Senior Blue Jay Greg Tobin's Collaborative Research Work Published in Medical Journal

Congratulations to senior Greg Tobin, who is pictured above with senior guidance counselor Derek Mitchell, for his efforts working in Ochsner Hospital’s Star Program this past summer. Greg , along with Ochsner researchers, worked on a “clinical trial to determine whether vitamin D supplementation is required to prevent rickets in breast-fed children.” The clinical trial’s findings were recently published in the fall 2008 edition of The Ochsner Journal. Read the Study Abstract from The Ochsner Journal.

Class of 2009 Produces 35 National Merit Semifinalists

Jesuit High School has 35 National Merit Semifinalists in the Class of 2009.   The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recognized 35 seniors from Jesuit High School as semifinalists in the 2009 Merit Scholarship Competition, representing the largest number of honorees from a Louisiana school and the largest number of semifinalists among Catholic schools in the U.S., according to data provided by the NMSC.    Jesuit’s honorees make up 15% of Louisiana’s 227 National Merit Semifinalists who come from 54 schools. The outstanding performance of these 35 Blue Jays ranks Jesuit among the top 30 public and private high schools in the United States.   LOOK! Class of 2009 National Merit Semifinalists’ Brochure   Front row, from left: Malcolm Andry, Taylor Bacques, Samuel Bienvenu, Patrick Bollman, Thomas Bourgeois, Robert Burvant, Nicholas Chedid, Jonathan Coote, Bradley Delaune, Francis DePano, Thomas Falcon, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Leon Flettrich, Ryan Gupta, Christopher Heneghan, and Taylor Hillburn; Second row, from left: Timothy Lala, Jacques Landrieu, Tyler Landrieu, Eric Lorio, Kanwal Matharu, Charles McMahon, Stephen Merritt, Stewart Mink, and Steven Mixon;  Back row, from left: Erik Paskewich, Harold Plauche, Myles Prados, Chris Reuter, John Rourke, Edward Sampognaro, William Simoneaux, Austin Slakey, Christian Trapp, and Stephen Vocke Jesuit’s faculty extends its congratulations to these deserving seniors! Jesuit’s National Merit Semifinalists’ Archives

62 Blue Jays Honored as 2008 AP Scholars

Jesuit’s AP scholars hail from the Class of 2008 and also from Blue Jays in the  Class of 2009. In the photo above are some of the 2009 seniors who earned the AP Scholar distinction. Front row, from left, are Corey Bourgeois, Nicholas Chedid, Patrick Bollman, Tim Lala, Taylor Bacques, and Charlie Tiblier; back row, from left, are Christian Trapp, William Simoneaux, Sam Bienvenu, Kanwal Matharu, and Stephen Vocke. Check out the list of Blue Jays named 2008 AP Scholars.

Like Their Sons, New Parents Experience Orientation

Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66, who is president of Jesuit High School, addresses new parents on Tuesday evening in the school’s auditorium. New parents were introduced to volunteer parents who help with the PAG drive, Jesuit’s annual gala Celebration/Auction, and the Blue Jay Bazaar. Several Jesuit administrators also addressed new parents, including principal Mike Giambelluca, academic assistant principal Kathy Juhas, prefect of discipline “Top” Abshire, guidance director Mary Favalora, athletic director David Moreau, and student activities director Michael Prados. Click Link to Activate Listen to Fr. McGinn’s Talk to New Parents (7:21) Click Link to Activate Listen to Mr. Giambelluca's Talk to New Parents (6:30)

Jesuit Welcomes Eleven New Faculty Members

Front Row (left to right): Toni Wyont (Classical Languages Department -- Latin I and II); Merle Palacios (Modern Foreign Languages Department -- Spanish IV and V); Rachel Sharp (Mathematics Department -- Analysis and Geometry; also Latin I); Gino Giambelluca (Science Department -- Biology, and P.E. in addition to assistant coach varsity football and 8th grade baseball); Theodore Mahne (Theology Department -- Sacraments and Church History) Back Row (left to right): Kyle White (Science Department -- Physics and Physical Science); Nathan Halloran, S.J. (Theology Department -- Freshman Scripture and Campus Ministry); Eric Gaudet ’03 (Modern Foreign Languages Department -- Spanish II and III); Paul Catalanotto (Theology Department -- Christianity, Sacraments and Church History, and Campus Ministry); Keith McGee (Modern Foreign Language Department -- Spanish II and II Honors); Not Pictured: Kenneth Trahan (Athletic Trainer) Jesuit High School welcomes eleven new faculty members to Carrollton and Banks for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. Below is a brief biography of each educator. Toni Wyont is from Metairie and graduated from Loyola University with a B.A. in Classical Studies and Japanese Studies. She taught at Cathedral Academy in New Orleans   Merle Palacios is from Costa Rica and graduated from Montevallo University with a B.A. in French and Spanish. She received her M.A. from Tulane University and her M.A.T. from Loyola University. She has 31 years of teaching experience from various public school systems, including UNO.   Rachel Sharp is from Gretna and graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics from LSU where she has given student lectures.   Gino Giambelluca is from New Orleans and has a B.S. in Education from LSU. He most recently taught at Archbishop Shaw.   Theodore Mahne is from Metairie and holds a B.A. in Communications/Journalism from Loyola University. He received a M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary. Prior to teaching the second semester at Jesuit in the 2008 school year, he was the director of religious education at St. Edward the Confessor School in Metairie.   Kyle White is from West Monroe and has a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He has a M.S.E. from Tulane University, where he was most recently a teaching assistant.   Nathan Halloran, S.J. is from Vado, NM and graduated with a B.A. from the Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. He received a M.A. from Fordham University and most recently taught at Christo Rey High School in Harlem, NY.   Eric Gaudet graduated from Jesuit High School in 2003 and from Loyola University, where he received a B.A. in Spanish and Psychology. He has taught Spanish at Jesuit from October to January of the 2008 school year.   Paul Catalanatto is from Terrytown and holds a B.A. in General Studies from LSU. He received a M.A. in Theology from University of Notre Dame and most recently taught at St. Aloysius in Baton Rouge.   Keith McGee is from New Orleans and graduated with a B.A. in Spanish and French from Southeastern Louisiana University. He has taught at James W. Johnson public school.

Jesuit Parents and Educators Gain Valuable Insight to Motivate the Adolescent

Dr. Richard Cash, Director of Gifted & Talented Programs for the Bloomington, Minnesota Public Schools, meets with Blue Jay parents in the Jesuit auditorium Monday night. Dr. Richard Cash, Director of Gifted & Talented Programs for the Bloomington, Minnesota Public Schools, recently met with Jesuit parents and educators and shared his insights in motivating adolescents. During his Monday evening session with the Jesuit parents in the auditorium, Dr. Cash discussed the understanding and the development of brain functions in adolescent boys. He explored the behaviors that send "parents over the edge" and offered strategies to help parents deal with those behaviors. He also discussed how school and home can collaborate to improve the successes of young men. Dr. Cash meets with the Jesuit faculty Tuesday morning. During his Tuesday morning presentation to the Jesuit faculty, Dr. Cash reviewed the development of the adolescent’s intellectual and emotional domains. From this discussion, the faculty and Dr. Cash explored instructional techniques that will spark intellectual curiosity and create a positive, active learning environment in the classroom.

Four Teachers Honored by Their Peers

At the conclusion of the 2007-08 school year, four of Jesuit High School’s faculty members were honored by their peers with the first Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Award. Here’s Why!

Jesuit High School Holds 161st Commencement Exercises for 269 Graduates of the Class of 2008

Jesuit High School held its 161st Commencement Exercises on Tuesday, May 27 at the Pontchartrain Center where 269 Blue Jays of the Class of 2008  received their diplomas. Commencement 2008 Home Page Commencement 2008 Ceremony Photo Gallery Commencement 2008 Backstage Photo Gallery Commencement 2008 Rehearsal Photo Gallery