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September 4, 1965 1960s Activities/Clubs Sports

New Stadium Dedicated

"Fr. Provincial arrived to be here for the dedication of the new stadium . . . 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

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’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

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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.

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Fall 1967 Anecdotes

25th Anniversary of Jesuit
October 31, 1967

1967 – 1968 Classroom
Fall 1968 Academics Photos

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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.

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October 20, 1968 1960s Campus Building and Grounds Timeline

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Film Classroom

Film Classroom
October 20, 1968 1960s Anecdotes Football Timeline

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Tony La Lumina '68

1968 Stadium Blanket

Tony Lalumia '68 donated this stadium blanket to the archives

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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 1960s Anecdotes Campus Building and Grounds Timeline

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School Name Change

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
Fall 1972 Activities/Clubs

Senior Community Weekends Initiated

The Weekends later are renamed Days.
April 1974 Activities/Clubs

First Arts Festival
Fall 1974 Activities/Clubs

Community Service Required for Graduation

Bill Schuster serves as director; 100 hours required; Jesuit is the first school in the South to implement this program
Fall 1975 Anecdotes

First Year for Beanies
Fall 1975 Anecdotes

First School Chaplain

Fr. Jack Heaney, S.J.
Fall 1975 Activities/Clubs

First Distinguished Alumnus Award

Bill Schuster '58
Fall 1975 Activities/Clubs

First Man of the Year

Fr. Paul Schott, S.J.
1977 Campus Building and Grounds

New Capital Campaign

$3 million goal
1978 Campus Building and Grounds

Campus Renovations

Addition of Alumni Wing and new Library
January 15, 1978 Photos

Jesuit Archives

Victory

Old Athletic Area
October 1978 Activities/Clubs

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1978 Community Days

Community Days
October 1978 Activities/Clubs

1978 Community Service at the State Fair

Senior take special needs adults to the State Fair of Texas

Jesuit Archives
1979 Activities/Clubs

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1980 Unidentified

Debate Wins State

First win since merger of public and private schools; Jeff Tillotson and Greg Ackels qualify for National Speech Tournament by winning State

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May 6, 1979 Campus Building and Grounds Timeline

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Plaza between new arts building and athletica

New and Renovated Facilities

Construction began in May 1978 to add a learning resources center, new administration space, and a weight room. Renovations included classrooms, student dining, band and art facilities, the Jesuit residence, etc.

Texas Catholic April 27, 1979 and the Jesuit Archives
Spring 1980 Activities/Clubs

Speech and Debate Honors

Speech team: Jeff Tillotson '80, first in extemporaneous speaking and teaming with Webb Millsaps '81 1st in debate; will represent all of North Texas in national tournament. The team of Mike Brito '80 and Anthony Interrante '80 win four of six debates among the top teams.

Jesuit Dallas Archives
July 1980 1960s Anecdotes

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Fr. Larion Elliot, SJ

New President Father Elliot, S. J.

Fr. Larion Elliot, S. J. is named President in the summer, dies in summer 1981

Jesuit Dallas Archives
Fall 1980 Sports

Robbie Finnegan ’81 High School All American Team

Robbie Finnegan '81 selected to Parade Magazine 1980 High School All-American Team and Dallas Times Herald All Metro Team on offense.

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1981 Academics

Apple Donates Computers

Donations of Apple computers enables computer software use in the science classrooms.
May 1981 Sports

Adrian Winnubst ’81 All American Honors in Soccer

Adrian Winnubst '81 earned his second of back-to-back All-American honors in soccer

Jesuit Development Office
1981 Sports

Glen Gehan ’82 Junior National Olympic Champion

Glenn Gehan ' 82 was the Junior National Olympic champion in the 50 and 100-meter freestyle events and was ranked as the No. 2 swim recruit in the United States.
May 1982 Awards/Honors

Over $1,000,000 in College Scholarships

For the first time college scholarship offers surpass $1,000,000.

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1982 Sports

Hank Meinster Inaugural Tournament

Named after longtime head soccer coach, Jesuit Dallas inaugurates the annual Hank Meinster Tournament, which over the years has attracted many of the top teams from the metroplex and across the State of Texas.

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May 16, 1983 1980s Baseball

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1983 Baseball TCIL State Champs

Rangers win TCIL State Championship, Jesuit’s 5th TCIL title of the year: Football, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball and Baseball

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December 1983 Anecdotes

Monument to Alumni who Died in Service

John Schanz arranged for this honor to our Jesuit veterans
April 7, 1984 1980s

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Invitation

First Year for the Auction

The Celebration Auction began as a fundraiser for the school and scholarships. It continues today
1984 Academics

Computer Assisted Science Labs

In 1984 CASL (Computer Assisted Science Lab) was initiated in chemistry classes. This move was assisted by the purchase of two new electronic balances that interfaced with the Apple computers.

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1986 Anecdotes

First Computer Facilities
1986 Activities/Clubs

First Alumni Phonathon
1986 Sports

Mike Grimes ’86 Drafted by Padres

Grimes was drafted in the 20th Round of the MLB Draft in 1986 by the San Diego Padres, becoming the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to be drafted directly out of high school.

Development Office
Fall 1986 Sports

Joel Sharp ’86 Named First Winner of Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Award
August 1987 Anecdotes

Mission Statement Adopted

Board of Trustees adopts the mission statement for JCP
August 1987 Anecdotes

Profile of the Graduate at Graduation Adopted
1988 Sports

Charlie DeLong Named Best Soccer Coach

The team is honored as the best team in Dallas