Jaynotes | Vol. 35 No. 2 | Spring/Summer 2009

Volume 35, Number 2

The Magazine of Jesuit High School in New Orleans • Graduation 2009

Volume 35, Number 2

INSIDE

GRADUATION 2009

Dear Jaynotes Reader: The 2008-2009 school year has come to an end.

Year #162 is in the record books. But before we file it away to examine at some future time, we take one more look at a year filled with greatness unique to those who lived it. The first third of this Graduation Edition of Jaynotes focuses on those Blue Jays who had the greatest impact on shaping the unique character of this great year: the Class of 2009.

In this edition’s Annus Mirabilis, Director of Development Pierre DeGruy ’69 prepares us for the Commencement story of today by culling verbal gems from the Commencement ceremonies of the past. Then he revives a classic column from past Jesuit publications, Flying with the Jays, to present the athletic achievements of today’s Jays.

Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., in his commencement address, reminds the graduates that those traits that helped the Jesuit High School community reestablish itself after Katrina—being adaptable, optimistic, and self-disciplined—will serve them well throughout their lives. And valedictorian Taylor Hillburn also looks to the future, a future that he and his classmates may face with confidence because of Jesuit’s preparation.

In his Principal’s Corner, Mike Giambelluca highlights the events that shaped the special persona of this great school year.

Before he left for the next stage of his formation, scholastic Jay Hooks, S.J. found the time to pen a profile of Miguel Pro, S.J., a Jesuit “blessed” special to the members of the school’s Christian Life Community.

Alumnus Kenneth Sutherland ’98 tells us why teacher Ron Rossi exemplifies the best characteristics of the Jesuit teacher as spelled out in the Profile of a

Jesuit High School Teacher.

Two interviews—one with a student of the past, Dan Guillory ’62; the other with a retiring teacher of the present, Thomas Spitzfaden—reveal two different perspectives on the Jesuit experience.

As always, there is much more within to read. And there is even more on the school’s website—

www.jesuitnola.org.

Year #162 indeed has been a great year. Now it’s on to year #163. Happy reading.

Mat Grau ’68 Alumni Director / Jaynotes Editor

Fr. Norman O’Neal, S.J. Offers Spiritual Exercises to Alumni Each year Fr. Norman O’Neal, Jesuit’s alumni chaplain, offers alumni the opportunity to make the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Fr. O’Neal offers a modified version in which the meditations are taken one at a time over an extended period. For those who are interested in furthering their religious life and advancing in their prayer life, this is a wonderful opportunity.

Interested alumni should contact Fr. O’Neal at 504-483-3907 or oneal@jesuitnola.org.

Jaynotes, the magazine for and about alumni, parents, and students of Jesuit High School in New Orleans, is published three times annually by the Development and Alumni Affairs Office, including a special graduation issue in the summer. Opinions expressed in Jaynotes are those of the individual authors.

President Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66 mcginn@jesuitnola.org Director of Development and Public Relations Pierre DeGruy ’69 degruy@jesuitnola.org Jaynotes Editor Mat Grau ’68 Director of Alumni Affairs grau@jesuitnola.org Director of Special Projects Bro. William Dardis, S.J. ’58 dardis@jesuitnola.org Coordinator of Development & Alumni Affairs Michelle Tanner tanner@jesuitnola.org Administrative Assistant for Development & Alumni Affairs R. Logan Diano diano@jesuitnola.org Design & Layout Design III Printing Harvey-Hauser—Michael Brennan ’95 Letters, photographs, and correspondence are welcome and may be either submitted by email (grau@jesuitnola.org) or mailed to: Jaynotes Jesuit High School 4133 Banks St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Address changes should be submitted to alumni@jesuitnola.org or contact Jesuit’s Alumni Affairs Office at 504-483-3815.

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On the Cover:

As a gift of the Class of 2009, a new flagpole will bear Old Glory over the Traditions Courtyard for years to come, as it does here at the first morning assembly of the 2009-2010 school year.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Be Adaptable, Optimistic, and Self-disciplined Delivered to the Class of 2009 at the Commencement Ceremony held May 26, 2009 at the Pontchartrain Center My fellow graduates who are of the Class of 2009: We returned to Carrollton and Banks on January 23, 2006 wiser, stronger, grateful, and better prepared to take on the challenges that lay ahead of us. We returned realizing that not everyone lives life in the way we do in New Orleans. Not everyone shares our values and hopes. Not everyone does food the way we do it in New Orleans.

Not everyone does school in the way we do it at Jesuit.

The farther you go away from home the more likely you will be tempted to explain yourself using these words: “Where I come from…” I encourage you to say those words without arrogance or apology. I hope you say them with appreciation and some amusement because of the multitude of characters with whom we share this city.

On the day we opened school forty months ago, I warned you that the place we are proud to call home is also a place dominated by a pervasive spirit of self-indulgence, lethargy, self-pity, and provincialism, all of which limit our potential as individuals and as a community. I encouraged you to become a force challenging the prevailing culture of comfort. I now thank you and your families for all you did to help Jesuit serve as a countercultural force promoting adaptability, energetic optimism, and self-discipline.

The culture of comfort is very tempting. The spirit of entitlement soothes us even as it stifles our destiny. God did not create us to be comfortable. God has given each of us a

A Lifetime Friendship

special purpose that challenges us and calls us to greater personal responsibility.

For one final time you will hear me say that we are not autonomous. No matter how privileged and entitled we perceive ourselves, you and I are not exempt from the laws of nature.

We are not exempt from the principles of biochemistry. We are not invincible. We cannot make self-indulgent, risky decisions without endangering our health. Toxic choices yield toxic results.

We are not exempt from the laws of leadership.We cannot consistently make comfortable, status-driven choices and expect others to follow us. Toxic choices yield toxic results.

We are not exempt from the natural laws that govern personal relationships. We cannot be unfaithful to our promises and expect to be respected as men of integrity. Toxic choices yield toxic results.

We are not exempt from the principles of mental hygiene. We cannot surrender to the power of self-pity and helplessness and expect to fulfill our hopes and dreams. Toxic choices yield toxic results.

My hope for you is that when you say “Where I come from…” you will remember Jesuit as the place where you developed adaptability, energetic optimism, and self-discipline, a place that you are proud to call home. n — Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66 Listen: In His Own Words—the audio of Fr. McGinn’s address may be heard on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org.

Many of this year’s graduates experienced the great gift of love that Strake Jesuit High School in Houston bestowed on the Jesuit New Orleans community immediately following Katrina. Such acts of compassion forge lifetime relationships. As a freshman only a week into a new school year, Jeff Guilbeau suddenly found himself embraced by the Badum family, an embrace so firm that it reached all the way to May 26, 2009.

Leeann and Jim Badum brought young Jeff not only into their house but also into their family. Now the two families are close.

Periodically the six hours between New Orleans and Houston melt away and the families enjoy time together, such as at Easter when the Badum table bears boiled crawfish personally delivered by the Guilbeaus.

And on May 26, 2009, the night of Jeff’s graduation, the miles once again melted away as the Badum family made sure they were where they all were in the fall of 2005: together.

We can never say it enough. Thank you, Strake Jesuit.

Pictured on graduation night are (from left): Mr. Jay Hooks, S.J., Joe Guilbeau, Ryan Guilbeau, Kathy Guilbeau, Kristen Guilbeau, Jeff Guilbeau ’09, Michael Badum, Annie Badum, Leeann Badum, and Jim Badum.

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VA L E D I C T O R Y A D D R E S S

We owe gratitude to Jesuit High School for always caring for us with faith and in faith.

Reverend Father McGinn, Mr. Giambelluca, faculty, family, friends, and fellow classmates: It is a great honor and a pleasure to speak before the class of 2009.

We have experienced so much over the past five years, such as hurricanes, state championships, and national honors. Tonight we celebrate and thank the faculty, administrators, and parents who have led us to this day. First, we give credit to our parents whose guidance and love have helped us accomplish our goals. We would not have become so successful without their support during the good times and the challenging times. To them, we say “Thank you.”

We owe gratitude to Jesuit High School for always caring for us with faith and in faith. We have grown academically and spiritually. We have become men for others with a duty to be compassionate and righteous. A sense of charitable love for our fellow man consistently directs our actions. We now have a deep sense of fulfillment in being men of faith.

We are fortunate that Jesuit has discovered so many dedicated teachers and staff members who have developed us into the men you see here today. We value them for their effort to better the young men that enter their classrooms. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and the devotion of teachers like Dr. Thomas Spitzfaden, who is retiring after thirty-seven years, is apparent. Each faculty member makes contributions to become an integral part of every experience at Jesuit. We will never forget the exam cramming, the brown bag concerts, the inspirational guest speakers, the victories, and the defeats.

Now as we leave, we are about to experience great change.

Indeed, change has been a big part of our past year. Our nation has a new president, and we have an unstable economy. And among the many changes around us, my fellow students and I are facing great

personal change. Many of us will leave our homes for dorm rooms.

We will be away from our families, our support. No one will look over our shoulders to make sure we do not falter, so we must stay focused.

From now on, we will experience the freedom for which we have been yearning, a greater freedom than we have ever known. And with this freedom comes much responsibility. College will be an opportunity for us to become agents of change and to accept the manhood that we have been growing toward for years. Jesuit High School has prepared us to go without fear by providing the tools necessary to be successful and well-balanced. Our Alma Mater has taught us to be loving, faithful, and committed to doing justice. As Father McGinn has said, we will face our most important choices in college. With the foundation and structure we have received from Jesuit, we will make the choices we know are right.

Five years ago many people told me to enjoy high school because it goes by so quickly. Well, I thank those people for their advice: it did go by extremely fast. And now people say that time will only go faster! I entreat my classmates never to forget their friends, their experiences, their lessons, or their values and to remain men for others.

Jesuit has given us so much, and I hope that we have given something back. I’m talking about more than a flag pole or a plaque; I am talking about a piece of ourselves. Fellow graduates, we have now become a part of the history of Jesuit, a part of a legacy. We will follow many different paths; and if we take advantage of the foundations we have acquired together from Jesuit, we can embrace our future with confidence.

Good luck and God bless. Thank you. n — Taylor Hillburn ’09 Listen: In His Own Words—the audio of Taylor Hillburn’s address may be heard on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org.

Jesuit’s seven valedictorians of the Class of 2009 pose on stage during graduation rehearsal.

From left: Nicholas Chedid, Leon Flettrich, Ryan Gupta, Taylor Hillburn, Kanwal Matharu, Harold Plauché, and Christopher Reuter.

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Awards Presented at 2009 Awards Ceremony Each year Jesuit students are recognized for their achievements. The following awards and their recipients were announced at the Commencement Ceremony and at Awards Night.

THE REVEREND FATHER PRESIDENT’S SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AWARD is awarded to the student who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith. The President’s Spiritual Leadership Award is given to that member of the senior class who manifests to the rest of the school community his dedication and commitment to Christ and the Church through his personal life, concern for others, and Christian example. If, in the judgment of the administration and faculty, no senior has lived up to the criteria of the award, it need not be given. By vote of the faculty, this year’s award was merited by Peter J. Flores.

THE HARRY McENERNY, JR., MEMORIAL PLAQUE is awarded to that member of the senior class who has a good scholastic record, has performed well in at least one co-curricular activity, and who possesses those qualities Class of 2009 honorees are, from left, Peter Flores, Matthew Landrieu, and which symbolize the most representative Jesuit High School Christopher Marshall. student. He should be a leader among the students, and his leadership should be in the area of preserving school spirit. The student who has been judged deserving of this award by a vote of the faculty was Matthew J. Landrieu.

THE FATHER PEDRO ARRUPE AWARD is awarded each year to the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man for others by his participation and excellence in service. This year, by vote of the faculty, the Father Pedro Arrupe Award was merited by Christopher P. Marshall, Jr. THE BLUE JAY PARENTS’ CLUB AWARD for excellence in scholarship is awarded to the seniors who graduated with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School and are named co-valedictorians of the class. This year it was merited by Nicholas R. Chedid, Leon A. Flettrich IV, Ryan M. Gupta, Taylor E. Hillburn, Kanwal S. Matharu, Harold M. Plauché, and Christopher B. Reuter.

Seniors Celebrate Being

Alumni

Jesuit High School’s 8th annual Commencement Luncheon took place Friday, May 1, welcoming the Class of 2009 into the ranks of Blue Jay alumni. More than 200 Jesuit alumni attended the event at the Sheraton where they sat with the 245 seniors of the Class of 2009.

Guest speaker Sal Liberto ’90, vice-president for enrollment at Loyola of New Orleans, encouraged the soon-to-be alumni to be pioneers in a contemporary world of inclusion, to accept being uncomfortable as an opportunity for growth, and to put the preparation that Jesuit has given them to good use.

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THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD for English was merited

by Taylor E. Hillburn.

THE JESUIT 500 CLUB AWARD for Latin was merited this year by Patrick M. Bollman.

THE WILLIAM HELIS MEMORIAL AWARD for Greek was merited by Taylor E. Hillburn.

THE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AWARD for mathematics, given to the senior with the highest overall average in mathematics, was earned by Christopher B. Reuter.

THE REVEREND WILLIAM J. RYAN MEMORIAL AWARD for history, donated by Dr. J. Joseph Ryan, was merited by Taylor E. Hillburn.

THE FRANK T. HOWARD MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in physics was merited by Stephen T. Merritt.

THE PAQUETTE FAMILY AWARD for excellence in French was merited by Joshua C. Trusheim.

THE UBALDO TRELLES MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in Spanish was merited by Christopher A. DeRojas.

THE GIUNIO SOCOLA MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in public debate in the senior division, donated by Mrs. Anita Socola Specht, was merited by Nicholas R. Falba.

THE REVEREND ELWOOD P. HECKER, S.J. AWARD, given to the bandsman who shows dedication to music, honesty, understanding, dependability, and Blue Jay Spirit, was merited ex aequo by Jonathan Hartmann and Zach Swan.

THE ROBERT T. CASEY MEMORIAL AWARD for the varsity athlete who manifested the best sportsmanship was awarded to Taylor M. Bacques.

THE COACH GERNON BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD for the best allaround athlete of the junior varsity teams for the current year was awarded to Joseph A. Tumminello, Jr. THE “RUSTY” STAUB AWARD for the senior baseball letterman who best exhibited leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit was awarded to Jordan M. Rittiner.

THE DONALD R. FORD AWARD for the best football lineman was awarded to Shane J. Delery.

THE AWARD FOR ALL-AROUND ATHLETIC ABILITY was awarded to Shane J. Delery.

THE WILLIAM D. AND MAYBELL POSTELL AWARD, donated by Mr. John Blake Postell to the senior basketball player who best exhibited leadership, scholarship, and spirit, was awarded to Dewitt J. Lewis III.

THE SUSAN AND GARIC SCHOEN AWARD for excellence in computer studies was merited by Bradley M. Delaune.

THE FIGHTING JAYLET AWARD, donated by Mr. Charles W. Heim, Jr. in honor of the 1968 Fighting Jaylets to the junior varsity basketball player who has demonstrated the highest quality of excellence as a student athlete, was presented to Nicholas R. Varisco.

THE PHILELECTIC SOCIETY AWARD for outstanding achievement in dramatics was merited ex aequo by Barry J. Acosta and Sean H. Simonson.

THE MORRIS B. REDMANN, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD for the outstanding senior football letterman who best combined scholarship and athletics was presented to Ian S. Fitzgerald.

THE PROFESSOR MICHAEL CUPERO MEMORIAL AWARD for band leadership, donated by his grandson, Hamil Cupero, was merited by Daniel W. Swear.

THE EDWIN F. STACY, JR. WRESTLING AWARD, presented to the outstanding wrestler who made a major contribution to the team, excelled in academics, exhibited exemplary leadership, and sacrificially worked for the benefit of his teammates, was awarded to Jonathan M. Dupre.

THE CULTURE OF LIFE AWARD for exemplary leadership in the Jesuit Pro Life Club, profound belief in the inviolable dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and consistent respect and concern for others in daily life, was awarded to Peter J. Flores.

THE MICHAEL D. CONWAY AWARD for the most valuable player on the soccer team was awarded to John N. Krammer III.

THE COACH EDWIN W. TORIBIO MEMORIAL AWARD, given to the member of the graduating class who best combined scholarship and athletics, was merited by Boyd L. Mothe III.

THE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY AWARD for the most valuable senior swimmer who made significant contributions to the team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in meet competition, was awarded to Jared P. Rodrigue.

THE LARRY GILBERT FAMILY MEMORIAL AWARD for the best allaround athlete on the varsity teams for the current year was awarded to Mark P. Reuther.

THE CHESTER M. RIETH AWARD for the senior track letterman who exhibited outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit, was awarded to Taylor M. Bacques.

THE JIMMY KUCK AWARD for excellence in chemistry was merited by Ian P. deBoisblanc.

THE STANLEY RAY AWARD for the most improved track letterman was presented to Taylor E. Hillburn.

THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BIOLOGY was merited by Benjamin T. Sketchler.

THE MOST VALUABLE GOLFER AWARD, presented to the golfer who made a significant contribution to the team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play, was awarded to Peyton W. Vitter.

THE ALOYSIUS J. CAHILL MEMORIAL AWARD in oratory was merited

by Micah J. Boyd.

THE JOHN D. SCHELLECI AWARD for excellence in elocution in the senior division was merited by Jacob J. Pritt.

THE LEA NAQUIN HEBERT MEMORIAL AWARD for excellence in public debate in the senior division, donated by her sons, F. Edward and Gordon Ray Hebert, was merited by William W. Simoneaux.

THE FELIX J. HEBERT MEMORIAL AWARD for elocution in the junior division, donated by his sons, F. Edward and Gordon Ray Hebert, was merited by Robert M. Dyer.

THE REVEREND FRANCIS A. FOX, S.J., MEMORIAL AWARD for proficiency in instrumental music, donated by Mr. Harry J. Morel, Sr., was merited by Robert A. Perez.

THE VINCENT J. LIBERTO AWARD, for second place in instrumental music was merited by Jonathan L. Hartmann.

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THE MOST VALUABLE TENNIS PLAYER AWARD, presented to the senior tennis player who made a significant contribution to the tennis program, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play, was awarded to Jordan P. Ezell.

THE CHRISTOPHER MORGAN MEMORIAL AWARD for the crosscountry letterman who best exemplified courage, leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit, was awarded to Peter J. Flores.

THE JOSEPH MICHAEL WORLEY MEMORIAL AWARD, presented to a senior who, by his unselfishness, sportsmanship, and spirit during his career at Jesuit, enhanced the athletic program as a player, manager, trainer, or student, was presented to Kyle F. Huber.

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Jesuit’s 245 graduates of the Class of 2009 are headed to 58 different colleges and universities. And as they go forth to change the world, collectively they were offered a total of nearly $22 million in scholarships.

Off They Go! Barry James Acosta II

Centenary College of Louisiana

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans Scholarships offered — Centenary College Academic Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Anthony William Alexander

Benjamin Dean Anderson

Distinguished Scholars’ Award, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, University of San Diego Trustee Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

(Honors Program) Scholarships offered — University of Louisiana at Lafayette Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award

Stephen William Andrieu

Millsaps College

John Meyer Alongia

Christopher Charles Anderson Tulane University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola University Chicago Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University Damen Scholarship and Jesuit Heritage Award, TOPS Honors Award

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award

Tyler Magner Andrews (National Merit Program Commended Student)

Alula Gebre Amare (National Achievement Finalist)

Also accepted to Baylor University (Honors Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College, Spring Hill College (Honors Program), Tulane University, University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of San Diego (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Baylor University Provost’s Gold Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholar Award, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Tulane University

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill College, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Ignatian Award, TOPS Honors Award Louisiana State University

New York University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Tulane University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, New York University J. Eckhouse Scholarship, National Achievement Scholarship, and Stern Scholarship, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award

Vanderbilt University

Also accepted to Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College, Spring Hill College, St. Louis University, University of Alabama Scholarships offered — Auburn University Academic Charter Scholar Award, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholar Award, Millsaps College Presidential Scholarship and Millsaps TOPS Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Malcolm Evelien Andry III (National Merit Semifinalist) Brown University

Also accepted to Fordham University, Rhodes College, Tulane University, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — Fordham University Fordham Tuition Award and Loyola Scholarship, Rhodes College Scholarship, Tulane University Founders’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Graduation 2009

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Chad Edward Antonatos

Dylan David Becnel

Zachary Paul Bienvenu

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Also accepted to University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Also accepted to The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University

Michael Norman Arruebarrena Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Academic Excellence Award, TOPS Honors Award Taylor Mark Bacques (National Merit Finalist) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

(Early Decision) Also accepted to Amherst College, Dickinson College, Emory University, New York University, Rhodes College, Tulane University (Honors Program), Wake Forest University Scholarships offered — Amherst College Scholarship, Dickinson College John Dickinson Scholarship, New York University Global Liberal Studies Program Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Alexander Donavon Baker

Loyola University New Orleans

Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Eduardo Joaquin Balaguer Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Florida International University Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award Michael Owen Barry, Jr.

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Alabama Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Andres Ricardo Bégué (National Hispanic Scholar; National Merit Program Commended Student) Fordham University

Also accepted to Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarships offered — Fordham University Hispanic Recognition Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Marshall/ Chavez/ Means Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Samuel David Bienvenu (National Merit Finalist)

University of Texas-Austin

Also accepted to Rhodes College, Spring Hill College, Tulane University (Honors Program), University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of San Diego (Honors Program), University of Texas at Dallas Scholarships offered — AT&T Foundation Scholarship, Rhodes College Cambridge Fellowship and Taylor Fellowship in Physics, Spring Hill College Academic Achievement Award and Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Tulane University Dean’s Honor Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Merit Scholarship, Presidential National Merit Housing Scholarship, and National Merit Special Scholarship, University of San Diego Academic Excellence Scholar Full Tuition Scholarship, University of Texas at Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship for National Merit Scholars, University of Texas at Austin National Merit Scholarship and Physics Department Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Louisiana State University

David Andrew Bienvenue New York University

Also accepted to Columbia University, DePaul University, Fordham University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Pittsburgh Scholarships offered — Depaul University Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago Sisters of Christian Charity Half Tuition Scholarship, New York University Merit Scholarship, Savannah College of Art & Design Academic Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award William Taylor Blakeman

The University of Mississippi

Patrick Michael Bollman (National Merit Finalist) Clemson University

Also accepted to Boston College, Tulane University, University of Notre Dame, Wake Forest University Scholarships offered — Clemson University Academic Merit Scholarship, Textron Charitable Trust National Merit Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Andrew John Boughrara

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award

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Corey Richard Bourgeois Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Purdue University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award

Adam Winters Burmaster

Louisiana State University

Thomas Ryan Bourgeois (National Merit Finalist)

Also accepted to Clemson University, Ohio State University, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Alabama, The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Spring Hill College Portier Scholarship, Tulane University Founders’ Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Nonresident Scholarship and Academic Excellence Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Andrew Michael Bragagnini

Robert Francis Burvant (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award and National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Baptiste William Brunner IV Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Centenary College of Louisiana, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Performance Award

Wesleyan University

Also accepted to Brandeis University, Hampshire College, Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program), University of Massachusetts Amherst (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Hampshire College Harold F. Johnson Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholar Award, University of Massachusetts Amherst Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Ryan Werling Cabos

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award

National Merit Scholarship Program

Semifinalists 35

Commended 14 National Achievement

Semifinalists

2

National Hispanic

Scholars

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National Merit Semifinalists

Mean Score 215

Alexander Day Bukaty

Nicholas John Caluda

Also accepted to Catholic University of America, Louisiana State University, St. Louis University Scholarships offered — Catholic University of America Alumni Scholarship and University Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award, University Residence Scholarship, and University Tuition Scholarship, University of Dallas Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), St. Louis University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award and Provost Scholarship, University of Dallas Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

The University of Dallas

Justin Kent Burgess

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

The University of Dallas

Ian Michael Cannon (National Achievement Finalist; National Merit Program Commended Student) Auburn University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Baylor University, Fordham University, Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana State University, George Mason University (Honors Program), Oklahoma State

University, St. Louis University, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Oklahoma Scholarships offered — Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholar Award, Baylor University Provost’s Gold Scholarship, Fordham University Semifinalist Scholarship, George Mason University Academic Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Loyola University New Orleans Business Scholarship, Oklahoma State University Nonresident Achievement Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, St. Louis University Dean’s Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars’ Award, University of Oklahoma Award of Excellence Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Richard Hugh Caverly

Southern Methodist University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Clemson University, Louisiana State University, Syracuse University, University of the Pacific Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Southern Methodist University Distinguished Scholar Award, Engineering Fellows Scholarship, and Rotunda Scholar Award, University of the Pacific President’s Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

Brett Michael Chandler

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Lafitte Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award William Coates Charbonnet Louisiana State University

Also accepted to College of Charleston, Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College, Texas Christian University, University of Colorado at Boulder Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Spring Hill College Ignatian Award, Texas Christian University Merit Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Nicholas Rabih Chedid (National Merit Finalist; National Hispanic Scholar) Tulane University (Honors College) Also accepted to Cornell University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard College (WL) Scholarships offered — Cornell University Jacobs Scholarship, National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Rice University Trustee Distinguished Scholarship, John Hainkel Louisiana Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Ian Michael Christie Purdue University

Also accepted to Baylor University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Oklahoma State University, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Baylor University Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Oklahoma State Nonresident Achievement Scholarship, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Graduation 2009

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Peter Flores ’09 was featured in the June edition of St. Charles Avenue magazine as a student who is making a difference at his local high school. In the interview Flores said, “It’s one thing to pray St. Ignatius’s prayer for generosity, ‘to give and not to count the cost.’ But it’s an entirely different thing to live it. I am not all the way there yet, but I’m working on it.”

Arthur Ray Collins II (National Hispanic Scholar; National Merit Program Commended Student) Louisiana State University (Honors College) Also accepted to Rhodes College Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Rhodes College Dean’s Fellowship, TOPS Honors Award Jonathan Philip Coote (National Merit Finalist) Tulane University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Loyola University New Orleans, University of Alabama (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholar Award, Tulane University National Merit Tulane University Scholarship and Presidential Scholars’ Award, University of Alabama Presidential Merit Scholarship, Presidential National Merit Housing Scholarship, and National Merit Special Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Zachary Elias Correa

Louisiana State University (Honors College)

Also accepted to University of Georgia (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship and Manship Scholarship, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Christopher Ross Countiss Millsaps College

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College, Trinity University, Tulane University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Millsaps College Presidential Scholarship and Millsaps TOPS Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Trinity University President’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Joseph Anthony Cronvich University of New Orleans

Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Claiborne Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award

Experience, and Technology Allowance, Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, Texas A&M Merit Plus Scholarship, President’s Endowed Scholarship, Opportunity Award Scholarship, Nonresident Tuition Waiver, and Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, University of Alabama EG Leadership Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

COLLEGE CREDIT AWARDED 92% of the 206 students taking Advanced Placement examinations received college credit.

University Engineering and Applied Science Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Nicholas Michael Daigle

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Joseph Felix d’Aquin IV

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Auburn University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award Matthew Alexander Darensbourg Xavier University of Louisiana

Also accepted to McNeese State University Marvin Allen Davis, Jr.

Nicholls State University

Also accepted to Delgado Community College, University of New Orleans Andrew Robert DeBram (National Hispanic Scholar)

University of New Orleans

Colin James Crumbley

Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ansel Francis Valdes DePano (National Merit Finalist)

University of New Orleans

Lionell Daggs III

University of San Francisco

Also accepted to George Washington University, Rochester Institute of Technology Scholarships offered — George Washington

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Texas A&M University

Also accepted to Auburn University (Honors Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Alabama (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship, Enrichment

Christopher Andrew DeRojas Millsaps College

Also accepted to Centenary College of Louisiana, Louisiana State University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College, St. John’s University, St. Louis University, Spring Hill College, University of Alabama, William Jewell College Scholarships offered — Centenary College Academic Scholarship and President’s Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Loyola University Chicago Jesuit Heritage Award and Loyola Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Millsaps College Presidential Scholarship and Millsaps TOPS Scholarship, Rhodes College Dean’s Fellowship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, St. John’s University Scholastic Excellence Scholarship, St. Louis University Dean’s Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, University of Alabama Capstone Scholar Award, William & Jewell Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Bradley Michael Delaune (National Merit Finalist) Texas A&M University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Texas A&M University Directors’ Excellence Award, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Scholarship, Merit Plus Scholarship, National Merit Recognition Award, Non-resident Competitive Tuition Waiver, Opportunity Award, and President’s Endowed Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Wayne Joseph del Corral, Jr. University of New Orleans

Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award Shane John Delery Tulane University

Also accepted to Nicholls State University, Kansas State University, Southern Methodist University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, University of South Alabama Scholarships offered — Tulane University Athletic Scholarship, Southern Methodist University Athletic Scholarship, University of Louisiana at

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Ryan Gupta ’09 won the Junior Achievement worldwide Laws of Life essay competition. Gupta’s essay, “Resiliency: the Virtue that Perseveres Through All of Time,” earned him a $1,500 scholarship and publication in the New Orleans newspaper CityBusiness.

Monroe Athletic Scholarship, University of South Alabama Athletic Scholarship, Nicholls State University Athletic Scholarship, Kansas State University Athletic Scholarship Richard Salvadore Dempsey

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Bethany College, Duquesne University, Fordham University, Louisiana State University, Rockhurst University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, St. John’s University, St. Vincent College, Sewanee: The University of the South, Spring Hill College, University of Pittsburgh Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Rockhurst University Achievement Scholarship, Ignatius of Loyola Award, and Loyola Scholarship, St. Vincent College Catholic High School Scholarship, St. Vincent College Award, and Leadership Scholarship, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, Bethany College Merit Scholarship, St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award, Spring Hill College Ignatian Award, TOPS Performance Award Alexander Joseph Derbes Colorado State University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Colorado State University Dean’s Scholarship and Army ROTC Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Dustin Michael Dillmann

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Keisuke David Gian Marco Dunn

Anthony Joseph Engolia IV

California State Polytechnic University

University of New Orleans

Also accepted to California State University Fullerton, San Diego State University Franciscan University of Steubenville

Also accepted to Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana Lafayette Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Mark Joseph Durr

Jordan Paul Ezell

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award

Also accepted to Baylor University, Rhodes College, Spring Hill College, Tulane University Scholarships offered — Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Rhodes College Presidential Fellowship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Tulane University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Jonathan Michael Dupre

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

Cameron James Eckholdt Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program), St. Louis University (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award, Residence Life Scholarship, and Tuition Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Alexander Thomas Failla

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Tulane University, University of Texas at Austin, Villanova University Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Rontrell Paul Edwards Undecided Accepted to Southeastern Louisiana University, Nicholls State University, Belhaven College Scholarships offered — Belhaven College Athletic Scholarship

Thomas Louis Falcon (National Merit Finalist)

University of Notre Dame

Also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Florida (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Georgia Institute of Technology Scholarship for Undergraduates, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship, University of Florida National Merit Scholarship and Out-Of-State Fee Waiver, University of Notre Dame Provost’s Scholarship and University Scholarship, Wal-Mart Sam Walton Community Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Robert Francis Emmett

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to College of Charleston Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Matthew Norton Dillon

Loyola Marymount University

Also accepted to Clarkson University, Colorado School of Mines, Fordham University, Hendrix College, Rhodes College, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Clarkson University Merit Scholarship, Fordham University Loyola Scholarship, Hendrix College Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award, Loyola Marymount Jesuit High School Scholarship, Spring Hill College Portier Scholar Award John Britton Downer

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Eric Paul Drewes

Herzing University

Also accepted to University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Patrick James Fenerty

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Ian Sweeney Fitzgerald

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — All-Star Sugar Bowl Award, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award

SCHOLARSHIPS

Daniel Storan Fitzpatrick (National Merit Finalist)

In the past five years, graduating seniors have been offered a total of $88,379,627 worth of academic and athletic scholarships to colleges and universities in the U.S.

The University of Dallas

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Rhodes College, Spring Hill College, Tulane University, University of Notre Dame Scholarships offered — Rhodes College University

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Fellowship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, University of Notre Dame Provost’s Scholarship and University Scholarship, University of Dallas National Merit Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Leon Albert Flettrich IV (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University (Honors College)

Also accepted to Mississippi State University, Spring Hill College, Texas A&M University, University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of Oklahoma, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas at Dallas Scholarships offered — Mississippi State University National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, and Valedictorian Scholarship, Texas A&M University Merit Plus Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, University of Oklahoma National Merit Scholars’ Award, University of Texas at Dallas National Merit Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Peter Joseph Flores (National Merit Program Commended Student) University of Notre Dame

Jeffrey Michael Guilbeau

Patrick Gately Hall

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of Georgia (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship and Edward L. & Catherine K. Lowder Endowed Business Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, University of Alabama Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

Also accepted to University of San Francisco

Auburn University

Ryan Merchant Gupta (National Merit Finalist) Rice University

Also accepted to Duke University, Emory University, Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, Tulane University, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — Emory University Liberal Arts Scholarship, Entergy Corporation Entergy Community Scholarship, Rice University Trustee Scholarship, Century Scholar Award, and National Merit Rice University Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, University of Southern California Trustee Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship, Washington University Town Meeting on Tomorrow Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Rhodes College, St. Louis University, Washington and Lee University Scholarships offered — Rhodes College University Fellowship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award and Presidential Finalist Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

University of New Orleans

Jonathan Lloyd Hartmann Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Christopher Doyle Hebert Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award William Sinclair Kang Helt Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award Nathan Alexander Henderson Spring Hill College

Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher James Heneghan (National Merit Finalist)

Tulane University

(Early Decision and Dean’s Honor Program) Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Knights of Columbus

International Latin

Examinations

University of New Orleans

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Ross Francis Ganucheau

International Greek

Examinations

Ryan Patrick Flynn

Also accepted to Tulane University Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

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Blue Ribbons

Richard Joseph Garvey III University of New Orleans

Stephen Andrew Gipson

University of New Orleans

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Lee Mark James Goodson Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Benjamin Michael Green Clemson University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University Scholarships offered — Clemson University Academic Merit Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

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Rene Anthony Gurdian, Jr. Tulane University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Gabriel Alberto Gutierrez Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Scholarship Patrick Benton Hagood

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Hampden-Sydney College Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Youth Leadership Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award and National Merit Tulane University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Timothy Michael Hibert

University of New Orleans

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Jeffrey Michael Higginbotham Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill College, University of Alabama, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Ignatian Award, TOPS Performance Award

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Taylor Edward Hillburn (National Merit Finalist) Tulane University (Honors College) Also accepted to Boston College (Early Action, Honors Program), Emory University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Rice University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Honors Program), University of Southern California (Honors Program), Vanderbilt University Scholarships offered — Rensselaer Medal Merit Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Vanderbilt University National Merit Finalist Scholarship and Endowment Scholarship, University of Southern California University Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Valedictorian Scholarship, and National Merit Tulane University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Samuel Destin Hindman School of Visual Arts (New York City) Bruce Reginald Hoefer III

Catholic University of America

Also accepted to Christendom College, College of Charleston (Early Action), Fordham University (Early Action), Louisiana State University, St. Louis University (Early Action), Southern Methodist University (Early Action), Spring Hill College (Early Action), University of Dallas (Early Action) Scholarships offered — Catholic University of America University Scholarship, College of Charleston Merit Scholarship, Fordham University Merit Scholarship, St. Louis University Jesuit High School Award and Provost Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award

Kyle Mayer Ibert

David Michael Holloway

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Ryan Michael Holstein

Baton Rouge Community College

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Charles Leman Jackson

University of New Orleans

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Daniel Mark Hoppes (National Merit Program Commended Student) Undecided

Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Chancellor’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Jesse Burton Jarrett

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Payten Michael Jason

Daniel Hoffman Housey, Jr.

Tulane University

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Paul Joseph Hubbell IV

Also accepted to The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — Tulane University Football Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Athletic Scholarship Patrick Daniel Johnson

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Rhodes College

Also accepted to Catholic University of America, Louisiana State University, Millsaps College, Texas Christian University, University of Central Florida Scholarships offered — Catholic University of America University Scholarship and Parish Scholarship, Millsaps College Millsaps Award, President’s Service Award, and Millsaps TOPS Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Kyle Francis Huber

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette Scholarships offered — University of Louisiana at Lafayette Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

(Honors Program) Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Collin Andrew Jones

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Nathaniel Patrick Judge Spring Hill College

Scholarships offered — Army ROTC Full Scholarship, Spring Hill College Ignatian Award Mason Bloch Katz

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Graduation 2009 11

Evan Christopher Keller University of Alabama

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Kavin Jarell Keller

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Baylor University, Fordham University, Howard University, Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, Xavier University of Louisiana Scholarships offered — Fordham University Tuition Award, Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Xavier University Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Michael Anthony Kelly, Jr. Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Patrick James Kiernan (National Merit Program Commended Student) University of Alabama

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, St. Louis University (Honors Program), Tulane University (Honors Program), Vanderbilt University, Washington & Lee University, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Award, St. Louis University Presidential Tuition Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, Alumni Heritage Scholarship, and Alumni Scholar Award, TOPS Honors Award Dong Un Kim

Boston College

Also accepted to Oxford College of Emory University, University of Texas at Austin Robert Wesley Klare (National Merit Program Commended Student)

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Louisiana Tech University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award Charles Christian Kleinschmidt The University of Mississippi

Also accepted to University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Kevin Michael Klopf

Evergreen State College

Also accepted to Cornell College, Goucher College, Green Mountain College, Kalamazoo College, Tulane University, University of Puget Sound, University of Redlands, University of San Francisco, University of Vermont Scholarships offered — Cornell College Academic & Community Enrichment Scholarship, Evergreen State College Scholastic Achievement Award, Kalamazoo College Founders’ Scholarship, University of Puget Sound Dean’s Scholarship, University of Redlands Achievement Award, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Brian Stanton Knowles

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Catholic University of America Academic Scholarship, Regis University St. John Francis Regis Award and Trustee Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Tyler Moon Landrieu (National Merit Finalist) New York University

Also accepted to Tulane University, University of Notre Dame Scholarships offered — New York University Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award

University of New Orleans (Honors College) Also accepted to Nicholls State University

Cullen McRae Landry (National Merit Program Commended Student)

Jeffrey Aaron Kozel

Also accepted to California State University Fresno, Clemson University, College of Charleston (Honors Program), University of South Carolina Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award

Southeastern Louisiana University

Also accepted to Our Lady of Holy Cross College, University of Louisiana Lafayette John Norbert Kramer III

University of West Florida

Also accepted to Christian Brothers University, Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Christian Brothers University Dean’s Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship, and Soccer Scholarship, University of West Florida Achievement Scholarship, Admissions Waiver, and Soccer Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Timothy Michael Lala (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University (Honors College)

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Jacques Paul Landrieu (National Merit Finalist) Vanderbilt University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University (Honors Program), University of Notre Dame Scholarships offered — Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Matthew Joseph Landrieu Louisiana State University (Honors College) Also accepted to Catholic University of America (Honors Program), Clemson University, Regis University

Louisiana State University

Bradley Thomas Landwehr

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Centenary College of Louisiana, Louisiana State University, Millsaps College, University of New Orleans Parker Christian Lapeyre Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Lyle Patrick Walker LeBlanc Fordham University

Also accepted to Rhodes College, Tulane University, Villanova University Scholarships offered — Fordham University Jogues Scholarship, Rhodes College Rhodes Fellowship, TOPS Honors Award Christian William Lee

University of New Orleans

Garrett Phillip Lee

Southeastern Louisiana University

Scholarships offered — Southeastern Louisiana University Beginning Freshman Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Anthony Pierre Legendre

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans

Kanwal Matharu ’09 was named the National Youth Leader of the Year by the National Council on Youth Leadership at its national convention.

Matharu was awarded the Paul W. Brandel $1,000 Scholarship “based on qualities exhibited as a student leader, an excellent student, and someone who cares about the community in which he lives.”

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Lafitte Scholarship, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Joseph Casey Levy

Christopher Antonio Mairena

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

Dewitt Joseph Lewis III

Christopher Paul Marshall, Jr.

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Xavier University of Louisiana

Stephen Michael Lipani

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award Brandon Matthew Liuzza Spring Hill College

Also accepted to Centenary College of Louisiana, Tulane University Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award and Academic Achievement Award, Centenary College Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Daniel William Long

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Anthony Ignatius Lopez

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award Christopher Juergens Lorio Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Eric Arthur Lorio (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Also accepted to University of Alabama (Honors Program), Tulane University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Opportunity Award

Aaron William Lusk

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Also accepted to Baylor University (Honors Program), Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Alabama (Honors Program), The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, University of Alabama Scholar Award, Baylor University President’s Gold

Vanderbilt University Scholarships offered — National Merit University of Alabama Scholarship, University of Alabama Engineering Leadership Award, Loyola University New Orleans Ignatian Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, St. Louis University Provost Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Provost and Academic Excellence Award, TOPS Honors Award

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award Kanwal Singh Matharu (National Merit Finalist) Princeton University

Also accepted to Emory University, Rhodes College, Rice University, Tulane University (Honors Program), University of Miami (Honors Program), Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Emory University Woodruff Scholarship, Rhodes College Bellingrath Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, University of Miami Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Brett Michael Matherne

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Kevin Patrick McGinn Rhodes College

Also accepted to Boston College, Furman University, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Wake Forest University, Washington and Lee University, Tulane University (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Rhodes College University Fellowship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Furman University Achiever Award, Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Charles Morton McMahon (National Merit Finalist) Fordham University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Boston College, Holy Cross College, University of Notre Dame Scholarships offered — National Merit Fordham University Scholarship

Stewart Alan Mink (National Merit Finalist)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

(Honors College) Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — University of Louisiana at Lafayette Jefferson Caffery Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship and Study Abroad Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Steven Alexander Mixon (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Daniel Mathies Moise Millsaps College

Also accepted to Christian Brothers University, Holy Cross College, Holmes Community College, Long Island University, St. Peter’s College, Spring Hill College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award and Academic Achievement Award, Millsaps College Presidential Scholarship, St. Peter’s College Magis Award, Holy Cross College Service and Leadership Award Boyd Lynn Mothe III

Southeastern Louisiana University

(Honors College) Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Southeastern Louisiana University Honor Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Jared Anthony Munna

Stephen Tyler Merritt (National Merit Finalist) University of Alabama (Honors College) Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, St. Louis University, Tulane University,

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award

Four seniors in the Class of 2009 were recognized by the Archdiocese of New Orleans for their Christian service and leadership in their church parishes. Pictured with former Archbishop Alfred Hughes are, from left Stephen Merritt (St. Andrew the Apostle parish), Chris Heneghan (St. Clement of Rome parish), Jonathan Coote (St. Benilde parish), and Jared Rodrigue (St. Charles Borromeo parish).

The quartet received the St. Timothy Award, the top award given to a youth by the archdiocese.

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Shane Joseph Naccari

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award Patrick DeQuest Nance

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Also accepted to Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University Alexander Matthew Neal

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Nicholls State University Scholarships offered — Southeastern Louisiana University Music Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans College of Music Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Russell Paul Perez

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

University of New Orleans (Honors Program)

Rhine John Perrin

Matthew Southerland Neeb

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Temple University

Also accepted to Christian Brothers University, Loyola University New Orleans Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Christian Brothers LaSallian Achievement Award, Temple University Academic Award, TOPS Opportunity Award Joseph Roy Newsome III

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award Joe Dinh Nguyen

Xavier University of Louisiana

Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Xavier University of Louisiana Academic Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University

Harold Martin Plauché (National Merit Finalist) University of Virginia

Also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Rice University, Tulane University, Vanderbilt University Scholarships offered — Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award and Pegues Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award John Nicholas Poché

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Tulane University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University

Myles David Prados (National Merit Finalist) College of Charleston

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), University of Alabama, University of Georgia (Honors Program), University of Miami, University of North Carolina Wilmington, University of South Carolina (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — College of Charleston Presidential Scholarship, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, University of South Carolina Cooper Scholars’ Award, University of Miami Academic Scholarship, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Evan Frederick Prange

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Auburn University (Honors Program), Boston College, Marquette University, St. Louis University, University of Alabama (Honors Program), University of Texas at Austin Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, Auburn University Presidential Scholarship, St. Louis University Provost Scholarship, Marquette University Jesuit High School Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

State Rally

4 First and Overall

1 First Places

9 Second Places

2 Third Place

4 Superior Ratings

Joseph Patrick Ory (National Merit Program Commended Student) Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Andrew Thomas Otts

Marymount Manhattan College

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, University of Hartford Scholarships offered — Marymount Manhattan College External Competitive Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award and College of Music Scholarship, University of Hartford Hartt Performing Arts Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award

District Rally

8 First and Overall 14 First Places 13 Second Places

9 Third Places

Joseph Francis Palmer

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, University of New Orleans Napoleon Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Erik Charles Paskewich (National Merit Finalist) Tulane University (Honors Program) Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Tulane University Legislative Scholarship and Presidential Scholars’ Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Robert Ashton Perez II

Southeastern Louisiana University

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Centennial Award, Tulane University Academic Achievement Award, TOPS Honors Award Stephen James Joseph Pottharst Louisiana State University

Also accepted to College of Charleston, St. John’s University, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Ignatian Leader, St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award, TOPS Performance Award William Joseph Poynot

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Louisiana Tech University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award

Andrew Stephen Puente (National Hispanic Scholar; National Merit Program Commended Student) Auburn University

Also accepted to Baylor University (Honors Program), Oklahoma State University (Honors Program), St. Louis University (Honors Program), Spring Hill College, Texas Christian University (Honors Program), Tulane University, University of Miami, University of Tulsa (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholar and College of Mathematics and Science Scholarship, Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship, Texas Christian University Dean’s Scholarship, Saint Louis University Presidential Finalist Scholarship

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and Jesuit High School Award, University of Miami Academic Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, University of Tulsa Academic Scholarship and Provost Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Cory Joseph Rabalais

University of New Orleans

Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Claiborne Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Alexandre Pierre Raymond

The University of Mississippi

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Xavier University of Louisiana Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Xavier University of Louisiana Academic Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Academic Excellence Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Christopher Bryan Reuter (National Merit Finalist) University of Virginia

Also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — University of Notre Dame William F. Reilly Trustee Scholarship Mark Paul Reuther

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Honors Award Ryan Michael Reynolds

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award

Geoffrey James Rhode

Scott Patrick Rooney

Nicholls State University

Also accepted to University of Southern Mississippi

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Also accepted to Auburn University (Honors Program), Boston College, Southern Methodist University (Honors Program), University of Alabama, University of Texas at Austin, Tulane University (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship, Southern Methodist University Distinguished Scholar, Rotunda Scholar, and College of Business Distinguished Scholar, TOPS Honors Award

Ian O’Neil Roberson

Ryan Patrick Rouhana

Also accepted to Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Opportunity Award

Also accepted to University of Alabama Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award

Jonathan Adam Ritter

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Honors Award Jordan Matthew Rittiner

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

Jared Paul Rodrigue

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, St. Louis University, Spring Hill College, Wheeling Jesuit University Scholarships offered — Franciscan University of Steubenville High School Youth Award, Spring Hill College Ignatian Leader and New Orleans Alumni Association Scholar, St. Louis University Academic Scholarship and Jesuit High School Award, Wheeling Jesuit University Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Alexander David Roeling

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Tulane University, University of San Diego Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University

John Cameron Rourke (National Merit Finalist)

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Tulane University, University of Texas at Austin, Washington and Lee University, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award and Valedictorian Scholarship, National Merit Louisiana State University Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Michael Ross Ruello University of Georgia

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Alabama Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, University of Alabama Collegiate Scholar, TOPS Honors Award Graduation 2009 15

Edward John Ryan

University of Texas (Austin)

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, North Carolina State University, Southern Methodist University, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee Scholarships offered — University of South Carolina Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, TOPS Honors Award Parker David Ryan

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Edward Charles Sampognaro (National Merit Finalist) University of Virginia

Also accepted to Boston College (Honors Program), Georgetown University, Louisiana State University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, TOPS Honors Award Javier Antonio Sanchez

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, Spring Hill College Ignatian Leader, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Scott Valentine Scheurich

Loyola University New Orleans

Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, TOPS Honors Award Evan Michael Schiavi University of Arizona

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Also accepted to Baylor University, Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — University of Arizona Academic Excellence Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Performance Award Eric Talbot Schmidt, Jr. Vassar College

Also accepted to Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars’ Award, Vassar College Vassar Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Stephen Patrick Seither

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Colorado State University Denver, Regis University, Spring Hill College, Texas Christian University Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, Regis University Achievement Award and St. John Francis Regis Award, TOPS Performance Award Benedict Joseph Semmes Rhodes College

Also accepted to College of Charleston, Elon University, Trinity University, University of North Carolina at Asheville Scholarships offered — Rhodes College Presidential Fellowship, Trinity University Academic Scholarship

University of Southern Mississippi, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award Matthew Scott Sewell

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award Kyle Brent Siegle

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Michael Harold Simmons

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Also accepted to University of Georgia (Early Action, Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Alumni Association Top 100 Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

William Webster Simoneaux (National Merit Finalist) Georgetown University

Also accepted to Boston College (Early Action, Honors Program), Marquette University, Northwestern University, University of Georgia (Honors Program), University of California Los Angeles, University of Michigan (Early Action) Scholarships offered — Marquette University PreLaw Scholar and Ignatian Scholar, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Traditions Scholarship

Colin Patrick Sens

Sean Hunt Simonson (National Merit Program Commended Student)

Also accepted to The University of Mississippi,

Also accepted to Auburn University, Louisiana State

Loyola University New Orleans

Tulane University

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University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University New Orleans, Rhodes College (Honors Program), St. Louis University, University of Alabama, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Jesuit Identity Award, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, University of San Diego Trustee Scholar, Rhodes College Presidential Scholarship, University of San Francisco Academic Merit Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Austin Charles Slakey (National Merit Finalist)

University of San Diego

Also accepted to College of Charleston, Louisiana State University, Sewanee, The University of the South, Tulane University, University of Southern California Scholarships offered — University of San Diego Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of the South President’s Scholarship, Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, College of Charleston Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Jonathan Paul Strassel

Jeremy Christopher Terry

Southeastern Louisiana University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Gerard Francis Suhor

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Scholarships offered — Southeastern Louisiana University Honor Scholarship, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Distinguished Freshman Housing Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Louisiana American Italian Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Zachary Arthur Swan

Also accepted to St. Louis University, University of Alabama, Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships offered — Xavier University New Orleans Academic Merit Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award Brandon Joseph Thibodeaux

Also accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Garrett Daniel Thibodeaux Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award Daniel Wayde Swear

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Alexander Augustus Talbot

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Columbia College Chicago, Loyola University Chicago Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award

Also accepted to Christian Brothers University, Louisiana Tech University (Honors Program), Mississippi State University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Award, Mississippi State University Academic Excellence Scholarship, Christian Brothers University Academic Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Evan James Thomas

The University of Mississippi

Also accepted to University of Alabama Matthew John Thomas

Southeastern Louisiana University

Also accepted to Our Lady of Holy Cross College

The Class of 2009 set a new school record for the number of District titles.

Charles Michael Tiblier II (National Merit Program Commended Student) Georgetown University

Also accepted to Boston College (Early Action), Louisiana State University (Honors College), Tulane University Scholarships offered — Tulane University Presidential Scholars’ Award, Louisiana State University Centennial Award, TOPS Honors Award

4 Athletic State Championships

Swimming

Wrestling

Soccer

Tennis

8 District Championships

Cross-country

Basketball

Swimming

Baseball

Wrestling

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Gregory Kingston Tobin

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Baylor University (Honors Program), Loyola University New Orleans (Honors Program), Oxford College of Emory, Spring Hill College (Honors Program), Texas A&M University (Honors College) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, Baylor University Academic Merit Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Brandon Emory Smith

Patrick Albert Talley III

Also accepted to University of Hawaii, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, University of Hawaii Chancellor’s Scholarship, TOPS Opportunity Award

Also accepted to College of Charleston, Louisiana State University (Honors College), Rhodes College, University of Alabama, Wofford College Scholarships offered — Rhodes College Academic Grant, The University of the South President’s Award, TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University

Branford James Smith

Xavier University of Louisiana

Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award David Michael Soyez, Jr. Undecided

Sewanee, The University of the South

Kenneth James Taylor

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill College, University of Alabama, The University of Mississippi Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award

Christopher Egan Trahant Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Loyola University New Orleans, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award, Spring Hill College Ignatian Leader Christian Duane Trapp (National Merit Finalist) Boston University

Also accepted to Boston College, Loyola University Chicago (Honors Program), Loyola University New Orleans Scholarships offered — National Merit Boston Graduation 2009 17

University Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago Jesuit Heritage Award and Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Dean’s Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Stephen Michael Vocke (National Merit Finalist)

Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University (Honors College) Also accepted to University of Alabama (Early Action, Honors Program), University of Georgia (Early Action, Honors Program) Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University National Scholars’ Award, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award

Arthur Trigs

John Henry Vockroth IV

Justin Gregory Triay

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans

Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Recognition Award Joseph Clement Trosclair University of New Orleans

Also accepted to Southeastern Louisiana University Kevin Michael Trosclair

Mississippi State University

Also accepted to Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University (Honors Program), University of Alabama, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Mississippi State University Freshman Academic Excellence Award, University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, Louisiana Tech University Outstanding Student Scholarship, TOPS Performance Award Joshua Clark Trusheim (National Merit Program Commended Student) Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Business Scholarship, Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award Benjamin James Tullier

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award and St. Bernard Meraux Alumni Chapter Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Clifford Chancellor Van Meter Yale University

Also accepted to University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University Scholarships offered — Yale University Football Scholarship Ryan Patrick Veters

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — TOPS Performance Award

Louisiana State University

Also accepted to University of Georgia (Honors Program), University of Richmond, St. Louis University, Tulane University, Villanova University Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Centennial Award, St. Louis University Provost Scholarship, Tulane University Distinguished Scholars’ Award, Villanova University Academic Merit Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Joseph Edward Weber

Philip Ronald Zanco

University of New Orleans (Honors Program)

Scholarships offered — University of New Orleans Decennial Scholarship, TOPS Honors Award Mario David Zavala, Jr.

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Louisiana State University, Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Spring Hill College Ignatian Leader, TOPS Performance Award Kory John Zimmermann

University of Southern Mississippi

Also accepted to University of New Orleans Matthew Alexander Zuppardo Spring Hill College

Also accepted to Louisiana State University Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Ignatian Award, TOPS Opportunity Award

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

(Honors Program) Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Christopher Stephen Wegmann Louisiana State University

Also accepted to Spring Hill College Scholarships offered — Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award, TOPS Performance Award Christopher Howson Willem

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

(Honors Program) Also accepted to Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans Scholarships offered — TOPS Opportunity Award Darryl McKinley Williams

Loyola University New Orleans

Also accepted to Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Spring Hill College, Stetson University, University of Southern Mississippi Scholarships offered — Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship, Spring Hill College Gulf Coast Scholar Award, Mississippi State University Merit Leadership Award, TOPS Honors Award Peter Timothy Yeadon

Louisiana State University

Scholarships offered — Louisiana State University Freshman Merit Award, TOPS Honors Award

Co-curricular and club Achievements Blue Jay Marching Band Superior Ratings for drum line, drum major, and dance team at the District VI Marching Festival Bowling City Championship LACROSSE Regional and State Runner-up MCJROTC National Honor School Distinction Mock Trial Team State Championship Varsity prep Quiz Bowl team State Championship Sailing The Baker Cup

Three senior football players, from left—Chance Van Meter, Ian Fitzgerald, and Tim Lala—were honored at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Scholar-Athlete Luncheon in the spring.

Fitzgerald won a $2,500 scholarship awarded at the luncheon.

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S T A T E O F T H E B L U E J AY A D D R E S S

A Remarkable Year of Caring for Our School and for Each Other The 2008-2009 school year has been a period of extraordinary success for our school. Athletically, we have captured a total of eight district championships, thus breaking the school record for most championships in a single year. Four new state championship trophies now adorn our halls. We are approaching the end of what may be considered one of the most successful years in the history of Jesuit athletics. With 35 national merit semifinalists, we have flourished academically as well. The Philelectic Society has thrived, as has the band, with numerous clubs and organizations claiming championships in their respective fields. All the way down to student/faculty competitions, in which the student body was unwaveringly, unmercifully dominant, this year we have thirsted for and attained success. This year has been most remarkable in a decade of remarkable years.

When I asked Mr. Kent (Broussard) of the maintenance department about his thoughts of the past year, he said, “If I had to rate this year from one to ten, I’d probably have to go with a ten. It’s been a perfect year, beyond incredible,” he said. “I’ve hung around with a lot of the guys and I know that they’re dedicated.

They’re dedicated, focused, and united. I can go down the hall on the first floor and talk to anyone of the guys, ask them for help, and they’re there for you. That’s the kind of stuff that makes the world go round. You won’t find that everywhere.”

When Mr. Kent said this, he hit on something profound. This year’s greatness is not only found in the accomplishments, in what we have done, but also, on a deeper level, this year’s greatness can be found in the kind of people we have been. It has long been my impression that this year’s senior class has been remarkable in that we were friends, that very few of us felt at odds with our classmates, that we were close, that we care for our school and for each other.

This year, though, it has not only been us, but also the entire

school that has shared in this brotherhood, this common goodness and desire to share in our common experience. In this way, we have lived as the Jesuits have taught us, as men for others, for God’s greater glory. Than that, there is no greater accomplishment.

I remember when I was younger, passing by this mammoth building on Carrollton and Banks on my way to school. I am brought back to a time when donning khaki was a distant dream, when the older boys who walked that corner were men to me. It was a surreal day when I, a boy, donned this uniform of men. And it is a surreal day now, when I, a young man, have donned that uniform for the last time. It is surreal because it was so fast.

Together, we have shared this short moment of life. Together, we shared our adolescence, each of us in our own way seeking to know the ways of reason, of wonder, of happiness, and sometimes of pain.

This is what makes us brothers, together in our fears and dreams. We have shared this experience, not just among ourselves here today, but with the men who now watch us from their still portraits as we walk their halls, our brothers too from days gone by. And as golden youth gives way to silvered age, we too will take our places on the second floor, to watch in silent stillness those who will follow us.

And whatever men we are to become, we will know that it was here we were young, here we lived our adolescence, the mere beginning of this holy road we call our lives. And when we look back, the sunlight of today will be softened to grey; the smiles will be still, the laughing voices silent. We will long to be as we once were, as we are now.

And as we now leave and as you go on, know that this is a sacred place. It is where young boys become men. It is a place where hearts are touched and set to light. It is a place of great beauty. It is a place of great love. It is a place that has given me a gift so great that there is no possible repayment, only my thanks and my love in return. n — Jacques Landrieu ’09, Student Council President Listen: In His Own Words — the audio of Jacques Landrieu’s address may be heard on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/extra/event_ photo_2008_2009_archive.htm.

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P R I N C I PA L ’ S C O R N E R

2008–2009: The Year The story of 2008-2009 was a blend of the unexpected, “sharpening the saw,” heightened school spirit, “Just another typically great year at Jesuit High School.” As this past school year came to a conclusion, I was asked the usual question by various people—“So, was it a good year?”

To say that every year is “just another typically great year at Jesuit High School” is an easy mindset into which to fall. We are so blessed in so many ways. Our student body, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, facilities, programs, scheduled events, and “unscheduled” events all blend together in positive ways to create a myriad of memories and unique aspects for each and every year. So, was 2008-2009 just another typically great year at Jesuit High School?

In many ways, the answer is a sincere “yes.” Year after year, the story is the same in several aspects of the school. Without even knowing the exact year, a blind-folded member of the Jesuit High School community would be correct to answer that we had experienced tremendous successes in the areas of spirituality, academics, athletics, and the arts.

What was the persona of 2008-2009? I would say that the story of 2008-2009 was a blend of the unexpected, “sharpening the saw,” heightened school spirit, first-time events and programs, and celebration.

Let’s begin with the unexpected. Our school year had only begun for a week or so when Hurricane Gustav forced most of us from our homes and brought back many unwelcome memories from Katrina. Fortunately, Gustav spared most of us in the metro

area, but suddenly we had to find a way to make-up losing five school days. It was also good to know that our newly-revised hurricane evacuation plan worked.

Our second, unexpected item also concerned the weather: snow! Who will ever forget the snow that began falling here at Jesuit around 8 on the morning of December 11? I remember being in the Student Commons with (prefect of discipline) “Top” (Abshire) that morning when the snow began to fall. To say that we were all excited is an understatement.

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We also have memories from a number of events that can be classified under the heading of “sharpening the saw.” It would be easy for us simply to put our school on automatic pilot and just “go with the flow” year after year. But our school community deserves better than that, and we must constantly and intentionally examine and reflect about how we can grow and learn as a school community.

The first official school-wide event of 2008-2009 provided our community with one such opportunity. Dr. Richard Cash, an expert in the field of adolescent male learning and motivation, offered his knowledge to parents at an assembly in early August.

On the following day, Dr. Cash directed an in-service for our faculty, providing many ideas to consider as we were about to begin our year.

This past school year also provided our faculty with numerous opportunities for professional development.

Title II, a federal program that pays expenses for educators to advance their professional development, made it possible for every faculty member to receive at least six hours of advanced computer training.

This training helped the faculty to become more proficient in and knowledgeable about the myriad of student learning opportunities available through using the sympodiums found in every classroom at Jesuit.

Additionally, the faculty advanced themselves professionally and spiritually at a two-day silent retreat at Manresa. Our teachers need the opportunity to quiet down, recharge themselves, and hear what God wants to say to them in the silence that makes listening to God more possible.

On the opposite end of the spectrum from silence are the numerous items from 2008-2009 that fall under the heading of “heightened school spirit.” For the first time in a while, our students and faculty enjoyed live school day performances of both the band and the Phils. The students also enjoyed two other artistic performances in school day performances: the renowned Yale Whiffenpoofs and Stanford’s Mixed Company.

November found our gym converted into a convention hall for our Presidential Forum. Two local elected officials spoke enthusiastically about the Presidential candidates and answered questions from students. It all added up to a “charged” atmosphere in the gym.

Also contributing to a charged atmosphere throughout the

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in Review first-time events and programs, and celebration. school year was the revived Spirit Club, which did a terrific job of generating excitement and attendance at a myriad of athletic events.

The seniors were certainly charged as they enjoyed, first, the inaugural Senior Week with lunch-time events during their final week and, second, a senior talent showcase in the auditorium on their final day of school, Senior Day. The rap song about Top was especially fun.

And the school year saw the creation of two events for future Jesuit students and their parents: Blue & White Friday Night and Jesuit, Jazz, and Jambalaya. Both events—the first for students only and the second for students and parents—gave boys in grades 4-7 and their parents the chance to experience Jesuit in a relaxed way.

We also created two programs to help students point themselves in the right direction. One program matches a student on disciplinary probation with a faculty mentor who meets with the student on a regular basis to help him “navigate” the sometimes choppy waters of high school life. The second program included our youngest students for the first time in Career Day. For many years now during a special schedule in early April, juniors and seniors have had the opportunity to hear directly from alumni about their chosen fields of work. This year we included our 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students in a modified way; and, by all accounts, this proved successful.

Also successful and helpful this past year was the creation of two new information-gathering programs. The rising junior interviews with students and parents have always yielded helpful information.

This year we added an objective component to capture that information. Also, the long-standing tradition of receiving grades in the mail is over—well, at least partially. Now progress reports and quarter grades are posted online for parents to access.

Perhaps the most allencompassing (and fun) new event from this past year was the institution of the Big J Read throughout the entire Jesuit High School community.

For the first time at Jesuit, all students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni were invited

this summer to read the same book; namely, Boy’s Life, by Robert McCammon, who visited Jesuit to discuss his book with parents and students in the early part of the 2009-2010 school year. The school’s web site provided a forum, a “meeting place” for everyone to discuss the book during the summer months.

It would be easy to cast every year as a celebration because every year truly is. However, certain accomplishments have been particularly noteworthy. Our Varsity Quiz Bowl team won the state championship, and the team competed well in representing Louisiana in national competition at Disney World in June. Our Mock Trial team won the state championship and competed in national competition in Atlanta in May. The team’s 7th place finish nationally is the highest finish ever for any team competing from Louisiana. Our athletic teams had a banner year as they earned a total of eight district championships out of a possible ten. In addition, our student-athletes claimed four state championships.

Our Philelectic Society staged four different theatrical productions, the most ever for our performing arts students.

Many events filled the 2008-2009 school year for faculty and students.

Opposite page, English teacher Gary Wyss shares Sympodium pointers with his colleagues and Joe Semmes ’09 builds a Blue Jay snowman on Snow Day, December 11, 2009. This page (top left), Jonathan Dupre ’09 is congratulated by head wrestling coach Carlos Bertot for winning the state individual title; (below) cast members of Big River belt out a tune; (bottom left) Blue Jays applaud during the 2008 Presidential Forum.

And at the end of the year we celebrated great teaching at Jesuit with the presentation of the Profile Award. This year’s recipients—Jack Culicchia, Helen Swan, Kathy Juhas, and Thomas Spitzfaden—were honored for exemplifying the qualities we value most in our teachers.

So, was 2008-2009 just another typically great year? Yes. However, as you can see, the year had its own persona. We look forward to the typically great year we will have again in 2009-2010 and the indelible mark that it will leave on Jesuit High School.

— Mike Giambelluca ’82 AMDG. n

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PROFILE OF A JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

As outlined in the document the Profile of a Jesuit High School Teacher, the teacher at Jesuit is Open to Growth, Religious, Loving, Intellectually Competent, Professionally Competent, and Committed to Justice. In past editions of Jaynotes, we have presented the first four characteristics.

This issue presents the fifth characteristic, Professionally Competent.

The booklet is also posted on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/jesdata/pdf/profile_jhs_teacher(2).pdf.

V. Professionally Competent Teachers at Jesuit High School display integrity and dignity in all that they do. They realize that teaching is about relationships and that nurturing relationships with their students, the parents, school administration, and fellow teachers ultimately benefits the students. In attending to their responsibilities, they strive to become role models for students and colleagues.

A member of the Jesuit High School faculty…

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creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning by adequately preparing for classes and delivering organized and clear presentations to students.

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makes academic and behavioral expectations known to the students, expectations consistent with the student handbook.

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attends and participates in department and faculty meetings.

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is approachable and available to meet with students.

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evaluates and communicates in a timely manner a student’s academic progress through reports to parents and through accurate and timely grade reports.

Four Teachers Recognized for Their Excellence At the end-of-the-year faculty-staff recognition dinner, four Jesuit High School teachers received the school’s annual Profile Award for excellence in teaching. Based on the nominations of the faculty, the award honors teachers who exemplify the ideal characteristics of the Jesuit High School teacher as outlined in the document the Profile of a Jesuit High School Teacher. Each honoree received a check for $2,500 and a handsome plaque. The four award recipients were, from left, science teacher and director of service projects Helen Swan, English teacher and web master Jack Culicchia, assistant principal and math teacher Kathy Juhas, and retiring theology teacher Thomas Spitzfaden.

Read the testimonials of these four outstanding teachers on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/academics/profile_of_jhs_teacher2009_master.htm.

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presents a professional appearance and dresses in an appropriate manner.

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manages class in a way consistent with the guidelines outlined in the faculty handbook.

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is positive, energetic, enthusiastic, and even inspirational in their ministry of teaching.

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is passionate in challenging students to reach their full potential and is willing to bear witness courageously to Christian moral principles.

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Ron Rossi inspires success, both as a teacher in the classroom and as the long-time coach of Jesuit’s

Varsity Prep Quiz Bowl team. This year’s team may have been his best.

As Louisiana’s state champion, the quizzical Jays recently took on the country at the National Tournament of Academic Excellence in Orlando.

Competing against “all-star” teams from several states, Rossi’s team

In this Jaynotes edition’s “teacher testimonial,” Ken Sutherland ’98 pays tribute to a current teacher whose classroom challenges instilled in him lifetime skills. If Sutherland knows about hard work, about managing large amounts of material, about pushing himself to reach his full potential, it is because at least one teacher was and remains passionate in challenging his students:

Ron Rossi

reached the semifinal round, an admirable feat. One highlight was the Jays’ victory over eventual national champion Kentucky. Another highlight was the naming of team member Daniel

Cooper ’11 to the six-member National All-Star team. Other team members were Kanwal

Matharu ’09 (captain),

James Burvant ’11 , Nick Chedid ’09, Jonathan Coote ’09, and Taylor Hillburn ’09.

by Kenneth Sutherland ’98 Teachers are the tools students use to shape their education. Textbooks, homework, and even Penance Hall may

be tools that teachers use to shape the students’ education. But most students could not reach the highest level of achievement without the influence of the highest caliber of teacher and administrator. At Jesuit, I was fortunate to experience several positive influences on my education and my personal life, but the teachings of one man stand out as the crux of my high school accomplishments. And that man is Mr. Ron Rossi.

“Rockin’ Ron” Rossi taught me American History AP during my sophomore year. In addition to mentoring the quiz bowl team, Mr. Rossi managed to create and grade a mountain of course work while maintaining a fast moving and well organized classroom learning environment. Mr. Rossi’s AP class was the crucible that burnt off any doubts I may have had in my own abilities as a student and led me to work harder in all my other courses.

The amount of time and effort needed to keep pace with the mountainous material was staggering. This is the only class that I have ever taken where we had four course books plus additional supplements, and we actually used them all.

Mr. Rossi’s teaching influence was greater than just the American History coursework. He taught us the mysterious and powerful “Rossi’s Rules,” which I used throughout my academic career. He taught us time management skills, such as how to do

ten hours of homework in three hours. And he taught us patience and perseverance, by giving us the same amount of work the following day. He taught us to concentrate on specific topics while also keeping the big picture in focus.

Maintaining focus and concentration was stressed repeatedly.

On one occasion, a fellow student was so bold as to remind Mr. Rossi that we did in fact have homework from other classes. With a straight face, Mr. Rossi replied, “What other classes?” I am still trying to decide if he was serious or not. Another time, the class assumed we had successfully diverted Mr. Rossi’s attention from the course material with a discussion of some current event. We discovered later he had intentionally allowed us to diverge from the course materials and we had to make up the work on our own time.

Ron Rossi taught us not to waste time and to do the best we could with the time we had, a valuable lesson in all the challenges of life. n

Ken Sutherland provides IT support for the Navy at the Northrop Grumman Shipyard in Avondale. Ken and his wife Kristina live in Baton Rouge.

Send your essay about a Jesuit teacher who influenced you to Jaynotes editor Mat Grau at grau@jesuitnola.org.

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Editor’s Note: One stone medallion in the Traditions Courtyard is inscribed with the name of Miguel Pro. Though unfamiliar to most people, this Jesuit “Blessed” is well known to the members of Jesuit’s pre-freshmen Christian Life Community, thanks to the leadership of Jesuit scholastic Mr.

Jay Hooks, S.J..

In the tradition of scholastics through the years, Mr. Hooks left

Jesuit in August after serving three years as a teacher. “My years at Jesuit High New Orleans have been some of the best of my life,” he says.

“When I was in high school, I dreamed of being a high school teacher.

Being both a Jesuit and a teacher has brought all the more joy into my life.”

Mr. Hooks is currently studying theology at the Gregorian University

in Rome and living at the Jesuit residence of the Church of the Gesu, where St. Ignatius lived and worked when he was Superior General of the Society.

After three years of studies, Mr. Hooks will be ordained a priest.

A native of Tampa, Hooks attended a public high school. During his senior year he met a Jesuit priest,

Fr. Joseph Carola, S.J., who worked at Jesuit High School in Tampa and was a regular celebrant of Mass at his home parish. He would have a significant impact on Mr. Hooks’s decision to enter enter the Society.

Mr. Hooks’s interest in music and theater steered him to lead Jesuit’s student choir and to be a cast

member of the Phils’ productions. For relaxation, Mr. Hooks enjoys bike riding and bass fishing.

Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez, S.J. (1891-1927)

by Mr. Jay Hooks, S.J. Two years ago, I helped start a prayer and service group, or Christian Life Community (CLC), for the pre-freshmen at Jesuit. Immediately, we began a search for a saint whose name would become part of our group’s official title. With the kind of good will and sincerity that only 8th graders can muster, the boys considered the weight of their task and suggested their favorite Jesuit saints. After some research, I spoke about each nominee. We then put it to a vote.

Our new patron won with almost no contest. What moved the hearts of these young men—besides the tendency towards a herd mentality—to virtual unanimity? What did this Jesuit Blessed have that so many venerable, brave, and devoted contenders did not have? What it really came down to, I think, were the photographs.

Our patron, Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Juaréz (known simply as Miguel Pro), was executed by a firing squad in Mexico City in the November of 1927, and a photographer captured some of the most intense moments of the execution. When I spoke about Pro, I showed one of the most dramatic of these photos, one of him before the firing squad, arms raised in the form of a cross, clutching his rosary in one hand and a crucifix in the other. Surely, when this image was snapped, he was close to pronouncing his famous final words: “¡Viva Cristo Rey! (Long live Christ the King!)” There was no debate. For ever after, this small company would refer to itself as “The Blessed Miguel Pro CLC.” 24 JAYNotes

It was clear that a group of 14 year-olds did not need much more than a photo of an actual martyrdom to be moved to an accord. It did not matter that I had read Miguel Pro’s biography aloud, passionately emphasizing that he was a fairly modern figure, or that I underscored the traits that would surely inspire young, fervent hearts. I doubt they even heard me. A single image stole the show.

I was satisfied with this for the time being. Still, I knew that Miguel Pro had much more to offer these young men. I hoped that in the future they would imbibe some small measure of Pro’s courage, immense faith, and resourcefulness. I wanted my students to know that such qualities were of great help to Pro, given that the Mexico of his birth was the stage for a progressively worsening situation for the Catholic Church. When we consider his life and times, it is easy to see that even so poignant

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a photograph leaves many valuable lessons untold.

Miguel Agustín Pro Juaréz was born in Zacatecas, Mexico in 1891. By the end of the 19th century, the Church in Mexico had been embroiled in over 70 years of struggle against progressive governmental forces. By the middle of the century the state had seized complete control of all educational institutions founded by various Catholic orders. At various points, foreign priests and religious were expelled from the country. Native clergy who protested these injustices were deported, jailed, or subjected to physical cruelty. Almost immediately after he began his Jesuit life, Pro himself became a victim of such aggression: riders sent by the radical General Venustiano Carranza ransacked the main building of the Jesuit novitiate and burned the library to the ground. Miguel and his fellow novices fled to the United States, where they were given shelter by their Jesuit brothers in the California Province.

Pro spent a year in the U.S., going then to Spain, Nicaragua, and Belgium to complete his studies. He was ordained in 1925 and returned to his native Mexico soon afterward. Within the year, the Mexican government closed all Catholic churches and prohibited all public acts of worship. Priestly activity was, in effect, criminalized. In response to an obvious need, and despite the great risks involved, the newly ordained Father Miguel Pro bravely initiated an underground ministry to Mexico’s Catholic faithful.

At this point, there is probably sufficient panache and bravado

about the streets of Mexico City unrecognized, Pro often disguised himself as a blue-collar worker, a dapper gentleman, or even as a policeman. Thus he could safely reach secret gathering places, or “stations,” where he would preach and administer the Sacraments.

On any such occasion, hundreds of worshippers would come to receive Communion. On feast days the numbers of communicants often approached a thousand.

Pro visited the stations in Mexico City for almost a year and a half. Meanwhile, circumstances worsened. Stories circulated of priests being executed against the very walls of the churches in which they were caught celebrating Mass. Early on the morning

His final request was to spend a few moments in prayer. After rising from his knees, he forgave his accusers and executioners aloud. here to inspire any given gaggle of 8th grade boys. It is really not that hard to get them excited about saving the world. But what I have related thus far of Miguel Pro’s life still ignores the deeper lessons he has to teach.

Young men must know that they, like the greatest Saints and Blesseds, are called to serve others as only they can. God calls them to be alert to their concrete circumstances and to lead with their particular strengths. It is therefore inspiring but insufficient to say that Miguel Pro walked right into the lion’s den for the sake of the Gospel. Young men need to know about how Pro chose to walk; they need to know his talents, and about what challenged him, if they are to understand that God creates and calls each of us to serve Him as we are.

Pro’s greatest talents were other than academic. If he was famous for anything, it was for his sense of humor. As a boy he was known as a practical jokester. Some of his tutors might even have called him mischievous. He loved to draw cartoons, some of which can be found on websites dedicated to his cause for canonization. On these sites one may also find photos of a young Miguel Pro in a clown suit, ready to entertain his Jesuit brethren in humorous skits. But Pro did not employ his theatrical talent strictly for entertainment; he chose to put his abilities to good use in his undercover ministry to Mexico’s faithful. In order to move

of November 18, 1927, Pro and two of his brothers were arrested, wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on a prominent military officer. Five days later Pro was led before a firing squad.

His final request was to spend a few moments in prayer. After rising from his knees, he forgave his accusers and executioners aloud.

Spreading his arms in the image that has captured so many hearts since, he wished his true King long life, and died.

This is Blessed Miguel Pro: a man of humble beginnings, born into struggle. He loved his family, his Faith, and his King. He heard this King’s call to serve as only he could. When his life was asked of him, he responded as Christ did: generously, wholeheartedly, and in a spirit of prayer, gentleness, and forgiveness. Much of Miguel Pro’s best is captured in that famous photograph that moved my 8th graders to choose him as their patron. But clearly, there was much more to know. Thus I am often tempted to offer the young men of my CLC an apology: For all my good intentions, and despite the genuine value of our prayer and conversation over the past two years, I failed to revisit Miguel Pro’s story as I wanted. Then again, perhaps I did not have to. Considering the particular qualities of those young men—their joy, their devotion, their generosity and good will, their earnest desire to know and serve God, and their immense talents—it stands to reason that they already know and embody the spirit of our patron saint. I hope I am around to see how they, like Blessed Miguel, give back to God what they have received. n

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After 37 years of teaching at Carrollton and Banks, Dr.

Thomas Spitzfaden, Ph.D.

closed his roll book for good at the end of 2008-2009 school year. Spitz, as he is affectionately known to his students and colleagues, will no longer be taking roll, grading tests, attending faculty meetings.

What he will be doing is enjoying his retirement. Just four months before being ordained a Redemptorist priest in 1965, Spitz heard a different calling, one that would bring

Goodbye, spitz How did you come to be a teacher at Jesuit?

In the late 1960s there was an internecine war going on at Loyola about how the theology department should be run. I got caught in the crossfire in a tenure dispute and was let go. Looking around for a job, the only university opportunities were up north and my wife Johnnie and I didn’t want to do winter again (one Wisconsin winter in ’66-’67 was enough for us!) so I checked out the high school scene. Jesuit was looking for a chairman of theology. I applied “and the rest is history.”

What have some of your duties been as a faculty member at Jesuit?

In addition to chairing theology, I have taught at every level. In the summer of 1973, I joined Operation Upgrade under the auspices of Paul Frederick and stayed with it until I took it over sometime in the 1990s. For more than 20 years, I was test center supervisor of the ACTs and SATs. I was moderator of the bowling team when meets were held in Gretna and then down the block at Mid City Lanes.

More recently I moderated the mock trial team. My favorite duty was probably as choir director, especially when it was so big in the 1990s.

Do you remember your first day at Jesuit?

Sorry to say I hardly remember my last day at Jesuit. I remember teaching a sophomore course called Growth in Christ, primarily a

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psychology course with Christian overtones. I loved the textbook and we used it until no more copies were available in any warehouses. I remember long hair and ROTC at the height of the Vietnam War protests. I remember the library being in what are now rooms 202, 203, 204, and 210. I remember watching the rats in the basement.

You arrived at Jesuit in 1972, a somewhat tumultuous time at the school. Change was in the air. What do you remember of that time at Jesuit—what was going on in terms of student life, discipline, curriculum, co-curricular activities, and the administration?

As stated above, it was a time of anti-war protest and the hippie era was about to expire. I remember the big change of bringing in female teachers and how (then Jesuit president) Fr. (Paul) Schott, S.J. was said to be so reluctant, but actually he is the one who was responsible. I remember Marc Morial in senior theology. I remember the “fros,” but overall this didn’t seem to play too big a role on campus.

How has Jesuit changed through the years?

The physical plant has experienced the biggest change. The school is in the best shape it has been in during my years here. Curriculum, cocurricular activities, and other aspects of the school have not changed that much. We no longer teach German and we have a lot more clubs.

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him to Loyola University as a theology teacher. After seven years at Loyola, Spitz came to Jesuit High School to lead the theology department. Before settling into his retirement rocking chair, Spitz reflected on his years with the Blue Jays.

Long-time head basketball coach Chris Jennings ’78 added another achievement to his record this year. Though not another championship, this one is just as important—25 years of dedicated service to Jesuit High School. Jennings has led the Blue Jay basketball program for the past 18 years and one of his crowning achievements was in 2001 when his team captured the state championship. In addition to his coaching duties, Jennings teaches American history and physical education. Jennings is married to Jesuit art teacher Meg Feinman. The couple is expecting their first child.

Spitz, Spitz, Spitz — Opposite page, Spitz addresses the students at his final morning assembly, while St. Ignatius (aka “Spitz”) explains the Jesuit philosophy to parents of new Blue Jays. Above, at his final morning assembly, Spitz displays one of his parting gifts.

We have a larger student body. But it is still Jesuit. Tradition still calls the shots. Plus ca change, plus ca meme chose.

Does one day stand out as your best day at Jesuit?

It would have to be this year, especially the seniors’ last day when I was honored at the last assembly and then got to address the senior class in the auditorium to a standing ovation. WOW! As you conclude 37 years as a teacher at Jesuit, what are you most proud of?

I am proud of the scripture course I designed and the workbook I put together to accompany the course. I am proud of the way I conducted classes.

What will you miss most about Jesuit High School?

All my boys. I have loved my Blue Jays, and they have loved me back.

And that has made a big difference in my life. I enjoyed being with them in the classroom, all the discussions and arguments. I enjoyed being with them at athletic events and on retreats and other occasions.

But I will also miss my colleagues. Over the years this has been a good bunch to be associated with. And I was always learning from and laughing and crying with them. n

MCJROTC Honors a Classic:

Joe Knight At its annual Parade and Review in March, Jesuit’s MCJROTC honored Joe Knight for his 30 years of dedicated service as a teacher of the classical languages.

In presenting the award, Fr. McGinn referred to Knight as “a true example of the Christian gentleman, always treating students, colleagues, and parents with respect, fairness, and consideration.”

Knight told the assembled students, “What has kept me focused is that I could never do less than my students expect.”

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Flying with the Jays — Again

by Pierre DeGruy ’69 Director of Development and Public Relations Jaynotes wants to go “Flying with the Jays” — again. Since Jaynotes began publishing in 1971, Jesuit sports have been regularly covered topics in its publications. (Before Jaynotes, it was AlumNews.) The student newspaper, The Blue Jay, started publishing in September 1927, at the beginning of the second year the school relocated to Carrollton and Banks. And from its beginning, Blue Jay sports was always a main ingredient of the paper’s content.

When he served as sports editor of The Blue Jay for two years, Lloyd “Hap” Glaudi ’36 created the column “Flying with the Jays.” The column first appeared in the October 7, 1934 issue, alongside another Hap-written column, “Legion Gazing,” about that summer’s Jesuit Legion baseball team. Of course, he went on to become the legendary Hap Glaudi, the “Dean of New Orleans Sports.” He covered sports for The Item newspaper before switching to broadcasting and WWL-TV when the station and the rest of television were in its infancy.

As sports editor of The Blue Jay, Glaudi covered athletic events with a twist, a punctilious perspective, which he successfully conveyed in his writing — his columns were thoughtful, personal, simple, and full of facts. “Flying with the Jays” became a much anticipated read when the monthly paper was distributed. At the time of its debut, “Flying with the Jays” ran with another sports column penned by Glaudi entitled “Pigskin Rambles.” The fledgling sports editor experimented with other names of columns, all under his byline, including “Prep Parade” and “Sport Gazing.” But “Flying with the Jays” was his more frequent choice.

After Glaudi graduated, “Flying with the Jays” was inherited by Crozet J. Duplantier ’37. The column would sometimes inexplicably disappear from The Blue Jay only to resurface just as suddenly and without warning (as it is now). Peter Finney ’45, who continues to write sports columns for The Times-Picayune, got his start with The Blue Jay and his sports observations were chronicled in “Flying with the Jays.” Succeeding sports editors of The Blue Jay used the column for reporting about Jesuit’s athletes and athletics, while some editors let it go. Richard Bordelon ’74, now a New Orleans attorney, was one of the last student editors to write sports under that title.

We at Jaynotes thought it was the right time to once again make Jesuit sports soar high by bringing back “Flying with the Jays” in these pages. We hope you enjoy this flight and the ones in future issues of Jaynotes.

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Lewis and Vitter: Blue Jay Golfers Have Fun and Play Like Future Pros The summer of 2009, in between their sophomore and junior years, will always be remembered by Blue Jay golfers Myles Lewis (left) and Peyton Vitter.

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t was a memorable summer of golfing fun for the two classmates, a pair of scratch golfers who are the inspiration of Jesuit’s golf team. The 2009 LHSAA golf season ended on a bittersweet note for the Blue Jays. As a team led by Myles and Peyton, who were then sophomores, Jesuit easily captured district and regional honors. Try as they did, the Blue Jays’ golf team finished a disappointing third place at the state tournament in Lafayette in May, nine strokes behind the winners, Mandeville, and five shots behind Catholic High of Baton Rouge.

Now for the “sweet.” For the second year in a row, Myles swept the individual state title with a two-day total of 138, two strokes better than the four second place golfers and three strokes in front of Peyton who shot 141. It was the third year in a row that a Blue Jay golfer claimed the individual crown — Myles follows Scott Lawless ’07 who won in his senior year. Golfers know the pressure the game can inflict. Already, local media are touting the possibility of Myles winning a third straight individual title in 2010, something that hasn’t been done since Matt Hungerman of Mandeville won in 2004, 2005, and 2006. And no one yet possesses four straight individual state titles.

But first things first. What is foremost on the minds of Myles and Peyton is not individual honors but a team victory at the state tournament. That could come in 2010 or 2011, the year the golfing duo graduates. Or maybe even both years. Winning a state title is a feat Jesuit golfers last accomplished in 1999. By the way, the 1998 Jesuit golf team also took home the state trophy. The ’98 golf team included a senior named Chad Laborde, who has served as Jesuit’s golf coach for the past six years and begins his seventh year when the season opens in mid-September.

The 2009 team graduated only four senior golfers, Robert Emmett (captain), Patrick Hagood, Roy Newsome, and John Rourke. Coach Laborde will be counting on a single senior, Dennis Occhipinti, and a trio of juniors in Myles, Peyton, and Owen Seiler, to lead the team. Rounding out the handful of top Blue Jay golfers is sophomore Taylor Billings. For at least the next two seasons, team Jesuit should be a formidable opponent in the city, region, and state.

Myles and Peyton, who are classmates, friends, and golfing buddies, play at New Orleans Country Club.

Before the fall and spring district schedule begins, they fine tune their game with practice rounds on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons after school. The

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Among the Jesuit golfers on the 2008-2009 varsity team were, from left, Patrick Hagood ’09, Taylor Billings ’12, Robert Emmett ’09, Peyton Vitter ’11, and Miles Lewis ’11. Coach Chad Laborde ’98 (far right) completed his 6th year coaching the Blue Jay golfers.

What’s in th Not surprisingly for a couple of 17-year-olds who average 300-plus yards off the tee, the equipment Myles Lewis and Peyton Vitter use is of championship caliber. There are some similarities and a few slight differences.

On any given day on any golf course, here is what you would find in Myles’s and Peyton’s golf bags.

On the tee, Myles uses a Titleist 909D2 driver. Peyton prefers a Cobra L5V, which boasts it is “scientifically engineered for insanely long, straight drives.” (When he hears the description, Peyton smiles agreeably.

“That sounds about right.”)

With fairway woods, Myles carries the Taylor Made 3 and 5. Peyton likes a Titleist 3 wood and a 19° Titleist hybrid that is similar to a 2-iron.

They both use Titleist AP2

course is closed on Monday, but they can always find another place that is open. Sometimes they take a break on Friday. Weekends are jammed with golf, much like nearly every day this past summer, when Myles and Peyton played in several American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) events, usually in different locations.

Myles, who was part of the field at the two-day U.S. Amateur regional qualifying tourney held in June at Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette, found himself staring down the 36th and final hole, two shots off the lead and in desperate need of a golf miracle.

Four-hundred and sixty three yards in length, the par 4 18th hole is a 90° dogleg that beckons the daring golfer to take a shortcut by hitting a blind drive over the towering oak trees onto the second half of the fairway. If the drive is true, then the second shot to the elevated green is still challenging, just a bit shorter. Escaping with a par is the reasonable goal of most golfers because the rare birdie is damn near impossible on this finishing hole. The most exotic feature of Myles’s golf game is his gun slinger risk-taking approach.

His decisions frequently pay off handsomely. In hindsight, some of his gambles are judged reckless, ill-fated, and needless risks ending in failure, easy pars that suddenly balloon to bogey or double bogey on his card.

Coach Laborde has said this about Myles: “Myles is the Brett Favre of golf. You get touchdowns or interceptions. What makes him so good, what makes him shoot 79 sometimes, is the same thing that makes him shoot 64. That’s the aggressiveness that he has. He’s probably the most confident player I’ve ever been around.

Even when he has bad days, he never gets down on himself.”

Myles took out his blue titanium Titleist 909D2 driver and lined up his shot to take the maximum cut out of the dogleg. His drive soared over the oaks and landed perfectly in the fairway, 82 yards from the green. Myles’s caddy for this tournament was 30 JAYNotes

his classmate, Todd Johnson, and as both walked down the last fairway, they knew something spectacular had to happen. “Todd handed me my Vokey sand wedge and said, ‘Put a good swing on it.’ I hit a three-fourths wedge, a very high, floating shot and it hit about six feet behind the pin. With the backspin, it took three short hops back and went into the hole. People who were around the green started screaming and yelling, and we knew it went in. We couldn’t believe it. We were laughing because we were speechless. It was a lucky shot, but it must have been fate. It was the most fun memory I had since I started to play junior golf.”

The eagle two put Myles in a three-way tie for the lead and forced a sudden death playoff. Myles won with a birdie on the first hole. And that’s how he ended up playing in the U.S. Junior Amateur Tournament at the Trump (as in Donald) National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. It is a pressurepacked tournament featuring the cream of the crop of young up and coming golfers in the U.S. On the first day, he shot a 75; on the second day, he had a horrible 41 on the front nine and needed a 34 on the back nine just to make the cut. So Myles shot a 34 and made the cut. That is when the tournament switches gears and match plays begin to determine the winner.

Myles’s first match was against another high school junior who is USC’s number one recruit. At the end of 18 holes, they were tied, so they headed to a sudden

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eir golf bags… irons — Myles carries the 3-iron through PW in his bag. Additionally, one of Myles’s favorite clubs is his Bob Vokey-designed spin milled sand wedge with a 58° loft made by Titleist. This particular wedge will forever be associated with a spectacularly memorable shot Myles pulled off this past summer — a shot that most golfers try to make during a lifetime, but in most cases, can only dream about making. (Read about his shot in the main article.)

Peyton discards the Titleist 2 and 3 irons to make room for additional sand wedges. Peyton says he likes the versatility of four different wedges, including the AP2 pitching wedge (47°). Depending on the situation, Peyton has the option of using one of his three Ping wedges — the 50° gap wedge, the 54° sand wedge, and the 58° lob wedge.

As for putters, Myles carries Tiger Woods’s favorite putter, the Ping Anser2.

Orleans Country Club when they came to the third hole, a 168-yard par 3 over water.

Peyton lofted an 8-iron that took a couple of bounces and dove into the hole. Peyton remembers that he and Myles were at once flabbergasted and ecstatic, jumping up and down and whooping and hollering like the couple of 13-year-old kids they were at the time. n

Peyton prefers a classic Scotty Cameron putter of the Teryllium series that was introduced in 1997.

Both players wear Footjoy golf shoes and have about four or five pairs in their closet. Their golf gloves also are Footjoy.

Myles, who sweats more and grips his clubs tighter, quickly wears out his glove and requires a new one after 27-36 holes.

Peyton has a softer grip, doesn’t sweat as much, so he can wear the same glove for up to two weeks.

They like to hit Titleist balls, usually the Pro V Ix, unless you happen to catch them showing off some of their Jesuit golf balls featuring the Fighting Jayson logo.

When they are able to bring a caddy along at a couple of the summer tournaments, Myles relies on his classmate, Todd Johnson ’11. Peyton asks his older brother, Cameron ’08, who played on Jesuit’s golf team, to carry his clubs.

Peyton is one up in the hole-inone department. Four years ago, he and Myles were playing at the New

death playoff. Myles was eliminated when his opponent sunk a 12foot birdie putt on the third hole.

In the several AJGA golf tournaments they competed in this summer, Myles and Peyton were on the same course at the same time only on two occasions. The first tournament they both played in was the Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament held at Dothan Country Club in Dothan, AL. Myles shot 77-76-69 for a three-day total of 222 (tied for 48th), while Peyton carded rounds of 70-77-73 (220) and tied at 28th. The other event they played in together was the Louisiana Junior Amateur Championship (LJAC) held in July at the Alexandria Country Club. Myles had a disappointing tournament and finished with a three-day score of 232. Peyton, who was runner-up in last year’s LJAC held in Baton Rouge and obviously enjoys this event, played exceptionally well, turning in rounds of 75-70-73 (218) to finish, once again, in second place.

More than any other event, the LJAC event depicts the differences in their styles. “They approach the game in a similar fashion,” says Coach Laborde. “Their work ethic is fantastic and they have a mindset to win. They study the courses, mark the distances, and frequently consult their notes. Peyton plays the game the way the holes are designed to be played. He sees the entire hole and visualizes what the architect had in mind for the players.

Because Myles takes more risks, his rewards are higher. But so are the consequences if the decision he’s made turns out to be wrong.

When Myles and Peyton each shoot 71, Peyton will have pared a lot of the holes and scattered some birdies and a bogey or two.

Myles will have had fewer pars across his card, but more birdies, and a few more bogeys, maybe even a double-bogey.”

Myles and Peyton agree with their coach’s assessment. Says Myles: “My one weakness is course management and trying to resist the urge to beat the course. Sometimes it results in my doing

something stupid, like on a par 5 going for the green in two but missing. I could have easily laid up and put a wedge shot close enough for an opportunity to birdie.”

Peyton says he and Myles frequently play together but they have their own distinct games. “When Myles and I play together, we are very relaxed,’’ says Peyton. “I tend to take a conservative line to the target. I’m focused on the course and the hole. The pressure of the first tee shot is not there. I am not a scoreboard watcher. I have an aggressive swing and I have to be confident. I need to stay relaxed. I want to make sure that any miss-hits do not have severe consequences. I need to be able to recover which is one of the reasons I think my short game has really improved.’’ Peyton loves music and has a set of drums that helps to take his mind off golf.

“I’ll go out on the course with two or three songs in my head and that helps me to relax,” he admits.

Myles and Peyton dream of playing on the PGA Tour one day. It is not inconceivable. They already are heavily recruited by numerous colleges and universities. While Myles would like to play at any one of the universities in the SEC, Peyton is open to all possibilities, inside and outside the SEC. Each wants to nail down a golf scholarship.

The 2010 LHSAA golf season gets underway in midSeptember; there is the fall competition, followed by a three month break, then the spring season which culminates in district, regional, and state.) Myles and Peyton have a singular goal in mind — a state championship for Jesuit High School. “My mind begins preparing for the next state tournament, almost as soon as it’s over in May,” says Myles. “I want Jesuit to win it as a team. Winning another individual title would be nice, but I’m focused on winning something that we haven’t done as a team in 10 years.” n Check out articles and photo galleries about the Golf Team on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/athletics/golf.htm.

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Jordan Ezell ’09 received the most valuable tennis player award for his outstanding play and exemplary leadership on the 2009 tennis team.

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For Bro. Larry huck, s.j. ’87, Jesuit Tennis Team a Labor of Love In capturing the state title in May 2009, Jesuit’s 2009 tennis team displayed a lot of class to match its considerable talent.

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ed by 2009 seniors Jordan Ezell and Gerald Suhor, the Blue Jays almost netted a perfect undefeated season, except the Crusaders — of Strake Jesuit — got in the way.

Early in the season, the Blue Jays travelled to Houston to play in an all-Jesuit tournament featuring Strake and Jesuit College Prep of Dallas. Jesuit New Orleans took second place. A week later, the Strake team visited New Orleans and beat the Jays, 5-10, at City Park. After the loss, the Blue Jays won 11 straight matches and swept the regional tourney before winning state for the second year in a row. It was the 10th title for Jesuit in 11 years. In 2007, a string of eight consecutive titles was broken.

The Jays won in 2008 and again in 2009.

Jesuit always seems to field a team rich in depth with talented players that include freshmen to seniors. Besides the team of Ezell and Suhor, who won the doubles crown at the regional and state tournaments, the 2009 tennis team boasted several up and coming players in Reid Regouffre ’10, Paul Mickan ’10, Taylor Smith ’10, and the Kennedy brothers, Theo ’10 and Dylan ’12. Sophomore John Lindsay, who was hobbled with a shoulder injury, should be healed by the time the 2010 season begins. The 2010 season will also feature some young talent in freshmen Trevor Lew, James Sampognaro, and Hobie Hotard.

“When we graduate a good player or two, someone is usually there to step up,” says Brother Larry Huck, S.J. ’87, who serves as the team’s coach and moderator. He sheepishly takes issue with the “coach” moniker. “I don’t really coach them,” he admits. “Our players go to clinics and work with professional coaches. The team doesn’t really practice as a group like other Jesuit athletic teams.”

Brother Huck developed an interest in the tennis team several years ago when he taught at Jesuit High School in Tampa. It was one of the sports that did not attract any student fans. Attendance at matches was sparse even among parents. When he transferred to Jesuit High School New Orleans in 2004, not much was different with the Blue Jay tennis team. He began to attend matches just so that the team would have someone in the stands clapping for them.

Looking back on winning state in 2009, Bro. Huck says, “My job was to keep their heads together. If the team had one weakness, some of the players were over-confident and they took a few teams for granted.”

Bro. Huck will miss the 2010 tennis season because he is leaving Jesuit High School in September to undertake an 8-month tertianship program in Ireland to prepare for his final vows. He relinquishes his tennis duties to Jerry Hernandez, who recently returned to Jesuit to teach social studies and sociology, and assist in coaching (he previously taught at Jesuit from 1976-1983).

One change Bro. Huck would like to see the LHSAA implement is to hold the state championship tournament on a weekend in New Orleans. “Weekday championship matches hurt attendance,” explains Brother. “UNO’s tennis facility at the Lakefront could handle this tournament and the crowd that would come to watch it if it were held on a weekend.”

Your serve, LHSAA. n Photo galleries of the Tennis Team are posted on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola. org/athletics/tennis.htm.

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F L Y I N G W I T H T H E J AY S

2009 Jesuit Baseball: Strength in Unity With six new starters on the 2009 Jesuit baseball team, the Blue Jays started off the season slowly. In their first 14 pre-district games, the Jays won six, lost seven, and tied one.

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s Coach Tim Parenton ’80 explains, “Our players just had to find themselves.”

Eventually, they did find themselves, with a few bumps along the way. The Jays played Brother Martin four times, winning the first game and dropping the next two before blowing out the Crusaders, 7-0, to win the district championship. The team graduated several senior leaders, including Mason Katz (below), a utility player who could be found at second base, outfield, or behind home plate catching, and whose bat sizzled with a .407 average, pitcher Jordan Rittiner, left fielder Joe Palmer, and right fielder Evan Schiavi. Junior first baseman Briggs Barrios also helped lead the Jays. Katz was selected by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association as the second baseman on the 2009 All-State Baseball Team. Southpaw pitcher Rittiner received an honorable mention.

Coach Parenton says if the team had a weakness, it could be found on the pitching mound. “Our pitching was not consistent,” he says. “We needed more depth.

In the playoffs, we needed three or four solid pitchers.

Otherwise, our 2009 team was fundamentally sound.

We simply got beat by a few other teams. We were never blown out. The games we lost were always close.”

Coach Parenton says the strength of the 2009 team was its unity. “They were all on the same page,” he explains. “They were no 34 JAYNotes

cliques among the players. They were a fun group to coach and I believe this will carry over to next year’s team. I think there will be lots of competition amongst the players to get the best athletes on the field in 2010. I am excited about our team next year.”

This summer, Coach Parenton also oversaw Jesuit’s American Legion team, which has been sponsored for many years by Retif Fuel. The 2009 Retif Fuel team made a great run at state but lost in the semifinal game of the state tournament. Retif ’s 18 players rotated on a regular basis, which provided valuable playing time and experience to a host of young Blue Jays, including catchers Derrick Dunham ’10 and John Morse ’11, infielder Josh Faciane ’11 and Brady Williamson ’11, pitchers Brady Hadden ’10, Brandon Shearman ’11, and John Simpson ’10, shortstop Ethan Oddo ’10, and outfielders Gary Langlois ’10 and Bubby Riley ’11.

Six of the Retif players — Barrios, Dunham, Schiavi, Simpson, and 2008 Jesuit grads Cory Guidry (second base) and Stephen Lukinovich (DH) were named to the 2009 First District American Legion All-District Team.

It doesn’t matter if it’s American Legion or regular season Blue Jay baseball, “everyone comes at us because we’re Jesuit,” says Coach Parenton. n The entire 2009 baseball season with its many photo galleries, including American Legion ball, can be found on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/athletics/baseball.htm.

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2009 Jesuit Track: Missing Coach Rodney Louque The track team began its season without its longtime coach, Rodney Louque, who at the time had to stop working because his cancer had recurred and he was too weak to participate in practice.

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oaching the team fell to assistant track coach Richard Bohn, who admits that Jesuit track “is a building work in progress.” Coach Bohn could not underestimate the influence of Coach Louque, his friend and mentor who died on August 19, on the 2009 team.

“Coach Louque was always there in spirit, to help us, and help the kids improve,” says Coach Bohn, who was named Jesuit’s head track coach. “His input and wisdom was most invaluable. Anytime I had a question or needed advice, he stopped doing what he was doing. Once, he even stopped breathing from his oxygen tank to give me advice. The kids will miss having him around, he helped me anyway he could. He had a great mind for track and was very knowledgeable about the events and strategy. He could do a three hour lecture on high jumping.”

Coach Bohn is most pleased with everyone contributing as a team to place first at two meets at Hahnville and Rummel. “The kids understand that it’s not about them,” says Coach Bohn. “Individual titles are nice, but it boils down to everyone wanting to be successful as a team. When the team does well, Jesuit does well.”

In district and regional meets, Jesuit finished in third place. Seniors of the Class of 2009 — Peter Flores, Taylor Bacques (above), Taylor Hillburn, and Alex Bukaty — enjoyed great seasons. At the regional

meet in Thibodaux, Bacques placed first in the 1600-meter run and second in the 800-meter run. Flores beat everyone in the field in the 3200-meter run (two miles) and Fritz Metzsinger ’10 placed third in that race. Matt Sewell ’10 came in third in the shot put.

“We hope to continue to succeed at a high level with the long distance races,” says Coach Bohn. “Hopefully, we have some good young sprinters and jumpers coming up. We should be more competitive if we continue to work hard and keep a high level of expectation for ourselves.”

Among some of the promising young Blue Jays who will make a run on the 2010 track team are: Stanton Murray ’10 and Metzsinger (1600 and 3200-meter events); Philip Landry ’10 and Christopher Gretchen ’11 (sprint events); Jarvis Harris ’11 (triple jumper, hurdler); Chris Andrade ’11 (left) and, Jonathan Poole ’10, a jack of all trades who will be slotted in several different events.

Coach Bohn says the team needs to work on preparing mentally for the meets. “We need to strive for and develop a championship work ethic,” he says. “We get a little lackadaisical at practice. Success comes only at the price of hard work.”

Coach Bohn encourages Blue Jays to come out next season and participate.

“There is something for everyone at track — we will find somewhere for you to compete,” says Coach Bohn. n Visit the track team on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/ athletics/track.htm.

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ANNUS MIRABILIS

Dusty File

Yields Commencement Speeches of Long Ago

There is a stairwell in the development and alumni office where a small treasure trove of old stuff is hidden inside dusty cardboard boxes. The material for Annus Mirabilis sometimes comes from this environmentally sensitive area, which, truth be known, inflames allergies and makes people sneeze. Deep in this grime and grunge of our Blue Jay archives was recently discovered a plain file labeled “Commencement Opening Prayer, Valedictory & Salutatory Addresses.” Inside the file were several speeches, including a handwritten one, from Jesuit High School graduations years ago.

For the school’s 111th Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 5, 1959 at the Municipal Auditorium, Jesuit’s principal, Fr. Claude Stallworth, S.J., gave the opening prayer and welcome:

We do not believe in the synthetic type of education which is so prevalent today. Perhaps a lot of people have allowed their ideas of education to become infected by the modern world around us—a world which to a great extent is made up of synthetics. We have synthetic honey, we have synthetic perfume, we have synthetic food. So, too, we have synthetic education. But all of this lacks the flavor of the real product. You can’t have real honey without the bee; you can’t have real perfume without the flower; and you can’t have real beefsteak without a cow. Neither can you have real education without God—because you can’t have real education without truth; and you can’t have truth without the Source of all truth.

In the same venue two years later, Richard Hammel, the salutatorian of the Class of 1961, addressed his classmates and the audience:

We are grateful for the solicitous assistance which we have received from the faculty. Although it may have appeared to us that their actions were at times not directed toward our personal wellbeing, we fully realize that their efforts were motivated solely by a desire not only to instruct us, but also to mold our characters so that we might be equipped properly to cope with the very exacting demands that will be made on us in the future.

harmony and goodwill. Wealth is not a panacea; it cannot create love where a hardened heart rules, it cannot produce generosity where a self-centered mind reasons.

No, for the greatest revolution, the poor man is as instrumental as the rich, the beggar as powerful as the magnate.

Each person’s primary concern must be to make his life a life of concern and care, civility and industry, an example to others, a joy to himself.

At Jesuit’s 125th Commencement Exercises, the Class of 1972 heard the salutatory address from Barry LaCour:

And yet what is more important is what these commencement exercises represent to Jesuit High School in terms of Jesuit’s goals as an institution. The preamble to the Constitution of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association clearly defines what Jesuit’s goals must be if she is to merit the adjective “Jesuit” in her name: “Jesuit schools must go beyond the criteria of academic excellence, important as this is, to the far more challenging task of bringing about a true metanoia in their students…” What is metanoia? The preamble itself defines it as “a radical conversion and change of heart, by which a person turns from selfish concerns to complete and unreserved generosity of God and His Kingdom.” To ask, then, whether Jesuit has succeeded in her goals, is to ask whether she has effected a metanoia in her students. Do we truly leave Jesuit High School with a deeper commitment to Christ?

Richard Bordelon was the valedictorian of the Class of 1974:

For the school’s 121st Commencement Exercises on May 30, 1969 at the Municipal Auditorium, John Reine delivered the valedictory address:

The true and lasting change, the true and lasting revolution takes the form of each man’s life. He cannot hope to civilize civilization if he himself is not civil, if he himself is not courteous and fair even in the minor dealings of his life. Poverty programs are essential to our nation’s welfare, but they do not guarantee a life of 36 JAYNotes

As the complexity of the world grows, so do its problems. Even today foreign governments are experiencing a lack of leadership.

Some believe that this same situation exists in our own country.

Crime mounts daily. War and terrorism still exist in our “civilized” world. It seems as though today’s young people enter a world filled with endless problems—problems that can be solved only through total communication. We realize that neither broad, theoretical programs nor magic will solve our problems. Only communications

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The Class of 1934 at their Commencement Exercises on the stage of the Municipal Auditorium with others, only total understanding and assimilation of various ideas, will serve to alleviate today’s problems. We, the class of 1974, realize that listening and not simply hearing is the solution. We have lived through riots, through violent demonstrations, through experimental programs and have seen that these give answers to none of our problems. We know that as future leaders we must communicate so that, as Stuart Chase suggests, we can “…develop ideas…that the same people acting alone would never think of.”

At the school’s 132nd Commencement Exercises for the Class of 1979, Gerald Heintz gave the valedictory address:

Our basic human need to discern our role in the allencompassing universal plan is too often subordinated to lesser needs. Nuclear weapons, the worship of material goods, the excessive emphasis on practical technicalities, and the image of man as either a sophisticated machine or a number and list of facts in a computer are only a few of the downfalls of our society today.

Each of these downfalls can be traced back to our innate desire to progress and improve our quality of life; however, each of these has resulted in a counterpart of good due to our failure to relate them to our basic need. Any failure to recognize our basic need prevents us from being fully human, prevents us from being whole persons.

As Epicurus said in Athens: “I can find no meaning which I can attach to what is termed good, if I take away from it…the pleasures produced by any of the senses in the whole man.”

On May 21, 1982, Jesuit held its 135th Commencement Exercises at the Municipal Auditorium with the salutatory address delivered by John Paolini:

The diploma that we will receive tonight carries with it a great responsibility. As Jesuit graduates, we have the duty to go out and bring the knowledge and spirit of our school to others. For the past years Jesuit has served us; now it is out turn to serve Jesuit as we move out into the realm of professional careers.

We have expressed to a small extent the ideals and values of the Jesuit philosophy through our service projects this past year.

As we accept our diplomas tonight we acknowledge our duty as Jesuit graduates to expand this small one hundred hour project to encompass our entire characters, to devote our lives to the service of others and to the true Christian ideal.

The road ahead of us is difficult and filled with obstacles. But as we go on our own diverse paths, all of us nevertheless leave with

the single asset that will help us through these trials­— Our Jesuit Education.

We have learned what we must do and what paths we must follow. In the Aeneid, Vergil explained that his epic hero, Aeneas, faced a similar duty: Perge modo, et qua te ducit via, derige gressum.

Proceed now, and where the road leads you, direct your step.

The valedictorian of the Class of 1982, Frederick Schneider, spoke about epiphanies, something he apparently experienced several years later when he legally changed his name to P.H. Fred:

Thus also is Jesuit High School an experience of epiphanies.

As we are exposed to laws, theories, and moral reasoning, through these years at Jesuit, we have learned to grow­— both spiritually and intellectually­— and we have come to understand ourselves and our environment.

Yet, Jesuit education is more than just names and dates.

For certainly in 50 years, all these will be dim in our memories.

Shakespeare will only be “To be or not to be” and Caesar will be reduced to “Alia jacta est.” What will live on will be the ideas, and more importantly, the people. The people of Jesuit who demonstrated their loyalty to, and their faith in, the ideals of the Jesuit philosophy­— and who devote their entire lives to the service of others. By their example, they enlighten us about the realities of the world.

In a 1983 issue of Jaynotes, Fr. Harry Tompson, S.J. wrote that he vividly recalled his own graduation in 1954 from Jesuit High School. He went on to sum up his remarks to the graduates of the Class of 1983:

This class goes out into a sad world; a world made sad by smallness and meanness, by pride and selfishness, by the unending search for pleasure, and by diseases that man has yet to conquer.

Indeed, in many ways our world is very sad. Yet, these young men of the graduating class of 1983 can take that spirit of joy which they have brought to Jesuit and take it happily into the world. The world needs and awaits these happy men, happily solving their times’ problems: if anybody can do it, the class of 1983 can. Then, what they learned at Jesuit will influence their lives­— “Blue and White for all the days of life.” n

Read and listen to more recent graduation speeches on Jesuit’s web site, www.jesuitnola.org/academics.

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T H E J AY N O T E S I N T E R V I E W

Jesuit High School prepared Dan Guillory ’62 for the scholarly world of universities, both as a student and as a professor. After Jesuit, he went on to earn a Ph.D. in American Literature from Tulane University and to become a Fulbright Lecturer for the U.S. State Department. He is now Professor Emeritus at Millikin University, where he has taught for many years.

A prolific author, Guillory has won numerous awards.

This year Guillory is a popular man. As a scholar of Abraham Lincoln, he is travelling the country speaking about his favorite subject during this Lincoln Bicentennial Year. Perhaps the seeds of Guillory’s passion for the Great Emancipator were planted during his formative years while a student at Carrollton and Banks. During a spring visit to his hometown, Guillory spoke with Jaynotes editor Mat Grau about several topics, including the Jesuit High School of the late 1950s and early 1960s and his passion for Abraham Lincoln.

Dan Guillory ’62: Living with Lincoln…and Jesuit Jaynotes: Tell us about your days at Jesuit.

Dan Guillory: I came to Jesuit in the fall of 1958 when cars still had fins

and Elvis was king. Two remarkable things happened during my first week at Jesuit. My parents had just given me a Parker pen as a present. I also had an athletic supporter. Both were stolen from my locker in one afternoon.

Make what you will of that. Then Mr. James Hietter, S.J., who taught us English and Latin, came into class and read from a book by William Faulkner, whom I had never heard of. I didn’t know you could do things with language like I was hearing. It was English, but it was an English I had never heard before. Also on the walls of the classroom were prints by Picasso and Van Gogh. I might have heard of Picasso. I doubt that I had heard of Van Gogh. From time to time during the day, Mr. Hietter might give a little impromptu lecture on these paintings. This was extraordinary.

I was a 14 year-old kid. I didn’t know anything. My cultural world just opened up that first week at Jesuit.

Jaynotes: Did any other early experiences change the way you thought?

Dan Guillory: Some of the best experiences took place outside the

classroom, especially involving cultural attitudes, racism, and so forth. I remember an African-American gentleman, either a lawyer or a doctor, giving a talk in the library one evening in the fall of 1958. I attended because I was trying to get on the newspaper staff. This was only four years after Brown vs. the Board of Education and only a year after the Little Rock forced integration. This man spoke about the racial bias in the TimesPicayune’s reporting of crimes. At first I could not comprehend what the point of all this was, and then, boom, it hits me like a freight train. And that was the beginning of my opening up in another way.

Jaynotes: Besides Mr. Hietter, were any other teachers important influences on you?

Dan Guillory: Mr. E. J. Jacques, S.J. was easily the most influential person

I had here. He was my mentor. I learned more from him than any other person I have ever worked with. I remember his asking me to go with him to a lecture at Xavier University (New Orleans) in the fall of 1960. I was apprehensive. In fact, I was scared to death. He could sense my queasiness, and he laughed and poked fun at me. And so I went, and that night hundreds of pounds of racial intolerance and cultural conditioning just slid off my back. As moderator of The Blue Jay, he named me co-editor in my junior year. He basically gave us a course in journalism. We visited print shops. He taught us how to scale photographs, how to lay-out, and the basics of reporting. Then he arranged for me to interview Dorothy Day, the great Catholic journalist and social worker. That was an extraordinary experience. E. J. Jacques changed my life forever.

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Jaynotes: You were here during a time of great sports success.

Dan Guillory: Yes. This was the era of Pat Screen. The first football game

I went to was Pat Screen’s first varsity game. Everyone else was playing the game as if it were prose, but with Pat it was poetry. It was extraordinary to see him throw a ball, catch a pass, and just run zigzags through everybody across that field. I had never seen anyone play football like that.

Jaynotes: Did your attitude towards sports change while you were here?

Dan Guillory: By my junior year I came to be very resistant to the school’s

sports culture. There was a kind of social hierarchy in which there were the football players beyond the tip of the pyramid and then there were all the peons below. In all the time I was at Jesuit, I cannot think of how many times we got on a bus to go to Baton Rouge for a game, but here we were with a beautiful art museum a few blocks away and never once did we go there. Never once did we go to a symphony in my four years at Jesuit. There was extraordinary emphasis put on learning how to study, but not on learning how to live. I know that may sound harsh but it was the application of those skills that I came to realize was missing. The other side of this is that the skills gave me the ability to appreciate those things. And I had many Jesuit faculty members who did take me to such things.

Jaynotes: And so did your impression of Pat Screen change?

Dan Guillory: I wouldn’t say that, but here’s a story you won’t believe.

During my junior year I was writing editorials for The Blue Jay, my personal reaction to the sports culture. I was regurgitating a lot of the Beatnik stuff about nonconformity. A lot of people were ticked off. One day my co-editor Al Roberts and I were in The Blue Jay office and Pat Screen showed up at the door with a couple of his teammates. He said, “I’ve seen what you have been writing. I hear you are going to write some bad things about the football players.” With that, we threw them out of the office. And I think to this day, I don’t know how they didn’t wait for us and beat us up.

Jaynotes: You’re right. I don’t believe you. How would you summarize your views of the Jesuit High School you graduated from in 1962?

Dan Guillory: Jesuit High School gave me the best education I ever

received. I know I have said some critical things about Jesuit, but like a friend used to tell me, criticism is an act of love. Yes, there were holes in the content. But the greatness was in the methodology, learning how to structure, package, and arrange all kinds of data. I could walk into any classroom or almost any situation and take it apart and put it back together. That’s an incredible skill. When I left Jesuit, I felt that I could get in front of any audience and talk and feel comfortable doing it. The ability

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to take useful notes was another great skill I took from Jesuit—a lost skill, taking notes and synthesizing large problems and material. Also, I took from Jesuit the habit of introspection, self-criticism, and self-awareness.

We had a lot to be proud about. But this gave way to being cocky, even obnoxious. But the really great man has to be a humble man. I wish there would have been more discussion of racial intolerance and prejudice. Still I am so grateful I came out of Jesuit knowing better than when I entered.

I had problems with the sports culture, but that was probably true at all high schools. I just wish it had not been at the expense of art, music, and literary creativity. I left Jesuit with tremendous self-confidence. I felt that I could do things—didn’t matter what it was, I could do it.

Jaynotes: Let’s talk about life after Jesuit. You were a college professor for 39 years. How did the college student change during that time?

Dan Guillory: One difference is that today’s students just do not have

the same kind of cultural background that my earlier students had. And I mean all kinds of culture—European history, history of jazz, even pop culture. And the student today does not have the same reading background. Then I could assume that most of the students had read Moby Dick, the Scarlet Letter, Poe’s poetry, Huckleberry Finn, and 1984. During my last year of teaching, I did a survey and discovered that only a handful of my students had read even a few of these basic books. When I started teaching, students would come up and talk to me about the books they were reading. I cannot remember that happening in a long, long time.

was insular. People said you could never really get to know him. He loved to tell stories, even off-color stories. And he understood networking. He understood politics much more than people think. As President, he opened his office every afternoon. You could just walk in. You could be Joe Shmoe and you could see the President. Imagine that today.

Jaynotes: Tell us a few things about Lincoln that most people don’t know.

Dan Guillory: Most people don’t know that Lincoln was a journalist, a

good journalist who wrote for newspapers all his life. Also, most people do not realize he had a very bad relationship with his father. In fact, his ideas about slavery and money may have originated here. From the time Lincoln was 12, his father would routinely rent him out. Hard labor, making pigpens, digging ditches, cutting trees—rough work. And he did not get one dime for that.

Jaynotes: Did Lincoln have any relationship with New Orleans?

Dan Guillory: As a young man, he came to New Orleans twice. The first

time he got hired on a flatboat for ten dollars a month, plus board and meals. Significantly, he saw slave auctions here. Then he came again two years later. It was a typical Midwest thing to slaughter hogs, salt them, put them in a barrel, and ship them on a flatboat to New Orleans for sale. And that’s what he did. n

Jaynotes: Somewhere along the line you became a poet.

Dan Guillory: Yes. I wrote some plays during my senior year at Jesuit. They

were terrible, but they taught me a lot about writing. I started writing poetry seriously after I did my master’s thesis on T.S. Eliot. I got caught up in the poetry of Walt Whitman, Hart Crane, Dylan Thomas, and James Dickey. I started writing quite a bit. By the time I was working on my dissertation at Tulane, I had won a poetry award.

Jaynotes: And then you started to write about Abraham Lincoln.

Dan Guillory: Ah, yes, since 1985 I have been writing about Lincoln.

My essay “Living with Lincoln” is about this very thing, how a boy who grew up on the bayous could become a Lincoln scholar. Of course, I was teaching at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, right in the middle of Lincoln country. Lincoln was everywhere. Writing poetry about Lincoln is a more recent thing. I started this at the beginning of the new millennium.

It resulted in my book The Lincoln Poems, published just last year. Only 21 books were chosen for the bicentennial at Lincoln’s home and this was one of them. I am very flattered.

Jaynotes: How else are you involved in the Lincoln bicentennial year?

Dan Guillory: I am heavily involved in the “Looking for Lincoln” project,

which is designed to establish more than 200 wayside exhibits throughout Illinois. Various communities do their research to tell their story about Lincoln. Then we help them with graphic imagery, and I edit the text.

Sometimes the editing is very heavy. I am almost writing the text. The final product is a six foot tall marker with a metal plaque bearing the Lincoln story specific to a community. Also, throughout the year I am doing readings and radio interviews and other programs. I did a reading on Lincoln’s birthday. It was supposed to be in his house, but because of the large crowd it was moved first to the visitor’s center and then to a Lutheran church next to the center. And it was packed. It was like Mardi Gras, a Lincoln Mardi Gras.

Jaynotes: In one of your interviews, you suggest that Lincoln was perhaps our most intelligent president.

Dan Guillory: I absolutely believe that. I put him up there with Wilson,

Kennedy, and Jefferson. But I think Lincoln is at the top. He had a third grade education, but he taught himself trigonometry, geometry, German, law, grammar, and rhetoric. He loved gizmos and mechanical objects. He held a patent for a flotation device for riverboats, still a valid patent. He could not abide novels, but he loved Shakespeare, especially Richard III, Othello, and Hamlet. Books were very precious to him. All those stories about him walking ten miles to get a book—they’re true. Most people thought he was just a country bumpkin because he had this very strong Kentucky accent. But he was a master of the language.

As an autodidact, Lincoln read voraciously even in his early years in Spencer County, IN where books were hard to come by.

He continued his self-education in New Salem, and later in Springfield, especially after making Billy Herndon his law partner.

Herndon regularly brought books to their office for Lincoln to peruse. Lincoln’s reading list included the Bible, the poetry of Robert Burns, Shakespeare, and Blackstone’s Commentaries on English Law. He also studied Bingham’s Columbian Orator (1816), Kirkham’s Grammar (1818), and the enlightenment philosophy of Volney’s Ruins (1828). In later life, Lincoln studied Euclid rigorously to compensate for his lack of formal education.

Readings

by Dan Guillory

At first, I read books— Shakespeare, Volney, Burns And Blackstone, the columns Of text planted like Illinois corn.

But the Prairie was my true Grammarian, The small, bright Orations of springtime, The unforgiving syntax of Winter, each flake A cognate of its fellows.

It is a Library, all this turning Of leaves, growing older day By day, reading the Lexicons As if to find that ineffable Word.

Jaynotes: I bet he had great people skills.

Dan Guillory: Excellent. He was a born storyteller. The funny thing was he

from The Lincoln Poems © 2008 Dan Guillory reprinted with permission of the author

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W H E R E Y ’ AT

Chester Drenning ’50 still lives in his

childhood home in “Old Metry” managing his rental properties and investments.

He enjoys traveling to Latin America and writing about these adventures, his hurricane evacuations, and his family’s genealogy. With stents in his heart and two hip replacements, Chester remains active on the City Park tennis courts and on the Frenchman Street dance floors.

Joe Rutledge ’50 and his wife Bonnie

are realtors in St. George, UT, a retirement community with 35 golf courses within a 30-minute drive. “At 77, I am still going strong,” writes Joe. “And I am looking forward to getting back to New Orleans for our Class of 1950 60th year reunion and to play some golf.”

Ron Drez ’58, who

is in the midst of writing the history of Jesuit High School, has completed his next military history book, Heroes Fight Like Greeks: The Greek Army, Resistance, and Their Allies Against the Axis Powers in WWII. Look for the book on the shelves this fall.

Rev. Mike Kettenring ’61 is the pastor of Visitation of Our Lord parish in Marrero.

As part of the construction of a new parish multi-purpose building, Fr. Kettenring created a “safe house” for religious firstresponders during hurricane evacuations.

Harry Morel ’61 has been inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame. Harry has been the district attorney of St. Charles Parish since 1979 and serves as the vice chairman of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice.

Larry Schneider ’63 was recently inducted

into the Allstate Sugar Bowl Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. At Archbishop Rummel High School, Larry accumulated a 424-192 record as the head baseball coach. Four of his teams captured the state championship. At Jesuit, Larry was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. As a senior he captained the baseball team.

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Dr. Emmett Maddry ’64 received the prestigious Pathfinder Award from Acting Secretary of the Navy B.J. Penn last April for his impact on the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Summit. Emmett is the chief engineer at the Dahlgren Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Huntsville, AL. Richard Smith ’65 has been named

the 52nd president of the Sugar Bowl Committee. A member of the committee since 1991, Richard has concentrated on high school events. In fact, Jesuit’s state championship teams are often presented their trophies by Richard himself. In 1999 he received the Contributor of the Year award from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association for his arranging title sponsorships for high school events.

Frank Tranchina ’71 and Mark Mansfield ’93 recently formed the law firm of

Tranchina & Mansfield, LLC in Covington.

Both Frank and Mark are graduates of Loyola Law School. Their practice focuses primarily on domestic litigation and family law issues. A Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Frank has consistently been listed as one of the city’s top lawyers by New Orleans Magazine and recently was one of three attorneys appointed to the Louisiana Supreme Court Rules Committee. Mark, a former Jefferson Parish assistant district attorney, also lectures on family law issues to groups in the New Orleans area.

Dr. James Milam ’72 has

been elected president of the Illinois State Medical Society.

He will serve a one-year term ending in April 2010. James is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

Leo Holzenthal, Jr. ’75 was recognized by the University of New Orleans’ College of Engineering for his contribution as project manager for the Louisiana Region One Interoperable Communications System.

Leo is the engineering manager with M S Benbow and Associates, which earned the John Noll Crisp Award for Technical Excellence for the development and

implementation of the project in the New Orleans metro area.

Dr. Mike Giorlando ’76 was chosen the

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Athletics Administrator of the Year. Mike is the athletic director and head basketball coach at Loyola University of New Orleans. All five of Loyola’s teams had a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Also, Mike’s basketball team finished 19-11, the program’s best record in 50 years.

James Murphy ’77 won a 2008 Big

Easy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. Jimmy won the award for his performance as John Wilkes Booth in the NOLA Project’s staging of the Stephen Sondheim musical Assassins.

Jeff Hartlage ’79 continues to be active

on the marathon and Ironman circuit. This past spring Jeff finished his second Boston Marathon. Also, during his time in Africa, Jeff helped a child get adopted into an American family, an experience that is being made into a documentary. In the film Jeff gives credit to the Jesuits and Jesuit High School for his belief in service to others.

John Laughlin ’80 received

the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion at a prayer-service ceremony in St. Louis Cathedral last May. Presented by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the award honors those members of the laity who have contributed their time and talents to the church in their various parishes. Through the years, John has served St. Clement of Rome parish as a member of the pastoral and finance councils, men’s club, marriage prep ministries, and as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. John, who is in the audiovisual business, and his wife Theresa have been married for 22 years.

Dean Berthelot ’86 is the executive chef at Ray’s in the City, the city being Atlanta. After honing his culinary skills in his hometown, most notably at the House of Blues, Dean and his family moved to Atlanta, where in 2003 he opened the upscale restaurant. At Ray’s, Dean has earned numerous accolades and awards.

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Dr. Alvin Haynes ’87 was recently

Dr. Michael Hanemann, Jr. ’93 recently

promoted to chief medical officer, Fee Basis Department, Bay Pines, VA Healthcare System in St. Petersburg, FL, where he oversees a $35 million budget for care for approximately 10,000 veterans. Also, Alvin recently received an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He invites all Blue Jays to give him a shout-out if they are in the TampaOrlando area.

completed advanced training in aesthetic plastic surgery and has joined Plastic Surgery Consultants in Baton Rouge.

Dennis Lauscha ’87 is an important man

in the New Orleans Saints organization.

Recently, Dennis was promoted to executive vice president/ chief financial officer of the Saints. Generally considered owner Tom Benson’s righthand man, Dennis was the idea man behind Benson’s purchases of film production company Horizon Entertainment, local TV station FOX-8, and the Dominion Tower and the New Orleans Centre. Dennis has been with the Saints since 1998.

Kenneth Purcell ’92 has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award. Kenneth is the founder and CEO of iSeatz, a provider of customized travel and entertainment solutions.

Ryan Thibodaux ’92 and his wife Lynda

participated in the LiveStrong Challenge in Seattle, a Lance Armstrong cycling and running event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and treatment. Each year, Ryan has the honor of beginning the event by playing the National Anthem on his trumpet, the same one he uses when he is playing with the Bucktown All-Stars and the Imagination Movers.

Guillaume Tourniaire ’92 recently received

a master’s in theatre history and criticism from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He continues as concierge at the historic Willard Hotel and as director of plays in the D.C. theatre community.

Gerald “Jay” Williams ’92 is the chief financial officer of Sysco Food Services in Chicago.

is a social worker and a member of the NO/ AIDS Task Force.

Richard Roth ’98 recently joined the New Orleans law firm of Hickey & Riess.

Richard graduated from Clemson University and practiced as a CPA in Charleston for three years. He then returned to New Orleans to attend Tulane Law School.

Upon graduation he moved to Washington, D.C. and received a master of law degree in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

Tommy Harold ’93 has been the head

volleyball coach at Loyola of New Orleans for the past six years. Last season, Tommy’s team earned a share of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular season championship after going 7-1 in conference and 17-9 overall.

Michael Toups ’93 is the new head basketball coach at Catholic High School of Baton Rouge. Mike served as head basketball coach at St. Paul’s School in Covington for the past seven years. In 2006 the Clarion Herald named Mike the Coach of the Year for the metro New Orleans area after his team went 30-6 and advanced to the semifinals of the state playoffs. He will teach English and physical education in addition to his head coaching duties.

Ryan Robicheaux ’99 married Bridget Nora Scheyd on February 7, 2009.

Nathan Stibrich ’02 teaches physics and

chemistry at Jesuit High School in Tampa.

After earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Georgia, he taught chemistry at Georgia Southern University. He married Kelly Taplan in early June.

Mark Hocke ’03 has joined

Leighton Ciravolo ’94 is an assistant

parish attorney for Jefferson Parish and a scholar of John McDonogh, the New Orleans philanthropist who bequeathed property to the New Orleans public school system. In 2002 Leighton published The Legacy of John McDonogh. Each May 1 he participates in the annual commemoration of John McDonogh Day.

the University of Alabama’s football staff as an intern. For the past five years, Mark served as coach of the defensive backs for Jesuit’s varsity football team.

Tevis Vandergriff ’94, his wife Kristi,

and their children, Kees and Amelia, live near Charlotte, NC and like to visit New Orleans at least four times a year.

John Michael Rouchell ’03 has had quite

a year as a musician. First, on a dare he wrote a song every week. Then he formed a band—MyNameIsJohnMichael—to give life to his 52 songs. Then Jazz Fest came calling and the band performed on the first weekend of the mega event. And it all resulted in a Big Easy Award for best emerging artist.

Ian Bush ’95 is the director of rooms at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort on Sanibel Island, FL. Ian resides in Ft. Myers with his wife and two children. They are expecting a third child in late September.

Mark LaCour ’97 is the chair of the Society of Louisiana CPAs’ first Young CPA Board.

He is senior tax manager with KPMG in New Orleans. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and classics from the University of Virginia.

Mark Hill ’04 and Edward McAuliffe ‘04, first year law

students at LSU, recently caught up with their former Jesuit teacher, Fr. David Brown, S.J. in Rome. The summer trip is a requirement of first-year law students at LSU. Pictured in front of the Vatican from left to right are Edward, Fr. Brown, and Mark.

Jake Rickoll ’98 recently experienced an unusual day. While relaxing at a local lounge on the day before his 29th birthday, two armed robbers decided to interrupt his respite. As Jake tackled one of the robbers, he was shot in the stomach. It was not serious, because later that day, he was released from the hospital and was found volunteering at an HIV testing center. Jake

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Nicholas Pontiff ’04 is a national champion. A three-year letterman for the LSU baseball team, Nick was in right field for the Tigers when the last out brought them the 2009 national championship. When asked by a reporter after the game what he was thinking when the opponent’s batter got to two strikes with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Nick said, “I hope the ball is hit to me. I want the last ball.” Nick’s late brother, Wally Pontiff ’99, was a member of LSU’s 2000 national championship team.

Two Blue Jays of the Class of 2006 were selections in the recent Major League Baseball draft—Barry Butera (bottom) and John Pivach.

Barry was selected by the Houston Astros in the 21st round, and John was chosen by the Boston Red Sox in the 46th round. Barry was a standout player at Boston College where he led the team this past season in triples (4) and boasted the team’s third highest batting average. He had the distinction

George Rowley ’04 was recognized as

the male Scholar Athlete of the Year at West Virginia Wesleyan College. George was a standout keeper for the Bobcat soccer team and in May earned a degree in business management with a 3.10 GPA. George is the assistant manager of The Creole Skillet restaurant in New Orleans.

of playing in the longest baseball game in NCAA history, going the entire 25-innings at short-stop for the Eagles in a 3-2 loss to Texas

Taylor Fogleman ’05, a senior at the

University of North Carolina, reached the semifinals of the NCAA men’s tennis championships in doubles in May. Last year Taylor reached the quarterfinals in doubles play. He has led the Tar Heels in singles and doubles wins for three consecutive years.

For the second straight year, Taylor earned All-American honors. Also, this year he was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Select team.

in this season’s regionals. John served as a relief pitcher for the University of New Orleans, where his fast ball was routinely clocked at over 90 miles per hour. Barry

Cory Guidry ’08 and Stephen Lukinovich ’08 both contributed significantly to the

and John were both members of

success of the 2009 Delgado Community College baseball team. Cory made a big push in the second half of the season and finished with a .344 batting average in 39 games played. Stephen appeared in 20 games and finished with a 6-3 record, a 2.65 earned run average, and seven saves.

Jesuit’s 2005 state championship team.

Photos courtesy of the athletic departments of Boston College and the University of New Orleans

Several Jesuit alumni were honored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop’s Community Appeal for years of service to the organization. The appeal seeks to better lives by providing housing, healthcare, education, and emergency response. At a May celebration, Stephen

Stumpf ’97 (5 years), Ron Jung ’58 (30 years, pictured

with his wife Sandy and former Archbishop Alfred Hughes), and Claiborne

’62 (35 years) were recognized.

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Above: Paul Vogt, Jack Saux, and John Blake Postell laugh it up in their seersucker suits at their Class of 1959 Golden Anniversary reunion.

Above, left: From left, 2004 classmates Stephen Colomb, Andrew Waldron, Cory Moll, and Brett Long celebrate their five year reunion at Rock ’n Bowl.

Below: the Class of 1989 celebrated 20 years with a reception at the Hard Rock Café.

View the 2009 Class Reunion Photo Galleries on Jesuit’s website, www.jesuitnola.org/alumni/reunions.htm.

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scamardo ’80 on the birth of their fifth child and third son, Wesley John Scamardo, January 23, 2009. Wesley is the nephew of Joseph Scamardo ’76 and Thomas Scamardo ’82.

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Roux III ’87 on the birth of their son, Kermit Louis Roux IV, February 12, 2009. Louis is the grandson of Kermit Roux, Jr. ’58 and Jay Zainey ’69 and the nephew of Chris Zainey ’01.

Mr. and Mrs. James Adams ’88 on the birth of their fourth child and first son, James Michael Adams, Jr., July 23, 2009. James, Jr. is the grandson of Adrian Colon, Sr. ’59; the nephew of Adrian Colon, Jr. ’83 and Charles Adams ’85; and, the grand-nephew of Leed Colon ’57.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mansfield ’93 on the birth of their daughter, Molly Rose Mansfield, July

9, 2008. Molly is the granddaughter of William Kelley’67, the niece of Peter Mansfield ’96, and the grand-niece of Lee Kelley ’76; Stephen Kelley ’81; and Peter Kelley ’83.

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Smith ’93 on the birth of their daughter, Carley Bernadette Smith, July 7, 2009. Carley is the granddaughter of Richard Smith ’65, the great-granddaughter of Rudolph O’Dwyer ’35, and the niece of Richard Smith ’88 and Kennedy Smith ’98.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Delatte ’96 on the birth of their first child, Taylor Elizabeth Delatte, July 6, 2009. Taylor is the granddaughter of Jesuit Spanish teacher Bonnie Delatte.

Mr. and Mrs. William Guste IV ’98 on the birth of their son, William Joseph Guste V, April 25, 2009. William is the grandson of William Guste III ’66; the great-grandson of William

Guste, Jr. ’38; and the nephew of John Guste ’00.

Dr. and Mrs. Warren Huber III ’98 on the birth of their daughter, Maryn Alice Huber, April 14, 2009. Maryn is the niece of Keith Huber ’01 and Kyle Huber ’09.

Mr. and Mrs. Wogan Bernard, Jr. ’99 on the birth of their son, George Wogan Bernard III, March 16, 2009. George is the grandson of Thomas Fromherz ’41 and the nephew of James Lagarde ’89 and Jean Paul Lagarde ’94.

Mr. and Mrs. John Guste ’00 on the birth of their son, Christopher Clayton Guste, November 13, 2008. Christopher is the grandson of William Guste III ’66; the greatgrandson of William Guste, Jr. ’38; the grandnephew of Lawrence Fabacher ’65; and the nephew of William Guste IV ’98.

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IN MEMORIAM

Each edition of Jaynotes lists those members of the Jesuit High School community who have died. Please remember our recently deceased in your prayers.

J. Scott Mathews, Jr. ’34; Edwin P. Quilter, Jr. ’38; Louis L. Robein, Jr. ’38; Albert Cowser Saer ’38; Darrio F. Ballina, Jr. ’39; John L. Martinez ’39; Blaise Salvador D’Antoni, Jr. ’40; William P. Hindelang, Jr. ’40; Leon D. Bultman ’41; Albert Laurence Diano, Jr. ’41; William G. Raymond ’41; Rev. Edward Joseph Romagosa, S.J. ’41; Andrew Alsid Yuratich, Jr. ’41; Drew M. Baker, Jr. ’43; Albert Baril, Jr. ’43; Eugene Joseph Abadie, Sr. ’44; Joseph W. Groetsch ’44; William E. McWhirter ’44; Al Joseph Moore, Sr. ’44; Rev. Daniel A. Creagan, S.J. ’45; Roy James Kelly ’45; Gordon A. Saussy ’48; Abner Knight Northrop ’49; Joseph A. Rojas, Sr. ’50; Paul William Odenwald ’55; Roland Edward Des Roches ’57; Robert Thomas Jacques, Jr. ’58; Harold Francis Landry, Jr. ’58; Sidney E. Martin, Jr. ’58; Horace Perez Rowley III ’58; William C. Gambel ’59; Tom A. Butler, Jr. ’60; James W. Hughes III ’60; Philip D. Rabalais ’61; Rhem Thomas Winters ’61; Charles Edouard Hardy ’63; John J. Murphy, Jr. ’67; Ronald William Fisk ’68; Christopher Andrew Gaudet ’80; Kevin M. Flock ’91 WIFE OF Edward L. Arroyo ’66; the late Dario F. Ballina ’39; John L. Bonnett, Jr. ’44; the late Benet F. Cain ’25; Lawrence J. Cristina, Sr. ’34; the late Edwin F. Ernst ’34; Frank L. Faust ’33; the late Joseph A. Ferrer, Sr. ’36; the late Louis J. Genella ’25; the late Carol J. Hooper, Jr. ’38; Alvin E. Hotard, Jr. ’62; the late Earl P. Koerner, Sr. ’27; the late Anthony J. Matranga, Sr. ’38; the late Clarence P. Preau, Jr. ’32; the late F. Benjamin Toledano, Jr. ’53; the late Edmund Gustave Vaz ’39; the late J. Hampden White, Jr. ’36 FATHER OF Drew R. Ballina ’74; Charles A. ’69, David C. ’71, and the late Paul D. Baril ’75; E. Stephen Bultman ’66; Thomas P. ’59 and William A. Carney, Jr. ’63; John ’66, Edward ’70 and Blaise S. D’Antoni III ’75; Damian L. Edwards ’86; Slaten L. ’74 and Kent J. Finger ’83; George T. ’05 and William M. Fisk ’10; Robert L. Frigo, Jr. ’70; W. Christian, Jr. ’86 and Douglas J. Gambel ’87; Brett M. ’01, Eric G. ’03, and Kyle W. Gaudet ’05; Glenn J. Gennaro ’66; Fred H. Gerstner, Jr. ’62; Ernest L. Harvey, Jr. ’71; stepfather of H. Thomas Hassinger ’71; Albert J., Jr. ’64 and David L. Heikamp ’71; Donald L. ’72 and Gary W. Lagasse ’80; Adam J. Lauf ’11; the late Michael J.

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Martinez ’78; J. Scott Mathews III ’70; the late Charles T. McEvoy ’90; Jonathan C. Meche ’03; Timothy A. ’75 and Al J. Moore, Jr. ’78; Ryan Morley ’97; Rhem T. Naquin ’07; Paul W. Odenwald, Jr. ’85; Jerry F. ’76, Edmond H. ’77, and Matthew L. Pepper ’81; M. Scott ’87 and Sean P. Rabalais ’89; Louis L. Robein III ’69; Robert M. ’67 and David H. Sabrio ’69; Paul V. ’96 and David J. Saltaformaggio ’00; Jameson M. Taylor ’00; William H. ’75 and Stephen G. Thurber ’87; Todd C. ’91 and Zachary G. Wakefield ’05; Joseph F. Williamson, Jr. ’65 MOTHER OF Drew R. Ballina ’74; John P. Baudouin ’88; Stephen P. ’77, Jeffrey M. ’80, and Christopher M. Bergeron ’81; Thomas F. Burke, Jr. ’58; Joseph W. Cenac, Jr. ’72; Rev. Warren F. Chassaniol ’58; the late Lawrence J. Cristina, Jr. ’60; F. Leo, Jr. ’61, Ronald J. ’62, Barry F. ’66, and Donald C. Faust ’69; Leon Fournet ’58; Kevin G. ’69 and Thomas J. Heigle ’83; Ural T., Jr. ’76 and Eric J. Hutchinson ’78; David ’80 and Denis Johnston ’83; John M. Kelly, Jr. ’63; Shawn C. Kelly ’80; John E. III ’59 and Earl P. Koerner, Jr. ’63; J. Monroe ’65 and John P. Laborde ’67; John A. Markezich ’81; Colin L. ’66 and Barry D. McCormick ’70; Wilfred H., Jr. ’62 and Gregory E. Middleton ’64; Anthony P., Jr. ’99 and Stephen T. Moore ’01; James M., Jr. ’65, Stephen A. ’68, Matthew C. ’76, and Mark T. Morgan ’77; Donald P. ’71, Michael D. ’79, and Mark S. Mouledoux ’82; the late Clifford J. Perret, Jr. ’70; Stephen W. Phillippi ’61; Ronald P. ’52 and Robert R. Quintana, Jr. ’55; Adolph M. Ringen, Jr. ’63; E. Kelleher Simon ’55; John T. Steuart ’68; David C. Vogt ’71; the late Jason T. Vorbeck ’93; Albert J., Jr. ’69 and Thomas E. Zahn ’71; John W., Jr. ’64, George L. ’65 and Alan G. Zimmer ’72; BROTHER OF Elden B. Arnoult III ’89; Juan R. Baker ’50; Harold R. ’36 and the late Robert I. Ballina ’47; Richard C. Boh ’02; Thomas C. Creagan ’39; Jacques Y. Diano ’56; the late John J. Finegan, ’44; John T. Fisk ’62; Charles L., Jr. ’55 and Raymond H. Gambel ’63; James J. ’73, William B. ’75 and Timothy J. Gaudet ’77; Sidney A. III ’72, Louis C. ’74, and Robert J. Gaudet ’76; George B. ’50 and the late James H. Groetsch, Jr. ’41; John V. Hughes, Sr. ’63; Gerald T. Kelly ’46; Henry L. Klein ’62;

Glen Leaveau ’85; Raymond V. Mancuso ’47; Benigno A., Jr. ’35, the late Urban B. ’34, and the late Jose D. Martinez ’42; Stephen A. Murphy ’68; Charles A. Nunmaker ’76; Raphael J. Rabalais ’65; Milton J. Retif, Sr. ’51; George F. Rojas ’53; E. Harold, Jr. ’37 and the late Donald M. Saer ’51; A. Roland Spedale, Sr. ’53; Albert J., Jr. ’59, Michael E. ’63, and Brian D. Winters ’70 SISTER OF Martin ’65 and Ralph Adamo ’66; Henry J. Beter, Jr. ’31; Rene A. Curry, Jr. ’56; the late Salvatore J. DeMatteo ’57; the late Ernest (Bub) Gaiennie ’40; Arthur R. Hamburger, Jr. ’65; P. Linden ’45 and the late J. Donald Hebert ’41; the late Warren H. ’23 and the late Burton B. Hebert ’25; Rev. Thomas J. Jenniskens, S.J. ’43; the late Patrick J. Laughlin, ’44; the late Rev. Francis X. Mayer, S.J. ’37; the late Joseph W. McCarron, Jr. ’37; the late James V. Reuter, Jr. ’44; the late John C. Wheeler, Jr. ’42; the late Lloyd L. Woolley ’49 SON OF Robert S. Boh ’76; the late Albert L. Diano, Sr. ’17; the late Maurice J. Hartson, Jr. ’22; the late James W. Hughes, Jr. ’33; Marcel J. Leumas, Jr. ’48; Mario J. Scramuzza ’52; the late Albert J. Winters, Sr. ’31 DAUGHTER OF Frederick W. Kraemer III ’57; Frederick J. Otis ’49; the late Hubert H. St. Mard ’29; the late Herbert St. George Verlander ’26 GRANDFATHER OF Alexander E. Athas ’94; Ryan T. Beard ’11; Bryan J., Jr. ’99, Stephen M. ’01, Nicholas T. ’03, and Mathew B. Bertucci ’05; Nitari B. Bowie ’08; Benjamin D. Brickner ’07; Christopher M. ’96 and Edward H. Cole ’99; Stuart A. Cranner ’11; Bernard A. III ’01, Eric B. ’03, and Joseph C. DeSantis ’04; David A. Drago, Jr. ’14; Gerald J. Duhon, Jr. ’85; Paul L. ’84, Robert L. ’85, Franklin V. III ’86, and David H. Endom ’93; Joshua L. Eustis ’95; Michael L. ’05, James A. ’07. and David P. Gonczi ’10; Christian T. Griffiths ’89; Travis M. Guilbault ’98; Craig A. Juneau ’04; Peter J. Krentel ’91; Andrew C. ’89 and Ryan R. LeBlanc ’91; Charles R. Lee, Jr. ’98; Myles C. Lewis ’11; Craig J. Lipinski ’87; Patrick M. McDonald ’89; Jorge A. Menes ’96; Casey Q. ’03 and Colin D. O’Flynn ’07; Christopher M. ’02,

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Nicholas P. ’04, and Andrew T. Otts ’09; Jonathan E. Pepper ’08; step-grandfather of Eric W. Prestenburg ’12; Jacob J. Pritt ’12; the late William C. Richard III ’93; Ryan J. ’89 and Jeremy D. Roemershauser ’94; William A. Settoon ’05; Jason T. Shields ’04; Andrew T. ’11 and Stephen D. Sigle ’14; Stephen J. Strickland ’01; Ernest K. Svenson ’06; Patrick A. ’03 and Timothy A. Torres ’05; Quinn S. Vorhaben ’96; James R. Westerfield II ’89; Brady F. Williamson ’11 GRANDMOTHER OF Stephen A. Aslett ’97; Henry J. III ’79 and Robert E. Bergeron ’81; Dennis J. Booth, Jr. ’87; Kenneth C. Bordes ’00; Daniel J. ’95 and Jeremy D. Burke ’97; Rosairo Henry Caruso ’95; Noel J. ’88 and Benjamin D. Cipriano ’90; Mason G. ’92, Scott A. ’92, and Tucker H. Couvillon ’04; Keith L. Crawford ’83; Thomas Daigle, Jr. ’97; Robert E. ’00 and John H. Edgecombe ’02; Malcolm M. Ehrhardt ’91; James R. ’98, Barry F., Jr. ’01, Donald C., Jr. ’04, and Alexandre L. Faust ’07; Maximien G. ’01 and the Nicholas R. Ferran ’04; Kevin B. ’08 and Liam B. Fitzgerald ’14; Keith ’83 and Kevin Fournet ’83; Eric J. ’87 and Kevin J. Frischhertz ’90; Frank A. ’83 and Joseph P. Giorlando ’85; Todd P. Golemi ’95; Timothy N. Guidry ’02; Charles ’96, Jason ’97 and Calvin Hardie ’00; Eric B. Heigle ’02; Brian P. ’04, Ian C. ’07, and Bradley J.

Hoerner ’10; Thomas J. ’79, Mark A. ’81, and Kevin C. Huggett ’88; Christian M. ’99 and David J. Jensen ’08; Todd M. Korbel ’87; Jeffrey M. ’91, Cregan J. ’94, E. Justin ’94, and Eric L. Laborde ’96; Matthew D. LaBorde ’10; Sean M. Lajaunie ’06; John T. Lambert ’04; Brian M. ’94 and Bradley J. Landry ’97; Donald E. ’92 and Joseph F. Lavigne ’94; Andrew C. ’89 and Ryan R. LeBlanc ’91; Charles R. Lee, Jr. ’98; Michael M. Legleux ’00; Cooper M. Lemoine ’14; Joseph B. III ’97, Jeffrey P. ’99, and Ross M. Marino ’08; David C. Martin ’09; Justin G. Massa ’97; Ryan D. Mayer ’97; David S. McChesney ’05; Stephen A., Jr. ’92 and the late Christopher M. Morgan ’95; Donald P. II ’95 and the late Thomas J. Mouledoux ’97; Kevin ’97 and Keith Murray ’00; George B. IV ’87, Garrett B. ’89, and Geoffrey B. Morris ’90; Paul F. Naccari III ’89; Joseph E. Orr III ’89; Christopher S. III ’98 and Michael P. O’Sullivan ’02; Jeremy J. ’07 and Jesse D. Owens ’10; Vincent Paciera III ’88; Joseph A. III ’95, Jeremy J. ’98, and Jared C. Papania ’02; Anthony J. Pirini ’08; Robert J. ’94 and Donald E. Quintana ’01; Ryan M. Roussel ’07; John J. Scariano ’04; Eugene K. ’80 and Charles G. Simon ’87; Michael Singletary ’88; Christopher P. Stephens ’13; K. Brian Trauth ’97; Jacob H. Volpi ’12. the late Jason T. Vorbeck ’93; Glenn M. Woodruff, Jr. ’14; John W. III ’11 and Nathan M. Zimmer ’14

GRANDSON OF Robert H. Boh ’47; the late Fortunato J. Padua, Jr. ’47 GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF Henry J. Bergeron IV ’00; Brian A. Buccola ’04; Brian J. Burvant ’14; Christopher D. Capps ’05; David Creighton ’06; John L. Fury III ’02; Philip J. ’11 and Andrew M. Giorlando ’12; Robert J. ’04, Ryan J. ’06 and Ross J. Hauck ’13; Joseph J. Matranga IV ’00; Matthew S. Resor ’07; St. Elmo B. Short ’85; Nicholas D. Simon ’13 Correction: In the last issue of Jaynotes, we erroneously listed Brian Maher ’75 among our deceased Blue Jay alumni. We are happy to report that Brian is alive and well, and walking among the living. We sincerely regret the mistake and send our apologies to Brian, his family, and his many friends.

The list above represents information received through June 30, 2009.

For current announcements, please check the “In Memoriam” page on Jesuit’s web site: www.jesuitnola.org/alumni/ inmemoriam/htm.

Information and corrections should be directed to Bro. William J. Dardis, S.J.: dardis@jesuitnola.org.

Family Fishin’ The 2009 Jesuit Rodeo (right photo) attracted Blue Jay fishers of all ages who battled strong winds and a searing heat wave to venture into the marsh for their bounty. For the first time in years, there were no fish entered in the offshore division categories.

Those who stayed for the weigh-in festivities were treated to good vibrations, a delicious barbecue from Robert Suggs and Southern Delta Catering, and a boatload of door prizes. Displaying some of their catch are dads Mike Daly (left) and Jay Dardis ’88, along with their sons, from left, Luke Dardis, Michael Daly, and Jack Dardis.

Fun in the Sun at Alumni Golf Tournament This foursome from ’74 is ecstatic after Dennis Muller (second from right) drops a 20-foot putt on the second hole for a birdie.

Thanking him are Billy Babin, Joe Giorlando, and Terry Billings.

For the first time in several years, the Jesuit Golf Classic moved back to Bayou Oaks at City Park where 120 Blue Jays played on what was formerly known as the North Course.

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Homecoming 2009 Back-to-Banks

Homecoming Mass and Jazz Brunch

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Sunday, October 25, 2009

3:00–6:00 PM

10:00 AM

Traditions Courtyard

Chapel of the North American Martyrs and Student Commons

Food, refreshments, entertainment, train rides, face-painting, caricatures, strolling magician, and music

by Clockwerk conclude with a pep rally before the

Homecoming Game at Tad Gormley, 7:30 PM

The Class of 2009

Alumnus of the Year Presentation Recognition of the Golden Anniversary Class of 1959 and the Silver Anniversary Class of 1984

Jazz Brunch in the Student Commons