Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Whether New or Hand-Me-Downs, Jesuit Rings on the Fingers of Seniors Evoke Emotion, Tradition, and Smiles

Posted September 19, 2013 / Last updated April 25, 2014

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The Class of 2014 hold up their senior rings.

The Class of 2014 hold up their senior rings.

As soon as they processed out of the Chapel of the North American Martyrs, where the annual Ring Mass took place on Saturday, September 14, the seniors of the Class of 2014 joyfully chanted “2 K 14!” Gathering in the street in front of the Chapel, the exuberant seniors displayed their newly acquired Jesuit rings — some new, some passed down from fathers to sons — while family members on the steps and balcony snapped photos and rolled videos of the happy occasion. With their Jesuit rings, these senior Blue Jays officially constitute the Class of 2014.

Videos

Homily from Class of 2014 Ring Mass

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Ring Mass, Sept. 14, 2013

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    Before Ring Mass begins, parents line up to take up-close photos of their sons' senior rings.
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    Seniors enter the Chapel of the North American Martyrs to the expectant congregation of parents, friends, and faculty.
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    Collin Bergeron reads the Responsorial Psalm.
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    After Fr. John Brown, S.J. blesses the rings, Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. '76 hands Adam Boe his class ring.
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    Ryan Ellinghausen closely admires his new senior ring.
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    Principal Peter Kernion '90 calls seniors forward to receive their rings. Patrick France gladly accepts his ring from president Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. '76 as academic assistant principal Kathy Juhas holds the next ring to be distributed.
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    Connor Gruntz raises his hand above the crowd to show his family his new class ring.
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    Seniors of the Class of 2014 display their rings.
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    Evan Fitzpatrick holds out his class ring for his family to photo from atop the chapel balcony.
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    Paul Cousins enjoys a laugh with his fellow classmates.
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    Just as many families did the same, Quentin Marks took a picture with his father, Kevin, to remember the occasion.