I never expected to be the lead teacher for 24 middle schoolers at 17 years old. The Breakthrough Collaborative made this happen.
This summer, I worked as a Teaching Fellow at Breakthrough Fort Worth. In this article, I want to...
Cusco, Peru
Snow-capped peaks of the sacred valley pierce a strikingly blue sky. Jolting along in two weathered, foreign pickups, thirteen American passengers restlessly fidget, smothered in colorful plastic bags of donations for the young children of the village of...
“Teach us to give and not to count the cost.” — St. Ignatius of Loyola
Aptly displayed on the Jesuit Auction homepage, this revealing excerpt from Ignatius’
prayer demonstrates the larger goal for the annual Jesuit Auction: generosity. Jesuit Dallas strives...
Every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with some form of blood cancer, such as leukemia. For many patients, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their only hope for a cure. However, over...
"Ay, ¿qué ónda? (Hey, what's up?)" A group of excited students in red t-shirts burst through the terminal doors and flocked to their new families. New friendships were beginning and old friendships were strengthening as the Mexican students were...
Fifty pound medicine bags, nine students, six doctors, three days, two teachers, and one mission. Jesuit students were playing Uno on the filthy airport floor in Guatemala City, excitedly sharing their spring break plans and interest in medicine. Advised...
An alumni of Jesuit, Mr. Ornelas is a very prominent member in our Jesuit society. Not only as a sophomore counselor, but also as a leader in the arrival of Jesuit's up and coming cultural committee for both parents...
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in mid-September, killing 55 and dealing massive damage to the country's infrastructure. Among the damaged buildings was Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, a fellow Jesuit high school in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Besides damaging...
In the summer, the average person goes on vacation to an exotic place or goes to visit family in another state. But, have you ever considered going on an immersion trip in the summer to serve others? The Jesuit...