The Plank
Opinion: Cornell University, go (other) Big Red!
Cornell University is a private Ivy League school located in
Ithaca, New York that is well known for its Computer Science,
Medical, and Hotel Management programs. Cornell is also famous
for being the second largest school in the Ivy League with 15,000
undergraduate students.
Jesuit Auction amazes and astounds
Tuition at Jesuit High School Sacramento does not cover the full
cost of educating a student, so Jesuit has to create fundraising
activities to provide essential revenue. The Jesuit Auction event
does help to fill the gap in a fun and fruitful manner.
Reid Jones ’23: leading by example
Reid Jones ’23 has made his mark in the Jesuit High School
Sacramento community as a leader on the basketball court and a
persevering, optimistic classmate in the classroom.
Anthony Seibles ’23: MVP on and off the field
Anthony Seibles ’23 is known for his hard work and desire to
uplift spirits and spread positivity to all those who meet
him.
Jesuit loses at the Golden 1 Center, prepares for NorCals
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team suited up for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 Championship Game against Modesto Christian High School. Playing in the Golden One Center, the Marauders trailed the entire game ultimately losing 79-53, snapping their 13 game win streak.
Jesuit wins in the first round of the CIF-SJS playoffs
In the first round of the section playoffs, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team faced off against Monterey Trail High School on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Marauders were able to secure the 67-65 win with a last second tip-in layup by Reid Jones ’23.
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.
Jesuit wrestling prepares for the San-Joaquin Section Masters Championship
On Feb. 17, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s wrestling team will
send five members to compete at the prestigious Sac-Joaquin
Section Masters Championship. To qualify for the championship
wrestlers had to place top eight in their weight classes across
all 21 high schools in the SJS division.
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.
Clothing Exchange Closet helps students stay in uniform
When soon-to-be freshman Viliami Sitauti ’26 stopped by Jesuit
High School Sacramento to drop off some paperwork, he found out
that his uniform wouldn’t be arriving until September, a month
into his freshman year. Luckily, he was able to get free,
dress-code compliant logo wear for free from Jesuit’s Clothing
Exchange Closet.
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.
Jesuit basketball maintains 10 game win streak
Historically, another basketball season has meant another
Marauder playoff run, and this year is no exception. After
beating Davis Senior High School 74-66 on the road last Friday,
the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders Varsity team are set
to face off against Monterey Trail High School in their first
playoff game on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Dylan Tsoi ’23: distinguished tennis talent
For the last four years, Dylan Tsoi ’23 has been a hard working,
compassionate individual. In addition to being an academically
successful student, Dylan has excelled at playing tennis and
being a “Man for Others” on and off the court.
Jesuit soccer trains hard, plays hard
After a loss in their last game of the regular season against Davis High School, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity soccer team looks to regain some momentum in their first game of the playoffs against Rocklin High School.
Open Mic Night
Tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Asian Pacific Islander Clubs
(APIC) from Jesuit High School Sacramento and St. Francis High
School, along with Jesuit Latinos Unidos and the Jesuit Student
Council, will host Open Mic Night in the Harris Center.
Jesuit sustains seven game winning streak
From Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, the Jesuit High School
Sacramento varsity basketball team competed against Cosumnes Oaks
High School, Franklin High School, and Elk Grove High
School.
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.
Lights, camera, action! Movie night pops off
On Saturday, Jan. 28, Jesuit High School Sacramento invited
Jesuit and St. Francis High School students to attend Movie
Night, where “Top Gun: Maverick” was shown, with plenty of
snacks, and time to hang out with friends.
Captains of the ships
Jesuit High School Sacramento has a long tradition of forming the
leaders of the future, which is, in fact, one of the stated goals
of a Jesuit education.
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.