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JAYNOTES | SPRING / SUMMER 2019 JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL President Rev. Christopher S. Fronk, S.J. Director of Institutional Advancement Thomas V. Bagwill II Director of Alumni Mat Grau ’68 Director of Communications Jeremy Reuther ’01 Director of Special Projects Br. William Dardis, S.J. ’58 Executive Development / PAG & POA Coordinator Krista Roeling AGD & Events Coordinator Logan Diano Creative Coordinator Brittany Donnes Alumni Events & Social Media Coordinator Jack Culotta, Jr. ’13 Alumni Chaplain Rev. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J. Volunteer & Events Coordinator Maura Owers Campaign Coordinator Jason Britsch ’12 Major Gift Officer Rev. John Brown, S.J. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jack Culotta Brittany Donnes Jeremy Reuther

ON THE COVER: At the Minds & Hearts Enlightened campaign kickoff event in February, Mrs. Gayle Benson told the Jesuit community, “If there is one thing we know about Jesuit, it is faith that drives their success.” With this characteristic as a trait of the Benson’s own leadership philosophy, Mrs. Benson was happy to announce a gift of $5 million. (photos: Layne Murdoch Jr. – New Orleans Saints & Pelicans) (Full story, page 21)

GAYLE & TOM BENSON ARENA Mrs. Gayle Benson views the newly-renovated locker room with Saints and Pelicans president Dennis Lauscha ’87.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

We Shape Our Buildings; Thereafter They Shape Us Rev. Christopher S. Fronk, S.J., to the Jesuit High School graduates of the Class of 2019:

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his evening we close the door on a stage in your development in which the inner structures of your minds and hearts have been built and shaped. In many ways, the formation you have received at Jesuit is similar to the design and construction of buildings.

After the air raids in London during World War II, plans had to be developed to rebuild the chamber of the British House of Commons.

Winston Churchill wanted to preserve the influence that the old chamber’s structure had on lawmaking and politics, saying, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”

With that quote in mind, I ask you to think back to your first days at Jesuit High School. I ask you to remember your first impressions of the classrooms and the courtyard, the spirit that was present and the emotions you felt walking on campus for the first time as a Blue Jay. No doubt, the hallways seemed bigger to you in those first memories than they do today.

The faces on the walls of honored graduates and accomplished athletic teams called you to high standards. The statue of Mary and the medallions of notable Jesuits in

the courtyard pointed you to the purpose of life’s sacred meaning. The network of bricks suggested a shared commitment to the truth.

The walls and halls of Jesuit now contain your memories. The classrooms are filled with the challenges and support you received from your dedicated teachers. The hallways are sealed with your laughter and early conversations with young men who are now your close friends.

The chapels echo with your prayers spoken in love for God and in petition for His assistance. You have shaped our school’s life by the movement of your character in countless acts of love and service as men of faith and men for others.

Like the buildings themselves which are now being improved to face the challenges of tomorrow, the chambers of your interior life must continue to be formed and reformed to embrace the path that lies ahead.

Do not be afraid of this progression.

You parents and loved ones have encouraged your growth to this point.

Now, you are being given the keys as master of your own house. As you move on to new buildings to take in the sights and smells of new corridors and lecture halls, know that the spirit that has animated your growth at

Jesuit remains with you. Be grateful for that solid foundation and continue to build on it.

This is what it means for the Holy Spirit to build up the Church as “the temple of the living God,” moving each one of us to be more courageous in love. You will be often tempted to cut corners, to give up, to not live up to your full potential, to take an easier path. But Christ calls you to something better, to a greater good.

He wants you to knock down the walls that confine you from being your best.

He wants you to do your share to build the kingdom of God. For your life, Christ plans nothing less than the glory of Solomon’s temple.

Christ is the living stone, rejected by humanity but precious to God. I encourage you, like living stones, to let yourselves be built up in God’s love, not on a foundation of sand but on the rock of God’s word and spirit dwelling in you. My hope for all of you is that at the end of a life that has been built in this way, you come to know this Jesus who promised that in his Father’s house there are many mansions. And I hope that you really believe that Christ, the master builder, has gone to prepare a place for you. 

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FEATURES 6 Off They Go!

Class of 2019 Graduates 271

16 MCJROTC Parade & Review Cadets Salute Retirees Mat Grau ’68, LtCol Timothy Huete ’76, & Mollie Roberts

18 Generosity's True Colors PPG’s Michal McGarry ’76 Supports MHE Campaign

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21 Campaign Kickoff Reception Jesuit Announces Two Largest Gifts in School's History

28 Jesuit Mothers' Luncheon

Combined Event Comes Home

43 Jesuit's Caretaker

Jesuit Remembers Br. Billy Dardis, S.J. ’58†

46 The Shepherd

Jesuit Remembers Paul Frederick†

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53 Annus Mirabilis

Rivalry Tradition Begins

55 Three-Peat

Rugby Wins Third Straight State Title

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1 President’s Message 23 Principal's Corner 38 Where Y’at 48 In Memoriam 50 Bib List

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VALEDIC TORY ADDRESS

“It’s a magical world. Let’s go exploring.”

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The world looks brand new!”

Hobbes says.

Calvin replies. “A fresh, clean start! A day full of possibilities.”

Young Calvin and his lovable tiger Hobbes are on a sled. It is winter. It has just snowed.

As they start to disappear down a hill on their adventure, Calvin speaks to Hobbes and to us: “It’s a magical world. Let’s go exploring.”

Father Fronk, Mr. Kernion, faculty, staff, family, friends, and fellow members of the Class of 2019: Calvin and Hobbes didn’t have any expectations for what they wanted to find when they went exploring.

Jesuit, on the other hand, expects a lot from us as we go exploring — the expectations not only to make good grades but to be “intellectually competent”; not only to build friendships but to be “loving”; not only to help others but to be “committed to doing justice”; not only to say our daily prayers but to be “religious” and change ourselves and the world around us for the greater glory of God. These defining characteristics of a Jesuit graduate are encapsulated in the final attribute: openness to growth. In being open to growth, a student is willing to take on new ideas, experiences, and challenges and to welcome God’s plan wherever it takes him.

The Class of 2019 has not only continued traditions of academic and athletic excellence, but we have also established and developed new and unique traditions in being open to growth and change. More than just going to monthly Mass, seniors have increased their participation of serving and reading Scriptures in

daily morning Masses, which have provided a way to start the day off with thanks and praise to God. More than just completing hours of a service project, members of our class have stepped up to volunteer to feed breakfast to the homeless every Wednesday at Grace at the Greenlight. Others started a book drive to help disadvantaged young people around the city read literature and become inspired by role models in that literature. And our student section went to far more than just football games. We brought the Gizzard to levels of energy and enthusiasm never before seen at all sporting events, from 8th grade basketball games to bowling matches.

I’m proud to be part of a class filled with passion and commitment, a class that continues to change Jesuit High School.

Many men, however, came before the Class of 2019 in shaping the future of Jesuit High School. Two men stand out in Jesuit history for exemplifying an openness to growth: Mat Grau and Paul Frederick.

Mr. Grau, Class of 1968, sitting right in front of us, is retiring.

Throughout his 44-year career at Jesuit High School, he has continually pushed to make Jesuit greater. He is the one who moved Morning Assembly outside into the courtyard, and he has also made literature come alive to students and faculty by bringing in authors to tell their stories through the Visiting Authors Program.

Mr. Frederick, having recently passed into the next life, is watching

from above. As an administrator at Jesuit for nearly six decades, his legacy includes the rotating schedule, the grading system, and the code of conduct — innovations at Jesuit that today we take for granted.

Both of these men were open to wherever the will of God took them at Jesuit, in helping students, faculty, and administrators alike. They were outstanding educators and agents of tangible change at Jesuit High School.

Thank you, Mr. Frederick, and thank you, Mr. Grau.

To grow is to change. For as we leave Jesuit for a world of boundless possibilities, there’s a lesson we need to remember.

Perhaps it was best said by someone whom I know Mr. Grau will appreciate, Bob Dylan. He says, “Come gather 'round people, Wherever you roam, And admit that the waters Around you have grown.

And accept it that soon You'll be drenched to the bone.

If your time to you Is worth savin', Then you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone.

For the times they are a-changin'.”

My friends of the Class of 2019, continue to grow. The waters around us may rise. Let us not sink like a stone. Keep swimming. As Father Fronk encouraged us the other day, “Go and set the world on fire.”

God bless you. Thank you.  — CHRISTOPHER VUONG ’19

class of 2019 valedictorian

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COMMENCEMENT 2019

SPECIAL COMMENDATIONS PRESENTED AT THE 2019 AWARDS CEREMONY Each year Jesuit High School recognizes seniors and underclassmen who have achieved significant academic and athletic honors. Among the awards presented to members of the Class of 2019 on May 2 in the Jesuit Auditorium were the following.

Academic Awards THE BLUE JAY PARENTS’ CLUB AWARD for excellence in scholarship

is awarded to the seniors who are graduating with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School. They are also named co-valedictorians of their class. This year, the award was merited by eleven seniors: Neehar N. Desai, Matthew J. Dowling , Josef G. Ernst, Peter V. James, Charles T. Korndorffer, Matthew G. LaCour, Tyler C. Lobitz, Jonathan A. Sanders, William R. Schott, Matthew J. Vlosich, Christopher A. Vuong , and William C. Rogers.

The 11 co-valedictorians for the Class of 2019: (back row, from left to right) Matthew Vlosich, Neehar Desai, Jonathan Sanders, Josef Ernst, Peter James, Charles Korndoffer, (front row, from left to right) William Schott, Matthew LaCour, Christopher Vuong, Tyler Lobitz, and Matthew Dowling.

THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD | Excellence in English | Christopher A. Vuong THE JESUIT 500 CLUB AWARD | Excellence in Latin | Peter V. James THE WILLIAM HELIS MEMORIAL AWARD | Excellence in Greek | Matthew G. LaCour THE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS | Highest overall average in mathematics | Christopher A. Vuong THE REVEREND WILLIAM J. RYAN MEMORIAL AWARD | Excellence in social studies | Matthew J. Dowling

& Matthew G. LaCour (donated by the late Dr. J. Joseph Ryan in memory of his brother, Rev. William J. Ryan) THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD | Excellence in physics | Bradley J. Fugetta THE PAQUETTE FAMILY AWARD | Overall excellence in French | William R. Schott THE UBALDO TRELLES MEMORIAL AWARD | Excellence in Spanish | Eduardo S. Seoane THE SUSAN & GARIC SCHOEN AWARD | Excellence in computer studies | Lucas A. Deane THE EXCELLENCE IN THEOLOGY AWARD | Andrew D. Burger-Chaisson & Matthew G. LaCour THE PHILELECTIC SOCIETY AWARD | Outstanding achievement in dramatics | Alexander D. Doll THE CULTURE OF LIFE AWARD | Exemplary leadership as a member of the JHS Pro-Life Club | Michael J. Owers THE QUIZ BOWL AWARD | Outstanding achievement in Quiz Bowl | Herman D. Webster III THE JOSÉ LUIS BAÑOS AWARD | Excellence in Spanish, given by Sociedad Española | Josef G. Ernst THE PROFESSOR MICHAEL CUPERO MEMORIAL AWARD | Overall musical excellence | William T. Mentz, Jr.

(donated by Cupero’s grandson, Col. Hamil M. Cupero ’56) THE REVEREND FRANCIS A. FOX, S.J. MEMORIAL AWARD FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC | Christopher A. Vuong

(donated by Mr. Harry Morel) THE ALOYSIUS J. CAHILL MEMORIAL AWARD | Proficiency in oratory | Matthew G. Richard, Jr.

Athletic Awards THE COACH EDWIN W. TORIBIO MEMORIAL AWARD | Senior football letterman who best combined scholarship and

athletics | Michael H. Schmidt THE ROBERT T. CASEY MEMORIAL AWARD | Varsity athlete with exemplary sportsmanship and spirit | Nicholas A. Artigues

& Brenden J. Berggren

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AWARDS PRESENTED AT 2019 COMMENCEMENT Dowen W. Fife III received the Julia

Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, an award established to honor one graduating senior who possesses those qualities which symbolize “the most representative student of Jesuit High School.”

William T. Bostick, Jr. received

the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award, which recognizes the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man for others by his participation and excellence in service.

Matthew G. LaCour received the

Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award, which is presented to the senior who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith.

THE LARRY GILBERT FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD | Best all-around senior athlete on the varsity teams | Robert A. McMahon

& Perry L. Ganci, Jr. THE DANIEL “RUSTY” STAUB MEMORIAL AWARD | Baseball letterman with exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and

spirit | William J. Moran III THE WILLIAM D. & MAYBELLE POSTELL AWARD | Basketball player with exemplary leadership, scholarship,

and spirit | Elijah P. Morgan (donated by their son, John Blake Postell ’59) THE MORRIS B. REDMANN, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD | Outstanding football letterman with best combined scholarship

and athletics | Robert A. McMahon THE DON FORD AWARD | Best football lineman of the current year | Perry L. Ganci, Jr. THE EDWIN F. STACY, JR. WRESTLING AWARD | Outstanding wrestler who excelled in academics and exhibited exemplary

leadership | Darren A. Ferrier, Jr. THE MICHAEL D. CONWAY AWARD | Most valuable player on the varsity soccer team | Gabriel J. Sims THE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY AWARD | Most valuable varisty swimmer | Davis H. Edwards THE CHESTER M. RIETH AWARD | Track letterman with exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit | Jacob L. Torres THE MOST VALUABLE GOLFER AWARD | Golfer who exhibited exemplary leadership and outstanding tournament

performance | Britton K. Khalaf THE MOST VALUABLE TENNIS PLAYER AWARD | Tennis athlete who exhibited exemplary leadership and outstanding

tournament performance | Herman D. Webster III THE CHRISTOPHER MORGAN MEMORIAL AWARD | Cross-country letterman who exhibited exemplary courage, leadership,

sportsmanship, and spirit | Matthew G. LaCour THE JOSEPH MICHAEL WORLEY MEMORIAL AWARD | Senior who, by his unselfishness, sportsmanship, and spirit,

enhanced the athletic program either as a player, manager, trainer, or student | Luke M. Eccles THE AWARD FOR ALL-AROUND ATHLETIC ABILITY | Most outstanding ability found in a student-athlete in an individual

sport | Charles T. Korndorffer THE MOST VALUABLE BOWLER AWARD | Bowler who has exhibited sportsmanship, leadership, and determination while also

demonstrating a high quality of excellence as a student-athlete | Adam C. Francis

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OFF THEY GO! Graduates in Jesuit High School’s Class of 2019 are moving on to more than 66 different universities. Universities or colleges listed in bold under the names of graduates are the institutions they are attending. (H) indicates the graduate was accepted to that school’s Honors program. The scholarships listed pertain only to that university or college which the graduate has indicated he will attend. Areas of intended study are included in a graph on page 12. Congratulations to Jesuit’s Class of 2019! (The information in “Off They Go!” was compiled by Jesuit’s guidance department college counselors from data submitted online by seniors and their parents.)

Julius M. Anderson Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Liam R. Andrews Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Logan S. Andrews Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Nicholas A. Artigues Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Brady M. Babin Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Roman A. Bankson Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award Barton B. Barre Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, Transformation Merit Resident Award Matthew M. Basile-DeJean University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship Jack P. Battaglia Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Samuel W. Bel Marquette University Jesuit High School Scholarship, Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Award RayVan A. Bellazer Louisiana State University 6 | JAYNOTES | SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Connor C. Bendeck Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

William T. Bostick, Jr. Vanderbilt University Chancellor's Scholarship

John G. Bendernagel University of Georgia (H) Classic Scholars Award

Christopher J. Bowen Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Transformation Merit Resident Award

Braden C. Bent Texas Christian University Founders' Award

Connor B. Boylan Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Brenden J. Berggren University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship

James W. Bragg III National Merit Semifinalist Purdue University National Merit Scholarship

John P. Besh, Jr. Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, SHC Partnership Award Jon T. Blatcher University of Louisiana at Lafayette

William S. Braham Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, President's Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Excellence Legacy Award

Mitchell J. Blount Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Jackson G. Brewster Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Maxwell J. Bond Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

Nicholas J. Brewster Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award

Gus M. Bongiovanni Western Colorado University Preston D. Bordes Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Jake A. Borrello University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Gabriel A. Buenano Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Michael G. Buisson III Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, President's Student Aid Program Andrew D. Burger-Chaisson Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Leadership Award

COMMENCEMENT 2019 Blaine M. Calcagno University of Mississippi TOPS Honors Award, Dean Scholarship Eugene T. Calongne Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award Maximo V. Cambias University of Louisiana at Lafayette Nicholas R. Cantelli Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award John O. Cashen Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, President's Student Aid Program

Reed J. Darcey Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Dylan J. Davidson Xavier University of Louisiana TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship James M. Davies Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Daniel E. Davillier, Jr. Howard University 1920 HU Capstone Scholarship Reece F. de Boisblanc University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship

Collin R. Catalano Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award

Lucas A. Deane Villanova University (H) Presidential Scholarship

Ross R. Champagne Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award

Zachary A. DeBlieux Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award

Jack M. Chapoton Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, President's Student Aid Program Michael G. Charbonnet Louisiana State University (H) Academic Scholarship, Eagle Scout Scholarship Zachary A. Charneco University of Mississippi TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Jacob W. Chase Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Farrell J. Chatelain III Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Eli B. Cheramie University of New Orleans David M. Childs University of Louisiana at Lafayette (H) TOPS Opportunity Award Nicholas G. Cibilich National Merit Semifinalist University of Notre Dame Stephen H. Crocker University of Louisiana at Lafayette (H) TOPS Honors Award William A. Cronvich Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Transformation Merit Award Ian A. Cruz-Schneider Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Carson R. Cvitanovich Nicholls State University Connor B. Daigle University of Montevallo Athletic Scholarship

Salvatore P. DeMatteo University of Mississippi Neehar N. Desai National Merit Semifinalist Brown University 2018 Carson Scholar, Great American Rivalry Scholarship John W. Diliberto University of Georgia (H) David L. Dillon University of Louisiana at Lafayette (H) Cole P. DiMaggio Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Alexander D. Doll Loyola University Chicago (H) Presidential Scholarship, Jesuit Heritage Award Jason M. Dominique National Merit Semifinalist Texas A&M University National Merit Scholarship, President's Endowed Scholarship Pierce B. Doubleday Tulane University TOPS Honors Award Marc C. Dougherty, Jr. Colby College Matthew J. Dowling National Merit Semifinalist University of Chicago National Merit Scholarship Samuel E. Dreuil Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, President's Student Aid Program Dylan W. Dupre Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Nicholas T. Dupuy Delgado Community College

Luke M. Eccles University of Georgia Classic Scholars Award Davis H. Edwards Auburn University (H) Academic Scholarships, Athletic Scholarship Mason B. Edwards Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Evan A. Ehrensing Texas Christian University Dean's Scholarship Josef G. Ernst National Merit Semifinalist University of Notre Dame Matthew J. Fanguy Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Marseyas S. Fernandez, Jr. Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award Darren A. Ferrier, Jr. University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship Liam R. Fielding Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union Education Grant Dowen W. Fife III Samford University Presidential Scholarship Erik O. Finney University of Southern Mississippi Michael B. Fitzsimmons Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Richard M. Foley, Jr. University of Mississippi Academic Scholarship, Academic Common Market Justin J. Fortier Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Adam C. Francis Howard University 1920 HU Capstone Scholarship William G. Freese Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Bradley J. Fugetta National Merit Semifinalist Georgetown University Ignatius Scholarship Kyle W. Fulton Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Innovation Award, Transformation Merit Award Cyrus J. Fuxan Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Flagship Scholars Award

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COMMENCEMENT 2019 Matthew G. Hickey Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Owen A. Hite National Merit Semifinalist University of Georgia (H) UGA National Merit Scholarship Heath H. Horridge, Jr. Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award August M. Huete University of New Orleans Donovan H. Huynh Loyola University New Orleans TOPS Honors Award, Dean’s Scholarship, Louisiana Resident Scholarship Damose J. Ituah Xavier University of Louisiana TOPS Honors Award Henri L. Jacobs Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Perry L. Ganci, Jr. Nicholls State University TOPS Performance Award, NSU Athletic Scholarship Jacques P. Gaudet Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award Blane M. Giardina Nicholls State University Beau C. Gibbons University of New Orleans Samuel M. Gibson University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship, Entergy Community Power Scholarship Colin J. Gilmore University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award Theodore M. Goldenberg National Merit Semifinalist Georgia Institiute of Technology National Merit Scholarship Thomas L. Goldenberg Loyola University New Orleans TOPS Opportunity Award

Benjamin B. Haase Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award John F. Hamilton IV Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award, Innovation Award Ardley S. Hanemann Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, SHC Partnership Award Jacob K. Happel Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

Maxwell E. Juge Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award

Scott V. Hawkins National Merit Semifinalist Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, National Merit Tulane University Scholarship

Forrest S. Kennedy University of Colorado Boulder

Nicholas K. Hays Spring Hill College Distinguished Freshman Award, Gautrelet Award

Grant V. Greco Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic Scholarship

Payton E. Hedrick Louisiana State University

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Jack D. Juge Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship

Carson P. Keller Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic Scholarship

Russell J. Heath Illinois State University Redbird Academic Scholarship

Brady P. Haag Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

Reese A. Johnson University of Mississippi

Elliott J. Hattier University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Performance Award, Academic Excellence Scholarship #1

Jack N. Grady National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama (H) Presidential Merit Award, Presidential National Housing, Research/Study Abroad Scholarship, Research/Study Abroad Scholarship

Gabriel C. Green University of Alabama at Birmingham (H) Blazer Elite Scholarship

Peter V. James National Merit Semifinalist Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship

Neal B. Hebert Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Cameron A. Helm Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship Alexander M. Hentze National Merit Semifinalist University of Dallas UD National Merit Finalist Scholarship

Ethan M. Kerrigan Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Britton K. Khalaf Birmingham-Southern College BSC Wightman Scholarship Jacob A. Kieff Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Michael A. Kinler, Jr. Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Delery P. Knoll University of Louisiana at Lafayette Charles T. Korndorffer National Merit Semifinalist University of Notre Dame Taylor Family Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, ND Swimming Scholarship Cameron D. Kosloski Southern Methodist University (H) SMU Distinguished Scholar, Discovery Scholarship

COMMENCEMENT 2019 Andrew S. Laborde Georgetown University

Benjamin O. May University of New Orleans

Cole W. LaCour Southern Methodist University

Cameron M. MazouĂŠ Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award

Matthew G. LaCour National Merit Semifinalist University of Dallas UD National Merit Scholarship, Classics Scholarship, 3M National Merit Scholarship Nicholas B. Lacour University of South Alabama University Scholarship Christopher M. Langley Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations Scholarship Stephen M. Larzelere, Jr. University of South Carolina Distinction Award Tevin Lashley, Jr. Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Scholarship Remy F. Lavie Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Andrew A. Le Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award Clyde P. LeBlanc Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Harrison R. LeBlanc University of Kentucky Academic Scholarship Brady D. Lee Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award Evan J. Leonhard Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship Tyler C. Lobitz Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Matthew V. LoCoco Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Opportunity Award Kyle J. Lorio University of Louisiana at Lafayette Sebastian M. Mac University of Southern California Joseph J. Maniscalco Spring Hill College (H) Presidential Scholars Award, Spring Hill Partnership Award Bennett C. Mansour Georgetown University Mason A. Martinez Nicholls State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Elijah P. Morgan University of Notre Dame Posse Foundation Scholarship, Provost's Scholarship, University Scholarship Benjamin D. Morrison University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award

Jacob H. McCaffery Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award

William P. Motes University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award

Devin M. McCartney Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award

Kameron W. Muller-Schneider Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Richard K. McCurley Samford University Academic Scholarship

Robert J. Murphy Florida State University William B. Musser Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

Scott T. McKeough Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award

Matthew J. Nata University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship

Robert A. McMahon University of Mississippi Alumni Award

Zachary P. Neagle University of New Orleans

Cael R. Meilleur Loyola University New Orleans Academic Scholarship, Louisiana Resident Scholarship

William C. Newell, Jr. Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, Partnership Award

Cyril G. Melville IV Nicholls State University

Gregory R. Nielsen Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award

Reed P. Menszer University of New Orleans (H) TOPS Honors Award, President Scholarship

David C. Nimmo University of Georgia

William T. Mentz, Jr. Loyola University New Orleans (H) TOPS Honors Award, President's Scholarship, Louisiana Resident Scholarship

Evan D. North Tulane University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Founders' Award, Tulane Legislative Scholarship

Colin R. Meyer University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship

Andres W. Oberhelman Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Maximilian E. Miller University of Georgia

Alex C. O'Neil Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, Men's Bowling Scholarship, Partnership Award

Nikolas Milonas Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Dean's Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Merit Award Shawyan Mirzai Saddle Back College Benjamin D. Mollere University of Mississippi General Accountancy Scholarship, Academic Scholarship Matthew P. Monjure Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Matthew C. Moore Mississippi State University Eagle Scout Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Veteran Tuition Waiver William J. Moran III Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, LA Tiger Legacy Merit Award, The American Italian Renaissance Foundation Sports Scholarship

Christian F. Ordoyne Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Michael J. Owers University of Notre Dame Army ROTC Scholarship Daniel S. Paisant, Jr. Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Bennett A. Pels Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Nathan A. Pajares University of New Orleans TOPS Opportunity Award Ashton M. Perkins High Point University Presidential Fellowship

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COMMENCEMENT 2019 Cooper J. Posecai Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship Colby M. Queyrouze University of New Orleans Cole J. Radetich National Merit Semifinalist University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor's Achievement Award Jacob P. Randolph Barton College BC Trustee Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship Chase A. Raterman Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award Cameron R. Ray Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Innovation Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Cooper A. Ray Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Innovation Award, John Henderson Cade Scholarship, Academic Scholarships Ian C. Recile Loyola University New Orleans TOPS Opportunity Award, University Scholarship, Louisiana Resident Scholarship Stephen P. Redfearn National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama (H) National Merit Scholarship Jacob A. Reeder Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Ridge A. Retif Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship Donovan T. Reynolds Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Tulane Legislative Scholarship Stephen P. Rice Loyola University New Orleans TOPS Opportunity Award, LU Scholarship

Cole M. Roy Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Innovation Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Duncan H. Royster University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship William M. Ruddy Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award Jonathan A. Sanders National Merit Semifinalist Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Matthew C. Sauviac Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, Innovation Award Christopher D. Scamardo Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Spencer Scandaliato University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award Henry J. Schenck National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama (H) UA National Merit Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship Max O. Scheurich Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholaship Michael H. Schmidt Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, Chep Morrison Memorial Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Dominic J. Schof Louisiana Tech University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Outstanding Student Scholarship William R. Schott National Merit Semifinalist Georgetown University Bellarmine Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship

Matthew G. Richard, Jr Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award

Andrew M. Schwartz Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Alumni Scholarship, Transformation Merit Scholarship

Jonathan E. Rink Tulane University TOPS Honors Award

Connor M. Schwartz Birmingham-Southern College BSC Wightman Scholarship

Willie Robinson IV Louisiana College G. Earl Guinn Scholarship, Louisiana College Scholarship

Michael D. Scott Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award

Arthur V. Ross, Jr. University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship Adam M. Roussel Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Superior Award, Transformation Merit Scholarship Richard J. Rowell, Jr. SUNY Maritime College

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Eduardo S. Seoane University of Georgia (H) Classic Scholars Award Anthony J. Serio University of Louisiana Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award Joshua W. Shanks University of New Orleans TOPS Opportunity Award

Eli M. Shaw Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship Bradley S. Shore, Jr. Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Leadership Award Gabriel J. Sims University of Georgia (H) Classic Scholars Award Gavin R. Skipper University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship Trevor T. Spinosa Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Innovation Award, Tiger Excellence Scholars Award Alexander R. Stapp Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Joshua L. Stedman University of Mississippi Academic Scholarship Ashton C. Stevens Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Transformation Merit Scholarship Jake F. Stiegler Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship Sean P. Svihla National Merit Semifinalist Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Joseph C. Tadros Oglethorpe University (H) OUr LA Tops Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Flagship Scholars Award Travis P. Talamo University of Louisiana at Lafayette Nicholas R. Tanet Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Kaleb O. Terrell Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, Innovation Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award John S. Tindall Louisiana State University LA Tiger Legacy Superior Award Evan T. Tizzard National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama (H) Presidential Scholarship Jacob L. Torres Occidental College James P. Toups University of Pennsylvania Ethan J. Varisco Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Noah M. Varnado University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Opportunity Award

COMMENCEMENT 2019 Nathaniel J. Verhoeven Deglado Community College Kel M. Villarrubia Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, LA Tiger Legacy Superior Award, Transformation Merit Scholarship Matthew J. Vlosich Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Christopher A. Vuong National Merit Semifinalist Tulane University TOPS Honors Award, Presidential Scholarship Aidan S. Walker National Merit Semifinalist Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, LA Tiger Legacy Award, National Merit Scholarship Brennen T. Walker Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic Scholarship, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award Evan M. Walsh Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, LA Tiger Legacy Superior Award, Transformation Merit Scholarship

Andrew B. Ward Spring Hill College Presidential Scholar Award, Partnership Award

Brayton S. Whittington University of Louisiana at Lafayette TOPS Performance Award, Academic Scholarship

Byron Washington II University of New Orleans

Evan P. Wicker Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, Entergy Community Power Scholarship

Freddie P. Washington IV Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award, Innovation Award Donald D. Webster National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama (H) Presidential National Merit Scholarship Herman D. Webster III National Merit Semifinalist Yale University National Merit Scholarship John F. Wegmann Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award Benjamin S. Wessel Louisiana State University (H) TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award, LA Tiger Legacy Excellence Award

Brent J. Williams Louisiana State University TOPS Performance Award, Transformation Merit Scholarship Benjamin C. Willis Louisiana State University TOPS Honors Award, Presidential Scholarship Evan P. Younger Saint Edward's University Dean's Scholarship, Edwardian Scholarship Stephen E. Zazulak Louisiana State University TOPS Opportunity Award John J. Zvonek, Jr. National Merit Semifinalist University of Pennsylvania National Merit Scholarship

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WHERE THEY'RE GOING

CLASS OF 2019

Arizona State University Auburn University (1) Barton College (1) Baylor University Belhaven University Belmont University Berry College Birmingham-Southern College (2) Boston College Brown University (1) Butler University Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Clemson University Colby College (1) College of Charleston Colorado State University Columbia University Creighton University Dartmouth College Delgado Community College (2) Delta State University Elmhurst college Emory University Fisk University Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University (1) Fordham University Franciscan University at Steubenville Georgetown University (4) Georgia Institute of Technology (1) Hampden-Sydney College High Point University (1) Howard University (2) Illinois State University (1) Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana College (1) Louisiana State University (122) Louisiana State University Alexandria

Louisiana Tech University (2) Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago (1) Loyola University New Orleans (6) Maine Maritime Academy Marquette University (1) Michigan State University Middlebury College Millsaps College Mississippi College Mississippi State University (1) Montana State University Bozeman New England College Nicholls State University (5) Northeastern University (MA) Great Lakes Maritime Academy – Northwestern Michigan College Northwestern State University of Louisiana Occidental College (1) Oglethorpe University (1) Pennsylvania State University Pfeiffer University Purdue University (1) Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saddleback College (1) Irvine California Saint Edward's University (1) Saint Louis University Samford University (2) Santa Clara University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University (2)

Listed below are the 158 colleges and universities to which the graduates of the Class of 2019 were accepted. Schools listed in bold are the 66 institutions they are attending with the number of attendees in parentheses.

Spring Hill College (8) St. Edward's University Stanford University State University of New York Maritime College Stetson University Stevens Institute of Technology SUNY Maritime College (1) Temple University Texas A&M University (1) Texas A&M University College Station Texas Christian University (3) Texas Tech University Tulane University (9) United States Merchant Marine Academy University of Alabama (12) University of Alabama at Birmingham (1) University of Alabama Birmingham University of Alabama Huntsville University of Alabama Tuscaloosa University of Arkansas University of California Berkeley University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California Riverside University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of Chicago (1) University of Colorado Boulder (2) University of Colorado Denver University of Dallas (2) University of Dayton University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia (8) University of Hawaii Manoa University of Kentucky (1) University of Louisiana at Lafayette (20) University of Louisiana Monroe

University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi (8) University of Missouri Kansas City University of Montevallo (1) University of Nevada Reno University of New Orleans (9) University of Notre Dame (5) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Bradford University of Portland University of Richmond University of San Diego University of South Alabama (1) University of South Carolina (1) University of Southern California (1) University of Southern Mississippi (1) University of Tampa University of Tennessee Knoxville University of Texas Austin University of Texas El Paso University of Washington University of Winnipeg University of Wyoming Ursinus College Vanderbilt University (1) Villanova University (1) Virginia Tech University Walnut Hill College Washington and Lee University (1) Washington University in Saint Louis West Virginia Wesleyan University Western Colorado University (1) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University of Louisiana (2) Yale University (1)

WHAT THEY'RE STUDYING NUMBER OUT OF 271 GRADUATES: 43 | Natural Sciences 42 | Business & Finance 39 | Engineering 30 | Undeclared 30 | Health Sciences & Pre-Med 17 | Humanities & Social Sciences 17 | Computer Science 15 | Other 11 | Kinesiology 10 | Psychology 7 | Classics & Philosophy 6 | Law & Criminology 4 | English & Creative Writing

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NATURAL SCIENCES

Blue Jays have accepted $7,333,350 in scholarship dollars (amount earned per year for four years).

The largest contingent, 122 Blue Jays, is destined for Louisiana State University.

34% 66%

Thirty-four percent of students are going out-of-state (92). Sixtysix percent of students are going to college in-state (179).

This year’s “long distance award” goes to Jacob L. Torres who is traveling more than 1,667 miles to attend Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.

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“I was in your shoes.

Whenever you feel as though all hope is lost, remember that no worthwhile journey comes easy.”

The State of the Blue Jay Address On the morning of May 3, the entire 2019 student body stood together at assembly for the last time. In the traditional State of the Blue Jay address, student council president Dowen Fife encouraged the students to cherish the uniqueness of being a Blue Jay.

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ast summer I asked myself what I wanted to achieve as student body president. I found myself contemplating the question, “What does it mean to be a Blue Jay?” For me the most unifying moments as Blue Jays are when we come together for events such as celebrating Mass as a student body, taking part in the Thanksgiving Drive, and participating in lunchtime festivities.

Remember eating water scorpions during Welcome Week or eating apple pies during Rivalry Week? And let’s not forget the Santa Showdown. Other schools can take part in similar events, but would they turn out for a PSAT pep rally? We did all this together and made memories for years to come. I can say we achieved a special unity, one that is unique to being a Blue Jay. This year was not all about fun and games. We also had excellence!

Academically, we continued to excel, producing five perfect ACT scores, 27 National Merit Semifinalists, five Presidential Scholar candidates, and a state title by our robotics team.

Athletically, our swim team and rugby team defended their state titles, while bowling and soccer both ended their season as state runners-up. The

basketball team had an outstanding season making it to the state quarterfinals. As you can see, a Blue Jay is a very well-rounded individual, excelling in academics as well as athletics. But you can say that every year because here at Jesuit success is never final.

And it is this outlook on achievement that motivates all of us to do more and better ourselves as men.

How do we define success? Not by achievement alone but by the spirit which fuels success. This year spirit was exemplified during the Rivalry Game when we defeated Holy Cross.

Another proud moment showing Blue Jay Spirit was the 62-man “Gizzard” at an 8th grade basketball game against Brother Martin. My proudest moment was when we packed All-Star Lanes and had a 60-man “Gizzard” for the Brother Martin bowling match.

Other schools saw this and recognized this unique display of Blue Jay Spirit.

So, with all of this in mind, I can truly say that being a Blue Jay is not a set of qualifications you have. It is the effect you have on this institution.

Today is not about endings. Today is about celebrating what it means to be a Blue Jay. Although today is Senior Day, my message goes out to the entire

Jesuit community when I say this. No matter if you are a student, a member of the faculty, or an alumnus, you were one of the reasons this year was a success! Get involved. Take action.

Don’t wait. Remember the great words of Winston Churchill, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

In a few moments, all of the seniors will be dismissed, leaving behind many opportunities for new leaders.

So, juniors, realize that next year is in your hands because it will be your actions that will set the tone for the year. To the underclassmen, don’t wait until your senior year to be a leader because no one should wait for change.

Finally, I have one last message for all the students who have faced adversity throughout their time at Jesuit. I was in your shoes. Whenever you feel as though all hope is lost, remember that no worthwhile journey comes easy.

Now that I am at the end, I wish it wasn’t over.

To the student body, it has been an honor serving as your president.

Goodbye. Good luck. And go, Jays!  — DOWEN FIFE ’19

student body president

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COMMENCEMENT LUNCHEON

Alumni Welcome Class of 2019 at Annual Commencement Luncheon Fr. Fronk with Mat Grau ’68

Fr. Fronk with Br. Billy Dardis ’58, S.J.

Fr. Fronk with Hank Ecuyer ’51

Keynote Speaker John Elstrott ’66

Eric Moore ’94, Matthew Moore, and Don Cooper ’73

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he 18th annual Commencement Luncheon in May was the occasion to welcome 271 graduating Blue Jays into the ranks of Jesuit’s alumni.

An equal number of alumni joined the Class of 2019 in the Bienville Ballroom of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to hear from guest speakers, pay tribute to long-time alumni leaders, and enjoy an afternoon of Blue Jay camaraderie.

The luncheon featured a welcome from John Zollinger ’85, president of the Alumni Association, and a

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thought-provoking talk by John given himself to Jesuit’s alumni office Elstrott ’66, emeritus director of every Tuesday for more than 28 years.

Tulane’s Levy-Rosenblum Institute Br. Dardis, of course, has served in for Entrepreneurship and former numerous capacities during his 56 chairman of the board of Whole Foods. years at Jesuit, earning him the title A special feature of the 2019 “vice-president in charge of everything.” program was the recognition of Ecuyer and Dardis, longtime friends three men for their many years of that they were, later passed away on leadership in keeping Jesuit’s alumni the same day, July 10, 2019. connected to each other and to their Grau is retiring after serving in alma mater — Hank Ecuyer ’51, various roles throughout his 44 years Br. Billy Dardis ’58, S.J., and at Carrollton and Banks, his last being Mat Grau ’68. Ecuyer has served on alumni director since 2002.  numerous alumni committees and

F A C U LT Y U P D AT E S has made an indelible impact on the thousands of Blue Jays he has shepherded in his 38 years at Jesuit High School

KHANH NGUYEN has spent six

Faculty Recognized with Profile Award Each school year Jesuit recognizes excellence in teaching by presenting the Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Award. The school’s 2019 awardees are Khanh Nguyen and Andrew Schiro.

ANDREW SCHIRO is Jesuit’s first two-time Profile Award winner having been recognized in the inaugural Profile Award class of 2008. He is recognized by the students, especially the school’s newest Blue Jays, as a fair confidant who will take them under his wing and offer calm advice.

He is respected by the parents as an exceptional guidance counselor who is committed to their sons’ welfare. And his colleagues see him as a model and a “rock” whom they can depend on for support. Students, their parents, and his colleagues all see Schiro as loving and caring. Andrew Schiro is a respected Ignatian educator who

years at Jesuit working tirelessly to be the best she can be for her students in math and science, for their parents in their collaborative work, and for the student body as they experience student life as a wrap-around to their studies. In the classroom she is challenging, yet flexible, at times encouraging the use of technology for problem solving while at other times using group projects to improve their collaborative skills. Nguyen participates in her students’ spiritual development by sharing stories of her own spiritual life and guiding them at their Kairos retreats and service project trips during the summer.

As assistant to the Student Council moderator for the past three years, Nguyen has enhanced efficiency by digitizing dance ticket sales and conducting student council elections through a Canvas app. Khanh Nguyen is a great example of “how to give and not to count the cost, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward.” 

Fr. Brown Takes Final Vows

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r. John Brown, S.J., professed final vows in May at the final all-school Mass in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. These solemn and perpetual vows mark the full incorporation of Fr. Brown into the Society of Jesus. As Fr. Ron Mercier, S.J., the provincial of the U.S. Central and Southern Province, remarked to the student body at Mass, the reception of final vows means that the Jesuits are willing to “entrust the Society of Jesus” to a man as representing the ideals and virtues the Jesuits espouse. Fr. Brown first began work for Jesuit in 2012. He is currently the superior of the Jesuit community that serves Jesuit and the Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church on Baronne St. He also serves in the advancement office as a major gifts officer and teaches an art elective class.  JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | NEW ORLEANS |

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MCJROTC PA R A DE & R E V IE W

MCJROTC Honors Mat Grau ’68 for 44 Years of Service

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ach year at their Parade and Review, Jesuit’s MCJROTC program honors a faculty or staff member in recognition of his or her significant contribution to Jesuit. This year at the time-honored ceremony of the Marine Corps, Mat Grau ’68 was saluted for his 44 years of selfless service to the school.

An MCJROTC platoon leader himself in his student days, Grau was extolled for his commitment and dedication not only to the Jesuit alumni office, but also as a leader in his several other positions. He is retiring this month at the end of a storied and impactful career as a teacher, administrator, and school leader.

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the admissions director in 1995, and the alumni director in 2002. Of special note were his work as director of the Visiting Authors Program, which brought notable authors like Pat Conroy, Dana Gioia, and Robert McCammon to Jesuit; his efforts to increase the diversity of the student body by increasing enrollment of African-American students as well as commemorating the 50th anniversary of the integration of Jesuit; and his work to enhance the engagement of alumni with their school by building leadership teams for each alumni class.

After Grau was recognized, he addressed the assembly, holding up F. Edward Hebert ’20, who was a team manager for every sport at Jesuit, as an example of the servant leader.

He then lauded the cadets for their commitment to servant leadership, outlining the many school activities at which the MCJROTC gladly provides a supporting role and allows others to achieve the glory. “Well, today you are

on the stage, you are out front, you are the main players,” Grau told cadets as they received a well-deserved round of applause. “Congratulations.”

Grau then expressed how blessed he has been to work with women and men who epitomize the call to help students first see and then use their talents to become the men God planned them to be. “Two of these teachers, like me, are retiring at the end of the school year and are also deserving of a commendation. So I ask that Ms. Molly Roberts and LtCol Tim Huete join me at this podium to be recognized just as I have been recognized.” Once Roberts and Huete came forward, Grau read the commendations he had prepared for both of them. It was a surprise moment, and a great one at that.

The MCJROTC Drill Team and the MCJROTC Band closed the parade by marching and giving performances for the now three honorees and their audience. 

F A C U LT Y U P D AT E S

Tim Huete ’76 Mollie Roberts 18 Years of 14 Years of Service Service LtCol Timothy Huete’76, USMC, is retiring after 18 years of dedicated service to Jesuit High School. He is a graduate of the Class of 1976. Upon his retirement from active duty in the United States Marine Corps in 2002, he returned to Jesuit to assume duties as the senior Marine instructor for the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, the oldest in the country. Under his leadership the program has been designated a Naval Honor School 16 times and a Region 5 Marine Corps Reserve Association Award winner once.

More than trophies and banners, it is Huete’s example of dedication and leadership that marks him as a model to his MCJROTC cadets, the entire student body, and his colleagues. In recognition of being a model military alumnus of Jesuit High School, Huete was recognized during the Great American Rivalry Game in 2012 as Jesuit’s Distinguished Military Alumnus. The Jesuit community thanks LtCol Tim Huete for his years of exemplary service at Jesuit High School and wishes him God’s graces in his second retirement. 

Mollie Roberts has lovingly served Jesuit for 14 years as a member of the Guidance Department. Roberts has been a department head, a member of the school’s Administrative Team, Academic Council, and Ignatian Identity Team. She has overseen many programs, including District Rally, Peer Support, Advanced Placement, College Night, and Rising Junior Interviews. While she has served mainly as a grade level counselor, she has also served as a college placement counselor.

Reflecting her strong commitment to justice, she has worked with Operation Upgrade and for many years with the Desmond Project, sacrificing her time on weekends to prepare and distribute food to New Orleans’s homeless. Also, Roberts is a past board member of the Jesuit Boys’ Hope program.

A woman of prayer and deep faith, Roberts completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, has attended many Kairos retreats, and regularly participates in Friday adoration. In 2013, Jesuit High School presented Roberts with its Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Award, recognizing her as a model Ignatian educator. 

Michael Prados ’83 to Serve as Alumni Director

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ichael Prados ’83 will take the reins from Mat Grau ’68 as Jesuit’s next alumni director. He will be responsible for leading the school’s effort to keep alumni connected and engaged with their alma mater and with each other. Prados has served the school for 28 years as a teacher and administrator. His experience includes work as the director of the Alumni Service Corps, student activities director, service project director, and manager of the Blue Jay Shop. He regularly reconnects with former students at alumni reunions, and his presence at school events is an important part of his ministry to the community. As alumni director, Prados will work to enhance programs for alumni cultivation, engagement, and support. 

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GENEROSITY ’S

TRUE COLORS PPG’S MICHAEL MCGARRY ’76

INVESTS IN THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS

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PHOTOS BY PPG

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esuit alumnus Michael McGarry ’76 thinks about the Minds & Hearts Enlightened capital campaign in the same way he thinks about his $15+ billion global paints, coatings and special materials company, PPG. “You always have to improve. You always need to be a little better than you were the year before. That’s what I expect of myself, that’s what I expect of PPG, and that’s what I expect of Jesuit.”

Since taking over as chairman and CEO of PPG in 2015, McGarry has kept his sights on the future. To him, PPG is about a lot more than just making paint. Innovation drives his company’s success, whether in lowering heat retention on coatings for commercial aircraft or improving radar detection on the coatings of self-driving automobiles. McGarry’s mission at PPG is to help big companies shape the future, and that type of vision is exactly what drives Minds & Hearts Enlightened.

“Jesuit has been around for more than 100 years, and if you want it to be around for another 100 years, you have to invest. You have to make sure you have great facilities, you have great teachers, you have a vision, and you have all the tools you need to be successful. And you cannot do that on a shoe string.”

Michael and his wife, Wanda, are all in on Minds & Hearts Enlightened.

Residing in Pittsburgh, the hometown of Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., the two leaders have had much to talk about during Fr. Fronk’s home visits. McGarry signed up early to assist with the campaign because he saw an opportunity to lend his support, not only financially, which the McGarrys have done with a generous gift in the President’s Division, but with ideas and strategy.

He joined Jesuit’s National Advisory Board, and as the early stages of the campaign strategy were being developed, McGarry knew that he was one of many Blue Jays outside

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“THIS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GIVES US A CHANCE TO WORK FOR OTHERS. I’M NOT GOING TO BENEFIT FROM THIS, BUT SOMEBODY ELSE WILL. SOMEBODY BEFORE ME MADE SURE I HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL. SO THAT’S WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT.”

New Orleans who would ensure the campaign’s success. He had one major recommendation: “Go big!” Fr. Fronk took the advice to heart. The $30+ million campaign is the most ambitious project in Jesuit’s history, and it is people like the McGarrys who are bringing the vision to reality.

“If Jesuit’s mission is to educate men for others, we need to BE men for others,” McGarry said. “This capital campaign gives us a chance to work for others. I’m not going to benefit from this, but somebody else will. Somebody before me made sure I had an opportunity to be successful.

So that’s what this is all about.”

McGarry’s father, a lead geophysicist working for Amoco in the early 1970s, believed that life’s success starts with education. He was highly motivated to make sure his children received the best education in New Orleans, so the decision to attend Jesuit was an easy one for Michael and his older brother, Bill.

Michael was the only student matriculating from St. Andrew the Apostle School on the Westbank, and the city bus brought him across the river each day. He remembers playing pinball one block from school at Dagwood’s po-boy shop until 90 seconds before the bell rang, then sprinting into homeroom to land in his seat just in time.

In the classroom, Fr. Roy Schilling ’45, S.J., made Latin come alive for Michael: “He was always upbeat and always trying to get you to look around the corner.” For Fr. Schilling, Latin was about more than just learning how to translate. It was about storytelling and finding the real message. Students like Michael

discovered what people were thinking, where they were going, and what was happening in the ancient world.

The lessons he learned came both in and out of the classroom. He wanted to maximize opportunities to engage his growth, so he became a wrestler, joined the bowling team, and participated in MCJROTC and the band. Wrestling coach Sam Harnsongkram instilled in him a sense of tenacity, being prepared, setting goals, having high expectations, and showing respect, values which stick with him today.

“Jesuit is a place that allowed me to learn, taught me how to grow, and set me in a position on a pathway to success. For me, it’s hard to imagine where I’d be without my Jesuit education and the values I learned there. My fellow alumni should never forget their roots. This is the place that helped us become the people we are. It’s up to us to make sure that other kids are going to be successful.”

Understanding how fortunate he has been to receive such an education compels McGarry to do more for others. This capital campaign is not the only way he makes a difference at Jesuit. He continues to support the Alumni Giving Drive, a program he has supported annually since 1983.

“Every year there’s inflation, every year there’s something to be fixed, every year there’s an opportunity to improve the campus. If you want to be a supporter, you have to be in there all the time.”

He also established two Full Education Funds so that others, coming from financially challenged backgrounds, can receive the formation as men of faith and men for

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others that prepares them for success and to be leaders for the world.

“Everybody can’t afford to go to Jesuit, so you have to set this up so that everybody has the opportunity. It doesn’t matter where you were born, it doesn’t matter what neighborhood you grew up in.” Growing Jesuit’s endowment so more students can be prepared for success is a major priority for McGarry’s support of Minds & Hearts Enlightened. His own scholarship efforts have supported a goal dear to Fr. Fronk’s heart – increasing diversity at Jesuit.

“When I was going to Jesuit, everyone looked virtually the same.

You do not get the best education when you do not have a diverse population. You do not get the best ideas if everybody thinks the same way.” Jesuit believes very strongly that diversity is vital to the educational experience, attracting students from more than 50 zip codes in the New Orleans metro area and allocating more than $1 million this year in financial aid to needy families.

McGarry sees this in business. “If you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail. So if 50 percent of the world’s population is female and if you think you’re getting the best talent by selecting all males, you’re out of your mind. Half of the best talent happens to be female, and diversity of thought 20 | J A Y N O T E S | S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9

and diversity of experience fuels innovation and growth.”

This passion for working together is a hallmark of the McGarry household. “My wife and I sit down every year and decide whom we want to support and what kinds of missions we want to sustain. Jesuit has always been the foundation of my success, and I want to make sure other kids have that same opportunity.”

Wanda saw just how important Jesuit was to Michael when the two were married by Fr. Harry Tompson, S.J., in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs on campus. When deciding to continue to support Jesuit together, their motto is clear: “If it’s important to me, it’s important to her. Just like for those causes that she wants to support – if it’s important to her, it’s important to me. We’ve been a team for 38 years, and we set annual giving targets. Just like I set goals for PPG, I set goals for donations, and every year we’re looking to do more and more.”

Working for the same global company for nearly four decades, Michael and Wanda have had the opportunity to live throughout the world, from Lake Charles to Switzerland, Charlotte to Thailand.

As an executive, Michael has been able to travel the world, visiting more than 70 countries. Now Pittsburgh is

home, but the ability to experience a variety of cultures up close and personal has given the family a unique viewpoint. They have instilled in their two children, Matthew and Christine, who have each lived in international cities as adults, the notion that the world is a great big place. “There are a lot of needs out there in the world. Go out and find them and help people.” Seeing real poverty in so many areas of the world inspires Michael to make life better for others.

It is from this vantage point that support for Jesuit’s Minds & Hearts Enlightened capital campaign comes into focus. It is not supporting a cause that will come back to the giver. It is seeing the value in a program of formation that changes lives. It is recognizing that others have paved the way for a youngster from the Westbank to become CEO of one of the world’s largest coatings companies.

It is knowing that with the goal of making a difference in the world, investing in Jesuit High School will allow the next generation of leaders to have the character, innovation, and compassion necessary to shape the world’s future.

Every gift makes a difference. The McGarrys are all in. Who else will take up the mantle? 

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he public phase of Jesuit’s Minds & Hearts Enlightened capital campaign launched in February with incredible demonstrations of support. Two gifts of $5 million, the largest in school history, created sensational momentum as the vision was revealed for a greater Jesuit.

The first transformational gift was presented by Mrs. Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, who told the Jesuit community, “If there is one thing we know about Jesuit, it is faith that drives their success.” This philosophy is a hallmark of the Bensons’ own leadership in the New Orleans community, and so Mrs. Benson was delighted to announce her support.

She continued, “A.M.D.G., for the greater glory of God, the core values of Jesuit High School and a Jesuit education are rooted in caring for others, finding the good in all

things, and the unity of the mind and the heart, the whole person. The rich history of this school is unparalleled, and the many lives impacted are countless. That is why giving this donation to this great high school today is very easy.”

Mrs. Benson was introduced by Saints and Pelicans team president Dennis Lauscha ’87. As a proud Jesuit alumnus, father of a Blue Jay freshman, and former basketball player, Lauscha praised the support which provided a complete renovation of Jesuit’s gym. Lauscha equally applauded the Bensons’ commitment to A.M.D.G. and being “persons” for others, the core principles of Jesuit which Lauscha attributes to the Bensons’ success in life.

The second $5 million gift announced at the kickoff event will go into effect when the campaign reaches the $25 million mark. An anonymous benefactor presented the gift as a

challenge pledge, which in essence will practically match gifts received before the end of the calendar year dollar-for-dollar. This challenge ensures that every gift, great and small, will have a profound impact on this transformative effort.

Earlier in the evening, longtime Jesuit math teacher Leslie Merritt represented the faculty to communicate the impact that the newly renovated classrooms are making. In providing a professional environment conducive to learning, teachers can remain focused on what’s most important, helping their students grow in mind and heart. Support for the campaign has been pledged by 100 percent of the faculty, either through volunteerism, a financial gift, or prayer.

Senior class president Langston Goldenberg represented the current students in thanking Fr. Fronk for his foresight and commitment to the

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MINDS & HEARTS ENLIGHTENED future, noting in the strategic plan a blend of old and new that reminds students fondly of the past but keeps momentum moving forward.

John Zollinger ’85, the president of the alumni association, called on all alumni to continue to support Jesuit in its mission to develop young men of competence, conscience, and compassion. School leaders have visited local alumni and those hundreds of miles from Carrollton and Banks, in places like Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Houston, New York, Washington D.C., and more.

The evening of excitement concluded with a short, guided walk through campus to see some of the work already completed, including renovations to the classrooms and the Gayle & Tom Benson Arena.

To learn more about Minds & Hearts Enlightened: The Campaign for Jesuit High School, visit www. jesuitnola.org/minds-heartsenlightened. See the exciting projects that will provide today's students with an excellent, 21st century education, one that is more accessible through an increased endowment and is executed in renovated facilities that are as safe and secure as possible.  (top) A reception in the newly renovated Gayle & Tom Benson Arena. (row two, left) Blaine Loupe ‘13 and Christopher Dupré ‘14 (row two, right) JHS Board Chair Brian North '83 and his wife SueAnn with John Zollinger ’85 (row three) Campaign Honorary and Operational Chairs Missy Duhon, Karen and Peter DeBlieux, Liz and Terry Creel, Paulette and Frank Stewart ’53, and Jennifer and Dennis Lauscha ’87 (row four, left) Kelly Burke ‘94, Brian Grenrood ’86, and Chris Cox ‘89 (row four, right) Campaign Operational Chairs Yvonne and Jeremy Mancheski ‘90 (bottom, left) Teachers Deika Bustamante and Susan deBoisblanc with parent of alumni Breni Crabtree (bottom right) Ray Hewlett with Denise and Barry Faust ‘66 22 | J A Y N O T E S | S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9

P R I N C I P A L' S C O R N E R

TRUE GRIT

hen I was teaching eighth grade English, I always enjoyed discussing Charles Portis’s novel True Grit. We talked about the meaning of the word “grit” and which characters in the novel possessed this quality.

Many of the students were surprised to find that one of the characters in the novel who exemplified true grit was a 14-year-old.

Grit is a characteristic that is increasingly difficult to find in today’s young adults. Things come easier for our students today as they communicate and search for information effortlessly on their smart phones. Face-to-face interaction, healthy confrontation, and direct acceptance of responsibility become harder to find in students, especially as they continue to be so connected to electronic devices and depend more and more on their parents through prolonged adolescence.

It is our intention at Jesuit to continue to challenge our students in this age of instant gratification and to help them understand the value of working hard, engaging and working with others, and facing adversity head on while dealing with failure.

Ultimately, we hope our students will possess true grit.

When I look back over the past school year, I am pleased to see a number of examples of community members showing grit in the face of adversity.

Longtime English teacher, Tim Powers, has been battling cancer throughout the school year; however, he has maintained a great attitude through difficult treatments and continues to come to campus to visit with teachers and students as he prepares to return for the 2019–2020 school year.

Senior Ben Wessel has fought through years of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. He found himself missing school for days and weeks at a time through illness and treatment, but Ben always kept a positive attitude

and worked hard to keep up with his course work. It was sad to learn that Ben could not attend graduation due to his illness, but what an amazing site it was a few days later to see a number of his classmates dressed in graduation tuxedos at Ben’s house as Father Fronk presented Ben with his Jesuit diploma.

Eighth grader Tre King showed up on Monday morning to take his fourth quarter exams only days after losing his mother to cancer. He knew that is what his mother would have wanted him to do.

These are obvious examples of individuals who have dealt with serious adversity and have shown great resilience and toughness to continue to be engaged in the work around them. However, examples of grit are not always so obvious. It takes grit for a student to stay up late and study for a test even though he is not feeling well or came home late from an event.

It takes grit for a student to do his own work and accept a poor grade as opposed to cheating. It takes grit for a student to accept responsibility for his actions and accept punishment as opposed to whining and trying to get out of penance hall.

The Class of 2019 experienced a great deal of success in the classroom, on the playing field, and in terms of growing as men of faith and men for others; but this did not come easy.

They also faced adversity at times and experienced a great deal of failure. It is our hope that these young men will continue to work hard as they move forward in life and will understand the importance of grit as they face challenges in life and continue to grow into the men that God intends them to be. 

Peter Kernion ’90 Principal

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A C A D E M I C R E S U LT S

Quiz Bowl It was Jesuit’s second nationals appearance in the last six years. Their previous run came in 2014 when the “Whizzes of Quizzes” won the national title. And this year saw the Jays make a return to the final game. What an accomplishment.

The Blue Jays placed second in the 2019 Questions Unlimited National Quiz Bowl Championship in Orlando in June. Jesuit congratulates its brother school, the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, on winning the championship. In the final game the Blue Jays fell to the Cubs, who were undefeated in their regional qualifier.

And Jesuit’s road to nationals was not an easy one.

In the New Orleans Regional, the varsity team lost its second preliminary match to Louisville Trinity and entered the playoffs ranked fourth with a 5-1 record. After defeating two Arkansas teams, White Hall and Russellville, the Jays advanced to the final game against top-seeded Bishop Kelley (OK) in the most exciting match of the day. Jesuit students held their own in the categories of Genetics, Calculus, and Russian Literature in order to win the match by just five points, 330-325. Bradley Fugetta was named MVP. The varsity team includes Matthew Dowling, Bradley Fugetta, Dexter Webster (captain), Darren Tsang, and Garrison Trahant. The Jesuit Quiz Bowl team is coached by Elizabeth Hoodless, Peter Muller ’81, and Kevin Yokum ’14. 

Academic Games After taking first in January’s Presidents tournament, the Academic Games team traveled to Orlando in April to compete in the national tournament presented by the Academic Games Leagues of America.

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(top) The Quiz Bowl team at Nationals — from left to right — coach Kevin Yokum ’14, Garrison Trahant, Matthew Dowling, Dexter Webster, Bradley Fugetta, Darren Tsang, and coach Peter Muller ’81 (middle) The senior team — from left to right — coach Kevin Yokum, Milan Mardia, Nicholas Cibilich, Matthew Dowling, Bradley Fugetta, Jacob Schenck, and coach Jordan Holmer (bottom) Matthew Dowling won 1st overall in Presidents and Current Events, and Bradley Fugetta won 1st in Equations

A C A D E M I C R E S U LT S the games of Equations, Presidents, and Current Events. The team’s impressive performance culminated in an overall second place sweepstakes finish. Pre-freshman Wade Rogers also earned a spot in the tournament and competed in the junior division. The annual, four-day tournament hosted over 1,400 players from around the nation.

Two Blue Jays won national titles individually. Fugetta won the mathematics competition of Equations, and Dowling won the social studies games Presidents and Current Events. In addition to Dowling’s two game titles won this year, he was also named an Outstanding Senior earned a spot in the National Academic Games Hall of Fame. This award is given to graduating seniors who have enviable competitive records and have given of themselves to promote the spirit of Academic Games in their own schools and leagues. 

Mock Trial The 2019 Richard N. Ware, IV State High School Mock Trial Competition was held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Federal Courthouse in Lafayette, LA. The State High School Mock Trial Competition is the culmination of four regional championships coordinated annually by the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Jesuit's team of attorneys Bradley Fugetta, Donovan Reynolds, and Hunter Richardson; witnesses Sebastian Mac, Ben Wombacher, and Own Etinger; and timer, Dalton Haydel, performed extremely well. Although the team prevailed in both of its matches over Caddo Magnet and Lafayette Early College Academy, the team did not advance to the Championship. The team looks forward to next year, with the

expected the expected return of eleven current underclassmen.

The Jesuit Mock Trial team is coached by Brett Wise '82 , Mike Mentz ’74, John Becknell ’05, and Jeffrey Hufft ’98. 

State Rally Twenty-one Jesuit students competed in April against more than 5,000 students from across the state in the 111th annual Louisiana State Rally at LSU. Fifteen Blue Jays finished in the top four in their events. Two Blue Jays, junior Richard Welsch (Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus) and freshman Luc Carriere (Spanish I) won 1st Overall and 1st in Division in their respective categories. The district and state rally teams, made up of students nominated by academic departments, are coached by English teacher John Webre. 

Mu Alpha Theta Jesuit’s Mu Alpha Theta team competed in the Louisiana Mu Alpha Theta (LaMAΘ) State Convention on the weekend of April 12-13 in Baton Rouge. With more than 30 schools and 800-plus students competing, the Blue Jay team earned third place in the Overall Sweepstakes. The Interschool Test, which the Blue Jays won, is the oldest event of the convention and “should give your team a sense of school spirit,” as the LaMAΘ test descriptors say.

The Jays were led by MAΘ Board members Bradley Fugetta, Matthew Vlosich, Jack Zvonek, Lucas Deane, and Christopher Vuong. The Mu Alpha Theta Team was accompanied by math/science teachers Mrs. Kate Brauner, Mrs. Leslie Merritt, Mrs. Yvonne Leger, Ms. Khanh Nguyen, Mr. Paul Rogers, and Mr. Darryl Roule. 

(top) Mock Trial team — from left to right — Ben Wombacher, Donovan Reynolds, Dalton Haydel, Hunter Richardson, Own Etinger, Bradley Fugetta, and Sebastian Mac (bottom) MAΘ Board members — from left to right — Bradley Fugetta, Matthew Vlosich, Jack Zvonek, Lucas Deane, and Christopher Vuong

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Blue Jay Band Brings Nuance to Tradition

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touch of magic was not in short supply for the Blue Jay Band’s spring semester. With Cinderella’s castle as an enchanting backdrop, the Blue Jay Band, joined by the Jayettes and cheerleaders, brought a piece of authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras to the Magic Kingdom. They filled Main Street USA with jubilant tunes and ecstatic cheers as they danced and paraded through Florida’s Walt Disney World.

They marked their 14th trip to Disney by adding the cheerleaders to their ensemble. Mickey Mouse was seeing blue and white as a record breaking number of 130 performers brought the Blue Jay spirit in full force.

With equal enthusiasm the Blue Jay Band charmed audiences back home during the annual Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony. A highlight of the concert was senior Christopher Vuong's specially commissioned piano solo. Playing beautifully alongside his fellow band mates he entranced the crowd with an enthralling melody. A concert piece with a piano solo is hard to come by but was worth the effort to truly showcase Vuong’s talents. Watch the full live stream of the Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony at www.youtube.com/JesuitHighSchoolNOLA. 

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(top) The Blue Jay Band plays through the streets of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. (middle) Christopher Vuong plays a piano solo during the annual Blue Jay Band Spring Concert. (bottom) Band Director Joe Caluda ’79

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t has been a year of fairy-tale stories for the Jesuit Philelectic Society. Earlier this year, the troupe presented a rollicking production of Shrek: The Musical and the senior-directed One Act Play Festival included the storybook parody, Game of Tiaras.

For its spring production, the drama society turned to “Into the Woods,” in which composer Stephen Sondheim and playwright James Lapine take a fractured fairy tale approach to the classic stories. In blending the tales of characters together – ranging from Cinderella to Red Riding Hood to Jack (of beanstalk fame) – the musical imagines what happened after “happily ever after.”

Remember, the Brothers Grimm often were quite grim, indeed!

It was all you could wish for as the Philelectic Society wrapped up its year with this thoroughly enchanting production. 

This excerpt was taken from Theodore P. Mahne's review. Read the full review at www.jesuitnola.org/philelectic-society.

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Blue Jay Mothers Come Home for Mother’s Luncheon

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esuit proudly honored four women whose selfless gifts of time and talent have advanced Jesuit’s mission in profound ways – Denise Currault, Sam McAloon, Indie McKay, and Jamie Roy. Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., thanked these mothers and conferred on them the Alma Mater Award (AMA) pin

at the Mother’s Luncheon in January.

It was a true homecoming both for Blue Jay alumni mothers and the event itself, held this year on Jesuit’s campus. Only mothers of alumni are eligible for the AMA honor, but mothers of current students enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with mothers of alumni at the tastefully catered event. Special appreciation goes to Mother’s Luncheon chair Darlene Róbert, co-chair Julie Vanderbrook, and their committee

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Prior to the main event, more than 100 mothers attended a patron party in St. Ignatius Hall, featuring the musical stylings of senior Christopher Vuong on piano. Members of the Blue Jay Jazz Band and Jesuit’s Barber Shop Quartet serenaded attendees during and after lunch served by National Honor Society students in the Student Commons. Jesuit thanks all those who made this enjoyable afternoon of meaningful connection possible. 

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The Bond Between Us Jesuit Celebrates Fathers & Sons ell before Blue Jays begin forming life-long bonds with their Jesuit classmates, they are being formed by their fathers.

Jesuit celebrates this special bond at its annual Father-Son Mass & Dinner.

In January, senior D.J. Ferrier spoke glowingly about the support he’s received from his dad, Darren Ferrier, who has challenged his son to be his best. “I can only hope to possess … the sheer intensity of love and devotion that you have shown me, my siblings, and the rest of my family.”

Senior Braden Bent reminded his father, Brian Bent ’89, of the time he took the entire family to Ozanam Inn to feed the homeless, and on Christmas day no less. “There isn’t a morning that goes by that I don’t tell my dad I love him. It’s the least we can all do for the men who have taught us, through example and love, how to be men of faith and men for others.”

Following Mass and the two tributes, the 550 fathers and sons enjoyed a man-sized steak dinner in the Student Commons. 

(top) Walt Bond ’85 and his son, Max ’19, present the gifts. (middle) The Hanemanns – Ian ’20, JHS admissions director Bret ’85, Kolbe ’23, and Sam ’19 (bottom left) Senior D.J. Ferrier honors his father, Darren. (bottom right) Senior Braden Bent gets a hug from his father, Brian ’89.

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Today’s Jays Receive Career Advice from Alumni Jacques Hebert ’03 speaks to underclassmen about career paths.

Paul Saltaformaggio '96 | Finance

Gregory Agid '05 | Music

Brad Borne '03 & Leland Smith ’05 | Game Design & Development

Sheldon Perkins '88 | Law Enforcement

Chad Thilborger ’93 | Entrepreneurship.

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different careers from 38 alumni.

Additionally, sophomores, freshmen, and pre-freshmen received career path advice from Jacques Hebert ’03 as he shared his story of life after Jesuit and the decisions that landed him in positions with Google, Mother Jones, and the Restore the Mississippi River

Delta Coalition, where he serves as the communications director.

Alumni who would like to volunteer at Career Day or any other Jesuit alumni event should indicate their interest online – www.jesuitnola.org/ alumni/volunteer-service. 

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he rebranded Blue Jay Bazaar, now going under the moniker of Back to Banks Bazaar, expanded in 2019 to a twoday event.

A Lenten feast on the evening of Friday, March 22, attracted an enthusiastic crowd of current students,

1 Students participate in the inaugural homeroom volleyball challenge. 2 The young and young at heart enjoy taking photos with Jayson. 3 The Jesuit Jazz Band 4 Josh ’13 and Peter DeBlieux with Emily Shinn 5 Glorious weather and radiant lights greet Back to Banks Bazaar goers on Friday, March 22. 6 A flock of mothers warmly welcome families Back to Bank in the Welcome Tent, a new addition for 2019. 7 Bazaar chairs Missy Martin, Amy Burke, and Caroline Wegmann help Jesuit president Fr. Chris Fronk spin the Grand Raffle wheel. 8 Br. Billy Dardis, S.J. smiles as his prayers to the Blessed Mother for good weather are finally answered.

parents, alumni, and their families.

The addition of a Welcome Tent proved popular as did the music of the Bucktown All Stars (in above photo).

Picture-perfect weather on both days added to the spirit of community appreciated by all who returned to Carrollton & Banks.

Jesuit offers its profound thanks to event chairs Caroline Wegmann, Missy Martin, and Amy Burke, and all the volunteers and sponsors who made this year’s Bazaar a memoryfilled experience. 

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undreds of persistent anglers weighed-in at John Ryan Stadium for the 27th annual Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo this June. Despite a season of less than favorable fishing conditions, participants turned out in high numbers to enjoy delicious food, join in on rodeo fun, and spin a few yarns.

Among the anglers were a series of special guests.

First and foremost was Br. Billy Dardis, S.J., who let nothing stop him from continuing his streak never to miss the event in its long and storied history. Also among the special attendees were members of the Jesuit fishing club, which now boasts more than 50 members!

Rodeo chairman Mike McMahon ’85 also introduced guest presenters who shared their knowledge of coastal waters. Receiving special recognition this year for contributions to the rodeo over the last ten years, was CCA, especially its executive director David Cresson, who spoke to rodeo goers about coastal conservation. Providing the grand prize and giving a pro-tip presentation was Captain Charlie Thomason. With more than 19 years of experience, Captain Charlie is one of the most sought after Charter Captains along the Gulf Coast.

Check out the full story, including category winners, committee members, and more on Jesuit’s website at www. jesuitnola.org/blue-jay-fishingrodeo. 

1 Br. Billy Dardis, S.J., received two standing ovations for making every rodeo since its inception. 2 Chuck and junior Win Schibler 3 Chairman of the Blue Jay Fishing Rodeo, Mike McMahon '85 4 Participants gather under the packed Pontiff Pavilion to enjoy the special presentation. 5 David Cresson of CCA speaks to participants about coastal conservation. 6 Capt. Charlie Thomason keeps attendees up to date on the latest fishing tips and techniques. 7 Finn Blake 8 Weighmaster Chris Mills 80, Jack Eumont ’73, and Jeff Eumont ’79 9 Stephen Peterman

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rom dawn to dusk, the Jesuit Golf Classic saw its traditional success with one noteworthy enhancement. The 2019 tournament began with a sunrise Mass celebrated by alumni chaplain Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J., setting the stage for a day of faith, fun, and family (the Jesuit family, that is.)

For the second year at Bayou Oaks, a sold-out total of 220 Blue Jays and friends beat the heat to compete on City Park’s premier course in the tournament presented

by IBERIABANK. The last Friday of May offered clear skies, pictureperfect moments, and low scores for golfers in both the morning and afternoon rounds. This year’s classic, chaired by J.P. Escudier ’95, was originally scheduled for April 6 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Golfers embraced the new date, which was just days after Memorial Day, bringing a patriotic summer spirit to the event.

The coveted Class Cup, which goes to the foursome made up of alumni from the same class with the lowest overall score, was awarded to the Class of 1994.  1 Class of 2002 American flag-wearing foursome — Richie Savoie, Michael Ricci, Joe Vaccaro, and Michael Benz.

2 Morning Mass at 7 a.m. was offered for the first time in the event’s history and celebrated by alumni chaplain Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J. 3 D.J. Galiano '07 (sporting the new Jesuit Hawaiian golf shirt), Tom Bagwill, and Bill Poynot 4 Class Cup winners — Class of 1994 foursome: George Sins, Charles Henry, Joe Lavigne, and René Baumer 5 Mike Escudier '91, committee chairman JP Escudier '95, Michael Babin '91, and Bill Babin '74 6 Class of 1973 foursome: Jack Eumont, Charlie Dileo, Steve Waldo, and Fred Gaupp 7 Two groups of afternoon golfers stop in between holes to capture this moment.

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New Alumni Chaplain Fr. Shaughnessy Leads Lenten Reflection

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As a navy command chaplain who has anointed Marines as they make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Fr. Shaughnessy has witnessed soldiers illustrate idealism and courage in the face of struggle.

These experiences made him a fitting speaker for the 2019 Evening of Lenten Reflection. While soldiers have their own tools for defeating the enemy, Christians use prayer and fasting as tools for spiritual combat during the holy season of Lent.

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to Lenten discipline. “Jesus received the strengthening which only comes from trial and suffering. There’s a law written across the universe that no one shall be crowned unless he has first struggled, no halo over those who do not fight.”

These words inspired the hundreds of alumni, current parents, and parents of alumni who gathered in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs at the beginning of their Lenten journey in March. Confessions were available before the Mass and talk, and a light reception followed in St. Ignatius Hall.

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(above, right) Featured speaker Fr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J., presents on the theme spiritual combat. (above, left) Alumni, parents, and parents of alumni all gather for the Mass, presentation, and reception.

chaplain, ministering to Jesuit alumni and their families. This role increases the spiritual component of Jesuit’s advancement efforts, of which the Evening of Reflection series is a part.

The first Evening of Reflection occurred in 2011, bringing parents of alumni together to focus on spiritual subjects. Similar evenings for alumni began in 2016 until the events merged and expanded to include current parents. These events are yet another sign that the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola is the bedrock of a Jesuit formation that lasts a lifetime. 

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ROTC HOMECOMING

Hail And Farewell: First-Ever MCJROTC Reunion Honors LtCol Huete

(above) MCJROTC Alumni Enjoy First Homecoming Event (below, top) The Bladys — Dylan, Donna, Lauren, and Darren — present LtCol Tim Huete ’76 with a framed map of the Normandy invasion. (below, bottom) Close-up of the MCJROTC Alumni Challenge Coin.

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esuit alumni who participated in the school’s MCJROTC program returned to Carrollton and Banks in June to celebrate the very first MCJROTC Alumni Homecoming. Nearly 200 people, including several Jays who traveled many miles, gathered in the Student Commons to enjoy a meal prepared by the parents of today’s cadets and a slide show by alumni director Mat Grau ’68 on the history of military training at Jesuit through the years (and that goes back to the College of the Immaculate Conception).

The program began with an invocation given by Fr. Cmdr. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J., Jesuit’s alumni chaplain and himself a former military chaplain, followed by the presentation of Colors by the cadet Color Guard and the singing of the National Anthem. Blue Jay alums received a beautiful military “challenge coin” bearing the Marine Corps emblem on one side and the Jesuit seal on the other with “MCJROTC Alumnus” beneath it.

The highlight of the event certainly was the “hail and farewell” for LtCol Tim Huete ’76, who is retiring after 18 years at the helm of Jesuit’s MCJROTC program. Before Huete expressed his thoughts and appreciation, three Blue Jays offered their testimonials on the occasion – Capt.

Patrick Huete ’84, USN, Tim’s brother, and D.J. Galiano ’07 and Adam Laurie ’08, who both served under Huete as students. Also giving recognition was MGySgt J.R. Piseno, who has assisted Huete for the past 13 years. The festivities concluded with cake, cut by the honoree and enjoyed by all.

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REUNION TIME The 2019 reunion season provided the opportunity for alumni in classes ending in “4” or “9” to reconnect with each other and renew Blue Jay Spirit. From October to June, Blue Jays from 1949 to 2014 flocked to locations around the city to catch up and reminisce about their days at Carrollton and Banks. In addition to the 5-year gatherings, many classes meet annually, quarterly, or even monthly to keep the connection to each other and to their alma mater alive and strong.

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ALUMNI: TELL US WHERE Y’AT! Submit online at jesuitnola.org/where-yat.

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1930s # Benigno "Ben" Martinez ’35 celebrates his 100th birthday on August 21, 2019. Ben and classmate Maurice Picheloup ’35 (see below) serve as members of the Class of 1935 reunion committee and look forward to planning events for their 85th year reunion next spring. Initial plans are to hold the reunion celebration at the Poydras Home, where they both reside.

Ben was recently featured on national TV in an interview by FOX News on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. He served as a medic in WWII and still volunteers at the WWII Museum twice a week. Ben was Jesuit’s first Distinguished Military Alumnus, recognized at the 2011 Jesuit vs. Holy Cross football game.

# Maurice Picheloup ’35 celebrated his 100th birthday on May 15 with a champagne reception. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII as a first lieutenant flight engineer assigned to the 39th Bomb Group stationed in Guam. He was awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for B-29 Missions over Japan and flew the final mission of WWII on August 15, 1945. Maurice’s entire professional career (1946-86) was spent in the dairy and food processing and machinery industry, beginning domestically and retiring as director of Latin American sales for the CherryBurrell Corporation. Maurice was the first chairman of the Louisiana District Export Council and served for

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many years on the World Trade Center International Business Committee.

He has two degrees from Tulane University, where he was a member of the golf team and the band. He has been involved for many years with the Tulane Emeritus Club.

1950s # Jorge Allende ’53 has spent much of his long career as a researcher, scientist, and teacher seeking to enhance science in Chile. He has published more than 150 original research works in journals and books.

In recent years his contribution to the Project of Inquiry-Based Science Education in Chile has benefitted more than 90,000 children in 190 schools in 15 regions of the country. He was the coordinator of The Interacademy Partnership’s global, science education program, which includes 105 national academies of science. He writes, “I have always been very proud to have been a Jesuit High alumnus and am grateful for the excellent training I received from 1949 to 1953 when my father was Chilean Counsel in New Orleans.”

Peter Quirk ’54 and his wife, Marilyn,

were awarded the 2019 Spes Unica Award by the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. The award embodies respect for all people, inclusive community, concern for the poor, social justice, and faith in the presence of God. Pete had previously been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Holy Cross in

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2007. He was Jesuit's Alumnus of the Year in 1999.

1960s John DiLeo ’64 is “semi-retired” after

48 years (and counting) of medical practice in anesthesiology. He likes to traveling North America solo on his BMW motorcycle, photographing and sharing the experience. John and his wife, Mary (Fitzsimmons), have three children — two doctors and a nurse — seven grandchildren, and one rescue schnoodle.

Francis Kercheval ’64 retired from the

hospitality industry after 35+ years.

He was president and COO for a hotel company located in Columbus, OH. Through the years, Francis held many managerial and marketing positions with Marriott Hotels, Registry Hotels, The Springer Group, Pointe Resorts, and Carefree Resorts. Francis, father of four adult children, recently married and moved back to Louisiana.

Jason Berry ’67 published his book

City of a Million Dreams in November 2018. Jason’s tricentennial tribute is a character-driven study of the history and culture of his hometown. One review speaks of these characters: “The textured profiles of this extraordinary cast furnish a dramatic narrative of the beloved city, famous the world over for mysterious rituals as people dance when they bury their dead.”

Vernon Fabre ’69 retired in 2008 from

BASF after working for 30 years at the

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site in Geismar, LA. He and his wife, Mona, love traveling in the U.S. and abroad. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.

an All-Star. Will recently returned to Carrollton and Banks to offer hitting tips to Jesuit baseball players.

began his career in the U.S. Army, where he served as an aviation and human resources officer.

# Glynn Cyprien ’85 inspired the

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student body at Morning Assembly in April. Glynn was an assistant basketball coach at Texas Tech, 2019 national runner-up to Virginia.

Backed by several of his 1985 classmates standing near the podium, he told the Blue Jays, “When you walk out of these doors, be confident.

Rely upon your classmates … and know that the education you got here at Jesuit is going to carry you a long way.” Glynn’s success as a coach at the collegiate and pro levels has gained him a reputation as one of the top recruiters in the country. He has been an assistant coach at Texas A&M, Arkansas, UNLV, New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, Western Kentucky, Memphis, Kentucky, and, this year, Texas Tech. At the pro level, he has been an assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies and head coach of their NBA G-League team, the Memphis Hustle.

Glynn and his wife have two children.

# Todd Graffagnini ’87 is the new

Roger Schroeder ’74 has been a rights

attorney at NBC Universal in Los Angeles since 2016. Also, he serves as an adjunct professor at USC Law School teaching a course entitled “Deal-making in the Entertainment Industry.”

Gary Cruice ’76 has changed careers.

“After reaching 60, it was time for a change!” Now Gary is the owner of the Cigar Cove in Broussard, LA. He says he will teach the occasional online course and do some consulting, but his main job is now selling cigars.

1980s Thomas Babin ’80 was recently named

Children’s Hospital Pediatrician of the Quarter. Thomas works with the Ormond Pediatric Group in Destrehan.

# Will Clark ’82 was inducted into Mississippi State University’s Ron Polk Ring of Honor during a ceremony last February as part of Opening Weekend in Starkville, MS. Will was a twotime All-American during his Bulldog playing career. In 1985 he was the Golden Spikes Award winner as the nation’s most outstanding collegiate baseball player. He went on to play 15 seasons in the major leagues, six as

David Boyd ’87 is now the vice-

president of civil engineering at Burk Kleinpeter Inc. in New Orleans.

# Chris Galy ’87 is the senior vice president and chief people officer at Couchbase in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chris is responsible for all aspects of Couchbase’s people strategy and company culture. He has more than 20 years of experience in various human resource capacities. Chris

radio voice of the New Orleans Pelicans. He takes over this fall for Sean Kelley, who was the play-by-play announcer for the Pelicans/Hornets since 2005. Todd has been the voice of Tulane baseball since 1992 and Tulane basketball and football since 2007.

Greg Keller ’89 relocated back to New

Orleans last year after many years away. Greg and his wife, Claudia Croazzo, own her fashion house located at 4214 Magazine Street. Also, he has been a healthcare consultant for the past 25 years and is a real estate investor and agent.

1990s # Brandon Gregoire ’91 retired as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps in February. Brandon’s impressive resume includes master’s degrees from Harvard in classical Latin and the U.S. Naval War College with distinction in national security and strategic studies. Brandon’s focus during his 23-year career has been intelligence. In 2009, he was attached to the office of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) in advising Congress on intelligence and then transitioned to the Pentagon where he served as an analyst for the Marines headquarters strategic initiatives group. He then spent two years as a speechwriter for the commandant

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AMERICAN ITALIAN SPORTS HALL FAME & PREP ALL-ITALIAN TEAM At the 34th Annual Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala in January, three Blue Jays were recognized.

Gasper Schiro ’53 was presented with the Joseph I. Giarrusso Civic Award for his many years of local civic service. His testimonial read, “A natural campaigner, attorney Gasper Schiro, is known for being gregarious and affable, and he gave more than 30 years of service to New Orleans as the elected Register of Conveyances, serving from 1978 to 2008 when the office was consolidated under the Clerk of Civil District Court.

Also recognized was Jon Celino ’84, DDS, who received the Dr. John Adriani Medical Award.

With the help of the New Orleans Saints and Thomas Morestead’s What You Give Will Grow Foundation, Jon leads TeamSmile, dedicated to providing free dental care to needy children. Jon operates Fleur de Lis Dental Care in Lakeview. Recent graduate William Moran ’19 was awarded a Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship. William is a two-year letterman in both football and baseball and has volunteered at Camp SMILE and Habitat for Humanity. He hopes to attend dental school.

In the fall 2018 edition of the Italian American Digest, local prep historian and journalist Ron Brocato lists his New Orleans prep football AllItalian Team. Of course, several Blue Jays made the list: Eddie Toribio ’34, Tony DiBartolo ’42 , Mickey Lanasa ’54, Mark Olivari ’72 , Ray Rizzo ’32 , and Phil Bruno ’39.

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of the Marine Corps. Brandon has completed numerous deployments to the Middle East. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among others. Brandon has one son.

Jonathan Lartigue ’92 received

his Ph.D. in computer science and software engineering from Auburn University in the summer of 2018. His dissertation dealt with artificial intelligence and evolutionary algorithms. Prior to earning his doctorate, Jonathan taught at Southern Polytechnic State University in Atlanta. He now resides in Cedar Rapids, IA, and is a principal software engineer for Collins Aerospace. Jonathan says that he is happy to have survived his first real winter in Cedar Rapids and hopes to find some fellow Blue Jays in the area.

Gregory Toscano ’93 is the founder

and director of BNG Endurance, a national team of endurance athletes at all levels whose open lines of communication serve as a support system for athletes to improve. BNG Endurance is based in Southeast Louisiana with athletes in California, Oregon, Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana, and Illinois. Established in 2014, the team includes all endurance sports including cycling, running, swimming, triathlon, duathlon, trail running, and ultrarunning.

Jarred Bradley ’94 opened Bradley

Law Firm in August 2018. Jarred

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handles construction, business, and general legal matters.

Ben Moscona ’94 has been named

principal of East Jefferson High School. Ben’s previous work as principal of Bridgedale Elementary has been instrumental in the school’s being named a National Title I Distinguished School, as well as a Top Gains school and an Equity Honoree by the Louisiana Department of Education. Ben is the current president of the Jefferson Association of Public School Administrators and is a member of the Superintendent’s Principal Council. Ben returns to Jesuit for Career Day. Patrick Farley ’95 is now a program

director at Dauntless Marketing and Advertising and serves as a field representative.

# Joe Galbraith ’96 is now the associate vice-president for strategic communications at Clemson University. In his new role, Joe will lead Clemson’s media and public relations as well as a team providing communication support to the university’s seven colleges and key administrative units. He also will be responsible for campus and crisis communication. Previously Joe served as associate athletic director for athletic communications at Clemson.

Rock Grundmann ’99 is a registered

nurse at Tulane and owns a small tax service, Rock Grundmann Tax Service. In 2005, he received a degree from SLU in accounting

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and management. Then in 2015 he earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. He is considering a doctorate in nurse anesthesia or becoming a nurse practitioner. Rock and his wife, Lisa Roberson, Grundmann are the parents of a 4-year-old girl.

& Shea LLC in the role of special counsel. There he provides legal and compliance guidance to those in the health care, biotechnology, and hospitality industries. Rene is cofounder of Hogs for the Cause with fellow Blue Jay Becker Hall ’97.

Trey Landry ’99 is now a special agent

technology officer for Werk Enterprises in New York City, a company dedicated to creating flexibility and enhanced production in the workplace.

James attended Jesuit's New York alumni reception in December.

with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. After ten years as a police officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department, Trey transitioned to ATF five years ago. He still resides in Baton Rouge.

2000s Glenn "Chip" Gardner ’00 serves

as vice president of operations for Gardner Realtors. As a fourthgeneration member of the familyowned business, Gardner handles day-to-day operations, including the identification, prioritization, and execution of key projects, such as the recent celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary. Chip shares his expertise with members of the real estate industry by speaking on panels, both across the U.S. and around the world. He also serves on the boards of directors for several nonprofit organizations, and has received numerous awards and honors for his work in real estate and for his commitment to supporting the community.

Rene Louapre ’00 has joined the

law firm of Bradley Murchison Kelly

where he practices litigation law.

Dustin and his wife, Mandy, live in Metairie with daughter.

Alexander Timothy Nusloch ’03 and

James Villarrubia ’01 is now the chief

Eric Heigle ’02 is a member of the

popular south Louisiana band Lost Bayou Ramblers, which recently won Gambit Weekly’s Big Easy Entertainers of the Year award.

Jose Aponte ’03 was recently

promoted to audit partner with Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors.

With more than a decade of experience in the public accounting industry, Jose has worked with clients in both the greater New Orleans area and the Southeastern United States region.

He specializes in health care, dealing with issues for a number of different healthcare entities, local governments, and not-for-profit organizations. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Louisiana Hospital Association.

Dustin Poché ’03 has been promoted

to partner at Perrier & Lacoste, LLC,

his wife, Angela, celebrated their firstyear anniversary on July 7. They were married in Bellingham, WA, where they now reside. Alexander is a chef with Krewe Catering.

Jason Alvarez ’04 purchased his own

dental practice on the Northshore in 2017. In June 2018 he was named a Top Dentist by New Orleans Magazine.

Jason practices evidence-based dentistry at his Beau Sourire Family Dentistry in Mandeville.

David Cradic ’04 completed his small

animal surgery residency at LSU in July. He will be moving back to New Orleans and joining the team at Veterinary Specialists of Greater New Orleans.

Robert Perricone ’04 completed

his Ph.D. in computer science at the University of New Orleans in March 2018. He now lives in Wappingers Falls, NY, with his wife, Julie, whom he married last October.

Patrick Viviano ’04 started his third

year of residency in internal medicine at Brooklyn Hospital in New York.

Gavin Daigle ’04, Ph.D. is a senior

scientist in the Lead program at Neuron23, an early stage biotech company focused on developing small molecule therapies for geneticallydefined neurological disease.

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# Gregory Agid ’05 has put down his

Merlin Ramsey ’12 graduated from

clarinet and picked up his saxophone as he tours as a member of crooner Michael Buble’s band. Gregory says, “WOW! It is such an amazing opportunity to be part of a production of this scale and quality. I feel very blessed to live my dream. What could be better than playing music and traveling the world?”

the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts in film and entertainment.

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Timothy Shea ’06 recently

received his Ph.D. in art history with a specialization in ancient Greek archaeology from Duke University. Currently he holds the Olivia James Traveling Fellowship from the Archaeological Institute of America and is the lead instructor on the Foreign Study Program in Greece.

Remi Pastorek ’08 studied language

acquisition pedagogy in Vichy, France, this past summer via a scholarship funded by the French Embassy of the United States. He is completing his third year as a French teacher and exchange coordinator at St. Peter’s Prep, a Jesuit high school in Jersey City, NJ. Geoffrey Rhode ’09 recently moved

from charter fishing full-time to part-time in order to start a trucking company.

2010s # Jacob Pazos ’12 is the cofounder of Revival Jewelry. Their patent-pending lens that allows a customer to store a hidden photo in a jewelry piece such as a locket. Jacob became interested in jewelry design in his teenage years when he began working for a local diamond wholesaler. While at Jesuit, he designed and produced a jewelry piece for Jesuit's Celebration Gala & Auction. Now he is creating a limitededition jewelry collection inspired by iconic New Orleans images and donating a percentage of sales to nonprofits.

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Alex Yacoubian ’12 has joined

the U.S. Institute of Peace as a program assistant. After earning his undergraduate degree in global politics from Washington and Lee, Alex recently completed his Master of Arts in Security Studies from Georgetown University. The Institute of Peace is America’s nonpartisan institute to promote national security and global stability by reducing violent conflicts abroad.

Zachary Adams ’14 graduated from

LSU in 2018 with a B.S. in biological sciences. Currently he is a student at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Austin Aucoin ’14 began working full

time last August as a junior equity research analyst for Johnson Rice & Co. Brendan Besh ’14 was admitted into

the Notre Dame Law School and will graduate in the spring of 2022.

Gus Cannon ’14 works at the Russell

Marine Group, which provides services to the shipping and bulk cargo community on the Mississippi River Andrew Martin ’14 graduated

from Mississippi State University in December and then completed five months of corporate training. Now he is back home in Louisiana serving as acting NOLA territory manager representing Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Andrew writes, “Happy to be back in the home state!”

# Scott Crabtree ’15 graduated in May from UNO with a B.A. in business administration with minors in marketing and management. At the same time, he completed his UNO baseball career as a four-year letterman. As a junior, Scott started at first base in 25 of the Privateers’

games. As he was during his playing days at Jesuit, Scott was an inspiration to his team as he endured the challenges of having Type I Diabetes.

And Scott’s inspiration goes beyond his team. He is a TeamType 1 Global Ambassador and uses his story to show diabetic children how to manage their condition and still live an active life.

# Foster Moreau ’15 was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Foster recently completed his LSU football career with 52 catches for 629 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end. One scouting report noted, “He’s known for great character and leadership … and wore the prestigious No. 18 at LSU.” (photos: Tony Gonzales – Oakland Raiders) Brandon Beck ’16 is a junior at

Millsaps College where he is a captain of the men’s tennis team.

Recently he was named to the SAA All-Tournament Team, received AllConference Honorable Mention, and was selected as a 3-time ITA scholar athlete. Brandon is double-majoring in political science and Spanish. He is currently serving as president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Brandon plans to attend law school after graduation.

# Nathan Alvarez ’18 spent six weeks this summer studying finance and globalization in Thailand. While there he took a side trips to Chaing Rai, Hua Hin, and Bagkok while. He is one of 20 students accepted into the 2022 cohort in the Jeffrey A. Altman Program at Tulane, a four-year, dual degree program with a focus on a second language. Over the course of four years, students complete two study abroad programs, intensive language study, and specially tailored Altman core classes. Nathan is currently majoring in finance and political economy. During his junior year, Nathan will study in Spain to become proficient in Spanish. 

IN MEMORIAM

Jesuit 's Caretaker PHOTO BY BEVIL KNAPP

JESUIT REMEMBERS

Br. William J. Dardis, S.J.’58 (1940-2019)

Br. Dardis, S.J., of New Orleans, Louisiana, died July 10, 2019, at 79.

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n the midst of the uncertainty and fear that followed Hurricane Katrina, one image instilled confidence more than any other.

Br. Billy Dardis, S.J., stationed on the roof of Jesuit High School, was the image that gave assurance, as if Brother were saying, “Don’t worry, Dawlin’. I’m prayin’ to the Blessed Mother.” The storms of life wrought by the flood would soon pass as long as Brother was there.

As the building manager for decades, Brother certainly knew how to take care of things. There was not a drain cleanout, switch, or circuit

breaker panel at Carrollton and Banks that he did not know about. But it was the people of Jesuit, not just the building, who most benefitted from Brother’s care. Whether it was a fellow worker on the maintenance staff, a young lady on the cheerleading team, a new student in his 8th grade homeroom, an alumnus or member of the alumni staff, or a student in the work study program, all knew and loved Brother for his kindness and generosity. This caretaker kept a watchful eye over Jesuit for more than half a century, and he will be greatly missed.

Perhaps Brother’s friend and colleague Jimmy Huck said it best.

“He had a great sense of humor, he worked hard, he would always help people, and he had a great prayer life.”

He remembers how Brother loved to spend time with people, whether sharing stories about pranks he would play in the novitiate or laughing about old times together with someone at Betsy’s Pancake House.

“His energy level was something I’ve never seen in anybody,” Huck continued. “He would never tell anyone ‘no.’ If they asked, he’d always

find a way to help them. He helped so many people in the city. Every place we would go, someone would come up to him and say, ‘Hey, Brother! Howya doin’?’ I told him that he should run for mayor since he knew so many people.”

Campus events were never lacking as long as Brother was around.

Napkins, cups, whatever was needed … people would always go to Brother. “He would say, ‘Let’s go, Jimmy. We have to go get more supplies for this, that, or the other.’

We’d go to some distributor, and they all knew him. ‘Whatcha need, Brother?’ And they would just give it to him. I don’t know how much money he saved the school over the years.”

As a classic New Orleans character, Brother loved to tell a good story. His time in the novitiate was a favorite topic, whether it was hiding a statue of St. Ignatius in a fellow novice’s bed or laying on a freshly-dug grave to frighten another novice who was walking the grounds for night prayer.

Brother would laugh that the novice director had to admonish him, saying, “Look, this is no place for college Joes

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An infant Billy Dardis with family in the Society of Jesus.

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or high school Harrys.”

Huck recalls these lighter moments with Brother as fondly as the more substantial ones. “When I had struggles with anything, I would always talk with Brother. He would tell me to say a Memorare. He loved the Memorare. Simple little things like that he would say, but they caused you to reflect and encourage you never to give up.”

And Brother didn’t just spend his time with the men in the maintenance shop. Brother loved his cheerleaders.

Lauren Cusimano, who coached cheerleading side-by-side with Brother for 12 years, said, “Brother made dreams come true for so many people. He was easy to talk to, and when he spoke, we all listened.”

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to become a family. And we did just that! We had social events in addition to cheering, and Brother never missed. We did volunteer work in the community. We had weekend time after games or on Sundays. Brother didn’t miss a beat. Everyone adored Brother because of his kindness and laughter. He absolutely loved Mardi Gras parades – he would smile so big to be out there enjoying all the festivities.”

But it wasn’t only fun and games that tied Brother so deeply to so many.

“Brother was a solid rock in my life,” Cusimano explained. When she lost her husband, Rick, in 2011, Brother was there. “He held my hand and gave me comforting advice when I most needed it. He was right next to me at the most difficult time in my life.”

Now that Brother has moved on to his own heavenly reward, Cusimano cherishes her memories with him. “I

think back with love and happiness to every holiday that he would stop over at the house and visit before he was off to his next event – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, all the weddings of cheerleaders. He was the person we would go to at Jesuit. He was laughter and smiles and kindness.

He was Mardi Gras. He was Jesuit.”

Joe McMahon ’60, one of Brother’s longtime fishing buddies, reinforced the close tie between Brother and his home at 4133 Banks St. “He never just said ‘Jesuit’,” McMahon remembers. “It was always ‘Jesuit High School,’ as if he were talking about the Lincoln Memorial. What a grand, unselfish man! The minute you call, he picks up the phone and anything that you need him to do, he’s there.”

His generous spirit was captured in the sheer number of people calling the Jesuit residence to visit Brother in his final days. Many times, people

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would say, “You probably don’t know me, but Brother would come over to my house on Christmas to be Santa Claus for my children.” The Jesuits joked that Brother must have visited more families on Christmas day than St. Nick himself. A better picture could not be painted for Brother’s generosity.

Dr. Wayne Robichaux ’69

recounts how he made it a point to invite Brother to his medical school graduation party. “He was so important in helping me along the way.” When Robichaux was a Jesuit student, Brother managed his workstudy projects. “Brother walked me through every step of a job, but he never did the work for me nor looked over my shoulder while I worked.” In that way, Brother was a great teacher and a great father figure. “Brother instilled in me the confidence that I would be able to do it and that I could be a success. I went on to become a

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surgeon, and I will always remember Brother for treating me extremely well.”

A true Jesuit, Brother extended pastoral care to Robichaux’s throughout his life. Brother continued to provide him with an opportunity to work through college and even medical school. “I couldn’t go without working, so they gave me a position at the switchboard late at night, fed me every evening, and made sure I was taken care of.”

There are so many stories just like this. It is impossible to tell them all.

Perhaps this is the genius of Brother’s vocation as a Jesuit. Christ says, “Everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life.” In forgoing a family of his own, Billy Dardis became a brother to all.

He was able to do it by God’s grace,

especially with love for the Blessed Mother.

Brother was always close to the Blessed Virgin, never more so than when he was near the end.

Commending himself to God in the final days, his prayer was firm: “Make my heart like unto Thine.” He knew God’s heart to be a giving heart, one without hesitation to give nor expectation of reward.

A God-like heart was a gift granted to Brother long before the end of his life. Whenever he led a group in prayer, he would say, “Almighty God, we thank you for the many graces and blessing you have bestowed on us. We ask you to watch over us, protect us, and always keep us in your sight. We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord.”

Amen, Brother. Amen. 

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IN MEMORIAM

Paul Frederick: The Shepherd

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Paul C. Frederick (1930-2019)

Paul C. Frederick, of New Orleans, Louisiana, died May 11, 2019, at 89.

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ear the end of my sophomore year at Jesuit in 1965, Paul Frederick, my Spanish II teacher, scheduled a test.

Early that morning I nervously explained to my parents that if I went to school, I would surely fail the test and be sent to summer school. I begged them to let me stay home. My mom calmly said, “You’ve got to go to school.” Tough love. I failed the test.

To try to avoid summer school, I asked Mr. Frederick to give me extra work. He agreed, and I copied and completed an entire Spanish II workbook, every sentence and

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exercise. I turned the work in to Mr. Frederick and then took the final exam. I failed the exam and was notified that I had to attend summer school. When I bravely reminded Mr. Frederick about my extra work, he told me, “The extra work didn’t help enough. You still don’t know the Spanish.” Tough love.

I and a third of my Spanish II class attended summer school that year — taught by Mr. Frederick! I now tell my own Jesuit students, with some humbling pride, “Summer school was my best academic time at Jesuit. I learned how to learn. I gained confidence. I learned how to rise above seeming defeat.”

Years later I returned to Banks Street to begin what has been a 41year teaching career at Jesuit. As an English teacher, English department head, and (ironically) principal of summer school, I worked very closely with Paul, who had over the years worn many leadership hats, chiefly prefect of discipline and later academic assistant principal and then principal. What I experienced then was not the “Bear,” as Paul was known in the early 60s and 70s, but

more like the “Teddy Bear.” The “tough” in “tough love” had taken a back seat. Paul had become a loving, kind, generous, and compassionate man who truly cared for others, an exemplar of “a man for others.” Paul often attributed his now softened demeanor to Priscilla, his loving wife of 45 years.

But Paul’s change had other roots as well and, fortunately for Jesuit High School, was not without wider and important consequences. The Jesuits themselves had begun renewing their own vision of education and wrote the Preamble of the Constitutions of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association in 1970. The Preamble directed Jesuit schools to go beyond mere academic excellence to the more challenging mission of forming youth to be men and women for others.

The chief educational goal was not subject matter but the student. The term “cura personalis” (personalized care and concern) then became a frequently expressed and overarching goal of all Jesuit apostolates — including secondary education.

While Frs. Harry Tompson and Paul Schott began the work of

IN MEMORIAM invigorating Jesuit High School’s finances and athletic programs, the renewal of the curriculum according to the Preamble fell largely to Frederick in his various leadership roles. As academic assistant principal and later as principal, Paul’s challenge was twofold: to “inform” both himself and the faculty of what the Jesuits’ newly expressed educational vision was and then to “form” himself and the faculty into professionals fully committed to fostering that vision.

This daunting challenge could not have fallen to a better man. Paul’s dedication, compassion, humility, leadership, and cura-personalis were a model to the community.

For Paul, “professionalism” was the full commitment to foster the mission of Jesuit High School — to help each and every student grow in competence, conscience, and compassion. And he understood that this mission encompassed every aspect of the school — academic curriculum, co-curricular activities, homeroom, assemblies, the physical plant, the athletic facilities, student schedules, a common lunch period, the various academic tracks, the foreign language program, and hiring for mission.

The man once called the “Bear” became Jesuit’s shepherd. Over many years of his nearly 60-year career at Jesuit, Paul shepherded the faculty in re-visioning and re-forming itself and its educational apostolate according to the Ignatian principles of the Preamble. Whether on committees or in one-to-one discussion, Paul was the soft-spoken listener who repeatedly found the middle ground and concrete solutions to issues that at times seemed intractable. One couldn’t have a conversation with Paul without feeling listened to, valued, and supported. Paul was much loved and will be missed. An example to us all, a compassionate servant leader, a kind and gentle shepherd. 

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In Memoriam DEC. 1, 2018 – MAY 31, 2019

ALUMNI… (by class year)

FRIENDS…

Vincent Paciera ’39 Bryce J. LeBlanc, Sr. ’40 George F. Schminke III ’41 John G. Frick, Jr. ’41 Lawrence G. Bole ’42 Robert B. Anderson, Jr. ’42 John E. Tracy ’44 Peter C. Smith ’45 Warren H. A. Backer ’46 Florian J. Thomala, Jr. ’47 Frederick W. Cummings ’48 James C. Koffskey ’48 John T. Browne ’48 Richard R. Francis ’48 Adrian B. Cordes ’49 Rodney A. Mouton ’49 Albert F. Stauder, Jr. ’50 Robert B. Mohr ’50 Thomas J. Wallbillich, Jr. ’50 Armand J. Kramer ’51 Albert J. Trepagnier ’52 Peter E. Duffy ’52 Stephen L. Voelkel ’52 Armand B. Cox ’53 Joseph A. Almerico ’53 Leonard M. Hunter ’53 Julius A. Smith, Jr. ’54 John E. Burns, Jr. ’55 James P. Quirk, Sr. ’56 Leon K. Hebert, Jr. ’58 Jules H.P. Killelea ’60 Kenneth E. Margavio, Sr. ’60 Norval F. Elliot, Jr. ’61 Ardley R. Hanemann, Jr. ’61 Edmond J. Preau, Jr. ’62 Stephen G. Scully ’65 Howat A. Peters, Jr. ’66 Ronald J. Liuzza ’69 Christopher J. Bellone, Jr. ’70 John G. Ruth ’70 Glenn C. Viau ’72 Gregory J. Ciolino ’72 Bryan A. Pfleeger ’83 Gregory T. Discon ’84 Michael T. Birtel ’86

David J. Fary, Jr. (s) Paul C. Frederick (former faculty) Carl R. LaForge (former faculty)

DICK FRANCIS ’48

WIFE OF… (by name) John J. Aertker III ’61 Jack R. Anderson ’34† Albert Baril, Jr. ’43† James A. Bertel, Jr. ’43† Douglas F. Block ’44 Robert J. Britsch ’55 John F. Carrere ’37† Roger I. Dallam ’61† Peter D. Derbes ’70 Ralph D. Dwyer, Jr. ’40† Joseph C. Elmer ’38† John J. Ernst III ’58 Adam L. Fastoff, Sr. ’53† Michael F. Federico ’53† Donald R. Ford ’48† Charles N. Gambino ’52† Andrew F. Gonczi, Jr. ’37† Gerald D. Healy, Jr. ’50 Gustave L. Heintz, Jr. ’36† Charles L. Jarreau ’42† G. Joseph Putnam ’46† Gerald C. Keller ’52 Russell C. Klein ’52† Michael L. Kurtz ’59 Bryce J. LeBlanc, Sr. ’40† Michael J. LeBoeuf, Jr. 46† Dr. John F. Lorio ’53 Evander MacGowan ’39† Thomas J. Mathews ’51† William T. McDonnell, Jr. ’42† John E. Morehiser, Jr. ’33† Col. William A. Neff ’46 Ben J. Pumilia ’50† Jack P. Ruli ’44† Louis E. Scheppegrell ’46† Ivor A. Trapolin ’37† Peter A. Truxillo ’77 Edward W. Tschirn ’55† Richard D. Villarrubia ’49† George E. Waguespack ’35†

G. Wallace Leftwich ’41† Francis M. Walsh ’36† Robert G. Weilbaecher ’56 Gilbert T. White ’52† Lloyd L. Woolley ’49†

FATHER OF…

Harold J. III ’81, Sean W. ’85, & Seamus P. O’Donnell ’89 Vincent Paciera, Jr. ’68 Vinzi C. Provenza ’94 George F. Schminke IV ’68 Albert F. Stauder III ’73 Brian C. Usner ’97

Mark S. ’70 & Patrick G. Ashton ’81 James M. III ’97, William C. ’01, & Christopher L. Baldwin ’07 Walter J. Baudier III ’98 Zachary C. ’99 & John W. Bellone ’07 Christopher T. Binion ’92 Benjamin J. Birdsall IV ’12 Charles H. Booker ’88 Michael W., Jr. ’68, Thomas A. ’70, & Eric C. Boos ’84 Christopher P. Bunce ’78 John E. Burns III ’79 David J. Calogero ’75 Andrew J. Duffy ’93 Gregory J. ’79 & Eric J. Eckholdt ’85 Lonn E. Ellzey ’87 Brandon J. ’99 & Jeffrey M. Fick ’02 Richard R. Francis, Jr. ’74 Ardley R. III ’85, Christophe L. ’88, & David T. Hanemann ‘03 Charles B. Jensen ’93 (stepfather) Philip S. Joffray ’79 Antoine S. Keys ’10† John R. Larmann, Jr. ’66 Bryce J., Jr. ’73 & Gregory P. LeBlanc ’75 Stephen K. Lee ’71 Andrew L. III ’76 & David J. Lukinovich ’77 Nicholas S. Matulich, Jr. ’68 James T. III ’03 & Sean M. McAllister ’07 James S. ’08 & Christopher M. McKinnie ’10 Michael M. Merritt ’94 Michael D. Modica ’06

John B. Alberts ’83 Charles A. ’69, David C. ’71 & Paul D. Baril’ 75† John B. Barousse ’85 John N. Becker, Jr. 79 James A. Bertel III ’67 Billy F., Jr. ’87 & Michael F. Booty ’08 David M. Britsch ’85 Jeffrey A. Carlson ’99 John F. Carrere, Jr. ’’65 C. Michael ’69, Paul G. ’72, & David J. Comar ’76 Russell J. Cresson ’87 Ralph D. III ’73, Frederick H. ’76, John B. ’79, & Timothy B. Dwyer ’80 Vernon A. Fabre, Jr. ’69 Dart E. Fee III ’91 Patrick M. Ford ’85 J. Alfred ’68, Stephen A. ’70, Raymond A. ’73, & Rovert A. Frick ’75 Andrew F. Gonczi III ’62 Gerald C. Heintz ’79 Edward J., Jr. ’64 & Thomas N. Ireland ’67† Lucien Joubert, Jr. ’62 William N. King ’85 Tre’Shawn J. King (s) David P. Lalonde ’81 Carl J., Jr. ’76, Tommy J. ’78, Michael G. ’80, & John P. Lavie ’83 Bryce J., Jr. ’73 & Gregory P. Leblanc ’75 Gary M. Leingang ’72† Michael S. ’71 & Mark E. Lipari ’73 Stephen M. Looney ’98

Former Jesuit basketball coach and Kevin was an icon at Dick Francis ’48 died in early Jesuit. But he worked hard, April. Coach Francis guided the and he was somebody who Blue Jays to state championships cared very, very deeply in 1965 and 1966 after taking about the kids.” Dubbed the over for Kevin Trower ’52, “Team of the Century” after whose 1964 team had begun scoring 101 and 100 points in the Three-Peat as state champs. the state tournament games, Joe Henican ’66, who played Coach Francis’s 1965 team on the ’65 and ’66 teams, said, sported a 27-1 record in earning “Dick had a tough role to fill. the state title and is generally He followed Kevin Trower, considered one of the all-time

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MOTHER OF …

great basketball teams in New Orleans prep history. His 1966 team finished with a sparkling 28-4 record and that ThreePeat achievement. Coach Francis was named the state’s Coach of the Year in both 1965 and 1966. Coach Francis himself was a state champion as a player as his 1948 team captured the state title.

IN MEMORIAM Nicholas S. Matulich, Jr. ’68 Mervin B. Morehiser ’64 Stephen G. Mosgrove ’89 Jacob C. Nungesser IV ’13 Leo M. Prange ’85 James T. IV ’82 & Ryan C. Reeves ’95 Thomas M. Ruli ’82 William C. Satterlee III ’63 Barry J. ’72 & Ronald J. Savoie ’77 Samuel T. Scandaliato ’85 Glenn J. ’67 & Gregory J. Scheyd ’74 Gerald L., Jr. ’65, Roger M. ’74, Mark E. ’83, & James C. Schroeder ’84 Jay A. Sevin ’84 Joseph A. Spatafora ’85 James J. ’66, Dennis P. ’69, Philip Y. ’76 & Robert L. Walsh ’78 Stanley A. Williams, Jr. ’84

Henry W. Hinrichs, Jr. ’69† James J. III ’81 & Patrick J. Kenney ’82 John M. Koffskey ’43 Milton L. LeBlanc ’38† Jacques L. LeFriant ’63 Earl J. Markey, Jr. ’68 Michael McColloster ’64 Dean J. Meredith ’78 William J. ’28† & John J. Mora ’29† Francis E. Mouton, Jr. ’53 Robert F. Patin ’64 Cedric F. ’39† & Claude B. Riche ’51† Robert J. Rioux ’84 (half-brother) Joseph W. Scott, Jr. ’54† Robert A. Shields ’89† Philip J. Tomeny III ’63 Henry G. Voelkel ’53† Louis A. Wilson, Jr. ’60

BROTHER OF…

Peter C. Bertucci ’35† Clement Betpouey III ’55 Charles A. Boggs ’54 William S. Brandner, Sr. ’37† Charles L. Chassaignac III ’57† Thomas J. Conners ’40† Robert E. Cooney IV ’84 Peter J. DeSalvo ’64 Frederick A., Jr. ’59, Richard A. ’61, & Dennis W. Eigenbrod ’64† Vincent J. Farrugia ’50 John G., Jr. ’42†, Peter P., Sr. ’45†, & Thomas M. Finney ’53 Gerald R. Fucich ’50 Robert A. Generes ’41† William H., Jr. ’32†, Friedrichs H. ’44†, & Donald H. Harris ’47†

Don A. Almerico ’60 Albert F. Backer, Jr. ’41† Charles V. ’72†, James L. ’74, & Michael G. Bellone ’78 Thomas J. Blais ’63 Douglas F. ’44, Adrian L. ’38†, Horace J. Block ’50 C. Adrien Bodet ’42† Thomas J. Bole ’34† Roger W. Boneno ’87 Richard J. Ciolino ’77 John G., Jr. 75 & Thomas M. Discon ’77 Morris J. ’51† & James A. Duffy ’55† Raymond N. Gandolfi ’64 Eugene A., Jr. ’72 & Stephen F. Harris ’73 Ronald J. Hebert ’60

SISTER OF…

ARDLEY HANEMANN, JR ’61 Ardley Hanemann, Jr ’61

passed away in late May after a battle with respiratory problems.

A great Blue Jay, Hanemann was named Jesuit’s Alumnus of the Year in 1988. Over the years he has served Jesuit as a member of the Board of Directors, president of the Alumni Association, chairman of the Parents’ Annual Giving Drive, a 33-year member of the President’s Advisory Committee, and editor of Jaynotes for 21 years.

“Those who knew Ardley well are grateful to God for the gifts he shared with us,” said former Jesuit president

Maurice F. Hatrel, Jr. ’43† KEY Robert T. ’58† & (s) Current Student Kenneth W. Jacques ’64

† Deceased Marcus G. St. Julien ’71 Armand J. Kramer ’51 Rev. Lloyd A., S.J. ’44 & Brett A. Bares ’99 John F. Lorio ’53 Zachary C. ’99 & Hilton F. Meunier, Jr. ’75 John W. Bellone ’07 Michael J. Vesely ’66 Edward I. Blanchard ’03 Eric C. Boos, Jr. ’18 Douglas P. Nosacka ’90 Brandon P. Briuglio ’16 Arthur J. III ’42†, Patrick G. ’43, Brandon E. Burow (s) & Michael H. O’Keefe ’50 Francis T. Cazayoux III (s) F. Patrick Quinn III ’72 John T. ’01, Matthew L. ’07, & E. Harold, Jr. ’37†, Andrew P. DeGenova ’10 Albert C. ’38†, & David L. Discon ’16 † Donald M. Saer ’51 Daniel C. ’07 & Joseph M. Sgroi ’58† Pierce B. Doubleday ’19 James J. Spadaro, Jr. ’69 Blake N. Dulcich Cameron J. ’09, Connor T. ’11, & Chase J. Eckholdt ’14 SON OF… Reid E. Ellzey (s) Frank T. Birtel ’48† Daniel S. Fouquet ’11 Vincent P. Ciolino ’46 (step-grandfather) James J. II ’91 & Ralph C. Freibert IV ’12 † John C. Crane ’96 (stepson) Dillon A. Glapion ’11 † John G. Discon ’55 Ardley S. ’19, Ian A., & Norval F. Elliot, Sr. ’34† Kolbe P. Hanemann Cyril F. McCarthy III ’53† Joseph D. Hebert IV ’14 Philip J. Tomeny, Jr. ’37† Cornelius R. ’18 & Louis Viau, Jr. ’43† Alexander C. Heusel (s) Stephen L. Hoorman, Jr. ’16 Christian D. Jacob ’01 DAUGHTER OF …

Stephen P. Knecht ’11 Clement Betpouey, Jr. ’24† Allen O. Krake, Jr. ’10 † Archie R. Boggs ’36 John M. ’15, Carl R. ’15, Robert E. Cooney III ’47† John K. ’16, Michael J.P. ’17, Paul J. Nosacka, Jr. ’55† James C. (s), Luke G. (s), & † James F. Pittman, Jr. ’53 Matthew A. LaForge (s) F. Patrick Quinn, Jr. ’43† William R. LeCorgne III ’13 Jeffrey J. Teachworth ’76† Kevin R. Leger, Jr. ’08 Ryan J. Lescale ’07 Nicholas D. Lorusso II ’15 GRANDFATHER OF… Stephen A. Lukinovich ’08 Daniel G., Jr. ’14 & Paul A. Marino ’08 Christopher W. Abadie ’16 Christopher L. Mills ’15 Brady M. Babin ’19

Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. “For me the one quality that most prominent was his uncompromising loyalty. He provided an example and set a standard for me to follow in my own life.”

As a respected communications and public relations professional, Hanmann worked for J. Ray McDermott Co., Inc. and later Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. Inc., the largest American flag steamship carrier in the world. After Lykes, he opened a corporate communication consulting company with major clients in New Orleans, New

York, and Houston. In 2004, he became president of Cabrini High School, guiding the school through Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Many organizations benefitted from his community involvement, including the Olympians, New Orleans Right to Life, and the Fore!Kids Foundation. He was a charter member of the Krewe of Orpheus, serving for a number of years as president.

For his community work, he was named an Outstanding Volunteer Activist by the Saint Elizabeth Guild and a Great Gentleman by the East Jefferson Hospital Auxiliary Guild.

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IN MEMORIAM Edmond B. Montaldo IV ’08 Robert J. II ’97 & Brian P. Mora ’99 Jay A. Napolitano ’11 Marc H. Neyrey ’13 Vincent Paciera III ’88 Jason G. Papale ’06 Robert M. Power ’10 Luke T. Prest Daniel C. ’02, Blake S. ’06, & Stephen D. Raggio ’11 Ronnie A. Reeb III (s) Christian M. Rholdon ’99 Ethan A. ’16 & Seth A. Rocha ’18 (step-grandfather) James E. III ’00, Kevin P. ’03, & Joseph C. Rolf ’08 Jacob M. Schoen ’10 John G. Spitz ’07 Toby M. Thevenot ’99 Jody C. E. Trapani ’11 Joshua P. Vallelungo ’98 Frank P. Von Hoven III ’99 Nicholas J. Wallbillich ’11 Patrick J. ’10, Peter C. ’13, & Preston T. Warwick ’17

GRANDMOTHER OF…

William R., Jr. ’02 & Robert B. Alpaugh ’06 Nicholas D. Anding (s) Raymond G. Areaux, Jr. ’00 Jude M. Armand ’94 Chase A. Baril ’18 John N. Becker III (s) Colton J. ’17 & Hunter B.J. Bell ’18 Jeffrey R. Bertel ’08 John B. Blouin ’01 Michael S. ’94 & Nicholas S. Brandner ’96 Truman A. Breithaupt (s)

Lance C. Bullock ’04 Robert F. ’09 & James J. Burvant ’11 John P. Byrne ’04 Brandon E. ’01 & Alexander L. Caire ’04 Joseph P. ’02 & Alden L. Carrere ’07 David F. Celentano, Jr. ’12 Sean W. ’07 & Ian M. Christie ’09 William P. ’95, Kyle M. ’97, Stuart G. ’01, & Casey L. Coleman ’07 Forstall R. (s) & Luc H. Colomb (s) Bryan J. ’12 & William T. Costanzo ’18 John C. Crane ’96† Guy M. ’17 & Russell J. Cresson (s) Michael V. D’Aquila ’99 Nathan P. ’07 & Noel J. Darce ’08 Salvatore P. DeMatteo ’19 Ara D. Dombourian ’99 Nicholas A. Dufrechou ’10 Austin D. Duncan ’12 William P. Dwyer ’94† Robert E. III ’00 & John H. Edgecombe ’02 Jordan P. Ezell ’09 Darlington E. Fee IV (s) Jody J. Fortunato ’98 Michael L. ’05, James A. ’07, & David P. Gonczi ’10 Stephen W. ’03 & Scott G. Grant ’07 Scott L. Gregoire ’99 Edwin M. III ’98 & Christian R. Grundy ’05 Lloyd J. III ’95 & Shaun M. Gueringer ’98 Benjamin J. Hagan ’01 Heath H. Horridge, Jr. ’19

James D., Jr. ’86, Lawrence J. ’87, Lloyd E. ’87, & John W. Huck ’91, Jeffery D., Jr. ’97 & Jordan D. Huck ’00 Paul J. Ineich ’16 Jackson D. Grubbs, ’18 Christian D. Jacob ’01 Mark C. ’15, John R. ’16, Paul R. ’18, & Peter V.H. James ’19 William A., ’17 & Michael J. King (s) Rickey J. Landry, Jr. ’01 Daniel J. Landteau ’15 Jayson J. ’05, Scott P. ’08, Patrick J. (s), & William M. Lavie (s) Kendall M. ’97 & Kevin T. Leftwitch ’07 Paul M. Leingang ’08 John A. Love ’08 Briggs C. Lucia ’17 Patrick T. Madore ’08 Murphy J. ’94 & Philip C. Majoria ’98 Howard R. III ’93 & Brian J. Marcotte ’95 Craig C., Jr. ’99 & Ryan B. Martin ’02 Jamal T. Martin ’93 Matthew T. Martin ’11 Timothy S. ’01 & Tyler C. McCaffery ’12 Daniel L. Mehaffey ’00 Travis M. Melancon ’95 Patrick J. Mills ’10 Ory J. Mire III ’84 Matthew G. Mitchell ’15 Connor J. Myers (s) William H. ’14 & Paul H. Myers ’18 John E. Paisant III ’08

Nicholas H. C. (s) & Matthew J.V. Pelias (s) Chad M. ’97 & Corey E. Penedo ’02 Blaine M. Perkins ’10 Nick S. ’11 & John S. Pharis ’12 John R. Poole, Jr. ’03 John B. Potts III ’05 Tyler M. ’12 & Austin M. Prange ’15 Benjamin A. Prentice ’05 Michael G. Raspanti ’07 Michael S. ’02 & R. Devin Ricci ’05 Kyle M. Rose ’07 John M. Rouchell ’03 Jeffrey L. Sanches ’12 Richard J. Savoie ’02 Spencer T. Scandaliato ’19 Glenn J. Scheyd, Jr. ’95 Eric S. Schroeder ’90 Gregory J. ’11, Michael J. ’15, & Patrick J. Schwing ’18 Stewart H. Scoggin ’11 Jackson L. Sevin (s) Andrew D. Souther ’17 Matthew J. Spalitta ’08 Nicholas J. ’05 & Baron A. Steckler ’14 Luke M. Timphony (s) Avery W. Trapolin (s) Kel M. Villarrubia ’19 Anthony C. Viloria, Jr. ’80 Todd C. ’91 & Zachary G. Wakefield ’00 Paul J. Wedig ’10

GRANDSON OF…

Bryan M. Cambeilh ’32† Arthur G. Duffy, Jr. ’44†

GRANDSON OF… Paul J. Nosacka, Sr. ’28† 

IN MEMORIAM

CONTACT

Alumni who live outside the New Orleans metro region are especially encouraged to send information about deceased loved ones.

Send information and corrections to memoriam@jesuitnola.org or (504) 483-3947.

Jesuit Congratulates . . .

Kelly and Taylor Nobles '95 on the

Lauren and Jerry Conrad, Jr. ’98

Katherine and Wogan Bernard '99 on

birth of their son, George Louis Nobles, Jan. 6, 2019.

on the birth of their son, Sebastian Gerard Conrad, Feb. 4, 2019.

the birth of their son, Andrew James Bernard, Jan. 29, 2019.

Fany and Gary Grau '96 on the birth

Emily and Gavin Gillen '98 on the

Ashley and Douglas Plaeger '99 on

of their son, Christian Matias Grau, Jan. 17, 2019.

birth of their son, Thomas Mioton Gillen, July 20, 2018.

the birth of their son, Logan Joseph Plaeger, March 28, 2019. Logan is the grandson of Frederick Plaeger II '71.

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Lauren and Jonathan Hernandez '00

Marcelle and Peter Connick, Jr. '04

on the birth of their son, Emerson Lee Hernandez, Feb. 13, 2019.

on the birth of their daughter, Cecilia Anne Connick, Feb. 26, 2019.

Ashley and Troy Norton '00 on the

Felice and Paul Delahoussaye '04 on

birth of their daughter, Josephine Estelle Norton, Feb. 25, 2019.

the birth of their daughter, Mary Delta Delahoussaye, April 8, 2019.

Heather and Paul Augustin '01 on

Shannon and Michael Denton '04 on

the birth of their son, Joseph Kolbe Augustin, Nov. 30, 2018.

the birth of their daughter, Gemma Marian Denton, Jan. 18, 2019.

on the birth of their son, George McFerrin Kepper, Oct. 3, 2018.

Erin and Cory Cheatham '01 on

Charmaine and Mark Hill '04 on the

the birth of their son, Logan Bryan Cheatham, Nov. 10, 2018.

birth of their daughter, Catherine Ann Hill, April 12, 2019.

Grayson and Casey Moll '06 on the

Elizabeth and Travis Roddy '01 on

Shasta and Blake Hosli '04 on the

the birth of their son, Jameson Drew Roddy, Dec. 28, 2018.

birth of their son, Elliot Donald Hosli, March 29, 2018.

Monica and Michael Viviano '01 on

Holly and Robert Leonhard III '04

the birth of their daughter, Abigail Marie Viviano, Oct. 16, 2018. Abigail is the granddaughter of Nicholas Viviano '72.

on the birth of their son, Rhett Joseph Leonhard, Jan. 7, 2019. Rhett is the grandson of Robert Leonhard, Jr. '76.

Rebecca and George Bartlett '02 on

birth of their daughter, Colette Leigh Riley, Feb. 21, 2019. Colette is the granddaughter of Mike Riley '77.

the birth of their daughters, Eleanor Jane Bartlett, March 28, 2017 and Camille Teresa Bartlett, February 15, 2019. Eleanor and Camille Bartlett are the granddaughters of George Bartlett '72.

Storey and Douglas Smith '05 on the

birth of their son, Douglas Spencer Smith III, Feb. 11, 2019.

Leigh and Kevin Riley '04 on the

Hillary and Nicholas Steckler '05

on the birth of their daughter, Naomi Blair Steckler, Dec. 7, 2018.

Megan and David Kepper, Jr. '06

birth of their son, Colby Cassidy Moll, April 4, 2019.

Erin and Jonathan Rowan '06 on the

birth of their son, James Emile Rowan, March 11, 2019.

Madeline and Michael Schott, Jr. '06

on the birth of their daughter, Hannah Dorothy Schott, Jan. 2, 2019.

Ashley and Jordan Bourgeois '07 on

the birth of their son, Parker Thomas Bourgeois, June 17, 2018.

Katelyn and Ian Gunn '07 on the birth

Lauren and Timothy Brinks '05 on

of their daughter, Vivienne Caroline Gunn, Feb. 19, 2019.

the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Avin Brinks, Oct. 11, 2018.

Kelsea and Martin Roth '07 on

Christie and Aaron Hoover '05 on

the birth of their daughter, Audrey Katharine Roth, Feb. 21, 2019.

of their daughter, Estelle Mary Fury, May 17, 2019.

the birth of their son, Carson Michael Hoover, May 30, 2018.

Kristen and Kevin White '07 on the

Andrea and Jordan Ferrage '03 on the

Elizabeth and Ryan O’Malley '05 on

birth of their son, Landon Harris White, June 20, 2018.

birth of their daughter, Johanna Marie Ferrage, Jan. 23, 2019.

the birth of their son, James Edward O’Malley, Dec. 12, 2018.

Kathleen and James Tebbe III '08 on

Stephanie and Benjamin Coneybear '04

Michelle and Michael Mims '05 on

Ashely and Trey Fury '02 on the birth

on the birth of their daughter, Adley Marie Coneybear, Feb. 3, 2019.

the birth of their son, Henry Melvin Mims, June 5, 2018.

the birth of their son, James Taylor Tebbe IV, Dec. 7, 2018. Taylor is the grandson of Jim Tebbe '76.

Lindsey and Shane Naccari '09 on

the birth of their son, Wyatt Joseph Naccari, Feb. 14, 2019.

Info for the Bib List may be sent to www.jesuitnola.org/bib-list.

Parents will receive a pink or blue Jayson bib for their new arrival(s).

Danielle and Robert Hinyub, Jr. '16 on

the birth of their son, Grant Michael Hinyub, Nov. 22, 2017. 

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ANNUS MIR ABILIS

A TREASURED TRADITION BEGINS On October 4, 2019, Jesuit and Holy Cross will meet on the gridiron for the 100th time.

In this “Annus Mirabilis,” we take a look at the very first game played on October 26, 1922.

T

he third decade of the 20th century was so filled with excitement, change, and possibilities that it deserved … and got! … not just one, but two nicknames. The Roaring Twenties certainly captures the speed and power of the dynamism of the decade. But how appropriate that New Orleans would give the world such a clear moniker of a new way of life … the Jazz Age. The period itself was like adolescence impatiently bursting into young adulthood. And the music born just 20 years earlier was stretching its young arms around a city hungry for entertainment. Jazz and its call to the dance floor drew New Orleanians to venues such as Economy Hall and the Pythian Temple Roof Garden to dance to the tunes of bands like Kid Ory's Woodland Band and Papa Celestin's Original Tuxedo Orchestra Band.

Music over the airwaves in the South was made possible when radio was born in a lab inside Marquette Hall at Loyola in 1922. The Orpheum, the State Palace, and the Saenger theaters all opened in the 20’s as venues for a new entertainment phenomenon – talking movies. The Pontchartrain Beach amusement park opened on the lakefront in 1928. And Antoine’s, Galatoire’s, and Arnaud’s were all available for an evening of fine dining.

Entertainment was shaping a city and the way people lived within it.

Perhaps the same dynamic of complementing work with play was at work when the city’s educational

institutions began offering their students the opportunity to play on organized athletic teams in the late 19th century. The 19131914 catalog of the College of the Immaculate Conception declares “ … it is intended that athletics should not only be no impediment to serious study, but even become a means of promoting intellectual progress as well as of affording needed relaxation and physical exercise.”

Prep football in New Orleans began in the 1890s with a few school teams, notably Boys High (first called the High School and eventually Warren Easton) and the Jesuits College, playing in the Interscholastic Football League organized by the Tulane Athletic Association. Jesuits’ very first football game was played on December 22, 1894, against the High School. After a few failed attempts, St. Aloysius fielded its first team in 1921.

The next year Holy Cross would put its first eleven on the gridiron.

When the Jesuits College Blue Jays (F. Edward Hebert ’20 had given the school its mascot two years earlier) lined up against the Holy Cross “Micks,” as they were called before they were Tigers, on October 26, 1922, a tradition revered by both institutions had begun.

Heinemann Park, located on the corner of Carrollton and Tulane avenues, was the site of the Thursday afternoon contest. Home to the New Orleans Pelicans minor league baseball team, the stadium provided a home to high school football in the early years.

The gridiron was laid out parallel to the first base sideline with one end zone along the third base line. The Blue Jays sported dark blue jerseys centered with an embroidered blue “J” lined in white on the front and sleeves bearing eight white stripes. The Micks sported a similar jersey, however with an unadorned green body and eight gold stripes down the sleeves. Fourthousand fans would fill the stadium for big games.

The inaugural game proved to be one of experience conquering enthusiasm, as the Jesuits College came out on top, 52-0. As Times Picayune sports writer Gordon Rebert noted in his coverage of the game, “Coach Bill Daly of Jesuits placed a well-coached and well-balanced squad on the gridiron yesterday . . . Coach Leo Ernst of Holy Cross also had a well-coached team, but the experience of the Blue-Jays’ players was entirely too much for the green Holy Cross team.” According to Rebert, top players were Ike Armstrong for Jesuits and George Schloegel for Holy Cross.

And so it began on October 26, 1922. Jesuit vs. Holy Cross. Two great schools. Two great histories. One treasured tradition. 

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T hank Y ou!

Jesuit thanks the thousands of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends of the school who help the school fulfill its mission of developing in its students the competence, conscience, and compassion that will enable them to become men of faith, men for others, and leaders for our world.

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old is heated to extreme temperatures to remove impurities in the refining process. To achieve a level of excellence that is reflective of value, force is exerted to change scrap metal into a precious commodity.

Similarly, the Blue Jay rugby team knew that success in the 2018-2019 campaign was not ordained. They recognized that, having won the state title two consecutive years, the rest of the league was eager to topple them. They knew that if they wanted to leave their own legacy of success, they would need to do more than work hard and would need to challenge themselves against other great teams. They needed to face failure and adversity.

Toward that end, the Jays challenged top ranked teams from around the nation including The Woodlands (the Texas state champion), St. Joe’s Prep (Philadelphia), and Conestoga Prep (Pennsylvania). The Jays survived this gauntlet of matches with a record of 1-1-1.

Through these experiences, the Jays were forged into a battlehardened squad that was prepared to defend their state title. And defend they did when they defeated the Bayou Hurricanes in the state championship. In doing so, the team won its third consecutive state title. The Jays finished the league

season undefeated and in grand style, outscoring their opponents 252-55.

Many of this year’s Blue Jays were recognized by both national and professional rugby teams for their excellent play. For instance, senior Langston Goldenberg represented the United States for the Rhino Academy team in the World Boys Tournament in South Africa in March. Senior Will Newell earned an invitation to play for the Rocky Mountain Rebels, a national all-star invitational squad.

And, several Jesuit players, including Will Motes, Johnny Tindall, Cole Radetich, Cole Roy, Jack Juge, and David Childs, were selected to play on the NOLA Gold’s academy team.

While the upperclassmen were making their mark, a young corps of future champions was forming. Jesuit very proudly fielded its first ever junior varsity side, which was comprised of

players from 8th through 10th grade.

These young men, who battled through stiff competition the entire year, look to form the backbone of Blue Jay rugby program in the years to come.

The Jesuit Blue Jay rugby team has a motto: Excellence in rugby is a Jesuit tradition. Over the past two decades, the Jays have established themselves as Louisiana’s preeminent rugby program, having won the state title a record eleven times. Many players from the program have gone on to pursue rugby excellence at the next level.

William Waguespack, who was captain of the 2015 team, is now playing for NOLA Gold, the professional rugby outfit in New Orleans. Gabe Massey, captain of the 2017 state championship team, is playing for Johnsonville Rugby in New Zealand. Members of this year’s team will follow in their footsteps. Jack Besh and Newel will play Spring Hill rugby, and Radetich will play for the University of Boulder.

In all, this year’s Jays helped cement a new Jesuit rugby dynasty, becoming the first rugby team threepeat since the Jesuit squads of 20092011. Excellence in rugby is indeed a Jesuit tradition. 

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Soccer The repetitive phrase from the novel Holes by Louis Sachar outlines Jesuit’s 2019 soccer postseason. “The first hole’s the hardest,” the narrator says, and as the book goes on, that language continues. “The second hole was the hardest … the third hole was the hardest. So was the fourth hole.”

The first hole for the Jays was in the regional round overcoming Brother Martin (BM). Jesuit had already tied BM in November, and won 3-0 in the district title match. Winning the regional 1-0 on a breakthrough goal by senior Gabe Sims, the Jays traveled to play Dutchtown in the quarterfinals — hole #2. The Jays trailed 2-0 early in the first half as Dutchtown’s early dominance paid dividends. In true Blue Jay fighting spirit, Jesuit responded when a brace of goals by senior Jacob Torres saw both teams tied at halftime, 2-2. The Jays held on, 4-3, to host No. 3 Northshore for the first soccer semifinal at John Ryan Stadium — hole #3. Senior Ashton Perkins scored the only goal in the 60th minute to bring Jesuit to the fourth hole, a rematch of last year’s state final.

Jesuit took the runner-up title after falling 3-0 to the top-seeded St. Paul’s Wolves in the 2019 LHSAA State Championships in Lafayette. Saves certainly made the difference this year, just as they did in last year’s classic title match that saw Jesuit defeat St. Paul’s with a golden goal at the sound of the final whistle. This year it was the Wolves’ keeper who made the difference. In the 32nd minute, Sims’s header was barely saved by the Wolves’ keeper. That was the goal Blue Jays would have needed to gain momentum and enter the second half with a clean slate. Despite the loss, Blue Jays showed their class by applauding for the Wolves as they received their state title.

Perkins and seniors Jacob Randolph and Chris Tadros were selected to the Division 1 All-State

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First Team; Sims and Torres made the Second Team. Randolph, the Jays’ goalkeeper, was named the D-1 Defensive Most Valuable Player.

The district champion and state runner-up soccer team concluded its season at 23-1-7. 

Tennis Led by strong performances at Line 1 singles and doubles, the Jesuit tennis team claimed third place at the LHSAA Division 1 State Championships.

Jesuit’s Line 1 doubles team of junior James Henican and sophomore Nick Crockens advanced all the way to the doubles semifinals, winning three matches and eliminating Brother Martin’s Line 2 team in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker in the quarterfinal round. In that tiebreaker, Henican and Crockens clawed back from a 7-4 deficit and held off a match point before prevailing 11-9.

Jesuit’s Line 2 and 3 doubles teams each won two matches. The Line 2 team of senior Dexter Webster and junior Pierce Westbrook took out a regional champion from Ruston on their way to the quarterfinals.

The Line 3 team of junior Wes Melito and sophomore David Webster lost only two games while dispatching opponents from St. Amant and Barbe.

In singles play, junior Jojo Sandoz survived a first round scare against a foreign exchange student from Thailand playing for East Ascension, winning a third set tiebreaker by a score of 10-5. He then cruised through his second round match against Ruston before falling in the quarterfinals. Junior Sid Trouard, Jesuit’s Line 2 singles player, chalked up a point with a first round win against Destrehan.

Dexter Webster was named to the LHSAA All State Academic team.

Webster is the only one of Jesuit’s eight state qualifiers who will be lost to graduation. 

Bowling Like a bowling ball on a well-oiled lane, the Jesuit bowling team hit a nice trajectory that took them all the way to the state playoffs. With unprecedented support from “The Gizzard,” the Blue Jays saw an almost perfect winning streak of 11-1 in their regular season. Seeded No. 6 for the State Playoffs Tournament, the Jays saw a hard loss to the No. 27 seed, Acadiana High, by only 1 point. This didn’t stop four bowlers — seniors Adam Francis, Alex O’Neil, and Jake Stiegler, and sophomore Ben Hunn — from receiving All-District 2nd Team for Divison 1 awards for their season averages — 184, 197, 196, and 194, respectively — and competing in the State Championship Singles Tournament. Stiegler dominated the singles tournament bowling an impressive 901 series with scores topping 200 for all four games — 245, 222, 234, and 200 — earning him a 2nd-place finish out of 821 bowlers. The Blue Jays look forward to continuing their streak of success for the 2019-2020 season. 

Basketball Few thrills from the spring semester compare to watching Jesuit’s basketball team fire on all cylinders. A stunning 67-46 victory at Holy Cross propelled the Jays into a three-way tie for the district's top spot halfway through the second round. The Jays just could not work out a district win against the St. Augustine team that eventually went toe-to-toe with powerhouse Scotlandville in the state final.

Jesuit’s own playoff run ended in the quarterfinal round against Catholic High, closing out an impressive 25-7 season. Catholic League MVP senior Elijah Morgan completed an outstanding prep career, averaging 19.8 points per game as a senior. The two-time All-Metro and three-time All-District 1st Team selection was the Clarion Herald Elite Boys’ Outstanding

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James Henican

Nick Artigues

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Jacob Torres

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Together with Morgan, senior starters Nick Artigues, Zachary DeBlieux, Robert McMahon, and Noah Varnado made forceful contributions to the Jesuit basketball tradition that looks to develop new talents for 2020 and beyond. 

Wrestling It was a season of threes for the Jesuit wrestling team. After finishing third in the District Championships behind Holy Cross and Brother Martin, the Blue Jays fought past St. Paul’s and Catholic to take third at state. The Catholic League once again dominated the state tournament as Brother Martin took the title and Holy Cross won the runner-up trophy.

Senior co-captains Sam Dreuil (106), Luke Eccles (126), and Perry Ganci (285) advanced to the semifinals; and all three won their matches. Eccles and Ganci won their finals matches with Ganci becoming the ninth wrestler in Jesuit history to win three individual state titles.

Eccles, who made the finals in 2018, earned his first gold medal in arguably the most talented weight class of the tournament — 126 — that included two defending state champions from Brother Martin and Holy Cross.

Dreuil, who placed 4th in 2018, earned his first silver medal after falling 7-3 in the finals.

Senior Colby Queyrouze (145) finished 4th while senior co-captain DJ Ferrier (170), the winner of this year’s Edwin F. Stacy, Jr. Memorial Wrestling Award, placed 5th.

Every wrestler scored points to help the Jays finish third, although only five advanced to Day 2, a detail not overlooked by head coach Sheridan Moran. He said, “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a team in Louisiana, D-I, place just five people and still take third. That’s a pretty impressive feat.”  58 | J A Y N O T E S | S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 9

Golf Jesuit golfers relied on a series of runner-up finishes to pave the way to their 15th consecutive state tournament. The Blue Jays were second in district for the first time since 2007, but with the exception of Brother Martin (BM), they were unbeaten in the Catholic League.

In the 18-hole District IV Championship, Jesuit captured an individual title. Junior Andrew Barreca’s winning score of 70 (-2) gave the Jays a huge cushion over the field, but St. Paul’s earned a comeback team win. Third place Br. Martin was 18 shots behind Jesuit, and Holy Cross finished 13 strokes behind BM. Jesuit’s Region II Championship score (317) was not the best, but it was 23 strokes ahead of BM and therefore worthy of a runner-up finish.

Then, the 2019 state golf tournament saw more competition than ever before, leaving the Jays with no easy route to the top of the leaderboard. They battled fierce wind conditions, Day-1 leader St. Paul’s, and the eventual defending state champions of C.E. Byrd. Despite their 5th place finish, the Jays outplayed their Catholic League competitors in all three 18-hole postseason events.

Senior 4-year starter Britton Khalaf, who placed T11 at state, completed an outstanding career. He started in the Top 5 all four years and earned three Top 20 finishes at the state tournament. Seniors Jackson Maniscalco (T21) and John Bendernagel (T37) joined freshman Merrick Rotolo (T28) as first-year starters and contributors to the Jays’ postseason efforts, which includes preserving Jesuit’s streak of consecutive appearances at state.

Khalaf and Maniscalco, both 4-year lettermen and 2019 co-captains, will play golf on the collegiate level. 

Baseball Sweeping teams, splitting series, and striking people out. These come to the

surface when rounding the bases of the 2019 Jesuit baseball season. The Jays swept through the first seven games of the regular season and the first four of the district season. Then leading the Catholic League train, Jesuit sat in the driver’s seat with an 8-2 district record and a series to play.

Rummel’s two-game sweep of Jesuit in the final series, however, prevented the Jays from claiming a share of a Catholic League title. Br. Martin, after falling twice to Jesuit, rallied through district play to earn sole possession of the title. No. 8 Jesuit was then set to host No. 9 Holy Cross for the playoff opener. Two weeks prior the Blue Jays and Tigers split a pair of district games, with each winning at home.

Jesuit won the first game, but Holy Cross took Game 2 to even the playing field once again. The third game went down to the bottom of the 7th inning.

The Tigers escaped with a 2-1 victory to steal the series. As they did in nailbiters throughout the season, Jesuit batters always seemed to put the ball in play rather than strike out. In fact, more often than not, Jesuit’s three main pitchers were the ones striking people out left and right.

Junior pitcher Will Hellmers, who finished the season with an 8-2 record and 99 strikeouts, led the team both on the mound and at the plate.

Hellmers had 37 hits, 17 RBIs, and three homers; and sophomores Tripp Haddad and Zack Casebonne each recorded 30-plus hits in the season.

Brenden Berggren recorded 51 strikeouts, six wins, and two saves this season; and fellow senior Will Moran closed out his career with 92 strikeouts and nine wins.

The Jays finished with 22 victories, three more than last year. They swept teams and split series and were eventually knocked out, but they were never afraid to toe the rubber or step into the batter’s box in game-deciding moments. And with just two departing starters, Moran and Luke Eccles, the Jesuit baseball team enters next season with some serious experience. 

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Aiden Devine

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Lacrosse Two handfuls of goals in the second quarter alone helped No. 1 Jesuit cruise past No. 4 North Shore, 21-4, in the first round of the Louisiana High School Lacrosse League (LHSLL) South District playoffs. Senior Ross Champagne scored three of his game-high four goals in the decisive second period that saw seven Jesuit players find the back of the net. Senior goalie Cooper Posecai saved seven of the eight shots North Shore took in his only half of play.

This win improved Jesuit’s LHSLL record to 10-1 and advanced the Jays to the LHSLL Quarterfinals where they faced No. 3 Brother Martin (BM), who upset No. 2 Newman in their first round game.

Unexpectedly, the top-seeded Blue Jays fell four goals short of the

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Crusaders, 6-2, at Joe Yenni Stadium.

It was BM’s first-ever win over Jesuit’s varsity lacrosse team, which also marked the school’s first South District Championship title. The tough loss brought Jesuit’s LHSLL record to 102, a respectable 83.33 win percentage.

The Jays ended their season as district runners-up. 

Track & Field Track & Field is just as much a mental sport as it is a physical one. Track-star George Sheehan wrote, “It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit.”

This theme defined the 2019 track season, with the team not only focusing on camaraderie but also on self-improvement. Although the team

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Ten student-athletes from Jesuit made commitments this spring to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

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Swimming – University of Montevallo | Football – Colby College PERRY GANCI | Football – Nicholls State University BRITTON KHALAF | Golf – Birmingham-Southern College JACKSON MANISCALCO | Golf – Spring Hill College ASHTON PERKINS | Soccer – High Point University JACOB RANDOLPH | Soccer – Barden University CONNOR SCHWARTZ | Swimming – Birmingham-Southern College CHRIS TADROS | Soccer – Oglethorpe University JACOB TORRES | Soccer and Track – Occidental College MARC DOUGHERTY

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as a whole impressively placed 2nd at district , 3rd at regionals, and 14th at state, the real meat of the season was celebrating the smaller victories on an individual scale.

The three athletes who really excelled were seniors Jack Battaglia and Jacob Torres and sophomore Aiden Devine. Battaglia, who only picked up javelin last year, started out the season with a 165-10 and improved his throw by a whopping 11-03. He broke his PR at district (174-03) and state (177-01) placing 1st at district and regionals and a 2nd at state. Torres really found his stride with the 300 hurdles, starting out the season at 39.80 and shaving off almost a second with a 38.95. He placed 1st in district and regionals and added a 3rd at state. Devine shone bright this season increasing his 11-06 jump by 2-06 on the pole vault. He placed 1st in district, 2nd in regionals, and 4th in state. 

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