Senior Kenneth E. Krizan III accepts The Award for Excellence in Theology from Jesuit president Fr. Anthony McGinn at the Annual Awards Night on Thursday, May 19. Krizan was the recipient of four awards: The William Helis Memorial Award for Greek, The Award for Excellence in Theology, The Frank T. Howard Memorial Award for English, and The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award.

More than 200 Blue Jays were recognized for their academic, co-curricular, and athletic achievements during the 2015-2016 school year at the annual Awards Night ceremony on Thursday, May 19, in the Jesuit Auditorium.

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Academic departments honored high-achieving students in a variety of subjects. University Book Awards were also presented to eight members of the Class of 2017 on the basis of academics, co-curricular activities, community service, and high character.

Co-curricular awards were presented for achievement in a variety of organizations. From Marine Corps JROTC to Debate to the Philelectic Society to National Honor Society to the Pro-life Club — students earned recognition for their success and dedication to the mission and ideals of Jesuit High School.

Athletic Awards were presented to numerous Blue Jays, who were recognized for their accomplishments on the field of play. Additionally, letters earned in various co-curricular organizations were distributed to those who earned them.

The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award for excellence in scholarship is awarded to the seniors who are graduating with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School.  They are also named co-valedictorians of their class.  This year, the award is merited by 15 seniors:  Andrew J. Cerise, Benjamin C. Creel, Nicholas P. Fresneda, John R. James, Cameron F. Kaupp, Kenneth E. Krizan III, Connor J. Maheu, Mayank Mardia, Harrison H. Millar, Brian M. Piglia, Jr., Cole S. Retif, Jeremy W. Scheffler, Evan J. Slattery, Brady R. Stiller, and James A. Stoner.

2016 Awards Night Recipients

University Book Awards

The University Book Awards were presented to next year’s graduating class on the basis of academics, co-curricular activities, community service, and high character. These students evidenced sincere concern for others and made significant contributions to Jesuit High School outside the classroom. This year, the following members of the Class of 2017 were honored for their accomplishments:

• The Fairfield University Book Award was presented to William G. Fine.
• The Holy Cross College Book Award was given to Davis E. Martin.
• The Randolph College Book Award was presented to Todd C. Crabtree.
• The Saint Michael’s College Book Award was given to John A. Quaglino.
• The Tulane University Book Award was presented to Nikhil Gogineni.
• The Villanova University Award was given to August E. Neyrey IV.
• The Washington and Lee University Book Award was given to Andrew D. Souther.
• The Williams College Book Award was presented to Troy A. Broussard, Jr.

Unless designated otherwise, recipients of the awards listed below are members of the Class of 2016. 

Academic Awards

• The Frank T. Howard Memorial Award — for excellence in English — was merited by Kenneth E. Krizan III.
• The Jesuit 500 Club Award — for excellence in Latin — was merited by Connor J. Maheu.
• The William Helis Memorial Award — for excellence in Greek — was merited by Kenneth E. Krizan III.
• The Loyola University Award for Mathematics — for the senior with the highest overall average in mathematics — was merited ex aequo by John R. James and Connor J. Maheu.
• The Reverend William J. Ryan Memorial Award — for excellence in social studies — was merited by Harrison H. Millar. (donated by the late Dr. J. Joseph Ryan in memory of his brother, Rev. William J. Ryan)
• The Frank T. Howard Memorial Award — for excellence in physics — was merited by Matthew J. Miceli.
• The Jimmy Kuck Award — for excellence in chemistry — was merited by Andrew D. Souther ’17.
• The Award for Excellence in Biology was merited by Matthew G. LaCour ’19.
• The Paquette Family Award — for overall excellence in French — was merited by Zachary O. Gandy.
• The L’Union Français Award — for excellence in French conversation — was merited by Zachary O. Gandy.
• The Ubaldo Trelles Memorial Award — for excellence in Spanish  — was merited by Joshua S. Lacoste.
• The Susan & Garic Schoen Award — for excellence in computer studies — was merited by Maurice A. Carr.
• The Bausch & Lomb Science Award — presented annually to the junior who has displayed the most outstanding cumulative achievement through the junior year in the sciences — was merited by Troy A. Broussard, Jr. ’17.
• The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal — given annually to a junior in recognition of outstanding cumulative achievement through the junior year in both mathematics and science — was merited by Andrew D. Souther ’17.
• The Vincent Liberto Award for 2nd Place in Instrumental Music was awarded to Jaeyeon Kweon.
• The Premio de Honor de la Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Award for Spanish was merited ex aequo by Cristian E. Orellana and Joseph A. Stagni, Jr.

Co-Curricular Awards

• The Philelectic Society Award — for outstanding achievement in dramatics — was merited by Thomas J. Hellmers.
• The Culture of Life Award — for the student who has shown exemplary leadership as a member of the Pro-Life Club at Jesuit High School — was merited by Justin M. Vlosich.
• The Giunio Socola Memorial Award — for excellence in public debate in the Lincoln-Douglas senior division — was merited by Robert F. Cerise ’18. (donated by Mrs. Anita Socola Specht)
• The Lea Naquin Hebert Memorial Award — for excellence in debate in the Public Forum senior division — was merited by Andrew D. Souther ’17. [donated by her late sons, the Honorable F. Edward Hebert (1920) and Mr. Gordon Ray Hebert (1923).]
• The Felix J. Hebert Memorial Award — for excellence in debate in the Public Forum junior division — was merited by Jaime E. Colon ’17. [donated by his late sons, the Honorable F. Edward Hebert (1920) and Mr. Gordon Ray Hebert (1923).]
• The Aloysius J. Cahill Memorial Award — for proficiency in oratory — was merited by Andrew J. Cerise.
• The John D. Schilleci Memorial Award — for excellence in elocution in the senior division — was merited by Mayank Mardia.
• The Professor Michael Cupero Memorial Award — for overall musical excellence — was merited by Tristan C. Killgore. (donated by his grandson, Col. Hamil M. Cupero ’56)
• The Reverend Francis A. Fox, S.J. Memorial Award — for proficiency in instrumental music — was merited by William G. Fine ’17. (donated by Mr. Harry Morel, Jr. ’61 in memory of his late father, Mr. Harry J. Morel)
• The Vincent Liberto Award for 2nd Place in Instrumental Music is awarded to Jaeyeon Kweon.

Athletics Awards

• The Daniel “Rusty” Staub Award — for the senior baseball letterman who exhibited exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit — was merited by Brandon P. Briuglio.
• The Donald R. Ford Award — for the outstanding lineman on Jesuit’s varsity football team — was merited by Corey J. Dublin ’17.
• The William D. & Maybelle Postell Award — for the senior basketball player who exhibited exemplary leadership, scholarship, and spirit — was merited by Mark R. Beebe, Jr. (donated by their son, Mr. John Blake Postell ’59)
• The “Fighting Jaylet” Award — for the junior varsity basketball player who demonstrated the highest quality of excellence as a student athlete — was merited by Patrick J. Schwing ’18. (donated by Mr. Charles W. Heim, Jr. ’59 in honor of the undefeated 1968 Fighting Jaylets)
• The Morris B. Redmann, Jr. Memorial Award — for the outstanding senior football letterman who best combined scholarship and athletics — was merited by Benjamin C. Creel.
• The Edwin F. Stacy, Jr. Wrestling Award — for the outstanding wrestler who made a major contribution to the varsity team, excelled in academics, and exhibited exemplary leadership — was merited by Joseph P. Dupré.
• The Michael D. Conway Award — for the most valuable player on the varsity soccer team — was merited by Chase K. Rushing.
• The Rodriguez Family Award — for the most valuable swimmer on the varsity swimming team — was merited by Cade H. Fuxan.
• The Chester M. Rieth Award — for the senior track letterman who exhibited exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit — was merited by Mark E. Jaunet, Jr.
• The Stanley Ray Award ­— for the most improved letterman on the varsity track team  — was merited by James A. Stapp, Jr. ’17.
• The Most Valuable Golfer Award — for the golfer who made a significant contribution to the varsity team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play — was merited by Charles G. Glorioso.
• The Most Valuable Tennis Player Award — for the senior player who made a significant contribution to the varsity team, exhibited exemplary leadership, and performed in an outstanding manner in tournament play — was merited by Brandon G. Beck.
• The Christopher Morgan Memorial Award — for the cross-country letterman who exhibited exemplary courage, leadership, sportsmanship, and spirit — was merited by Carlos S. Zervigon.
• The Coach Edwin E. Toribio Memorial Award — for the senior who best combined scholarship and athletics — was merited by Evan J. Slattery.

The all-around athletic award recipients, as selected by the head coaches of each sport and athletic department administrators, are as follows:

• The Coach Gernon Brown Memorial Award — for the best all-around athlete on the junior varsity teams — was merited by Michael S. Hull ’18.
• The Joseph Michael Worley Memorial Award — for the senior who, by his unselfishness, sportsmanship, and spirit during his career at Jesuit, enhanced the athletic program either as a player, manager, trainer, or student — was merited by Hayden W. Fuentes.
• The Robert T. Casey Memorial Award — for the varsity athlete who displayed exemplary sportsmanship and spirit — was merited by Joseph P. Dupré.
• The Award for All-Around Athletic Ability was merited by Guy R. Patron, Jr.
• The Larry Gilbert Family Memorial Award — for the best all-around athlete on the varsity teams — was merited by Mark R. Beebe, Jr.

District & State Rally Winners

On April 16, 45 Jesuit students competed against 6,000 other students in the 109th Louisiana State Rally. Twenty-two of those Blue Jays placed in the top five in their respective events.

• 2016 State Literary Rally
  Winners include 19 students who placed in the top of their events for Division I. View the list of State Literary Rally winners.
• 2016 District Literary Rally in Division I
  Winners include 7 overall category winners and 29 state qualifiers. View the list of District Literary Rally winners.

National Examination Awards

• Perfect Score — Latin I
  Matthew G. LaCour ’19
  Herman D. Webster ’19

Non-Athletic Co-Curricular Awards

The Marine Corps JROTC Awards

• The American Legion Bronze Medal for Scholastic Excellence  — for the senior MCJROTC cadet who earns the highest GPA; presented by the commander of American Legion Post #125, Mr. Richard Bell — was merited by Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Fresneda.
• The American Legion Bronze Medal for Military Excellence — for the senior MCJROTC cadet who distinguishes himself through his military bearing, discipline, character, and citizenship; presented by the commander of American Legion Post #125, Mr. Richard Bell — was merited by Cadet Colonel Austin Blanchard.
• The Sons of American Revolution JROTC Bronze Medal — for the junior MCJROTC cadet who has exhibited the highest standards of leadership, military bearing, and excellence — was merited by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel John Crowson ’17.
• The Daughters of the American Revolution Junior ROTC Bronze Medal — for the cadet who distinguishes himself through his dependability, good character, and discipline — was merited by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel William Waguespack.
• The Military Order of World Wars Bronze Medal — for the outstanding freshman MCJROTC cadet — was merited by Cadet Corporal August Huete ’19.
• The Veterans of Foreign Wars Medal — for the senior MCJROTC cadet who exhibits outstanding leadership both in the MCJROTC Program and other activities; presented by Commander Larry Jones, United States Coast Guard, retired, representing VFW Post #8973 — was merited by Cadet Sergeant Major Rodney Schaubhut, Jr.
• The Military Officers’ Association of America JROTC Medal — for the MCJROTC cadet who has exhibited superior leadership, dedication, and character — was merited by Cadet Major Brooks Simons ’17.
• The Daedalian JROTC Achievement Award — for a junior MCJROTC cadet who has demonstrated outstanding patriotism, love of country, and service — was merited by Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Jared Tonglet ’17.
• The Woman Marine Association Outstanding Cadet Award — for the outstanding sophomore MCJROTC cadet; presented by Master Gunnery Sergeant Rivera, Staff Sergeant Woods, and Staff Sergeant Dyer of the Women Marines Association — was merited by Cadet Staff Sergeant Cadet Staff Sergeant Melvin Allen III ’18.
• Noncommissioned Officers Association Award — for the MCJROTC cadet who, while serving as a noncommissioned officer, has demonstrated superior military bearing, personal appearance, and leadership — was merited by Cadet Sergeant Major Travis Kieff ’17.
• The Knights of Columbus Patriotism Award — for the junior MCJROTC cadet who distinguishes himself through his patriotism and leadership — was merited by Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Patrick Appel ’17 and Cadet Staff Sergeant Donald Barrett ’18.

The National Honor Society Awards

• The Excellence in Leadership Award  — for the NHS senior member who has provided exemplary leadership to the chapter since his induction ceremony — was merited by Chalon L. Fogarty II.
• The Excellence in Service Award — for the chapter member who has provided most service in the National Honor Society daily Tutoring and Mentorship Program, and the Walk Against ALS — was merited by Harrison H. Millar.
• The Excellence in Character Award — for the member of the chapter who best models what it means to be “a man for others” inside and outside of the school — was merited by Brian M. Piglia, Jr.
• The Service to the Chapter Award — for members whose commitment and volunteer work has advance greatly the mission of the chapter — was merited ex aequo by Troy A. Broussard, Jr., and August E. Neyrey IV.
• The St. Aloysius Gonzaga Award for the Member of the Year — to the senior who most fully embodies the four pillars that distinguish the National Honor Society: Character, Leadership, Service and Scholarship — was merited by Christopher W. Abadie.

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Awards

• The José Luis Baños Award  for Excellence in Spanish, given by Sociedad Española, was merited by Austin C. Reed.
• The Premio de Honor for Capítulo San Ignacio de Loyola de la Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, is presented to the Senior member whose commitment and volunteer work has greatly advanced the mission of the chapter, and the role of Spanish Learning in the JHS community.  This year the award is merited ex aequo by Cristian E. Orellana and Joseph A. Stagni, Jr.

Perfect Attendance Award

The perfect attendance award is given to students who have been present for all classes during their entire career at Jesuit High School. These Blue Jays have not been absent, tardy, or exited early on any school day from August 2011 – May 2016.

The Senior Perfect Attendance Award is merited by 4 seniors:  Hunter J. Chapman, Gregory R. Fortier, Joshua S. Lacoste and Logan K. Yokum.

Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award

The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award for excellence in scholarship is awarded to the seniors who are graduating with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School. They are also named co-valedictorians of their class.

This year, the award is merited by 15 seniors: Andrew J. Cerise, Benjamin C. Creel, Nicholas P. Fresneda, John R. James, Cameron F. Kaupp, Kenneth E. Krizan III, Connor J. Maheu, Mayank Mardia, Harrison H. Millar, Brian M. Piglia, Jr., Cole S. Retif, Jeremy W. Scheffler, Evan J. Slattery, Brady R. Stiller, and James A. Stoner.