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Mckayla Schmal

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer

Mckayla Schmal is a sophomore at Xavier College Preparatory. At Xavier, Mckayla wants to be involved in the XPress, Xavierian, Student Ambassadors, Students For Social Action, Gators Giving Back, and Transfer Club. Outside of Xavier, she volunteers at several places, is writing her first book, is in the process of starting a non-profit organization to help the homeless, and more. In her free time, she loves reading, writing, photography, traveling, and watching Gilmore Girls. Mckayla loves journalism because she wants to be able to learn information and then share it with the community of Xavier. After Xavier, Mckayla wants to get accepted into Harvard University to pursue a career in journalism and to write books in her free time living in Boston. Mckayla is a Best of SNO award-winning writer.

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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
Jessica Contreras Perez, Marisela Morales, Rhonda Golden and Kim Pfaff pose in front of the Getz Family Courtyard bell tower. The staff decorated the courtyard with Valentines Day decorations.

Xavier decorates for Valentine’s Day

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 15, 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
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.

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

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
On September 10 in Flagstaff, Xavier mountain bikers pose as they are about to head off. Xavier won 1st place, making them No.1 in the Southern Conference. (Photo courtesy of Rich Perrott)

Xavier mountain biking starts season off with a win

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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