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Instead, she founded the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans, and these women attended to the needs of slaves and poor free blacks. As she prayed, “I believe in God; I hope in God; I love. I want to live and die for God.”
• Servant of God Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange (ca. 1794-1882), another former slave, founded and served as the first superior general of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore. She founded the order so that black women would have a means by which to enter religious life. Its other purpose was to educate African-American children.
• Servant of God Father Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) was America’s first black priest. He had to travel to Rome to conduct his priestly training because no U.S. seminary would take him. Back home, his ministry at his church in Quincy, Illinois, was so successful that he drew congregants from the nearby white parish. He later moved to Chicago, where he founded St. Monica’s, the city’s first black parish. • Servant of God Julia Greeley, Denver’s Angel of Charity, was born into slavery, at Hannibal, Missouri, sometime between 1833 and 1848. While she was still a young child, a cruel slavemaster, in the course of beating her mother, caught Julia’s right eye with his
whip and destroyed it. Freed by Missouri’s Emancipation Act in 1865, Julia subsequently earned her keep by serving white families in Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico—though mostly in the Denver area. Whatever she did not need for herself, Julia spent assisting poor families in her neighborhood. Julia entered the Catholic Church at Sacred Heart Parish in Denver in 1880, and was an outstanding supporter of all that the parish had to offer. She joined the Secular Franciscan Order in 1901 and was active in it till her death in 1918.
Henriette Delille S.S.F.
Pierre Toussaint
Julia Greeley
Mary Elizabeth Lange, O.S.P.
Father Augustus Tolton
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Baccalaureate Mass — Celebrant Reverend Henry Davis, S.S.J.
Growth


Xavier’s inaugural class of doctoral graduates in the Division of Education
(L-R) Tania Coleman, Rosalyn Hartman, and Candace Williams – are all smiles after receiving their hoods during the A&S Hooding and Graduate Honors Ceremony.
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Arts & Sciences Honors and Awards
The Saint Katherine Drexel award recipiant, Bryan Redmon,SGA president, and Xavier President, Dr. C.Reynold Verret; and the Mother M. Agatha Ryan award recipiant, Kyler Wiltz, Senior class president.
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College of Pharmacy Hooding & Honors Ceremony
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91st Commencement Ceremony
Award-winning New York Times investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones delivered the commencement address at Xavier University of Louisiana’s
91st annual graduation ceremony Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. Known for her long-form writing style and her investigative coverage of civil rights, education, fair housing, school segregation, and discrimination in the United States. Hannah-Jones addressed 500 undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional students and their families at the commencement. She joined Xavier University of Louisiana President Reynold Verret in honoring Dr. Norman C. Francis, President Emeritus of the University, who was awarded an honorary degree from his alma mater.
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Alma Mater
In the Mississippi Valley
In the Crescnt Bend Stands or loved and noble Xavier Far her praises send.
CHORUS:
Wave her colors, bear them onward Gold and White so true
Hail to thee, all hail dear Xavier Hail, all hail, X.U.!
Xavier, ever be our guide And lead us on the way Through life's journey, onward Upward, to the eternal day.
L-R: Sonia Perez, Chair, Board of Trustees; Commencement speaker/Honorary degree recipient - Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones; C. Reynold Verret, Ph.D, President; Honorary degree recipient - Longest -sitting university president Norman C. Francis; Anne McCall, Ph.D, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academis Affairs.
L-R back row: Xavier's Board of Trustees.
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L-R: Dr. C. Reynold Verret, President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52 and keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones with 44 summa cum laude graduates.


XU President Dr. Reynold Verret, graduates and President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52 shared a quiet moment backstage with the University’s 2018 Summa Cum Laude graduates just prior to the annual commencement ceremony. First row L-R: Imani Miles, Amanda Stevens, Selena Gray, Jennifer Phan, Faith Simiyu, and Indigo Gill. Second row: President Verret, Lauren Hamilton, Andrea Phang, Janice Nguyen, Taqiyyah Elliot, Jazmyne Darby, Hassen Owens, Jessica Carmon, Anthony Nguyen, Rania El-Desoky, Gabrielle Gaston, and honorary degree recipients Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52 and Nikole Hannah-Jones. Third row: Jazmin Stenson, Ezinne Agwaramgbo, Noor Fatima, Morgan Cottingham, Hannah Mbony, Sydney Labat, Steven Do, Son Nguyen, Thao Pham, and Ebony Browne. Fourth row: Dominique Cameron, Asha Tate, Ronald Salmen, Veronica Mayer, Sarah Bilbe, Savannah Samuel, Imani Reid, Jordon Smith, Bryant Redmond, An Nguyen, and Joshua Adkins. Not pictured: Summer Flowers, Ashley Gragg, Cassandra Johnson, Marilyn Ndukwe, Jonathon Nguyen, Deja Washington, and Phi Nguyen.
Xavier Proud.
Family and friends.
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Senior Class Officers & Senior Toast
Xavier's National Alumni Association welcomed class of 2018 alumni with a Toast & Brunch.
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Black History Convocation
The keynote speaker, Dr. Said Sewell, Senior Fellow, American Association of State Colleges and schools. L-R: Dr. Brian Turner, assistant professor of Psychology; Bryan Redman, SGA President, Dr. C. Reynold Verret, Xavier's President; Dr. Said Sewell, speaker; Kylar Wiltz, Senior class president; Amanda Stevens, P- 4 vice-president; Dr. Anne McCall, Senior VP and Provost. .
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Nickolas Davison
Leland Johnson
Senior Art Show
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Tuong Vy C. Nguyen


Saint Joseph's Day Altar
Xavier University Chaplain Fr. Etido Jerome, S.S.J and Rev. Phillip Linden, Jr., S.S.J., associate professor of Theology (retired May 2018) blessed the Altar, followed by a short presentation by the Institute for Black Catholic Studies, Interim Director, Sister Eva Marie Lumas, SSS, D.Min, and Xavier’s Music Department students under the direction of Dr. John Ware performed following the blessing and presentation. A generous donation was made for the student emergency fund by the St. Joseph Day Altar committe.
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KDAC6: Catalytic Domain Substrate Specificity. L: Imari Parham, Biology.
Analyzing Maternal Health in African Diaspora: Haiti and Belize. L: Kaiya Braham, Public Health Sciences
Art: Antwamesha Jenkins, Jalisa Orellana, Tuong Vy Nguyen, Arielle Crook, Gabrielle Toliver. "Public Art Mural Demonstration"
Festival of Scholars
Student Research and creative scholarship, presented by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity.
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Risk Factor Detection of Cervical Cancer. R: Derrick Mullins, Computer Science.
The Impact of Ethnicity and Status on Approachability. R: Luis Marquez, Psychology


Health & Wellness Day
Health Screenings
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Gun Violence Protest
On March 14, 2018, Xavier students show support for the National Student Walkout to protest Congressional inaction against gun violence.
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Cuba 2018 - CIIP-Center for Intercultural/International Programs
Spring 2018 break in Cuba
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AED Induction Ceremony
Pre-Medical Honor Society
2017-2018 AED E-Board
Front row L-R: Hailey Phillips and D’Lauren Falkner. Back row L-R: Sarah Bertrand, Esarrah Hopkins, Savannah Samuel, Joy Jackson.
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Speakers: 3 Xavier Doctors
L-R: Pierre Johnson, M.D., Maxime Madhere, M.D.,Joseph W. Semien Jr., M.D. Standing: Investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Three Xavierite graduates Dr. Pierre Johnson, Dr. Maxime Madhere and Dr. Joseph Semien debued their new book, “The Pulse of Perseverance.” with a Q&A forum, book signing event at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Award-winning New York Times investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones moderated the discussion about the book, which detailed the three men’s struggles to overcome the obstacles of poverty, inadequate K-12 educations and family dysfunction as they
pursued their dreams of becoming doctors.
The forum also highlighted the role that Xavier, which sends more black undergraduates on to become doctors than any other college in the country, played in their success.
“Xavier University itself was my saving grace. It would’ve been very easy for me to slip through the cracks during the academic valleys of my freshman year, but Xavier actively worked to identify and support students like me,” said Dr. Johnson.
Rising from backgrounds marked by violence, drug use and personal struggle, Doctors Pierre Johnson, Maxime Madhere and Joseph Semien showed that their challenges were stepping stones rather than roadblocks. At Xavier, these three black premedical students
struggled with the demands of Xavier’s rigorous curriculum, but formed a bond that allowed them to succeed, despite the challenges and setbacks each faced. “Pulse of Perseverance” relates a story familiar to many urban youth, and provides a roadmap for how they can overcome. “Fear of failure haunts us all, but it’s not failure itself that counts, it’s how we respond to failure that makes the difference,” Dr. Semien said. “No one’s journey in life is perfect; my own life is a testament to that.”
By sharing their personal struggles and ultimate triumphs, the authors aim to empower and inspire black youth to work towards their goals.
Speaker: Lisa P. Jackson, Apple vice president
Xavier University hosted “A Conversation with Apple VP Lisa Jackson.” Jackson, reports directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook, oversees the company’s efforts to minimize its impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials, and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. She is also responsible for Apple’s education policy programs such as ConnectED, its product accessibility work, and its worldwide government affairs function.
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, Cal., which designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Prior to joining Apple, Jackson served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 2009-2013. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she focused on reducing greenhouse gases, protecting air and water quality, preventing exposure to toxic contamination, and expanding outreach to communities on environmental issues.
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Photos by Delaney George
Xavier's Mass Communication Salutes Black
Women in New Orleans Media in Celebration of
Women's History Month
L-R: Monica Pierre, Sally-Ann Roberts, Angela Charles "Uptown Angela," and Susan Henry. Honored were media trailblazers in television, radio, and media management.
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America's Future with China
Xavier's President Dr. Verret joined New Orleans Mayor-Elect Latoya Cantrell ‘97 at the "America's Future with China", forum jointly hosted by Xavier's Confucius Institute, the US-China Strong Foundation, and the World Trade Center of New Orleans at English Turn Country Club. At the event, Karl Turner (2nd from left) a long time benefactor donated $12,500 for scholarships toward Xavier students studying abroad in China.
Xavier's Division of Business students
L-R: Anna Harus, Nia Lang, and Donia Messoudi, under the guidance of mentors Dr. Syed Adeel Ahmed & Professor Mark Quinn, presented their project on NOLA Bus Shelters at Values and Ventures Competition held at TCU - Texas Christian University-Neeley School of Business.
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Xavier nets first Goldwater Scholar Lauren Thornton
Lauren Thornton, a junior biology major, was one of only two college students from Louisiana to be named a 2018 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
The first Xavier recipient of the scholarship, Thornton received $7,500 to cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board for her senior year. She plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience or molecular biology after earning her undergraduate degree on her path to a career in higher education and independent research.
Scholar Allana J. Barefield among winners
of the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter homecoming
scholars awards
Allana J. Barefield, a Xavier University of Louisiana senior mass communication major from Lynn, MA is one of eight recipients named winners of the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-19 academic year. She was one of four recipients of $25,000 scholarships awarded to students from four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Allana has stayed committed to her craft as a reporter throughout her college career. She has held numerous internships/fellowships with ESPN's The Undefeated, The Boston Globe, The New York Times Institute, and The Tampa Bay Times, to name a few.
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Saint Katharine Drexel Feast Day March 3, 2018
L-R: President C. Reynold Verret and President Emeritus Norman C. Francis congratulated the 3 winners of the St. Katharine Drexel Essay contest: 1st place, Henrietta D. Settimba; Shaun K. Borne; 2nd place, Dawn E. Johnson; which was sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry - Topic: “Saint Katharine Drexel's Idea of Equality for the New Millenium." Contestants had to describe a service project (consistent with the essay) to be led by the winner after the contest.
1st place award $1000.00—2nd place award $500.00—3rd place awarded $250.00.
Dr. C. Reynold Verret, President and Mass celebrant Fr. Sidney Speaks, XU 1986 join the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for a group picture.
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Roll Call
Class of 2018 came to hear their names called and pick-up their tickets for graduation on May 12.
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Photos by Randall Schexnayder
Phi Lambda Sigma - Alpha Delta Chapter
Phi Lambda Sigma pharmacy leadership society
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Tech Day 2018
Xavier's community learned about the latest technology on campus, sponsored by Information Technology Department. Explore campus technology & Upcoming plans — Meet Strategic partners & vendors, Interactive student kiosks and wireless printing stations; Learn to develop code at the Apple-"Everyone can code seminar;" Experience big data & artificial intelligance at IBM Watson demonstration; Future technology demos from out Comp Sci students (AI, robotics, virtual reality); Learn about cyber threats, bullying, and safeguards for your devices.
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Lagniappe
In New Orleans a “Lagniappe” means a little extra surprise! Here in the Big Easy, there is always something to do!
From our world renown festivals, the food, music, art and history, we invite you to explore the unique charms of New Orleans as you experience Xavier University of New Orleans with your family— We want to provide you with a small taste of
what’s in store for you as a Xavier student.
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Photo by Telia Blake Workman
Athletics • Greek • Honors • Performing • Professional • Special Interest


Alpha Epsilon Delta - AED
Front row: Cherrelle Perkins. Second row L-R: Elise Sterling; Megan Littleton; Jessica Anderson, treasurer. Third row L-R: Taylor Dent; Angel Dixon, president; Tiffany Pittman. Fourth row L-R: Brealand Pendleton, secretary; Lyndsey Clark, historian. Not shown: Samira Al-Almin, vice president.
Campus Ministry
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Caribbean Student Association - CSA
Front row L-R: Zajae Lee; Lanae Samuel; Ajahnique Smith, treasurer; Matthew Robinson. Middle row L-R: Jazmine Campbell; Lashawnda Sherman; Desihan Burrell, community service chair; Kaitlyn Taylor. Back row L-R: Ania Bartholomew, vice president; Gamoni Fallings, publicity chair; Loian Chambers, president; SydneDion Lampkin, secretary.
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Foreign Languages Club
Front L-R: Meija Caldwell,secretary; Auriel Jasper-Morris, community service coordinator; Tyler Kelly, president.
Back L-R: Tiffany Hogan,publicity chair; Derrick Mullins, treasurer; Yailee Bangura, vice-president; Azalea Menefee, event coordinator. Not shown: De’Lacy Lewis, publicity chair.


Muslim Student Association - MSA
Males L-R - Back row: Ibrahim Hamed, president; Ghassan Alansi. Middle row: Jamal Seder, Mazn Mahdi, Ibtisam Ismail, Samir Chikhaoui. Front row: Ameen Kassim, Kutauba AbuMousa, Ali Yasein, Dr. Shamsul Huda, advisor; Abbas Raza, Jalaal Al-Bassisi.
Females L-R - Back row: Samah Hammad, public relations; Iftu Abdurahman, Hadiah Muhammad, treasurer; Farah Abdellatif, Esma Ozcan
Middle: Camia Jones, Cyndy Kader, Hanna Al-Moaswes, secretary. Front row: Hana Alkhafaf, vice president; Dalia El-Desoky, Alaa Elsayed, Ayesha Tabassum, Dr. Fahamina Ahmed, advisor.
NABA - National Association of Black Accountants
Seated L-R: Secretary, Kayla Bell;Treasurer, Maya Suell; Event Planner, Janelle Jones; President, Alaina McClue Vice President, Cydney Stevenson; Social Media Char, George Ellis; Historian, Mikayla Bates.
First row standing L-R: Mrs. Diaz-Fugetta, Jordyn Jackson, Renell Williams, Taylor Hunter, Justyce Riggs, Dawntria Jordan, Duana Parker, Joe Brown III.
Second row standing L-R: Professor Clifford Wright, Katherine Clemons, Randy Caldwell, Barakah Hassell, Tyra Smith, Cameron Smith.
Third row standing L-R: Tyler Nelson, Katembo David, JC Biayi, Ahmed Coulibaly, Sayauna Harris, Antoine LeFrance. Secretary - Kayla Bell
Treasurer, Maya Suell; Event Planner, Janelle Jones; President, Alaina McClue; Vice President, Cydney Stevenson; Social Media Chair, George Ellis; Historian, Mikayla Bates.
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NSSLHA - National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Top to bottom: Jada Hudgins, treasurer; Tawny Mickey, president; Erin King; Chiantay O'Conner; Alexandra Henry, vice president.
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Peer Deans


Resident Assistants
The Living Learning Center
Front row L-R: Shamia Robinson, Nayah Hill, Najah Dixon. 2nd row L-R Destiny Bruce, Kelsie Frazier, Mariah Wiliams. Back row L-R: Teresa Beamon, Tayler Scott, Shannice Wilson.
St. Katharine Drexel Hall
Front row L-R: McKenze Moss, Mya Jacobs, Imanee Ryan. Back row L-R: Hailey King, Imani Montgomery, Tia Alexander.
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St. Martin de Porres Hall
Front row L-R: Darshanetta Munson, Ayanna Ellzey, Alana Crawford.
2nd row L-R: Jameshaulyn Fernandez, Aungelique McGhee, Brianna Houston. 3rd row L-R: Joshua Williams, JonathanTerrell Clark, Jamila Ricketts
Not shown: Khalil Gallien, Shayauna Harris, Marnique Davis.
St. Michael's Hall
Justin Henderson, Reginald Robinson. Not shown: Isiah Simpson.
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Xavier Activities Board - XAB


Mobilization At Xavier - MAX
Group picture omitted from 2019 printed yearbook
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XULA Debate Team
Seated L-R: Kara Herbert, treasurer; Aungelique McGhee, president; Gabrielle Massey, secretary; Jimyia Harris.
Standing L-R: Trevor Samuels; Hannah Monteilh; Mya Jacobs; Charles Perkins, lesson plan coordinator; Kingston Robinson, competition chair.
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Xavier Univerity of Louisiana Vietnamese Association - XULAVA
XULAVA Executive Board
Back row L-R: Sean Pham, public relations; Steven Chen, treasurer; Danny Vo, external vice president; Henry Nguyen, freshman representative.
Front row L-R: Katrina Nguyen, freshman representative; Hannah Tran, secretary; Christy Nguyen, president; Lauren Nguyen, historian; Mary Vu, freshman representative.


Social Greeks
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Top row to front: David Ford, Langston Bulls-Fillmore, Xavier Perkins, George Olverson, Keairez Coleman, Ani Onoh. Center row to top: Kevin Ridgley, Nicholas Hall, Myles Bartholomew, Darryl Brown, Marloes Booker, Barry Sevalia. Center of "A" L-R: President Gabriel Ekechukwu Jr., Vice- President Claude Albritton.
Neophyte Monday on the yard.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Officers- Pink Scarfs L-R: Kiana Duncan, recording secretary; Keturah Crease, financial secretary; Helena Barber, president; Myrissa Mitchell-parliamentarian; Jayla Thompson- corresponding secretary; Hailey Phillips, chaplain. Not shown: Rhea Lee, vice president ; Karla Martin, treasurer; Brianna Houston, Ivy Leaf reporter. Not shown: Kelsey Green, social and amenities chair.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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Neophyte Show
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Photos by: Amanda English


XU Student Media
XUTV, XU Radio, and The Xavier Herald/Mass Communication Department
L-R: Leonard Lewis, Olivia Vega, Ronald Davis. Center bottom: Nigel Palmer.
L-R: Leonard Lewis, Mizani Ball, Langston Fulmore-Bowles, Ronald Davis and Deja Dennis.
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Azhae'la Hanson
Heaven Mamou
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Tyler Lewis
Heaven Mamou


Telia Blake Workman Sophomore • work-study • photographer Psychology
Thomas Austin Priestley Freshman • work-study Mass Communication
Zaviyah Hudson Freshman • work-study Chemistry Pre-Med
Xavierite Yearbook/Mass Communication Department
Amanda English
Senior • work-study • photographer Psychology
Amber Osborne
Senior • volunteer • photographer Biology Pre-med
Gabrielle Massey Junior • volunteer Psychology
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Athletics
Basketball • Cross Country • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball
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Photo by Telia Blake Workman


Women's Volleyball
Front row L-R: Rebecca Appelt, athletic trainer: Taylor Ducros,Tiffany Phillips, Damilola Dada, Kayla Black, Beatrice Formilan, Jaida
Dowd, Mycah Boland, Amanda Perry, Franziska Pirkl. Back row L-R: Pat Kendrick, coach, Monet Fontaine, Eva Le Guillou, Adili Rikondja, Jordan Johnson, Elena Duru, Marine Angely, Vicica Price-Spraggins, Angele McClain, Hilary Lobenstein, assistant coach.
2018 Volleyball GCAC Award Winners
Pat Kendrick Kayla Black Eva Le Guillou
Coach of the year Player of the year Setter of the year
Athletic photos by Yamlak Tsega
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Xavier at Wiliam Carey - Angele McClain (center)
Xavier at Loyola-NO
Beatrice Formilan


Xavier vs Fisk
Xavier at Dillard
Eva Le Gillou
Head Coach Pat Hendrick
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Xavier vs Corban - NAIA National Championship
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Xavier vs Edward Waters


Women's Basketball Team - Gold Nuggets
XULA shared first place in the conference with Dillard. The annual Crosstown Classic January 26, 2019 Xavier vs Dillard.
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Xavier vs Loyola - Maya Trench
Xavier vs Loyola - Jas Hill
Xavier vs Tougaloo - Kyla Duncan