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Latest Issue of Jaynotes Hits Mailboxes

Volume 52 spans a centennial campus, seven state championships, an alumnus who reached for the moon, and the Olympic roots of a sailing program built on the bayou.

The latest issue of Jaynotes, Jesuit’s magazine, is arriving in mailboxes across the country. Volume 52 looks back on the 2025–2026 academic year, celebrating the accomplishments, milestones, and stories that continue to define the Blue Jay community.

From celebrating a century at Carrollton & Banks to recognizing seven state championships across academics and athletics, this edition captures another memorable year at Jesuit. Readers will also discover the story of alumnus Gene Matranga ’50 and his contributions to space exploration, explore the Olympic foundations of Jesuit’s sailing program, and revisit the events and traditions that brought the Blue Jay community together throughout the year.

In This Issue:

  • A Century at Carrollton & Banks: Jesuit’s Campus and Endowment Turn 100
  • Off They Go: Celebrating the 212 Graduates of the Class of 2026
  • Scholars in the Spotlight: State-Level Victories in Mu Alpha Theta, Mock Trial, Robotics, and Chess
  • New Leadership: Scott Bairnsfather Named Athletic Director
  • A Career in Blue & White: David Moreau Closes a 43-Year Chapter at Jesuit
  • The Origins of “Men for Others”: Exploring the Legacy of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.
  • A Blue Jay Moonshot: Gene Matranga ’50 and His Contributions to Space Exploration
  • Guided by the Light: Sean Smith ’78
  • The Line We Inherit: The Olympic Foundation of Jesuit Sailing
  • Championship Season: State Championships in Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, and Rugby

… plus alumni updates, campus events, co-curricular activities, and much more.


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