St. Aloysius
Brother Martin
Cor Jesu
CENTURY II Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association of New Orleans Magazine Volume 48 NO. 2
December 2021
Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ Named 2021 Alumnus of the Year
Kraig S. de Lanzac, MD, FASA ’86 Named 2022 Alumnus of the Year
Homecoming
Cook-Off
Message from the President “God made the world in six days to teach us that it takes time to achieve anything worthwhile, and that things never go as well in their infancy as when they attain full maturity.” Father André Coindre I thought the quote above from Father Coindre, writing to one of his brother directors running a school in a city outside Lyon, France, is quite appropriate for the “good news” we want to emphasize as we end the calendar year 2021. After several years of hard work--and with plenty of support from our community and benefactors--we are coming to the close of Phase III of the Brother Martin High School Master Plan “Fidelity through Change.” By the end of summer 2022, all of the plans that originated in the mid-1990s will be complete; the renovation of the Robert Conlin Gymnasium is the milestone that marks over 25 years of growth. If you have been on campus recently, you know that the Conlin Gym features new interior painting, installation of air conditioning, new state-of-the-art LED lighting, new safety padding, and a new scoreboard. Forthcoming are new wooden bleachers and a hardwood floor. As much history has been made in this gym--from basketball games and wrestling meets to school-wide Masses and pep rallies--we have a showcase to truly display the Crusader spirit. This upcoming summer will also witness a renovation of the first floor resource center, including LED lighting and new student furniture, as well as the construction of a baseball hitting facility that features three batting cages, to be built on Farley Field along Mandeville Street.
Since these renovations, improvements, and additions bring an end to Phase III, we look forward to new plans and projects. January 2022 will see the start of a new “5-year Strategic Plan” for Brother Martin High School that will consider all aspects of school life. A steering committee has already been formed and has met to begin this process. However, as we continue the conversation on future priorities for Brother Martin, we will need your input and ideas! There will be opportunities for all members of the Brother Martin family--students, parents, faculty and staff, and alumni--to provide input through a series of upcoming focus groups. Our Mission Statement calls attention to “meeting the needs of a changing world” for our Crusaders, and we firmly believe that with careful and collaborative planning, we can further refine the programs and facilities that have made Brother Martin High School--and education in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans--the outstanding formative institution it has always been. As we begin this exciting process of strategic planning, we thank you in advance for your support, prayers, and involvement in Brother Martin High School. Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!
Greg Rando ’77, President
Message from the Principal On Thursday, September 30, we celebrated as a school community the culmination of the Bicentennial of the founding of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart worldwide at each of our 11 schools in the United States and in the 37 countries in which the Brothers of the Sacred Heart do their work, a celebration made possible because of the foresight and faith of a single man - Fr. André Coindre, the founder of this Institute.
Brother Martin did not invent the instrument. God did. The Holy Spirit handed down that instrument first to André Coindre, who shaped it and handed it to ten others, who molded it and passed it to five more, who eventually saw that it found its way to Brother Martin the man. All different forms of courage and trust, fused together by faith.
200 years have passed since ten men ascended together in La Fouviere, a church in Lyon, France, to take the first vows of the Brothers, breathing life to the rich institution that we know today. These ten men gathered together united in faith in God. We have all benefited in some way from that tremendous faith. On a much smaller scale, our students and faculty gather on a daily basis as a community of Crusaders united in our Faith.
Certainly, future challenges await. But our way is lit by our tradition. Where our predecessors walked with only blind faith, we now walk with the light of tradition lit by 200 years of experience across the world and over 150 years of tradition in this very city. This tradition is marked in the hallways and classrooms on Elysian Fields Avenue, and it can be traced into the French Quarter on Barracks and Charters and again on Rampart and Esplanade, where our schools first sat.
Nearly 50 years after the establishment of the Institute in France, five Brothers responded to a call to spread the wings of the Institute to the New World, to America, and these Brothers eventually found their way to New Orleans. Imagine, if you can, that leap of faith. Imagine the difficulties endured...and the courage, trust, and faith necessary to make that sacrifice. Our students hear every year at ‘that school on Elysian Fields’, as Brother Martin Hernandez himself used to refer to it, that Brother Martin Hernandez once said, “If I have done any good in my life, it is because God used me as his instrument.” 2 Century II
As a school community, I am proud that our students and faculty continue the responsibility of walking that road forged by men like Fr. Coindre and Brother Martin. We do so knowing that the eyes of those who preceded us and those who will follow us cast their gaze along our path.
Just as God used André Coindre as His instrument 200 years ago and, later, Brother Martin Hernandez, so too does He use our students. We look forward with courage and trust to the next 200 years at ‘that school on Elysian Fields.’ Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!
Ryan Gallagher ‘00, Principal
Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ Named 2021 Alumnus of the Year Chairman David Gallo ’77 presented the award. Larry then shared experiences with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, told stories from his professional and personal life, and thanked everyone.
After, photos were taken with past recipients, family, and members of the Brother Martin community.
David Gallo ’77, Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ, and Greg Rando ’77 On Sunday, December 5, 2021, members of the Brother Martin High School community gathered at the Audubon Tea Room for the 2021 Alumnus of the Year Ceremony honoring Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ. The Alumnus of the Year award is presented annually by the Board of Directors of Brother Martin High School to an alumnus selected for contributions to his profession and for his religious, civic, business, educational, and community involvement. Larry and his wife Marian have supported the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and Brother Martin High School in many ways over the years. They have provided students opportunities through scholarships and have assisted in advancing our institution through generous gifts to our capital campaigns since the mid-1990s. Larry has shared his time at Career Day and with the Crimson & Gold Network, and most recently, he made a significant gift toward the dedication of Cor Jesu Hall. Larry served as CEO and president of Gibbs Construction for 43 years, until retiring in 2019. Larry’s career at Gibbs Construction was productive, wonderful, beautiful in every measurable and non-measurable way. Larry has served on numerous boards, both professional and philanthropic, and he is a respected leader in our community.
Standing: Ed Holmes ’52, Linda Holmes, Mike Kimble ’81, Norma Kimble, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Dee Dee Burns, Christine Dureau, Milton Dureau ’69 CJ, Elaine Ridgley, Jeanne Gallo, David Trepagnier ’83, Sonya Gallo, Augie Gallo ’53, Judge Bob Burns ’62 SA, David Gallo ’77, Joe Exnicios ’73, Debbie Exnicios, David Glaviano ’73, Michelle Barkemeyer, Hank Eiserloh ’84, Brian Barkemeyer ’79, Erin Caruso, Joe Caruso ’79, Chuck Stall ’76. Seated: Jerry Reso ’55, Carreen Reso, Marian Gibbs, Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ, Karen Stall, Marianna Trepagnier
Members of the Class of Cor Jesu 1965 and friends gather with Larry
Alumnus of the Year Recipients
Larry’s wife Marian, Gibbs family members, and Cor Jesu classmates were in attendance. Special guests included John Devlin, Director of Schools for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and his wife Dr. Jan Lancaster; Greg Rando ’77, Brother Martin President and his wife Bonnie; and Ryan Gallagher ’00, Brother Martin Principal. Also in attendance were previous Alumnus of the Year Award recipients as well as members of the Brother Martin Board of Directors, The St. Aloysius Century Foundation Board of Directors, and The Alumni Board of Directors.
1972 - George F. Reinecke, Ph.D. ’40 1973 - Gregory R. Choppin, Ph.D. ’44 1974 - Monsignor Henry C. Bezou ’29 1975 - Thomas M. Gilmore ’40 1976 - Bishop Stanley J. Ott ’44 1977 - Elmo J. Cerise, M.D. ’37 1978 - Joseph A. Gemelli, Jr. ’33 1979 - Buford F. Jones ’43 1980 - Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. ’49 1981 - Herman J. Prager, Jr. ’42 1982 - Albert E. Briede III ’40 1983 - Jerome J. Reso, Jr. ’55 1984 - Judge Philip C. Ciaccio ’43 1985 - Francis J. Demarest, Jr. ’47 1986 - Tom M. Benson, Jr. ’44 1987 - Larry D. Delpit ’48 1988 - Thomas F. Ridgley ’51
During his introduction of Larry, Greg Rando used the metaphor of “building” to describe Larry’s life and stated, “..Larry is a role model for our students.” Greg Rando along with Brother Martin Board
On the Cover – Standing: Ed Holmes ’52, Milton Dureau ’69 CJ, David Trepagnier ’83, Judge Bob Burns ’62 SA, David Gallo ’77, Joe Exnicios ’73, Hank Eiserloh ’84, Brian Barkemeyer ’79, Chuck Stall ’76, David Glaviano ’73. Seated: Jerry Reso ’55, Mike Kimble ’81, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ, Augie Gallo ’52, Joe Caruso ’79
1989 - William R. Hogan, Jr. ’37 1990 - Ronald S. Paulin ’58 CJ 1991 - Judge Robert J. Burns, Sr. ’62 SA 1992 - Sidney J. Reso ’52 1993 - August R. Gallo, Jr. ’53 1994 - Judge Terry Q. Alarcon ’66 SA 1995 - Sidney F. Lambert, Jr. ’64 CJ 1996 - Gary B. Froeba ’71 1997 - G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. ’64 CJ 1998 - Robert C. Clark, Ph.D., J.D. ’62 CJ 1999 - Charles P. O’Brien, M.D., Ph.D. ’58 SA 2000 - John J. Gelpi, Jr. ’52 2001 - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond ’67 CJ 2002 - Roland H. Meyer ’45 2003 - A. E. “Ed” Holmes ’52 2004 - Joseph N. Macaluso, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. ’71 2005 - David T. Branton ’76
2006 - David D. Dunlap ’79 2007 - William E. Engel ’66 SA 2008 - Brian M. Barkemeyer, M.D. ’79 2009 - David M. Glaviano ’73 2010 - David R. Gallo ’77 2011 - Charles P. Stall ’76 2012 - Terence R. Flotte, M.D. ’79 2013 - Michael J. Kimble ’81 2014 - Joseph S. Exnicios ’73 2015 - Henry L. Eiserloh III, M.D. ’84 2016 - Roderick K. West ’86 2017 - David G. Trepagnier, Sr. ’83 2018 - Joseph J. Caruso, Jr. ’79 2019 - Milton M. Dureau, Jr. 69 CJ 2020 - J. Donald Garvey ’50 2021 - Lawrence C. Gibbs ’65 CJ
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Kraig de Lanzac ’86 Named 2022 Alumnus of the Year Brother Martin High School as the recipient of the 2022 Alumnus of the Year.
Rhen and Kraig de Lanzac ’86 Kraig S. de Lanzac, M.D., FASA, Class of 1986, has been selected by the Board of Directors at
Kraig has been an active member of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Board since 2010 and served as the President of the Alumni Board from 2014 - 2016. Kraig also served as the President of the Brother Martin Parents Club from 2016-2018. Kraig, his wife, Rhen, and their two children, Mallory and Braden ’18, are actively involved in the Brother Martin community through charitable donations, volunteering at school and alumni events, and participating in Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni functions. Kraig, along with Michael Hotstream and David Connick, reinstituted the Brother Martin Alumni Band in 2006, and he remains a member of the planning committee, its annual social, and performance. Kraig is a member of the Marty Gras Benefit Concert Committee and served on the Phase III Steering Committee. Kraig and Rhen served as Co-Chairs of the 2013 Auction
Patron Party and Chaired the 2014 Auction. They are also members of the President’s Dinner Committee. Kraig received his medical doctorate from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993, completed his residency in anesthesiology at LSUHSC in 1997, and is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist. Kraig joined the Tulane School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology in January 2018 and serves as the Director of Clinical Anesthesia at Tulane Lakeside Hospital. Kraig serves as the Assistant Secretary and a member of the Administrative Council of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a 54,000 member organization dedicated to advancing the medical practice of Anesthesiology and protecting patient safety. He also serves on the Board Directors of the Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists.
Campus News Academics
Law Studies
National Merit Recognition
Borde Lindner Lormand Millet Sanborn Five members of Brother Martin’s Class of 2022 have been honored as National Merit Semifinalists for their Academic Excellence and achievements with their PSAT exam. Kyle Borde ’22, Matthew Lindner ’22, Chase Lormand ’22, Logan Millet ’22, Landin Sanborn ’22 These seniors will have the opportunity to advance to the Finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship competition by fulfilling several requirements set forth by the program. Brother Martin is incredibly proud of all our students for their continuous academic achievements and for these five seniors for their honorable recognition as National Merit Semifinalists. Three members of the Class of 2022 who were commended for their academic achievements by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Biehl Dufrene Wilberg The commended students include: Andrew Biehl ’22, Brian Dufrene ’22, Addison Wilberg ’22
Students in Philip Sims’ ’91 Law Studies class recently visited a Jefferson Parish Court to observe proceedings. Cox Communications Honors
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Coach Andrew Nicola, Commander Bruce Nolan ’90, Logan Millet ’22, and Dwight Alexander ’22 were selected to represent Brother Martin High School as the Cox Communications Student and Teacher of the Week for excellence in and out of the classroom.
Tennis Tournament - Friday, April 8, 2022 - City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center Golf Tournament - Friday, May 13, 2022 – Bayou Oaks City Park 4 Century II
Campus News World Geography, Physical Science, and English Some Crusader 8th graders headed to a local coastline to witness first hand the beauty and fragility of southern Louisiana. To complement these students’ summer reading of Bayou Farewell: The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana’s Cajun Coast by Mike Tidwell, this field experience brought students to locations throughout southeast Louisiana including stops at Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church along Lake Catherine, Fort Pike at the edge of the Rigolets, and Cajun Encounters Swamp Tour on the West Pearl River.
Athletics Basketball The Crusader Basketball Team is 12-0 and have won three tournaments in the early season. Cross Country After improving all season long, the Crusaders placed 2nd at District and had a strong 4th-place finish in the LHSAA State Meet. Football The Crusader Football Team faced every challenge during the season on and off the field. The Crusaders reached the LHSAA Div. 1 semi-finals. Although the season didn’t end the way the Crusader Nation wished, our coaches, players, and fans stayed true to our mission. The following players were selected to the 2021 All-District Team. Offense: Michael Braud ’22 OL, Torey Lambert ’23 RB, Clayton Lonardo ’23 WR, Garrett Mmahat ’22 Offensive Athlete/Flex Player, Jayson Montgomery-Scott ’22 OL Defense: Rylon Johnson ’23 LB, Corey Lambert, Jr. ’22 DB, Brendan Leblanc ’23 DL, Austin Roberts ’22 Defensive Athlete/Flex Player Special Teams: Jahron Manning ’22 Return Specialist Torey Lambert ’23 was named Greater New Orleans Player of Week in October. Garrett Mmahat ’22 was honored as the WGNO “Scholar-Athlete” of the week. Garrett carries a 4.2-grade-point average. He scored a 27 on the act.
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Swimming
The Crusader Swimming Team finished as runner-up at the Metro District 9-5A Championship. Wrestling The Crusader Wrestling Team has started the season 11-0 in dual meets and has won tournaments in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. They are currently ranked number one in the state and recently won the Trey Culotta Invitational, where teams from seven states competed.
Campus
Open House Brother Martin welcomed future Crusaders and their families at Open House in early November. Approximately 450 families and 6th through 8th-graders toured campus. Guests were welcomed and registered and began the tour in the Branton Chapel. Christopher G’sell ’26 led the opening prayer then Principal Ryan Gallagher ’00 and President Gregory Rando ’77 spoke of the mission statement of Brother Martin High School and shared the philosophy of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart which is rooted in a holistic approach to education that is enriched in religious values, friendly discipline, academic excellence, and personal attention. Addison Wilberg ’22 then shared a reflection on his time at Brother Martin, remarking “the best part about Brother Martin’s academics is their ability to cater to each individual’s education so that he may become as successful as possible. The faculty takes care of each student on a personal basis, which is a unique characteristic of Brother Martin. I knew if I ever had a question, then there would be a teacher waiting right around the corner to answer it for the purpose of helping me.” Guests then briefly visited with Assistant Principal for Admissions Carlos Bogran III ’99 then began their tours where current Brother Martin students showcased our state-ofthe-art facilities and shared important information about our school’s history, academic course offerings and schedule, extracurricular opportunities, athletics interests, and a host of other topics. To learn more about the Admissions process or general information, visit brothermartin.com/admissions or call the Assistant Principal for Admissions, Carlos Bogran III ’99 in the Admissions Office at 504-283-1561 ext. 3022. Century II 5
Campus News Crusader Discovery Day Crusader Discovery Night was turned into a Discovery DAY as prospective students in grades 6-8 received a warm welcome in early October. Future Crusaders were able to play games in both the Conlin and Aloysius Gyms as well as in the Backyard before taking a break in the Benson Mall. Carlos Bogran III ’99, Assistant Principal for Admissions, also provided an official welcome explaining the rest of the day’s activities which included four rotations: Science Demonstrations, Extracurricular Club Fair, LHSAA Athletic Team meet and greets with current players and coaches, and a Jeopardy game regarding knowledge about Brother Martin. The evening concluded with a Discovery Day Pep Rally in the Conlin Gym led by the Student Council, Crusader Band, and our two-year consecutive Crusader Cheerleading National Champions. Ring Mass The Class of 2022 received their senior rings in late August at St. Dominic Catholic Church at our annual Ring Mass. This liturgy celebrates the kick-off to our Crusaders’ senior year and represents the rich tradition of Brother Martin High School. After a homily by Mass Officiant, Fr. Paul Hart ’70, Brother Martin Chaplain, Principal Ryan Gallagher ’00 offered a reflection before the seniors received their rings.
Homecoming
Crusaders and their dates attended the 2021 Homecoming Dance. Because of Hurricane Ida complications, the Pontchartrain Convention was unable to host the dance this year, so The Conlin Gym was transformed for the dance. 2nd Quarter Senior Lunch The Class of 2022 enjoyed their second-quarter Senior Lunch in the Brother Mark Thornton Terrace. This lunch was an opportunity for the seniors to come together and enjoy some time with their classmates before the start of quarterly exams. The Advancement Office sponsored the lunch featuring food by Francesca by Katie’s. Staff and senior parent volunteers and donors ensured a successful event. College Day College Day took place in the Conlin Gym where representatives from over 30 colleges met with students, distributed information, and answered questions about their respective campuses.
Ring Dance
Senior Retreats Seniors and their dates danced into the evening during the Senior Ring Dance in late September. They enjoyed music and refreshments in the Benson Mall. Faculty Assistant Principal for Academics Debbie Broussard Recognized as a ‘Power 20’ Leader in Education.
Students share and reflect on their annual Retreats. 6 Century II
Campus News Schoolwide Liturgies Brother Martin High School gathered for an All Saints’ Day Liturgy in the Conlin Gym in early November. Fr. Jeremy Lambert led the liturgy. After, Advancement and Alumni Director, Kenny Spellman ‘84, introduced the Brother Martin Alumnus of the Year, Lawrence C. “Larry” Gibbs ’65 CJ, who spoke to our Crusaders about the importance of staying true to oneself. Brother Martin celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a Liturgy in early December.
On September 30th, the Brothers of the Sacred Heart celebrated the Bicentennial of their foundation. While we celebrate Foundation Day annually at school, this year’s milestone was especially significant for all of our partners in the mission as we paused in thanksgiving for the vision of Father André Coindre, the Brothers’ founder, and the charism bestowed upon him by the Holy Spirit. His vision and this charism spread from Lyon, France to over 30 countries and more than 200 schools across the world. Father Andrew Sanchez ’03 and Father Kyle Dave ’89 preside over the liturgies, and Brother Ronald Hingle ’78, Provincial of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart’s Province of the United States, share a reflection with our student body at Mass in the Conlin Gym. Pep Rallies Students showed their spirit at Fall pep rallies.
Key Club
In late September our Key Club and Student Council members led by Paul Marcello ’12 and Jennifer Taylor ventured forth to the United Way donation center in St. Charles Parish. There, the essential supplies they gathered were distributed to families in need who have been recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Scholarship Recipient Dwight Alexander ’22 has been awarded the prestigious Oscar J. Tolmas Scholarship through the PLEASE Foundation. This scholarship is set up to honor the memory of Oscar J. Tolmas who generously formed the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust which supports other tax-exempt organizations within their mission of helping others. Trustees Vincent Giardina and Lisa Romano chose Dwight as one of this years’ recipients.
Students
Hyde Biehl Bordes Levy At the annual Leadership Celebration sponsored by the archdiocesan CYO/ Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office in July at Divine Mercy Church, several Crusaders who are very actively involved in parish and school activities were honored. Spencer Hyde ’21 was presented with the St. Timothy Award, the highest honor the Archdiocese of New Orleans can bestow. Archbishop Gregory Aymond ’67 CJ and Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Cheri presented these awards. Andy Biehl ’22, Gabriel Levy ’23, and Kevin Bordes ’22 were recognized with the Outstanding Parish Youth Award.
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Homecoming
2021 Homecoming Court
Coaches Dan Conlin, Chubby Marks and members of the 1971 State Championship Team. Next, the 1996 State Championship Baseball Team, coached by Barry Hebert ’74, and the 1987 State Championship Tennis Team, coached by Dr. Winston Riehl, were recognized on their respective anniversaries.
Lettermen Reunion at Francesca The Brother Martin Community gathered in true Crusader spirit for the 2021 Homecoming Tailgate, Reunion and Game vs. the Archbishop Shaw Eagles. The Tailgate featured jambalaya prepared and served by our Culinary Crusaders under the direction of Donnie Midkiff ’03. Alumni, families, and friends enjoyed Coca-Cola refreshments while dining on a large variety of selections. Pat Barbaro ’85 served as emcee and provided music. Before heading into the stadium, the 2021 Homecoming Court was introduced with their student escorts, our “back-to-back” National Championship Cheerleaders, the Crusader Band, and Drum Line entertained guests with special performances.
Lastly, our 1971 State Championship Football Team, coached by Bob Conlin, and our 1971 State Championship Cross Country Team, coached by Jack Schommer, were recognized on their 50th anniversary. 50 years ago Brother Martin made Louisiana High School Athletic History! On Friday, December 10, 1971, our Crusaders won two State Championships. The Crusader Football Team captured the quad- A State Championship by defeating St. Augustine 23-0 here at Tad Gormley Stadium. Earlier that day, our Cross-country team won their first State Championship in Baton Rouge. Serving as honorary captains for the game were the 1971 football team captains Don Angle, Kenny Bordelon, and Steve Treuting. The Crusader Football Team remained undefeated with an impressive 47-15 victory.
Class of ’81 During halftime, Miss Allie Broussard was named the 2021 Homecoming Queen and Alumni Board President Dr. Leni Sumich ’90 presented her crown. Peyton Aucoin ’16, Ryan Hoefeld ’13, Chance Miller ’88, Hillar Moore ’72, Doug Mouton ’81, Josh Thomas ’97 and Adam Zander ’08 served as alumni escorts. At the end of the third quarter, Crusader Band Alumni Drum Majors gathered for a special presentation sponsored by Arthur Hardy. After the Crusader victory, alumni and guests continued their celebration at the Lettermen Reunion at Francesca by Katie’s. Football, Cross Country, NJROTC, Band, and Baseball Alumni were in attendance.
Sponsors Gold Sponsors Kraig ’86 and Braden ’18 de Lanzac - Band Joe Exnicios ’73 - Football Neptune Chemical Corp. - Jeremy Luth ’97 Jeff Schmidtke ’97 - Baseball Crimson Sponsors 1964 Crusader Football Team District V AAA Champs Nicholas Cox ’10 - Football Chris Kane ’96 - Baseball Ameriprise Financial - Paul Ippolito ’73 - Football John Valenza III ’01 - NJROTC Crusader Sponsors Anonymous 2008 Armed Drill Team - Chris Alley ’08 - NJROTC Balser Family - Football 8 Century II
Kenny Bordelon ’72 - Football Gregory Brewer ’96 - Band Gregory Brown ’80 - NJROTC Mandy and Philip Catanzaro ’97 - Football Scott Cernich ’92 - Football Rennan Duffour ’70 - Cross Country Kurt Engelhardt ’78 - Band Fransen Import & Export Co., Inc. - Stephen Fransen ’75 - Football Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie Gaubert ’58 SA - Football Darren J. Martino ’21 - Band Frank ’81 and Jude ’20 McCaskell - Band Tommy Mitchell ’79 Development Consulting Football Lou Provenzano ’90 - Football
United Refrigeration, Inc. - Jared Schexnaydre ’83 Band David Schommer ’79 - Band Mike Serio’s PoBoys - Mike Serio ’69 CJ - Football The Trepagnier Family – David ’83, David Gerard ’14, Harrison ’15, Marianna and Marin - Cheerleader Distinctive Homes By Watson - Tyler Watson ’97 Baseball Andrew Winstein ’19 - Band Donors Paul Gagnet ’66 SA - Cheerleader Paul R. Lanoux III ’72 - Football Harry LeBlanc ’73 - Football Mark Messina ’06 - Band Felix Verdigets ’71 - NJROTC
Lettermen Reunions Alumni Band
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Cross Country
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Cor Jesu Hall Dedication & Plus 50 Mass Cor Jesu Alumni joined in the Dedication of Cor Jesu Hall at Brother Martin High School in midSeptember. Fr. Dennis Hayes ’78 presided over the blessing, Frank Jobert ’69 CJ addressed the crowd and thanked the donors, the support staff, and the Brother Martin High School administration. Frank chaired the committee that raised more than $100,000 toward the naming of Cor Jesu Hall. Alumni and guests toured the classrooms in the original building. Plaques hang outside of each classroom recognizing the Cor Jesu graduation class for which each classroom is dedicated. The St. Aloysius and Cor Jesu Alumni then celebrated their Plus 50 Reunion Mass in the Branton Chapel. Fr. Dennis Hayes ’78 celebrated Mass. Kevin Caparotta ’88 and members of the Brother Martin Chorus and the Alumni Chorus provided the music, and Brother Martin Student Ambassadors, under the direction of Campus Minister Mark Bordelon, assisted with the event.
Fr. Dennis Hayes ’78 After Mass, Advancement and Alumni Director Kenny Spellman ’84 announced classes celebrating reunion years and welcomed the newest members, the Cor Jesu and St. Aloysius classes of 1969 and the Brother Martin Class of 1970. Richard Cullen ’69 CJ from Poplarville, MS, was recognized as the alumnus traveling the farthest to attend the event, and Leon Perret, St. Aloysius Class of 1940, celebrating his 80th reunion, was recognized as the alumnus from the earliest class. Lastly, Brother Bernie Couvillion, S.C. and Brother Paul Montero, S.C. shared inspirational words with these men “who have been a blessing to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and the young men who carry on the Charism of Fr. Coindre and the Tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and their Lay Partners in Mission.” Special guests included Greg Rando ’77, President of Brother Martin High School, and Justin Fleetwood, our Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement, and 2021 Alumnus of the Year Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ and his wife Marian. 10 Century II
Members of the Cor Jesu Class of 1969 Plus 50 Committee Armand Bertin ’59 CJ, Ron Brisbi ’67 SA, Sam Briuglio ’59 SA, Emery Dyer ’56 SA, Bill Fulham ’61 CJ, Bro. Neal Golden ’57 CJ, Gordon Gsell ’61 CJ, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Deacon Terry Manieri ’64 SA, Mike McAdam ’53 SA, Tom Nenos ’64 SA, Butler Powell ’56 SA, Conn Regan ’66 CJ, Lenny Simmons ’64 CJ, and George Wax ’45 SA Cor Jesu Hall Committee Armand Bertin ’59, Carroll Bourlet ’65, Milton Dureau ’69, Bill Fulham ’61, Bro. Neal Golden ’57, Larry Hamburger ’69, Frank Jobert ’69, Juan Lizarraga ’60, Scott Nuebel ’69, L.J. Provenzano ’65, Conn Regan ’66, Van Robichaux ’69, and Lenny Simmons ’64. Cor Jesu Class Sponsor Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ Gold Sponsors Larry Bouterie, Jr. ’70, Joseph Etienne ’64 CJ, O.J. LaCour, Jr. ’62 SA, Gerald Negueloua ’60 CJ, Van Robichaux, Jr. ’69 CJ
Brother Bernie Couvillion, Dr. Joe Macaluso ’45, Dr. Joe Macaluso ’71, and Brother Paul Montero
Frank Jobert ’69 CJ Silver Sponsors Ralph Capitelli ’65 CJ, Jimmie Gaubert ’58 SA, Terry Manieri, Jr. ’64 SA Bronze Sponsors Frank Bologna ’67 CJ, Robert Cangelosi ’46, James Corcoran ’45, Donald Dupuis ’59 SA, Warren Falgout ’56, Skipper Gsell ’61 CJ, Eric Houin, Sr. ’64 SA, Donald Howerton ’51, Mike McAdam ’53, Tom Nenos, Jr. ’64 SA, Jerry Schreiber, Jr. ’67 CJ, Mike Serio ’69 CJ, Albert Serpas ’60 SA, David Serpas ’58 CJ, Salvador Tramontana, Jr. ’59 CJ, David Wambsgans ’70, Buddy Ward, Jr. ’54, Mike Zibilich ’66 SA Event Sponsors Francis Celino ’61 CJ, Guy Donaldson ’60 CJ, Don Donze ’50, Thomas Eccles ’51, Charles Gauthier ’56, Gary Hymel ’50, Donald Icard, Sr. ’65 CJ, Jimmy King ’45, Tony Parra ’64 SA, A.J. Reixach, Jr. ’61 CJ, George Schexnayder ’59 SA, Donald Sollberger ’56, Kemper Sublette ’56, Donald Toups ’46, Fr. Roger Villarrubia, Jr. ’46
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Sacré Coeur Society Mass Family and friends came together to celebrate the inaugural Sacré Coeur Society Mass in late October in the James B. Branton ’74 Chapel. Monsignor Andrew C. Taormina ’54 SA presided over the Mass. Kevin Caparotta ’88 and members of the Brother Martin Chorus, as well as the Alumni Chorus, provided the music. Brother Martin Student Ambassadors and Student Ministers, under the direction of Campus Minister Mark Bordelon, also assisted with the event. After Mass, Pat Stant ’87 shared encouraging words about why his family chose to tie their legacy to Brother Martin High School in honor of their mother, Sacré Coeur Society member Marilyn Stant. Greg Rando ’77, President of Brother Martin High School, and Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement and Alumni Director, presented a special gift to all attendees while Gillen Briede,
Advancement Officer, announced the names of the Sacré Coeur Society members.
Special guests included Justin Fleetwood, Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement, and the many family and friends who came together to celebrate their loved ones. SACRE COEUR SOCIETY
The Sacré Coeur Society recognizes and honors inspired memorial giving. The Society welcomes those who designate gifts directed to Brother Martin in memory of a loved one. With this heartfelt gift, members of the Society strengthen their impact and connection to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. EST. 2020
Msgr. Taormina ’54 blesses the Sacré Coeur Society pins
Sacré Coeur Society Committee: Christine Briede, Mimi Culotta, Michael Flick ’66 SA, Michelle Hennessey, Mark Romig ’74, Chris Stant ’90, Coco Villarrubia, and David Villarrubia ’70.
Greg Rando ’77 distributes gifts
Legacy Night Legacy Night welcomed home Alumni and their families. They walked the campus at their own pace as they shared stories of meaningful memories made at Brother Martin High School. The night began with an inspiring introduction by Carlos Bogran ’99, Assistant Principal for Admissions, and Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement & Alumni Director. Current students, faculty, staff, and administration members were present to ensure a successful evening.
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Crimson & Gold Network Crimson & Gold Network Forum The Crimson & Gold Network (CGN) hosted a forum in late September in the Brother Martin High School Terrace. Kenny Spellman ’84 welcomed everyone and informed the group that the CGN now has 752 members on LinkedIn, 1445 members on Facebook, and four sub-groups--Oil & Energy Professionals, Finance Professionals, Law Enforcement/ First Responders, and the recently formed CGN-Young Professionals.
Jeff Teague ’91, GNO, Inc. Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration, highlighted regional business development wins and recent policy wins.
Next, guest speakers updated the group on our current, local business news and answered questions.
After the presentations, attendees had the opportunity to introduce themselves and promote their companies before socializing.
Ryan Bordenave ’94, Downtown Development District Retail & Real Estate Manager, shared a Canal St. update and a list of current projects in the DDD.
Jeff Rossi ’96, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Senior Vice President, updated the group on the 2022 NCAA Men’s Final Four, the 2025 Super Bowl, and other sports events with which they are involved.
Kenny Spellman ’84, Jeff Rossi ’96, Jeff Teague ’91, and Ryan Bordenave ’94
Kevin Kern ’97, Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC, sponsored the event, and Brother Martin Food Services provided the food and drinks.
CGN - Young Professionals The Crimson & Gold Network - Young Professionals (CGN-YP) hosted a social at The Tchoup Yard. Attendees enjoyed complimentary drinks thanks to Carboline Company - Brad Treuting ’04, Catalano Creative Construction - Andrew Catalano ’04, Securance Technologies - Michael Pomes ’04, and United Rentals Stephen Ashley ’04. Advancement & Alumni Director Kenny Spellman ’84 welcomed the group and encouraged attendees to spread the word about the group and added that the Alumni Office provides support and can assist Alumni through the various stages of their careers. Brad Treuting ’04 highlighted the benefits from networking with classmates and Stephen Ashley ’04 encouraged everyone to take advantage
of the numerous opportunities throughout the year to stay involved with Brother Martin. Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood, Alumni Officer Chris Alley ’08 and Advancement Officer Gillen Briede also participated in the event. There was a “Business Card” raffle, which was won by Mason Bonnaffons ’17, David Deichmann ’04, and Andrew Woodroof ’03. The CGN-YP provides an opportunity for Alumni in their 20s and 30s to network, share information, and conduct business with fellow Alumni. If you are interested in joining the CGN-YP, then contact Gillen Briede at 504-284-6700 ext. 3294 or gbriede@brothermartin.com.
David Deichmann ’04, Kenny Spellman ’84, Stephen Ashley ’04, Andrew Catalano ’04, Phil Averill ’04, and Michael Pomes ’04
Join us for our Next CGN-YP Social February 10 Loft 18, 5:30-7:30 CGN Profile Facebook – 1,413 members www.facebook.com/groups/ CrimsonGoldNetwork/members
Terrazzo Masters Win Award Edward Falk ’75, Clyde Martin ’75, Drew Hunter ’05, and Colin Martin ’05 at Terrazzo Masters won a National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association 2022 Honor Award for the Higgins Hotel New Orleans.
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LinkedIn – 748 members www.linkedin.com/ groups/3780665/ Join one of sub-groups CGN Finance Professionals CGN Oil & Energy Professionals CGN Young Professionals (20 & 30 year olds) CGN Law Enforcement/First Responders
CGN - Law
Tim Benedetto ’09, Scott Shea, Michael Maldonado ’14, Steve Mauterer ’93, Juan Lizarraga ’60 CJ, Wayne Maldonado ’81, Rory Bellina ’06, Tristan Manthey ’88, and Jason Kenney ’98 The Advancement & Alumni Office was honored to host a number of our Alumni Attorneys for breakfast in the Crusader Cafe’ in early December. Attendees enjoyed complimentary coffee and donuts while discussing a Crimson & Gold Network-Law sub-group, the “Law Studies” Senior Elective Course, Career Day, and other school events. The following Alumni have been honored as New Orleans Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers: Admiralty & Maritime Law Timothy W. Hassinger ’89 - Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC Grady S. Hurley ’72 - Jones Walker LLP Frederick W. (Billy) Swaim, III ’94 - Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC Alternate Dispute Resolution Daniel E. Buras, Jr. ’87 - Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP
Appellate Practice Daniel E. Buras, Jr. ’87 - Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law Frederick L. Bunol ’96 - The Derbes Law Firm, LLC Tristan E. Manthey ’88 - Fishman Haygood Commercial Transactions/LLS Law Rory V. Bellina ’06 - Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP Construction Law Mark W. Frilot ’92 - Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Corporate Law Mark A. Fullmer ’70 - Phelps Dunbar LLP Criminal Defense Non White Collar Louis A. DiRosa, Jr. ’75 - The Law Offices of Frank D’Amico, Jr. APLC Criminal Defense White Collar
Ralph Capitelli ’65 CJ - Capitelli & Wicker Elder Law Patrick K. Reso ’82 - Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP Family Law Robert C. Lowe ’67 SA - Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, L.L.P Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action Michael H. Abraham ’84 - Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP Lambert J. (Joe) Hassinger, Jr. ’84 - Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC Medical Malpractice Law Thomas B. Calvert ’76 - Thomas B. Calvert, A Professional Law Corporation Mergers and Acquisitions Law Rory V. Bellina ’06 - Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP Mark A. Fullmer ’70 - Phelps Dunbar LLP Personal Injury Litigation Louis A. DiRosa, Jr. ’75 - The Law Offices of Frank D’Amico, Jr. APLC Securities/Capital Markets Law Mark A. Fullmer ’70 - Phelps Dunbar LLP Tax Law A. Albert Ajubita ’70 - Ajubita, Leftwich & Salzer, L.L.C James C. “Jim” Exnicios ’76 - Liskow & Lewis Jerome J. Reso, Jr. ’55 SA - Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC Transportation Law Louis P. Bonnaffons ’84 - Leake & Andersson, LLP
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Law Studies Guest Speakers This semester, Crusaders world” civil and criminal enrolled in Law Studies law concepts, providing welcomed back Hon. Kurt practical guidance, Engelhardt ’78, Judge and demonstrating the on the United States Court incredible bond between of Appeals for the Fifth the Brother Martin alumni Circuit, Larry Centola ’94, and our current students. a civil plaintiff attorney, We are quite fortunate to Jon Maestri ’88 of the have all of these speakers United States Department willing to donate their time of Justice, Captain and contribute to the class Robert Hodges ’89 of the on a regular basis.” Louisiana State Police, and Upcoming speakers include Robert Hodges ’89 Jon Maestri ’88 Grady Hurley ’72 Grady Hurley ’72, a civil Sgt. Sean Cursain ’85 of defense attorney. Phil Sims the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s their fields while discussing a variety of areas ’91, our Law Studies teacher and a 2001 graduate Office and Chris Couch ’92 and Ben Lambert ’03 ranging from law enforcement to the judicial of LSU Law School, practiced law at Chaffe McCall, of Couch Lambert LLC. process to the U.S. Constitution. According to Phil, L.L.P. prior to coming to teaching at Brother “Our guest speakers are an integral part of the Martin. Phil invites alumni to share knowledge of Law Studies class, emphasizing important “realCentury II 13
Giving Back Over 60 alumni returned to campus to share their professional experiences at Career Day in late October. Alumni were welcomed in the Tom and Gayle Benson Mall where they enjoyed coffee and donuts. After gathering for a group photo in the Conlin Gym, they headed off to the classrooms for their respective presentations. All freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors attended three 25-minute sessions giving them the opportunity to learn about different careers through the experiences of alumni. The day concluded with lunch in The Mall.
Career Day
Jeff Rossi ’96
Eric Miller ’09 and Tarrell Youngblood ’14
Tony Lama ’97, Roman Nelson ’89, William Salmeron ’96, and Cedric Palmisano ’92
Career Day Particpants Vic Landry ’86, Kevin Morris ’89 Blake Restel ’15, Tom Gerace ’06 Darren Sumich ’02 Nick Cox ’10 Keith Esparros ’77, Doug Mouton ’81 Keith Clement ’94, Kevin Clement ’94 Christian Generes ’97, Ryan Allen ’00, Brad Rizzo ’03, Nick Panzeca ’93, Eric Miller ’09, Eddie Haydel ’12, Tarrell Youngblood ’14, Logan Courrege ’15 Culinary Arts Scot Craig ’80 Dentistry/Orthodontics Dr. Kyle Maldonado ’08, Dr. Evan Riley ’08 Engineering (Civil) Frank McCaskell, PE, PMP ’81, Joshua Olivier, EI ’13 Engineering (Aerospace) Brian Rodrigue ’04 Engineering (Civil) Andrew Woodroof, P.E. ’03 Engineering (Mechanical) Paul Reuter, Jr. ’07 Engineering (Mechanical) Mitch McCloskey ’05 Engineering (Electrical) Garrett Fried ’02, Richard Nichols ’84 Engineering (Petroleum) Barney Paternostro ’82 Entrepreneurship Gene Sausse ’84, Tommy Campbell ’82, Brian Lozes ’04 Environmental Health & Safety Paul Algu ’07 Insurance Agent/Consultant Blake Gillies ’05 Software Developer Glenn Bartels ’79 Finance Philip Ruppel ’02, Geoffery Jacques ’07 Architecture Arts/Entertainment Art Aviation Broadcast Journalism Commercial Construction Construction Management
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Forensics First Responder Government Agent Governmental Agency Hospital Operations Information Technology Law Enforcement Non-Profit Mechanic Medicine Military Music Nursing Personal Training Physical Therapy Psychology Real Estate Development Software Development Sports Business Veterinarian Medicine The Rocky Road to Success
Milton Dureau ’69 CJ Tony Lama ’97, Deputy Chief Cedric Palmisano ’92, Chief William Salmeron ’96, Chief Roman Nelson ’89 Mark Choina ’89, Terence Donahoe ’97 Darin Mann ’84 Austin McCann ’09 Garrett Majoue ’94, Chris G’Sell ’92, Philip Clark ’83, Jon Maestri ’88 Sean Cursain ’85, Sheriff Joseph Lopinto ’94 Andrew Koehler ’07 Michael Anding ’03 Dr. Brian Barkemeyer ’79, Dr. Girard Gianoli ’79, Dr. Chris Latour ’07 Commander Bruce Nolan ’90, Col. Paul Lips ’90 Mike Hotstream ’90 Paul Pati ’88 Brandon Hebert ’03 Ryan Bozant ’03, Jeff Smith ’03 Dr. George Hebert ’82, Mike Vance ’01 Ryan Bordenave ’94 Patrick Aucoin ’05 Jeff Rossi ’96 Dr. Matthew Laiche ’11 Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ
Giving Back Society of 1869
Giving Back
Marion and Paul Claudel ’56 became members of The Society of 1869 after informing us that Brother Martin High School is the beneficiary of a planned gift in their name.
Scholarships
Crusaders led by Coach Chris Biehl filled a school bus with water, non-perishable food, baby items, clothing, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to take to St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace for the purpose of Hurricane Ida relief.
The Jeffrey E. ’00 and Kristy L. Meyers Scholarship has been established in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation (SACF). This scholarship was made possible thanks to a generous gift from Kristy and Jeff Meyer ’00. Tom Causin has established the Tom & Toni Causin Family Scholarship in the SACF. Tom Causin is the father of Trey Causin ’89 and Philip Causin ’95, and grandfather of Jackson Causin ’23. Mrs. Janice Williams has established the Louis C. Williams, III ’66 SA Memorial Scholarship in the SACF to honor her late husband. Janice is the mother of Brother Martin Facilities Director Scott Williams ’90. Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Camarata ’77 have endowed the Kevin M. Camarata ’77 Family Scholarship in the SACF. The St. Aloysius Class of 1964 has endowed the St. Aloysius Class of 1964 Scholarship in the SACF. Tom Nenos ’64 SA and Larry Centola ’64 SA spearheaded a campaign which raised over $80,000 in less than two years.
Asking who was in need of help shortly after Hurricane Ida, our Crusader Wrestling Team took action after hearing that one of our neighbors in St. Charles Parish experienced tremendous damage to their home.
The Golden Crusader Committee has established the Golden Crusader Scholarship in the SACF.
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These scholarships, once endowed, will provide need-based financial assistance to students who qualify.
How easy is it to become a Society of 1869 member? Just add Brother Martin High School as a beneficiary to your life insurance or IRA. Contact Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement Director, kspellman@brothermartin.com or 504-284-6700.
For information on Scholarships, Endowments, Society of 1869 or Sacré Coeur Society, contact Kenny Spellman ’84, 504-284-6700 or kspellman@brothermartin.com.
You can “Give Back” to Brother Martin High School in a number of different ways. • G ifts to the Brother Martin Fund through Alumni Giving, Parent Giving and Grandparent Giving allow us to continue to educate young men for life in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. • Contribute to “building for the future” through our Capital Campaign. • Become a member of The Society of 1869 through a planned gift. • Gifts toward Scholarships provide opportunities for young men to attend Brother Martin. • Endowments advance our campus, our faculty and staff, and student activities. • Your time is valuable to us. We ask that you Volunteer to ensure our success or simply Participate in any of our many events throughout the year. If you would like to schedule a visit and discuss these options, please contact me at (504) 284-6700 or email kspellman@brothermartin.com. Century II 15
Crusader Cookoff and Homebrew The Crusader Cook-off & Homebrew Competition returned on Sunday, October 24th as alumni, family, and friends enjoyed delicious food and drinks in the backyard and the Terrace. Patrons were treated to 18 dishes and 8 homebrews prepared by competitors. The Crusader Cooking team prepared and served chicken, coleslaw, baked macaroni, hot dogs, sausage, and fries. Laine Buquoi and Melissa Gallagher coordinated desserts. The Class of 2001 sponsored and served in the Beverage Tent featuring Coca-Cola products and an impressive selection of beers. Eddie Gonzales ’77 emceed the event and Team Serious About Cooking served as a DJ. Guest judges, a video game theater for the kids, and the inaugural Crusader Cornhole Tournament all added to the fun. The Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators Team #1, featuring Rob LaFleur ’92, Bob Vorhoff ’82, Ricky Schaefer ’87, and Danny Fulham ’93 took home first place with their Taco Pain Perdu. Results 1st Place - Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators #1 - Tacos Pain Perdu - Rob LaFleur ‘92, Bob Vorhoff ‘82, Ricky Schaefer ‘87, Danny Fulham ‘93 2nd Place - Tailgators - Sticky Sweet & Spicy Chicken Chris Laiche ‘90, Lance Ranlett ‘91, George Malek ‘92, Kevin Mmahat 3rd Place - Rhumb Line - Chicken and Alligator Sauce Piquant - Lee Cotaya, Matt Cotaya ‘06, Will Stall ‘07, James Casadaban ‘06 People’s Choice - Rhumb Line - Chicken and Alligator Sauce Piquant - Lee Cotaya, Matt Cotaya ‘06, Will Stall ‘07, James Casadaban ‘06 Homebrew Champion - Roux & Brew - Bottomless Andrew Woodroof ’03 Homebrew People’s Choice - Dead Liver Society-Uncle’s Dunkel - Casey Rowe ’86, Daryl Hope Cook-Off Judges Scot Craig ’80 - Owner/Katie’s Restaurant/Francesca’s Mike Gulotta ’98 - Chef Proprietor/MoPho and Maypop Chris Franklin ’00 - Chief Meteorologist/WWL-TV Vance Vaucresson ’87 - Owner - Vaucresson Sausage Company Eddie Jacobs ’81 - CEO & Chief Operating Officer/NOLA Hotel Group Tina LaBeaud - Director of Food Service, Culinary Crusaders Kristen Preau - CEO/Owner, Jambalaya Girl New Orleans Food Products Tom Branighan, Jr. ’05 - Chef/Partner, MaMou
Cook-Off Committee Front Row: Brian Castanza, Paul Trentacosta, Paula Trentacosta, Laine Buquoi, Jennifer Pellegrin, Marie Yost, Beverly Napier, Erin Caruso. Back Row: Kenny Spellman, Eddie Gonzales ’77, Patrick Scariano ’94, Cissy Yakelis, Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA, Steve Yost, Tim Napier, Joe Caruso ’79. Not pictured: Erica Bonvillian, Melissa Gallagher, Cindy and Jerry Moll ’73, Robbie Rabb, Beth Scariano, Roni and Debbie Sumich, Ray Yakelis Top Chef Sponsors Class of 2001 Rich Family – Ray ’85, Thomas ’87 and Kevin ’96 Sysco - New Orleans – Ray Yakelis ’06 The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC – Joey O’Connor ‘85 Sous Chef Sponsors Coca Cola Lee Cotaya Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ Mike’s Hardware & Supply – LaFleur Family Tim and Beverly Napier Short Stop Poboys – Russell Hendrick ’70 Raymond and Cissy Yakelis
Appetizer Sponsors Ryan Carlisle ‘01 Bryan Oubre ‘97 Donors Brother Martin Bookstore Coca Cola - Darren Martino Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA Ray Rich ’85, Kevin Rich ’96, and Thomas Rich ’87 Rock’n’Bowl and Ye Olde College Inn Paula and Paul Trentacosta
Rhumb Line
Tailgators
Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators #1 are pictured on the cover.
Homebrew Judges Glynn Romagosa and Roddy Palazzo ’95 Master Chef Sponsors Fast Plak, Inc. – Debbie and Roni Sumich Sal Maffei, Jr. 16 Century II
Team Rosters can be found at brothermartin.com Dead Liver Society
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Flag Football Tournament
On Sunday, October 24, alumni gathered on Farley Field to participate in our annual flag football tournament. Five teams participated on the gridiron in a round robin tournament. Crimson Crush, Bryan Dupont ’90, Connor Linn ’20,
Ben Dussouy ’08, David Dussouy ’98, Frank Caracci ’93 , Justin Clark ’93, Billy Davis ’88, Earl Layrisson ’96, Joey Mancuso, and Sean Dimak, showed their dominance as they won the tournament for the fourth time and raised the
Alumni Trophy. Steven Saucier ’89 and members of the Kenner Officials Association officiated the tournament. After, team members, family, and the officials dined at the Crusader Cook-off.
Crusader Cornhole Tournament
The inaugural Crusader Cornhole Tournament took place during the Crusader Cook-off. Billy Davis ’88 and Jody Heap ’86 were the tournament champions.
Robbie Rabb directed the tournament and is confident that this event will become very popular.
Wrestling Lettermen Reunion The Brother Martin Wrestling community gathered in mid-December for their annual reunion. First, alumni, families and friends watched the Crusaders defeat Rummel in a dual meet in The Conlin Gym. Later, everyone gathered at Mopho for complimentary food and drinks. Head Coach Andrew Nicola thanked attendees for their support, encouraged them to stay connected to the program, and gave a preview of the remainder of the season. Special guests included host Chef Mike Gulotta ’98, Crusader Wrestling Club Coach Jim Casadaban ’79, 1945 & 1946 State Champion Manny Sala ’46, and 1945 State Runner-up Jimmy King ’45. Gold Sponsors – Manny Sala ’46 • Todd Sitzman, MD ’82 Crusader Sponsors 1984 State Champions • Michael Delahoussaye ’77 • Joe Gulotta ’02 • Gemini Chiropractic and Rehab, LLC, Aaron Theriot ’01 Scott Kidder ’87 • The LeBourgeois Family Donors – Matt Cotaya ’06 • Scott Oswald ’75 Century II 17
Trivia Night XII: The Return
Trivia XII Champions Debbie Gaudet’s Screen Actors Studios
Trivia XII Runner’s Up We Drink and We Know Things
Trivia Night XII-The Return brought members of the Brother Martin community back to the Benson Mall in mid-August. Seventeen teams competed for the coveted title of “Trivia Champs” while enjoying food prepared by Brother Martin Food Services and cold beverages. Challenge Entertainment and Live Trivia (James Maumus ’89 & Jeff Maumus ’97) sponsored the event along with Missy and Michael Collins ’88, and A-1 Appliance, Bedding & Furniture – David Grego ’73.
Debby Gaudet’s Screen Actors Studios were crowned champions and they were awarded a gift card to Katie’s Restaurant and their name will be placed on the Alumni Trophy for the third time! We Drink and We Know Things were runner-ups. At the end of each round, Brother Martin Trivia tested everyone’s knowledge of the institute while educating them on our history and current events. Team Riegomajohn won the Brother Martin Trivia challenge and received a Brother Martin Bookstore gift certificate.
Trivia XII Brother Martin Trivia Champions Team Riegomajohn Sponsors Challenge Entertainment & Live Trivia – James Maumus ’89 and Jeff Maumus ’97 A-1 Appliance, Bedding & Furniture – David Grego ’73 Melissa and Michael Collins II ’88 Francesca and Katies – Scot Craig ’80
Team Rosters can be found at brothermartin.com.
Holiday Home Tour The Ladies of the Shield recently hosted their annual Holiday Home Tour, taking guests on tours of beautiful New Orleans homes decorated in time for the holidays. Parents, alumni, and friends donned their ‘merry and bright’ attire while they ‘flocked to Flamingo’ to tour homes in Lake Vista. The Patron Party kicked off the event with sounds of the season and a variety of cuisine at the home of Gia and Charles Blanchard (Christian ’13) and shared the backyard of Susan and Jeff Coco (Clay ’11 and Jack ’17). The tour included the homes of Curt Kronlage (Carter ’14 and Canon ’25), Roberta Stewart and Michael Martin, Donna and Robert Bertel ’75, and Yvonne and Jimmy McCulla ’74 (Jeb ’04). In addition, guests had the opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping with Nola Gifts and Décor and Kendra Scott, where a part of the proceeds were donated to Brother Martin High School. All funds raised continue to benefit the Ladies of the Shield Endowment.
Additional photos and Sponsors can be found at brothermartin.com. Bonnie Rando, Cissy Yakelis and Justin Fleetwood 18 Century II
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Class of 2016 St. Aloysius Holiday Lunch
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St. Aloysius Alumni recently gathered for their annual Holiday Lunch at Porter & Luke’s. John Collins ’66 SA and Wayne Kraus ’60 SA coordinated the lunch. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal and beverages while sharing stories. A few lucky alumni won door prizes compliments of the Alumni Office. Aloysius Alumni gather for lunch monthly with the Holiday Lunch traditionally drawing the largest attendance.
Chapter Reports BATON ROUGE SOCIAL
Mandeville/Covington
Alumni and friends gathered at The Stadium Club in L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge in mid-August. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and soft drinks while school representatives Kenny Spellman ’84 and Justin Fleetwood shared Brother Martin news and encouraged everyone to visit the campus whenever they are in New Orleans. Gold Sponsors – Hank Eiserloh ’84, Sean Malone ’89, L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Crimson Sponsor – Hillar Moore ’72 Crusader Sponsors – Paul Arrigo ’70, The Estorge Family, Matt Madere ’98, Ace Physical Therapy, Alex McGehee ’13, Alex McGehee State Farm, Mike Rood ’85, A.J. Talamo ’63 SA, American Specialty Advertising, Inc., Tyler Watson ’97, Distinctive Homes by Watson Donor – Donald Borey ’64 SA LSU DAY
Our LSU Crusaders received a visit from the Alumni Office in early October. Brad Duplechain, Science Dept. member and Head Track & Field Coach, Justin Fleetwood, Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement, and Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement & Alumni Director, traveled to LSU to see our young alumni. Alumni shared their college experience, reminisced about their time on Elysian Fields, and filled out a brief survey about their “college readiness” and their college plans. Brother Martin items were given away and all were invited back to campus and encouraged to stay in touch. The Crusaders have a strong presence at LSU and many are involved in school organizations ranging from athletics to service to student government.
The Mandeville/Covington Chapter gathered for the first time in over two years in mid-November at the Columbia St. Tap Room. Alumni and guests enjoyed complimentary food and soft drinks while sharing stories and “catching up”. Alumni Director Kenny Spellman ’84 welcomed everyone, thanked Alumni Veterans for their service on Veterans Day, gave school updates, and invited all to visit campus. Academic Assistant Principal Debbie Broussard and her husband Mike ’69 SA were in attendance. After a group photo, Joe Macaluso ’45 played a rousing rendition of the fight song as everyone sang along. There are over 1,300 alumni residing in the Mandeville/Covington area and future events are in the plans. Gold Sponsors – Larry Frieman ’79 State Representative Gerard Gianoli ’79, Bill Gomila ’68 SA - The Medicine Shoppe Crimson Sponsor – Paul Giffin ’69 SA - Jefferson Capital Management, LLC Crusader Sponsors – Mike Broussard ’69 SA, Joseph Cunningham ’78, Ed d’Hemecourt ’87 - FSCP-LPL Financial, David Garic ’72 - Garic Leadership, LLC, Michael Incaprera, DPT ’11, Glenda and David Lee ’70, Charles Roberts ’72, David Stechmann ’81 - Raindance Distributors, LLC, Leon Verriere ’61 SA Donors – Mark LaGrange ’82, James Marks ‘76
ALUMNI FOOTBALL CHALLENGES SURVIVOR FOOTBALL CHAMPION TONY ROSSI ’86
COLLEGE PICK’EM
Interested in a Chapter Event in your area, contact Kenny Spellman at kspellman@brothermartin.com or call 504-284-6700.
Chris Berggren ’00 won the Alumni College Football Challenge. Ryan Maldonado ’10 finished 2nd, and Peter Bayer, Jr. ’71 placed third. All winners received a gift certificates to the John Gelpi Jr. ’52 Bookstore. If you’d like to participate in the alumni challenges, please email kspellman@brothermartin.com. Century II 27
Alumni In The News 1960
Corrado Giacona II SA, president and CEO, Giacona Corp. has been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Business Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes worthy businesspeople, who have embraced the spirit of entrepreneurship in our community and have contributed significantly in their profession.
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Paul Arrigo, President and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge, will retire in 2022. Paul Arrigo is proud of his early upbringing in the Gentilly neighborhood. A graduate of the University of New Orleans, he knew early on that a career in the hospitality industry would be long-term. He got his start at the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, better known today as New Orleans & Company. While there, he perfected his sales approach and worked for one of the tourism industry’s most well-respected leaders, Ed McNeill. McNeill would go on to appoint Arrigo to oversee the New Orleans CVB’s first satellite office in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he relocated from our nation’s capital to Louisiana’s Capital City to serve as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, better known today as Visit Baton Rouge. He also earned one of the industry’s highest achievements, becoming a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME). In 2002, he became the agency’s next President and CEO. He was responsible for transforming the Baton Rouge area into a tourism destination. During the last 20 years, the city has seen exponential growth in the number of meetings and conventions secured and welcomed, as well as an increase in domestic and international leisure visitors.
Eddie Robinson ’88 has been named Alabama State head football coach. Eddie is an Alabama State alumnus and former NFL linebacker. While at Alabama State he was a three-time All-SWAC selection, accumulated 233 tackles and 11 sacks and was a part of ASU’s 1991 SWAC Championship team and winner of the Heritage Bowl. He was selected in the second round (50th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Eddie started 11 seasons in the NFL with the Oilers/Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills, recording 608 total tackles, 23 sacks and six interceptions. He appeared in Super Bowl XXXIV with the Titans. In 1998, he became the youngest individual to be inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame at 28 years old. Eddie has spoken to our students on campus many times and he donated his “50-Year Super Bowl Anniversary” football to us.
1982
Ken Daigle recently accepted a position of Partner, Safety Services at ERM and is based in Southern California.
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Hillar C. Moore III, Baton Rouge District Attorney, will receive the Calogero Justice Award presented by the Louisiana Bar Foundation at an event in April 2022. Recognition is given to those individuals who, by reason of his or her professional activities, have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession and have brought credit and honor to the legal profession and an individual or organization for a significant contribution to the Louisiana justice system.
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Mark Romig, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans & Company, has been granted the Order of Civil Merit by King Felipe VI of Spain. Romig assisted the city in coordinating the king’s visit during the city’s tricentennial in 2018. Mike Saucier, founder of Gulf States Real Estate Services, has been elected to St. Tammany Parish Chamber Board. He will assist in accomplishing the Chambers’ mission to promote and support businesses in the parish.
1981
Donald A. Sauviac, Jr. has returned from North Dakota and has become a domestic violence staff attorney with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services – Northshore. New Orleans Magazine’s “Top Real Estate Professionals” Connor Greco ’11, Eureka Homestead Kiley Martin ’91, Freret Realty 28 Century II
Pat Reso and seven other Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile, & Hayes, LLP attorneys have been recognized by “The Best Lawyers in America® 2022”, a peer-reviewed gold standard of legal excellence. Patrick was recognized for his work in Elder Law, Trust and Estates.
1985
Joe Hassinger, Mediator & Arbitrator at Mediation Arbitration Professional Systems, Inc., successfully completed the Harvard Program on Negotiation Master Class program. Robert V. Rohli received the LSU Distinguished Faculty Award as Professor the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, College of the Coast & Environment.
Jim Schoen has been promoted to senior vice president, small business banking manager at Fidelity Bank.
1986
Carlos Gacharna, United Airlines Pilot, is moving from domestic flying on the Airbus 320 to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, their newest and most modern wide body aircraft.
1989
Sean Doublet opened Neutral Ground Brewing Company in Fort Worth, TX. After numerous delays due to the pandemic, NGBC opened in March 2021. Neutral Ground was just named one of the top 5 breweries in Fort Worth by Fort Worth Weekly Magazine. Neutral Ground Brewing Company’s signature beer is the King Cake beer, served in a glass rimmed with purple, green, and gold sugar.
Mike Begg ’77 and Barry Lemoine ’81 collaborated on The Advantages of Whiskey over Dogs which was selected 2nd Runner-up Best Screenplay of the 2021 Beverly Hills Film Festival®.
Crusaders Around the World John Veca ’84 and his wife Minelle have accepted teaching positions at The Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt. John will be teaching school-wide music K-12.
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Sean Esker, Head Coach Mandeville High School Girls Soccer, is the all-time wins leader for girls soccer in Louisiana after recording his 600th career victory in late November. He is in his 26th season as a varsity girls soccer coach and his 19th season at Mandeville High
Crusaders In Print Kevin Belton’s ’77 Cookin’ Louisiana is now available. This is Kevin’s fourth cookbook and his television series focuses on the amazing food found throughout Louisiana. Kevin heads to multiple parishes found across Louisiana to explore dishes and unique flavor profiles associated with each area of the state. Cookin’ Louisiana has 78 recipes (3 from each episode of the coordinating TV series) along with a generous helping of Kevin’s captivating stories and humor. Recipes include Smoked Meat Loaf with Sweet Glaze, Louisiana Fish on the Half Shell, Cane Syrup Cake, Pumpkin Soup, Fried Alligator Bites, and Shrimp Scampi Risotto.
Christopher G’sell has become a Partner at Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse, a professional law corporation.
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Justin Hartenstein and his company, Oracle Lighting won SEMA’s 2021 Manufacturer of the Year award for its contributions to the specialty-equipment industry. Shane Thomas obtained his Professional Engineering License for Mechanical Design and he accepted a position at Panasonic Energy North America as Engineering Manager responsible for the Manufacturing Engineering department at the TESLA Gigafactory in Nevada.
2004
Tyler Abadie, P.E. and his company ABADIE has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year on the 2021 “Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America”, and for a second consecutive year on the 2021 “LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tigerowned Business”. Tyler has launched two new subsidiaries, including ABADIE Energy, exploring midstream greenfield build out opportunities and asset acquisition through private equity funding.
2005
Christopher Meeks was recently named Partner at the law firm of Duplass, Zwain, Bourgeois, Pfister, Weinstock, & Bogart
Gregory Killion, PO1, USN, was named 2nd quarter Sailor of the Quarter and was also recognized by Hampton Roads, VA Chamber of Commerce.
CITYBUSINESS BEST PLACES TO WORK The following alumni and their companies have been recognized as some of the “Best Places to Work” in our area. Large Companies Ampirical - Kurt Traub ’95 Eagen Insurance Agency - Andrew Eagan ’04, Jordan Eagan ’01, Scott Masson ’89, Ron Paulin ’58 CJ Eskew+Dumez+Ripple - Ian O’Cain ’08, Christian Rodriguez ’05 Levelset - Scott Wolfe, Jr. ’98 Sterling Surgical Hospital - Kevin Schneider ’90 Woodward Design+Build - Chris Michel ’95, Lee Currault ’95, Rob Lipscomb ’75 Small Companies Crescent Payroll Solutions - Justin Farrae ’00
Alexander Becnel PhD has received notice that a manuscript he wrote from his dissertation research project has been accepted for publication in the refereed journal “The Professional Counselor”.
2009
Austin McCann has been elected as President of Ochsner Health’s ABLE (African American Building & Leading Equality) resource group.
Robert Wallace, M.D., Resident Physician at LSU Health Sciences Center, is now Board Certified, Internal Medicine.
2011
Zach Bell, former Millsaps defensive player, ranks 29th all-time in “Career Pass Sacks Per Game” in Div. III NCAA Football with 30.5 sacks in 38. Peter-Raymond Graffeo has joined the firm of Shields Mott as an associate practicing in construction law.
2018
Joseph Aguda III ‘18 has been accepted to LSU School of Medicine and he will begin in the Fall of 2022.
2019
Mack Brown, Junior Defensive Lineman at Massachusetts Maritime, was named to the MASCAC 2021 All-Conference Football Team.
2020
Jarrod Lowe ’20 and Connor Larose ’20 interned over the summer at Casey Cowley, LLC Attorneys. Casey Cowley welcomes our LSU undergrad Summer interns, Jarrod Lowe (left), and Connor Larose (right). Jarrod Larose Lowe Lowe grew up in Metairie from a massive family. His family hosts a dynasty of esteemed high school wrestlers, many were state champions. Jarrod wants a sneak peak of how the legal profession works and said that reading about it can only get you so far, so he’s excited to get some real-world experience at Casey Cowley, LLC. Connor Larose also grew up in Metairie. He will be starting his sophomore year at LSU in the fall as a pre-law student, planning to obtain an undergraduate degree in psychology. He is excited to help people in our community, hear their stories, and discover how the law can support them. He wants to learn as much as he can about law while interning at Casey Cowley LLC this summer. Century II 29
Tre Morgan won the 2020-2021 Mikey Award for Male Rookie of the Year at LSU
Leonardo Nuila ’21, Anthony DiLorenzo ’21, and Darren Martino ’21 made LSU’ Golden Band from Tigerland.
2021
Matthew Armbruster was selected as a Louisiana honoree at the national level to receive the USA TODAY High School Sports Award, representing the sport of tennis. This award honors the most elite high school athletes, coaches, and teams at the national level.
Crimson & Gold Network (continued from page 13) Biz New Orleans “New Orleans 500” Alumni The New Orleans 500, a new annual publication from Biz New Orleans magazine, profiles the business leaders who are driving the greater New Orleans economy today and making decisions that will shape the region’s future. Food/Beverage – Vance Vaucresson ’87, President, Vaucresson Sausage Company Maritime – Pat Stant ’87, President, McDonough Marine Service Technology – Scott Wolfe, Jr. ’98, CEO, Levelset Arts and Entertainment – David Villarubia ’70, Founder, Degas House Hospitality/Tourism – Mark Romig ’74, SVP/Chief Marketing Officer, New Orleans & Company Restaurants – Chris Bourg ’88, EVP/General Manager, Crescent Crown Distributing Banking – Joe Exnicios ’73, President, Hancock Whitney Bank, Christopher Maurer ’88, CEO, UNO Federal Credit Union
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Investments – Emmett Dupas III ’88, Lead Partner, Bienville Capital Construction – David Gallo ’77, CEO, Gallo Mechanical Ben Gootee ’01, President, Gootee Construction Jonathan Kernion ’72, President & CEO, Cycle Construction Co. Engineering – Thomas Buckel ’94, VP of Engineering, Duplantis Design Group Economic Development – David Payton ’83, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Delgado Community College Accounting – Sean Bruno ’89, President and CEO, Sean M. Bruno CPAs Brian Rotolo ’86, New Orleans Office Managing Partner, EY Advertising/Public Relations – Greg Buisson ’77, Owner, Buisson Creative Law – Chris Kane ‘96, Partner, Adams and Reese Kent Lambert ’86, Office Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson Manufacturing – Justin Hartenstein ’99, Founder, Oracle Lighting
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2022-2024 Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association of New Orleans Board of Directors Election Ballot Please check the nominee you wish to vote for. You may vote for a maximum of 10 nominees.
Ryan J. Bordenave ’94 Ron Brisbi ’67 SA Sal Brocato ’88 Chuck Camp ’10 Jason Culotta ’00 Kraig S. de Lanzac, M.D., FASA ’86 Victor A. Landry III ’86 Johnny LeBourgeois ’73 Nick Macaluso ’85 Steven Mauterer ’92 Frank McCaskell ’81 Will Monson ’03 Casey Munson ’97 David Pecot ’76 Lynn Primeaux ’93 Patrick Pritchett ’78 Blake Romig ’14 Jay Romig ’72 Don Schindler ’71 Scott Shea ’81 Chuck Stall ’02 Pat Stant ’87 David Trepagnier Jr ’14 Brad Treuting ’04 Scott Walker ’93
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Weddings CORRECTION We apologize for erroneously announcing the marriage of Austin Condon ’05 to Nicole Pecoraro. We wish all the best to the Condon and Pecoraro Families. 2000 Blake Breaud to Jen Dymyd 2003 Chuck Griffin to Laura Marchand Victor Hernandez to Maria Fernanda Flores Justin Vicknair to Allie Krown
2004 Edward La Guardia to Tanisha Bafford 2008 Blake Bazile to Kaitie Darrah Josh Chedville to Amanda Velez Justin Weyenberg to Chanel Mouring 2009 Jonathan Baudry to Adriana Cuturo J.D Taylor to Sarah Richardson
2010 Ryan Berger to Andrea Becker Brice Johnson to Ellie Fay Trevor Moll to Melissa Lupo Matthew Quitzau to Kai Capdau Logan Samuel to Taylor Lambert 2011 Craig Wodehouse to Paige Fricke 2014 Michael Maldonado to Emily Pfister
Births 1995 Amos Henry to Leslie and Liam Kraus 1999 Sofia Rose to Trang and David Pearson 2000 Claire Collette to Collette and Brian Dietzway Tristan Michael to Ella and Zach Ricouard 2001 Zoe Frances to Emily and Bradley Gravolet Sophie Grace to Ashley and Jeff Schluter Beau Alexander to Alexadra and Aaron Theriot 2002 Margot Ruth to Abbie and Zack St. Onge Calais Maelynn to Jessica and Shaun Walker 2003 Rhys Anderson to Caroline and Ryan Bozant Anne-Marie to Ashley and Andrew Ranson 2004 Lacy Jo to Tanya and Taylor Casadaban Ella Rose to Jenni and Justin Quarles Skylar Kate to Rachel and Chris Schulz Margot Mae to Caitlin and Geoff Wilson 2005 Liliana Paris to Ale and Ryan Berry Hayden James to Stephanie and Patrick Calvo Cohen Scott to Emily and Corey Keys Caroline Presley to Amy and Colin Martin Ryker Ray to Jamie and Chris Meeks
2006 Maria Jane to Carmen and Brian Buchert Amelia Grace to Clare and Ryan Gravolet Paul Benjamin to Yvonne and Benjamin Rongey Brady Michael to Chrissy and Mark Ranatza Finn Ignatius to Stephanie and William Traylor II 2007 Elliott James to Lauren and Jimmy Aitken Joel Louis to Jessica and David Benton Jacques David to Suzanne and Richie Hirstius Victoria Grace to Stephanie and Ryan Kersten Finn Demesia to Amanda and Patrick McInerney 2008 John Christopher III to Anne and Chris Alley Cole Matthew to Jessie and Tyler Boudreaux Vincent Dominick III to Celeste and Dominick DiCarlo II Louis Rivere to Candace and Zach Frosch Sarah Fugler to Daniel Lopata McKenzie Lynn to Maddie and Evan Riley Grayson Michael to Erica and Ian Vignes 2009 Robert William to Natalie and Robert Wallace 2010 Philip Wilfredo to Lillian and Chas’se Boudreaux Blaire Jean and Annie Lou to Janie and Nathan Dean Charley Rose to Rebecca and Patrick Denault Austin Vaughn to Rachel and Justin Parker 2011 Beau Louis to Nicole and Samuel Gieseler Violet Layne to Megan and Michael Hagstette Penny Mae to Pam and Casey Rodrigue 2014 Jude Davis to Jeni and Brennan Clement Crimson & Gold Network Young Professionals (CGN-YP)
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Crusader Rugby By Brother Neal Golden, S.C. ’57 CJ
Gary Giepert ’80 played varsity football for Bob Conlin for three years. He played cornerback as a sophomore and junior, then moved to inside linebacker his senior year. Then he walked on at LSU. “After three or four weeks, I realized that most of the football players were not there to get an education. Since I wasn’t going to make money playing football, I quit the team.” A few months later, an encounter with a 1979 Brother Martin grad changed his life. “In the Gary Giepert ’80 spring of ’81, I met Timmy Martin walking to class. When I told him I was no longer playing football, he asked me to come out for LSU’s rugby club team. I knew nothing about the game, but I went to the Thursday practice and two days later played in the game at Spring Hill College in Mobile.” Gary played five years for LSU, including his time in law school. In 1983, he was selected for the Eastern Rugby Union U-23 team. He continued playing for the ERU through the mid-90s. In 1985, he was named to the U.S. All American team. He was also selected to the US Jr. Eagle team that toured Europe. When he moved back to New Orleans in 1988, Gary played for the New Orleans Rugby Football Club, captaining the team in ‘89. He has visited multiple continents as a member of U.S. teams in international competition. Gary and other local rugby players talked about starting high school programs for years. Finally, he and club teammate Tripp McCormack organized a team at Brother Martin in March 2002 when Gary’s son Jonathan (’05) was a freshman. He later coached his younger son Stephen (’07) as well. Gary has served as commissioner of the Louisiana High School Rugby League since its inception in 2002. “The initial three high school clubs were Brother Martin, Jesuit, and Shaw. The Brother Martin team was mostly seniors. We had a lot of wrestlers and a few football players, so we were a big athletic team. We played each opponent twice. Then the top two teams played in the state final. We beat Jesuit in a close game. We were the only high school rugby teams in Louisiana and possibly in the Deep South.” The local league has grown and regressed. At its height, eleven teams competed. “Now it’s four and possibly six.” Jerry Malina has been Gary’s assistant coach for 18 years. Fathers who played rugby and have sons on the team also help coach. The experience of Matthew Mang (’04) is typical of the players on the early Crusader teams. “My good friend and classmate Robert Terese talked me into playing. I had essentially zero knowledge or experience about the game other than my thinking that it was a serious contact sport played without pads by hooligans. I had no idea how beautiful the game really was, and I was instantly hooked. We were a team of first and second year players, but we built an instant brotherhood. Coach Giepert was an incredible leader who, despite his age, was one of the fittest, hardest-hitting players on the field during practices.” For those not familiar with rugby, a brief explanation of the rules is in order. A high school rugby match consists of two 35-minute halves. The 15 players on each side are divided into forwards and backs. When a substitute enters the game, the player he replaced may not return to the game. A runner may lateral or hand off the ball backwards but not pass it forward. There are no downs and no yardage to gain for a first down. When a runner is
Cody Dick with the ball, John Rink next to him, and Jonathan Cohn in background against Jesuit in 2020. tackled, he must release the ball. Nearby players from both teams try to grab it. If an opponent gains possession of the ball, the defensive team goes on offense. A team scores five points when one of its players grounds the ball behind the opponent’s try line (goal line). The scoring team then attempts a two-point conversion by kicking the ball through the posts from the angle where the try was made. When a team commits a penalty, the other team has options for resuming play, including kicking a penalty goal worth three points. Mang recalls: “I was lucky enough to be a part of the storied 2004 Crusader team. We had a great deal of success against nearly all other local and statewide high school rugby clubs except for Jesuit, who had been a powerhouse for years.” The Blue Jays won the first meeting, but Martin got another shot at them in the state finals. “We went toe to toe with Jesuit the entire game. I vividly remember scoring on what should have been the winning try in the final moments of that game. We were in a scrum about 10 yards from Jesuit’s goal line, when Robert called an ‘eighty-eight.’ I got the ball and took off toward the goal line when I was met by several Jesuit defenders. I ran through a few of them and reached the try zone, falling down on the ball and touching it down for the score. An immediate pile-on occurred, and by the time the referee could make it over, the ball was out, and the Jesuit defenders claimed they had ‘held it up’ before it touched down. The referee called it a non-try and that was the game. I remember Coach Giepert running over to me on the side of the pitch, asking me, ‘Did they hold it up?’ I told him no. I had scored. He gave me a bear hug, telling me and the rest of the team how proud he was of us. “Despite the heartbreaking loss to Jesuit in State, we qualified to play in the Southern High School Rugby Regional championship in Savannah GA. I scored a try in that game, and we won, advancing to the National High School Championship in Fort Worth, TX–a double-elimination tournament. Nationals was an incredible experience. Our first game was against a prior national champion, Xavier High School, an elite New York City private school. We got crushed. Our next opponent was an experienced high school club from (continued on page 34) Century II 33
Crusader Rugby (continued from page 33) Washington, D.C., with big forwards and fast backs. However, in a hard-fought battle, we beat them to advance in the tournament. Our third and final game was against another past national champion club. We fought hard but lost in the final game of our championship run.” The 2006 team lost to Jesuit in the state championship match on a penalty kick as Andre Cook passes to Tyler Ancalade against time expired. A member of St. Paul’s that team, Cullen Glennon (’07), was selected the next year for a U19 USA South team that played in Florida against a traveling international school. Although he didn’t get any playing time that year, he earned a spot on the U20 Junior Eagle team the next year that competed for the Junior World Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. Then he was selected on the U.S. team that lost to Romania in the finals the next year. Cullen says, “In the four-year span that started with Brother Martin, I played competitive rugby across one quarter of the U.S. states and two continents. I teamed with or against professionals that would compete at the highest level of the sport in Europe, Asia, and Africa.” One of Gary’s fondest memories from playing football at Brother Martin came in his sophomore year. “That 1977 team was comprised of a group of overachieving seniors, who were picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the Catholic league. In the last game of the season, we faced the high flying Shaw Eagles. No one gave Brother Martin a chance to win that game, but Coach Conlin and the Crusaders felt otherwise. Before the game, he read us a poem entitled ‘It’s All in a State of Mind.’ It ends with these lines: ‘Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the fellow who thinks he can.’ We defeated Shaw 14-7 for a share of the Catholic League title and a trip to the playoffs. “Fast forward to the 2010 rugby state playoffs. Prior to the game, I read the same poem that Coach Conlin had read to the ’77 team.” Let a member of that team, Matthew Quitzau (‘10), take the story from there. “We were ranked fourth and played top ranked Shaw in the first round. They had steamrolled most teams that year, and we knew our chances were slim to make it to the championship. The game was physical and low scoring. We had a number of try line stands inside the five as they tried to punch the ball in with their massive forwards. “I remember Michael Nilsen (‘11) missing the conversion kick after our first try and hoping that it wouldn’t come back to haunt us. “We scored a try late in the game, touching the ball down about three yards
off the left touch line. We were excited, but there were a couple of things we didn’t realize as Michael walked back his kick to get a wide enough window to try to squeeze the ball through the goal posts. First, it was the end of regulation, and Michael’s kick was the last play. Second, we were down two points. There were no score boards on the field to allow us to keep track of time and points, and none of us Brendan Scripter runs with the ball in the realized the importance of 2020 match against Jesuit. his almost impossible kick. He brought it back well past the 25m mark, teed it up, and kicked it through with a perfect draw. It was amazing. “Shaw kicked to us in a ‘first goal wins’ sudden death overtime, and we got through maybe a phase or two before turning the ball over. Shaw started moving the ball well on us. The scrum half threw the ball out to the backs, and I knew that if they found an opening or a crease, the game would be over. The flyhalf passed to the inside center, and the inside center tossed a pass that Tyler Burke (‘10) intercepted and took to the house for the win.” Just as the ‘77 win propelled Brother Martin to the playoffs, the 2010 win propelled the Crusaders into the State Rugby Finals. The formation of the professional NOLA Gold team in 2017 by the founder of the original Archbishop Shaw rugby squad has been a shot in the arm to high school programs because more students know about the game. NOLA Gold players have come to practices at the schools to share their expertise with the young players. Led by a strong senior class, the 2021 Crusaders finally won their second state championship, beating St. Paul’s in the finals 33-19 at the NOLA Gold stadium on Airline Highway. Coach Giepert says, “They were a great group of guys. The captain was Sam Vallejos, who had played since his sophomore year. Other leaders were John Rink, who was fast and well-built. If he got the ball outside, he usually scored. A first time player, Jacob Schmidt, is a really tough kid. He scored one of our trys in the finals. Toward the end of the game, he caught the ball and burst through the line. I thought St. Paul’s fast little fullback would make the tackle. Since there was no one supporting Jacob from our side, we’d lose the ball if he was tackled. But Jacob turned on the after burners and made an angle to the corner and scored. Our last try was made possible by two juniors. Tyler Encalade off-loaded to Andrew Lindstrom, who went in for the clinching score.” Vallejos, Rink, and Schmidt were joined on the All-State Rugby team by four more seniors: Brandon Bourg, Artie Dogaglou, Aiden Haab, and Hayden Tubbs.
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In Memoriam 1941 Harold G. Erath 1942 Ralph F. Hogan 1943 Elihu R. Lucas, Jr. 1946 Joseph P. Montelepre, Sr. 1947 Manuel J. Messina Charles A. Schutte, Sr. 1948 Samuel A. Barbara 1950 Maj. Donald L. Fuchs, USAF 1951 Richard E. Bergeron Edward J. Dillenkoffer, Jr. Victor A. Landry, Jr.
1953 Gerald G. Pfister Carlos D. Piper 1956 Frank L. Deffes, Jr. 1957 Edmund A. Vidacovich SA 1959 William J. Lomasney SA 1961 Joseph A. Choppin, Sr. SA 1960 Vincent J. Sclafani, Jr. SA 1961 Richard E. Gruner CJ
1964 Donald J. Dilosa SA Timothy D. Nolan SA Vincent W. Peperone SA G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. CJ 1965 Frank W. Ballero CJ Glenn J. Bergeron CJ Harold Peter Creger III SA 1966 Carmelo A. LaRocca CJ John P. Laughlin SA Randy L. Scheuerman SA 1967 Anthony A. Duplessis CJ 1969 Stephen J. Champagne, Sr. SA 1970 Douglas J. Muller
1971 Charles C. Larocca 1973 Charles A. Barousse Jr. 1976 David C. Chimento Sr. Alton C. Hymel 1981 John P. Newman 1984 Michael D. Rouchell 1985 Chrisitan W. Verges 1987 Aaron E. May 2009 Gerard J. Schmitt, Jr.
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