TBJ F5: September 20th
TBJ F5: September 20th
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JAYS ON TOP: FOOTBALL DEFEATS E.D. WHITE 22-15
The Varsity Football team secured a 22-15 victory on the road against E.D. White last Saturday. Junior Quarterback Taylor Norton led the offense, contributing two touchdowns—one rushing and one passing. Junior Receiver Roman Larre caught a 60-yard touchdown pass, while Norton and James Roniger added rushing touchdowns. On defense, Senior Linemen Griffin Ellis and Will Allen anchored a strong front, with Senior Safety Sean Maher making a key interception to help seal the win. The Jays will face off against the Bonnabel Bruins tonight at the Shrine on Airline. Come out and show your support!
Check out the full recap of the game on JesuitNola.org.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS: SENIORS CELEBRATE AT RING MASS
As the Chapel of the North American Martyrs is under renovation, this year’s Ring Mass for the Class of 2025 took place at the historic Holy Name of Jesus Parish, located on St. Charles Ave. The senior Jays gathered to receive their rings, which Fr. John Brown, S.J., urged the students to view as a symbol of their perseverance, community, and faith. “Your calling isn’t just about the career or choices you’ll make in the coming years. It’s about becoming the man God created you to be. And that takes courage, wisdom, and above all, faith,” he said. The celebration continued with the Senior Ring Dance late that evening.
View the full photo gallery on Jesuit’s official Flikr account.
TWENTY-SEVEN BLUE JAYS EARN NATIONAL MERIT STATUS
Twenty-seven members of the senior class have been officially named as National Merit Semifinalists in the College Board’s annual standardized test. In order to qualify as a semifinalist, students must score in the top 1% on the PSAT each year. With twenty-seven recognitions, the Blue Jays earned the highest number semifinalist from any school in Louisiana this year.
Top row (from left): Andrew Duncan, Jack Reiss, Grayson Wise, Ethan Lapeze, Jude LaCour, Peter Connolly, Zachary Becker, Scott Harper, and Jackson Lago Middle row: Andrew Cavallino, Carter Jennings, Aadil Rab, Christian Thomas, Klein Konrad, Joseph Pourciau, Nathan Flynn, and Travis Fish Bottom row: Salvatore Esola, Samuel Schlafer, Lenox Bacerra, Leo Congeni, William Degenhart, Jackson Sober, Alex Darcey, Aidan Wang, John Henry Schoenbrun, and Vaughn Taylor
DECLARATION OF INDEPEN-DANCE: BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE A HIT
In a tradition dating back decades, the Student Council hosted the annual Back to School Dance in the Benson Arena this past Saturday. The American-themed dance boasted the largest number of attendees in recent student council memory. Hailed as a an overwhelming success by the Jesuit students and their guests, this year’s Back to School Dance will surely be at taught in the history books next to the signing of the Declaration and the purchase of the Louisiana territories, as one of the truly great events in this great country.
Watch the Back to School Dance ad on the official Student Life YouTube page.
¡BIENVENIDO AL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15 each year. It's a time to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the country's history, culture, and achievements. This year the Spanish Club will be hosting an event each Wednesday to commemorate and honor different aspects of Hispanic culture. This week, the club cooked up some authentic Mexican Tacos. See Señora Campos for more information about Hispanic Heritage Month or to get involved in the Spanish Club.