Social Studies

History Students Celebrate Diversity Through Food

Tasting the creamy sauce, Rajeev Shiwach ‘19 deems that the chicken tikka masala needs more flavor. He asks his grandmother to add some more salt and spices into the dish as he garnishes the chicken with fresh cilantro. Shiwach...

Jesuit Seniors Get A “Close Up” Look at Washington D.C.

"Washington, DC is to lying what Wisconsin is to cheese." -comedian/TV personality Dennis Miller "I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power." -poet Robert...

Washington D.C. Close Up Preview

Close Up, a nonprofit, bipartisan organization that gives high school students a firsthand look at democracy and the federal government in Washington D.C., asserts their mission as to “inform, inspire, and empower young people to exercise the rights and...

2015 Summer Close Up Trip

The rhythmic thuds of helicopter blades cutting through the air draws the attention of the students below, momentarily distracting them from their history lesson about the monuments which surround them. From schools around the country, students have come to...

Issues Day 2014: Midterm Elections

Once a year at Jesuit, students spend an entire day filing into the Terry Center, viewing presentations, and eagerly learning about current events that affect our modern world. We all know this cluster of presentations as Issues Day. This year, Issues...

Jesuit Summer Government Trip with Close-UP

Close-up is a program of integrity; a program with a purpose to inspire and empower young adults to more fully exercise rights and accept the responsibilities of being an American citizen. Not only does this program encourage political participation,...

Summer Trip to D.C.

Jesuit College Prep is one of the most innovative schools around, particularly when it comes to summer programs. A few years ago, science teachers Ben Kirby and Dr. Todd Gruninger started a Marine Biology summer program, where students got...

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....

Issues Day a Success

The U.S. presidential election may be one of the most highly anticipated events in the world. As candidates and voters alike hold their breaths, the votes are tallied to decide who will lead the American people. In a race...