 | The 2009 Jesuit Rodeo attracted Blue Jay fishers of all ages who battled strong winds
and a searing heat wave to venture into the marsh for their bounty. For the first time
in years, there were no fish entered in the offshore division categories. Those who stayed
for the weigh-in festivities were treated to good vibrations, a delicious barbecue from
Robert Suggs and Southern Delta Catering, and a boatload of door prizes.
Displaying some of their catch above are dads Mike Daly (left) and Jay Dardis ’88,
along with their sons, from left, Luke Dardis, Michael Daly, and Jack Dardis. |
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 | Mrs. Letty Clark has yet to miss helping out Bro. Billy Dardis, S.J. ’58 at the rodeo. |
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 | Eddie Commagere ’95 came in from Georgia to fish and to assist his father,
rodeo chairman Jimmy Commagere. |
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 | Robert Suggs of Southern Delta Catering carves up some fresh barbecued pork. |
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 | It takes two hands for Michael Daly to hold up his third place speckled trout. |
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 | Enjoying the festivities are John Weiler and his sons, Christian ’97 and Luke ’01. |
 | Mike Daly weighs his first place black drum with Wildlife and Fisheries agent Derek Sampey
as Daly’s fishing partner, Jay Dardis ’88, scrutinizes the scale’s results. |
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 | Jays in the Shade: Mike North ’82, Ed Rapier ’76, Mike Lavie ’80, and Jesuit parent Steve Reisig. |
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 | Blue Jay Dads: Larry Canada assists with the weigh-in as rodeo chairman
Jimmy Commagere (background) takes it all in. |
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 | Richard Donnes ’83 entered a couple of fish but they weren’t large enough
to net him a trophy this year. |
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 | Ray Garofalo ’08 graciously endured the heat to provide the sounds of music. |
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 | Classmates Larry Ecuyer and Rookie Leopold ’61 fished their usual secret spots,
but what exactly they caught shall remain a mystery. |
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