June 15, 1984
The Emerson side of the school is transformed as the lobby & student commons is built and opens up to give students gathering space.
Classes at De Smet Jesuit High School began on September 5, 1967. As the values of the Jesuit mission came to life in the halls, teachers, staff and community supporters rallied around the school's mission to build character and nurture the culture of brotherhood. This mission has continued for more than 50 years and continues to be shown in the life of each student, teacher, and family that passes through these halls.
Born in Termande, Belgium
by Rev. Gerald R. Sheehan S.J., Very Rev. Linus J. Thro S.J., Rev. Gregory Jacobsmeyer S.J. and Very Rev. John C. Choppesky S.J
245 Freshmen
Henry Autrey is the first graduate of De Smet Jesuit and currently is a Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
The construction of the Student Activities Wing added a commons area with recreational and study areas, wrestling practice room, sound-proof music room and new coaching offices.
dedicated to all the Jesuit saints
Carnival had been held each year since 1967
hosted young people from St. Mathew's Parish
founded by De Smet Jesuit and Ursuline Academy
which marked the beginning of a focus toward creating more advanced tech-driven curriculum
De Smet Jesuit joins students from SLU, SLUH, & Loyola Academy
June 15, 1984
The Emerson side of the school is transformed as the lobby & student commons is built and opens up to give students gathering space.
February 1, 1980
Fr. Gregory Jacobsmeyer, S.J., De Smet’s first president, and Fr. Thomas McQueeny, the current president, burn De Smet’s mortgage in front of 400 friends during the annual Pierre De Smet dinner.
March 25-29, 1974
The Student Advisory Board sponsors the first De Smet Mission Week. Activities included Ugly Man, kite-flying, Twinkie eating contests and more. De Smet donates the $1800 raised to the Yoro Mission in British Honduras and Saint Stephen Mission in Wyoming.
Fall 1973
Students form the Advisory Board of De Smet with 52 members representing students, parents, and faculty. This governing body is a precursor to Student Government (StuGo).