Phoenix, AZ – Sister Cities International Young Authors Showcase announced recently that Phoenix youth Cathy Landry was awarded top honors for her poem “Diplomacy in E-Minor.”
Landry, 17 years old and entering her senior year at Xavier College Prep Academy, competed against youth from around the world who submitted essays and poetry that expressed the Sister Cities International’s mission to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.
Landry was awarded $1,200, and her poem will be published on the Sister Cities International Web site, in the Sister Cities International Newsletter and be part of the Young Artists Showcase Tour.
Sister Cities International, as the national nonprofit membership organization serving members in the United States, acts as a clearinghouse and facilitator to assist communities with the development and maintenance of their sister city partnerships.
The city of Phoenix joined the Sister City movement in 1972 with the creation of the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission (PSCC). As a nonprofit organization seeking to develop understanding and better relationships with designated cities around the world, PSCC filed for Articles of Incorporation in 1975 and signed its first sister city linkage with Hermosillo, Mexico in 1976.
Since then, Phoenix has linked with Himeji, Japan (1976); Taipei, Taiwan (1979); Chengdu, China (1987); Ennis, Ireland (1988); Grenoble, France (1990); Calgary, Canada (1997); Catania, Italy (2001); Ramat-Gan, Israel (2005); and established a Capital Cities agreement with Prague, Czech Republic in 1991.
from source: http://www.evliving.com/2009/07/10/8189/young-authors-award/
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Brophy Grad remembers Emily Ell
Ten years ago this May, the Xavier community suffered a crushing loss when Emily Elizabeth Ell '99 was killed on prom night, just a few weeks before her graduation, when the car in which she was traveling was struck by another. The week after her funeral, Seamus O'Bryan, Peter O'Dowd and Nick Staab, all Brophy Class of 1999, constructed a wooden cross and placed it in the front courtyard of Xavier in honor of Emily and the beautiful spirit in which she led her life.
To mark this ten-year anniversary, Seamus rebuilt Emily's cross with the help of Emily's parents, Suzanne and Terry Ell. On May 20, 2009, Mr. Bert O'Bryan and Mr. Joe Beringer, along with Mr. and Mrs. Ell, replaced the cross and Sister Joan Fitzgerald offered a blessing.
"I am surprised that the original cross held up in the sun for as long as it did," said Seamus. "This new redwood cross will be a much stronger replacement, and it has always meant a lot to us to remember our friend in this way."
Faculty, staff, students, parents, alumnae and friends of Xavier remember Emily always, and offer our thoughts and prayers to the Ell family.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Join the Team! Xavier Legacy & the Get Fit Challenge!
Envison this, it's Sunday morning, January 17, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of people have gathered downtown at the starting line for the PF Chang's Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon and full marathon.
Among them....a team of gators who have all joined together to not only run the race, but to run it for the legacy of the plaid. Gators can run in honor of whomever made Xavier a legacy for them- maybe it was a teacher, maybe one of the sisters, their parents who paid tuition for them all those years, or perhaps they just want to run in honor of a friend. Regardless, we will all be running together to honor the fact that Xavier isn't just a school and we will be running into the future to help support the sisters in building Founder's Hall, a physical symbol of all those who have made Xavier X-cellent :)
The goal is to have at least 66 alumnae, parents, and Xavier family join the team, in honor of the 66 years that Xavier has been providing excellence in education to young women in Arizona and in honor of all the people who have made that possible. Team members in this challenge will commit to raising a goal of $1,000 for the Legacy of Leadership campaign. Gators and families can work together as a team or on their own, and you can be sure that the competition will be fierce. Already Xavier graduates of the classes of the 80s have said that they challenge the classes of the 90s to beat them....
To that, the class of 90s have said- BRING IT ON!
And the youngest of the gators.....have yet to chime in. Will the classes of the 00-08, be up for the challenge or will the zero truly be their hero? Stay tuned to find out!
PF Chang's 2010: TEAM Xavier Legacy
Who: Anyone in the XCP family
When: January 17, 2010
What: 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) or a full marathon (26.2)
Why: To raise a goal of $1,000 each towards the Legacy of Leadership campaign
Training: Starts in August with group runs held in Phoenix, AZ
Special XCP training support being offered via COACH VAN SICKLE.
Q: Do I have to be really in shape to do it?
A: No, the training schedule offers levels for beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners. You can even walk the race.
Q: I don't want to do the race, but can I still be involved?
A: Yes! You do not have to participate in the race event to get involved. In fact, we are looking for Legacy Leaders who will be at each of the 26 miles to help cheer on our team.
We need people to come cheer our racers on, you can donate to support your friends, and you can also assist us with pre-race and race activities. Email Kristin Parrack at kparrack@xcp.org for more information about non-racing participation opportunities.
Q: Do I have to live in Phoenix to participate?
A: No, we will not be offering formal group runs anywhere outside Phoenix, however, you are welcome to coordinate with friends in your area to do group runs on your own. We will have the option of receiving the training schedule via email. Lodging is also being coordinated for all Xavier participants at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton. Reserve your room early as this is a popular race destination hotel, but you will receive a special rate if you tell them that you are there for the PF Changs Team Xavier Legacy. Call- (602) 262-2500
Click here for more information on the hotel.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1703
Q: How do I get started?
A: Team Kick off events will be held on August
GO GATORS!!!
Want to get in on the fun! Click here to join the team or donate in honor of your alumnae friends!
Legacy of Leadership Alumna Leader- Amy Hall 95'
Amy Hall 95', is the creator and designer of amykathryn handbags.
Amykathryn is one of the fastest growing brands on the market. Celebrity clients include Pink, Hillary Duff, Selma Blair, Sarha Michelle Gellar, and Leann Rimes. Each bag is hand-printed with beautiful patterns derived from the textiles she remembers from her childhood. Also incorporated are the rich colors found in nature, paired with animal-friendly faux leathers. Each season brings a breath-taking surprise, which makes her bags in high demand. Hall's future goals include expanding into a lifestyle brand and incorporating her eco-friendly philosophy into all aspects of product and design.
A proud gator and Xavier alumna, Amy has agreed to support the Legacy of Leadership campaign efforts by generously donating 75% of all the proceeds of handbags purchased on her website with the coupon code XAVIER.
Inspiring Graduate: Andrea Sutton
XAVIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY HONORED BY ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION WITH H.A. HENDRICKSON AWARD
XAVIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY HONORED BY ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION WITH H.A. HENDRICKSON AWARD
Xavier College Preparatory, the all-girl Catholic high school established in 1943 in Phoenix, has been honored by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board with the 2008-09 H.A. Hendrickson Award for overall excellence in interscholastic competition in the 4A and 5A divisions. Xavier is the first single-sex high school ever to receive this award.
One high school winner is chosen per year, per conference (1A to 5A), to receive the award based on the AIA Overall Excellence Point System for athletics, music and speech. Xavier is part of the 5A conference, the largest and most competitive conference. Points are awarded for athletic state, runner-up and regional championships; superior ratings at regional music festivals; speech and debate sweepstakes and runner-up championships; sportsmanship; game management; and number of activities in which students participate.
In the 2008-09 school year, Xavier won state championships in Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving and Volleyball, and state runner-up in Track & Field and Spiritline. Xavier won region championships in Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Spiritline, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track and Volleyball. Xavier’s Honor Choir and other competitive academic participation also brought this award to Xavier.
“For an all-girl high school to win this award, especially with the other 5A high schools having both boy and girl teams competing to win 5A state tournaments, is a great tribute to Xavier coaches, student athletes, parents, administration and fans,” said Sister Lynn Winsor, BVM, CMAA, Xavier’s Vice Principal for Activities and Athletics. “We are thrilled and honored that, for the first time in Xavier’s 66-year history, we have demonstrated that girls empowered to achieve excellence can obtain such a prestigious award.”
The AIA also awarded Xavier its Blue Cup Award in 2006 for excellence in scholastics, athletics and activities. Xavier offers students the opportunity for involvement in 24 athletic teams and an additional 81 clubs and school-sponsored activities.
Xavier College Preparatory is twice recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and recognized nationally for academic excellence by the Catholic High School Honor Roll in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Xavier was awarded the 2007-08 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, honoring high schools with high student success rates in AP math, science and technology courses. All Xavier graduates attend post-secondary institutions; members of the Class of 2009 were accepted at 212 colleges and universities, earning over $23 million in college scholarships.
Xavier College Preparatory, the all-girl Catholic high school established in 1943 in Phoenix, has been honored by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board with the 2008-09 H.A. Hendrickson Award for overall excellence in interscholastic competition in the 4A and 5A divisions. Xavier is the first single-sex high school ever to receive this award.
One high school winner is chosen per year, per conference (1A to 5A), to receive the award based on the AIA Overall Excellence Point System for athletics, music and speech. Xavier is part of the 5A conference, the largest and most competitive conference. Points are awarded for athletic state, runner-up and regional championships; superior ratings at regional music festivals; speech and debate sweepstakes and runner-up championships; sportsmanship; game management; and number of activities in which students participate.
In the 2008-09 school year, Xavier won state championships in Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving and Volleyball, and state runner-up in Track & Field and Spiritline. Xavier won region championships in Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Spiritline, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track and Volleyball. Xavier’s Honor Choir and other competitive academic participation also brought this award to Xavier.
“For an all-girl high school to win this award, especially with the other 5A high schools having both boy and girl teams competing to win 5A state tournaments, is a great tribute to Xavier coaches, student athletes, parents, administration and fans,” said Sister Lynn Winsor, BVM, CMAA, Xavier’s Vice Principal for Activities and Athletics. “We are thrilled and honored that, for the first time in Xavier’s 66-year history, we have demonstrated that girls empowered to achieve excellence can obtain such a prestigious award.”
The AIA also awarded Xavier its Blue Cup Award in 2006 for excellence in scholastics, athletics and activities. Xavier offers students the opportunity for involvement in 24 athletic teams and an additional 81 clubs and school-sponsored activities.
Xavier College Preparatory is twice recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and recognized nationally for academic excellence by the Catholic High School Honor Roll in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Xavier was awarded the 2007-08 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, honoring high schools with high student success rates in AP math, science and technology courses. All Xavier graduates attend post-secondary institutions; members of the Class of 2009 were accepted at 212 colleges and universities, earning over $23 million in college scholarships.
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