The Plank
Football kicks off new season
As the new school year begins, the Jesuit High School Sacramento football team prepares for their upcoming season. The team has been hard at work, practicing since late June.
Ms. Kathy Van Liefde to retire after decades of kind service
In her 27 years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Ms. Kathy Van
Liefde has served as a math teacher and, in her current capacity,
as a guidance counselor. In all her responsibilities, she has
maintained a positive attitude and a focus on her students’
well-being.
Colin Marks ‘23: rising to new heights
Colin Marks ’23, one of the best volleyball players in the
country, has helped propel the Jesuit High School Sacramento
volleyball team to new competitive heights over his four years in
the program, culminating in the team securing the Division 1
Section title last weekend.
Jayden Weathersbee ’23: great leader, promising future
Throughout his time at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Jayden
Weathersbee ’23 has distinguished himself as a strong and capable
athlete and leader on Jesuit’s wrestling team, rising to captain
for one of Jesuit’s historically best wrestling teams. The sport,
however, wasn’t initially on his radar when he joined the Jesuit
community.
Landon Darling ’25 rocks the rodeo
Landon Darling ’25, a sophomore at Jesuit High School Sacramento,
has recently decided to pursue his interest in Rodeo, a unique
and competitive sport that involves intensive training and
rigorous work with horses.
Freshman finding success on the diamond
Varsity baseball at Jesuit High School Sacramento has been
amongst the most competitive programs in the Northern California
area, with many players signing with top collegiate programs and
eventually finding their way into Major League Baseball. Because
of this competitive history, when a freshman makes the Varsity
squad, it’s noticed.
Jesuit celebrates Salutatorian and Valedictorian
On Saturday, May 20th, at the Memorial Auditorium, Jesuit High
School Sacramento’s class of 2023 will gather for their
graduation. Two seniors, Charles Sander ’23 and William Gillick
’23, received the distinct honor to speak on behalf of their
classmates, serving as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the
2023 senior class.
It’s okay to not be okay
The month of May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness
Month, a time that sheds light on the importance of mental health
and encourages people who might be struggling to reach out for
support. This year, Jesuit High School Sacramento is working hard
to spread awareness and help their students.
TeamCARE offers vital resources
Taking care of mental health and prioritizing well-being can help
students cope with stress, achieve more academically, and just
live happier and healthier lives.
Opinion: “SOMA” sends subtle psychological scares
“SOMA” is a survival horror game developed and published by Frictional Games, the very same studio that created the acclaimed “Amnesia” game/series. The base gameplay of “SOMA” holds many similarities to its predecessors in the “Amnesia” series, with stealth and puzzle solving being the main mechanics needed to progress.
Jesuit holds annual Student Awards Convocation
On Thursday, April 27, in the Father Barry Gymnasium, Jesuit High School Sacramento celebrated its annual Student Awards Convocation. The Jesuit community in its entirety, from staff and faculty to parents, gathered together to celebrate this year’s student accomplishments.
Matthew Palchak ’23: dedicated leader and loyal friend
For Matt Palchak ’23, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s motto of being “Men for Others” has become an integrated part of his personality and life.
“I have learned many things inside, and outside the classroom, but I think some of the most important things are learning to serve others, and learning to work as a leader,” Matt said. “The lasting impact Jesuit has left on me as a ‘Man for Others’ is to always be ready to help and serve others.”
Opinion: “IGOR” mixes amazing talent with deeper meaning
On May 17, 2019, Tyler, the Creator released his fifth studio album titled “IGOR.” The album won Tyler the first Grammy of his career: Best Rap Album of 2020. His fourth album, “Flower Boy,” fell short after being nominated but not selected for Best Rap Album at the 2018 Grammys, so winning was a huge accomplishment for Tyler.
On “IGOR,” Tyler branched out from what people thought rap was and introduced a heavy R&B influence to his experimental rapping. Tyler utilized a wide array of sounds from psychedelic synths to distorted bass, providing an experience that fans of many different genres could appreciate.
Car show featured cool cars, awesome automobiles
On Tuesday, April 25, Jesuit High School Sacramento hosted its
annual car show, which allowed students to see and appreciate
some exotic, classic, and beautifully built cars.
Mock Trial explores the legal field
Working in the field of Law interests many students at Jesuit
High School Sacramento, and thanks to Jesuit’s Mock Trial
program, they can explore this passion.
Jesuit’s Wellness Center cultivates student’s well-being
Jesuit High School Sacramento provides many resources to support
Jesuit students’ mental health and well-being. One such resource
is the Wellness Center, located next to the King Library.
Mr. Brusel retires after 25 years of bringing humor and joy to Jesuit
Mr. Carlos Brusel, a Spanish teacher loved by all his students
and co-workers, has announced that the 2022-2023 school year will
be his last year teaching at Jesuit High School Sacramento. While
he will no longer be physically on campus, Mr. Brusel’s spirit
and lasting impact on this school will forever have a special
place at Jesuit.
Opinion: The “Tetris” movie lines up just right
“Tetris” is a biographical thriller about the history of the
videogame by the same name. It was released on March 15,
2023 and was directed by Jon S. Baird and written by Noah
Pink.
Foundations of Cybersecurity to grow Jesuit’s computer science program
High school computer science courses have been growing in
popularity recently. With technology advancing, it has become
important for students to have a deep knowledge of computers and
technology as a whole.
Don’t miss chamber choir’s final performance of the year
On May 4, at 7 p.m. Jesuit High School Sacramento chamber choir
will be participating in the spring choral concert held at Our
Lady of the Assumption.