Academics

On September 28, 2023, over 100 Jesuit students and a considerable number of parents and faculty members gathered in Hughes Hall. The purpose of this assembly was to celebrate the Jesuit students’ exemplary performances on the PSAT and AP exams from the 2022-23 year.  “I was extremely proud of the accomplishments that were recognized at the Academic Recognition Ceremony. As...

This year, the Math Department received a new addition in Mrs. Erin Evans. Most recently teaching at Ursuline Academy, Mrs. Evans has many years of experience teaching. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview her. Journey to Jesuit  Originally from Louisiana, Mrs. Evans has lived in Dallas for 15 years. She has been married to her husband for 20 years and...

For the past 9 years, Jesuit has offered a summer U.S. government class designed to teach seniors US government course in early June. It may seem like just another summer school course, but in the final week of class, students travel to Washington D.C., in order to garner a unique perspective in America's government, civic participation, and service to...

In Mark 16:15 Jesus says to his disciples, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Starting with the disciples, priests have spread the word of God throughout time. One of those priests is Fr. Roy Joseph, S.J. Recently, he was assigned full time here at Jesuit Dallas. Ordained in 2016, Fr. Roy Joseph previously served...

  Open to growth, committed to working for justice, loving. These three values were embodied and fostered by the nineteen Jesuit students who comprised the 2023 Marine Biology program. The trip, facilitated by Mr. Marr, Mr. Von Schlenereid and Ms. Matthews, provided an opportunity for the young men to expand their horizons and develop a deeper understanding of the consequences...

Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard, the "Hero of Fort Sumter" and companion of Robert E. Lee, engaged in support of civil rights for Black Louisianans after the conclusion of the Civil War. However, Beauregard's true intentions behind supporting such a revolutionary cause for the time period is open to debate. Heritage and War Originating from the Casta system established in...

On May 27, 2023, the Class of 2023 and their families and friends gathered in SMU’s Moody Coliseum for the graduation ceremony.  Kevin Babu, The Roundup Managing Editor from 2022-23, graduated as the valedictorian of his class. Next year, Kevin Babu will attend the University of Texas at Austin, studying computer science.  MILITARY APPOINTEES Sam White (Navy ROTC at Texas A&M) This...

On May 19, 2023, the Jesuit Board of Trustees and The Jesuit Foundation hosted their annual faculty and staff banquet. Hosted at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, a number of teachers and coaches were presented Excellence in Education Awards for their distinctive contributions to students’ knowledge and the community as a whole.  "In my opinion, faculty/staff banquet is a wonderful...