Ben Woodard '25, Associate Editor

The Jesuit tennis team finished their fall season dominating Irving, Coppell, Longview, and Lake Highlands in very intense and high-energy matches throughout the weeks of competitive play. The team has finished with a high winning record and hopes to continue the high-intensity mentality to the Spring Season. Over the fall season, the team has had a chance to grow...

On Saturday May 20th, Bishop Edward Burns ordained eight men. Three of these ordained men are Jesuit graduates: Fr. Kevin Kolker ’11 , Fr. Cesar Garcia ’14, and Fr. Miguel Sotelo ’14. On September 11, Associate Editor Sebastian Suwanda ’26, and I interviewed Father Miguel Sotelo. We were able to learn more about Father Sotelo’s priestly formation and his...

At the end of last year, the Jesuit administrators announced that the GPA system would change for the class of 2025 and onward. To learn more about what the new system, I met with Assistant Principal Mrs. O'Sullivan. Interview What was the main purpose for changing the GPA? We've been looking at the system for a couple years on how to align...

On the first day of school, Mr. Earsing spoke to the student body about this year's new theme, open to growth. Mr. Earsing reflected on how to be open to growth and how to find consolation and desolation in your life. Recently, I was able to meet with Mr. Earsing to understand more about his decision of this year's...

On Saturday May 20th, Bishop Edward Burns ordained eight men. Three of these ordained men are Jesuit graduates: Fr. Kevin Kolker ’11 , Fr. Cesar Garcia ’14, and Fr. Miguel Sotelo ’14. On August 24, Associate Editor Sebastian Suwanda '26, Managing Editor Anthony Nguyen '24, and I interviewed Father Kevin Kolker. We were able to learn more about Father...

From July 22nd- July 28th 2023, 16 Jesuit students traveled to Emory University for the NJCL's 70th convention. Students competed in academic, creative arts, and sports contests throughout the week. The students who competed this year were Samuel (Sam) Carley '25, Teddy Matthews '26, Massimo Caruso '25, Lucian Matula '25, Brandon Gibson '24, Luke Nettune '26, Michael Hasenfratz '25,...

On April 25, 2023, the Jesuit community came together to celebrate the last all-school Mass of the year, specifically the last Mass for the senior class of 2023. Also, April 25th was also the feast day of St. Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. Finally, this Mass commemorated Jesuit priest Father Wally Sidney, who passed away five...

From April 15-16, 2023, 35 Jesuit students headed to Marcus High School to compete at the JCL state competition. Every student contributed to the school's success and helped make the state convention an amazing experience for all. Also, I would like to thank Mrs. Hudec, Ms. Jones, Mr. Pointer, and Mr. Erickson for chaperoning the Jesuit students throughout the...