The Plank
Junior Prom promises plenty of fun
One of the most anticipated high school events is just around the
corner. Jesuit High School Sacramento’s 2023 Junior Prom will
take place on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
California Advocacy Day gives students a voice in legislation
March 27-28, I had the opportunity to participate in the
California Ignatian Student Advocacy Day hosted by Jesuit’s West
Collaborative Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE).
Exploring exciting student art
On April 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Jesuit High School Sacramento will host an art showcase known as The Exhibition: Cannonball Collection. This is the first Exhibition in our history, and it will consist of pieces from the students in Digital Media and Studio Art classes. To conclude the Exhibition, there will be an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Internet addiction: fleeting focus
Over the last decade or so – and especially since COVID sent
everyone online – the internet has become an essential part of
the teaching and learning process. And while the internet has
made information more accessible to all students, it has also
created distracting behaviors.
Jack Zill ’23: talented musical leader
Jack Zill ’23 started his journey at Jesuit High School
Sacramento before he was even in high school; in fifth grade he
joined the junior Marauder Band, where he met Jesuit Band
Director Mr. John Cargile. From that point on Jack became a key
part of multiple bands, and learned to play a variety of
instruments.
“The Last of Us” is a great show for zombie-lovers to remember.
“The Last of Us” is a TV adaptation made by HBO of its video game counterpart developed by Naughty Dog. Both the game and the show follow the main characters, Joel and Ellie, in a horror-action adventure in a post-apocalyptic world.
AP Environmental Science will grow student’s passion
In the 2023-2024 school year, Jesuit High School Sacramento will
be adding AP Environmental Science to its course catalog. AP
Environmental Science is a year-long course, and as an AP course,
it will have a curriculum developed by the College Board.
Julian Martinelli ’23: an elite teammate
As a team leader, Julian Martinelli’s ’23 had a tremendous impact
on the basketball program at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Kendrick Lamar’s discography reveals a transcendent talent
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, more popularly known as Kendrick Lamar,
son of Paula Oliver and Kenny Duckworth was born on June 17,
1987, in Compton, California, a city known for its prominent
presence in the west-coast rap scene as well as its rampant gang
violence and crime.
California Advocacy Day, learning to be citizens of faith
This year’s California Advocacy Day on March 28 invites and
encourages students from Jesuit High School Sacramento to visit
the California state capitol in downtown Sacramento and
participate in faith-based advocacy.
Lenten Service Drive lends supports to Sacramento
From Feb. 27 to March 31, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Office
of Service and Justice (OSJ) is hosting the Lenten Service Drive,
which combines a donation drive and special events for education
on justice.
Smash Bros: The Ultimate Fighting Game!
“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” (SSBU) is very popular at Jesuit
High School Sacramento, and for a good reason. Adherents have
been seen playing this game during lunch, community periods, and
even in the morning on days with a late school start. I, too, am
a fan of the “Super Smash Bros” franchise and decided to delve
deeper into the game’s history and give an overall rating and
opinion.
Opinion: Cornell University, go (other) Big Red!
Cornell University is a private Ivy League school located in
Ithaca, New York that is well known for its Computer Science,
Medical, and Hotel Management programs. Cornell is also famous
for being the second largest school in the Ivy League with 15,000
undergraduate students.
Jesuit Auction amazes and astounds
Tuition at Jesuit High School Sacramento does not cover the full
cost of educating a student, so Jesuit has to create fundraising
activities to provide essential revenue. The Jesuit Auction event
does help to fill the gap in a fun and fruitful manner.
Reid Jones ’23: leading by example
Reid Jones ’23 has made his mark in the Jesuit High School
Sacramento community as a leader on the basketball court and a
persevering, optimistic classmate in the classroom.
Anthony Seibles ’23: MVP on and off the field
Anthony Seibles ’23 is known for his hard work and desire to
uplift spirits and spread positivity to all those who meet
him.
Jesuit loses at the Golden 1 Center, prepares for NorCals
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team suited up for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 Championship Game against Modesto Christian High School. Playing in the Golden One Center, the Marauders trailed the entire game ultimately losing 79-53, snapping their 13 game win streak.
Jesuit wins in the first round of the CIF-SJS playoffs
In the first round of the section playoffs, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team faced off against Monterey Trail High School on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Marauders were able to secure the 67-65 win with a last second tip-in layup by Reid Jones ’23.
Charles Sander ’23: catapulting his communities into echelons of success
Jesuit High School Sacramento strives to form students into young
men who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious,
loving, and committed to doing justice. Charles Sander ’23 takes
Jesuit’s learning and growth expectations to heart in many of the
opportunities our community has to offer, often in a leadership
position.
Jesuit wrestling prepares for the San-Joaquin Section Masters Championship
On Feb. 17, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s wrestling team will
send five members to compete at the prestigious Sac-Joaquin
Section Masters Championship. To qualify for the championship
wrestlers had to place top eight in their weight classes across
all 21 high schools in the SJS division.