The Jesuit drumline returns to regular practices as all Blue Jays return to campus after evacuating from hurricane Ida. Eager to get back on the sticks, the drumline filled up the Jesuit auditorium with pleasant cadences in anticipation for their return to the gridiron and concerts alike. 

With no electricity or running water on campus, the Holy Name of Jesus Chapel—known by students and alumni as the “small chapel” on campus— continues to be used by the community of Jesuits on Carrollton & Banks. In this rare photo, the iconic stained glass windows are opened to allow airflow into the chapel. Click here to glimpse Fr. John Brown, S.J., conducting the Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction assisted by Jeff Miraflor, S.J., while Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J., looks on in prayer.

Biology teacher Matthew Firmin ’10 oversees two of his two ninth grade students as they progress in their pH lab. For one of the first labs of the year, students were asked to mix different compounds and test the pH level of each. Firmin picked this exercise to instill the scientific method in his young students as a tool that can carry them throughout their Jesuit careers. 

Eighth grader Ryder Comboy plays “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to determine which class had to begin singing the Jesuit Alma Mater in the Jesuit Courtyard. Two theology classes, taught by Peter Flores ’09, squared off in a good ole fashioned “Alma Mater Off” after school on Tuesday. With a large number of Blue Jays gathered and co-band director Mr. Giaccone judging, slot six took home the prize of best performance over slot five in a highly contested battle of the voices. 

Fr. Robert Murphy, S.J.,’95, UCS Vocation Promoter, leading prayer at morning assembly in the Jesuit Traditions Courtyard. Fr. Murphy encouraged everyone to pray for vocations, especially for those who are experiencing a pull to the priesthood that they may embrace the grace that God has provided. 

Senior baseball standout Holden Hess hits the gong during morning assembly in the Jesuit courtyard. Student body president Joe Liberto hyped up the entire student body throughout the presentation as the gong looks to become a permanent fixture on campus. 

Theology teacher Roger Bacon ’10 speaks with students during lunch in the Jesuit courtyard. Eighth grade students are reminded that “8th Grade Night” at John Ryan Stadium begins at 6:45 p.m. with activities and games to shortly follow. 

Some would say that Jesuit started the chicken wars, but now we are officially ending them. Stop by the newly renovated cafeteria during lunch to get your hands on this fried piece of poultry. 

Communications director Christian Bautista ’06 speaks to new and returning parents about the Jesuit website. The annual breakfast welcomed parents into the Jesuit community and reminded experienced ones of the improvements since they last saw them. Jesuit president Fr. John Brown, S.J., IT department head Jordan Holmer ’12, and Eighth grade counselor Robin Rhodes also spoke about CANVAS, study tips, and the current state of Jesuit High School among other topics. 

Junior Carter Dusang walks down the steps into the courtyard shortly after the final bell rings for the day. Following a two day week, Jesuit students can now claim that they made it through their first academic Monday of the 2021-2022 school year. By getting through this threshold, students can now look forward to Welcome Week and other fall school activities. 

On a typically humid August Day, Blue Jays gathered in the courtyard for their first assembly of the 2021 school year. Principal Peter Kernion ’90 spoke about the importance of the upcoming year, even if certain activities look different. President Fr. John Brown, S.J., followed by saying that students should look up for inspiration and guidance from their teachers and the ultimate truth that is God. 

In addition to starting an exciting new year, Blue Jays young and old had the opportunity to gather in the newly renovated Jesuit Cafeteria. The shiny building will also house a new company that will be responsible for feeding Jesuit students: Pigeon Catering. From the wall wraps illustrating iconic Jesuit moments to the delicious smells that spread throughout, there will be something for everyone to love. 

Four Class of 2017 Blue Jays found their way back to Carrollton & Banks and gave back to the institution that helped form them by handing out free senior shirts on Registration day. Bennett Faust, Jack Pontin, Cullen Unsworth, and Christian Marks assisted students during the first registration day that did not include the physical purchasing of books on campus as that step has moved completely online. Welcome back to campus Blue Jays!

Included in the renovation for the Jesuit Cafeteria, Coca-Cola branded refrigerators can be seen inside the shiney interior. With school starting this week, the new and improved cafeteria will be ready to host any hungry Jesuit student with a novel aesthetic and a variety of food choices. 

Assistant to the president for mission Jeremy Reuther ’01 and academic assistant principal Kathy Juhas lead the new teachers in an exercise about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Jesuit is excited to welcome all the new members of the faculty as the start of school is right around the corner. 

On Saturday, July 31, Jesuits and laymen alike gathered at the Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles to celebrate the feast of the founder of the society of Jesus. Many Jesuits from Jesuit High School populated the Altar including new regent Jeff Miraflor, S.J. (seen carrying the cross), Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J., and Jesuit president Fr. John Brown, S.J.