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   Tuesday, November 18, 2008

   "Phinger" Poetry...

Freshmen  Dean Vosloh (left) and Alex Villarejos work together in
Mr. Stafford’s 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.

   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 tonight’s 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 USMC’s 233rd birthday, Jesuit’s 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. Swan’s environmental science class, sophomores Alex Jennings (left),
Dylan Richard, Malone Bordelon, and Brett LaCour work on a project
(with Mrs. Swan’s 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.

   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.

   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. Thursday’s 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..."

   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. 

   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. Roger’s 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. Smith’s 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.

   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.

   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.).

   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
Jesuit’s multi-tasking Mr. Rogers at Friday’s morning assembly.
Mr. Rogers-- rather Peter-- informed Blue Jays about the
bookstore’s 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.

   Seniors Celebrate...

After defeating the faculty in the annual senior - faculty football game,
the Class of 2009 displays their enthusiasm. 

   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.

   Blue Jay Alumnus Reflects on His Jesuit Experience...

Actor Jay Thomas’66  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. Truxillo’s 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: Onion cells under the microscope

   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 Jesuit’s 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.

   Please Rise...

Blue Jays rise as the processional enters the Chapel of the
North American Martyrs on Wednesday morning to celebrate
the school community’s monthly Mass. The procession, here,
is led by sophomore Peter Casey. Click the link below to see
more pictures from Wednesday morning’s 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.

   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. Stinchcomb’s 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. Duplantier’s English IV class take turns each day to open class
with a set recitation. While Dr. D utilizes a rubric to grade the student’s
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. Wahl’s 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.

   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 Reuther’s
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.

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.

   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 Jesuit’s 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), Jesuit’s 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.
Jesuit’s 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 Jesuit’s 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, Jesuit’s varsity football team gathers
on the Carrollton Avenue steps for their group picture.
The team leaves on Friday for football camp in Robert, Louisiana.

  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