Welcome from the Superior

Dear Friends,

I am honored to welcome you on behalf of the Jesuit community here at Jesuit High School. We are heirs to a long line of men who gave their energy to the education of young men, and, for the past 19 years, young women.

Fr. Bill Hayes, S.J., Fr. Larry Robinson, S.J., and Fr. Ed McTighe, S.J., have long and distinguished histories at Jesuit High School. They remain intimately involved with the many constituents of the Jesuit family. Their presence is the stability of our home and the school.

Fr. Paul Grubb S.J. ’92, was ordained in 2008 and came to JHS as his first assignment. These last four years he has been a creative and energetic presence in the Theology department, at retreats and liturgies, and here in our home. He is a wonderful role model for our young men and women.

Mr. Patrick Couture, S.J. and Mr. Ryan Rallanka, S.J. begin their second year of regency here at JHS. Both will be teaching full time in the Theology department this year. As with last year, between Fr. Grubb and the two scholastics, all freshmen will be taught by a Jesuit!

I am also fortunate enough to teach while simultaneously serving as Superior of the Jesuit Community.

There will be one more Jesuit joining our faculty this year. Fr. Kevin Connell, S.J. will be teaching in the English department. He will be residing at the Colombiere Jesuit Community in southeast Portland. This will be Father Connell’s third time to be assigned to Jesuit High School. Since then he has been the founder of Saint Andrew Nativity School and, most recently, the principal of Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.

Finally, we have two men in our community who do not work directly at Jesuit, but are committed to and support its mission in many ways: Fr. Kevin Clarke, S.J., who serves as a chaplain for Providence Medical Center, and Fr. Larry Gooley, S.J., Pastor of Saint Mary by the Sea parish in Rockaway.

We are proud to be co-laborers at Jesuit High with so many excellent and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators. It is a privilege to take part in the education of young men and women who are destined, we hope, for great things in service to God and others as they mature into adulthood.
Be assured of the Jesuits’ prayers for all who love and support Jesuit High School.

Be assured of the Jesuits’ prayers for all who love and support Jesuit High School.

Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J.
Superior

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Top photo:
Back row (left to right): Mr. Ryan Rallanka, S.J., Fr. Larry Robinson, S.J.  Fr. Paul Grubb, S.J., Mr. Patrick Couture, S.J., Fr. Craig  Boly, S.J., and Fr. Ed McTighe, S.J.  Front row (left to right): Fr. Kevin Clarke, S.J., Fr. Tom McCarthy, S.J. Fr. Bill Hayes, S.J., and Fr. JK Adams, S.J.