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Andrew Frank '13, Editor-In-Chief

Prom 2013

Last week was prom, and I had mixed feelings. Here is Andrew Frank's review of Prom 2013. Music/DJ This is perhaps the most important aspect to prom– the music. Yes, yes, I know– people like complaining about the DJ or the music, but for me it really just didn't cut it....

Editor-in-Chief’s Farewell Address

As I finish up my time as Editor-in-Chief of The Roundup, I hope that you have truly enjoyed the content we've produced, approved the enhancements we have made, and made the school newspaper a bigger part of your life. Last year I was handed over the reigns to a completely student-run...

Garrison Discusses Theater, iPads, Sports in Press Conference

In The Roundup's first press conference with Principal Mr. Garrison this year, a wide array of topics were covered, from the theater program to iPads and National Signing Day. In the 30-minute interview, Garrison reflected on his second year as principal and gave his take on the state of...

Mr. President! Student Council Elections Begin

Editor-in-Chief Andrew Frank interviews all four sets of candidates for the election Tuesday, February 19. Come out and vote! Aaron Stonecipher & John Michael Lucidio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg6yg6e27f0 Sam Rosenberg & William Jeff Melsheimer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8B16XrHz3I Joe Ramirez & Chris Neuhoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFc_MiXgkKI Matthew Siess & James Buckley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j6n7Yt3Yt8

Eric Donica Revealed

You may have seen him slouching through the hallways, his miniature fro wavering in the breeze, dressed in fuchsia or bright green neon shirts. This is Eric Donica. The Eric Donica. But who really is Donica? Sure, he’s hilarious and devilishly handsome, but what else should we know about...

Alumnus of the Year Impresses

"The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award is very special to the school because really it epitomizes a model of what we want our students to aspire to," said President Mike Earsing during the Distinguished Alumnus Prayer Service. The winner of this year's coveted award is Doug Brooks, Class of...

Take Two

By now it's official: President Barack Obama has won re-election. Carrying nearly all the battleground states and currently leading in Florida where it is too close to call, Obama defeated Republican candidate Mitt Romney by a substantially large electoral college margin. However, for all the jubilation of Democrats across...

Chris McMillan ’07 Working for the Romney-Ryan Campaign

Some might view political campaigns as worlds away, especially in a non-battleground state like Texas. But one of the party's campaigns has close connections to our own Jesuit community-- a recent Jesuit grad finding himself amidst one of them. Chris McMillan ’07, has worked his way into this year's presidential...

All-Sparks Robotics Cap Off Strong 2012 Season

Jesuit’s All-Sparks Robotics Team looked to make a deep run in regional robotics competitions this year. After strong performances in San Antonio and New Orleans tourneys, where the Jesuit All- Sparks Robotics Team made it to the semifinals and quarterfinals, respectively, the club continued its string of successes with...