15 Blue Jays Make NCAA Commitments

In one of Jesuit’s larges signing ceremonies ever, 15 Blue Jays announced their college commitments.
On May 3, fifteen seniors at Jesuit High School committed to continue their athletic and academic careers on the collegiate level. With parents, family members, friends, and teammates looking on, the almost-Blue Jay alumni, representing six sports, signed commitments to attend twelve different universities.
“Today is a wonderful day for these fifteen Blue Jays who are finalizing their commitments to play on an NCAA athletic team,” said Jesuit athletic director Dave Moreau, who introduced each of the athletes and their coaches to the lunchtime crowd in St. Ignatius Hall. “To be at this point where you are today, you have God-given talent and skills and you’ve received sound guidance and tutelage from your parents, family, coaches, and teachers. You brought drive, effort, competitiveness, and a teachable spirit in developing not only skills, but also a set of standards and values.”
The fifteen Blue Jays who made their commitments are:
Josh Armond / Swimming – Delta State University (Cleveland, MS)
Richard Besselman / Football – Cornell University (Ithica, NY)
Jandon Briscoe / Track and Field – University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Jake Chanove / Football – Ball State University (Munice, IN)
Peyton Cox / Football – University of Mississippi (Oxford, MS)
Corey Dublin / Football – Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Jack Jackson / Swimming – Loyola University (New Orleans, LA)
Nolan Lambert / Golf – University of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)
Cameron Maheu / Football – Nicholls State University (Thibodeaux, LA)
Chris Pitre / Soccer – Hanover College (Hanover, IN)
Connor Prouet / Football – Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Nick Ray / Baseball – Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond, LA)
Stephen Sepcich / Baseball – Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Mark Theberge / Baseball – Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Noah Wilkins / Swimming – Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)
Galleries
NCAA Commitment Day, May 3, 2017
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Front row from left: Peyton Cox, Connor Prouet, Cameron Maheau, Cory Dublin, Jake Chanove (football), and Nolan Lambert (golf). Back row: Marc Theberge, Nick Ray, and Stephen Sepcich (baseball), Jandon Briscoe (track), Chris Pitre (soccer), Josh Armond, Jack Jackson, and Noah Wilkins (swimming)
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In one of Jesuit's largest signing ceremonies ever, 15 Blue Jays announced their college commitments.
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Athletic director Dave Moreau offers a final congratulations to Jesuit's student-athletes and asks them to remain connected to their high school alma mater.
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Head baseball coach Joey Latino thanks and congratulates Marc Theberge, Stephen Sepcich, and Nick Ray.
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Head golf coach Owen Seiler talks about the character and leadership of University of New Orleans commitment Nolan Lambert.
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Track & Field coach Rudy Horvath '86 talks glowingly about...
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...Jandon Briscoe, who will run track for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Head soccer coach Hubie Collins sings the praises of Hanover College commitment Chris Pitre.
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Head swimming coach Bret Hanemann talks about the ability, leadership, and determination of...
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...Josh Armond (Delta State University), Jack Jackson (Loyola New Orleans), and Noah Wilkins (Old Dominion).
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Head football coach Mark Songy speaks highly about Richard Besselman (Cornell University), Jake Chanove (Ball State University), Peyton Cox (University of Mississippi), Corey Dublin (Tulane University), Cameron Maheu (Nicholls State University), and Connor Prouet (Tulane University).
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The standing-room-only crowd congratulates the future collegiate student-athletes.
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Richard Besselman with Carol, Rebekah, Rick, and Pat
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George and Dianne Dimitri with the Prouet Family: Dina, Brock, Connor, Piper, and Paul
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Peyton Cox with his parents, Regina and Ralph
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Cameron Maheau with his parents, Julie and Steve
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The Armond Family: Ryan, Richard, Josh, and Rhonda with Rachel and Frances Banner
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Jack Jackson with parents, David and Donna, and his brother, Kyle
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Noah Wilkins with head swimming coach Bret Hanemann '85, his parents, Kay and Lee, and Jan Labure
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Nolan Lambert with his grandparents, John and Helen Moore, his parents, Colleen and Doug, and sister, Cassidy
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Chris Pitre with his parents, Chad and Gwen, and Judy Duet
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Jake Chanove with his parents, Rick '79 and Betsy
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Mark Theberge with his mother, Amy
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Stephen Sepcich with his parents, Mike and Suzie
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Nick Ray with his mother Cheryl