Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Class of 2017 Receives Senior Rings as Signs of Humble Virtues

Posted September 12, 2016 / Last updated September 15, 2016

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Fr. Dyer contrasts J.R.R. Tolkein and Richard Wagner in the Ring Mass homily.

In his homily at the Ring Mass for the Class of 2017, Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J. contrasts J.R.R. Tolkien and Richard Wagner.

The Class of 2017 celebrated its Ring Mass on Saturday, Sept. 10 in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., the principle celebrant of the Mass, used the Lord of the Rings to present the virtues of humility and fidelity to the congregation.

“The hero of the Lord of the Rings,” Dyer said, “is the humblest person. It’s a little hobbit who doesn’t want the mission he’s been given, but he does it anyway.” Blue Jays were then asked to see the rings they were receiving as signs of their formation as they grow into men who can put the needs of others before their own.

Watch the Video of Fr. Dyer’s Homily

 

After the homily Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., distributed 290 rings to the seniors who were in attendance. Also concelebrating the Ring Mass were Fr. Norman O’Neal, S.J., and Fr. Donald Saunders, S.J.

Assisting at the Mass were seniors Jack Quaglino and William Fine, who proclaimed the first and second readings, and Davis Martin read the prayers of the faithful.

While most of the rings distributed to seniors were purchased new, several represent two generations in that alumni fathers gift their own bands to their Blue Jay sons.

Following Mass, seniors processed out and assembled on South Solomon Street directly in front of the steps to pose as a class, rings reaching to the sky. Seniors then broke into smaller groups for more photos before leaving campus to prepare for the Ring Dance. Seniors will report back to school on Tuesday, following Monday’s senior ring holiday.

(Photos by Jeff Strout)

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Senior Ring Mass, Sept. 10, 2016

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    The Ring Mass ceremony begins with a procession of the Class of 2017. Tripp Ledet finds his seat as parents and faculty look on.
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    Servers and clergy follow the procession of seniors to begin the Mass.
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    Jack Quaglino leads the congregation in the Responsorial Psalm.
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    Students listen to the words of the Mass readings.
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    Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., the principle celebrant, addresses the congregation during the homily.
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    Seniors reflect on the meaning of the rings they are about to receive.
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    Fr. Dyer, S.J., blesses the rings before they are distributed.
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    Cameron Pelitere receives his senior ring from Fr. McGinn, S.J.
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    Daniel DeGrange approaches Fr. McGinn, S.J., to accept his ring.
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    Fr. McGinn, S.J., then gives a senior ring to Chad Eichhorn.
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    Jacob Acosa, Chase Adamcewicz, and Cal Adams show their rings in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
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    Outside the chapel Collin Kulivan, Sean Cremaldi, and Hunt Conroy celebrate having their new rings.
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    Fr. McGinn, S.J., congratulates William Fine on receiving his senior ring.
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    Friends Peyton Cox, Ashton Loria, Hunt Navar, Chase Adamcewicz, and Evan Loria enjoy their new senior rings.
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    A group of seniors get used to the new feeling of having a ring on their finger.
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    Seth Serpas, Will Waguespack , Jack Gab, and Kai Rozas show off their new hardware.
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    John Musser celebrates with his parents, John and Mona Musser.
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    Nick Rodriguez-Ema, Jaime Colon, and Will Strout greet each other outside the chapel.
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    Noah Wilkins and Nikhil Gogineni share a moment after Mass in the courtyard.
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    Members of the Class of 2017 hold up their rings for the array of parents' cameras after Mass.