JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (SACRAMENTO)

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'Jesuit High School of Sacramento'
''"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"''
Location 1200 Jacob Lane
City/State Carmichael, California, USA
Mascot Marauders
CategoryJesuit Catholic school
Principal Rev. Edward S. Fassett, S.J.
President Rev. Gregory R. Bonfiglio, S.J.
Dean of Students Mr. Timothy Warren
Assistant Dean of Students Mr. Bruce Hastie

'Jesuit High School of Sacramento', California, USA (founded 1963) is a Catholic high school run by the Society of Jesus. The school enrolls about 1,000 students from all over the greater Sacramento Valley. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento.

Contents
About JHS
History
Sports and Activities
Notable Alumni
Trivia
External Links

About JHS


Jesuit High School is a four-year college preparatory conducted by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Enrollment is at
capacity and includes a senior class of 268. Admission is selective: approximately 40% of the applicant pool is
admitted each year. Traditionally, 98-100% of Jesuit's graduates go immediately to college, 90-95% to four-year
institutions,and approximately 50% to private colleges and universities. Eighty-three percent of the Jesuit professional and
certificated staff hold a Master’s Degree or higher.
Jesuit High School of Sacramento is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges(WASC)and the
Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). The current term of WASC accreditation is six years, through
2008. Jesuit is a member of the College Board, the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (49 high schools in the
United States) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
The school’s campus straddles the dividing line between the city of Sacramento, CA and the suburban district known as
Carmichael, CA. It draws students from more than 70 local elementary and junior high schools. 25% of the student body
commute a distance greater than 20 miles. Nearly 200 students receive tuition assistance and participate in a work-
study program.
The Board of Trustees of Jesuit High School sets the tuition and fees schedule during their spring meeting each year. For the 2007-2008 school year, tuition is set as follows:
Tuition: $10,390 per year
Student Body Fee: $500 per year
Registration Fee: $25 (one time registration for frosh and transfer students)
Books/Supplies: $300 - $500

History


A Jesuit High School for the Sacramento area had been initially envisioned by the late Bishop Robert Armstrong. It was his successor, Bishop Joseph McGucken who invited the Jesuits of the California Province to begin the project. In January of 1961, the Society of Jesus purchased twenty-one acres of the Horst Ranch property which was to be used for the new school campus.
In May of 1962, a fund raising effort was spearheaded by Mr. Elwood Maleville, Mr. Jack Maleville, and other Catholic lay people. The well known architect Harry Devine began work on the plans for the first phase of the 2.5 million dollar plant. The contracting firm of Harbison and Mahoney undertook the construction of the buildings, having a fall 1963 target date for completion.
On September 17, 1963, Jesuit High School opened its doors to 93 freshmen students. The faculty consisted of six Jesuit priests and one lay person. Fr. Jack Geiszel, S.J. was appointed Principal, and Fr. Joseph Keane, S.J., was named first Superior and President. The school was dedicated by Bishop Alden Bell to the Jesuit North American Martyrs.
In September of 1964 twenty-one acres, known as the Haggin Bottomland, were acquired for athletic facilities. The faculty residence was enlarged in 1966, and two years later the gymnasium-little theater complex was completed.
In 1973-74, Jesuit High School was threatened with closure due to financial and manpower difficulties. An "Ad Hoc Committee to Save Jesuit High School" was formed to work out the serious problems facing the school. A Board of Trustees, under the leadership of the late Mr. James Carr, the head of the Ad Hoc Committee, was established and assumed the financial and policy-making responsibilities for the school. The Jesuit Order retained its role as administrators of the school.
The Board of Trustees, which is composed of five Jesuits and eighteen men and women, is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of Jesuit education in the Sacramento area.
Jesuit enrollment has increased over the years to a current level of 1,000 students. Recently there have been many improvements on the campus. In 1978-79, the school sponsored a scholarship development drive and provided the basis of funding for the new library addition which opened during the 1980-81 school year; it also provided increased scholarship aid to families needing financial assistance to send their sons to Jesuit. In May, 1982, the library was dedicated by Bishop Alden Bell to Rev. Joseph J. King, S.J. In 1986, construction of a competitive swimming facility was completed. In 1992, a new Mathematics/Life Sciences classroom wing was completed. Construction of the new Student Life Center which includes a cafeteria, theater, and music rehearsal and performance space was completed in fall, 2000. Over the summer of 2003, Alumni hall, a 5 classroom building outfitted with the latest technology, replaced room 705. Also, new offices were built for Campus Ministry and Christian Service in the 300 wing and new counseling offices went into the 100 wing.
Jesuit High School continues to be blessed with the strong support of the students, alumni and their families, together with the good will and interest of the many friends of the greater Sacramento community.

Sports and Activities


Jesuit High School has a rich history of success in athletics, along with other co-curricular activities. The school offers thirteen varsity sports; most of which also feature JV and Freshman squads. Jesuit has one of the nation's finest high school rugby programs, with three national championships; second only to Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, the Jesuit High School Cross Country team has won nine state championships, and qualified for Nike Team Nationals two years in a row in 2005 and 2006, placing 7th and 4th respectively. Jesuit also has collected state championships in baseball, water polo, swimming, and rugby. Recently, the Jesuit Basketball team has emerged as one of the elite team in the state, ranking as high as second in the state in 2006. In 2003, the Jesuit soccer team was ranked first nationally by the NSCAA/adidas national ranking, which is the foremost soccer ranking authority.
Jesuit also offers multitudinous co-curricular activies, including: The Plank (the Jesuit High School newpaper), The Cutlass (yearbook), Robotics, Future Business Leaders of America, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Young Democrats and Republicans, and Movie Club. However, perhaps most notable of the co-curricular activities offered at Jesuit High School is the Speech and Debate team. What is quite spectacular about the debate team is that they have achieved national success (mainly in Policy Debate) despite not being supported or funded to the extent that the majority of the other competitive bodies at Jesuit are. In 2007, Jesuit qualified for the national Tournament of Champions in Lexington, Kentucky for the first time in the school's history.

Notable Alumni



C.J. Bachér - Starting quarterback for Northwestern University

Matt Bouza - nine-year NFL wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts

Giovanni Carmazzi - quarterback, third-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers

★ Robert Hamilton - golfer on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour

★ Jason Hartwick - golfer on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour

J.P. Howell - pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

★ Corbin McPherson - third-round pick by the New Jersey Devils in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft

★ Chris Miller - former national national team member for USA Rugby

Etu Molden - wide receiver/defensive back for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League

★ Jerry Nielsen - former MLB pitcher

Ken O'Brien - 11-year quarterback for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles

J.T. O'Sullivan - quarterback for the Detroit Lions

Mike Rose - catcher for the Buffalo Bisons, an AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians

Kort Schubert - former national national team member and blindside flanker for USA Rugby

★ Mike Sayers - member of the BMC pro cycling team

★ Louis Stanfill - national team member and blindside flanker for USA Rugby

★ Kyle Sweeney - football coach at MacMurray College

★ Michael Stember - middle distance runner finished ninth in the semifinal at the 2000 Summer Olympics

★ Sam Warburg - professional tennis player

★ Lars Anderson - first baseman for Greenville Drive Class A (Intermediate), Boston Red Sox Prospect

★ Aaron Hanke - Drafted in 2007 by Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently plays outfield for their minor league affiliate Yakima Bears.

Trivia



★ The school is built on what was once a large hops farm.

★ Many of the buildings on campus are named after the Jesuit North American Martyrs.

★ The school colors are Crimson (for the blood of the martyrs) and Gold (for the crown of the king).

★ Jesuit High School is a brother school to St. Francis High School (Sacramento, CA) and Loretto High School.

★ Jesuit High School is well known throughout the California high school community for their good sports teams and facilities.

★ As of 2006, Jesuit High School has won three national championships and seven state championships in rugby.
Gio Carmazzi was drafted in the 6th round by the San Francisco 49ers.

External Links



School website

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