Jesuit High School
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Jesuit Welcomes the Newest Blue Jays to Carrollton
and Banks
Big and Little Brothers Spend Sunday Morning Learning More About Each Other and Jesuit High School 
Welcome Day provides new students the opportunity to meet their Big Brothers, who will assist with the transition into Jesuit High School. On Sunday, May 5, Blue Jays got acquainted with each other before heading to the Chapel of the North American Martyrs for Mass and later a presentation in the Jesuit Auditorium. The day ended with lunch in Traditions Courtyard where sophomore Peyton Markey (left) got to
know his little brother Michael D’Arcangelo.
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View the Photo Gallery of Welcome Day
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Many Future Blue Jays and Their Families Savor the Spirit, Experience at Jesuit’s Annual Open House
Senior William Escobar leads a group at Open House on the third floor balcony
just outside the state-of-the-art science labs.
Hundreds of prospective Blue Jays and their families discovered Jesuit at the annual Open House on Wednesday (November 7). Families gathered in the auditorium where they were treated to live music performed by the Blue Jay Jazz Band. Guests listened to brief presentations by the president, principal, students, and parents. Student tour guides led small groups through the school and explained academics, athletics, co-curriculars, other aspects of student life at Jesuit. Alumni helped usher the groups through historic hallways and the various classrooms. Guests visited the Student Commons, the Jesuit gym, and the adjacent Roussel Building where the many clubs and organizations had set up displays. The tour ended with refreshments and an option to take a limo bus ride over to John Ryan Stadium, Jesuit’s new multi-sport athletic facility located a fast five minutes from the school. Message to Open House Visitors from
Michael Giambelluca, Principal of Jesuit High School
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Prospective Blue Jays and Their Families Will Receive a Warm Welcome When They Visit at Open House on Wednesday Open House Tours Begin at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. 
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Experience Blue Jay Spirit!
Enter the Chapel of the North American Martyrs and reflect upon your spiritual growth and Christian formation, for Jesuit is a Catholic high school that exists not merely to provide an excellent education for young men, but to form persons of faith, “men for others.” Feel the tradition and explore the academic excellence while walking through the Hall of Honors. Sense the pride in the Hall of Champions while gazing at the hundreds of photos of Blue Jay athletic teams that have brought home a district, metro, or state title. Hop on one of the shuttle busses for a quick up-close look at John Ryan Stadium, Jesuit’s new multi-sport athletic facility located a fast five minutes from the school. Explore the numerous and diverse co-curricular activities and campus organizations, from the Cheerleaders to the Philelectic Society to the Sodality. It all happens when Jesuit welcomes prospective students and their families to Open House on Wednesday, November 7. Choose from four tour times beginning in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs at 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, and 7 PM. Plenty of parking will be available on the Will Clark Field behind the school. Just enter our yard from Banks Street and our Blue Jay ushers will guide you.
Discover Jesuit… The school that will change your life. |
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Prospective Blue Jays Experience a Slice of Blue Jay Life at 5th Annual Blue & White Friday Night
The fifth annual Blue & White Friday Night attracted about 600 boys to Jesuit High School, the largest crowd in the history of the event, on Friday, October 26, 2012. The prospective students came alone, in pairs, small clusters of classmates,
and large groups from several schools. These prospective students, many of
whom are in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade at schools across the metro area,
were thoroughly entertained — and fed — during their two hour visit
during which they mingled with current Blue Jays and were treated
to an excellent sampling of all things Jesuit. The young guests
were dropped off in the school yard and escorted into the
auditorium (above) by Blue Jay ambassadors.
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Prospective Students Invited to Attend Blue and White Friday Night on October 26 
Jayson, Jesuit’s mascot, helps to lead the Blue Jay roller coaster, a popular cheer the student body frequently performs at football games and other sporting events. It took no time at all for the audience to get in on the act on
this Blue and White Friday Night.
Boys in grades 4-8 are invited to experience Jesuit High School’s 5th annual Blue & White Friday Night on October 26, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. This fabulous, fun-filled, informative, and well-supervised event begins in the Jesuit Auditorium, moves across the street to the Blue Jay gym, and ends in the cafeteria. There will be lots of entertainment, including sports demonstrations by players on Jesuit’s athletic teams, the Blue Jay cheerleaders, the Jayettes, and much more! Enjoy chili dogs and drinks! Attention Prospective Students and Parents:
Mark Your Calendar to Attend
Jesuit’s Open House
Wednesday, November 7
Tours Begin at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. |
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Jesuit Welcomes the Newest Blue Jays to Carrollton and Banks Big and Little Brothers Spend Sunday Morning to Learn More About Each Other and Jesuit High School 
Welcome Day provides new students the opportunity to meet their Big Brothers, who will assist with his little brother's transition into Jesuit High School. Blue Jays got acquainted with each other before heading to the Chapel of the North American Martyrs for Mass and then later a presentation in the Jesuit auditorium. The day ended with lunch in Traditions Courtyard where Christopher Sylvain (pictured, left) got to know his little brother Austin Blanchard.
View Photos of Welcome Day 2012
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Prospective Blue Jays, Along with Their Families, Are Treated
to a Triple J: Seeing JESUIT Up Close, Listening to JAZZ,
and Savoring JAMBALAYA 2012 Jesuit, Jazz, & Jambalaya A Rousing Success! 
Jesuit’s 2011-12 director of admissions Jack Truxillo ’73 walks briskly past the classic’s table set up outside the Resource Center in the Hall of Honors during Jesuit, Jazz, &Jambalaya on Sunday, March 18. The event provided numerous prospective
students and their families the unique opportunity to explore Jesuit in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Faculty department chairs, as well as several Blue Jays who volunteered to help, were always close by to answer any questions about Jesuit. Following their unguided tour, guests were invited to the Traditions Courtyard where they sampled spicey jambalaya and listened to the
melodious sounds of the Jesuit Jazz Band.
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Prospective Blue Jays and Their Families Are Given a Warm Welcome at Jesuit’s Open House 
Junior Jeremy Vezina served as one of several hundred Blue Jay tour guides on the evening of Open House (November 9). This group consisted of Jesuit alumnus
Mark Latham ’80 and four prospective Blue Jays from Christian Brothers
School, including his son Matthew (standing in front of Vezina) and
classmates Peter Carr, Larson McAlpine, and David Hart. The
group was standing on the third floor balcony overlooking the
Traditions Courtyard and had just completed an inspection
of one of Jesuit’s eight state-of-the-art science labs.
View the Photo Gallery of Jesuit’s 2011 Open House
Listen: In Their Own Words...
Seniors Daniel Moore (center) and Ben Sketchler addessed guests at Jesuit’s 2011 Open House on Wednesday, November 9.
| Seniors Daniel Moore and Ben Sketchler Explain to Open House Guests
How Jesuit Has
Changed Their
Young Lives.
(Audio Total Time 7:48)
Download the MP3 File of Moore and Sketchler |
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Questions About Admission to Jesuit High School?
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Jesuit Is the School That Will Change Your Life!
Lunchtime in the Traditions Courtyard during Welcome Week
Jesuit High School, an anchor in the heart of Mid-City, provides an environment that reflects the values of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and the long tradition of Jesuit education. Education is not an end in itself. It is a means to a greater end -- our knowing, loving, and serving God.
Jesuit’s goal is simple – to form "men for others," men of faith who are motivated by genuine Gospel charity; new men transformed by the message of Christ, who are open to their own time and to the future; leaders who have acquired in ways proportional to their age and maturity a way of life that is a proclamation of the love of Christ, of faith, and of justice.Jesuit students, along with the school’s 12,500 alumni, live by the motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – For the Greater Glory of God. Jesuit is aware that it takes a special type of young man to accept the challenge that a Jesuit High School education offers. The advanced and regular college preparatory curricula provide a solid foundation and are designed to make students think.
The results are evident...The Class of 2012 had nine valedictorians, thirty-two National Merit Semifinalists, and fourNational Hispanic Scholars. Review the Class of 2012 National Merit Semifinalists Brochure.
The Class of 2011 had eight valedictorians, twenty-eight National Merit Semifinalists, and two National Hispanic Scholars. Review the Class of 2011 National Merit Semifinalists Brochure. Jesuit’s 264 graduates of the Class of 2011 are attending 60 different colleges and universities, armed with a collective $24,493,877 worth of scholarship offers. Review the Class of 2011: Off They Go!
The Class of 2010 had ten valedictorians, thirty-six National Merit Semifinalists, and three National Hispanic Scholars. Review the Class of 2010 National Merit Semifinalists Brochure. The Class of 2010 also had 256 graduates who successfully matriculated to 50 universities all over the country. Review the Class of 2010: Where Are They Continuing their Studies? Last year’s graduates were awarded almost $24 million in scholarships to several hundred colleges and universities. Review the Scholarships Offered to the Class of 2010.
A day at Jesuit entails more than just the classroom and homework. Interacting as a community is essential to the “Blue Jay experience.” Whether it is monthly Mass, morning assembly, pep rallies, lunch period, or involvement in any of the school’s 70-plus co-curricular activities, students at Jesuit participate together. The fraternal bond among all Blue Jays is evident by viewing one of the more popular features on Jesuit's web site: Jayson's Daily Wild Photo Archive. Teachers at Jesuit High School assume many important roles. Instructors, advisers, moderators, and coaches, they are mentors and role models for students. Of the 113 faculty members, 54 hold masters degrees and eight have doctorate degrees in their fields. Our faculty includes 29 women and seven Jesuits. Nearly one-third of our teachers have taught at Jesuit more than 10 years. All of our teachers are distinguished by a passion for teaching and their commitment to the formation of young people. In 165 years, no qualified young man has been refused admission to Jesuit because his family could not afford some or all of the tuition. Tuition was $7,400 for the 2011-12 year. Tuition for 2012-13 is $7,700 and still represents one of the lowest among private and Catholic high schools in the area. Certainly, there are challenges to ensure that Jesuit remains available to young men from all socio-economic strata. Not many schools can boast that their students live in 50 different zip codes in the New Orleans area. While Jesuit strives to keep its tuition at a level affordable to most families, financial assistance is available through Jesuit’s endowment. All aid is based on financial need and recipients participate in the school’s work/study program. Last year, more than $528,700 in financial aid was provided to numerous Jesuit families. The school flourishes because of the generosity of its alumni and parents, who recognize the importance of a Jesuit education. The 2009-10 year marks the third consecutive time that Jesuit alumni contributed more than $1 million to their annual giving drive, known as the Living Endowment Fund (LEF). Likewise, the Parents’ Annual Giving (PAG) drive exceeded $1 million in donations from 93% of Jesuit’s parents who participated in this voluntary fundraising effort. The LEF and PAG drives raise funds that help bridge the gap between the amounts that Jesuit charges for tuition and the actual cost of educating a Blue Jay. “Every student who walks through the doors of Jesuit High School possesses unique, God-given gifts,” said Michael Giambelluca, Jesuit’s principal and a 1982 graduate. “Through our comprehensive educational program, Jesuit students nurture and refine their gifts, whether they are spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, or social. And despite a challenging curriculum in a structured, disciplined environment, our young men are genuinely happy. Blue Jays possess a unique sense of loyalty and affection for their school.” The total result of the Jesuit experience is to bring each student closer to the destiny that God has in store for him, a destiny that calls him to be a man of faith and a man for others. For all these reasons, and more, Jesuit is the school that will change a young man’s life.
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Jesuit Welcomes the Newest Blue Jays to Carrollton and Banks Big and Little Brothers Spend Sunday Morning to Learn More About Each Other and Jesuit High School 
Junior Matthew Dupre (left), sophomore Blaine Loupe (center) and junior
Michael Ceraso (right) fire up the Welcome Day crowd with a rollercoaster
cheer in the Jesuit auditorium on Sunday morning. Welcome Day provides
new students the opportunity to meet their Big Brothers, who will assist
with his little brother's transition into Jesuit High School. Blue Jays
got acquainted with each other before heading to the Chapel
of the North American Martyrs for Mass and then later a
presentation in the Jesuit auditorium. The day ended
with lunch in Traditions Courtyard.
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Check Out the Action at the Welcome Day 2011 Photo Gallery! Video: About Jesuit |
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