Looking through the lens

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Senior Camryn McPherson poses with camera. Alisabeth Von Presley Photo.

Camyrn McPherson, Photo Editor

3..2..1.  I say these numbers every Friday night as Xavier fans pose for the camera.   The school year has been going on for about two months now, and I’ve seen the Xavier spirit throughout the halls.  When I’m on the field every Friday night, I love hearing the crowd cheering their fellow Saints on, and I love the reaction from the crowd when the Saints score.  Being on the field every Friday to take pictures has given me a different view of Friday nights at Saints Field.  I see the ecstatic seniors cheering their hearts out in the front row, but sometimes they seem like the only people who are cheering.

After six games and thousands of photos taken, I have some incredible moments on camera.  I have captured the emotion of football players after touchdowns and fumbles, fans cheering along, and cheerleaders screaming at the top of their lungs with the biggest smiles on their faces;  that is Xavier spirit.  That is what Xavier is all about.  Saints, you are given the incredible opportunity to be part of the Xavier community so savor it.  When you look back at your time here, what would you like to see in your pictures?  Shouldn’t a picture bring back the emotion of a moment?  Shouldn’t that moment be a happy moment?

When you don’t immerse yourself into Xavier’s atmosphere, you’re missing out on something incredible. When the entire school comes together to cheer on their fellow Saints. These are the moments where Xavier’s true colors shine through.  You see the passion and the love that the students have for each other.  This is why I love what I do; I love to get those shots.  Take it from me, Saints, your experience will be worth it if you put yourself out there.  As a freshman, I never participated, and I regret it.  Now, as a senior, cheering my heart out, Friday nights have become amazing.

So Saints, I ask you, do you want that picture perfect moment?  Do you want to make the most out of high school? Then smile.  Cheer along with the cheerleaders.  Be proud of your Saints on the field, court, and stage.  We are Xavier, and we need to show our Xavier pride;  plus those smiling, cheering Saints look amazing on the cover of The Xpress.

Camyrn McPherson

Photo Editor