Jesuit demands a lot from you; the more ambitious you are, the more challenging. Very few high schools in the country create a community that understands the power of networking like Jesuit High (i.e. JHS Career Day every spring is a phenomenal event for students to network with alum like myself).
My teachers at Jesuit have always been supportive and helped me learn, even when I’m absent for tournaments abroad.”
While at Jesuit, I was part of the Student Council, I was president from 2012 to 2013, [I was] also involved in liturgy workshop and a couple other different on-campus programs. After Jesuit I went off to the University of Oregon.”
Hear more about Austin and other alumni in our virtual Career Day »
It is safe to say that I did not come to Jesuit expecting to be as involved in music as I was. I had been playing the guitar and trumpet for years, but I was much more interested in being a soccer player at Jesuit. But I ended up being more involved in music at Jesuit than I thought was possible. I was the drum major for the JHS Marauder Band, a trumpet player in the Symphonic Band, the guitarist for the Jazz Band, the guitarist and a singer for Liturgy Workshop, and formed a “Musician’s Club” on campus. I was able to carve my own path and that ended up being the arts!
All of my greatest memories while I was a student have to do with the basketball program. Everything from the practices, games, and road trips … I was really close with those guys. My parents lived really close to Jesuit, so a lot of my teammates would come over after practice to eat and play videogames. Those guys were my brothers. Jesuit really allowed me to build tight relationships with these guys, where I would have never met them had I gone to the local public school.
My experience at Jesuit impacted me more than I could have ever thought possible as a young man entering high school. I learned just as much about who I was as a person and what it truly means to be a ‘Man for Others’ as I did in the classroom. I loved the idea of educating the whole person so much that I studied at a Jesuit university, where I furthered my growth as a man. The lessons I learned while at Jesuit High School still stick with me each and every day, and I have no doubt that I am a better individual because of that exposure to faith and education.
Next week’s Bell Schedule at-a-glace:
Welcome back!
We hope you had a restful Easter break. Please read these updates carefully, as the coming weeks have many events, deadlines, and opportunities.
Important 2021-2022 dates include:
Dear Parents, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends:
In last week’s Staying Connected, I announced our intention to return to a full five-day, on-campus school week for the 2021-2022 school year. As we move toward this full reintegration for the fall, there are steps that need to be taken now to get us to that point.
Dear Parents, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends:
As we enter the final quarter of this unprecedented school year, we are shifting our focus now to the planning of our end-of-year events and the return of more activities, reflecting our county’s move into the red tier. We do this as we continue to provide in-person instruction for all students in the safest manner possible.
Dear Parents, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends:
We hope you will be able to join us for our biggest “Party for a Purpose,” the 49th Annual Jesuit Auction, Saturday, March 27. This vital school tradition is not only our biggest fundraiser but the biggest social event!
There are plenty of ways to participate—from an in-person Preview Party on Friday to Saturday’s virtual fun on social media, complete with an Auction Kickoff Show.
Dear Parents, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends:
As we post this, our nation has been in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. Today marks the day in 2020 on which we informed you that our school campus would close and we would shift to digital learning.
Throughout this past year, our country has experienced fear, anxiety, isolation, confusion, heartbreak and loss due to this devastating virus. We pray for those who have died because of COVID-19 and for their loved ones who mourn and grieve.
Spring is in the air! Our campus looks alive as new opportunities bloom in student activities and athletics. Alumni will soon be welcomed back for in-person Alumni Family Mass and the Class of 2021 graduation planning is in full swing with some exciting updates to share.
Read on for details and be sure to check the school calendar regularly as more activities will be added daily.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and guests is a top priority. Please see below for a few important notes and reminders that will help us keep everyone safe.
We hope everyone had a restful mid-semester break. And now, we are back to school! Deadlines, events, and opportunities are included in this week’s Staying Connected.