The Plank
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.
Basketball Recap: Jesuit goes 2-1 in their last 3 games
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team played
Folsom High School on Jan. 14 and Archbishop Riordan High School
on Jan. 16.
Andrej Stojaković shoots for the stars
During his four years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Andrej Stojaković ’23 has not only grown as a basketball player (he is currently ranked as 24th best recruit in the Nation according to the ESPN 100 Ranking Index for 2023) but also as a leader and person.
Jesuit comes up big against Davis
On Jan. 6 and Jan. 7, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Basketball team defeated Sheldon High School and Christian Brothers High School. Both games were blowouts and showcased the team’s amazing ability to score and play well as a team.
Faculty Pushes For Littering To Stop on Campus
Littering has been a growing problem this semester at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Jesuit Basketball continues to build trust and teamwork
From Dec. 27 to Dec. 30, the Jesuit High School varsity basketball team competed in the Damien Classic which took place in Los Angeles, California. They managed to advance to the quarterfinals, beating some strong schools before falling to Ironwood High School, a top-ranked team from Arizona.
Bassem Mansour ‘23, a model of generosity
Bassem Mansour ’23 is known for his generous spirit and joyous
personality. Bassem, however, feels that the community at Jesuit
High School Sacramento has been just as generous to him,
especially in the aftermath of the accident that changed his
life.
Opinion: Georgetown University offers historic campus, Catholic education
Georgetown University is a private Jesuit institution and
research university located in Washington, D.C. It offers the
opportunity for Jesuit High School Sacramento students to
continue their Jesuit education in the nation’s capital, with
access to a multitude of internships and a beautiful campus.
Another asset added to Jesuit’s arsenal
Every school year, Jesuit High School Sacramento gets a number of
new transfers across all grades. This year, Kevin Haupt Jr. ’24
transferred to Jesuit after completing his sophomore year at
Oakmont High School in Roseville.
Don’t Worry Darling displays dazzling performances
Psychological thriller film “Don’t Worry Darling” hit theaters on
Sept. 23, 2022. The movie was directed by Olivia Wilde and
written by Katie Silberman, and features a star-studded cast
including Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, and Gemma
Chan.
Chess is growing in popularity at Jesuit
Chess is an abstract strategy game that requires two players.
Each player controls 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks,
two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns. The objective of the
game is to “checkmate” the opponent’s king by leaving them with
no options to move. However, there are also several ways that a
game can end in a draw.
“Final Letters” Learning from the past to change the present
On Friday, Nov. 4, Jesuit Drama held the Opening Night Gala and
Performance of the fall play “Final Letters,” a company-created
production based off of the Yad Vashem Archive’s “Final Letters.”
This solemn yet educational production presents emotional letters
written by Jewish victims of the Holocaust while under Nazi
oppression.
Latinos Unidos gives voice and community to latinos students
Latinos Unidos is Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Latino heritage
club. It is a club that seeks to give a sense of community and
voice to Latino students at Jesuit.
Wild West Shootout ends, Fr. Barry Classic begins
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team defeated Damonte Ranch High School and Spanish Springs High School in the Wild West Shootout Tournament that took place in Reno, Nevada from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. The tournament was supposed to include an additional game against Bishop Manogue High School, but due to weather conditions the game was canceled. Jesuit will play Garces Memorial High School to kick off the Father Barry Classic on Dec. 8.
Varsity cross country runners experience a season of growth
The Varsity Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders’ 2022 cross country team finished the season winning six races while placing second and 20th in the prestigious Clovis Invitational.
Mr. Lai believes that the growth of the underclassmen played a significant role in the team’s chemistry and success this year.
“The team really got along well and the underclassmen have been stepping up,” Mr.Lai said. “With such a small group of juniors and seniors, more pressure and responsibility has been expected of the sophomores and many of them rose to the challenge.”
Stop Asian Hate movement encourages respect in America
Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, hate
crimes against Asian Americans have increased throughout the
country. In response, the Stop Asian Hate movement was created in
order to increase awareness and speak out against these crimes.
Now, two and a half years after the beginning of the COVID-19
pandemic, members of the Jesuit High School Sacramento community
reflect back on those troubling times.