Jesuit Welcomes Hundreds of Prospective Families at Open House
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Jack Baudouin chats with a visiting family before the Open House program begins in the auditorium.
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, families throughout the metro area were greeted by Jesuit students, faculty, and staff at Open House. The annual event allows the families of prospective students to see all that Jesuit has to offer as they prepare to make the big decision about where to apply for high school.
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Prospective students and their families began the tour in the auditorium where they heard about different aspects of the school and the admissions process. School officials, including president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., and principal Peter Kernion ’90 offered words of welcome and informed Jesuit’s guests of the high points in campus life. Seniors Jake Theriot and Michael Hull then shared their Jesuit stories with the crowd, highlighting the many ways that they have been formed by the faculty and programs at Jesuit. Bret Hanemann ’85, Jesuit’s admissions director, closed the program with a summary of the admissions process and words of encouragement to Blue Jay hopefuls.
Physics teacher Kyle White shows prospective students a 3-D printed Jayson, made in the new Robotics and Engineering makerspace.
After the presentation, Blue Jay student ambassadors guided families through Jesuit’s halls and in and out of newly-renovated classrooms, where guests interacted with alumni, faculty, and staff who spoke to them about Jesuit’s strong academic program, numerous co-curricular activities, spiritual and Christian formation, vibrant student life, strong guidance and college counseling departments, and much more. After touring the main campus building, attendees crossed Banks Street and entered the newly-renovated gymnasium and the Louis J. Roussel Building, including a visit the professional-grade weight room. The tour ended on the third floor of the Roussel Building with the co-curricular fair, giving prospective Blue Jays the chance to see some of the more than 60 clubs and organizations Jesuit offers.
Admissions
Students applying for admission to Jesuit High School for the 2018-2019 school year must turn in all records and application forms by Friday, Nov. 17. To apply online to Jesuit or to view the list of important admissions deadlines, visit the Admissions section.
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Open House, Nov. 8, 2017
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Jesuit opens its doors to prospective students and their families, who explore all that Jesuit has to offer at the annual Open House. -
Guests register for the event on tablets as they enter the Jesuit auditorium. -
Jack Baudouin chats with a visiting family before the program begins in the auditorium. -
Patrick Murray talks about his experience as a Blue Jay to another prospective family. -
Jesuit admissions director Bret Hanemann '85 introduces the speakers for the evening. -
Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., welcomes the crowd to Open House and offers encouragement to visitors who have little connection to Jesuit, something he experienced himself before arriving at Carrollton and Banks. -
Peter Kernion '90, Jesuit's principal, gives an overview of the program of formation for students. -
Tour guides line up in the auditorium, ready to show their school to guests who are considering Jesuit. -
Senior Jake Theriot tells his Jesuit story as the first student speaker of the evening. -
Senior Michael Hull then tells his Jesuit story to guests. -
Mr. Hanemann concludes the presentation in the auditorium by reviewing the application process for the weeks ahead. -
The first stop on the Open House tour of campus is the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. -
Senior Ben Finicle leads his tour group through the chapel. -
A group being led through the tour by junior Langston Goldenberg stops to visit with prefect of discipline Top Abshire and assistant principal Kathy Juhas. -
Prefreshman Thomas Chempakaseril talks about life at Jesuit with his tour group. -
Senior Manuel Molina enters the Hall of Champions and explains Jesuit traditions to his group. -
Physics teacher Kyle White explains what the new makerspace is capable of... -
...especially as guests tour the lab equipped with 3D printers for Engineering and Robotics electives. -
Chemistry teacher Peter Muller '81 greets a tour group in the thrid floor science labs. -
Community service assistant director Charles Bourg explains the many service opportunities available to students at Jesuit. -
Senior John Nuttli shares a laugh with a member of his group in front of the Classics department display. -
Moving down to the Hall of Honors, groups first get to hear about Jesuit's program for college placement. -
Math teachers also show the many ways that Jesuit utilizes technology in the curriculum. -
Downstairs, the Jesuit Jazz Band keeps the mood light as guests move through the tour. -
Across Banks St., Jesuit athletic teams are available to answer any questions about their programs. -
Senior Reese Leonard talks to a family about the Jesuit soccer program. -
The Jesuit cheerleaders perform their routines for guests in the newly-renovated gymnasium. -
Benjamin Willis, Cael Meilleur, and Christian Ordoyne share their experience in various Jesuit bands at the student activities fair on the third floor of the Roussel Building. -
Senior Timmy Stahel, representing the Herpetology Club, shows a visitor one of the reptiles on display at Open House.
