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Thursday, May 15, 2008
A "Classical" Celebration... 
Blue Jays in the classics program gather for an end of the year party
during the lunch hour Thursday to sample some of the cuisine
from the ancient world of Greece and Rome.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 We All Scream for Ice Cream... 
Pre-freshmen line up Wednesday afternoon in Traditions Courtyard
for a lunch time treat: Ice cream. Class senators and officers served their
classmates who, as seen above, happily accept the double scoop cones.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 One Last Brown Bag Concert... 
“BlaMary” closed out the Brown Bag Concert Series
during the lunch period Tuesday in Traditions Courtyard.
The group members include Blake Stephens (left, front), Mary Truxillo,
Andy Lade ’07 (drums), and Zachary Preston ’07 (bass).
Monday, May 12, 2008 QBA Is A-OK... 
The Quarter Basketball Association (QBA) is a small but growing league at Jesuit.
Here, sophomores display their skills and interest in the table game
in the Student Commons, Monday morning. The game’s goal is
to spin a quarter on its side, catch the coin with both thumbs,
and then toss the quarter with the thumbs to a basket
created by another participant’s hands. Pictured above are the
founding members of Jesuit’s QBA chapter, sophomores
Theo Kennedy (left), Zack Ferger, Phillip Landry, and Ethan Oddo.
Friday, May 9, 2008 "The Remains of the Class..." 
With the seniors preparing for graduation, English IV teacher Gale Alexander
has the opportunity to work closely with the juniors who remain in the class.
Pictured with Mrs. Alexander are Brandon Smith (left back), Nick Poche,
Stephen Lipani, and Joe Poynot.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Who Wants to Get Out at 2:00? 
Mr. Jeremy Reuther appears to be influencing the vote in his theology class
for an early dimissal on Friday. To accomodate the large number of students
wishing to attend the LHSAA State Baseball Tournament,
school will end at 2 PM on Friday. Students interested
in riding the bus to Denham Springs Friday should see
Mr. Prados to obtain a permission form.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Magnetic Jays... 
Blue Jays in Mr. Wahl’s physics class study magnetism via a hands-on demonstration.
Pictured above are juniors Joe Nguyen (left), Chris Countiss,
Daniel Long, Jordan Rittiner, and Mr. Wahl.
Monday, May 5, 2008 May Crowning... 
As part of morning prayer at Monday’s assembly in Traditions Courtyard,
the Jesuit community participates in a traditional May crowning of the
Blessed Mother. Here, pre-freshman Ben Elmer crowns the Blessed Mother.
Friday, May 2, 2008 Seniors' Last Morning Assembly... 
Seniors Evan Waguespack (left), Stephen Toups, Drew Triche, and Dustin Stricker
are all smiles at the start of morning assembly. After assembly, seniors began
a full day of activites planned to celebrate Senior Day.
View Senior Morning Assembly Photo Gallery.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Senior Signing Day... 
Seniors gathered on Will Clark Field Thursday afternoon
for the traditional shirt signing. Pictured above are
Ben Malbrough (left), Troy Mathews, and John Kippers.
View the Senior Shirt Signing Photo Gallery.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 The Search Is Over... 
Since the first semester, seniors Trey Tebbe (left) and James Swift
have been going at it in their “Where’s Fr. Saunders?” challenge.
The Daily Wild Photo periodically has chronicled the search.
During the lunch period Wednesday, just before the seniors end their
regularly scheduled classes, James presents Fr. Saunders to a stunned Trey.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Easy Lunch Hour... 
Recently, Jayson’s Wild Photographer caught these Blue Jays--
sophomores George Coman (left) and Adam Begoun-- taking it easy
in the first floor hall during the lunch hour.
Monday, April 28, 2008 Seniors Sense "The End Is Near..." 
Seniors smile with the thought that only one more assembly awaits them Friday.
Senior classes end Friday followed by the start of senior exams next Monday.
Friday, April 25, 2008 Blue Jay Jazz Fest... 
Friday at lunch in Traditions Courtyard, Blue Jays listen to The D-Graders,
a combo featuring two Jesuit teachers, Mr. Marc Belloni and Mr. Tim McCaffery.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 Blue Jay Bookstore ... 
Sophomore Trevor Johnson (left) makes sure freshman Patrick Ural,
who is purchasing a novel for his English class, completes his
check appropriately. The bookstore is opened Monday through Friday
before school and Monday through Thursday during lunch.
The bookstore is closed Friday at lunch.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Literary Lunch... 
Seniors in Mr. Prados’s English V class met in the Student Commons
for a literary lunch Wednesday afternoon. Lunch items on the menu reflected
some of the works, characters, and authors studied by the Blue Jays
in his class. Included on the bill of fare were the delectable and readable
Caesar’s Salad, Callanwolde Crab and Corn Chowder, Papa John’s Papa John’s pizza,
and Henry Wingo’s boiled shrimp (all from The Prince of Tides); Raising Cane’s
electric chicken (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep); Hearts of Darkness
(chocolate covered strawberries--from Heart of Darkness); A Clockwork Orange
soda and synthamesc cake (A Clockwork Orange); Anton Chigurh cookies and
No Country for Ropa Vieja (No Country for Old Men); and Prince Hamlet’s
Popeyes’ (Hamlet). The baked Alaska didn’t really have a literary reference;
however, the class agreed it was very good.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Some Finishing Touches... 
Freshman Seth Mayeux adds a few more details to his Spanish I project
after morning announcements in homeroom Tuesday morning.
Monday, April 21, 2008 Walking to Start Spring Training... 
Athletes from the Jesuit football team leave the locker room for the short walk
to Will Clark Field. Monday afternoon, the Jays opened spring training
in preparation for the 2008 football season.
Friday, April 18, 2008 Weekend Wave... 
Blue Jays after school Friday bid the school week goodbye
and look forward to a restful and productive weekend
that will produce another successful week starting Monday morning.
Pictured above are (left) sophomore Jonathan Poole, pre-freshmen Matthew Pivach,
Justin Poole, Matt Perque, sophomores Jacob Faugeaux, and Corbin Becnel.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 Algebra II Is Easy Grouped Together ... 
Five heads are better than one when it comes to solving Algebra II problems!
Blue Jays in Ms. Tomeny’s algebra class are all smiles for the “wild photographer.”
Pictured above are juniors Matt Darensbourg (left), Eric Drewes,
Marvin Davis, Branford Smith, and D.J. Lewis.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI in Jesuit Student Commons... 
Blue Jays listen to Pope Benedict XVI speak during his historic visit
via the Fox News Network during the ten minute break Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Hot Lab Experiment... 
Pre-freshmen in Mr. Latino’s physical science class get a hands on lesson
about heat exchange in a lab Tuesday afternoon. Pictured above are
(far left) Fritz Westenberger, Marcus Roussel, Wesley Ruffino,
science teacher Joey Latino, and Quinn del Corral.
Monday, April 14, 2008 Visceral Jesuit Politics... 
Candidates for the upcoming Student Council elections pose for a group photo after each wooed Blue Jay voters in a packed auditorium on Monday afternoon.
Student Council elections will be held Wednesday with runoffs on Thursday.
If only Presidential politics were like this:
Blue Jays react to one candidate’s wordless speech.
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Friday, April 11, 2008 Measure for Measure... 
Junior Stephen Merritt measures the pH level in a solution
during a lab Friday morning in Mr. Clark’s chemistry class.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 Big Brother Program... 
Sophomores and juniors check over the list of incoming students
for the 2008-2009 school year. The Big Brother Program teams
a junior or a senior with an incoming Blue Jay to help the
new student make an easier transition into high school life.
Above, juniors Alex Baker and Ben Green check out the list
in the Student Commons Thursday afternoon.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Table Tennis, Anyone? 
Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the fourth floor,
Blue Jays test their skills at ping pong.
Here, pre-freshmen John Ariail (left) returns the serve of Steven Helmstetter.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Spring Is Here... 
During the ten minute break Tuesday morning, Blue Jays enjoy
the mild spring weather in Traditions Courtyard.
Monday, April 7, 2008 Cool and Relaxed... 
Pre-freshman Paco Bucki maneuvers with ease through the challenges
of his Excel assignment Monday afternoon.
Friday, April 4, 2008 Courtyard English... 
Mike Prados, Director of Student Activities and an English teacher at Jesuit,
takes advantage of a mild Friday morning in Traditions Courtyard to meet
with his English V seniors for a discussion about poetry.
Thursday, April 3, 2008 "I Really Appreciate Basketball..." 
As Head Basketball Coach Chris Jennings gets his PE class ready
for a competitive softball game Thursday morning, he seems
to be content in the knowledge that he coaches an indoor sport.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Internet Safety... 
FBI Agent Gary Ellmore meets with pre-freshmen, freshmen, and sophomores
Wednesday morning in the Jesuit auditorium to discuss the potential dangers
found on the Internet. Agent Ellmore’s talk is part of a continuing program
based on a meeting Jesuit parents attended in January.
To learn more about the January parents’ meeting and Internet safety,
visit the Internet Safety Webpage.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 A Colorful Practice... 
Practice makes perfect; and for the Jesuit MCJROTC color guard
on Will Clark Field Tuesday afternoon, practice includes not only drill
but also uniform inspection as displayed in the photo above.
Monday, March 31, 2008 Bazaar Detainees... 
Some good humored Blue Jays working Monday morning after the Bazaar take a break
from their efforts to pose for a picture that most probably reflects the way they feel.
Friday, March 28, 2008 Bazaar Sales(men)! 
As the deadline to turn in Bazaar raffle tickets approached on Friday,
Blue Jays hightailed their sales up to St. Ignatius Hall where a dozen
or so volunteer moms accepted their envelopes in between tearing tens
of thousands of tickets off stubs. One of those lucky tickets
(maybe one in the photo below?) will be the winner of the $5,000 raffle
at the Bazaar on Sunday. Freshman Stephen Hayman (above left)
and sophomore Daniel Hurtado sold all of their tickets,
and like most other Blue Jays who did likewise,
they will be rewarded with a holiday on Monday.
Thursday, March 27, 2008 Get Your Bazaar T-Shirts! 
Sophomore Cameron Loposser buys his official Blue Jay Bazaar T-Shirt from
the bazaar moms-- Debbie Caluda (left), Cindy Kehoe, and Rhonda Eckholdt--
during the lunch period Thursday afternoon in Traditions Courtyard.
The 2008 Bazaar T-shirt may be worn in place of a uniform shirt on Friday
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 In Search of (Part 2)... 
Senior James Swift, after carefully seaching in the boxes
for his graduation announcements, proudly displays
his find to the Wild Photo Photographer.
James may have found his graduation announcements, but
has he found the elusive Fr. Saunders? See Wild Photo Archive.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Three Mathematical Wise Men... 
Freshmen Kevin Fitzpatrick (left), Tony Barletta, and Jarvis Harris work together
to tackle a tough problem in geometry class Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, March 24, 2008 Practice Makes Perfect... 
While most Blue Jays sleep in late on the last day of their Easter break,
freshmen baseball players are warming up for practice
on a cool, sunny Monday morning on Will Clark Field.
Friday, March 21, 2008 "Pippin"ning From the Trap Door.... 
Peeping through a hole in the Jesuit auditorium stage Friday morning,
stage manager junior Sean Simonson tests to make sure the trap door
is ready to go. The Jesuit Philelectic Society is gearing up for their
spring production of Pippin, scheduled to open April 16.
Interested in an early preview? The philelectic society will offer
a sneak preview of the play during the Blue Jay Bazaar on Sunday, March 30.
Previews will be staged at 12:30 and 3 PM in the auditorium. Admission is free!
Thursday, March 20, 2008 Monster Tractor Pull.... 
With his pit crew standing by, Bro. Billy Dardis, S.J., is ensconced in the comfy
driver’s seat on Jesuit’s new and all-purpose, all terrain,
can-do-anything-but-teach, monster tractor. This latest tool
to the maintenance arsenal is able to do just about everything
your Tonka toy tractor could do when you were playing in mud.
The mean machine can cut grass and push, pull,
and move heavy objects, among other things.
Brother’s pit crew includes, from left, Glenn Isom, Ernest Pierre,
director of maintenance Jimmy Huck, and Kent Broussard.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Spirited Warm-Up.... 
While the junior varsity team wraps up their time in the batting cage
on the third floor of the Roussel Building Wednesday afternoon,
the Jesuit varsity baseball players stretch in preparation for their district game.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Free as a Frisbee... 
Blue Jays from the Christian Life Community enjoy the end of
third quarter exams and the freedom of a few days off by participating
in an ultimate frisbee competition on Will Clark Field Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, March 17, 2008 "I Forgot Today's St. Patrick's Day!" 
Junior Matt Sewell is so caught up in preparing for exams that this morning,
while prepping for his science exam, he realizes that today is St. Patrick’s Day.
Friday, March 14, 2008 "Casting" a Question... 
Senior Jacob Baxter does not allow his injury to his writing hand
prohibit him from taking his exam or asking questions Friday morning
during Mr. DiRosa’s American Government AP exam.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 Quiet Study... 
Blue Jays fill the library between exams on Thursday to get
in their last minute reviews before taking their second exam.
Third quarter exams continue through Tuesday of next week.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Let's Play "Jeopardy!" 
Blue Jays in Mr. Wagner’s Computer Literacy II are prepping
for their third quarter exam by playing Jeopardy!
Third quarter exams begin tomorrow and conclude next Tuesday.
A student who misses a scheduled exam must make up
his test next Wednesday, March 19.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Yes, Sal Does Have Bananas... 
Mr. Sal, the fruit and vegetable vendor at the corner of Carrollton and Banks,
has bananas and apples and pretty much any thing else you might want
that is healthy and reasonably priced. During the lunch period, it is not uncommon
to see a few Blue Jays stopping by Mr. Sal’s truck to see what’s fresh.
Here, junior Matt Sewell (left) and sophomore Chris Rowan talk
with Mr. Sal before making a purchase.
Monday, March 10, 2008 Celebrating St. Joseph... 
Although a few days before the feast day, Blue Jays from the Italian Club set up
a St. Joseph’s Day altar in the student commons Monday. The tradition of building
the altar to St. Joseph began as far back as the Middle Ages in gratitude to St. Joseph
for answering prayers for deliverance from famine.
Friday, March 7, 2008 Have a Great Weekend! 
Pre-freshmen Alex Villarejos, Barry Sevin, and Travis Smith
are excited about the upcoming weekend.
Thursday, March 6, 2008 Need Some Help? 
Math teacher Leslie Merritt helps pre-freshman Javier Molina
find his way through a tough problem.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 What's So Funny? 
Blue Jays in Traditions Courtyard laugh it up Wednesday afternoon at lunch
during student impersonations of their favorite teachers. Today’s activity is part
of an ongoing student council series recognizing the Jesuit faculty
for their contributions to the school community.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Stairwell Shuffle... 
Tuesday morning at the start of 10 minute break, many Blue Jays
head downstairs to meet with friends in the courtyard or to stop
in the cafeteria to purchase a chicken sandwich. However,
as seen in this picture, one Blue Jay seems to be bucking the trend.
Monday, March 3, 2008 Back for Seconds? 
No, Mr. Powers (left) and Mr. Clark are not refilling their plates; rather,
they, along with the rest of the faculty, are enjoying a lunch prepared
by the Jesuit Student Council to express the student body’s appreciation
for their teachers’ hard work.
Friday, February 29, 2008 Friday Adoration... 
Each Friday, the Jesuit community has the opportunity to spend time
during the school day with our Lord in the Holy Eucharist
in the Holy Name of Jesus Chapel on the second floor of the
Jesuit residence. Here, Fr. Donald Saunders, S.J., school chaplain,
joined by servers junior Bruce Hoefer (left) and freshman Peter Casey,
leads the community during Benediction, offered at the end of the lunch period.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 "Panoramic" Fire Drill Thursday afternoon, when the fire alarm sounded, Blue Jays moved
in an “orderly fashion” to Will Clark Field and took their homeroom positions.
Jayson’s Wild Photographer got this “panoramic” shots from a ladder
the Jesuit maintenance crew had set up before the unannounced drill.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 How Many Blue Jays Do You Need to Open a Locker? 
In this case, apparently the answer is eight. Helping junior Chris Anderson (far left)
at his locker are juniors Allula Amare, Zack Bienvenu, Taylor Bacques,
Michael Arruebarrena, Ed Sampognaro, Shane Naccari, Ben Anderson.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Center Court Jazz... 
Jesuit’s jazz band, under the direction of Mr. Joe Caluda, performed
for the crowd at the New Orleans Hornets -Washington Wizards
game at the New Orleans Arena Monday night.
Monday, February 25, 2008 Promising Authors... 
Seniors gather to discuss classmates’ original compositions
in Mr. Wilson’s creative writing class Monday afternoon.
Friday, February 22, 2008 Team Work... 
Juniors Ben Green (left) and Danny Fitzpatrick work together on a problem
in Mr. Wahl’s physics class Friday morning.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 Junior Achievers... 
Jays from the junior class gather Thursday morning over breakfast to discuss
and prepare for the school day. Pictured above to the far left (clockwise) are
Collin Jones, Rene Gurdian, John Alongia, Geoffrey Rhode, and Zack Bienvenu.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Faculty Retreats to the Northshore... 
Tuesday afternoon, the Jesuit faculty gathers for a group picture on the first
of the two day faculty retreat at the Solomon Episcopal Retreat Center
outside of Robert, Louisiana. The retreat will conclude on Wednesday,
and classes will resume on Thursday.
Monday, February 18, 2008 And the Answer Is... 
Senior Stephen Toups intently studies his subject and, hopefully, marks
the correct answer during his Biology II anatomy test Monday morning.
Friday, February 15, 2008 Service Fair Friday... 
Juniors Alex Failla (left) and Stephen Lipani meet with a service agent representative
to learn more about a potential service project at the Jesuit service fair held Friday
during the lunch period in the Hall of Honors. The fair allows students to network
with non-profit agencies looking for volunteers to work in their organizations.
Starting in the second semester of their junior year and ending by the close
of the first semester of their senior year, Blue Jays must have completed
at least one hundred hours of community service.
Thursday, February 14, 2008 Mission Drive Candy... 
Jesuit High School’s Mission Drive started this week.
Homerooms are organizing to raise money to support a Jesuit mission
in Paraguay. Here, school disciplinarian Top Abshire (left) assists
Br. Larry Huck, S.J., at the candy table at the start of the lunch hour
Thursday in the student commons.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Et tu Brute? 
Wednesday afternoon, freshmen in an English II class perform
the assassination scene from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
Pictured above, Caesar (Nicholas Caluda, center) stands
before Pompey’s statue (Jon Richards, with stick)
and tells his senators - from left: Jonathan Ciaccio, Michael Derbes,
Nicky Varisco, and Peter Casey - that he is “as constant as the northern star.”
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Go Into the Light... 
Inclement weather moving through New Orleans on Tuesday afternoon
caused a power outage in the Mid-City area. The administration building
on Banks Street and several classrooms along Carrollton Avenue were left
in the dark for about an hour. At dismissal time, darkness cloaks
the John C. Paquette, Jr. Hall as several Blue Jays hover near
the principal’s office where emergency lights cast an eerie glow.
At 3:15 p.m., power was restored as suddenly as it went out.
Monday, February 11, 2008 Can You Hear Me Now? 
At dismissal Monday afternoon, sophomore Max Fisk (right) demonstrates
to his high tech friends, sophomores Rex Hanemann (left) and Trevor Johnson,
that cell phones are not necessary to have a meaningful conversation.
Friday, February 8, 2008 Opening Day Is not Far Away... 
Senior Stephen Lukinovich shows good form swinging the bat at practice
Friday morning. The Jesuit baseball team will scrimmage East Ascension
on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming season.
The Jays will participate in a baseball jamboree
at St. Charles Catholic a week from this Saturday.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 Off-Season Conditioning... 
Junior Anthony Engolia trains in the weight room Thursday morning
with a few of his teammates. Football athletes recognize that their
commitment to be the best does not end with the season.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 A Man for All Seasons... 
Head Baseball Coach Tim Parenton (in the lift basket) displays
his many talents Wednesday morning conducting baseball practice and
repairing the gutters on the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
In reality, this shot shows the baseball team warming up before practice,
while a repair crew works on the chapel roof.
Monday, February 4, 2008 Jesuit Jazz Band Floats By... 
Jesuit’s jazz band entertained the crowd while riding on a float
in the Krewe of Mid-City’s parade Sunday afternoon.
Friday, February 1, 2008 Hootie and the Bro... 
Bro. Billy Dardis, S.J. ’58 believes he has found the solution to Jesuit’s
pigeon problem -- a full size bobble-head owl named Hootie, a bird of “pray”
designed to scare the wits out of the numerous pesky pigeons looking
for cozy nesting locations amongst Blue Jays. While Brother’s solution is
certainly, well uh, pigeon-livered, let’s hope it works.
After all, no one, especially Brother, wants to implement Plan B.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 It's Mardi Gras Time (Almost)... 
During the lunch period on Thursday, Blue Jays listened and danced
to the sweet sounds of the Soul Rebels Brass Band. The student council
sponsored this brown bag concert to prepare the student body
for the upcoming Mardi Gras weekend.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 "Pull Up" Pizza... 
Senior Matt Armond participates in the M.C.J.R.O.T.C.’s challenge to all Blue Jays.
Perform 20 pull ups consecutively and win a pizza.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Super Senior Support Service... 
Senior Andy Sullivan (right) displays the positive attitude fellow classmate
Nicholas Stern needs to complete the complex process of tying his shoe.
Monday, January 28, 2008 An Eccentric Essayist... 
After an inspiring English lesson Monday afternoon, freshman Colin Chouest
deems himself an integral “Element of an Excellent Essay.”
Friday, January 25, 2008 La Fete de la Galette 
Pendant le dejeuner, le club de français a eu une fete de la Galette des Rois.
Les membres de club sur la photo sont (debout, du gauche a droite):
Matthew Moldthan, Ben Ireland, professeur de français Patrick Benoit,
Scott Tilton, Cory Rabalais, professeure de français Paula Rabalais,
Chris Anderson, Myles Prados, Bruce Hoefer; (assis, du gauche a droite):
Brad Felger, Greg Fox, T.C. Wicker, and Noah Netzhammer.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 Back to the Mat... 
Prior to Wednesday evening’s dual wrestling match against Rummel,
loyal alumni grapplers met informally to celebrate. Pictured above are, from left:
Arthur Dupre ’04, John Ruth ’70, Bob Angelle ’71, Ed Stacy ’49,
his son Eric Stacy (a 1972 alum from Rummel who has attended
the Blue Jay wrestling reunions for years),
and James FitzSimons ’05.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Bazaar Mailing... 
Several moms (and even a grandmother) stop for a moment to smile for Jayson’s
wild photographer during a Bazaar packet stuffing session in St. Ignatius Hall
on Wednesday morning. Parents should be looking for their envelope, which is
chocked full of all sorts of Bazaar stuff, in the mail in the next few days.
Among the stuffers are, from left: Shirley White, Cathy Wright, Debbie Caluda,
Michelle Smith, Dawn Smith, and Cindy Kehoe.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Gourmet Jays... 
The archdiocesan food service performed a survey Monday morning
with a number of Blue Jays asking them to sample and critique
potential offerings from the cafeteria. From deep dish pizza
to quesidillas, Jays like seniors Harry Wright (left), Michael Weber,
and Julian Richards tasted each product and voted their preferences.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Clear and Blue Jay Skies at Weatherfest 
Over twenty-four Blue Jays volunteered their time Sunday afternoon to work at Weatherfest,
a free public event at the American Meteorological Society 88th annual convention
held at the Morial Convention Center.
Friday, January 18, 2008 Who Says School Isn't Fun and Games? 
Friday after school, Blue Jays from Jesuit’s Board Games Club
gathered in the student commons for some friendly competition.
Pictured above are freshman David Williams (left), prefreshmen Alex Farmer
and Jorge Bucki, junior Kavin Keller, freshman Robert Gambel,
junior Mario Zavala, freshman Shane Troendle, and Mr. Cyril Lagvanec, moderator.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 Environmentally Friendly, Absorbent, and Tasty... 
Why are sophomore Andrew Jensen (left), freshman Jarvis Harris, and
sophomore Charles Bourg wiping down their lab table with slices of bread?
Well, the headline above is not the right answer; rather, these Blue Jays
in Ms. Ory’s biology class are beginning the process of growing
mold spores to be used in future laboratory experiments.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Wet Wednesday... 
As Blue Jays arrive on campus, a warm glow from Jesuit High School
brightens a cold, damp Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Makin' Copies... 
A Xerox representative demonstrates the new copy machines’ bells and whistles
to attentive and curious faculty members. Tutorials similar to the one seen above
were conducted all day Tuesday.
Monday, January 14, 2008 Still Working... 
It may be a Monday; but for the prefreshmen in this science class, the work continues.
Here, prefreshmen James Lynch (front) and Austin Hartley ignore
Jayson’s Wild Photographer and focus on their test.
Friday, January 11, 2008 Junior Chemists... 
Juniors Anthony Alexander (left), Rene Gurdian, and Dylan Becnel carefully read
and accurately record a measurement from a test they performed Friday afternoon
in Mr. Storm’s newly renovated fourth floor chemistry lab.
Thursday, January 10, 2008 Looking Up, Down, and "Lacrosse" the Street... 
After dismissal on Thursday, a few of Jesuit’s energetic lacrosse team players
happen to be standing on the corner watching the traffic jams at Carrollton & Banks.
From left are: Andrew Broome ’11, Andrew Silvera ’11, Spencer Crane ’10,
Oliver Vicknair ’11, Chris Bruno ’10, P.J. Mills ’10, and David Geohegan ’10.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 The Long Arm of Top... 
During Tuesday night’s basketball game, from out of nowhere, Jesuit’s disciplinarian
Top Abshire reminds junior Chris Trahant that he needs a haircut.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 LSU Tiger Fatigue... 
Another BCS casualty. While spending most of Monday evening cheering
on the LSU Tigers, senior Kevin Fitzgerald finds it difficult
Tuesday afternoon to read his novel during his off-period
in the Resource Center. It appears that starting the school day
an hour later did not help Kevin overcome his sleepless night.
Monday, January 7, 2008 The Storm Arrives...
Okay, by the looks of this picture, the crowd in the Hall of Honors seems to be more
like a drizzle; however, the discipline office reports that Monday was an average
attendance day with fewer than 30 absences and early dimissals
for the entire student body.
Friday, January 4, 2008 The Calm Before the Storm... 
The Hall of Honors was very quiet Friday; however, the silence will be broken
Monday morning when Blue Jays return to class to begin the second semester.
Thursday, January 3, 2008 On the Road Again... 
Jesuit?s varsity wrestling team prepares for another road trip
during the Christmas break. Thursday, the Jays loaded up the bus
to participate in the Grapevine Dual in Grapevine, Texas.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Decisions, Decisions... 
Chemistry teacher David Storm (back) patiently waits for his
colleague Harry Clark to decide which bottle should be shelved next.
During the Christmas break, Mr. Storm and Mr. Clark restocked
the newly renovated fourth floor chemistry labs
that will go online with the start of the second semester.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 More Than Just New Year's Day... 
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.
Friday, December 28, 2007 Report Cards Are on Their Way... 
Assistant Principals Kathy Juhas and Peter Kernion work diligently
to print students? report cards Friday morning.
Report cards will be placed in the mail Friday afternoon.
Thursday, December 27, 2007 Jays Don't Take Vacation... 
Although classes are out for Christmas break, Blue Jay athletes are practicing
and competing on a daily basis. Wednesday morning, Head Wrestling Coach
Carlos Bertot works with the junior high wrestlers in the practice room.
Later in the day, Coach Bertot and the varsity squad left town to
participate in the Tiger Holiday Classic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Practice Is Not Moot... 
Blue Jays involved with the Mock Trial Team practice for competitions
over the Christmas holidays. Here, senior Thurgood Burks-Coats
is cross-examined by a defense lawyer.
Monday, December 24, 2007 Merry Christmas 
The Nativity scene on display in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
Friday, December 21, 2007 Soccer Practice Is a Holiday... 
Class may be out of session for Christmas, but Blue Jay athletes are always preparing
for the next match. Pictured above, pre-freshmen soccer players are practicing
on Will Clark Field Friday afternoon.
Thursday, December 20, 2007 Christmas Holiday Holdup... 
After the last exam on Thursday, many Blue Jays left school to begin their Christmas break.
However, a few students reluctantly accepted their ?pink slip invitations?
and delayed starting their holiday to spend some quality time-- about an hour--
with Top Abshire, the school?s disciplinarian and resident Grinch.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Exam Twinning... 
Twin sophomores James (front) and Joe Reuther focus intently
on their social studies exam Wednesday morning.
The Reuthers along with the entire Jesuit community will end
the second quarter tomorrow after the second scheduled exam.
Students who missed an exam will have to make up their test on Friday.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Santa Jayson... 
Jayson, located in the Resource Center, displays the Christmas spirit
to the many Blue Jays, who use the library to prepare for exams.
Exam week ends Thursday after the second exam.
Monday, December 17, 2007 Exam Week Begins... 
Blue Jays filled the resource center Monday morning for some last minute
studying before taking their second quarter exams. Today, English, Fine Arts,
and a few science classes administered their exams.
Students will take exams through Thursday. A student who misses
a scheduled exam must report to school Friday for his make-up exam.
Friday, December 13, 2007 "Plane" Geometry... 
Blue Jays from Leslie Merritt?s geometry classes participated
in the annual paper airplane project. Taking advantage of the ideas
studied in class, students put this knowledge to the test
in the construction of their paper airplanes.
Students? airplanes were judged on distance and accuracy.
Thursday, December 12, 2007 Men for Others... 
Jesuit?s M.C.J.R.O.T.C. puts into action our school?s motto, Men for Others,
with their work in this year?s Toys for Tots drive. Under the direction
of the M.C.J.R.O.T.C., homerooms have been collecting toys to make
Christmas a special occasion for those kids in need in the metropolitan area.
Here, M.C.J.R.O.T.C. members show off a fraction of the toys collected this year.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Smooth,"Saxsy" Sounds... 
Continuing the series of lunch-time?brown bag? concerts in the Traditions Courtyard,
the Jesuit jazz band performs for the Jays Wednesday afternoon.
Here, the saxaphone section swings with a sassy, syncopated beat.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Load and Lock... 
After school Tuesday, junior David Holloway (standing) and sophomore Extell Farve
load the drink machines in preparation for another busy day of sales.
The student council maintains the drink machines located
outside of the student commons. Proceeds from drink sales
help defray the cost of student council sponsored activities.
Monday, December 10, 2007 The Grinch's Office? 
In one form or another, the Christmas spirit may be found anywhere at Jesuit,
even in this administrator?s office. To whom does this desk belong?
Friday, December 7, 2007 Retreating Jays... 
Juniors Anthony Alexander (left), Dylan Becnel, Lee Goodson, and Jeff Kozel talk
with Br. Billy Dardis, S.J., Friday morning before leaving campus
for their weekend Kairos retreat at Rosaryville, Louisiana.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 PSAT Warriors... 
Juniors and sophomores lined up in St. Ignatius Hall yesterday during the lunch period
to obtain their results from the October PSAT testing. For sophomores, their scores
provide them a benchmark to determine where their strengths and weakness lie.
For the juniors, like Stephen Seither, who is waiting to receive his forms from
Jesuit college counselor Merrick Lyons, the test results will determine
those students who will be consider as National Merit Scholars.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 The Breakfast Bunch... 
While most teenagers dread the early morning hours
before the start of school, these Blue Jays happily meet every
morning in the cafeteria for breakfast to start the day off right.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 "Ode on a Sprite Can..." 
Sophomores Connor Chamberlain and Austin Nichols pause
from an English assignment mimicking the poetic stylings of John Keats.
At the time of this picture, the young poets were composing an original lyric poem
to be titled either ?Ode on a Sprite Can? or ?Fifty Cents of Caffeine Free Sugar.?
Monday, December 3, 2007 Santa Lights Up the Jays... 
At Monday morning?s assembly, Santa Claus (senior Chaz Simms)
and his helpers use senior John Tortorich to demonstrate
the proper technique in decorating for the Christmas season.
To enhance the Christmas spirit at Carrollton and Banks,
Jesuit?s student council is sponsoring a door decorating contest
with special prizes for the winning homerooms on each grade level.
Friday, November 30, 2007 Jays Smile for the Weekend... 
After a long and busy week in the classroom, sophomores Brycen Koch and
Taylor Bologna?s smiles express their feelings about the upcoming weekend.
Thursday, November 29, 2007 Blue Jays Meet With Balfour... 
Seniors and juniors meet in the student commons during the lunch period
Thursday with representatives from the Balfour Company
about graduation announcements (seniors) and senior rings (juniors).
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 A "Commons" Occurrence... 
Many Blue Jays take a break in the the student commons to meet with friends or,
as senior Levere Montgomery demonstrates, casually review notes for an upcoming class.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Jays "Monitor" Mr. Wahl's Physics Activity... 
Senior Cullen Doody signals his response to Mr. Wahl?s query
during an intense moment in physics class Tuesday afternoon.
Monday, November 26, 2007 Photography Reverie... 
Senior Bradley Latham, who is editor of the Jesuit Yearbook, prepares to hoist
his camera to take photos during the Thanksgiving service that was held last week
for the student body in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
Bradley got his pictures, but not before Jayson?s wild photographer got one of him.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 A Talented Thanksgiving Turkey... 
Junior Ian Roberson will do just about anything
to get his mug up as Jayson?s Wild Photo.
Here, Ian happily demonstrates how a turkey
might balance boxes on top of his small head.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Thanksgiving Preparation... 
Blue Jays, like the students in this pre-freshmen homeroom,
are organizing their food donations Tuesday afternoon in preparation
to deliver Thanksgiving baskets tomorrow morning.
Monday, November 19, 2007 Tunes in the Courtyard... 
Jesuit students take it easy on a cool Monday afternoon during the lunch break
and listen to the student band, Mr. McPharland?s Bureau,
a group composed of students from Jesuit and Brother Martin.
Friday, November 16, 2007 Chillin' Jays... 
Blue Jays take it easy during the lunch period on a cool Friday afternoon,
talking about upcoming events or catching up with class assignments.
Pictured above are, from left, junior Anthony Lopez, sophomore Kale Ordoyne,
juniors David Dunn, Stephen Seither, Bradley Landwehr, and Brandon Smith.
Thursday, November 15, 2007 The Gift of Life... 
Senior and junior Blue Jays participate in the Jesuit Blood Drive Thursday.
The Blood Center sets up shop in the students commons, where students like
senior Harry Wright plays his part in the drive by donating to the cause.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 A Gift for the Thanksgiving Drive... 
Students from Loyola University?s Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity
present a check for $350 to Jesuit for the school?s Thanksgiving Food Drive.
To raise the funds, business students held a ?Pie Your Favorite Professor?
fund raiser last week at Loyola. Presenting the check to Student Council
vice president Spencer Fossier and director of communications T.C. Wicker
are Linda Hewlett (left) and Ariel Aubry. Mrs. Helen Swan (far left),
director of service projects, coordinates Jesuit? s Thanksgiving Drive,
which culminates next Wednesday when Blue Jays fan out across
the metropolitan area to deliver more than 350 food baskets to families.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Green Light Signals End of School Day... 
After a challenging day in class, Blue Jays at the corner of Carrollton
and Banks head to their cars to go home or to the gym for practice.
Monday, November 12, 2007 Latina Fecit Facilis (Latin Made Easy) 
Mr. Aaron Pidel, S.J., audet docere ejus Latinos discipulos.
(Mr. Aaron Pidel, S.J., dares to teach his Latin students.)
Friday, November 9, 2007 Happy Birthday U.S.M.C. 
The Jesuit M.C.J.R.O.T.C. celebrates the 232 birthday of the United States Marine Corps
a day early in the Traditions Courtyard Friday during the lunch period.
With Mr. Michael Giambelluca, Jesuit Principal, observing,
Cadet Lt. Col. John J. Walsh, Jr., cuts the birthday cake.
After the ceremony, cake was served to the entire Jesuit community.
View MCJROTC Birthday Ceremony Photo Gallery.
Thursday, November 8, 2007 The LONG and Short of It... 
Blue Jays come in all shapes and sizes and are blessed with
many different talents. This disproportion among Jesuit students
creates the camaraderie that lasts long after leaving Carrollton and Banks.
Here, sophomore Connor Chamberlain and pre-freshman Tyler Richier
differ in height and age, but they are Blue Jays forever.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 A "Classics" Display... 
Mr. Mitch Chapoton, Classics teacher, makes sure his department?s
presentation is ready for tonight?s Open House visitors.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 And the Survey Says... 
Social studies chairman -- and former Family Feud contestant -- Mr. Dan DiRosa
searches amongst the family of Blue Jays for a few new and friendly faces
with whom to play ?The Feud.?
Monday, November 5, 2007
"Corny" Science 
Seniors Matthew LaCoste (left) and Connor Flint in Ms. Amy Ory?s Biology AP
class are observing the shapes and colors of each kernel in an ear of corn
and comparing their results with their hypothesis they made earlier in class.
Jayson?s Wild Photographer has made his own ?corny? prediction: Popcorn!
Friday, November 2, 2007 The "Wright" Stuff... 
Mr. David Wright, long-time Jesuit math teacher, works at the board
with his seniors in his calculus class Friday morning.
Thursday, November 1, 2007 Value Meal... 
Chicken sandwiches and the 10 minute break make a perfect combo.
Every day during break, Blue Jays head to the cafeteria
to purchase a chicken sandwich. Over 400 sandwiches
are sold daily within 10 minutes.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Halloween Wheelie 
As senior penguin and M.C. Boe Reboul looks on, sophomore moose
Ben Wicker pops a wheelie on stage during the Halloween costume
contest held Wednesday during the lunch period in Traditions Courtyard.
Interested in looking at some of the other costumes at the contest?
View the Halloween Costume Contest Photo Gallery.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Tree of Dreams... 
On a cloudless fall day, Blue Jays flock under one of the four oak trees
that provide shade in the Traditions Courtyard. The Jays pass their lunch period
by eating, studying, conversing about everything important and absolutely nothing,
playing hacky sack, and, of course, dreaming.
Monday, October 29, 2007 Lights, Camera, Action... 
ABC-26 News Anchor Liz Reyes (right) meets Mrs. Allison Stinchcomb, and....
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...visits with the Blue Jays in Mrs. Stinchcomb?s math class.
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ABC-26 news anchor Liz Reyes interviews Mrs. Allison Stinchcomb, a math teacher at
Jesuit High School who also happens to be the wife of Saints? offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb.
Ms. Reyes visited with Mrs. Stinchcomb at Jesuit as part of a series currently in production
about the wives of Saints? football players. Look for the story about Mrs. Stinchcomb
to air soon on ABC-26.
Friday, October 26, 2007 Vocabulary Row... 
Friday is a popular day among Jesuit English teachers to administer
vocabulary quizzes. This first Friday of the second quarter
proved to be no different by the number of students
reviewing their word list during lunch. Here, pre-freshmen
Justin Clark (front), Marshall David, Kyle Hymel,
and Danny Bardot study hard to ace their quiz.
Thursday, October 25, 2007 Got Milk? 
Good to the last drop! With the able assistance of fellow classmate
Connor Jackson (left), sophomore Patrick Mullins enthusiastically
describes the proper technique to drink milk.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 WJHS Back on the Air 
Wednesday during the lunch period, WJHS provided the Blue Jays an in-house
broadcast from the Student Commons featuring music and conversations about
the upcoming Voodoo Festival and sporting events. WJHS participants include
the following Blue Jays (from the left): Greg Tilton, Ed Seyler, Finn Nunmaker,
Billy Wright, Nicholas Caluda, and Taylor Martina.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 North By Northwest 
With colder, drier air blowing in from the north by northwest,
Blue Jays now sport clothes more suitable for the season. Enjoying the crisp air
in the Traditions Courtyard Tuesday are, from left, David Mahoney, Bobby Dunn, Ben Wicker,
Brad Hoerner, Tim Harris, Spencer Sticker, Tommy Barnett, and Ethan Caballero.
Monday, October 22, 2007 Will It Float? 
No, it?s not another installment of the popular David Letterman Late Show game; rather, it?s
Banks Street overflowing its banks after the heavy rains passed through Mid-City Monday.
Here, junior Nick Blish has wisely decided that his truck will not float
and is preparing to move his vehicle to higher ground.
Friday, October 19, 2007 Smoothie Sailing... 
Blue Jays finally get to relax and celebrate the end of exam week with a Smoothie.
Thursday, October 18, 2007 Faculty Remains Victorious... 
Senior Nick James (left) attempts to make a good show defending the faculty;
however, theology teacher Jeremy Reuther snags another ball
against the fractured senior defensive back field.
One week ago from today before a SRO crowd, the faculty defeated the seniors, 21 - 13.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Exam Week Continues... 
Ms. JoAnn Schexnayder tutors a few of her students Wednesday
afternoon before her math exam tomorrow. Today, Blue Jays took
a break from the exam schedule to participate in the national testing day.
The PSAT, the test used to determine National Merit Finalists,
was the primary test administered today. Tomorrow, the Jays return
to the exam week grind which ends Friday for most students.
Blue Jays who missed an exam will report
at 8 Saturday morning for make-up exams.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Jays Find the Right Angle... 
The two-man team of freshmen James Burvant (left) and Daniel Cooper
took first place honors in geometry at the Baton Rouge High School
Math Tournament this past Saturday. The Jays two-man team won
in a four-man team event. Individually, in the geometry category,
Daniel and James also finished first and second respectively.
Monday, October 15, 2007 Radio Spotlight... 
This past Friday night, WGSO 990 AM featured Jesuit High School on its High School
Prep Report broadcast. Head Football Coach Wayde Keiser (left) was interviewed by
Ron Brocato and Les East before a large Blue Jay crowd at the WOW Wingery in Metairie.
Friday, October 12, 2007 In Search of... 
“Back off, Dude, I don’t know where Fr. Saunders is!”
So says senior James Swift (right) to cl
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