Each year, Jesuit Dallas holds prayer services to acknowledge the academic and spiritual dedication of its students. On May 20, 2025, Jesuit Dallas recognized freshmen and Sophomores who have excelled in academics, clubs, and activities through the Profile of the Jesuit.
Opening and Prayer
Mr. Earsing, the president of the Jesuit Dallas, commenced the convocation and said he “welcomes parents and family members to this ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the Classes of 2027 and 2028… [signifying] that we are all in this together for the greater glory of God.” Father Sylvester Tan, S.J., Superior of the Aloysius Gonzaga Jesuit Community, followed with an opening prayer to “help us all to rejoice in the gifts of our fellows, never forgetting that each of us is also your gift and that what is greatest is often invisible to our eyes,… [asking] these things through Jesus Christ, our Lord.” Ms. Williams, the Assistant Principal of Faculty Formation, concluded with a Scripture reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, stating that “to each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good”. Mr. Waits, the Assistant Principal of Student Academics, and Mr. Garrison ’92, the Principal of Jesuit Dallas, then presented the Academic awards.
Awards
Haggerty Math and Science Scholarship
Each year, Haggerty Math and Science Scholarships in the amount of
$2,835 are awarded to selected rising sophomores and juniors. Funding for
the tuition scholarships has been provided by the Jesuit College
Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation.
To be considered for the Haggerty Math and Science Scholarship, a
student must have either a 95 average in current on-level math and science courses
or an 85 average in current honors math and science courses. Each
candidate is then reviewed by the faculty of both academic departments
and the administration of Jesuit to determine his achievements in
mathematics and science. Also considered are his activities, leadership
roles, and community service involvement.
Freshman Recipients:
Brayden Bader
Jacob Guyette
Raza Hassan
Drew Hebert
Maverick Hollabaugh
Nikhil Joshi
Colin Murray
Shaurya Patel
“I feel extremely thankful to receive the Haggerty Math and Science award. I feel that it reflects the academic work I have put in this year, and receiving recognition for my accomplishments really motivates me to continue to do as much as I can to better myself in any way possible and achieve all of my goals.” – Nikhil Joshi ’28
Sophomore Recipients:
Bankston Ernst
Peter Hasik
Dylan Joseph
Isaac Ma
Aidan McGuire
Drew Shippey
Ryan Tian
Cade Vopni
The Magis Award
The Magis, Latin for “The Greater,” implies that an individual or pursuit is
driven for quality rather than quantity. This award recognizes the students
who have exhibited to their teachers an outward desire to grow and learn.
Whether through their engagement in class, or through submitted work,
these students express the Magis in their class.
Freshman Recipients:
Computer Science: Reese Beaudoin
English: Carter Long
Fine Arts: Eli Flores
Language: Sebastian Dunn
Math: Noah Cowley
Science: Field Collins
Social Studies: Maverick Hollabaugh
Theology: Patrick Fitzgibbons
Sophomore Recipients:
Computer Science: Josh Gonzalez
English: Sutton Wall
Fine Arts: Max Galante
Language: Darren Clemons
Math: Peter Hasik
Science: Britt Rumpler
Social Studies: Nicholas Bartel
Theology: Henry McLochlin
Counselors’ Scholarship
The Counselors’ Scholarship is funded by an anonymous benefactor. It
is presented to a student who has been active in the Jesuit community, is
involved in scouting, church, or other activities, is cooperative and is open
to the Jesuit experience. The Counselors’ scholarship consists of a $500 tuition grant.
This year’s recipients are:
Freshman: Brennan Gorbatenko
Sophomore: Cade Vopni
Guy Delaney Memorial Scholarship
In 2018, the Class of 2020, family and friends established a scholarship at
Jesuit Dallas in memory of Guy Delaney, Jesuit class of 2020, who passed
away tragically in 2018. This award is to be awarded to a rising junior who
most exemplifies a desire to put forth his best effort, both academically
and athletically, and who reflects the personality, character and spirit of
Guy. The Guy Delaney award carries a scholarship amount of $5,125 to be
applied to junior year tuition.
This year’s recipient is Jackson Waguespack.
Bachendorf Scholarship
The Bachendorf Scholarship was established by Mr. Bock to recognize a
sophomore student who has shown the most improvement academically. This scholarship entails $7,800.
This year’s recipient is Tate Archie.
Susan and Jon Piot Family Scholarship
New in 2023, the Susan and Jon Piot Family Scholarship is awarded to
a rising Catholic sophomore who exemplifies the Jesuit mission in being a
Man for Others, above average academic performance, and continues to
participate in one or more extracurricular activities. This scholarship of
$13,200 is renewable each year as long as the recipient continues to meet
the named criteria.
This year’s recipient is Noah Cowley.
“I feel honored and beyond blessed to receive these awards.” – Noah Cowley
Beverly and John M. Dietschy, Sr. Family Science Award
In 2019, the Beverly and John M. Dietschy, Sr. Family Science Award
was established by Dr. and Mrs. John Dietschy to recognize a rising
sophomore based on his strong character, exemplary academic
performance, and demonstrated passion for the sciences. This award carries a $22,000 scholarship to be applied to sophomore year tuition. The
competitive merit-based scholarship is renewable each year as long as the
individual remains in good character and continues to excel academically.
This year’s recipient is Joseph Bui.
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. This award carries with it a $1,000 scholarship
furnished by the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary.
Freshman Recipient:
Tyler Ezetendu
Sophomore Recipient:
Michael Tobin
“Convocation sometimes gives me new perspective on my students. ‘I didn’t know he was so gifted at math!’ ‘He’s involved in Rangers for Life? I had no idea!’ It’s fun to celebrate their accomplishments and realize there’s more for me to learn about who they are.” – Mr. Berry ’07
“The convocations are one of my favorite events of the spring semester since they provide the opportunity to visibly recognize students for their high level of achievement in the classroom, their dedication to service, their strong leadership in extracurricular activities, and their demonstration of growth in the six tenets of the school’s profile.
I love seeing a student smile as he walks to the stage to receive his award. That said, I think I enjoy even more when this student’s peers get so excited for him when his name gets called. The fist bumps, high fives, and back slaps are visible signs of the brotherhood that exists between Jesuit students.” – Mr. Waits ’01
Academic Awards
Freshmen (The Class of 2028)
Duncan Actkinson
Geography and Foundations
John Andrews
Advanced Placement Human Geography
Liam Axberg
English 1
Cole Badrina
Ceramics 1
Nicholas Banderob
Technical Theater
Collin Banse
The Last Roundup: Yearbook
Reese Beaudoin
Mandarin 1
Brayden Beck
Introduction to Computer Programming
Kobus Brewton
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Joseph Bui
Advanced Placement Human Geography
Old Testament Scripture
Texas Mathematics League Exam: Top Jesuit Freshman
UIL Academics District 1st Place Individual and 1st Place Team: Calculator Applications
UIL Academics District 3rd Place Individual and 1st Place Team: Number Sense
UIL Academics: Top Jesuit Freshman
Deven Cagle
Honors Spanish 2
Nicholas Carter
Black Student Union
Ceramics 1
Ethan Chen
Asian Student Union
Honors Latin 2
Zach Couvillon
Aerospace Club
Robotics
Van Davidson
Theater Acting & Improvisation
Alex Delatorre
Rangers for Life
Alex Dougan
Honors Spanish 2
Jesuit Musicians Union
Brogan Duvall
Algebra 1
Studio Art
Andrew Eakes
Algebra 2
Jack Estes
Music Appreciation
Sam Falk
Honors English 1
Junior Classical League
National Latin Exam: 2nd Place
Luke Fogel
Introduction to Computer Programming
Mateo Foramiglio
Spanish 1
Brooks Fowler
Honors Algebra 1
Finn Gault
Biology
Introduction to Computer Programming
Keshav Giridhar
Band
Debate Team
The Roundup Newspaper
George Gladstone
Biology
Ned Golembeski
Old Testament Scripture
Gage Griffin
Honors Algebra 1
Antonio Gutierrez
Robotics (FTC)
Jacob Guyette
Honors Biology
Raza Hassan
Advance Placement Precalculus
Quiz Bowl
Maverick Hollabaugh
Spanish 1
Liam Howard
Honors Spanish, Heritage Learner 1
Nikhil Joshi
Introduction to Computer Programming – Robotics
Latin 1
Old Testament Scripture
Evan Jue
Introduction to Computer Programming
Stage and Film
Benjamin Khalil
Global Ambassadors
Caleb Knight
Campus Ministry
Hudson Krug
Introduction to Computer Programming
Charlie Kubelka
Jesuit Model United Nations
Neil Lad
Chess Club
JP Livingstone
Studio Art
Trey Massey
Honors English 1
Men’s Chorus
Crew McGeath
English 1
Eli McKneely
Spanish 2
Jaxon Montalvo
Jesuit BBQ Club
Francis Munyambu
Mu Alpha Theta
Rex Nelson
Honors Biology
Luke O’Brien
National Latin Exam: 2nd Place
Zane Palamkunnel
Honors Mandarin 2
Diego Park
National Latin Exam: 1st Place
Shaurya Patel
Chamber Orchestra
Saulo Peña
Hermanos Unidos
Photography
Alec Petrutsas
Journalism: Yearbook
Brady Ramsey
Campus Ministry
Gio Saenz
Algebra 1
English 1
Jesuit Multicultural Society
Old Testament Scripture
Diego Sepulveda
French 1
Matthew Stratman
Biology
Game Development
Spanish 2
Andy Tantinarawat
Jesuit Rangers Sports Network
Hudson Voss
Jesuit Rangers Sports Network
Layton Wolf
Open Microphone
Joel Zafereo
Honors Algebra 2
Sophomores (The Class of 2027)
Andres Acosta
Honors Spanish Heritage Learner 2
Spanish Honor Society
Lake Alexander
Spanish 3
World History
Will Bachman
French 2
Nicholas Bartel
Quiz Bowl
Charlie Boyd
Campus Ambassadors
Chris Briggle
Hermanos Unidos
Campus Ministry
Eli Brodsky
Honors English 2
Honors Spanish 3
New Testament and Christian Discipleship
Chase Brown
Black Student Union
Service Leadership
Anthony Castro Navarro
UIL Academics District 3rd Place Individual and
2nd Place Team: Literary Criticism
UIL Academics: Top Jesuit Sophomore
Gianluca Cavalli
Advanced Placement World History
Italian Cultural Society
Griffin Civello
Campus Ministry
Alex Duran
World History
Bankston Ernst
English 2
Honors French 2
Music Appreciation
Kian Esfahani
Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing
Jonathan Evans
Honors Geometry
Technical Theater
Jonah Fahrenbruch
Texas Mathematics League Exam:
Top Jesuit Sophomore (tie)
Noah Fahrenbruch
UIL Academics District 5th Place Individual and
1st Place Team: Number Sense
Ford Feller
Honors Geometry
Introduction to Architecture
National Latin Exam: Second Place
Andrew Finger
Advanced Placement World History
UIL Academics District 2nd Place:
Spelling and Vocabulary
Ryan Fitzgerald
Band
Max Galante
Campus Ministry
Jesuit Musicians Union
Stage and Film
Alonte Garmon
24/7 Sophomore Service Group
Will Garrison
Robotics (FTC)
Matthew Gerst
Mandarin 2
Josh Gonzalez
Best of Texas Computer Science Exam: 5th Place
Gionni Gutierrez
Jesuit Ranger Sports Network
Lucas Hamilton
Geometry
Service Leadership
Peter Hasik
Honors English 2
Journalism: Yearbook
World History
Santi Hernandez-Hoffmann
Service Leadership
Nathan Hofmann
English 2
Honors Java
William Hutchins
Robotics (FRC)
Henry Jiede
Chemistry
Honors Spanish 2
Jesuit Rangers Sports Network
Sage Jones
Ceramics 1
Dylan Joseph
Advanced Placement Computer Science A
Campus Ministry
Chamber Orchestra
Honors Geometry
Henry Kovac
Advanced Placement Precalculus
Honors English
Owen Kubalak
English 2
Alex Lamberson
Technical Theater
Ethan Lucido
Jesuit BBQ Club
Isaac Ma
Advanced Placement Precalculus
Asian Student Union
Honors Chemistry
Honors Java
Honors Latin 2
National Latin Exam: Second Place
New Testament and Christian Discipleship
Aidan McGuire
New Testament and Christian Discipleship
Kash McNew
Honors Mandarin 3
Web Development
Finn Murphy
The Last Roundup: Yearbook
George Neitzel
Introduction to Computer Programming
Nolan Nguyen
English 2
Jesuit Multicultural Society
Quiomar Orea
Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing
Milad Oropeza
Chinese Club
Rangers for Life
Harry Rahn
Dungeons & Dragons
Christian Raju
Mu Alpha Theta
UIL Academics District 1st Place Team:
Number Sense
Ryan Ramirez
Studio Art
Maxwell Reynolds
Geometry
Henry Ricketts
Service Leadership
Braulio Rios
Introduction to Computer Programming
Taylor Ripley
Open Microphone
Zane Roland
Theater Acting and Improvisation
Britt Rumpler
Honors Latin 3
Oscar Saravia
Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture
Global Ambassadors
Will Schardin
Chemistry
Dominic Schultz
Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Levi Secker
Honors Chemistry
Journalism: Broadcasting
Nikhil Shah
Men’s Chorus
Daniel Shao
Dallas Area Diversity Youth Organization
Honors Geometry
Drew Shippey
The Roundup Newspaper
Jonathan Shu
Latin 1
Mikhail Skariah
Honors Spanish 2
Nathan Sliter-Hays
Jesuit Model United Nation
Paul Thompson
Ceramics 1
Latin 2
Beckett Thornton
Chinese Club
Honors Mandarin 2
Ryan Tian
Texas Mathematics League Exam:
Top Jesuit Sophomore (tie)
UIL Academics District 5th Place Individual and
1st Place Team: Calculator Applications
UIL Academics District 3rd Place Individual and
1st Place Team: Mathematics
Ryan Torres
Geometry
Greyson Townsend
Ceramics 1
Kade Turay
Spanish 3
Cade Vopni
Debate Team
Honors Chemistry
New Testament and Christian Discipleship
Jackson Waguespack
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Student Council
Hudson Wall
Service Leadership
Spanish 2
Sutton Wall
Admissions Ambassadors
English 2
Jack Warren
Photography
Jonathan Wrightsman
Honor Our Heroes
Brady Zeck
Junior Classical League
Conclusion
Mr. Aquino, the Dean of Student Affairs, concludes the convocation saying, “Only God could say what this new spirit gradually forming within you will be. Give our Lord the benefit of believing that His hand is leading you, and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete.”
Congratulations to the Classes of 2027 and 2028!
