Jesuit High School of New Orleans

And They’re Off… The 2017-2018 School Year is Under Way

Posted August 18, 2017 / Last updated August 24, 2017

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Davin Knott, Peyton Burkhalter, and Tyler Westfall

Students Devin Knott, Peyton Burkhalter, and Tyler Westfall are back in khaki after a restful summer. The first days of school allow students to catch up and foster the brotherhood that will develop over the course of the school year and last for the rest of their lives.

The 2017-18 school year officially began on Friday, August 18. A homeroom period, morning assembly, and seven periods of new classes came and went for the 1,365 Blue Jays who comprise this year’s student body.

First-Day-of-School_20170818_Morning-Assembly_047Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., officially begins his first full year as the president of Jesuit High School. At morning assembly he referenced the First Principle and Foundation, the cornerstone of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, to remind students of the purpose of being at Jesuit. “What we’re about here is saving souls – our own souls and the souls of those around us,” he told the students and faculty.  He also spoke of the incredible blessing it is to start a new school year and take advantage of the opportunity to influence others for the good.

View the Video of the Address at Morning Assembly by Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J.

Just moments before, Jesuit’s principal Peter Kernion ’90 had similar words of encouragement about the opportunities of a new year. “I urge all of you to look at this school year as a fresh start, a new beginning. It is a chance for each of us to make the decision to work harder this school year, makes some changes for the better, and to grow in several different areas — academically, spiritually,  socially, and in our commitment to service.”

View the Video of the Address at Morning Assembly by Jesuit principal Peter Kernion ’90

Students had the opportunity to put into practice some of the new security measures put in place to ensure the safety of the entire Jesuit community while on campus. The new drop-off and pick-up procedures also ran smoothly for the students coming to and leaving campus via Solomon St.

Starting the school year on a Friday has its perks, as students are able to ease into the school year, use the weekend as a chance to get all the supplies they need, and come to school on Monday energized to embark on the next phase of their journey at Jesuit.

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First Day of School, Aug. 18, 2017

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    Pre-freshman Luke Timphony takes a pre-test in Coach Moran's physical science class.
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    Senior Eli Larriviere (left) and junior Colby Queyrouze catch up with juniors Sam Dreuil and Michael Fitzsimmons.
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    Pre-freshmen Luke Giroir, Joseph Finger, and Nate Jackson enjoy their first lunch at Jesuit.
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    Seniors Reese Leonhard, John Trotter, John Schmidt, Christian de Gracia, and Austin Oliva
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    Seniors Quinn Fuentes, Laith Alkahby, and Blake Mire
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    Senior Max Elvir gets a hand with his locker from prefect of discipline Top Abshire.
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    Freshman Michael Daly checks his schedule on the first day of class.
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    Spanish teacher Mr. Dykema has a round table discussion with his spanish class.
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    Through the Looking Glass: Senior John McMahon shows awareness and eagerness during his class.
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    Juniors discuss the different things that could be considered "fine arts" in Mr. Jason Giaccone's class.
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    Despite soaring temperatures, Blue Jays found time to catch up with each other in the shade of the oak trees in the Traditions Courtyard.
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    Sophomore Stewart Talbot was assigned the watchguard seat in this class, catching a glimpse of hallway activity when the door is open.
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    Pre-freshmen work in small group on some basic math problems.
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    Mrs. Meg Jennings and her fine arts students enjoy their first day together as a class.
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    Pre-freshman Hunter Mayfield, freshman Garin Mayfield, and pre-freshman William Junius catch some shade after school.
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    Fernando Meja flashes a winning Friday smile as he walks towards his car.
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    English teacher Mr. Mike Begg directs foot traffic after school.
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    Students head to the parking lot at dismissal.
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    With one full day in khaki under their belt, pre-freshmen Andrew Cavignac, Luke Barbara, and Jake Compton head to the carpool line.
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    Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., gives his first beginning of the year address to the student body.
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    Mr. Jason Giaccone energizes his homeroom on the first day of school.
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    Homeroom 904 finds their spots in Traditions Courtyard for Morning Assembly.
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    Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., Jesuit's chaplain begins Morning Assembly with a prayer. He related the story of Jesuit graduate Jordan Jones, S.J. '01 taking vows and receiving the vow cross of former president Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.
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    Students and faculty take their places in the familiar homeroom rows.
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    The junior class gets used to their new spot at Morning Assembly.
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    Seniors look up to the American flag hanging above the Traditions Courtyard for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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    Student body president Paul Treuting reads the announcements at assembly.
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    Alumni Service Corps member Mr. Zac Creel '13 walks the rows of his pre-freshman homeroom.
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    Mr. Peter Kernion '90, Jesuit's principal, encourages the student body to take advantage of the fresh start.
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    Just minutes before the 7:45 bell rings, the new drop off location is flowing right through on S. Solomon St.
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    Seniors enjoy their front row view of the proceeding at assembly.
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    Prefect of discipline Top Abshire reminds students of the importance of doing the right thing, even when it is difficult.
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    Fr. Fronk greets students on the way to their first class of the day.
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    Juniors Andrew Le and Kaleb Terrell
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    Freshmen Devin Knott, Peyton Burkhalter, and Tyler Westfall
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    Sophomores James Gegenheimer, Kennedy Smith, Eddie Blakemore, and Christopher Grace
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    Freshmen Christian Lynch, Ryder Naquin, Kian Badie, Matt LaCour, Jeremy Howat, Ray Sauerwin, Benjamin Mathieu, Cameron Peck, and Julian Gonzalez
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    Juniors Josef Ernst and Ben Mollere