The curtain parts at the Pontchartrain Center on Tuesday evening, May 26 to reveal
the 243 seniors of the Class of 2009. Jesuit’s 162nd Commencement Exercise
lasted approximately 50 minutes but the memories will last forever.
Traditional Awards Announced at Graduation Ceremony Merited by Trio of Blue Jays 
At graduation, it has been a tradition for many years to announce the recipients
of three major awards. This year, these awards were presented to, from left,
Peter Flores, Matt Landrieu, and C.J. Marshall.
Peter J. Flores received the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award, which is presented to the senior who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith.
Matthew J. Landrieu received the Harry McEnerny, Jr. Memorial Plaque, which is awarded to the senior who has a good scholastic record, actively participated in extracurricular activities, and possesses those qualities which symbolize the most representative student of Jesuit High School.
Christopher “C.J.” Marshall was the recipient of the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award, given to the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man for others by his participation and excellence in service.
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Strake Jesuit Family Who Took Care of Blue Jay Family Post-Katrina Attend Graduation
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At Baccalaureate Mass, Thanks Go to '09 Seniors, Who Are Encouraged to Rise Above Mediocrity
Parents and friends gathered with the
Class of 2009 in the Chapel of the
North American Martyrs to celebrate
the seniors’ Baccalaureate Mass.
| The Class of 2009 along with their families and friends celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass Sunday morning in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs on the Jesuit High School campus. Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., who was the chief
celebrant for the Mass, thanked the seniors in his homily (listen below) for their efforts while attending Jesuit and challenged them to continue to resist the temptation of mediocrity. After the Mass, seniors and their families gathered in the Student Commons for a reception. Baccalaureate Mass & Reception
Photo Gallery #2 |
 | Audio: In His Own Words
Listen to Fr. McGinn’s Homily
at the 2009 Baccalaureate Mass.
(Total Run Time 7:31) |
At Annual Commencement Luncheon, Class of 2009 Honored;
Sal Liberto '90 Is Guest Speaker
At this year’s Commencement Luncheon honoring the Class of ’09, seniors Matt Landrieu,
Jonathan Dupre, Kevin McGinn, and Tyler Andrews enjoy a light moment before being seated.
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Jesuit High School’s 8th annual Commencement Luncheon took place Friday, May 1, welcoming the Class of 2009 into the ranks of Blue Jay alumni. Approximately 200 Jesuit alumni attended the event at the Sheraton
Sal Liberto ’90
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New Orleans Canal, where they sat with the 246 seniors of the Class of 2009.
This year’s guest speaker was Sal Liberto ’90, who is the vice-president for enrollment at Loyola University.
Check out the three photo galleries:
2009 Commencement Luncheon Backstage Photo Gallery
2009 Commencement Luncheon Photo Gallery #1
2009 Commencement Luncheon Photo Gallery #2 |
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