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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

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Grace Nelson

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-chief

Grace Nelson is a senior at Xavier and she has been writing for XPress since her sophomore year. At Xavier, Grace is an NHS member, a student ambassador, and a participant in theater productions. She also performs outside of school and recently attended two journalism programs over the summer in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Grace is so excited to work with the XPress staff this year to continue to make a difference at Xavier through journalism!

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Editorial reflections: Grace Nelson

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-chief
May 5, 2023

Q&A: Grace Nelson

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-chief
May 5, 2023
Sister Joan smiles as Bishop Dolan presents her with an honorary plaque for the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award. She was joined by Mary Beth Mueller, her former colleague, and Superintendent Domonic Salce who were there to congratulate and support her.

Pope Francis honors Sister Joan Fitzgerald for her service

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-chief
March 30, 2023
Sophia Baillie poses with her Silver Key Award. She was awarded for her drawing, “Nana’s Hands.”

Xavier artists awarded for their work

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
Scovel (center) and Herding (left center) are pictured dancing among cacti. They performed with Movement Source and incorporated elements of both dance and desert nature.

Xavier instructors dance throughout community

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2022
Brophy and Xavier students walk down Winsor Way to their off-campus classes. Winsor Way was named after Xavier’s Sister Lynn Winsor and has served as a path for students to travel between the Xavier and Brophy campuses.

What will Brophy’s block schedule mean for students next year?

Grace Nelson, Managing Editor
January 28, 2022
Xavier students discuss class material during a passing period. Students around campus constantly collaborate on class content to better understand material.

Dyslexic students need Xavier’s support

Grace Nelson, Managing Editor
December 2, 2021
The set for the Xavier/Brophy fall musical, “Grease,” is undergoing the construction process. Rehearsals began at the end of August and cast members, crew members and directors are excited to share the production with the Xavier/Brophy community starting on October 20.

Xavier and Brophy students interact on and off campus

Grace Nelson, Managing Editor
September 23, 2021
Zachary Carlson, ceramics teacher, stands with a ceramics project. Carlson has been working on providing a creative, yet safe space for students to work.

Ceramics class provides an adapted learning experience for students

Grace Nelson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2021
The current Stark Tennis Courts will be renovated this summer. The cracks and breaks in the courts have constantly been filled in over the years.

Stark Tennis Center will be redone summer 2021

Grace Nelson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2021

Media awards season begins

Grace Nelson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 30, 2021
Pierian Spring issues from past years display student art on front covers. Club members created and selected each piece of art and designed the front cover and inside of each issue.

Students explore creativity in Pierian Spring club

Grace Nelson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2021
These are some of the tickets collected by Senior Emma McCarthy. Ticket stubs have been used for years in theaters, however we are starting to see the downfall of physical tickets and movies.

The movie industry shifts

Grace Nelson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2021
The Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte and Iced Chai Latte are two of the items offered on the Starbucks fall menu. These autumn drinks were some of my favorite items I tried.

Fall food and drinks review

Grace Nelson, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
Junior Ivy Song retrieves her ball at the championship on the 18th hole.

Xavier golf regains state title

Grace Nelson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
Julia Bonilla and Elizabeth Church donate their earnings to Helping Hands.

Serving the community in a pandemic

Grace Nelson, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020
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