1847 Society Benefactors Lauded for Their Commitment and Generosity
Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., had the chance to thank benefactors at the annual 1847 Society donor reception on Sunday, Aug. 20, at The Balcony in Metairie. After offering his appreciation to the many parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and other friends in attendance, Fr. Fronk gave an update on the school’s growth and plans for development.
View the Photo Gallery of the 1847 Society Donor Reception
Some 200 benefactors who attended the reception also heard from Tom Bagwill, Jesuit’s director of institutional advancement. Bagwill thanked those present for their generosity and continued support for the school that changes the lives of so many who are able to walk the halls at Carrollton and Banks.
Jesuit hosts two donor receptions each August to thank those who made significant gifts to the school during the previous fiscal year. The 1847 Society is a giving level whose name is derived from the year the school was founded on Baronne Street.
Members who constitute the 1847 Society each donated between $600 and $2,999 during Jesuit’s 2017 fiscal year, which began July 1, 2016 and ended June 30, 2017. The three current donor levels that make up the Society are:
- The GAP Club: $2,877 – $2,999
- The Champions Club: $1,000 – $2,834
- The Alma Mater Club: $600 – $999
Benefactors who donated $3,000 or more were invited to the Ignatian Circle donor reception, which will take place on Sunday, August 27, at Maison du Lac on the New Orleans lakefront.
In addition to the addresses by Fr. Fronk and Mr. Bagwill, attendees enjoyed Blue Jay camaraderie, delicious food, hors d’oeuvres, and music.
Galleries
1847 Society Donor Reception, The Balcony, August 20, 2017
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The 1847 Society Reception was held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at The Balcony in Metairie.
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Chip Lavie '76 catches up with Anne and Dr. Greg Tilton '70
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Fr. Fronk, S.J. with Kathleen and Billy Steen '68
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Dr. Thomas Mims '75 with Jesuit's principal, Mr. Peter Kernion '90
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Tom Bagwill, director of institutional advancement, welcomes the 1847 Society and introduces Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J.
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Fr. Fronk introduces himself and updates the guests on the current status, growth, and development of Jesuit High School.
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Guests enjoy hearing from Fr. Fronk.
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Tom Bagwill introduces a special musical guest, tenor sax player Dave Schof '56.
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Dave Schof led the group in the alma mater and the fight song on the saxophone.
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Arthur Folse '70 with Mike Waldo '70 and his wife Judy
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Jack Dardis '59, Bill Eastin '59, Paulette Ward, and Br. Billy Dardis, S.J. '58
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Bryan Reuter '81 and his wife Donna with David Prados '75
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Susan Donaldson, Gail Daigle, and Barbara Gross enjoy the evening.
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Mike Waldo '70 and his wife Judy
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Jacqueline and Will Scheffler '88
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Quintela Cola and Cheryl Huckabee
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Jeremy Reuther '01, Fr. John Brown, S.J., Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., and Peter Kernion '90
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Adam and Ridgely Myers smile in front of the 1847 backdrop.
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Leonard '65 and Barbara Drury with Clave and Madeline Gill '65
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Maurice Valerio and Jacques Hourguettes
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Dave Schof '56 catches up with Arthur Folse '70.
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Mat Grau '68 mingles with the Prados brothers, Mike '83 (left) and David '75 (right).
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Mary and Jimmy Huck
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James Eckholdt '82 and Kristen Thomas
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Howard '64 and Bebe Maestri
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Joe Angelico '63 and his wife Irita
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Bob '47 and Elizabeth Gallinghouse
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Tom Bagwill and his wife Dana
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Georges and Andrea Legrand with Fr. Fronk, S.J.
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Ariel Buenano and his wife Istriz Longo
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Senior Tanner Tripoli was one of the many waiters at The Balcony. Here, Tanner manages the fondue table.
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John and Heidi Rink
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Dooty '51 and Pam Patron
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The Class of 1998 and their wives: Vernon and Kristine Carriere, Gavin and Emily Gillen, & Brandon and Sarah Jane Briscoe.
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The Jesuit 1847 backdrop