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Ethan O'Neill '20

Ethan is a writer for The Roundup and is a runner for the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. He is part of Medical Society and Campus Ministry. In his free time, Ethan likes to run, listen to music, and play the piano.

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” (Virginia Woolf) Ever since the school year began in late August, SAGE Dining Services has been making breakfast and lunch every day for Jesuit students and faculty. I was able to sit down and talk to...

Cross Country Prospers Through Challenging Conditions

“Our running shoes have magic in them. The power to transform a bad day into a good day; frustration into speed; self-doubt into confidence; chocolate cake into muscle.” (Mina Samuels) The Jesuit Cross Country team competed in the annual Greenhill Luke’s Locker Relays on August 25th at Norbuck Park. They...

An Excursion Into Another Life

“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth...these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.” (Ban Ki-moon) The Trip From June...

Water Polo Wins Championship

“Water polo is my life. Our relationship is that of predetermination. I’ll never be better at anything than water polo and that is why it is my duty to pursue this sport as long as I can, and to the best of my abilities.” (Tibor Benedek, three-time Olympian from...

The Lasting Legacy of Rich Harrington

Have you ever wondered where the name for the Rich Harrington Way street sign on the north side of the school came from? Rich Harrington ‘95 was a selfless, dedicated, and caring Jesuit student and athlete who fit all of the aspects of the Profile of the Graduate. He loved...

Jesuit Basketball Captures Win in Early Games and Knights of Columbus Tournament

“Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I’m doing.” (Phil Jackson) The Jesuit basketball has kept up their winning streak with a score of 69-41 against Denton on Nov. 21, 2017, 53-51 against Plano East on Nov....

Cross Country Season Comes to a Close

“Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually it passes and the flow returns. It’s part of racing.” (Frank Shorter) At Norbuck Park on October 12th, the Jesuit Cross Country team raced in the District 9-6A Championships. The JV...

New Head Crew Coach Settles Into Jesuit Atmosphere

“If you have a coach helping you, developing your skills alongside you, that's when you're on your way to becoming not just a participant, but achieving.” - Lynn Davies Coach Randy Dam was recently appointed as the new head coach for the Jesuit Crew team. He is replacing the previous...

Cross Country Season Starts Off with a Bang

“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” -Tom Hanks in “A League of Their Own”. The Jesuit Cross Country Team competed in the Greenhill Luke’s Locker Six-Mile Relay on Saturday, August 26 at Norbuck Park, and in...