Friday, March 29, 2024

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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...
Dallas Jesuit’s Hope Squad left campus last Thursday (October 19th) to attend the 2023 Texas Hope Squad conference out in Garland, Texas. Hope Squads from schools all around the state of Texas traveled out to attend this full-day conference. Importance of Emotions Beginning the meeting, Christina Stock, a Hope Squad board certified music therapist, as well as Shauna Barnes, a mental...
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...
It's hard to believe that when the Texas State Fair started, there were no wacky foods such as Fried Ice Cream, Frozen Chocolate Bananas, or Fried Butter, but it was indeed a horrible, horrible time. Food stands trotted out the same boring old food, year in and year out. However, in 2004, the Big Tex Choice Awards were established,...
The word synod comes from the Latin synodus meaning "assembly" or "meeting." A synod means an "ecclesiastical council," or when leaders and laypeople. of the church come together. In the Diocese of Dallas, the last time a synod was called was in 1939, under Bishop Lynch. A couple of years ago, Bishop Edward Burns, the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas...

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