The Plank - Senior Edition
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Sokoler ’23: proud leader on campus
Over his years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Daniel Sokoler
’23 has distinguished himself as a “Man for Others” through his
involvement in the community and his leadership of Jesuit’s
Jewish Student Union.
Patrick Brannan ’23: taking responsibility for the wellbeing of others
In his freshman year at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Patrick
Brannan ’23 was diagnosed with epilepsy and also fractured one of
his legs, but these adversities didn’t stop him from becoming the
talented musician and confident leader that he is today.
Timothy Monroe ’23: a model student
Every day, Timothy Monroe ’23 puts his full effort into
everything he does. Whether he’s being a leader, a student, or a
friend, Timothy is always working to cultivate his skills and
those of others.
Kenny Castro ’23: going above and beyond helping others
Kenny Castro ’23 is widely known as a hard-working leader, who
has not only grown in his areas of passion, but grown to be a
better person as well. Whether it is his talent in golf, his
management of the car club, or his work in photography, Kenny
shows people what it means to be a good human, and a role
model.
Jake Swanson ’23: leading the celebration
Jacob Swanson ’23 is perhaps the most well-known student on
campus; he’s widely regarded as a hard worker and a great leader,
especially when it comes to his four year contribution to student
government at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Brandon Moreno ’23: running ahead to show the way
Brandon Moreno ’23 will graduate in the spring having grown into
an elite distance runner, an outstanding student, and a valued
member of the Jesuit brotherhood.
Jack Gallaway ’23: a high-achieving role model
For Jack Gallaway ’23, the Jesuit motto of a “Man for Others” has
become an integral part of his view of the world.
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.
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.
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 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.