Senior Week Comes to a Close for Class of 2016

Posted April 29, 2016 / Last updated May 2, 2016

Class of 2016

The Class of 2016 closed the book on Senior Week on Friday, April 29 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 class 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 was organized by seniors, for seniors and featured musical performances, dancing, roller skating, skate dancing, jokes, and tributes to the Class of 2016.

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 2016′s years at Jesuit.

The showcase also featured two short films produced by seniors. The first was a Star Wars-inspired spoof created for the recent Mu Alpha Theta state convention. The other film was a think piece that featured several seniors and was directed by class president John Nimmo.

Afterwards, seniors boarded several school buses and headed downtown to the Bienville Club Lounge of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome where the 270-plus members of the Class of 2016 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 heard from speaker Gerald Herbert ’82. Gerald is a staff photographer for the Associated Press who has covered major events including the 9/11 attacks at both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, the Gulf Oil Spill, Mother Teresa, Hurricane Katrina, the World Series, the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, and the World Series, among others. Herbert has also been a staff photographer for the Washington Times, the New York Daily News, and a freelancer for the AP in New Orleans, Boston, and New York. (View Gerald’s portfolio.)

Before the start of senior exams next week, the near-graduates will enjoy their Senior Prom Friday night from 9 p.m. to midnight at Generations Hall. Tickets are $40 at the door.

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Senior Week 2016: Senior Day, April 29, 2016

Senior Ro Harper reads the announcements during his final assembly as a student.
Members of the senior class react during their final Morning Assembly.
Members of the Student Council Executive Board laugh as Harper reads the morning announcements.
Members of the senior class react during their final Morning Assembly.
Members of the senior class react during their final Morning Assembly.
The Student Council E-board is recognized for their hardwork during the 2015-16 school year.
Student Council president Joseph Dupre gives his State of the Blue Jay address.
The entire student body listens as Dupre gives his address.
Joseph's older brother -- Christopher Dupre '14, himself a former student council president -- attended the assembly.
Seniors are formally dismissed from their final Morning Assembly.
Seniors are formally dismissed from their final Morning Assembly.
The Class of 2016 poses for their senior photo.
Math teacher Michael Armelin addresses the Class of 2016.
Mr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J. addresses the senior class.
The crowd erupted when Mr. Minsal and Armelin brough Stephen Owers to the stage to show off his signature dance move.
With hands (and smartphones) in the air, the enthusiastic crowd listens to the Spice Thyme Continuum perform.
Members of the Spice Thyme Continuum perform.
The crowd loved the performance, which was a mix of covers and original songs.
Felix Rabito performs vocals on an original song.
John Nimmo on percussion
The crowd erupted when physics teacher Mr. Kyle White joined the band as a guest on one song.
Members of the Spice Thyme Continuum perform with guest Kyle White.
Spencer Lemoine performs.
From left: Spencer Lemoine, John Nimmo, and Felix Rabito perform.
Spencer Lemoine
Felix Rabito and John Nimmo perform.
Dance battle of the Steves: Stephen Owers and Steven Sellers shake hands before the epic showdown.
Steven Sellers performs his dance on skates.
Stephen Owers dances in response.
The battle continues...
After some back and forth, the dance battle was ruled a tie.
The seniors break mid-morning to fuel up on Krispy Kreme donuts.
Andre Nguyen enjoys a donut at the break.
The seniors break mid-morning to fuel up on Krispy Kreme donuts.
Andrew Vuong introduces the Star Wars-inspired video produced for the Mu Alpha Theta state convention.
Phillip Gerave and several other Jays perform a jazzy number.
Andrew Vuong performs with the jazz group.
Kyle Richoux performs with the jazz group.
Phillip Gerave and Kyle Richoux perform with the jazz group.
Steven Sellers makes an encore appearance with the jazz group.
David Discon performs teacher impersonations.
Senior class president John Nimmo served as the master of ceremonies.
Brandon Wolff performs "Love Song".
Class president John Nimmo addresses his classmates with his final speech before graduation.
After the end of the Senior Showcase, the class boards waiting busses. Scott Derbes leads the way.
Noah Billeaud heads toward a bus bound for the Superdome and Commencement Luncheon.
Evan Palmisano is all smiles as he boards the bus.