The Plank
Daniel Sokoler ’23: proud leader on campus
Over his years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Daniel Sokoler
’23 has distinguished himself as a “Man for Others” through his
involvement in the community and his leadership of Jesuit’s
Jewish Student Union.
Clothing Exchange Closet helps students stay in uniform
When soon-to-be freshman Viliami Sitauti ’26 stopped by Jesuit
High School Sacramento to drop off some paperwork, he found out
that his uniform wouldn’t be arriving until September, a month
into his freshman year. Luckily, he was able to get free,
dress-code compliant logo wear for free from Jesuit’s Clothing
Exchange Closet.
Patrick Brannan ’23: taking responsibility for the wellbeing of others
In his freshman year at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Patrick
Brannan ’23 was diagnosed with epilepsy and also fractured one of
his legs, but these adversities didn’t stop him from becoming the
talented musician and confident leader that he is today.
Jesuit basketball maintains 10 game win streak
Historically, another basketball season has meant another
Marauder playoff run, and this year is no exception. After
beating Davis Senior High School 74-66 on the road last Friday,
the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders Varsity team are set
to face off against Monterey Trail High School in their first
playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Dylan Tsoi ’23: distinguished tennis talent
For the last four years, Dylan Tsoi ’23 has been a hard working,
compassionate individual. In addition to being an academically
successful student, Dylan has excelled at playing tennis and
being a “Man for Others” on and off the court.
Jesuit soccer trains hard, plays hard
After a loss in their last game of the regular season against Davis High School, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity soccer team looks to regain some momentum in their first game of the playoffs against Rocklin High School.
Open Mic Night
Tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Asian Pacific Islander Clubs
(APIC) from Jesuit High School Sacramento and St. Francis High
School, along with Jesuit Latinos Unidos and the Jesuit Student
Council, will host Open Mic Night in the Harris Center.
Jesuit sustains seven game winning streak
From Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, the Jesuit High School
Sacramento varsity basketball team competed against Cosumnes Oaks
High School, Franklin High School, and Elk Grove High
School.
Timothy Monroe ’23: a model student
Every day, Timothy Monroe ’23 puts his full effort into
everything he does. Whether he’s being a leader, a student, or a
friend, Timothy is always working to cultivate his skills and
those of others.
Lights, camera, action! Movie night pops off
On Saturday, Jan. 28, Jesuit High School Sacramento invited
Jesuit and St. Francis High School students to attend Movie
Night, where “Top Gun: Maverick” was shown, with plenty of
snacks, and time to hang out with friends.
Captains of the ships
Jesuit High School Sacramento has a long tradition of forming the
leaders of the future, which is, in fact, one of the stated goals
of a Jesuit education.
Kenny Castro ’23: going above and beyond helping others
Kenny Castro ’23 is widely known as a hard-working leader, who
has not only grown in his areas of passion, but grown to be a
better person as well. Whether it is his talent in golf, his
management of the car club, or his work in photography, Kenny
shows people what it means to be a good human, and a role
model.
Jake Swanson ’23: leading the celebration
Jacob Swanson ’23 is perhaps the most well-known student on
campus; he’s widely regarded as a hard worker and a great leader,
especially when it comes to his four year contribution to student
government at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Brandon Moreno ’23: running ahead to show the way
Brandon Moreno ’23 will graduate in the spring having grown into
an elite distance runner, an outstanding student, and a valued
member of the Jesuit brotherhood.
Jack Gallaway ’23: a high-achieving role model
For Jack Gallaway ’23, the Jesuit motto of a “Man for Others” has
become an integral part of his view of the world.
Matthew Ferrara ’23: keeping the brotherhood strong
As a Junior, Matthew Ferrara ’23 and classmates traveled to
Washington D.C. to attend a summit on social justice. It’s one of
his favorite memories, and it embodies what Matthew has
accomplished at Jesuit High School Sacramento: trying new things
and moving outside of comfort zones.
Sophomore Retreat: a journey of self-discovery
This year, the Sophomore Retreat will take place on Jan. 31, Feb.
2, Feb. 6, Feb. 9, and Feb. 13 at Christ the King Retreat Center
and are led by the Senior Retreat Team and facilitated by faculty
members working with Campus Ministry.
Jesuit basketball scores two wins
On Jan. 20 and Jan. 23, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity
basketball team played two Delta League games against Franklin
High School and Elk Grove High School.
Opinion: MF DOOM’s presence still looms large
New York rapper Daniel Dumile, aka MF DOOM, is one of the
greatest and most influential hip hop artists of all time. MF
DOOM tragically passed away on Oct. 31, 2020, at the age of 49.
Despite his passing, his presence and musical influence are still
felt in pop culture to this day.
Baseball star Ethan Tsui ’23, a Marauder and a friend
At the start of 2019, the new batting cages for the Jesuit High
School Sacramento Baseball Team had just been constructed.
Varsity Baseball Coach Joseph Potulny ’76 was holding tryouts
when he noticed a freshman who was there almost every day. That
freshman was Ethan Tsui ’23 who would eventually end up starring
on Coach Potulny’s varsity baseball team.