Class of 2015 Closes Out Senior Week

Posted May 1, 2015 / Last updated May 5, 2015

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Class of 2015

The Class of 2015 closed the book on Senior Week on Friday, May 1 with a busy day of fun activities.

Following their formal dismissal from their final Morning Assembly as students, seniors made their way to the school’s front steps on Carrollton Avenue to take their senior picture — a photo these soon-to-be alumni will treasure for years to come.

The group then moved into the Auditorium to launch their Senior Day activities. The main attraction was the Senior Showcase, a chance for Blue Jays to share their talents — and a few laughs — with their classmates. This special assembly put on by seniors, for seniors, featured musical performances, dances, jokes, and tributes to the Class of 2015.

The class paused for a mid-morning snack of donuts and returned to the Auditorium to watch a slideshow filled with photos and memories from the members of the Class of 2015′s four to five years at Jesuit.

Afterwards, seniors boarded several school buses and headed downtown to the Bienville Club Lounge of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome where the 275 members of the Class of 2015 were honored at the Commencement Luncheon. The event recognized the senior class and officially welcomed them into the Jesuit Alumni Association.

Seniors and alumni guests listened to speaker Col. Beau Higgins ’85, USMC (ret.). After 24 years of service in the Marine Corps, Colonel Higgins retired on Sept. 1, 2014. His meritorious performance in numerous deployments and combat missions have earned him several commendations including the Bronze Star Medal and the Marine Corps 2002 Intelligence Officer of the Year Award. He was recognized as Jesuit’s distinguished military alumnus during the 2014 Jesuit vs. Holy Cross game.

Before the earnestness of exams begins next week, the almost-graduates will enjoy their Senior Prom tonight at Generations Hall.

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Senior Week 2015: Senior Day, May 1, 2015

Members of the Student Council are recognized before the Blue Jays gathered at Morning Assembly.
Peyton Markey and Brody Martin take a break from the donuts for a photo.
Seated, from left: Alex Harris, Kutauba AbuMousa, Zain Ahmed, Victor Lacayo, Ben D'Antonio, and Nicholas Price. Standing, from left: Juan Martinez and Andrew Russo.
Senior class president Harrison Bond gives a speech to his classmates that was poignant and reflective, but included several lighthearted moments.
Seniors load the busses headed toward the Bienville Club Lounge of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the Commencement Luncheon.
Seniors load the busses headed toward the Bienville Club Lounge of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the Commencement Luncheon.
Seniors load the busses headed toward the Bienville Club Lounge of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the Commencement Luncheon.
The Class of 2015.
Prefect of Discipline "Top" Abshire gives seniors directions prior to the start of Morning Assembly.
A quartet of Jays enjoy their donut break. From left: Greg Wallis, Zack Snow, Mike Schwing, and Raymond Nash.
Student Council president junior Joseph Dupré gives his State of the School Address.
Seniors clap following the conclusion of Dupré's address.
Seniors exit their final Morning Assembly as students.
Seniors exit their final Morning Assembly as students.
Seniors exit their final Morning Assembly as students.
Seniors exit their final Morning Assembly as students.
Seniors exit their final Morning Assembly as students.
The last group of seniors exit Morning Assembly in the Traditions Courtyard.
Harrison Daste performs an original rap.
These seven seniors began each morning with the same routine - playing Paskahousa in the first floor hallway. Clockwise, from left: Bryan Jones, Matthew Sentilles, Michael Belanger, Daniel Segona, Francis Weller, Bailey Graffagnino, and Conner Hartupee.
John Paul Sandoz assists Ismael Nachar adjust his bowtie as Ben Ainsworth stays in the middle.
Mr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J. says a few words to the senior class.
Mr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J. leads the Jays in a reflection, then a prayer.
Mr. John Lavie '83 talks to seniors about their time at Jesuit and looking foward to the future.
Dave Senetz gets in his recommended daily (or monthly) amount of calcium.
C.C. Miller takes his classmates on a journey as he "Tiptoes Through the Tulips."
Alex Vinet wows his classmates with his violin talent.
Homeroom 1207 has been counting down the days to Senior Day. Clockwise from lleft: Dom Carmello, Francis Plough, Evan Carrie, Mr. Michael Prados '83, Robert Zazulak, and Malcolm Ben cellebrate getting to "zero."
The patriotic trio performed a Toby Keith song.
Chris Mills and Dillon Knight perform more teacher impersonations.
Seth Jacobs performs for his classmates.
Mako Giordano (right) challenges long-time dancer Osman Torres to a "danceoff."
Mako Giordano entertains his classmates with top-notch dancing skills.
Mako Giordano keeps on dancing.
One more photo of Mako Giordano dancing... just because.
Seniors took a break in the Student Commons and enjoyed Krispy Kreme donuts. From left: Carl Goodgion, Jake Young, Clay Duplantier, and Ronnie Espinal.