Personal Narrative: My First Jesuit Book Day

On the Corner of Carrollton and Banks People call Jesuit “the school that will change your life”; it is a place steeped in rigorous academics, spiritual growth, athletic success, and numerous traditions. Moreover, what do Rusty Staub, Will Clark, Mark Duplass, Harry Connick Jr., and Deion Jones all have in common? All of these successful people are alumni of this high school. However intimidating that company of accomplished graduates is to a prospective student, any accepted pre-freshman or freshman can reach success and growth at Jesuit if he receives and follows beneficial advice about the school from a current student. Written from the perspective of a junior at Jesuit, this paper will accommodate new students unfamiliar with this college preparatory high school. To become a successful and well-rounded student, young men ought to adhere to the rules, to participate in numerous co-curricular activities, and to put forth one’s best effort. …show more content…
Using this book and listening to the directives of the Jesuit’s disciplinarian Top, new Blue Jays recognize how following the rules is the first critical step to success. If a student forgets his name tag, arrives late to class, or acts disrespectfully to a fellow student or teacher, he will receive a PH. For those adolescents unfamiliar with the term, a Penance Hall (PH) is a slip of paper which signifies a student’s one-hour afternoon detention. Accumulating many of these reprimands impedes and prevents students from performing in sports and after-school extracurricular activities, which are all privileges. Simply, a student should not strive for receiving