Authors Articles by Ben Petroff '24
Ben Petroff '24
On February 24 and 25, Jesuit Dallas Stage and film presented the witty and comical play "The Real Inspector Hound" at the Melsheimer Family Theater. This was the first directorial debut of Mr. Hornsby for our theater program. This play is a little different from a traditional play, having multiple characters outside of the play itself commenting and critiquing...
McKinney Boyd from February 17-18 hosted the Jesuit Ranger's track team at Ron Poe Stadium in their first local meet.
"We had a lot of success but a lot of struggling, It was a learning experience that will motivate us for the rest of the season. - Logan Thompson '24 EIC
The most notable of finishes was the Ranger relay team,...
"Interact is an international Rotary-sponsored organization of community leaders who create positive, lasting change in their local communities and the global community through a motto of “service above self”. The name “Interact” is a call to International Action - it is a call to service and a call to increased international understanding." - Jesuit Dallas
On February 5th, on a...
Why?
What is the meaning of anything?
What are we doing with our lives?
What is the point of anything we do?
The debut short film from Jesuit Stage and Film pondered these questions. This film follows a high school student while he takes the SAT. With a short run time, director Austin Keith utilized interesting filmmaking tricks to make a solid short...
"I gave them a lot of freedom to direct" - Mr. Patterson
This year started off strong with student-directed one acts. This annual event shifts from the typical theatre experience. The catch of this experience is that the whole production lies within the students' vision.
I chatted with Mr. Patterson about how different this is compared to other plays. It starts...
"It was a refreshing experience serving the disadvantaged in our community. Definitely, the best way to spend the holidays."- Logan Thompson 24"
On Thanksgiving morning, Jesuit provided meals to 4,500 individuals who were unable to afford a meal for the holidays. This event was hosted by Visiting Nurse Association's Meals on Wheels event. On a cold, wet, and early morning,...
"It's a classic and we wanted to bring it to Jesuit."- Mr. Patterson
After afternoon storms, on a brisk Friday night, Jesuit Stage and Film began their first show of the year: Our Town. A show about the lives of the normal citizens of Grover's Corners that explores the meaning of life. This show is Mr. Patterson's first show as...
Spencer Broussard '24 said, "I had a great time, loved the music, the decorations, and the gambling"
One of the most anticipated fall events occurred Saturday night at Jesuit Dallas! The night of October 22nd marked the yearly celebration of Homecoming for upperclassmen!
The Dance
Unlike last year's Homecoming, the dance returned to the Terry Center instead of Ranger Stadium. Upon entering...