The Plank - Student Life
Jesuit goes co-divisional after 62 years
For the past 62 years, Jesuit High School Sacramento has been an all-boys college preparatory school. On Saturday, Oct. 4, Jesuit officials announced the monumental decision to go co-divisional. This move opens the door for young men and young women to receive a Jesuit education.
Jesuit’s Accreditation process allows for growth and improvement
Every six years, the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) evaluates Jesuit High School Sacramento in what is known as the Accreditation process. The Accreditation process is essentially a rating system of seven selected elements found within Catholic schools across the nation. Through this process, Jesuit is credited as a private institution, allowing the Marauder diploma to carry a certain weight for universities.
Jesuit’s Big Bash: A reunion of the brotherhood
This Friday, Sept. 26, the Department of Alumni Relations at Jesuit High School Sacramento will hold their annual Big Bash. The Big Bash will be held during homecoming weekend, and the whole family is welcome to attend this fun and festive outdoor event.
A birdie-ful day for the Big Red Golf Tournament
On Friday, Sept. 26, Jesuit High School Sacramento will be hosting the Big Red Golf Tournament at Haggin Oaks at 9 a.m. The golf tournament functions as a communal event for alumni, current parents, and the greater Jesuit community to come together and reignite memories with friends.
Homecoming: A Night Under the Stars to remember
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s annual homecoming will kick off on Saturday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m.
Director of Student Activities Mr. Peter Ferrari believes homecoming is one of the exciting parts of the Jesuit experience.
Holy Bowl Rally: a pillar of brotherhood at Jesuit
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s annual Holy Bowl is one of the largest sporting events of the year. On the Friday night before the game, Jesuit hosts the Holy Bowl Rally, an opportunity for students to show up and show out to support the brotherhood.
You are wonderfully made
At the beginning of every school year, Principal Dr. Michael Wood ’99 offers a new theme for the new year. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 139, this year’s theme is “You are wonderfully made.”
TeamCARE aims to spread awareness of suicide prevention
Each year, Jesuit High School Sacramento joins schools and communities across the United States in observing National Suicide Prevention Week. The week, centered around National Suicide Prevention Day, offers the time to shine a light on this heavy topic and works to combat the stigma around suicide.
Club Day invites students to pursue their interests
Every year, Jesuit High School Sacramento hosts its Club Day, where students can explore opportunities to pursue their personal interests on campus. This year’s Club Day will take place on Thursday, Sept. 4th, in the senior quad during an extended lunch period.
Freshman Overnight, furthering the bonds of brotherhood
On Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24, Jesuit High School Sacramento hosted its annual Freshman Overnight Retreat. This retreat allowed freshmen to connect on a deeper level with each other and their Big Brothers. Many activities and events were put in place to foster an exciting atmosphere for the freshman class.
Mass of the Holy Spirit, a reminder of our shared journey
On Friday, Aug. 22, Jesuit High School Sacramento held its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit to welcome new and returning students to campus.
Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Adam McGrew recognizes how the mass gives an opportunity for the community to come together and kick off the new school year.
Goodbye Willie’s
Back when I was a wee freshman, my Jesuit big brother told me a lot of things that went in one ear and out the other, but there was one thing that prominently stuck: “Willie’s Burgers has a student discount.”
For thousands of Marauders, Willie’s offered a typical burger joint, with fries, shakes, hotdogs, and more. But there was one defining feature for us Jesuit students – the student discount.
Spring choir concert: a sonorous success
On Wednesday, May 7, the choir hosted their Spring Choral Concert at the nearby Our Lady of Assumption Parish. This concert’s theme was “Music For Others” – a play on the phrase “Man For Others.” The music selected exemplified this theme, with a wide variety of songs ranging from Michael Jackson to traditional Hebrew Prayers.
One of the most memorable parts of the concert was the acoustics within the building. The beautiful layout of Our Lady of Assumption’s church allowed for the voices of the singers to blend perfectly, creating a great listening experience.
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.
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.
Mary Poppins Pops off in the Black Box Theater
From March 7 to March 16, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s drama department performed the musical “Mary Poppins.” The play sold out in the first 3 days, breaking the Jesuit Drama record.
The exceptional performances were in large part due to the hard work put in by the cast and crew.
“We rehearsed for almost 15 hours every week for two months, learned a lot of complicated choreography, and memorized a lot of lyrics for songs,” said cast member Ali Zaidi ’25. “Everyone gave it their all and did a great job.”
Jesuit Auction: a Party in Palm Beach
On Saturday, March 22, Jesuit High School Sacramento will host its 53rd Annual Jesuit Auction & Gala.
Every year, the Department of Advancement and parent volunteers spend months preparing for this event. The aim of the auction is to raise money to support students financially.
Student-Teacher Olympics: the dawn of a new tradition
On Monday, Feb. 24, Jesuit High School Sacramento began its first ever week-long Student-Teacher Olympics. Each day, students faced off against members of the faculty and staff in a new competition to decide who really runs the school.
Monday saw a team of trivia aficionados from each side pit their wits against each other in a game of Jeopardy – the students took this event home with a close win.
See what’s Poppin’ in the Black Box Theatre
On Friday, March 7, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Drama program, along with students from Saint Francis High School, Christian Brothers High School, Rio Americano High School, and Country Day High School will present Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s “Mary Poppins.” This musical is the largest production Jesuit Drama has brought to stage in recent years, so the performance will be a night to remember.
George Srabian ’25 is excited for this performance, as he and the rest of the team have put in many hours to make this musical as special as possible.
Orchestra and Symphonic Band combine forces at Honors Music Recital
Yesterday, Feb. 26, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Orchestra and Symphonic Band performed in their Honors Music Recital.
Cello player Nicolas Padilla ’25 believes that the performances throughout the night went off without a hitch.