Hall. Uniforms are an important part of Xavier as they make all students equal and they instill discipline.

[Photo] Community of plaid: Uniforms bring Xavier students together

Editorial Staff
March 7, 2024

[Video] Gator Tales: Xavier senior fosters community for multicultural youth

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 29, 2024

[Video] Gators celebrate Galentine’s Day

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 16, 2024

[Video] Paying the price on Valentine’s Day: Why it is better to be single

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 14, 2024
The student council officers pose with the Xavier poster they used to represent the school in the Catholic Schools Week Assembly at the capitol. Every year, executive student council members visit the state capitol to celebrate Catholic schools through Masses, assemblies and other activities. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Tesdall)

Xavier celebrates 50th annual Catholic Schools Week

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 8, 2024
Senator Mitzi Epstein holds up the menstrual equity bill she and Sharett worked on together. If the bill passes, all public restrooms in Arizona will contain free period products providing access to those who need them but are unable to afford them. (Photo courtesy of Ava Sharett)

Breaking boundaries: Ava Sharett strives to pass menstrual equity bill

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 8, 2024

[Video] Gator Tales: Xavier seniors run science club for adults with neurodiversities

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
December 7, 2023

[Video] NHS canned food drive collects 550,740 cans

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 30, 2023

[Video] Xavier’s Canned Food Drive gathers 550,740 cans for people in need

Grace de Souza, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

[Video] Xavier students take action through non-profit organizations

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 5, 2023
Executive Board student council officers watch over 500 eighth graders enter the Activities Center preparing to experience a pep rally like no other. Red and white fabric adorns the ceilings, creating the peak of a circus tent for the “Circus of Screams”- themed rally.

[Photo] Xavier’s 2023 Lights Out Rally celebrates 80th anniversary

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023

[Video] Gator Tales: Xavier students create summer program called MathMagicians

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 19, 2023
Mangundayao walks through Happy Land’s streets, ready to distribute all of her collected donations to the children. Tondo, Manila is home to many communities in dire need for clothes and other necessities. (Photo courtesy of Edna Mangundayao)

Ryleigh Mangundayao leads service project across Pacific

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 28, 2023
Lane Davis ‘24 captures the turquoise water and green mountains of Laguna Quilotoa, located in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. Participants of the Christian Service Trip to Quito, Ecuador, boarded a boat touring the crater lake and collapsed volcano to enjoy Ecuadorian culture and see exquisite views.

Students explore parts of the world

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 21, 2023
Sophie Dumanski poses in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with her teammate after swimming its length. Accomplishing this goal helped raise money for the Neptune Swimming Foundation and water safety (Photo courtesy of Sophie Dumanski) .

Sophie Dumanski swims beyond limits for water safety

MJ Martinez and Asiana Guang
April 28, 2023
A projector screen with Saving Amys logo and catchphrase is depicted at a gala event held by the non-profit organization. This event celebrated the impact Saving Amy has made on resolving homelessness through mentoring, teaching and transforming lives.

Saving Amy: Juniors transform lives and aim to end cycle of homelessness

Asiana Guang, Faith in Action Editor
April 20, 2023
Sister Isabel Conchos, Sister Lillian Lila and Tara Metzger pose for Sister Lillians 95th birthday celebration. The BVM sisters at Xavier College Preparatory are a close-knit convent that work to continue the BVM’s mission of education, freedom, charity and justice.

BVM Sisters leave a legacy of education and service

Asiana Guang, Faith in Action Editor
February 9, 2023
Rosie’s House choir performs during one of its two concerts of the year. Members would not have been able to prepare for this touching performance without the opportunity of free lessons given by Rosie’s House.

Rosie’s House: After-school program strengthens community through music

Asiana Guang, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
The vibrant and colorful ofrenda made by the We Are Xavier (WAX) club is in the midst of its preparation as it awaits more decorations and pictures. This is just one of the many Día de los Muertos elements that adorned Xavier’s campus from October 24 to November 2.

Celebrating Día de Los Muertos: WAX club brings various cultures to Xavier’s campus

Asiana Guang, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Joanne Sweeney (founder of JumpStart Ministries) and Rhonda Golden (volunteer) pose in front of boxes filled with toys. The boxes were distributed to the hundreds of children whose parents could not afford to buy them Christmas presents.

JumpStart Ministries: Every dollar makes a difference

Asiana Guang, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Executive Student Council Board members smile in their Taylor Swift costumes after successfully completing the first rally of the 2022-2023 school year, “The Battle of the Taylors.” All the hard work they put into the preparation of the rally paid off.

Fall sports rally: Battle of the Taylor’s Versions

Asiana Guang, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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