Announcements for Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Today is Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Regular Order, Day 6
- The Philelectic Society proudly presents Disney’s Newsies—opening Thursday through Saturday at 7 PM, with a matinee on Saturday at 2 PM in the auditorium. Students, bring your school ID to the show and receive two free tickets. Look for the separate student line when you arrive. Hot dogs, soft pretzels, and other treats will be sold at intermission. Come support your classmates and enjoy a night of incredible storytelling.
- Students who signed up to donate blood on Thursday must turn in permission slips today to Mrs. Tassin in Room 317.
- The second round of the FIFA tournament will conclude today. During the first half of lunch, Barcelona will take on PSG while Real Madrid faces Chelsea. In the second half of lunch, it’s Bayern Munich vs. Man U and Liverpool vs. Arsenal.
- The Fishing club will meet today during the first half of lunch in Room 313.
- Acoustic Guitar Club will meet today during the second half of lunch in Room 330.
- The Ultimate Frisbee club will meet today on Will Clark field during the second half of lunch.
- Total Sodal Mass will take place the first half of lunch today in the 2nd floor chapel, immediately followed by pizza in Ignatius Hall.
- The Jesuit Men of Color will meet today during lunch in Room 210.
- The 8th grade baseball team will host Holy Cross this evening at John Ryan Stadium starting at 5:30.
- The bowling team will face Slidell in a state semifinal match on Thursday at Premier Lanes in Gonzales starting at 11:45. Should the team emerge victorious they will advance to the state championship match at 3:45.
- The Jesuit Cheer Team is looking for strong and athletic 8th-11th grade Jesuit students for their competition team. The Cheer team is hosting an open practice Thursday after school in the Benson Arena for all those interested. Free Cane’s chicken will be available to all who participate. Come out and meet the girls on the cheer team and see if this sport is for you. If you attended the first practice and are still interested you should attend tomorrow’s practice.
- 8th and 9th grade students who selected the Media Arts I elective as their first choice should pick up an application outside of the Student Communications Office, Room 130. Applications are due this Friday, April 11. See Mr. Flores if you have any questions.
- Our Vocations Promoter, Fr. Juan Ruiz, SJ, is hosting a lunch this Friday to discuss discernment with the Jesuits and the priesthood. Students who may be interested in having an intentional conversation about this kind of discernment are invited to RSVP on the signup sheet outside Room 129. A Lent-friendly lunch will be provided.
- A representative from Villanova University will be available during lunch in the College Counseling Suite.
- An admissions representative from Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, United Kingdom will be in the College Counseling Office during lunch on Thursday. Anyone interested in earning his college degree abroad should attend. All rugby players are also encouraged to attend!
- Attention all freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. The College Counseling Office is hosting an important presentation on college admission testing and attendance is highly recommended. This Live Webinar will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm. The registration link has been sent to you and your parents via email and can be found here. Be sure to complete the registration today!