o 2018 President’s Report 2 MISSION STATEMENT 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. o 3 table of contents 5 Letter from the President 6 Men for Others 7 Student Well-Being at Jesuit 8 Jesuit Drama 10 Food Drive 11 A Milestone Campaign 14 Barry Gym Renovation 16 Scholarship Luncheon 18 Statement of Giving 19 Annual Giving 27 2018 Insignis Award 31 Alumni Weekend 34 Alumni Annual Giving by Class 35 Cumulative Giving 38 Christmas Tree Lane 40 Named Scholarships 42 Memorial & Tributes 43 Planned Giving 41 Matching Gifts PLEASE NOTE: The President’s Report was compiled by the Office of Advancement to be used only for the information of Jesuit High School’s alumni, parents, and friends. The 2018 President’s Report lists all new gifts and commitments to Jesuit from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Gifts made after that time will be recognized in the 2019 President’s Report. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list, but errors can occur. Please make us aware of any errors by contacting the Office for Advancement at 916.482.6060 or emailing [email protected]. Photography: 4 Jesuit’s Visual & Performing Arts Department It matters most who a young man becomes because of his Jesuit High School experience. This Senior experienced the transformation we hope for in all of our students. The 2017-2018 Annual Report reflects the generosity of so many wonderful people who support Jesuit High School and our mission to educate and form Men for Others. Jesuit is more than just a school; it is a community of people, and I am so grateful for the community we share. “All the well-being of Christianity and of the whole Dag Hammarskjold, Swedish Diplomat, world depends on the proper education of youth” Peacemaker, author, and 2nd Secretary General of - Pedro de Ribadeneira, S.J., 1526-1611 the U.N., who died in 1961, spoke a very simple prayer that stays with me as I begin my service as President in the context of the history of this dear friends of Jesuit High School, school. On August 6, 2018, I began my service as St. Ignatius’ first conviction about Jesuit education “For all that has been. Thank you. For all that is President. It has been a blessing to return to the was that moral excellence was the ultimate goal. to come. Yes!” school that I love so much and had the honor of Jesuit High School exists to help our students I like that prayer because it speaks of the serving as Associate Principal 1997-1998 and become people of integrity, honesty, respect for gratitude and generosity by which we encourage Principal from 1998-2005. all men and women; to be men of virtue, personal our students to live. Jesuit High School has a blessed history. In responsibility, goodness, kindness, and faith. The For all that has been at Jesuit High School, Thank recognition of our school’s past and those who formation of a strong character and a strong God, and thank you all. moral center is more important than ever in our have been stewards of these many blessings, I For all that is to come. Yes! invited the former Presidents to be with us at world today. the 2018 President’s Dinner and Insignis Award Above all, it matters who the young men of this God bless you and your families and God bless ceremony. I am grateful for each of them and school become during and after the four years Jesuit High School. all that they have done for the school. (See the they spend here. With Warmest Regards, photograph on page 28). One of our Seniors wrote the following in Jesuit High School has a bright future. At the his reflection paper, after participating in his core of our mission is to retain the school’s Christian Service Immersion experience: “True Catholic, Jesuit, and inclusive character and service to God comes from a rebirth of your own to keep this institution viable, sustainable, and soul into dedication to those less fortunate, and accessible for many years to come. extending a helping hand your entire life, not just Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. when it is convenient.” President 5 Austin Camp Sutter ‘19 Lotsafun “People with disabilities are just as human as anyone else and can be hurt when ignored by the rest of the world. And the rest of the world can be hurt MEN FOR without the presence of the rest OTHERS of God’s children.” Russell Jerusalem Farm, Kustic ‘19 Kansas City Hunter Camp his summer, more than 175 Jesuit rising Smith ‘19 ReCreation TSeniors and faculty members packed “For me the underlying theme of their bags for camps or immersion trips. immersion was changing my opinions, Students served, learned, accompanied, preconceived notions, biases, and prejudices questioned, reflected, and prayed together “I was only there for my required service at sites as near as Sacramento’s Loaves and about groups of people that I have never hours: seven days, one-hundred-sixty- Fishes and as far as the Yo’Onik Learning really interacted with. Center in Chiapas, Mexico. Camps and eight hours, ten-thousand-eighty minutes, immersions invite and require students to six-hundred-thousand seconds. I thought In Kansas City we worked with Jerusalem step outside of their comfort zones, commit Farm, an organization that practices simple, themselves to the work at hand, prioritize it was going to be exhausting, excruciating, the voices of the most marginalized members regretfully unexciting. I thought a lot of sustainable living with a focus on human of the communities where they serve, and things, sitting there with Sarah and her relationships and the seven points of think critically about how, upon return to Sacramento, they can use their own voices to pungent sandwich odor, and as it turned Catholic Social Teaching. We also worked amplify the stories they heard while away. out, I was wrong. Camp wasn’t going to be on the houses of people in the community about any of those things. It was going to whose homes were at risk of violating strict Jesuit High School Annual Report Annual School Jesuit High be about rebirth.” building codes, but could not afford or manage the work on their own.” 6 STUDENT WELL-BEING AT JESUIT hile he is working on projects such Was This Is Us, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, or Stranger Things, Chris Sullivan ‘98, understands the importance of staying centered and taking care of his mental health. Sullivan returned to campus on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, or “Hump Day” as his character in the Geico commercial might say, Report Annual School Jesuit High to speak to students about the importance of mental health. Sullivan gave tips to the student body about how to stay mentally sharp and how to continue to be a “Man for Others” after graduation. Among other tips, Sullivan pointed out how he talks to a therapist, exchanges daily text messages with his friends about what they are grateful for, and lives a healthy and active life in order to keep up with his mental well- being. Sullivan works with a non-profit organization, “To Write Love on Her Arms,” that helps those struggling with depression, anxiety, and a variety of mental health issues. He spoke in depth about how “tomorrow needs you.” Whether it is to hug your mother, help your brother, or spread joy, tomorrow needs you. 7 JESUIT DRAMA esuit Drama’s 2018 Fall Play, The Elephant Man, Jplayed the first two weeks of November to capacity audiences. The cast, crew and staff of more than fifty were very proud to present Bernard Pomerance’s Tony-award- winning play about the real-life Joseph Merrick, who was an example of kindness and grace during the turbulent and often mean-spirited climate of Victorian England. Jesuit Drama was glad to host a special BSU student/parent pre- performance reception honoring Senior Obinna Okoye, who played the title role. Coordinated in collaboration with BSU moderator Jordan Brown, the event was a great success. Thanks to the generosity of its Drama patrons, the program was able to purchase much-needed additional backstage changing stations and costume-rack covers, as well as continue to replace outdated lighting fixtures with safer, more energy-efficient ones. Jesuit High School Annual Report Annual School Jesuit High 8 Obinna Okoye ‘19 BEYOND THE BLACK BOX “Being in this year’s production as the titular character in The Elephant Man was an honor. I am so grateful to have played Joseph ( John) Merrick, one of the most loving, caring people he cast of our 2018 Fall Play, The Elephant Man, visited the St. John’s that has stepped foot on the earth. He was ShelterT for Women and Children and shared truly a light in the midst of dark Victorian their company-created presentation “No More Bullying” to a packed room of eager times. His ability to always see the good in (and enthusiastic!) kids. things despite his condition is something I will Led by 2018-19 Student Reps, Gabe never forget. The process of putting the show Rogers ‘19 and Erin Tooley, the interactive together was very enlightening. The cast and I presentation was well received, and the cast was able to give the children and staff copies learned so much about human nature and the of the book No More Bullying, as well as Report Annual School Jesuit High world around us through learning about his life individual gift-bags filled with candy, colored pencils, and a small sketchbook.