Dozens of campers streamed into the Benson Arena this week for the Blue Jay Basketball Camp under the leadership of longtime Jesuit basketball coach Christopher Jennings ’78. The camp, which is open to boys from 5-13 years old, has become a summer staple for young basketball players in the metropolitan area.

From Cafe Reconcile: Our Catering Team thanks the Jesuit High School Sodality, led by school chaplain Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., for choosing Reconcile for their end-of-year celebration. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch in our Emeril Lagasse Hospitality Center. Jesuit students also learned about the work/mission of Reconcile, watched our Graduation Video, and asked questions about the organization.

On May 25, 2021, Jefferson Parish signed an official document proclaiming the a special occasion: Jesuit Blue Jay Day. The day commemorates the valiant efforts of seniors Carter Morris and Jacob Reinhardt. The full story can be viewed on WGNO’s website. 

Bret Hannemann ’85 talks with current students about a new mentorship program. During this meeting, current students had the opportunity to reflect on the academic year and connect with several alumni, including Emile Bagneris ’85 (pictured in suit).

Under the name of the College of the Immaculate Conception at its founding, Jesuit High School has long honored the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion. Students and faculty join Catholics throughout the world this May in showing respect for the woman who has been chosen as the channel of God’s love for humanity. Pre-freshman Cameron Grandbouche, with the assistance of his brother Quinn Grandbouche, places a crown of flowers on the head of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the last and only full student body assembly of the 2020-2021 school year. The Marian statue at Jesuit is located at the heart of Traditions Courtyard, where students usually meet for assembly every Monday and Friday.

Senior Prefect of Sodality Maxx Hanemann and Fr. John Brown, S.J., lead Jesuit alumni in the second annual virtual alumni rosary in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Alumni from all over the country “zoomed” in to participate in the growing event.

Several students line up to have their voices heard during the 2021 grade-level elections. The voting could not be possible without Mrs. Younger and Mr. Genovese ’04, who converted their homeroom into a polling place for the Student Council Class Level Officer Election. 

Students carve into blocks during Mrs. Jennings Art II class. Carving is one of the multiple steps that each student will take to transform their blocks into beautiful block prints.

Seniors Carter Morris and Jacob Reinhardt respond to questions from WWL producer Dominic Massa ’94 over zoom. This past weekend, the Jesuit Bass Fishing Team competed in its first ever tournament in Shreveport and came away with a unique and stressful story. On the way back to the dock, Morris, Reinhardt, and Randy Reinhardt ’90 saved three gentlemen including an 86-yeard-old man from drowning. Check WWL and WGNO for the full story when it becomes available. 

While the physical bridge has been in use all school year, today is the first day that the sign is on full display on the second floor entrance to the bridge. Jesuit continues to thank Walter ’64, Robert ’66, Klein ’68, Sid ’69, and Scott Stuart ’77 for their continued support and generosity. 

On April 13, 2021, Freshmen in Mr. Firmin’s ’10 Biology class had the opportunity to dissect earth worms. Freshmen Spencer Lanosga and Jake Giardina took on the lab together and learned much about the terrestrial invertebrate. 

In celebration of the Easter season student council hosted an egg toss that took place on Will Clark Field. Enjoying the eggcellent weather Enzo Solitario joined his fellow pre-freshman in collecting candy for every successful toss and catch they performed.

Fr. Nathan O’Halloran, S.J., talks to the Jesuit sodality about the importance of vocations to service. Fr. O’Halloran, S.J., explained the story of his parents working as catholic missionaries at the Lord’s Ranch in New Mexico, just outside of Juarez to illustrate the point that lay people can be called to a vocation of total service to the poor, and sodalists should be paying attention to this special call. 

Senior Garrett Derbes opens the grill to check on charbroiled oysters before Jesuit’s baseball game against Newman. Seniors were treated to a senior tailgate before the big game that included raw or charbroiled oysters and jambalaya. Seniors were also allowed free entrance into the highly anticipated matchup and helped the team secure a victory from the student section. 

Senior Matthew Lacour and his father Bernard pose for a picture after the friendly rugby match. On Saturday, March 27, Jesuit rugby alumni, fathers of players, and current players met at Marconi field for the annual “Dads vs. Lads” touch rugby match. Skills were shown and no injuries were had during the muddy contest, and now all sides can start preparing for the rematch in one year’s time. 

On Thursday, March 25, junior Michael-Paul Fine led select altar servers from station to station in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs while senior Daniel Douglass explained each stop along the way. For the next two days, Jesuit students will have the opportunity to experience Jesus’ passion and obtain the sacrament of Reconciliation during their religion classes. With the end of Lent right around the corner, this event will help every Blue Jay end his lenten journey on a positive and impactful note.