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Young and Responsible

Xavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading

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4th Avenue Jazz Company Results

Results from the 4th Avenue Jazz Company try-outs were posted today in the main foyer. Some students rejoiced upon reading the results, while others turned away sobbing. The list is as follows: Girls: Liliana Coelho Kellee Darner Taylor Dengler Taylor … Continue reading

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Xavier Junior Takes 1st Place In Amateur National Arenacross Championship

Congratulations to Xavier junior, Chase Stevenson! Chase qualified to race in three different classes at the Amateur National Arenacross Championship on May 6 inside the South Point Casino Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chase won 1st place in the Schoolboy … Continue reading

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Xavier Freshman Accepted into Joffrey Ballet Summer Program

Xavier Freshman, Emma Houser, has been accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensive Program. She has been accepted to both of Joffrey New York’s Ballet Intensive and Young Dancer Programs. Emma was also accepted to Joffrey South’s Advanced Trainee … Continue reading

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Xavier Places 12th in National Economics Challenge

Xavier High School, as State Champion, represented Iowa in the National Semi-Finals of the Economics Challenge, finishing in 12th place nationally.  The team combined members of Xavier’s 1st and 2nd place state teams.  Congratulations to seniors Kerry McCartan (Captain), Zach … Continue reading

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Cameron Trace at Java Creek Cafe

Xavier senior Cameron Trace will perform her independent study recital on Saturday, May 12 at Java Creek Cafe from5:30-6:30pm.  The recital is open to the public. Come and support her while enjoying your favorite Java Creek sandwich or salad! http://javacreekcafe.com/entertainers.php?ID=93

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Student Actors Bring Laughs in 10th Grade Language Arts

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Boys Soccer beats Linn Mar 3-0: Slideshow

The City High boys soccer team defeated Linn Mar 3-0 on Tuesday at Schrader Field in Iowa City. Fernando Pacheco ’13, Peter Larsen ’15, and Aaron McDonough ’12 all had goals for the Little Hawks. The team improved their record … Continue reading

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City Golf Places Third at MVC Meet

By Ryan Young The City High girls golf team took third place on Monday at the MVC Super Meet, shooting 377. The meet was hosted by City High at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City. City took fourth place … Continue reading

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An Evening in the Park- Prom Slideshow

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Prom Questions – Video

Little Hawk reporter Mikiel Curtis headed out into the halls and classrooms of The School that Leads to ask students two questions: Where did you get your dress? Where are you going out to eat? Continue reading

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The Prom Question(s)- Video

Little Hawk reporter Mikiel Curtis headed out into the halls and classrooms of The School that Leads with a Flip camera to ask students two questions: where did you get your dress and where are you going out to eat … Continue reading

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The Push To August 2013: From Land To A New School For Independence

INDEPENDENCE – The late afternoon may be one of the few times the Independence Junior/Senior High School isn’t crowded during the school year. “We have the most students that we’ve had in ten or 15 years,” said Jen Sornson, who … Continue reading

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Girls Golf Places 2nd

The girls golf team lost their dual meet against Cedar Rapids Xavier on May 3rd at Pleasant Valley golf course. Jordyn Theisen ’12 lead the team with a 46, followed by Emily Kopenick ’13 at 48. Rachel Stewart ’12 shot … Continue reading

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Xavier Students Celebrate Traditional Latin Mass

On Thursday, May 3, Father Chris Podhajsky celebrated a traditional Catholic Latin Mass in the Xavier High School chapel for Latin students and members of the Xavier community. The theology of the Catholic Faith is expressed in the rich symbolism … Continue reading

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