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

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
MJ Martinez

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief

MJ is a senior. She is in XPress and on NEHS, NFHS, CSHS, Pierian Spring, Robotics, and the Writing Center. MJ likes to listen to music, read, write, and hang out with her friends in her free time. She likes to write about new topics and is excited to provide Xavier with new stories. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her a “Superior” mark for sports writing in 2023. MJ is a Best of SNO award-winning writer.

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An Editor-in-chief’s farewell

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
Michael Patterson leads morning drills with the Xavier flag football team. These pre-season practices prepare the team for the 2024-2025 season.

Coach Patterson scores USA National Team coaching position

Chloe Beery and MJ Martinez
April 25, 2024
The junior class cheers and shouts, striving to win the rally scream-off. Whichever class screams the loudest earns points for the title of the Lights Out Rally winner.

[Photo] Xavier community unites for Lights Out Rally

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023

Showcase of Opportunity: Nurturing student talent at Art Feast

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 18, 2024
The Xavier basketball team poses victoriously with its championship trophy and banners. All with forefingers up signal Xavier’s historic first-ever championship win. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Carlson)

Mission accomplished: Xavier basketball makes history

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 6, 2024
Written on a vintage typewriter are the profound insights on journalism by journalists Natalia Gomez del Campo and Catherine Alaimo. Both have taken the teachings of journalism to the collegiate level and are on their way to fulfilling dreams.

Ink & Impact: The transformative power of journalism

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 29, 2024
Xavier's Activites Center is decorated with Christmas inflatables. Every year, Xavier decorates the campus with Christmas decorations such as lights, trees and wreaths.

[Photo] XCP has a merry 2023 Christmas

Ryan Young, Vivian Amoia, Olivia Garcia, Ellie Hilsabeck, Savannah Landrum Taylor, and Chloe Beery
December 12, 2023
The junior class cheers and shouts, striving to win the rally scream-off. Whichever class screams the loudest earns points for the title of the Lights Out Rally winner.

[Photo] Xavier’s 2023 Lights Out Rally celebrates 80th anniversary

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
Sophie Dumanski poses in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with her teammate after swimming its length. Accomplishing this goal helped raise money for the Neptune Swimming Foundation and water safety (Photo courtesy of Sophie Dumanski) .

Sophie Dumanski swims beyond limits for water safety

MJ Martinez and Asiana Guang
April 28, 2023
In the Xavier athletic training room, Laurie White is doing stretching exercises with cross country and track athlete Bella Gomez. Gomez likes to go to the athletic training room to stretch and make sure nothing is wrong with her physical self.

Don’t Forget the “Athletic” in Athletic Trainer

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
Walking into Xavier College Prep’s front office, visitors are greeted by the softball, soccer, beach volleyball and golf state championship trophies. The teams mentioned consistently finish high in rankings.

It’s not just about who scores the most points: What does it take to keep a winning streak alive?

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023

Basketball coach journeys to greatness with her team

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
On September 7 at the Phoenix Country Club Golf Course, Annie Dawson on a par 5 hits the ball between two trees. Xavier won against Hamilton 141-154.

XCP golfers thrive on and beyond the green

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
In a singles match against Perry High School, Ali Blutstein returns Perry’s serve from the backcourt. Xavier won the game 6-3.

Frosh tennis rises to popularity

MJ Martinez, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
Eleanor Halaby ‘24 poses with her Ukraine fundraiser poster. She along with Tess Morrison raised $2300. (Photo courtesy of Sister Lynn Winsor)

The world beyond Xavier’s gates: Ukraine’s fight for independence

MJ Martinez, XPress Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Featured on the left, Xavier's soccer team celebrates its victory in state finals. On the right, Joslyn Jenkins takes a picture of her Spiritline medal featuring a colorful Anaheim sunset.

Two Xavier sports teams win it all

MJ Martinez, Staff Writer
March 8, 2022
On February 12 at the Queen Creek soccer field, members of the JV-B soccer team Angie Galvan ‘25 and Jackie Galvan ‘23 support the varsity soccer team. Xavier won 1-0.

Xavier defeats Queen Creek 1-0 in away game!

MJ Martinez, XPress Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
In September of 2021, Emma Petersen ‘22, Meghan Schouten ‘22, Noelle Peterson ‘23, Lourdes Lauterborn ‘24, and Jayden Jevnick ‘24 returned to Xavier from their second AIA SLAC meeting. In their meeting, AIA SLAC discussed plans and future events for the year.

It’s SLAC not slackers!

MJ Martinez, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
On November 13, at Ice Den Scottsdale, senior Marissa White makes her way to the Bronco’s side of the rink on a fast break. Brophy tied against the JV Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions, 1-1.

First Gator on BCP hockey team in years

MJ Martinez, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Xavier’s Director of Student Attendance, Jerri Butts, receives flowers and balloons from the president of Xavier’s Dads’ Club, Matt Campisi. Butts was thrilled to be celebrated on her special day.

Xavier Staff shares birthday experiences

MJ Martinez, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
The Xavier community gathered Irish dancers to perform during both lunch periods on St. Patrick’s Day.

[Photo] Origins and traditions of spring holidays

Ashley Rojas, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Students at Xavier made several ofrendas to celebrate their deceased family members and/or idols.

[Photo] Hispanic cultural appreciation

Ashley Rojas, Staff Writer
November 23, 2020
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