The brotherhood runs deep for Martin Khodabakhashian, the 1993 Jesuit High School salutatorian who was recently inducted into the school's hall of fame.
He's part of the alumni fighting to keep his alma mater an all-boys school. They're rallying against Jesuit High's decision to switch to a co-divisional model, meaning classrooms will still be separate, but girls will be on campus starting in the fall of 2027 to boost enrollment and dollars for the private school.
Alumni responded to the decision by raising $4 million, which the school rejected because it said it does not accept conditional anonymous pledges that conflict with the mission and direction of the school.
Some current Jesuit parents claim the school is silencing them, but alumni are being their voice, saying they felt left in the dark on the decision.
These parents say their concern isn't just about girls on campus, but that people in Sacramento should have an option to access an all-boys Catholic education.
"Being on campus with each other helps us experience each other in ways that are very humanizing," Alling said.
In response to the pushback, Jesuit said in a statement that "the engagement from our community, students, alumni, and supporters, demonstrates the passion people have for our school. And we continue to value the diversity of opinions from all sides."
"Why do it at Jesuit? What is the benefit? What is the need?" Khodabakhashian questioned.
"We understand that many in our community have strong feelings about Jesuit's future plans, yet we ask everyone to respond with love and respect," St. Francis' statement said. "The success of one Catholic school does not diminish another; when one succeeds, we all succeed."
Jeusit High School currently has 935 boys enrolled, but the enrollment cap is 1,100 students. Girls will be allowed to start applying next fall.
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