Authors Articles by Robert Brandao ’14
Robert Brandao ’14
With this exciting 2013-2014 school year kicking off, Jesuit looks for big changes all around the campus and student life to improve the Jesuit academic experience. And, despite no longer being required by the state to offer a health class, Jesuit instead has revamped its Health class for the freshman class. Jesuit is excited to present its new Health course...
“Roller coasters and physics are a match made in heaven,” declared Patrick Finegan ’14, AP Physics student and roller coaster enthusiast. This day was no ordinary day for the Jesuit physics students. Unlike the balloon propeller lab and the Rube Goldberg project, this 2013 Physics Day on Friday, April 26 brought a whole new level of excitement: roller coasters.
Having...
Prepping every week in and outside of school, our Jesuit academic wizards showed off their strengths in this year’s UIL (Universal Interscholastic League) Academic District meet. Competing in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Reading, twelve high-achieving Jesuit competitors placed all around the board as they tackled the eight other 5A schools in the competition.
Mathematics has always proven to be...
“You can’t look around your house without finding an item made by a trafficked human,” states Christian Roberts ’14, member of the Not for Sale Club. Indeed, it is estimated that 14,500 to 17,500 persons are brought into the United States each year for labor or sexual exploitation. In fact, in a 2-mile radius around Jesuit is the biggest human trafficking area...
Putting the finishing touches on their electronic marvels, the students prepare to maneuver their Lego robot onto the playing field and through the obstacles. Having prepared 8 weeks for this notorious competition, students from many schools come together as a group to outplay and outperform their competitors.
Judged by their Robot Design, Robot Performance, Project, and Core Values, the students...
The Jesuit Golf team is no team to mess with. Practicing in the hot sun on the freshly cut greens of the course, the finely outfitted team never fails to bring their “A” game in their after school practices. Recognized as the home of former state champion Jordan Spieth ’11, this dedicated Varsity team looks forward to this 2012...