Nick Ferguson ’22
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Nick Ferguson ’22
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COVID-19 Omicron variant surges through Jesuit’s campus
On any given day at Jesuit High School Sacramento, about 20 to 40
students are absent. But due to the sudden resurgence of COVID-19
through the Omicron strain of the virus, over 100 students were
absent each day from Jan. 3-7.
Jesuit basketball winter season sees wins and losses
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team is
already 13 games into their season and have had mixed results,
amassing a record of 6-7.
Junior Overnight Retreat Connects Students to the Catholic Faith
At Jesuit High School Sacramento, the Junior Overnight Retreats finished as of Nov.10. This retreat is an essential experience at Jesuit that gives the junior class an opportunity to take a break from day-to-day life in order to reflect on their lives by focusing on their relationship with God and others.
Jesuit football shutout Inderkum in Homecoming game
On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders had a tremendous 45-0 victory over Inderkum High School in their Homecoming football game.
The Marauders started off hot with a 12 yard TD pass just five minutes into the first quarter by quarterback Trenton Dewar ’23 to running back Kai Santos ’22, to go up 7-0. With five minutes to go in the second quarter, cornerback Jackson Hagopian ’22 made the game 14-0, with a massive 62-yard pick six.
Jesuit football hopes to set the tone with a win in their season opener against Folsom
Update: Due to poor air quality in Folsom, the varsity football game has been moved to Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. and we have adjusted the story to mention that.
On Friday, Aug. 27, at 4:30 p.m. the Jesuit High School varsity football team will be facing a tough opponent as their season opener is against the Folsom High School Bulldogs at Jesuit.
Due to COVID-19, these two teams were not able to play against each other last year. The last time Jesuit faced the Bulldogs was in August of 2019, losing with a score of 12-52.
Behind the camera: how Damian Brunton ’21 became a TikTok celebrity
After tearing his ACL while playing club soccer his freshman year at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Damian Brunton ’21 was at his lowest point — unable to pursue his passion of soccer for an extended period of time.
COVID-19 safe Senior Gala to bring seniors together as graduation draws closer
Jesuit High School Sacramento is holding a Senior Gala on Saturday, May 8.
The Senior Gala was created to serve as a replacement for the traditional Senior Ball, an event that could not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Jesuit football brings momentum into season closer
For the final game of their shortened football season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders are hosting the Vista del Lago Eagles this Saturday, April 17 at home.
Even with a mostly new team, expectations are still running high for Jesuit baseball
Last year’s Jesuit High School Sacramento Varsity Baseball team was special. They began the 2019-2020 season 3-0, including a win over the nation’s best team in De La Salle High School, before all sports were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jesuit successfully adapts retreats amid COVID-19 disruption
Allowing students to reflect on the past, think about the future, and discover the person God is calling them to be, student retreats are part of what makes Jesuit High School Sacramento a life-building experience.
Jesuit community reflects on difficult 2020 and hopes for better things to come in 2021
2020 has often been referred to as one of the most difficult years in modern history. As the Jesuit High School Sacramento community starts the new year, they reflect back on 2020 and share their hopes for a better year in 2021.
From high school to professional, Cameron Iwasa ’11 is the best on the field
Jesuit High School Sacramento has built a reputation for producing high-level soccer players who go on to play in college, and in some cases, professionally.
Smoke drives Jesuit Community indoors
For roughly a month in a half, Sacramento has experienced poor air quality due to the California Wildfires, specifically the recent Napa and Creek fires.
Jesuit community expresses mixed feelings regarding distance learning
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jesuit High School Sacramento students began the 2020-2021 school year the same way they finished the 2019-2020 school year, digitally.