Sunday, November 17, 2024

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The Jesuits are an integral part of life here at the 28 acres, and it's safe to say we would not be the same without them. One important part of any life, however, is the home, and now the Jesuits have a new home of their own. Two, to be exact.     The houses are located on the intersection of Planter's Glen and...
“This was a night to remember.” Such a powerful phrase to describe an amazing dance, such was the scene on October 29th when Jesuit Dallas hosted the annual Junior/Senior Homecoming Dance. The event took place in the Terry Center, with over 800 students in attendance. Jesuit’s student council organized the event, putting in countless hours to make the night the most fun...
As the frantic, tired students of Jesuit College Prep make their way throughout the challenging school year, navigate their demanding workloads and enjoy the high school experience, the temptation to cheat rears its ugly head and begins to become more enticing to students. Although Jesuit students are called to be men of academic integrity, sometimes the lines distinguishing academic dishonesty...
"Ranger Day is the best day to be a Ranger," according to the Jesuit Dallas Wikipedia page. A staple of Ranger Day, the Chariot Races pit freshmen homerooms against each other as they compete to determine which homeroom is the fastest. For the past two years, Robotics has taken on the role of designing and making the chariots for the homerooms. The...
As the morning dew subsides, dozens of anxious golfers gather on the driving range while casually interacting amongst themselves. Whack! A small white ball zooms through the air, finally reaching its destination as it lands on the ground. Swing after swing, more and more shots are hit as the golfers begin to loosen up and feel more comfortable with...
The Student Council Prayer Service is an annual tradition at Jesuit that allows representatives on Student Council to lead the school in prayer. Led by the reflections of Reid Hatzmann ‘18 and Steven Mancillas ‘17, this prayer service focused on how to be a more virtuous Jesuit student. The first reflection was given by Reid Hatzmann ‘18, who spoke on his personal...
Where are the Freshman Commons? Can you tell me where the A-Hallway is? Is there a secret tunnel connecting the school to the Terry Center? These are just a few of the many questions asked by incoming freshman, but not by the middle school boys who attended the Higher Achievement Program during the previous summer. The boys, already familiar...
While the freshman class adjusts to Jesuit, they reflect on the beginning to of their high school experience and what it means to be a “man for others” through meditation, a reading of the life of Saint Ignatius, discussion, and sports. The freshman retreat is an event hosted by Jesuit to acquaint class members with each other and to...

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