New Jays Given a Royal Blue “J” — And a Big Brother Welcome — at the 2013 Investiture Ceremony
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Senior Nicky Charles (right) takes the time to pin the “J” on his Little Brother,
pre-freshman Jarrett Orr, at the Investiture ceremony on Thursday, August 15.
At Jesuit High School’s 2013 Investiture ceremony, 317 new students were formally welcomed as Blue Jays. Escorted by their Big Brothers, 276 pre-freshmen, 40 freshmen, and one junior (an exchange student for one year) received their Blue “J” pins.
The featured alumnus speaker was Graham Williams ’08, who is currently a law student at Tulane Law School.
After the ceremony, Big Brothers went with their Little Brothers through a shortened schedule of classes, which gives new Blue Jays a better feel for their high school and where “things” and events are located. At noon, a spirited pep rally and skit, complete with cheerleaders, Jayson, the Blue Jay Band, was held in Jesuit’s gym, which also goes by the moniker “Birdcage.”
The Investiture ceremony is a relatively new tradition, begun in the school’s 150th year (1997-98). This year’s ceremony was preceded by Mass since Thursday, August 15 was the Feast of the Assumption, a holy day of obligation.
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At the Investiture ceremony, Big Brothers give their Little Brothers a Blue “J” pin. -
Principal Peter Kernion ’90 addresses new Blue Jays and their Big Brothers -
Each year at the Investiture ceremony, a Blue Jay alumnus is asked to talk to the students about his own Jesuit experience and how the school changed his life. This year, Graham Williams ’08 had the privilege of addressing Blue Jays. -
Pre-freshman Gavin Detellier receives his “J” pin from his Big Brother, junior Blake Jaubert. -
Pre-freshman Jack Baudouin receives his pin and a handshake from his senior Big Brother Liam Fitzgerald. -
Senior Nicky Charles (right) takes the time to pin the “J” on his Little Brother, pre-freshman Jarrett Orr. -
Using his Alma Mater card, pre-freshman Andrew Busenhener (right) sings with everyone else, including his Big Brother, senior Andrew Collins. -
Senior Chase Eckholdt with his Little Brother, pre-freshman Henry McAloon. -
Ms. Aurora Daigle of the guidance department greets senior Herbert Spurlock. -
Senior student council president Christopher Dupre and his Little Brother, freshman Mason Green, with guest speaker Graham Williams ’08. -
Pre-freshman Jordan Merritt and his Big Brother, senior Roy Messina, walk on the third floor balcony overlooking the Traditions Courtyard. -
Senior Matthew Alikhani points out the Will Clark Field to his Little Brother, pre-freshman Emory Ducote, from the third floor balcony. -
Sophomore Joey Bongiovanni with Little Brother, pre-freshman Neil Heusel -
Senior Big Brother Daniel Abadie with his pre-freshman Little Brother Gavin Sheng
