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Olivia Garcia

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor

Olivia Garcia is a junior at Xavier College Preparatory. At Xavier, she is involved in performance dance, Student Ambassadors, archery, and she is co-president of the Classical Music Club. Outside of school, Olivia enjoys spending time with her friends, volunteering, reading, and playing her guitar. She is looking forward to growing more with her writing skills and creating new stories. Olivia is a Best of SNO award-winning writer. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her a "Superior" mark for sports writing and an "Excellent" mark in news writing and sports writing in 2023.

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On April 3, Isabella Garcia is looking for one of her favorite books in Barnes and Noble. She bought five books, three young adult and two romance novels.

‘We return to books to find words for what we already know:’ A thank you letter to the books that raised us

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award winning-writer
April 25, 2024
On a Friday afternoon in early March, Camila Beltran-Felix 25 is practicing her “holding,” one of the 11 steps to shooting success. Beltran-Felix was working on her form to prepare for the upcoming archery tournament. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Ballesteros)

80% Mental, 20% Physical: Archers journey to conquer state title

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 10, 2024
Alexandra Lopez Jimenez shows her students Día de los Muertos projects displayed in her classroom. Every year near the time of Day of the Dead, Lopez Jimenez makes her students create “Ofrendas” to present and share with the class.

“We have to mourn the person, We have to cry:” Overcoming sorrow with celebration

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
On February 13, Xavier students sit on the front lawn enjoying their lunch with the Valentine’s decorations around them. The decorations committee has volunteered their time to make the day special.

[Photo] Xavier decorates for Valentine’s Day

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024

Paying the price on Valentine’s Day: Why it is better to be single

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 14, 2024
Xaviers Activites Center is decorated with Christmas inflatables. Every year, Xavier decorates the campus with Christmas decorations such as lights, trees and wreaths.

XCP has a merry 2023 Christmas

Ryan Young, Vivian Amoia, Olivia Garcia, Ellie Hilsabeck, Savannah Landrum Taylor, and Chloe Beery
December 12, 2023
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
On Thursday, September 7, Xavier girls make friendship bracelets and signs for the new Gator-Aide club. This was the first meeting and over 150 girls showed up. (Photo courtesy of Abigail DeLeon)

More than a friendship bracelet: The need for inclusivity at an all-girls school

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 28, 2023
On Thursday March 30, the Xavier varsity team warms up for its match against the Chandler Wolves. The Xavier Gators came out victorious, winning 7-2.

To Fall and Fly: Lacrosse, tennis and softball conquer spring season

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 28, 2023
In front of the Laurie Martin Championship Court, a bench with Martin’s face and name was created. The bench allows the spirit of Martin to be around the players who are playing on the court.

A tennis court with a deeper meaning: Honoring Laurie Martin

Charley Fisher and Olivia Garcia
April 20, 2023
“A Collage for Humanity” is a montage of different posters and artwork to describe humanity. This photo was taken to show how humanity has evolved over time and how the way life can truly be: beautiful and broken.

Pierian Spring wins national award for art, photography and poetry

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The “SIX” ASU Gammage gammbill is held in front of the national tour set. “SIX” came to Gammage from October 4-9, 2022.

ASU Gammage: Connection made to audience

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Xavier families, friends and guests gather outside in the Hart Family Plaza for the holiday auction. Guests bid on gift baskets and other items as the live auction begins.

A night of auction proclaims success under desert sky

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Varsity runners Nora Hinkle, Julia Russo, Reese Brown, Lily Beaver, Kylie Graf, Bella Gomez and Emily Manuelito pose after their race at the John Gleeson Invitational in Tucson. The team finished with 36 points, easily defeating second place finisher Salpointe Catholic with 60 points.

XCP cross country team perseveres through pain and passion for fall sport

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
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