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Vivian Amoia

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor

Vivian Amoia is a junior at Xavier College Preparatory. She is involved in several activities at Xavier including varsity track, Political Action Committee Xavier (PACX), Student Ambassadors, National Honor Society, and National English Honors Society. Outside of Xavier, she is on Phoenix Track Club and a candidate for Student Visionary of the Year for Philanthropy for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, or LLS. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, go to the gym, and to volunteer. Vivian loves journalism because it allows her to write about inspiring or important events that open the minds of her peers, all while learning everyone's unique and individual stories. Vivian is a Best of SNO award-winning writer and winner of the Private School Journalism Association's Sports Writer of the Year. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her an "Excellent" mark for sports writing in 2023.

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Eva Wilson lunges toward her opponent at a lesson on Friday, April 12 at Phoenix Fencing Academy. Both fencers are wearing the metal jackets that are connected to strips with cords that detect when they are hit.

Sabers, horses and race cars: Not your typical sports

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 18, 2024
Dani Dyer strikes the ball with backhand during her second game of her first set in the match against Chandler’s #1 singles player, Teagan Tollefson. The Gators secured a 9-0 victory over the Wolves at this home match on Thursday, March 28.

Tennis Gators prepare for first round of state

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 10, 2024
Many viewers gather around their televisions to watch Superbowl LVII, and they witness Swift and Kelce kissing after the Chiefs win. This photo was captured on live television after Kelce gave his speech at the Trophy Ceremony.

NFL fans should be thanking Taylor Swift

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 13, 2024
Suzy (front row middle) and Beatrice Bofia (second row, third from left) pose with family and friends to cheer on the Gators. Many wear the famous t-shirt showing Noelle’s face. (Photo courtesy Suzy Bofia)

Bofia twins embrace bond of basketball

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 8, 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
Senior Julia Russo strides through the finish line as she completes her race at the cross country state championships. She finished in 19:07, placing sixth at state. (Photo courtesy of Vivian Amoia)

Cross country wraps up season full of accomplishments

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
The girls’ golf team poses with its state championship banner and trophy. There are smiles all around as members wear their leis made by team member Reimi Bleyl ‘24. (Photo courtesy of Tui Selvaratnam)

Xavier golf team swings to win at state championship

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
The flag football team is joined in the huddle by the girls who attended Youth Flag Football Night on October 16. The girls who attended show their admiration for the team and their excitement for the game against Queen Creek. (Photo courtesy of Camila Felix)

Xavier Youth Flag Football Night sparks interest in younger girls

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 17, 2023
Xavier flag football athletes take a quick break using the sideline mister during their win against Mountain Ridge. Athletic trainer Laurie White strives to keep the athletes cool by spraying them.

Beating Arizona heat: How fall sports teams stay cool and competitive

Vivian Amoia, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 20, 2023
Matthew London and Lexi Zastrow pose as they host last year’s Top Gun Shootout. They both gave speeches, ran the microphones and called out closest-shots-to-the-pin during the event.

Students form Forest Highlands Youth Board and transform lives of disabled athletes

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 20, 2023
The Alumnae Room in downstairs Founders Hall displays notable alumnae who have contributed to both the community and the school. Dr. Anna Burke’s photo is featured in the third row for her service to the community.

Successful Xavier alumnae talk about Xavier’s influence

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 24, 2023
Spiritline cheer poses with their Game Day trophy and another state championship banner. The team could not have been more thrilled about their epic win at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. (Photo courtesy of Monica Gaspar)

Xavier Spiritline takes home another state championship following Game Day competition

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 2, 2023
Genevieve George dives into the water at the 2019 state finals. Her performance in the Girls 100 Backstroke earned her 2nd place.

Genevieve George perseveres through hardships to place at state

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer and Best of Sno award-winning writer
December 1, 2022
Xavier students pose in front of one of the homecoming promotion signs. These signs, created by PUB Club and the homecoming committee, are posted around campus to increase the homecoming spirit of the students.

Xavier students aim to prove that homecoming is more than a dance

Vivian Amoia, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
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