The Present Dei Online News Source
Welcome to The Present Dei, Verbum Dei Jesuit's student-run online news source, where our senior Eagles are working the beat to bring you the latest news and stories.
The Present Dei Online News Source continues the proud tradition of student journalism at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School. While student journalism has played a part of this institution's storied history, our current senior journalism students are bringing their dissemination of content into the digital age.
Content and opinions presented in this publication are those of the writers themselves and do not represent the views of Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, Jesuits' West, the Cristo Rey Network, or the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
![October 29 President’s Breakfast brings together donors and community leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762466407/verbumdeius/cxhh7h8pc7vookub3idy/CaliforniaClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762466407/verbumdeius/cxhh7h8pc7vookub3idy/CaliforniaClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762466407/verbumdeius/cxhh7h8pc7vookub3idy/CaliforniaClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762466407/verbumdeius/cxhh7h8pc7vookub3idy/CaliforniaClub.jpg","width":1000}])
![Finishing touches: The renovated Joseph Francis Center to reopen soon as redesigned commons-type space]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762453104/verbumdeius/dtjtplnbk891umrvvfdi/FinishingTouches-JFC.jpg","width":2200}])
![Say cheese! VDJHS Photography Club planned to snap into action at Homecoming]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762370029/verbumdeius/wiihae0ucj45ybvet8gt/Camera.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762370029/verbumdeius/wiihae0ucj45ybvet8gt/Camera.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762370029/verbumdeius/wiihae0ucj45ybvet8gt/Camera.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762370029/verbumdeius/wiihae0ucj45ybvet8gt/Camera.png","width":1000}])
![Verbum Dei Jesuit winter sports rally to bolster school spirit as teams anticipate season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762363908/verbumdeius/e4z3x0daj30fk4phcajj/VerbLogo_1.webp","width":256}])
![100% of Verbum Dei seniors meet early action college application deadlines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762362637/verbumdeius/yt5zn9qp6zqhavm2nagq/CollegeAdmissions.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762362637/verbumdeius/yt5zn9qp6zqhavm2nagq/CollegeAdmissions.webp","width":500}])
![Eagles basketball team finishes Saturday league while showing strong mindset for upcoming season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762294705/verbumdeius/ybqowda1jxacxxzlv06r/BasketballLayup.jpg","width":2200}])
![Corporate Work Study Program make up days loom as the holidays approach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762296009/verbumdeius/nqsh8mml2qbnrdskafvk/150.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762296009/verbumdeius/nqsh8mml2qbnrdskafvk/150.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762296009/verbumdeius/nqsh8mml2qbnrdskafvk/150.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762296009/verbumdeius/nqsh8mml2qbnrdskafvk/150.jpg","width":1000}])
![FASFA completion is current focus for seniors in College Access Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762287351/verbumdeius/v5hw4ytogyrswa8ks4lv/FASFA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762287351/verbumdeius/v5hw4ytogyrswa8ks4lv/FASFA.jpg","width":330}])
![Pep, pride, and tradition: Verbum Dei Jesuit celebrates first homecoming game after a 20+ year haitus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762214059/verbumdeius/t8vgxnqqnvpeyii5v2kr/HomecomingCheer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762214059/verbumdeius/t8vgxnqqnvpeyii5v2kr/HomecomingCheer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762214059/verbumdeius/t8vgxnqqnvpeyii5v2kr/HomecomingCheer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762214059/verbumdeius/t8vgxnqqnvpeyii5v2kr/HomecomingCheer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762214059/verbumdeius/t8vgxnqqnvpeyii5v2kr/HomecomingCheer.jpg","width":1440}])
![Looking Back, Moving Forward: CWSP Performance Review Survey is underway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762209480/verbumdeius/h8kkxxmrioiy2jpn5dli/LegoWorkplace.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762209480/verbumdeius/h8kkxxmrioiy2jpn5dli/LegoWorkplace.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762209480/verbumdeius/h8kkxxmrioiy2jpn5dli/LegoWorkplace.png","width":569}])
![Basketball Eagles set to host first home game against Los Amigos Lobos, November 21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762294515/verbumdeius/znjy2uy91g4b518raeuw/CoachWright.jpg","width":2200}])
![New VDJHS Ambassador jackets showcase Eagle pride and tradition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762206419/verbumdeius/gr6zcas7rz4wk2ubydfa/AmbassadorJacket.jpg","width":2200}])
![Verbum Dei Jesuit Cross Country training throughout Watts pays off in season meet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730989069/verbumdeius/qtnamx8eeajqzynliwos/IMG_1477.jpg","width":2200}])
![Despite student dismay, Iron Eagles Robotics Team to be merged with the Terrawatts Robotics Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747077545/verbumdeius/iifsrrikd222ra8w5vc7/KTLASegment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747077545/verbumdeius/iifsrrikd222ra8w5vc7/KTLASegment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747077545/verbumdeius/iifsrrikd222ra8w5vc7/KTLASegment.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747077545/verbumdeius/iifsrrikd222ra8w5vc7/KTLASegment.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747077545/verbumdeius/iifsrrikd222ra8w5vc7/KTLASegment.png","width":1334}])
![Mission Advancement’s Adopt-a-Scholar and Adopt-a-Teacher programs continue to strengthen the community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761598176/verbumdeius/pni4zwqaf8xlalf2dkqy/Screenshot2025-10-27134752.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761598176/verbumdeius/pni4zwqaf8xlalf2dkqy/Screenshot2025-10-27134752.png","width":476}])
Staff Writers
Don Alonso
Adrian Alvarado
Bryan Bustamante
Arthur Cordero
Fernando Cortez
Darrell Dennis
Carlos Felix
Talon Felton
Enrique Galindo
Arath Huerta
Rick Mejia
Jake Olloqui
Byron Parada
Douglas Robinson
GianCarlo Rodas
Emilio Ruiz
Pedro Solorio Arias
Adrian Starr
Michael Valencia
Faculty Advisor
John Stradley