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October 29th marked the 73rd anniversary of the Jesuit-Ursuline Underclassmen Homecoming Dance, a celebration that has decorated Jesuit's history, though a jitterbug contest would seem out of place at Saturday's sock hop. Students endulged in a stunning Paris-like ambiance this year, as the Jesuit and Ursuline student councils treated the student body to a captivating French theme, graciously accompanied...
“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...
As 7:00 PM rolled around, many students from Jesuit, Ursuline, and Hockaday made their way to the Terry Center for the annual Freshman Mixer.  Music blaring and refreshments ready, the Terry Center was not the room that held Prayer Services and Masses that night; it was a giant dance floor allowing for the many new freshman from each school...
Civil young men and women dressed up in tuxedos and elegant dresses eating a well-prepared meal sat around almost 80 tables. Thirty minutes later: Around 500 high school students in untucked tuxedo shirts and girls with no shoes jumped up and down to Desiigner's "Panda" while sweating all over the dance floor at the World Trade Center. Titles like "Most Lit Prom,"...
What do Scooby Doo, 70's disco dancers, firefighters, Justin Bieber and Anchorman all have in common? The answer: Jesuit Homecoming. On the night of October 24, 2015, an endless stream of excited juniors and seniors filed into the front entrance of Alumni Hall, prepared to have the time of their lives, sporting the above costumes and others like them. This...
Hundreds of guys and girls flood the Terry Center, Sperry’s stomping on the floor, hands waving through the air, the faces of the freshmen lit with joy. Speakers boom with the sound of vibrant music. This is the typical setting of the Jesuit and Ursuline freshman mixer. On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Jesuit hosted the annual Freshman Mixer solely for...
The traditions and activities surrounding prom are always a great experience. What's not to love about getting dressed up in a hot tuxedo and take pictures for an hour before congregating on a crowded dance floor. Prom is always bound to be a fun night filled with memorable experiences. The 2015 prom was the first for the 2016 class, whereas the...
With a big turnout, hosting a little over 1000 students, and a really fun outing for everybody, Homecoming was a success. Even if dancing is not for you, there were many alternatives, like hanging out in Xavier Mall or in the cafe where there were games and refreshments. There was also a photo booth that attracted much attention; many...

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