Authors Articles by Sam Betanzos '16
Sam Betanzos '16
Staff Writer for The Roundup. I offer straight talk on education, politics, and gun control.
As hundreds of volunteers gathered in the Terry Center, doused in the light shining in from the stained glass windows, a gentle warmth showered the entirety of the assembly room, a warmth symbolic of the love and compassion present in the annual Adopt-a-Family event.
On December 14, 2014, Jesuit families, students, and alumni joined together before Christmas to service the...
“The Jesuit Engineering PMM course explores some of the most dynamic topics in engineering today. Throughout the course, students probe underlying issues to complex problems including the global energy crisis, public policy as it relates to advancements in medical research, and the impact of emerging technologies on various economies. In addition, students will strengthen their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills...
As dozens of athletes finish their grueling morning workout, grabbing water bottles and wiping away sweat, a deafening yell pierces through the weight room: “PLATE CHECK! GET YOUR PLATE CHECK!”
Any seasoned Jesuit athlete recognizes Coach Weeks’ repetitive but meaningful order given during every single lifting session. The plate check is an athlete-led cleaning of the weight room, and serves...
“I want you to begin with the end in mind.”
These words echoed throughout the Terry Center as Mr. Garrison, principal of Jesuit, began the first prayer service of the 2014-2015 school year.
Elaborating on this idea, Mr. Garrison explained the necessity for every student to actively participate in his own personal development, his growth towards becoming a man for and...
After an incredibly successful season, the future Mozarts, band majors, and Frank Sinatras in the Jesuit Orchestra, Marching Band and Men’s Chorus shared their talent with the Jesuit community in finale concerts.
Last Tuesday, the Jesuit Band and Men’s Choir performed a variety of pieces at the Spring Concert at Jesuit, while the Orchestra had their end-of-year concert on Sunday...
Where can someone with Kendrick Perkins’ talent and Kevin Durant’s passion experience the glory of a game winning three-pointer? Look no further than Jesuit’s own JBDL tournament.
A 4-on-4 intramural basketball league, the Jesuit Basketball Developmental League - or JBDL - offers a casual, less stressful basketball tournament than the Jesuit Basketball Association, which is usually reserved for upperclassmen. Additionally, “everyone who...
Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Sam Walton, Walt Disney, James Schroeder ‘15. All of these people can be categorized as entrepreneurs, people who make use of available resources in an attempt to make a profit. Schroeder created the Entrepreneurship Club at Jesuit earlier this year to give students an opportunity to experience business and economics, and since its inception it has taken...
