Pierce Durham ’14

Last Saturday, May 4th, Jesuit Lacrosse made its way to its third consecutive state semi-finals to face off against ESD at Clark High School in Plano.  After a hard-fought game of emotional play, Jesuit gave up a goal in the final seconds to make this the second year in a row to lose in the [...]

From his high school career at Jesuit to his collegiate career at Rhodes College to his eventual professional career in the USFL, Jim Hever ’82 asserted his dominance in the athletic arena and remains one of the most decorated football players to ever wear the blue and gold.  One of Jesuit’s great athletes, Hever was [...]

Although the month of March may seem like just an ordinary month- 31 days with a couple holidays sprinkled in- to the crew team, it was the busiest month of their lives.  With three regattas and a week-long session of intense training in the middle behind them, the team’s uphill battle seems close to completion. [...]

On Saturday, March 23rd, Jesuit hosted the 49th annual Sheaner Relays, one of the most prestigious track meets in the state of Texas, that sees some of the nation’s best athletes every year.  After a long day of throwing, jumping and running, Jesuit finished with an impressive 5th place out of 29 of the best [...]

On February 16th, Jesuit powerlifting participated in a meet at Highland Park High School and after a long day of “pumping iron,” two Jesuit powerlifters distinguished themselves from the pack and qualified for the regional powerlifting tournament in Everman, Texas the next weekend. Athletes from all sports are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity [...]

Last week, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will step down from his papal seat on February 28th, an event that has not happened for about six centuries.  The obvious questions arise: who will be his successor? And what will be the direction of the Church under the new Pope? Benedict decided to step down [...]

In the upcoming regional swim meet in Rockwall on Friday and Saturday, the Rangers hope to keep up their streak of impressive performances and continue to build this rising swim program.  With six swimmers qualifying for the regional meet in both individual races and relays, Jesuit has already accomplished something that few teams before have [...]

As winter draws to a close, the state-title contending lacrosse team gears up for yet another impressive season, putting together a group that will finally bring home the elusive state title that Jesuit has fallen just short of in the past few years.   Last year, losing to Highland Park in the semi-finals, and the year [...]

While most sports, clubs and other Jesuit organizations place activity on hold over the icy 19 day break, the dedicated debate team remained in session, competing in 2 tournaments on January 4th and 5th. Jesuit debate made a very respectable showing at the tournaments, gaining 3 top 5 finishes as well as giving Jesuit its [...]