The Student Council Executive Board at Jesuit orchestrated a series of festive events to usher in the Christmas spirit and provide a delightful break ahead of the rigors of exam week. Transforming the Student Commons into a holiday wonderland, the area was adorned with Christmas trees, a cheerful stuffed snowman, and poles wrapped in festive Christmas paper.

Among the engaging activities, students enjoyed the challenge of unwrapping packages while wearing oven mitts—a task that quickly became a fan favorite. Senior Will Allen, dressed as the Grinch, added a playful twist by humorously “stealing” napkin holders and book bags across campus during lunch. Meanwhile, senior Wilson Frischhertz spearheaded gingerbread house-building competitions and karaoke sessions, bringing creative flair and musical cheer to the festivities.

Senior Wyatt Mire facilitated interactions with Santa, allowing students to sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wishes. Junior Spencer Waguespack and senior Kasey Cognevich kept students entertained with a guessing game involving green and red M&M’s, adding an element of friendly competition. Senior Aiden Wang and junior class president Drew Causey contributed by distributing candy canes and cookies during lunch, spreading holiday cheer.

To conclude the festivities, Student Council moderators Justin Genovese ’04 and James Linn ’06, along with several judges, evaluated the creative efforts of students in the class-wide door decorating competition. Honorable mentions were awarded to the Science, Modern Foreign Language, Classics, and Resource Center departments for their creative contributions to the door decorating contest. The judges found it challenging to reach a consensus, resulting in a Top Three winners: Admissions, Guidance, and Phils. Homeroom 902 received the Award for the Most Classic Christmas Feel, while Homeroom 1004 earned the VIP Award for its Reindeer Bouncer theme. Homeroom 1009 was recognized for Best Motivation and Pun, and Homeroom 1104 received the “We Don’t Get French Humor or Art” Award. The “I Guess We Need a Brain Rot Award” was given to Homeroom 1204, and the SHANKLE Award went to Homeroom 1202. Finally, the best overall door, which beautifully embodied the themes of Keeping Christ in Christmas, Advent, and Blue Jay Spirit, was awarded to Homeroom 807.

Concluding a week filled with festive spirit ahead of exams, today’s events brought joy to all involved. Executive Aides seniors Ethan Lapeze and Harris Treuting distributed candy canes and hot chocolate, setting a warm tone as anticipation built for the annual tacky sweater competition. Students showcased their creativity with delightfully eccentric attire, adding a playful atmosphere to the day. The festivities reached a cheerful finish with J.R. Cimini serving as the DJ, spinning Christmas tunes leaving everyone with a sense of holiday cheer.