Friday, November 15, 2024

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A time of curiosity, a time of discovery, and, most of all, a time of growth, the life of a high-school student is not one of contentment. Foraging through the hallways, students explore various academic fields during their fleeting four years before college and interact with their peers, forming lasting relationships. And, oftentimes, students discover a little bit more about...
One day of the Jesuit school year stands apart from the rest. On this day, champions emerge from ancient Greek sports. On this day, face paint and costumes set the trend. On this day, the parking lot becomes a rodeo. On this day, a great sensational yell rattles the gym. This day, a day like no other, is Ranger...
A time of good music and jubilant dancing, a night of new friendships and cherished memories, the homecoming dance provides an opportunity each year for the entire student body to convene and put away the stresses of school for a truly care-free experience. Coming from all over the region and countless schools, students enjoy themselves with the upbeat music...
What is diversity? Am I even diverse? Upon hearing the word diversity, students are plagued with these two questions. I myself, had never thought of myself as diverse, until I took a closer look at the Diversity and Outreach Services here at Jesuit. Diversity, led by director Mr. Erik Burrell, strives to find the magis, "the more," inside each individual...
All Jesuit students know the feeling of anticipation as they shuffle through their mail during the spring of their 8th grade year. They have taken the ISEE, they have received letters of recommendation, they have completed interviews, they have sent in their middle school transcripts. It's hard to imagine a more stressful process for these hopeful young teens, and...
On Thursday, October 17, The Roundup conducted its first press conference of the year with Principal Tom Garrison. The staff covered various topics, ranging from school construction to the school year’s reflections. Mr. Garrison provided great information which many people may not be aware of. Below are a select few of the questions from Thursday’s conference.   Dylan Dotter ’14, Sports...
  It is Saturday morning, September 28th on the 28 acres, and instead of campus being vacant, about 500 restless eyes gaze upon the school, ready to take on their first of many retreats.  A highly anticipated event, the Freshman Retreat is a great bonding experience for all first-year Jesuit students because it represents their first major opportunity to really...

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