Blue Jays Gather for Reunion in New York City 
Blue Jays in the New York City area gather for a group photo at their reunion reception held Thursday evening in the New York Athletic Club.
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New York City Reunion Photo Gallery Jesuit High School's Alumni Office and the New York City Alumni Chapter held a reception for about 60 Blue Jays and their guests on Thursday, July 10 at the New York Athletic Club.
Bill Murray ’53 sponsored this reunion of Blue Jays in NYC and Jesuit appreciates his generosity. The event was hosted by Jesuit alumni director Mat Grau ’68. To view photos of class reunions held in New Orleans during 2008,
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2008 LEF Drive Breaks into the Million Dollar Atmosphere 
On the final day of the drive, Friday, July 11, donations from alumni pushed the LEF beyond $1 million for the first time ever.
Blue Jay alumni sent the 2008 LEF past the $1 million mark for the first time in the drive’s 29-year history. The million-dollar milestone was reached in the final hours on the last day of the drive, which was Friday, July 11. Preliminary figures look like this: 3,315 pledges for $1,050,626 were made; 3,038 donors contributed $1,002,793. This tops last year’s drive’s total by more than $134,000. “This is a tremendous accomplishment by our dedicated alumni,” says Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., president of Jesuit High School. “I extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to each of our alums who donated to this important fund. I also thank our parents for their generosity to the PAG drive.”
Jesuit parents set a new record with 933 donations totaling $1,202,929 on the 2008 PAG drive’s final day. The 2008 PAG campaign is the fifth consecutive parent’s drive in which donations exceeded $1 million.
If you have an open pledge in either the LEF or PAG drives, your donation is still needed.
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Tall Tales, Skinny Tails, Fat Tails, and Trophy Fish
All Part of the Fun at the Annual Jesuit Fishing Rodeo 
Blue Jay fishermen gather at Breton Sound Marina in Hopedale on a hot Saturday afternoon to watch the steady procession of fish that are brought to the weigh-in. About 200 Blue Jays participated in the annual rodeo, enjoying jambalaya, pulled pork, cold refreshments, plenty of door prizes, a spirit-filled atmosphere, and for some lucky Jays, plaques declaring them winners.
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2008 Fishing Rodeo Photo Gallery
2008 Fishing Rodeo Winners
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Swingin' in the Rain: Jesuit Golfers Drenched by Showers
that Slice Through Audubon Park's Course
With thunderstorms gathering steam on the horizon, this “eightsome” prepares to tee off on the 18th hole of Audubon Park Golf Course on Friday the 13th. Minutes later, the skies opened up, drenching 125 Blue Jay golfers and rendering the course one giant water hazard. To protect the course from damage, Audubon Park’s golf officials closed the links to further tournament play.
2008 Jesuit Golf Classic Photo Gallery
And that is how this chapter of the annual Jesuit Golf Classic closed -- a wet, soggy, splashy washout. However, it was not a total washout.
Blue Jays who endured the wet conditions have a “rain check” courtesy of the Audubon pro shop. Jays may play a free 18-hole round (with cart) anytime between Tuesday through Friday before June 13, 2009. (Sorry, but officials cannot offer a weekend tee time.)
Blue Jay golfers should call the pro shop (212-5290) to reserve their tee time, mentioning they played in the Jesuit tournament that was rained out. The pro shop has the list of Blue Jay golfers who will be asked to sign next to their name when checking in.
Jesuit thanks all Blue Jays for their understanding and for participating in the tournament, the first to be canceled by weather in several years. Jesuit also appreciates and thanks its sponsors for their generous in-kind contributions to the tournament.
Golfers who have any suggestions or comments that might be helpful in planning next year’s event are invited to send an email to: alumninews@jesuitnola.org.
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Quartet of Blue Jay Baseball Alumni Scooped Up
in 2008 MLB Draft
Congratulations to the following Jesuit alumni baseball players for their selection in the
2008 Major League Baseball Draft.
 | Jimmy Cesario ’04 Jimmy currently plays for the University
of Houston. He was drafted in the
46th round by the Colorado Rockies. |  | Johnny Giavotella ’05 Johnny currently plays for the University
of New Orleans. He was drafted as the
49th overall pick by the Kansas City Royals. |  | Michael Hollander ’04 Michael currently plays for Louisiana State University.
He was drafted as the 603rd overall pick
by the Texas Rangers. |  | Anthony Scelfo ’05 Anthony currently plays for Tulane University.
He was drafted as the 233rd overall pick
by the Tampa Bay Rays. |
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Class of 2008 Welcomed into Jesuit Alumni Association
at Commencement Luncheon
The 2008 Commencement Luncheon begins with the traditional processing in of the senior class
to the stage area as the Jesuit fight song plays.
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At the 7th annual Jesuit High School Commencement Luncheon, which was held Friday, May 2, the 274 graduating seniors of the Class of 2008 were formally welcomed into the ranks of Blue Jay alumni.
Some 225 Jesuit alumni were on hand to congratulate seniors at the event. Jesuit dads sat with sons, uncles with nephews, and there were a few three-generation Blue Jay families.
Featured speaker Alan Donnes '79 served up the right concoction for the occasion, mixing his dry sense of humor with serious reflections about his kidney disease, his father's inspiration and love, and how Jesuit prepared him to meet the challenges of life. Alumni Commencement Luncheon Photo Gallery
Archives of Commencement Luncheons
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At Annual Crawfish Party in Traditions Courtyard,
Jesuit Says "Thank You" to Its Many Volunteers
Parents and alumni recently gathered in the Traditions Courtyard for an annual rite of spring
-- the Volunteer Workers’ Crawfish Party, Jesuit’s way of thanking its numerous
Blue Jay volunteers for all of the work that they do throughout the school year.
Volunteer Workers’ Crawfish Party Photo Gallery |
Annual Career Day for Juniors and Seniors Spotlights Occupations of 30 Alumni
Career Day at Jesuit High School brought some 30 alumni back to campus on April 2 to discuss their jobs and “how they got to where they are.” The discussion about a career in law brought two graduates (above) from the Class of 1990 back to Carrollton and Banks. New Orleans attorneys Roland Vandenweghe (on left) and Brian McMillan spoke to a full house of Blue Jays who expressed an interest in becoming lawyers. Career Day 2008 Photo Gallery
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Blue Jay Baseball Alumni Gather Before Their Cross Town Rivalry Game 
Tuesday night at Turchin Stadium, Blue Jays from the Tulane Green Wave and
UNO Privateers met on Greer Field for a picture with their Jesuit baseball
coach David Moreau. Pictured above (left) are Marc Robert ’04, Matt Ryan’07,
Anthony Scelfo ’05, Peter Connick ’04, Coach David Moreau, Johnny Giavotella’05, John Pivach’06, Michael Ballero’07, and Jerad Comarda’05.
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Blue Jay Alumni Play Their Part in Celebrating
National Championship for LSU 
Jesuit alumni, place kicker Sean Gaudet ’04 (left) and fullback Blake Nichols’07,
celebrate the LSU Tigers’ efforts in securing their second BCS title Monday night
in the Louisiana Superdome. Blue Jay graduates Ryan Gaudet’02,
Sean’s older brother,and Jimmy Courtenay ’99 helped LSU win their first
BCS title four years ago in the Louisiana Superdome.
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Class of 1951 Luncheon Attracts 40 Blue Jays
Mike Rodrigue '71 Honored as 2007 Almunus of the Year
at Homecoming Mass and Brunch 
Mike Rodrigue ’71 is Jesuit’s 2007 Alumnus of the Year.
Michael H. Rodrigue, a plucky entrepreneur who started his own insurance company right out of college and a congenial restaurateur whose acumen for uniting philanthropy and professional golf has benefited numerous New Orleans area charities, has been named Jesuit High School’s 2007 Alumnus of the Year. Rodrigue, who graduated from Jesuit in 1971, will be recognized at the school’s annual Homecoming Mass on Sunday, October 14 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. A jazz brunch and reception will follow in the Student Commons.
To read more about our newest Alumnus of the Year... Alumnus of the Year Home Page
2007 Back to Banks Photo Gallery
Homecoming Mass & Brunch Photo Gallery
Jesuit's 2007 Alumnus of the Year Meets Current Students at Morning Assembly 
Inclement weather Monday moved morning announcements into the Student Commons
and homerooms. Jesuit’s 2007 Alumnus of the Year Michael Rodrigue ’ 71 talks
to the seniors gathered in the Commons and to Blue Jays in their homerooms via the P.A.
Mr. Rodrigue encouraged all Blue Jays to work hard and to give to back to the community.
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Jesuit Alumnus Addresses Blue Jays at Morning Assembly
Dennis Lauscha ’87, New Orleans Saints senior vice president and chief financial officer,
addresses Blue Jays at morning Assembly on Monday, September 24, 2007.
Mr. Lauscha encouraged students to strive and make a difference in all of their endeavors.
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2007 PAG & LEF Chairs Honored at 1847 Society Reception 
A reception was held Sunday, August 12 for the 1847 Society whose members
contributed between $1,000 and $2,999 to Jesuit High School during fiscal 2007.
Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., president of Jesuit, expressed his thanks to the more than
150 donors who attended the event, which was held at The Balcony.
Keith Stagni ’73 (left) and Chris Cox ’89 were presented with plaques thanking them for their volunteer work on behalf of Jesuit. Stagni was the chair of the 2007 PAG drive and Cox chaired the 2007 LEF drive. Fr. McGinn also recognized Sherif Ebrahim for his commitment to Jesuit High School. Ebrahim, who is the outgoing chair of the President’s Advisory Council, could not attend the reception. |
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