Visit the 2007 - 2008 Jaysons Daily Wild Photo Archive Monday, July 27, 2009 I'm Getting Ready, Too... 
Last week, the Wild Photographer found English teachers Gary Wyss and Jeff Wilson
preparing for the upcoming school year. On Monday morning,
French teacher Patrick Benoit was busy in his classroom
making sure he is ready for the first day.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Preparing for the New School Year... 
English teachers Gary Wyss (left) and Jeff Wilson work diligently
in the department office late Wednesday morning to prepare
for the upcoming school year.
Friday, July 17, 2009 "Weather" or Not... 
...here comes Jesuits Weather Bug station. Science Department Chairman
Harry Clark (pictured above) has coordinated the acquisition and the installation
of New Orleanss latest weather station. Students in environmental science
classes and other disciplines will use the data from this station and other
Weather Bug sites throughout the world to enhance their studies.
Soon, visitors to the Jesuit web site will get live weather information
and view an awesome shot of the city skyline from
the stations high definition camera.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 "The Uneven Shall Be Made Level..." 
...and the rough places a plain. The prophet Isaiah (40:4) was not referring
to this Jesuit summer project, but the effect at the school entrances
on Carrollton and Banks and Banks Street (green stairwell)
should be similar. Work crews are presently working
to build new walkways and ramps to the school
at these locations.
Friday, July 10, 2009 The Envelopes, Please... 
A group of moms came in Thursday to stuff envelopes for the summer mailing.
This letter details the opening of the upcoming school year. The mailing
should be arriving at families homes by the middle of next week.
A special thanks to the following moms who worked to complete
this important summer task: Joni Diaz, Erin Fleming,
MaryDana Dandry, Marian Gibbs, Kathy Weidner,
Julie Martin, and Sandra Denny.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 What's New? 
Besides being empty of foot traffic, Paquette Hall,
the schools administrative wing, is sporting a new
look this summer. In addition to a new coat of
paint, work crews just installed a new carpet.
This enhancement is one of the many summer
projects in progress in preparation
for the new school year.
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Final Touches... 
Jesse Owens 10 works with the crew from Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC
on Monday morning cleaning up the new science labs for the start of the school year.
Friday, July 3, 2009 Jesuit Celebrates Our Nation's Birthday... 
Cadets from Jesuits MCJROTC program present
the colors at the Marine Corps birthday celebration
this past school year. Jesuit wishes a happy
Fourth of July to the entire Blue Jay community
and honors the devotion of those alumni
who have dedicated their lives
to the service of their country.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Summer Upgrades Continue... 
Jesuits technology department has kept Robert Wingerter 08 busy this summer
installing new computers in classrooms and, as pictured here,
in one of the schools five computer labs.
Monday, June 29, 2009 Lookin' Good... 
On Monday afternoon, workmen are now installing windows
in the 1953 wing facing Traditions Courtyard.
Friday, June 26, 2009 Preserving Our History... 
The daunting task of transferring the history of Jesuit High School to an
electronic data base continues this summer. Here, classmates
Michael Bordes 08 (left) and Greg Tilton 08 update files
and create new documents for the schools future use.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Light Work... 
Junior Quintin Denman works on the stage lights on Wednesday afternoon in the
Jesuit auditorium in preparation for a scheduled event on Saturday.
Monday, June 22, 2009 Boxed In... 
The Jesuit bookstore is filling with new inventory
in preparation for the new school year.
The bookstore will be closed through July 6 for inventory; however,
the store will be open July 7, 8, and 9, 2009, from 3 PM to 6 PM.
New items include bumper stickers, a new car magnet,
drawstring PE bags, and ladies t-shirts.
Friday, June 19, 2009 Slipin' and Slidin' into the Weekend
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Summer Students Scurry for Scrumptious Snacks... 
Summer campers and students use their break time to visit
the Jesuit cafeteria for a quick snack or sandwich.
Monday, June 15, 2009
All Together Now... 
The Class of 1984 held their 25th year reunion this past weekend with a stag
event on Friday at Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter. The following
evening, alumni enjoyed a couples reception-dinner at Galatoires Restaurant.
With the exception of 1984 and a couple of other recent reunions, the photo
galleries of the 2009 class reunions can be found at: Reunions Home.
Friday, June 12, 2009 Back to Work... 
Bryan Jones rings the bell Friday morning to tell his classmates
in Operation Upgrade that break time is over. Back to work!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 First the Books and then the Road... 
Drivers education students join their instructor Kenny Goodlett for a group picture
on Wednesday morning. Presently, students are completing
their book work before hitting the road.
Monday, June 8, 2009 Practice Makes Perfect... 
On Monday morning, Jesuits quiz bowl team meets on campus to get ready for their
national tournament this weekend at DisneyWorld. The Blue Jays will represent
Louisiana at the competition. Above, Coach Ron Rossi prepares the team:
Taylor Hillburn (left), Kanwal Matharu, Nicholas Chedid,
Daniel Cooper, and James Burvant.
Friday, June 5, 2009 Meet the Press... 
Before Fridays legion game, television sportcaster Ro Brown interviews
Jesuit Head Baseball Coach Tim Parenton about the LHSAAs decision
to move the 5A state baseball tournament to New Orleans.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 A "Tree"-ific Idea... 
A work crew from the New Orleans Parks and Parkway Commission
were busy Wednesday morning trimming the trees along Banks Street.
Monday, June 1, 2009 5:45 AM Practice... 
Jesuit cheerleaders prepare for the upcoming school year with their early morning
practices in the Jesuit gymnasium. Here, the Wild Photographer caught
the group at the end of their practice session on Monday.
Friday, May 29, 2009 We Will Practice Anywhere... 
Renovations at Carrollton Playground have limited the use of the facility
for the many teams who call the playground home. Therefore, teams
have searched around town to find a field to practice. On Friday
afternoon, the Carrollton 7-8 year old Rec Team-- The Dingos--
were taking infield on Will Clark Field.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 What's Going on Here... 
To the amusement of Dan Wagner, Jesuit Network Administrator,
Fr. Norman ONeal, Jesuits Alumni Chaplain, appears baffled
that his computer is actually working.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 A Meeting of the Minds... 
Tuesday morning, Jesuits math teachers gather in the department office
for a brief meeting to wrap up the school year.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Savoring a Sweet Reunion... 
The Class of 1994 held their 15-year reunion this past weekend,
attracting some 75 couples, including from left, Alex and Kelly Schott,
Travis and Noreen Bonifacic, and Timothy and Hattie Dietz.
The Class of 1964 is next up with a double-header reunion
this weekend, May 29-30.
Sign-up for Your Class Reunion Today
Photo Galleries of Class Reunions
Friday, May 22, 2009
Exam Die Hards...
A number of Blue Jays came in Friday morning
to make up an exam missed during exam week.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Helping the Cause Overseas... 
Juniors Andrew Schroth (left), Paul Brennan, and Greg Harris donate
their school supplies to Operation Homefront. Jesuits MCJROTC
program is coordinating the effort that sends school supplies
to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The troops will then
distribute the supplies to the local children
and schools in dire need.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Group Study... 
Juniors Brad Stewart (left), Eric Haydel, and Fritz Metzinger
study in the third floor hallway before their second exam.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Books for Sale... 
Blue Jays such as freshmen Kyle Eccles (left), Eric North, and Stuart Wilson
visit with parent volunteer Georgann Dufour to drop off their books
to place for sale at next years Used Book Sale. Students may drop
off their books through exam week and on August 4th.
For more information, read the
2009 Used Book Sales Information Letter.
Monday, May 18, 2009 The Passing Parade... 
Seniors and their parents and friends gather outside of
the Chapel of the North American Martyrs on Sunday
after the Baccalaureate Mass.
Friday, May 15, 2009 The Last Friday... 
Blue Jays pour out of Mr. Hanemanns math class at the end
of the day on Friday. Classes may be over, but school surely
has not come to an end. Fourth quarter exams
begin Monday morning.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 Junior Happiness... 
With the seniors heading for graduation, the juniors are enjoying
a taste of senior privileges afforded upperclassmen. Here,
junior Jack Zeringue gives classmate Josh Dudley
his lunch from Five Happiness on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Spirited Basketball... 
Juniors in Coach Bertots P.E. class display the competitive Blue Jay Spirit
in a friendly basketball game on Wednesday afternoon
on the Roussell Building court.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 This Lab Keeps Going and Going and Going... 
Blue Jays in Mr. Clarks chemistry class study the underlying concepts of the battery.
Here, juniors Briggs Barrios (left), Eric Haydel, and Rex Hanemann
measure the electrical potential of half cells
consisting of metals and their ions.
Monday, May 11, 2009 Solar Cooking... 
Blue Jays in Mrs. Swans Environmental Science class enjoy the
fruits of their labors on Monday afternoon. Students worked
in teams to devise an easy-to-use gadget that harnesses
the heat of the sun to cook hot dogs. It appears that
many of the projects were successful.
Friday, May 8, 2009 We've Got the Book... 
Sophomores in an English II class show off their copies of Boys Life
Friday afternoon. Blue Jays, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and
friends will participate in this community read this summer.
Check the Jesuit website for the latest details about The Big J Read.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 The FINAL Exam... 
Thursday morning, seniors take their last high school exam-- Biology II--
under the supervision of Dr. Lavagnec. Although school exams are now
completed, some seniors still have AP exams to take next week.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Spring Football Is Here... 
Frankly, the Blue Jays have been in spring practice for a number of days
on Will Clark Field. Here, players run through offensive drills
before moving to their next task. The drills will be placed aside
for the annual Blue and White game on Friday, May 8
on Will Clark Field. This intra-squad scrimmage
is slated to start at 4:30 PM.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Books for Sale... 
Blue Jays-- pre-freshmen Joshua Koenig (left), Andrew Scott, Quinn Fitzpatrick,
and Ross Nauck-- purchase from Jesuit librarian Sylvia Schild and
mark their copies of Boys Life on Tuesday morning in front
of the resource center. Students are required
to have the book by Friday, May 8.
Monday, May 5, 2009 Lost in Translation... 
Freshmen in Mr. Hallorans Greek class do not seemed intimidated by their
teachers impersonation of Cyclopes during class on Monday afternoon.
As part of the Greek curriculum, students translate
portions of Homers The Odyssey.
Friday, May 1, 2009 The Final Assembly... 
Seniors Matt Neeb (left), Joe Nguyen, and Myles Prados seem happy and confident
at the start of morning assembly Friday morning. These seniors and their
classmates attended their final school assembly in Traditions Courtyard.
Check out the photo gallery below and see some of the
sights from this mornings assembly.
Class of 2009: Final Morning Assembly Photo Gallery
Thursday, April 30, 2009 Bad Air? 
No, the air is fine; rather, students like pre-freshmen Jacob Tonglet (left) and
Jake Doyle in Mrs. Krellers reading and study skills class work
on an exercise that requires a blockage of the sinus cavity.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 PSAT Warrior-in-Training... 
After school on Wednesday, sophomore Connor Yoste shows off his summer work,
as he and his fellow Blue Jays from the class of 2011 begin training
to become true PSAT warriors.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Casino 101??? 
We dont think so, or rather we know so!!! Seniors in Mrs Juhass math class
are putting theory into practice by studying probability in action. Here,
under the watchful eye of Mrs. Juhas during class on Tuesday,
seniors D.J. Lewis (left) and Andrew Otts are calculating
probability problems with dice.
Monday, April 27, 2009Thanking His Lucky Stars!
Fr. McGinn works the crowd at last Friday evenings crawfish boil for all of the
Jesuit volunteers who worked at various events during the school year.
The crawfish boil is typically held on the last Friday in April.
Fr. McGinn stopped briefly to chat with Jesuit moms
Sherri Almanza (left) and Christine Zazulak before
moving on to thank more volunteers.
Friday, April 24, 2009 Got Milk & Awards! 
At morning assembly on Friday, Jesuit cafeteria manager
Ann Broussard stands with senior Anthony Lopez (left)
and pre-freshman Dane Chalin, after randomly awarding
the Blue Jays with prizes for consuming the most
milk in any competing high school.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 Going, Going... 
...and soon to be gone! Tomorrow is the last day for Blue Jays to bid on auction items
that benefit the 2009 Mission Drive. Above, pre-freshman Josh Latham
updates the board, while senior Brian Knowles (closest to the board)
and freshman Matt Young check out the items up for bid.
Fund raising activities support the Jesuit missions
in South America.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Junior Achievement... 
Juniors Joey Giglio (left), Derek Dunham, Trevor Johnson, Matt Firmin,
John Eumont, and Spencer Sticker work during an off period on
Wednesday afternoon in one of Jesuits five computer labs.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 How Many Bars Do You Have? 
Pre-freshmen Cody Chaisson (left), Kalan Minnard, and Chris Booth check out
their cell phone signal strength after school on Tuesday in Traditions Courtyard.
Monday, April 20, 2009 Flat Bills "Fit the Bill..." 
Out from their garage studio, the Flat Bills performed before a large crowd in
Traditions Courtyard during the lunch period on Monday. The group members
include seniors Alex Roeling (left), Joe Palmer, Ryan Cabos,
Chris Lorio, Jordan Rittiner, and Ryan Holstein.
Friday, April 17, 2009 Lunch Time Comedy... 
Blue Jays get a good laugh at the Teacher Impersonations on Friday
in Traditions Courtyard. Students and faculty members
offered their impressions of teachers and
administrators to a receptive audience.
Check out some of the action at the
Teacher Impersonation Photo Gallery.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Meet the Candidates... 
Blue Jays running for the student council executive board campaigned in
Traditions Courtyard on Thursday during the lunch period
to rally supporters to their respective candidacy.
Student Council Executive Board Candidates
for the 2009/2010 School Year President
Wilfredo Custodio 11th Ryan Ehrhardt 11th Austin Smith 11th Edward Wu 11th Jack Zeringue 11th | Vice President Michael Catalano 11th Ian deBoisblanc 11th | Secretary
Blaine Loupe 8th Greg Schwing 10th | Treasurer
Mason Triay 11th |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Pizza for the Missions... 
The month long Mission Drive is winding down,
but Blue Jays are still playing a role to help the
Jesuit missions. Here, students like senior
Alex Talbot wait in line to purchase pizza
being sold by Dr. Lagvanecs homeroom.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Back to Work... 
Freshmen in Mrs. Krellers Reading and Study Skills class are ready
to resume class Tuesday after the brief Easter break.
Thursday, April 9, 2009 Tech Thursday... 
While classes are out for Easter break, teachers from Jesuits
Modern Foreign Language and Technology Departments
meet on Thursday in the language lab for a training session
using the Sony Soloist software. Leading this training class
(at the controls) is Sandy Hayward.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Good Morning... 
On Wednesdays, announcements are read over the PA from the office
of the director of student activities to all the homerooms. Joining
Mr. Prados for morning announcements are seniors
Martin Plauche (left) and Jared Rodrigue.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Hurricane Season? 
Not yet...Rather, workmen both inside and outside of the building continue
to replace the school windows. As one crew pulls out a set of the windows,
another group boards up the opening until the space is ready
to receive the new windows.
Monday, April 6, 2009 An Oinking Reptile... 
Pig Lizzard performed for the Jays at a Brown Bag Concert on Monday
during the lunch period in Traditions Courtyard. The band is made up
of Jesuit graduates Joey LaCour 08 (left), Will Glass 08,
and junior Thomas Periou (drums).
Friday, April 3, 2009 Cool Shades... 
Juniors Patrick Fitzsimmons (left), Chris Glueck, and Laz Maique show off
the latest in safety glasses during a chemistry lab on Friday morning.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 Writing Lab 101... 
Jesuit English teacher Travis Smith works with junior Jude Foret
in the writing lab on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 A Little Bit of Everything... 
Sophomores take it easy in the Commons on Wednesday morning either
watching TV, prepping for a class, or sharing a snack with a friend.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Now Presenting... 
On Tuesday afternoon, pre-freshmen in Mr. Reuthers theology class
take over the teaching with a PowerPoint presentation
to their classmates about confession.
Friday, March 27, 2009 Games Blue Jays Play... 
Friday afternoon in Mrs. Stinchcombs Algebra II class, sophomores
Jacob Jeanfreau (left), Ryan Acomb, Chip Arnold, and Patrick Ryan
must solve 12 logarithm problems before other teams in their
class beat them to the answers. Can they do it?
Thursday, March 26, 2009 Book'em, Doc... 
Dr. Jean-Marc Duplantier, Jesuits Yearbook moderator, distributes
the 2008 Jesuit Annual during the lunch period on Thursday.
Above, sophomores Scott Naccari (front) and Parker Cobb
wait patiently for their books.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Do I Eat This or What? 
Sophomores Malone Bordelon (left) and Brett LaCour work on identifying-- not eating--
rocks (minerals) in their Environmental Science class on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Manresa Bound... 
Sophomores gather for a group photo in Traditions Courtyard before boarding
the bus on Tuesday morning to Manresa Retreat House in Convent, Louisiana.
Sophomores use the day to reflect about their lives and
to develop a deeper understanding of their faith.
Monday, March 23, 2009 Mixed Company... 
The Brown bag Concert Series resumed on Monday in Traditions Courtyard with
the Stanford University a capella group entertaining the Jays during the lunch hour.
Friday, March 20, 2009 A Closer Walk... 
As part of their Lenten observance, Mr. Nathan Halloran, S.J., and freshmen
in the Christian Life Community walk the perimeter of Will Clark Field
and say the rosary on Friday during the lunch period.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 Helping the Jays... 
Chemistry teacher David Storm tutors sophomore Clay Tufts during the lunch period
in one of the schools five computer labs. With the single lunch period for all Blue Jays,
lunch time is a popular and convenient time for teachers to offer students help.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Today Tacos... Tomorrow? 
Long lines greeted the cooks at the taco truck parked
in the school yard on Wednesday.
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Senior Joseph Trosclair
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Seniors wait in line in the school yard on Wednesday to purchase lunch from a taco truck. Senior Joseph Trosclair (right) seems pleased with his meal and drink.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Profiles in Courage... 
Mr. Paul Catalanottos theology students consider the qualities of courage and
fortitude in their class discussion on Tuesday morning. Students reflect
on these traits in individuals ranging from firemen to,
as pictured here, Pope Benedict XVI.
Monday, March 16, 2009 Honoring the "Old Tennis Coach..." 
Tennis Head Coach Br. Larry Huck, S.J., joined by
seniors Jordan Ezell (left) and Ed Sampognaro,
recognizes Jesuit classics teacher and former tennis
head coach Mitch Chapoton at Mondays morning
assembly. Under Coach Chapoton, Jesuits tennis
teams have brought home eight state titles.
Mr. Chapoton retired from coaching last year
to spend more time with his family.
Friday, March 13, 2009 Late Exams... 
Blue Jays who missed a scheduled third quarter exam
made up their test(s) on Friday morning.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 Technological Theologians... 
After exams on Thursday, members of Jesuits theology department
sharpen their skills in a technology seminar offered by
Mrs. Sharon Hewlett, Jesuits Technology Director.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 English Essay Exam... 
Mr. Pradoss English V classes took their exam on Wednesday in two of the five
computer labs on campus to write their responses to his essay questions.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Courtyard Cramming... 
Freshman Phillip Hicks (left) and sophomores Brendan Jackson, Steven Cabos,
and John Dawes look up from studying their notes on Tuesday morning
in Traditions Courtyard before taking their theology exam.
Monday, March 9, 2009 Examination Row... 
Juniors Matt Firmin (front), Kyle Hannan, Rene Robert, Eric Regel, and
Calvin DiZinno focus on their government exam on Monday morning.
Third quarter exams started Monday and will continue through
Thursday. Students who miss a scheduled exam
will make up their tests on Friday.
Friday, March 6, 2009 "Toad"ally Awesome... 
In preparation for their third quarter exam, sophomores Chris Chevalier (left)
and Albaro Pineda jump to answer Mrs. Swans questions about their
frog dissection during biology class on Friday morning.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 A "Bird's Eye" View... 
Freshman Armand Daigle scans a slide under the microscope and jots his findings
in his lab report during Mr. Giambellucas biology class on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Table for Seven... 
Sophomores Jacob Leithman (left), Mac Bulloch, Peter Casey, Clay Tufts,
Chip Arnold, Michael McKay, and Alex Nay gather around a table
in the Student Commons during the lunch period on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Blue Jays at Work... 
Pre-freshmen in Fr. Donald Saunderss English I class
are focused on their quiz on Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, March 2, 2009 Men on a Mission... 
Blue Jays queue up to help the Jesuit missions in Paraguay by purchasing donuts
from Mr. Giaccone and Dr. Lagvanec during the 10 minute break on Monday
in the Student Commons. The Mission Drive began today
and will run through the month of March.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 Spirited Soccer Fans... 
A small but vocal group of Blue Jays braved the five hour drive
to Shreveport and the cold conditions at Independence Stadium
to cheer on the Jesuit soccer team to victory.
Monday, February 23, 2009 Cheerleaders on Parade... 
Jesuit cheerleaders display their spirit and their talents this past Friday night
at the Jesuit-Chalmette basketball game.
Friday, February 20, 2009 Friday Adoration... 
Jesuit chaplain Donald Saunders, S.J., assisted by sophomore Matthew Martin,
celebrates benediction during Friday adoration in the small chapel.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered every Friday.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 Hey, Team, That's OUR Goal... 
Senior Head Coach Rontrell Edwards guides his team through the basics of
basketball to secure a win for the Class of 2009 over the faculty, 13-11,
during the Thursdays lunch period in the Jesuit gymnasium.
Check out the Senior-Faculty Basketball Photo Gallery.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Whatcha Lookin' at, Dude? 
Sophomores Aidan Breaux (left) and Patrick Ryan appear amazed that
the Wild Photographer would disturb their intense studying
in math class on Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Tipping the Scales of Knowledge... 
In their biology class on Tuesday, seniors Ryan Gupta (left) and Danny Fitzpatrick
measure the mass of plants that experience different rates of transpiration.
This measurement process will be taking place for the remained of the week.
Monday, February 16, 2009 Jay Walking... 
Blue Jays legally cross at the corner of Carrollton and Banks on Monday afternoon
to head either to the gym for practice or to their cars for the ride home.
Friday, February 13, 2009 Let's Go Blue Jays! 
Senior Daniel Moise leads a group of Blue Jays during a pep rally in
Traditions Courtyard on Friday during the lunch period.
Blue Jays celebrated the soccer teams win last night and
cheered on the basketball team and wrestling squad
who perform this weekend.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 Early Morning Meeting... 
Pre-freshmen Stefan Schneider (seated left), Christian Queyrouze,
John DAngelo, Rahul Shah, and J.J. Salvatierra meet outside
of their homeroom on the second floor to talk and to get
ready for the school day on Thursday morning.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Peer Mentoring... 
Senior William Helt (with paper), a member of Jesuits peer facilitators team,
meets with pre-freshmen during their theology class to talk about issues
that teenagers face in todays society. Here, Will leads a discussion
about the dangers and the pressures adolescents
face with alcohol and drugs.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Promises to Keep... 
Math teacher Paul Rogers shows he is a man of his word. Mr. Rogers promised
that if he did not return a test graded by a certain date, he would allow
his students to cut his hair. Mr. Rogers graded the tests, but not
by the promised date. Tuesday, after school in the Commons,
Mr. Rogerss students-- juniors Rex Hanemann and Max Fisk--
get to work on their latest project. Will their knowledge
of slopes, lines, and angles produce
an even buzz for Mr. Rogers?
Monday, February 9, 2009 Worming Up to Biology... 
Sophomores Owen Seiler (left) and Barry Donewar show a growing interest
in their subject, as they dissect a worm in Mrs. Swans biology class on Monday.
Friday, February 6, 2009 What Jesuit Means to Me... 
Jeremy Broussard 95, an attorney and Presidential Management Fellow
assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense in Washington, D.C.,
returned to Carrollton and Banks on Friday morning to speak
about his Blue Jay experience. Mr. Broussard stressed
the importance to be Men for Others in a world
that needs leaders. He motivated and challenged
the student body to answer this call in whatever
endeavors their futures might hold.
Learn more about Friday morning assemblys speaker, Jeremy Broussard.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Cool Courtyard Comraderie... 
Juniors Calvin DiZinno (left), Christopher Barnett, Jon Prado, and Kyle Vogel
enjoy the cool day in Traditions Courtyard during lunch period on Thursday.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Turf War... 
Senior Blue Jays David Dunn (left) and Daniel Moise have had it with the pigeons
muscling in on their turf-- Traditions Courtyard. Above, the Jays prepare
to rumble with their feathered foes.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Sophomoric Soccer... 
Sophomores Matt DeCuir (left), Mac Bulloch, and Ben Bienvenue kick it up
during their P.E. class Tuesday afternoon on Will Clark Field.
Monday, February 2, 2009 Lunch With the Principal... 
Principal Mike Giambelluca always makes a point to take time out of his schedule
to meet with Blue Jays. On Monday during the lunch period, Mr. Giambelluca
has lunch with freshmen Rob Brock (left) and Debo Jones.
Friday, January 30, 2009 Holy Smoke! It's a Chemical Reaction... 
Seniors Shane Naccari (left) and Talbot Schmidt work diligently in Mr. Storms
Chemistry II class on Friday. Here, Shane and Talbot are oxidizing magnesium
to determine the formula of magnesium oxide.
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Mr. Knight's Squires... 
Long time classics teacher Joe Knight and his senior squires in his Greek class
take a break from their translations for a wild photo. Pictured with Mr. Knight
are Taylor Hillburn (left), William Simoneaux, Sam Bienvenu,
David Bienvenue, Tim Lala, and Chas McMahon.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Lunch With a Smile... 
Pre-freshmen Peyton Saunders (left) and Kalan Minnard laugh at the
Wild Photographer during the lunch period on Wednesday.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Baseball Is in the Air... 
A group of freshmen Blue Jays meet with coach during tryouts Tuesday afternoon
on Will Clark Field. These athletes will have the chance to show the coaches
what they can do on the diamond. Good luck, Blue Jays!
Monday, January 26, 2009 Jays Hoop It Up... 
Blue Jays participate in intramural basketball on Monday during the lunch period
in the Jesuit gymnasium. Here, two sophomore teams-- the Whale Kabobs
and the UMARICAN International Bureau of Justice-- show off their skills.
Friday, January 23, 2009 Extra! Extra! Read All About It... 
During their off period, sophomores Parker Sprouse (left) and Nick Barousse
page through the latest edition of The Blue Jay on Friday afternoon
in the Student Commons. While Parker scans the articles,
Nick tests his skills with one of the two Sudoku puzzles.
Thursday, January 22, 2009 A Cultural Experience... 
In an attempt to discover what bacteria may be roaming on their hands, freshmen
Ralphie Freibert (left) and Andrι Benoit gently place their fingerprints in the
red agar found in the petri dish. Soon after completing this process
on Thursday afternoon in Mrs. Swans biology class, the petri dish
was moved to an incubator to develop the culture.
What will they find?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 As a Matter of Factoring... 
Algebra I teacher Ali Stinchcomb prepares her freshmen for
the challenges of factoring four terms on Wednesday morning.
Monday, January 19, 2009 A Time to Reflect... 
Jesuits faculty and staff gather at Manresa in Convent on Monday
for their annual retreat. This year, the faculty meets for a two-day
silent retreat under the direction of Rev. Richard Buhler, S.J.,
who offers reflections to enhance and to invigorate
the spirits of participants.
Visit the Manresa Faculty Retreat Photo Gallery.
Friday, January 16, 2009 A New Orleans Tradition... 
Blue Jays wait in line on a cold Friday afternoon during the lunch period
in Traditions Courtyard to purchase sticks of Roman candy, a taffy treat
sold from carts like the one above in the streets of New Orleans since 1915.
Thursday, January 15, 2009 Clark's Chemical Collaborators 
Juniors Rex Hanemann (left) and Briggs Barrios work on their lab in Mr. Clarks
chemistry class on Thursday morning. These Blue Jays are measuring
the heat combustion of a magnesium ribbon.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 McGannon's Warriors... 
Juniors Roger Bacon (front), Taylor Bologna, and Seth Bourg smile
for the Wild Photographer Wednesday morning before resuming
their work in Mr. McGannons English IV class.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Speedy Spanish... 
Freshmen in Mr. Hooks, S.J., Spanish I class are eager to read correctly in Spanish
a passage, displayed on the screen, in the shortest period of time. While the
Wild Photographer was visiting the classroom on Tuesday, the best time
to complete the roughly 20 word statement appropriately
was clocked at 3.25 seconds.
Monday, January 12, 2009 It's All Greek to Me... 
Freshmen Austin Hartley (left), Alex Janzen, and Patrick Carpenter work
as a team to complete a translation assignment in their
Greek I class on Monday afternoon.
Friday, January 9, 2009 Frisbee Friday... 
The ultimate lunch period... A group of Blue Jays take advantage of the
great weather on Friday afternoon to play frisbee on Will Clark Field.
Thursday, January 8, 2009 A Cool, Sunny Lunch... 
Sophomores Joe Russo (left), Chris Chevalier, Matt Moldthan, and Dill Glapion
meet in Traditions Courtyard for lunch on Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Balcony Break... 
Pre-freshmen Nicholas Gobert (left), Phillip Vo, Parker Babcock, and
Michael Fitzpatrick use their 10 minute break on Wednesday
to meet on the second floor balcony.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 A Few Good Men... 
Blue Jays on the MCJROTC color guard prepare Tuesday after school for the
commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans in Jackson Square on Thursday.
Monday, January 5, 2009 Back to Work... 
Juniors Connor Chamberlain (left) and Andrew Collura stop at their lockers on
Monday afternoon to collect their books to complete new assignments.
Friday, January 2, 2009 Chipping into the New Year... 
And the work goes on... Workmen, who normally work after school hours, take
advantage of the Friday morning daylight to work on the school building
while classes are out. The lintel work is slowly but surely wrapping
its way around the building. Following the lintel work is the
replacement of windows throughout the school building.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 More Than Just a New Year... 
January 1 is obviously the start of a new year, but it is also a holy day
of obligation celebrating the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
This statue of Mary, who is also the Patroness of Jesuit High School,
is found in the Holy Name Chapel on the second floor of Paquette Hall.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Hey, Wild Photo Dude, Where's Br. Huck? 
While taking in a wrestling match at the Cashio-Schiever Tournament
on Tuesday morning, a baffled senior Shane Delery questions the
wild photographer for the where-abouts of Br. Huck.
Do you see Br. Huck in this photo?
Monday, December 29, 2008 The Floor Show Goes On... 
Fridays wild photo showed a work crew prepping the floors in science labs 416
and 419 for a Monday morning concrete pour. Today, Monday, the pour began
as workmen floated and finished the cement. It will take a couple of
days for the floors to cure before renovations resume in these labs.
Friday, December 26, 2008 Floor Show... 
Friday morning, a work crew preps the floor in science labs 416 and 419
for a Monday morning concrete pour. The continuing campus renovations
ensures that Jesuit provides present and future Blue Jays
with the best academic environment to succeed.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Merry Christmas! 
The Nativity scene on display in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Holiday Practice... 
While most Blue Jays are relaxing during the Christmas break, these athletes
on the ninth grade basketball team are hard at work on Tuesday morning
sharpening their skills in the Jesuit gymnasium.
Monday, December 22, 2008 Driving Mr. Goodlett 
These student drivers -- sophomore Cal Creel (left) and freshman Max Cannon
and sophomore Kevin Monjure -- are not planning to take their instructor
Kenny Goodlett to the Piggly Wiggly. Monday morning, these Blue Jays
appear ready for the next step in their drivers education class --
negotiating the streets of New Orleans!
Friday, December 19, 2008 Ready for Christmas Break... 
Sophomores Casey Obermeyer (front), Scott Naccari, and Tony Fortier-Benson
wait patiently as the final seconds tick down to end exams and
begin a two week Christmas break.
Thursday, December 18, 2008 The Three Wise Men... 
These three Blue Jays -- from left, seniors Joseph Ory, Andrew Boughrara,
and Jonathan Ritter -- intelligent are./ End of exam week not very far./
One more day, then theyll play;/ grades better be well above par.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Study Hall... 
Junior Robby Power, reviewing his notes in the second floor hallway outside
of his classroom, takes it easy before his Wednesday morning exam.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Exam Week Begins... 
Second quarter exams began Tuesday morning with math first up to test
Blue Jays knowledge of the discipline. Above, math teacher Kathi Tomeny
meets with junior Zach Adams to offer guidance and encouragement
through the challenging exam.
Monday, December 15, 2008 Scientific English... 
With German exchange student Peter Schunder (center) providing step by step
instructions in German, sophomores John Finney (left), Bren Davis, and
Alabaro Pineda (right) prepare to make ice cream for their English II class.
Earlier this quarter, John wrote a paragraph about producing vanilla ice
cream in two zip-lock bags. Mr. Finneys English teacher doubted his
students accuracy when he read Johns process paragraph; and
for weeks, his instructor talked trash in class about the questionable
creamery tactics. However, Monday morning, John proves
his teacher wrong, as students enjoyed an
ice cream treat at the end of class.
Friday, December 12, 2008 Hey, Seniors, This Bud's Broiler Is for You! 
Senior Danny Housey (above) and member of his class enjoy lunch
on Friday from Buds Broiler in the Student Commons.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 Auf Wiedersehen, Peter... 
German exchange student Peter Schunder (standing, center) enjoys
a goodbye breakfast with Blue Jays in his junior homeroom. Peter,
who spent the first semester studying at Jesuit, will return
to his family in Bamberg, Germany, at the end of the year.
All the best, Peter. We will miss you!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Caroling in the Commons... 
Blue Jays-- junior Freddie Custodio (left), seniors Jonathan Coote, Taylor Bacques,
Tyler Landrieu, Jacques Landrieu, Gerard Suhor (piano)-- and faculty members--
Mr. Nathan Halloran, S.J., and Mr. Jason Giaccone-- start the Christmas caroling
Wednesday during the lunch period in the Student Commons. By the second half
of lunch, this small group of singers grew to a sizeable chorus of off-key singers.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Let's Talk French... 
Tuesday afternoon, seniors in Mr. Benoits French class discuss--a francais--
where they will be studying after graduating from Jesuit.
Monday, December 8, 2008 Quartet Christmas... 
Four seniors-- Jonathan Hartmann (left), Leon Flettrich, Robert Perez,
and Tommy Falcon-- entertained the Blue Jays by playing
Christmas standards and carols in the Student Commons
on Monday during the lunch period.
Friday, December 5, 2008 Spring Action Jays... 
Seniors Matthew Zuppardo (left), Jonathan Coote, Collin Jones, Chris Heneghan,
and Charles Jackson measure the spring constant during
a physics lab on Friday morning.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Blue Jays on Library Reserve... 
After school on Thursday, Blue Jays work in the library to complete assignments
or to get a jump on their homework while waiting for a ride to head home.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Goin' Home...
Heading home on a Wednesday afternoon with full bookbags, sophomore
Kevin Monjure (left), freshmen Michael Ceraso, and Jason Britsch
are still smiling at the end of the school day.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Results Are In... 
Blue Jays made the trek to St. Ignatius Hall on Tuesday during the lunch period
to learn about their performance on the PSAT (taken in mid-October).
Juniors scores will determine next years National Merit Semifinalists,
while sophomores, such as those pictured above, from left -- Chris Andrade,
Ian Mattix, and Bryce Danna Marullo -- check out their scores
to prepare for the PSAT test that really counts in October 2009.
Monday, December 1, 2008 It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas... 
Monday afternoon in the Student Commons, seniors Anthony Alexander (left),
Roy Newsome, Michael Kelly, William Helt, Payten Jason, Beau Mothe,
and Lionell Daggs gather around the schools Christmas tree.
Jesuits student council decorated sections of the school
and is sponsoring a door decorating contest
to make the holiday season bright.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Where's the Turkey, Beau? 
Senior Bat Brunner (right) seems to be overreacting a bit when classmate Beau Mothe
refuses to answer Bats question. If Bat paid attention to morning announcements,
he would have learned that the Class of 1983 pays for all of the turkeys
distributed during the Thanksgiving Drive.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Warming Up for Thanksgiving... 
Tuesday afternoon in the cafeteria, juniors Eric Regel (left) and James Reuther
dig in to lunch in preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
From the looks of this picture, turkeys dont stand a chance!
Monday, November 24, 2008 The Five Amigos... 
Blue Jays in a Spanish II class work together to complete a class assignment.
Pictured above are sophomores Connor McMahon (left), Todd Johnson,
freshman Matthew Braud, sophomores Peter Casey,
and Nicholas Johnson.
Friday, November 21, 2008We Are the Champions... 
...of the senior intramural football league! Blue Jays in Mr. Powerss senior homeroom
claim the class divisional championship on Friday afternoon on Will Clark Field.
The seniors will face the junior divisional champion after Thanksgiving break.
Senior Divisional Intramural Football Championship Photo Gallery
Thursday, November 20, 2008 "Excelling" Blue Jays... 
Pre-freshmen Daniel Gauthier (left) and Sloan Gardiner work on their Excel program
in Mr. Wagners Computer Literacy I class on Thursday morning.
In these classes, pre-freshmen learn about the workings of a
computer and complete projects utilizing Word, PowerPoint,
and Excel progams, to name a few.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Battle Bottle... 
Blue Jays in Traditions Courtyard on Wednesday enjoy the sunshine, the
cool weather and an empty plastic bottle. Whats the object of this game?
Ask juniors Lionel Batiste (left), Patrick Ordoyne, Dion Griffin,
sophomores Jarvis Harris, and Michael Derbes.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 "Phinger" Poetry... 
Freshmen Dean Vosloh (left) and Alex Villarejos work together in
Mr. Staffords English II class to discern the metric pattern in a poem.
Monday, November 17, 2008 Senior Study Hall... 
Seniors take it easy Monday afternoon in the first floor hallway during the lunch period.
Some Blue Jays review their notes, while others simply relax until
the bell rings to start the next class. Pictured above are seniors
Anthony Alexander (left), Joseph Ory, Kevin Trosclair,
Patrick Fenerty, Richard Garvey, Patrick Hagood,
and Jonathan Ritter.
Friday, November 14, 2008 Double Vision? 
The eyes do not lie; however, the optical illusion above are identical twins
pre-freshmen Neal (left) and Sean Fitzpatrick working diligently
in their computer science class, Friday afternoon.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 Sign Language? 
Not really... Jesuit Spanish teacher Jay Hooks, S.J., attempts to explain
a mathematical trick to a group of eighth graders-- in particular,
a puzzled pre-freshman, Jack Culotta-- Thursday morning
before school in Traditions Courtyard.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Calm Before the Storm... 
English teacher Anita Clinton takes a look at the Modern Foreign Language
display Wednesday afternoon before visitors walk
the campus for tonights Open House.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Foosball Fanatics... 
Blue Jays enjoy a rousing round of foosball during the lunch period on Tuesday.
The foosball club is sponsoring its annual tournament during the lunch period
for the next two weeks. Above, freshmen Kyle Springmann (left),
David Scotton, Michael Ceraso, and Jason Britsch practice
for the upcoming tournament.
Monday, November 10, 2008 Jesuit's MCJROTC "Takes the Cake..." 
Celebrating the USMCs 233rd birthday, Jesuits MCJROTC shares
their birthday cake with the student body. Under the supervision of
Jesuit Disciplinarian Lary Top Abshire, MSgt., USMC (Ret.),
senior cadet commander Brad Delaune prepares to serve,
in an orderly fashion, a growing line of hungry Jays.
Friday, November 7, 2008 Environmentally Speaking... 
In Mrs. Swans environmental science class, sophomores Alex Jennings (left),
Dylan Richard, Malone Bordelon, and Brett LaCour work on a project
(with Mrs. Swans assistance) that illustrates the food chain
and its significance in sustaining life on Earth.
Thursday, November 6, 2008 Senior Tutoring... 
During the lunch period on Thursday, seniors Danny Long (left) and
Matt Landrieu review their essays with English teacher Mike Prados.
Jesuit teachers regularly offer assistance to students outside of the classroom.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 The Student Becomes the Teacher... 
Freshman Matt Perque takes the helm of an English I class,
while English teacher Gary Wyss sits among his students.
Working at the sympodium, Matt is guiding his classmates
through a class grammar assignment.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Ready, Aim... 
FIRE! In an attempt to add a bit more interest in a game of kickball during his
PE class on Tuesday afternoon, pre-freshman Michael Fitzpatrick aims
for the intrepid Wild Photographer. (He missed.)
Monday, November 3, 2008 Ready for Class... 
Freshman Josh Cupit shows off his homework to his
Spanish teacher, Mr. Jay Hooks, S.J. Above, Mr. Hooks
takes a few moments to help Josh with some of his work.
Friday, October 31, 2008 Happy Halloween! 
Prefreshmen Scout Serpas (left), Dustin Ward, freshman John Rubadue, and
pre-freshman Connor Pugh show off one of the homeroom pumpkins
entered in the student council pumpkin carving contest.
Take a look at some of the entries in the Pumpkin Carving Contest Photo Gallery.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Chillin' to Some Cool Jazz... 
Thursday during the lunch period, seniors relax in Traditions Courtyard and listen
to some cool jazz from a trio of Blue Jays-- sophomores Taylor Lapeyre,
Evan Murphy, and senior Ian Christie. Thursdays concert was
the first of many Brown Bag concerts that feature
in-school, alumni, and local talent.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown..." 
Mrs. Meg Jennings, joined by juniors Shane Bickham (left), Seth Bourg,
and Alex Cerone, works on carving her homeroom pumpkin during an
off period on Wednesday. This large entry, along with other pumpkins, will
be submitted in a student council-sponsored pumpkin carving contest
scheduled for Friday during the lunch period.
Blue Jay Parents! Do you remember the animated television cartoon
Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
Well, heres a neat site that lists the memorable quotes from this classic cartoon from our youth. Take a look...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Presidential Politicking... 
Following the Presidential Forum held at Jesuit on Tuesday afternoon,
this trio of Blue Jays takes a moment to talk with State Rep. Austin Badon,
who represented the Obama-Biden ticket. From left are sophomore Dill Glapion,
Rep. Badon, sophomore Matthew Martin, and pre-freshman Dalton Glapion.
Monday, October 27, 2008 Cool Monday... 
Monday afternoon, these four Blue Jays "chill" under a tree
in Traditions Courtyard while waiting for their ride home.
Pictured above are pre-freshmen Thomas Echols (left),
Parker Schmidt, Devin Francis, and Michael Vo.
Friday, October 24, 2008 Chalk Talk... 
Friday afternoon, juniors Paul Mickan (left) and Larry Stansberry work together
at the chalkboard to solve a problem during Mr. Rogers analysis class.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 Strange Brew... 
Root Beer Brewmasters-- sophomores Junior Jones (left), Miles Waters,
Kendrick Smith, and Tyler Nuzzo-- learn about fermentation
in Mrs. Smiths biology class, Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Breakfast at 7... 
Before starting the school day, some Blue Jays meet in the cafeteria
for breakfast and the opportunity to catch up with friends.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Put "X" in the Center Square! 
Juniors Ali Siddiqui (left) and Ryan Velez wish they were playing
tic-tac-toe in their physics class, Tuesday morning.
Rather, they were joining forces to solve for X.
Monday, October 20, 2008 Post It! 
Junior Connor Chamberlain volunteers his time after school
Monday to hang Open House posters in the classrooms.
Friday, October 17, 2008 One Down, Three to Go... 
Blue Jays in the Hall of Honors are all smiles as first quarter exams come
to a close on Friday morning. Students who missed a scheduled
exam will report to school on Saturday for make-ups.
The second quarter begins Monday when Blue Jays
gather for assembly in Traditions Courtyard.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 Exam Cool Down... 
Just like runners who cool down by running an extra lap or two after a race,
these two Blue Jays-- juniors Thomas Periou (left) and Cody Young--
enjoy some ice cream between exams on Thursday
in Traditions Courtyard.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Line Dancing? 
Not exactly... Blue Jays wait in line after testing on Wednesday to purchase tickets
for the 2008 Homecoming Dance this Saturday night. Tickets will be
on sale in the student council office for the rest of this week.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Still Studying... 
Blue Jays continue their studies as they prepare for their first quarter exams.
Here, students take advantage of the quiet study in the school library.
Monday, October 13, 2008 So Many Choices, So Little Time... 
Sophomore Bren Davis considers his options during his English exam,
Monday morning. Blue Jays began first quarter exams today.
Exams will be given on Tuesday and Thursday through Friday.
On Wednesday, students (with the exception of seniors) will
be participating in the standardize testing day (PSAT, etc.).
Friday, October 10, 2008 The Sincerest Form of Flattery... 
With Mr. Paul Rogers, Jesuit math teacher and bookstore manager,
looking on, senior Peter Flores performs a spot on imitation of
Jesuits multi-tasking Mr. Rogers at Fridays morning assembly.
Mr. Rogers-- rather Peter-- informed Blue Jays about the
bookstores hours and the new items in the bookstore.
When visiting the bookstore, ask Mr. Rogers
to show you his basketball card
from his college-playing days.
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Seniors Celebrate... 
After defeating the faculty in the annual senior - faculty football game,
the Class of 2009 displays their enthusiasm.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Shall We Dance? 
Under the direction of Mrs. Priscilla Frederick, members of the
2008 Homecoming Court learn their steps for the court dance.
The Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 18
at the Louisiana Superdome.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 How Many Blue Jays Does It Take to Hang a Banner? 
From the looks of this picture, it appears the answer is nine. Tuesday afternoon,
Blue Jays gather in front of a homecoming banner hanging from the
second floor balcony. Jesuit alumni, families, and friends will
gather on campus this Saturday for the Back to Banks celebration.
Monday, October 6, 2008 Blue Jay Alumnus Reflects on His Jesuit Experience... 
Actor Jay Thomas66 talks with the Blue Jays about his experience at
Carrollton and Banks. Jay told the student body that although he was
not the best and the brightest in his class, he credits his
Jesuit experience for leading him towards
his personal and professional success.
Read the Introduction of Jay Thomas '66 at Morning Assembly.
Friday, October 3, 2008 Herzlich Willkommen in den Jesuiten! 
Jesuit High School welcomes students from Clavius Gymnasium
(Bamberg, Germany) to Jesuit High School, New Orleans,
during Friday morning assembly.
Thursday, October 2, 2008 Hey, Mr. Wild Photo Dude, the Sun Is in Our Eyes... 
Mr. Truxillos Louisiana history class was meeting in Traditions Courtyard
when the Wild Photographer found the class wrapping up their assignment.
When the wild photographer grouped the Blue Jays for this photo,
he neglected to take the sun into account.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Spirited Seniors...and a Pre-Freshman... 
Seniors display their Blue Jay Spirit during the road game to Gulfport
this football season. Pre-freshman Jack Culotta (far right, in white)
seems caught up in this senior moment.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 With This Ring, I Do... 
...agree to purchase either in full or on time, according to my parents wishes.
Working with representatives from the Balfour Company,
junior Michael Parsiola and many of his classmates ordered
their senior rings Tuesday during the lunch period.
Monday, September 29, 2008 35 PSAT Warriors and 1 Chief... 
At assembly Monday morning, Charlie McGannon, long time Jesuit English teacher
and PSAT director, introduced 35 Blue Jays from the Class of 2009,
who earned the distinction of National Merit Semi-finalists.
Friday, September 25, 2008 Pep Rally Smiles... 
Friday during the lunch period, Blue Jays gathered in Traditions Courtyard for
a pep rally. The football team and the student body got together to cheer and
to show their Blue Jay Spirit before a busy weekend of athletic competitions.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 A Pensive Pre-Freshmen... 
While sitting at the corner of Carrollton and Banks after school,
pre-freshman Andrew Joseph appears deep in thought. By the looks of
his bookbags, Andrew may be thinking about his homework for the evening.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Interference? 
Pre-freshmen homeroom 803 took on homeroom 806 Wednesday afternoon
in an intramural football game played during the lunch period.
In a rough and tumble contest, as pictured above, homeroom 803,
with five players, took on the role of David and defeated
the Goliath eleven-man team of homeroom 806, 6 -0.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 I Spy...
Senior Ian Cannon carefully observes onion cells going through mitosis
in biology class Tuesday morning. What does Ian see in his microscope?
Take a look below:
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Onion cells under the microscope
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Monday, September 22, 2008 Chicken Run... 
Pre-freshmen Cody Castle (left), Quinn Fitzpatrick, and Kalan Minnard,
along with 400 other Blue Jays, rush to the Jesuit cafeteria
during the ten-minute break for their chicken sandwiches.
Friday, September 19, 2008 Mama Mia! I So Likee My Calzone... 
Senior Tim Hibert shows off his senior lunch-- a calzone from Italian Pie.
Friday, during the lunch period, seniors enjoyed their
first of many off-campus lunch orders.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 So Your Son Wants to Go to College... 
Last night, juniors and seniors and their parents met with Jesuits counselors
to review the procedures for applying to colleges and for financial aid.
Jesuit has two college counselors who guide Blue Jays and their parents
through the university and financial aid maze. Last year, Jesuit helped
the class of 2008 earned almost $18 million in scholarship offers.
Above, junior Daniel Bulzacchelli and his mom Lea get the
latest information about college applications and aid.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Please Rise... 
Blue Jays rise as the processional enters the Chapel of the
North American Martyrs on Wednesday morning to celebrate
the school communitys monthly Mass. The procession, here,
is led by sophomore Peter Casey. Click the link below to see
more pictures from Wednesday mornings Mass.
September's Community Mass Photo Gallery
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Let Your Finger Do the Charging... 
Freshmen Zenen Flores accesses his account to purchase lunch with the touch
of his index finger. The new scanning feature has made purchasing lunch
in the Jesuit cafeteria easier for participating students.
Monday, September 15, 2008 Friend of Nature? 
On a rainy Monday during the lunch period, senior Trey Kramer plays
the role of a naturalist in his futile attempt to talk to the animals.
Friday, September 12, 2008 Talented, Dedicated, and Hungry... 
Social Studies Department Chairman and Renaissance man Dan DiRosa
does not allow bad weather to restrict him from doing his job.
Above, Dan clutches a fistful of party mix, while surfing the web
for open restaurants and grocery stores.
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Grounded in Math... 
Sophomores Nick Kerth (left) and Cody Klundt work from the ground up in
Mrs. Stinchcombs math class Thursday morning. Students broke up
into groups to solve some tricky math problems. By the expression on
their faces, these two characters seem to be meeting the challenge.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Senior Recitations... 
Blue Jays in Dr. Duplantiers English IV class take turns each day to open class
with a set recitation. While Dr. D utilizes a rubric to grade the students
performance, the presentor-- in this case, senior Matt Neeb-- opens
the class with a prayer, recites and explicates a poem he has selected,
and then presents general information about a college of interest.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Gravely Gravity... 
Blue Jays taking Mr. Wahls physics class return to the lab on Tuesday
to discover first hand the theories and ideas previously discussed. Here,
seniors Stephen Merritt (seated), Shane Naccari, Kevin McGinn,
and Chas McMahon study acceleration caused by gravity.
Monday, September 8, 2008 Bring It On... 
During the lunch hour on Monday, sophomore Josh Faciane (left)
and freshman Michael Veters display a confidence to meet
the challenges that either Jesuit or Mother Nature
may pitch at them this week.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 Jail Bird? 
There is no cage that can hold this Blue Jay. On Thursday morning,
Br. William Dardis, S.J., takes a brief break from his work detail,
cleaning up the school grounds. If Brother does a good job and behaves,
he may get his time at Jesuit increased!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Smilin' Jays... 
Blue Jays are all smiles, as they take it easy Tuesday afternoon
in Traditions Courtyard watching the Welcome Week activity.
Monday, August 25, 2008 Habemus Papam? 
No, we have not elected a new pope; rather, for obvious safety reasons,
Welcome Week officials extinguish the fire and store the flame
in a secure area during classes. Students from the second floor
windows watch the white smoke rise.
Friday, August 22, 2008 I've Got It! 
Blue Jays, playing with a frisbee, have some fun Friday
during the lunch period on Will Clark Field.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 The Answer: 1847... 
The question: What year was the College of the Immaculate Conception
(Jesuit High School) founded? Pre-freshmen in Jeremy Reuthers
theology class learn about the history of the Society of Jesus
and the traditions of Jesuit High School, New Orleans.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 A Tale of Two Commons... 
It was lunch time... In one part of the student commons Wednesday, sophomores
take it easy during their break. Pictured above are sophomores Brad Doyle,
Andrew Thomas, Bobby Dunn, Aryan Azimi, Stephen Baay, Casey Obermeyer,
Luke Voiron, Taylor Wegener, Nicky Varisco, and Michael Moffatt.
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It was study time... In another part of the commons,
pre-freshmen Benson Tucker (left), William North, Bo Devenport,
and Ethan Cheramie do their homework and prepare for their classes.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Calculating Games... 
Sophomores Stephen Knecht (left) and Cade Hoerner take it easy
during the lunch period while playing a game on their calculators.
Monday, August 18, 2008 Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover? 
Senior Jordan Ezell (right), who enjoys reading, appears
to be indifferent to the large, shelved volume dedicated
to the life and times of senior Chris DeRojas (seated).
Friday, August 15, 2008 He Ain't Heavy... 
...but neither is he your little brother, Matt!
Senior Matt Sewell gets so caught up in the Big Brother
program that he carries classmate Taylor Bacques
to the next Book Day station.
Thursday, August 14, 2008 Just a Bit off the Top, Please... 
Thursday morning, Br. Larry Huck, S.J., was busy providing free haircuts
to those students who did not meet up to Jesuits grooming standards.
Here, junior Jack Zeringue sits for a quick touch up
before re-entering the book day line.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Spinning Teachers' Webs... 
During an in-service Wednesday morning, Jesuit Technology Coordinator Sharon Hewlett
guides the faculty through the new webpage enhancements designed to help
educators post information on their homepages and communicate
homework assignments in a simple and efficient fashion.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 An Executive Meeting... 
Tuesday morning at the opening faculty meeting, the Jesuit student council executive board
introduced themselves to the faculty. Pictured above from the left are
Jacques Landrieu (President), Freddie Custodio (Treasurer),
Tyler Andrews (Secretary), Patrick Bollman (Senior Class President),
Ryan Ehrhardt (Junior Class President), Peter Flores (Executive Aide),
and Matthew Landrieu (Director of Communications).
Not pictured: Taylor Bacques (Vice President)
Monday, August 11, 2008 I Know What I Am Doing, Harry... 
Science Department Chairman Harry Clark (right) seems to enjoy watching
Network Administrator Dan Wagner install the Smart Board Notebook software
(Version 9.7) in 60 classrooms. Summer technology updates are now being
finalized for the start of the school year next week.
Friday, August 8, 2008 Teacher to Teacher... 
Under the direction of Malcolm Villarrubia (standing), Jesuits Director
of Professional Development, and veteran teachers involved in the
Jesuit Mentor Program, nine new faculty members meet their
mentors on Thursday morning and begin the process of learning
the Jesuit way. Each new instructor is assigned a mentor
to guide and to advise the teacher through his/her first year.
Jesuits program for new teachers has been adopted by
many Jesuit high schools throughout the United States.
Thursday, August 7, 2008 Leadership in School and Beyond... 
Retired United States Marine MSgt and Jesuits Prefect of Discipline
Lary Top Abshire meets with members of the MCJROTC color guard
in Traditions Courtyard on Thursday morning. Top shares his insights
about the role ROTC plays for the student and the community with
sophomores Shane Troendle (left), Quintin Denman,
juniors Ross Bourgeois, Rex Tiongson, and senior Ben Tullier.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Let's Talk Wrestling... 
Jesuit junior high wrestling coach Mike Hillman talks with the campers
participating in the second session, Tuesday morning. Participants learn
basic wrestling techniques and develop a better understanding of the sport.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 "Phootball" Photo... 
Monday morning, Jesuits varsity football team gathers
on the Carrollton Avenue steps for their group picture.
The team leaves on Friday for football camp in Robert, Louisiana.
Monday, August 4, 2008 On the Road to Manresa... 
Monday morning, Campus Ministry seniors gather in Traditions Courtyard
before heading out for an overnight retreat at Manresa. During their retreat,
campus ministers will begin to prepare for the eighth grade and
ninth grade nights of reflection which will be held in late
August (eighth grade) and late September (ninth grade).
Friday, August 1, 2008 A Rain March... 
Friday mornings showers did not keep the Blue Jay Band from preparing
for the upcoming school year. Above, senior Zack Swan puts the drum line
through their paces on Will Clark Field. The band leaves for camp at
Nicholls State University on Saturday, August 2
and returns to Jesuit Wednesday, August 6.
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