Jesuit High School Has 285 Graduates of the Class of 2017

Posted May 24, 2017 / Last updated June 2, 2017

Diplomas were awarded to 285 members of Jesuit High School’s Class of 2017 by school president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. at Commencement Exercises on Tuesday evening, May 23 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.

The faculty of Jesuit High School nominate seniors who are deserving of three special awards. By tradition, and by a vote of the faculty, the recipients were announced the night of graduation.

Palmer N. Montalbano received the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award, which is presented to the senior who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith.
Davis E. Martin was the recipient of the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award, which recognizes the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man for others by his participation and excellence in service.
Denman O. McGinnis II received The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, Donated by Will Gibbons McEnerny of the Class of 1914, an award established to honor one graduating senior who has a good scholastic record, actively participated in co-curricular activities, and possesses those qualities which symbolize “the most representative student of Jesuit High School.”

Five Co-valedictorians Among the 285 Graduates

The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award for excellence in scholarship was awarded to the seniors who graduated with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School. They were also named co-valedictorians of their class. This year the award was merited by five seniors: (from left) Andrew D. Souther; John R. Steib; Troy A. Broussard, Jr. (who delivered the valedictory address); Christopher A. Chimento; and William G. Fine.

Troy A. Broussard, Jr., the son of Norma and Troy Broussard of Slidell, will attend the University of Oklahoma (Honors Program).

Christopher A. Chimento, the son of Leslie and George Chimento of Metairie, will attend the University of Notre Dame.

William G. Fine, the son of Mary Beth and Paul Fine of New Orleans, will attend the University of Notre Dame.

Andrew D. Souther, the son of Aimee and David Souther of Jefferson, will attend Fordham University (Honors Program).

John R. Steib, the son of Tish and Raymond Steib of Gretna, will attend Fordham University (Honors Program).

The Valedictory Address was given by Troy A. Broussard, Jr.

Troy A. Broussard, Jr. gives the Class of 2017 Valedictory Address.

Jesuit High School’s Class of 2017

Receiving the Accelerated Program Diploma with the special commendation of summa cum laude were Samy M. Amkieh, Christopher L. Beebe, Nathaniel H. Beech, Jeffery P. Brothers, Jr., Graham S. Buck, Brice S. Catalano , John M. Cazabon , Todd C. Crabtree , Riess A. Dominici , Louis H. Flores IV,

Nikhil Gogineni, Christian E. Gonzalez , Justin L. Guerin, Adam A. Hassan, Christian G. Hebert, William S. Hillery, Philip L. Hourguettes, Dieter M. Hugel, Jr., Brandon M. Jackson, Roger W. Jordan III,

John D. Kling, Collin M. Kulivan, Jarod D. Larriviere, Fletcher W. Lavie, Lloyd F. Ledet III, Joon-Kyoo Lee, Luke W. Lingle, Christian A. Marks, Davis E. Martin, Noah D. Martin,

John G. McCord, Dylan E. Meyer, Palmer N. Montalbano, Luke A. Navarro, August E. Neyrey IV, Albert J. Nicaud III, Xavier N. Oberhelman, John A. Quaglino, Patrick M. Rees, Keegan P. Rooney, Henry J. Sauviac,

Leonardo E. Seoane, Michael S. Sepcich, Jr., Marc W. Théberge, Jr., Jared J. Tonglet, Cullen W. Unsworth, Jonathan P. Vegh, Preston T. Warwick, Alexander W. Welsh, Christian M. Westholz, Noah C. Wilkins, and Aaron Yu.

Receiving the Accelerated Program Diploma with the special commendation of magna cum laude were John A. Bagert, Noah B. Baquet, Vincent R. Baumer, Shane M. Begg, Guy L. Cresson, John A. Crowson, Daniel D. DeGrange, Jacob R. DeRamus, Peyton D. Duersel, Michael C. Ellis,

Ian M. Fogarty, Brandon B. Gerdes, Jordan W. Giewat, Matthew J. Granier, Seth A. Gunnels, Jeremy P. Hamilton, Albert P. Kropog III, Marshall T. Lee, Nicholas A. Legier, Ethan D. Legrand,

Peyton E. Lofton, Briggs C. Lucia, Tristan N. Marchand, Bryce P. Musso, Matthew T. Nguyen, Cameron M. Pelitere, Edmond J. Perret III, John F. Pontin V, Connor P. Prouet, Sam J. Recile III,

John D. Redfearn, Patrick H. Rooney, Kai M. Rozas, James A. Stapp, Jr., Grant J. Stevens, William S. Tosh, Hunter K. Tracey, James M. Truett, Jacob L. Whitlow, William W. Wilson IV, and Benjamin A. Wolf.

Receiving the Accelerated Program Diploma with the special commendation of cum laude were Jacob L. Baxter, Ryan A. Bourdais, Jaime E. Colon, Liam B. Crane, William V. Crumley, Jackson V. de Gruy, Ian S. Doskey, Paul M. Elvir III, Evan J. Fogg, Borjius J. Guient, Jr.,

Joshua A. Harper, Evan P. Hatrel, Robert S. Hayden, William A. King, Michael J. LaForge, Daniel G. Leithman, Hayden A. Lichtl, Denman O. McGinnis II, John C. Musser, Hunt M. Navar,

William W. Rosevally, Dominic W. Salomone, Colin A. Scripter, Willard E. Strout II, Jonathan L. Tabora, Wilhelm D. Waguespack, Richmond W. Wall, and Connor J. Ward.

Earning the Accelerated Program Diploma for having successfully completed a five-year program above and beyond the school’s ordinary requirements were Jacob A. Acosta, Mitchell W. Barras, Christian P. Crout, Trey C. Hoard, Karl E. Hoefer, Jr., John K. Jackson III, Julian P. Mahfouz, and Nicholas J. Rodriguez-Ema.

Completing the College Preparatory Course with the special commendation of summa cum laude were Richard J. Besselman, Jr., Van G. Bohn, Jr., Chad A. Eichhorn, Eric R. Espinal, Nathan K. Le, Jacob G. Marshall, Nicholas B. Pham, Alex J. Plaisance, and Andrew P. Stahl.

Completing the College Preparatory Course with the special commendation of magna cum laude were Aaron G. Baker, Bridges G. Baudier, Maxfield B. Bell, André P. Benjamin, Jr., Jandon J. Briscoe, John A. Cronvich, Christopher R. Cuomo, Jr., Blake N. Dulcich, Davis M. Friend, Robert Hamlin III,

James M. Haupt, Jr., Connor P. Housey, Jamal N. Jordan, Travis P. Kieff, Matthew A. Kives, Nolan T. Lambert, Luke M. Malter, Troy P. McConnell II, André R. Navarre, Jack D. North,

Matthew T. O’Neill, Salvatore S. Ovella IV, Blake A. Parenton, Colin J. Parenton, Benjamin C. Roberts, Eli J. Sisung, Michael D. Smart, Jacob E. Tingler, Connor J. Zaeringer, and Christopher M. Zelenka.

Completing the College Preparatory Course with the special commendation of cum laude were Dominic R. Baker, Brett R. Balser, Blake A. Brown, Randy J. Carter, Jr., Joshua T. Cashio, Jake D. Chanove, Hanson A. Chokr, William J. Conrad, Brendan H. Conroy, Cameron J. Crozier,

William N. Daigle, Corey J. Dublin, Nathan A. Farley, Wesley B. Faust, Akalanka R. Fernando, Caleb H. Ferry, Richard C. Gogreve, Mason P. Graham, John R. Illg III, Charles A. Juge,

Adam E. Landrieu, Justin A. Leveque, Ashton T. Loria, Evan P. Loria, William O. Matthews, Matthew T. McMahon, Juan P. Menendez, Reed E. Meric, Harper J. Miller, John D. Orazio, Christopher T. Pitre,

Scott M. Prados, Hayden J. Ricca, Michael J. Scillitani, Seth A. Serpas, Gabriel C. Silvera, Zachary G. Simon, Brooks M. Simons, Patrick S. Spiers, Charles C. Szeszycki, Matthew N. Valerio, and Gary F. Zeringue, Jr.

Completing the College Preparatory Course were Chase A. Adamcewicz, Cal R. Adams, John B. Appel III, Patrick A. Appel, Joshua B. Armond, Ryan J. Armond, Kyle J. Bardell, Colton J. Bell, Taylor S. Bonnet, Brent M. Brocato,

Patrick G. Brou, Matthew J. Caluda, Santiago R. Cambias, Peyton A. Cox, Sean M. Cremaldi, Andrew G. Dandry, Dylan T. Dempsey, Bryce G. Duffy, Trent L. Dumser, Jacob M. Eymard,

Kyle T. Fitzpatrick, Jack W. Gab, Nicholas E. Gauthé, Jason M. Grana, Jr., Mason B. Green, Brandon M. Greer, Noah B. Griffin, Russ P. Gros, William S. Hamilton, August J. Hansen,

Grant A. Happel, Nicholas P. Hazard, Travis B. Huizar, Jr., Brian C. Illg II, Hunter T. Jones, Andrew E. Keeler, Jordan D. Kelley, Connor G. LeBlanc, Cameron W. Lobell, William R. Lopez,

Kevin M. Lynch, Jr., Cameron J. Maheu, Edward A. Medina, Jr., Jackson V. Melnyk, Dennis M. Miller, Michael G. Nash, Jr., Tyler R. Oliva, William D. Palmer, John M. Perkins, Garrett M. Pertuit,

Adrian J. Prudhomme, Nicholas M. Ray, Rowley C. Redmann, Seth M. Reed, Austin G. Ros, Cameron M. Rosen, Mahlon P. Ruegge, Peyton A. Schillaci, Douglas A. Schof, Jr., Conner M. Seither,

Parker A. Simoneaux, Zachary D. Smith, Connor B. Tappel, Bailey C. Termine, Trace J. Theriot, Alexander B. Tisdale, Alexander L. Tran, Tanner V. Tresca, Jean-Paul Tujague, Jr., and David D. Zimmer.

Galleries

Commencement Exercises, Class of 2017, May 23, 2017

Joshua Armond, Alex Plaisance, Nicholas Gauthe, Jacob Tingler, Ryan Armond, Fletcher Lavie, Connor LeBlanc, Nathan Le, Christopher Zelenka
Members of the Philelectic Society share a final moment together before the ceremony: Matthew O'Neill, Eddie Medina, Bailey Termine, Jarod Larriviere, Blake Brown, and Jordan Kelley.
Mr. Julio Minsal, S.J., returns from theology studies in Toronto to attend the graduation...
...and a throng of his former students rush to meet him.
Connor Prouet, Sean Cremaldi, Mr. Matt Orillion '98, and Patrick Rooney
The valedictorians for the Class of 2017: Andrew Souther, Jack Steib, Troy Broussard, Christopher Chimento, and William Fine
Noah Martin, Kai Rozas, Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., Todd Crabtree
Chris Cuomo, Jack Jackson, Christian Westholz, Scott Prados, Mr. Julio Minsal, S.J., Zach Smith, and Patrick Brothers
Samy Amkieh, Mr. Peter Muller '81, Jaime Colon, Jack Steib
Garrett Pertuit, Andre Benjamin, Alex Tisdale, Troy McConnell, Mason Green, and Tyler Oliva
Jack Steib, Denny McGinnis, Fr. John Brown, S.J., and Jack Quaglino
Charles Szeszecki, John McCord, B.J. Guient, Jack North, and Adam Landrieu
All is quiet on stage as the graduates gather in the holding room before the ceremony.
Mr. Top Abshire gives final instructions to the Class of 2017 before they take the stage.
The anticipation builds as Cal Adams, Chase Adamcewicz, Mitchell Barras, Jandon Briscoe, Peyton Schillaci, and Connor Seither walk down the hall.
Bro. Billy Dardis, S.J. '58 keeps a watchful eye over the diplomas.
Members of the Blue Jay Band prepare to accompany the ceremony with music.
The graduates take their places behind the curtain...
...and at exactly 8:00 PM, the curtain opens.
The assembly stands at attention for the National Anthem.
Palmer Montalbano receives the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award...
...and returns to sit with his classmates.
Denny McGinnis II receives The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy.
Davis Martin receives the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award.
Troy A. Broussard, Jr. delivers the valedictory address.
School administrators (from left) Mr. Top Abshire, Mrs. Helen Swan, Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., Mrs. Kathy Juhas, and Mr. Peter Kernion '90 listen to the valedictory address.
The Class of 2017
The Class of 2017
The Class of 2017
Mr. Top Abshire brings out the next batch of diplomas for distribution.
The Class of 2017
The Class of 2017
Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., president of Jesuit High School, addresses the Class of 2017.
After the curtain closes, the elated graduates celebrate backstage...
...then make their way off stage.
Winners of the three major awards at graduation: Palmer Montalbano received the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award, Denny McGinnis II received The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, and Davis Martin received the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award.
Colin Parenton, Todd Crabtree, and Blake Parenton show off their diplomas after the ceremony.