Henry Krueger ’21
Plank Staff, Editor-in-Chief
Henry Krueger ’21
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When one door closes, another one opens
“You are never going to walk again; you are never going to move your hands.”
On May 6, 2017, a doctor from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center uttered these words to Robert Paylor ’15, then a sophomore on the UC Berkeley rugby team. Paylor had sustained a spinal cord injury in the Varsity Cup Championship match against Arkansas State University.
Putting the “distance” in “distance-learning”
Serving the greater Sacramento area, Jesuit High School draws students from more than 90 different zip codes.
Jesuit adapts plans for rest of 2019-2020 school year, an overview of what’s to come
With advice from state and local health officials, President Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. and Principal Mr. Michael Wood ’99 announced Jesuit High School Sacramento would extend online learning through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Students and parents received the news in an email on April 9.
Jesuit says goodbye to one of its longest-tenured faculty members
After 43 years of working at Jesuit High School Sacramento, the 2019-2020 school year will be the “last dance” for Mr. Ross Evans.
There isn’t much Coach Isaac doesn’t do
Holding the titles of prefect coordinator, VIP student coordinator, director of Academics Plus, and coach on the football and soccer teams at Jesuit High School Sacramento, there isn’t much Jonathan Isaac doesn’t do.
Through her love of Catholic education, Mrs. Cerati left her mark on Jesuit
Since attending high school at Marymount International School, a Catholic institution in Rome, Italy, Mrs.Victoria Cerati never lost her “profound respect and love for Catholic education.”
On the field, in the classroom, as the president
A standout leader, athlete, and student at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Cole Barrett ’20 is hard to miss.
A season cut short, a career still budding
With six graduates currently in professional baseball, Jesuit High School Sacramento has a reputation for producing some of the area’s best baseball talent. That number could grow even larger this summer when Major League Baseball holds its annual First-Year Player Draft.
Former Jesuit slugger hopes to make Giants roster
With eight years of professional baseball experience, Jesuit High School Sacramento alumnus Zach Green ’12 hopes to be a member of the San Francisco Giants once or if the baseball season commences.
Students elect new Executive Council
In a competitive election that lasted three days and had two run-off votes for president, the students of Jesuit High School Sacramento elected a new Executive Council for the 2020-2021 school year.
After an accomplished running career, Jesuit alum excels off the track
While Jesuit High School in Sacramento is known for producing great runners, Michael Stember ’96 was extraordinary.
Junior shines on California’s second best team
Losing only once this season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento soccer team is ranked No. 2 in the state by Maxpreps.
Jesuit holds No. 1 seeding in Division II Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs
After winning 8 of its last 11 games, the Jesuit High School Sacramento basketball team is on a roll entering the Division II Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs as the No. 1 seed.
26 student-athletes sign to play at the collegiate level
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 26 Jesuit High School Sacramento student-athletes signed athletic letters of intent to play at the collegiate level in the Fr. Barry Gymnasium.
Jesuit falls to perennial powerhouse
ELK GROVE — When a member of the Sheldon High School basketball team steals the ball from an opponent, it usually results in one outcome: a highlight-reel dunk on the other end, sometimes over a helpless defender.
Sac-Joaquin Section’s top two teams set to face off
In a game featuring the Sac-Joaquin Section’s best two teams, fans should be excited as Jesuit High School Sacramento battles the Sheldon High School Huskies this Saturday, Feb. 1.
Jesuit defeats Christian Brothers in overtime thriller
In arguably the Sac-Joaquin Section’s most thrilling game this season, the Jesuit High School Marauders pulled off a 60-59 overtime win against the Christian Brothers High School Falcons on Saturday.
The win marks Jesuit’s fifth consecutive victory against its longtime rival and improves the team’s record to 10-3.
Perimeter shooting leads Jesuit to third place in Fr. Barry Christmas Classic
Pitted against talented basketball programs from the U.S. and Canada, the Jesuit High School Marauders notched a 3rd place finish at the 46th annual Fr. Barry Christmas Classic last week.
Jesuit prepares to host annual Fr. Barry basketball tournament
With a chance to compete against basketball programs from multiple states and countries, the Jesuit High School Marauders will host the 46th annual Fr. Barry Christmas Classic Thursday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 14.
Matt Strangio defends State Title
With a chance to defend his title, Jesuit High School runner Matt Strangio ’20 finished first at the Division I CIF State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Jesuit wins Delta League Championship
In the final game of the regular season, the Jesuit High School Marauders won the Delta League Championship with a 5-4 win over the Davis Senior High School Blue Devils at American River College on Tuesday.