Stepping into Cypress Creek High School before Spring Break this year will surely prove to be a dangerous venture. From March 6-8, 2014, approximately 130 debate teams will swarm the school that is just minutes from Houston, to compete in the annual TFA State Debate Tournament. These teams, needing to obtain twelve qualifying points during their seasons to earn...
In the beginning was the word, the word of the people, free to express their thoughts and ideas on paper. Until recently, however, Jesuit transcended from expressing itself on paper to the digital world. And thus, www.jesuitroundup.org was born. During the first two years of its young life, two great men, Robert Uhl '11 and Clark Durham '12, helped...
Metal strands fly past as the Jesuit robotics team, working on large metal cutting machines, makes their own parts. Cutting, drilling, and working the various metal machines, the robotics team carefully brings their designs to life. They work at Manda Machines, where they learn about the professional engineering trade and what it takes to make these robot parts.
All year,...
With posters hanging in every hallway, the freshmen student council election was on everyone's minds. This first student council election plants the foundation for ongoing student representation, and although it isn't set in stone, the victors generally return to a position of leadership in the following years.
Consisting of a strong group of freshmen candidates,this years election included freshman Sam...
Founded by Dennis Kamara '13, Brothers for Others is unlike any other club at Jesuit. Created with the intent of helping children with Down syndrome and autism, rooted in Dennis' own experience with a Down syndrome younger brother, the club has a foundation in deep compassion and understanding.
Now that the founder has graduated, Brothers for Others looks forward to...
A day when departed souls are said to return to earth, the Day of the Dead is a truly mystical holiday. Family members and friends, anticipating the return of the deceased, place out things such as flowers, food, and drinks to make their ancestors comfortable when they arrive. Also, the family members construct altars to honor these passing spirits, typically...
Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation"... Â Oops. Wrong introductory statement (clears throat). Three years and a few months ago, our forefathers brought forth to this school a new era, conceived in the wonders of computer technology and expert programming, and dedicated towards sharing the wealth of information embedded both...
