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Story by Joe Harris
Photos in article by Rick Ulreich
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Story by Joe Harris
Photos in article by Rick Ulreich
![3 students sign letters of intent to play baseball, De Smet Jesuit Spartan banner in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1673362182/desmet/bjiez07k4ohuwrxf6fmy/footballsigningHawkey2022-12-214.heic","width":2200}])
Congratulations to three seniors who have committed to playing football in college!
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Story by David Kvidahl
Cover Photo by Will Ortbals '25
Photos in article by Michael Gulledge
![Boy dressed in orange hoodie standing near a sign that reads Kooyumjian Gallery, Webster University.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670951150/desmet/ildawwwbbpxtrxwrawmb/Willgallerysign.jpg","width":2048}])
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about Photos by Will Ortbals '25 Chosen for Webster University Exhibit
![Four boys holding white signs that read Great Ignatian Challenge, 5th place, best PR award, $45,000 for scholarships.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1671120712/desmet/i0jzyscx8douaepeyqom/VictorySignsPhoto.jpg","width":2200}])
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about De Smet Jesuit Wins $45,000 in Great Ignatian Challenge Food Drive Competition
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President Fr. Ronny O’Dwyer S.J., along with the Blackrobe Society and Esports team members, held a dedication ceremony on December 8 for the new facility.
![4 students against De Smet Jesuit wall, 2 hold signs saying thank you and $500,000]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670882038/desmet/czvlykcy1omdiykbgqwq/20221130_170406858_iOS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670882038/desmet/czvlykcy1omdiykbgqwq/20221130_170406858_iOS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670882038/desmet/czvlykcy1omdiykbgqwq/20221130_170406858_iOS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670882038/desmet/czvlykcy1omdiykbgqwq/20221130_170406858_iOS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670882038/desmet/czvlykcy1omdiykbgqwq/20221130_170406858_iOS.jpg","width":1440}])
For the second straight year, alumni, donors, faculty, and parents exceeded the $500,000 threshold on Giving Tuesday, raising more than $700,000.
![Young man holding a trumpet standing in front of a red curtain.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1667483973/desmet/gvsuv3h16lgmhrospdru/IMG_4226.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Sebs Helling '24 Selected for Metro 8 District Honors Jazz Band
![Group of boys and a Jesuit priest pose by a huge container full of donated food.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669212592/desmet/m3tct7p3df9x3vxtccgl/BestGroupStPatsVan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669212592/desmet/m3tct7p3df9x3vxtccgl/BestGroupStPatsVan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669212592/desmet/m3tct7p3df9x3vxtccgl/BestGroupStPatsVan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669212592/desmet/m3tct7p3df9x3vxtccgl/BestGroupStPatsVan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669212592/desmet/m3tct7p3df9x3vxtccgl/BestGroupStPatsVan.jpg","width":1440}])
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about Spartans Collect 11 Tons of Food for Great Ignatian Challenge
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Luke Mosquera '25 saved a young girl's life and earned the Tip of the Helmet Award from the Monarch Fire Protection District.
![3 students sign letters of intent to play baseball, De Smet Jesuit Spartan banner in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1668787174/desmet/mpodcth3lxz82ypwqpnu/baseballsigning2022-11-15CBecher3.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to three seniors who have committed to playing baseball in college!
![student smiles in front of black screen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668715125/desmet/dhenal39ddfq4sjyvl2i/CameronJonesscreenshot.png","width":1894}])
Kalle Evjen's senior English project gets at the heart of what it means to give #TheSpartanWay.
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Vote for Eric and Demetrion—2 Spartan football players who are in the running for All-America Scholar Athlete Team!
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Students at De Smet Jesuit donate canned goods and non-perishable food items to participate in the Great Ignatian Challenge!