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The rushing wind from the chariots, cheering from the audience, and adrenaline pumping through veins of every member helps to rebirth a well-loved Jesuit tradition every year. Chariots, from the Roman Circus Maximus, now race across the heated asphalt of a high school track field. In only seconds, the chariots pass the finish line and excitement breaks loose in...
Jesuit cross country has always been the team to beat season after season, but this season the team has a familiar name on the roster...twice. Connor and John Garvey are two of the best runners on the team and two of the leaders of the team. Every cross country stat sheet has had the name Garvey on it two times since...
An older doctor dressed in blue scrubs quickly paces down the white, sterile hallway. Following closely behind him, the Jesuit student meticulously writes down into his notebook, noting all of the doctor’s actions. They enter into the surgical operations room. The doctor washes his hands before entering the room. Quietly watching just a few feet away, the Jesuit student...
"Education fuels the flame that burns from the lamp, which is shown resting on a base that represents the Book of Knowledge." This explanation of the logo of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation provides images of a flame, an image of longevity and creative energy. Early this September, The National Merit Scholarship Corporation notified its selection for the Semi-Finalists, a list consisting of...
Beams of light target two lone podiums on the empty stage, overlooking a sea of faces watching, waiting for the oncoming argument.  Jake LoRocco ’17, armed with his tediously prepared arguments and data, steps up to the microphone.  A waterfall of words rushes out his lips, incomprehensible to anyone but the seasoned judges.  Minutes pass, and LoRocco continues undeterred...
The young freshman stares down at the two cards in his right hand. He looks back up at the dealer, confidently remarking “All in!” The dealer looks over to the other player at the table, who matches his bet. Both students reveal their hand. The first throws down a pair of aces, easily taking the pot. His dad gives...
Lift the plates and glasses, put them on the rack, garnish the table with glitter, reset the table, and repeat. Such actions continued for approximately one hour until the grandfather clock rung six and seniors ambushed the dining area for the evening's meal and activity. At this point, the room illuminated, brighter than the glitter bands the students had...
Mr. David Hernandez quickly glances around the room before his presentation, pacing back and forth. Room A214 appears to be shrinking as more and more Jesuit students crowd the limited space, hoping to gain key information from Embry-Riddle’s Assistant Director of Admissions. Mr. Hernandez clears his throat, and the cameras start rolling. He begins the meeting by asking the...

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