Jesuit welcomes eight new faculty members for the 2016–2017 school year. Each faculty member brings a wealth of experience to teach and advise Blue Jays this year. Among the new faces are two members from the class of 2012— Jason Britsch and Jordan Holmer—who are joining the faculty as members of the Alumni Service Corps (ASC). Britsch teaches English, and Holmer teaches computer studies. In addition to teaching, each will tutor students, assist with co-curricular activities and events, participate in retreats and service days, and work in various sectors of the school. Beginning its fourth year at Jesuit, the ASC is founded on the four components of service, community, simplicity, and spirituality. The program is directed by Michael Prados ’83. In addition to these two alums are four others joining the faculty: Andy Lade ’07 (science), Peter Flores ’09 (theology and Campus Ministry),
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Jesuit Welcomes Eight New Faculty Members
Top row: Peter Flores ’09, Christopher McCabe, Jordan Holmer ’12, Jason Britsch ’12 Bottom row: Ryan Migliore ’11, Taylor Bacques ’09, Andrew Lade ’07, Monica Younger
Taylor Bacques ’09 (English), and Ryan Migliore ’11 (theology). Other new members of the faculty include Christopher McCabe (theology) and Monica Younger (science). New faculty members participate in an orientation session in August and meet monthly throughout the school year. In addition, new faculty members meet with veteran teachers who serve as their mentors. More on Jesuit’s faculty is on the website, www.jesuitnola.org/faculty.
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22 Jays Recognized as National Merit Semifinalists
Bottom row (from left): Christian E. Gonzalez, Andrew D. Souther, William G. Fine, Alexander W. Welsh, Troy A. Broussard, Dylan E. Meyer; Second row: Christopher A. Chimento, Noah D. Martin, John A. Quaglino, Samy M. Amkieh, Jonathan P. Vegh; Third row: Preston T. Warwick, Christian G. Hebert, Maxfield B. Bell, Graham S. Buck, Ethan D. Legrand, Keegan P. Rooney; Fourth row: Brandon M. Jackson, John D. Redfearn, William S. Hillery, John R. Steib, Nikhil Gogineni
The Class of 2017 proudly celebrates its 22 National Merit Semifinalists. In addition, six students were honored as National Hispanic Scholars, and 12 others were recognized as “Commended” students in the competition. Jesuit remains a leader in academically preparing its students for the national competition. Over the past 11 years, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has honored as Semifinalists some 361 Blue Jays, whose recognition through the program has afforded them greater opportunities for college acceptance and scholarships. This year’s 22 recipients again represent roughly 60 percent of those recognized from New Orleans area Catholic schools. Congratulations, Blue Jays!
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