We know how to recognize these young men with those famous nametags, but who really is the freshman class of 2016 and what do the school’s administrators and teachers think of the class as a whole?
The first six weeks are in the books for Jesuit’s freshmen class of 2016. For some, it’s been a rather easy transition with many...
The typical relationship between siblings during the adolescence and teen years consists of lighthearted bickering and petty disagreements, but, through it all, the often hidden love in the relationship never ceases to exist. This love rarely radiates more than in the relationships of those Jesuit students with siblings who have special needs.
Amidst all of the difficulties associated with special...
When observing the typical conversations between teenage boys, specifically Jesuit students, politics usually isn’t a topic that one would generally overhear. More often than not, it has something to do with sports, girls, the obnoxious amount of homework, or the latest iPad game. However, this year’s upcoming Issues Day aims to become a part of all conversations.
Headed by Social...
The Alumni Service Corps (ASC), formed in 2009, grants Jesuit alumni the privilege of giving back to their community as a way showing thanks for their Jesuit education. This volunteer program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that allows graduates to dedicate a year of service after their final year of college. A variety of Jesuit high schools throughout the nation...
As the blazing hot days of summer come to a close, fall creeps in, and with fall comes MLB playoffs, football, and the Annual Jesuit Pick 'Em League. In its fifth year of existence, the league offers students the chance to predict winners of various NFL and NCAA football games through weekly “quizzes.” The Jesuit Pick 'Em League brings...
Students sit restlessly in plastic chairs, looking anxiously at those giving blood, searching for any sign of pain. The sight of blood and needles often make students squeamish, but they overcome their anxiety and donate to this noble cause anyway. Year after year, Jesuit receives great participation in its Blood Drive, and this was no different.
This year the Jesuit...
Teaching multiple classes, taking care of a family at home, and attending online classes to earn a Ph. D make for an exhausting day for anyone. Add to this rigorous schedule an avid following of the Kansas University basketball team and a constant testing of new technology, Benjamin Kirby has had a full plate in his previous years as...
To become a teacher at Jesuit, the buck does not merely stop when a teacher is hired; rather, this is just the beginning. The process new teachers must undergo to officially begin educating Jesuit students in the classroom is a very complex, sometimes even strenuous, procedure. The reason for this intricate procedure is so that the new teachers are...
