A freshman encounter with Fr. Frank Vanderwall, S.J., set the tone for a Jesuit education that blended rigorous learning, youthful mischief, and deepening faith, ultimately shaping the Class of 1976 into Men for Others.
Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Strake Jesuit Vocations Committee aims to help build a culture of openness to priestly vocations within the student body.
Like his Confirmation saint, St. John the Evangelist, Drew Bemis ’27 embodies the spirit of a true Renaissance man: excelling in the arts, STEM, athletics, and leadership at Strake Jesuit while integrating a vibrant Catholic faith into every dimension of his life.
Henry Meraz ’26 thrives under pressure as a water polo goalie and servant leader, living the Jesuit call to be a Man for Others in pursuit of the magis.
Mason Seymour ’26 is a calm, steady leader in the classroom and as a varsity water polo goalie, exemplifying the Grad at Grad and earning a spot on the Bahamian youth national team.