In recognition of and appreciation for the school’s national presence, Jesuit president Fr. John Brown, S.J., met with members of Jesuit’s National Advisory Board on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. After updating members regarding academics, admissions, advancement, athletics, campus construction, and mission, Fr. Brown received helpful feedback and wisdom. Specifically, at Fr. Brown’s request, Blue Jays from across the country offered advice about identifying, hiring, and retaining talented teachers, administrators, and staffers. Members of Jesuit’s 2021 NAB are Lee Faust ’61 (Keswick, VA), John Gilluly ‘88 (Austin, TX), Jeff Laborde ’91 (Atlanta), Charles McClain ’60 (Berkeley, CA), Michael McGarry ’76 (Pittsburgh, PA), Robert Murphy ’69 (Houston, TX), John O’Shea ’80 (Houston, TX), Kevin Poorman ’69 (Chicago), George Rizzo ’57 (Houston, TX), and Paul Stevens ’70 (Alexandria, VA).