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Back to School: Blue Jays Kick Off New Year

Posted August 14, 2015 / Last updated August 21, 2015

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The 2015-16 school year kicked off officially on Friday, August 14, the first full day for all 1,395 Blue Jays. This year’s student population includes 277 new students, 24 of whom are freshmen.

Following homeroom period and their first Morning Assembly of the school year in the Traditions Courtyard, Blue Jays attended each of their seven classes. Students and their teachers who occupied any of the six classrooms on the second floor (in the Hall of Honors) were delighted with the outcome of a summer renovation project. The new classrooms sparkled clean and boast the latest in technology.

Blue Jays return to Carrollton and Banks on Monday, Aug. 17 to begin their first full week of school.

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Opening Day, Aug. 14, 2015

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    More than 1,300 Blue Jays began the 2015-16 school year with a Morning Assembly in the Traditions Courtyard.
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    Chaplain Rev. Kevin Dyer, S.J. opens Morning Assembly with a prayer.
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    Morning Assembly is a Jesuit tradition that dates back more than 100 years.
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    Senior Evan Dudenhever cracks a smile during Morning Assembly.
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    Principal Peter Kernion '90 addresses Blue Jays.
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    Fr. Anthony McGinn '66 addresses Morning Assembly.
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    Student Council President Joseph Dupré reads the announcements.
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    Principal Peter Kernion '90 addresses Blue Jays.
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    Fr. Anthony McGinn '66 addresses Morning Assembly.
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    Br. Billy Dardis, S.J. stands at assembly with his pre-freshmen homeroom.
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    When the bell rang, the Traditions Courtyard turned into a flurry of activity as Jays make their way to their first class.
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    Freshman Marc Dougherty gives a "thumbs up" on the way to class.
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    Freshmen Payton Hedrick (left) and Jake Stiegler make their way toward their first class following Morning Assembly. Today was the first day for all 1,395 Blue Jays, including 24 of whom are freshmen.
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    A group of freshmen meet during the morning break in Traditions Courtyard.
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    Juniors Grant Happel and Jared Tonglet head to class after the morning break.
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    Freshman Cameron Helm catches up with his fellow Blue Jays in the Traditions Courtyard.
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    Freshman Perry Ganci gathers with his fellow Blue Jays during the morning break.
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    Seniors gather for lunch in the cafeteria. From left: Jackson Bauer, Jacob Ducote, Will Chautin, and Robert Weiss; By the windows, from right: Zach Homer, Gregory Fortier, Chase Mascaro, and Grant Glorioso
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    Juniors Daniel DeGrange and Taylor Bonnet eat lunch together in the cafeteria.
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    Seniors having lunch in the Student Commons. From left are Spencer Lemoine, J.T. Odell, Andrew Mieras, and Matthew Torres.
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    Juniors at lunchtime in the Student Commons.
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    Pre-freshmen sit in the shade outside the Student Commons for lunch.
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    Freshmen gather in the Traditions Courtyard during lunchtime.
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    A quartet of freshmen: (from left) Carlos Bengoa, Neal Hebert, John Bendernagel, and Jack Diliberto
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    Juniors Leo Seoane, John Musser, Xavier Oberhelman, and Samy Amkieh smile for the camera.
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    Seniors Joey Nguyen and Dominic McGinnis are all smiles at the end of the day.
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    Freshman Reed Menszer chats with Mr. Chris Jennings.
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    Sophomore Will Jackson finds a shady spot to relax after dismissal.
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    Junior Edward Medina (left) and senior Henry Mason chat as they make their way down Banks Street following the final bell.
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    Jesuit President Fr. Anthony McGinn '66 chats with a trio of pre-freshmen at the end of the day: (from left) Dalton Baglio, Sid Trouard, and Ben Nguyen.