Jesuit High School, New Orleans
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Jesuit High School is a Jesuit high school in New Orleans, Louisiana founded in 1847. Its address is 4133 Banks Street.
The mascot is a blue jay posed with his fists raised, designed by cartoonist Walt Kelly. The school's colors are blue and white. As with most Jesuit schools, its motto is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam ("for the greater glory of God" in Latin). Jesuit holds various local and state records for its outstanding academic and athletic achievements. The 1946 athletic year yielded the state record for best athletics of any school in the state. The track, baseball, basketball, football, cross-country, and American Legion baseball teams all went undefeated in the state. Guest speakers such as anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean and poet laureate Dana Goia have addressed the student body over the years. Throughout Jesuit's history it has always been noted for its excellence not only in academics but also in its vast array of sports and extracurricular activities.
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History
From its founding in 1847 until 1926, Jesuit High School was located in downtown New Orleans on Baronne Street. In 1926, it was moved to its current location on Carrollton and Banks in Mid-City. The school's current president is Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J., and its current principal is Michael Giambelluca (Class of 1982).
Notable alumni
- Will Clark (Class of 1983), Major League Baseball player
- Marc Morial Mayor of New Orleans
- David Vitter U.S. Senator
- Harry Connick Jr. (Class of 1985), musician
- Moon Landrieu (Class of 1948), Louisiana politician
- Sirhc Namyah (Class of 1906), local jazz legend
- Edward Douglass White (Class of 1865), Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court
See also
- Jesuit High School for other Jesuit high schools.
External link
- Jesuit High School website (http://www.jesuitnola.org/about/aboutindex.htm)