A Milestone Campaign for
Jesuit High School
50
Years of
Jesuit
Tradition
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notable school does not just appear. It is brought into being by great desires. Often sustained through sacrifice. And valued. Because what happens there, should happen everywhere, but all too often does not. It is built by exceptional teachers and coaches and nourished by the prayers of many. It is nurtured by words of comfort as well as challenge. By pep rallies and rehearsals. Experiments and novels. Retreats. Liturgies. Service to others. And in the doing, it becomes more and more that place imagined long ago. Jesuit High School. Since 1963.
Left to Right: John Peters ’14, Dr. Steve Peters and Will Peters ’13
Dear Friends,
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have been looking through boxes of memorabilia, records and words that tell the story of Jesuit High School over these past 50 years. We have scrapbooks, yearbooks and yellowing copies of The Plank, too. And lots of photographs—pictures of buildings under construction and athletes excelling, as well as crusty images of the Jesuit Fathers in long, black cassocks. For a historian, it’s all pretty heady stuff. All of those words and images attest to the power of an idea: that a values-driven, college preparatory school rooted in the educational tradition of the Society of Jesus be established and sustained in Sacramento. It was so conceived and then constructed, and more than 8,000 young men have been transformed since September 1963. Jesuit High School was called forth by great hopes and confirmed by great experiences. For 50 years, bright minds have been polished, keen intellects honed, creative insights and wry humor taken for granted. At Jesuit, much is given over to our students so that we might also expect much from them as they mature and take their place in our world. We need our graduates to be smart and strong, creative and holy, because our nation, our city, our churches and our families desire leaders who possess all of these qualities and more besides.
All of us at Jesuit honor the past achievements as well as the sacrifices that have helped define our identity today. We look forward to making our own contributions that will one day be found in my successor’s files. And we appreciate, more than words can ever tell, how the inspired generosity of past days have created the opportunities for our future at 1200 Jacob Lane. In the pages that follow, we articulate several necessary projects that will assure Jesuit’s future as a visionary institution that serves its community well. We seek to continue our pursuit of excellence and to provide the resources that will allow our students to thrive as they develop spiritually, emotionally and physically. Fifty years ago, our founding generation of parents, priests and benefactors gave of themselves in order to make life better for others. Their actions testified to the power of faith, hope and love. Let us take inspiration from their legacy. Let us embrace their spirit and respond to our present by assuring the long-term health of this wonder-filled place of learning. Their legacy is our challenge, and our response will shape the future of Jesuit High School and the community it has served since 1963. GO MARAUDERS! With warmest regards,
Rev. David J. Suwalsky, S.J. President
Fulfilling Our Mission Jesuit High School of Sacramento is a Roman Catholic college preparatory dedicated to forming competent young men as conscientious leaders in compassionate service to others for the greater glory of God.
Jesuit Stadium Learning Beyond the Classroom
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hallmark of a Jesuit High School education is the creation and support of co-curricular programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. Athletic and artistic expression encourages the formation of well-rounded young men who desire to “find God in all things.” These teams, clubs and organizations create opportunities for our students to develop their talents and abilities so that they may better integrate what they learn in the classroom with what they experience as teammates and friends.
Jesuit to me has been much more than just a school. It has been a second home where I can be my true self, and develop my character and morals to become a true man for others by serving the world out of compassion and love. - Austin White ’13
Jesuit has made me into the man that I want to be. If it were not for the opportunities presented to me by this school, I would never have known how much I can do with my life. - Casey Reilly ’13 Casey Reilly ’13 (left) with sister Abaigael, brother Danny ’08, and father Dan ’80
Loyola Field Project
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he renovation of the Jesuit Stadium and Loyola Field will include installation of an all-weather field surface, an all-weather, nine-lane track, as well as track and field venues, which meet California Interscholastic Federation standards for sanctioned competition and safety. The new installation will widen the current field footprint to create a regulation field suitable for soccer and rugby and the creation of a new, all-weather surface for practice and play by Freshman teams as well as the Junior Marauders.
Jesuit has given me the tools and guidance to not only succeed on the track, but also to serve the community as a man for others. - Austin Mitsch ’13
The Science Center
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n education rooted in the teaching tradition of the Society of Jesus asserts that every activity be directed to support the growth and development of a student so that he might become a “Man for Others.” This is true both in and out of the classroom. As Jesus called us all to be “Fishers of Men,” and St. Ignatius Loyola made a call for us to “Set the World on Fire,” we must be sure that our students receive the tools and education necessary to go out and change the world.
Science itself has transformed the world in which we live today through dramatic advances in nearly all fields. At the same time, our science instructional and laboratory spaces at Jesuit High School have grown dated. Laboratory equipment must be set up and taken apart throughout the day for different classes which cause inefficiencies and shortens the lifespan of laboratory equipment. A lack of space presents an obstacle for students competing in science based academic competitions as well as students in need of making up missed assignments.
As Jesus called us all to be “Fishers of Men,” and St. Ignatius Loyola made a call for us to “Set the World on Fire,” we must be sure that our students receive the tools and education necessary to go out and change the world.
The Science Center project seeks to re-purpose more than 7,000 square feet in Jesuit’s original locker room located on the south side of the Fr. Barry, S.J., Gymnasium by creating state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories and work space. Two biology laboratories, one physics laboratory and a workshop for our internationallyrecognized Robotics Team will be completed in addition to creating storage and preparation areas for our science faculty. The new classroom layouts will combine lecture and lab space allowing for the latest instructional teaching technologies to be used.
Tradition Meets Tomorrow
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he Science Center project will help to ensure that Jesuit remains a leader in education by providing one of the most advanced high school educational facilities in the region. The new state-of-the-art collaborative learning spaces will enhance the strong science education that Jesuit already offers and will increase our ability to attract the best and brightest students to our school. Through a collaborative environment, this new space will allow for constantly evolving approaches in instruction. Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer 2013 and be completed during the spring semester.
Every teacher inspires me and unleashes my curiosity. Jesuit is the ultimate academic experience. - David Rubies Rivas ’14
Information Commons and Innovation
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ibraries today play a critical role in the ecology of teaching and learning. They connect people with important information and bring students together through research and study. While the success of a library was once judged by the size of its book collection, technology today is transforming libraries into laboratories for learning and expanding the capacity for innovation. Electronic databases can easily be accessed through handheld and digital technology and connect students to cutting edge research from around the world. In order to ensure that our students have access to the latest research and facilities, renovation of the Fr. King, S.J., Library is planned that will support Jesuit’s One to One iPad initiative, provide small group study rooms and create a comfortable setting that encourages reading and study. We seek to create an environment that clearly supports our desire for our students to develop into critical thinkers and collaborative learners.
I’m a Junior, and already I can look back to Freshman year and see how Jesuit has helped me. Jesuit has expanded my horizons to new people, new activities, and to God. I have been pushed to go out of my comfort zones in all aspects of my life to be in service to others and feel as if Jesuit has put me on the right path to becoming a true man for others. - John Bovill ’14
Technology
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ur introduction of a One to One iPad initiative began in the summer of 2012 with the installation of campuswide wireless capability and the distribution of iPads to faculty, administrators and staff members. We have used the time since to understand better how to integrate new technologies and the resources of the digital world into our curriculum through in-depth training and by piloting tablet technology in several of our classrooms this year. • Our 538 kW Photovoltaic Solar System was completed in the spring of 2012 and has been generating more than 48 percent of the electricity needs of the campus. Jesuit was awarded the Sacramento Small Sustainable Business of the Year award for this and our continued commitment to be good stewards to the environment. • Many of our classrooms as well as the Fr. Barry, S.J., Gymnasium and the Fr. Harris, S.J., Student Life Center are receiving high definition upgrades. Apple TVs are being installed in many locations and this technology will allow our teachers to project directly from their iPads onto classroom screens. • Our Blackbox Theater has transitioned to digital sound providing one of the most advanced Drama experiences on a high school campus in the region. An exterior lighting efficiency program will result in the installation of more than 250 LED lighting kits throughout campus resulting in better illumination and a more secure campus. Jesuit’s electric usage will diminish and the labor required to maintain aging fixtures will decline considerably.
Endowment Continue the Mission and the Tradition
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he gift of an endowed scholarship provides Jesuit High School with a permanent asset from which students can receive support. For 50 years, Jesuit High School has shaped our Sacramento community by educating “Men for Others.” We want to ensure that every family who desires a Jesuit education for their son can afford to send their son to Jesuit High School.
From the beginning, Jesuit’s generous benefactors have shared their resources, which makes it possible for Jesuit to offer need-based tuition assistance. However, requests for financial assistance exceed Jesuit’s ability to meet fully the needs of those attending Jesuit High For 50 years, Jesuit High School. More than $1,000,000 is typically School has shaped our distributed annually, and this support Sacramento community by educating “Men for Others.” is given after a third-party evaluation is We want to ensure that every received by the school. family who desires a Jesuit education for their son can afford to send their son to Jesuit High School.
Named scholarships provide an opportunity not only to support a Jesuit student, but also create a lasting remembrance of a loved one. A fully-funded, named scholarship provides the total tuition and fee expense for one student, for one year, requires a corpus of $225,000. However, this total may be built up over time. Named scholarships are established with a minimum investment of $100,000. Any amount may be given to increase existing endowed scholarships. Jesuit High School also accepts contributions to support our annual financial aid budget, exclusive of endowed scholarships.
Jesuit’s First Graduating Class
Celebrating 50 Years Our 50th anniversary celebrations have been planned to take advantage of events typically found on our calendar. Save the dates for each of these activities, which will become all the more special as we celebrate our 50 years!
2013 President’s 50th Anniversary Inaugural Celebration May 9 (NEW!)
50th Anniversary Bash August 24 (NEW!)
Mass of the Holy Spirit August 30
Holy Bowl September 21
Last Game at Loyola Field November 9
Alumni Reunion Events
November 29
December 20 and 21
Christmas Tree Lane December 2 and 3
Fr. Barry Basketball Tournament December 14-16
2014 Boosters Crab Feed January 25
Red and Gold Gala: PACE Auction March 29
Athletic Hall of Fame Event April (NEW!)
Farewell Liturgy and Alumni-Senior Day May 2
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