Class of 2021 Extraordinary Awards presented at Commencement

Jesuit Magazine Fall 21/22
Images of graduates gathering before ceremony on campus

The Ignatian and Valedictorian Awards are considered Jesuit’s highest Extraordinary Awards.

Michael Chambers IGNATIAN AWARD: Given to the senior who has been deemed most outstanding in many phases of school life.

Donovan Jasper VALEDICTORIAN AWARD: Given to a senior in recognition of his outstanding achievements during his high school years.

Jacob Hall SALUTATORIAN AWARD: Given to the senior who was an outstanding representative of his class, both in academics and as a religious leader. He opens the Commencement Exercises with an invocation for his classmates and friends.

Evan Bird and Peter Wisner PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Given
to those seniors who have distinguished themselves during their four years at Jesuit by scholarship, excellence in conduct, outstanding devotion to the school, and by participation in both curricular and co-curricular activities.

Gabriel Maulino and William Segale PRINCIPAL’S AWARD: Given to those seniors who have distinguished themselves by their school spirit, service, and general excellence.

Andrew Loehr Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award: Given to the senior who has excelled in his concern for Christian social justice.

Elijah Beverly and Matthew Parks JESUIT SCHOOLS NETWORK AWARD: Given to those seniors who embody the “Profile of the Graduate at Graduation,” qualities that lead to action for others in response to the spirit and presence of Jesus Christ.

Dominic Hoang and Isaias Inguez-Sandoval NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS AWARD: Given to those seniors who have best demonstrated the values and attributes of the Jesuit North American Martyrs—the Patron Saints of Jesuit High School—faith, perseverance, and a commitment to putting love into action for the greater glory of God.

Joseph Watanabe ALUMNI OF JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE AWARD: Given to the senior who has contributed conspicuously to the activities of the school, often without recognition and always with hard work.

Isael Silva Fernández SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD: Given to the senior who has consistently maintained a high grade point average and who has contributed significantly to the athletic program of Jesuit High School.

Donovan Jasper SCHOLAR-ARTIST AWARD: Given to the senior who has consistently maintained a high grade point average and who has contributed significantly to the Visual and Performing Arts program of Jesuit High School.