Frankly Fr. Fronk…

Wild Photo Archives Posted November 5th, 2015 Last updated November 6th, 2015

The next president of Jesuit High School, Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., took advantage of a few days leave from active military duty to spend time getting acquainted with Carrollton and Banks and the culture of Blue Jays. Fr. Fronk arrived Wednesday, just in time to experience Open House and tag along with a group of prospective Blue Jays and their parents. While students and faculty had the day off on Thursday to re-energize following a successful Open House, current Jesuit president Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. introduced Fr. Fronk to a few administrators and staff, as well as alumni and parents. At the monthly meeting of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC), Fr. Fronk (who is standing between Fr. McGinn and principal Peter Kernion) enjoyed a good dialog with members, answering their questions while posing some of his own. PAC members include alumni, parents of alumni, and parents of current students. Traditionally, Jesuit’s president has relied on the PAC as a sounding board for advice on a wide range of issues affecting the school, its students and faculty, and the neighborhood. Fr. Fronk will experience his first taste of Blue Jay football on Friday night when Jesuit plays Brother Martin at Tad Gormley Stadium. Then on Saturday, Fr. Fronk plans to Let the Blue Times Roll by joining the throng of Jesuit revelers at the annual Celebration. Fr. Fronk is about one year away from officially assuming his presidential responsibilities. As a chaplain in the U.S. Navy, Fr. Fronk holds the rank of commander. He will remain on active duty until November 2016.