Will Fynes '18

Swimmers wait anxiously for their turn to take the block, ready to showcases a season's worth of hard work. Morning practice after morning practice the swimmers swim through sleepiness and fatigue, but standing on the district or regional starting block, it is all worth it. The Rangers took to Loos Aquatic Center in Addison on January 27th to compete in the...

Glancing nervously at his opponents climbing onto the starting blocks, the swimmer secures his goggles and takes a ready stance. The piercing whistle propels him into the water, and his muscle memory takes over, his smooth strokes carrying him to victory. The Jesuit Swim teams, both varsity and JV, have been very busy, competing in three meets in the last...

The carbon fiber stick rises high in the air before coming back towards the ice and sends the rubber puck flying towards the net. It smashes against the the the back of the net after sailing over the goalies shoulder, and the wing pumps his fist in victory. The Jesuit varsity hockey squad has been hard at work the past...

Boarding a plane headed towards a new country or state, the Jesuit students wave goodbye to their families and embark on a trip that will give them an insight to the culture of their new home for anywhere from 8 to 14 days. But besides a glimpse into culture, these students will work to better the lives of the people...

Back on the water, the rhythm of the crew propelling the boat forward, a team of rowers with Jesuit crests adorning their chests drive their feet into the floor of the boat. The explosive action shoots the oar through the waves and forces the boat across the water. Against over fifty competitors, the Jesuit oarsmen are driven to perform to...

The varsity swimmer gives his teammate a playful slap on the back before climbing onto the block and taking his mark. He readies himself and flies into the water after the starting sound. His teammates and coaches scream encouragement as he glides through the water. On November 2nd, Jesuit Swim competed in a duel meet against Highland Park, a top-ranked...

Swim caps donned with a Jesuit emblem embedded on the side and goggles tightened, the swimmer grips the starting block, anxiously awaiting the starting sound. BEEP. He's off. He glides gracefully through the water with power and finishes strong, throwing his hands onto the wall. He glances at the clock. First. The Jesuit Swim team competed into two more meets...

Crowd cheering and coaches surveying their swimmers, the natatorium bustled with nervous swimmers and equally nervous mentors, all of them striving for the first place spot. Over the course of the past two weeks, the Jesuit swim team has taken their talents to three swim meets and swam their hearts out, always yearning for the gold. Ranger Relays (October 1st) Hosted by Jesuit, this...