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Our Mission & Philosophy

Studio Arts at Xavier College Preparatory offers a dynamic variety of classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry making. Our faculty of practicing artists value creative expression as a means to enrich cognitive, emotional, and moral development. Our courses are designed to cultivate critical thinking and creative range.
 
Xavier's own Stark Gallery complements classroom opportunities for students by showcasing rotating exhibitions of regional and national artists, accompanied by visiting artist lectures and workshops. Xavier Studio Arts further encourages excellence by offering AP and dual enrollment courses, and maintains an active chapter of the National Art Honor Society.

Department Highlights

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  • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

    Xavier's Social Studies Department is a Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Affiliate School. Connecting teachers and students to valuable resources and support for teaching and studying American history.

    Learn more about the affiliation here. 

  • National History Scholars Society

    The NHSS recognizes Club members maintaining an average of a B grade or higher in honors/AP history classes, 2+ years in History Club, and recommendation by Advisor.

  • National History Club

    When you join the National History Club, you join students and teachers from around the country in learning, reading, writing, and living history. The NHC's main goal is to bring together students and teachers with a real passion for history, helping them learn from each other's ideas, experiences, and stories, which are distributed through our tri-annual eNewsletter, monthly eUpdates, and other communication methods.

  • Close UP

    MISSION: Close Up informs, inspires, and empowers young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

    We believe that a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens; therefore we seek to reach participants of every race, creed, geographical community, socio-economic level, and academic standing. Close Up welcomes participation on its programs without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. To carry out our mission, we partner with educators, schools, and youth organizations throughout the country to help young people develop the skills and attitudes to become informed and engaged citizens. Since 1971, over 850,000 participants have participated in Close Up programs.

  • Political Action Club of Xavier

    Students gather bimonthly to discuss current events.

Meet Our Faculty

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Julianne Averbuck

    Julianne Averbuck 07

    Fine Arts Teacher - Photography | Photo/Film Department Chair | Curriculum Council Member | Photo Club Moderator | AVC 142 for Rio Salado
    B.F.A.
  • Photo of Zachary Carlson

    Zachary Carlson 

    Fine Arts Teacher - Ceramics | International Travel Moderator – Lourdes | PUBlicity Club Moderator | Social Media Coordinator | Stark Gallery Moderator
    M.A.
  • Photo of Alison Dunn

    Alison Dunn 

    Fine Arts Teacher - Art | Art Department Chair | Art History Club Moderator | Curriculum Council Member | National Art Honor Society Moderator | Studio Art Club Moderator | ARH 101/102 for Rio Salado | ART 111 for Rio Salado
    M.A., M.F.A.
  • Photo of Catherine Robbins

    Catherine Robbins 86

    Fine Arts Teacher | Art | Studio Art Club Moderator | XERO Club (Environmental Club) Moderator | WAX Club Moderator
    B.A.

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