After winning the state title for the second consecutive year, the 2011-2012 Jesuit Debate Team is working hard to prepare for one of the most interesting topics ever chosen. Each year, for cross-examination debate, a special committee chooses the new topic to be argued that year. This year, the resolution states that, “The United States federal government should substantially...
Although it has only been a tradition for six years, the foreign exchange program has become well-known among Jesuit students. This year’s program concluded this past Monday, April 21.
Every year, six Mexican students, ranging from ages 15-18 come and stay with six Jesuit host families for five weeks. Mr. Rich Perry, co-chair of the community service and social justice...
Jacob Palisch '17, who you might have heard of as he was our starting quarterback who led us to two straight district titles, a Stanford University baseball commit and a member of the varsity basketball team, was more than qualified to be nominated for the prestigious Davey O'Brien award, an award which recognized both his athletics as well as...
This year, 2011, Jesuit College Preparatory, once again demonstrating its unique commitment to human rights, gained a club dedicated to the rights of displaced persons. With the creation of the American/African Outreach Society, our school also gained distinction, becoming the first Jesuit school with an official chapter of the worldwide Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS).
Jesuit Refugee Services is a Jesuit...
Last Sunday night, January 16, eleven members of the Jesuit community arrived back in Dallas after spending five days in El Paso, TX as a part of Jesuit’s second annual Border Immersion Program. Created five years ago by senior counselor Mr. Jack Fitzsimmons, the trip focuses on educating Jesuit students on what is one of today’s most pressing issues,...
As the students, turn by turn, quickly walked down the stairs to receive their certificates, they remained standing at the center of the hall, lining up side-by-side as they patiently waited for all to accept their well-deserved awards. As the final student dashed down the stairs, all of the standing scholars were greeted by deafening applause, parents and students...
Akos: Over the weeks before and during Spring Break 2011, Akos Furton (’12), Matt Tiritilli (’13), and Ryan Adams (’13) traveled to France to participate in a cultural immersion program.
The three students all stayed with families in Lille, a major city in the northern region of France. We went to school for two weeks, taking classes in French to improve our...
At this point, most of us have heard of the University Interscholastic League academic competitions that Jesuit will be participating in. Are you interested in competing in one of the prestigious University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic competitions or even just wondering what they are?
Well, every school in Jesuit Dallas’ district 9-5A will compete on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Richardson High School...
