The green, rich turf adorns the field underneath a cloudy, soothing sky. The jet black shoes worn by 80 students taking their positions glide over the blades of grass. Forming a perfectly symmetrical circle directly centerfield, the band's members hold a position of attention, awaiting the orders of their drum majors. The crowd silent, a percussion pattern mimicking the...
Over one hundred new art pieces, inspired by Picasso, join Jesuit's permanent museum collection. Throughout October, Mr. Howard organized his 3rd student exhibition, made up of pieces from student artists in Drawing I, 2D Design, AP Drawing, Ceramics. The exhibition, called La Exibicíon: A Tribute to Picasso, runs from November 6 to the 24th and showcases the work of 96...
Writers: Michael Miramontes '18, Caren B. '17
The much-loved movie trilogy “Back to the Future” and its music provided the Jesuit/Ursuline Ranger Band (JURB) with just the right notes to earn first in its division at the recent Classic on the Lake Marching Competition, held in Little Elm.. The addition of props and dancing in the Future show made it a unique challenge...
Take a second and imagine yourself walking to a Jesuit prayer service on Friday, walking with your group of tightly-knit friends, complaining about the impossible quiz you took yesterday. This regularly occurring event seems automatic as students and teachers walk to the Terry Center like a herd of sheep. On your left, facing the Terry Center, two large pieces...
Walking into the Lecture Hall, an eager student sees the stage lit up with a solitary chair resting in the middle of the stage. His name is called, and as he nervously climbs up the wooden steps, he goes over his audition piece one last time before he begins to recite it to the audience, filled with directors and...
There is no such saying as "Lights! Camera! Action!" when one auditions for a play or film. Although there may be lights or a camera, the only action taking place is that of an actor or actress attempting to impress the directors with their ability to fill a part in a play. On the stage, they have one chance...
"Oh, I loved the butterfly!" a guest exclaims at the end of the tour as the docent's palm slams her forehead. "Damn pests!" the farmer would try to shout over the muffling biplane engine coating the cornfield with pesticides. "Is that a beetle?" I silently asked myself when the painting entered my field of vision. The simple answer to all...
Smoke billows from the twisted molten carnage in an opaque deluge, ashy tendrils leaking toxic rubble into the first responder’s lungs. Jarring sirens pierce the terse silence enshrouding New York City. Firefighters weave through the crumpled stairwells, braving each onslaught of fiery waves to reach the stranded civilians. Throngs of onlookers wait outside anxiously and yearn for their loved...
