Visit the 2008 - 2009 Jaysons Daily Wild Photo Archive.
Visit the 2009 - 2010 Jayson Wild Photo Archive: August & September. Thursday, December 31, 2009 New Year's Baby Blue Jay... 
Jesuits Data Base Administrator Stephen Blum recently sent
this photo of a baby Blue Jay he found in his back yard.
Happy New Year from Jesuit High School!
The answer to yesterdays useless question: Do you see the bug in this photo?
The WeatherBug station on the residence roof
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 A Picture of Nothing? 
Not necessarily... Granted, Traditions Courtyard is empty, wet, and cold
on a Wednesday afternoon; however, there is something to find here.
Do you see the bug in this photo?
The answer to this useless question will be provided
tomorrow with the last Wild Photo of 2009.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Practice Makes Perfect... 
Tuesday morning, thespians trot the boards in the Jesuit auditorium
to prepare for the student-directed one act plays which open in
mid-January. Above, actors work through the play dentity Crisis,
directed by Ursuline student Catherine Harris.
For more information about these one act plays,
please visit the Jesuit Philelectic Society One Act Play Page.
Monday, December 28, 2009 Georgia on Their Minds... 
Jesuits varsity wrestling team is ready to board their charter bus on Monday morning
as they head to Georgia to participate in the Spartan Duals on Tuesday and
Wednesday at S. Paulding High School in Douglasville, Georgia.
Thursday, December 24, 2009 Merry Christmas! 
The Nativity scene on display in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Christmas Cruisin'... 
This trio of Blue Jays sophomore Nicholas Braud at the wheel and
freshmen Jacob Landrieu (back seat, left) and Brett Leonhard
pulls in the school yard on Wednesday morning following a spin
around the city. As a part of the drivers education class,
participants wrap up their classroom lessons with
hands on experience behind the wheel.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 "Weighting" in Line... 
As senior Max Fisk with the help of classmate John Canada completes his reps,
juniors Randal Agee (left) and Andy Stahel wait for their turn on Tuesday
morning to lift weights in the weight room. Wrestlers, like all winter
athletes, do not take holiday as they prepare for upcoming events.
Monday, December 21, 2009 Getting Ready for Christmas... 
With a helpful hand from maintenance man Ernest Pierre (left),
Br. Billy Dardis 58 trims a Christmas tree in the Chapel of the
North American Martyrs, Monday morning. The chapel
decorations are for the Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass on Thursday night.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Better Late Than Never... 
Blue Jays who missed their scheduled exam due to illness came in Friday morning
to make up their test on "Late Exam Day." Above, sophomore Michael Guste
turns in his completed exam to classics teacher Rachel Sharp.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 Dashing Through the Halls... 
Blue Jays dash from their final exams Thursday morning
and deck the halls with miles of smiles. Christmas break
has begun for many Blue Jays.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Testing the Jays... 
Wednesday morning, Blue Jays reached the third day of the four day second quarter
exam schedule. Here, pre-freshmen Alexander Brewster (front) and Brian Burvant
burn up the lead in their pencils during their Computer Literacy I exam.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Rainy Days Jays... 
Tuesday after the second exam, Blue Jays at the corner of Palmyra and Carrollton
head for their cars or wait patiently in the rain for their rides to show up.
It has been a wet day in the metropolitan area. Check out the latest weather
conditions at Carrollton and Banks by viewing Jesuit's WeatherBug.
Monday, December 14, 2009 Today, Fog Football...Tomorrow, Water Polo? 
Monday morning, Blue Jays, who were off for their first exam, play a game
of touch football in wet, foggy Traditions Courtyard. If this evenings
and tomorrows weather forecasts pan out, perhaps the Jays
will start up a water polo match on Banks Street!
Friday, December 11, 2009 A Message from Santa's Elf... 
At Friday morning announcements, senior elf Rocky Catalano announces
the winners from this years student council Christmas door decorating contest.
Check out a few of the Christmas Doors from this years competition.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 Caroling in the Commons... 
What happens when you mix a piano, a couple of brass instruments, and a chorus
of Blue Jay voices ? Christmas caroling returns to the Student Commons
during the lunch period on Thursday to entertain the students
and to fire the Christmas spirit on campus.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 A Member of the Class of 2027 Meets the Jays... 
After winning the CYO Tournament this past Saturday evening, a few of Jesuits
varsity basketball players celebrate the victory with new mom Meg Jennings,
wife of Jesuit Head Basketball Coach Chris Jennings and Jesuits fine arts
teacher, and her son Christopher Paul Jennings, II. The team members
pictured above-- seniors Colby Kiefer (left), Brady Hadden, Dominick Scelfo,
junior Casey Obermeyer, senior Josh Dudley, and junior Nicky Varisco--
along with the rest of the varsity squad have nicknamed the newest
Jennings: CP2. Check out CP2 on the Jesuit hardwood
between the years 2022 and 2027!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 On Your Mark, Get Set... 
Go! Sophomore Paul Stanton (left) and senior Gary Langlois
race to their final class Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, December 7, 2009 The Coliseum Cookie Jar... 
No, Blue Jays are not eating in the classroom! Rather, during class Monday morning,
students check out one of the scale models created by groups in
Ms. Sharps Latin I class. Here, Blue Jays are examining
the interior of the Roman Coliseum.
Check out a few of the other Latin I Special Projects!
Friday, December 4, 2009 Baby, It's Cold Outside! 
Pre-freshmen Charles Belair (front) and Collin Bergeron brave
the cold as they and their fellow Blue Jays listen to Friday
morning announcements in Traditions Courtyard.
Thursday, December 3, 2009 JavaScript Junkies... 
Seniors in Mr Wagners Computer Sceince I class study the basics in writing
JavaScript. Pictured with Mr. Wagner are the following Blue Jays:
John Simpson (far left), Brad Hoerner, Patrick Fitzsimmons,
Corbin Becnel, Ali Siddiqui, Sean Peyton, Spencer Sticker,
Trevor Laborde, and Zack Thevenot.
Wednesday, December 1, 2009 The Results Are In... 
Juniors Bubby Riley (left) and Dylan Richard check out
their scores on the PSAT Wednesday afternoon in
St. Ignatius Hall. These results were from a test
Blue Jays took in mid-October.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Lunch with Friends... 
Jesuits common lunch period allows friends to meet everyday for lunch.
Here, on Tuesday, junior Blue Jays interupt their conversation
for the Wild Photographer to snap this photo.
Monday, November 30, 2009 Back to Work... 
Monday morning, Jesuit math teacher John Lavie makes his students
jump through the factoring hoops in his Algebra I class.
After a brief break, the Blue Jays return to work to finish
up the final two weeks of the second quarter.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 A "Turkey" Eye View... 
Wednesday morning, Blue Jays filled Robιrts Fresh Market on Robert E. Lee
and West End to purchase the perishables to finish off their Thanksgiving baskets.
From this fish or turkey eye view, Robιrts was a busy place Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Getting Ready for the Drive... 
During the lunch period on Tuesday, these sophomores
organize their homeroom donations in preparation for
delivering Thanksgving basket tomorrow morning.
On Wednesday, Blue Jays fan out across the city
to help the needy in our community.
Monday, November 23, 2009 The Pizza Kings... 
Monday during the lunch hour, three Blue Jays-- freshmen Andrew Ferdinand (left),
Nick Ingles, and Nicholas Gobert-- enjoy their pizza on a cool,
sunny day in Traditions Courtyard.
Friday, November 20, 2009 Let's Go, Blue Jays... 
Senior Josh Dudley fires up the Jays at a lunch time pep rally
in Traditions Courtyard. Jesuit faces Rummel for
a second round playoff game Friday evening.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 A School of Swimmers... 
A few of the Blue Jay swimmers gather for this photo with their coach Thursday
during the lunch period in the Student Commons. Pictured above are
Brennan Dorsey (left), Thomas Abry, Ashton Dorsey, Tommy Barnett,
Grant McClure, Coach Bret Hanemann, Ronnie Drez, Patrick Abry,
and Colt Lyon. Good luck to the Jesuit swimmers who will be
competing at the state tournament on Friday
and Saturday in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Blue Jays Show Their Spirit! 
Wednesday during the lunch period, Spirit Club Blue Jays from seniors to pre-freshmen
work on signs for Friday nights Jesuit-Rummel football playoff game.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Is Your Refrigerator Running? 
No, Mrs. Louque is not contributing to the delinquency of these Blue Jays by
supervising prank phone calls. Rather, pre-freshmen Jack Hebert (on the phone)
and Christopher Dupre are contacting families who requested baskets
from the upcoming Thanksgiving Drive. Homerooms call
their families in advance to make sure someone is
home when the baskets are delivered a week
from this coming Wednesday.
Monday, November 16, 2009 Jesuit Remembers... 
At Monday morning assembly, Jesuit High School remembers the Jesuits murdered
in El Salvador twenty years ago today. Leading the student body in prayer
is theology teacher Christine Hernandez.
Friday, November 13, 2009 It's Showtime... 
Blue Jays during the ten-minute break and at lunch watch a PowerPoint presentation
created by students in Mrs. Hewletts Computer Applications class. Each week,
a PowerPoint show is aired in the cafeteria highlighting
the many activities from the previous week.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 Final Preparations... 
Thursday afternoon, Jesuits varsity football team went through their walk-thru
in preparation for the opening round of the LHSAA football playoffs.
Jesuit hosts Airline High at Tad Gormley Stadium on Friday night.
Kickoff is slated for 7PM.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 We're Ready for Open House... 
Wednesday afternoon, Jesuits English department takes this group photo
after completing their set up for Open House. Jesuits annual Open House
for prospective students begins today with tours at 4, 5, 6, and 7 PM
from the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Mix It Up Tuesday... 
Tuesday, Blue Jays participated in the annual National Mix It Up at Lunch Day.
Mix It Up Day is a program intended to create opportunities for students
to become aware of and to break down patterns of social self-segregation.
Jesuit has taken this program a step further by creating difficulties
for individuals who have never experienced hardships. By creating
these challenges, students, through first-hand experience, may
reflect and empathize with those who have unjustly been denied
opportunities. Above, Jesuits Disciplinarian Top Abshire
makes sure that Blue Jays wearing a green dot, like
sophomore Jeff Madere (left), use their designated
water fountain, while classmate Bryce Toups
must search for another.
Monday, November 9, 2009 Batten Down the Hatches! 
On Monday morning with school closed, Jesuits maintenance staff
busily works to secure Traditions Courtyard before Hurricane Idas
winds reach the area. Above, Eddie Habisreitinger (left)
and Ernest Pierre take care of the courtyard.
Friday, November 6, 2009 Retreat Masters... 
On Friday during the lunch period, seniors meet with Mrs. Juhas to begin planning
for the December Kairos retreat at Rosaryville. The Kairos retreat, a three-day
senior directed retreat, is opened to juniors looking to enhance their faith-life.
Pictured above are Emmet Bowling (Center, back), Greg Harris (left),
Charles Bourg, Seth Bourg, Mrs. Juhas, Kyle Vogel, Alex Wolff,
Tim Weber, and John Skelton.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 Navy "Express" Drops Anchor at Jesuit... 
The United States Navy rock band Express performed in Traditions Courtyard
on Thursday as part of the continuing series of Brown Bag Concerts
held during the lunch hour.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 This Magic Moment... 
At the conclusion of Wednesday mornings faculty meeting,
Principal Michael Giambelluca invited senior Michael Mentz (left)
to display his magical skills before a tough audience. By the conclusion
of his brief show, Michael amazed and entertained the faculty.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Hard Working Jays... 
Sophomores in an English II class busily work on their novel quiz on Tuesday
afternoon. Blue Jays are tested on two novels read outside of the classroom
each quarter in their English classes. Above, Jeff Madere (left, back row),
Jared Prados, Colt Lyon (left, front row), John Pharis,
and Bryce Toups diligently complete their quizzes.
Monday, November 2, 2009 Team Work... 
Blue Jays in Mrs. Dupuiss English class work together on a group assignment
on Monday morning. Pictured above are sophomores Andrew Blasini (left),
Tomi Akingbola, Greg Brousse, and Ben Bagwill.
Friday, October 30, 2009 Trick or Treat... 
Student council officer junior Greg Schwing passes out candy during
the lunch hour on Friday in the Student Commons.
Have a safe Halloween!
Thursday, October 29, 2009 Curiosity Abounds... 
While the photo above is slight off, Blue Jays in Mrs. Smiths biology class
display a sharp focus to Thursday afternoons lesson.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Experiencing Technical Difficulties... 
Mr. DiRosas class seems to be amused with their civics teachers technological woes.
When the Wild Photographer stopped by his class, Mr. DiRosa had closed
his PowerPoint presentation and was extemporaneously
continuing his lesson.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 What's Going on Here? 
Seniors Connor Roberts (left) and Joey Schrempp seem a bit overwhelmed during
a dissection lab on Tuesday afternoon in Mrs. Tassins Biology II class.
Check out the action and see how Connor, Joey, and
the other Blue Jays performed in class.
Biology II: Fetal Pig Dissection Lab Photo Gallery
Monday, October 26, 2009 Save the Last Dance for Me... 
Homecoming 2009 presented the Jesuit community with a wide variety of activities--
the lunch-time events, Back to Banks, the football game, Homecoming Mass and
Brunch. However, one more activity remains before closing the book on a
successful Homecoming 2009: The Homecoming Dance. Above, the 2009
Homecoming Court continues to practice their special routine for
the schools dance slated for Saturday, November 14 in the
St. Charles Room at the Louisiana Superdome.
Pictured above facing the camera are Joey Giglio and Georgia Hotard (left),
Connor Chamberlain and Brandi Cormier, and Brandon Shearman and Emily Robιrt.
Friday, October 23, 2009 Hail Thee, We Proclaim Thee... 
At morning assembly on Friday, the student body, led at the podium by sophomore
Patrick Pearson and junior Ryker Doskey, sings the school fight song.
Here, seniors show their Blue Jay Spirit.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 Hear Ye, Hear Ye... 
On Tuesdays through Thursdays, Blue Jays gather in their homerooms to listen to
morning announcements and to prepare for special events such as homecoming
competitions and the Thanksgiving Drive. Reading announcements like freshman
Markell Hill (above) keeps a Blue Jay's oratory skills sharp and ready.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The Most Important Meal of the Day... 
Blue Jays take advantage of having a nutritious, affordable breakfast at the Jesuit
cafeteria before starting the school day. Above, freshmen John Dunn (left),
Spencer Comeaux, Larry Schwall, and Justin Davies take a break
from their meal for this photo.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Celebrate Good Times en Espaρol... 
Blue Jays in Mrs. DeLattes Spanish III honors class work diligently to complete
their storyboards before time has run out. Each group must finish its work
about a special celebration (Christmas, a wedding, etc.) and explain in
Spanish the traditions and activities included in each event. Above,
Mrs. DeLatte supervises juniors Joey Sansone (left), Chris Johnson,
Aidan Breaux, and sophomore Tyler Richier.
Monday, October 19, 2009 A Banner Day at Jesuit... 
Blue Jays began Homecoming activities this week which includes a banner contest
among participating homerooms. Banners cheering on the Jays hang
from the second and third floor balconies. Above,
two homeroom banners flank Old Glory.
Friday, October 16, 2009 A Sloppy Picnic 
After exams on Friday, Blue Jays headed home to relax and prepare
for the start of the second quarter on Monday. Above, members
of Jesuits MCJROTC had a picnic Friday afternoon and later
a sloppy game of touch football on a soft Will Clark Field.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 Top's Classroom... 
Under the watchful eye of Jesuit disciplinarian Top Abshire (right balcony),
Blue Jays wait in Traditions Courtyard before heading to their
second exam on Thursday morning. As Jesuits disciplinarian,
Tops primary job-- as he tells each Blue Jay-- is to guide
each student towards a mutual goal: graduation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Searching for the Elusive 240... 
Junior Blue Jays work diligently to meet the challenge of the PSAT, administered
Wednesday morning at Jesuit and throughout the nation. The goal of each Blue Jay
is to give his best effort in meeting the tests challenge which determines
National Merit Finalists. Who knows...perhaps a Blue Jay
will earn the elusive 240, a perfect score...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 A Time to Work and a Time to Play... 
After completing their exams on Tuesday, Blue Jays take it easy playing
a pick-up game of hacky-sack before returning to the books to prepare
for tomorrows standardize testing and the continuation
of first quarter exams on Thursday.
Monday, October 12, 2009 Meeting the Challenge... 
Pre-freshmen Mark Alvarez (front), Pablo Amador, Alex Anderson,
and Austin Aucoin are focused on their Latin exam and ready
to prove they have mastered their teachers instructions.
Blue Jays started first quarter exams Monday
morning with math and Latin opening
the first quarter schedule.
Friday, October 9, 2009 March of the Blue Jays... 
Led by the Blue Jay Band, Blue Jays marched through Traditions Courtyard
before the start of the lunchtime pep rally on Friday.
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Early Birds Show Off Homecoming Banner... 
Blue Jays like sophomores Michael Ceraso (left) and Stephen Helmstetter have begun
to work on their homecoming banners this week to participate in the annual
student council homeroom banner competition. Homerooms have begun
to work on their banners this week since exams are scheduled next week.
To be consider for the competition, all homerooms must submit
their entries by Thursday, October 15.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Brother Helping Brother... 
Upperclassmen involved in the Peer Support program meet with pre-freshmen
during their theology class on Wednesday. Periodically, the peer support team
visits eighth grade theology classes to talk about a wide range of topics.
Above, juniors David Freytag (left) and Will Fitzpatrick talk about
time management with a group of pre-freshmen.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Happy Meals Make for Good Finger Food... 
Senior Brian Carr accesses his cafeteria account with the touch of his finger
on the scanner to pay for his meal. A Blue Jay may purchase good,
nutritious lunches at a reasonable price from the cafeteria;
or they may bring their lunch to school.
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Shots Heard 'Round the Campus... 
Health professionals returned to campus on Monday for a second round of flu shots
for those Blue Jays, parents, faculty, and alumni interested in obtaining them.
Above, freshman Fernando Avelar (left), senior Michael Calongne get
their paper work in order, while senior Alex Hritz gets his flu shot.
Friday, October 2, 2009 What a Difference Half of a Day Makes... Friday morning, Blue Jays (left) make their way to school
in a steady rain that cancelled morning assembly
in Traditions Courtyard. However, by midday,
the rain ended; and at the final bell at 3 PM,
the Jays (right) return home with the
morning showers a fading memory.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Squealing Reptile Returns to Jesuit... 
Brown Bag Concerts returned to Jesuit on Thursday during the lunch period
with a command performance from the group Pig Lizzard. Members of the
band include Joey LaCour 08 (left), Will Glass 08 and Thomas Periou10.
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