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On October 20, Jesuit students, joined by their Ursuline counterparts, descended on Jesuit's cafeteria and fields for game activities. Among those activities were spike ball and hamster balls, one of the more violent of the games in which people would run around in plastic balls getting knocked over by the surrounding crowd. While there were many games, there was...
The best tool we can give you is discernment because we're not going to be able to stay ahead and predict what it will do tomorrow. There won't be an adult sitting beside you while you're at the keyboard a lot of the time. - Principal Tom Garrison '92 As a former Jesuit student himself, Mr. Garrison combines his unique...
Introduction In the ever-accelerating pace of the modern world, the youth have seized the reins, steering innovation, propelling change, and championing the betterment of society. Among this surging wave of young trailblazers stands the Digital Marketing Club (DMC) at Jesuit, a dynamic group of students fired with a fervent mission. Our aim? To grapple with global challenges and leave an...
On Saturday May 20th, Bishop Edward Burns ordained eight men. Three of these ordained men are Jesuit graduates: Fr. Kevin Kolker ’11 , Fr. Cesar Garcia ’14, and Fr. Miguel Sotelo ’14. On September 11, Associate Editor Sebastian Suwanda ’26, and I interviewed Father Miguel Sotelo. We were able to learn more about Father Sotelo’s priestly formation and his...
The outcome of your life is determined by a series of choices, either big or small, these choices determine your future. College is a monumental landmark in life, a landmark that you will remember for the rest of your life. With over 24,624 colleges/universities around the world, choosing a college can be a heavy and frightening choice. Jesuit Dallas offers...
At the end of last year, the Jesuit administrators announced that the GPA system would change for the class of 2025 and onward. To learn more about what the new system, I met with Assistant Principal Mrs. O'Sullivan. Interview What was the main purpose for changing the GPA? We've been looking at the system for a couple years on how to align...
The PSAT is more important than most high schoolers think. Not only does it serve as a preparation test for the SAT, but it provides the opportunity of national merit scholarship programs which can lead to recognition by college admissions. Today, I will go over a few effective ways to best prepare yourself for the highly dreaded yet important...
  Every year, Jesuit Dallas welcomes new faculty into its community. During the missioning prayer service on September 19, over a dozen new faculty members were honored and blessed. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Lillie Frazier, one of our newest faculty in The Math Department. Her positive attitude made this a delightful interview for me.  Background and Family  "I...

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