Winter 1955 1950s Basketball
State Catholic Basketball Championship
The victory gives the Rangers an overall record of 17 wins, 9 losses, including 3 straight triumphs in the state meet.
Timeline
February 1956 Sports
Tennis Team Top City Rating
In its 4th year the team is rated tops for city competition.
The Roundup 2/56
February 1956 Activities/Clubs
Student Council Established
Fr. Kammer establishes the Student Council, moving the student leadership from the National Honor Society.
The Roundup 3/56; TXC 10/8/66
February 1956 Football Sports
Bill Flynn Becomes New Football Coach
Coach Lancaster Smith leaves and Bill Flynn Becomes New Football Coach
The Roundup 2/56, 3/56
February 22, 1956 1950s Anecdotes
Archives
Jack Eifert Joins Faculty in 1956
Robert John Eifert arrives to teach. Eifert remained at Jesuit for decades teaching and later worked in various jobs such as directing maintenance, teaching technology, etc. The 1981 Jesuit Today described Eifert's tenure: "Do everything that nobody else does and everything that anybody asks you to do."
Minister's Diary
March 1956 Activities/Clubs
Jesuit Historical Society
Jesuit Historical Society Club formed; purpose is to “establish in its members a firm foundation in history that is so essential to a future good citizen”
The Roundup 3/56
Fall 1956 Anecdotes
Fr. Joseph Rivoire, S. J. Becomes New Assistant Principal
Fr. Joseph Rivoire, SJ replaces Fr. Kissinger as Asst. Principal; on freshman orientation day Fr. Rivoire said, “My ambition is to resemble the neighborhood policeman of long ago, when, as he walked his beat, was the stern guardian of the law, but the friend of all.”
The Roundup 10/56
Read More:
This I Remember – Fr. S. J. Rivoire, S. J.
September 13, 1956 1950s Anecdotes Sports
New School Bus
On Sept. 13, 1956 the school was presented with its first bus from men who currently have sons at Jesuit. It was presented during a pep meeting before the HIghland Park game. Later, September 16, 1958, the football team traveled to its first season game aboard a new athletic bus presented by Dad’s Club.
1957 Sports
Basketball and Football TCIL Champions
Basketball and Football TCIL Champions
Spring 1957 Activities/Clubs Photos
Senior Handball Champions
March 18, 1957 1950s Anecdotes
Hungarian Refugee Students
Two Hungarian refugees enroll at Jesuit High School. The National Catholic Welfare Conference helped settle the refugees fleeing the 1956 revolution. https://newspaperarchive.com/dallas-texas-catholic-dec-22-1956-p-1/
Minister's Diary
April 2, 1957 1950s Anecdotes
Tornado
Worst tornado in Dallas history. Jesuits watched it come toward campus, but it turned, thankfully. Mr. C. Robert Ingram, S.J. returning home in the new Ford on Hines Blvd. saw it and got to the floor. "Seconds later a 2" by 4" post smashed through the windshield, impaled itself on the back of seat where he had been, and hurled an attached piece of lumber with such velocity it broke through the rear window. Heavy debris, lifted by the tornado, dented front and roof of the Ford." Fortunately, he had minor injuries.
Minister's Diary
Spring 1957 Photos
Jesuit Archives
Faculty Cartoon
Faculty Cartoon by Bill Thornton '58
1957 Yearbook
May 12, 1957 1950s Anecdotes
Campus Flooded
City flooded with 5.1 inches of rain. Refectory, kitchen, athletic room, cafeteria, and basement flooded 5".
Minister's Diary
September 1957 Anecdotes
Back to Back National Merit Scholars
Brothers Clayborn and Tracy Johnson, one school year apart, become the first two brothers to be National Merit Scholars. In addition, they earn the honor in back to back years.
October 5, 1957 Photos
Donated by Bob Hettler '58
Prom
Bob Hettler '58 and Dorothy Dolney
Picture by Zent Photography
July 6, 1958 1950s Anecdotes
Breaking Ground for Retreat House
For first building of retreat house at Lake Dallas. Some 40 assembled despite heavy rain. Speeches by Fr. A. Crandell, S.J and Msgr. O'Brien who stood in for Bishop Gorman who was in Europe. For decades the retreat house has hosted Jesuit student and faculty retreats.
Minister's Diary
August 1958 Anecdotes
Senior Lounge Renovations
The senior lounge is transformed into a comfortable space.
September 15, 1958 Sports
First Cheerleader Elections
For the first time cheerleaders are elected by popular vote.
58-59 Mother's Club Scrapbook
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Cheerleading
September 1, 1959
Dance Card for 1959 Freshman Mixer
Teresa Emmett Goldsmith donated this and several other items to the Jesuit Archives in 2023. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy (Bishop Dunne, today).
Archives
Spring 1960 1960s Awards/Honors Sports
Original source unknown; from the Jesuit archives
Carl Pellegrini '61
Carl Pellegrini in Track and Field
Pellegrini '61 makes best discus throw ever by a Texas high school student and one of the best in the nation by a high schooler.
Archives
December 1960 Campus Building and Grounds
New Campus Construction
Construction begins on the Inwood Road campus
Jesuit Dallas Archives
December 3, 1960
Archives 1960-1960 yearbook
Rangers Hold TCIL Championship 5 Years In a Row
1961 Campus Building and Grounds
Construction Begins on Inwood Road
Spring 1961 Sports
Top Ranked Discus Thrower
Carl Pellegrini sets a new Texas high school record with a distance of 189'5"
Jesuit Archives
June 10, 1961
Archives
All Americans
Jesuit's first All Americans: Carl Pellegrini '61 discus; Bill Lalla '65 football; Tom Higgins '65 football; Norman Taliaferro '65 basketball; Mike Moser 1966 football; Bob Floyd 1996 football
Fall 1961 Anecdotes
First Year for Blazers
Olive green blazers with dark pants and tie become the new dress code.
See Article PDF
September 1961
Student Patrol Formed
This group, formed by Fr. Joseph Rivoire, S. J. intitally serve as student monitors and eventually will help with student discipline.
Read More:
The Student Patrol
This I Remember – Fr. S. J. Rivoire, S. J.
Summer 1963 Campus Building and Grounds
Inwood Road Opening
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman presides.
May 1964 Anecdotes
First Graduation for Inwood Road Campus
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman delivered the commencement address in a joint ceremony of the Dallas Catholic schools at Dallas Memorial Auditorium.
Archives
August 25, 1964 1960s Academics
Overhead Projectors Introduced
19 screens were ordered at a cost of $399
Principals Diary
January 1965 Sports
Bill Lalla and Tom Higgins Named to First Team of the Catholic All-American Football Team
The Dallas press announced this event, "the first time a Jesuit student was selected and the first time two boys from the same school made the first team"
Principal's Diary
April 13, 1965 Sports
Jim Walsh Named Athletic Director
April 24, 1965 Sports
State Champs in Track
August 25, 1965 1960s Academics Anecdotes
First Woman Faculty Member
Mrs. Torres teaches Spanish I.
Principal's Diary
September 4, 1965 Football Sports
Dedication of Haggar Stadium
A brief dedication ceremony preceded the game. Fr. John Edwards, S. J. presented a plaque to the Haggars from the Province. Only one side of the stadium has been built.
September 4, 1965 1960s Activities/Clubs Sports
New Stadium Dedicated
"Fr. Provincial arrived to be here for the dedication of the new stadium (Haggar Stadium-Home of the Jesuit Rangers). Mr. and Mrs. Haggar and their two sons and wives were our guests for dinner. A brief dedication ceremony preceded the game; Fr. Edwards presented a plaque to the Haggars from the Province. (The Haggars had contributed about 1/3 of the total cost of the stadium, $125,000). The other side of the stadium must still be built. Jesuit defeated Central Catholic 18-8. The stadium was almost filled."
Principal's Diary
September 23, 1965 1960s Anecdotes
Vending Machines Installed
Used for the first time in the cafeteria.
Principal's Diary
1966 Anecdotes
Jesuit Foundation Chartered by State of Texas
Fall 1966 - Spring 1967 Photos Sports
Jesuit Archives
’66 – ’67 Fencing
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Fencing
Fall 1966 Anecdotes Campus Building and Grounds
1966-1967 Students in the Auditorium
1966-1967 Students in the Auditorium
Students meeting
JCP Archives
October 1, 1966 1960s Campus Building and Grounds
Dallas Morning News undated picture in the Jesuit Archives
Searching for Mementos - The Archives has a few artifacts from the building.
Oak Lawn Campus Demolished
Turtle Creek Village sits on part of the land. On Jesuit's 50 anniversary, several alumni placed a commemorative pedestal on the property across from Holy Trinity. When the school was demolished, several graduates scrambled to find artifacts. Years later the Donald Fluesche, Sr. '45 family donated 2 bricks to Jesuit Archives and the 1963 graduates retrieved the capital for their golden anniversary. The capital is seen at the top of the column and is now in Jesuit's Prayer Garden.
Archives
Fall 1967 Anecdotes
25th Anniversary of Jesuit
Fall 1968 Academics Photos
Archives
1968 First Computer Course
First Computers
Approximately 30 students met on Saturdays for Jesuit's first computer class. Some faculty and parents also attended the training which emphasized FORTRAN language.
Archives
December 8, 1968 1960s Anecdotes Campus Building and Grounds
Hosting St. Rita
St. Rita parish uses the school auditorium on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation. The parish has outgrown their small frame church.
Province Prefect Annual Report
Fall 1969 Anecdotes
Jesuit and Ursuline Share Campuses
Ursuline students attend science classes at Jesuit and Jesuit students attend Ursuline for typing.
Fall 1969 Anecdotes
Incorporation of J.H.S. as a Non-Profit Corporation
The school is headed by a Board of Trustees
Fall 1969 Anecdotes
School Name Change
School becomes Jesuit College Preparatory of Dallas
March 1970 Sports
First TCIL Swimming Championship
1972 Activities/Clubs
Alumni Office Formed
Fr. Joseph Rivoire, S.J. serves as first director; Tom Wunderlick '46 serves as president
