Monday, November 25, 2024

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A state champion, a basketball star, a Varsity letterman, an all-state and all-district player, and, later in life, a Christian mentor and true man for others. Not many men have worn the navy and gold of the Jesuit Rangers with as much pride, love, and commitment as did Jerry Taliaferro ’63, one of this year’s esteemed Jesuit Sports Hall...
As part of being a “Man for Others," Jesuit students are expected to give back more to the community than what it has given them. The winner of Jesuit’s annual Gold Ranger Award must live this philosophy to the fullest and bring honor to Jesuit through positive contributions to the school. In addition to making a positive difference in...
Jesuit Dallas prides itself, above all else, on its focus on community. The aggregated work and dedication of parents, students, teachers, priests, and alumni make Jesuit a truly remarkable place. The impetus on full community involvement is probably most evident at sporting events. From August to June, Jesuit’s fields and stands are packed with players and parents out to...
Since its inception, Jesuit soccer has been a standard of excellence, a measuring stick that many other programs use as a means of comparisons. Over that time, hundreds of talented players have come and gone, some continuing on to play soccer in college, with a select few playing professionally.   Two years ago, Jesuit captured its first state title in a...
Only a decade removed from his graduation, Tristan James Hansen ’01 is being inducted this year into the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame for his standout career as a high school wrestler. At a mere 29 years of age, Hansen becomes one of the youngest inductees ever.   Tristan, who goes by T. J., is the son of Bob Hansen, who...
Each year, the Jesuit Athletics Booster Club selects one person to be recognized as the John F. Campbell Fan of the Year, an award of legendary status. The prestigious award was created by the Booster Club in celebration of the life of John Campbell and in recognition of the amazing amount of time he spent supporting Jesuit Athletics. Beginning in...
“Congratulations.  You are the Texas State Champions.” Any Jesuit athlete, from any sport, from any background, and from any year in high school, yearns to hear these words.  Ultimately, this phrase inspires our Jesuit Ranger athletes to work their hardest every day.  Nonetheless, this phrase can come after a season of dominance or a season of luck.  This phrase, to...
A perfect night for baseball – or so it seemed – ended in jubilation and excitement for the Varsity baseball team.  Friday, May 4, the Jesuit Rangers baseball team took on the Naaman Forest Rangers in Game 2 of their first-round series in the UIL 5A Playoffs.  With the sky a beautiful orange and pink, blue and gold flags...

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