Byron Brown, David Horton, Matthew Espericueta

Senior Convocation, it’s the ceremony to celebrate the seniors and their achievements for the year…their final year here at Jesuit.  As the school came together as a whole for the final time this year, it began when the young men of the class of 2018 proudly walked into the room. Many students received awards from varying subjects, clubs, and scholarships.  These seniors worked hard for their awards, using the knowledge they’ve acquired from their four years at Jesuit, and now they move on, to college and elsewhere. Here I was able to get some answers from a couple seniors on their experience and what they plan to do next.

Reid Hatzman ’18

First off, Mr. Reid Hatzman ’18, award winner for AP Human Geography, Campus Ministry, and the Bishop Lynch award commented on his experience:

Reid Hatzman

“I think the biggest emotion I have from these awards is pride. All of the awards are cool to win and I felt a great deal of pride for our whole class, not just myself. It’s a great feeling getting to see your classmates recognized for their talents and accomplishments. For me personally, I think the Bishop Lynch award was clearly the highlight. It’s such an amazing award and it’s an honor to receive it. I’m following behind some very impressive guys so it’s definitely something that is a special accomplishment, but more importantly, it’s a call for me to keep working and doing what I know I am supposed to do.”

As for what he plans to do next, Reid Hatzman ’18 will be attending the Naval Academy this fall, joining others to train and fight for our country. He continued:

“I am incredibly excited, but also nervous for what’s to come. This will be an experience that will be unlike any other. I look forward to the challenge and the ability to learn more about myself through these challenges. Then, hopefully, I’ll get a chance to pay that forward and serve our country.”

Michael Bain ’18

As for Mr. Michael Bain, he received awards in AP BC Calculus , AP Macroeconomics, AP Language and Composition, AP Physics C, as well as the Justice: Peace and Conflict award. Having achieved these honors his reaction was this

“I feel honored to receive these awards. It’s nice to receive some recognition for the hard work we all put in this year. Overall I thought the ceremony was a great way to cap off senior year.”

Michael Bain will be attending the University of Texas at Austin at the start of the next semester. His response to how he felt was simply this:

“I’m really excited to go to UT. It’s been my number one choice for a while now and I’m ready to get down there and experience all that college has to offer. Hook ‘em!”

Farewell Seniors

These were just the responses of two of the fine young men that the class of 2018 has to offer, but bellow lays out the total of the Senior Convocation Ceremony and the awards/scholarships handed to students during the ceremony.

We hope that their experiences at Jesuit guide them in their next chapter in life, forming them into great men and bringing in them a reaffirmed sense of confidence.

Flavio Calderon

 

Military Appointments

Paris Brown

Logan Edelmann

Grayson Hassell

Reid Hatzmann

Marcus Hill

Julian Reyes

Nick Sigman

Jack Tabor

The United States Naval Academy seeks well-rounded candidates who have done well academically and athletically, and have demonstrated strong character and leadership potential.

Approximately 16,000 students compete annually for one of 1,200 slots at the U.S. Naval Academy.  Appointment to the Naval Academy is equivalent to a full 4 year scholarship valued at $400,000 with tuition, books, medical benefits, and monthly salary included.  With 25 majors to offer, graduates of the Academy receive a Bachelor of Science degree, commissioning as Ensign in the Navy or 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, and will join others in serving our country in many ways, including surface warfare, submarines, Marine Corps Ground and Air, Navy pilots, flight officers, or Navy SEALS.  Logan Edelmann, Grayson Hassell, Reid Hatzmann, and Nick Sigman have been accepted to the Academy.

Jack Tabor has received an appointment to the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Rhode Island, and will compete for an appointment to the Naval Academy in the Fall of 2019.

The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School offers a 10-month program of intensive academic preparation, military training, and athletic conditioning, designed to develop in cadet candidates the skills and character necessary to be successful at the Academy. The academic curriculum is focused on mathematics, English, and sciences.

Like admission to the Academy, admission to the Prep School is competitive, with selections made by the Academy director of admissions.  Approximately 240 cadet candidates enter the Prep School each summer.

Marcus Hill

The United States Coast Guard Academy Scholars

The Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program sends approximately 100 students with high potential for a rigorous one-year program of academic and military preparation as Cadet candidates.  The value of this one-year scholarship is $35,000, including active duty military pay and benefits. Cadet candidates who successfully complete this one-year program will be tendered a full appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy Class of 2023, valued at approximately $400,000 including active duty pay and benefits, and the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard upon graduation.

Julian Reyes

Army ROTC

In addition to these military appointments, we would like to congratulate Paris Brown on a full-tuition National Army ROTC scholarship to The University of California at Santa Barbara.

Programming II Peter Hundley

Brad Kucera

Marshall Rodegast

Honors Advanced Java Garrett Scott

AP Computer Programming Giovanni Rivas

Visual Basic.NET Z Hine

English

English 4 — Modern American Literature

Jackson Houston

Liam Vlasimsky

English 4 — Southwest Literature

Andrew Abbott

English 4 — Modern Non-West Literature

Anthony Valdes

English 4 — Non-Fiction

Hank Bitterman

Michael Deasy

AP Language & Composition

Michael Bain

Honors English Seminar

Mathieu Lavault

Fine Arts

Drawing Michael Blase

Forrest Moses

Ceramics Throwing Cade Brewer

Ceramics Hand Building Nicholas Villareal

Advanced Ceramics Chris Boltz

Advanced Ceramics 3 Mac Lopez

Music Comp & Film Scoring Jesse Campos

Peter Mowery

Stagecraft: PJ Danna

Jakey Younger

Filmmaking: Alex Giebler

Chase Kengott

2D Design:  Digital Media Ethan Kirkland

AP Drawing Portfolio Will Fynes

AP Design Portfolio Tim Tighe

Music Theory Patrick Rodenbaugh

Jazz History & Improv 1 Lachlan Carton

Carter Elliott

Patrick Rodenbaugh

Zachary Taylor

Band Evan Hargrave

Benjamin Miller

Michael Miramontes

Patrick Rodenbaugh

Language            

Honors Latin 4 Giovanni Rivas

AP French Matthieu Lavault

Pre AP Mandarin 4 Jacob Dewa

Mathematics                                     

Statistics Sloan Stefanek

Philip Villalba

AP Statistics Matthew Joy

Pre-Calculus Derek Dumbrigue

Solon Hamer

Honors Pre-Calculus Jared Petroll

Kolbe Surran

AP AB Calculus Ethan Lee

AP BC Calculus Michael Bain

Giovanni Rivas

Jesuit joins hundreds of other schools across Texas and the entire country each year in participating in two math competitions.  They are known as the TXML (the Texas Mathematical League) and the AMC 12 (the Mathematical Association of America).  Jesuit recognizes the highest scoring students from each of these competitions. The highest scoring senior for the AMC 12

Andrew Wright

This year’s highest scoring senior for the TXML is:

Matthew Joy

Science

Anatomy & Physiology Derek Dumbrigue

Phillip Villalba

AP Biology Zach Taylor

Engineering ACE Lucas Black

Quinn Boone

Jake Frick

Alekzander McGlone

Leo Tanzi

Engineering PMM Quinn Boone

Kolbe Surran

AP Physics 1 Matthew Joy

AP Physics 2 Peter Hundley

AP Physics C – Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Michael Bain

Ethan Williams

Forensic Science Christopher Horton

David Horton

AP Environmental Science Evan Hargrave

Social Studies                                

International Relations Cole Bengtson

Government Darrell Briscoe

Nico Elizondo

John Lindberg

Griffin Till

AP Government Ethan Lee

History through Popular Media Alex Reznicek

AP Human Geography Reid Hatzmann

AP Comparative Politics Kolbe Surran

Economics Jared Butler

Parker Towns

AP Macro Economics Michael Bain

AP Psychology Flavio Calderon

Zach Taylor

Theology

History of the Catholic Church Jake Elrod

Christian Relationships Patrick Rodenbaugh

Sean Tehan

Griffin Till

Interreligious Dialogue Jared Petroll

Christopher Reynders

Justice:  Environmental Jackson Petroll

Justice:  Peace & Conflict Michael Bain

Andrew Videna

Justice:  Economics Cole Bengtson

Giovanni Rivas

Parker Towns

Extracurricular Activities

Ambassador    Zach Feffer

Junior Classical League:

Caleb Longwell

Jesuit Stage and Film – Theater Emphasis:

Jared Butler

Engineering Club:B

Matthew Joy

Ryan Macalanda

Robotics:     

Jack Barone

Key Club:

 Nico Cornejo

Car Club:

Leo Tanzi

Jesuit ESPN Club:

Michael Blase

Jesuit Multicultural Society:

Vicente Gonzalez

Model UN

Jared Butler

Fair Trade Club

Peter Hundley

Mentoring And Guiding Ignatian Students (MAGIS)

Michael Blase

Andrew Videna

Jesuit’s Engineering Society

Matthew Joy

Jesuit’s Culinary Society

Ryan Macalanda

Brothers for Others Club

John Alfred Zevallos

Jesuit’s Chinese Club

Jacob Dewa

Jesuit Journal

Luke Gonzales

Jesuit’s Anime Club

Will Hubbell

Jose Moreno

Lone Rangers

Solon Hamer

Community Service and Social Justice

Michael Blase

Darrell Brisco

Flavio Calderon

Charlie Day

Will Hubbell

Giovanni Rivas

The Hearts on Fire award

Nico Elizondo

Reid Hatzmann

Matthew Justman

The Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award

Ben Miller

The St. Peter Canisius Award honors a graduating senior who, with two or more years of service, contributed to the student newspaper.  A renowned Jesuit scholar and doctor of the church, St. Peter Canisius published detailed information on Catholic teaching in 1555.  It enjoyed widespread use in its day and stood as the church’s standard catechism for centuries.

For dedication to the student newspaper, The Roundup, the St. Peter Canisius Award

Michael Miramontes

Connor Thomas

Jesuit honors the Editors-in-Chief of The Last Roundup.  This student has dedicated years of service and immeasurable contributions in planning, designing, and creating the yearbook.  He also encouraged excellence from fellow staff members.

For dedication to The Last Roundup, the Editors-in-Chief Award is presented to:

David Horton

The Student Council Award

John Bowen

The E.L. Hohman Award is presented to a senior who has excelled in music and has used his gifts with Ignatian spirit.  This year, the E.L. Hohman award is presented to:

Patrick Rodenbaugh

Senior Magis Awards

Cole Bengtson

Hank Bitterman

Campbell Fearing

Israel Ollarzabal

Philip Villalba

Nick Villareal

The Thomas Wunderlick Award is given in honor of Tom Wunderlick, a 1946 graduate of Jesuit Dallas.  Mr. Wunderlick was the first president of the Jesuit Alumni Association. He had four sons graduate from Jesuit, as well as 10 grandsons who have attended or are now attending our school.  The Wunderlick award is presented each year to the graduate who has best combined athletic and academic achievement during his years at Jesuit.  The Wunderlick Award winner will receive a Certificate today and a trophy at the graduation commencement.  This year, The Thomas Wunderlick award is presented to:

Michael Blase and Alex Geibler, Ed Astor Award

Parker Towns

The Ad Astra Award recognizes leadership in creating new initiatives in community service and the development of new programs to serve the Greater Dallas community.  Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning “to the stars.” The following students have gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve the Community Service and Social Justice program.   The Ad Astra Award is merited by:

Michael Blase

Alex Giebler

 The Aloysius Gonzaga Award for outstanding community service is presented to a student who gives unselfishly of himself to his community.  While still a young Jesuit, St. Aloysius Gonzaga bravely gave his life ministering to the sick in Rome. As the patron saint of our school, we look to Aloysius as a model of generous service to others.  The Aloysius Gonzaga award winner will receive a Certificate today and a plaque at the graduation commencement.  The Aloysius Gonzaga Award for outstanding community service is merited by:

Charlie Day

The Profile of the Jesuit Graduate states, “at graduation, the Jesuit student, well on the way to establishing his own identity, has also begun to move beyond self-interest and self-centeredness in human relationships.”  The Jesuit ‘Man for Others’ Award, voted upon by the faculty, is given each year to students who exemplify, in their words and actions, what it means to be a Jesuit student who has moved beyond himself.  This year we honor three seniors who have demonstrated in their dealings with others, the ability to give of themselves selflessly. The Man for Others Award winners will receive a Certificate today and a plaque at the graduation commencement.  The seniors meriting recognition as recipients of the ‘Man for Others’ Awards are                     

Lindsay Brown

Matthew Espericueta

David Horton

JSN Award

Each year, the Jesuit Schools Network announces the recipient of an award to be presented in each of the 52 Jesuit high schools throughout the United States.  In the words of the Association, “this award is to be presented to the member of the graduating class who, as a man for others, models the ideal profile of a graduate of Jesuit education:  a well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God.” The JSN Award winner will receive a Certificate today and a plaque at the graduation commencement.  He will also be the senior student speaker at this year’s graduation breakfast in a few days.  This year the 2018 Jesuit Schools Network Award is presented to:

Flavio Calderon

The Bishop Lynch Award

Jesuit’s highest award for outstanding achievement, named after His Excellency, the late Joseph Patrick Lynch, Bishop of Dallas, is awarded to the graduating senior, judged by the faculty to be most representative of Jesuit College Preparatory School, and most responsive to the influence of the school.  This award is in recognition of scholastic achievement, combined with character, leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, and service on behalf of the school and the wider community. The Bishop Lynch Award winner will receive a Certificate today and a trophy at the graduation commencement where he will give the keynote address.

This year, the Jesuit Award for outstanding achievement is awarded to:

    Reid Hatzmann