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Showcasing student talent
Moorings is Jesuit High School Sacramento’s very own literary and arts journal. Its mission: to be a medium of expression for Jesuit students.
“[Moorings] is a literary and arts journal, so its purpose is to showcase the work of the best student artists on campus,” said Faculty Advisor of Moorings Mr. Jeremiah Loverich. “It’s published twice a year, with art, photography, short stories, poetry.”
Setting students up for success
This fall, Ms. Erin Van Parys joined Jesuit High School Sacramento’s faculty as the new assistant for the Academic Support Center (ASC). She previously worked with students at Visions in Education, a local charter school.
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.
Key Club: serving the community while having fun
Jesuit High School Sacramento is home to many clubs that cater to each student’s interests and passions. Moderated by Ms. Laura Spelman, Key Club is a service club that is part of a greater national organization called the Kiwanis Club. It focuses on raising awareness and money for those in need.
The Kiwanis Club and its title have a rich history, rooted in service.
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.
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.
Drop of blood, an ocean of difference
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the student council will be hosting their 35th Annual Blood Drive on campus at Jesuit High School Sacramento. This opportunity to donate blood will be available to students and faculty from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Jesuit’s tradition of giving blood is a great way to give back to the community and save lives.
Opinion: “Red One”: A mediocre movie for a merry Christmas
Released on Nov. 15, “Red One” is an action-packed Christmas movie directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan. Critics’ reviews on the film have been generally negative, logging a 30% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the “Popcornmeter” (the audience reviews) displays a whopping 90%.
Is the movie as bad as the critics say? Or is the audience review more accurate?
World Religions class brings the brotherhood together
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s World Religions class, taught by Theology Teacher Dr. Mark Luttio, is a great way for students to gain new perspectives on the traditions that surround them. Dr. Luttio’s profound experience with various religions has been an essential part of the class’s ability to strengthen students’ knowledge of the wider world.
Dr. Luttio’s involvement with World Religions can largely be attributed to his diverse upbringing in Japan.
Maureen Longyear: 20 years for Jesuit
Jesuit High School Sacaramento’s Advancement Department has helped Jesuit accomplish many feats over the years. Much of that success can be attributed to the recently retired Vice President of Advancement Ms. Maureen Longyear.
Ms. Longyear’s work behind the scenes has been crucial in raising money for many different areas of Jesuit.
Ms. Katrina Fox brings comfort and support to Jesuit
This summer, Jesuit High School Sacramento added to their wellness counseling team with the hiring of Wellness Counselor Ms. Katrina Fox.
In her previous position at Saint Francis High School, Ms. Fox worked as a school counselor and was the moderator for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and senior student council. Her current role at Jesuit focuses on providing mental health support to students in need of such support.
Opinion: “Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”: a unique take on AI
“Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is the latest installment of the “Mission Impossible” (MI) franchise and was released in theaters on July 12, 2023. The movie was released to streaming for Paramount Plus subscribers on Thursday, Jan. 25 2024. The movie is also available to buy on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. It was directed and written by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen. The film contains thrilling action and has a unique take on Artificial Intelligence (AI), but its long action scenes and ambiguity can hamper the experience.
Moorings promotes creative expression from students
Moorings is Jesuit High School Sacramento’s student-run literary arts journal, made to present student art in many different mediums. The journal showcases paintings, sculptures, photography, poetry, and prose.
Jesuit looks to bounce back after Fr. Barry Tournament
From Thursday, Dec. 7 to Saturday, Dec. 9, Jesuit High School Sacramento hosted the 49th Annual Fr. Barry Classic Basketball Tournament. Jesuit welcomed seven other teams, coming from as far as Houston, Texas. In the end, Archbishop Mitty High School won the tournament, beating Brophy College Preparatory 54-52 in overtime.
Mr. Loya marches the band forward
Band Director Mr. Michael Loya joins Jesuit High School Sacramento after working at Woodland High School for eleven years. As the new band director, he aims to build upon the band and lead it into a productive year.
Mrs. Brant models compassion, transparency, and honesty
Counselor Mrs. Laurie Brant joined Jesuit High School Sacramento this year after working for Apollo High School in San Jose for nine years. As a counselor, she will assist students in their preparation for college.
Mrs. Brant became a counselor to make sure every student has a reliable figure to support them.