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Zac Koerner, Three-Time Cif Section Champion Water Polo Coach, Leaving Jesuit To Coach At American River College
Jesuit High School of Sacramento Water Polo Head Coach Zac Koerner shared this week that he is stepping down. He has led the Marauders for the last eight years. Koerner will continue to work in his sport at American River College as the head coach of the water polo program.
Jesuit High School Names Chris Alling New President
School’s 15th President brings nearly 30 years of Ignatian education leadership to Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, March 16, 2023 - The Board of Trustees of Jesuit High School of Sacramento today announced the appointment of Chris Alling as the school’s fifteenth President. He will assume his new role on July 1, 2023, just as Jesuit Sacramento prepares to celebrate 60 years of educating leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion – Men for Others – who strive to build a better world.
President Search Update
The Presidential Search Committee has been convening regularly over the past six weeks, moving through the search process thoughtfully and diligently to find the best President for Jesuit High School.
In mid-Feburary, the Committee met with various constituent groups during listening sessions and reviewed the results of the confidential online survey at the end of the month to capture input on the ideal candidate for our next President. Applications for the position of President closed on February 28, 2023.
Mock Trial places 5th overall, finishes in Quarterfinals
Congratulations to Mock Trial for placing 5th out of 20 teams. We also want to recognize the following student award recipients for their accomplishments as they finished their Gordon D. Schaber Mock Trial & Moot Court Competition for the year.
Jesuit Sacramento senior Andrej Stojakovic selected to play in 2023 McDonald’s All American Game in Houston, TX
Stojakovic will be recognized locally with jersey presentation during special school rally February 16
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 13, 2023 – Andrej Stojakovic, a Jesuit High School of Sacramento senior, was selected from more than 720 high school basketball players spanning across the country for the chance to suit up in the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games. Since 1977, the Games have been a proving ground for the elite stars, and it’s time for a new class of greats to make their mark on history this March at Toyota Center in Houston.
Jesuit High School of Sacramento is pleased to announce that the search for the next President has commenced.
The Jesuit High School of Sacramento Board of Trustees seeks to identify an exceptional leader to serve as its next president. The JHS President Search Committee has developed a comprehensive process and timeline, which includes collecting feedback and perspectives from the JHS community. The Search Committee will then narrow the applicant pool to a group of semifinalists and identify finalists for the position.
Mock Trial Enjoys Successful First Round of Competition
This past week, the Jesuit Mock Trial team went toe-to-toe with local opposition in the Gordon D Schaber Mock Trial Competition. After months of preparation, our Marauders argued the case of The People v Franks to practicing attorneys, sitting judges, and a packed courtroom at the Sacramento Superior Court. This year’s case is a truly Shakespearean drama, involving the fictional cast of a cruise-ship theatre group and their performance of Macbeth at Sea.
Jesuit Announces Search Committee for School President
Panel to include Trustees, Alums, Faculty, Staff and Current Parents
As announced last month, the Jesuit High School of Sacramento Board of Trustees is focused on the selection of the next President for Jesuit. We believe Jesuit’s unique mission and academic stature will attract a number of highly qualified candidates. The Presidential Search Committee will assume responsibility of identifying qualified candidates and the full Board of Trustees will appoint the new President based on the committee’s work and recommendations.
Alert for Monday, Jan 9, 12:30 pm
Classes will resume Tuesday at 8:20am
Jesuit High School’s current plan is to reopen campus for school Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
The power is on, and all systems are working. The grounds have been cleared of debris. We will proceed with a four-day week schedule, starting with Period 1 at 8:20am on Tuesday.
Students — for complete information, check your email for the Week Ahead message and updated Bell Schedule from Ms. Ruano.
Alert for Sunday, Jan 8, 10:00 pm
Classes canceled, campus closed for Monday 1/9/2023
Due to a power outage and trees down on campus, Jesuit High School is canceling classes and closing the campus for Monday, January 9, 2023.
Please visit Jesuit’s website throughout the day on Monday for updates. If possible, teachers will post instructions for their classes on Google classroom. Similarly, if possible, students should complete the assignments posted on Google classroom to the best of their ability.
Alert for Sunday, Jan 8, 5:00 pm
Campus closed to activities
Power remains out on the Jesuit High School campus and surrounding areas. Stay safe.
To allow planning time for our families, administrators will determine tonight whether or not school can be held Monday.
Next update at 10:00pm. Follow on social media @JesuitHighSac
Alert for Sunday, Jan 8, 11:45 am
Campus closed to activities
Power is out at Jesuit. Phones and email are also down. The campus is CLOSED TODAY, Sunday, 1/8/23. Stay safe.
We are assessing damage and monitoring power restoration.
Next update at 5:00pm. Follow on social media @JesuitHighSac
UPDATE – Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. to conclude service as President January 6
During transition day-to-day operations to be led by Principal Michael Wood ’99, in coordination with senior administrative leadership and with oversight by Board of Trustees
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Board of Trustees of Jesuit High School of Sacramento today provides an update on the conclusion of service of Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J., as President. On the advice of his physicians, Fr. McGarry will be unable to return to Jesuit this year in order to focus on his health and wellness.
Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. to conclude service as President at end of 2022-2023 academic year
NOTE please see update from January 4, 2023
Jesuit High School of Sacramento President Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. announced today to the Board of Trustees that he will conclude his service as president at the end of the academic year.
From Speaker Series to Service Project—Students Create Welcome Kits
Thank you to everyone who donated items for our Welcome Kits for Opening Doors! Thanks to our team of students, we were able to sort donations, assemble and deliver a total of 28 Welcome Kits to help prepare for the arrival of refugees who are resettling here in Sacramento.
About the service project
As a follow-up service event to our justice education series on refugee resettlement, we collected items and put together Welcome Kits for Opening Doors here in Sacramento.
Stanford Settlement Launches Food Drive with help from Jesuit High School Students
54th Annual "Operation Cratchit" Christmas Basket Program
SACRAMENTO, CA – Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center has launched its Annual Christmas Basket Program – “Operation Cratchit.” For 54 years, Stanford Settlement has been assisting individuals, families, and the elderly with additional resources during the holiday season.
12 National Merit Commended Students
Scored among top 50,000 of all PSAT test takers
Previously we celebrated our four National Merit Semi-finalists; this week, we are proud to share and celebrate our 12 National Merit Commended Students! These students were among the top 50,000 of all PSAT test takers last year, which signifies a wonderful achievement and bodes well for their success on other standardized tests like the SAT. Please join us in congratulating the following members of the Class of 2023 on being National Merit Commended Students:
Jesuit wins Commissioner’s Cup for Fourth Year
CIF-SJS award for most successful athletic program
Jesuit is honored to share that our school was awarded the California Interscholastic Federation Sac-Joaquin Section Commissioner’s Cup for the fourth time in the five years the award has been given. The Commissioner’s Cup is a program designed to recognize the top all-around athletic programs in the Section based on comprehensive excellence in interscholastic competition. This award signifies the hard work that our players, coaches, and parents give throughout the year.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Three Jesuit Marauders Selected
Congratulations to three members of the senior class who have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition: Dylan Tsoi, Charles Sander, and Enoch Cheng.
The first level of the competition is based on performance on the PSAT from last year; all 16,000 Semi-finalists will now apply for Finalist status and then be considered for one of the prestigious National Merit Scholarships. We celebrate what Enoch, Charles, and Dylan have already achieved and wish them continued success in this competition!
Outdoor School Activities Adjusted Due To Excessive Heat Warning
Health and Safety Update
Due to the extreme heat continuing this week in the Sacramento Region, Jesuit High School is adjusting all outdoor activities. The schedule changes follow Sacramento County Public Health and Department of Emergency Services’ recommendation to postpone or cancel outdoor events.
ADJUSTMENTS:
Bill Smith is New Official School Photographer
And Their School Picture Division, Campus Color Studios
We are happy to share that Bill Smith Photography (BSP) is our official school photographer. For our returning families, you may recognize BSP from select 2021-2022 events, athletics, and the Class of 2023 senior portraits which began over the summer.
Summer 2022 Internship Placements
Rising Seniors Gain Real-World Professional Experience
Internship placements for rising Seniors were finalized and several members of the Class of 2023 will spend the summer serving in positions with our very own Jesuit High School alumni, current parents, and alumni parents, working in several industries including medicine, real estate, construction management, technology, and agribusiness. Congratulations to all of the rising seniors for giving yourself a competitive edge and gaining real-world professional experiences.
Marauder Minute – Spring Sports Updates and Athletics News
As our Marauders wind down their regular sports season, here is an update on our spring sports and the CIF-SJS playoff contests happening this week
But first, a special thank you!
With eight sports in play, the campus facilities are bustling. Jesuit Athletics would like to send a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to the Buildings and Grounds staff for all of their work. We would not be able to run our program without their service and attention to our fields, grounds, decks, and gymnasium.
Jesuit Stadium Lighting Permitting Process Begins
Dark-Sky Certified Lights to Provide Safe Environment for Players and Spectators
To protect players and spectators and make the best use of school facilities, Jesuit High School has applied to the County of Sacramento seeking approval for a Use Permit Amendment to install state-of-the-art lights in the stadium. The need for lighting has become increasingly evident due to the extreme late summer and fall heat, particularly for football, causing stadium conditions that present significant health risks for players, event participants, and spectators.
The proposed lighting technology eliminates light trespass and has been reviewed and certified by the International Dark-Sky Association to respect neighboring residents. Moreover, with an emphasis on moving our home football games to Friday nights, away from competing weekend daytime campus activities, will relieve traffic and reduce parking intrusion into the surrounding neighborhoods.
A Sad Announcement to Share With Our Jesuit Community
Shared with parents and students Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022.
Dear Jesuit High School Community:
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of sophomore Luke Felsted. With the family’s permission, we share that his death was by suicide. We mourn his passing and grieve his absence in our community.
Mourning the death of a student is perhaps the hardest thing we do as a school community. It is during these times that we rely on the strength of our faith in God and in one another.
Jesuit Student Giving Back After UC Davis Doctors Save His Life Twice
Bassem Mansour '23
EL DORADO HILLS (CBS13) — You won’t hear 16-year-old Bassem Mansour, Jesuit High School class of 2023, gripe about getting out of his wheelchair. He’s proud to show his progress and he has come a long way.
“I just remember waking up in the ER not being able to feel or move anything below my chest,” he said.
Bassem was riding his bike in October 2020 when a pickup truck sideswiped him and then dragged him 50 feet.
“I was kind of laying there basically lifeless with just my head working,” said Bassem.
Stadium Lighting Update
Carmichael/Old Foothill Farms CPAC Meeting to be April 20, 2022
Jesuit High School received notice from the County of Sacramento on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 13, 2022, that the application for Permit Amendment for Stadium Lighting Project will be heard at the following:
Four Marauders are National Merit Finalists
A distinction that places them among the top 1% of seniors nationwide
Congratulations to seniors Charles Diaz, James Irwin, Robert Lee, and Matthew Mellas on advancing to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Our Marauders are among an elite group of about 15,000 students nationwide – less than 1% of the nation’s graduating seniors.
State still has mask mandate in place for schools
CDPH to provide update on Feb. 28
Monday, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly provided a statewide update on the progress of combating COVID-19 in schools and introduced the state’s pathway for relaxing school masking mandates. On Feb 28, the state will announce the timeline to lift the school masking mandate as long as COVID-19 health metrics continue to improve.
Marauders well positioned to qualify for quarter-finals
JHS Mock Trial looks to make its mark in the annual Sacramento County Office of Education Tournament. After two rounds, the Marauders are well positioned to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Loyola Field Update
Earlier this week, Jesuit High School Sacramento received product information about the viability and use of our stadium’s synthetic turf from the manufacturer. The timing of this information comes during a busy week as we move into post-season play for winter sports and start springs sports. As such, Jesuit has chosen to act out of an abundance of caution and temporarily relocate most activities that utilize the field turf.
Fans in the Stands are Back!
Basketball home games spectator tickets on sale now.
Thank you for your patience and support as we navigated the beginning of the 2nd semester and our indoor sports. With COVID cases in our region beginning to decline and the stabilization of cases within our Jesuit community, we can welcome additional spectators to attend our basketball games – including our Galley Crew, parents, alumni, and sports fans!
Joy is on the rise. Hope is calling.
A holiday video message from Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J., President
Dear Friends,
.We find ourselves in this holiday season, this time of Advent, preparing for Christmas, which is a season of hope.
i share with you this video message and a glimpse at the joys of our campus over the last year – student life, alumni reunions, family events, and of course, graduation.
God bless you and your families in 2022. Thank you for your support of Jesuit High School.
Merry Christmas!
Timothy ’81 and Mary Frances Jeffries double size of the Jeffries Family Scholarship Fund
$1 million gift further expands Jesuit Sacramento's Tuition Endowment Fund
Sacramento, CA - Jesuit High School of Sacramento announces that alumnus Timothy ‘81 and Mary Frances Jeffries have gifted a total of $1 million to Jesuit Sacramento’s Tuition Assistance Endowment. Their transformational gift, named the Jeffries Family Scholarship Fund, will provide student financial aid grants to help make a Jesuit education more accessible for more families in the Sacramento area.
A Thanksgiving Message
See the evidence of God’s goodness all over our lives.
Dear Friends,
In a recent Sunday homily, I preached about the virtue of hope. The pattern of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us hope! This is a statement of faith that God is there for us, to see us through, no matter what, during these challenging times in our world and always. Hope is the virtue that helps us hang onto God’s promises through the cross to the resurrection.
Trifecta of Marauder Teams Ready to Give Their All Saturday
Jesuit CIF-SJS fall sports - cross country, water polo, and football all in section playoff action Nov. 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School Marauder Athletics will have a jam-packed day Saturday, November 13, 2021, with CIF Sac Joaquin Section (CIF-SJS) playoffs in full swing. Cross Country and Water Polo will vie for Division 1 Section Championship Titles while Football takes the field in a Quarterfinal contest.
Message from the Dean
A recent rash of vandalism incidents has had a negative impact on many middle and high schools in our county. You may have seen recent local news stories about this viral trend, which began as a TikTok challenge, or you may have even heard your son talking about it. Over the past few weeks some seriously destructive and/or unsanitary activity has been occurring in the bathrooms and in other areas of campus at Jesuit. These incidents–ranging from excessive amounts of food
National Merit Commended Students
Last week we celebrated our four National Merit Semi-finalists; this week, we are proud to share and celebrate our 15 National Merit Commended Students! These students were among the top 50,000 of all PSAT test takers last year, which signifies a wonderful achievement and bodes well for their success on other standardized tests like the SAT. Please join us in congratulating the following members of the Class of 2022 on being National Merit Commended Students:
National Merit Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to four members of the senior class who have been named Semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition: Charles Diaz, James Irwin, Robert Lee, and Matthew Mellas. The first level of the competition is based on performance on the PSAT from last year; all Semi-finalists will now apply for Finalist status and then be considered for one of the prestigious National Merit Scholarships. We celebrate what they have already achieved, and wish them continued success in this competition!
Statement to ”National Catholic Register” in response to inquiry for an article about “curriculum content.”
Jesuit High School Sacramento recently responded to a media inquiry from the “National Catholic Register.” In a similar fashion with other media inquiries and for the purposes of full transparency with our faculty, staff, students, and parents, we would like to share with you our statement to the reporter.
Jesuit High School of Sacramento’s academic, religious, and moral foundation is rooted in our Catholic faith and follows the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church and our Ignatian Charism.
Holy Bowl Marks 50th Year On Same Date As All Gather To Remember 9.11
Tradition Continues as Christian Brothers Takes on Jesuit Sacramento
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA September 9, 2021: Sacramento’s family of Catholic high schools is thrilled to be back on the gridiron with the 50th Holy Bowl this Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Hughes Stadium. This annual event is a fine tradition of good-spirited rivalry and is a chance for the schools to showcase our athletic accomplishments as well as our enormous school spirit and pride.
Christian Brothers, the home team this year, will take on the Jesuit Marauders with a 7:00 p.m. varsity kickoff — JV plays earlier in the day at 4:30 p.m.
Fox40 News: ‘It’s been awesome’
Boys volleyball at Jesuit High School cracks Top-20 nationally
by: Mark Demsky, Jose Fabian
Posted: May 21, 2021 / 11:06 PM PDT / Updated: May 21, 2021 / 11:06 PM PDT
CARMICHAEL, Calif. (KTXL) — Jesuit High School has a lot of good sports teams every year, but the boys volleyball team may just be the best yet.
They recently cracked the Top-20 in the national rankings.
“Four or five months ago, it looked like we may not get a season at all,” said Sam Oshita, a senior. “And then to come out and just get the start that we did, it’s been incredible honestly.”
This week, the 14-0 Marauders were ranked 16th in the county and 5th in the state.
“Yeah, we were aiming for Top-20 since the start of the season, and now we can even go Top-15. So, that’s what we’re trying for next,” said Ethan Smith, a junior.
But Top-15 is not their final goal.
“The teams’ goal is to finish undefeated. They want to go 18-0,” said Sara Marks, the head coach.
Summer Internship Placements
Class Of 2022 Participants Gain Competitive Edge and Real World Experiences
Internship placements for rising Juniors were finalized and several members of the Class of 2022 will spend the summer serving in positions with our very own Jesuit High School alumni working in several industries including public policy, construction management, technology, and marketing.
Alonso Lee will be interning for Colin Hawley ’05 at ARC Strategies, a legislative advocacy and public relations firm in downtown Sacramento.
Jesuit Valedictorian Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Donovan Jasper '21 selected as one of 161 outstanding high school seniors in the United States.
Sacramento, CA – U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced this week that Jesuit High School of Sacramento senior Donovan Jasper is a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
JHS eSports State Championship
In their first year of official CIF competition, Jesuit’s eSports team beat the previously undefeated, number 1 team in a very intense, heart-stopping game at the Smash Bros. California State Championship. Michael Lee (‘22) saved the season with a masterful defeat in the 5th game of a best of 5. Sophomore Joel Cabral also ended up going 5 games and in an amazing reversal of fortune defeated Benjamin Franklin High School’s number 1 player! Jesuit went into the playoffs ranked #10 and had lost to Franklin in the regular season.
Class of 2021 Graduation Update
The Countdown is On! Ceremonies are Just Over One Month Away.
To the Families of Seniors,
As shared last month, planning for end-of-the-year celebrations to be held on the Jesuit High School Sacramento campus are well underway and final details are being put into place. We know students and families are anxiously anticipating this cherished tradition. As such, we now have details and the timeline to share.
This high school reopened two months ago, with no COVID-19 outbreaks.
Los Angeles Times
By ANITA CHABRIA
Photography by BRIAN VAN DER BRUG
SACRAMENTO —
For the teenagers of Jesuit High School, every morning starts with a single-question exam — COVID-19 positive or not?
The routine at this all-male Catholic institution goes like this: Head back in the parking lot, swab up the nose, roll into the gym for pingpong and movies while waiting for test results.
“It’s a good model for other schools,” said Michael Wood, Jesuit’s principal. “If you want to open your campus, you have to do this.”
Celebrating the Class of 2021 on Jesuit’s Allworth Financial Field
Graduation Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Baccalaureate and Graduation will take place on the Jesuit Sacramento campus in our Allworth Financial Stadium on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22. These evening events will use temporary stadium lights so that our graduates, faculty and staff, and guests will enjoy a comfortable and safe event. Guest seating will be grouped by the allotted number of tickets given to each graduate and will observe recommended distancing between groups.
Mock Trial Team Quarterfinal Results
Sacramento County Mock Trial Competition
A high stakes Quarter Final Round was fought by the Jesuit High School Sacramento Mock Trial Defense Team against Rio Americano’s Prosecution Team. In a dramatic end to the round, Marauder Attorney Alonso Lee successfully argued that the Rio team violated the competition’s rules by failing to have the required number of participants and evenly allocate roles amongst their team. The judge agreed but inexplicably the scorers chose not to penalize Rio for their violation resulting in Jesuit losing all three ballots by a close margin.
Speech & Debate Team Members Place at Stanford Invitational
Congratulations to the Speech & Debate Team and Head Coach Alex Bonilla (JHS ’19, Cornell ’23), for their success at the Stanford Invitational Speech & Debate Tournament, held February 6-7. The Stanford Invitational is a highly competitive tournament and several team members placed at the competition:
- Robi Castaneda (Junior) – 6th place – Novice Spar
- Charles Sander (Sophomore) – 5th place – Novice Spar
- Allen Tovmasyan (Sophomore) – 1st place – JV Spar
Mock Trial Team Proceeds to Quarterfinals
Sacramento County Mock Trial Competition Preliminary Round Update
This past Wednesday, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Mock Trial Team competed in the final preliminary round of the Sacramento County Mock Trial Competition. With their backs up against the wall, in a “win and get in” showdown against Sacramento Country Day School, the Marauders took the necessary two out of three ballots, to earn a spot in the Quarterfinals.
Meet the New Summer Program Director
Summer at Jesuit gets ready for a program rich in academics, athletics and fun for all ages and a new director
SACRAMENTO, CA: Summer programming at Jesuit Sacramento is getting underway—registration is now open for high school classes – youth sports, special interest camps, and Academics Plus, the long-standing “Marauder experience” program for boys, opens later in February. While there are plenty of programs and camps that always makes Summer at Jesuit a great thing to add to your calendar, this year will bring some fresh, new camps both in-person on the 56-acre campus and also online.
It isn’t just these class offerings that are new; Summer at Jesuit also has a new director, Greg Harcos. Harcos is a Jesuit Sacramento alumnus, class of 1989, and brings an abundant, diverse experience in many areas from athletics to academics, leadership to motivation.
Learn more about the new Summer Director in this preview of an upcoming article from our winter edition of Jesuit Magazine…
3 things to know about Jesuit HS COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Sacramento County
by Emily Maher, Reporter
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Nearly 1,500 people were vaccinated at one of Sacramento County’s largest COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Sunday.
It marked the fourth drive-thru clinic held at Jesuit High School.
Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic for 1000+ at Jesuit High School Sacramento
Over 3100 have been served in successful drive-through program
Press Release
WHO: Dr. Rusty Oshita, Urgent Care Now medical director and emergency physician and Michael Wood, principal Jesuit High School Sacramento
WHAT: COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer) drive-through clinic for 1000+ Sacramento County qualified individuals according to Tier
WHERE: Jesuit High School Sacramento, 4660 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, CA
WHEN: Sunday, February 7, 2021, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mock Trial Team Has Successful Round 2
Sacramento County Mock Trial Competition Update
This week, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Mock Trial Team competed in Sacramento County’s Mock Trial Competition, winning resoundingly Thursday night over the team from DaVinci Charter School, taking all three ballots, after a disappointing loss to Elk Grove on Tuesday.
Individual awards were given to several of our Marauders in their roles, including Attorneys Jack Haynes & Reece Camacho, and Witnesses Connor Stout, Ryan Mack & Zachariah Michelena. The team will compete in Round 3 on Wednesday, February 10.
Jesuit Announces Million Dollar Donation to School’s Tuition Assistance Endowment
Alumnus Joe Baratta '89 helps continue the mission and tradition of all-boys Catholic high school with creation of 'Baratta Family Scholar' fund
Press Release
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School Sacramento announced that Joseph ’89 and Abigail Baratta have pledged a $1 million gift to the school’s Tuition Assistance Endowment. This gift, the largest donation to the school’s current administration and one of the largest ever to the Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund, will provide direct student grants to help make a Jesuit education more accessible for more families in the Sacramento area.
Helping Your Child Succeed in High School
A Jesuit High School education inspires an enduring commitment to excellence and service. Helping your child succeed in high school is a goal that the staff and faculty of Jesuit High School of Sacramento share with you, the parents of our students. With parents as our partners, we offer a challenging educational experience of academic excellence, co-curricular involvement, and spiritual and religious formation. Here are a few pieces of advice for the parents of our high school students.
12th Annual Lessons and Carols
Jesuit Chamber Choir & Drama's Evening of Prayer and Song
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Please join us as we celebrate our 12th Annual Lessons & Carols Advent Prayer Service virtually! An evening of prayer and song presented by the Jesuit Chamber Singers & Jesuit Drama.
The Advantages of Single-Gender Schools
Schools for boys understand boys and focus on building good men
There are many advantages of single-gender schools, both academically and spiritually. Schools for boys compose learning environments specifically for young men, and design classes structured for their unique learning style. Within the United States alone there are 31 single Jesuit high schools for boys with a goal to educate leaders who strive to build a better world.
Up for Debate: Jesuit Debate Team Has Success In Fall Season
With more than 50 students registered with the Speech & Debate Team, members meet virtually every week to practice their speaking skills and argue positions on topics ranging from education, economics, the environment, and even COVID. This season more than 20 high schools throughout the greater Sacramento region competed in the Capital Valley Forensics League’s first ever virtual tournament season. Dozens of students faced each other in multiple debate and speaking events, trading live audiences and podiums for online challenges against both new and seasoned teams.
Should Your Child Take Advanced Placement (AP) Classes?
Advanced Placement (or AP) classes are college level courses for high school students. The benefits of AP classes are integral to a student’s success in college. Students who take AP classes will be better prepared to tackle college-level curriculum and can earn credit for introductory college courses during high school. As a college preparatory institution, Jesuit High School of Sacramento encourages all students to take advanced placement courses.
Navigating our world together, rooted in our Catholic Jesuit tradition
To our Jesuit High School Community:
We take great pride in the fact that our alumni, parents, students, faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees are all committed to our school’s wellbeing. To produce Men for Others who are academically, ethically, spiritually, and morally prepared for college and life’s challenges has always been our mission, consistent with the Catholic Church’s teachings. With every graduating class, our young men make their way to very diverse careers, able to inquire, learn, and discern.
Student Internships Awarded
TeachAids a health education non-profit
Congratulations to seniors Alex Chen and Matt Parks who were both selected as Marketing Interns for TeachAids, a health education non-profit collaborating with Stanford University, USA Football, and the US Olympic Committee. Alex and Matt went through a rigorous interview and were invited to submit lengthy writing samples. They will be working directly with the Founder and CEO of TeachAids, who is also a Faculty Fellow at the Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health.
We are so proud of Alex and Matt!
A look at the reimagined Jesuit campus with COVID-19 protocols in place
Jesuit High School Sacramento returned to in-person on-campus instruction on October 12, 2020.
A message to our community ahead of Election Day 2020
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
Good evening Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff,
KCRA 3 Jesuit High’s return to campus includes COVID-19 testing
Private school is part of a pilot project testing people onsite
Vicki Gonzalez, reporter
CARMICHAEL, Calif. —
Jesuit High School reopened its campus this week. The Sacramento County private school is taking a new step to reduce the risk of the novel coronavirus—requiring onsite COVID-19 testing.
The school is part of a pilot project with local emergency physician Dr. Rusty Oshita and his Urgent Care Now clinic.
What Are the Goals and Values of a Jesuit Education?
Jesuit High School of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic college preparatory dedicated to forming competent young men into conscientious leaders in compassionate service to others for the greater glory of God. We foster a community of respect, dignity, and inclusion for students of all backgrounds, because each student is an individual personally loved by God. The goals and values of a Jesuit education shape the intellectual and spiritual growth of young men and cultivate future leaders in service.
Re-opening of campus on track for third week of October
Leadership outlines the framework for trainings, bell schedule and additional virus mitigation practices to open school
Message from the Jesuit High School Leadership,
From the start of the pandemic, Jesuit High School Sacramento has followed the guidance of experts in public health, coordinated with local and state authorities, and committed to a return to campus when it is deemed safe to do so. With the improvement in Sacramento County COVID status to the red tier, Jesuit Sacramento is preparing to begin our phased return to campus. While our remote-learning program has been successful, our students need and want to be on campus; all of us at Jesuit Sacramento have been preparing to reintegrate into in-person learning, but we will only do so in a manner that prioritizes safety, sanity, and sustainability.
COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique set of challenges for recent Jesuit graduate
Valedictorian has path changed at Stanford
With a large number of colleges opting to go online for the first semester amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Jesuit High School Sacramento’s most recent graduates will begin college the same way they ended high school, digitally.
But while learning online seems to be the main feat most newly graduated students will be forced to conquer, the challenges of some Marauders go beyond the classroom. One of those students is Donghwan Park ’20.
New Alumni Coaches for Mock Trial and Speech & Debate
Lending their expertise and supporting our clubs
Many thanks to Robert Fleming ’07 and Alex Bonilla ’19 for their commitment to our students at Jesuit Sacramento. Bonilla, a former JHS Speech & Debate Team Captain, is now a sophomore and member of the Speech and Debate Society at Cornell University and will be serving as Head Coach of Jesuit’s team this year. All current students will be receiving an email with more information on the team’s interest meeting. The first local competition is slated for September 21.
Former Jesuit HS standout aims to become motivational speaker after catastrophic injury
KCRA Sacramento
Updated: 11:23 PM PDT Aug 6, 2020
Former Jesuit High School standout Robert Paylor was paralyzed in the national championship rugby game on May 6, 2017, when the Cal Bears took on Arkansas State.
During the game, Paylor was tackled and broke three vertebrae in his neck.
After years of recovery, Paylor said the accident was the greatest gift so far in his life. As he aims to walk again, Paylor is also taking steps to become a motivational speaker.
Back to the Classroom
KCRA Sacramento
Our Principal, Mike Wood, speaks to KCRA about our safe return plans, with his focus on us being in this together and placing first the safety and well-being of faculty, staff, and students.
CIF Adjusts Entire 2020-21 Sports Calendar to Ensure All Sports Get Full Season
Jesuit Athletics committed to getting our Marauders conditioning at start of school year
Sacramento, CA July 20, 2020 – As Jesuit High School Sacramento anticipated, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the state’s governing body for high school athletics, announced today that the start of the sports season is being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Science Olympiad places 14th overall with 2 event medals
Congratulations!
Our Science Olympiad team did well at the Sacramento Regional competition on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Mira Loma High School. The team placed 14th overall out of the 31 teams that were present. At the competition, students participate in pairs or triads in 23 different events. The team took home medals in two of these events.
Award Winning Yearbook!
Congrats to 2019 Cutlass staff for first place award
Last summer—and for the first time ever—we submitted Jesuit’s yearbook, the 2019 Cutlass, for consideration of special recognition by the American Scholastic Press Association. We learned today that we received a “First Place” award, with especially high marks for general photography, publication structure, and creativity.
Message from the President and Principal
Reaffirm its commitment to addressing racism in our community
A pre-note from Fr. McGarry, S.J.:
As you know, I have been away from campus for five weeks to receive medical treatment for a heart arrhythmia. I responded well to the treatment and time of rest, and I am happy to be returning to Jesuit High School Sacramento this weekend to resume my ministry as President.
Thank you for your prayers and support during my time of recuperation. The Jesuit High School community remained in my heart and prayers while I was away.
JHS Class of 2020 Celebration Billboards
Running in various locations through June 7
Did you see them?
Our messages of congratulations are running on billboards across the area. Check them out through June 7. A special thank you to Marquee Media for making them possible!
Dean’s response — a letter to our students
Reflections on Violence and Unrest
“Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31
To our Marauders – our students:
My heart is heavy. After speaking with several students, parents, and members of the faculty and staff over the last few days I wanted to reach out to you personally and directly. Let me start by saying that I unequivocally condemn the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many others. This is not and should not be a political statement but rather a matter of basic human dignity.
Reflections on Violence and Unrest
A Letter from Our Principal
“Love of God which does not issue in justice for others is a farce.”
—Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Former Superior General of the Society of Jesus
Parents, Students, and Friends,
This has been a difficult week in our nation and our city. I am grieved by George Floyd’s killing and the aftermath of violence. As a Jesuit school, we are called to work for justice and reconciliation—and this aspect of our mission has never been more necessary and, perhaps, has never been more difficult.
For more than 200 years, our nation’s Jesuit schools, from middle schools to high schools to universities, have used education as our tool for promoting integral human excellence in our students. This excellence is not for the sake of personal gain, but rather for moral citizenship that seeks to promote justice. This justice requires that we act against the overt yet unrecognized racism that exists in our community and even in our own hearts. Our work takes time, but our work has made a difference for the good. It is still imperfect and ongoing.
Cap & Gown Pickup ‘Parade’ Brought Joy & Celebration to Jesuit Community
NBC, Fox 40 News, KCRA 3, CBS 13
Festive Cap and Gown Drive-Thru Pickup on Monday, May 4
Seniors and a car-full of their family were invited to drive through and pickup their caps and gowns. Faculty and staff lined up along the route, masked and respecting social distancing to wave homemade signs and cheer on cars. Relive the experience through the great coverage of some of our local stations.
Sacramento student creates innovative masks for hospitals
by Michelle Dapper, Sports Anchor/Reporter
A Sacramento student is looking to the future to help health care workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
What is a STEAM Education?
STEAM Education at Jesuit High School
Jesuit High School of Sacramento provides young men with an academically rigorous college preparatory education and prepares graduates for lives of leadership and service. One of the ways that we prepare our students for their future careers is by offering STEAM courses. STEAM curriculum is designed to
Barry Gym Update — Commercial HVAC Installation
As our Barry Gym project moves into Phase 2, we want to share this visual story of the Phase 1 installation. Here is a piece produced by Jesuit Sacramento HVAC contractor, Clarke & Rush.
Clarke & Rush worked on an iconic Sacramento HVAC project – the installation of air conditioning on the historic Fr. Joseph Barry S.J. Gymnasium at Jesuit High School.
National Signing Day & College Celebration
26 Student-Athletes Taking Their Game to the Next Level - Colleges include NCAA Division I Schools Washington, Stanford, Cal, USC & Arizona
DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020
TIME: 8:00 a.m. Ceremony
Interviews and photos before or after can be arranged
WHERE: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
4660 Fair Oaks Blvd. CARMICHAEL, CA
NEW VARSITY GOLF COACH WITH PGA PRO BACKGROUND COMES TO JESUIT
Bobby Siravo, to lead Marauders; new Assistant Coach also joins the program.
January 24, 2020
Sacramento, CA - Jesuit High School’s Athletic Department announced today that Bobby Siravo would be the Varsity Golf coach for the 2020 season.
Summer at Jesuit getting a new look
Integrated website, new registration, new classes and a cool new Marauder
Registration opens February 1…
We are excited to share that our summer program online look is getting an overhaul! We’ve made finding us even easier by integrating our summer program information into our main JesuitHighSchool.org website.
Jesuit High School Talk Highlights Economic Justice
THE SACRAMENTO CONNECTION, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFRONTING POVERTY
January 17, 2020
Free public lecture kicks-off President’s Ignatian Lecture with a speaker from Loyola University New Orleans
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School’s President, Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J., is pleased to announce the 1st Annual President’s Ignatian Lecture. The inaugural speaker will be Rev. Alfred C. Kammer, S.J., Executive Director of the Jesuit Institute for Social Research at Loyola University New Orleans.
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Why Jesuit High School refers to STEAM instead of STEM
Forbes article explores how creativity is the secret to unlocking STEM's full potential
February 13, 2020, Forbes article
We Need STEAM, Not STEM Education, To Prepare Our Kids For The 4th Industrial Revolution
By Bernard Marr, Contributor
Enterprise Tech
We are at the beginning of a 4th industrial revolution and educators are faced with preparing a generation of students for many jobs that don’t even exist yet. Since the term STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) was coined back in 2001, there has been growing interest in this learning philosophy to better prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs. However, to adequately prepare the future workforce, another acronym is gaining popularity: STEAM, which adds arts to the mix.
Fall Sports Awards 2019
End of season for Cross Country, Football, Water Polo ends on high note
Overall, all of the Marauder programs had great fall seasons with a lot of great individual accomplishments. Two out of our three varsity programs won Section Titles while our third made it to a Section Semifinal. Go Big Red!
Marauders Basketball Ready to Hit the Floor
New Advertising Opportunities, Season Pass, Reserved Courtside Seating and GoFan Online Ticket Sales.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marauders Basketball is ready to hit the floor with high hopes for the 2019-2020 season and a roster that includes nationally ranked players and three Seniors.
National Rugby Champions Announce New Head Coach
Coach Andrew Acosta to lead Marauders into their next decade.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School’s Athletic Department announced today that Andrew Acosta will lead the 10-time National Champions as Head Coach effective immediately.
Acosta has been a core part of the coaching team for the last 14 years and has the full support of recently retired Head Coach John Shorey to continue the program he had led since Jesuit’s rugby program began in 1996.
November Signing Day
Jesuit High School Athletic's Ceremony for the first day of the NCAA signing period. Six seniors accepted scholarships to various colleges/universities.
Joe Watanabe ’21, Photo Journalist
Additional photos and videos will be posted.
Jesuit Athletes to Sign National Letter of Intent
Colleges include NCAA Division I Schools USC, Stanford, Washington & Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA - Tuesday, November 12, 2020
DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
Ceremony Interviews and photos
available (earlier times can be arranged)
WHERE: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
4660 Fair Oaks Blvd. CARMICHAEL, CA
LEGENDARY RUGBY COACH ENDS 23-YEAR TENURE AT JESUIT
Head Coach John Shorey led Marauders to 10 National Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA - Monday, October 28, 2019
Jesuit High School’s Athletic Department announced today that Rugby Head Coach John Shorey would be stepping down after a storied 23-year tenure with the Marauders.
Shorey has been a fixture with Marauder Rugby since the 1990’s when Fred Khasigian, who led the charge to form Jesuit’s rugby program, asked Shorey to step in and coach for one year.
Jesuit High School Welcomes New Members of the Board of Trustees
Sacramento, CA
Friday, October 18, 2020
We are honored to welcome eight new Board Members to Jesuit High School of Sacramento. Along with our returning members, these dedicated individuals bring to our Board an abundance of talent, years of expertise, and a firm commitment to our mission of providing a quality, Catholic, Jesuit education to young men from diverse backgrounds in the greater Sacramento region.
Shooting Lasers and Solving Crime
Jesuit's Cybersecurity team makes local headlines!
By Laura I. Winn
On any given Saturday night at arcades across the country, you will find groups of gawky teens racking up points on the latest games, eating junk food and laughing with friends. On July 14 at Laser Tag of Carmichael, the young men from Jesuit High School were there to do all the above, while also sprinkling in discussion of a topic especially relevant to current events: cybersecurity. As members of Jesuit’s award-winning Cybersecurity Team, formally the CyberPatriot Club, the teens not only understand the gravity of cyber attacks threatening everything from emails to elections, but more importantly, how to use research skills and forensic tools to thwart them. In between games of laser tag, the teens hoped to recruit current and incoming Jesuit students to their (mock) cybercrime-fighting team. During the 2017-2018 school year, 18 Jesuit students participated in year-round Air Force Association CyberPatriot competitions that simulate real-life cyber attacks. After finishing in the top 10 percent nationwide at the CyberPatriot Semifinal Round in February, the teens received an invitation to the California Mayors Cyber Cup, placing first in the Sacramento Region and advancing to the prestigious California Cyber Innovation Challenge.
It Started with a Dream at Jesuit High School —Ryan Hughes ’05 is a Businessman
And he's using his skills to make a difference
Ryan Hughes ’05 vividly remembers the answer he gave to former high school teachers and classmates when they asked what he wanted to do when grew up.
“I always told everyone that I wanted to run my own business,” Hughes said, “even though I had no idea what that actually meant.”
But now, as a grown-up, Hughes can easily say that he accomplished that goal…
… and then some.
But that path was not always a Point A to Point B route.
Hear the Haka And Watch the Scrum as Rugby Teams From Australia & New Zealand Play At Jesuit
Jesuit Marauders, 9-time US Rugby Champions, hosting Top Rugby Teams from Down Under
Media Alert
Sacramento, CA
What
New South Wales Rugby, Epping Rugby, and Christchurch Rugby high school teams playing Jesuit Marauders. The Australian and New Zealand teams are also being billeted at the homes of Jesuit families and will be sightseeing around Sacramento during their week-long stay.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Team Haka and Games 4:30 p.m. with All-Teams Welcoming Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Davis Enterprise: Davis High’s Johnson throws life’s curve right back
An inspirational story of Jesuit Alumnus and former athlete
By Bruce Gallaudet
Fourteen years ago, Matt Johnson was a lot like many 22-year-olds.
He was trying to balance school and a full-time job. Matt was dating who he thought was the love of his life while weaving his many friends into a busy, busy life.
Weekends were a chance to kick back … or cut loose.
But Johnson’s hard-driving lifestyle was costing him. He blew it at Sacramento State and dropped out. His 45-hour-a-week job as a warehouse foreman was taking a toll on his body. Friends were still there, but his girlfriend left him.
Then one day it all changed — some would say for the worse. Matt might argue for the better.
Regardless of one’s take, Matt Johnson almost died.
Hank Weinberger Appointed Director of Athletics at Jesuit High School
Director of recruiting at Cal Berkeley to continue rich tradition of athletics for the Marauders
Press Release
Sacramento, CA – Jesuit High School today announced that Henry “Hank” Weinberger had been appointed the school’s Director of Athletics. Weinberger, who most recently served as the football director of recruiting at the University of California at Berkeley (Cal), will officially start on May 1.
24 JESUIT ATHLETES TO SIGN NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT
Colleges include NCAA Division I Schools Notre Dame, Washington, Oregon, Cal, & Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ALERT
DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019
TIME: 8:00 a.m. Ceremony
Interviews and
photos before or after can be arranged
WHERE: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
4660 Fair Oaks Blvd. CARMICHAEL, CA
Survivor of Golden Gate Bridge Jump to Share Story
Kevin Hines to Talk of Hope, Healing, and Suicide Prevention To Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ALERT
DATE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019*
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
DURING SCHOOLWIDE STUDENT ASSEMBLY
Interviews and photos before or after
can be
arranged
WHERE: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
1200 JACOB LANE CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
New AP CAPSTONE™ Diploma Program
Courses Use Innovative Approach and Curriculum to Focuses on In-Depth Research, Collaboration, and Presentation Skills Crucial for College and Career Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 28, 2019) – Jesuit High School is one of approximately 1,800 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone™ Diploma program – an innovative program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for college success, such as research, collaboration, and communication.
Jesuit High School Office of the President’s statement upon Jesuits West Province’s release of names
Jesuit High School is committed to transparency
December 7, 2018
Dear Parents, Alumni, Alumni Parents, Faculty and Staff, Members
of the Board of Trustees, Benefactors, and Friends of Jesuit High
School:
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury report from last August details a
terrible tragedy for those who have been hurt by sexual abuse in
the Catholic Church in the United States, and I welcome efforts
by the leaders of the Church to fully reveal the extent of abuse
committed by clergy, and the cover-up by some Bishops.
I stand in solidarity with all victims of abuse.