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
Chloe Beery

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Chloe Beery is currently a senior at Xavier. Around campus she is involved in clubs such as Xavier Young Vincentians, XPress Journalism Club, and Key Club. She also is one of the 2024 Homecoming chairs this year. She serves as the public relator for Xavier’s National Honor Society and is a member of National English Honor Society as well as the Quill and Scroll Society. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with friends and family. Chloe’s favorite part of journalism is connecting with sources and having the privilege of telling other people’s stories on their behalf. This year, she looks forward to guiding the newsroom newbies into being the best writers they can be. She hopes to spend her last year with XPress writing stories she loves and creating new connections. Chloe is a Best of SNO award-winning writer. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her an “Excellent” mark for news writing in 2023 and an “Excellent” mark for feature writing in 2024.

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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
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
In a daring scene during the second act of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal,” an acrobat balances on six metal chairs in a handstand position. Despite the precarious nature of the scene, proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of all performers.

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ defines safety for performers

Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck
April 11, 2025
Various Freshwomen work diligently in their fine art classes. On the left, top to bottom, is as follows: Introduction to Dance, Freshwoman Choir and Introduction to Art. On the right, top to bottom is Introduction to Theatre and Concert Band.

[Photo] Fine arts prosper at Xavier

Editorial Staff
March 13, 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
The subject of teens' mental health all over the world is something for which many organizations strive to care. The number on the phone screen is the teen lifeline’s hotline.

[Photo] Gators advocate for mental health

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
December 5, 2024
Students in the sacrament prep program sit attentively after school during their fourth session, which was focused on the Eucharist, the ritual of the Mass and adoration. These sessions will continue until April, when the students receive their sacraments.

Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 21, 2024
Xavier swim and dive celebrates its state win by displaying its trophy on Xavier’s morning announcements. The Gators took first place in three events, winning the overall competition with a score of 398.

[Photo] Dry spell ends with splash: Xavier swim and dive wins state

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 14, 2024
Digital rendition of Charlotte Beabeau posing with her Xavier Gator at the World Championship of Tap. Beabeau represented Xavier on Team USA, performing in the junior tap dance formation division.

Gator dances toward success in World Championship of Tap

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 7, 2024
Collages made by cast members to help them understand their roles stand on display in Xavier’s black box theater. These were made at an audition workshop, which are ordinarily held before auditions.

Gators gravitate to theater

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 3, 2024
Senior Addelyn Pederson works diligently in her AP Studio class taught by Alison Dunn. She is working on a collage meant to symbolize societal pressure.

Xavier’s artists reflect on subjectivity

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 19, 2024
Monica Nitu works meticulously to produce the fourth issue of The Playful Porpoise. She balances this while finishing off her senior year at Xavier College Preparatory.

The Playful Porpoise: by students, for students

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
Michael Patterson leads morning drills with the Xavier flag football team. These pre-season practices prepare the team for the 2024-2025 season.

Coach Patterson scores USA National Team coaching position

Chloe Beery and MJ Martinez
April 25, 2024
Students work diligently in Introduction to Art under the guidance of their teacher Catherine Robbins. Here they work with one of the many mediums experimented with in this class.

Students in Freshwoman Choir prepare for Mass throughout the Lenten season. Soon, these same students will share their talents with the Xavier community at the Spring Pageant.

A young Macy Bonnett takes the stage as the lead in “Annie” in 2018. In early March she will continue her legacy and perform as the lead in Xavier’s production of “Mary Poppins.” (Photo courtesy of Renee Wekheiser)

Young actress pursues success

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 29, 2024
During 8th hour in Steele 130, Dance Club members learn from professional swing dancer, Steve Conrad, assisted by Xavier’s own dance teacher Kelly Scovel. The group is filled with a variety of students, with various backgrounds in dance.

Xavier’s Dance Club: ‘It’s not just for dancers; it’s for everyone’

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2024
A crowd of students sit and await the favorite Catholic Schools week activity, the lip sync battle. This event is one of the lunch-time activities planned by the student council, along with music at the bell tower, penny wars and the seniors vs. teachers dodgeball game.

[Photo] Xavier celebrates 50th annual Catholic Schools Week; 80 Years of Catholic Education At Xavier

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Xavier's Activites Center is decorated with Christmas inflatables. Every year, Xavier decorates the campus with Christmas decorations such as lights, trees and wreaths.

XCP has a merry 2023 Christmas

Ryan Young, Vivian Amoia, Olivia Garcia, Ellie Hilsabeck, Savannah Landrum Taylor, and Chloe Beery
December 12, 2023
International Thespian Society promotes young performers

International Thespian Society promotes young performers

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 16, 2023
Xavier teachers line up in front of the bell tower to show off their Halloween costumes and outfits. Eva Becker shows off her matching pumpkin shirt and socks, Dr. Clay Zuba stands proudly in his “Fran” headpiece, Peggy Sue Clay shows her Diamondbacks pride and Sarah Schimpp strikes a pose as a friendly bat. (Photo courtesy of Chloe Beery)

Halloween: Fun, Creativity, Costumes

Chloe Beery and Kylie Barr
November 9, 2023
The stage is lively with the cast of Xavier’s productions of “Matilda” which was performed last year. Soon after this performance, the following year's shows, “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Mary Poppins" would be announced. (Photo courtesy of Teresa Corderman)

Big decision: How XCP theatre department chooses shows

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2023
Xavier students gather at the bell tower to hear members of the Apache Stronghold share their message. If there is not a favorable ruling in the 9th Circuit Court, the Apache Stronghold will take its cause to the Supreme Court.

Native American Club continues fight for Oak Flat

Chloe Beery, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Junior MJ Martinez ‘24 helps Maggie Olsen ’25 perfect her essay. While currently it is only available to sophomores, the center will soon be open to any student who needs it.

National English Honors Society lends helping hand to Xavier Gators

Chloe Beery, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
“Waiting,” a charcoal piece by AP Studio Art student Mary Virgina Vietor. This piece was made from an all-class prompt given to students by instructor Alison Dunn.

AP Studio Art fosters close-knit community of artists

Chloe Beery, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
As tech week begins, junior Hope Smith sweeps up the stage to prepare for the rehearsal that is soon to begin. This stage will soon be filled with a lively cast performing “Peter and the Starcatcher.”

What does it take to be a techie?

Chloe Beery, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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