From Oct. 28 to Jan. 9, Jesuit High School Sacramento is welcoming middle and high school students who are interested in attending Jesuit. 

The STAR Team is looking to offer prospective Marauders a glimpse inside an average day on campus. The “shadows” will be assigned to a current Jesuit student, who will chaperone the shadow through the first three periods of the day. After experiencing life inside the classroom, shadows will have the chance to eat food from Epicurean and then depart with their parents during lunchtime.  

Jayden Canio ’25 has been a Shadow Day chaperone on campus numerous times. He believes that Shadow Days offers a wonderful opportunity to share the brotherhood and for current Marauders to extend a welcoming hand to their guests.

“Kids are most excited about the actual student’s life, not just the classes,” Jayden said. “[They notice] how the student [acts] in class, and how friendly he is to others. Saying ‘what’s up’ to friends and people acknowledging the shadow hits them, as it shows [they are] welcomed here. Kids get excited to see firsthand the Jesuit brotherhood feeling and experience.”  

STAR Team pairs shadows and chaperones with similar interests, which provides a common interest for the two to bond over and thus enhance each shadow’s experience at Jesuit for the day.  

“[Pairing shadows with Jesuit Students with similar interests] is the best way to make kids less nervous and more interested about coming here,” Jayden said. “Our goal is to make the best day for the shadower, and make a good impact on him.”

Assistant Director of Admissions Mr. Jonathan Isaac loves the way students become role models for the guests.  

“My favorite part about Shadow Day is actually seeing our current students, our freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, opening up, coming out of their shell a little bit and showing a side that maybe I don’t always see,” Mr. Isaac said, “[Students] always demonstrate the best versions of yourselves to me when I’m walking by, but seeing [them] as a mentor, as a peer leader, to a young eighth grader, or a transfer student, that’s my favorite part.”