The Plank - Student Life

Plank Article Nick Venegas ’22

La Raza in Los Angeles

Serving others

Last February, the Jesuit High School Sacramento La Raza Club took their annual trip to Los Angeles and embraced their Hispanic and Latino heritage by serving impoverished groups who share the same ethnic background. 

Plank Article Jaiveer Gahunia ’20

Drivers, drive-ins, and rides

Every morning and afternoon, hundreds of students and dozens of teachers and faculty flood in and out of Jesuit High School’s parking lots. For most, the lots are just a symbol of commuting drudgery, a dull back-and-forth between school and home. For others, the lots, as well as the commutes, hold their most prized possessions — their cars.

Plank Article Jason Reyna ’20

Seek Discomfort Club

Left to right: Gian Papio ’20, Nick Salonites ’20, and Grant Houle ’20

While many of the clubs at Jesuit High School are based on common interests like video games and music, the Seek Discomfort club defies the normal definition of “club.”

Plank Article Jared Agos ’21

Gym overhaul continues

View of the interior of the Fr. Barry Gymnasium at the Freshman Orientation mass for the class 2023.

Jesuit High School Sacramento students entered the Fr. Barry Gymnasium last fall to find one major change: air conditioning. This was one renovation in a $2.8 million project that will continue and conclude this summer.

Plank Article Matt Parks ’21

Social Justice Summit discusses economic justice

Jesuit High School Educational Technology and Information Commons Director Mr. Jordan Brown talking to students about the "Fundamentals of Economics" in the Phelan Chapel of the North American Martyrs on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

At Jesuit High School Sacramento, it’s an annual tradition to spend a week examining a social justice issue such as mental health or criminal justice. In last week’s Social Justice Summit, students heard a variety of discussions that addressed the realities of economic justice or injustice. 

Plank Article Jaiveer Gahunia ’20

Students donate 46 pints of blood in annual Blood Drive

Student Carter Wink '20 participates in Jesuit's annual Blood Drive.

The Blood Drive is Jesuit High School’s annual tradition of giving blood. This life-saving practice has been at Jesuit for more than 20 years, and its most recent entry was last Thursday, Jan. 16.

This year, Jesuit collectively donated 46 pints of blood. This number is lower than previous years, with last year’s Blood Drive collecting 70 pints of blood. 

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Renewed emphasis on the Grad at Grad

Three students smiling in formal dress  by the chapel.

For over a decade, the Examen prayer enriches each afternoon at Jesuit High School Sacramento, winding down every school day with a reflection rooted in Ignatian spirituality, but this past year the Daily Examen has seen a small change.

Plank Article Lincoln Marks ’20

Promoting our ideals

Banner on campus with statement "Developing as a leader".

Looking around the expansive campus of Jesuit High School, students might notice the new signs that decorate the campus, promoting Jesuit’s ideals and identifying specific locations. 

Plank Article Harley Sherman ’22

Glimpse of the Brotherhood

Group of young boys walking on campus and smiling.

Each year, Jesuit High School hosts several Shadow Days that allow potential Jesuit students to “shadow” a current student for a day. Prospective students get a glimpse of what life is like on campus and in the classrooms during a typical school day.

Plank Article James Fahey ’20 Jason Reyna ’20

“Mr. Worldwide”

Amongst being a world traveller and skilled mathematician, Mr. Nicholas Llanos has come to Jesuit High School to bring his active yet relaxed teaching style to the school.

After teaching Integrated Math at Grant High School, Mr. Llanos became dissatisfied with the personal interaction with the district, causing him to look for opportunities elsewhere.

Plank Article Matt Parks ’21

Student Coalition for Equity and Inclusion

Photo of one of the "we are all fellow travelers" poster in window

A major aspect of the Jesuit High School experience is learning how to be “Men For Others.” To this end, students are taught to be leaders and advocates for social justice. The Multicultural Student Union (MSU), which was started last semester to support this mission, looks to continue its work this year.

Plank Article Davis Vann ’20

From Jesuit formation to Jesuit High School

Meet one of Jesuit High School’s newest teachers: Mr. Patrick Brabec. 

Mr. Brabec joined Jesuit’s Theology department this summer, but he joined a department and community that he already knew well. His wife Ms. Sara Brabec is the director of Christian Service and has worked at Jesuit since the fall of 2015.

Plank Article Harley Sherman ’22

Lights. Camera. Dance!

Packed room of co-ed high school students in dress clothes, smiling and laughing.

Jesuit High School’s annual Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, Oct. 5. This Homecoming will be the first formal dance for the freshmen, an important moment in the beginning of their high school career.