Recently Jesuit held its homecoming, a celebration of the unique and supportive community we take pride in. During the celebration, there are many different activities, one of the favorites being the homecoming dance every year. This year the dance occurred on October 26, 2024. Each year it’s split into two dances combining with Ursuline, with the freshmen and sophomores located at Ursuline and the juniors and seniors located at Jesuit.
While many think that coordinating photos and groups can be stressful, the major planning from student council takes even more work and requires months of advance planning to successfully execute. Mr. Hanley notes it is really a “two step planning process.” First, in April the week after prom, the rising junior and senior student council members will start planning the homecoming dance in the fall, reaching out to DJs and catering companies, and deciding on big details like if they want a photo booth.
West Rodgers ’26 and Jantzen da Silva ’25. Credit: Michael Verdiguel ’26.
In the fall, in September, student council will start to decide on things like themes, decorations, and making a playlist for the DJ. This year proved to be particularly challenging due to Ranger Day occurring a week earlier in the homecoming schedule. To combat this, student council split their people seven and seven, to focus individually on each event while still working together to pull off each.
Overall, the night proved to be a success, providing fun to all students. Mr. Hanley gives “an enormous amount of kudos to the teacher chaperones,” who sacrificed their Saturday night to help the students, and also Mr. Segal, Mr. Joubert S.J., who both stepped up in the absence of Mr. Hanley’s and Mr. Howard’s absence. that Saturday night. He also attributes the success of the dance, year after year, to the Jesuit students who behaved in proper conduct.
The Jesuit students themselves had a lot of fun. With activities like the dance floor, casino tables, and snacks, there was plenty to enjoy.
“Best homecoming I have been able to experience during my time at Jesuit. I would not have been able to do it without the student and faculty leadership.” -Henry Bourret ’25
Emilio Castillo ’25, Neel Manne ’25, and Wallace Archie ’25 enjoying the poker table. Credit: Michael Verdiguel ’26.
“I enjoyed the experience and thought it was a great last homecoming to attend. I am thankful for all who helped put it on.” – Zach Dsouza ’25
Overall, the dance proved to be a success. Thank you to all who made this possible, especially the hard work from student council and the faculty who graciously gave up their time in order for us to have fun.
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men with high moral principles and service to others.
