Big Brothers Guide Newest Jays Through Their First Book Day

Posted August 10, 2016 / Last updated August 15, 2016

Christopher Favalora approaches the first table at Book Day, happy that his forms are all in order.

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Big Brothers helped their Little Brothers navigate the second of two Book Days on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The new Blue Jays welcomed the experience of their Big Brothers as they put on their neck ties, turned in paperwork, and proceeded through the queue of stations in preparation for the new school year. Returning freshmen learned their Book Day lessons last year and completed this year’s Book Day like seasoned pros.

New School Year Begins

This week marks the official start of the 2016 – 2017 school year, beginning with Book Days on Tuesday and Wednesday. After Book Days, students will arrive on campus in full uniform (see the Bulletin for details). On Thursday, Big and Little Brothers will return to campus for the annual Investiture and Orientation and, on Friday, all students will report to school in full uniform for the first full day of the academic year.

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Book Day for Freshmen and Pre-freshmen, Aug. 10, 2016

Senior Preston Warwick guides his Little Brother, Michael Daly, though the book line.
As Book Day comes to a close, freshmen return to their lockers to store their loot for the first day of class.
Freshmen know that the end of the process draws near once they enter the book line in the Student Commons.
Christopher Favalora is next up to turn in his forms.
Freshman Connor Gibson (right) keeps his papers in order after visiting the first table.
It's all smiles for Mary Favalora, who is the freshman counselor, as she greets a new crop of students.
Prefect of Discipline Top Abshire has a heart-to-heart conversation with two freshmen who need special instruction.
The freshmen line up for their turn through the stations of Book Day.
English teacher and assistant disciplinarian Mr. Mike Begg keeps the flow of students running smoothly.
Blue Jay friends gather at the end of the pre-freshmen phase of Book Day to compare schedules.
Pre-freshman Garrett Derbes has a Big Brother he can really look up to in junior Alex Watermeier.
Senior Jackson de Gruy (left) sports his newly-aquired senior T-shirt and lends a hand to his Little Brothers, Tyler Johnson and E.J. Lang.
Admissions Director Bret Hanemann '85 helps pre-freshman Rocky Lai find his Big Brother while mom Lynn Lai looks on.
Once the pre-freshmen arrive in the Student Commons, it's straight to the book line for processing.
It's Keating Landry's turn to save his fingerprint information in the computer for lunch-line service.
Volunteer moms help pre-freshman Gavin Fitzpatrick take care of all his P.E. uniform needs.
These pre-freshmen approach the sign-up table for 8th grade football.
Senior Justin Leveque helps pre-freshman Devin Knott log in to the computer network.
Pre-freshman Andrew Carlini makes his way through the Resource Center with a visit to Mr. John Webre.
Dottie Loupe of Loupe Photography & Video gives the finishing touches to pre-freshman Christian Catiniz before his yearbook photo.
Ms. Nilda Rivera checks the tie of pre-freshman Sam Derbes.
Pre-freshman Brandon Griffin receives his fee bill from French teacher Mr. Patrick Beniot while Big Brother Julian Mahfouz keeps a watchful eye.
Senior Hayden Ricca (left) scoots to the front of the line with his Little Brothers, Jake Murphy and Christopher Ciaccio.
Senior Parker Simoneaux guarantees that his Little Brother, pre-freshman Daniel Murphy, looks dashing for his yearbook photo.