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Jesuit High School to host Pingpong Tournament for students
After hosting a seemingly successful NBA2K Tournament a few weeks ago, Jesuit High School Sacramento is getting ready to hold its second Spirit Activity of the semester, a pingpong tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Breaking down sexism, women of Jesuit speak on its various aspects and their encounters with it
The following is a part of a series of articles written around women’s voices on campus at Jesuit High School Sacramento. This article focuses on the various aspects of sexism, perspectives and experiences, and the way forward towards equality.
Jesuit brings community together with first Spirit Activity
In an attempt to bring the school’s community together, Jesuit High School Sacramento held its first Spirit Activity event of the semester on Jan. 13.
Gonzaga University extends Jesuit-like community and experience into college
Year after year, one of the most popular destinations for seniors who graduate from Jesuit High School Sacramento is Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
Jesuit Community back on campus with alterations and additions to second semester
After concluding the first semester, which saw many students safely return to campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Jesuit High School Sacramento is looking to build on this success in the second semester.
Freshman experience amid COVID-19 challenges
Making an easier transition to high school for freshmen has always been a top priority for Jesuit High School Sacramento. But with the pandemic limiting in-person interaction, and after having complete online learning until Oct. 20, this year’s freshmen class hasn’t had a typical introduction to the Jesuit community.
Online finals alleviated stress with manageable schedule
To conclude each semester, Jesuit High School Sacramento has its “finals week” — typically one of the more stressful times of the school year for both students and teachers. But due to the pandemic, the school made some modifications to finals for the Fall semester.
What Christmas means to the Jesuit Community
There’s a lot of imagery that surrounds Christmas.
In Catholic tradition, the Christmas season celebrates the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of Mary. Angels announced this good news to shepherds in a field, who found him wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manager. Three gentile wise men, guided by a star, traveled to visit the new-born king and present him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, as now, it is a time of revelation, wonder, and joy. God is with us.
COVID-19 changes Christmas plans, does not halt the season’s spirit
With final exams over and the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year in the books, members of the Jesuit High School Sacramento community are enjoying their Christmas Break. But while the holidays are usually a time to come together, things are sure to be different this year considering that four of California’s five regions are under a stay-at-home order.
Jesuit students give their opinions on the election results
With most of the country polarized over the 2020 Presidential Election, the students of Jesuit High School Sacramento have been pondering President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory for themselves.
Varying factors keep members of the Jesuit Community online
After having no in-person class since March, Jesuit High School Sacramento reopened its campus on Oct. 20. While many students and teachers have decided to return to campus, others have opted to stay online for various reasons.
Adjusting to the new normal
On Oct. 20, Jesuit High School Sacramento reopened its campus with a hybrid class schedule and heightened safety protocols. With so many rules and precautions to follow, students and teachers have had to make adjustments, some finding it harder than others to adapt.
Jesuit students define what it means to be a Marauder
This latest edition of the “What it means to be a Marauder?” series comes from current students, who answer the question as it relates to them today.
Since the establishment of Jesuit High School Sacramento in 1963, the school’s mascot has been the Marauders. Now, 57 years later, in 2020, what does it mean to be a Marauder for students?
Students find a way to come together with family despite having a not so traditional Thanksgiving
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging people to stay safe when celebrating the holidays due to the pandemic, it makes sense that Thanksgiving looked much different this year for many students of Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Brothers in the Brotherhood
Five brothers, one school.
The Maulino family has five brothers who have attended Jesuit High School Sacramento. Two of them, Chris ’08 and Nathan ’18, are alums, while Gabe ’21, Jacob ’22, and Andrew ’24 are still enjoying what the school has to offer.
Mid-Week Support Wednesdays, a multi-purpose day that gives the Jesuit Community a break from screens
At the start of the second quarter at Jesuit High School Sacramento, a schedule change was made. The new addition was Mid-Week Support Wednesdays, a day off from classes breaking up the school week to provide students a break from the hard work they have been doing and to take time to recuperate.
Jesuit upholds longtime tradition with annual food drive
One of Jesuit High School Sacramento’s longest-standing traditions, dating back to its foundation in 1963, is the annual food drive that supports the Stanford Settlement Operation Cratchit Christmas Food Drive.
Saint Mary’s College of California, an ideal choice for a Jesuit Marauder
Each year, a new group of Jesuit High School Sacramento graduates head off to college. While Jesuit alumni attend a diverse set of colleges, located all across the country, a small school in Moraga, California has long been a popular choice.