Friday, March 29, 2024

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Earlier this year, Jesuit Dallas commenced two construction projects on campus. These projects mark the continuation of our school’s revitalization and expansion since the completion last year of the David A. Segal Family Aquatic Center and Melsheimer Family Theater. On Sept. 30, 2022, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Mr. Alex Soich, Vice President of Finance...
To say that the upcoming 2022 midterm elections are historic is quite an understatement. With the rapid transformation of American politics such as increased political polarization, normalization of political violence, and culture wars, the past few years have seen ever-increasing tension over key issues like the teetering economy, border crisis, foreign policy, and handling of COVID-19. Since his presidential victory...
Regarding tennis, many watched and idolized Roger Federer and Serena Williams. The tennis world busted into shock when Serena retired during her last U.S. Open run. Now, a few weeks later, Federer decides to end his tennis career at the 2022 Laver Cup. Most people considering him the greatest of all time, Roger Federer is an inspiration and exemplifies all...
  Jesuit, unlike many high schools, offers a compressive experience abroad for service. This summer I had the pleasure of going on the "Encuentro" exchange student and service program to Guadalajara, Mexico. This trip was something special and an incredibly unique experience. It was very eye-opening and changed my view on many things. Preface Encuentro's biggest difference compared to other trips is...
On June 29, 2022, a group of Jesuit students embarked on a service immersion trip to Monterrey, Mexico.  Wednesday, June 29 We touchdown in Monterrey, Mexico, around 11:00 am and quickly get out of customs and security. We meet our adult leader Mr. Perry at the airport entrance, to which he gives us the great news that the mask mandate was...
Hell has happily tortured damned souls for the last several thousand years below the Earth's surface. But Director of Operations, Satan, has found a new campus that increases misery in ways the demons had never dreamed of.  "As excited as I am to move to California, I have mixed emotions," Satan said in a recent interview, "I'm afraid because Gavin...
The Jesuit Dallas Competitive Shooting Team (JCST) found themselves on a bit of a hot streak as they wrapped up their season over the summer. First, they competed in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Texas State Championships and placed fourth overall as a team. Next, they went to Marengo, Ohio for the National Championships, where they placed ninth...
Little represents the spirit of Jesuit students more than our dedication to community service. From holding the fridge door for an impoverished shopper at community pantries to the sun soaked backs of our seniors at Bonton Farms, Jesuit's commitment to social relief is almost always apparent to those we aid. Jesuit's Class of 2023 commenced their first day of...

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