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The Magazine of Jesuit High School of New Orleans VOL. 42 | SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Off They Go!
The Class of 2016
Spreads Their Wings
INSIDE Mothers Receive Alma Mater Award • Class Reunions • Blue Jay Inspires One Step at a Time • Fishing Rodeo
Jaynotes, the magazine about
Jesuit High School of New Orleans, is
published twice a year by the Office of
Institutional Advancement. Opinions
expressed in Jaynotes are those of the
individual authors.
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President
40 Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66
mcginn@jesuitnola.org
Director of Institutional
Advancement
Tom Bagwill
bagwill@jesuitnola.org
Communications
Pierre DeGruy ’69
degruy@jesuitnola.org
Director of Alumni
Mat Grau ’68
grau@jesuitnola.org
Director of Special Projects
William Dardis, S.J. ’58
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dardis@jesuitnola.org
Creative Director
Meghan Weaver
weaver@jesuitnola.org
Executive Development/
PAG Coordinator
Krista Roeling
roeling@jesuitnola.org
LEF/Events Coordinator
Logan Diano
diano@jesuitnola.org
Alumni Events &
Social Media Coordinator
Wendy Schneider
schneider@jesuitnola.org
56 Volunteer Coordinator
Marilyn Beauford
beauford@jesuitnola.org
Alumni Chaplain
Norman O'Neal, S.J.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE oneal@jesuitnola.org
WHAT’S INSIDE
Off They Go! 5 Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Awards 35 Articles, photographs, and
Where Y'ats may be submitted
State of the Blue Jay 17 Medallion Story: Kostka 36 online at jesuitnola.org/where-yat.
Commencement Luncheon 18 Alma Mater Award 39
Class Reunions 28 Blue Jay Bazaar 42 Contact info and address
changes should be emailed to
Houston Chapter Reunion 31 Jesuit Golf Classic 43 alumni@jesuitnola.org, or call
Jesuit’s alumni office at (504) 483-3838.
IN EVERY ISSUE
President’s Message 1 Life Is a Dance You Learn as You Go ON THE COVER
Where Y’at 20 Blue Jays here, there, & everywhere Class of 2016 Valedictory Address
Bib List 25 Baby Jays After recognizing the contribution his class
In Memoriam 26 Remembering our loved ones made to Jesuit High School, Connor Maheu
thanked Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., for the
Annus Mirabilis 32 Mining the depths of Jesuit’s archives
contribution he has made to the lives of the
Principal’s Corner 34 Observations of Peter Kernion ’90 graduating class through the many lessons
Flying with the Jays 54 The latest achievements in sports taught throughout the years.
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Life Is a Dance
You Learn as
You Go
Commencement Address of Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., to the Class of 2016 on May 24 at the Pontchartrain Center
My fellow graduates who are of the Class of 2016: On the other hand, do you view the world through a lens
This evening we join you in saying farewell to a stage of of control and dominance?
your life that has seen great personal growth amid hard- If you perceive any limitation on your choices as an
won victories and challenging obstacles. injustice, then yours is a mentality of exaggerated
Today you see yourself and the world differently from autonomy. Do you feel entitled to have all of your desires
when you were a child. You have developed a more mature and whims satisfied?
outlook. Unfortunately, we cannot love the truth and at the same
Your perspective will continue to change throughout your time demand to have reality conform to our desires.
life as you grow into the man God has planned you to Healthy choices are always circumscribed by the truth.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
become. Making one’s own truth requires a distorted sense of self
Life is a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead, and a twisted view of the world.
sometimes you follow. Don’t worry about what you don’t Both of these attitudes are unhealthy because they distort
know as long you have a right frame of mind that will open the truth. Both self-pity and exaggerated control will
you to learn in diverse and challenging circumstances. prevent you from learning life’s dance as you should.
Some mindsets help us to mature. Others lead us to Integrity should be your partner in the dance of life.
unhealthy places that turn out to be dead ends. I suggest a third way which involves your looking at the
What is the basic mentality that will guide you in every world with a humble recognition that all you are and all
encounter with reality? you have is a gift. All is grace.
Do you experience the world through a lens of self-pity? The gift may not always fit our plans. We may want
someone else’s talent, someone else’s success, someone else’s
If you absolve yourself of all responsibility, take the role of gifts.
a victim, make excuses, and exaggerate obstacles, then you
will live in a world where challenges are magnified into Part of learning the dance is understanding we are entitled
catastrophes. to nothing. We have begun the dance when we can say that
our situation is better than we deserve.
Every disappointment will become devastating if you see
yourself as entitled to every success, honor, and fulfillment. Be patient, be humble, be grateful, and be open to
challenges because life is a dance you learn as you go.
I challenge you to avoid this toxic cocktail of self-pity, envy,
and resentment which would enfeeble you and undermine Thank you for your years at Jesuit. Please make the effort to
your motivation to learn the dance. stay connected with one another. Thank you for the
difference you will make.
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Valedictory Address a Tribute to Fr. McGinn
Fifteen members of the Class of 2016 earned the honor
of being valedictorians based on their grade point
average. The Valedictory Address is delivered by the
senior with the highest total numerical semester grades
in the core curriculum for his senior year. This year’s
address was delivered by Connor Maheu.
F
ather McGinn, Mr. Kernion, faculty, family, and
friends:
We, the Class of 2016, are about to graduate. This
marks a point in our lives at which we look forward
while also remembering the past. As the word “graduate”
suggests, we are about to “take a step forward,” transitioning
to an unknown future carrying with us the lessons and the
experiences of the past four or five years.
Jesuit is known as the school that will change your life.
Indeed, it has formed us in countless ways in our time
here. Teachers, coaches, and other members of the Jesuit as our teacher of how we might live “for the greater glory
community have joined with our parents to give us the of God.” His classroom has been the Chapel of the North
tools to accomplish much. They have also taught us how to American Martyrs during Masses and ceremonies, Traditions
accomplish, how to achieve, how to bear the successes we Courtyard at morning assembly, the Jesuit auditorium during
experience. At the first morning assembly of this school year, meetings and assemblies, and at public arenas such as the
Fr. McGinn spoke to us about the true nature of humility. Pontchartrain Center at so many graduation ceremonies. In
He urged us to have a truthful view of who we are and to use these classrooms he has taught us many lessons about humility,
our victories and our defeats, not for personal glory, but for integrity, truth, and our purpose in life. Consider these lessons
personal understanding of God’s plan for us. through the years:
Certainly, we have had our failures, but they have only served “The Truth is our best friend.”
to shape us into greater men. Through these defeats we have
become aware of our flaws, our weaknesses, and have sought “Become a force challenging the prevailing culture of comfort.”
to correct them, often resulting in great successes. “The distinctions and successes you may achieve do not make
This past year, we captured state titles in chess, robotics, you a better person – they simply call you to greater service.”
cross country, debate, Quiz Bowl, lacrosse, and tennis. We “You will live a happier life if you avoid arrogance and the
produced 43 national merit semifinalists, the second most of illusion that you are the source of your strengths . . .”
any graduating class at Jesuit. We are the only class to have “Be suspicious of the easy choices.”
GRADUATION 2016
been led by a two-term student body president, which is a tall
order for any man — especially Joseph Dupré. Lastly, our class “Do not try to change the world until you have first begun to
was burning with Blue Jay Spirit, no matter the circumstances. change yourself.”
We revived the Spirit Club and brought the passion of The “Each day God calls us to greater service.” And finally...
Gizzard to all types of school events. The Blue Jay Boosters
“It’s all a gift.”
were formed, a group of men who put their heart and soul
into the Jesuit tradition and never stopped believing even Fr. McGinn, please know that we heard you. Please know
when all hope seemed lost. that with these lessons in mind, we seek to lead lives full of
competence, conscience, and compassion. And for that, we
We have climbed many steps together, sometimes faltering,
thank you.
often soaring. As we move on to our different roads, we will
always be united by the many steps we climbed together. We Now it is time for us to take one more step: to graduate and
will always be the Class of 2016. move forward with our lives. Jesuit High School will never
really leave us. The values and ideals that we have learned here
As we take the next step away from Carrollton and Banks,
will remain with us forever. No matter what happens, we will
we are not alone in our departure. A man who has been a
always be proud to call ourselves Blue Jays.
model of leadership for 21 years is also transitioning to the
next step in his professional journey. Yes, Jesuit High School Thank you.
has flourished under Fr. McGinn’s direction. Buildings have — Connor Maheu ’16
been built and rebuilt. Programs have been established and Valedictorian Speaker
modified to serve us best. However, Fr. McGinn’s greatest
contributions have come not in physical enhancements, but Watch the videos of Connor Maheu’s and Fr. McGinn’s 2016
Commencement addresses at jesuitnola.org/commencement.
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Awards Presented at Commencement Exercises
for the Class of 2016
Brady R. Stiller was the recipient Joseph P. Dupré received The Julia Evan J. Slattery was the recipient
of the Reverend Father President’s Ferguson McEnerny Memorial of the Very Reverend Father Pedro
Spiritual Leadership Award, which Trophy, donated by Will Gibbons Arrupe Award, which recognizes the
is presented to the senior who has McEnerny of the Class of 1914, senior who has exemplified the spirit
exerted the greatest spiritual influence an award established to honor one of being a man for others by his
on others by living a life exemplifying graduating senior who has a good participation and excellence in service.
his Catholic faith. scholastic record, actively participated
in co-curricular activities, and
possesses those qualities which
symbolize “the most representative
student of Jesuit High School.”
Special Commendations Presented at the
2016 Awards Ceremony
Each year Jesuit High School Cameron F. Kaupp; Kenneth E. The Loyola University Award for
GRADUATION 2016
recognizes seniors and Krizan III; Connor J. Maheu; Mayank Mathematics — for the senior
underclassmen who have achieved Mardia; Harrison H. Millar; Brian M. with the highest overall average in
significant academic and athletic Piglia, Jr.; Cole S. Retif; mathematics — was merited ex aequo
honors. Among the awards Jeremy W. Scheffler; Evan J. by John R. James and
presented to members of the Class Slattery; Brady R. Stiller; and James Connor J. Maheu.
of 2016 on May 19 in the Jesuit A.J. Stoner.
The Reverend William J. Ryan
Auditorium were the following:
The Frank T. Howard Memorial Memorial Award — for excellence
The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award for Award — for excellence in English — in social studies — was merited by
excellence in scholarship is awarded was merited by Kenneth E. Krizan III. Harrison H. Millar. (donated by the
to the seniors who are graduating late Dr. J. Joseph Ryan in memory of his
The Jesuit 500 Club Award — for
with the highest grade point average brother, Rev. William J. Ryan)
excellence in Latin — was merited by
for four years at Jesuit High School. Connor J. Maheu. The Frank T. Howard Memorial Award
They are also named co-valedictorians — for excellence in physics — was
of their class. This year, the award The William Helis Memorial Award —
merited by Matthew J. Miceli.
is merited by 15 seniors: Andrew for excellence in Greek — was
J. Cerise; Benjamin C. Creel; merited by Kenneth E. Krizan III. The Paquette Family Award — for
Nicholas P. Fresneda; John R. James; overall excellence in French — was
merited by Zachary O. Gandy.
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The Class of 2016 co-valedictorians and Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award recipients.
The L’Union Français Award — for displayed exemplary sportsmanship The Chester M. Rieth Award — for the
excellence in French conversation — and spirit — was merited by senior track letterman who exhibited
was merited by Zachary O. Gandy. Joseph P. Dupré. exemplary leadership, sportsmanship,
and spirit — was merited by
The Ubaldo Trelles Memorial Award The Larry Gilbert Family Memorial
Mark E. Jaunet, Jr.
— for excellence in Spanish — was Award — for the best all-around
merited by Joshua S. LaCoste. athlete on the varsity teams — was The Most Valuable Golfer Award —
merited by Mark R. Beebe, Jr. for the golfer who made a significant
The Susan & Garic Schoen Award —
contribution to the varsity team,
for excellence in computer studies — The Daniel “Rusty” Staub Award —
exhibited exemplary leadership, and
was merited by Maurice A. Carr. for the senior baseball letterman
performed in an outstanding manner
who exhibited exemplary leadership,
The Excellence in Theology Award was in tournament play — was merited by
sportsmanship, and spirit — was
merited by Kenneth E. Krizan III. C. Grant Glorioso.
merited by Brandon P. Briuglio.
The Philelectic Society Award — The Most Valuable Tennis Player Award
The William D. & Maybelle Postell
for outstanding achievement in — for the senior player who made a
Award — for the senior basketball
dramatics — was merited by significant contribution to the varsity
player who exhibited exemplary
Thomas J. Hellmers. team, exhibited exemplary leadership,
leadership, scholarship, and spirit —
The Culture of Life Award — for the and performed in an outstanding
was merited by Mark R. Beebe, Jr.
student who has shown exemplary manner in tournament play — was
(donated by their son, Mr. John Blake
leadership as a member of the Pro-Life merited by Brandon G. Beck.
Postell ’59)
Club at Jesuit High School — was The Christopher Morgan Memorial
The Morris B. Redmann, Jr., Memorial
merited by Justin M. Vlosich. Award — for the cross-country
Award — for the outstanding senior
The Aloysius J. Cahill Memorial Award letterman who exhibited exemplary
football letterman who best combined
courage, leadership, sportsmanship,
GRADUATION 2016
— for proficiency in oratory — was scholarship and athletics — was
merited by Andrew J. Cerise. and spirit — was merited by
merited by Benjamin C. Creel.
Carlos S. Zervigon.
The John D. Schilleci Memorial Award The Edwin F. Stacy, Jr., Wrestling
— for excellence in elocution in the The Joseph Michael Worley Memorial
Award — for the outstanding wrestler
senior division — was merited by Award — for the senior who, by his
who made a major contribution to the
Mayank Mardia. unselfishness, sportsmanship, and
varsity team, excelled in academics,
spirit during his career at Jesuit,
The Professor Michael Cupero Memorial and exhibited exemplary leadership —
enhanced the athletic program either
Award — for overall musical was merited by Joseph P. Dupré.
as a player, manager, trainer, or
excellence — was merited by The Michael D. Conway Award — for student — was merited by
Tristan C. Killgore. (donated by his the most valuable player on the varsity Hayden W. Fuentes.
grandson, Col. Hamil M. Cupero ’56) soccer team — was merited by
The Award for All-Around Athletic
The Coach Edwin E. Toribio Memorial Chase K. Rushing.
Ability — for the most outstanding
Award — for the senior who best The Rodriguez Family Award — for the ability found in a student-athlete in an
combined scholarship and athletics — most valuable swimmer on the varsity individual sport — is merited by
was merited by Evan J. Slattery. swimming team — was merited by Guy R. Patron, Jr.
The Robert T. Casey Memorial Cade H. Fuxan.
Award — for the varsity athlete who
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Off They Go!
Graduates in Jesuit High School’s Class
of 2016 are moving on to more than 60
different universities.
The information in “Off They Go” was
compiled by Jesuit’s guidance department
college counselors from data submitted
online by seniors and their parents.
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.
Majors or courses of study are listed for
the majority of graduates.
GRADUATION 2016
The scholarships listed pertain only to
that university or college which the
graduate has indicated he will attend.
Congratulations to Jesuit’s Class of 2016!
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Christopher W. Abadie Cade M. Arbour Brandon G. Beck
National Merit Commended Scholar National Merit Semifinalist Millsaps College Political Science
LSU (H) Political Science University of Alabama (H) Biology Presidential Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Presidential Scholarship, National Merit
Scholars Award University of Alabama Scholarship Mark R. Beebe, Jr.
Boston College Undeclared
Brandon T. Adam Cristian A. Archaga
LSU Journalism LSU Finance Ryan G. Berzas
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence TOPS Performance Award LSU Chemical Engineering
Scholars Award TOPS Honors Award
Cameron D. Armand
Alexander E. Aguilar Texas A&M University General Engineering Noah D. Billeaud-Lehotsky
LSU Computer Engineering Nicholls State University Pre-engineering
TOPS Honors Award Austin M. Ashburn TOPS Opportunity Award
University of Louisiana Undeclared
Claudio P. Aguirre at Lafayette Austin J. Blanchard
Loyola University New Orleans Physics/ TOPS Opportunity Award Louisiana Tech University (H) Cyber
GRADUATION 2016
Engineering Engineering
TOPS Performance Award Evan M. Aucoin TOPS Honors Award, Outstanding Student
LSU (H) Finance Scholarship
José A. Aleman, Jr. TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic
LSU Finance Scholars Award Joseph P. Bongiovanni
TOPS Opportunity Award University of Mississippi Journalism
Corey J. Barberito
Chandler C. Ancar LSU Construction Management William H. Breaux
University of Louisiana Criminal TOPS Performance Award LSU Pre-dental
at Lafayette Justice TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic
TOPS Opportunity Award Benjamin N. Bares Scholars Award
LSU Civil Engineering
William T. Anderson TOPS Honors Award William P. Brewster
University of Mississippi Electrical National Merit Commended Scholar
Engineering Ross P. Barrilleaux LSU (H) Finance
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Academic LSU Political Science TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic
Excellence Non-Resident Scholarship, Scholars Award
Holmes Scholarship, Herb Dewees Jackson P. Bauer
Alumni Association Scholarship University of Biomedical Brandon P. Briuglio
South Alabama (H) Engineering Florida International Business/
Whiddon Honors Scholar Award, University Finance
Presidential Award Athletic Scholarship
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Randall C. Bullard III Andrew J. Cerise Benjamin C. Creel
LSU Psychology Co-valedictorian, National Merit Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist
TOPS Opportunity Award Commended Scholar University of Mississippi (H) Biology/
Tulane University (H) History/ Business
Jacob M. Buuck Political Science Barnard Scholarship, Academic Excellence
LSU Business TOPS Honors Award, Paul Tulane Award, National Merit Semifinalist, Academic
TOPS Opportunity Award Valedictorian Award Excellence Non-Resident National Merit
Semifinalist, Academic Excellence
Ethan T. Calamia Aubrey A. Champlin Housing, National Merit University of
St. Edward’s University Digital Media National Merit Semifinalist Mississippi Scholarship
Management Grinnell College Undeclared
Dean’s Excellence Award, Edwardian Founder’s Scholarship, Grinnell National Gray V. Cressy
Scholarship Merit Scholarship LSU (H) Applied Coastal and
Environmental Science
Ethan M. Camet Hunter J. Chapman TOPS Honors Award
LSU Finance LSU Finance Flagship Scholars Award
TOPS Honors Award TOPS Performance Award
John P. Curran
Devyn J. Campiso Caleb D. Chauhan University of Louisiana Marketing
Delgado Interior Design University of Louisiana Chemical at Lafayette
Community College
at Lafayette (H) Engineering TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic
Cody M. Capps TOPS Honors Award, Outstanding Student Excellence Scholarship
LSU Biology Scholarship Package, Louisiana Elks’
Assocation Scholarship, New Orleans Elks José M. Cuscó IV
TOPS Honors Award
Lodge #30 Third Place Male Scholarship National Hispanic Scholar
Carlo A. Carino Millsaps College Accounting
National Merit Commended Scholar, William L. Chautin Presidential Scholarship, Else Scholarship
National Hispanic Scholar LSU Psychology
TOPS Opportunity Award, Slidell Moose Joseph D. Cvitanovich
LSU (H) Neuroscience
Lodge Scholarship South Louisiana Business
TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars
Community College
Award, First Tee Outstanding Participant
Lane J. Cormier
Award Scholarship, Fore! Kids Daniel J. D’Aquin
LSU Electrical Engineering
Scholarship, RBS Scholarship Semi- UNO Finance
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic
Finalist Award, Tommy Moore
Scholars Award
Foundation Scholarship Anton J. Derbes
Blaine R. Corvers National Merit Semifinalist
Maurice A. Carr University of Alabama Economics and
LSU Construction Management
National Merit Semifinalist, National at Huntville (H) Computational Analysis
TOPS Honors Award
Hispanic Scholar
Rice University Computer Engineering Kevin M. Credo Scott J. Derbes
Trustee Distinguished Scholarship Tulane University Digital Media University of Wisconsin – Computer
Production/Film Studies Whitewater Science
Thomas M. Cassagne
TOPS Opportunity Award
Mississippi State Pre-veterinarian
University
Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship,
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship
Victor M. Castellon, Jr.
LSU Biomedical Engineering
TOPS Performance Award
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Demetrio E. Castillo
Loyola University Music Composition
New Orleans
TOPS Performance Award, Merit-Based
Scholarship, College of Music Talent
Scholarship
Jonathan P. Cedro
LSU Physical Therapy
TOPS Opportunity Award
Jesuit scholastic Mr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J., visits with Matthew Torres, Solomon Jupiter, and
Carlo Carino prior to the start of Baccalaureate Mass on May 21.
Jason P. Finegan
Seattle University Electrical Engineering
Trustee Scholarship
Michael C. Fleming
Louisiana Tech University Accounting
Kent T. Flower
LSU Chemical Engineering
TOPS Honors Award
LSU Academic Scholars Award
Chalon L. Fogarty II
National Merit Commended Scholar
LSU (H) Biology (Pre-med)
TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award
Sean A. Fogg
University of Louisiana Computer Science
at Lafayette
As the curtains close on the Class of 2016 at the commencement ceremony, Jesuit’s newest alumni burst
forth with cheers. Matthew J. Folse
LSU English
TOPS Opportunity Award
Reid A. Detillier Sean M. Duffy, Jr.
National Merit Semifinalist University of Alabama Business
Gregory R. Fortier
University of Alabama (H) Engineering Loyola University New Orleans Music
Presidential Merit Scholarship, Engineering Cody M. Duhon
LSU Undeclared Industry
Scholarship, National Merit University of TOPS Honors Award, Dean’s Scholarship,
Alabama Scholarship TOPS Opportunity Award
Music Scholarship
Kyle J. DiMarco Joseph P. Dupré
The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, Nicholas P. Fresneda
University of Biology Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist,
Southern Mississippi (H) National Merit Commended Scholar
LSU (H) Kinesiology National Hispanic Scholar
David L. Discon TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Northeastern University (H) Computer
University of Louisiana Undeclared Award Engineering
at Lafayette University Scholars Program, National Merit
Paul H. Dupuy IV Fluor Scholarship
Jacob M. Doran University of Alabama Aerospace
National Merit Commended Scholar Engineering Dillon A. Fuchs
LSU (H) Math Engineering Scholarship, Engineering Tuition LSU Business
TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Supplement, UA Scholar Scholarship TOPS Performance Award
William M. Dowling Andrew D. Dyer Hayden W. Fuentes
National Merit Commended Scholar National Merit Semifinalist LSU Business
Rose-Hulman Institute Engineering Rhodes College Undeclared TOPS Performance Award
of Technology
Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarship, RHIT Arsys M. E’Etessam Seth M. Fuentes
Catapult Scholarship LSU Biology University of Louisiana Computer
TOPS Honors Award at Lafayette Science
Jacob J. Dubos Tiger Excellence Scholars Award TOPS Opportunity Award
National Merit Commended Scholar
LSU Biological Sciences Alejandro B. Esparza Cade H. Fuxan
TOPS Honors Award University of Louisiana Industrial U.S. Coast Guard Academy Mechanical
LSU Academic Scholars Award at Lafayette Technology Engineering
Jacob A. Ducote Peter A. Espinoza Zachary O. Gandy
University of Louisiana Undeclared University of Louisiana Undeclared Tulane University International Relations/
at Lafayette at Lafayette Russian or Arabic
TOPS Performance Award TOPS Honors Award, Army ROTC Scholarship
John G. Fasick III
Evan P. Dudenhefer Rhodes College Undeclared Ryan P. Gaudet
University of Alabama (H) Mechanical Rhodes Award LSU (H) Chemical Engineering
Engineering TOPS Honors Award
TOPS Honors Award, UA Scholar Scholarship, Lionel J. Favret IV
LSU Biology Paul J. Gelpi III
Engineering Tuition Supplement,
TOPS Honors Award LSU Construction Management
Engineering Scholarship
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Joshua A. Genovese James A. Groos Zachary J. Huck
Delgado Community College Undeclared National Merit Commended Scholar Saint Louis University Psychology
Loyola Marymount University Screenwriting SLU Ignatian Tuition Scholarship, SLU Jesuit
Phillip A. Gerarve Jesuit Marymount HS Scholarship, LMU High School Award
National Merit Semifinalist Achievement Award, LMU Early Action
LSU (H) Undeclared Award Malachi S. Hull, Jr.
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academics University of Business Administration &
Scholars Award, LSU Distinguished Gavin A. Gusler Southern Mississippi Entrepreneurship
Freshman Award, National Merit LSU LSU Biology
Scholarship TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence William J. Hurley
Scholars Award National Merit Commended Scholar
Trai M. Gerkin LSU (H) Accounting
University of Louisiana Undeclared Ronald A. Harper, Jr. TOPS Honors Award
at Lafayette Xavier University Biology
TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, of Louisiana (Pre-med) Ben A. Incaprera
Partial Housing TOPS Performance Award, Academic LSU Civil Engineering
Scholarship TOPS Opportunity Award
Jaafar J. Gharib
LSU Biological Sciences Caleb D. Hart Paul J. Ineich III
TOPS Opportunity Award Delgado Community Computer Loyola University Mass Communication
College Science New Orleans
Ethan M. Gilberti TOPS Honors Award, Dean’s Scholarship
LSU (H) Studio Art Jared A. Headrick
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Louisiana Tech Mechanical Bradley S. Ingram
Award University (H) Engineering United States Marine Corps
TOPS Honors Award, President’s Scholarship
Benjamin M. Gillen Leland W. Jackson
National Merit Semifinalist Thomas J. Hellmers Louisiana Tech Professional
University of St. Andrews Philosophy and Catholic University Musical University Aviation
Economics of America Theater TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic
Catholic University Scholarship Scholarship
Collin J. Gillen
LSU Engineering Peyton A. Hidalgo Reginald T. Jackson II
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Loyola University New Orleans Biology National Merit Semifinalist
Scholars Award TOPS Opportunity Award, Loyola Scholarship, Tulane University (H) Evolutionary Biology
Jacques Curwen-Jay Guidry-Bill Blackburn TOPS Honors Award, Premier Scholar Award,
Bert E. Gilmore IV Scholarship Fund, Grand Prix Scholarship, National Merit Tulane University
LSU Political Science Smart Scholarship Scholarship
TOPS Opportunity Award
Robert S. Hinyub III Crew A. Jacobs
Charles E. Glass University of Indianapolis Business Rhodes College Health Care Administration
National Merit Semifinalist U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Academic Rhodes Grant
LSU (H) Computer Science Recognition Award, Initial-Year Athletic
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars John R. James
Scholarship
Award Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist
Brett B. Hocke University of Dallas Classics
C. Grant Glorioso LSU Undeclared University of Dallas National Merit
Southeastern Louisiana Business TOPS Honors Award Semifinalist Scholarship, University of
University (H) Dallas Departmental Scholarship in Classics
TOPS Performance Award, Honors Gary J. Hollander III Scholarship, University of Dallas Trustee
Scholarship, Honors Housing Scholarship, University of Louisiana Computer Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship
Athletic Scholarship at Lafayette (H) Engineering
TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, Mark E. Jaunet, Jr.
Alex M. Gomez Partial Housing Award Loyola University Physics
National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic New Orleans (H) (Pre-med)
Scholar Zachary T. Holmer TOPS Honors Award, President’s Scholarship
Tulane University (H) Undeclared Spring Hill College Nursing
TOPS Honors Award, Presidential Scholar Gautrelet Award Richard S. Jenkins
Award LSU Business
Peter X. Hontas TOPS Opportunity Award
Cole D. Grieshaber Case Western Reserve University Finance
LSU Mechanical Engineering Merit Scholarship Christopher S. Johnson
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence LSU Engineering
Scholars Award Stephen L. Hoorman, Jr. TOPS Opportunity Award, St. Bernard - John
LSU Undeclared R. Bienvenu Memorial LSU Alumni Chapter
Gabriel G. Griffin Scholarship
University of Louisiana Engineering
at LafayetteSolomon J. Jupiter
University of New Orleans English
George T. LeBlanc
University of Business
Blue Jay Selected
Presidential Scholar
Alabama (H)
Cameron F. Kaupp Presidential Scholarship
Co-valedictorian, National Merit
Semifinalist Adam C. Ledet
University of Notre Dame Chemical National Merit Semifinalist
Engineering Rochester Institute Video Game
Provost’s Scholarship, University of Technology Design
Scholarship Presidential Scholarship, RIT Merit
Scholarship, National Merit RIT
David A. Keller, Jr. Scholarship
LSU (H) Pre-dental
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Spencer G. Lemoine
Scholars Award National Merit Semifinalist
LSU (H) Biological Engineering
John M. Kemmerly TOPS Honors Award, Future Leaders
Rhodes College Biology Research Award, Flagship Scholars
Merit Scholarship Award, National Merit LSU
Scholarship
Tristan C. Killgore
National Merit Semifinalist Conrad A. Leonik
University of Computer National Merit Commended Scholar
Alabama (H) Science Tulane University (H) Biology and
Presidential Merit Scholarship Computer Science
TOPS Honors Award, Tulane’s
Ryan L. Kramer Legislative Scholarship
Tulane Chemistry
University (Pre-med) Jake A. Licciardi
TOPS Honors Award LSU Business
TOPS Performance Award
Kenneth E. Krizan III
Senior Mayank Mardia is Jesuit’s newest
Co-valedictorian, National Merit Kalija K. Lipscomb
Semifinalist Presidential Scholar. Mardia was chosen as one of
Vanderbilt University Undeclared
Fordham University (H) Accounting Athletic Scholarship three representatives from Louisiana. Only 160
Presidential Scholarship seniors from around the country were selected this
Justin M. Lorio year.
Myles D. Kuss LSU Pre-med
LSU Undeclared TOPS Performance Award Mardia is the first Blue Jay to earn the distinction
TOPS Performance Award
Connor M. Maginnis since Matthew Levy ’08. The 2016 recipient
Jaeyeon Kweon LSU General Business is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manish Mardia of
LSU (H) Biology TOPS Performance Award Kenner. He plans to study business and economics
LSU Academic Scholars Award
at the University of Pennsylvania.
Connor J. Maheu
Joshua S. Lacoste Co-valedictorian (Speaker), National Participation in the U.S. Presidential Scholars
National Merit Semifinalist, Merit Semifinalist Program is by invitation only. Students do
National Hispanic Scholar University of Engineering
Tulane University (H) Finance & not apply individually, nor do their schools
Notre Dame
International Relations Provost’s Scholarship, University nominate them. The White House Commission
TOPS Honors Award, Dean’s Honor Scholarship on Presidential Scholars selects honored scholars
Scholarship, Tulane National Merit annually based on their academic success,
Semifinalist David E. Maheu, Jr.
artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and
Spring Hill College Undeclared
John K. LaForge, Jr. Gautrelet Award transcripts, as well as evidence of community
LSU Chemical Engineering service, leadership, and demonstrated
TOPS Performance Award Joseph-Richard C. Malbrough commitment to high ideals.
LSU Construction Management
Edwin G. Laizer TOPS Performance Award Mardia received an all-expenses-paid trip to the
LSU (H) Business nation’s capital to meet with government officials,
TOPS Honors Award Mayank Mardia
including President Barack Obama.
Co-valedictorian, National Merit
Brady J. LeBlanc Semifinalist Jesuit English teacher Gary Wyss was also
LSU Business University of Pennsylvania Business honored. Wyss, who was nominated by Mardia,
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence National Merit Scholarship,
Scholars Award received the 2016 Presidential Scholars Program
U.S. Presidential Scholar
Teacher Recognition Award for his “knowledge,
skill, and performance.”w w w.je su it nola .org | 11
The stage is set for the 2016 Commencement Ceremony on May 24, 2016, at the Pontchartrain Center.
Samuel D. Martin Cameron P. McCall Schaffer K. Mickal
Hendrix College Biology National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic LSU Business Management
Hendrix College Award, Hendrix Academic Scholar TOPS Opportunity Award
Scholarship, Hays Participation Award, University of Alabama (H) Biology/Physics
Odyssey Distinction Award Presidential Merit Scholarship, National Merit John A. Mieras
University of Alabama Scholarship National Merit Semifinalist
Connor J. Martinez LSU Undeclared
LSU Construction Management Dominic T. McGinnis TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
Xavier University Biology Award, Future Leaders Research Award
Chase A. Mascaro of Louisiana (H) (Pre-med)
National Merit Commended Scholar TOPS Opportunity Award, Academic Harrison H. Millar
University of Polymer Science/ Scholarship Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist
Southern Mississippi (H) Biochemistry LSU (H) Biology (Pre-med)
Presidential Scholarship, Hunting Heritage Connor J. McGowan TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars
Scholarship, Rotary Youth Leadership University of Louisiana Civil Award, National Merit LSU Scholarship
Award, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at Lafayette Engineering
Scholarship TOPS Honors Award, Centennial Scholarship Henry T. Mitchell
LSU Pre-law
Henry L. Mason IV Chance M. Melancon TOPS Opportunity Award
Marymount Manhattan College Theatre National Merit Semifinalist
Recognition Award LSU (H) Biological Engineering Henry T. Moreau
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Tulane University Financing
Thomas G. Mason, Jr. Award, LSU Distinguished Freshman Award TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
LSU Finance National Merit LSU Scholarship Scholars Award
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
Scholars Award Philip W. Meric Matthew C. Mount III
University of Alabama Aerospace Engineering LSU Engineering
Mason T. Mayfield TOPS Honors Award
National Merit Semifinalist Matthew J. Miceli
University of Undeclared National Merit Semifinalist Kenneth P. Murray, Jr.
Southern Mississippi LSU Engineering LSU Engineering
Out-of-State Scholarship TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars TOPS Performance Award
AwardLeft: The Class of 2016 was treated to a hot jambalaya lunch while they watched the Intramural Sports program wrap up the senior cabbage ball finals
on the second day of Senior Week.
Right: Zachary Gandy, Reid Detillier, John James, Connor Maheu, and George LeBlanc enjoy jambalaya as they watch the cabbage ball game.
J. Maxwell Murret Ryan T. Nguyen Eric O’Neal, Jr.
University of Tampa (H) Business LSU Biology University of Louisiana Pre-pharmacy
President’s Academic Scholarship, Knights of TOPS Performance Award at Lafayette
Columbus Outstanding Catholic Youth
Award Tommy D. Nguyen Jon T. Odell
LSU Biology National Merit Commended Scholar
Sebastian J. Navia TOPS Performance Award LSU (H) Biology
Nicholls State University Culinary Arts TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
Jacob P. Niehaus Award
Samuel J. Nettleton Millsaps College Biology
University of Alabama (H) Finance Presidential Scholarship Dickson D. Ogbomah, Jr.
Presidential Scholarship Spring Hill College Pre-med
Jonathan K. Niehaus Gautrelet Award
André L. Nguyen University of Undeclared
LSU (H) Biology (Pre-dental) Southern Mississippi (H) Cristian E. Orellana
TOPS Honors Award Presidential Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans English
TOPS Honors Award, Dean’s Scholarship, New
Andrew M. Nguyen John M. Nimmo Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation
National Merit Commended Scholar National Merit Commended Scholar Hispanic Scholar Award
Tulane University Undeclared Saint Louis University Undeclared
TOPS Honors Award, Founders Scholarship SLU Vice President Tuition Scholarship, Robert E. Oswald III
Enhanced Merit Scholarship, SLU Jesuit LSU Finance/Economics
Bryan Nguyen High School Award TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
LSU (H) Biological Sciences Award
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Tyrus R. Norcise
Award University of Louisiana at Lafayette Nursing Richard J. Oubre III
TOPS Honors Award, Centennial Scholarship LSU Civil Engineering
Cody N. Nguyen TOPS Performance Award
Xavier University Undeclared Austin M. North
of Louisiana (H) LSU Business Stephen M. Owers
TOPS Honors Award, Xavier University TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Saint Louis University (H) Economics
Scholarship Scholars Award SLU Vice President Tuition Scholarship, SLU
Jesuit High School Award, SLU Higher
Joey K. Nguyen Colin M. North Purpose Scholarship
Xavier University Biology LSU Kinesiology
of Louisiana (Pre-med) TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Evan J. Palmisano
TOPS Opportunity Award Scholars Award LSU Biology
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
Awardw w w.je su it nola .org | 13
Seth M. Pohlmann Ethan A. Rocha
National Merit Semifinalist LSU (H) Pre-med
LSU (H) Petroleum Engineering TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
TOPS Honors Award, Rinard Scholarship, Scholars Award
Flagship Scholars Award, National Merit
LSU Scholarship Trevor J. Roussel
LSU Industrial Engineering
Michael B. Pou TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
LSU Engineering Scholars Award, Fluor Foundation
TOPS Performance Award Scholarship
Akintunde S. Pounds Jon M. Ruello, Jr.
University of Louisiana Chemical LSU Kinesiology
at Lafayette Engineering TOPS Honors Award
TOPS Opportunity Award
Darren P. Ruiz
Jordan A. Prechac National Merit Commended Scholar
LSU Economics LSU (H) Biology
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic
Scholars Award Scholars Award
Daniel R. Puente Evan T. Ruppert
LSU History LSU Pre-veterinary Studies
TOPS Honors Award TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
Scholars Award
Felix M. Rabito
National Merit Semifinalist Peyton C. Ruppert
University of Notre Dame Neuroscience LSU (H) Chemical Engineering
Connor B. Passantino TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
LSU Engineering Ryan J. Redmann Award
LSU Chemical Engineering
Guy R. Patron, Jr. TOPS Honors Award Chase K. Rushing
Loras College Kinesiology University of Alabama Biology
St. Joseph Scholarship Austin C. Reed Birmingham (H)
Lousiana Tech University (H) Computer Blazer Elite Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship
Griffin J. Pels Science
LSU Biology TOPS Opportunity Award Patrick T. Rye
TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award National Merit Commended Scholar
Cole S. Retif Florida State Biomedical
B. Mark Piglia, Jr. Co-valedictorian University (H) Engineering
Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist LSU Accounting Full Out-of-State Tuition Reduction
University of Alabama (H) Mechanical TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Scholarship, University Freshman
Engineering Scholars Award Scholarship
Presidential Merit Scholarship, Freeport-
McMoRan Scholarship, McWilliams & Charles L. Rice III Rodney P. Schaubhut, Jr.
Rankin Memorial Scholarship, National Howard University (H) Finance United States Coast Guard
Merit University of Alabama Scholarship Capstone Award
Jeremy W. Scheffler
Francesco A. Pineda Edward J. Rice IV Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist
LSU Mechanical Engineering LSU Pre-law University of Alabama (H) Biology
TOPS Performance Award TOPS Opportunity Award Presidential Merit Scholarship, National Merit
University of Alabama Scholarship
Kyler T. Pisciotta Kyle R. Richoux
National Merit Semifinalist LSU Global Studies Connor J. Schexnayder
University of Mississippi (H) Chemical TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence LSU Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Scholars Award TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
Academic Excellence National Merit Scholars Award
Semifinalist Award, Academic Excellence Zachary W. Robbins
Non-Resident National Merit Semifinalist National Merit Semifinalist Joshua M. Schmidt
Award, Barnard Scholarship, Academic University of Alabama (H) Engineering LSU Pre-pharmacy
Excellence Housing, National Merit Presidential Merit Scholarship, National Merit TOPS Honors Award
University of Mississippi Scholarship Univeristy of Alabama Scholarship
Karson S. Schmitt
Evan O. Poche Zachary H. Robert Baton Rouge Community College Business
Mississippi College Criminal Justice Texas A&M University Marine
Hampstead Scholarship Galveston Transportation Ethan E. Schneider
University of New Orleans BiologyGabriel Griffin signs his classmate's shirt. On the final day of classes, seniors assembled at lunch to continue a tradition — the signing of uniform shirts.
Later that day when the dismissal bell rang, whoops and hollers filled the halls as the Class of 2016 raced out the doors, through the Traditions
Courtyard, and onto Will Clark Field to celebrate their last full day of class as Jesuit students.
Jackson O. Scott Nicholas G. Slay Nolan M. Stone
LSU General Business University of Alabama (H) Engineering Tulane University Chemical Engineering
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Presidential & Engineering Leadership TOPS Opportunity Award
Scholars Award Scholarships
J. Anthony J. Stoner
Steven L. Sellers Roshan I. Sojitra Co-valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist
National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic LSU Mechanical Engineering University of Notre Dame Classics
Scholar TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship.
Texas A&M University (H) Engineering Scholars Award National Tournament of Academic
Non-Resident Competitive Scholarship, Excellence All-America Team
National Merit Recognition Award, Sterling A. Stafford
President’s Endowed Scholarship, National National Merit Commended Scholar Kevin M. Sullivan
Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship Tulane University (H) Undeclared LSU Psychology
TOPS Honors Award, Presidential Scholar TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence
John W. Sewell Award Scholars Award
Sewanee: University of the South Business
Administration Joseph A. Stagni, Jr. Kyle D. Sullivan
Lancaster Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Undeclared LSU Undeclared
TOPS Honors Award, President’s Scholarship TOPS Honors Award
Rudra B. Shukla
LSU Kinesiology Brady R. Stiller Dominic S. Sunseri
TOPS Performance Award, Burger King Co-valedictorian, Reverend Father President’s LSU Statistics
Scholars Award Spiritual Leadership Award, National Merit TOPS Opportunity Award
Semifinalist
Conrad H. Skinner University of Notre Dame Biology Baasel A. Syed
LSU (H) Chemical Engineering Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Loyola University Biology
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Student Scholarship, National Merit James New Orleans (Pre-med)
Award E. Casey Scholarship TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship
Evan J. Slattery James M. Stoddard Ty A. Tarzetti
Co-valedictorian, Very Reverend Father Pedro University of New Orleans Civil Engineering Gap Year
Arrupe Award, National Merit Semifinalist TOPS Performance Award
University of Notre Dame Pre-med
Great American Rivalry Scholarshipw w w.je su it nola .org | 15
Jacob P. Theriot Wolfe A. Waguespack Jakirai R. Wiley
South Louisiana Industrial Technology LSU Biology University of Louisiana Finance
Community College TOPS Performance Award at Lafayette
TOPS Opportunity Award, Kiwanis Club of
Matthew S. Torres Seth C. Walker Algiers College Scholarship
National Merit Commended Scholar LSU Nursing
LSU Biology TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Brandon M. Wolff
TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award Scholars Award National Merit Semifinalist
LSU (H) Biological Sciences
Richard C. Vanderbrook III Kolby D. Weber TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars
Texas Christian Mechanical Louisiana Tech University Chemical Award, National Merit LSU Scholarship,
University Engineering Engineering LSU Distinguished Freshman Award
TOPS Opportunity Award
Alexander S. Vargas Michael A. Woods
University of Supply Chain Wyatt O. Weilbaecher University of Louisiana Chemical
Tennessee Management LSU Landscape Architecture at Lafayette Engineering
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence TOPS Opportunity Award, 1st Marine Division
Jonathan H. Vazquez Scholars Award Association Scholarship, Louisiana Sheriff’s
LSU Chemical Engineering Scholarship
TOPS Honors Award, Tiger Excellence Robert U. Weiss IV
Scholars Award LSU (H) Biology Logan K. Yokum
TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars National Merit Semifinalist
Arjun Verma Award, Advocate Scholar Award University of Notre Dame Computer
National Merit Semifinalist Engineering
Johns Hopkins University Neuroscience Edward T. Welsch
National Merit Semifinalist Zachary D. Young
Justin M. Vlosich LSU (H) Civil Engineering LSU Business
University of Louisiana Hospitality TOPS Honors Award, Flagship Scholars Award TOPS Performance Award
at Lafayette Management
TOPS Honors Award, Academic Scholarship, Joshua J.L. West David S. Zazulak
Partial Housing Scholarship National Merit Semifinalist LSU Engineering
Howard University Biology TOPS Honors Award
Andrew T. Vuong
National Merit Commended Scholar Andrew J. Westholz Matthew J. Zeringue
Purdue University Aerospace Engineering National Merit Commended Scholar LSU Chemical Engineering
Entergy Community Power Scholarship University of Alabama (H) English TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars
Presidential Scholarship Award
William P. Waguespack
University of Louisiana Environmental Kyle M. Westholz Carlos S. Zervigon
at Lafayette Engineering LSU Undeclared Fordham University Biology
TOPS Opportunity Award TOPS Honors Award, LSU Academic Scholars Fordham Jogues Scholarship
Award
Birds Earn Senior a Feather
A Jesuit senior’s love of the outdoors and
art garnered national recognition in April.
Chase Mascaro, a Slidell native who
enjoys hunting and fishing, placed third in
the 2016-17 National Junior Duck Stamp
Art Contest. The event is coordinated by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which
uses the contest to engage young people
and foster lifelong connections with the outdoors.
His entry (right), a colored pencil piece, included a pair of
hooded mergansers.
Mascaro qualified for the national competition by winning
Best of Show at the state level.
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Where Are They Going?
Most Blue Jays of the Class of 2016 will remain
in state, but nearly 90 are heading to colleges
throughout the country. Some of the many out-
of-state institutions Blue Jays plan to attend:
University of Alabama (15)
University of Notre Dame (7)
University of Southern Mississippi (5)
Rhodes College (4)
Millsaps College (3)
Spring Hill College (3)
Saint Louis University (3)
Texas A&M University (2)
Fordham University (2)
Howard University (2)
11% 67% 44%
Only 31 members of the class The majority of the The largest contingent, 120 This year’s “long distance
(273 grads) plan to stay in New grads, some 182, plan Blue Jays, is destined for award” goes to one Blue Jay
Orleans to attend the colleges to stay in Louisiana and Louisiana State University. who is traveling more than
of their choice. enroll in one of 4,400 miles to attend the
12 institutions. University of St. Andrews in
St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
ACT Composite Intended Areas of Study
Averages Sciences (69)
Engineering (63)
Business/Finance (51)
Computer Science (13)
Liberal Arts (9)
Fine Arts (7)
Political Science (6)
Construction Management (5)
Psychology (4)
Louisiana National Jesuit Communications (3)
19.4 21 27.7 Armed Services* (3) * Two Blue Jays are entering the armed
Other (11) services, while one will be attending the
Undeclared (29) U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Scholarship Blue Jays have
accepted $8,704,916
Dollars in scholarship dollars Blue Jays plan to study in a variety of majors and minors as they move on to their
(amount earned per respective institutions.
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On the morning of April 29, Blue Jays of the 2016 school year stood together at assembly for the last time.
In the traditional State of the Blue Jay address, student council president Joseph Dupré encouraged
the assembled students to accept the torch from the Class of 2016 and . . .
Go, Set the World on Fire
“Ite, inflammate omnia...” performances. you will make all those Blue Jays who have
gone before you proud. Wear the khaki with
During his years as superior general of the Yes, Jesuit is on fire. These flames can
Society of Jesus, Ignatius often ended his pride and carry the flame courageously. It
be seen in the shared brotherhood of
letters to Jesuits going to the missions with has been a privilege as president to have
the student body, in the perseverance of
this simple Latin expression. Translated, walked with you as you have prepared to
teammates, and in the work toward a
it means “Go, set the world on fire.” The take ownership of this place with tenacity
common goal. They can be seen in the
imagery of fire is often one of destruction and with fervor. From where we stand, we
blood, sweat, and tears of the last year.
and evil, in which fire eradicates that which seniors are proud to hand over the keys to
They can be seen in the A.M.D.G. motto
we hold dear. But fire, more importantly, such a vibrant student body.
in which all that we do is rooted. For that
and more along with what Ignatius hoped, is what separates this brotherhood from Seniors, as we pass the torch in our leading
can also be pure and good, in the way all others. This is what makes our Jesuit the school, we do not forget the bonds of
tongues of fire descended on the apostles experience unrivaled — the fact that, here, brotherhood that have enflamed us for
at Pentecost. These words “go and set we strive to glorify God, not self. This very these last five or four years. The fire will
the world on fire” were not merely a P.S. not die, for it will live on despite
message from a boss to his co- however far apart our class is.
workers or a “raa-raa” message There is sadness in leaving this
that a coach gives to his players place in which we have grown,
at halftime. These were a Jesuit’s yet there is joy in the approaching
marching orders in their mission opportunities that come with
to evangelize. This was a demand college. But most importantly,
for passion, a demand for zeal, a there is peace from knowing we
demand for a flame. made the most of our five or four
This year, we, in the brotherhood years. Just as the missionaries left
that is Jesuit, have taken these the comforts of their residence
marching orders to heart. At this to traverse foreign lands, so, too,
address last year, we promised do we embark on new journeys
the outgoing seniors that we with no idea as to what lies before
would carry the flame and do us. But as we leave, let us retain
everything to become better sons, that which has been instilled in
better brothers, and better men. us. Let us live out the profile of
With the stewardship of our school now idea is the flame, summed up in a four-letter a Jesuit graduate: Loving, Religious, Open
our responsibility, we humbly strived in our acronym. It is the fire that kindles other to Growth, Intellectually Competent,
pursuit of doing all things for the greater fires. And it is the pursuit of this ideal that Committed to Justice. Let us embody
glory of God. colors our time here. A.M.D.G.
Academically we produced incredible results In your experience, underclassmen, your In closing, whether you will soon walk away
with 43 National Merit Semifinalists, job will now be to tend to this flame, to from this assembly for the last time or you
15 valedictorians, and two perfect ACT build the fire to greater heights, to spend will continue to walk the Hall of Honors
scores. We brought home three state the remaining months here strengthening today, a question remains that can only be
championships – cross country, tennis, and yourselves for the challenges that await answered in our actions moving forward.
lacrosse – along with two state runner-up you after high school. To carry the flame Will you commit yourself to the marching
finishes in swimming and wrestling. We forward, one must be committed, fearless, orders that have been given to us down the
were represented in Philadelphia to greet always striving for greatness for the whole. years from St. Ignatius? Will you too be
Pope Francis, growing spiritually along It means to be men of character who are fervent and passionate in your endeavors?
the way as we listened to his message of willing to sacrifice and who will embody the Will you carry the flame?
caring for the poor. Our co-curriculars, values we hold dear here at Jesuit. No one
Ite, inflammate onmia.
such as the Quiz Bowl, the robotics team, person can do it by himself; it takes a full
Go, set the world on fire.
the chess team, and the Ultimate Frisbee team effort, a full student body’s dedication
to preserving, protecting, and nurturing the — Joseph Dupré ’16
team, all received achievement accolades.
flame for the upcoming year. Student Council President
The arts this year at Jesuit flourished as well
under the guidance of senior leadership in We, the Class of 2016, have absolute
the Phils productions and Blue Jay Band confidence in you, the student body, that18 | SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Gerald Herbert ’82 Inspires the Class of 2016
GRADUATION 2016
M
embers of the Class showing love.” learned two most important lessons:
of 2016 — 272 of Herbert’s photography career has “God is love” and “the work is the
them — and an almost taken him across the globe, including prayer.”
equal number of Jesuit alumni Haiti where, in the 1990s, he “The degree to which your prayer
enjoyed a midday dose of Blue established a fund to enroll Haitian life is working is not necessarily what
Jay camaraderie at the 2016 children into private schools. He happens inside the Church, but
Commencement Luncheon. The talked about some of his toughest what happens outside the Church,”
15th annual program, at which Jesuit assignments such as documenting the Herbert said. “All of the small,
welcomes seniors into the school’s plight of a mother dying of AIDS and positive decisions you make every
alumni association, took place in the her desperate attempt to find a family day formulate you as a human and
Bienville Room of the Mercedes-Benz to adopt her son. how much of the spirit of Christ you
Superdome on April 29. manifest.”
The bulk of his address, however,
Guest speaker Gerald Herbert ’82, an focused on Mother Teresa of Calcutta,
award-winning photographer for the View the photo gallery of the Class
who inspired him not only to of 2016 Commencement Luncheon
Associated Press, used stories from his document her story but also to join
vast experiences to urge the seniors to at jesuitnola.org/commencement-
her mission in caring for the poor and luncheon.
“be bold enough to take the lead in the dying. From Mother Teresa heYou can also read
