This morning, Fr. John Brown, S.J., assisted by Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., blessed the new 1,600 pound cross that will soon adorn the new Jesuit administration building. The structure is turning into a sight to behold on Carrollton & Banks as construction is approaching completion in the coming months. 

To get ready for the upcoming school year, incoming eighth grade students attend study skills camp to prepare for the new challenges of high school. To help them along this journey is Jesuit English and study skills teacher Mr. Webre, who brings fun and wisdom to the classroom. 

Fr. Julio Minsal Ruiz, S.J., meets Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. Fr. Minsal is starting a new assignment in Rome and decided that his first task should be meeting the leader of the universal Catholic Church. Fr. Minsal taught at Jesuit New Orleans as a scholastic from 2013 – 2016. 

Basketball campers show off their favorite NBA and college teams and players at Coach Jennings’s basketball camp.

The Jesuit Wrestling team poses in front of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. The Blue Jays took part in a camp and competed well by finishing in 5th place. Teams from Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Virginia were represented.

Blue Jays old and new flock to the corner of Carrollton and Banks for the Used Uniform Sale. In room 132 the Jays look to score Jesuit school uniform shirts, pants, sweatshirts, P.E. shorts and shirts, belts, and other apparel for a great deal. The sale will last until 6:00 p.m. today and will pick back up tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Alumni Director Michael Prados ’83 explains to the upcoming reunion classes the steps needed to plan their next reunions. On June 9, 2021, classes that ended in “2” and “7” met at Central City BBQ to pick dates and start planning for the 2022 reunion season. Classes as far back as 1957 and as early as 2017 were in attendance to enjoy delicious BBQ and jovial conversation. 

Dozens of campers streamed into the Benson Arena this week for the Blue Jay Basketball Camp under the leadership of longtime Jesuit basketball coach Christopher Jennings ’78. The camp, which is open to boys from 5-13 years old, has become a summer staple for young basketball players in the metropolitan area.

From Cafe Reconcile: Our Catering Team thanks the Jesuit High School Sodality, led by school chaplain Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., for choosing Reconcile for their end-of-year celebration. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch in our Emeril Lagasse Hospitality Center. Jesuit students also learned about the work/mission of Reconcile, watched our Graduation Video, and asked questions about the organization.

On May 25, 2021, Jefferson Parish signed an official document proclaiming the a special occasion: Jesuit Blue Jay Day. The day commemorates the valiant efforts of seniors Carter Morris and Jacob Reinhardt. The full story can be viewed on WGNO’s website. 

Bret Hannemann ’85 talks with current students about a new mentorship program. During this meeting, current students had the opportunity to reflect on the academic year and connect with several alumni, including Emile Bagneris ’85 (pictured in suit).

Under the name of the College of the Immaculate Conception at its founding, Jesuit High School has long honored the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion. Students and faculty join Catholics throughout the world this May in showing respect for the woman who has been chosen as the channel of God’s love for humanity. Pre-freshman Cameron Grandbouche, with the assistance of his brother Quinn Grandbouche, places a crown of flowers on the head of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the last and only full student body assembly of the 2020-2021 school year. The Marian statue at Jesuit is located at the heart of Traditions Courtyard, where students usually meet for assembly every Monday and Friday.

Senior Prefect of Sodality Maxx Hanemann and Fr. John Brown, S.J., lead Jesuit alumni in the second annual virtual alumni rosary in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Alumni from all over the country “zoomed” in to participate in the growing event.

Several students line up to have their voices heard during the 2021 grade-level elections. The voting could not be possible without Mrs. Younger and Mr. Genovese ’04, who converted their homeroom into a polling place for the Student Council Class Level Officer Election. 

Students carve into blocks during Mrs. Jennings Art II class. Carving is one of the multiple steps that each student will take to transform their blocks into beautiful block prints.

Seniors Carter Morris and Jacob Reinhardt respond to questions from WWL producer Dominic Massa ’94 over zoom. This past weekend, the Jesuit Bass Fishing Team competed in its first ever tournament in Shreveport and came away with a unique and stressful story. On the way back to the dock, Morris, Reinhardt, and Randy Reinhardt ’90 saved three gentlemen including an 86-yeard-old man from drowning. Check WWL and WGNO for the full story when it becomes available.