Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Velociraptor Relays Kick Off Homecoming Week 2013

Posted October 21, 2013 / Last updated October 28, 2013

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Students go back in time to celebrate Homecoming Week 2013

Students go back in time to celebrate Homecoming Week 2013

The Student Council and newly-formed Spirit Krewe are transporting students back to the Jurassic Period. The student component of Homecoming Week 2013 launched on Monday, Oct. 21 with the Velociraptor Relays.

Only the bravest of the brave signed up to carry a dinosaur egg on a tricycle, hula hoop while being bombarded with water bombs, and get dizzy with a bat, before scoring the winning goal.

The presence of Velveeta the Velociprator added a final layer to the zaniness.

Homecoming Week commenced with the Alumni Homecoming Mass & Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 20 in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs and Student Commons. The festivities conclude on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a Catholic League tilt against defending state champion Rummel at Tad Gormley Stadium.

 

 

 

 

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Homecoming Week 2013: Velociraptor Race, Oct. 21, 2013

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    Master of ceremonies Evan Fitzpatrick starts the Velociraptor Relay, which begins with trike bikes.
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    Seniors Clayton Deron and C.J. Avrard prepare to launch balloon bombs from the second-floor balcony.
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    Students are warned that they may be in the splash zone. The bravest of Blue Jays ignore the advisory.
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    Mr. Music, please. Student body president Christopher Dupré stretches his turtle-like neck to see when it's time to start playing the theme from Jurassic Park.
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    Senior Jorge Abadin relishes playing the role of Velveeta the Velociraptor.
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    Jordan Tufts, Jack Chaney, and Drew Black celebrate a pre-freshmen first-place finish.
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    The second leg of the relay race involved another Homecoming Week favorite; hula hooping.
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    From left are sophomore first-place finishers Joseph Dupré, David Keller, and Ben Bares.
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    Seniors Austin Aucoin and James Licciardi send their water bombs bursting in air, while Spirit Krewe coordinator Billy Healy wisely ducks for cover.
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    Senior Chase Eckholdt (left) patiently waits for his turn.
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    Senior Grant Nichols, a member of the Blue Jay basketball program, goes aiborne to hit the winning shot.
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    Chase Eckholdt, Riley Conroy, and Grant Nichols pose with their good luck charm -- a Velociraptor egg.
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    Jubilation!
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    Well done, Mr. Fitzpatrick and Student Council. Well done!