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Authors Articles by Joshua Betanzos '18

Joshua Betanzos '18

Joshua Betanzos '18
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The Jesuit swimmer lowers himself, slowing bending his knees until he can reach his hands down onto the rigid block. “BEEP!” The swimmer plunges into the icy water below him, diving into the depths with great speed.   On Friday November 11th and Friday and Saturday November 18th and 19th, the Jesuit Swim Team competed in two large meets to showcase their abilities...
At the crack of the stick on the ice, the puck sails through the air. The goalie reaches out to block it, but it hits the back of the goal. A feeling of relief and joy comes over the shooter, who skates over to his cheering teammates. This triumphant feeling keeps hockey players coming back for more. Unfortunately, however, the Jesuit...
“This was a night to remember.” Such a powerful phrase to describe an amazing dance, such was the scene on October 29th when Jesuit Dallas hosted the annual Junior/Senior Homecoming Dance. The event took place in the Terry Center, with over 800 students in attendance. Jesuit’s student council organized the event, putting in countless hours to make the night the most fun...
  The varsity Jesuit hockey team looks toward a new season, coming off an impressive 2015-2016 campaign with a slew of veterans ready to lead this year’s team. The Rangers were very impressive last year, earning a formidable record of 10-6-4 in thick competition.  The Rangers made the playoffs but sadly lost in the city semifinal match against Frisco.  Even with...
The crisp morning air swirled past the Jesuit student’s face. He gazed out over the lush green forest sprawled out beneath him, his jaw hanging open in amazement at the world he saw before him. He turned his head, glancing at the endless miles of fortress cutting through the canopy. This was the scene before Jesuit students and teachers...
Sheets of rain pour from the sky, slamming into the thick pads and cotton jerseys. Lightning strikes through the thin air as large shapes sprint through the mud and grass. A small projectile zips towards someone in a blue and gold jersey. He catches it, the force throwing him back into a group of defenders. This was the scene...
The lacrosse player holds his staff, cradling the ball like a newborn baby. He threads through the defense with prowess and speed. All of a sudden, the ball flashes by the defenders and finds itself in their net. "GOAL!!!!" yells the Jesuit player as he pumps his fist with triumph. This was a common scene during the Jesuit JV...
Technology is a beautiful thing. Think about it, when don't you use technology during the day? Whether it’s browsing http://espn.go.com/ to check the latest stats and updates on the Mavs, logging onto moodle to see what the week’s homework looks like, or sending your friend a Snapchat during your lunch period, technology is used daily by almost everyone. However, as...

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