The Plank - Student Life
Valorant club offers an alternative to sports
Valorant is a team-based first person combat video game developed by Riot Games. Since its initial release in June 2020, it has grown to be hugely popular among the gaming community so much so that students – along with the help of mathematics teacher Mr. Justin Tsai – have created a Valorant club at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Mr. Richard Hanson brings optimism, empathy to the classroom
Mr. Richard Hanson began working at Jesuit High School Sacramento this year as a statistics and computer science teacher. He taught at Amador Valley High School for 29 years before coming to Jesuit.
Mr. Hanson appreciates the kindness of the faculty, staff, and students that has helped him adjust to teaching at Jesuit.
Open House: life as a Jesuit student
On Sunday Oct. 16, Jesuit High School Sacramento invited prospective students and families to visit Jesuit’s campus for Open House, an introductory and exploratory presentation of the school and its brotherhood.
University of Arizona offers unique opportunities, and beautiful campus
Located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona
is a top choice for many Jesuit High School Sacramento students.
It offers many unique opportunities for students. From Tucson’s
unique culture and beautiful areas to the campus’s unique
beauty.
Jesuit welcomes shadows back to campus
The 2022-2023 school year at Jesuit High School Sacramento offers multiple shadow days for up-and-coming ninth graders. The first Shadow Day will take place on Monday, October 24. These shadow days offer future students a chance to visit and experience what Jesuit has to offer.
Director of Admissions, Mr. Matthew Ramos ’05 is excited to share the unique opportunity of experiencing a day at Jesuit.
Jesuit hosts Alumni Reunion Weekend this weekend
Starting on Friday Oct. 7, Jesuit High School Sacramento is hosting a weekend-long event known as the Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Jesuit Play “Final Letters” solemnly contemplates historic tragedy
This fall, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Black Box Theater will perform the upcoming play “Final Letters,” a company-created performance that illustrates historical letters from victims of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany.
2022 Freshman Retreat built community, sustained tradition
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Freshman Retreat is an event that every Jesuit freshman attends to make their transition to high school smoother while inspiring a sense of brotherhood among their class.
Counselors at Jesuit host college fairs, preparing students for the future
The counselors at Jesuit High School Sacramento dedicate an immense amount of time preparing students for the next chapter of their lives: college.
Jesuit Rovotics Team works hard, takes international win
While many students were enjoying the start of summer vacation,
the Jesuit High School, Sacramento Rovotics team (Jesuit’s
Robotics team company) defeated an international group of high
schools and universities at the Marine Advanced Technology
Education (MATE) International Underwater Robotics Competition in
Long Beach, California. The team’s thorough preparations last
year helped them secure their victory and continue the hard work
for this year’s competition.
Mass of the Holy Spirit brings all Jesuit students together
On Friday, Aug. 19, the Jesuit High School Sacramento community celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit. This mass is not just an annual tradition for our school, but Jesuit high schools and universities all over the world start the new year in the same way.
Opinion: Struggles of Growing Up Black
Growing up as a young Black man trying to navigate this world is
hard. From a young age, I was taught survival skills that I will
have to live with for the rest of my life.
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.
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.
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.