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

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Jane Burkhardt

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor

Jane Burkhardt is a senior at Xavier who enjoys going to the gym and hanging out with friends. Journaling, painting, and playing outside are some of her favorite things to do in her free time. She plays varsity volleyball, is a homecoming chair, and is an NEHS officer who is looking forward to meeting new people. Jane is also in Quill and Scroll National Honor Society, Spanish Language Club, and Latin Club. Jane is excited to make more memories with the staff and collaborate with classmates to win more awards this year! Jane is a third-place recipient of the Private School Journalism Association’s Features Writer of the Year. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her a “Superior” mark for feature writing in 2024.

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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
Stacy Ferreira (left), Stephanie Brugger (middle), and Laura French (right) are among some of the most successful Xavier alumnae. Ferreira is an entrepreneur, Brugger teaches freshman history, and French is the director of state government relations for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

[Photo] Notable alumnae provide guidance for students

Editorial Staff
March 13, 2025
In 1985, Matt Hicki and Kristi Anderson are crowned Homecoming king and queen at the dance, and in 2024, Grant Sonnenberg and Michal Cagungun are crowned at the football game. Over the years each Xavier student writes down her top three choices for Homecoming queen and the five with the most votes go on to be part of the Homecoming Court.

Xavier dances evolve

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor
February 20, 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.

[Photo] Gators ‘make a scene’ in XCP film class

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 20, 2025
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, students dressed up as an “athlete” or a “mathlete,” sporting jerseys and suspenders with their Xavier skirts. Catholic Schools Week is a beloved tradition that gives students the opportunity to dress in spirit for the week.

[Photo] Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor
February 6, 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.

Gators advocate for mental health

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
December 5, 2024
The varsity volleyball team huddles up wearing its “baggy blues” before it plays its last match of the regular season against Millennium. The Gators are ranked No. 1 in the state and are determined to dominate heading into the playoffs.

Can’t bag these blues

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor
November 7, 2024
A Xavier student poses in front of a computer and is scrolling through assignments. Students take many rigorous classes that require hours of attention, which for some, is difficult because of familial obligations.

‘I’m trying to help everyone’: Eldest daughters struggle in silence

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
October 3, 2024
The first event for Teens for Mental Health or “T4MH” was held at a Paradise Valley household on Friday, April 12 in the afternoon. Attendees enjoyed writing inspiring messages on pieces of paper cut out to form butterflies which were later hung on trees.

Xavier students destigmatize mental health

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Bri Burgoz ‘25 writes an inspirational message on a paper butterfly cut-out. Inspired by her own mental health struggles, Frevola founded this organization to provide teen girls with the resources that she didn’t have herself.

[Photo] Teens for Mental Health hold mental health club meeting

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 25, 2024
Students join together and sing Xavier’s “Alma Mater,” at the winter sports rally; this song symbolizes the unity and sisterhood among students. The anthem serves as a reminder that through high school and beyond they will never be alone.

Xavier fosters sisterhood among students

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Halle Carns ‘24 and Kirby Maitra ‘24 perform “Life is a Highway” at the Catholic Schools Week lip sync battle. The lip sync battle is a popular and adored lunch activity held every year to celebrate the Xavier community.

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

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
In Xavier’s Grubb Lecture hall, Soledad Tumialán ‘27 gives a passionate performance of her selected poem. In preparation for the contest, participants memorized two poems and chose one to deliver to the judges in the Xavier-wide competition.

Poetry Out Loud contest encourages young performers

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Young Xavier artists are hard at work in Alison Dunn’s AP Studio Art class presenting their latest creations to be critiqued. This year, Dunn encouraged students to incorporate red string into their works at least once. (Photo courtesy of Jane Burkhardt)

Teaching styles: Benefiting the education of students

Olivia Garcia and Jane Burkhardt
November 30, 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
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
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
For the last part of the Lights Out Rally, some of the teachers do a dance before announcing the winners of the Lights Out Rally screaming contest. The teachers danced to Michael Jackson’s hit, “Thriller.”

Xavier rallies spark excitement

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Xavier’s performing arts center awaits, just a few days before opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” This is the stage during tech week where placement and lighting are “locked in.”

Lights, Camera, Action: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ hits stage

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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