Authors Articles by Jackson Slaughter '15
Jackson Slaughter '15
Jackson's hobbies include writing, recreational sports, and playing video games with his friends. He joined The Roundup because he enjoys writing and meeting new and interesting people, and The Roundup is the perfect place to learn about everything in the school.
Blood running down his right eye from his reopened cut, Varsity wrestler Shane Ross '15 readies his stance as his opponent gets into position. Both wrestlers brace themselves for this next round, neither backing down. As the round begins, the wrestlers lock together, nimbly readjusting their stance and form constantly while still utilizing all of their strength. The match...
Transitioning from building their battle bots, over the break, the Jesuit robotics team began the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition season! The FIRST competition pits 6 robots on 2 different teams, or alliances, against each other, competing in a sport invented by the organization. Each alliance is comprised of three different teams from...
The pen is mightier than the sword. At the most basic level, it has the ability to disseminate a message and convey thoughts and emotions. Today, the world of journalism is founded on the power of the written word. However, it is not as simple as it once was. With many subtle intricacies and nuances, it has become a complicated...
They've trained for two years. And today, Michael Ingram '15 and Jack Vercelli '15 decided that they're going to prove themselves. Match after match, opponent after opponent, both continue to dominate the competition until, eventually, they're crowned champions of their respective divisions, winning the tournament and taking home two 1st place trophies in JV for Jesuit.
The wrestling team participated...
Junior Antonio Hernandez, Jesuit's heavyweight wrestler in the 285 pound weight class, prepares for his match against his opponent, a JJ Pearce wrestler. He has already pinned a Rockwall wrestler, earning Jesuit the maximum six point score. However, this match is a little more nerve-wracking. Having already lost once previously to this same wrestler, Antonio is looking for payback....
Metal strands fly past as the Jesuit robotics team, working on large metal cutting machines, makes their own parts. Cutting, drilling, and working the various metal machines, the robotics team carefully brings their designs to life. They work at Manda Machines, where they learn about the professional engineering trade and what it takes to make these robot parts.
All year,...
Foot after foot, step after step, the runners of the Jesuit Cross Country team force themselves forward. Ignoring their heavy breathing and pain in their stomachs, they continue forward. Up in the front, Varsity senior Dillon Smith can see the finish line. He pushes himself past his body’s limit, sprinting for the finish despite his exhaustion. He breaks the...
Helping, caring, and serving others: that's what the Holy Cross Pancake Breakfast is all about. Â Exemplifying the phrase "Men for Others," the Holy Cross Catholic Community hosts Jesuit volunteers from the Key Club, a community service group for the Jesuit student body. Helping out the South Dallas community through the Manna for Others program, they perform simple acts of...
