Ah, Ranger Day, the most anticipated day of the Jesuit school year. As always, Ranger Day presents an opportunity for Jesuit students to showcase their musical skills and talents. This year, there were five performances: The Undecided, Martin Flores, The Water Coolers, Benito Buksh, and Inwood. These DJs and bands made it worthwhile for the students to endure the cold...
Ranger Day fell this year on Halloween, blending celebration of a favorite Jesuit tradition with the costumed zaniness of the holiday. Mr. Mark Knize, Jesuit’s assistant principle, described Ranger Day as “One of my favorite Jesuit traditions… It’s a powerful day that offers something for everyone. It allows students to take time from the academic rigor and busy schedules.” A collaboration between...
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...
This year, the annual Jesuit and Ursuline Ranger Day will be held on November 2, following Homecoming Weekend. Ranger Day is always an event that filled with sports, comedic skits, chariot races, and good times. However, this year, student council hopes to create and organize a Ranger Day that is, according to the head of the student council Colin...
With the excitement of Ranger Day filling the air on November 2, Jesuit wants to celebrate the Homecoming game with a pre-game tailgate party. This tailgate, which will be held in the parking lot from 5:30-7:30, will provide students, parents, and alumni with multiple activities and food choices.
In past years, Peggy Sue's Barbecue has provided a barbecue dinner in...
Athens, circa 776 BC
In the early morning mist, chariot jockey Rangerious Maximus stroked the smooth, sturdy wooden axels of the mighty cart he would drive later that day. His vehicle's sponsor, Spiro's Gyros, expected nothing but a victory from him in exchange for the countless drachmas invested in his training. Reflecting on the years of physical training, he rubbed...
Last Friday, October 28, 2011, the Jesuit student body participated in its annual Ranger Day. This year’s senior class, ready to top the convoluted entrances in past years, went with a 300-themed walk up. Two by two, seniors followed longtime teacher Ms. Kay Frigo into the packed gym with a slow walk to “Requiem of a Dream.”
The seniors began...
