For the students, it is untamed joy. For their teachers, it is needed relief. For the Jesuit senior, it’s simply another morning in the Ignatian Scholars Program.
As the 8:50 A.M bell rings, dismissing all underclassmen from homeroom to their next class, the seniors embark on quite a different journey. Every Wednesday, following a meeting in Hughes Hall, the men...
On December 7, 2011, Jesuit’s vocally-inclined took time out of their day to brighten the Christmas season for the elderly. The young men of Jesuit Choir, led by music teachers Zane Crownover and Ann Morton, ventured to the St. Joseph’s assisted living home and the Sunrise senior community to spread Christmas cheer through song.  And while the two residences...
In spring 2020, the Jesuit Food Justice Initiative was established. Their goal: using the excess food prepared by Jesuit’s food service vendor Sage to create meals for those in need.Â
How does it work?
Every day, members of the Ignatian Service Corps or employees of SAGE package that day’s excess food into to-go meals to donate to various agencies. The program...
Poverty terrorizes people and families in America. Â People struggle to provide food for children, make payments on a house, or simply keep running water in their systems. Â Poverty has become an increasingly prominent issue and affects people's everyday lives.
However, despite the immense poverty in America, most countries suffer far more than we do. Â Regardless of our desire to help...
Every fall, following the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, millions of Jews around the world observe the Sukkot holiday. The Sukkot, or Feast of Tabernacles in Hebrew, commemorates both the harvest feast in Ancient Israel as well as the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. In modern times, Jews around the world celebrate this holiday by...
Service. It's one of the biggest themes at Jesuit. From the required service for graduation, the service grant for paying tuition, to the Alumni Service Corps, Jesuit strives for great service to the public.
For Juniors, who need to earn 40 hours by the end of the year, there are three national service clubs offered here at Jesuit; one is the...
"I served, got out of war, and still had both of my legs," said Mr. Mark Wester, a former sergeant in the U.S. Marines. "I have to remind myself that I am leading a normal life while others are not." Remembering the countless U.S. veterans who have served is very important to Mr. Wester, and he is able to...
Every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with some form of blood cancer, such as leukemia. For many patients, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their only hope for a cure. However, over 70% of the patients needing a transplant do not have a fully matched donor in their immediate family. These patients...
