Academics

The Gift of Music

Every day, Jesuit students creatively find some way or another to dedicate their service to different communities, pledging service ranging from missions trips to education. Recently, sophomore Michael Boyson decided that he would use his musical talents to provide young...

Jesuit Crucible Play Review

A young girl lying bedridden, prisoner of a mysterious curse, is being treated by her father, the town pastor. Cheers from the audience subside and "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller starts. Set in the late 1960’s, the play depicts the...

Sounds of the Season: JURB Prepares for Christmas Concerts

Unfortunately, the Jesuit Rangers football team lost in the third round of the playoffs last week. Though obviously a heart-wrenching defeat for the team, the loss was also a disappointment to cheerleaders, band members, Rangerettes, and Lone Rangers, especially...

Noteworthy Musicians: An Insight into the Jesuit-Ursuline Ranger Band

At attention, staring forward without movement, the last seconds expire on the game clock. You receive the command to march into position to begin the performance you've been waiting for. You take a deep breath in as the drums...

Jesuit Students Listen to Former Mexican President Speak

From president of Coca Cola in Mexico to President of Mexico itself, Vicente Fox has led a successful life, but professing never to have forgotten the less fortunate and always committed to the betterment of the people.  On  Nov....

National Merit Semifinalists Announced

As the college application process for seniors gets underway, four Jesuit students will be able to add that they are National Merit Semifinalists. The students, James Abbott ’14, Adrian Bertulfo ’14, Jordan Lee ’14, and Grant Uy ’14, worked...

Marching Band Contests

Two weeks of band camp in the summer. Five 7 a.m. rehearsals each week. Private lessons. Pass-offs. After-school sectionals. The Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band (JURB) has been busy preparing for their two October marching contests at Little Elm Athletic...

Day of the Dead

A day when departed souls are said to return to earth, the Day of the Dead is a truly mystical holiday. Family members and friends, anticipating the return of the deceased, place out things such as flowers, food, and drinks...

Open The Curtains: A New Look at the Jesuit One-Acts

The Jesuit Senior One-Acts have always been a time for those involved in Jesuit Theater to really let their personalities out on stage. Generally, these short plays have been whimsical, funny and energetic. So one would expect this trend...