2008 Homecoming Mass
Alumnus of the Year Presentation
October 12, 2008 -- Chapel of the North American Martyrs

The MCJROTC leads the procession for the start of the 
Homecoming Mass on Sunday, October 12, 2008.


Seniors carry the banners that represent the characteristics of a Blue Jay.


Student Council president Jacques Landrieu 09
carries the AMDG banner.


The Class of 1958, celebrating their 50-year anniversary of graduation, process into the chapel...


... followed by the 25-year anniversary alumni from the Class of 1983.


Jay Zainey ’69, who is Jesuit’s 2008 Alumnus of the Year, his wife Joy, and their family
occupy the first few pews.  


A former Alumnus of the Year (1972), Jimmy Fitzmorris, Jr. ’39, attends
Homecoming Mass at Jesuit every year.


Blue Jays from the Class of ’48 include, from left, Herbert Christenberry, 
Moon Landrieu (who was Alumnus of the Year in 1970),
and Tom Casey (who was Alumnus of the Year in 1979); and, Warren Backer ’46.


Mike Gunaldo ’83 and Kelter Hebert ’58 bring up the Offertory gifts.


Fr. McGinn presents the Alumnus of the Year plaque to the Honorable Jay Zainey.


Judge Zainey addresses his fellow alumni.

Listen here:
Total Run Time: 9:47

 


Fr. McGinn thanks Chris Cox ’89 for his leadership this past year 
as president of Jesuit’s Alumni Association.


Bro. Billy Dardis, S.J. ’58 receives his 50-year commemorative diploma...


... much to the delight of fellow classmates Joe Gendusa and Mike Elvir.


Jesuit English teacher Mike Prados ’83 receives his 25-year commemorative pin.



The Zainey family applauds the 50-year and 25-year honorees.



Cecil Murphy ’49 congratulates Judge Zainey.



Fr. McGinn and Jesuit’s 2008 ALumnus of the Year,
the Hon. Jay C. Zainey.



Jay and Joy Zainey



Jay and Joy Zainey with Jay’s parents, Ann and George Zainey



Jay and Joy Zainey with their son (left), Christopher ’01, and
daughter Margaret with her husband, Jesuit alumnus Trè Roux ’87 



Some of Jay Zainey’s classmates from 1969 attending the event are, standing from left,
Bob Murphy, Kevin Poorman, Chuck Glueck, George Escher, David Latham, Zainey,
Wayne Fontana, John Fraiche, Donny Cerise, Dale Oser, Bill Brundige, and Henri Louapre;
back row from left: John Hemstreet, John Litchfield, Pierre DeGruy, Kevin Heigle,
Rob Foley, and Rob Toye.

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