Pre-freshman Miller Knapp whips around the course during Sleigh Rides hosted by Student Council as part of Advent Week. The event featured a few twists and turns, adding some fun to the Commons.

Pre-freshman Cooper Andry focuses on the perfect icing placement during the Advent Week gingerbread house contest hosted by Student Council. Lunchtime festivities also included a candy-in-a-jar guessing game. More Advent Week celebrations are still to come.

Senior Derek Moore wraps classmate Drew Causey in festive wrapping paper as part of Student Council’s lunchtime activities. The week is filled with holiday fun and spirited contests.

In a wild flag football intramural finale, the juniors stunned the seniors with a last-second diving catch into the painted Blue Jays end zone on Will Clark Field. The championship came down to a single play—and the juniors delivered, sealing their victory in dramatic fashion.

The use of sensory stimulants like incense gave Jesuits a common framework with the North American nations they encountered on missionary trips. At Open House, senior Sebastian Hewett speaks to guests about the role of altar servers.

Students packed the Commons at lunch for Jesuit’s pumpkin decorating contest. Each House had its own table with pumpkins and supplies ready to go. Pre-freshmen Oliver Parks and Daniel Sampson worked together on their winning design featuring for Canisius House. Halloween Week wraps up Friday with Truck or Treat in the courtyard and a costume contest during lunch. Photo by sophomore William Truxillo

Blue Jays rally in Traditions Courtyard ahead of Friday night’s matchup for Gizzard Gameday, broadcast from a handmade sports desk crafted by senior Cole Puneky and hosted by Spencer Waguespack ’25. Lunchtime hype peaked as senior Zach Lagraize lined up and drilled a field goal during student activities.
Photo by sophomore William Truxillo

Alumni gathered in Ignatius Hall this week to make phone calls for the Alumni Giving Drive. With some of the most dedicated Blue Jays around, Jesuit alumni recognize the value of their education and show their gratitude by supporting their alma mater each year. Through the Alumni Giving Drive, they help preserve Jesuit’s heritage and traditions for current and future Blue Jays. Jesuit is truly blessed with loyal alumni who are committed to keeping a Jesuit education accessible to as many families as possible.

Seniors Ryan Gourgeot, Aidan McKoin, and Brady Monahan recently transformed into investigators in Amy Tassin’s senior forensics elective, where they recreated real-life crime scenes in detailed dioramas. Complete with labeled evidence and scene reports, each project included a presentation breaking down how key forensic techniques learned in class helped solve the case.

In the spirit of Rivalry Game week, students gathered in Traditions Courtyard during lunch to participate in a series of Student Council-sponsored races. Each participant earned points for their house.

With Will Clark freshly chalked, intramurals fall into action as students from all grades compete for the chance to claim lunchtime gridiron victory. The first league up is flag football. Senior Brady Autin and Andrew Frey square off for a long toss to the touchdown. Who will rise to the challenge and earn Blue Jay bragging rights?

Junior Gareth Berner cheers at morning assembly as the Blue Jay spirit takes down the Lord of the Darkness who wishes to rob Jesuit students of their Blue Jay spirit. Members of the Student Council Executive Board hosted Welcome Week, inviting students to a Harry Potter themed week of fun. Blue Jays have enjoyed mazes, snowballs, dunk tanks, and trivia; with activities like Quidditch and wand jousting left for the week.

Pre-freshman Reid Guedry gets psyched up during the tug-of-war challenge at the first house system pep rally during new student orientation, where new students and their big brothers competed in races, games, and chants after the reveal of their new houses. Canisius House claimed the first victory of the year.

Several rising juniors participated in the AMDG program, a weeklong program at Boston College supporting the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies. AMDG engaged 625 participants from fifteen high schools, five colleges and universities, and five parishes in a yearlong immersion of faith exploration and service rooted in Jesuit spirituality, drawing on a proven model that guides students toward a more meaningful life. Over the next year, these Blue Jays will partake in spiritual conversations, retreats, pilgrimages, and various local service projects.

Rising seniors Marshal Serio and Michael Brothers were selected by the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association to play in the Louisiana All-Star State Games. The games were held Monday–Wednesday this week at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Summer Camp has filled the halls of Carrollton and Banks with giggles and smiles ready for an all-start summer of fun. The summer theme has transformed the halls’ door coverings into Little Leaguers and Hall of Fame displays, dressing the traditional blue lockers with an array of sports equipment. Blue Jay campers are kicking off the start of camp with Plum Street Sno Balls, Pony Tales pony rides, art activities, sports on Will Clark Field, and everything in between.