When it comes to notable athletes that have come out of Dallas Jesuit, the list is quite long, and every year Jesuit honors a few former Rangers by inducting them into the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame. The induction is an honor that only a select few have experienced, and it is one that all Jesuit athletes aspire to...
The phrase “livin’ the dream” uttered in a smooth southern accent may not seem commonplace to many people today. However, these very words are considered to be the catchphrase of an outstanding and accomplished Jesuit alum. These are the words of 1977 graduate John Koeijmans, a man who in the late '70’s excelled beyond his peers on the soccer...
To some, he is Dad, to others, he is Coach, and even to some, he is a best friend. Thousands of people have encountered Gary Pasqua ’55 in his time as both a coach and student at Jesuit, and there is one thing they can all agree on: nobody is more deserving of the Gold Ranger Award than himself.
As a...
Represented by president Michael Earsing and Jesuit's Dallas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Chairman Jimmy Archie '93, Jesuit Dallas welcomed four new members to the privileged Hall of Fame, a significant title which only the most dominate Jesuit athletes receive.
Here’s a question of the recipients.
Jeff Fellows '97
A two time all district and all state selection, Jeff Fellows was one...
Jesuit's Profile of the Graduate at Graduation features six components: open to growth, committed to social justice, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and physically fit. While all students strive to encompass all of these aspects, most are strongest in one area or another. For those who have exceptionally displayed their God-given talents in athletics, Jesuit has its own Sports Hall...
Excelling in one sport? Remarkable. Excelling in two? Rare. Excelling in three? Nearly unheard of.
But Bernie Hogan, of the Jesuit class of 1976, managed to do just that during his time here. He was a two-time all state football player, a two-time all state baseball player, and a two year letterman in basketball. He was given the Leo Ostick...
Jesuit Dallas prides itself, above all else, on its focus on community. The aggregated work and dedication of parents, students, teachers, priests, and alumni make Jesuit a truly remarkable place. The impetus on full community involvement is probably most evident at sporting events. From August to June, Jesuit’s fields and stands are packed with players and parents out to...
One of the 2015 Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame inductees is Omar Jenkins, a star wide receiver for the Rangers in 1998 and 1999. Omar’s brilliant career at Jesuit allowed him to receive multiple Division 1 offers and even make his way to the NFL.
In addition to his exploits on the football field, Omar Jenkins, Class of 2000, also...
