Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Jesuit Thanks Its Numerous Volunteers at Annual Crawfish Boil & Party

Posted April 25, 2014 / Last updated April 29, 2014

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Hundreds of volunteers fill tables set in Traditions Courtyard at the annual Volunteer Thank You Party on Friday, April 25.

Hundreds of volunteers fill tables set in Traditions Courtyard at the annual Volunteer Thank You Party on Friday, April 25.

As blue skies faded into dusk on Friday, April 25, hundreds of Jesuit volunteers filled the Traditions Courtyard for the annual Volunteer Thank You Party. Guests were treated to more than 2,000 pounds of spicy, delicious crawfish, more than 30 pounds of chicken and sausage jambalaya, and ice cold beverages.

The springtime event is Jesuit’s way of thanking the numerous volunteers for all of their hard work, time, and dedication. Jesuit president Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. ’76 told volunteers that their commitment to helping the school throughout the year is greatly appreciated.

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Volunteer Thank You Party, April 25, 2014

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    Jesuit President Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J. and volunteer Jeanie Favret.
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    Nora Huete, wife of Jesuit MCJROTC Lt. Col. Timothy Huete, serves up some jambalaya.
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    Bobby and Jean Clavier
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    Jay '81 and Sharon Gogreve (left) and Bart '81 and Joan Gogreve (right)
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    Clockwise from left: Mickey Bordes '78, Bert Donnes '45, and Jeff Chappuis.
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    Meanwhile, up on the roof, Events Coordinator & Auditorium Manager D.J. Galiano '07 takes flight with a drone camera. The camera, piloted by remote control, flew over the crowd while D.J. took several photos.
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    The camera caught the attention of many of the party's guests who looked up with wonder, confusion, or amazement.
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    Several hundred volunteers filled the Traditions Courtyard, making this year's event one of the largest in recent memory.
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    Some guests spot the drone flying overhead, while others chat and eat unaware of the flying camera above. Photo by D.J. Galiano '07.
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    Galiano carefully pilots the drone while taking photos of the crowd.
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    Workers prepare more than 2,000 pounds of spicy, delicious crawfish. Photo by D.J. Galiano '07.
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    Guests were also treated to the usual crawfish boil fare, such as onions and potatoes, as well as more than 30 pounds of chicken and sausage jambalaya, and ice cold beverages. Photo by D.J. Galiano '07.
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    Boiled crawfish is served up to the hundreds of volunteers gathered. Photo by D.J. Galiano '07.
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    As the sun begins to set, volunteers fill the Traditions Courtyard. Photo by D.J. Galiano '07.
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    Back on the ground, Patricia and Gary Hebert (foreground) visit with Elizabeth and Andy Galy '84 (background).
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    Jenny Johnston and her mother, Roseanne. Jenny assists with the Jesuit Cheerleaders and serves as the switchboard operator.
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    Jeff Gieseler '79 and his wife Maile (in green) visit with Moira Dorsey and Fr. Norman O'Neal.
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    Approximately 500 Jesuit parents and alumni come to this popular annual event, which is typically held on the last Friday of April. The event is Jesuit'€™s way of thanking the many volunteers for all of their hard work, time, and dedication.
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    (From left) Lionel Smith, Shawanda Johnson, and Amy Frey
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    Cory and Dawn Lobell and Gabriel and Julie Navar
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    Buddy Lazare '43
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    Debbie Hill, Norman Ward, Dee Allen, George Allen, and Mary Allen.
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    John '83 (left) and Hank Ecuyer '51
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    Events Coordinator & Auditorium Manager D.J. Galiano '07 (right) with Alumni Director Mat Grau '68 and his wife, Leah.
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    (Clockwise from left) Jeannine and Garrett Malbrough '07 and Bobby and Shirley Malbrough
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    (Foreground) Jesuit social studies teacher Stephen Hayes and his wife, Cynthia with (background) Director of Information Technology Sharon Hewlett and her husband, Ray.