The Plank - Senior Edition
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.
Lifelong robotics enthusiast Taylor Vicente ’22 looks towards the future
Taylor Vicente ’22 will be remembered for his academic and
co-curricular excellence. On top of being a high achiever in his
academics, Taylor was an integral part of the nationally
recognized robotics program at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
William Ruggles ’22, leaving a legacy of leadership
After playing in the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauder Band
for four years, William Ruggles ’22 is making the most of his
last year of high school as he assumes leadership positions for
the band and even embarks on his own philanthropic ventures.
Christian Covert ’22; revitalizing school spirit
For the last four years, Christian Covert ’22 has immersed
himself in all aspects of campus life at Jesuit High School
Sacramento. He is known as a dedicated varsity rugby player and
exuberant classmate, but his most notable involvement is being
the Student Executive Council Vice President.
Santi Gage ’22, leading the cheer
Student-athlete, Santiago “Santi” Gage ’22 possesses a uniquely
energetic personality, and his enthusiasm led to his election as
Head Cheerleader.
A dedicated servant in many ways, Ms. Colleen Arrigo retires from Jesuit
For Mrs. Colleen Arrigo, who retired from Jesuit High School Sacramento following the 2020-2021 school year, nurturing the “Men for Others” culture came in many forms.
Farewell to Mrs. Kelly Barnes, the heart of Campus Ministry
from Plank archives 2021
Mrs. Kelly Barnes, the assistant director of Campus Ministry, is seated in her office, the place she’s had for the last three years and the place she’ll say goodbye to after 15 years at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
A lifelong Ignatian educator, Mr. Michael Cheney is retiring from Jesuit after 19 years
With more than 40 years in Ignatian education — dating back to his time in college, Mr. Michael Cheney has experienced the impact of Jesuit schools as a student, teacher, department chair, and administrator.