The Plank - Sports
Jesuit Spring Orchestra Concert: exciting and rewarding
On Thursday, March 31, Jesuit High School Sacramento held their
exciting annual Spring Orchestra Concert. Hosted by Orchestra
Teacher Mr. Paolo Reyes, this production highlighted student
performances from the Beginner Strings, String Orchestra, and
Symphony Orchestra groups.
2022 valedictorian and salutatorian contribute to Jesuit community
On April 13, Jesuit High School Sacramento announced that Matthew
Mellas class of 2022’s valedictorian and that J.P. Leatherby ’22
will serve as the salutatorian. These leaders of the senior class
received these honors not just for their stellar academics, but
also for their involvement in the Jesuit community.
Spotty first season of ‘The Witcher’ disappoints
On Dec. 20, 2019, Netflix released the first season of the long
awaited “The Witcher” series, starring Henry Cavill. Now with the
release of the second season, I figured it was time to look back
on the first season.
Sophomore retreat reveals God’s plan for Jesuit students
Taking place all throughout February, Sophomore Retreats held by
Jesuit High School Sacramento concluded on March 8.
Ryder Spradlin ’22 strives to bring back campus life
From mascotting for Jesuit’s Galley Crew to being on the
prosecution team in Mock Trial, Ryder Spradlin ’22 has
accumulated valuable life experience from his engagement in the
many opportunities that Jesuit High School Sacramento has
afforded him.
Raise a glass for Mr. Beers
For Jesuit High School Sacramento teacher, Mr. Timothy Beers,
2022 marks the last school year in which he will teach at Jesuit.
Mr. Beers’ legacy will always be one to remember; he has taught
and coached generations of Marauders with pride and passion.
Spikeball spikes in popularity at Jesuit
Spikeball has been on Jesuit High School Sacramento’s campus for
multiple years. Even today, there are students playing Spikeball
daily at lunch and during community periods.
New Social Justice Summit format is engaging and fun
The Social Justice Summit on Human Dignity took place on March 9,
2022 with the goal of teaching students about different aspects
of justice and how they can be applied to world problems
today.
Saint Isaac Jogues’ life still has impact on Jesuit
Since Jesuit’s founding in 1963, Jogues Hall, Jesuit’s first
classroom building, still stands tall.
Nick Kasten ’22, accomplished leader and musician
Nick Kasten ’22 is known by teachers and students to be a
brilliant and competent student as well as a remarkable musician.
His enthusiasm and special talents leaves a lasting impression on
the community of Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Bassem Mansour ’23 perseveres through severe injuries and paralysis
On Oct. 6, 2020, Jesuit High School Sacramento student Bassem
Mansour ’23 was riding his bike when he was hit by a truck and
dragged 50-feet. After the accident, he had to be airlifted to
the hospital due to severe blood loss.
Jesuit continues community outreach through Lenten Service Drive
For the season of Lent, Jesuit High School Sacramento hosted a
week-by-week Lenten Service Drive. Starting March 11 and ending
on April 8, 2022, the Office of Service and Justice collected
specific items in order to fulfill a need in the local Sacramento
community.
Jesuit elects new student council
Every year students at Jesuit High School Sacramento elect new
representatives to the Executive Student Council. On March 22,
2022, Students listened to each candidate’s speeches and voted,
eventually deciding the members of Jesuit’s new student
government.
Mask mandate lifted, Jesuit begins return to normalcy
For the first time in over two years, students can choose to
attend classes without wearing face masks. This is due to a
change in the Jesuit High School Sacramento masking policy on
March 7, 2022, which states that “masks are now recommended but
not required.”
Juniors celebrate first on-campus year at Jesuit High School
The class of 2023 had their freshman year cut short by COVID-19
pandemic as well as many having their sophomore year fully
digitalized. Now, juniors at Jesuit High School Sacramento are
finishing their first full year on campus, enthusiastic to kick
off their more normal and surely memorable high school
experience.
Opinion: Upcoming Grammys has potential to be historic
This year provided millions of people with new songs and special albums that deserve to be recognized. This coming Sunday, April 3, is the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, a night that celebrates the music industry and all the art that singers and musicians have created in the past year.
Opinion: ‘Maid’ is a heartwarming series with wonderful writing
On Oct. 1, 2021, Netflix released the 27th Annual Critics Choice
Nominee series “Maid.” This emotional series is based off of the
true story memoir, “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will
to Survive” by Stephanie Land in 2019. The show features Margaret
Qualley, Nick Robinson, Andie MacDowell, Raymond Ablack, Rylea
Nevaeh Whittet, Anika Noni Rose, and more.
Opinion: ‘Don’t Look Up’ serves up supreme satire
“Don’t Look Up” was released on Dec. 5, 2021 on Netflix and in
theaters. The film follows Leonardo Dicaprio as Dr. Randall
Mindy, a socially anxious, good hearted astronomy professor, and
Jennifer Lawrence as doctoral candidate Kate Dibiasky.
Griffen Dresbach-Hill ’22, passionate learner bringing energy on campus
In just two short years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, former
junior transfer Griffen Dresbach-Hill ’22 has been a powerful
force of friendship and compassion.
Michael Palchak ’22, great athlete, teammate, and friend
Kind. Dedicated. Generous. These are words that have come to
describe Michael Palchak ’22 throughout his time at Jesuit High
School Sacramento.