Seniors Receive Symbol of Jesuit at Ring Mass

Posted September 13, 2015 / Last updated September 21, 2015

Seniors show off their rings after the 2015 Ring Mass.

The Class of 2016 celebrated its Ring Mass on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. Fr. John Brown, S.J., was the main celebrant of the Mass. He was assisted by co-celebrants Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., ’66, Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., Fr. Billy Huete, S.J., Fr. Norman O’Neal, S.J., and Fr. Donald Saunders, S.J.

Five seniors assisted in the Mass. Evan Dudenhefer handled the first reading and the responsorial psalm, Mark Piglia then delivered the second reading, and Jacob Buuck read the prayers of the faithful. The offertory was presented by Trevor Roussel and Guy Patron.

While most of the 273 rings distributed to seniors were purchased new, several represent two generations in that alumni fathers gift their own bands to their Blue Jay sons.

Following Mass, seniors processed out and assembled on South Solomon Street directly in front of the steps to pose as a class, rings reaching to the sky, for a sea of iPhones. Seniors then broke into smaller groups for more photos before disbursing to prepare for the Ring Dance. They report back to school on Tuesday, following Monday’s senior ring holiday.

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Ring Mass, Sept. 12, 2015

Kent Flower is flanked by his stepmother Lisa, dad Tommy, and mom Ronda.
Jakirai Wiley, Eric O'Neal, Malachi Hull, Kolby Weber, Akin Pounds, Austin Reed, and Dominic McGinnis.
Jonathan Niehaus, Brandon Beck, Cristian Archaga, and Jacob Niehaus.
Rob Hinyub, Seth Pohlmann, Henry Moreau, Jacob Buuck, Sammy Martin, ant Grant Glorioso
Andrew Nguyen, Mayank Mardia, and Arjun Verma.
Scott Derbes, Jackson Bauer, Zach Holmer, Will Chautin, Chase Mascaro, Gregory Fortier.
Mark Jaunet with parents Gilly and Mark.
Matthew Micelli with parents Joey and Tina.
Mason Mayfield, Connor Maginnis, Austin North, Hayden Fuentes, and Brandon Briuglio.
David Zazulak, Caleb Chauhan, John Kemmerly, and Tyler Welsch.
The Class of 2016
Gabe Griffin and Cristian Archaga
Chase Rushing, Evan Dudenhefer, Cade Fuxan, John Nimmo, and Felix Rabito.
Jacob and Jonathan Niehaus with mom Dian, sister Sera, and dad Mark.
Cameron Kaupp, Mark Beebe, Robert Weiss, and Mark Piglia.
Devyn Campiso, Austin Ashburn, Gavin Gusler, Stephen Hoorman, and Ro Harper.
Chandler Ancar, Austin Blanchard, and Jaeyeun Kweon.
Connor Schexnayder, Peyton Ruppert, Jacob Niehaus, and Evan Ruppert.
Andrew Nguyen and Brady Stiller.
Jacob Buuck handles the prayers of the faithful.
Christopher Abadie, Brandon Adam, Austin Ashburn, and Evan Aucoin
Parents await the procession of seniors into the chapel.
Evan Dudenhefer delivers the first reading.
Mark Piglia handles the second reading.
Fr. John Brown, S.J., blesses the rings. Altar servers Matthew LaCour and Luke LaCour assist.
Seniors await their rings.
Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., '66, presents Jared Headrick with his senior ring.
Crew Jacobs and John James head to the front for their rings.
Sophomore Donald Barrett stands watch on the rings before Mass.
Junior Altar server Hayden Ricca leads seniors Trevor Roussel and Guy Patron during the offertory procession.
A view from the choir loft.
Choir members strike a pose.
Jesuit priests (left to right) Fr. Anthony McGinn '66, Fr. Donald Saunders, Fr. Norman O'Neal, and Fr. Kevin Dyer process out after Mass has ended.
Seniors are all smiles outside after Mass.
Seniors hold their rings skyward for throngs of photo takers.
Seniors patiently oblige the cameras.
More posing for the cameras.