Alumni Celebrate Class Reunions, Renewing Friendships and Their Blue Jay Spirit
The Class of 1994 celebrated their 15-year reunion with a couples’ party
at The Rusty Nail in the Warehouse District on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
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At Jesuit High School, spring and summer usher in the reunion season. The 2009 reunions were for Blue Jays who graduated in years ending in “4” and “9.” Check out the pictures from this year’s reunions! Photo Galleries of 2009 Class Reunions and Gate to Archived Class Reunions |
Hot! Hot! Hot! Blue Jays Brave Heat Wave to Reel in Winning Fish at Annual Jesuit Fishing Rodeo  | Happy Fishers: Mike Daly and Jay Dardis ’88, along with their sons, display some of their
bounty hauled in during the annual Jesuit Fishing Rodeo, which was held Saturday, June 20,
2009 at Breton Sound Marina in Hopedale. The youngsters with their specks are, from left,
Luke Dardis, Michael Daly, and Jack Dardis.
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Under Blue Skies and a Warm Sun, Blue Jay Golfers Return
to City Park North for Annual Tourney 
Jesuit alumni and their guests gather under the Pavillion along Filmore Avenue across from the old City Park North Course to enjoy hot boiled crawfish and spicey jambalaya following an afternoon
of birdies, pars, and bogies amidst fellowship and camaraderie in the annual Jesuit Golf Classic
on Friday, June 12, 2009.
2009 Jesuit Alumni Golf Classic Photo Gallery |
Newly Ordained to the Priesthood, An Energetic Fr. Nile Gross '95 Returns to Carrollton and Banks for a Visit Fr. Gross Visits with His Jesuit Teachers and Mentors
Fr. Gross is joined by a few of his teachers for this photo taken in front of the Mary statue in the Traditions Courtyard: David Wright (left), Ron Rossi, Harry Clark,
Mike Prados, Fr. Gross, Charlie McGannon, Joe Knight,
Malcolm Villarrubia, and Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J.
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Fr. Gross and some of his
teachers enjoy an
animated conversation
in the Courtyard.
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Congratulations to Fr. Nile Gross on his recent ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Gross, a graduate of the Class of 1995 and
a co-valedictorian, has been assigned to work in St. Clement
of Rome Parish in Metairie.
On a recent Monday morning, Fr. Gross returned to the Jesuit campus to visit with some of his former teachers and to check out the changes to the campus and the school that have taken place,
especially since Katrina. Check out the article about Fr. Gross in The Clarion Herald.
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Class of 2009 Honored at Annual Commencement Luncheon as
Jesuit's Newest Alumni
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 |
Jesuit's Legion of Volunteers Feasts on 1,800 Pounds of
Boiled Crawfish at Annual Thank You Party!
Tough Jobs: At Jesuit's Annual Career Day, Alumni Take a Time Out to Discuss Their Working World
Blue Jay alumni gather in St. Ignatius Hall on Wednesday, April 1 before talking with juniors and seniors about various employment opportunities at the annual Jesuit Career Day.
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Career Day 2009 Photo Gallery
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Good Day Sunshine! At Jesuit Bazaar, Blue Jays of All Ages
Come Together and Share Fun, Food, and Friendship
Bazaar Is a Picture Perfect, Glorious Blue Jay Day!
When this photo was taken at 12:43 p.m. Sunday from the roof of the small chapel,
the annual Blue Jay Bazaar was in full swing with the crowd beginning to swell
Jesuit’s yard. Blue Jays came from here, there, and everywhere for a fantastic Bazaar, thanks to perfect weather and the hard work of hundreds of volunteers.
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Jayson is flanked by Bazaar co-chairs Darleen Robért and Cindy Kehoe. | 
Would Bro. Dardis walk a mile with this camel?
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Fr. McGinn holds the winning $5,000 raffle ticket.
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2009 Bazaar Raffle Winners |
$5,000 Raffle: Jesuit Senior Brett Matherne
| Hornets’ Ball: Debbie Garrity Saints’ Ball: Brian Carr Argus Ride: Brian Carr Wine Basket: Trey Fontana Arbonnee Baskets (3): Stephanie Reuter Statue/Rosary: Anne Gauthier Pink Necklace: Cheryl Ward Gold Necklace: Karen Beter Pearl Necklace: Rene Lavoie Curves: Debbie Juno Chiropractic Treatment: Bat Brunner Indestructible Fig Tree: Denise DeGruy |
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At Assemblies, Blue Jays Are Happy to Welcome Back Alumni Who Enjoy Reminiscing About Their Days as Students 
Jay Thomas ’66 addresses Blue Jays at a Morning Assembly. Thomas is an
Emmy Award-winning actor and is the host of The Jay Thomas Show
on Sirius Satellite Radio. Other Jesuit alumni who have spoken
at Morning Assembly include educator and business
and civic leader Edgar “Dooky” Chase ’67,
and U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey ’69,
who is Jesuit’s 2008 Alumnus of the Year.
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Hon. Jay C. Zainey '69 Recognized at Homecoming Mass as Jesuit High School's 2008 Alumnus of the Year
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