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
Sienna Martinez

Sienna Martinez, Sports and Fitness Editor

Sienna Martinez is a junior at Xavier and is the Sports and Fitness Editor on the Xpress board. Outside of Xpress, Sienna enjoys playing badminton and taking photos. She looks forward to making more memories with new friends and an exciting second year on Xpress!
All content by Sienna Martinez
Grace Hull '22, Gracie Munk '22, and Jordan Herrera '21 line up on their blocks.

Xavier’s hybrid swim and dive

Sienna Martinez, Club Writer
September 30, 2020
Senior Editorial: Caroline Hink

Senior Editorial: Caroline Hink

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
May 3, 2020
Picture shows inside activites to do when stuck at home Taken by Janessa Gutierrez ‘21

Siennas take: Covid-19

Sienna Martinez, Sports and Fitness Editor
April 6, 2020
Xavier Celebrates Traditions Week

Xavier Celebrates Traditions Week

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
March 9, 2020
Executive Board runs into the gym dressed in their game costumes! Photo Credit: Sienna Martinez ‘21

Winter Sports Rally

Sienna Martinez, Sports and Fitness Editor
February 10, 2020
Varsity Basketball Coach Gillom speaks to fans, family members, and members of the Basketball and Gatorline teams. Coach Gillom thanked senior athletes for their hard work and recognized families for their commitment. Photo by Caroline Hink '20.

Xavier Basketball and Gatorline Honor Senior Athlete

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
February 10, 2020
Esports hard at work practicing their game tactics! Photo Credit: Esports XCP webpage

Introducing Esports!

Sienna Martinez, Sports and Fitness Editor
December 11, 2019
Megan Onofrei signed to play soccer at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Photo by Caroline Hink '20.

Ten Gators Sign National Letters of Intent

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019
Sophomores Meghan Shouten, Sharon Cardenas, and Nina McFarland wait in the library until their shadows get dropped off. Photo credit: Caroline Hink '20.

What is the Xavier Shadow Program?

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
October 22, 2019
Mrs. Hubbard and a group of Xavier students visit Inishbofin in Ireland while on the Creative Writing trip this past summer. Photo courtesy of Emmie Halter ‘21.

Xavier Gators Study Abroad

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
September 18, 2019
Xavier senior Taylor Garmen visited California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California, last spring. Taylor is committed to play collegiate soccer, which has changed the stress level of her senior year. Photo courtesy of Taylor Garmen ‘20.

The Truth About Senior Year

Caroline Hink, Managing Editor
September 17, 2019
Fall Sports Rally Photo Story

Fall Sports Rally Photo Story

Sienna Martinez, Sports and Fitness Editor
September 17, 2019

Goodbye to the Class of 2019

Kyla Ferry, Lauren Brown, and Senior Issue
May 2, 2019

Teacher Memories of the Class of 2019

Janessa Gutierrez, Sienna Martinez, and Senior Issue
May 2, 2019

Thank You, Notes to Xavier

Kit Blouin, Caroline Hink, and Senior Issue
May 2, 2019
America the Great, let’s vaccinate

America the Great, let’s vaccinate

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
April 2, 2019
Bisola Ojeniyi ‘18 repping the USC red and gold on college day at Xavier last year.

Advice from Alumnas

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
April 1, 2019
The Fiat 40 website guides its participants throughout their Lenten journey. Photo courtesy of Lauren Brown '19.

Lenten promises: Xavier’s own Fiat 40

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
April 1, 2019
Getting girls in leadership roles

Getting girls in leadership roles

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
April 1, 2019
Crew is a sport at the center of “Operation Varsity Blues”, one of the biggest college admissions scandals in the country. Xavier Crew athlete Olivia Petrine, who is trying to get recruited as a coxswain, spoke on how wrong and unfair this whole faux recruitment scandal is. Photo courtesy of Olivia Petrine ‘20.

Xavier Athletes Outraged at Faux Recruitment Scandal

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
April 1, 2019
This year, team white took back the illustrious traditions day trophy.

Traditions week recap

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
March 13, 2019
Students take the lead in climate marches

Students take the lead in climate marches

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
March 13, 2019
2019 Award Show Recap and Controversies

2019 Award Show Recap and Controversies

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
March 13, 2019
Maeve Jones and Libby Donaldson, Mrs. Donaldson’s youngest daughter who was diagnosed with dyslexia in the third grade, wait on the Senate floor before Jones gives her speech regarding Bill 1318. Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Shannon Donaldson.

Xavier Student and Teacher pass a Bill for Dyslexia awareness

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
March 12, 2019
Xavier Spiritline at their Nationals competition in Anaheim, California. The Cheer team finished 2nd and the Pom team finished 6th. Photo courtesy of Jackie Hessel ‘20.

Spiritline Completes Season at Nationals

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
March 11, 2019

Seniors Growing at XCP

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
February 19, 2019
On Feb. 6, six Xavier seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports. The Xavier community is so proud and cannot wait to see what these ladies will accomplish in college! Photo courtesy of Caitlin Johnston ‘19.

6 Gators Sign National Letters of Intent

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
February 13, 2019
Seniors Caitlin Johnson, Sadie Wintergalen, Emily Chiao, Lindsay Hubbard, Katie McGee and Allie Broderick, Karla Alvarado, and Kelli Rasmussen pose pre-game.

Xavier’s soccer team celebrates their seniors

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
February 13, 2019
Many people do not know that Xavier has its very own spin and yoga rooms. They are located in the upstairs of the Activities Center next to the dance room. Yoga classes are held during 1st, 6th, and 7th period as elective in the yoga room and the spin room is used by the mountain biking team and Dean Macrina for “Get Lean with the Dean”. Photo by Taylor Brown ‘20.

How do Xavier girls stay active?

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
February 13, 2019

Catholic Schools Week Vlog

Lauren Brown and Kyla Ferry
February 13, 2019
Executive Board hard at work, planning for Catholic Schools Week.

Get ready for Catholic Schools Week!

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
January 22, 2019
Senior Shannon Shields is now the fourth Xavier Gator to be named the Gatorade Arizona Volleyball Player of the Year. In her senior season, she led the Gators to another 6A State Championship and signed to play NCAA Divison 1 Volleyball at the University of Louisville. Photo courtesy of Shannon Shields '19.

Shannon Shields: Gatorade Arizona Volleyball Player of Year

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
January 22, 2019
Another couples pose similar to a totem pole of Kit Blouin ‘20, Olivia Petrine ‘20 and a fairy-unicorn goat. This is one of the more simpler poses that one can perform with the goats. Pictured by an unknown yogi.

Goat Yoga: The Solution to Your New Year’s Resolution

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
January 22, 2019
St. Peter’s Basilica’s Dome before sunset. Photo courtesy of Sienna Martinez ‘21 .

Xavier Student Writes Poem Inspired by Trip to the Vatican

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
January 22, 2019
Junior Caroline Hink also ordered a taco combo with a side of chips and salsa. The serving of chips and salsa was very generous and the salsa had just enough of a kick in it.

Tocaya Organica: The Valley’s Newest Healthy Restaurant

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
January 22, 2019
Senior, Marybeth Bonner smiles in her natural habitat: nature! Photo Courtesy of Molly McElenney Photography.

Student Spotlight: Marybeth Bonner ’19

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
January 22, 2019
Xavier's Varsity Basketball team with the senior captains Leilani McIntosh, Addie Putnam, and Paris Rasheed-Moore featured in the front row. Photo courtesy of Duke Photography.

Xavier Basketball: Leading by Example

Caroline Hink and Megan Onofrei
January 22, 2019

Holiday ASMR

Lauren Brown and Kyla Ferry
December 17, 2018
Who is the bigger Christmas icon? Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé?

Who is the bigger Christmas icon? Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé?

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
December 12, 2018
Junior Megan Onofrei is getting excited for the Christmas season and upcoming basketball games. Photo by Kit Blouin.

Should Professional Sports Leagues Schedule Games on Christmas Day?

Caroline Hink, Class Writer
December 12, 2018

The Phoenix Fire Academy

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
December 12, 2018
Junior Shea Nowicki posing in front of the fountain outside of Founders Hall. She is currently the president of History Club. Photo Courtesy of Angelica Villalba '20.

Student Spotlight: Shea Nowicki

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
December 12, 2018

ChristmasCarpoolKaraoke from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Christmas Carpool Karaoke

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
December 12, 2018
Sophomore Sienna Martinez, in a thrifted Ralph Lauren Polo from Goodwill, only $4.

The benefits of thrift shopping

Janessa Gutierrez and Sienna Martinez
November 29, 2018
Hannah Zurbriggen ‘20 visited Fear Farm this Oct. and encountered two actors, dressed as a clown and a zombie, who scare guests at Fear Farm’s abandoned town in Phoenix. The actors are part of the popular Undead and Slaughterhouse attractions.

Haunted houses in Arizona

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
November 19, 2018
Sienna Martinez ‘21, stands in front of Loyola University Chicago sign on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

Why visiting colleges is more effective than browsing the website

Sienna Martinez, Class Writer
November 19, 2018

Foreign Candy taste test from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Foreign Candy Taste Test

Kit Blouin and Megan Onofrei
October 31, 2018
Takeoff, a member of Migos, performing at Gila River Arena on Oct. 8. Photo by Caroline Hink.

Upcoming Concerts in Phoenix

Caroline Hink, Sports and Fitness Editor
October 22, 2018
Laura Lu '19. Photo courtesy of Jessica Phillips, a marketing intern and friend of Lu.

Meet Laura Lu

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
October 18, 2018
Senior Jane Tiffany at Badminton Senior Night on Oct. 4. Photo by Kyla Ferry.

Badminton Senior Night

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
October 16, 2018

Accountability and Consequences

Sienna Martinez and Janessa Gutierrez
October 3, 2018

Xavier superstitions before games from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Xavier Superstitions Before Games

Kit Blouin, Class Writer
October 2, 2018
Seniors Janna Hynds and Karina Hawkins saying goodbye to their new German friends at the airport on Sept. 21

Experiencing something new

Kyla Ferry, Class Writer
October 2, 2018
Photo courtesy of Caroline Hink

Lifelong Benefits of Tennis

Caroline Hink and Megan Onofrei
October 1, 2018

Miss Paradise Valley Teen from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Miss America says goodbye to the swimsuit

Caroline Hink, Class Writer
October 1, 2018
Xavier Freshman sporting their pink

Get your pink on

Lauren Brown, Class Writer
October 1, 2018
"Rise" tells the story of high schoolers finding themselves in their passions

Pilot season’s newest TV shows

Lauren Brown, Club Writer
March 21, 2018
Junior Sydney Dean has an Amazon Echo. She, however, does not believe the Echo is connected to the CIA.

Does the Amazon Echo retrieve information for the CIA?

Lauren Brown, Club Writer
November 20, 2017
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