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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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Mckayla Schmal

Mckayla Schmal, Freelance Writer

Mckayla is a junior at Xavier College Preparatory. At Xavier, she is involved in Mock Trial, Student Ambassadors, Gator Guides officer, National English Honor Society and National Computer Science Honor Society. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, going to dance practice at MBBC Dance Studio, working a part-time job at Sprouts Farmers Market, and working to donate school supplies through her award-winning, youth-led nonprofit Smart Supplies. This past summer, she attended The School of The New York Times where she studied investigative journalism. Mckayla is excited to continue with XPress for her second year and share the stories about Xavier’s community through journalism.

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The alumnae office holds members' offices, historical archives and alumnae-related documents. This office is located downstairs in the Founders Hall.

Alumnae board juggles many responsibilities

Mckayla Schmal, Freelance Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 14, 2024
Xavier's student body sits down for the annual Moving Up Day Mass on April 26. Students switched to sitting in their new grade-level seating areas, while seniors moved to the middle.

A unique experience: Attending a Catholic high school

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
Cara Schilinger ‘24 and Sonya Collatur ‘24 pose in front of the Sandra Day O’Connor Memorial. The Arizona High School Mock Trial State Competition was hosted at the Sandra Day O’Connor Federal Courthouse on March 23. (Photo courtesy of Asiana Guang)

Xavier’s mock trial prepares future attorneys

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 10, 2024
Esports players Ana Bramlett ‘25 and Mareya Ramirez ‘24 play in a competition against Valley Christian High School as Angel Moreno ‘24, on the right, watches. The girls are playing Smash Bros at the competition. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Carlson)

Esports begins 6th season

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Sister Lynn Winsor holds the Leslie Moore Legacy Award. This award was given to Winsor by Global Community Of Women In Sports in Orlando, Florida. (Photo courtesy of Jen Brooks)

Sister Lynn Winsor wins The Leslie Moore Legacy Award

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 1, 2024
Sarah Sutherland ‘26 rides with her horse Finn in Temecula, California. She won second place, winning approximately $300. (Photo courtesy of Captured Moment Photography)

Sarah Sutherland excels as equestrian

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 30, 2023
Seniors scream and cheer at the 2023 Lights Out Rally. They celebrate after winning a rally for the first time this year. (Photo courtesy of MJ Martinez)

Xavier’s 2023 Lights Out Rally celebrates 80th anniversary

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

Xavier students take action through non-profit organizations

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 5, 2023
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