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In a small town in southern Peru, a young Peruvian boy tugs on the shirt of a rising Jesuit Dallas senior, his eyes imploring the soon-to-be graduate to stay a few more minutes. The seemingly incredible divide between the two dissolves through a mutual desire to be with each other. As a part of the many summer programs Jesuit offers, the...
From the bright blue sheen of new freshman name tags to the confident clomping of senior cowboy boots, the halls of Jesuit returned to their usual sights and sounds last week. For the Freshman class of 2020, last Friday marked the beginning of the Jesuit experience, while Juniors marked their "halfway point,” and Seniors entered into their final year. Regardless,...
After a summer break that seemed too short, the once-lonely halls of Jesuit filled up once again with the nervous faces of incoming freshman and the smiling faces of returning students as they caught up with old friends. Many of the students in all grades started off the year right by donating to the “Commit! Literacy Supply Drive,” reaffirming...
Downtown Dallas was unusually quiet for a Tuesday morning in July.  The absence of honking, yelling, and cars altogether on the streets indicated an unorthodox event was taking place nearby. At the entrance to the Meyerson Symphony Center, hushed voices, subdued sobs, and the faint echo of Taps cast a somber aurora over the usually lively place. In the shadow...
Your first day of school is always hectic; it's a foregone conclusion. That's why Jesuit implements orientation before school starts so the students can ease their nerves before a great year at this great school. Accommodating the new faculty as well as students, Jesuit not only has a pre-beginning of school orientation for students, but also has one for the new...
May at Jesuit is often characterized by a joyous onslaught of Convocation ceremonies, awards, and honors given to those extraordinary in their efforts over the past year. On May 5th, however, the Jesuit Rugby team's banquet came with a shock: the announcement of long-standing Coach Anthony Mattacchione's departure from the team, and more importantly Jesuit. In true May fashion, honor...
25 students, 4 sponsors, 724 miles, and 1 NJCL convention. Members of Jesuit's Junior Classical League, a club for Latin students, traveled to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana for the National Junior Classical League Convention, which drew thousands Latin and Greek students and teachers from across the nation. There the students of the Classics competed in academics and athletics, learned about...
Every year, Jesuit welcomes certain new things to its halls. From new teachers to new buildings to new classes, Jesuit does not stay idle during the summer while the students are away. This year was no different as Jesuit welcomed many new additions to the campus, but one of particular note was the new course AP Environmental Science. AP...

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