Convocation

Photography credits: Celina Estrada and Emily Wilson Junior year is one of the most rigorous years for students, and striving for excellence academically and in the community embodies the Profile of the Graduate. For their excellence, they receive various awards and scholarships. On Thursday, May 19, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas held its annual Junior Convocation. Academic/Extracurricular Awards Andrew Abraham Men’s Chorus Jonathan...

A ceremony that marks the end of a difficult year of study, the Junior Convocation is a time when the school comes together as a group to recognize the hard work and dedication of the entire junior class. With the seniors no longer on campus, the Convocation also signifies the transition into senior year for juniors who have grown...

For many freshmen, Senior Convocation is just another dreary event with Mr. McDaniel or Mr. Garrison listing off the names of people they’ve probably never met, but, as students progress in their Jesuit career, they begin to grasp the significance of this event. On the morning of Friday, May 8th, the Class of 2015 finally experienced this significance firsthand. After all...

On May 15, 2023, the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 gathered in the Mike and Mary Terry Family Foundation center. The purpose of the assembly was to celebrate the accomplishments of the Freshmen and Sophomores. The word "convocation" comes from the Latin word convocare, meaning "to come together." At Jesuit, this convocation is to recognize the accomplishments of our...

On May 18, 2023, the Jesuit student body and faculty convened for the final convocation of the year. Also, family members, alumni, and other distinguished guests were present for the ceremony. After students proceeded into the Terry Center, Principal Garrison delivered a call to worship to welcome family members and guests, as well as commencing the ceremony.  Junior convocation honors...

Annually, each grade level has a convocation to commemorate their academic and extracurricular achievements the year. Consisting of a prayer service and speakers awarding students various certificates of excellence, scholarships, and special awards for academic excellence or service to the community, the Senior convocation occurred on Thursday, May 12th. The Senior class will have their graduation soon, and the...

Jesuits refer to many important Latin phrases and acronyms to remind them of their duties  throughout their lives. Ad Mejoram De Gloriam. Cura Personalis. MAGIS. Men for Others. They all call Jesuits back to their primary obligation: The Lord. However, few stand out more than the phrase "ad astra." Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning "to the stars," and the Ad Astra Award...

On Monday, May 17, Jesuit Dallas held its annual freshman convocation. Freshman convocation is a time for students to be awarded for their hard effort throughout the year. Jesuit handed out a total of 56 awards to 37 individuals, along with ten scholarships and 7 Prinicipal's Magis Awards. Academic and Extracurricular Awards Ben Albus Spanish 1   Gustavo Aldrey Honors Algebra 2 French 1 English 1   Dominic Arra Algebra...