“Give blood. Often.” Maybe you’ve seen this slogan on the side of a large RV, or even on a park bench, but on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Jesuit students and faculty will see this slogan all over the school as Jesuit hosts its community Carter BloodCare blood drive.
Some people may think their blood donation has a small effect in...
On Friday night, December 7th, Jesuit hosted its 6th annual Notre Dame of Dallas Christmas Dance.
More than 70 Jesuit students had the privilege to attend and experience the profound joy of the students of Notre Dame. The dance, overseen by Community Service Organizer Richard Perry for these past six years, has become a holiday tradition, reminding Jesuit of the...
His fingers shaking, his muscles flexing, his eyeballs bulging out of their sockets, the student frantically picks up the last bottle of medicine at Walmart, finally achieving his last service credit for the year. But, is getting service credits really what the medicine drive is all about?
The 2013 Jesuit Medicine Drive has come along and Ms. Jan Jones and...
For over 15 years now, the junior classes of Jesuit have participated in a service project unlike many others in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Led by Mr. McDaniel, the junior class guidance counselor, PALS annually orchestrates and executes this service event, known as the CPS Christmas Project.
Christian Koejimans ’14 commented on the upcoming event, “Personally, I’m looking forward to...
Preparing the carefully assorted meals, Jesuit students and faculty volunteering for the Meals on Wheels program sought to follow Jesus’ example and feed the hungry. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Jesuit became host to yet another community service success. Serving meals to those in need, Jesuit has once again displayed its benevolence and dedication to charity.
Run by sophomore counselor, Raul...
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...
Day 7: Community + Waves
It’s the last day of dry Cocoa Puffs for breakfast. The people of Nicaragua look forward to playing some football (no, not American football – this is Central America.) With that into account, today will partially be a day of football with the Nicaraguans living in Rincon De Garcia.
After the excruciatingly long bus ride, I...
Day 3: Let the Work Begin
It’s work day – work day in the community. Today is the first day I truly immerse myself into the Nicaraguan culture and local population. Another 7:00 AM wakeup call and another excruciatingly long bus ride awaits.
We finally arrive at our destination, Rincon De Garcia.
I find my group shortly after devouring my lunch. With...
