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JAYNotes The Magazine of Jesuit High School in New Orleans • Graduation 2007
Baseball Wins
STATE!
Inside this Issue: Class of 2007 274 Grads are Newest Alumni
Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Embracing Ideal Traits
Medallion Stories The Founding Fathers of Jesuit
A FOND FAREWELL FOR FRANK MISURACA
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GRADUATION 2007 Jaynotes, the magazine for and about alumni, parents, and students of Jesuit High School in New Orleans, is published three times annually by the Development and Alumni Affairs Office, including a special graduation issue in the summer. Opinions expressed in Jaynotes are those of the individual authors. President Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66 mcginn@jesuitnola.org Director of Development and Public Relations Pierre DeGruy ’69 degruy@jesuitnola.org Jaynotes Editor Mat Grau ’68 Director of Alumni Affairs grau@jesuitnola.org
Dear Jaynotes Reader: Only a few months ago, Jesuit’s 160th commencement exercises took place at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. It was the second graduation ceremony held for Blue Jays at this suburban facility ever since Katrina had rendered inoperable the Municipal Auditorium and the Saenger Theater, two of Jesuit’s traditional commencement venues. It is thus fitting and appropriate that the first half of the contents, and then some, of this fantastic summer issue of Jaynotes are devoted exclusively to our newest group of Blue Jay alumni—the 274 seniors who comprised the Class of 2007. 26 Taking a cue from the hot Tracy Lawrence song, “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., president of Jesuit High School, croons an inspiring commencement address (page 2) in which he urges graduates to abandon their sense of comfort and entitlement, harness patience and gratitude, and awaken to the truth as “your best friend.” In his valedictory address (page 3), Alex Faust ’07 urges his fellow seniors not to rest on the laurels of their Jesuit diploma. Interviews with two longtime Jesuit employees spice this issue. The first interview (page 24) is with the one and only Frank Misuraca, who recently retired as athletic director after 45 years of service. You can also laugh out loud when you read about “The Mizzy Roast & Toast” (page 26), a stellar goodbye event attended by nearly 400 faithful Frank fans. The second interview (page 28) spotlights Juanita McCabe, another recent retiree who spent 26 years in the discipline office reigning as “Queen of P.H.” It wasn’t easy, but when the Blue Jays won the 2007 State Baseball Championship Tournament in May (page 30), it marked the fourth state title captured by a Jesuit team in 2006-07. Behind the awesome pole vaulting of Kyle Rose ’07 and the fast feet of several Blue Jays, the 2007 Track Team captured the district title (page 32), something that hadn’t been done in a long time. A group of faculty and administrators constitute the school’s Ignatian Identity Team, which has produced a composite profile of the ideal Jesuit High School teacher. Profile of a Jesuit High School Teacher (page 34) is an outstanding document that identifies and describes the six characteristics and traits Jesuit looks for in the ideal teacher. We excerpt the first such trait, Open to Growth, and shall present the remaining characteristics in the ensuing five issues. As lagniappe to The Profile, alumnus Edgar Schafer ’64 pens a heartfelt essay (page 34) in which he reveals how a lifelong passion for reading was kindled in his junior year by a Jesuit scholastic. We intend to present additional essays from alumni about teachers who have made a difference in their lives to accompany future Profile traits. We also kickoff a series (pages 36-37) to acquaint you with Jesuits whose names are etched in 26 stone medallions imbedded in the balcony overlooking the Traditions Courtyard. Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J. authors an interesting profile of Fathers Maisounabe and Cambiaso, the founding fathers of Jesuit High School. Additionally, Fr. Hawkins tells an eerie tale about opening Fr. Maisounabe’s tomb. What he found may surprise you. But it’s the truth. Enjoy this issue, and when you want to catch up with 32 what’s going on at Carrollton and Banks, check out Jesuit’s website, www.jesuitnola.org. We are in the process of giving the alumni section a makeover that will better serve Blue Jays who are trying to stay connected to the school as well as to their classmates. Truthfully yours, Pierre DeGruy ’69 Director of Development & Public Relations
Director of Special Projects Bro. William Dardis, S.J. ’58 dardis@jesuitnola.org Coordinator of Development & Alumni Affairs Mary Tschantz tschantz@jesuitnola.org Design & Layout Design III Printing Harvey-Hauser—Michael Brennan ’95 Letters, photographs, and correspondence are welcome and may be either submitted by e-mail (grau@jesuitnola.org), or mailed to: Jaynotes Jesuit High School 4133 Banks St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Address changes should be submitted to alumni@jesuitnola.org or contact Jesuit’s Alumni Affairs Office at 504-483-3815. Parents: If you are receiving your son’s copy of Jaynotes and he no longer lives with you, please let us know so we can update our database and send the magazine directly to him. Let us know if you enjoy reading your son’s copy of Jaynotes. We will be glad to send a copy to his new address and a copy to you. E-mail changes to: alumni@jesuitnola.org. It is easy to make a donation online to Jesuit High School. You may donate to the Katrina Restoration Fund, Living Endowment Fund, Parents’ Annual Giving, and various Scholarship Funds by going to Jesuit’s website: www.jesuitnola.org. Clicking on Jayson in the upper left corner will take you to Jesuit’s secure online donations page. Please know that Jesuit High School deeply appreciates your generosity. On the Cover: The Blue Jays celebrate winning their state baseball championship in May 2007 at Zephyr Field. (Photo by Bevil Knapp). Photos at bottom, from left, Frank Misuraca as head baseball coach in 1969; seniors of ’07 display their Jesuit rings; and, former Jesuit scholastic Mr. Tom Fernon is remembered by one of his former pupils as a teacher who made a difference.
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Happy Birthday, Henry Schmidt ’30 Since Katrina, several alumni have contacted the alumni office inquiring about replacing their lost yearbooks. But one call stands out. And it had nothing to do with Katrina. Henry Schmidt of the Class of 1930 has regaled his fellow residents of the Pratt-Stanton Manor on St. Charles Avenue with stories of his Blue Jay days. Henry would frequently pine over his long-lost yearbook, so much so that his caregivers decided that a 1930 Jesuit yearbook would make the perfect gift for his 96th birthday. When Brother William Dardis, S.J. and Mat Grau of the alumni office, along with senior class president Mason Eustis ’08, showed up at Henry’s luncheon birthday party and presented him with the 1930 Jesuit treasure, the surprised alumnus was overwhelmed, exclaiming over and over, “I just can’t believe this.” Believe it, dear Blue Jay. And happy birthday. ■
ANNUS MIRABILIS As the young graduates of the Class of 2007 leave their familiar environment at Carrollton and Banks, this graduation edition of Jaynotes presents the same words of inspiration written for Henr y Schmidt and his classmates by the editors of their 1930 yearbook.
Appreciation As we stand forth to take leave of our grand old Alma Mater, a new beauty shines round her, endearing her to our hearts. It was she who took us as ambitious children and reared us to become perfect men. The unending vista of noble possibilities and grand ideals that now lies before us was thrown open to us by her gentle hand. The precious habits and noble desires, which we carry away with us, are the generous gift of her lavish, loving heart. It was her kindly lips, gently chiding mistakes and firmly encouraging success, that have guided our faltering steps thus far along the thorny path that leads to permanent success. And now that we must part her company and go forth to a different life, but one sentiment rings true in our hearts— GRATITUDE—gratitude to Alma Mater that we have been favored to spend the most precious days of life under her gentle care: gratitude to the noble men who by precept and example have done so much to make those days happy, profitable days; gratitude to the Jesuit Fathers and Scholastics, who in sacrificing all have given us all; gratitude to the lay professors who, in supplementing the work of the Jesuits, have taken the same deep interest in our every undertaking. May God bless them, and their untiring efforts in his cause, with fruits a hundredfold. ■ Graduation 2007
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
“The truth is your best friend.” Delivered to the Class of 2007 at the Commencement Ceremony held May 24, 2007 at the Pontchartrain Center
“There is no such thing as a self-made man. Let us not hesitate to thank those who believe in us and who invest in our success.”
My fellow graduates who are of the Class of 2007: The storms of 2005 challenged us and taught us much. As individuals, as families, as institutions, as neighborhoods, and as communities, we found out who our friends are. Jesuit High School is deeply grateful to you and your parents for having the confidence to return to us. We thank the thousands of people, from Houston to Hanover, who helped in so many ways. Du r i n g the past two years, we found out who our friends are. The Tracy Lawrence song, “Find Out Who Your Best Friends Are,” contains this verse: “Everyone wants to slap your back, wants to shake your hand when you are on the top of the mountain, but let one of those rocks give way, then you slide back down, look up and see who’s around then.” You are blessed if you recognize who your friends are. Let me repeat what I have said to you so often: the truth is your best friend. The truth can be a difficult friend. It makes us uncomfortable, it shatters our self-deceptions, and it punctures our illusions of importance. The truth helps us to recognize two other difficult but very reliable friends, gratitude and patience. Thanking our parents, our teachers, our friends, and God puts everything in proper perspective. Gratitude limits our options. We make different decisions, better decisions, when we realize that we can accomplish ve ry little without the help of others. There is no such thing as a self-made man. Let us not hesitate to thank those who believe in us and who invest in our success. Patience helped you achieve your success. Higher goals and greater achievements come only through delaying gratification. Human civilization is built upon collective deferred gratification. A society decays when its people surrender to the demands of
immediate gratification. Insisting that every need be met instantaneously retards our development as adults. Patience is our friend. Transitions, like graduation from high school, are great opportunities. We can leave behind old friends who have not, will not, and cannot help us in the future. We may be very fond of these friends, but we need to bid them farewell. The demand for comfort and a sense of entitlement may have been close to us in our youthful years, but they are the kind of friends who will only hold us back and cause us trouble. When we make comfort a priority, we find o u r s e l ves avoiding eve ry real challenge and becoming stuck in self-absorption. Comfort-seeking stunts personal growth and inhibits the development of compassion. Seldom can we respond to our calling by making the easier choice. Without a deep devotion to the truth, we fail to recognize the disguises that a sense of entitlement wears. Entitlement can cleverly appear as a request for compassion or a call for justice when in reality it is only asking for special treatment for me and my friends. This kind of self-deception is so rampant among us that we need to be very vigilant. The more we value the truth, the more we will honestly evaluate our lives. Where entitlement lives without truth, perpetrators are transformed into victims, and innocent victims are blamed as evildoers. May God’s Spirit live within you, showing you the truth and empowering you to live the truth. May the Spirit give you a grateful heart and a patient attitude. As our alma mater has been the star of our youthful years, may she continue to be our true friend and guide through all the days of life. Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66
Gift from Class of 2007 Now Anchored in Chapel’s Garden Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 2007, Jesuit’s campus now has a new fixture—a statue of Jesuit saint Francis Xavier. Located in the garden near the Palmyra S t reet side of the entrance to the chapel and the auditorium, the statue stands as a tangible sign of the c l a s s ’s appreciation for the education and formation they received during their years as Blue Jays. Led by senior class president Will Baay, the seniors mustered up $2,000 (selling chicken sandwiches at lunch was a prime source of income) to buy the statue and present it to the school as their class gift. For the base of the statue, the young alumni relied on the help of three veterans—Whitney Keller ’81, Mike Varisco ’83, and Brother William Dardis ’58. Baay and other senior class leaders Jeff Schott, Philip Sampognaro, and Patrick Vocke turned to Keller’s years of experience with installing tile to construct the sturdy base. 2
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Reverend Fr. McGinn, Mr. Giambelluca, faculty, relatives, friends, and classmates of the class of 2007: An old fable tells of an aged man who for many months had been observing the cocoon of a developing butterfly. As it was beginning to hatch from its protective shell, the small butterfly struggled to emerge from a tiny opening. Battling with this for some time, the creature’s progress eventually seemed to cease. Seeing this, the old man used a knife to cut away the remainder of the cocoon. The butterfly then appeared quite easily, but its body was swollen and its wings were small and underdeveloped. Though free from its struggle with the cocoon, the butterfly could not thrive properly in the outside world and died shortly thereafter. Our experience as students here at Jesuit reminds me of the butterfly’s experience. Jesuit has been a place of nurture, a place where as students we have been able to develop, learn, and grow. But our time here has not always been easy; we have worked tirelessly the past four or five years. With At graduation rehearsal, demanding academic courses, thriving athletics, and Jesuit’s 10 valedictorians of the Class of 2007 pose in numerous extracurricular organizations, our keen front of the school’s seal dedication has been a requirement. We have challenged prior to it being moved ourselves. We have overcome obstacles. And in doing onstage at the so, we have learned. Pontchartrain Center. Front It would be so clichéd to say that tonight’s row, from left: Michael ceremony marks our hatching, the finale of our Collins, Alex Faust, Colin metamorphosis into men fully prepared to face the Hosli, Trevor Jackson, Nicholas Knowles; back row, world and its challenges. In my mind, it would also be from left: Kyle Lutkewitte, inaccurate. I believe that we are only at a transitional Casey McMann, Andrew stage of our development. Tessier, Antony Thomas, and Our time at Jesuit has prepared us for the obstacles Patrick Vocke that we will face as we continue to learn and grow. Jesuit has inspired in each of us the desire for spiritual, intellectual, and emotional advancement, and has provided us with the tools necessary to continue on our path. There is still so much more for us to learn, discover, experience, and enjoy. To rest on the laurels of our Jesuit diploma would be to adopt the aged man’s perspective—in the end, a shortsighted view. Instead, we must embrace the virtues of patience and independence. Acting prematurely will only stunt our development and growth. But time and persistence can bring further wisdom and maturity, as exhibited by a woman who from her desk in the discipline office became our surrogate mother, looking after us daily for the past 26 years; a man who brought perseverance and exuberance to Carrollton and Banks for the past 45 years as both a coach and the athletic director; and the leader of this institution, his administration, and faculty, who brought us to a school now rebuilt after an unbelievable interruption from normalcy. The specific, detailed knowledge that we have acquired during our times here may ultimately fade; but At the Commencement Luncheon if we attempt to emulate the genuine dedication of our Jesuit for the Class of 2007, which was faculty, we may indeed experience success. held at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans, By never shuddering from what may seem daunting tasks, we graduating seniors and about 200 must now embark on our quest with curiosity, enthusiasm, and, alumni listened intently as featured perhaps most importantly, independence. For the ultimate speaker Dr. Richard Deichmann ’75 told mistake is to rely on someone else to complete our challenges for the fascinating and harrowing stor y of us, thereby diminishing our development and growth. We must how he and two other Blue Jays—Drs. break from our individual cocoons by our own efforts and Glenn Casey ’72 and John Walsh ’72— diligence. Thus, we must move onward and remember the kept cool and calm while leading the pertinent wisdom that Albert Einstein provides in a letter to his difficult evacuation of patients and staff son: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must at Memorial Baptist Hospital in the days following Hurricane Katrina. keep moving.” Thank you. Alex Faust ’07 Graduation 2007
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AWA R D S
Blue Jays’ Achievements Recognized Each year Jesuit students are recognized for their achievements. The following awards and their recipients were announced at the Commencement Ceremony and at Awards Night.
AWARDS PRESENTED AT 2007 GRADUATION The 274 graduates of the Class of 2007 get together one last time in the Traditions Courtyard for an official class photo (bottom photo).
THE REVEREND FATHER PRESIDENT’S SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AWARD ( t o p, left) is awarded to the student who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith. The President’s Spiritual Leadership Award is given to that member of the senior class who manifests to the rest of the school community his dedication and commitment to Christ and the Church through his personal life, concern for others, and Christian example. If, in the judgment of the administration and faculty, no senior has lived up to the criteria of the award, it need not be given. By vote of the faculty, this year’s award is merited by Ian Patrick Gunn. THE HARRY MCENERNY, JR., MEMORIAL PLAQUE (left) is awarded to that member of the senior class who has a good scholastic record, has performed well in at least one extracurricular activity, and who possesses those qualities which symbolize the most representative Jesuit High School student. He should be a leader among the students, and his leadership should be in the area of preserving school spirit. The student who has been judged deserving of this award, by a vote of the faculty, is Jeffrey Matthew Schott. THE FATHER PEDRO ARRUPE AWARD is presented to the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a
man for others by his participation and excellence in service. This year, by vote of the faculty, the award is merited ex aequo by Patrick David Stoudt (right) and William Owen Stoudt (left). THE BLUE JAY PARENTS’ CLUB AWARD for excellence in scholarship is awarded to the seniors who graduated
with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School and are named co-valedictorians of the class. This year the award is merited by ten seniors: Michael James Collins, Alexandre Leo Faust, Colin Andrew Hosli, Trevor Henry Jackson, Nicholas Patrick Knowles, Kyle Joseph Lutkewitte, Casey Christopher McMann, F. Andrew Tessier, Jr., Antony Jacob Thomas, and Patrick Anderson Vocke.
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AWARDS PRESENTED AT 2007 AWARDS ASSEMBLY THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in English was merited by F. Andrew Tessier ’07. THE JESUIT 500 CLUB AWARD for Latin was merited this year by Ramon P. Tagorda, Jr. ’07. THE WILLIAM HELIS MEMORIAL AWARD for Greek was merited by Alexandre L. Faust ’07. THE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AWARD for mathematics, given to the senior with the highest overall average in mathematics, was earned by Trevor H. Jackson ’07. THE REVEREND WILLIAM J. RYAN MEMORIAL AWARD for history, donated by Dr. J. Joseph Ryan, was merited by F. Andrew Tessier ’07. THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in physics was merited by Patrick A. Vocke ’07. THE PAQUETTE FAMILY AWARD for excellence in French was merited by Antony J. Thomas ’07. THE UBALDO TRELLES MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in Spanish was merited by Daniel J. Casanova ’07. THE GIUNIO SOCOLA MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in public debate in the senior division, donated by Mrs. Anita Socola Specht, was merited by Ian B. Jorgensen ’08. THE SUSAN AND GARIC SCHOEN AWARD for excellence in computer studies was merited by Gregory R. Rehm ’07. THE PHILELECTIC SOCIETY AWARD for outstanding achievement in dramatics was merited Dwight A. Galiano ’07. THE PROFESSOR MICHAEL CUPERO MEMORIAL AWARD for band leadership, donated by his grandson, Hamil Cupero, was merited by Brandon R. Brousse ’07. THE CULTURE OF LIFE AWARD for exemplary leadership in the Jesuit Pro-Life Club, profound belief in the inviolable dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and consistent respect and concern for others in daily life, was awarded to Ian P. Gunn ’07. THE COACH EDWIN W. TORIBIO MEMORIAL AWARD, given to the member of the graduating class who best combined scholarship and athletics, was merited by Jeffrey C. Giordano, Jr. ’07. THE LARRY GILBERT FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD for the best all-around athlete on the varsity teams for the current year was awarded to Daniel C. Zimmermann ’07.
THE REVEREND ELWOOD P. HECKER, S.J. AWARD, given to the bandsman who showed dedication to music, honesty, understanding, dependability, and Blue Jay spirit, was merited ex aequo by Christian A. Gonzalez ’07 and Wade J. Trosclair ’07. THE ROBERT T. CASEY MEMORIAL AWARD for the varsity athlete who manifested the best sportsmanship was awarded to James G. Barrios ’07. THE COACH GERNON BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD for the best all-around athlete of the junior varsity teams for the current year was awarded to Clifford Chancellor Van Meter ’09. THE “RUSTY” STAUB AWARD for the senior baseball letterman who best exhibited leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit was awarded to John L. Faciane, Jr ’07. THE DONALD R. FORD MEMORIAL AWARD for the best football lineman was awarded to Adam C. Hymel ’07. THE AWARD FOR ALL-AROUND ATHLETIC ABILITY was awarded to Forrest Stephen Duncan ’07. THE WILLIAM D. AND MAYBELL POSTELL AWARD, donated by Mr. John Blake Postell to the senior basketball player who best exhibited leadership, scholarship, and spirit, was awarded to Joshua E. Owens ’07. THE FIGHTING JAYLET AWARD, donated by Mr. Charles W. Heim, Jr. in honor of the 1968 Fighting Jaylets to the junior varsity basketball player who has demonstrated the highest quality of excellence as a student athlete, was presented to Dewitt J. Lewis III ’09. THE MORRIS B. REDMANN, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD, for the outstanding senior football letterman who best combined scholarship and athletics, was presented to John Ernest William Baay III ’07. THE EDWIN F. STACY, JR. WRESTLING AWARD, presented to the outstanding wrestler who made a major contribution to the team, excelled in academics, exhibited exemplary leadership, and sacrificially worked for the benefit of his teammates, was awarded to Benjamin J. Capella ’07. THE MICHAEL D. CONWAY AWARD for the most valuable player on the soccer team was awarded to Andrew W. Mullins ’07. THE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY AWARD, for the most valuable senior swimmer who made significant contributions to the team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in meet competition, was awarded to Kyle F. Bradford ’07.
THE JIMMY KUCK AWARD for excellence in chemistry was merited by Gregory A. Dinnell ’07.
THE CHESTER M. RIETH AWARD, for the senior track letterman who exhibited outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit, was awarded to Kyle M. Rose ’07.
THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY was merited by Brian T. Carr II ’10.
THE STANLEY RAY AWARD for the most improved track letterman was presented to Kevin B. Fitzgerald ’08.
THE ALOYSIUS J. CAHILL MEMORIAL AWARD for proficiency in oratory was merited by Paul M. Leingang ’08.
THE MOST VALUABLE GOLFER AWARD, presented to the golfer who made a significant contribution to the team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play, was awarded to Scott M. Lawless ’07.
THE JOHN D. SCHILLECI MEMORIAL AWARD for elocution in the senior division was merited by Paul M. Leingang ’08. THE LEA NAQUIN HEBERT MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in public debate in the senior division, donated by her sons F. Edward and Gordon Ray Hebert, was merited by Ian P. Gunn ’07.
THE MOST VALUABLE TENNIS PLAYER AWARD, presented to the senior tennis player who made a significant contribution to the tennis program, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play, was awarded to Alexandre L. Faust ’07.
THE FELIX J. HEBERT MEMORIAL AWARD for elocution in the junior division, donated by his sons F. Edward and Gordon Ray Hebert, was merited by William W. Simoneaux ’09.
THE CHRISTOPHER MORGAN MEMORIAL AWARD, for the cross-country letterman who best exemplified courage, leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit, was awarded to Ken P. Ehrhardt, Jr. ’07.
THE REVEREND FRANCIS A. FOX, S.J., MEMORIAL AWARD for proficiency in instrumental music, donated by Mr. Harry J. Morel, Sr., was merited by Christian A. Gonzalez ’07. THE VINCENT J. LIBERTO AWARD FOR SECOND PLACE IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC was merited by Edward P. Seyler ’08.
THE JOSEPH MICHAEL WORLEY MEMORIAL AWARD, presented to a senior who, by his unselfishness, sportsmanship, and spirit during his career at Jesuit, enhanced the athletic program as a player, manager, trainer, or student, was presented to Casey C. McMann ’07.
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WHERE ARE THEY GOING? As they do at the end of each summer, Blue Jay graduates matriculate to colleges and universities all over the country. Below is the list of colleges and universities our newest graduates are attending. Auburn University Zachary M. Preston (Early Action, Honors Program) also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology (Early Action, Honors Program), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Early Action), Louisiana State University (Honors College) Barry University Wen-An Lien Baylor University David M. Beasley also accepted to Louisiana Tech University, Tulane University Boston College John W. Baay III also accepted to Louisiana State University, Texas Christian University, Davidson College, Rhodes College, Loyola University Chicago, St. Louis University Justin M. Martineau also accepted to Spring Hill College, St. Louis University, Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, Catholic University of America, Millsaps College, Louisiana State University (Honors College) Centenary College of Louisiana William J. Leonard also accepted to Boston College, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Pennsylvania State University, Loyola University Chicago Clemson University Kevin R. White also accepted to Louisiana State University, William Penn University, The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina College of Charleston Finnan P. Connick also accepted to American University, Catholic University of America, Fordham University, Hampden-Sydney College, Loyola University New Orleans, Millsaps College, Spring Hill College, Marist College, Texas Christian University, Trinity University George N. Landrum also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi, Spring Hill College, University of Alabama Jordan P. Ovella also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Southern Mississippi Jack T. Quinn also accepted to Louisiana State University, Auburn University, University of Arkansas, Clemson University Charles A. Woessner also accepted to Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans Culinary Institute of America Elliott R. Waits also accepted to Johnson and Wales University, Louisiana State University Dalhousie University Christopher P. Algero, Jr. also accepted to Eckerd College Duke University Antony J. Thomas also accepted to Un i versity of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Honors Program), Tulane University, Rice University, Washington Un i versity in St. Louis, Nort h western University, Carnegie Mellon University Emory University Daniel W. Scullin also accepted to University of Georgia (Honors 6
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Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University (Honors Program) Fordham University Ian C. Hoerner also accepted to Boston University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of Alabama, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Louisiana State University Georgetown University Philip S. Sampognaro (Early Action) also accepted to Boston College (Early Action, Honors Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College) Georgia Institute of Technology Brian E. Adorno, Jr. also accepted to Dominican University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Matthew T. Brennan also accepted to Indiana University, Louisiana State University, North Carolina State University, University of Connecticut, Bowling Green State University Long Island University Forrest S. Duncan also accepted to Christian Brothers University, St. Louis University, University of Alabama Birmingham, Spring Hill College, University of San Francisco Louisiana State University Stephen M. Abadie Kevin C. Astugue Andrew J. Baer (Honors College) also accepted to Tulane University Michael H. Bagot III also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University, University of Alabama, Auburn University, Clemson University, College of Charleston, University of South Carolina Michael L. Ballero also accepted to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Honors Program), Southeastern Louisiana University Robert A. Barrios, Jr. (Honors College) also accepted to Furman University, Spring Hill College, Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University, University of the South John W. Bellone Stefan A. Benoit also accepted to University of New Orleans, Tulane University Jeffrey J. Bordelon also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Tech University David M. Boudreaux Jarrod K. Bourgeois also accepted to University of Alabama Jordan T. Bourgeois David J. Bray also accepted to Auburn University (Honors College), University of Tennessee Benjamin D. Brickner also accepted to Tulane University Brandon R. Brousse (Honors College) Todd W. Brown Edward F. Bukaty IV (Honors College) also accepted to Boston College (Early Action), Tulane University (Early Action), St. Louis University (Early Action) John C. Burmaster II Christopher E. Cabos Patrick L. Caliva also accepted to University of Mississippi, University of Alabama
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Michael C. Canseco (Honors College) also accepted to Cornell University, New York University, Tulane University Benjamin J. Capella John E. Carr III also accepted to Boston College, Tulane University, University of New Orleans Michael J. Chaix Connor M. Champion also accepted to University of San Diego (Honors College), University of Tulsa, Loyola Marymount University, Seattle University (Honors Program) Stephen M. Chouest, Jr. Christopher C. Cimo Michael J. Collins (Honors College) also accepted to Boston College (Honors Program), University of Virginia (Honors Program), Tulane University (Honors Program) James C. Cowie (Honors College) Alexis A. Cuny also accepted to University of New Orleans Dominick A. Darensburg Christopher C. Deano Connor K. Deegan also accepted to New York University Ross A. DiGiovanni Edwin C. Dorvin IV also accepted to Tulane University, Spring Hill College, University of Southern Mississippi, Louisiana Tech University Daniel C. Doubleday also accepted to University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of New Orleans (Honors Program) Christopher M. Driscoll also accepted to Tulane University, Spring Hill College (Honors Program), Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program), Mississippi State University (Honors Program) Ryan L. Ebberman also accepted to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ken P. Ehrhardt, Jr. (Honors College) also accepted to Tulane University (Honors College), Loyola University New Orleans, St. Louis University, Fordham University John L. Faciane, Jr. also accepted to University of Alabama, University of Georgia, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University Edwin A. Geohegan III also accepted to University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, Spring Hill College, University of SouthernMi s s i s s i p p i
Christian A. Gonzales also accepted to Florida State University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of Southern Mississippi Patrick C. Grace, Jr. Scott G. Grant (Honors College) also accepted to Tulane University, Boston College Alex J. Griffith Brendan R. Grimm also accepted to University of New Orleans Ryan J. Gueho Jeremy L. Hamm David G. Helman also accepted to University of Kansas Dustin P. Hemard (Honors College) also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University, Spring Hill College Benjamin O. Hicks also accepted to Pennsylvania State University Abington College, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University Keith A. Jarrett III Michael J. Johnson Paul J. Kepper (Honors College) also accepted to University of Georgia, University of Florida, Auburn University (Honors Program), University of Alabama (Honors Program) Nicholas P. Knowles (Honors College) also accepted to University of Virginia (Honors Program), Baylor University (Honors Program), Rice University (Honors Program), University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of Florida (Honors Program), Tulane University, University of Texas at Austin (Honors Program) Francis P. Landry also accepted to Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, Loyola University Chicago Michael D. Latham Scott M. Lawless also accepted to Florida State University John F. Lee also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College Matthew W. Lousteau Colin F. Lozes also accepted to University of Miami Matthew E. Madere Garrett S. Malbrough also accepted to Clemson University, College of Charleston, University of Tampa Graduation 2007
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WHERE ARE THEY GOING? Alex E. Marse also accepted to Colorado State University Michael G. Matthews Sean M. McAllister also accepted to Florida State University, San Diego State University, University of Miami Casey C. McMann (Honors College) also accepted to Tulane University, University of Virginia Jeffery P. Meariman, Jr. Christopher M. Migliore Alejandro J. Molina also accepted to Tulane University, College of Charleston, Fordham University Andrew W. Mullins also accepted to University of Georgia, University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, St. Edward’s University Andrew J. Murray (Honors College) Mark R. Nehlig also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi, St. Louis University, Spring Hill College, Southeastern Louisiana University Colin D. O’Flynn also accepted to University of Mississippi John C. Palmer, Jr. Clinton L. Panchamé also accepted to Florida State University, Florida A&M University Travis R. Perrier Phillip W. Poché also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Mississippi State University, Spring Hill College Thomas J. Pusateri also accepted to DePaul University (Honors College) Gregory R. Rehm also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, University of New Orleans, Tulane University Matthew S. Resor also accepted to Tulane University Christopher M. Rinaldi also accepted to Auburn University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Miami, University of Mississippi, Tulane University Kyle M. Rose Martin A. Roth also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, University of Chicago, Tulane University, College of Charleston Sean M. Roussel also accepted to Millsaps College, University of Tampa, Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College Matthew P. Ryan also accepted to Texas Christian University, University of New Orleans Graham O. Schaefer also accepted to University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi Warren G. Schlesinger also accepted to University of Mississippi Jeffrey M. Schott Andrew J. Schwehm (Honors College) also accepted to University of Georgia (Honors Program), University of Texas at Austin Brian R. Seay Christopher J. Sellers, Jr. also accepted to Loyola College of Maryland, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Mississippi Nicholas N. Shuman (Honors College) Andrew R. Simoneaux Robert S. Speyrer John J. Stagni (Honors College) also accepted to University of Mississippi, Spring Hill College Eric P. Stern Patrick D. Stoudt Wade J. Trosclair also accepted to University of New Orleans (Honors Program) Paul L. Veazey also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette Christopher C. Veters Michael B. Weiser Joshua P. Wells Christopher D. Whelan (Honors College) also accepted to Tulane University (Honors Program), Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program) Eric C. Whittaker 8
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Tucker H. Wimberly Kyle J. Wooderson Andrew J. Worrel Joseph S. Yenni II Daniel C. Zimmermann also accepted to University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, Southern Methodist University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, United States Merchant Marine Academy Peter A. Zuppardo II Louisiana Tech University Daniel G. T. Desimone also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Colin A. Hosli (Honors Program) also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Villanova University (Honors Program), Tulane University (Honors Program), Vanderbilt University (Honors Program), University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology Adam C. Hymel Michael C. LeBreton also accepted to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Kentucky Loyola Marymount University René M. Tierney also accepted to Gonzaga University, Santa Clara University, Loyola University Chicago, Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago William F. Brennan also accepted to Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College Nicholas M. Walsh also accepted to Tulane University, DePaul University, Louisiana State University, Marquette University Loyola University New Orleans Bryson J. Blount also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans David H. Carr also accepted to University of New Orleans Max S. Ciolino Michael E. Durette also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans Thomas E. Favret also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi Dwight A. Galiano, Jr. also accepted to University of New Orleans Benjamin M. Gieseler also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans Hans N. Kuebler also accepted to University of New Orleans Jonathan D. Lucio also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University, Tulane University, University of New Orleans Gregory D. Natal Hector R. Pineda also accepted to Spring Hill College Warner E. Sevin also accepted to Louisiana State University, Tulane University, University of New Orleans Matthew G. Wurz also accepted to Louisiana State University, Northwestern State University Mississippi College Gerald F. Brown Mississippi State University Paul P. Prados (Honors College), also accepted to Auburn University (Honors College), Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Louisiana Tech University, Southern Methodist University (Honors Program), Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Alabama (Honors College), University of Texas at Dallas, Vanderbilt University
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New York University George C. Angelico also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Florida Grant H. Hunter also accepted to College of Santa Fe, Ithaca College, Northwestern University, Otterbein College, Point Park University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Connor P. Martinez also accepted to American University, George Washington University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College, Tulane University, University of San Diego Oglethorpe University Russell S. Gelvin III also accepted to Millsaps College, University of New Orleans Princeton University Alexandre L. Faust (Early Decision) Purdue University Jamal E. Lawson also accepted to Louisiana State University Randolph Macon College John W. Emmett also accepted to Hampton-Sydney College St. Edward’s University Duval H. Hilbert also accepted to Louisiana State University, Texas Tech University St. Joseph’s University Matthew C. Gassan also accepted to Catholic University of America St. Louis University Sean M. Alphonso also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Alabama Thomas P. Combes also accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Alabama at Huntsville
Jon D. Picou, Jr. Christopher M. Vitenas also accepted to Louisiana State University Southeastern Louisiana University Robert L. Falcon, Jr. also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi Spring Hill College Christopher L. Baldwin Kyle F. Bradford (Honors Program), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Rhodes College, Tulane University, University of Alabama (Honors College), University of Florida Daniel J. Casanova (Honors Program), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola University New Orleans, Millsaps College (Honors Program), Tulane University Sean W. Christie also accepted to Flagler College, Millsaps College Bradley J. Holstein also accepted to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, University of Southern Mississippi Mark J. Johnson (Honors Program), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program), Rhodes College, Tulane University (Honors Program) Stanley P. A. Macieiski also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Regis University Edward J. Martin IV also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, University of Mississippi Jeffrey A. Merritt also accepted to Catholic University of America, Louisiana State University, Regis University, St. Louis University Texas A&M University at College Station Charles W. Babbitt (Honors College), also accepted to Auburn University (Honors College), Clemson University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Alabama (Honors College) Texas A&M University at Galveston Blase P. Connick also accepted to The California Maritime Academy Patrick L. Naylon also accepted to Florida Atlantic University (Honors Program), Florida Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Tulane University, University of New Orleans Graduation 2007
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Tulane University James G. Barrios (Honors Program), also accepted to Boston College (Early Action), Birmingham-Southern College, Emory University, Fordham University, Georgetown University (Early Action), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Texas Christian University, University of Georgia (Honors College), University of Virginia Frederic J. Brunner also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Alabama (Honors College) Hsu-Yu H. Chen also accepted to University of Texas at Dallas Trevor G. Christman also accepted to Louisiana State University Chase C. Forestier also accepted to Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of New Orleans Andrew J. Lade also accepted to Catholic University of America, Louisiana State University, Loyola College Maryland, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette University, St. Louis University, Trinity University Timothy W. Levy, Jr. also accepted to Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, University of New Orleans Rhem T. Naquin (School of Continuing Studies) Austin G. Parker Mark S. Ponseti also accepted to Spring Hill College Christopher M. Raff also accepted to College of The Holy Cross, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans Ryan M. Roussel Ahmed A. W. Siddiqui also accepted to American University, Loyola University New Orleans William O. Stoudt also accepted to American University, Catholic University of America, Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans Ramon P. Tagorda, Jr. (Honors Program), also accepted to New York University, University of Georgia (Honors College), University of Notre Dame Charles E. Toth III also accepted to Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Mississippi United States Air Force Academy Leif E. Lindblom (Early Decision), also accepted to Louisiana State University United States Merchant Marine Academy Drew G. DiZinno also accepted to Louisiana State University University of Alabama Jordan G. Fiegel also accepted to Louisiana State University, Rhodes College, Trinity University George M. Haik III also accepted to Louisiana State University Michael E. Lane also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi David H. Myers (Honors College), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Spring Hill College, St. Louis University Francis J. Petagna also accepted to Louisiana State University University of California-Irvine Yuki T. Dunn also accepted to Northern Arizona University, University of California-Santa Cruz, University of Colorado at Boulder University of California-Santa Barbara Travis W. Hose also accepted to Loyola Marymount University
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University of Colorado at Boulder Spencer P. LeBlanc (Honors College), also accepted to Fordham University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), St. Louis University, Tulane University University of Dallas Robert C. Landreaux also accepted to College of The Holy Cross, Louisiana State University, Trinity University University of Georgia Matthew L. DeGenova (Early Action, Honors College) Ian P. Gunn (Honors College), also accepted to Catholic University of America (Honors College), Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Virginia, Wake Forest University University of Louisiana at Lafayette Gerald P. Hebert Stephen J. Hecker also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi Joseph F. Kemp Donald E. Songy also accepted to University of New Orleans Duncan E. Taylor also accepted to University of Texas at Austin Robert F. Wangler Stephen G. Winker (Honors College), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College) University of Miami Santiago R. Cuellar (Early Decision) Nicholas F. Echeagaray (Early Decision), also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University (Early Action), University of Georgia Joseph D. Giaimo (Honors Program), also accepted to Boston College (Honors Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University (Honors Program), University of Florida (Honors College), University of Oklahoma (Honors College), University of Texas at Dallas University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Christopher P. Johnson also accepted to University of New Orleans University of Mississippi Owen C. Bell also accepted to University of Alabama Nathan P. Darce also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Alabama Oliver S. Delery III also accepted to The Citadel William A. Farrington also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College
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University of South Carolina William J. Truax also accepted to College of Charleston, George Mason University, James Madison University, Louisiana State University University of Southern Mississippi David M. Hufft, Jr. Stephen G. Legrand Michael G. Raspanti also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans John G. Spitz also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Nicholls State University, Spring Hill College, University of New Orleans
Cameron J. Himel also accepted to Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, Texas Christian University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Daniel J. Kelly University of New Orleans Joseph F. Chenier Alexander W. Geoffray Sean M. Grand also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola New Orleans, Spring Hill College, Tulane University Ryan C. Hassell also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Southern Mississippi Dustin J. Hymel Ryan J. Lescale also accepted to Louisiana Tech University Thomas B. Merritt III also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Louisiana-Monroe Andre H. Nguyen also accepted to Louisiana State University Cameron W. Nuzzo James L. Uddo Matthew C. Woodruff also accepted to Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana University, Tulane University University of Notre Dame Trevor H. Jackson also accepted to Boston University, Duke University, Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University (Honors Program), Purdue University (Honors College), Rice University, Tulane University (Honors Program), Vanderbilt University, University of Rochester (Honors Program), University of Texas at Dallas (Honors Program), University of Virginia (Honors Scholar), Washington University in St. Louis Charles R. Talley (Early Action), also accepted to Boston College (Early Action), Georgetown University (Early Action), Louisiana State University (Honors College) Patrick A. Vocke (Early Action), also accepted to Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Vanderbilt University, Villanova University (Early Action), University of Virginia University of Oklahoma Yawara Ng (Honors College), also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Texas A&M University (Honors College), Tulane University, University of Miami, University of Texas at Austin University of Pennsylvania Kyle J. Lutkewitte (Early Decision), also accepted to Loyola University Chicago, Tulane University
University of Texas at Austin Justin W. Barrett also accepted to Auburn University (Honors College), Clemson University (Honors College), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Texas A&M University, Tulane University, Casey L. Coleman also accepted to Tulane University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia Mohsin I. Pasha (Honors College), Georgia Institute of Technology (Early Action), Tulane University, University of California-San Diego Jason B. Wrobel also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Southern Methodist University, Tulane University (Honors Program) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Joshua E. Owens also accepted to Old Dominion University (Early Action) Wake Forest University Ryan M. Levy also accepted to Louisiana State University, Syracuse University Washington and Lee University Jeffrey C. Giordano, Jr. also accepted to Georgetown University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University, Vanderbilt University, University of Georgia (Honors College) Frank A. Tessier, Jr. also accepted to Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia (Honors Scholar) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Robert J. D’Angelo also accepted to Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Xavier University of Louisiana Ellis K. Nguyen John B. Tran also accepted to Louisiana State University, Tulane University Undecided Joseph J. Bevinetto accepted to Southeastern Louisiana University, University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana at Lafayette David B. Donnes accepted to Boston University, Fordham University, George Washington University, St. John’s University, Southern Methodist University (Honors Program), Texas Christian University (Honors Program), Tulane University James A. Flotte, Jr. accepted to Tulane University, University of Mississippi Andrew J. Hamilton accepted to Louisiana State University, Northwestern State University, Rice University Manford W. Laws II accepted to Florida International University, Florida State University
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Class of 2007 Offered Over $18 Million Worth of Scholarships The 274 members of the Class of 2007 have been offered $18,369,217 in scholarships to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Below is a par tial listing of the scholarships. Stephen M. Abadie—TOPS Opportunity Award Brian E. Adorno, Jr.—Dominican University Honor Scholarship, Illinois Institute of Technology Heald Scholarship and University Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Sean M. Alphonso—Louisiana State University Centennial Award and National Scholars Award, National Merit St. Louis University Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, TOPS Honors Award George C. Angelico—Louisiana State University National Scholars Award and Chancellor’s Alumni Scholarship, National Merit New York University Scholarship, New York University Baird Scholarship and Merit Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Kevin C. Astugue—Louisiana AFL-CIO Gordon Flory Scholarship Award, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award John E. W. Baay III—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Texas Christian University Dean’s Scholarship, Loyola University of Chicago Damen Scholarship, St. Louis University Academic Merit-Based Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Charles W. Babbitt—Auburn University Charter Academic Scholarship and Civil Engineering Scholarship, Clemson University E.H. Gregory Term Scholarship, Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship, Louisiana State National Scholars’ Award, National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship, Texas A&M Director’s Excellence Award, Merit Plus Scholarship, National Merit Recognition Award, Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, and President’s Endowed Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of Alabama Capstone Scholar, Engineering Leadership Scholarship, and President’s Cabinet Scholarship Andrew J. Baer—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award, Tulane University Founders’ Award
Robert A. Barrios, Jr.—Louisiana State University Centennial Award and Engineering Scholarship, Spring Hill Jesuit Presidential Award, TOPS Honors Award John W. Bellone—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Stefan A. Benoit—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Bryson J. Blount—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Jeffrey J. Bordelon—TOPS Opportunity Award David M. Boudreaux—TOPS Opportunity Award Jarrod K. Bourgeois—TOPS Opportunity Award Jordan T. Bourgeiois—TOPS Opportunity Award Kyle F. Bradford—Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Rhodes College Rhodes Award, Spring Hill College Trustee Honors Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Alabama National Merit Finalist and Presidential Merit Scholarship David J. Bray—Auburn University Charter Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Matthew T. Brennan—Bowling Green Success Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award William F. Brennan—Loyola University Chicago Jesuit Heritage Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Academic Honors Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Benjamin D. Brickner—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Michael H. Bagot III—Louisiana State Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Business Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award, University of South Carolina McKissick Scholars Award
Brandon R. Brousse—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award
Christopher L. Baldwin—Spring Hill College Academic Honors Award
Todd W. Brown—TOPS Opportunity Award
Michael L. Ballero—TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Regent’s Scholarship
Frederic J. Brunner—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award, Tulane University Qatar Scholarship
Justin W. Barrett—Auburn University Heritage Scholarship, Clemson University Academic Scholarship and Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship, Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Texas at Austin Floy Agnew Scholarship and Non-Resident Tuition Exemption
Edward F. Bukaty IV—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, St. Louis University Deans’ Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award
James G. Barrios—Birmingham Southern College Presidential Scholarship, Fordham University Dean’s Scholarship, Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, Louisiana State University Chancellor’s Future Leaders in Research Award, Texas Christian University Deans’ Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award and Legislative Scholarship
Christopher E. Cabos—TOPS Opportunity Award
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John C. Burmaster—TOPS Opportunity Award
Patrick L. Caliva—TOPS Opportunity Award Michael C. Canseco—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Founders Scholarship Benjamin J. Capella—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
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John E. Carr III—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award, Tulane University Founders Scholarship, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship
Casey L. Coleman—National Merit Finalist, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Texas at Austin Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Daniel J. Casanova—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Millsaps College Merit Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Michael J. Collins—Louisiana State University Chancellor’s Alumni Scholar, College of Engineering Pegues Scholarship, Distinguished Freshman Award, National Scholars Award, and National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award
Michael J. Chaix—TOPS Opportunity Award Connor M. Champion—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola Marymount Jesuit High School Scholarship, Seattle University Ignatian Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of San Diego Trustee Scholar, University of Tulsa Academic Merit Award Hsu-Yu H. Chen—TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award, University of Texas at Dallas Academic Honors Scholarship Joseph F. Chenier—TOPS Performance Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship Stephen M. Chouest, Jr.—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Sean W. Christie—Millsaps College Millsaps Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Gautrelet Award and Men’s Soccer Scholarship Trevor G. Christman—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Tulane University Founders Award, TOPS Honors Award Christopher C. Cimo—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Finnan P. Connick—Catholic University Alumni Scholarship and Parish Scholarship, Fordham University Fordham Tuition Award, HampdenSydney College Dean’s Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Millsaps College Millsaps Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Gautrelet Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Thomas P. Combes—Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University EmbryRiddle Scholar, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award and Provost Scholarship, Univeristy of Alabama in Huntsville Presidential Scholarship and Thomas & Minnie Rast Scholarship, University of Colorado at Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship and College of Engineering Merit Scholarship James C. Cowie—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Alexis A. Cuny—TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Lafitte Scholarship Robert J. D’Angelo—Clemson University Academic Scholarship and Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, Louisiana State University Centennial Award and College of Engineering Pegues Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Virginia Tech Scholar Scholarship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute National Merit Finalist Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship Graduation 2007 13
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Nathan P. Darce—TOPS Opportunity Award, University of Mississippi Academic Excellence Award Christopher C. Deano—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Connor K. Deegan—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Matthew L. DeGenova—Houston Association of Professional Landmen Student Scholarship Daniel G. Desimone—Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship Ross A. DiGiovanni—TOPS Opportunity Award Drew G. DiZinno—TOPS Opportunity Award, United States Merchant Marine Academy Appointment David B. Donnes—Fordham University Loyola Scholarship, George Washington University SEAS Scholarship and George Washington University and Alumni Award, St. John’s University Presidential Scholarship and Residential Scholar’s Grant, Southern Methodist University Distinguished Scholar Award and Engineering Fellows Scholar Award, Texas Christian University Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Founders Scholarship Edwin C. Dorvin IV—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award, Tulane University Founders Scholarship, University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Regional Award
Ryan L. Ebberman—TOPS Opportunity Award Nicholas F. Echeagaray—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award, University of Miami Trustee Scholarship Ken P. Ehrhardt, Jr.—Fordham University National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership State Finalist Award, Louisiana State University Chancellor’s Student Aide Award and National Scholars Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award John W. Emmett—Hampton-Sydney College Academic Merit Award, Randolph Macon College Merit Scholarship John L. Faciane, Jr.—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship and Regents Waiver, University of Mississippi Academic Excellence Scholarship and Non-Resident Scholarship William A. Farrington—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Spring Hill Academic Honors Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Alexandre L. Faust—National Merit Finalist Award Jordan G. Fiegel—Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, Rhodes College Spencer Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of Alabama National Merit Finalist Scholarship and Presidential Merit Scholarship Chase C. Forestier—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Napoleon Scholarship
Daniel C. Doubleday—TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Lafitte Scholarship
Dwight A. Galiano, Jr.—Loyola University New Orleans Drama Scholarship and Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Peformance Award
Christopher M. Driscoll—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, Mississippi State University Entering Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and NonResident Tuition Waver, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award
Matthew C. Gassan—Catholic University of America Scholarship, St. Joseph’s University Academic Incentive Grant
Forrest S. Duncan—Christian Brothers University Dean’s Student Scholarship, Long Island University Brooklyn Academic Incentive Award, St. Louis University Ignatian Residence Scholarship, Ignatian Tuition Scholarship, and Jesuit High School Award, Spring Hill Faculty Honors Award, University of Alabama in Birmingham Non-Resident Scholarship Yuki T. Dunn—Northern Arizona University President’s Scholarship Michael E. Durette—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship
Russell S. Gelvin III—Millsaps College Presidential Scholarship and Millsaps College TOPS Scholarship, Oglethorpe University Presidential Scholarship with Recognition, TOPS Opportunity Award, University of New Orleans Chancellor’s Scholarship Edwin A. Geohegan III—Spring Hill College Academic Honors Award, University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Regional Award Joseph D. Giaimo—Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, National Merit University of Miami Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Florida Tuition Reduction Award, University of Miami University Scholarship, University of Oklahoma National Merit Scholarship, University of Texas at Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship for National Merit Scholars
Congratulations to Will Baay (left) and James Barrios, both of the Class of 2007, for their selection by the Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as 2007 Scholar-Athletes. Baay and Barrios were honored with 18 other football Scholar-Athletes at the organization’s annual awards luncheon in April. 14 JAYNotes
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On the last day of classes, seniors gather on the Will Clark Field for the traditional signing of shirts. Benjamin M. Gieseler—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award Jeffrey C. Giordano, Jr.—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Georgia Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship, Washington and Lee University W&L Scholar Grant Christian A. Gonzalez—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award and Louisiana Music Award, Loyola Univeristy New Orleans Loyola Scholarship and New Orleans College of Music Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award, Regional Award, and Talent Scholarship/Service Award James A. Gonczi—University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Regional Award Patrick C. Grace, Jr.—Louisiana State Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Sean M. Grand—Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, Loyola University New Orleans Business Scholarship, National Merit Finalist, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award
George M. Haik III—TOPS Opportunity Award Andrew J. Hamilton—Louisiana Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Jeremy L. Hamm—TOPS Performance Award Gerald P. Hebert—TOPS Opportunity Award, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship Stephen J. Hecker—TOPS Opportunity Award; University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Regional Award David G. Helman—TOPS Opportunity Award Dustin P. Hemard—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Benjamin O. Hicks—Carnegie Mellon University Institutional Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, New York University J. Eckhouse Scholarship, Penn State Abington Deans Scholarship, Penn State College of Engineering Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Duval H. Hilbert—St. Edward’s University President’s Scholar Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Scott G. Grant—Louisiana State University E.J. Ourso College of Business Scholarship, National Merit Finalist Distinguished Freshman Award, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, and National Scholars Award, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award
Cameron J. Himel—Spring Hill College Jesuit Academic Honors Scholarship, Texas Christian University Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award, University of Mississippi Engineering Scholarship
Alex J. Griffith—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Ian C. Hoerner—Fordham University Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award
Brendan R. Grimm—TOPS Opportunity Award
Bradley J. Holstein—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award, Leadership Scholarship, and Regional Award
Ian P. Gunn—Catholic University of America Alumni Scholarship, CUA Scholarship, and Parish Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, National Merit Finalist, TOPS Honors Award, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship and Regents Tuition Waiver
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SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
Colin A. Hosli—Fred G. Brune Educational Scholarship, Louisiana Tech University Presidential Scholarship, National Elks Scholarship, Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Dean’s Honors Award, Villanovan Scholar Award David M. Hufft, Jr.—University of Southern Mississippi Regional Award Grant H. Hunter—Ithaca College ALANA Scholarship and Harcourt Arts & Science Scholarship, National Achievement Finalist Scholarship, New York University J. Eckhouse Scholarship and Tisch School of the Arts Scholarship, Northwestern University Scholarship, Otterbein College Presidential Scholarship Trevor H. Jackson—Boston University Engineering Scholars Award, National Merit Finalist, Purdue University Academic Success Award and Valedictorian Scholarship, Tulane University Dean’s Scholarship, University of Rochester Wilder Trustee Scholarship, University of Texas at Dallas Academic Excellence Award Keith A. Jarrett III—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher P. Johnson—TOPS Honors Award, University of New Orleans Chancellor’s Scholarship Mark J. Johnson—Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Ignatian Scholarship, Rhodes College University Scholarship, Spring Hill College Trustee Honors Scholar, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award Michael J. Johnson—TOPS Performance Award Paul J. Kepper—Auburn University Charter Scholarship, FreeportMcMoRan Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award, University of Alabama Capstone Scholars Scholarship Nicholas P. Knowles—Baylor University Achievement Scholarship and President’s Baylor Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award and National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, Sam Walton Community Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholar Award, University of Florida Tuition Reduction Award
Jamal E. Lawson—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Spencer P. LeBlanc—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award and National Scholars Award, National Merit Finalist, TOPS Honors Award, University of Colorado at Boulder Chancellor’s Scholarship and President’s Scholarship Michael C. LeBreton—Louisiana Tech University Baseball Scholarship John F. Lee—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Spring Hill College Academic Honors Award Stephen G. Legrand—University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence and Regional Award William J. Leonard—Centenary College 1825 Scholar and President’s Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship and Jesuit Heritage Award, Military Officers Association of America Ark-La-Tex Chapter Academic Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Ryan J. Lescale—Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award, University of New Orleans Chancellor’s Scholarship
Hans N. Kuebler—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Ryan M. Levy—Louisiana Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Andrew J. Lade—Catholic University of America CUA Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Marquette University Ignatius Academic Achievement Scholarship, Jesuit High School Scholarship, and Magis Enhancement Award, St. Louis University Ignatian Residence Scholarship and Ignatian Tuition Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award, Trinity University President’s Scholarship, Tulane University Marching Band Scholarship
Leif E. Lindblom—Louisiana Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award, United States Air Force Academy Appointment Matthew W. F. Lousteau—TOPS Opportunity Award
Robert C. Landreaux—College of the Holy Cross Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award, Trinity University Trustees’ Scholarship, University of Dallas Classics Scholarship and UD Scholar Award
Jonathan D. Lucio—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship
George N. Landrum—Spring Hill College Jesuit Academic Honors Award
Kyle J. Lutkewitte—Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship, National Merit Finalist, TOPS Honors Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award
Francis P. Landry—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University Chicago Jesuit Heritage Award and Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award, Tulane University Founders Award Michael D. Latham—TOPS Opportunity Award Scott M. Lawless—TOPS Performance Award
Colin F. Lozes—Louisiana Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Stanley P. A. Macieiski—Regis University St. John Francis Regis Award Matthew E. Madere—TOPS Opportunity Award Garrett S. Malbrough—College of Charleston Swimming Scholarship, University of Tampa President’s Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Alex E. Marse—TOPS Opportunity Award
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Mark R. Nehlig—University of Southern Mississippi Leadership Award, Academic Excellence Scholarship and Regional Award, Southeastern Louisiana University Academic Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Yawara Ng—Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, Tulane University Founder’s Award, University of Texas at Austin Non-Resident Tuition Exemption and Dedman Merit Scholarship, University of Miami Dean’s Scholarship, Texas A&M University Merit Plus Scholarship, University of Oklahoma National Merit Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Andre H. Nguyen—TOPS Performance Award Ellis K. Nguyen—TOPS Performance Award Blake S. Nichols—TOPS Opportunity Award Edward J. Martin IV—Spring Hill College Jesuit Service Award Justin M. Martineau—Spring Hill College Trustee Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Scholarship, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award, Millsaps College Merit-Based Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Connor P. Martinez—University of San Diego Presidential Scholar, Loyola University New Orleans Business Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Cameron W. Nuzzo—University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Colin D. O’Flynn—University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Non-Resident Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Jordan P. Ovella—University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence Award and Regional Award, TOPS Opportunity Award John C. Palmer, Jr.—TOPS Opportunity Award
Michael G. Matthews—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Clinton L. Panchamé—Ronald McDonald House National Scholarship, Florida State University Academic Excellence Scholarship and Incentive Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award
Sean M. McAllister—Florida State University Freshman Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, University of Miami Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Austin G. Parker—TOPS Opportunity Award
Scott H. McArdle—TOPS Opportunity Award Casey C. McMann—Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, TOPS Honors Award Jeffery P. Meariman, Jr.—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Jeffrey A. Merritt—Catholic University of America Scholarship, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Tuition Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, Regis University Board of Trustees Scholarship and St. John Francis Regis Award, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Thomas B. Merritt III—Spring Hill College Gautrelet Jesuit Award
Mohsin I. Pasha—University of California San Diego Regents Scholarship, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Texas at Austin Engineering Scholarship and National Merit Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Harold R. Payne—TOPS Opportunity Award Travis R. Perrier—TOPS Opportunity Award Francis J. Petagna—TOPS Opportunity Award Jon D. Picou, Jr.—St. Louis University Academic Scholarship and Jesuit Award Hector R. Pineda—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Spring Hill College Academic Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Andrew W. Mullins—St. Edward’s University Trustee Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award
Phillip W. Poché—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Mississippi State University Entering Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship, Non-Resident Tuition Exemption, and Louisiana Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Spring Hill College Jesuit Gautrelet Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Andrew J. Murray—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Mark S. Ponseti—Spring Hill College Faculty Jesuit Award, TOPS Honors Award
David H. Myers—University of Alabama National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Spring Hill College Trustee Honors Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Tuition Scholarship, Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Paul P. Prados—Mississippi State University National Merit Finalist Scholarship and Bagley College of Engineering Excellence Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, Auburn University Heritage Academic Scholarship, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, Southern Methodist University Engineering Fellows Scholar and Distinguished Scholar, Louisiana Tech University Presidential Scholarship and Louisiana Board of Supervisors Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Alejandro J. Molina—Fordham University Merit Based Scholarship, Louisiana State University Chancellor’s Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Gregory D. Natal—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Patrick L. Naylon—University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Florida Institute of Technology Academic Scholarship, Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
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SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
Thomas J. Pusateri—DePaul University Scholars Award, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Christopher J. Sellers—Greater New Orleans Council on Youth Leadership 2006 Award, National Council on Youth Leadership 2006 Award, Spring Hill College Jesuit Scholars Award, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, University of Mississippi Academic Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Jack T. Quinn—College of Charleston Presidential Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, University of Arkansas NonResident Tuition Award, TOPS Honors Award
Warner E. Sevin—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Christopher M. Raff—Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, Loyola University Chicago Jesuit Heritage Award, TOPS Honors Award
Nicholas N. Shuman—Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Manuel J. Randazzo III—TOPS Opportunity Award
Ahmed A. W. Siddiqui—Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award
Zachary M. Preston—Auburn University Heritage Scholarship and Academic Scholarship Fee-Waiver, TOPS Honors Award
Michael G. Raspanti—University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence and Regional Awards, Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Andrew R. Simoneaux—TOPS Opportunity Award Theodore R. Smith III—TOPS Opportunity Award
Gregory R. Rehm—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University New Orleans Social Justice Scholarship, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Matthew S. Resor—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher M. Rinaldi—University of Miami Trustee Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Santiago Rodriguez—University of Miami Trustee Scholarship Kyle M. Rose—Louisiana State University Track and Field Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Martin A. Roth—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University of Chicago Trustee Scholarship and Jesuit Heritage Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Ryan M. Roussel—Tulane University Academic Achievement Award, TOPS Honors Award Sean M. Roussel—Millsaps College Millsaps Award and TOPS Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gautrelet Jesuit Award, University of Tampa Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Robert S. Speyrer—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award John G. Spitz—Spring Hill College Gautrelet Jesuit Award, University of Southern Mississippi Regional Award, Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award John J. Stagni—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, University of Mississippi Academic Excellence and Non-Resident Scholarships, Spring Hill College Jesuit Presidential Honors Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Eric P. Stern—TOPS Opportunity Award Patrick D. Stoudt—TOPS Opportunity Award William O. Stoudt—Tulane University Community Service Scholarship, AXA Achievement Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Catholic University of America Academic Scholarship, Best Buy Children’s Foundation Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Ramon P. Tagorda, Jr.—Tulane University Dean’s Honor Scholarship, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Charles R. Talley—Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, National Merit Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Matthew P. Ryan—Louisiana Italian-American Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Duncan E. Taylor—TOPS Honors Award
Philip S. Sampognaro—Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship and Ourso College of Business Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Frank A. Tessier, Jr.—Washington and Lee University George Washington Honor Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, TOPS Honors Award
Graham O. Schaefer—University of Mississippi Engineering Scholarship, University of Southern Mississippi Academic Excellence and Regional Awards, TOPS Opportunity Award
Antony J. Thomas—Tulane University Dean’s Honor Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Warren G. Schlesinger—TOPS Opportunity Award Jeffrey M. Schott—TOPS Performance Award Andrew J. Schwehm—Catholic Youth Leadership Award, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award
René M. Tierney—Gonzaga University Merit Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago Ignatian Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Charles E. Toth III—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award John B. Tran—Xavier University of Louisiana Academic Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award
Daniel W. Scullin—Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award
Wade J. Trosclair—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Brian R. Seay—TOPS Opportunity Award
William J. Truax—TOPS Opportunity Award Paul L. Veazey—TOPS Opportunity Award
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Christopher C. Veters—TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher M. Vitenas—St. Louis University Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Patrick A. Vocke—Georgia Institute of Technology President’s Scholarship, Vanderbilt University Academic Achievement Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars Award, Villanova University Academic Scholarship, Clemson University Trustee Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Elliott R. Waits—TOPS Opportunity Award Nicholas M. Walsh—Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Michael B. Weiser—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Joshua P. Wells—TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher D. Whelan—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Kevin R. White—William Penn University Wrestling Scholarship, The Citadel Wrestling Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award
Stephen G. Winker—University of Louisiana at Lafayette Jefferson Caffery Scholarship, Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Charles A. Woessner—College of Charleston National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Kyle J. Wooderson—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Matthew C. Woodruff—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, University of New Orleans Lafitte Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Andrew J. Worrel—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Jason B. Wrobel—Louisiana State University Alumni Top 100 Scholarship, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars Award, Southern Methodist University Distinguished Scholarship and J. Lindsay Embrey Engineering Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Matthew G. Wurz—Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, Northwestern State University Presidential Scholar and Outstanding Student Award, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award
Eric C. Whittaker—Louisiana State University Centennial Award, 2007 Louisiana Sheriff Scholarship Program Recipient, Northrope Grumman Scholarship Program Recipient, TOPS Honors Award
Joseph S. Yenni—TOPS Opportunity Award
Tucker H. Wimberly—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award
Daniel C. Zimmermann—TOPS Opportunity Award
McCall P. Young—Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award
Peter A. Zuppardo II—Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Graduation 2007 19
P R I N C I PA L ’ S C O R N E R
2006-2007: The More than anything else, when school opened in August 2006, we hoped that 06-07 would bring us a “normal” school year—a year free from hurricanes, flooding, evacuations, and the turmoil so many members of our school community suff e red last year. This hope was realized
For the faculty, the school year began with a mid-August in-service day, prepared by the school’s Ignatian Identity Team, focusing on the characteristics of what being a teacher at Jesuit High School really means. The faculty spent the day in reflection, prayer, small and large group discussion, and enjoyed the experience of hearing from others about what should be involved in being a teacher at Jesuit. At the end of the day, every faculty member received his/her own copy of an important document entitled Profile of a Jesuit High School Teacher. (article on Page 34) One of the most celebrated events of fall 2006 was Black & Gold Day in late September. Leading up to the Saints playing the Falcons on Monday Night Football, Mike Tirico from ESPN spoke at morning assembly. The energy and emotion of that assembly, that day (photo this page), and, obviously that night in the Superdome will always be recalled fondly by the Jesuit High School community. It was a great day. And it was the start of a great ride for the school and the city as we all became enthralled in Saints’ fever. By the time the Saints were playing in January 2007 for the NFC Championship in the frozen tundra of Soldier Field, Jesuit High School had already experienced many successes. The crosscountry and swim teams had captured state championships by then, and we also enjoyed a successful Thanksgiving Drive and Open House. The football team did not qualify for the play-offs, but they played hard throughout the season, even losing two games in overtime. The soccer team was well into its season at that time, a season which ended with Jesuit claiming the state championship in Shreveport. The wrestling team had been grappling for months already by late January and had experienced much success. Ultimately, their season came up just points shy of another state championship; and we are very proud of them. The basketball team experienced some great successes and found themselves playing in our gym for the district championship in the last game of the season. Although the Jays came up a few points and seconds short that night, we are certainly proud of them. As the year rolled further into the second semester, the Curriculum Committee—directed by academic assistant principal Kathy Juhas and comprised mostly of department heads—was already busy examining how our curriculum could be stronger and more flexible for our students. The focus of the committee’s work this year was formulated by Ms. Juhas, Peter Kernion ’90 (assistant principal for student affairs), and Malcolm Villarrubia (director for professional development) after they had the opportunity at the 20 JAYNotes
JSEA Curriculum Institute in Chicago last summer to discuss various curriculum matters with other educators of Jesuit high schools from across the country. The committee’s hard work resulted in its discovering ways to make Program III stronger for incoming 8th graders and finding ways to allow students in all grade levels to move more easily from one program to another. Building on the spiritual components of the August in-service and another in early November, the entire faculty experienced a silent retreat in mid-January at the Jesuit retreat house in Manresa. Our very own theology instructor Fr. Nick Schiro, S.J. ’44, directed the retreat, a wonderful experience for us all. A few days after the faculty returned from their retreat, dozens of students and several faculty members in the Pro-Life Club were making their annual trip to Washington, D.C. At about the same time, the Blue Jay Band and Jayettes were preparing for their weeklong trip to Disney World during Mardi Gras week. In early March, Jesuit hosted a dinner and conference in the Student Commons for nearly 500 high school and college students from Jesuit schools throughout the country. These students were in New Orleans for a weekend event sponsored by the Jesuit organization, the Ignatian
Solidarity Network (ISN). The ISN was here to highlight the various successes and challenges experienced by the metro area since the storm. It was a learning experience for all those who attended. It wasn’t long after this ISN event that the final two major renovations from Katrina’s flood damage were nearing completion. The third floor of the Roussel Building came back into play in early March, and the cafeteria resumed normal operations in early April.
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Year in Review as we had one of the calmest storm seasons in recent memory. A year free from even one evacuation provided us all with the opportunity to experience all those things normally associated with a full school year at Jesuit High School. And what a “full” school year it was.
And what a day it was for the students when chicken sandwiches made their appearance once again during the ten-minute break. Rounding out the visible changes to the campus were the additions of up-to-date technology in the Commons and the landscaping and lighting in the Traditions Courtyard. Late spring brought with it the seniors’ last morning assembly. At this special assembly the entire school community honored both Frank Misuraca and Juanita McCabe for their years of service to Jesuit High School, 45 and 26 years, respectively. Fr. McGinn spoke about the many blessings both people have brought to Jesuit High School, and, on behalf of the entire school community, he wished them well in their retirement. Additionally, the school community honored Mizzy with a “Roast and Toast,” which was a wonderful event at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in late May. Other end-of-the-year activities involved great finishes for spring sports and clubs. Baseball completed a district championship season by claiming the state championship trophy at Zephyr Field in a thrilling three-game series. Our tennis players fought hard to maintain their state championship winning streak, but came up just a bit short. Still, we are incredibly proud of their state runner-up
trophy The golfers had strong showings in district and regional rounds and performed well in the state meet. The rugby club won the regional tournament for the first time and qualified for the national tournament in Salt Lake City. The varsity and junior varsity quiz bowl teams had great showings, and the MCJROTC completed yet another successful year with an orientation trip to San Diego in late May.
Yet, perhaps the most welcomed surprise of the entire year in athletics came with the performance of the track and field team. Not having won the district championship since 1969 did not deter the Jays as the season began. And as the team members became more and more confident as they won more and more, they realized winning district was a distinct possibility. And win the district championship they did. To “put the cherry on top,” though, the Jays weren’t yet done. The following week saw the Jays claim the regional track and field championship as well. Even as the school year was winding down, there was still time for Ms. Meg Feinman to organize a field trip for the entire junior class. After much planning, Ms. Feinman and numerous faculty members boarded busses with the junior class to view the “Femme, Femme, Femme” display at the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Vatican Mosaics’ display at the Old Ursuline Convent, and to tour the St. Louis Cathedral. This was the first such class field trip in many years. The school year wrapped up with numerous events. Senior Day and the Commencement Luncheon were successful in early May, with Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation following shortly thereafter in typically honorable fashion. The faculty-staff luncheon in late May honored several notable faculty and staff members for their lengthy years of service; namely, Fr. Norman O’Neal and Frank Misuraca for 45 years of service; theology teacher Dr. Thomas Spitzfaden for 35 years; and, social studies instructor Stephen Hayes and maintenance worker Sidney Gleason for 25 years. As we look forward to the 2007-2008 academic year, we welcome 13 new faculty members. Notable among these new faculty members are alumni Wayde Keiser ’78, Marc Belloni ’83, Tim Parenton ’80 John Lavie ’83, Tim McCaffery ’01, and Brett Meliet ’98. We also look forward to author Pat Conroy spending an entire day visiting with students and faculty on our campus, and we hope to learn a great deal as we send a number of faculty to Strake Jesuit in Houston next February to participate in a province-wide colloquium focusing on social justice issues. As we reflect on 2006-2007, it is obvious that we have so much for which we should be thankful. We hope and pray that with God’s grace, we will have the strength, good will, and attitude to deal with whatever comes our way in 2007-2008, whether that takes the form of success or challenge. AMDG. Michael Giambelluca ’82
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T H E S TAT E O F T H E S C H O O L
Each year at the seniors’ final morning assembly, the president of the student council gives his take on the state of life at Carrollton and Banks. Jeff Schott, the leader of the 2006-07 student body, let all at the assembly know that the spirit of Jesuit High School is…
…forever burning in our souls Good morning, Blue Jays, teachers, and faculty members…seniors…I stand before you today to give the annual state of the union, an account of the status of our school. Men, the spirit of the school is alive and well; and the condition in which the seniors leave the school this year is strong and thriving. After the storms from last school year, I believe every one of us here was looking forward to a normal year. When the student council gathered to plan the upcoming year, we all agreed to re-establish the great traditions of this school and create new traditions for future years. When thinking about Jesuit and tradition, the idea continually enters our minds: “Here at Jesuit, tradition guides our future,” and I wondered if our school year was in sync with traditions from the past. When looking back at this past year, I did not ponder the events or accomplishments that occurred; rather, I thought about the people who brought about those achievements—the students who participated and truly displayed what it means to be a Jesuit Blue Jay. Students like Joe Yenni and Alex Cuny, who gave up their time to start the tailgating team in support of the football team. Students like Jansen Petagna and Joe Martin who promoted the idea of Jesuit’s first ever Black and Gold Day. And we can’t forget Rob Barrios—five-time homeroom senator—who led an enthusiastic second line around the Courtyard. We are also proud to be classmates with William and Patrick Stoudt, who showed tremendous generosity and sacrifice while volunteering their time to spearhead Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO), even though they were in the process of rebuilding their own home in Lakeview. I also think about the all-around impressive Patrick Vocke, who was named Senior of the Year by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and Ian Gunn, who represented Jesuit and debated against the issue of abortion in competitions. Other students like Kyle Rose, Manford Laws, and Jeff Giordano, who helped the track team win its first district title in 38 years; and, Josh Owens who dunked in an exciting victory this season. The accomplishments of this senior class are too many to count and acknowledge; however, the magnitude of Jesuit’s greatness extends beyond the senior class to students from all grade levels. I noticed students like Ryan Beard, a pre-freshman who bowled well for our team and Ian deBoisblanc, a freshman whose 22 JAYNotes
accomplishments were touted numerous times at assembly. Consider students like sophomore Josh Smith, who played a phenomenal Batboy in the Philelectic Society’s spring production, and junior Monty Montaldo, who is an inspiration to the entire school in his battle against cancer. These are but a few of the many achievements of Jesuit students. The 2006-2007 school year presented a full range of opportunities for Jesuit’s athletic teams to achieve success. Blue Jays won six district titles and four state championships. The cheerleaders captured a Grand National Championship. The students’ spirit was evident in the thirty homecoming banners displayed from the Courtyard balconies in support of the football team which saw victory in its first home game in Tad Gormley since the storm. Academically, Jesuit continued to produce intellectually competent students, especially in its 32 National Merit Semi-finalists. The faculty challenged our minds and hearts in class and with homework. They also gave us some humorous memories. Whether it was the oneman “Mr. Reuther Faculty Team” or Mr. Giaccone’s cargo pants and beat box skills, the faculty always found a way to provide entertainment at the cost of their own dignity and pride. As always the spirituality of Jesuit was evident, from the accomplishments of the Pro-Life Club to Fr. Schiro’s prayerful and spiritual advice. Jesuit continued to embody the goal of selfless service to the community and to the world—YRNO continues to rebuild our city and homes, and Ms. Helen Swan continues to direct a great service project program that reaches out as far as the Appalachian Mountains and Nicaragua. Jesuit High School remains, and will remain, a foundation of learning and faith for young men striving for a life of competence, conscience, and compassion. As the Class of 2007 leaves this school, we depart with the spirit of Jesuit forever burning in our souls and the knowledge that nothing in this world that is worth anything comes easily. Men, the spirit of the school is alive and well, and the condition of the school is strong and thriving. Jeff Schott ’07 Student Council President
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CLASS OF 2007 PROFILE Much of the success of the 2006-07 school year was due to the leadership of the student council executive board, which was introduced one last time at the conclusion of the year’s final assembly. From left are: Philip Sampognaro (secretary); Will Baay (senior class president); Andrew Simoneaux (vice-president); Jeff Schott (president); Martin Roth (director of communications); Patrick Vocke (executive aide); and, John Walsh (junior class president).
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Semi-finalists Finalists Commended
32 31 15
MEAN SCORE OF JESUIT'S NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS 222 NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SEMI-FINALISTS
1
NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS
1
COLLEGE CREDIT AWARDED
91% of the 218 students taking Advanced Placement examinations received college credit. SCHOLARSHIPS
$18,369,217 was offered to 234 of 274 graduating seniors. More than $86 million in academic and athletic scholarships has been offered to our graduates by colleges and universities throughout the United States in the past five years. INTERNATIONAL LATIN EXAMINATIONS
43
Gold Medals
STATE RALLY
1 4 2 5
First and Overall First Places Second Places Third Places
DISTRICT RALLY
11 12 11 12
First and Overall First Places Third Places Third Places
4 ATHLETIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cross Country Swimming Soccer Baseball OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Blue Jay Marching Band—Sweepstakes Rating at the District VI Marching Festival Cheerleaders—Grand National Championship Rugby—State and Regional Championships Sailing—Southeastern Region Team Championship Track—District and Regional Championships
INTERNATIONAL GREEK EXAMINATIONS
3
Blue Ribbons
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FRANK MISURACA Beloved Coach and Athletic Director Hangs Up His Cleats After 45 years of coaching, teaching, guiding, and making the community of Jesuit High School smile, Frank Misuraca retired. The streak is over. The dynasty has ended. The records stand to be broken. ithout even meeting the man, Fr. Claude Stallworth, S.J., Jesuit’s principal, wisely hired Frank Misuraca in August of 1962 via telephone. Fresh out of the college that would eventually induct him into its Hall of Fame—Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond—“Mizzy” was playing semi-pro baseball in Wichita, KS, when Fr. Stallworth called him and offered him a position teaching P.E. he accepted and the streak was born. While Misuraca was always in the lineup, his position varied through the years—assistant to the president, acting prefect of discipline, head baseball coach, head of the physical education department, director of the Jesuit Day Camp, assistant football coach, assistant basketball coach, social studies teacher, physical education teacher, head gymnastics coach, and, of course, athletic director. In announcing Misuraca’s decision to retire, principal Michael Giambelluca ’82 said, “No number of written words can capture what Frank has meant to Jesuit High School and to the literally thousands of students, parents, faculty, and staff who have been fortunate enough to know him. We will all certainly miss Frank’s energy, cheerfulness, and wonderful example of what it truly means to be a ‘man for others.’ ” While serving as head coach of both the prep and the American Legion Blue Jay baseball teams for 15 years, Mizzy and his teams won one regional championship, five state championships, two state runner-up spots, four district championships, one district runner-up spot, three division championships, and three division runners-up spots. He was named prep baseball’s District Coach of the Year on six occasions. Even the gymnastics team he coached in 1965 won city and state championships. Misuraca has been the only athletic director in the state twice recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) as Athletic Director of the Year. He has served as president of the Louisiana High School Athletic Directors’ Association and as an executive board member of the LHSAA, which conferred upon him it’s Distinguished Service Award. He was inducted into Louisiana’s Italian-American Sp o rt’s Hall of Fame in 1995 and the LHSAA’s Hall of Fame in 2001. At the 2007 seniors’ final morning assembly Mizzy told the students, “The people who make a differe n c e in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.”
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Frank Misuraca appears to strike a pensive mood during a student assembly late last spring. Mizzy was almost never without what was, undoubtedly, one of the heaviest sets of keys around Jesuit. Top photo, Mizzy in 1972; opposite page, the legend shares a good laugh with his friend and mentee, Sam Dozier, who three months later would announce his own retirement (see page 31).
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B e f o re Misuraca hung up his cleats and left the locker room for the final time, he reminisced about his years at Carrollton and Banks. Jaynotes: Let’s start with your baseball career at Southeastern in Hammond. How did you do? Frank Misuraca: I did fairly well. I made All-Conference four years in a row and All-American in my senior year. I played shortstop. I led the team in hitting one ye a r. I happened to beat a Jesuit boy out of the batting title, Billy Ladner. He was quite an athlete. It came down to the last game of the season. I was the leadoff hitter, and he hit third. I got a base hit, and he got a base hit. So then I was a point ahead of him. In our last at-bats, I got a base hit, and he flew out. So I beat him for the batting title by two or three points. Billy and I were very good friends in college. Jaynotes: As a young teacher here in 1962, what was the first piece of advice you received? Frank Misuraca: In August of 1962 I walked into the faculty room and met Willie Brown, Eddie Gendron, James Steckel, and Ken Tarzetti. And Tarzetti asked me, “Frank, do you intend to coach in the future?” I said, “Yes, I do.” And he said, “Well, I would advise you to go to an orphanage.” And that was Ken Tarzetti’s words of wisdom. “Go coach at an orphanage.” Jaynotes: You have been here for 45 years. What’s been the secret to your success? FM: Well, every morning when I drove into the school yard, I’d put on my happy face. Everyday I’d try to make someone smile or laugh. I just came in with the attitude that everyday was going to be a good day. And everyday I’d just try to make somebody happy. Jaynotes: How might you do that? FM: I’d just kid around. It depended on who I was with. If they seemed a little down in the dumps, I’d tell them how nice they looked that day, just things like that, just comments. Jaynotes: What will you miss most about Jesuit? FM: The students mostly. But I’m also going to miss the faculty and the parents. And I am going to miss the Jesuits as well. I’ve met some wonderful Jesuits through the years.
Jaynotes: Anything you’re not going to miss? FM: I won’t miss the long hours, the Saturdays and Sundays. Some months I would go 28 or 29 straight days. I don’t think I’m going to miss that. In fact, I’m looking forward to spending some time with my wife, Charlene, and possibly doing some traveling. She’s been the most neglected person in my life. She’s had to take care of the kids. She’s raised a family, and I’ve just never been there. Jaynotes: What’s your take on the changes at Jesuit through the years? FM: I think every Jesuit principal or president has had an agenda to help the school physically whether it’s been the Roussel Building, Will Clark Field, the 1953 wing, the Student Commons, the science labs, etc. And through the years the plan has always been to help the students. Jaynotes: I would imagine adding the Roussel Building was significant in terms of the athletics here at Jesuit. FM: Yes, that was a story in itself. At that time I was assistant to the president. Father Tompson wanted to get a piece of property and put up a football stadium. So we rode around the city looking at two or three pieces of property. But none of them were really suitable for what he had in mind. So one day he said, “Frank, we’re going to take that little lot we own and we’re going to build something. Let’s start talking to the coaches, and find out what our needs are for the building.” So we sat down and in about two hours we had the building drawn up. In about four months we had raised $3 million. And within one year we had the building built. And that was the Roussel Building. Jaynotes: What kind of impact has the building had on our athletic program? FM: It really was just to take care of our student-athletes. The first thing we did was draw plans for the wrestling room. Our wrestlers used to wrestle in the basement of the school building. And Fr. Tompson said we have to take care of our wrestlers. So everything in the Roussel Building is built around the wrestling room. And, of course, our wrestling Graduation 2007 25
FRANK MISURACA can. And by the same token we try to give our kids every opportunity to program has flourished. But it’s a multi-use facility. The third floor with its batting cage is used for baseball on rainy days. We use it for football practice be successful, by giving them the equipment they need. Sometimes we have to say no. But they understand that it’s a process, and they’re a part with walk-throughs. We’ve used it for wrestling. We use it everyday for P.E. of the process. We use it for basketball practice for our younger kids. And we’ve had alumni play up there in tournaments. Then on the second floor, we have a Jaynotes: Let’s dream a little bit. If the money was there and baseball locker room, a track locker room, soccer locker room, two classyou could have your wish for the athletic program, what would rooms, and a P.E. room. On the first floor we have a weight room and it be? varsity football, J.V. football, and 8th and 9th grade locker rooms. So it’s FM: A facility like they have at Jesuit-Dallas or at Strake Jesuit in really been a multi-use facility. Houston would be nice. With all the land they have and the facilities Jaynotes: And the addition of the back field, Will Clark Field, they have, they don’t have to put the students on a bus everyday to bring must have helped, too. them to practice, which I think is a big safety issue. It would be nice just to be able to walk out of the gym or the field-house and practice. So if FM: Yes, that took us 27 years to buy that block. And it’s been a we had the resources and the land to do such a thing, I’m sure we would tremendous help to the school. Sometimes we have six organizations out on step up and do that. the field. We use it for 8th, 9th, J.V. football, baseball, soccer, band, cheerleaders, P.E. classes, ROTC, and intramurals. It’s been a tremendous Jaynotes: Have you noticed any changes in the students addition. through the years? Jaynotes: So as nice as it is, it sounds like it’s probably not FM: I think it runs in cycles. Recently we’ve had just outstanding stuenough either. dents, and it’s really been a pleasure to know that it’s the “we,” not the “me.” We’ve had a couple of classes like that. We’ll FM: No, we really don’t have enough. We still have run into a class that’s a “me” class, and they’re just to get on the bus and go out to City Park to concerned about themselves. But I think in general practice. We still have to go out to Marconi Drive From 1981-1986, Misuraca served we’ve really been able to focus on the “we.” It’s been for soccer practice. We still have to look for a place as executive administrative assistant to Jesuit’s president. a pleasure being around those types of kids, and it to practice baseball. makes for a better school day. You enjoy being there Jaynotes: And yet, we do well. We win because of the kids, because of the kids’ concern for state championships, we win district each other. championships, we compete at a very high Jaynotes: What about parents? Have you level against other schools that have nicer noticed changes in parents through the facilities. years? FM: I think that has to do with the young men we FM: Yes. Parents today seem to be hesitant to let get and also the attitude we have towards our protheir kids grow up. They seem to be trying to live grams. Let’s give the students the best opportunity too much through their sons. In the past, the coach to be successful. These are the facilities we have to would say something, and the parents would back work with, so there’s no sense in complaining about up the coach. Today as soon as their son is told them. Let’s take what we have and do the best we
A TIME TO ROAST AND A Over 400 friends and fans gathered one evening in May at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside to send off “Mizzy” in style. “The Mizzy Roast and Toast” proved to be an event to remember. Dean Mar tin and his cohorts at the Friars’ Club would have been proud. Dinner and refreshments were only a warm-up to the featured game of roasting that seemed to go extra innings. But no one complained at all, as if thrilled at the chance to witness a legend at work.
“One of our starters had been in a long drought and hadn’t had a base hit in weeks. One day as he was crossing Banks Street, the player decided to take a little practice swing and tap Fr. McGinn on his rear. Outraged, Fr. McGinn marched up to the athletic director’s office. ‘Frank, do you know what this player just did? He hit me on my rear-end with his bat.’ Without hesitating, Frank replied, ‘Father, you should be happy. That’s the first thing he’s hit in over a month.’ ” —Dave Moreau Master of Ceremonies, and long-time chronicler of New Orleans prep spor ts,
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Ken Trahan set the table for the contest of serious roasting. After Trahan’s introduction, each of the 10 Master Roasters stepped to the plate and peppered the crowd with singles, doubles, triples, and home runs, all at Mizzy’s expense. Will Clark ’82, unaccustomed to the leadoff spot, adjusted well and took his shots. Delgado baseball coach Joe Scheurerman wasted no time slamming The Mizz before presenting him with a bronzed security change box. The usually acerbic David Vignes ’76 didn’t let down his teammates, but did surprise the fans when he asked them to consider a Jesuit High School without Mizzy.
“You know, what impressed me most about Coach Mizzy was his deep concern for his players, especially his concern for their physical welfare and health. I remember one game in which our starting pitcher was asked to throw an unusually high number of pitches. Concerned,
At the Mizzy Roast, sportscaster and MC Ken Trahan scribbles last minute notes while baseball great Will Clark ’82 leads off a star-studded roster of teasers.
the team statistician leaned toward Coach Mizzy and told him, ‘Coach, our pitcher is nearing 200 pitches.’ With all the compassion he could muster, Coach replied, ‘Thanks for that important information, son. Now let me know when he approaches 300.’ ” —David Vignes ’76 F o rmer Blue Jay football coach Billy Murphy did an admirable job batting cleanup, and fifth-hole hitter Mike Kelly, Jesuit’s former maintenance director and Mizzy cohor t, reached base safely with his story of taking
J E S U I T T O D AY those days football was the key because it started off something, they are ready to come down to the the school year and as your football team played school to straighten out the situation. that’s how the school year went. So this represented Jaynotes: What about the hallmark athletic our being back. events since you’ve been here? What are Jaynotes: I think the LHSAA took notice of some of the big moments in athletics in the that game. various sports that stand out for you? FM: They sure did. In fact, the next year the LHSAA FM: What stands out for me is having the took over the playoffs. They made all the money and opportunity to keep kids from going astray—pulling they gave a certain percentage to the schools. Up until them into Jesuit’s baseball program, and keeping that time the high schools made the money off of the them from going astray, running around with the In 1984, Mizzy reigned as King of a games, and, of course, that ’78 game was a wrong crowd, and things of that nature. One or two Blue Jay Mardi Gras parade tremendous payday for our high school. Fr. Tompson successes stand out there. One or two boys come to walked into Fr. Schott’s office and gave him a check mind. And I think those are the best achievements. for over $50,000, just our share of the ball game. I Jaynotes: So when I asked that question, you think that’s what really sold Fr. Schott, our president, on athletics. don’t think of winning a particular championship or beating a Jaynotes: You have seen some great coaching in your years particular team? here. FM: I’ve never stressed that in all my years of coaching. I’ve never FM: I think one of the greatest coaching jobs was the track coach here stressed winning. I’ve stressed being successful, improving yourself, being one year. We finished 5th in the district out of six teams. And he came in better, not winning a ball game. Sometimes you become better by losing. to see me to tell me he was thinking about resigning. He didn’t know if You know, everyone likes to win, but sometimes winning doesn’t help the he could coach. He didn’t feel like he did a good job. He probably did situation, it hinders what you’re trying to do. the best job of any coach at Jesuit High School. He had 11 kids in the Jaynotes: Let me ask you about one specific moment—the last district meet that qualified. On the day of the meet, nine of those kids game of the 1978 football season. had their personal best record. They had their best times, ran their FM: Superdome, Jesuit vs. St. Augustine, the state championship game, fastest, pole vaulted the highest. Nine out of 11 kids were ready to com45,000 people in the stadium, just a tremendous week. I slept at school pete on the day they had the track meet. You can’t do better than that. two or three nights preparing. I didn’t have time to run home and sleep, Jaynotes: One more question, did you like the filly in the so I just slept in the gym in my office. I was selling tickets at 10:00 at Belmont Stakes? night from the gym. It was just incredible. I think the city remembers FM: Yes, I like fillies. and cherishes that game (which St. Aug won 13-7), and Jesuit was a part of it. Jaynotes: We know that. Frank, thank you for this interview. Jaynotes: Why was it important to Jesuit High School’s Thank you for taking care of our sons at Jesuit over the past athletic program? Did it represent anything? 45 years. And thank you for being a model for so many of us FM: Our athletic program was down. We had a few successes, but in here at Jesuit through those years. ■
TIME TO TOAST Mizzy on a journey for the coldest Coke in town. Brother Mar tin athletic director Barry Hebert followed with one-liners about his father-figure. Dave Moreau showed no mercy on the man he would soon replace in the field and in the dugout. Bill Babin ’74, as George Castanza, brought the crowd to its feet with zingers and gapers, while Warren Cuntz, Sr. nailed Mizzy like a Japanese sumo wrestler would. Even Mizzy’s sister Rose Lynn Scott got into the act as she wrapped up the onslaught with tales of growing up with such a legend.
“One year Frank and Charlene, and my wife Geanie and I, w ere vacationing together in London. While sight-seeing, we were traveling on a bus that included a group of Japanese school girls. As we rode around London, the school girls began to stare at Frank, giggle, and chatter incessantly. This went on for quite awhile. Finally, the bus stopped and we all got off for a break. The girls continued to stare and giggle. I approached their chaperone and asked why the girls were staring and giggling. ‘Don’t you know who that is?’ the chaperone replied as
she pointed to Frank. I said, ‘Yes, I know who that is, but do you know who that is?’ She looked at Frank again, then back to me and, herself giddy, said, ‘That’s Masahiro Fumagachi, the famous Japanese sumo wrestler.’ ” —Warren Cuntz, Sr. Throughout the contest, MC Tr a h a n handled the cheering mob well, appeasing them with morsels of gratitude and recognition of dignitaries from throughout the kingdom. From Lakeview to the 9th Ward, from the West Bank to Metairie, from Elysian Fields to Severn, they came. And Trahan did not miss a one of them. Between-inning video testimonials prepped the crowd for the ensuing barrage. And when the onslaught mercifully reached its conclusion, all Mizzy could offer was, “I can explain everything.” It took Jesuit’s president, Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. to restore order and some semblance of dignity with a proper recognition of The Legend and his wife, Charlene. Four hours after the event began, Trahan announced, “Game over,” and ever yone cleared the field. ■
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T H E J AY N O T E S I N T E R V I E W After 26 years of dedicated service as the administrative assistant in the discipline office, Juanita McCabe retired at the end of the 2006-07 school year. No more PH slips, no more absentee slips, no more exit visas—just relaxing at home on her 31/2 acres north of Hammond. In an office that has seen eight disciplinarians during her tenure, Ms. McCabe has been the one constant p roviding stability and routine for Jesuit’s young men. In his valedictory address at the 2007 C o m m e n c e m e n t, Alex Faust spoke for all Blue Jays when he referred to Ms. McCabe as “a woman who…became our surrogate mother, looking after us daily for the past 26 years.” Jaynotes: What are you going to miss most about this place? Juanita McCabe: The interaction with the students and the many friends I made here.
Jaynotes: Have you written many PHs through the years? JM: Probably thousands. Think about it. I’m always here in the office while teachers are in class. They send students to this office to fill out a PH. I’m writing those PHs. So my name’s on most of them. I don’t enjoy doing it, but I have to do what I have to do. Jaynotes: What has your relationship with the students been like? JM: I get along with the kids really well, no problems. Once in a while you get one who will argue. They do that at home and they think they will change my mind. Maybe they do change Mama’s mind, but they don’t change mine. Jaynotes: Tell us something about your life that might surprise students. JM: I’ve lived a very normal life, nothing spectacular. I grew up in New Orleans and attended Sacred Heart on Canal Street. I studied very hard, never went to school without my homework, and made good grades, though I had to work for them. I went to state rally twice, and I was in the National Honor Society. I went to work after school, got married, had kids, stayed home. A very normal life. Jaynotes: What do you do when you get home each day? JM: I flop in a chair and don’t move for a good hour. I’m tired when I get home. This is high energy and that’s okay. You have to be “on” from the time you get here to the time you walk out the door. So I flop and don't move. Jaynotes: What are your hobbies? JM: I don’t get to do much because I don’t have that much time. But I will start sewing again, probably for my grandchildren, and gardening, those kinds of things. Just low-key stuff. That’s what I need. Low-key stuff. Because I’ve been racing all these years. And I like to listen to music. Jaynotes: What’s in your CD player right now? JM: Smooth jazz. Chris Botti. Josh Groban. And some country. Jaynotes: Your son David graduated from Jesuit in 1995. JM: Yes, and my grandson Christopher Fish graduated in 2002. Jaynotes: Did David ever get a PH that you kind of “took care of”? JM: I gave David his first PH. Jaynotes: What? You’re kidding. JM: He was late to class because he forgot to go get a book out his locker. He came to the discipline office to get a slip and I said, “Well, you know, this is going to be it. Remember what I told you. The other kids will be looking when you go back to class. You can’t get away with something 28 JAYNotes
that a lot of others don’t. I can give other kids a break, but not you.” No way would I let him out of a PH. Jaynotes: How many different disciplinarians have you worked with? JM: Eight. I started with a Marine, Col. Jim Quinn, and I’m going out with a Marine, Top Abshire. In between, there’s been Gernon Brown III, Chris Donahue, Fr. Mike Dooley, Warren Bernard, Kevin Avin, and Mick Quinlan. Jaynotes: What are some of the great excuses you have heard from the students? JM: One student came in without his uniform. “What happened to your uniform?” “Well, my mother bought a new dryer and she wasn’t home. Daddy was home. They delivered the new dryer and they took the old one with all my new uniforms.” So what can you do? Just laugh sometimes. Jaynotes: What about parents’ excuses? JM: Sometimes parents get their own sons in trouble. Parents will call and say that their son has to leave school, but that they did not write a note. I check the file and there’s a note supposedly written by the parent. So somehow, even though the parent didn’t write a note, the student had a note. The son had forged his father’s signature. Then there was the mom who had written all kinds of notes for her son, excuses for various reasons. He kept the supply of notes in his book bag to use whenever he needed them. All he had to do was date them. Jaynotes: Says something about parenting. JM: Sure does. Here’s another one. I got a call at 1:30 in the morning on my office voicemail from a parent saying, “I know you’re not there but I just want you to know he’s in a school activity and they went out afterward and they are still not home.” She called twice. What can we do once they leave the school grounds? We can’t monitor them 24 hours a day. Jaynotes: Do you see this frequently with parents, the idea that you take over all my parenting duties for me? JM: Absolutely. Many parents don’t necessarily see this as a partnership or that we’re assisting them in their parenting duties. They actually want us to be the parents or the bad guys so they don’t have to be. But then there are the parents who do not want to make excuses for their sons, who want their sons to be accountable. They will tell you straight up if he’s done wrong, he’s got to be punished for it. Jaynotes: Have the students changed in any way through the years? JM:: I find them pretty much the same. They’re boys. They’re teenagers—sloppy, they don’t do homework. They come in the office and just drop things right there. Just typical boys and they do those goofy things that they do. And they get punished but that’s okay, they don’t care. Maybe we have more students with emotional problems resulting from split families. That’s sad. But many of our students are inspirational
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Ms. McCabe in 1982
Queen of PH: After 26 Years at Discipline’s Helm, Ms. McCabe Bids Adieu and accomplish so much. They just can do it all and I marvel at what some of those kids achieve. They're bright and they use their minds. Jaynotes: Does any day stand out as a particularly bad day? JM: The day we buried two of our students. It was horrible. Two of our students were killed in an accident on Halloween night. It hit everyone here hard, especially Col. Quinn (who was disciplinarian at the time). He cared for the boys so much. He looked like he was ill that day. But that day stands out as a bad day for all of us—students and teachers. Another student had been killed in September driving back from a football game. That was not a good year. Jaynotes: On the brighter side, you must have witnessed some fun through the years. JM: I had one boy whose zipper broke. I’m sitting in the office and he’s standing up and he’s got to show me that his zipper’s broken. As he pulled it apart, he didn’t realize he had also pulled his boxer shorts apart. But I didn’t say a word. I figured it was purely accidental, and so I just gave him a few pins. You just never know what’s going to happen. Then we have the infamous cigarette story. Our disciplinarian at the time, Fr. Dooley, hands me a pack of cigarettes, and tells me to put it in my top drawer, that we might need this later as evidence. The student he took the cigarettes from got in trouble for something else, I believe. After the student went before a discipline board, the parents were called in and told their son was getting another chance. While the parents were in Fr. Dooley’s office, a teacher who liked to play around saw my desk drawer open, and asked, “Oh, can I have one of those?” Those were the days when smoking was still allowed inside school. I said, “Sure, I don't care.” So he opened up the pack and found two marijuana joints. Then he really started to
clown around. Now I’m sitting there thinking, “These joints belong to that boy who was given a second chance. Fr. Dooley does not realize it’s grass. I can’t sit on this. I’ve got to tell him.” But I can’t tell him while the parents are in there. Then Fr. Dooley’s door opens and the parents walk past me thanking him for giving their son another chance. I’m sitting there thinking, “Oh, man, you just don’t know what’s about to hit you.” Well, it hit them after I told Fr. Dooley. I guess the lesson learned is to do a complete investigation. Jaynotes: What do you see as the major strengths of the school? JM: The dedication of the faculty. The dedication of the counselors, how they go as far as they can to help. The high academic standards. The camaraderie, how the faculty teach the boys to help each other. The d e votion that the alumni have to the school. The teachers are so dedicated, so available to help before school, after school, during lunch. Take Corey Hilliard ’03, who was recently drafted by the New England Patriots. He worked for me the whole time he was here. And he struggled and he struggled. One day he says, “I don’t think I’m going to make it in math.” I told him, “Yes, it’s hard. You play football and you’re tired, and you still have to do your homework. Go see Ms. (Kathi) Tomeny. You don’t have practice at lunch. Go see her and get help.” He wound up with A’s because he went for help. And Ms. Tomeny is always available to help students in the morning and during lunch. If you don’t understand something, she's right there to help. Corey is just one of her success stories. And that’s the school I walked into 26 years ago. And it’s been good. It really, really has. It’s been good. ■
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2007 Baseball State Championship Tournament In Winning State, Blue Jays Wielded Big Sticks and Snuffed Rallies The 2007 Blue Jay baseball team (33-6) put a big exclamation point on the school’s sports year when it captured the state championship at Zephyr Field on May 12. The Jays’ thrilling 4-2 victory over West Monroe capped off a season of significant accomplishments. • Coach Sam Dozier, in only his second year at the helm of the Jesuit squad, won his first state championship, and then surprised everyone in August when he announced his retirement from coaching to enter private business. • The championship moved the Jays to the top of the victory list for schools in the top classification in the history of the state tournament in its current format. • The Jays have now won 20 state championships in prep baseball. • The baseball team added the fourth state championship trophy to the school’s 2007 athletic trophy case. • The players, coaches, and staff of the 2007 baseball team can now call themselves district and state champions. In the state tourney the Jays dominated no one. But a balanced and timely hitting attack and the solid pitching of iron-man senior Michael LeBreton and sophomore Jordan Rittiner, carried the Blue Jays to the top of the mound. It looked like the Jays might indeed run away with the quarterfinal game of the tournament as they built up a 10-1 lead over Destrehan heading into the bottom of the last inning. With the fat lady all ready to belt out her tune, clearly the dust stirred up by the Wildcats’ furious rally had her choking and 30 JAYNotes
gasping for air. With the score 10-8 and runners on first and third, Rittiner struck out the final batter and the rotund one was able to sing her song. Saturday’s semifinal game with St. Amant seemed to follow the same script. Behind Rittiner’s pitching, the Jays took an 8-2 lead into the final inning only to see the Gators rally and cut it to 8-6. With the tying run on first, Rittiner struck out the final Gator batter to catapult the Jays into the championship contest against West Monroe. In the first three innings of the state title game, the Blue Jays parlayed three errors by the Rebels and clutch hitting by Johnny Carr ’07 to build up a 3-0 lead. In the fourth inning the Jays completed their scoring when Manny Estrada ’07 doubled, his fourth extra-base hit of the tournament. Estrada went to third on Mason Katz’s ’09 groundout, and then scored on a wild pitch. In the fourth inning, senior starter Brian Seay gave way to LeBreton after the Rebels scored two runs and were threatening to score more. LeBreton shut down the rally and got his team to the final inning, a difficult one for the Jays the entire tournament. Up 42, the Blue Jays saw West Monroe load the bases with two outs. But LeBreton allayed any anxiety that Blue Jay fans may have been feeling when he fanned the last batter, triggering a wild celebration amidst dust, joy, and tears on the Zephyr infield. ■
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Retirements Set Off Chain of Events in Jesuit Athletics With Frank Misuraca’s departure on June 1, coupled with the surprise retirement of baseball coach Sam Dozier two months later, the unintended upshot for Jesuit was almost the equivalent of bagging a sports hat trick.
Clockwise, beginning top left, Jesuit’s senior ace pitcher Michael LeBreton; outfielder Mason Katz ’09 slides safely into home; pumped up after saving the Jays from another big jam, LeBreton’s teammates show their gratitude; Coach Sam Dozier; and, the changing of the baseball guard, from left, principal Michael Giambelluca ’82, Tim Parenton ’80, athletic director Dave Moreau, and assistant AD Joey Latino
As assistant athletic director and Mizzy’s pupil for the past year, former Blue Jay baseball coach Dave Moreau had been well-tutored in the intricacies associated with being athletic director. Upon Mizzy’s retirement, Moreau was promoted to athletic director and emerged from behind his mentor’s shadow to provide a seamless transition while consigning his own trademark on the high standards Jesuit places on the position. Because of the myriad of rules, regulations, and deadlines, the job has become one of the most critical jobs in Louisiana’s public and private high schools. Over the summer, Jesuit hired Joey Latino as its new assistant athletic director. Latino learned the ropes of the job while serving as athletic director at Archbishop Shaw High School. In addition to helping Moreau with his duties, Latino teaches science. Sam Dozier, who was honored as the Times-Picayune’s All-Metro Coach of the Year for leading Jesuit’s baseball team to the 2007 state championship title, surprised everyone when he decided in early August to retire from coaching and teaching to embark on an entirely new career in the petroleum services industry. When Dozier closed the dugout door, it stayed shut for only six days before Jesuit reopened it with the hiring of Timothy M. Parenton, a college baseball coach with more than 17 years of experience. Parenton, a notable Blue Jay athlete in his own right before graduating in 1980, became the sixth Jesuit alumnus who currently ser ves as head coach of a Jesuit team. ■
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Chance van Meter ’09 outraces a Tiger, while champion pole vaulter Mark Rose ’07 (below) gracefully clears the bar.
Track Team Wins First District Title in 38 Years The Blue Jay track and field team ended a long drought when it captured this year’s district title. The Blue Jays had not won a district title in track since 1969, a 38-year famine that ended on a warm spring night at Tad Gormley Stadium where the well-balanced Jays scored 133 points, 27 points ahead of the second place team. In the field events, Blue Jay winners we re Ben Duhe ’08 in the long jump (21’-11 1/2”) and triple jump (44’-31/2”) and LSU signee Kyle Rose ’07 in the pole vault (14’-7”). Rose set a Catholic League record, b reaking the mark of 14’-6” by Jesuit’s Beau Bagley in 1993. In the track events, Kevin Fitzgerald ’08 had the team’s most dramatic victories. The Blue Jays took a 69-65 lead for first place when Fitzgerald sprinted past a Rummel runner and out-leaned him at the finish to win the 1,600-meter event in a time of 4:24.68, just one hundredth of a second ahead of the Raider runner. Then Fitzgerald sprinted past a Brother Martin runner to win the 800-meter event with another lean at the finish line in 2:00.01. Blue Jay hurdlers Yuki Dunn ’07 and Clinton Panchamé ’07 went one-two in the 300-meter hurdles. The Jays clinched the title when Kenny Ehrhardt ’07 and Graham Williams ’08 finished second and third, respectively, in the 3,200-meter event. Not satisfied with this accomplishment, the Jays then went on to win the regional title as well. All of the above-mentioned Jays qualified for the state meet in their events, along with Jeff Giordano ’07 in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter relay team of Giordano, Chance Van Meter ’09, Manford Laws ’07, and Payten Jason ’09, and the 400-meter relay team of Troy Mathews ’08, Van Meter, Laws, and Jason. At the state meet at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium, Rose won the boys’ pole vault state championship with a personal-best of 15’-8”. Rose’s winning jump came on his third and final attempt at that height. Backed by Rose’s performance, the Blue Jays finished in 8th place, best among all high schools in the New Orleans metro area. Many underclassmen are returning and there is a renewed spirit over track, especially as Coach Chris LaMothe begins his third year as head coach. ■ 32 JAYNotes
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Jays Take State, Regional Rugby Titles The Jesuit rugby team is state champion for the sixth year in a row and regional champ for the second time in three years. To earn the regional title, the Jays defeated the state champions from Arkansas and Florida, and district rival Rummel. Six Blue Jays were named to the all-state rugby team: seniors Colin Hosli, Andrew Worrell, David Carr, and James Gonczi (with ball), and juniors Thomas Drewes and Michael Bilalis. The regional title earned Coach Rob Markel’s team a trip to Boulder, CO, where they competed in the national high school championship, a double elimination event in which the Blue Jays won one game but dropped two. ■
On the shift in City Park, fleet-footed Blue Jay rugby players practice against each other. Photo by Jonathan Rowan ’06
Tennis Team Wins Regional, but Meets Its Match at State
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In a valiant effort, the 2007 Jesuit tennis team took home the state ru n n e r-up tro p h y. Actually, the Jays tied St. Paul’s for state on points, but the Wolves captured the title on a tie-breaker system. In singles competition senior Alex Faust (right) made it to the semifinal round. Two of Jesuit’s doubles teams advanced to the semifinal round—Alex Starlight ’08-Gerard Suhor ’09 and Jordan Ezell ’09-Curtis Lew ’08. The Jays, coached by Mitch Chapoton ’87, earned the spot in the state tournament by winning its 9th straight regional title. ■
GOLF Scott Lawless ’07 Bags Golf Title On a blustery May day when only five golfers would shoot below par on the difficult Zachary course, Blue Jay senior Scott Lawless shot back-to-back 69s to capture the 5A individual state championship. Lawless started his final round with a hot putter. Trailing two golfers by two strokes, Lawless eagled the 533-yard par 5 first hole when he sank a 25-foot putt. “I knew when I made that putt that I could win this thing,” said Lawless. “I knew Scott had the potential," said Chad Laborde ’98, Jesuit’s golf coach, adding that the enthusiasm created by Lawless’s big win could be the catalyst to a successful season in the coming year for the Jays. ■ Graduation 2007 33
PROFILE OF A JESUIT TEACHER
Profiling the Jesuit High School Teacher Jesuit High School now has a document that outlines the ideal characteristics of the teacher at the school. After five years of work, with one “timeout” year thanks to Katrina, the school’s Ignatian Identity Team has produced the document, Profile of a Jesuit High School Teacher. In capturing the traits of the ideal composite teacher, the committee relied on the history of Jesuit’s past faculty, the documents of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA), and the views of the school’s present faculty and administration. Ultimately, the teacher at Jesuit High School of New Orleans was determined to be Open to Growth, Religious, Loving, Intellectually Competent, Professionally Competent, and Committed to Justice. The Ignatian Identity Team presented the document to the faculty at an in-service to open the 2006-2007 school year. The Ignatian Identity Team hopes that the document honors teachers of Jesuit’s past, guides those teachers of Jesuit’s future, and inspires those teachers of Jesuit’s present. At the in-service, Fr. Ralph Metts, S.J., president of the JSEA, delivered the keynote address in which he provided the context for the development of such a document. The day then shifted to a presentation of the six characteristics, each in its own form—a live interview with Jesuit’s senior teacher, Paul Frederick; alumni testimonials, via video, of Jesuit teachers who made a difference in their lives; a prayer service; and movie clips focusing on teaching experiences. The document is being used as a formation piece. As teacher contracts are reviewed, Jesuit’s principal, Mike Giambelluca ’82, asked faculty members to reflect on how they had fulfilled at least one aspect of each characteristic. At the conclusion of the 2007-08 school year, monetary awards will be given annually to four faculty members who, in the judgment of their peers and administrators, have best fulfilled the characteristics of the Profile. With this edition of Jaynotes, we begin a series in which we present
the six characteristics. Additionally, each characteristic will be paired with a testimonial from an alumnus about a teacher who had a positive impact on his life. (Originally, these testimonials were to be part of a special edition of Jaynotes. However, Katrina urged us to reconsider that plan. We still welcome your essay in which you present a teacher who changed your life.) If you cannot wait for the next six editions, the entire Profile is posted on Jesuit’s website— www.jesuitnola.org. PROFILE OF A JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER “Those who wish to give greater proof of their love, and to distinguish themselves in whatever concerns the service of the Eternal King and the Lord of all, will not only offer themselves entirely for the work…but make offerings of greater value and of more importance.” [Spiritual Exercises, 97] St. Ignatius points out that we should never grow slack in our efforts to follow Christ nor be satisfied with the inertia of “good enough.” In the work of education, therefore, we must always seek after a greater offering of self. This principle, seeking after the magis, means the constant pursuit of what is more conducive to the service of God. As a leader, the Jesuit High School teacher strives in word and deed to nurt u re and improve student life, both in academics and extracurriculars. As a model, the teacher is an authentic witness to the goals and ideals of Jesuit High School. By calling the students to higher levels of excellence in all they do, the teacher patiently encourages students to exemplify the call of St. Ignatius to the “magis.”
Mr. Tom Fernon, S.J. Molded Blue Jays into Avid Readers By Edgar Schafer III ’64 As the photo caption proclaims in the 1964 Jesuit Yearbook, “Juniors learn about some of the famous twentieth-century American authors from Mr. Thomas Fernon, S.J.”
I can see it in my mind’s eye like it happened yesterday. September, 1963— the first day of my junior year at Jesuit High School was unfolding. My classmates and I sat poised to meet our English teacher. In ambled a “new guy.” He was calm and soft-spoken as he introduced himself—Mr. Thomas Fernon, S.J. Brief introduction aside, our new professor proceeded to rattle off the syllabus for the semester. Mr. Fernon closed his remarks with a statement that left 33 testosterone-soaked teens 34 JAYNotes
in a hushed, catatonic state—he was going to assign a novel to read each week and test us on its contents each Friday. Outrage!! Disbelief!! Shock!! Was the new guy off his rocker? I took it upon myself to educate him as to a day in the life of a 3B student. “Sir, besides English we have Latin, physics, religion, trigonometry, and physical education. Some of us play sports and we all pursue a social life. Do you really think the assignment of a novel a week is reasonable?” He
replied, “I think you are bright young men and up to the task.” End of discussion. True to his words, Mr. Fernon assigned a book every week. However, it turned out to be a much fairer exercise than we imagined it would be. The novels never exceeded 150 pages. The dreaded Friday tests were actually quite fair. A cursory reading enabled the student to answer the exam’s subjective questions much to the satisfaction of our professor. In class Mr. Fernon displayed a true love of
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Jesuit High School’s Ignatian Identity Team, which created and presented the Profile of the Teacher document to JSEA president Ralph Metts, S.J. (fourth from right), consists of faculty and administrators, including, from left, Merrick Lyons (college placement counselor), former theology teachers Colin MacIver and Joseph Willis, academic assistant principal Kathy Juhas, David Wright (science), Fr. Metts, principal Michael Giambelluca, guidance director Mary Favalora, and, alumni director Mat Grau.
A teacher at Jesuit High School realizes that he is par t of God’s unfolding creation and, therefore, is a work in progress. He understands that academic subjects are not ends in themselves but means to the greater end of knowing, loving, and ser ving God. A member of the Jesuit High School faculty… • is self-reflective, seeks new opportunities for professional and intellectual development, and is receptive to teacher evaluation. • recognizes his own strengths and limitations and strives to build on these strengths to meet the needs of the students. • is willing to incorporate new teaching methods. • has an open mind and respect for other academic disciplines. • seeks to understand each student’s background, environment, and individuality and responds accordingly to his particular needs. • strives for growth in his relationship with God and models this growth to students. • is receptive to implementing new course outcomes and syllabi, always striving for academic excellence. • involves himself more fully in school activities. • models and encourages a joy of learning and a desire for life-long learning. • embraces and manifests the Jesuit philosophy of education.
literature. Sometimes in class he appeared moonstruck as he read excerpts from the works we examined. He would gaze out the window onto Carrollton Avenue and murmur words like, “Brilliant” or “Heartfelt.” He would then turn to us to see if anyone, anyone, was in empathy with him. Our visages were blank, like a herd of calves looking at a new gate. He would shake his head a time or two, then plow on through the material. He was, in a strange way, all alone. Something profound happened inside of me in English class that ye a r. My teacher’s fervor along with the books he assigned was having an impact. After 42 years I can still remember some of the books—The Ponder He a rt by Eudora Welty, The Violent Bear It Away by Fl a n n e ry O’Connor, and tales by Southern Gothic writers—that opened a brand n ew window into my “South,” making me look at its decaying ways and damned people as n e ver before. I can also remember Eve l y n
Waugh’s The Loved On e, a classic, morbid i n t roduction to satire. As the weeks and the novels rolled on, I found myself, for the first time in my life, reading not out of requirement, but out of pure desire. The new guy had introduced me to a world that I continue to explore to this day— the world of the printed word that includes the Bible, history, science, philosophy, poetry, theology, fact, and fiction. I write to pay tribute to the man who marked me forever by sharing his great love of literature with me. By doing so, he made a reader out of me. Not a day in my life passes that I don’t spend some time with my nose in a book. If there is such a condition as “readaholism,” I confess to being afflicted by it. Thanks, Tom Fernon, for your great contribution to my life. I am the richer man because of you. My life would not have been as full an experience without your influence. God bless you. ■
Edgar Schafer III ’64 is a group benefits consultant with Gilsbar, a privately held provider of comprehensive insurance services with headquarters in Covington. Schafer lives in Covington. His father, Edgar Schafer, Jr., was also a Blue Jay from the Class of 1938. Mr. Thomas Fernon graduated from Jesuit High School in 1955. As a Jesuit scholastic, Mr. Fernon taught Latin and English at Jesuit High School from 1962-1965, and was moderator of the senior Philelectic Society and the wrestling team. Graduation 2007 35
MEDALLION STORIES
Editor’s Note: Twenty-six stone markers border the second floor walkway overlooking the Traditions Courtyard. The brainchild of Jesuit’s president Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., these medallions bear the engraved names of 26 Jesuits, men who ser ved the society in various ministries. With this edition of Jaynotes, we begin a series in which our readers will become acquainted with these 26 Jesuits. Through the words of various guest authors, our readers will learn about these men who dedicated their lives to the greater glory of God— A.M.D.G. In recent editions of Jaynotes, you have read about the lives of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, and Blessed Peter Faber. We think it appropriate that Medallion Stories begins by focusing on the founding fathers of Jesuit High School—Jean Baptiste Maisounabe and John Cambiaso.
Jean Baptiste Maisounabe and John Cambiaso— THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
by Rev. Donald Hawkins, S.J.
Many American institutions of learning recognize prominent citizens as their founders. Few such institutions have heroes as their founders. Jesuit High School of New Orleans is one of those rare schools. Father Jean Baptiste Maisounabe was truly a Christian hero. To appreciate his situation, one must take a look at the historical context. The Bishop of New Orleans had invited French Jesuits to found a college in Louisiana. St. Charles College at Grand Coteau, near Opelousas, opened its doors in 1837. The Bishop of Mobile had previously established Spring Hill College near Mobile in 1830. By the middle of the 1840’s, Bishop Michael Portier realized that he must have Jesuits as the college faculty if the institution were to survive. Realizing the opportunities offered, the Lyons Province of the Society of Jesus undertook to establish a Southern Mission, including a college and a church in New Orleans as well as the other schools already established at Grand Coteau and Spring Hill. The Provincial of the Lyons announced that he was sending his best man, Father Maisounabe, to be superior of the mission and founder of the Jesuit enterprise in New Orleans. Maisounabe was already a priest when he entered the Society of Jesus. He had previously served as superior of Jesuit scholastics in formation. Many of his French confreres apparently expected him to become provincial of the Lyons Province. When Father Maisounabe arrived in the United States, he first visited Jesuit colleges in the East, like Georgetown, in order to come to a clearer understanding of American educational philosophy. 36 JAYNotes
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Father Maisounabe soon traveled to New Orleans and began a series of notably unsuccessful fund-raising efforts. The generosity of Bishop Antoine Blanc and his priests, along with that of the Ursuline nuns, allowed construction to begin on a building to serve as Jesuit residence and school. (To this day the Ursulines claim that the Jesuits never repaid the debt.) Classes were set to begin in September, 1848. Instead, Captain Jack came first. The scourge of the Gulf Coast, the yellow fever epidemic, led many with financial means to flee New Orleans. Yellow fever led to more than a thousand burials in one month in St. Patrick Cemetery alone, while the poor, especially the Irish and German immigrants, had to fend for themselves. Bishop Blanc urged Father Maisounabe, unacclimated as he was to his new environment, to leave the city as well. Maisounabe, however, believed that he should stay in the Crescent City and support the work of Jesuit Father Joseph Soller. Appreciating the needs of the poor, the priest moved his cot close to the door of the small Jesuit residence on Baronne Street so that anyone could find him, even late at night. In early September Father Maisounabe preached at the funeral of a Redemptorist priest, the superior of his religious community in the
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Crescent City, who had succumbed to yellow fever. Within a week the Jesuit superior fell victim to the disease. Bishop Blanc had him moved to his own episcopal residence in the French Quarter, offered him the sacraments of the dying, and stayed by his side until he died on September 12, 1848. Because the early Jesuits were too poor to have their own tomb, Father Maisounabe was buried in the diocesan priests’ tomb in St. Louis Cemetery Number Two. As a consequence of the epidemic, the doors of the school did not open until February 2, 1849. Looking back at his short career on the Gulf Coast, some might consider Father Maisounabe to have been a failure. He managed to settle other French Jesuits at Spring Hill College in Mobile and to organize the mission that included a third Jesuit community, that of twelve-year-old St. Charles College in Grand Coteau. He did not, however, see the first student enter the Jesuit college in New Orleans. In fact, no classroom building existed before his death. Yet this young priest was, in no sense, a failure; he was, in fact, a real success. He did not build a school, but he did build a spirit. He left behind a spirit of loving compassion and concern, particularly for the poor. On a tour of the New Orleans Mission at the time of Father Maisounabe’s death, Father John Cambiaso Cambiaso, representative of the provincial of the Lyons Province, immediately took over the reins of administration. Descended from a prominent Genoese family that had settled in Mediterranean France, Cambiaso was something of a universal genius. Not only was he something of a chemist (he claimed that Mississippi River water was the most healthful in the world) and an astronomer (he eventually had a telescope installed at the top of the Jesuit church), but also he made his mark as an architect. With the help of Thomas Girard, Father Cambiaso—influenced by the architecture of Moorish Spain that he had encountered during his studies—designed the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which opened for public worship in 1854. The same design also influenced the original buildings of the College of the Immaculate Conception. He and Girard were also responsible for St. Maurice Church on St. Maurice Avenue in the Ninth Ward, and for St. Joseph’s Church, then a Jesuit apostolate connected with a short-lived Jesuit school, which is now the cathedral in Baton Rouge. The interior of the Jesuit church presently on Baronne Street is hardly changed from that of the original edifice which was replaced in 1929. The most noticeable modification to the exterior was the elimination of a small fenced plaza in front of the original church. Both Maisounabe and Cambiaso were pioneers. Without Father Maisounabe’s diligent labor, the Jesuits might not have been able to secure a place in New Orleans. Without Father Cambiaso’s creativity, the College of the Immaculate Conception might not have experienced a period of significant growth. Today’s Jesuit High School owes both priests a debt of everlasting gratitude. ■
Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J. is a former teacher at Jesuit High School and currently the pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles Avenue.
The Coffin Crucifix Hanging on the wall across from the principal’s office in Paquette Hall (the second floor of the Banks Street administration building) is a non-descript crucifix with special meaning to the school. Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J., who is serious when it comes to the history of Jesuit High School, explains the significance of the crucifix and how it came to the school.
When I was a Jesuit scholastic teaching at Jesuit High School in the early 1970s, Father James Carroll, secretary to the provincial, told me of his belief that Father John Baptist Maisounabe, Father George Blackney, and Father Joseph Soler had not been buried in the Jesuit mausoleum in St. Louis Cemetery Number One (destroyed in the 1915 hurricane), but had been buried in the diocesan priests’ tomb in St. Louis Cemetery Number Two. One could decipher with effort the names of the three Jesuits on the front of the vault. No provincial was particularly interested in my quest until Father Jerry Fagin was provincial in 1990. He gave permission to open the tomb. On a very dark September 12, 1990, the anniversary of Father Maisounabe’s death, a crew opened the vault. There had been two burials, those of Fathers Maisounabe and Blackney, which were indicated by piles of bones. A rather complete skeleton in the front, that of Father George Blackney, an Irish Jesuit who was a mar velous preacher, had a metallic crucifix—the one on the wall today at Jesuit High School— seemingly in his bony hands. No doubt, this was the crucifix used on the coffin covers of Catholics in the nineteenth centur y. It seemed good to bring the crucifix back to the high school, as it was an impor tant artifact. ■ Graduation 2007 37
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Thomas Greene ’81 Ordained a Jesuit Priest On Saturday, June 9, 2007, Thomas Greene ’81 fully realized his vocation of becoming a Jesuit priest. At the church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in New Orleans, the Most Reverend Oscar Lipscomb, Archbishop of Mobile, ordained Fr. Greene (far right in photo) and Fr. Antonio Martinez of San Antonio into the priesthood as members of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Greene was baptized in St. Philip Neri Parish in Metairie and attended Holy Name of Jesus grammar school. After Jesuit he attended LSU and Loyola University where he earned his law degree in 1989. He entered the Jesuit order in 1997. While preparing for the priesthood, Fr. Greene worked as an attorney with the Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance in Houston and also did field work with the Jesuit Refugee Service in the Dominican Republic. He completed his theological studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. A week after his ordination, Fr. Greene discussed his vocation, his ministr y, and his formative years at Jesuit. Jaynotes: What are your thoughts on the occasion of your ordination into the priesthood? Fr. Greene: I am delighted and deeply grateful to have been approved for ordination. Jesuit training for the priesthood is a long process and one which calls for patience and dedication to the mission of the Society of Jesus. My ten years of formation have prepared me for ordination and n ow that day has finally come. I am excited about not only my ordination, but also the future ministries in which I will be involved. Jaynotes: What ministry will you focus on? Fr. Greene: My first assignment will be with the newly formed Jesuit Social Research Institute of Loyola University, which is set to open in January 2008. Our work will involve research, education, and advocacy on three major issues which confront the South—racism, poverty, and migration. Other centers engage these issues; however, not many, perhaps none, address these issues through the lens of Catholic social teaching. Jaynotes: I guess you could be considered a late vocation. What career did you leave to enter the seminary? Why the priesthood after a career in another field? Fr. Greene: I entered the Jesuits when I was 34, which is considered a late vocation. At times, I wish I would have entered sooner, but I never really felt called to this life until about a year before I entered. I practiced law for a few years and then worked at a school for disabled children in Wyoming, followed by my time with Boys Hope in St. Louis. Jaynotes: Will you use your legal background in your Jesuit ministry somehow? Fr. Greene: Yes. One’s legal training is always used no matter what ministry. You are ruined for life! I have been accused more than once of “thinking like an attorney.” More directly, I may be engaged in the legal representation of immigrants and refugee asylum seekers. Jaynotes: Why the Society of Jesus? Why not another religious order? Fr. Greene: I loved the charisma of the Society of Jesus—the service of faith and the promotion of justice. It’s much easier to get out of bed when that is one’s job description! I also knew the Jesuits since my time at Jesuit High School and Loyola University. Years later, I reconnected with the Jesuits of the Missouri Province while working with Boys Hope in St. Louis. 38 JAYNotes
Jaynotes: Looking back on the experience now, what are your thoughts on your years of study and preparation for the priesthood? Fr. Greene: I have thoroughly enjoyed each step in the formation process. I have had incredible opportunities to learn from so many good people. Whether at Loyola Chicago, where I studied philosophy, or the Dominican Republic, where I worked with Haitian refugees, God has sent great mentors to guide me and sustain me. Jaynotes: What are your memories of your days at Jesuit High School? Fr. Greene: I loved my time at Jesuit High School. One of the joys of my ordination was looking out and seeing so many high school classmates. It’s amazing the bonds that are formed during one’s time at Carrollton and Banks. Many of those people I have not seen in years, but it was as if we had never parted. Our conversations picked right up where we left them as seniors. Jaynotes: What were you involved in at Jesuit? Fr. Greene: I played football and collected a P.H. every now and then just to stay involved in after-school activities! That name tag thing always got me. My brother was there four of my five years, and I could usually bum an extra name tag from him. However, he graduated and then I was left to fend for myself. Jaynotes: Tell us about your family. Fr. Greene: I have a great family. Sadly, my father died in February and did not live to see me ordained a priest. However, I know he was with me on the day of my ordination; I could feel his presence. My mother still lives in New Orleans, but my siblings have all moved away. My brother, Vance, graduated in 1980. My cousin, Randy Gibbens ’95, is also a Jesuit. Jaynotes: Vocations to the priesthood are not as numerous as they once were. What’s your personal take on this? Fr. Greene: I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about it. If we (Jesuits) live our lives as we should, as vowed men dedicated to the service of faith and promotion of justice, I think the vocations will take care of themselves. ■
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BIB LIST Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Mathews, Jr. ’57 on the birth of their first grandchild, Jason Christopher Mathews, Jr., March 26, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baiamonte ’60 on the birth of their grandson, Cole Joseph Saunders, October 23, 2006. Capt. (ret) and Mrs. Jules Killelea, Jr. ’60 on the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Enola-Katherine Moreau, May 15, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. F. Leo Faust, Jr. ’61 on the birth of their granddaughter, Chloe Elise PagetBrown, September 26, 2006. Chloe is the greatgranddaughter of Dr. Frank L. Faust ’33 and the niece of Drs. Ronald ’62, Barry ’66, and Donald Faust ’69. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schlater ’61 on the birth of their fourth grandchild, a grandson, Caden Donald Crow, on May 29, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Conway III ’62 on the birth of their grandsons, Leland James Crawford, December 15, 2006, and Brent Conway Schwing, January 24, 2007. Leland Crawford is the nephew of Keith Crawford '83. Mr. and Mrs. William Guste III ’66 on the birth of their grandchildren, Patrick Kerrigan Leonard, October 23, 2004; Christopher Stephen Waguespack, May 2, 2005; Nicholas Aloysius Danna V, November 21, 2005; Brady Elton Waguespack, February 14, 2007; and Christian Joseph Danna, April 12, 2007. Also, they are the nephews of William Guste IV ’98 and John Guste ’00. Mr. and Mrs. W. Reed Smith ’80 on the birth of their son, Erick Beauregard Smith, April 11, 2007. Erick is the grandson of Beauregard Parent ’59. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas Gamard III ’85 on the birth of their second child and first son, Thomas Hampton Gamard, April 2, 2007. Thomas is the grandson of Walter Thomas Gamard II ’60 and the nephew of Christopher Joffre Gamard ’88. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spitzfaden ’86 on the birth of their second daughter, Helen Claire Spitzfaden, August 28, 2006. Helen is the granddaughter of Dr. Thomas Spitzfaden, longtime Jesuit theology teacher, and the niece of Bryan Spitzfaden ’95. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Breaux ’86 on the birth of their son, Andrew Warren Breaux, April 26, 2006. Andrew is the nephew of Warren Breaux ’78. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeanfreau ’87 on the birth of their son, Charles H. Jeanfreau III, May 18, 2006. Charles is the nephew of Andre Jeanfreau ’89 and Mark Jeanfreau ’93. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Thomas ’87 on the birth of their third child, Connor Vincent Thomas, September 12, 2006. Connor is the grandson of John Thomas ’57, the step-grandson of Ernest Harvey ’71, and the nephew of Eric Thomas ’80. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Albro ’88 on the birth of their daughter Ahnnie Elise Albro, May 25, 2006. Ahnnie is the niece of Donald Albro ’86 and David Albro ’91.
Mr. and Mrs. Andre Jeanfreau ’89 on the birth of their daughter, Ella Michelle Jeanfreau, May 18, 2006. Ella is the niece of Charles Jeanfreau ’87 and Mark Jeanfreau ’93. Mr. and Mrs. Sal Liberto ’90 on the birth of their first child, Lilly Madeleine Liberto, on May 10, 2007. Lilly is the niece of Ignatius Paul Liberto ’80 and David Liberto ’88. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D’Antonio, Jr. ’91 on the birth of their second son, John Dean D’Antonio. John is the grandson of Michael D’Antonio, Sr. ’60 and the great great nephew of John “Fats” D’Antonio ’37. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Demarest III ’91 on the birth of their first child, Nathanael James Demarest, December 14, 2006. Nathanael is the sixth grandchild of Albert Demarest, Jr. ’57. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porche ’91 on the birth of their second child and first daughter, Madison Ashlyn Porche, January 25, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Theriot ’91 on the birth of their son, Connor Stephen Theriot, November 25, 2006. Connor is the nephew of Garry Paul Theriot ’86. Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Gordillo ’92 on the birth of their children Edward Walker Gordillo, September 2, 2005, and Anna Graves Gordillo, September 12, 2006. Dr. and Mrs. Michael Harris ’92 on the birth of their daughter, Skyler Rose Harris, July 5, 2006. Skyler is the granddaughter of William Harris III ’61, the great granddaughter of Dr. William Harris ’32 and Louis Bernard ’19, and the great great granddaughter of Dr. William Harris 1898. Also, she is the niece of William Harris IV ’86, Wesley Harris ’91, Peter Harris ’94, and Christopher Harris ’98. Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Marino ’92 on the birth of their son, Robert Andrew Marino, April 26, 2006. Robert is the great-grandson of Joseph B. Marino ’33 and the grandson of Robert J. Marino ’64. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan P. Myers ’92 on the birth of their son, Brady Jackson Myers, March 30, 2007.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Danna IV ’94 on the birth of their sons Nicholas Aloysius Danna V, November 21, 2005, and Christian Joseph Danna, April 12, 2007. Nicholas and Christian are the grandsons of William Guste III ’66 and the great grandsons of William Guste, Jr. ’38. They are also the nephews of William Guste IV ’98 and John Guste ’00. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giarrusso III ’94 on the birth of their daughter, Sofia Francesca Giarrusso, March 16, 2007. She is the granddaughter of Vincent Fornias ’71. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Shay ’94 on the birth of their son Collin William Shay, September 25, 2005. Collin is the great-grandson of Joseph Wilfred LeBlanc ’34, the grandson of John Shay, Jr. ’65, and the nephew of Owen LeBlanc ’40, Dennis LeBlanc ’61, Larry LeBlanc ’65, and John Shay III ’90. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Litchfield ’95 on the birth of their first child, a daughter, Claire Alexandra, June 4, 2007. Claire is the granddaughter of John Litchfield ’69 and the niece of Michael ’98, Stephen ’01, and Jason Litchfield ’04. Dr. and Dr. Brian Porche ’95 on the birth of their daughter, Raegan Aubrey Porche, October 23, 2006. Raegan is the niece of Robert Porche ’91. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Taffaro ’95 on the birth of their daughter, Kaylin Ann, on May 3, 2007. Kaylin is the niece of Anthony J. Taffaro, Jr. ’91. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Weiler ’97 on the birth of their daughter, Amelia Weiler, October 16, 2006. Amelia is the niece of Jonathan Weiler ’91 and Luke Weiler ’01. Mr. and Mrs. Brett Grau ’99 on the birth of their first child, a daughter, Delaney June Grau, June 16, 2007. Delaney is the granddaughter of Mat Grau, Jr. ’68 and Chip Raitman ’66, and the niece of Mat Grau III ’92, Ben Grau ’93, and Kit Keen ’93.
Alumni Provide Career Advice to Jesuit Students
Engineers with Chevron host a career shadowing event for seniors at their downtown office. From left are: Jay Welsch ’85, David Myers ’07, Charles Babbitt ’07, Jesuit parent José Abadin, Bill Rau ’73, and Stefan Benoit ’07.
Each year students have two opportunities to get from alumni some practical advice about possible careers. Career Day is an April event at which alumni visit Jesuit High School to speak to juniors and seniors about their careers. Then in May, the fledgling Career Shadowing Program, organized by Jesuit’s guidance department, allows seniors the chance to immerse themselves for up to a week in the work environment of Blue Jay alumni. Graduation 2007 39
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Arthur Schott ’36 received the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Natchitoches on June 23. A member of the Greater New Orleans Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame, Arthur authored more than 300 columns, “A Schott from the Bleachers,” that appeared in The Times-Picayune and The StatesItem. He has been a member of the Society of American Baseball Research since its inception in 1971 and has served as the society’s vice-president. Joseph Bern a rd ’38 has fond memories of at least one incident concerning his ride to school with his classmate Gus Rathe, who recently died. “I took the Napoleon Avenue streetcar most mornings and so did Gus. One morning, back in 1935, Gus sat beside me and we started talking. All of a sudden, Gus looked at me with dismay and said, ‘You don’t have a necktie!’ I neglected a most important part of getting dressed for school. Without hesitation Gus took a small knife from his pocket, took off his necktie, cut it in half and gave me half. Somehow, we each attached the half-necktie to our respective collars and we got through the day without notice. I was saved from Penance Hall that day by a most unselfish act of a classmate. You can bet I never forgot my necktie after that. Nor will I ever forget Gus Rathe for his kind act.” Capt. Richard McNeely ’40 hosted a crawfish party at his home in Covington for the Class of 1940 on May 31, the date of the class’s graduation some 67 years earlier. With help from his son Kevin ’70, and Jesuit Fathers O’Neal and Schiro, and Bro. Dardis, Richard put on a great event for his classmates. Judge George Connolly, Jr. ’44 was promoted to Knight Commander with Star in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchral. Also, Judge Connolly and his ’44 classmates recently attended their 63rd reunion dinner. Honored guests were classmate Fr. Nick Schiro, S.J. and Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66, Jesuit’s president. Robert McIntyre ’48 and his band mates are celebrating 50 years together as The Last Straws. The jazz band, with Bob at the drums as usual, performed a celebration concert in June before a packed house at the Southern Yacht Club. Through the years, Bob and his band have enhanced many Jesuit events with their selection of traditional jazz tunes. Milton Retif ’51 is the recipient of the 2007 Jimmy Fitzmorris Award. The honoree embraces the spirit of excellence in his profession and in his community, improving life for all Louisianans. At the award ceremony it was noted that Milt “has devoted his life to volunteer service and improving the economy in the Crescent City. He embodies the qualities of the award’s namesake by leading by example and illustrating the impact one person can have when he invests in his community.” Milt has remained active in numerous religious and social organizations. In 1993 he was named Jesuit’s Alumnus of the Year. Peter Quirk ’54 was awarded an honorary doctor of humane services from Our Lady of Holy Cross College at its May commencement. Additionally, the Young Leadership Council selected Peter as a 2007 role model. Peter serves the Archdiocese of New Orleans as executive director of the department of development and the Catholic Foundation. Other department staff members are Robert Menard ’54 and Deacon Jerry Martinez ’61. Earl Higgins ’59 has realized a life-long dream: he has published his book, The Joy of Y’at Catholicism. Earl’s publisher, Pelican Publishing Company notes, “Earl Higgins amuses us with those quirky, sometimes paradoxical, customs that define modern New Orleans life…a proud Jesuit High School Blue Jay and y’at, he explains how all these Catholic customs and traditions have blended throughout history to create a unique lifestyle and shorthand language found only in New Orleans.” Earl himself says, “I look back to 1959 and remember when Fr. Stallworth actually gave me an A in English, it must have been a sign that God intended me to write something that people could enjoy. I hope that I have succeeded.”
Jack Saux ’59 and Wayne McGaw ’69 each has an entry in the book
Louisiana in Words (Pelican Publishing Company, 2007). The book’s 120 contributors look at Louisiana life one minute at a time through a single day. Jack tackles 9:33 p.m. while Wayne zeroes in on 3:15 p.m. Jules Killelea, Jr. ’60 retired in 1996 as a New Orleans police captain with more than 29 years of service. He also retired from active volunteer church service after nearly 25 years as director of liturgy, first at St. Cletus in Gretna and then at St. Martha in Harvey. Jules, and his wife Kay, live on a 14-acre farm with eight horses, one mule, three dogs, and several cats. “We farm 150 acres of hay besides our own two-acre kitchen garden,” writes Jules. Jules and Kay have two daughters, one son, and seven grandchildren. (See Bib List for a birth announcement.) Brother Ray Kuhn ’61, a Sacred Heart brother, has been transferred to St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis. Dr. Stephen Rando ’61 retired after 33 years as a radiologist in Macon, GA. He and his wife of 40 years, Judy Gonzales “from Ursuline,” have four children and eight grandchildren. Though they are moving to the mountains of western North Carolina, they hope to spend more time at their French Quarter condo. John Gillon, Jr. ’66 has been awarded an Erasmus Mundus Fellowship by the European Union to earn the European Master in Bioethics. The Master in Bioethics program focuses on various issues relating to health care and bioethics especially within the European market. John is a senior attorney in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. He is or has been on several boards dealing with human-use research issues. John holds degrees f rom Loyola University (B.A. and Juris Doctor) and Johns Hopkins (master of public health). He and his wife Shelley live in Silver Springs, MD. Jules Coco ’69 runs his own software development organization in the research triangle of North Carolina. For 30 years his company has been engineering custom solutions for large and small clients on four continents. Michael Gaffney ’73 has been honored by the Louisiana chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with the Outstanding American from the State of Louisiana Award. Mike was a two-time state champion for the Blue Jays and remains a staunch supporter of Jesuit wrestling and wrestling in the state. Mike will be permanently recognized at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, OK. Michael Cahill ’76 has published the biography Just Who Is Stocker Fontelieu Anyway? The Life and Times of a Gentleman of the Theatre. Michael chronicles the career of a man whose story, according to Michael, is the story of New Orleans theatre. Antonio Garcia ’77 has authored “Jazz Education in New Orleans, Post-Katrina,” published as the cover story of the December 2006 edition of the Jazz Education Journal. Tony writes, “I hope it serves to bring continued focus on the needs of the Tony Garica city and entire Gulf Coast region, as well as to salute the accomplishments of at least some of the many people who have worked so hard to initiate the progress underway.” Tony also is the author of a new, five-book set of jazz instruction titled Cutting the Changes: Jazz Improvisation via Key Centers. Tony is the director of jazz studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Alan Donnes ’79 has authored Patron Saints: How the Saints Gave New Orleans a Reason to Believe, due to be published on September 4 to coincide with the Saints-Colts NFL season-opening game on September 6. The book’s introduction notes that “the Saints engineered a worst-to-first season that gave their fans a reason to believe, both in the team and in themselves. Together they inspired each other to do the impossible: put the Saints in the NFC
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Championship game and put New Orleans on the road to recovery.” More than half of Alan’s royalties will go to Ochsner Children’s Fund, the Saints’ Katrina Relief Fund, the Children’s Bureau of New Orleans, and Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Timmy Smith ’79 has joined Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank as vice president of business development. Kevin Power ’80 earns our attention and our pride on two fronts. First, Kevin has been awarded the Exceptional Achievement Medal by the John C. Stennis Space Center, where he is a member of the technical management team in the Project Integration Office. The medal is awarded to any person in the Federal service for a significant, specific accomplishment or substantial improvement which contributes to the mission of NASA. Additionally, since January, Kevin has been serving in Iraq as part of a team responsible for all military construction projects in Kuwait. Kevin returns in September to his wife, Susan, and their children Brandon, Madison, and Devin. They reside in Mandeville. Jim Kenney ’81 has been in Houston for six years after previously living in Los Angeles and Austin. He and his wife, Susan, have four children, the youngest being 11. Jim is an attorney with Fluor Corporation, employed as assistant general counsel for the company’s energy, chemicals, and power groups. Glynn Cyprien ’85 has joined the new coaching staff of the University of Kentucky basketball team. Glynn has a long history of success as an assistant coach at several NCAA Division I schools—Oklahoma State, Nevada Las Vegas, New Mexico State, and Arkansas. Known as a great recruiter, Glynn has Glynn Cyprien recruited 12 players who have made it to the NBA. Mike McGuire ’81, athletic director and head basketball coach at Country Day High School in Metairie, guided his varsity cagers to the Class 1A state championship game in March. Mike’s Saints took the runner-up trophy. Gerald Herbert ’82 continues to work as an award-winning photographer for the Associated Press. He missed his recent 25th year reunion because he was in the Middle East covering Vice President Dick Cheney’s visit. Recent assignments include President Bush’s visit to Europe and the G8 Summit. Trey Fabacher ’83 was recently transferred within the CBS Corporation from Seattle. He is now the VP-general manager of both WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV in Detroit. Trey writes, “I am now happily settled in Northville, Michigan with my wife, Dawn, and daughters Isabel, 11 and Olivia, 9.” Sam Juneau ’86 is the author of a new book, A Chateau of One’s Own. Sam writes, “It’s the story of my family and me and our adventure buying, renovating and running a bed and breakfast in France. Five years ago, we bought a 17th century chateau in France on 40 acres.” Sam’s publisher says, “The book is an insightful, humorous glimpse into what it truly means to leave everything behind to pursue a dream.” The chateau sounds like a great place for the Class of ’86’s next reunion. To read about the book, go to www.samjuneau.com. Dr. Jody Morris ’87 is one of Ochsner Hospital’s 2006 New Physicians of the Year. Jody is section head, general obstetrics and gynecology, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Michael D’Antonio ’91 continues to practice law in the Jackson, MS area. He recently joined the firm of Akers and Bobo, specializing in insurance and corporate litigation as well as acquisitions and mergers. “I deeply hope my boys will someday attend Jesuit and carry on the family tradition,” says Mike. (See Bib List for a birth announcement.)
Hunter Higgins ’91 is the new head basketball
coach at Lusher High School in New Orleans.Hunter leaves Jesuit after five years as social studies teacher and assistant to head basketball coach Chris Jennings ’78. Kenneth Purcell ’92 is the founder and president of iSeatz, a New Orleans-based online Hunter Higgins restaurant reservation service. Thanks to Katrina and a move to New York where costs are considerably higher, Ken’s company has recently ventured into other travel-related services. But Ken’s heart truly is in his home town. “The real advantage (of New Orleans) is quality of life and cost of living,” he writes. “No matter how much money you make in New York, you can’t drive down St. Charles Avenue. You can’t have a slow-paced walking day." Brooks Saucier ’92 is a technical sales engineer in the western Carolinas. He lives at the foothills of the Appalachians in a kayaking and biking paradise. Andrew Duggan ’93 is an associate with MESA in Dallas, a planning and landscape architecture firm. As studio leader for the parks and environmental education team, Andrew has been working on such recent projects as master planning and phase one site development for a 900 acre Christian youth camp in East Texas, and a master plan for the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in the Dallas area. Andrew misses the great seafood of New Orleans but keeps busy by chasing after two daughters and pursuing woodworking as a hobby. Andrew, his wife Kerri, and daughters Caroline and Hailey reside in Richardson, Texas. Andrew Veprek ’93 is in Kirkuk, Iraq, serving as governance chief on a provincial reconstruction team, a joint civilian-military group developing the province’s ability to stand on its own. Andrew re p o rts, “Life is interesting, and bouncing around town in a Humvee reminds me a little of navigating the potholes on Solomon Street behind Jesuit while searching for a parking space in the morning.” Paris Childress ’95 has become quite the international business man. After his yearlong MBA Corps assignment in Bulgaria ended in October, he remained in the country to continue developing a start-up project called FinZoom (www.finzoom.com). FinZoom’s focus is to develop consumer finance web portals like Yahoo! Finance and Bankrate.com throughout southeastern Europe. Matt Oster ’95 recently completed his pediatrics residency at the University of California at San Francisco. He had moved to the Bay area after finishing medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and college at Vanderbilt University. This summer, he and his wife of five years moved to Atlanta, where Matt began a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center. Anthony Marinello ’97 is the director of bands at Anthony Lakota Freshman School and the associate director Marinello of bands at Lakota West High School. Tony’s marching band at Lakota West High School will perform in the 2008 Rose Bowl Parade on January 1st. The band numbers 320 members. Tony received his master’s in music education at Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music. Last year he was selected from a national pool of candidates as a conductor in the National Band Association’s 2006 Young Conductor Mentor Project at Illinois State University. Tony was married on June 5, 2004. He and his wife, Amy, live in Fairfield, Ohio with their dog, Whiskey. Baxter Stewart ’97 has been busy since his graduation from the University of New Orleans. He lived in Mexico six months, returned to New Orleans, taught a 3rd grade summer school class at A.P. Tureaud, evacuated to Austin for three months, returned to New Orleans, earned a real estate license, and started selling houses. His plan is to buy and renovate flooded homes.
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W H E R E Y ’ AT Damian and René Defrancesch ’98 are doing well in their respective
careers. Damian graduated from the LSU School of Medicine in May and the following month began a general surgery residency at Queen Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. René was visiting friends he made on the set of The Dukes of Hazard movie when Katrina hit. He now lives in Burbank doing sound work on television series (“Bones,” “Monk,” “West Wing,” etc.). He has returned to New Orleans twice to help film the movies Solstice and College. Brant Hocke ’98 now resides in the Big Apple, seeking to jump-start a career in investment banking, specifically in the sales and trading division. Brian Early ’00 is a scientist with the International Society of Wetlands, which is dedicated to fostering sound wetland science, education, and management. Brian was invited to present a paper at the organization’s annual meeting this summer in Sacramento, CA. Michael Benz ’02 is an architect with Pascal Architects in New Orleans. Michael received his degree from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. Nick Varuso ’02 received his degree from the University of St. Louis in May. Nick was a member of the Boys’ Hope program. John Betza ’03 graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and has been commissioned as an officer in the Navy. Ensign Betza received a bachelor of science degree in computer science. He has been assigned to naval aviation pilot training at the Naval Flight School in Pensacola. Corey Hilliard ’03 was the sixth round pick of the New England Patriots in the NFL draft. Corey, who is 6’6” and weighs 315 pounds, was a fouryear starter at offensive tackle for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors as a senior. James Ryan ’03 is one of 273 cadets who received the 2007 George C. Marshall ROTC Award. Upon graduation from Tulane and completion of the school’s ROTC program, James will receive a commission of second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Alexander Yiannopoulos ’03 is a Fulbright Scholar. He recently graduated from Boston College with a degree in philosophy and linguistics. The grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program will allow Alexander to research translation theory and Buddhist philosophy in Katmandu, Nepal, for the 2007-2008 school year. He speaks five languages. Jason Bourgeois ’04 begins his senior year at Georgia Tech this year majoring in biomedical engineering and continuing his successful strokes as a championship swimmer. Jason, who was named captain of the Bulldogs’ swimming and diving team for the upcoming year, was clocked with the fastest times on the team in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke, and 100-yard butterf l y. Assuming a leadership role for the Bulldogs is a natural progression for Jason, whose efforts helped guide Jesuit’s 2003 swimming team to the school’s 17th straight State Championship. Sean Gaudet ’04, former Blue Jay football player, is looking forward to another season as a member of the LSU Tiger’s football team. Look for #24 in purple and gold this fall. Chris Markey ’04, starting tailback at UCLA, has been named to the 2007 Maxwell Award Watch List. The Maxwell Award has been presented to the outstanding collegiate football player since 1937. Last season Chris led the Bruins in rushing and receptions, the first Bruin to lead the team in both categories since 1962. Johnny Giavotella ’05, second baseman for the UNO Privateers, is the top sophomore second baseman in the country, according to Baseball Am e r i c a. Other honors for Johnny include being named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region Baseball Team, being chosen as the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Playe r, and being named to the NCAA Wichita Regional All-Tournament Team. Michael Mims ’05, a student at LSU, writes for the school newspaper The Daily Reveille. Recently, Michael published an article about fellow Blue Jay Brad Borne ’03 and his rise in the video game Internet market. (Jaynotes, Winter/Spring 2006-2007) 42 JAYNotes
ALUMNI Michael Tufton ’05 became a world traveler this summer. Taking a break from his studies at Rhodes in Memphis, Michael visited Namibia and South Africa in June. In July he was in Oxford (the one in England, not Mississippi) for some class work. “I can’t pass up camping in the wilderness throughout Namibia or becoming a bit more cultured in England,” writes Michael. Wherever he is in the world, Michael remains close to Jesuit via the school’s website. “I was checking out the Jayson’s Daily Wild Photo archive, and I loved it.” Eric Cusimano ’06 stands alone in the world of male cheerleaders at Georgetown University. Literally. Eric is the only male cheerleader on the Hoyas’ cheering squad. As such, he has garnered lots of attention lately, and not just in D.C. Venerable sports magazine Sports Illustrated even covered the story. One ritual which is all Eric’s is the flag-run before each home game. SI reports, “White court shoes flashing, he emerges from the tunnel and sprints onto the floor, straight-backed and tight-lipped as he holds the 20-foot Georgetown flag aloft, stopping at center court to swing the standard dramatically before exiting.” Other rituals involve dieting, Eric Cusimano training, the right music, and uniform preparation. Eric’s career in cheerleading began at Jesuit when his stepmother, who coaches the Jesuit squad, asked him to join the maledepleted group. And now Georgetown is glad he agreed. Andrew Mullins ’07 is the Gatorade Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year for 2006-2007 in Louisiana. The award honors top high school student-athletes for their athletic performance, as well as for their achievement in the classroom and overall character. As Jesuit’s varsity goalkeeper, Andrew allowed only three goals during the entire season. Andrew Mullins
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Faculty Service Awards At the annual end-of-the-year faculty/staf f luncheon in May, Stephen Hayes (left in photo below), and Sidney Gleason were recognized for 25 years of service to Jesuit High School. Mr. Hayes, who currently teaches social studies and helps coordinate logistics of the Philelectic Society’s plays, has also served as social studies’ department chair, director of the school’s ser vice project program, and overseen the Thanksgiving Drive. Mr. Gleason has been a staf f member of Jesuit’s maintenance department, helping with much of the heavy lifting that is needed around the school. ■
Volunteers Honored Volunteers who donated their time and talent to making Jesuit High School a better school were paid tribute by Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., at the annual crawfish party which was attended by hundreds of worker-bees last April. Among the volunteer mothers who were honored for their many hours of service to Jesuit in 2007 were, from left, Celebration 2007 co-chairs Sheila Vocke and Betsy White, Celebration Auction co-chairs Maria Melendreras and Allison Talley, and Blue Jay Bazaar co-chair Debbie Caluda. ■
Malcolm Villarrubia ’66 Honored by MCJROTC At its annual Parade and Review in May, Jesuit’s MCJROTC honored long-time teacher and administrator Malcolm Villarrubia ’66, who has served Jesuit High School for 29 years as an English teacher, department chair, summer school principal, and director of faculty development. At the ceremony, Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., president of Jesuit High School and a classmate of Villarrubia’s, told the audience, “His devotion to teaching and to the entire Jesuit community is no less than that of his devotion to his family as a loving son, brother, father, and husband. His professionalism, dedication, and exemplary ser vice have brought great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of Jesuit High School.” ■ Joining in accolades for Malcolm Villarrubia, who proudly displays his certificate of honor from the MCJROTC, are, from left, fellow 1966 classmate and Jesuit president Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J.; Malcolm’s wife, Mona; brothers Peter and Tom Villarrubia; and, principal Michael Giambelluca.
Alumni Invited to Experience Spiritual Exercises Each year Fr. Norman O’Neal, S.J. offers Blue Jay graduates the opportunity to make the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This modified version covers the total Exercises but over an extended period rather than for 30 consecutive days as St. Ignatius originally gave them. Usually known as The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, they originally involved praying over the week’s prayer for four or five hours each day for 30 days. “In my modified version, the meditations are taken one at a time,” explains Fr. O’Neal, who serves as Fr. Norman O’Neal, S.J. Jesuit’s alumni chaplain. “The amount of time to go through all of them in this manner takes about five months. It is not for everyone. But for those who are interested in furthering their religious life and advancing in their prayer life, this is a wonderful way to do so without taking off an entire month.” If you are interested, contact Fr. O’Neal by e-mail (oneal@jesuitnola.org) or phone (483-3907). You may also drop a note in the mail to him here at the Jesuit’s Residence, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119. “Contacting me does not create any obligation for you to pursue this,” explains Fr. O’Neal. “But it does provide an opportunity to discuss whether you think the Spiritual Exercises would be for you.” ■ Graduation 2007 43
IN MEMORIAM Each edition of Jaynotes lists those members of the Jesuit High School community who have died. Please remember our recently deceased in your prayers. Wilbert Francis Lamare ’31, Willard Thomas Ryan ’31, Vernon R. Grundmann ’33, Adam Christian Gambel ’34, Edward J. Lundin ’35, Joseph J. Monju ’36, Louis G. Dutel, Jr. ’37, Andrew Fisher Gonczi ’37, Edward John Early ’38, James Leroy Flood, Sr. ’38, Walter Louis Gros, Jr. ’38, Henry John Bryer, Jr. ’40, John H. Pearson ’43, Rev. Anthony G. Aiuvalasit ’44, Arthur Michael Behlar ’44, Richard Maurice Dawes ’45, Robert John Rathe ’45, Rev. Edward Joseph Brady, S.J. ’46, Dall Joseph Thomas III ’46, Richard Pius Redmann, Sr. ’47, Joseph Ernest Schmidt ’48, John Michael Holahan ’49, Clayton Brooke Barre ’51, Claude Bernard Riche ’51, Harold T. Wood, Jr. ’52, Don Michael Arata ’56, George Joseph Roussel III ’56, Thomas J. McGoey ’57, Earl Benedict Gaspard ’58, Joseph Paul Demarest ’60, Harold Dockler Sporl, Jr. ’60, Richard Kenneth LeCorgne ’61, Richard A. Stringer ’63, Michael Ernest Soileau, Sr. ’65, James Harold “Skeeter” Wetzel, Jr. ’65, Jerrold B. Peterson ’69, Alexandre F. LeDoux, Jr. ’71, Russell J. Nunez, Jr. ’71, John Charles Drouilhet III ’84, Alphonse A. Cutitto, Jr. ’86, Garrett Christian Willem ’87, Malcolm Henry Villarrubia III ’00 WIFE OF Emmett J. Benit ’55, the late William H. Berbuesse ’33, the late Richard J. Bohn, Sr. ’40, the late Wilbur H. Driscoll ’32, the late Crozet J. Duplantier, Sr. ’37, Richard R. Francis ’48, the late Joseph C. Margavio ’43, the late Joseph B. Marino ’33, William E. McWhirter, Jr. ’44, the late Bernard L. Salvaggio ’40, the late Earl J. Schneller ’38, the late Robert W. Taylor, Jr. ’36, the late Donald E. Wilson ’50, the late George B. Woodruff ’32 FATHER OF Bryan G. Alexander ’72, Ray C. Ansardi III ’12, Blaine M. ’75 and Barton C. Barre ’79, Gary L., Jr. ’97 and Jonathan L. Beals ’02, Brian E. Behlar ’74, Harold J., Jr. ’76, John T. ’79, and Paul G. Bosworth ’83, Kyle F. Bradford ’07, Thomas M. Brahney ’90, William P. Collins ’77, John S. ’73, Joseph F. ’77, James R. ’78, and Jeffrey E. Combes ’83, Christian J. Cvitanovich ’94, Warren E. Duclos, Jr. ’63, Robert L. Eubanks, Jr. ’81, Wallace J. III ’67 and Douglas J. Farge ’72, Adam F. ’72, Eugene W. ’74, and Peter S. Gambel ’76, Donald J. Gandolini, Jr. ’71, Patrick E. ’85 and Scott O. Gaspard ’88, Andrew F. Gonczi ’62, Vance T., Jr. ’80 and Thomas P. Greene, S.J. ’81, David J. Guglielmo ’60, David P. ’72 and Shelby P. 44 JAYNotes
Hampton, Jr. ’75, James D. Herkes ’02, Richard G. Hibbs, Jr. ’66, John M. Holahan, Jr. ’75, Stephen D. ’71 and Paul W. Juge ’73, Eric H. ’93 and Colin P. Krieger ’94, Michael G. Landry ’66, Clement W. Lartigue IV ’60, Patrick S. McGoey ’89, John P. McNamara, Jr. ’68, John E. Monju ’71, Brian J. ’78, Joseph H. ’80, Bradley P. ’88, and Todd J. Naccari ’92, Jerrold B., Jr. ’00 and Henry J. Peterson ’02, Clay Pfister ’75, Vincent P. Piazza, Jr. ’77, the late Irvin P. Plaisance, Jr. ’54, Richard P., Jr. ’85 and James G. Redmann ’86, Vergil J. Smith ’79, Michael E. Soileau, Jr. ’89, Robert F. Spangenberg IV ’64, David C. Stringer ’92, Gary A. Thomas ’81, Ezekiel J. Wetzel ’93, Warren G. Zimmermann, Jr. ’65, Peter A. Zuppardo ’70 MOTHER OF Don A. Almerico ’60, Eugene K. Anderson ’81, William D. ’76 and Edward R. Baccich ’83, Gerard A. Ballanco ’60, George R. ’72, Robert D. ’75, Thomas W. ’89, and the late A. Jack Bartlett ’71, William B. Benson ’58, C. Gantt Boswell ’65, Michael R. Bubrig ’92, Ronald F. Campagna ’58, David H. Carr ’07, Thomas J. ’65, Leonard A. ’68, and David M. Caruso ’70, Robert M. Casagrande, Jr. ’68, Robert M. Cisneros ’68, Larry P. ’57 and Clark J. Colgan ’60, Alexander M. ’72 and Christopher E. Crighton ’79, John A. Crutti ’63, Mark P. Dauer ’74, Rev. Edward J. Dougherty, S.J. ’59, Warren E. Duclos, Jr. ’63, F. Robert ’74, Crozet J., Jr. ’77, and John E. Duplantier ’80, Thomas E. ’89 and Douglas F. Eastman ’91, Donald P. Ecuyer ’73, Joseph Falati, Jr. ’52, Philip J. Fernandez ’57, Hunter C. France, Jr. ’57, Ronald C. Francis ’50, Douglas S. Goodliffe ’67, Cornelius A. ’58 and J. Keefe Hecker ’64, step-mother of Vincent J. Imbornone, Jr. ’59, Douglas R. ’88 and Brian J. Kinler ’92, Paul E., Jr. ’79 and Kevin J. Koenig ’83, Ernest O., Jr. ’57, Friedrich C. ’58, and Paul M. Kraemer ’67, Michael E. ’66, David W. ’69, and Dennis J. Maher ’71, Robert J. ’64, Richard D. ’64, and Joseph B. Marino, Jr. ’69, the late Darrell J. Massey ’59, step-mother of Charles S. Pfister ’56, Calvin W. Phipps ’81, Stephen G. Piske ’68, Ernesto A. Ramirez, Jr. ’84, Ricky J. Salvaggio ’72, Walter A. Scheuermann ’59, George A. Schiaffino ’84, Hal J. Simeon ’66, Manship Smith, Jr. ’52, Lawrence D. Taffaro III ’88, Todd C. Taranto ’01, Alexander A. Thieneman, Jr. ’61, Jack J. Van Geffen ’62 BROTHER OF Jack I. ’51 and George S Aiuvalasit ’58, Blake G. Arata ’48, the late Hamilton O. Barre ’44,
Gerard T. Brady ’55, Edwin L. Burke ’51, Douglas A. Cresson ’60, Albert A. ’57 and John D. Demarest ’67, Patrick W. Drouilhet ’84, Arthur G. Duffy, Jr. ’44, the late Albert R. Early ’43, L. Keller ’58 and Ronald J. Hebert ’60, the late Harold D. Juge ’34, Daniel B. Killeen ’50, Rev. Donald J. Martin, S.J. ’49, Stephen J. Martin ’86, the late Matthew R. McGoey, Jr. ’55, Joseph P. Monroe, Jr. ’50, the late John J. Naccari ’38, Charles J. Nunez ’73, Jack N. Peterson ’63, the late Rev. J. Emile, S.J. ’45 and the late Carol M. Pfister ’51, Gustave H. Rathe, Jr. ’38, Ralph C. ’50, Ronald L. ’51, David E. ’56, Robert E. ’58, the late Morris B., Jr. ’40, the late William V. ’43, the late Kerry P. ’45, and the late Jerome J. Redmann ’53, George W. Renaudin ’47, the late Cedric F. Riche ’39, James M. Robinson ’69, the late John L. Ryan ’21, step-brother of David J. Sliman ’57, Richard B. Spangenberg ’43, the late Mire J. Thomas ’48, James A. Villarrubia ’04, the late Gavin C. Willem ’82 SISTER OF The late Matthew P. Ballatin ’31, Joseph A. Barocco ’64, Lester M. Brooks, Jr. ’40, the late A. Benedict ’31 and the late Rev. John J. Capelle, S.J. ’34, Edmund H. Crane, Jr. ’48, Robert L. Ebberman, Jr. ’63, the late Joseph F. Ernst ’35, the late Robert C. Leininger, Jr. ’60, Rev. Frank J. Montalbano, O.M.I. ’38, the late Ramon A. Oriol III ’41, Curtis P. Rome, Jr. ’53, the late Warren C. Ruello ’32, the late Cornelius III ’38, the late Daniel B ’39, and the late Terrence A. Ryan ’47, Peter C. Smith ’45, John L. Taaffe ’39, Joseph A. ’39, and the late Anthony L. Tortorich ’38, Ralph A. Villars ’57, Peter W. Viscardi ’40, the late Leo W. Ward, Jr. ’48, Robert J. ’42 and Leo A. Welcker ’45, Joseph E. ’43 and the late James J. Young, Jr. ’33, the late Frank A., Jr. ’38 and Jerome J. Zaeringer ’41 SON OF Alphonse A. Cutitto, Sr. ’55, the late John C. Drouilhet, Jr. ’48, Donald J. Hug ’47, Daniel A. Marshall III ’87, John J. Martin ’60, the late Matthew R. McGoey, Sr. ’23, Malcolm H. Villarrubia, Jr. ’66, the late Nelson D. Voelker ’36, stepson of William A. Watson ’43, James H. Wetzel, Sr. ’37 DAUGHTER OF The late Robert W. Cohen ’32, the late Edmund H. Crane, Sr. ’20, Thomas J. Ford ’37, the late William Pettingill ’35 GRANDFATHER OF Troy M. Albert ’92, William R., Jr. ’02 and
Robert B. Alpaugh ’06, Charles A. ’83 and Ryan L. Caplinger ’91, Stephen M. ’04, Christopher J. ’06, and Thomas P. Combes ’08, Sidney T. Cousans IV ’00, Glynn R. Cyprien ’85, Brett E. ’88 and Sean E. David ’90, Oliver S. Delery ’07, Jason N. Dubos ’06, Donald G., Jr. ’88, Michael H. ’95, and Joseph L. Ellis ’00, John C. Emmons ’99, Jeffrey J. Falati ’97, Justin J. ’03 and Alexander J. Farge ’05, David H. Franks ’97, Bernard R. ’96 and Kurt W. Fromherz ’99, Robert B. Gambel ’11, Ryan L. ’02, Dante W. ’06, and Michael J. P. Gandolini ’08, Derek D. Gardes ’91, Gerard M. B. Gibson ’99, Michael L. ’05, James A. ’07, and David P. Gonczi ’10, Thomas M. Gordon III ’04, Sean M. Grand ’07, Lloyd J. III ’95 and Shaun M. Gueringer ’98, Cary L. Guglielmo ’95, Robert J. Heim ’93, Daniel S. Hoppes ’09, Keith G. Jenkins ’99, Christopher R. ’03 and Matthew P. Juge ’05, Jonathan W. Kim ’08, Timothy D. Kingston ’00, Jonathan W. Lartigue ’92, Colin F. Lozes ’07, Sean N. McGoey ’10, Kevin B. Milano, Jr. ’01, Joshua J. Mott ’02, Derek J. ’06 and Shane J. Naccari ’09, Philip R. ’99 and Patrick G. Pilie ’02, Richard P. Redmann III ’12, Jonathan D. Russell ’95, Ernest K. Svenson ’06, Donald E. Songy ’07, Jeffrey S. Springmann ’03, Baxter M. Stewart ’97, Evan B. Tassin ’12, Leo J. Webb, Jr. ’06, Jason D. Wood ’04, Peter A. II ’07 and Matthew A. Zuppardo ’09 GRANDMOTHER OF Joseph F. Barnett ’94, Sean D. Barry ’87, George R. II ’02, Michael G. ’05, and Hugh R. Bartlett ’08, Christopher K. Blanchard ’97, Darin C. Boue ’90, Brian P. ’89 and Christopher L. Broussard ’95, Arthur A. Caire
’99, Ronald P. Ceruti, Jr. ’88, Robert P., Jr. ’85, Stephen G. ’86, Jeffrey J. ’89, and Sean H. Charbonnet ’92, Robert J. Comeaux, Jr. ’85, William C. Cresson, Jr. ’66, Matthew T. Daniel ’06, John M. Dauer ’08, Mark IV ’99 and Marshall W. Delesdernier ’02, Kyle J. Evans ’08, John G. Fitzgerald III ’88, Wayne J. Fontana ’69, Wayne J., Jr. ’91 and Scott J. Francingues ’96, Keith P. Francis ’85, Richard R. Francis, Jr. ’74, Raymond E. Garofalo III ’07, Edwin A. ’07 and David M. T. Geoghegan ’10, Gerald G. Gerdes, Jr. ’93, William P. ’93 and Randall S. Gibbens, S.J. ’95, John K. ’84 and Soren E. Gisleson ’88, Vance T. ’80 and Thomas P. Greene, S.J. ’81, Peter C. ’00 and Timothy M. Haase ’01, step-grandmother of Charles III ’81, J. Stuart ’83, and William B Hamilton ’86, Travis M. ’92 and Justin A. Harris ’98, Bartley J. ’99 and Farrell P. Harrison ’03, Patrick K. Hitchcock ’10, Mark S. Immasche ’91, David C., Jr. ’06, Paul J. ’07, and Andrew S. Kepper ’10, Kenneth A. ’03 and Charles C. Kleinschmidt ’09, Brandon O. Lee ’96, Nathan L. Levenson ’06, Michael J. ’81 and Christopher J. Malone ’84, Gustave A. Manthey III ’99, Mark J. ’91, Brian J. ’92, Robert M. ’92, Michael R. ’96, Benton R. ’97, Joseph B. III ’97, Jeffrey P. ’99, and Ross M. Marino ’08, Paul A. Marino, Jr. ’08, Carlo B. Marphis ’90, Michael J. Massey ’86, Louis W. McFaul ’06, Lee W. Miles ’86, Nicholas S. Mole ’01, John J. Mullen ’90, David H. Myers ’07, Christopher M. ’93 and Steven A. Palmieri ’98, Thomas J. Piglia III ’11, Harold M. Plauche ’09, Clifton P. ’90 and Chad E. Rodrigue ’93, Steven D. Rossi ’93, Scott B. ’87 and Mark A. Salvaggio ’96, William J., Jr. ’82 and Michael A. Sanderson ’84, Jason O. Schell ’92, John IV ’84
and Michael L. Schneller ’89, Keith E. ’95, Stephen K. ’98, and Neil A. Schwarz ’01, Scott B. Simeon ’89, Eric P. ’07 and Nicholas R. Stern ’08, step-grandmother of Austin M. Storms ’09, Thomas J. Suter ’98, James K. Treadway ’97, Justin G. ’09 and Mason E. Triay ’10, Nicholas M. Vicari ’11, Edward C. IV ’85 and Eric C. Vocke ’93, Eric K. Weary ’11, Matthew A. ’06 and Kyle S. Willard ’08, Ryan J. Zeringue ’97 GRANDSON OF Armand J. Kramer ’51, the late Edward J. Martin ’29 GRANDDAUGHTER OF Step-granddaughter of William A. Watson ’43 GREAT GRANDFATHER OF Step-great grandfather of Roger A. Bacon III ’10, Taylor J. Billings ’12 GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF Edward H. Arnold IV ’11, Malone M. Bordelon ’11, George J. ’92 and Kurt D Buchert ’95, Christopher W. Fontana ’96, Mark J. Graffagnini ’97, Stuart R., Jr. ’06, Spencer J. ’10, and Evan M. Hart ’12, Mason B. Katz ’09, Andrew G. Messina ’05, Jay E. ’05 and Joshua C. Trusheim ’08
The list above represents information received through May 31, 2007. For current announcements, please check Jesuit’s website (“In Memoriam” link on alumni home page).
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REUNIONS!
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The Class of 1957 remembers their graduation from Jesuit 50 years ago with a spirited dinner at Ralph’s on the Park. Above right, Anthony Williams (left) and Jason Schell catch up at the reunion for the Class of 1992; and, Jays from the Class of 1987 prepare to enjoy boiled crawfish at their reunion in the Student Commons.
BLUE JAY FISHING RODEO Peter Sallas ’96 displays his first place trout caught at Jesuit’s annual fishing rodeo held in June in Hopedale. The weigh-in and presentation of trophies always attracts a good crowd. The 250 Blue Jay fishermen who entered the tournament enjoyed a delicious barbecue under a large shady tent. Two records were broken this year. To see which ones, and to view more photos of the tournament, visit the alumni page of Jesuit’s website, www.jesuitnola.org.
ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC The annual Blue Jay Golf Classic at Audubon Park's Golf Course attracted 200 duffers, including this threesome from the Class of 2002, from left, Michael Ricci, Joseph Vaccaro, and Jason Baer.
RETURN HOME TO CELEBRATE THE BLUE JAY SPIRIT! BACK-TO-BANKS HOMECOMING CELEBRATION Saturday, October 13, 2007 3 p.m.–6 p.m.—Traditions Courtyard
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:30 p.m. Jesuit vs. Chalmette—Tad Gormley Stadium
ALUMNI MASS AND JAZZ BRUNCH Sunday, October 14, 2007 10 a.m. Chapel of the North American Martyrs Student Commons