On May 22nd, the students, faculty, and select parents gathered in the Terry Center. The purpose of this gathering was one of celebration. Every year, Jesuit celebrates a convocation, or awards ceremony, for each of the grade levels. Mr. Garrison gave a welcome, and then the students and administration processed in. Following the procession of the class, Fr. Sylvester Tan SJ gave the opening invocation. After a reading by Mrs. Michele Williams, the awards ceremony began with the presentation of Academic and Extracurricular certificates.
Academic and Extracurricular Awards
While all students are in a process of formation towards excellence, convocation is an important time to recognize those students in the given class who have excelled. The recipients of the Academic and Extracurricular awards are selected by the teachers and club moderators due to accomplishments in the classroom and/or extracurricular involvements. The following individuals have merited recognition:
Alex Alphonso- Music Appreciation
Sebastian Alvarez- Hermanos Unidos
David Amador- Robotics (FRC)
Brandon Bang- AP Calculus
Henry Banse- Debate Team
Cameron Bare- AP Literature and Composition
Cayden Bartusek- English 3
Beck Berry- UIL Academics District 4th Place: Spelling & Vocabulary
Christian Bilger- Rangers for Life, Service Leadership
Wills Blosser- Band, Theater Directing, Quiz Bowl
Grant Bomersbach- AP Statistics
Alex Bowari- United States History
Vincent Brancaccio- Mu Alpha Theta, UIL Academics District 4th Place Individual and 1st Place Team: Calculator Applications, UIL Academics District 1st Place Team: Mathematics, UIL Academics District 4th Place Individual and 1st Place Team: Number Sense
Landon Brecheen- Open Microphone
Santiago Bryce- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Ford Carey- Mandarin 3
Brayden Conlon- Honors Spanish 4
Andre Cornejo- Jesuit Multicultural Society
Sam Creighton- Filmmaking, Sacraments, Morality, and Justice
Andrew Dominguez- Precalculus
Andrew Drabik- Spanish 4
Noah Drennan- Global Ambassadors
Mathias Espinoza- Service Leadership
Nate Fabriga- Sacraments, Morality, and Justice, AP Literature and Composition, AP Precalculus
Henry French- Honors French 3
Grayson Gilbert- Game Development
Eddie Gonzalez- Physics
Lucas Gonzalez- Honors Java
Yates Grabham- Latin 3
Trey Graves- Service Leadership
Walker Heartfield- AP Environmental Science, Investment Club, Spanish 3
Brayden Higginbotham- Algebra 2/Trigonometry, English 3, Game Development, History of Hip-Hop, United States History
Evan Hou- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Chamber Orchestra, Texas Mathematics League Exam: Top Jesuit Junior, UIL Academics District 1st Place Individual and First Place Team: Mathematics
Abram Hunt- Band, Honors Men’s Chorus
Zach Ingham- The Roundup Newspaper
Ethan Irrobali- Spanish Honor Society
Julian Jaime- AP Spanish Language and Culture, United States History
James Johnson- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Noah Jones- Studio Art
Sam Kennington- Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Sean Khassa- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Tony Kohler- Honors Latin 4
Tanner Krug- Service Leadership
Carson Long- Campus Ambassadors, Jesuit Ranger Sports Network
Nathan Long- Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Sacraments, Morality, and Justice, Student Council
Jack Lynch- Physics
Reo Mashburn- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Martin McDoniel- Honors Mandarin 4
Bennett McPhaul- UIL Academics District 3rd Place Individual and
2nd Place Team: Literary Criticism, UIL Academics District 2nd Place Individual and
Regional 6th Place Individual: Ready Writing, UIL Academics District 1st Place Team:
Mathematics
Gabriel Miller- Honors Men’s Chorus
George Miller- Entrepreneurship Club
Mason Moore- Service Leadership
Reagan Moussa- Admissions Ambassadors
Jimmy Nackley- AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Kevin Babu Nazareth- Anime Club, Art Club, Studio Art
Luke Nettune- Chess Club, Junior Classical League
Jack Odom- Game Development
Nathan Pascas- Debate Team
Bryce Patterson- Engineering Society
Luke Patterson- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Adam Peckham- Model United Nations
Nick Pregler- English 3
Alan Ramirez- Jesuit Musicians Union, Men’s Chorus
Alex Ramsey- AP Biology, AP Computer Science A, AP Precalculus, Chinese Club, Honors Java, Service Leadership, Stage & Film
Max Reichstadt- Chinese Club, Honors Mandarin 3
Pedro Rivera- Aerospace Club, AP Biology
Jesus Rosales- AP Chemistry
Nate Sabogal- Dallas Area Diversity Youth Organization
Cooper Seal- Service Leadership
Ethan Senen- Honors Spanish 3
Evans Senvalds- AP United States History
Parker Sherman- AP Psychology
Owen Shorey- Service Leadership
Marshall Sorokwasz- Service Leadership
London Spoor- Service Leadership
Brookes Spurgin- Physics
Dylan Wade Stump- Honors Latin 3, Service Leadership
Louis Surmiller- Jesuit BBQ Club
Sebastian Suwanda- Religious Rangers, The Roundup Newspaper
Oscar Tolle- French 3
Emmanuel Uzor- Black Student Union
Caleb Van Duinen- United States History
Michael Verdiguel- The Last Roundup: Yearbook
Carson Voegtle- Honor Our Heroes
Andrew Walton- AP United States History
William Wayne- Photography- Jesuit Ranger Sports Network, UIL Academics District 2nd Place Team: Literary Criticism
Creede Williams- National Latin Exam: First Place
Luke Wilson- Service Leadership
Allen Zhang- Astronomy Club, Band, Sacraments, Morality, and Justice
St. Stanislaus Kostka Award
The Office of Campus Ministry fosters religious growth in light of Catholic tradition and the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola by supporting all members of the Jesuit Dallas Community in their call to proclaim the faith, promote justice, and grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. St. Stanislaus Kostka was a great model of growth and faithfulness to Christ as he was determined to become a Jesuit against all odds. The St. Stanislaus Kostka Award was presented to Gabriel Miller, Luke Patterson, Alex Ramsey, and Sebastian Suwanda.
Quest for Excellence Awards for Outstanding Musicianship
The Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band Booster Club acknowledges two students who display diligence and enthusiasm in Band activities and who exemplify the spirit and community of the Band. The following students have merited $1,000 scholarships and the 2025 Quest for
Excellence Awards for Outstanding Musicianship: Lucas Cruz and Jordan Lam.
Haggerty Math and Science Academic
A Haggerty Math and Science Academic Award is a one-year $2,835 tuition scholarship awarded to selected students entering the sophomore, junior, and senior grade levels. Funding for the scholarships has been provided by the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation.
These scholarships are awarded to individuals pursuing involvement and excellence in Math and Science while exhibiting leadership and service. To be considered for the Haggerty Math and Science Academic Scholarships, a junior student must have at least a 90% cumulative GPA and a 92% average in Honors Math and Science courses, or a minimum 95% average in on-level Math and Science courses in the fall semester. The faculty of both academic departments and the administration review each candidate, considering not only his academic performance but also his involvement in extra-curriculars, leadership, and community service.
Brandon Bang, Grant Bomersbach, Ethan Irrobali, Jimmy Nackley, Luke Nettune, Luke Patterson, Dylan Stump, and Allen Zhang are this year’s recipients of this scholarship award.
Book Awards
Each year, colleges and universities around the country honor deserving high school juniors for academic achievement, work in their community, and commitment to leadership and service which distinguishes them from their peers. The following college book awards were given out:
Bowdoin College Book Award
The Bowdoin College Book Award recognizes a high school junior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking. This year the award is merited by William Wayne.
Chatham University Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award
The Chatham University Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award is awarded to a student who has a strong focus on environmental ethics and engagement, social justice, leadership, and stewardship within their community and school. The Chatham University book award is
presented to Henry Banse.
Dartmouth College Book Award
The Dartmouth College Book Award is awarded each year to a rising senior who has distinguished himself as a strong student, been active in extracurricular activities, and is recognized as a leader among his peers. This year the Dartmouth College Book award is merited by Allen Zhang.
Harvard University Book Award:
Each year Harvard University recognizes a junior who has demonstrated academic excellence along with a commitment to serving the community and participation in extracurricular activities. This year the Harvard Book Award goes to Luke Nettune.
Le Moyne College “Reaching for the Heights” Award
The Le Moyne College “Reaching for the Heights” award is given to two Juniors who reach for the heights in the classroom and in participation in the school and community. The Le Moyne book award goes to Antony Kohler and Ethan Senan.
Presbyterian College Junior Fellows Scholar Award
The Presbyterian College Junior Fellows Scholar award is given to Juniors whose classroom performance has demonstrated a keen mental ability and maturity of purpose. This year’s Presbyterian College award recipient is Langdon Carver.
Rensselaer Medal
The Rensselaer Medal is presented to a rising Senior who has excelled in math and science and may consider a career in science, information technology, or web science. This year’s recipient is Nate Fabriga.
St. Michael’s College Book Award:
The St. Michael’s College book award recognizes academic success and exemplary community service involvement that embodies St. Michael’s commitment to intellectual achievement, social justice, and concern for others. This year, we have two recipients: Henry French and Anderson Hardin.
University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award
The University of Virginia Jefferson book award is presented to a junior who embodies Thomas Jefferson’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and the spirit of discovery. The University of Virginia Jefferson book award recipient is Grant Bomersbach.
Yale Book Award:
The Yale book award is presented to a high school junior with exemplary academic achievements who has also displayed intellectual promise and outstanding personal character. This year’s Yale book award recipient is Lachlan Frazier.
Man for Others Award
Jesuit’s Man for Others award is given each year to students who exemplify, in their words and actions, what it means to be a Jesuit student. They have demonstrated in their dealings with others the ability to give of themselves selflessly. The award carries with it a $1,000 scholarship furnished by the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary. This year’s recipient is Pierce Nikolai.
Counselors’ Scholarship
The Counselors’ Scholarship is funded by an anonymous benefactor who wanted to honor a student who is committed to being a Man for Others, who tries his best, but may not be recognized as a top academic student. He may be involved in his church, Jesuit, or his community, and serves as a strong example of what Jesuit represents. The Counselors’ Scholarship, consisting of a $700 tuition grant, is awarded to Cameron Bare.
Collins Award
The James M. Collins Citizenship Award, including a $1,600 scholarship, was founded to honor the memory of the late Congressman James Collins and is awarded to the junior who best exemplifies those values which the Honorable Mr. Collins represented: knowledge of history and government, participation in the community, and American citizenship. This year’s recipient of the James M. Collins Citizenship Award is Zach Ingham.
Frank Guida ’02 Memorial Scholarship
The Frank Guida ‘02 Memorial Scholarship was established by Karen and Joe Guida and the classmates of Frank Guida to recognize a junior who strives for excellence and has exhibited substantial talent and promise in music, theater, or art. We are pleased today to recognize and celebrate a student who has demonstrated exceptional abilities in the fine arts. The 2025 Frank Guida Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,200 is presented to Wills Blosser.
Dean Oliver Clarke Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship was established in 1995 in the name of Dean Oliver Clarke of the Class of ‘94. The Dean Oliver Clarke Memorial Scholarship is singular in its distinction as the only Jesuit scholarship that is without need, scholarly or extracurricular requirements. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor Dean, whose greatest gift to the community was himself. This scholarship, therefore, is based on the character of the student and his essential quality as a member of the school community — who, in the words from our mission statement, “responds with a generosity beyond the ordinary and commonplace” and who has, therefore, helped “create a school community in which each individual and group receives respect and support.” This award carries a $2,400 scholarship stipend to be applied to senior year tuition. This year’s Dean Oliver Clarke Memorial Scholarship is merited by Cash Ramirez.
T.J. Martinez, S.J. Scholarship
The Father T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016 in the memory of Father Martinez, S.J. and is awarded to a rising Senior who has distinguished himself by exemplifying the spirit of community service that Fr. Martinez championed as the Jesuit Dallas Director of Community Service. The 2025 T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $4,500 is presented to Lucas Cruz.
Mark S. Moussa ’76 Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Enterprising alumnus Mark Moussa established the Mark S. Moussa ’76 Entrepreneurs Scholarship to support the entrepreneurial spirit of Jesuit students and to reward a pioneering young man who has shown interest in being a future business owner. Carrying a financial award of $4,625, it is my pleasure to award the 2025 Mark S. Moussa ’76 Entrepreneurs Scholarship to Bennett McPhaul.
Shakespeare Award
The Shakespeare Award is presented to a junior student who demonstrates a deep interest and curiosity about literature and how great literature works. He exhibits a noticeable talent in his own writing, an interest to grow in his skill as a writer, and he inspires and motivates classmates to develop a greater appreciation for literature. This award comes with a $3,000 scholarship provided by Steven and Lisa Meyer. The scholarship is to be applied to senior year tuition. The Shakespeare award is presented to Evans Senvalds.
Shakespeare Award — English 3
The Shakespeare English 3 Award honors a junior who has found his writing voice, demonstrating strategic, persuasive, and often witty use of language. His academic growth reflects a newfound mastery of the pen, bringing insight and depth to his work, much like the eloquent speakers of Shakespeare’s sonnets. This award also merits a $3,000 scholarship. This year’s Shakespeare Award English III recipient is Walker Heartfield.
Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship
The Louis Kramer Memorial fund was created by Kris and Matt Kramer to honor the memory of their first-born son who died at the young age of two. Jesuit education has been a hallmark of the Kramer family since 1904 at St. Louis University High School in Missouri. Community service being a core component of the profile of a Jesuit graduate, the Louis Kramer Memorial was established to recognize and celebrate a junior who has shown exemplary dedication to service during his junior year. The 2025 Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $3,400, is presented to Mason Moore and Sebastian Suwanda.
Shannon Family Scholarship
In 2005, Pat and Andrew Shannon established the Shannon Family Scholarship, which recognizes excellence in community service and social justice. The recipient, a junior, is a student who has completed one year of work grant at Jesuit and who lives the example of our school’s motto of “Men for Others.” The 2025 Shannon Family Scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, is awarded to Travis Cantu.
Jameson C.C. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
The Jameson C.C. Sanders Memorial Scholarship was established this year by alumnus John Sanders, and his wife, Jennifer, in honor of Jameson Sanders, who passed away three weeks before his delivery date. The Scholarship, which includes a $6,800 financial award, is presented to the junior whose academic accomplishments and contributions to the community demonstrate a desire to build a positive and inspiring life. The Jameson C.C. Sanders Memorial Scholarship is presented to Mathias Espinoza.
Pedro Arrupe Award
Pedro Arrupe, Father General of the Society of Jesus, often spoke and wrote of the mission and direction of the Jesuit schools. Father Arrupe first used the phrase “Men for Others” and challenged Jesuit schools to form students into men who use their gifts in the service of others. The Pedro Arrupe award is merited by a junior student judged by the faculty most representative of the values of a Jesuit education. He is a student committed to educational growth, the pursuit of justice, a willingness to serve, a compassion for all, and openness to the Spirit. The 2025 Pedro Arrupe award, including a $5,100 scholarship, funded by anonymous faculty and staff donations, is presented to Ethan Irrobali.
Bachendorf Scholarship
The Bachendorf Scholarship was established by Mr. Bock to recognize a junior student who has shown the most improvement academically. This year’s recipient of the Bachendorf $7,800 scholarship is Thomas Czuppon.
McWhorter Scholarship
In 1995, a scholarship fund was established at Jesuit Dallas in memory of Scott McWhorter, Jesuit class of 1993, to be given to the student who best exemplifies Scott’s desire to always put forth his best effort in academics and athletics and to demonstrate a genuine concern for all his fellow students and those less fortunate than he. The Scott McWhorter award honors a student noted for his concern for others and his commitment to Jesuit. The McWhorter award carries a scholarship amount of $10,000 to be applied to senior year tuition. The recipient of the Scott McWhorter scholarship award is Pierce Popelka.
Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a rising Senior who best reflects the artistic talents, character, and spirit of Andrew Bark, Class of ‘98. This scholarship is unique in that it rewards a student’s passion for art above any other criteria. Andrew was a brilliant artist, and when he passed away in August 2002 from a courageous fight with cancer, his friends and family created this scholarship as a way to honor his legacy. It is my distinct privilege to award the 2025 Andrew W. Bark ‘98 Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $16,200 to Kevin Nazareth.
Henrion Scholarship
The Henrion Award, established in 1987, is given by the Henrion family in memory of Tim, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident just days before he began his senior year at Jesuit in 1986. Tim had looked forward to participating in a wide variety of senior activities and extracurriculars. This award is a full tuition grant, plus a stipend for personal expenses, given to a student in the Jesuit work grant program, to free him from his work obligation and allow him to more fully participate in Jesuit activities and extracurriculars during his senior year. The Henrion Award recognizes a work grant student who has excelled in academics, in activities, and who has conscientiously and enthusiastically carried out his work grant responsibilities. This year’s recipient is Noah Zafereo.
“hearing my name called as the recipient of the timothy W. Henrion award felt surreal. i cannot put into words how grateful i am to the henrion family for their continued investment in jesuit education and to all the continued support from my teachers, friends, and jesuit family. i am so humbled to be awarded such a prestigious honor.” -noah zafereo
