Brenda Foucher-Slater presents a beaded representation of Jayson to Fr. Brown in front of the original Walt Kelly illustration. Brenda’s family has received Thanksgiving baskets from Jesuit students for many years. When the students bring the groceries to her house, she and her daughter always show them the beadwork that they meticulously and painstakingly work on throughout the year for Mardi Gras Indian suits. To show her appreciation for the students’ generosity, she asked alumni director Michael Prados ’83, who brought his homeroom to her house for many years, to provide her with an image of Jesuit’s mascot. Fr. Brown sketched Jayson on a canvas, and she spent a few months sewing on beads and sequins. Jesuit thanks Brenda for her kindness in sharing her talent to create a work of art that represents the history, traditions, and culture of New Orleans.