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XPress

the student news site of xavier college preparatory

XPress

the student news site of xavier college preparatory

XPress

Grace Allen

Grace Allen, News Editor

Grace Allen is a senior at Xavier. Grace is currently Vice President on Executive Board. Outside of Xavier, she volunteers as President of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Teen Board. She is looking forward to learning all about journalism this semester!

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Xavier students enjoy the picturesque scenery as the sun sets over Disney’s Pixar Pier, wrapping up the 2022 Xavier Disney Trip. Xavier students will miss this opportunity despite attempts to continue the trip in 2023.

Annual Disney trip cancelled: Here’s what happened

Grace Allen, News Editor February 9, 2023

As Xavier students returned to campus after their holiday break, it was confirmed that Xavier’s annual trip to Disneyland has been canceled. The long-running event has garnered attention for  its unexpected...

Student Ambassadors prepare the quiet Xavier campus for future Gators and their parents. Founded in 1943, Xavier has planted generations of outstanding alumnae, many of whom bring their daughters to Open House.

Taking back Xavier’s campus: Alumnae at Open House

Grace Allen, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

On Sunday October 23, the Xavier campus came alive with parents and their 8th grade daughters. Open House 2022 uniquely stands as different from previous years due to the impressive number of Xavier alumnae...

The Xavier honor choir stands still in preparation for its performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” as close friends and family of Sister Joan Fitzgerald gather together to enjoy. A ‘thank you’ card signed by the entire student body hangs above the choir.

Xavier celebrates 60 years of Sister Joan

Grace Allen, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Xavier students and faculty gathered together to celebrate Sister Joan Fitzgerald’s 60th anniversary at Xavier.  Xavier faculty did not fail to impress with an all-school assembly...

As the Brophy campus fills with eager students, senior Katie Carlson decks out senior Kate Tax in red paint at the first tailgate of the year. Students prepare to storm the stands of the Central High School football field for front row views.

Friday Night Lights: What’s the appeal?

Grace Allen, Staff Writer October 6, 2022

As Xavier girls shuffle their way into homeroom on Friday morning, you can hear the hallways buzzing with one question: “Are you going to the game tonight?” Some students such as sophomore Allyson...

Xavier alumnae and family snap pictures of Ali the Alligator and Spiritline cheerleaders before attending the annual X-Breakfast on the Xavier campus. Guests gathered to support the Xavier Fund with the goal of helping students receive financial aid.

Xavier community supports the annual X-Breakfast

Grace Allen, Staff Writer September 26, 2022

Xavier alumni and family congregated in Founder’s Hall on a cloudy September 22 morning to rally support for The Xavier Fund. The event, better known as the X-Breakfast, is celebrated for raising...

Junior stuco shows green pride at the Lights Out Rally 2022. The Lights Out Rally was on 8th grade day.

[Photo] Student Council Elections

February 10, 2022

Junior stuco shows green pride at the Lights Out Rally 2022. The Lights Out Rally was on 8th grade day.

On the second day of rehearsals, Gators and Broncos do a first read-through of the play. Finalized roles were just distributed.

[Photo] Xavier starts preparations for spring play

January 27, 2021

On the second day of rehearsals, Gators and Broncos do a first read-through of the play. Finalized roles were just distributed.

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