After a 16-year tenure as president of Jesuit High School, Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. announced his resignation, effective on September 1.
The longest-tenured president in school history, the Jesuits U.S. Central and Southern Province are reassigning Hermes, of which Jesuit High School is an apostolate. Jesuit’s Board of Trustees has begun making plans for the transition to new leadership. Jesuit principal Mike Scicchitano will serve as acting president.
“I became President of Jesuit High School in May of 2008 and have now served for more than 16 years, the longest tenure of a President in Jesuit’s history. For me, these have been years of tremendous fulfillment and joy. Many cherished memories have been flooding into my mind these past several days. People, events, accomplishments, celebrations, and occasions of gratitude. I am most grateful to God for the opportunity to serve at Jesuit with its strong and widely regarded sense of Catholic mission and identity. It has also been a privilege to work alongside talented colleagues from whom I have learned a great deal. Jesuit has experienced significant growth and enjoyed great success in many areas of school life. That success is the accomplishment of numerous people – on and off campus – working together. Above all, though, it begins with our exceptionally dedicated faculty and staff,” said Hermes, in an email statement.