Century II - March 2024

CENTURY II

Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association of New Orleans Magazine

Twelfth Night

Michael Lynn ’04 - 2024

Brother More Schaefer Award REcipient

Cheer National Champs

Mike Flick ’66 SA Named Alumnus of the Year

Advancement and Alumni Relations

Message from Kenny Spellman ’84

It has been my great privilage to serve as Alumni Director since 2003. I am forever grateful to my friend Nick Lagattuta ’71 for inviting me to follow him in this role. I had the great honor working side by side with Brother Jean Sobert, S.C., Sister Joan LaPlace, John Devlin, Julia Gandolfi and others. I learned a great deal which assisted me in preparing for my current role as Director of Advancement. Many of you have asked Chris Heine ’03 and I exactly what we do. Simply put we are in the world of friendraising and fundraising. While we both are involved in friendraising and fundraising, my main focus will now turn to “advancing” the mission of Brother Martin High School. I like to say I get to tell our story and provide you the opportunity to assist in any way you can: your time, talent, or treasure. I welcome you to visit campus or contact me at (504) 284-6700 or email me at kspellman@brothermartin.com

Message from Chris Heine ’03

As I have embarked on this new role as Director of Alumni Relations, I have already had the opportunity to build relationships with our Alumni. Kenny Spellman ’84 and I work together every day to ensure that our Alumni are informed and engaged. I ask that you share your successes with us so that we can share your story with our Community. I look forward to continuing to friendraise and welcome Alumni back to campus. You can contact me at cheine@brothermartin.com. Yes, I am the guy that sends all the emails.

Alumni Giving 2024

Our second semester of our 55th year is underway, and I invite you to join us as we continue to “Educate Young Men for Life.”

Our Alumni Appeal is also underway and will culminate with Martin Madness, March 19-21, which includes our class competition.

You may direct your gift as you like. Most donors select to donate to the Brother Martin Fund, which funds the students’ greatest needs. For additional options visit www.brothermartin.com/giving/scholarships or www.brothermartin.com/giving/endowments.

If you have any questions, then please contact me at (504) 284-6700, email kspellman@brothermartin.com, or schedule a visit.

Thank you for your consideration, and Go Crusaders!

Sincerely,

Kenny Spellman ’84 Director of Advancement

“We need Brother Martin High School now more than ever.”

–Judge Kurt Engelhardt ’78, Alumnus of the Year 2023

On The Cover

(front row) Debbie Exnicios, Augie Gallo ’53 SA, Jeanne Gallo, Ann Engelhardt, Mike Flick ’66 SA, Julie Flick, Nancy Glaviano, Linda Holmes, and Elaine Ridgley (second row) Sonya Gallo, Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Christine Dureau, Rhen de Lanzac, Milton Dureau ’69 CJ, Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ, Marian Gibbs, Kurt Engelhardt, David Gallo ’77, Ed Holmes ’52 SA, Marianna Trepagnier, and Cindy Paulin (top row) Joe Caruso ’79, Erin Caruso, Michelle Barkemeyer, Michael Barkemeyer ’79, Joe Exnicios ’73, Hank Eiserloh ’84, Reneé Eiserloh, David Trepagnier ’83, Ron Paulin ’58 CJ, William Engel ’66 SA, Bob Burns ’62 SA, David Glaviano ’73, Chuck Stall ’76, and Sid Lambert ’64 CJ

Mike Flick ’66 SA Named 2024 Alumnus of the Year

Michael A. Flick ’66 SA has been selected by the Brother Martin High School Board of Directors as the 2024 Alumnus of the Year.

The Alumnus of the Year award is presented annually to an alumnus selected for contributions to his profession and for his religious, civic, business, educational, and community involvement.

Michael is extremely active in the Brother Martin community. He helped to lead the St. Aloysius Class of 1966 Scholarship, helped to enhance our NeedBased Financial Assistance program with suggestions concerning donors and recipients, honored Br. Neal Golden, S.C. with a lead gift for the Br. Neal Technology Endowment, serves on the Sacré Coeur Society Committee, and he and his wife Julie regularly attend the President’s Dinner.

The celebration kicked off Thursday with the Ladies Lunch at Ralph’s on the Park where Julie Flick, Mike’s wife, was honored and welcomed by the wives of past Alumnus of the Year Award recipients. Saturday, began with the Gentlemen’s Breakfast at the Southern Yacht Club where past Alumni of the Year welcomed and congratulated Mike. Later, Fr. Michael Schneller ’64 SA celebrated Mass in the James B. Branton Chapel.

On Sunday, Mike was officially presented with the award at a luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. Brother Martin Board of Directors Chairman David Gallo ’77, President Greg Rando ’77, Principal Ryan Gallagher ’00, and 2023 Alumnus of the Year Recipient Kurt Engelhardt ’78 presented the award.

At the ceremony, Mike was also joined by his wife Julie and his sons, Chad, Frank, and Bryan as well as his brother Warren Flick, Jr. ’61 and his wife, Donna Lynn, friends, and classmates.

Alumnus of the Year Recipients

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

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

2022 - Kraig S. de Lanzac, M.D., FASA ’86

2023 - Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt ’78

Mike Flick ’66 SA with Classmates

Greg Rando ’77, Kurt Engelhardt ’78, Mike Flick ’66 SA, and David Gallo ’77

Julie and Mike Flick ’66 SA with Sons Frank, Chad, and Bryan at Mass

(front row) Augie Gallo ’53, Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Milton Dureau ’69 CJ, Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ, Kurt Engelhardt ’78, Mike Flick ’66 SA, David Gallo ’77, Bob Burns ’62 SA, Ed Holmes ’52 (back row) Joe Caruso ’79, Brian Barkemeyer ’79, Joe Exnicios ’73, Hank Eiserloh ’84, David Trepagnier ’83, Ron Paulin ’58 CJ, Bill Engel ’66 SA, David Glaviano ’73, Chuck Stall ’76, and Sid Lambert ’64 CJ

Brother More Schaefer, S.C. Award Ceremony

Members of the Brother Martin High School community gathered for our annual Brother More Schaefer, S.C., Recognition Ceremony in January.

Michael Lynn ’04 was presented with the Bro. More Schaefer Award for his commitment to Excellence in Instruction, Commitment to Student Formation, and Demonstration of Christian Witness both inside and outside of the classroom. Principal Ryan Gallagher ’00 referred to Michael as “a true servant leader.” Michael has served as colleague, mentor, friend, English and Social Studies teacher, Dionysians co-moderator, Assistant Dean of Students, and Dean of Students. Currently, he serves as a co-moderator of the Student Council

and Director of Faculty Formation, forming new teachers and colleagues in the founding charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

Johnny LeBourgeois ‘73 was recognized as this year’s Founders Medal recipient for his passion and commitment through service to our school

that embodies the spirit of our original founders. With spirit and passion for Brother Martin, he is a true ambassador through his volunteerism, coordinating his class reunions, serving multi-terms on the BOSHAA Alumni Board of Directors, assisting in raising funds for the future of our mission, and more.

Faculty members who were also recognized include Loralie Condon, Matt Lambert ‘98, Leo Lowder, and Chris Vicknair for twenty years of service; Justin Fleetwood for thirty years of service; and David Falati and Michael Lemmon for forty years of service.

Bourlet ’65 CJ

Brother Martin High School honored the Venerable Brother Hippolyte Polycarp on January 9th, 2024 on the anniversary of his death.

Jean-Hippolyte Gondre, a member of a humble and devout family from La Motte-en-Champsaur, France, became Brother Polycarp when he joined the Institute of Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1827. Considered the “Second Founder,” he was responsible for the initial growth of the order in southern France. As the first Brother Superior General, he promoted the missionary work of the Institute in the Americas, recruiting five brothers to travel to Mobile, Alabama, in 1847, which later led to the opening of St. Aloysius in New Orleans in 1869. By the time of his death in 1859, the Institute had grown to over 400 Brothers in 70 schools.

His cause for canonization has been proceeding since 1902. In February 1984, Polycarp was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II. In his announcement, Pope John Paul II declared: “Brother Polycarp was genuinely and constantly heroic in his practice of all the virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity towards both God and neighbor, as well as the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude.” We honor Brother Polycarp in the front reception area of our campus alongside Brothers of the Sacred Heart Founder, Father André Coindre, and our school’s namesake, Brother Martin Hernandez.

Ryan Gallagher ’00, Michael Lynn ’04, David Gallo ’77, and Greg Rando ’77

Kim and Johnny LeBourgeois ’73, and Kelly LeBourgeois

Brother More Schaeffer, S.C. Recipients – (standing) Jimmy Gatti, Mark Wisniewski ’81, Thomas Mavor, Chris Biehl, Dominick Caronna, Jr. ’85, Michael Lemmon, Brother Neal Golden, S.C. ’57 CJ, Bill Gallagher ’71, Guy Nelson, Craig Zeller ’02, Mark Bonis, and Brad Duplechain (seated) Susan Cooper, Keiren Aucoin, Debbie Broussard, Jill Gomez, Michael Lynn ’04, Gabrielle Macaluso, Jeannie Bandera, Kelly Alexander, and Sister Lawrence Habetz, O.Carm.

Founders Medal Recipients – (standing) Rusty Buckman, Guy Nelson, Phil Jones ’73, Brother Neal Golden ’57

CJ, John Devlin, Gary Giepert ’80, and Jim Casadaban ’79 (seated) Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C., Jay Romig ’72, Bonnie Jones, Johnny LeBourgeois ’73, Sandy Sumich, Elaine Ridgley, and Carroll

Dr. Keith Lescale ’79 and our Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted a Twelfth Night Celebration to raise funds for a scholarship honoring Arthur Hardy. Thanks to generous donors, in just one and a half years, The Arthur Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship has reached the

Twelfth Night

$75,000.00 goal and has been endowed in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation.

The formal celebration occurred at Keith Lescale’s home on St. Charles Avenue on January 6th. Arthur Hardy arrived on the Phunny Phorty Phellows

Streetcar and was welcomed by a second line band featuring members of our Alumni Band. Stanton Moore ’90 and friends provided entertainment for the event.

Our annual ‘Marty Gras’ concert was in mid-January at Southport Hall. This benefit concert continues to honor Marty Hurley, a legendary drummer and former Brother Martin Band Director. This year, the proceeds of the concert benefited The Arthur

Marty Gras

Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship, which has now been fully endowed. Alumni, families, and friends enjoyed the concert which featured the Brother Martin Stage Band and Drumline, Stanton Moore ’90, John Wooton, and Peabody

Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Coca-Cola

Mrs. Marty (Paulette) Hurley

Southport Hall

Crimson Sponsors

Earl J. Fox, Jr. ’65 SA

Kraig ’86 and Braden ’18 de Lanzac

Pelican Realty of LA – Stephen Leonard ’88

Tim and Beverly Napier

Raising Cane’s

The Smith Family – Kaki, Randy ’77, and Riley ’16

CGN Sponsors

Bag of Donuts

James M. Burke ’76

Ken Daigle ’82

Plastics Distributers - Richard & Jackie Amundson

Mark Romig ’74

John Wilson ’86

In early December, the Ladies of the Shield hosted our annual Holiday Home Tour featuring three homes in Lakeview. Although the weather was a challenge, it did not stop attendees from touring the beautiful homes.

The Patron Party was held at the home of Matt and Jessica O’Connor. Caroline Landry Rittiner, Kay and Judge Joe Landry ’74, and Kristen and Beau Keller ’98 also opened their homes for the tour. Mandy and Phil Catanzaro ’97 were scheduled to host, but the weather prevented it. Lenee Crowley assisted Cissy Yakelis with organizing the event.

Dominick Caronna ’85 and Chris Bailey ’86 and members of the Crusader Band, as well as Drew Treuting and Donnie Midkiff, ’03 with the Culinary Crusaders, showed their skills. Barry Hebert ’74, Chris Heine ’03, and Justin Fleetwood helped ensure a successful event.

Hosts

Holiday Home Tour

Matt and Jessica O’Connor

Caroline Landry Rittiner

Kay and Judge Joe Landry ’74

Kristen and Beau Keller ’98

Mandy and Phil Catanzaro ’97

Bar Sponsors

Keith B. Lescale ’79 • Curt Kronlage

Food Sponsors

Mandina’s Restaurant

US Foods

Performance Food Group

Sysco

Toulouse Gourmet Catering

Perrone and Sons, LLC

Boar’s Head

La Louisiane Bakery

Betty Sun

Maurice French Pastries

Drew Treuting, TaJuana Manning, and the Brother Martin Food Service Team

Nativity Sponsor

Gabrielle MacalusoIn Memory of Anthony Macaluso, Jr. ’84

SPONSORS

St. Nicholas Sponsor

The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation

Angel Sponsors

In Memory of Louis C. Williams III ’66 SA

RevIVe Infusions

Christmas Tree Sponsors

Brown and Damare, Inc.

Erin and Joseph Caruso ’79

Mia Corrente

Curtis Kronlage

Meade and Peg Phelps

Sandy Sumich

Cissy Yakelis

Snowflake Sponsors

Virginia D. Cognevich

Mrs. Sara Cooper

Claudette Craven

The Gonzales - Malcolm ’55 SA, Jack ’79, Gregory ’83, Kevin ’85, Gregory II ’15, Stephan ‘18

Elsa Hodges

Marjorie Kraus

Beverly and Tim Napier

The Polito Family

Elaine P. Ridgley

Debbie Skrmetta

The Smith Family

Patrons

Torie Alline • Frances Alwell • Kim Balser • Jessica Berlier

Jordan Berlier • Sue Berlier • Marion Britsch

Cecile Caronna • Jessica Caronna • Nicholas Caronna

Toni Cassreino • Alita Caparotta • Charlene Chatagnier

JeanneMarie Chatagnier • Ray Chatagnier • Heather Clapp

Maria Cleary • Gwen Defraites • Ayesha Dinshaw

Kay Dugruise • America Gacharna • Caroline Goings

Charles Gremillion • Nancy Hebert • Linda Holmes

Kim Irons • Sandy LaCour • Ashley LeBeouf

Sandy LeBlanc • LeeAnne Leopold • Emily Maddie

Rechell Maddie • Olivia Mills • Lisa Musso

Stephanie Musso • Denise O’Connor • Darnell Palasch

Faith Peperone • Connie Puderer • Bonnie Rando

Gayla Ranlett • Karen Rich • Cari Rhoton

Kathleen Roevens • Valerie Rodriguez • Sandy Saucier

Gwen Sherburne • Victoria Siegel • Jacqueline Smith

Anita Sumich • Christi Sumich • Hayley Sumich

Winky Sumich • Caroline Thriffiley • Lisa Thriffiley

Amy Trainor • Maggie Trainor • Evelyn Vaccaro

Angela Wilklow • Carol Wilson

Special Thanks

Donna Blanchard • June Bovie

Cakes and Confections - Carla Gittleson

Erin Caruso • Dolce - Jessica Macaluso O’Connor

Mary Guillory • Barry Hebert ’74 • Beverly Napier

Judy Vollenweider • Scott Williams ’90

Trivia Night XVII

The Brother Martin Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted Trivia Night XVII in late December in the Benson Mall. A record crowd consisting of 27 teams vied for the Championship. James Maumus ’89 of Challenge Entertainment and Live Trivia returned to campus to host this widely-popular event. Everyone enjoyed crispitos, pizza, and cold beverages provided by Brother Martin Food Service. “Cargo” (David Grego ’73, Diane Grego, Anthony Grego ’04, Heather Grego, Mark Carver, and Shelley Carver) were crowned overall champions while “The Commuters” (George Schindler ‘03 and Adam Jones ‘01) finished as overall runners-up. “The Mallers” (Johnny LeBourgeois ’73, Kraig de Lanzac ‘86, Braden de Lanzac ’18, Matt Miller, and Kelly LeBourgeois) won the Brother Martin Trivia portion of the competition.

Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Challenge Entertainment & Live Trivia –James Maumus ’89, Joel Maumus ’92, and Jeff Maumus ’97

Hancock Whitney

Crimson Sponsors

A-1 Appliance, Bedding, & Furniture – David Grego ’73

Scott Cernich ’92

Raising Cane’s

Crusader Sponsor

Missy and Mike Collins ’88

Derek Cummiskey ’85

The artwork by Derek Cummiskey ’85 is a redesign of a donation made to the “Elysian Fields Forever” event last fall. The concept of looking through a glass shield came from artwork that he conceived a few years ago as a gala patron party gift for Christian Brothers School, where he has taught for the last fourteen years. Having been a Visual Arts teacher at Mount Carmel Academy for the first thirteen years of his career in education, he owes a great deal of credit and gratitude to the “amazing and incomparable” Randy Asprodites ’65 SA, who taught Derek at Brother Martin. Aside from his teaching duties at Christian Brothers, he is the cross country coach and still does mostly commissioned artwork on the side.

Duval “Duvy” Salvant ’13

The Brother Martin High School Band welcomed Duval “Duvy” Salvant ’13, Director of Bands for Mississippi College, as well as the Mississippi College Band to campus for a series of Symphonic Winds performances. According to Brother Martin Band Director, Dominick Caronna ‘85, Duvy was a “special band alumnus and Brother Martin Drum Major, talented French horn and tuba player, as well as a student of beloved Marty Hurley.”

Trivia XVII Champions – Cargo

Trivia XVII Runner-Up – The Commuters

Brother Martin Trivia Champions – The Mallers

Campus News

Academics

Crusaders who earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll were treated to lunch in the Brother Mark Thornton, S.C. Terrace in January. Principal Ryan Gallagher ‘00 spoke about the significance of their pursuit of Academic Excellence and played trivia with our Crusaders.

8th Graders visited the National World War II Museum in New Orleans as a part of an historical research activity centered on events of the Second World War.

Athletics

Basketball

After winning the first round game against Opelousas Catholic over the holidays, the Crusaders volunteered at the FoodNet Food Bank of Catholic Charities of Acadiana in the morning before preparing for their quarterfinal game against Vandebilt Catholic at the Sunkist Shootout in Lafayette.

Cross-Country

The Crusaders finished as the Div. I State Runner-up at the Louisiana State Championships. The Harriers placed 4 runners in the top 10 and all 7 runners in the top 21. Leading the team with his 3rd place performance was Noah Mooney ’25, followed by Daniel Falk ’24 and Luke Regan ’24 close behind in 4th and 5th, with Eyan Calico ’24 coming through in 9th. Gabriel Metoyer ’24 rounded out the team scoring in 11th place. At the State Championship, a representative from the LHSAA searched for a volunteer among the teams present to be able to help a visually impaired runner navigate the race. Devon Waterfield ‘25 volunteered to help.

Gabriel Metoyer ’24, Daniel Falk ’24, and Luke Regan ’24 were chosen for the 2023 All-Geauxpreps Cross Country Team.

Football

Drew Haro ’03, Head Cross Country Coach, was named the 2023 Boys’ High School Cross Country Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Brian Vlosich ’24 was named the Southern Quality Ford Dealers Scholar-Athlete of the Week during the 2023 season. Brian maintains a 4.2 GPA and earned a 29 on the ACT.

Our Crusaders were among the select group of 56 state winners of the 202324 National High School Academic Excellence Awards, the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced in January. The awards, presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, go to the top academic football teams in each level of play in each state.

Powerlifting

The Crusaders claimed first place at the 2024 Eagle Tri-Dual! The Crusaders lifted gold in 8 of the 11 weight divisions.

Our Powerlifting Team placed fourth in the 2024 LHSAA South Regional Championship. The team finished 4th out of 22 schools. Nathan Malek ’25 won the South Regional Championship in the 220 lb. division.

Soccer

The Crusaders advanced to the second round of the playoffs to complete the season.

Campus News

Tennis

Mark Armbruster ’23 and Mitchell Armbruster ’25 won the 2023 State Championship in Doubles. Mark was recognized at the tournament for earning Academic All-State. Max Edwards ’24 and Sal Trujillo ’25 earned points at the tournament as well, helping the team to earn a 3rd place finish.

The Louisiana High School Coaches Association hosted a Tennis All-Star event at the LSU Tennis Complex in Baton Rouge. The top 8 UTR-rated boys and girls from the state competed in singles and doubles at the event. Mitchell Armbruster ’25 won the Boys’ Singles Championship. The doubles team of Max Edwards ’24 and Reed MacAlester ’27 advanced in the Consolation Draw to win the Boys’ Doubles Consolation.

Wrestling

The Crusaders placed 3rd at the LHSAA State Tournament. Rory Horvath ’25, 165 lbs, and Richie Clemente ’25, 138 lbs., were State Champions.

Campus

Open House

Hunter Chabert ’24 and Kyle Chauvin ’4 were selected for the LHSAA 2023-2024 All-Academic Wrestling Team.

In early November, we hosted our annual Open House for more than 500 future Crusaders and their families. The evening began as guests entered the Ridgley Center, were greeted, and were provided personalized name tags. Guests were then entertained as the Brother Martin Drumline played in the Backyard as families moved to the Branton Chapel, where Caden Catanzaro ’25 spoke about his own Brother Martin experience to kick off the exciting evening. After a moving prayer, 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. Guests were then greeted by Assistant Principal for Admissions Carlos Bogran III ’99 before heading out on one-on-one tours provided by current students. To learn more about the Admissions process or general information, please visit the Admissions page on our website, or call the Assistant Principal for Admissions, Carlos Bogran III ’99, in the Admissions Office at 504-283-1561 (ext. 3022).

In early December, our school community honored Mary, our Mother and the Mother of God, with our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass led by Fr. Colm Cahill. 2024 Alumnus of the Year, Michael Flick ’66, and his wife Julie joined in the celebration.

Debbie Broussard, Brother Martin High School’s Assistant Principal for Academics, was chosen by Hancock Whitney for their “She Is... Women of Distinction” campaign in the Women of Service category.

Pep Rally

Brother Martin High School hosted our spring pep rally celebrating spring athletics and extracurriculars including our Soccer Team, Wrestling Team, Baseball Team, The Brother Martin Dionysians, Crusader Bowlers, Crusader Lacrosse, Indoor Track & Field, Rugby Ream, Tennis Team, and The Brother Martin Cheer Team.

Extracurriculars Band

The Crusader Band spread Christmas joy at the annual Christmas Concert in the Conlin Gymnasium held last December. The festive night was kicked off by the stage band followed by the novice band, symphonic band, and concert band.

The Crusader Band marched in the Krewe of Titans, the Krewe of Carrollton, and the Krewe of Endymion before heading to Disney World for performances. The Band also performed in the St. Dominic Parade and at Kehoe-France.

Campus News

Cheer

Brother Martin’s Cheer Team won the medium co-ed varsity division during the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s National High School Cheerleading Championship at the Walt Disney World ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. It’s our 3rd National Title in the past five years.

Chorus

Crusaders for Life and Justice

Crusaders for Life and Justice attended the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Dionysians

The Brother Martin Dionysians performed 12 Angry Jurors in early February.

NJROTC

The Crusader Yellow Course (intermediate team) placed second in the Area 16 Orienteering Championship at Oak Mountain.

The NJROTC loaded up a truck full of toys that were collected this holiday season to benefit the children at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. A donation of more than $1,350 from what had been collected through this drive will also be given to Children’s Hospital. Commander Bruce D. Nolan, USN ’90, Senior Chief Romico J. Barnes, USN, and our NJROTC cadets orchestrated this drive.

and guidance for every new sailor entering the Navy.

The Brother Martin Chorus presented the Christmas concert at Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church in mid-December.

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta placed second at Catholic High School’s Math Tournament.

The Brother Martin NJROTC hosted Rear Admiral Craig Mattingly, the Commander of Naval Service Training Command, who discussed with our Crusader Company what it takes to be a leader in our world today. Admiral Mattingly oversees a command portfolio of all NJROTC units, college Navy ROTC, Officer Candidate Schools, and the Navy Boot Camp. Other than the Naval Academy, Admiral Mattingly provides policy

Our NJROTC marched in the Krewe of Cleopatra, The Legion of Mars, and The Krewe of Thoth.

Campus News

Rugby

“...how to make a life”

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Brother Martin Rugby Team traveled to Tad Gormley Stadium to participate in a MLK Day ON, not off, in service to the community. There, our Crusaders did “a lot of heavy lifting and picking up,” according to Brother Martin Rugby Head Coach, Gary Giepert ’80

Students

Michael Ekenta ’24 was selected as a Posse Scholar and has been awarded a full, four-year scholarship to Tulane University.

Jayden Hall ’24 has been named a STEM Global Action Champion. Jayden’s project was one of 126 winners selected from 2,549 student entries from across the country.

Dylan Rhoton ’24 was selected for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Dylan will join Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator John N. Kennedy in representing Louisiana during the 62nd annual USSYP Washington Week. Dylan was selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation, and he will receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study. Jefferson Parish Division B Councilman At-Large, Scott Walker ’93 presented Dylan with official Council and Parish President Proclamations for his USSYP appointment.

Twenty-three generous 9th Graders recently volunteered with Catholic Charities Food for Seniors Program, which is a lifeline for local senior citizens who are facing food insecurity.

Wrestling Reunion Celebration

The Brother Martin Wrestling Community gathered in late December. First, Alumni, families, and friends watched the Crusaders prevail at the 2023 Trey Culotta Invitational in the Conlin Gym. Dr. Van and Ms. Mimi Culotta were in attendance on both days and presented the awards to the medal winners. Later, everyone gathered at Rock ‘n’ Bowl for complimentary food and soft drinks. Head Coach Andrew Nicola encouraged everyone to stay connected to the program and previewed the remainder of the season. Kenny Spellman ’84, Director of Advancement, thanked attendees for their support and spoke about the program’s tradition of excellence.

Rugby Game & Reunion

Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Advanced Pain Therapy - Todd Sitzman ’82

Manuel A. Sala ’46 SA

Michelli Weighing & MeasurementJoel McMullen ’79

Straight Forward Sobriety.com - Drug and Alcohol Addiction SolutionsRussel Stickland ’87

Crimson Sponsor

Paragon Homes, LLC - Robert “Skip” Dew ’04

Crusader Sponsors

Joanne and Ray ’78 McCabe

John Rigney ’84

Kenny Spellman ’84

Donor

Scott Oswald ’75

In early January, the Crusader Rugby Team gathered in City Park to play the annual touch game against the Alumni. Coach Gary Giepert ’80, who has coached the team for the past 23 years, addressed both squads at halftime of the game and stressed the importance of getting better together. After the match, Alumni and friends met at Parlay’s to enjoy food and drinks and shared stories.

Sponsors

Crimson Sponsors

NOLA Engineering, LLC- Rickey Kastner ’02

Crusader Sponsors

Michael ’15 and Dylan Binder ’19

The Giepert Law Firm - Gary Giepert ’80

Cullen Glennon ’07

Alumni Soccer Match & Reunion

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Michael Castagnetta ‘87

Crusader Sponsors

BEC Services - Daniel Craven ‘93

Kenny Heine ’95 & FamilyRegina, Katharine and Juliette

Jeff Rossi ‘96

Justin Schneider ‘03

Scott Schneider ‘01

Craig Wills ‘03

Andrew Woodroof ‘03

Soccer Alumni gathered for the Annual Alumni Match in mid-January on Farley Field. After the match, players and friends headed to Lakeview Harbor for a social. Attendees enjoyed sharing stories and enjoyed complimentary food and soft drinks.

1974 Basketball Championship Celebration

The Brother Martin Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted a special presentation to honor the players and coaches of our 1974 State Championship Basketball Team for their 50th Anniversary. We also recognized one of the great Brother Martin Basketball Players - Rick Robey ’74. He is 1974 Louisiana State Champion as

well as a 1975 Pan American Gold Medalist. He is also a two-time All-SEC player, a two-time NCAA All-American, and a 1978 NCAA Champion at the University of Kentucky. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 1978 NBA Draft to the Indiana Pacers and later won a World Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981. Rick was presented with a replica

The Annual Alumni Basketball Game was held in mid-January in the Conlin Gym. Team Gold, coached by Mike Lemmon, defeated Team

of his jersey, and we unveiled his jersey hanging in the Conlin Gym to honor him for his basketball accomplishments. After the ceremony, Yvonne and Jimmy McCulla ’74 hosted a gathering for the team to celebrate the anniversary.

Alumni Basketball Game

Sponsors

Jersey Sponsor

Scott D. Lanoux MD & AssociatesScott Lanoux ’77

Crimson Sponsor

Rodney Montgomery ’75

Crusader Sponsors

Coach Bill Gallagher ’71

Blake Romig ’14

Andy Russo - Retired S.A. and B.M. Basketball Coach

Crimson, led by Tommy Smith ’71 Jeff Hotard ’07 and Colin Schnauder ’15 officiated the game, and Blake Romig ’14 kept the clock.

Crusader Baseball Celebration

The Crusader Baseball Teams, coaches, parents, alumni, and friends gathered in the Branton Chapel to begin the day with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Billy O’Riordan of St. Ann Parish. After Mass, the celebration continued on E.A. Farley Field for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing of the Brother Martin Baseball Training Facility. Director of Athletics Mark Wisniewski ’81 was the emcee for the event. He thanked alumni, parents, friends, and all benefactors who have made this facility a reality. Principal Ryan Gallagher ’00, former Athletic Director and former Head Baseball Coach Barry Hebert ’74, Head Baseball Coach Jeff Lupo ’92, and the Varsity Baseball Team held the ribbon for School President Greg Rando ’77 to cut to officially open the facility. Fr. Billy O’Riordan and Deacon Kevin Darrah, Sr. (father of Ryan ’25) blessed the building. Afterwards, guests gathered behind home plate for a reception. Crusader Baseball Dads prepared food. The day ended with Baseball Alumni participating in a softball game.

Sponsors

Gold

Barry Albarado ’95 - Crescent Seafood & Catering

David Courcelle

John Pettavino ’86

River Rental Tools, Inc.

Crimson

Brian Barkemeyer, M.D. ’79

Gregg Clouatre ’91

Larry Delahoussaye ’86

Robert Muller, M.D. ’64 CJ

Crusader

Scott Gaillot ’85 • Andrew Laiche ’05 • Chito Martinez ’84

8th & 12th Grade Grandparent Days

Brother Martin’s Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted grandparent days for the Class of 2028 and the Class of 2024! Grandparents were treated to lunch during their grandson’s unstructured period and were able to visit with a number of their grandson’s friends and teachers, purchase items from the Bookstore, and take pictures together (thanks to Romaguera Photography).

2024 Alumni Reunion Schedule

Dr. Terry Flotte ‘79 recently spoke with our Excalibur National Science Honor Society students. He discussed with our Crusaders topics in gene therapy for genetic diseases. Terry attended the University of New Orleans and received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Terry is currently the provost and executive deputy chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School and the dean of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.

CORRECTION

Milton Dureau participated in Career Day - he was inadvertanly omitted from listing in the last Century II

Crimson & Gold Network Young Professionals (CGN-YP)

If you are interested in joining the CGN-YP, then contact Gillen Briede at 504-284-6700 ext. 3294 or gbriede@brothermartin.com or Justin Fleetwood at 504-284-6700 ext. 3063 or jfleetwood@brothermartin.com.

CGN-Law

CLE at Wednesday at the Square

Wednesday, March 20 · 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eastern District of Louisiana Courthouse

500 Poydras Street, 5th Floor, EDLA En Banc Courtroom

Hosted by Hon. Kurt D. Engelhardt ’78, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

This event is a complimentary two and a half credit hour CLE program, including one and a half credit hours on Civil Rights and one hour credit on Professionalism, accredited by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Family, friends, and colleagues are invited. Attire is business casual.

After the CLE, join us at the Brother Martin Tent for Wednesday at the Square featuring Flow Tribe.

Please RSVP by: calling the Advancement & Alumni Relations Office at 504.284.6700, emailing Kenny Spellman ’84 at kspellman@brothermartin.com, or online using the QR Code.

Crimson & Gold Network Subgroups

CGN-Finance • CGN-First Responders • CGN-Oil & Energy • CGN-Law • CGN-YP (Young Professionals)

If you are interested in a subgroup in your profession, then please contact Chris Heine ’03 at cheine@brothermartin.com or 504-284-6700.

Colonel Robert Hodges ’89, Louisiana State Police Superintendent spoke to Phil Sims’ ’90 Law Studies class and shared his experiences, answered questions, and visited with teachers and friends on campus.

LSP Sgt. David Flauss ’86 (Ret.) spoke to our students as part of a chemistry class drug education project. David discussed his work as an undercover officer and relayed first-hand experience of the opioid crisis in our country.

The CGN-YP provides an opportunity for Alumni in their 20s and 30s to network, share information, and conduct business with fellow Alumni.

Giving Back

Scholarships/Endowments

The Jeffrey E. ’00 and Kristy L. Meyers Scholarship has been endowed in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation. The scholarship was funded by Kristy and Jeff Meyers ’00. This scholarship is need-based, and the consideration for recipients is that the recipient is in good standing at Brother Martin High School.

The Liz & Dwain Celistan ’77 Academic Excellence Award has been established in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation. The initial gift was made by Liz & Dwain Celistan ’77. This scholarship is merit-based, and the considerations for recipients are that each recipient is African-American who possesses the highest GPA among all minority students in his class, entering the academic year at Brother Martin High School. All recipients must also be in good standing with Brother Martin High School.

The Arthur Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship has achieved the $75,000.00 goal and has been endowed in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation. The funds were proceeds from our 12th Night Celebration, our Marty Gras Concert, and donations from Band Alumni and friends of Brother Martin High School. This scholarship is need-based, and the consideration for recipients is that the recipient is in good standing at Brother Martin High School. It is requested that the recipient have an interest in the arts, more specifically, an interest in music.

As part of our philanthropy education, donors were able to meet with the recipients of their generosity. The following were recently on campus: St. Aloysius Class of 1964, St. Aloysius Class of 1966, Eugene Priestly ’81, Thomas Priestly ’81, Juliette and Doug Kuylen ’66 SA, Julie and Michael Flick ’66 SA, Patricia and Donald Borey ’64 SA.

Dr. Vic DuRapau ’58 CJ visited campus to see what was new. Dr. DuRapau and his family support the Espinosa-DuRapau Family Faculty & Staff Development Endowment which allows our faculty to enroll in and to attend continuing education courses and conferences.

Society of 1869

Theodore “Ted” Ralph ’72 has become a member of our Society of 1869 by bequeathing a gift to Brother Martin High School. The gift will establish the “T.H. Ralph ’72 Science and Mathematics Endowment” to support our science and math academic programs. After graduating from Brother Martin, Ted earned a bachelor’s degree in education from UL Lafayette, taught high school math for two years, then enteried oilfield sales. Ted’s success as a petroleum engineer spanned a range of companies such as Arco and Shell, as well as for the U.S. government. Over nearly 30 years, he worked in every facet of the oil and gas industry.

CORRECTION

Fr. Dennis J. Hayes, III ’78 has designated Brother Martin High School as a beneficiary of his estate.

How to Make a Life

Matthew Biehl ’24 was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Edmond M. d’Hemecourt, Jr. ’64 CJ Memorial Award. Matthew will meet the donors at an upcoming liturgy.

Nicholas P. Leonard’s ’15 name was inadvertently ommited from the Annual Report in last issue of Century II.

Mr. Eric M. Lacefield, who once attended Cor Jesu and a retiree of 30 years from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, shares a copy of Louisiana Archaeology, publication No. 49 with Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03.

Mr. Lacefield shares his findings from the Mulatto Bayou site in The People of 16SB12: A New Look at a Lost Site. This publication is a welcome addition to Mr. Lacefield’s other book, Survival in the Marsh, which is in the Library for student use. In addition to his years of research in Wildlife and Fisheries, Mr. Lacefield also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit, the Louisiana National Guard, and Land, Air, and Sea Rescue (LASR).

1961

1973

1981

Alumni Highlight

Warde Manuel ’86, Athletic Director at the University of Michigan, and the Michigan Wolverines won the 2024 National Football Championship. He was also named chair of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.

Warde was a Golden Crusader as well as a High School All-American defensive tackle in football while at Brotehr Martin. He helped to lead the Crusaders to a semifinal appearance in the 1985 Class 4A playoffs under Coach Conlin. Warde would eventually sign his letter of intent to play football at the University of Michigan.

Alumni In The News

1999

Thomas Tebbe SA was elected by the Caddo Parish Commission to serve on the board of directors of the North Caddo Medical Center.

Johnny LeBourgeois was presented with a Founder’s Medal in recognition of his passion and commitment through service to Brother Martin High School that embodies the spirit of our original founders.

1980

Rod Teamer, Sr., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, will serve as chair of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.

Chris Welcker won an Emmy award for “Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series” at the 75th Emmy Awards. Chris was the Production Mixer on “Daisy Jones & The Six: Ep. 10 Track 10: Rock n’ Roll Suicide”.

2003

Drew Haro, Cross Country Head Coach at Brother Martin, was named the Coach of the Year for Boys Cross-Country by The Advocate, the Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association (LTFCA), and the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Drew led the Crusaders to a state runner-up finish to the season.

Anthony Parker and his business partner opened a Jersey Mike’s Subs Franchise in Thibodaux.

F.J. Hebert has been named Vice President of Blackwater Bayou, LLC recruiter of oil and gas well investors worldwide.

Mark Wisniewski, our Director of Athletics, has been awarded national certification as an athletics administrator. To earn this distinction, Mark has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination.

1982

David Spears received the 2024 President’s Award presented by Southwest Airlines. This award is one of the highest honors that an employee can receive. The recipients are a snapshot of SWA’s highest performers who work hard and consistently exceed expectations while also treating others with respect and kindness.

1996

Eric Ellis, Regional Vice President, Gulf Operations for ContainerPort Group, Inc. is the President of the Memphis World Trade Club.

Chris Kane, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, presides as the Chair of GNO, Inc.

2006

2008

2005

Blake Gillies was named Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for Wealth Solutions, LLC and Acacia Financial Group, LLC as of January.

Greg Killion was recently promoted to Chief in the United States Navy.

Michael Laughlin has been named Vice President, Commercial Banking at Red River Bank.

Casey Keiser, Cross-Country Head Coach at Mt. Carmel, was named the Coach of the Year for Girls Cross-Country by The Advocate and the Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association (LTFCA). In his 8th season as head coach, Casey led the Cubs to a state runner-up finish to their season.

Thriffiley Saucier

1970’s

Alan Thriffiley ’71, Business Consultant Total Insurance Planning, and Mike Saucier ’76, President/Broker Gulf States Real Estate Services, serve on the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Crusaders around the World

2009

Mike Schiro ’79 and Steve Rauch ’78 representing Thailand Crusader Alumni Chapter.

Anthony Gambino received the President’s Award from the Baton Rouge Bar Association for his contributions and service to the community. He leads the Bench Bar Conference committee and has previously served as chair of the Law Day Committee. He also volunteers with the Baton Rouge High School mock trial team.

2011

Michael Henderson was named St. Bernard Parish “Firefighter of the Year” by the Knights of Columbus.

2012

Troy Lee was invited by Stuart Hall School for Boys to speak with the second-grade class about his job at the Post Office. Stuart Hall shared that “Troy is a model of your mission in action as he exemplifies Christian character values in service to God and others.”

Jesus Carias, Jr. recently graduated from Baton Rouge General SORT and accepted a CT/Xray position at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Bear Tucker was promoted to Senior Investment Manager at Schnitzer West, LLC.

2013

John West became a National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Certified Contract Advisor. As an NFL Agent, John will be responsible for negotiating team contracts for players while also advising players on various marketing and sponsorship deals.

Raymond Price became the youngest board member of both the L’Union Française and the Conseil des Sociétiés Françaises de la Nouvelle-Orléans. He was also awarded his second “Prof d’Excellence” award from the Conseil des Sociétiés Françaises de la Nouvelle-Orléans in December 2023.

2016

Keagan Gillies was named an Organizational All-Star by Minor League Baseball for the 2023 season. Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each farm system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Selected are two starting pitchers and a relief pitcher. Keagan was the relief pitcher named.

2017

Nathan Long will be joining the Hammonds & Sills Firm after graduation from the LSU Law Center in May 2024. He will be sitting for the Bar in July of 2024. He will specialize in Federal Civil Rights Litigation.

2018

Jeremy Baier, a PhD student at Oregon State University in Physics, has been researching with an astrophysics group at OSU and recently published a number interesting results. As part of an outreach program, he shared a number of these results with our students in order to inspire students to study astronomy, physics, and STEM in general.

2020

Ethan Dupas has joined the team at Bienville Capital Group as a Client Relations Manager. Ethan has recently completed his education at Loyola Chicago in 3 1/2 years. He will graduate in May with a BA in Finance with a minor in Information Systems. While at Loyola Chicago, Ethan was on the Track and Field Team.

2021

Race Skrmetta participated in the 2024 Rose Bowl Mentorship Program. Race paired with the Game Coordinator of the Rose Bowl Game, Simone Johnlouis, and received invaluable guidance and lessons within the world of sports operations. With the Rose Bowl being the host of a semifinal game, Race was exposed to the world of the College Football Playoff alongside the typical bowl operations of the game.

Kingsmen & Crusaders In Print

Jimmy Clark ’66 CJ recently completed his second Mardi Gras krewe history, “Cleopatra - A Family Affair”. The 144-page coffee table book covers the 50-year history of the krewe that started as a small West Bank ladies organization and is now one of the largest parades in all of Carnival.

Dr. Michael “Mick” Lang ’66 CJ has published 2 books of fiction in 2024 - currently being sold on Amazon: “MOM!” and “Emil Hortense Lagneaux”.

Allen Woods ’74 has written a new novel, “Restless Village”, that is available on Amazon.

ALUMNI SPORTS CHALLENGES

PRO FOOTBALL SURVIVOR CHAMPION

Brad Mills ’85

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICK’EM CHAMPION

Elliot Kuhn ’03

COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL CHAMPION

Kenny Spellman ’84

PRO FOOTBALL PICK’EM CHAMPION

H.J. Camet ’65 CJ

All winners received gift certificates to the John Gelpi Jr. ’52 Bookstore. If you would like to participate in the Alumni challenges, then please email kspellman@brothermartin.com.

Weddings

2001

Sang Nguyen to Hannah Champagne

2005

Nick Balee’ to Mirella Tundela

2009

Josh Raley to Stephanie Bucher

1993

Christian Auguste to Jeannette and Chad Landry

1998

Jameson Cooper to Michele and Chad Zeller

2001

Armani Christopher to Gwen and Chris Colletti

2003

Lucas Henry to Aja and Jeremy Mipro

2004

Alexander John to Kayley and Anthony Bodine

William Jacob to Kristen and Jeffery Miner

2006

Rayne Devia to Jourdan and Will McSweeney

Benjamin Anthony to Jade and Anthony Montz

2007

Jude Michael to Sarah and Cullen Glennon

1946

Col. Cyrus V. Brocato, Ret.

1947

Gracio S. DeSalvo

1951

Christian R. Ansel, Jr.

Jules R. Waguespack, Jr.

1953

Henry V. Orgeron

1955

Edgar C. Medlin

1956

Charles E. Cabibi, Jr.

John A. Cacioppo

1957

Antonio R. Bologna CJ

1958

2011

Ryan Brister to Katie Corrente

Cole Frazier to Maci Gauthier

2014

Connor Glennon to Ellie Burk

2013

Quinn Condon to Melaine Burke

Births

2008

2014

Alex Taylor to Abby Gil

2015

Lance Levy, Jr. to Emily Battaglia

2016

Dylan Gourgues to Molly Forsythe

2017

Mason Bonnaffons to Sophia O’Connor

Ira Mae to Shelby and Justin Davis

Liam James to Teresa and Nick Diasselliss

2010

Oliver Michael to Kerry and Gavin Labourdette

2011

Calvin Paul to Lauren and Aaron Desselle

Ezra Detiège to Maya and Emmanuel Detiège

Jack Christopher to Dara and Jordan Greene

2012

Nazir to Whitney and TeeJay Nash

2014

Sutton Grace to Alex and Jordan Wright

In Memoriam

Gerard R. Lindquist SA

1959

Joseph M. Cusimano, DDS SA

1961

Curtis B. Arleth CJ

1962

Joseph J. Cronin, Jr. SA

Clarke J. Gernon, Sr. CJ

Earl A. Knockaert SA

1963

William W. Bradford, MD CJ

1964

Patrick T. Cassidy CJ

John F. Hauler CJ

Wayne E. Marks SA

1965

Dennis M. Quinn SA

1966

Brent F. Boulmay CJ

August J. Knockaert SA

1970

David E. Arroyo

1972

Clay J. Leon III

1973

Brian B. Brown

John D. Landry

1974

Don P. Senac

1978

Michael C. Brelet

Sacré Coeur Society

1983

Domenick J. Marino

Claude D. Sordelet III

1989

Glen D. Wallace

1997

Justin E. Bancroft

2000

Paul Montelepre

The Sacré Coeur Society is a posthumous inspired giving society. Members have either listed Brother Martin in their obituaries in lieu of flowers or have had giving inspired on their behalf. We are grateful for our members’ spirit of generosity and the close ties that they held to Brother Martin High School.

For more information, please contact Gillen Briede in the Brother Jean Sobert, S.C. Advancement and Alumni Relations Office at 504-284-6700 or email gbriede@brothermartin.com.

The following notice appeared in the March 4, 1967, edition of The Times-Picayune under the byline of prep writer John Joly.

Nick Revon, former St. Aloysius and University of Southern Mississippi athletic great, has resigned his position as head varsity basketball coach at St. Aloysius High School …

One of the finest athletes ever developed in the city, Revon was not immediately available for comment on the reasons for his leaving the Crusader post, which he has held since May of 1964, but school officials indicated he has resigned for personal reasons.

“We have accepted with deep regret the resignation of Mr. Revon,” announced Brother Flavian, S.C., principal of St. Aloysius. “We respect him as an outstanding player and coach and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavors” …

Applications for the position left vacant by Revon’s resignation are now being accepted, and all persons interested in the position may either write or contact Athletic Director William “Billy” Arms at the school.

Despite his second squad reaching the state semifinals, the general feeling was that Revon’s Crusader teams underachieved. Half of the 20 defeats came at the hands of the two teams that dominated Catholic League play, Jesuit and De La Salle (five losses to each).

Revon’s three-year record might have earned him a raise at many other schools. But St. Aloysius boasted one of the best basketball traditions in the state of Louisiana. The school was founded in the French Quarter by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1869. It moved to the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Rampart Street in 1892.

Change By Brother Neal Golden, S.C. ’57 CJ

Prep School Basketball League crown in a playoff with Jesuit after the two schools tied at the end of the round-robin schedule. “The largest crowd that ever attended a Prep School game was on hand.”

The school received a boost athletically as well as financially when it moved into a new building in 1925 that was set back on the same location at Rampart and Esplanade. The expanded enrollment enabled Aloysius to move to an even higher level of success on the court.

The 1936-37 Crusaders under Coach Monk Zelden won the school’s first city championship since 1920 and competed in the state playoffs for the first time, losing in the semifinals to Coushatta.

The following season, the Aloysius basketball program got a shot in the arm with the dedication of the new gymnasium, widely regarded as the finest high school facility in the city. The Crimson Knights defended their city crown but lost in the second round of the state playoffs at LSU.

After second and third place finishes in the Prep league the next two years, the Crusaders returned to the top in 1941 under the tutelage of Brother Ralph McGarry. Aloysius won the school’s first state championship in any sport, defeating Ouachita in the finals by 15 points, 40-25.

Rouge by his provincial superior. So Brother Martin hired 26-year-old Johnny Altobello, fresh out of the Navy after playing multiple sports at Warren Easton and Loyola University.

To say that Johnny started his Louisiana High School Hall of Fame coaching career with a bang would be an understatement. Inheriting what Brother Ralph called “the best basketball team since I have been at St. Aloysius,” Johnny led the Crusaders to the state championship. The Crimson juggernaut outscored opponents by an average of 56 to 24, losing only one game.

The next season, Revon again led the league in scoring, but the Crusaders were upset in the state semifinals by Holy Cross 55-42 after defeating the Tigers twice in Prep play.

1948-49 saw Aloysius return to the top despite Revon’s departure. Led by young stars Dick Brennan and Hal Cervini, the Crusaders won all 18 games they played including a 36-30 revenge victory over Holy Cross in the state finals.

The first Crusader basketball team of the 1950s was outstanding but ran afoul of one of the greatest players Louisiana has turned out. Aloysius won its fourth straight city championship and made the state semifinals for the seventh straight year but fell in the finals to Baton Rouge High 54-41. The Bulldogs were led by Bob Pettit, who scored 23 points. Pettit would go on to star at LSU and forge a Hall of Fame career in the NBA.

While the Crusader football team didn’t win a city title until 1952 in its 31st year on the gridiron, the Saints’ roundball teams started winning championships in 1919 and were consistently competitive against larger schools like Jesuit and Warren Easton. In 1916, Aloysius won both the 55-inch and Unlimited Class Catholic school championships. The 1919 Aloysius “cagers” won the

New Orleans put two teams in the state finals in 1945. Aloysius, with a sensational 14-year-old named Nick Revon in the starting lineup, met Holy Cross in Baton Rouge but lost to the Tigers for the third time that season, 46-30.

The St. Aloysius community was rocked over the summer of 1946 by the news that Brother Ralph had been transferred to Catholic High in Baton

Brennan and Cervini moved on to Tulane, but the Aloysius machine continued running on all cylinders – prep champions for the sixth straight time and state AA kings thanks to an exciting comeback in the finals that saw the Crusaders overcome an 18-point first-half deficit to overtake Bolton 52-50 for the Crimsons’ third state title in a row.

Then came another shocker. Altobello decided to accept an offer from three-year-old De La Salle High School to become its basketball and baseball coach.

St. Aloysius College in 1903

The new St. Aloysius College at 1137 Esplanade Avenue in 1925

St. Aloysius College Gym 1937-38

L-R: Brother Ralph, S.C., Nick Revon, Johnny Altobello

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JV coach M. L. Lagarde (St. Aloysius ’45) became the next head basketball and baseball coach at his alma mater. Blessed with talent in both sports from Altobello’s reign, Lagarde guided the Crusaders to their seventh Prep championship in a row and another state title.

That streak ended the next season. Still, the 195354 Crusaders made the final four in Shreveport, where they fell to Byrd 47-46. At the end of June, Lagarde left to become basketball and baseball head coach at Jesuit.

After two one-year coaches the next two years, stability returned to the Aloysius program with the hiring of Ernie Smith for 1957-58. Ernie immediately made the Crusaders competitive again, with Altobello’s Cavaliers the chief rival. The two teams met seven times, culminating in the state championship at Loyola Field House before a crowd estimated at 6,000, the largest ever to see a prep basketball game in Louisiana. The officials from Shreveport called 67 fouls as De La Salle won easily 78-53.

The Crusaders regained the district crown in 1961. Aloysius breezed through its first two playoff games before losing to La Grange 58-50 in the semifinals in Shreveport.

After one more season, Ernie Smith took the head coaching job at St. Joseph College in New Mexico. He left behind a sterling 151-23 record at St. Aloysius.

Don Landry led the Crusaders to the playoffs

his first year but not his second. When he left to become a college assistant, principal Brother Lee Barker turned to one of the most famous athletes in Crusader history – “The Cat,” Nick Revon.

Nick’s first Crusader team won 18 and lost six, good enough for third in district. Aloysius fans eagerly anticipated Revon’s second season when he could field an all-senior starting five.

The Crusaders lost the District Playoff to Jesuit 5351 on a last second shot. Nevertheless, the Saints made the state playoffs for the first time in five years. After a first round bye, they defeated Byrd 55-48 in Shreveport gmaito earn a berth in the AAA Final Four in Lafayette, where they lost a tight game to Lafayette 54-52.

The 1966-67 Crusaders compiled a record of 19-9 in what would be Revon’s last year.

That brings us back to where we began with the dismissal of Revon.

The day after his article announcing Revon’s resignation in May 1967, Times-Picayune prep writer John Joly speculated in his Prep Parade column about Revon’s replacement. The man Aloysius hired to replace Revon wasn’t on Joly’s list or anyone else’s.

Athletic Director Bill Arms coached in Lafayette before taking the head football position at his alma mater in New Orleans in 1963. He asked a contact in Cajun country if there were any promising young coaches in that area. The name he received was Andy Russo, the 26-year-old coach at Our Lady

of Fatima High in Lafayette, a Class B school. His teams there made the quarterfinals of the state playoffs twice in his three years as head man.

Growing up in uptown New Orleans, Russo went to Fortier High School where he played for an outstanding coach, Monk Clavier. Andy quarterbacked in football, played first base and pitched in baseball, and went to the state finals in the high hurdles his senior year. But basketball remained his best sport as evidenced by his AAA All-State first team selection as a senior on Clavier’s state runners-up.

Andy played two years at Central Florida Junior College, where he averaged 24.1 points per game as a sophomore. Wanting to play closer to home, Andy accepted a scholarship to the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) in Lafayette, where he earned two letters under Coach Beryl Shipley and made the All-Gulf State Conference team. He captained the Ragin’ Cajuns his senior year (1963).

Russo’s hiring started the most successful era in Crusader basketball history, which carried over to Brother Martin after the merger with Cor Jesu in 1969-70.

This article is a condensed version of the first chapter of a book on Crusader Basketball 1967-74 which hopefully will be published in 2025.

Andy Russo

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March 19-22 Mar tin Madness

March 23 Dad & Grad Day of Reflection

Class of 1979 Reunion

Class of 2004 Reunion

April 6 President’s Dinner

April 19 Alumni Seafood Dinner

April 20 Class of 1999

May 10 Golf Tournament

May 11 Class of 1984 Reunion

Class of 2009 Reunion

May 17 Tennis Tournament

May 18

May 25

Class of 1974 Reunion

Class of 2014 Reunion

Class of 1994 Reunion

June 7 Class of 2019 Reunion

June 8

Class of 1989 Reunion

June 22 Fishing Rodeo (New Date)