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Rivalry Tailgate Expands for Another Great Year of Connection

Posted October 3, 2017 / Last updated October 11, 2017

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The Blue Jay Band marches into Tad Gormley Stadium during the Krewe of Rivalry Parade.

Jesuit and Holy Cross families met for a combined tailgate prior to the start of the 98th Rivalry football game at Tad Gormley Stadium. Jesuit families gathered at the blue and white tent on the stadium’s Marconi Drive entrance from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for food, fun, and Blue Jay Camaraderie. Parents of new Blue Jays who visited the tent were also treated to a complimentary ticket to the game. And Blue Jay Band alumni who gathered for a musical reunion also enjoyed the festivities.

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Complimentary jambalaya, hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks were served to Blue Jay fans. Max Gruenig ’06 of Koz’s Restaurant grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, while the Class of ’85 served up jambalaya for hungry families and friends.

The new addition to the Rivalry Tailgate Party was the inaugural Jesuit Young Alumni Great American Cookoff. Blue Jays from the Classes of 2000 to 2013 competed in a cookoff at their personal class tents, serving dishes ranging from Crawfish Wontons to Pork Belly BLTs. Celebrity Blue Jay Judges — Aaron Burgau ’92 (Patois/Central City BBQ), Brian Landry ’94 (Borgne), and Justin LeBlanc ’99 (Bevi Seafood) — were on hand to taste the dishes and award the 1st place award to the Class of 2004.

The winner of the inaugural Jesuit Young Alumni Great American Cookoff is the Class of 2004.

The winner of the inaugural Jesuit Young Alumni Great American Cookoff is the Class of 2004. Teammates (from left) Andrew Waldron, Matthew Bienvenue, Graham Ryan, chef Pat White, and Corey Moll receive their trophy from celebrity Blue Jay chef judges Brian Landry ’94, Justin Leblanc ’99, and Aaron Burgau ’92.

Fans sported their gray game-day T-shirts which were sold throughout the week and at the tailgate tent by Jesuit’s office of institutional advancement. and face painters were on hand for kids of all ages.

Jayson and Holy Cross’s Thunder the Tiger led the Krewe of Rivalry Parade at 6:15 p.m. The parade featured each school’s cheerleaders and dance team, accompanied by the marching band — including several alumni band members — proudly playing its Fight Song. The Distinguished Military Alumni and Legends of the Game from each school also took part in the parade.

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2017 Rivalry Tailgate & Parade, Sept. 29, 2017

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    Seniors Andrew Kuebel and John McMahon
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    The Class of 2007 had one of the most unique team names.
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    Matt Firmin and David Gonczi held down the class of 2010 tent. Their team name..."Ten Things I Smoke About You"
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    The Class of 2006 wants you to "Pick '06."
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    The Class of 2005, aka "Gritz for Fitz"
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    The Class of 2000, also known as "Herd Mentality"
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    Free hamburgers, hot dogs, and sodas were served to Blue Jay families inside the Jesuit tent. Pictured in front of the Blue and White tent is Skye McCann, Andrew Cavignac, Mrs. Jodie Cavignac, Matthew Cavignac, and Mr. Jason Cavignac.
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    Tom Bagwill, Jason Britsch '12, Jeremy Reuther '01, and Michael Ceraso '12
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    Pat White '04 grilled the winning dish—lamb and pork sliders.
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    The winner of the inaugural Jesuit Young Alumni Great American Cookoff is the Class of 2004.
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    Blue Jays old and new sported their Rivalry t-shirt on game day.
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    The 2017 Great American Rivalry banner
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    Athletic director Mr. Dave Moreau with his grandson Steven Kreller II, son of Steven Kreller '94
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    These seniors get in position for the Rivalry parade.
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    The Blue Jay Band marches into Tad Gormley Stadium.
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    The Rivalry Parade drew a large crowd from both Jesuit and Holy Cross families.
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    A winning smile from Jesuit's Distinguished Military Alumnus, Capt. Ron Drez '58
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    Justin Leblanc '99 (Bevi Seafood), Brian Landry '94 (Borgne), and Aaron Burgau (Patois/Central City BBQ) served as celebrity chef judges for the cook-off.
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    Fr. Chris Fronk, S.J. samples some tasty lamb sliders from the Class of 2004.
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    Guidance counselor Justin Genovese '04 with his wife, Maria and baby, Arianna.
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    Nora Huete (left) and science teacher Amy Tassin assisted with t-shirt sales at the tailgate party.
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    The Jayettes are ready for their halftime performance.
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    Adam Larriviere and Nathan Koenig have fun at the Rivalry tailgate.
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    Fr. John Brown, S.J. enjoys the tailgate party with Adam Naquin, Jacob Campos, Jermaine Bezue, and William North from the Class of 2013.
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    The Blue Jay Band's drumline kicks off the annual battle of the bands with some fancy footwork.
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    Br. Billy Dardis '58 is always ready to lend a helping hand to the Jesuit cheerleaders.
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    The Holy Cross marching band returns fire with flare.
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    The 2017 Jayettes dance team dazzled the crowd.
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    Thunder and Jayson share a truce before the rivalry kicks off.
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    The Krewe of Rivalry parade begins!
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    Legends of the Game Rick Chanove (right) and Kenny Hrapmann wave to a cheerful parade crowd.
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    Captain Ronald Drez of Jesuit (right) and Colonel Frank Wille of Holy Cross were recognized as this year's Distinguished Military Alums.
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    The Jayettes dance their way through the Rivalry parade.