Thomas Horton '16

On Columbus Day, Jesuit hosted the MAGIS Golf Classic, an “annual golf tournament benefitting the Jesuit Endowment Fund, Jesuit Alumni Community Service Projects and Jesuit Athletics” according to tournament coordinator, Mrs. Pat Sayers. Held at the Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, TX, the tournament occurs every year on Columbus Day. The gathering “was ranked #8 on the list of Charity...

From primitive men watching birds soar from tree branches into the sky, to the Wright brothers flying the first successful airplanes at Kitty Hawk, all the way up to jumbo jets and passenger planes taking us on our vacations today, the idea of flying has captivated man for centuries. Mrs. Carver, the leader of the Jesuit ACE (Aeronautical, Chemical,...

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" -Acts 20:35 Whether or not this phrase rings true, giving is always a great way to feel better about yourself. It's a way we, as people, can connect with each other, transforming monetary gifts and physical things into a more personal and emotional experience. These experiences are what North Texas Giving...

The football team wasn't the only Jesuit sport that worked hard at practice over the summer. The unsung heroes of the games we attend nearly every Friday were hard at work as well, practicing, refining, and perfecting their routines; giving it their all for the ability to perform at their highest level. This is, of course, in reference to the Jesuit cheerleaders. Beginning...

Senior Convocation: a ritual celebrated school-wide to support and recognize those students who, next year, won’t continue their education at Jesuit, but will rise to their next stage in life. It is a tradition that our school holds dearly. Those upperclassmen that we have looked up to, that have represented Jesuit for four years to the point of becoming...

A school now with a reputation for pumping out standout stars in the sports world (Josh Bell, Jordan Spieth, etc.), Jesuit has already exhibited the next step in its dominant athletic dynasty. That next step can be seen in its baseball team and, more specifically, in junior center fielder Darius Hill. Hill leads the 5A DFW rankings in RBIs, and comes...

"Excitement." When asked to describe the Jesuit Basketball association (JBA) in one word, Mr. Ken Howell, 'The Commish," chose this to encapsulate his feelings about the league. JBA, a student-run basketball league, gives a more "structured" and "competitive" atmosphere than do Jesuit Basketball Divisional League (JBDL) and Intramural basketball, and allows students a greater sense of participation and ownership. At...