Kevin Mun ’22
Plank Staff, Staff Writer
Kevin Mun ’22
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Ryder Spradlin ’22 strives to bring back campus life
From mascotting for Jesuit’s Galley Crew to being on the
prosecution team in Mock Trial, Ryder Spradlin ’22 has
accumulated valuable life experience from his engagement in the
many opportunities that Jesuit High School Sacramento has
afforded him.
Santi Gage ’22, leading the cheer
Student-athlete, Santiago “Santi” Gage ’22 possesses a uniquely
energetic personality, and his enthusiasm led to his election as
Head Cheerleader.
Jack Hemmert ’22, working to effect change on and off the field
Jack Hemmert ’22 works hard, and as his high school career nears its end, the fruits of Jack’s labor have gained focus.
Jesuit Dungeoneer’s Club Builds Brotherhood on Campus
Among Jesuit High School Sacramento’s clubs and after school
activities stands the Dungeoneer’s Club. In the Dungeoneer’s
Club, Jesuit’s “Dungeon and Dragons” adventurers play the
interactive game with their peers.
Opinion: “Rocket League Sideswipe” revives the name of its 2015 predecessor
The mainstream video game developing studio, Psyonix, just
released a new mobile spin off of their poster game, “Rocket
League.” “Rocket League Sideswipe” has been available on IOS and
Android for Psyonix’s North American audience since Dec. 2, 2021,
and players are loving it.
Squid Game delivers deep messages to it’s audience at Jesuit
“Squid Game,” the South Korean hit Netflix series was released
Sept. 17, 2021. “Squid Game”is about a small group of wealthy
elites kidnapping and coercing the poor in South Korea, who are
in grave debt, to compete in life-and-death versions of popular
children’s games. “Squid Game” dystopian themes
incorporate many of the contemporary real world problems that the
world faces today.
Jesuit students represent the school in Washington D.C. at Ignatian Family Teach-in
Jesuit High School Sacramento students took a trip to Washington D.C. for the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice that took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel throughout the weekend of Nov. 6.
The group of nine students made the 2,500 mile trip with the objective of increasing their understanding of justice while also perpetuating it. While on the trip, the students visited historical museums, took part in a night protest, and spent time at the National Mall.
Jesuit football beats Davis High School and Sheldon High School in the run up to playoffs
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football team beat the Davis High School Blue Devils 41-15. This win gave Jesuit a record of 8-1 and brought their winning streak to eight.
The team continued to command the field, particularly quarterback Trenton Dewar ’23, who threw for 147 yards. Another standout performance was running back and linebacker Tatum Pappas ’23 who rushed 92 yards, recorded five tackles, and scored a touchdown. By the end of the first half, the Marauders amassed a 35-0 lead.
Jesuit Highschool prepares for 50th Reunion in Alumni Weekend
Jesuit High School Sacramento is hosting their 50th annual high school reunion within the upcoming Alumni Weekend which will take place on Sept. 24 to 26 on campus. Jesuit is welcoming the classes of 1970-1971, 1980-1981, 1990-1991, 2000-2001, and 2010-2011 to the celebration.
The weekend is filled with six events which all aim to aid the alums in regrounding their roots here at Jesuit, including the 50th Annual Lunch Tour and the 50th Reunion dinner.