The Plank

Plank Article Brady Anderson ’25

Jesuit golf team swings into action as postseason begins

The Jesuit High School Sacramento’s golf team has finished a very successful regular season, accumulating an overall record of 10-3-1. With these accomplishments as preparation, the team worked hard to get ready for the postseason. In the first round of sections, Jesuit placed second place. As a result, they gained a spot in the next round at the San Joaquin Section Masters.

Leading the team out on the course, Captain Luke Dariotis ’25 is very hopeful that the golf team goes far in the playoffs. After ending the season with a first place win in the last center match of the year, Luke and the team will try to keep the streak going in the postseason.

Plank Article Toby Hekkanen '25 Preston Le '26

Jesuit music program bands together for a spectacular performance

On Wednesday, April 16, Jesuit High School Sacramento held their Spring Band Concert, where the Funk Band, Prelude Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band all performed. Their performance consisted of Silent Movie Suites, video game music, and many other interesting pieces.

Clarinet and Baritone Sax player Samuel Gegax ’25 is very proud of his bandmates’ performances, and is happy that everyone’s hard work paid off.

Plank Article Brandon Smalls '26

Key Club: serving the community while having fun

Jesuit High School Sacramento is home to many clubs that cater to each student’s interests and passions. Moderated by Ms. Laura Spelman, Key Club is a service club that is part of a greater national organization called the Kiwanis Club. It focuses on raising awareness and money for those in need. 

The Kiwanis Club and its title have a rich history, rooted in service.

Plank Article Cooper Zarro '26

Mickey 17: A good balance of comedy and complexity

For years after Bong Joon-Ho’s modern classic “Parasite” released, fans wondered what direction the acclaimed director would take his next film. Now, after years of delays and a messy release schedule, they have their answer. Released on March 7, 2025, “Mickey 17” sees Joon-Ho return to some of his familiar themes – only this time in space. While I don’t think that the film is flawless, it has an intriguing story, compelling themes, and great acting.

Plank Article Aiden Thomas '27

Opinion: one gorilla is no match for 100 men

The pressing question on everyone’s minds right now is who would win in a battle between one gorilla and 100 men? The answer seems obvious. A gorilla can absolutely annihilate a human, so 100 random dudes? Easy enough. However, many people fail to take into account numerous factors that would actually contribute towards the gorilla’s downfall. 

Plank Article Nick Ryan ’26

Opinion: it’s a gorilla, you aren’t hurting it

The debate burning its way through Twitter threads and lunchrooms right now is certainly a unique one: could 100 unarmed men win a fight against a silverback gorilla?

In short, the answer is obvious: absolutely not. 100 men is a lot of power and a lot of weight,  but they are pitted against a 500 pound ball of muscle and rage. With ridiculous strength and power in muscle, skin, and bone, there is no feasible way that 100 men could take down a gorilla. 

Plank Article Zach Monahan ’25

Jesuit baseball looking strong as playoffs approach

Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity baseball team is going strong in their 2025 spring season, with a record of 18-9. 

With key wins over tough opponents like Bellarmine College Preparatory and St. Mary’s High School, the team has shown its immense talent on the field. Varsity Baseball Head Coach Joe Potulny is most impressed by the team’s bond.

Plank Article Bruce Van Parys ’27

Opinion: a Final Four for the ages

This year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament was special. It was the first year since 2008 that all number 1 seeds made the Final Four, which resulted in some great games that capped off an otherwise lackluster tournament. Some of the best teams that the NCAA has ever seen went head to head, and the games did not disappoint. 

The first Final Four game was between the Florida Gators and the Auburn Tigers, both from the Southeastern Conference. In my opinion, Florida had the edge heading into the game, but Auburn was the aggressor going into halftime with an eight point lead. I still had faith that Florida could win, and they delivered. Florida was able to close the gap with Walter Clayton Jr. leading the way, and Florida ended up winning 79-73.

Plank Article Baron Smith ’27

Opinion: Eat more Chicken

Chicken is the best meat. Its nutritional value combined with its delicious taste and versatility puts chicken far ahead of other meats.

Chickens have been consumed for nearly 10,000 years, starting with the domestication of the flightless bird in Western China. Its scarcity led to it being considered a delicacy in the United States in the early 1800s, but it has since become one of the most common dishes in the world. The prevalence of chicken has caused it to be cheap, allowing people all over the world to obtain it.

Plank Article Aiden Thomas '27

Jewish Student Union scores a win for the record books

From Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 11, the big event on Jesuit High School Sacramento’s campus was the World Cup. With five different teams each competing under the flag of their representative countries, the atmosphere was extremely exciting.

In the first game on Wednesday, April 2, the Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC) came out with a 4-2 victory over the Jewish Student Union (JSU). After that game, Latinos Unidos played the French Club. At halftime, the French Club was up 6 points, but Latinos Unidos caught up by the end of the game, making the final score 6-6.

Plank Article Bruce Van Parys ’27

Review: it was a fun night gambling with Mom

On Saturday, April 5, I attended the annual Mother-Son Dance, which was themed “CasinoNight, and although it was called a dance, there was little dancing done – instead, I did a little bit of gambling with my friends, and made some of the fondest memories I have from a “dance”.

When I entered the Father Barry Gymnasium on that Saturday, it had been transformed into a lively casino that included a Bingo board and lots of snacks on the side. Mr. Lawrence Simon was DJing the event, and kept the tunes going the whole night.

Plank Article Zach Monahan ’25

Jesuit Rugby continues its storied history of success

Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity rugby team is in the middle of a strong season, currently holding a 6-3 record. Over the years, Jesuit’s Rugby program has won nine national championships and sent numerous players to compete at the highest levels, including the Rugby World Cup. 

Head Varsity Rugby Coach Andrew Acosta attested to the program’s tradition of success.

Plank Article Baron Smith ’27

Jesuit beats rival Christian Brothers in Holy Diamond

On March 29, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team played the Christian Brothers Falcons at home, in the Baseball-Albie Swingin’ for Life Games, where all ticket sales would go to the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation. The Marauders would win the rivalry game with a score of 5-2.

Plank Article Aiden Dalida ’26

Black Student Union: ties to culture

One of the most active cultural clubs at Jesuit High School Sacramento is the Black Student Union (BSU), a place where students come together to learn about African American culture.

President of the BSU Amaury McKinney ’25 organizes many of the club’s activities. He values the personal benefits that the BSU offers him and other students.

Plank Article Baron Smith ’27

Jesuit with series wins against Oak Ridge and Folsom

On March 18, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team started a three-game series against the Oak Ridge High School Trojans. Then, following a hard-fought 2-1 series win, the Marauders would get tested yet again against the Folsom High School Bulldogs, in a series starting on March 24. 

The Marauders used a combination of strong hitting from shortstop Sammy Kane ’26 and first baseman Cade Colombara ’25 and impressive pitching performances from Owen Lesser ’26 and Alex Quigley ’26 to win 5 out of the 6 games.

Plank Article Aiden Dalida ’26

Opinion: San Diego’s shining schools

During the Mid Semester Break, I had the opportunity to go down to Southern California and tour a variety of schools in the beautiful city of San Diego, California. The three schools I toured were the University of San Diego (USD), University of California San Diego (UCSD), and San Diego State University (SDSU). Each school had their own individual strengths that I hope to highlight. 

Plank Article Preston Le '26

Jesuit Lacrosse passes their way to a 7-4 start

As spring begins, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s lacrosse team has kicked off their season with a strong start. Looking to push themselves in a strong year, the team holds a league record of 6-3 and an overall record of 7-4.

The lacrosse team started the season off with a winning streak against Vista Del Lago (11-7), Rocklin (16-2), Folsom (14-2), Del Oro (15-9).

Plank Article Lucas Darling ’26

Pizza and Prayer encourages faith at Jesuit

“It’s the most goated club on campus.” 

These words, spoken by Mr. Lawrence Simon ’13, refer to the club he founded: the Pizza and Prayer Club. Created in 2023 to get students to engage in more prayer, the club creates a relaxed environment for students to converse about their religion with like-minded peers.

Plank Article Cooper Zarro '26

Cubing Club: a unique hobby for all

Ever since its invention by Erno Rubik in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube has puzzled and intrigued people of all ages. In the mind sport known as speedcubing, or “cubing,” participants try to solve the iconic 3×3x3 puzzle in as little time as possible. Though cubing has been a widespread phenomenon since the 1980s, there has never been an official way for Jesuit High School Sacramento students to partake in this hobby.

That is, until the creation of the Cubing Club.