Hot, Hot, Hot: Blue Jays Brave Heat Wave
to Reel in Winning Fish at Annual 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
at Breton Sound Marina in Hopedale. The youngsters with their specks are, from left,
Luke Dardis, Michael Daly, and Jack Dardis. 

2009 Jesuit Fishing Rodeo Photo Gallery

2009 Fishing Rodeo Winners

 

In the News... Blue Jay Alumni and Events

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 Jesuit Alumni Golf Classic Photo Gallery




Blue Jays Celebrate Their Class Reunions, Renewing Friendships in Style and Spirit 
 


The Class of 1949 celebrated their 60-year reunion with a double bash for couples on the weekend
of May 15-16, 2009, beginning with a Friday night crawfish boil at Jesuit and
concluding with a reception-dinner at Chateau Country Club on Saturday.

At Jesuit High School, spring and summer usher in the reunion season. This year, 2009 reunions are for Blue Jays who graduated in years ending in “4” and “9.” The Class of 2004 celebrates its first 5-year reunion this Saturday, June 20. When is your class reunion? Find out here: 2009 Reunions Schedule.

Details on several reunions are still being worked out by the class committees, so be sure to check back as the date approaches. Alumni may sign-up online to attend their reunions. Events Online Registration.

Photo Galleries of 2009 Class Reunions and Gate to Archived Class Reunions

 


Newly Ordained Jesuit Alumnus Returns to Carrollton and Banks 

Fr. Nile C. Gross '95 Visits with His Jesuit Teachers


Fr. Gross is joined by a few of his teachers for this photo taken before the Mary statue in 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.


Fr. Gross talks about the
old school days with
his teachers.


Congratulations to Fr. Nile Gross on 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, Louisiana.

On Monday morning, Fr. Gross returned to the Jesuit campus
to visit with some of his high school teachers.

Check out the article about Fr. Gross in the latest edition of
The Clarion Herald.



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.


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

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!


The Traditions Courtyard was the springlike setting on Friday evening for the annual crawfish boil thanking hundreds of Blue Jay volunteers for their efforts throughout the year.

Volunteer Workers 2009 Crawfish Party Photo Gallery
 



 

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.

Career Day 2009 Photo Gallery

 

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
Jesuits 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.



Jayson is flanked by Bazaar co-chairs Darleen Robért and Cindy Kehoe.


Would Bro. Dardis walk a mile with this camel?


Fr. McGinn holds the winning $5,000 raffle ticket.

Two Spectacular Photo Galleries of the 2009 Jesuit Blue Jay Bazaar!

Blue Jay Bazaar Photo Gallery #1

Blue Jay Bazaar Photo Gallery #2




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

 




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. 

 

Hon. Jay C. Zainey '69 Recognized at Homecoming Mass as Jesuit High School's 2008 Alumnus of the Year



The Honorable Jay C. Zainey ’69 is Jesuits 2008 Alumnus of the Year.


Jay C. Zainey, a 1969 graduate of Jesuit High School who is a tireless champion for people with special needs, as well as a staunch advocate for the homeless, was honored at Homecoming Mass on Sunday, October 12 as the school’s 2008 Alumnus of the Year.

“Jay Zainey embodies the Jesuit ideal of being a ‘Man for Others’ and we are proud to honor him as our Alumnus of the Year,” said Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., president of Jesuit High School. “He has always set the bar high by working in a professional and ethical manner, while channeling his enormous energies into several humanitarian projects which have improved the lives of people, especially those with special needs in our community.”

Read the Entire Story

2008 Back to Banks Photo Gallery
 
2008 Homecoming Mass Photo Gallery 

2008 Homecoming Jazz Brunch & Reception Photo Gallery 

Class of 1969 Luncheon in Honor of Jay Zainey Photo Gallery

2008 Alumnus of Year Dinner Photo Gallery 

Alumnus of Year Master Archives


Homecoming Mass

Audio: Listen to Fr. McGinn's
Introduction of Jay Zainey

(Total Run Time 2:43)

Homecoming Mass

Audio: Listen to Jay Zainey's
Address to Alumni
(Total Run Time 9:47)

 

Annus Mirabilis... (A Remarkable Year)


Athletic Photos Montage from 1942



The Blue Jay published this photo montage of the “Year in Athletics” in the May 12, 1942 edition.
Information about each photo can be found in the corresponding numbers below.
Do you remember any of these photos? If so, 
tell us your story.
Send it to us
for inclusion in a book that is being written
about the history of Jesuit High School. Email:
alumni@jesuitnola.org.

  1. Captain Tony DiBartolo ’42 and Coach Ray Mock ’28 discuss the basketball season in which the Jays were Prep runner-ups.
     
  2. In the dugout with the baseballers – a crucial moment – Coach Gernon Brown ’20 is at far left.
     
  3. Manager Robert Brennan ’42 on his daily Track tasks (60 pounds of shot puts hanging over his shoulder)
     
  4. More managers – Billie Brownson ’43 and Maurice Larue ’42
     
  5. Remember this? Blue Jays show stuff in display at Warren Easton game.
     
  6. On the bench, Al Widmer ’43 is cold, Jay Schulte ’43 is bored, William Schroll ’43 is anxious.
     
  7. Sprinter Al Widmer and Co-captain Harry Begg ’42
     
  8. Gerry Ford ’42 warming up
     
  9. Jim Tharp ’42 in action, with one of his toys, the discus
     
  10. Left fielder Ray Coates ’44
     
  11. Tony DiBartolo and his pet bat
     
  12. Many an out between this shortstop and first baseman – Alvin Fazzio ’43 and Ernest Carriere ’44
     
  13. The weight of the Jesuit track team – the field men; kneeling, from left: John Adema ’42 (javelin), Courtney Bergeron ’43 (shot & discus), and Roy Caballero ’42 (javelin); standing, from left: shot putters and discus throwers Warren Brady ’43, Captain Tharp, and Tom Loker ’43

Annus Mirabilis Archives

History of Jesuit High School Book & Archive Project

 

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·       Blue Jay E-News June 2009  

·       2009 Reunions Schedule

·       Event Registration Online

·      Alumni Database

·      In Memoriam

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·       Submit Your Memoir Online

·       Jaynotes Graduation 2008

·       Hall of Honors Home Page

·       2008 Alumnus of Year

·       Alumnus of the Year Archives

·       St. Ives Society: Jesuit Lawyers  

·       Jaynotes Archives

 

Photo Galleries

 

·     2009 Class Reunions

·    Volunteer Workers 2009 Crawfish Party Photo Gallery

·    2009 Celebration #1

·      2009 Celebration #2

·      2009 Bazaar #1

·      2009 Bazaar #2

·      LEF Fall Phone Drive

·       2008 Alumnus of Year Dinner

·       2008 Back to Banks

·       2008 Homecoming Mass

·       2008 Homecoming Brunch & Reception

·       Ignatian Circle Donor Reception

·       1847 Society Donor Reception

 

Reunions

 

·      2009 Reunions Schedule

·       2008 Reunion Photo Galleries


2009 Class Reunions
(for alumni who graduated in years ending in 4 & 9)

Find Out the Date of Your Class Reunion

 

Alumni Archives

 

·       2007-08 Alumni Archives

·       Reunions Homepage w/Archives

·       Alumni Golf Classic Archives

·       Fishing Rodeo Archives

·       Commencement Luncheon Archives

·       News & Features Archives  

·       Hall of Honors Inductees