Rain forced the Patron Party for Celebration 2009 to move from the Traditions Courtyard
to the Jesuit Cafeteria. Guests entered through the decorative white tent by the Jesuit Auditorium. 

Under the direction of Mr. Joe Caluda, the Jesuit Jazz Band performs at Celebration.

Carole Nungesser, Kim DeVun, and Karen Matthews oversee the Gentilly silent auction table.

Jeane Favret tries to decide if she will bid on
this autographed Hornets basketball.

At the Downtown silent auction table, Carolyn Lorio posts the high bid of items
that did not sell in the Jesuit online auction.

Eleanor Rose (left) with Larry and Cindy Canada.

At the Mid-City silent auction table, Mary Cobb and Judy Abadin share a laugh
at one of the many team photos up for bid.

Tom Bagwill conducts the live auction with gusto and flair,
as an appreciative and bemused Fr. McGinn looks on.

Vonda and Charles Rice with Jesuit admissions director Jack Truxillo and Kim Chatelain

Tom Fitzmorris, aka “Mr. Food,” entices guests, including Dr. Bat Brunner and
Dr. Gerald Vocke, to bid on some premium items at the Algiers table.

Sidney and Bettie Kernion with Janet and Earl Higgins

A trio of mothers whose sons will begin attending Jesuiit in August attend their first Celebration.
They are, from left, Nicey Simoneaux, Kristy Fitzpatrick, and Elizabeth Galy.

Karen DeBlieux submits her bid in the closing moments
of one of the auctions.

Ryan and Sara Gootee

The live auction draws a large crowd.

Thanks to Jesuit’s Celebration co-chairs, from left, Anne Barnes and Christine Zazulak, and
Auction co-chairs Marian Gibbs and Kathy Weidner.