Pulling students out of a typical science class to talk about college essays, scholarships, and financial aid packages is not unusual for Joanne Augustine, director of college counseling at Arrupe Jesuit High School. Because the college application process is not optional at Arrupe Jesuit, Augustine plays a hands-on role when working with these students.
Molly Fortune Contributing Reporter With his father stationed with the army in the Netherlands, 16 year old Gabriel Martinez, a Denver native, plays the fatherly role to his two brothers, Dominic (13), and Isaiah (9). His responsibilities will inevitably increase when his mother gives birth to her first daughter.
Cristo Rey Jesuit high school opened in Chicago in 1996. Cristo Rey offered an alternative to public schools, particularly those in areas which do not get adequate funding for support resources and facilities, due to the United States school finance system.
Brooke Wagner, host of Denver's CBS channel 4's "Breakfast with Brooke," never considered doing a story on Arrupe Jesuit High School until Janet Lee, Regis technical services librarian, emailed her. Lee suggested she interview Fr. Steve Planning, president of Arrupe Jesuit High.
Felicia Vallejo has lived in her house on 26th and Julian since she first learned to walk. She grew up in the neighborhood playing basketball and rollerblading along the local streets. Her father David Vallejo, "just packed up and moved" with his brother from Rock Island, Illinois to Denver when he was 18 years old.
Freshman Erica Maes is best known for her charismatic spirit and unceasing ability to make others laugh. As a child growing up in North Denver, near Sloan's Lake, Maes spent a great chunk of her time bike riding with her younger brother, watching television with her family, and participating in lighthearted games of basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Growing up Paul Flores always new he would go to college. A confident, soft spoken freshman, Flores remembers growing up knowing that college was simply the next step after high school. From a tight knit family, Flores credits his success in school to his families support.
Amy Smith '10 Amy Smith, a sophomore communication major, grew up in Thornton, Colorado and graduated from Northglenn High School in 2006. She currently lives in Denver with her parents and twin brothers, who are seniors at Northglenn High.
1907- Pedro Arrupe is born in the Basque region of Spain. 1927- Arrupe interrupts studies at the University of Madrid to joins the Society of Jesus 1936- Arrupe is ordained as a Jesuit priest at St. Mary's Seminary in Kansas 1938- Arrupe moves to Japan, where he spends 27 years as a missionary 1942-appointed Jesuit superior and master of the novices in Japan 1945- After the atomic bomb falls in Hiroshima, Arrupe utilizes his medical skills for the service of the wounded and dying; transforming the novitiate into a make-shift hospital for over 200 grievously scarred human remnants.