JAYNOTESThe Magazine of Jesuit High School in New Orleans

Vol. 31, No. 2 Winter 2003-04

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JAYNOTESThe Magazine of Jesuit High School in New Orleans

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

The President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guest Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Blue Jay Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hall of Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auditorium Makeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Thanksgiving Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mothers Honored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

BIB List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Father & Son Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Where Y’AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate

Conception, the school inducted into the Hall of

Honors Fr. Paul Schott, who served as president

from 1974 to 1979. The induction ceremony gave

me the opportunity to present a history lesson on

Jesuit in the Twentieth Century.

Five men had profound influence on the direction of

the school during the course of the century. Each of them in his own way helped

to make Jesuit the school that it is today. Without the contribution that each

made, we would not be so successful in fulfilling our mission.

Fr. Percy Roy was the first principal of the school after the move to Banks and

Carrollton in 1926. The programs and procedures he established helped to

change the school into the modern high school that it is today. He was

responsible for developing “Blue Jay Spirit” among the students. Jesuit would be

a different place without Percy Roy’s laying the foundation for the strong sense of

identity and attachment that its students feel for one another and for the school.

Coach Gernon Brown set very high expectations for Jesuit's athletic teams in the

1930s and 1940s. His intensity and single-minded focus helped to establish the

reputation of the school as a leader in athletics. Jesuit would be a different place

without the passion for success in extracurricular activities that distinguished

Gernon Brown.

Fr. Claude Stallworth, who was principal from 1946 to 1965, promoted the

academic development of the school. He strove to make Jesuit the premier

academic institution in the state. Jesuit would be a different place without the

unflagging devotion to academic and intellectual growth of the students that was

the hallmark of Claude Stallworth.

Fr. Paul Schott came to Jesuit at a time when his leadership was desperately

needed. He brought common sense to the administration of the school. He

began to involve parents in school activities, as they had never been involved

previously. His leadership instituted the Parents Annual Giving Drive and

reinvigorated the alumni annual giving program. Jesuit would be a different place

without parental involvement that Paul Schott’s leadership brought.

Fr. Harry Tompson’s pastoral concern and deep sense of compassion led to

changes in school policies that take into account the students’ emotional and

developmental needs. The school’s focus on the needs of the students became

more explicit under his leadership. Without Harry Tompson the morale and

emotional development of the students would not be the great priority that it is

now.

Jesuit would not be the place it is without the leadership of hundreds of teachers

and thousands of students who are now alumni. The contribution that each has

made is highlighted by the leadership that these five men provided over the

course of the last century. No one of these men could have been successful

without the dedicated response of the many people he led.

The President’s Message

Anthony McGinn, S.J. ‘66

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National Honor Society SelectionsEach year the Jesuit High School faculty selects students fromthe junior and senior classes for membership in the NationalHonor Scoiety. Membership is based upon excellence in fourareas: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. One-hundred and three students have been selected to the NationalHonor Society this year.

Those seniors named include: Kenneth J. Belou, Jr., ColbyJ. Bowens, Hugh W. Breckenridge, Nicholas J. Cimo,Trent J. Ciolino, Michael A. Coney, John P. Connick,Jr., Ryan L. Cressionnie, Paul J. Delahoussaye,Alexander P. Hood, Timothy J. Juhas, Lawrence J.LeBon IV, Joshua Z. LeBoeuf, Preston J. Perez, WilsonM. Perry III, Bernard James C. Prat, Ryan J. Retif,Michael J. Ripple, Christopher J. Riviere, Luke N.Roniger, Jerit B. Roser, Mark C. Schoennagel, GriffinB. Smith, Robert E. Stevens, Phillip T. Sweeney,Robert M. Toye, Nicholas A. Tusa, Andrew J. Valenti,and Alex J. Waguespack.

Those juniors tapped include: Dustin C. Alonzo, Bradley J.Begault, David C. Benoit, Nicholas R. Bernard, PhilipM. Blancher, Namdi V. Brandon, Kyle A. Breaux, Sean

M. Brennan, Timothy M. Brinks, Jeremy H. Call, ChristopherD. Capps, Robert T. Casey II, Matthew J. Caverly, Paul D.Cordes III, Kevin P. Cowley, Daniel J. Currault, Joseph E.Daher, Nicholas A. Darensburg, Ryan M. Daspit, Craig S.Daste, Jr., Douglas J. deVerges, John-Michael Early III, AlanJ. Elmer, Jr., Cameron H. Eustis, Randall P. Folse, Keith M.Gaffney, Johnny A. Giavotella, Jr., Sean M. Gipson, BrandonD. Hartmann, Bryan S. Hayes, Michael S. Heier, Joel M.Hron II, Brett S. Jackson, Cash E. Kennedy, Ignatz G. KieferIII, Michael C. Krouse, Thomas J. Krouse, Leonard F.Lasecki, Jayson J. Lavie, John P. Leonard, Cameron J.Loebig, Michael L. Mantese, Robert C. Mattamal, Daniel C.McCullough, Andrew W. McGowan, Michael C. Mims, DanielP. Murphy, John W. Murray, Kyle A. Murray, Ryan E.O'Malley, Jon P. Pastorek, Adam J. Perricone, Wayne D.Pierce, John B. Potts III, Daniel C. Re', Jeremy C. Reese,Brandon J. Retif, Andrew J. Rodriguez, Kenneth B. Ruello III,Paul N. Saputo, Jr., Michael P. Schafer, Imran M. Shuja,Thomas E. Slattery, John B. Stanton, Jeffrey R. Sullivan,David V. Swetland, Evan C. Tate, Timothy A. Torres, Jay E.Trusheim, Jr., Michael H. Tufton, Ramon A. Vargas, JosephM. Vincent, Ryan J. Wischkaemper, Robert F. Wood.

George Weigel Visits Jesuit High SchoolGeorge Weigel is the former president and Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a Washington, DC,think-tank whose focus is religion and public life. Theology teacher Jody J. Fortunato’98 studied under Weigel lastsummer in Kraków, Poland, at the Tertio Millennio Seminar on the Free Society, an institute founded in 1992 at therequest of Pope John Paul II to deepen the dialogue on Catholic social doctrine between North American students andstudents of the new democracies of central and eastern Europe. In John Paul’s native Kraków, Fortunato invitedWeigel, his professor, to New Orleans to address the Jesuit High School student body.

George Weigel’s decision to include Jesuit High School in a busy thirty-six hour visit to New Orleans in November was the impetus for what became aschool-wide, month-long celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pontificate of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. To start the celebration, anexhibition was unveiled in the Hall of Honors celebrating the life, teaching, and writings of the Pope. Catecheses on the Pope’s early life, majoraccomplishments, and his seven “souls” (a device Weigel uses to explain the complex Pope in his definitive biography, Witness to Hope: The Biographyof John Paul II) were taught to students in theology classes prior to Weigel’s arrival. Students also viewed the award-winning documentary film basedon Weigel’s biography in class. A poster campaign and several speeches were built into the celebration surrounding the October 16th pontificalanniversary.

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Go Forth and Teach, The Characteristics of Jesuit Education is a publication we look to very often to ensure that what we do today at Jesuit HighSchool is true to the ideals of St. Ignatius when he founded the Society of Jesus long ago. As one might expect, the high ideals set forth in thispublication have much to say about the typical, classroom setting. However, true to its utility in helping us educate the “whole person,” Go Forthand Teach also is very clear in stating how important the element of sport is in advancing a young person’s development.

In Section 10 of the publication, we find the following: “Jesuit education of the whole person implies physical development in harmony withother aspects of the educational process. Jesuit education, therefore, includes a well-developed program of sports. In addition to strengtheningthe body, sports programs help young people learn to accept both success and failure graciously. They become aware of the need to cooperatewith others, using the best qualities of each individual to contribute to the greater advantage of the whole group.

In short, sports teach the values of self-discipline, the joy of accomplishment, humbleness, perseverance, and self-sacrifice for the good of theteam. I believe that the underlined clause in the previous paragraph gets to the heart of the matter. When each of you came to Jesuit HighSchool, you came with your unique talents. You have gifts in many areas, including that of athletics, and you have chosen to give thanks to Godby refining these gifts by your participation on Jesuit’s fall athletic teams. Thank you for responding to God’s call to use your gifts in this specialway.

We have so much to be thankful for in speaking about our fall sports. During the past season, we experienced Jesuit’s first ever statechampionship in cross country, the 17th straight state championship in swimming (a current Louisiana state record), and a quarterfinal playoffappearance of the football team. However, none of these honors would have been possible without the concept of team. Jesuit is not aboutcreating individuals, and the true value in sports is not about creating individuals either.

The true value that Jesuit promotes is the creation of men for others—a phrase that captures the true team concept. Just look at us all heretonight in this auditorium. We are not honoring individual teams, but all of our fall sports. We are all a team at Jesuit High School. Tonight issimply one example of our teamwork.

Other members of the Jesuit High School community are also parts of our team who made our fall sports’ campaign such a wonderful experiencefor everyone. Specifically, thanks to the band members, the cheerleaders, the MCJROTC cadets, the Jayettes, the trainers, our team medicaldoctors, and the moderators of each of these organizations. We look forward to future success in our winter and spring sports’ campaigns.AMDG

(The following comments were made during our Fall Sports’ Recognition Night on December 9.)

November 7, 2003, the celebration culminated with a school-wide assembly at which Weigel spoke to thestudent body. Weigel began his discussion of the significance of John Paul's papacy. He went on to make foursuggestions to the young men as to what the life of Pope John Paul II has to say to young people: be aresponsible man and never settle for less than the spiritual and moral greatness of which you're capable; be aman with a mission--discern your unique vocation within the cosmic drama of life; know that religion is morethan just a "lifestyle choice," indeed that Christian discipleship is a way of life that should penetrate every fibreof your being; and Weigel quoted the Holy Father's WorldYouth Day 2000 closing Mass homily in which the Pope

paraphrases St. Catherine of Siena saying, "If you are what you ought to be, you will set the worldablaze!" Weigel closed remarking that he "looks forward to watching the fires in the years ahead."

The convocation concluded with the presentation of the papal zucchetto (skull cap) worn by PopeJohn Paul II to Jesuit High School where it is displayed in the Hall of Honors.

GO FORTH & TEACHMicheal Giambelluca‘82

George Weigel continued

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G U E S T A U T H O R

b y A l a n D o n n e s ’ 7 9

Alan Donnes’79 lives in New York where he currently produces, writes, and performs on THENATIONAL LAMPOON RADIO HOUR. He is currently co-writing and co-executive producing THISIS AMERICA for Maverick.

My career has been eclectic, to say the least. So it should not come as any great surprise that Ifound myself managing boxing’s longest-reigning heavyweight champion. I first met Larry Holmeswhile I was covering a fight in Las Vegas as a reporter for ESPN radio in 1989. By January 1997, we

were together in Copenhagen as the champ prepared for a showdown with the European champion, Brian Nielsen.

World War I was to be the war that ended all wars, and, like so many of his previous retirements, this was to be Larry’s swansong.There are still wars; and if you have an opponent, Larry has gloves.

After the seeming eternity of the transatlantic flight, we landed in Copenhagen. We were surprised to be greeted by a massive presscorps and hundreds of Danish boxing fans. The mayor proudly informed me that we had been invited by Crown Prince Frederick tothe Amalienborg Palace for an audience.

When the day to visit the Palace came, I put on my best suit while Larry and the guys dressed, well, less formally. With briefinstructions about royal protocol, we got in our stretch Mercedes with a royal motorcycle escort complete with lights and sirens. Weroared through the streets and soon were passing through ornate gates flanked by palace guards. A few seconds later we werestanding inside a room fit for…well… a prince. It was like something out of a fairy tale; only it was real. What can I say? It was apalace.

In short order, the prince appeared. Here stood the sovereign of a real country, a future king. Out came his hand, and I shook it.Believe it or not, we all talked about Hans Christian Andersen and his little mermaid before our royal guest turned the talk to Larry’straining for the fight. Holmes, never one to hold back his feelings, told Crown Prince Frederick, heir to the Danish throne, that hiscountry’s food sucked and he had not had a good meal since arriving.

“Do you like Yankee fried chicken?” asked Frederick with a sincere smile. “Love it,” replied an eager Holmes. “I know a place thathas the best American chicken. My drivers will take you,” shot back the prince. With the knowledge that his favorite food wasmoments away, Holmes declared that we had to get back to training. I found myself cutting a conversation with a royal short so thatI could hop a limo to fetch fried chicken.

We raced back to our hotel, ran to our rooms to change, and then loaded ourselves back into our black stretch Mercedes. Onceagain sirens blared, and we raced through the streets of Copenhagen. Again the citizenry waived patriotically and enthusiastically atwhat they assumed was a passing royal. We breezed past the palace and roared past Tivoli Gardens.

“Here it is! Here it is,” shouted our excited driver. “The prince can eat a whole bucket!”

We had come to Copenhagen. We had met the future king, and he had shared with us his secret royal stash. With sirens announcingthe arrival of our motorcade of stretch Mercedes limousines and palace motorcycles, we had found Copenhagen’s only KentuckyFried Chicken. It wasn’t Popeye’s, but it would do.

Larry lost the fight on, as usual, a controversial split decision. The morning after the fight, we boarded the flight back to the states. Ilive in New York now, and KFC’s are easier to find than Popeye’s; so I eat the colonel’s cooking more than I do Al Copeland’s. Nomatter what I have, I just can’t help thinking that the king is eating it too.

Champions, Kings, and Fried Chicken

S W I M M I N G W I N S

17TH CONSECUTIVES T A T E T I T L E

n the most hotly contested state championship since the Blue Jays began their streak in 1988, Jesuit used the fullweight of its depth to stave off Baton Rouge Catholic High by 47 points. Jesuit finished first with 450 points,Catholic High was second with 403, and Rummel third with 202. The Blue Jay victory once again confounded theconcept of swimming as an individual sport. It proved that the strongest team, not the most talented individuals,

wins in swimming. Catholic High swimmers won four individual events and two out of three relays, while Jesuit wononly two individual events and one relay. The difference lay in Jesuit swimmers’ willingness to adapt and step up in theface of adversity.

Midway through the season, Jesuit lost two finalists from last year’s team. Those losses, combined with the pressure ofCatholic’s rapid improvement throughout the season, could have derailed the Jays. Rather than allowing thosepotential spoilers to affect the team, however, Jesuit gambled by shuffling its lineup and allowed fresh talent to stepforward. The gamble paid off.

“Catholic was hungry for the title,” said head coach Wesley Harris’91, named by The Times Picayune as Metro Coachof the Year. “They swam a great meet. Thankfully, our guys swam better.”

Jesuit team captain Jason Bourgeois’04, named The Times Picayune Metro Swimmer of the Year, took first place inthe 200 freestyle (1:44.14), won the 100 butterfly (51.77), and led off Jesuit’s first place 200 medley relay (1:39.55). TheJays’ victory in the 200 medley relay, the opening event at state, ignited the rest of the team. In each of five individualevents following the relay, Jesuit placed three swimmers in finals. In every other individual event, except for the 500freestyle, in which Michael Heier’05 was the only Jesuit finalist, at least two Blue Jays made finals.

Seniors Joey Dornier (4th in 100 fly) and Thomas Eason (3rd in 100 back, 8th in 200 IM; 400 freestyle relay)provided leadership for the Jays, and the massive junior class followed suit. Juniors Robert Casey (3rd in 100 free,3rd in 200 IM), Alex Wheatley (3rd in 50 free, 5th in 100 free), Sean Gipson (4th in 50 free, 5th in 100 back),Aaron Ranson (5th in 50 free, 12th in 100 free), Alden Settoon (9th in 100 breast, 6th in 200 IM), Jeremy Call(11th in 500 free), and Matt Juge (15th in 100 breast) scored the bulk of Jesuit’s points and offered great promise fornext year.

Sophomores Ryan Hathaway (8th in 200 free, 8th in 100 back), Michael Grennan (13th in 200 free, 9th in 500free), Cameron Chamberlain (10th in 500 free, 6th in 100 fly), Corey Bender (13th in 50 free) and CullenWheatley (17th in 100 free) backed up their older teammates in a string of fine performances. Freshmen MichaelCollins (10th in 200 IM, 8th in 100 breast) and Garrett Malbrough (13th in 100 back, 14th in 100 fly) provided thefinishing touches to an outstanding team effort.

Jesuit’s swim team will travel to Denver, Colorado to compete against Regis Jesuit High School on March 19, 2004.Regis has won the state swimming championship in Colorado ten of the last eleven years.

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2 Josh Cusimano 15:373 Brett Guidry 15:464 Robby Stevens 16:076 Brett McMann 16:129 Adam Tosh 16:3512 Arthur Dupre 16:4317 James Arruebarrena 16:58

A SEASONOF FIRSTSCROSSCOUNTRY

For the third consecutive year, the Blue Jay MarchingBand won the "Sweepstakes" award at the District VIMarching Festival. Out of ten schools competing, theBlue Jay Band was one of only two bands to receivethe coveted award and continues an unprecedentedthree-year run of consecutive sweepstakes

commendations. The Drum Major, the Percussion, theAuxiliary, and the Band received ratings of "Superior."This year's show included such Jazz arrangements as"Land of Make Believe," "St.Thomas," "HarlemNocturne," and "My Favorite Things."

BLUE JAY BAND MAKES THREE IN-A-ROW

1Under the guidance of Head Coach Rodney Louque and Assistant Coach Peter Kernion’90, the 2003Cross Country Team began the season with a string of victories. The Jays posted impressive wins at theBishop Sullivan, Holy Cross, St. Joseph, Mississippi College, and Southeastern Louisiana invitationals.

Throughout the season three key seniors led the team: Josh Cusimano, Arthur Dupre, and RobbyStevens. However, the pleasant surprise for this year’s running Jays came from three underclassmen whostepped up to become top-five runners: Brett McMann ‘05, Brett Guidry ‘06, and Adam Tosh‘06. Five other runners completed this year’s squad and added much-needed depth to the team: JamesArruebarrena ‘04, Kyle Breaux ‘05, Jeremy Chenier ‘05, and Gabe Cusimano ‘06.

On November 6 the Jays captured their first District Championship in five years. The team placed fiverunners in the top-ten, and all seven runners ran great races in a true Blue Jay team effort. The results areshown below.

Two weeks later the Jays traveled to Natchitoches, Louisiana and completed the most successfulseason in Jesuit history by doing what no other Blue Jay Cross Country teamhad done before – they won the State Championship. Another first on thatday came from sophomore Brett Guidry who shocked the field by winningthe race and becoming the first-ever individual State Cross Country Championfrom Jesuit High School. Robby Stevens ’04 (7th place) and BrettMcMann ’05 (10th place) also produced outstanding top-ten performances,while Adam Tosh ‘06 (22nd) and Arthur Dupre ‘04 (25th) sealed thevictory for the Jays with impressive finishes.

Brett Guidry, Robby Stevens, and Brett McMann were named to theAll-State Composite Cross Country Team. Furthermore, Brett Guidry andJosh Cusimano were both named to the All-Metro Cross Country Team withBrett Guidry being named the New Orleans Metro Runner of the Year.

The team also finished the season with a first place ranking in the LouisianaTrack and Field Coaches Association composite Cross Country poll - anotherfirst for the Jesuit Cross Country team. Coaches Louque and Kernion creditthe team’s work ethic and desire to win for this season’s success: “This teamwanted to win and proved this by their actions. They enthusiastically showedup for practice whether it was at 6 a.m. on a Saturday or 6 p.m. on a Sunday;but most importantly, they decided to work together as a team and that iswhy they were successful.”

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An excited and eager group, the Blue Jay wrestling team is trying to savor the daily success and rewards that summer commitments have madeavailable. Everyday is viewed as a test or challenge from God. Every obstacle is understood to be an opportunity. It takes positive attitudes andsacrifice to attain worthwhile team successes such as academic achievements, family faith, and championship titles. Average expectations andmediocre results are not acceptable. Leading the charge, team captains seniors Spiro Catsulis, Hugh Breckinridge, and AnthonyGolemi have all exemplified themselves as well balanced student-athletes.

A strong foundation has been established with a collection of efforts in achieving first place showings at the thirty-third annual Cashio ShreiverMemorial, the Bull Dog Open at Fontainebleau High School, the Catholic Invitational, and the Parkview Baptist Invitational.

A healthy squad looked forward to building momentum in out-of-state competitions over the Christmas holidays. Then began a series oftournaments including the ever-popular Lee High Invitational in Baton Rouge followed by district dual meets. Everything culminates in thebeginning of February with the state championships at the Ponchartrain Center.

Regardless of the outcome, healthy long relationships are being established. Success stories are prevalent as these young Blue Jays maintain acore-team GPA of 3.4

B L U E J A Y W R E S T L I N G

FOOTBALL TEAM RECEIVES RECOGNITIONSSeveral members of the Blue Jay Football team were honored at season’s end.

Louisiana Sports Writers Association named Chris Markey’04-“Mr. Football,” The State’s Outstanding Player for 2003 (see story pg. 12).

Richard Baker Jones’04-Defensive Lineman was named to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s 2003 Academic All-State Football Team.

BIG

The Clarion Herald’s Elite Catholic Schools Football team included:

Chris Markey-Running Back/Offensive MVPMarsh Perry’04-Offensive LinemanChris Brown’04-Tight EndEric Block’05-Offensive LinemanTrey Miranne’04-Offensive LinemanEric Wilderotter’04-PunterVic Eumont-Coach of the Year

The Times Picayune’s 2003 All Metro Football Team named:

Chris Markey-Running Back/Offensive “Player of the Year”Chris Brown-Tight EndTrey Miranne-Offensive Lineman

The Times Picayune’s All Regional Football Team 2003 picked:

Chris Markey-Running BackEric Block-LinemanTrey Miranne-LinemanChris Brown-Tight End

The Times Picayune’s District 10-5A team included:

Chris Markey-Running Back/Offensive “Player of the Year”Trey Miranne-LinemanEric Block-LinemanChris Brown-Tight EndRyan Finney’04-Wide ReceiverJames Truxillo’05-Defensive BackVick Eumont-Coach of the Year

Two Blue Jays are members of college football's 2003 national championship team. Jimmy Courtenay'99 and RyanGaudet'02 were on the field at the Louisiana Superdome the night LSU won the Sugar Bowl and claimed the BowlChampionship Series trophy.

BLUE JAYS AT THE BOWL

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Jimmy Courtenay'99, a senioraccounting major at LSU, has been abackup center and offensive linemanfor the Tigers for four years. Beforemoving to Baton Rouge, Courtenayspent his true freshman year with theOle Miss Rebels. At Jesuit he earnedletters in both football and wrestling.He helped the gridiron Jays win the 9-5A district title in 1997 and appear inthe state semifinals in 1996 and 1997.He was named All-District and All-Orleans Parish in 1998 as well asAcademic All-State in 1998.

Ryan Gaudet'02 is one of two BlueJays on LSU's national championshipsquad. A business major who walked-onto LSU's football team last spring, Gaudetkicked three extra-points in the 2004Sugar Bowl contest at the LouisianaSuperdome. After that game he waslisted as the Tigers' fourth leading scorerfor the season; he scored 57 of theteam's 475 points. At Jesuit, Gaudetlettered in football and soccer. Hehelped the Jays capture the state title insoccer in 2002 while earning SecondTeam All-State and First Team All-Districthonors. Gaudet learned his skill fromKurt Werling, a Blue Jay from the Class of1991 who coaches kickers on the JesuitFootball team.

JHS Well Represented at Baseball Hall of FameJesuit was well represented at the 45th annual Baseball Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet presented by the Diamond Club of Greater NewOrleans, Inc.

Both George Digby’36 and Hal Breeding’43 were inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2003. Michael Hollander’04 was the recipientof the American Legion (District1) Award because of the major role he played in leading the Retif Oil American Legion team to its eleventh 1stDistrict title in the past 13 years. Michael LeBreton’07 received the Jefferson Parish 14-15 year-old award for his outstanding pitchingperformance last summer as a member of the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department East Bank Babe Ruth program. Blue Jays Milton Retif’51served as the principal speaker for the event, and Frank Cusimano’68 served as master of ceremonies.

Other Jesuit alumni in the Diamond Club Hall of Fame are: Connie Ryan’36, Charlie Gilbert’37, Putsy Caballero’44, J. (Fats)Dantonio’37, Jesse Danna’36, Larry Gilbert, Jr.’32, Tookie Gilbert’46, Pel Hughes’33, Arthur Schott’36, Russell Gildig’37,Evan Walle’33, Benny Plaia’42, Rusty Staub’61, Ellwood Lawson’38, Tony DiBartolo’42, Elmo Rousseau’40, Al Kreider’25,Donald Wetzel’46, Barry Butera’74, Milton Retif’51, and Will Clark’82.

BLUE JAYS FLY HIGH AT QUIZ BOWLThe junior varsity Quiz Bowl team took first place in the United States in the Knowledge Master Open Tournament. The team, comprisingfreshmen Jordan Fiegel, captain, Patrick Vocke, Chris Johnson, and Yawara Ng, and prefreshmen Connor Flint, PatrickMadore, Taylor Martina, and Ed Seyler, defeated 186 schools, with their closest competitor almost 80 points behind them. Beforetaking the national title, the team won first place in the state for the fifteenth time in the last eighteen semesters defeating their neareststatewide opponent by more than 300 points. The team is moderated by science teacher Michael Dufresne.

In the same bi-annual Knowledge Master Open Tournament competition, the varsity team took twenty-fourth place out of 872 schools fromacross the nation. The team took first place in the state, beating their nearest opponent by 167 points. Varsity Quiz Bowl members include:seniors Chris Bucher, John Byrne, Jay Daigle, Mark Duggan, Brett Long, David Pinner; juniors Justice Buras, Craig Daste,Robert Mattamal, Danny McCullough, Mike Mims, Tommy Slattery; sophomores Dale Flint, Drew Lambert, MarcSketchler, and Matt Slattery. The team is moderated by social studies teacher Ron Rossi.

Rev. Paul W. Schott, S.J. ’40Inducted Into

HALL OF HONORSThe Rev. Paul W. Schott, S.J.’40 was installed in the Hall ofHonors, Monday, December 8, the Feast of the ImmaculateConception, the date traditionally held as the founding of theschool in 1847.

In making the installation, Father McGinn said: “Father Schott waspresident of Jesuit from 1974 to 1979. His leadership broughtabout many positive changes. He is responsible for establishingmany of the traditions and practices that contribute to the successthat Jesuit enjoys today. He has had a lasting influence on theschool.”

Father Schott joined the Society of Jesus in 1950 after a stint in theUnited States Navy and taught at Jesuit High School in Shreveport,Louisiana. His career includes tenures as president of JesuitCollege Prep in Dallas, Texas, and president of Jesuit High Schoolin New Orleans. He has served as executive assistant to theprovincial of the New Orleans Province. He has served at HolyName of Jesus and Immaculate Conception parishes in NewOrleans, St. Rita’s parish in Dallas, and at Manresa.

The Hall of Honors was established in 1973 to recognize individualswho have served the Church, the school, or the community in anoutstanding manner.

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JAYS HITTING THE WAVESWhen the 2003 Jesuit Football team took the field, Blue Jays around the world wereable to follow the action live. Two Jays from the Class of 2000 delivered livebroadcasts of the games over radio station WTIX 690-AM. Danny Riehm was theplay-by-play man, and Kelly Comarda provided the color commentary. Blue Jaysjust about anywhere were able to listen to the broadcasts via the radio station's Website: www.wtix690.com.

Jesuit plans to broadcast the games in 2004 if the radio station's schedule permits.What do some of our alumni think about the broadcasts? Alan Donnes’79 wrote:

“I have to tell you, being able to hear the games on the radio/internet was a justsurreal. I was on the sofa in my living room in New York listening to the playoff

games. It was like being transported back in time. I was remembering the sights, sounds, and smells of all those games I attended duringmy Jesuit years. Every time I heard the crowd roar and the Blue Jay band fire up the fight song, I found myself singing along.INCREDIBLE!

I like to consider my self a broadcast professional, afterspending nearly a decade covering professional football andchampionship boxing. Let me assure you, the two Jaysbroadcasting the games were fantastic. It could not have beenbetter.

Thank you so much for letting me know how to find the games.Next year I'd like to organize a Homecoming Party at The FriarsClub with the game playing.

Give my best to everybody on Banks Street.”

Hello from the Windy City! I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the (class of 1985)Christmas luncheon. I'm stuck in Chicago for the holidays. NBC is unveiling a new street-sidestudio on Michigan Avenue this weekend. It's just like the Today Show studio in New York, only alot colder. It should make for interesting TV if anyone dares to flash our cameras in 30 belowtemperatures... Imagine the frostbite! By the way, if you run into Mr. Menard, Mr. Powers or Mr.McGannon, please let them know that their English lessons have been invaluable to my career.December 1st of this year I won my 3rd Emmy Award. It was my second career win for "IndividualExcellence For Writing." Last year, I won an Emmy for video editing. I strongly believe the manysuccesses I enjoy today are only possible because of the excellent teachers I had at Jesuit. I wishyou a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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F A U S T A W A R D E DIntegritas Vitae AwardDr. Donald C. Faust’69 was awarded the 2003Integritas Vitae Award by Loyola University. Thepresentation was made at the university’sbenefactors’ dinner. Faust has also been electedpresident of the Louisiana Orthopedic Association.

Every year for the last twelve years, the Jesuit-Marquette Circle of Columbian Squires has recognized outstanding teaching in Catholiceducation by honoring one male teacher and one female teacher from local Catholic schools. To be considered for the award, ateacher must have a minimum of twenty-five years of experience in Catholic education.

This year the Squires honored Mr. Charles McGannon for his forty-five years of service in Catholic schools. For the past thirty-threeyears, Mr. McGannon has been teaching English at Jesuit High School. McGannon says he still enjoys the classroom experience. "Ienjoy the challenges of finding truth, beauty, and goodness, and sharing these with my students," he remarked

The award was presented at the Columbian Squires' quarterly Mass in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.

Tedesco Receives Outstanding Math Teacher AwardMrs. Janet Tedesco recently received the Outstanding Louisiana Math Teacher Award from the Louisiana Association of Teachers ofMathematics. She earned the award for her involvement in professional organizations, her written philosophy of teaching and learning, andher application of alternative assessments in her classes.

Tedesco, who currently teaches geometry, analysis, and Algebra I, authored the proposal for a $55,800 grant awarded to the school last yearby the State of Louisiana for the purchase of a wireless mobile computer lab for geometry classes. This mobile lab, which consists of 30laptop computers for students and a teacher's station with a graphics tablet and LCD projector, allows students to use Geometer'sSketchpad software to create and analyze their own geometric figures to understand relationships between families of shapes and discovertheir various properties more easily.

In addition to her work at Jesuit, Tedesco offers workshops at the University of New Orleans for novice and pre-service teachers.

JESUIT’S MARKEY NAMED ‘MR. FOOTBALL’From the Clarion Herald:

Jesuit High School’s senior tailback Chris Markey’04 rushed for more yards and scored more touchdowns in a season and career thanany other prep player in the 107-year history of the schoolboy game in New Orleans. And the Louisiana Sports Writers Associationsrecognized Markey’s accomplishments by naming him “Mr. Football” – the state’s Outstanding Player for 2003.

Markey finished his senior campaign with 3,504 all-purpose yards in 13 games, including 2,745 yards rushing on 351 carries and 47touchdowns. He gained 1,946 yards and scored 33 touchdowns in 10 regular season games alone.

McGannon Honored for Service

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AUDITORIUM GETS MAKEOVER

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The Jesuit High School auditorium celebrated its 50th birthday bygetting a makeover—a million dollar makeover! The overhaul waspart of the Tradition Guides Our Future Campaign, which is creatingan updated, contemporary campus for the Jesuit High School of the21st Century.

From its main doors on Solomon St. to the tip of its stage, the auditorium has beencompletely redone. Gone are the green tiles which adorned the side walls. (Rumorhas it the New Orleans Arena purchased these as replacement tiles.) Gone are thecovered windows which had not let in light in at least thirty years. Gone are the two“duck blinds” which facilitated stage lighting but created an obstacle course alongthe side aisles. Gone are the two sound booths, which provided seating for twowhere seating for twenty had been before. Gone is the fluorescent lighting whichconjured up images of (and as much lighting as) a 1955 kitchen. Gone is the ladies’restroom which could be accessed only through the main auditorium and seemedto rival the early Superdome in providing adequate facilities for women. And goneare the beloved orange seats elegantly accented with streams of black duct tape.

Now when one enters the Solomon St. doors, he enters a bright foyer with alowered ceiling. On either side of the foyer are entrances to two brand-newrestrooms for men and women respectively. Each restroom features ceramic tileflooring and walls and expanded facilities to accommodate more people. And it’shard to miss the gleaming school seal which has been polished to a shine beyondanything a 1964 Jesuit cadet could do with his military buckle.

Upon entry into the auditorium, one is immediately struck by a sea of blue seats,unobstructed by sound booths and light stands. The side walls represent the latestin acoustic technology with the lower wall being covered by rich blue carpetedpanels and the upper wall being covered with tan paint and gray acoustic panels.Throughout the room wood-stained trim divides the various sections. The ceilingprovides a foundation for the latest sound-speaker system and lighting structures. Acatwalk houses the new stage lighting structures and allows for easy adjustment.And now the programming and execution of the computerized sound and lightingsystems will be done from the new tech room which replaces the old projectorroom at the rear of the auditorium. At the end of a performance when the houselighting is brought up, the house manager has a choice of incandescent orfluorescent lighting or a combination of the two.

Currently the newness stops at the front of the stage. But soon renovation will beginon that hallowed platform which has supported the likes of Elvis Presley (Yes, onFebruary 4, 1955, Elvis performed as part of the Louisiana Hayride tour.); HarryConnick, Jr. ‘85; Dr. John (then student Mac Rabenack); Jay Thomas ’66; FredWeller ’84; Frankie Ford; and the Dixie Cups. Perhaps this “new” auditorium will bethe breeding ground for future stars. Only time will tell.

AAUUDDIITTOORRIIUUMM GGEETTSS MMAAKKEEOOVVEERR

“The Best Day of theYear”

Continuing a tradition that began when the school was located on

Baronne Street, the students of Jesuit High School completed the

annual Thanksgiving Drive on Wednesday morning, the day before

Thanksgiving. Because of the effort and generosity of the Jesuit

High School community—students, teachers, administrators, staff

members, alumni, parents, and friends—523 poor families in the

New Orleans area were able to enjoy hearty Thanksgiving dinners

on Thursday and had enough extra food to fill their pantries after

Thursday.

The success of the annual Thanksgiving Drive is due to months of

preparation. Letters requesting food baskets began arriving as

early as mid-August from elderly, disabled, and impoverished

members of the New Orleans community. Families requesting a

basket from Jesuit range from elderly individuals and couples

surviving on Social Security, often while helping to support their

own children and grandchildren, to young couples just trying to

make ends meet.

Because of the Blue Jays’ careful preparation this year, no one

who wrote a letter requesting a basket was turned down. Each of

the 45 homerooms at Jesuit was asked to prepare food baskets for

six or seven families in need. The staff prepared two baskets, and

the alumni prepared 175.

Some homerooms volunteered to adopt additional families. One

homeroom, teacher Chase Waites’s senior homeroom, fed twenty

families. In early November students began bringing in canned

goods and other non-perishables and collecting money to

purchase more groceries. The students soon began organizing

themselves in committees to ensure a successful homeroom

effort. The school administration, the staff, some individual

teachers and their own families, and some alumni also adopted

families to feed.

For the eighth straight year, the Class of ’83 made the

Thanksgiving Drive a unique success. With the leadership of Stan

Gelpi, Mike Varisco, Malcolm Schwarzenbach, James

Moises, Danny Sobrepera, and Mike Prados, the ’83 Blue Jays

donated all the turkeys for the Thanksgiving Drive. Every basket

delivered by Jesuit students this year contained a turkey.

The ’83 Jays also bought all of the groceries for the 175 food

baskets that were packed in the cafeteria by members of the

Alumni Association. Other Blue Jay alumni contributed by

volunteering to deliver baskets to a number of pick-up points

around the city and in Jefferson parish.

After weeks of anticipation and preparation, “the best day of the

year at Jesuit High School” finally arrived. The day began before

sunrise. By 6:00 a.m., the parking lot of Robert Fresh Market, on

the corner of Carrollton and Canal, was filled with bright-eyed

Blue Jays carrying the money they had been collecting for weeks.

Marc Robert, father of Marc Robert, Jr.’04, opened his store

early so that Jesuit students could shop together for perishable

goods to add to their food baskets. Students from each

homeroom filled multiple shopping carts with milk, bread, eggs,

juice, fresh fruit and vegetables, pies, whatever the students

thought their baskets needed. Robert, his wife Darlene, and their

children were there early to greet the masses of Blue and White at

the door, offering a complimentary breakfast—donuts, milk, juice,

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coffee, eggs, bacon, sausage, hot biscuits, grits—to every student

and teacher who entered. Robert also gave a 10% discount on all of

the Jays’ purchases for the Thanksgiving Drive.

As students arrived at school after shopping at Robert, they worked

together in their homerooms to organize and package their food

baskets before attending a school-wide prayer service in the Chapel

of the North American Martyrs.

Following the prayer service, Jesuit students, aided by their

teachers, a number of parents, and some alumni, loaded all of the

1,500-plus food baskets into their cars and left campus to serve

those in need. Of course the upshot of the Thanksgiving Drive at

Jesuit is that many needy families enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner and

have plenty of food for additional weeks. Another important

outcome, though, is the lessons learned by today’s Blue Jays. After

working for weeks in preparation for this special day, they finished

the job by personally visiting those they are helping at their homes

and delivering the baskets themselves. The Jays felt the real power

of working together for a common cause and saw, firsthand, the

plight of the needy and the elderly. Further, today's students

observed the generosity of others–the Class of ’83, for example–

and realized that charity is not something that should be limited to

their time at Jesuit but is something that can and should continue

for years to come.

Is it any wonder, then, why so many of us call this day “the best day

of the year at Jesuit High School”?

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This year Jesuit honored four mothers whose time, talent and dedication helped enrich the Blue Jay Spirit.

LINDA ARMANTROUT describes herself as a “fill-in.” Linda is the mother ofeight children and an avid Jesuit supporter you will find she is so much more. In1982 Linda took charge of a very modest, helter-skelter Blue Jay Shop. Sheorganized the inventory, remodeled the cramped space, revamped thepurchasing process, and expanded the merchandise. Under her guidance for fiveyears, the shop grew and prospered. It became the attractive enterprise that weknow today. Linda started the first ever Blue Jay Shop Booth at the Bazaar,which she chaired for three years. She also chaired the Country Store Boutiquefor two years at the Bazaar. Linda served on various committees for Jesuitincluding the Parents’ Club Christmas Party and the Bazaar Oyster Booth; and aswas said earlier, she was a valuable “fill-in.” Linda has given unselfishly of hertime without ever looking for recognition. Her modest and humble demeanorbelies a person of dedication and commitment, well deserving of the Alma MaterAward. Five of Linda’s sons graduated from Jesuit: Tim 1982, Sean 1983, Kevin1984, Glen 1985 and Terrence 1988.

DEBBIE GARRITY is a tireless volunteer. From 1994 – 1999 Debbie was anactive supporter of the cross-country and track teams. She chaired the Blue JayClassic for two years. Debbie was an avid worker for Celebration as well. Shechaired the Blue Jay Lotto in 1995, co-chaired the Restaurant Committee in 1996,co-chaired the Auction in 1997, and finally in 1998 and 1999 she chairedCelebration itself. Debbie helped initiate the first Patron Party for Celebration in1998, and she co-chaired this committee for three years. She chaired the SnowBall Booth at the Spring Bazaar for five years, served on the Frozen Food Boothat the Christmas Bazaar for two years and the Poinsettia and Christmas greens fortwo years. She also served on the Open House Refreshment committee for fouryears. She served on the Blue Jay Parents’ Club Executive Committee from 1996– 1999. The Alma Mater luncheon has also recruited Debbie. She co-chaired thePatron Party from 2001 – 2003; yes, she is today’s Patron Party chairman! As youcan see, the word “can’t” is not in her vocabulary. With a big heart Debbie givesgenerously and unselfishly of her time and talents. One of her greatest strengthsis soliciting donations. No budget – no problem – Debbie is the solicitationsleuth!! Debbie’s son Trey graduated in 1999.

PHYLLIS KITCHEN remembers volunteering at Jesuit long before her sonswere students. She could be seen in the cafeteria on Bazaar day cleaning tablesand doing anything needed to keep pace with the event. She even collected andstuffed confetti eggs! Phyllis was chair of the Bazaar Doll Booth and dressed overeighty dolls with the help of her friends. She always made the sewing sessionsfun and hosted most of them at her home “with lunch.” With a new idea inmind, Phyllis recruited friends of Jesuit to help her create blue and white headwreaths to be worn the day of the fair, which proved to be a huge success. The1983 Jesuit Bazaar Poster was the brain-child of Phyllis. From the original idea tothe packaging of the posters, she managed to oversee each detail of the project.

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HONORED FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND

Debbie Garrity, Charlene Taranto, Phyllis Kitchen, Linda Armantrout

Phyllis worked on various projects for the Christmas Boutique in heryears at Jesuit. She baked bread, canned pickles, and held craft days ather home. In the early years of the Auction she would help set up thegym with decorations and prizes. For years after her boys graduated,Phyllis managed the Roast Beef Booth, which began the day before theBazaar with slicing roast beef and making gravy to clean up on the nightof the fair. In recent years, Phyllis helped with the mailing for the AlmaMater luncheon and modeled for two years. Phyllis is one of the bestcheerleaders for Jesuit events with her sincere enthusiasm, endlessenergy, and love for Jesuit High School. Her son William graduated in1984 and Steven in 1987.

CHARLENE TARANTO has been an excellent volunteer and leader atJesuit for many years. In 1997 she chaired the Christmas Bazaar and wasco-chair in 1998. She was Prize Chairman of the Blue Jay Bazaar from1999-2001 and co-chaired the Bazaar in 2000. Charlene served on theParents’ Club Board from 1999-2000. She also worked on theCelebration Auction for several years. Charlene has served on variouscommittees including the Mothers’ Coffee, faculty luncheons, and theCountry Store. She is also Prize Chairman for today’s Alma MaterLuncheon. Charlene has worked on many projects that neededvolunteers and continues to do so with enthusiasm and dedication. Sheis a bright, cheerful person who loves working with people. Hercommitment to Jesuit insures the success of any event. Charlene wantedeveryone to know how grateful she is to have been selected by her peersfor the Alma Mater Award. “It has been an honor and privilege to be apart of this wonderful institution Jesuit is the greatest!!” Charlene’s sonTodd graduated in 2001.

Fogelman in “BAM”Jesuit junior participates in Emeril Lagasse Tennis Exhibition

Jesuit junior Taylor Fogleman, the number-one ranked 16-year-old in Louisianaand in the South, participated in the Emeril Lagasse "Bam" Tennis Exhibition andCharity Event Municipal Auditorium. Fogleman, who is nationally ranked, played afour-game exhibition match with top tennis professionals Andre Agassi and AndyRoddick. Fogleman and Agassi played a mixed doubles match against Roddick andMelissa Mang, daughter of Fabien Mang’66.

Fogleman also won his first national tennis title at the Copper Bowl NationalChampionships in the boys 18s division in Tucson, Arizona. He defeated top-seeded Chong Wang of Texas 7-5,6-0 in the quarter-finals and eight-seeded BenZink of Pennsylvania 7-6,6-3 in the semis before rallying to defeat seventh-seededBlake Boswell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2-6,6-4,6-4 in the finals.

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Arthur S. Mann’64Receives

Heritage AwardArthur S. Mann’64 was the recipient ofthe Heritage Award at Founders Day for St.Mary’s Dominican High School.

Walter Stuart’64 to Lead V&E's New York OfficeWalter Stuart, one of the nation's premier business litigators, has been named the administrative partner of Vinson & Elkins’sNew York office.

The firm's decision to have Stuart, who has been a partner in V&E's Houston headquarters since 1988, lead the New York officebolsters the firm's intention to expand its operations in the financial capital of the world.

"Walter's rapport with clients and colleagues in the legal profession made him an obvious choice to lead the next phase ofexpansion in our New York office," said Joseph C. Dilg, V&E's managing partner in Houston. "Walter's move to New York alsoshowcases our firm's growing expertise in high stakes, complex financial litigation."

"The addition of Walter Stuart, who is such an accomplished and successful trial lawyer, significantly enhances our financialservices litigation practice in New York," said Alan Raylesberg, a V&E partner who heads the firm's litigation section in New York."Walter's wide range of experiences, including in areas such as international arbitration and representation of clients in theenergy industry, expands the breadth of services that we will be able to provide to our clients. This is a great move for ourclients and a terrific move for the future of Vinson & Elkins."

During his 15 years at V&E, Stuart has represented more than 100 bank directors and officers in fiduciary duty litigation. He hashandled major business lawsuits and jury trials in state and federal courts from Texas to New York. Earlier this year, Stuart, aspart of a team of V&E lawyers representing a Fortune 200 company, convinced a court in a precedent setting case thatstockholders who neither buy nor sell stock have no standing to bring a direct lawsuit under Texas or Delaware law.

Stuart's extraordinary ability to explain complicated financial transactions to jurors in an easy to understand manner grabbed theattention of V&E in 1988 when he was hired to represent Texas's large bank in a lender liability case. The plaintiff in the case,who was a well-known Beaumont businessman, sued the bank for several hundred million dollars claiming the bank's presidentreneged on a promised loan.

"When I first got the case, I was eager to meet with the bank's president, who I was sure would refute the allegation," Stuartrecalls. "Unfortunately, I quickly learned that the bank president was otherwise occupied, serving a lengthy prison sentence forbank fraud."

Despite that obstacle, Stuart won the case during a four week trial. In doing so, he also convinced the jury to award punitivedamages against the plaintiff -- the first time such a verdict had ever been rendered in an American lending liability case.

After graduating from Jesuit, Stuart graduated from Tulane University in 1968 and Tulane Law School in 1973. He is the pastpresident of both the Louisiana and Texas Associations of Bank Counsel. Every year since 1985, he has been listed in BestLawyers in America under business litigation, corporate law, and banking law.

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Mr. And Mrs. L.V. Seicshnaydre, Jr.’56 on the birth of their fifthgrandchild and third granddaughter, Ella Blue Lenoir, October 12.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Pringle’62 on the birth of their firstgrandchild, a granddaughter, Sophia Grace Rive, Dec. 26. Sophia isthe great niece of Reed Pringle’67 and the niece of DinoCarlomagna II’85.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Trahant’82 on the birth of their son, EganMichael, October 28. Egan is the nephew of Jude H. Jr.’80 andRichard’85 Trahant.

Mr. and Mrs. Rene D. Alvarez’83 on the birth of their third son,James Michael, November 25. James is the grandson of A.J.Capritto’48, the nephew of Dr. Ronald D. Alvarez’75,Michael P.’85, and David A.’96 Capritto.

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Castro’84 on the birth of their firstchild Carson Alphonse, October 16.

Dr. and Mrs. John C. Drouilhet III’84 on the birth of their son,Cameron C., March 31. Cameron is the grandson of John C.Drouilhet, Jr.’48 and the nephew of Patrick W. Drouilhet’84.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. Drouilhet’84 on the birth of their son,Evan P., March 28. Evan is the grandson of John C. Drouilhet,Jr.’48 and the nephew of Dr. John C. Drouilhet III’84.

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Baldo Pausina’84 on the birth of theirfirst child, a son, Conlan Baldo, September 30. Conlan is thegrandson of Ralph V. Pausina’55 and the nephew of Ralph F.Pausina’77, Gregory J. Eckholdt’79, and Ryan E. Wall’95.

Mr. and Mrs. Ardley (Bret) R. Hanemann III’85 on the birth oftheir daughter Cecilia Claire, November 23. Cecilia is thegranddaughter of Ardley R. Hanemann, Jr.’61, the niece ofChristophe L.’88 and David T.’03 Hanemann, David’87,Jeremy’99, and Alex’03 Nusloch.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Hess III’85 on the birth of their fourthson, Holden Christopher, October 30, 7 lbs 13 oz., 19-1/2” long.Holden is the grandson of Robert D. Hess’62, and the nephew ofReed P. Hess’86.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ashley III’86 on the birth of theirsecond son, Adam, October 6.

Dr. and Mrs. James Busenlener’86 on the birth of their thirdchild, a son, Matthew John, November 3. Matthew is the grandsonof Louis T. Busenlener’60 and the nephew of PeterBusenlener’91.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Kitchen’87 on the birth of their son,Andrew Joseph, October 27. Andrew is the great grandson of

William B. Kitchen’08, the grandson of William B. Kitchen,Jr.’53, and the nephew of William B. Kitchen III’84.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Deichmann, Jr.’89 on the birth of theirdaughter, Alexandra Laura, born November 25. Alexandra is theniece Dr. Richard Deichmann’75, Vance Jr.’80 andThomas’81 Greene.

Dr. and Mrs. Ryan D. Mire’89 on the birth of their son, CarsonDamien, November 25. Carson is the nephew of Darren G.Mire’86.

Mr. and Mrs. David Naumann’89 on the birth of their secondchild, Alexander David, July 18, 9 lbs. 1 oz. Alexander is thegrandson of David H. Naumann’51.

Dr. and Mrs. Scott B. Simeon’89 on the birth of their son,Harrison Joseph, September 9, 9 lbs 8 oz., 21” long. Harrison is thegreat grandson of the late Vincent J. Liberto’42, the grandson ofHal J. Simeon’66, and the great nephew of Vincent B.Liberto’83.

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Carbo’90 on the birth of their son, DominicDavid, October 15. Dominic is the nephew of Jude RobertCarbo’92.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett A. Smith III’90 on the birth of theirsecond son, Cameron Kennedy, December 5, 5 lbs 14 oz. 19” long.Cameron is the grandson of Emmett A. Smith, Jr.’55.

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Graffagnini’91 on the birth of their first child,Marian Elaine, December 3, 7 lbs 11oz. Marian is the niece ofNicholas T. Graffagnini’87.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Bubrig’92 on the birth of their firstchild, a son, Andrew, August 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Judd’92 on the birth of their son, AlexanderPeter, September 6, 7lbs 2.3 oz.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rose’93 on the birth of their daughter,Kaitlyn Ann, November 5, 7 lbs 5 oz., 20-1/2” long.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bell’94 on the birth of their daughter, HaileyElizabeth, August 7.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Ellis’95 on the birth of their son,Matthew Gambel, November 20. Matthew is the grandson ofDonald G. Ellis’64 and the nephew of Donald G.’88 andJoseph L.’00 Ellis.

Mr. and Mrs. Miguel G. Hull’97 on the birth of their daughter MiaGabriella, November 18, 6 lbs 12oz., 20” long. Mia is the niece ofMalachi Hull’92.

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2 0 0 4ScheduleClass Reunions

BLUE JAY BAZAAR 2004

SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2004

10 A.M. – 7 P.M.

Kick Off The Daywith the BLUE JAY CLASSIC

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

GAMES OF CHANCE

PARADE OF PRIZES

GREAT FOOD – LOTS OF IT

CRAFT BOUTIQUE

COUNTRY STORE

GAMES FOR THE KIDS

AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE.

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS

CELEBRATION 2004

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2004JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

P A T R O N P A R T Y CELEBRATION & AUCTIONHALL OF HONORS STUDENT COMMONS6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. - MIDNIGHT

COCKTAILS / DINING / SILENT AUCTION / ORAL AUCTION

AUCTIONEER - TOM FITZMORRIS

INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY MOBILE MUSIC UNLIMITED

Coat and Tie

AND THE WINNER IS!AND THE WINNER IS!

Br. J. Fillmore Elliot, S.J.’48 has relocated to New Orleans where he

will serve as part of the Ignatius Residence community at Our Lady of

Wisdom. Previously he was in Tampa where he worked as infirmarian.

John Navin Hecker, Sr.’50 was inducted into the Knights of the

Order of Saint Gregory in 1988. He also won every sales contest at

Warner Lambert at least once and at Parke Davis before he retired in

1994.

Milton Retif’51 was named the recipient of the Tulane University

Family Business Center Outstanding Family Business Enterprise award.

Dr. T. Noel Osborn’58 is celebrating 20 years of continuous

operation (i.e. “survival”) of his company TEAM International. As a

network associate of the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), TEAM

International carries out training programs in the areas of leadership

and teamwork. Noel spends most of his time in San Antonio, Texas

and is now a grandfather of Griffin Osborn Kelly, 18 months old.

James A. Heurtin’60 was one of two Louisiana dentists inducted as a

fellow in the American College of Dentists. The convocation of the

college recognizes certain dentists throughout the world who exhibit

scholarship and leadership. Heurtin is a graduate of Loyola University

School of Dentistry and has been in general practice in the New

Orleans area for the past 35 years.

Rev. LaVerne (Pike) Thomas’60 is the vice president of Presbytercal

Council of the Archdiocese of Shreveport and Vicar for the Clergy.

Philip D. Rabalais’61 has returned from active duty and his third

mobilization in the US Army Medical Corps. “My wife hopes this was

my last mobilization. You may remove my name from the alumni on

active duty list, but please continue to pray for all the servicemen and

women who sacrifice so much for us every day. FREEDOM IS NOT

FREE! I assure you when standing next to a lot of army soldiers in full

camouflage, holding weapons, and wearing gas mask bags that the

words ‘GRANT US PEACE’ in the Mass assume a whole new meaning.

Thanks for all the best wishes and prayers. What a powerful image to

ponder --- many Jesuit alumni and clergy praying for us! Philip D.

Rabalais, Colonel, US Army, Retired (retired as of today; technically the

Army can still recall a retired reservist to active duty if needed till we

die!)”

Robert M. Cisneros, Ph.D’68 has received his doctor of

pharmaceutical sciences degree from Auburn University. He is an

assistant professor, Pharmacy Administration, department of Pharmacy

Practice at Campbell University School of Pharmacy in Bules Creek,

North Carolina.

Rev. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.’76 has been named rector of the

community at Jesuit College Preparatory in Dallas.

Colonel John B. Dwyer, Sr. USA’78 was recently transferred from

the Pentagon to Headquarters, National Guard Bureau in Arlington,

Virginia, and promoted to the rank of colonel. He is serving as the

Chief, Strategic Initiatives Division. As such, he is responsible for

developing and overseeing the implementation of the National Guard

Transformation Campaign Plan, which has more than 550,000 soldiers

and airmen.

Dr. Brett P. Giroir’78 in January resigned from his position as chief

medical officer at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and associate dean

of clinical affairs at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has accepted

an appointment to become the deputy director of the defense science

office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) near

Washington, D.C. This position will provide him an opportunity to

serve our country by developing research programs at the highest

scientific levels. The office focus is biological and chemical weapons

defense, biological systems, material science, and mathematics. His

appointment will be for 2-4 years, after which he is hoping to return to

Dallas.

David M. Hoppe’78 has been living in Birmingham, Alabama since

1986 where he is a partner with Ray Engineering Group, LLC, a

consulting electrical engineering firm. He and his wife, Lisa, have four

teenage children. “I really enjoyed attending the recent twenty-fifth

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reunion Mass and celebration,” he writes.

Brian Berrigan’80 has been named president of the Louisiana

Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Stephen H. Boh’83 has been elected president of the board of Stuart

Hall School for Boys in New Orleans.

J. Brad Casey’85 is a graduate of A.B. Freeman School of Business of

Tulane University. He received his master of business administration

degree from Loyola University and a juris doctor from Loyola School of

Law. He is employed by the U.S. Department of Justice in Dallas. He

wed Kathryn Grace October 10 and they reside in Dallas.

James Bock’85 is on active duty in the United States Navy.

Charles D. Newman’86 has been accepted into the LSU Flores

Executive MBA program. He lives in Prairieville with his wife, Dana,

son Aaron, and daughter Aalaina.

Kevin P. Davis’88 is employed by Technical Engineering Consultants,

Inc. as an electrical engineering manager. He graduated from UNO

where he received a bachelor of science degree in electrical

engineering and was a member of Phi Kappa Theta. He wed Natalie

Hebert, who is the daughter of Lloyd Hebert, Jr.’63, October 10.

Michael Smith, Jr.’88 is the assistant football coach at Kansas State

University, the Big 12 champions who successfully defeated #1

Oklahoma Sooners for the Big 12 Championship.

Gerard Louviere’89 has been named senior network administrator at

D'Antonio Technologies.

Mark J. Smith’89 married the former Shannon Kusnier of Rosemont,

Minnesota, June 7, 2003.

Michael E. D’Antonio, Jr.’91 has accepted a position as associate

with the law firm of Wilkins, Stephens and Tipton in Jackson,

Mississippi, specializing in insurance defense litigation.

Robert Gerard Hughes’91 completed the Iron Man Triathlon in

Panama City, Florida, last November in 12.25:34. Robbie received a

masters degree in physical therapy and is currently the out-patient

coordinator and manager of the rehab department at West Jefferson

Hospital. He is married to the former Jessica Guillot. His brother,

Ryan Jude Hughes’97, is currently in his last year at Loyola Law School.

Clay J. Landry III’91 joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduation

and has remained active as a reservist. While he has been busy learning

the business of helicopter avionics, he has risen to the rank of Staff

Sergeant. Clay is with the HMLA m773, Mag 42 detachment based out

of Belle Chasse, known as “Red Dogs South.” His unit was deployed in

October to Afghanistan where he is the Reserve Avionics Chief and Staff

Noncommissioned Officer-in-charge of a light attack helicopter

squadron of UH-1N Hueys and AH-1W Super Cobras. He is the father

of two children.

Peter Sarrat’91 is a naval aviator who, while assigned to HSL 37 at

Kaneoke Bay, Hawaii between 1999 and 2002, served two six-month

tours in the Persian Gulf. At this time he is the operational test

director for the MH-60R helicopter and is stationed at Air Test and

Evaluation Squadron One at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland.

He and his wife Robyn are expecting their first child in May. His email

address is peter.sarrat@navy.mil.

Jerry Judd’92 graduated from Loyola University in 1997 with a

bachelor of arts in history. He was employed as a district executive

with the East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Kinston,

North Carolina. While in North Carolina, he met and married the

former Silvia Baillie. He transferred to the Boy Scouts’ National Supply

Division where he worked in sales. He left the Boy Scouts to pursue

his master of arts degree in history from the University of New Orleans

and graduated in December.

Capt. Etienne R. Sabate’92 recently returned from Iraq and is now

training reserves at Fort Stewart. He did his Army ROTC at South

Alabama and his basic artillery and captain’s schools at Fort Sill in

Oklahoma.

Scott Bell’94 and his wife Jamie baptized their daughter Hailey

Elizabeth November 2 (See Bib List). Hailey is the goddaughter of

Steven Kreller’94.

Jason M. Cerise’95, Peter M. Mansfield’96, and Gregory F.Rouchell’96 have joined the law firm of Adams and Reese as

associates.

Donald P. Mouledoux II’95 has been employed by Wal-Mart as a

grocery distribution manager for the past 4 1/2 years. He recently

accepted a promotion to one of their distribution centers in Columbus,

OH. Also he is engaged to Dana Moore of Nashville, Tennessee. They

will be married in May in Brentwood, Tennessee. After the wedding

they will honeymoon in Hawaii.

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Robert E. Murphy III’95 entered the Jesuit Novitiate in Grand

Coteau, Louisiana on August 14, 2003. He is preparing to become a

Jesuit priest. He received his bachelor of science in physical therapy

from the University of South Alabama and worked as a staff physical

therapist and athletic trainer at South Central Regional Medical Center

in Laurel, Mississippi. He is the co-founder of Forever Loving And

Needing the King (FLANK) Ministries, a two-man ministry group that

travels to various Catholic parishes and conventions doing talks, days of

reflection, retreats, music, and skits. He has been involved with Teens

Encounter Christ for nine years and did mission work in Ecuador in a

leprosy hospital.

David Thomas Ventola’95 is attending LSU where he is majoring in

wildlife and fisheries. He is employed as a manager in Baton Rouge for

Deli Management, Inc. of Beaumont, TX. He married Michelle

Schonberg in late November.

Richard Arnold’97 graduated two years ago from the University of

Virginia and moved to New York to pursue theatre – an interest that

began on the Jesuit stage with the Philelectic Society and director

Sonny Borey. While at UVA he also directed and performed with his

college a cappella group, the Virginia Gentlemen. He has landed

several jobs since moving to New York, including one that took him to

Moscow, Russia, for five months. He is currently perfoming in the

equity national tour of 42 Street which plays the Saenger Theatre in

New Orleans the second week of June.

Michael Balch’99 has joined the United States Marine Corps and is at

Boot Camp in Paris Island, South Carolina. He has selected accounting

and supplies for his occupational training.

Sidney A. Gaudet, IV’99 is attending UNO where he is pursuing a

degree in electrical engineering. He wed Michelle Bateman on October

10.

Patrick Nolan’99 graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University in

May 2003 with a bachelor of engineering. He is an engineer with

Infrastructure Engineering Corporation in San Diego, CA.

Eric Zollinger’00 is a senior at the University of Tennessee majoring

in business. He was recently elected president of Phi Kappa Tau social

fraternity.

Corey Hilliard’03, an offensive lineman on the Okalhoma State

football team, was recently named to the freshman All-American Team

in football as an honorable mention.

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Joseph M. Doyle’31 Leycester L. Trauth ’31 Felix H.Lapeyre’32 John Joseph Kuchler ’32 Peter C Bertucci’35 Hubert J. Coogan’35 John P. Guthrie ’36 LawrenceW. Holzenthal, Sr.’36 Melvin H. Ramos ’36 George W.Byrne’37 Michael J. McKinney ’37 Theodore J. Brown’38 Warren W. Wingerter, Sr.’40 John G. Hill ’41Anatole Landry, Jr.’42 George H. Bellamore, Sr.’46Stuart McKendrick, Jr. ’53 Francis W. Messina ’55Thurman J. Gautre, Jr.’60 Needhan G. Barnes ’67Stephen J. Ricciardi’89

W I F E O FWilliam A. Clark III ’47 the late Thomas F. Daigle’31James R. Fanguy ’70 the late Nathaniel B. Knight, Jr.’26 the late Lloyd A. Langhoff, Jr. ’43 Robert R.Prinz’45 the late Harold M. Rouchell’26 the late F.Poche Waguespack’13

F A T H E R O FBrett A. Bonin ’90 Robert G. Brousse ’77 John L.’57and Joseph G. Cocchiara, Jr.’63 Donald W., Jr.’59 andJ.Bronson Doyle’64 Justin M. Genovese ’04 VictorD.’73 and Guy S. Gonzalez’75 the late Christopher A.Hall’77 Christopher C. Hartwell ’93 Robert F. Hasling,Jr.’68 Paul M’57 and F. Henri Lapeyre’59 Lawrence W.Holzenthal, Jr.’62 H. Michael Kratzberg, Jr. ’72 LyleV. Lecorgne’64 Christopher P. Murphy ’03 Randolph J.Pistorius’65 Charles E. Ramos ’82 Horace P. RowleyIII Rosario Schilleci’56’58 John A., Jr.’52 and Alfred J.Spansel’54 Joseph I Vincent’66 Harry S. Vorhaben,Jr.’65 Warren W. Wingerter, Jr.’77

M O T H E R O FJohn H. Boh, Jr.’58 Theodore J. Borgman ’56 Barry C.Boudreaux’76 Leonard N.’64 and Robert W.Bouzon’69 Karl G. Breisacher III ’50 Fabio J.Canton’61 William A. Clark IV ’85 the late Andrew J.DiMaggio’63 Donald G., Jr.’73, Bruce M. ’75, David M.’78 and Blaine H. Hoppe ’82 Foster M. Johns IV’01

Irwin J. Joubert, Jr. ’70 Ramiz K. ’79 and Samir T.Khalaf ’87 William R. Leary’58 George L., Jr.’45 andJames C. LeBeau’60 Jerry M. McElwee ’73 Wayne FNicosia ’68 Harold M., Jr.’55, Alvin M.’62 and John A.Rouchell’70 John A. Stassi’54

B R O T H E R O FJ. Robert Barnes ’67 the late Stanley J.’34, the lateWilliam T.’38, the late Gerard F.’39 and the late John M.Coogan’41 Peter J. Doyle’33 Hugh W. Huxen ’53Vincent A., Jr. ’54 and Anthony R. Messina ’62 the lateRonald J. O’Rourke’52 John F. Prieur ’51 James A. ’90and Paul V. Ricciardi ’92 the late Kenneth C.Rowley’37 Walter Weber ’36 the late Lorain F.’34 andthe late Austin J. Wingerter’50

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S O N O FThe late Valsin L. Brousse, Jr. ’29 Raphael R.Fransen’33 Charles L. Jarreau, Sr. ’42 Roland J.Roger, Jr. ‘60

G R A N D F A T H E R O F Casey P. Accardo’94 A. Doug Acomb III ’98 JasonM.’01 and Andrew J. Baer’07 Christopher C. Brown ’89Brandon R. Brousse ’07 Michael G. Carriere’97 JeffreyS.’03, Jeremy J.’05 and Joseph F. Chenier’07 Robert J.Craft ’98 Robert L. Crist, Jr.’00 David L. Doherty ’74 J.Warren Doyle, Jr.’99 Luke B. Falgoust’04 Brad D.Ferrand ’98 John W.’00 and Stephen T. Finigan’03Brett M.’01, Eric G.’03 and Kyle W. Gaudet’05 MelvinM. ’04 and Gregory M. Gerrets ’06 Ryan P. Gootee ’91Brett L. Henry’93 Parker Kornick ’02 Eric L.

Laborde’96 Craig M. Levet’01 James P. McGinn’00 D.Barth Melius, Jr. ’97 Dwayne A. Punch, Jr.’02 Philip J.III ’04 and Benjamin E. Rau ’08 Matthew ’02 andChristopher Riehlmann ’06 Keith J. Schilleci’76 PaulF. Sens ’04 Mark J.’73 and Paul J. Spansel’77 Anthony J.Stovall, Jr. ’08 Brant M. Vicknair ’98 R. Jude Voltz ’96A. Scott’92 and Quinn S.T. Vorhaben’96

G R A N D M O T H E R O FJames M.’97, William C.’01 and Christopher L.Baldwin’04 Stephen F. Barcia’81 Michael T. Birtel ’86Brendan R. ’99 and John B. Blouin ’01 Karl G. IV ’78and Martin E. Breisacher ’79 Creed W.’97 and ChristianJ. Brierre’01 Jason W. Campbell’92 Chris J. Christen’95 W. Mark Cousins ’74 David M. Danna ’85 AndrewJ., Jr.’87, Patrick J.’88, Anthony C.’90, Dennis K.’91 andKenneth S. DiMaggio’95 Cory C. Edwards ’06 John P.’81 and James E. Gay ’82 John L. ’99 and Jace A.Gohres ’03 Tyrus L. Jr. ’86 and Vincent J. Guidroz ’86Dylan N. Hoppe ’07 Miles D. Jenkins, Jr. ’99 Niels V.Johnsen’04 Mark T. Knower ’88 Brett J. Keller’07Kevin N. O’Flarity ’01 Joseph E. Orr III’89 Robert L.Palmer ’83 Christopher L., Jr.’06 and Aaron J.Ragusa’08 Gregory F.’96 and John M. Rouchell’03Danny E. Schellhaas ’83 Chad L. Schiro’93 KennethL.’78 and Eric H. Sciara ’91 Michael C., Jr.’88 and MarkJ. Smith’89 Jonathan M. Warren ’00 Gordon H. Wogan‘02

G R A N D S O N O FThe late Harold A. Durel, Sr.’34

G R E AT G R A N D FAT H E R O FRobert C Villio III ’04 Eric M. Spansel’01

G R E AT G R A N D M O T H E R O FMichael A.’05 and Christopher J. Brodt’08 James M.Linn IV ’06 Lester J. III ’06 and Matthew E. Madere ’07Joseph J.’00 and the late Joshua L. Matranga‘02

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