As another school year closes--the 54th one of Brother Martin High School and the 154th year of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart educating young men in New Orleans--we naturally reflect on the year just completed and make needed adjustments as we prepare for the 2023-2024 school year. Our Principal, Ryan Gallagher, and our administration review every school process and event. What worked well? What didn’t? We continually seek to better ourselves, which is at the core of everything we do here at Brother Martin. This pledge “to meet the needs of our changing world” has been ingrained in the DNA of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart since its founding in Lyon, France in 1821.
The Brother Martin High School Board of Directors challenged me to create a five-year Strategic Plan for Brother Martin High School, and we have made much progress in this endeavor over the past 12 months. Working with John Devlin, the Director of Schools for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart United States Province, and Justin Fleetwood, our Director of the Strategic Plan, we have convened a comprehensive steering committee that has guided this process. From reviewing and modifying our school’s mission statement to creating a list of “assumptions” and “principles,” the steering committee has gathered a great deal of input from our stakeholders: current students and parents, faculty and staff, and alumni. We have examined every area of school life-- from academic departments to facilities and from technology to athletics-
-and we have constructed an official proposal for our Board of Directors with goals in each of these areas of our mission and ministry. We eagerly await their consideration and, ultimately, their approval of this plan that will guide the improvement of our school for the next five years.
Finally, once our Strategic Plan is approved by the Board of Directors, we will start the process of creating a Master Plan for Facilities, which will outline all the necessary capital improvements needed to meet our Strategic Plan goals. This Master Plan will provide a fundamental blueprint for Brother Martin High School that would include any necessary renovations and new facilities.
Stay tuned for the good news that has always and will always come out of our beloved school. One thing I can guarantee you throughout this process is that Brother Martin High School will forever remain committed to the charism of Fr. Andre Coindre and the traditions and spirit of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart! With a devoted faculty and staff as partners in this mission, eager students, supportive parents, and loyal alumni and friends, the future is bright for the young men in our care.
The Venerable Brother Polycarp once wrote the following to his fellow Brothers:
Be filled with zeal and devotion for the salvation of souls. Never get discouraged, especially when your efforts obtain little result…Let us increase our humility and selflessness, let us do good work for its own sake…May the spirit of zeal, patience, and interior life be the soul of your soul. Breathe but God…
Brother Polycarp, I believe, wrote to his community of Brothers about the importance of the gift of the service of leadership, a service in which we deflect our own satisfaction or even success in deference to the needs of those around us.
I shared this quote with the Class of 2023 in August at the annual Ring Mass as a reminder of the power of such a gift. And I’m reminded of this quote yet again as I peruse this latest issue of the Century II.
As each publication of the Century II does, we celebrate the servant leaders of our school – past, present, and future – throughout its pages. And what better way to honor the servant leadership that is a cornerstone of the educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart than to feature on the cover of this iteration of the publication an Alumnus of the Year who has earned a living and made a life by serving others; an outstanding faculty (and alumnus) who models this type of leadership in his daily interactions with our students; and a successful school program comprised of current student leaders whose varied service to the school manifests itself in accomplishments and honors that reach far beyond a playing field.
Each year at this time, I am inspired by the servant leadership that characterizes so many people in our school community who are partners in the shared mission of forming young men in the charism of Andre Coindre and the educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
As I write this, I am reminded of the virtue of servant leadership as we bring to a close the 2022-23 school year and celebrate all of our students’ accomplishments with celebrations, convocations, and ceremonies along with all of the appropriate pomp and circumstance. We celebrate our accomplishments while keeping a firm eye on the promise of the next school year and those to come.
Servant leadership takes courage, trust, confidence, compassion, sacrifice, and more. It takes a special person to lead through service. Servant leaders do whatever it takes to feed those around them.
Fortunately, we find ourselves surrounded by so many leaders who are hungry to do this work. The future of Brother Martin High School is bright because of the present student leaders, each of whom learned from those who came before them.
Your partner in Mission,
Ryan Gallagher ’00, Principal
Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt ‘78 was recently selected to be the 2023 Alumnus of the Year. Judge Engelhardt is a Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The celebration kicked off with the Ladies Lunch at Ralph’s on the Park where Ann Engelhardt, Kurt’s wife, was honored and welcomed by the wives of past recipients. Saturday began with the Gentlemen’s Breakfast at the Southern Yacht Club. Later, Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03 celebrated the Mass in the James B. Branton Chapel.
Sunday, Kurt 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 2022 Alumnus of the Year Recipient Kriag de Lanzac ’86 presented the award. After an introduction of Kurt, Mr. Rando pleasantly surprised him by having members of the Brother Martin Crusader Band process in as they played Mardi Gras music and the Brother Martin fight song. Kurt, a former Drum Major and active supporter of the band, was amazed and overwhelmed.
During his acceptance speech, Kurt thanked his family, his mentors and teachers, and his friends and colleagues. He beamed with pride and stated how proud he was to be a Brother Martin Crusader. His speech was emotional and motivational. He stated, “We need Brother Martin High School now more than ever.” His joy and enthusiasm lifted the spirit of the entire room.
Kurt was joined by his wife Ann, his mother, brother Dr. Tod Engelhardt ’76, friends, extended family, and classmates.
classmates
In his student address, 45 Years after his graduation, Judge Engelhardt stated, “We need
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
now more than ever.”
The Brother Martin community gathered for Homecoming festivities in early October. Alumni participated in tailgating and alumni activities, watched the crowning of our 2022 Homecoming Queen, and cheered the Crusader Football Team to victory as they defeated the Jesuit Blue Jays.
The Tailgate featured jambalaya prepared and served by our Culinary Crusaders under the direction of Donnie Midkiff ’03 and Tina LaBeaud. Alumni, families, and friends enjoyed Coca-Cola refreshments while dining on a large variety of selections. Pat Barbaro ’85 provided music, and Chris Alley ’08 served as emcee.
Before heading into the stadium, the Homecoming Court was introduced with their student escorts, and our Cheerleaders, NJROTC Rifle Team, Crusader Band, and Alumni Band entertained guests with special performances.
Serving as honorary captains for the game were the 1972 football team captains Darryl Brue ’73, Henry Nuss, Jr. ’73, and Marc Robert ’73. The Alumni Band played the Brother Martin Fight Song as the crowd showed appreciation.
During halftime, Miss Ava Delahoussaye was crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen, and Alumni Board President Milton Dureau ’69 CJ presented her crown. Scott Delahoussaye ’89, Kip Fay ’92, Arturo Garcia ’21, Scott Pays ’93, David Trepagnier, Jr. ’14, Trent Kropog ’08, and Billy Davis ’88 served as alumni escorts. After the Crusader victory, alumni and guests continued the celebration at the annual Lettermen Reunion at Francesca’s by Katie’s.
Members of the Brother Martin community and friends gathered for the dedication of the Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C. Business Center in late March. President Greg Rando ’77 welcomed guests which was followed by Mass celebrated by Monsignor Andrew Taormina ’54 SA. After Mass, John Devlin, Director of Schools for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart U.S. Province, gave a reflection on the impact that Bro. Ivy has had on Brother Martin and the Province. Brother Ivy then shared inspirational words about his experiences and hopes for the future.
Later, guests made their way through the Resource Center, viewing photos on the wall of St. Aloysius, Cor Jesu, and Brother Martin High Schools since 1869, before heading to the ribbon cutting and blessing. Then, Barry Hebert ’74 began the
dedication, sharing the work that Brother Ivy contributed to the Brothers’ mission of forming young people: “Without the work of Brother Ivy, we would not be the proud and thriving school
that we are today.”
Monsignor Taormina
54 SA blessed the door to the newly named Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C. Business Center. Following the dedication and blessing, guests were treated to a reception in the Tom and Gayle Benson Mall presented by Pigeon Catering.
Brother Ivy, a Brother of the Sacred Heart since 1967, served in many roles at educational institutions of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Much of his work took place at Brother Martin where he was a teacher, Dean of Students, Vice Principal, Principal, and ultimately, President. He has dedicated his life in servant leadership to the institution that thrives today, taking care of the young people entrusted to the care of the Brothers and their lay Partners in Mission.
The Brother Martin High School Advancement and Alumni Relations Office and Dr. Keith Lescale ’79 hosted a Twelfth Night Celebration to benefit the Arthur Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship.
The Arthur Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship was established in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation in June of 2022 thanks to gifts made in support of the Crusader Band. The scholarship is a Need-Based Financial Assistance award that honors Arthur Hardy, who served as the Band Director at Brother Martin from 1973-1989.
Joe Caruso ’79, John Fisk ’87, Brother Ronnie Hingle ’78, Mark Fayard ’83, Clarence Johnson ’92, Arthur Hardy, Stanton Moore ’90, Keith Lescale ’79, Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Arnaldo Padilla ’87, and Chris Bailey ’86
The celebration was at Dr. Keith Lescale’s ’79 home on St. Charles Avenue on January 6th. Arthur Hardy arrived at the celebration on the Phunny Phorty Phellows streetcar.
Stanton Moore ’90, Clarence Johnson III ’92, and guest provided entertainment for the event and all attendees received commemorative dugals.
Alumni and guests gathered for the annual Plus 50 Mass and Reunion at Brother Martin High School in September. This special evening included Reunion festivities for Alumni of 51 years or more from St. Aloysius, Cor Jesu, and Brother Martin High Schools.
The evening began with Mass in the James B. Branton Chapel celebrated by Father Andrew Sanchez ’03.
At the conclusion of Mass, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84 recognized special guests including President Greg Rando ‘77 and Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood. Kenny then invited Brother Bernie Couvillion, S.C., and Brother Paul Montero, S.C. to share a few words with the Alumni.
Special recognition was also given to classes celebrating anniversaries – The St. Aloysius Classes
of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967 as well as the Cor Jesu Classes of 1957, 1962, and 1967. James Marquette ’62 CJ of Holiday Island, Arkansas was recognized as the Alumnus who traveled the farthest to attend the celebration. Jim Quigley ’42 was recognized as Alumnus from the earliest class.
Following Mass, a reception was held in the Benson Mall with catering by Scot Craig ‘80 of Katie’s and the Culinary Crusaders. There was
Gold Sponsors
Gibbs Construction - Larry Gibbs ’65 CJ
Judy and Bill Hidalgo ’57 CJ
Silver Sponsors
Paul Claudel ’56 SA
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ
Jeff Elliot ’66 CJ
William J. Fulham ’61 CJ
Short Stop Poboys - Russell Hendrick, Sr. ’70
Plauche Electric Service, Inc. - Richard Plauche, Sr. ’63 CJ
Carreen and Jerry Reso ’55 SA
Manuel Sala ’46 SA
St. Aloysius Class of 1965
Bronze Sponsors
GNO Eye Physicians - Robert Cangelosi ’46 SA
Robert Clark ’62 CJ
Lawrence Coffey ’49 SA
In Memory of Keith F. Dampier ’75
Warren Falgout ’56 SA
Eugene Ferniz ’71
Skipper Gsell ’61 CJ
Lawrence Kampa, Jr. ’70
Mike McAdam ’53 SA
Rick Reso ’62 SA
A. J. Talamo, Jr. ’63 SA
Winkler Public Relations - Dennis Winkler ’71
Donors
Dr. Eugene Ashby, Sr. ’47 SA · Cliff Boasso ’58 CJ
Frank Bologna ’67 CJ · Gerald Bourgeois ’53 SA
Henry Daigle ’62 SA · Leonard Estorge ’58 CJ
Patrick Gordon ’67 SA · George Lapour ’62 SA
Roger Perret, Jr. ’67 SA · George Schexnayder ’59 SA
also a chance for classmates to show school spirit with a cheer led by St. Aloyisus Class of 1962. The St. Aloysius Class of 1962 also showed school spirit by having the most class representatives in attendance.
Kevin Caparotta ’88 and the Brother Martin Chorus, the Brother Martin Student Ambassadors, and Donnie Midkiff ’03 and the Culinary Crusaders pitched in to ensure a successful evening. Greg Averill ’70, Kenny Barrett ’70, Armand Bertin ’59 CJ, Nelson Breve ’71, Bill Fulham ’61 CJ, Gordon Gsell ’61 CJ, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Terry Manieri ’64 SA, Mike McAdam ’53 SA, Jerry McCrory ’70, Tom Nenos ’64 SA, Conn Regan ’66 CJ, Van Robichaux ’69 CJ, Lenny Simmons ’64 CJ, Alan Thriffiley ’71, Sal Tramontana ’59 CJ, and George Wax ’45 SA served on the committee.
St. Aloysius Class of 1967
Plus 50 2023 Save the Date
Saturday
September 9, 2023
Commander Bruce Nolan ‘90, USN (Ret.), Senior Chief Romico J. Barnes, USN (Ret.), NJROTC Cadets, and guests were present at the flagpole in The Backyard for the wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Chief Petty Officer Jacques Fontan ’86, who will always be remembered and prayed for by our Brother Martin family. The Crusader Band played the National Anthem as the Cadets saluted and the Color Guard raised the Colors. As the last note of the anthem played, a moment of silence fell among the crowd while family brought a wreath to the plaque commemorating Chief Fontan’s service.
Alumni dads were welcomed back to campus at the Alumni Dad/Son Lunches in the Tom and Gayle Benson Mall. These lunches provide another opportunity to say “thank you” to our Alumni dads, and it gives them a chance to visit campus during regular school hours.
Advancement and Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84 and Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 welcomed everyone to campus and were able to spend time with our grads while they enjoyed lunch with their sons.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the annual Sacré Coeur Society Mass in late October in the James B. Branton ’74 Chapel.
Before Mass, Brother Bernard Couvillion, S.C and Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director, presented a special gift to all attendees while Gillen Briede, Gifts Manager, announced the names of the Sacré Coeur members.
Msgr. Andrew C. Taormina ’54 SA celebrated the Mass, and Jane Ann Frosh and Chris Alley ’08
provided the music. Brother Martin Student Ambassadors and Student Ministers also assisted with the ceremony under the direction of Campus Minister Mark Bordelon.
After Mass, Michael Flick ’66 SA shared encouraging words about why his family chose to tie his parents’ legacy to Brother Martin High School, and Greg Rando ’77, President of Brother Martin High School, thanked everyone for supporting Brother Martin in their loved ones’ honor.
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.
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.
The Brother Martin Advancement & Alumni Relations Office sponsored the 9th Annual Family Legacy Night at Brother Martin High School. This event provided the opportunity for Alumni and their families to return “Home” on Elysian Fields Avenue. During the evening, Admissions Director Carlos Bogran ’99 and Advancement & Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84 welcomed guests while sharing all of the great activities and events that are occurring
on our campus with our Crusader community. Families were afforded the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the campus, all while seeing the new additions to our school. And finally, our Crusader legacies were treated to some great Crimson and Gold apparel and items.
To learn more about the Admissions process or other events, please visit the Admissions page, or call the Assistant Principal for Admissions, Carlos Bogran III ’99 at 504-283-1561 ext. 3022.
Coach Bruce Himbert ’78 led the Crusader Bowling Team to the LHSAA State Championship, which is their fourth straight State Championship. Ashton Catalinotto ’23 was named District MVP.
Thank you to the Crusader Nation for the support of our Crusader Football Team as we journeyed to the LHSAA Division I Select State Championship. What a ride!
Friday festivities began with a pep rally attended by students, parents, Alumni, and families. After practice, Alumni football players gathered as the team exited Farley Field to congratulate the team and the coaches. Later that evening, Mark Bell ‘87 hosted a pre-game party at Bay Cafe’. Saturday, the Crusader Nation showed up in force for the tailgate party and to cheer on the Crusaders.
“A sincere congratulations and thank you to the entire Brother Martin High School Football Team and Program… I pray that you focus on what you have accomplished. In my three decades with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, you have brought a community together like I have never witnessed. You have brought joy and hope to a greater community that is in desperate need of something positive. I could not be more proud to be part of the Brother Martin Family. I will never forget 2022, the year that our Crusaders were a Team that was Tough, that Competed, and that FINISHED beyond a box score! Congratulations gentlemen; hold your heads high—‘you are the men who never say die,’ and you are a permanent part of our history!
Ametur Cor Jesu…Ametur Cor Mariae!”
–Justin Fleetwood, Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement
To supplement the reading of Mike Tidwell’s Bayou Farewell: The Rich and Tragic Death of Louisiana’s Cajun Coast, students in English I Honors/World Geography
Honors participated in a field experience to several areas of local interest concerning the fragility of our coast.
Coach Mark Bonis attained his 100th career win as Brother Martin Football Head Coach earlier this season.
Brother Martin High School has been selected as a National Football Foundation High School Academic Excellence Award winner.
Brother Martin’s Great Read this year is Night by Elie Wiesel. In order to prepare for this text, our 8th graders visited the National World War II Museum to learn more about the historical context of the war and the Holocaust.
Our students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of professional Unmanned Aircraft System operators in our new Aerospace Science course (powered by our NJROTC). Commander Bruce Nolan ‘90 and Senior Chief Petty Officer Romico Barnes direct this program.
Luke Alvendia ’23 and Evan Carter ’23 have been recognized as National Merit Finalists.
Five Brother Martin juniors and members of the Class of 2024 have earned recognition in the Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious annual awards program for creative teens. Jason Childs, Sam Dinshaw, Colin Hill, Dylan Rhoton, and Samuel Yuratich each received honors in the first round of competition in the Critical Essay category for the Southeast Louisiana Region.
The Brother Martin High School Holiday Baseball Camp returned for another great year. Coach Jeff Lupo ’92 as well varsity coaching staff and players led the instruction.
Tré Morgan ’20 visited and shared his expertise with our campers.
Coach Drew Haro ’03 led the Cross-Country Team to a Division I State RunnersUp finish at the LHSAA State Meet. The team placed all five scorers in the top 20. Gabriel Metoyer ’24, Daniel Falk ’24, and Luke Regan ’24 finished 6th, 11th, and 12th, respectively. Eli Levy ’23 and Gabriel Levy ’23 rounded out the team scoring placing 16th and 20th.
Seven Brother Martin Crusaders are officially taking their talents to the college football ranks after signing their national letters of intent. Kai Brown ’23, Trinity Valley Community College
Brenden Leblanc’23, East Tennessee State University
Torey Lambert ’23, East Tennessee State University
Leyton Liuzza ’23, McNeese State University
Clayton Lonardo ’23, Southeastern Louisiana University
Troy Santa Marina, Jr. ’23, Northwestern State University
Austin Tatum ’23, McKendree University
Jahron Manning ’22, Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Hunter McDermott ’25 earned 1st place in a two-day Kelly Gibson Golf Tournament at Carter Plantation in the 13-15 division.
Kyle Traub ’24 won the USSSA Masters Challenge at Farm D’Allie golf course in Carencro, LA. Kyle finished first in a field of 28 of the top high school golfers in the state, which is an invitational event.
Mark Armbruster ’23 represented Team Louisiana in the Southern Ozaki Junior Cup Tennis Tournament in Rome, Georgia. Team Louisiana won the Spirit Award for solidarity and sportsmanship.
The Crusader Soccer Team finished as District runner-up.
The Crusader Wrestlers won the District Championship and placed 3rd in the State Tournament. Captain Kent Burandt ’23 and Richie Clementi ’25 both won individual State Championships. Rory Horvath ’25 and Ethan Simmons ’25 finished as State runner-up.
The Brother Martin Marching Band and St. Mary’s Dominican Debs participated in the annual LMEA marching band assessment. The overall band, drum major, percussion, and auxiliary all scored superior ratings.
The Brother Martin Crusader Band participated in St. Dominic School’s Mardi Gras parade. They were also invited by the Krewe of Endymion to perform for their Open House at the Endymion Den.
The Brother Martin Cheer Team placed second at the UCA Nationals in Florida, which marks the fifth consecutive year that our Cheer Team has earned a top three medal at this national event.
Daniel Erdozain ’23, Kolbe Peters ’23, and Ramon Ramos ’25 participated in the Louisiana Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble Assessment. Each of these Crusaders is eligible to proceed to the State Vocal Rally in March at LSU.
Our Crusader Streaming and Programming Network (CSPN) Club invited Kristian Garic of WWL to lend some journalism and broadcasting wisdom and insights in advance of CSPN’s Homecoming livestream.
Brother Martin Dionysians performed “Beauty and the Beast” in late October. The Dionysians recently finished the run of “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”
Dr. Sean Collins ’90 spoke with our Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science recently at the monthly meeting. Dr. Collins discussed with our Crusaders topics in medicine and Urology, which is his field of specialty.
Dr. James Lange SA ‘64 spoke with our Crusaders in the Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science. Dr. Lange comes with vast experience working with news-worthy diseases. He started his profession in 1974 working on hemorrhagic fever viruses and has since worked with the Ebola Vaccine Project in Sierra Leone and with the Zika virus outbreak in Puerto Rico.
The Brother Martin Key Club hosted the Happy Feet Sock Drive benefiting Ozanam Inn. Students were asked to bring new or gently used socks, which were then donated to Ozanam Inn.
The Brother Martin Crusader Mathletes traveled to Baton Rouge to compete in the Baton Rouge High Mu Alpha Theta Tournament. The Crusader Mathletes placed well in many events and earned 4th place in Sweepstakes.
The Mu Alpha Theta Club hosted our annual Middle School Math Tournament for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades from around the New Orleans area. Students competed in individual tests and team tests, and the tournament culminated in a math relay.
In late September, the Brother Martin NJROTC stood at attention in the Annual Military Inspection. Cadets drilled, underwent a uniform inspection by Commander Mullen, and participated in a flag ceremony.
NJROTC cadets were recently visited by crew of the USS Louisiana, which is a nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine.
Cameron Eady ‘23 is preparing to complete a worthwhile project in his final steps toward becoming an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America.
Matthew Biehl ’24 was named “Game Changer of the Year” by First Tee! First Tee is a “youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.”
Wyatt Hutchins ’26 attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Jeffrey Lupo II ’24 was recently accepted to the Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship.
Nicolas Malek ’23 was recognized as an A+ Athlete. He was interviewed by Doug Mouton ’81 of WWL about the importance of prioritizing academics as a student-athlete.
Brother Martin’s annual College Day program recently took place in the Conlin Gymnasium. Representatives from a plethora of colleges were on campus to meet with our students, relay information, and answer questions about their respective campuses.
We celebrated our Social Justice Liturgy and recognized this year’s Bro. Collin Dugas Justice Award and Judy Stewart recipients. Ryan Nocito ‘06, Religion Department Chair, presented this year’s Judy Stewart and the Bro. Collin Dugas Justice Awards to Lennox Brown ‘23 and Sam Miltenberger ‘23. This year’s recipient of the Bro. Collin Dugas Social Justice award was presented to Jill Gomez.
LSP Sgt. David Flauss ’86 (Ret.) spoke to our students as part of a series of events on a drug education project. David discussed his role as an undercover officer on the streets of New Orleans and its neighboring parishes.
Crusaders participated in the 2023 March for Life in Washington, D.C. on a mission to stand for life. While participating in this endeavor, our Crusaders met with Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03 and Archbishop of New Orleans Gregory Aymond ‘67 CJ
The Brother Martin Class of 2023 received their senior rings in August at St. Dominic Church. After an inspiring homily by our Celebrant Fr. David Ducote ‘04, Principal Ryan Gallagher ‘00 offered a moving reflection before the seniors received their rings.
Our 2022 Homecoming Pep Rally was led by our Student Council, and future Crusaders took part in School Day Tours. The Crusader Spirit made an electrifying appearance as well. In mid-October, students came together in celebration of our 2022 Homecoming Dance.
On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, thirty-five Brother Martin Crusaders joined students from throughout the Archdiocese for a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “On, Not Off” of Service. The day began in prayerful reflection as students listened to the powerful words of Dr. King and offered up intentions for peace and justice in our community. Archbishop Aymond ’67 CJ challenged the students to “be different” in their willingness to defend the dignity of all human life.
Several of our Crusaders journeyed to Washington, D.C. to participate in our annual Close Up trip. Through site visits, lectures, and workshop activities, our students learned the political process hands-on and were encouraged to develop their own political efficacy.
Brother Martin Open House, in early November, welcomed approximately 470 6th through 8th-grade future Crusaders and their families.
To learn more about the Admissions process or general information, please visit the Admissions page, or call the Assistant Principal for Admissions, Mr. Carlos Bogran III ’99 in the Admissions Office at 504-283-1561 (ext. 3022).
Nicholas Waguespack ’23 was afforded the opportunity to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Ecko 360, a high-tech company offering aerial photography and video, recently visited campus to provide a flight demonstration of aerial mapping using drone LIDAR systems for our NJROTC cadets and other interested students. Additionally, members of Cleco Power and Entergy, as well as the Public Service Commissioner and former attorney general, attended the operations and spoke about how this technology plays a significant role in accelerating power restoration after major storms and outages. This demonstration goes hand in hand with Brother Martin’s Aerospace Science course, which is the first high school drone certification and training program in Louisiana. Students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of professional Unmanned Aircraft System operators and prepare for their FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Operations license.
The 15th Annual President’s Dinner took place at Commander’s Palace in early April. The evening began with cocktails, passed hors-d’oeuvres, and music provided by a Jazz Trio on the Patio.
Once in the dining room, President’s Dinner
Committee Chairman P. Lindsey Williams ’83 welcomed everyone and thanked the committee. Committee member Jodi Williams followed with a prayer. Brother Martin President Greg Rando ’77 gave a brief school update, let everyone know that he would visit each table personally, and
recognized special guests including 2023 Alumnus of the Year The Honorable Kurt Engelhardt ’78 and his wife Ann. Guests then enjoyed a delicious four-course meal while sharing the rich camaraderie of the Brother Martin community.
President’s Dinner Committee
Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Rhen de Lanzac, P. Lindsey Williams ’83, Jodi Williams, Joe Caruso ’79, Erin Caruso, Christine and Milton Dureau, Jr. ’69 CJ, and Karen and Chuck Stall ’76
(Standing) Ryan Gallagher ’00, Brother Bernie Couvillion, S.C., David Gallo ’77, and Greg Rando ’77
Preparing young men to meet the needs of a changing world.
The Brother Martin Wrestling community gathered on December 22 for a Reunion. First, Alumni, families, and friends watched the Crusaders prevail at the 2022 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.
Gold Sponsors
Friend of Brother Martin
Manuel A. Sala ’46 SA
Crusader Sponsors
Causeway Bar & Grill(Mark Tusa ’80,Mike Delahoussaye ’77, Kent Berger)
Joe Gulotta ’02
The LeBourgeois Family SA ’38, ’73, and ’04 Joanne and Ray McCabe ’78
Later, everyone gathered at Rock ‘n’ Bowl for complimentary food and soft drinks. Head Coach Andrew Nicola thanked attendees for their support, encouraged them to stay connected to the program, and previewed the remainder of the season.
The Ridgley Family
Matthew Cotaya ’06
The Annual Alumni Basketball Game was held in mid-January in the Conlin Gymnasium. Team Gold, led by Coach Mike Lemmon, defeated Team Crimson, led by Coach Bill Gallagher ’71. Milton Dureau ’69 CJ and Jeff Hotard ’07 officiated, and Ron Brisbi ’67 SA kept the clock.
Jersey Sponsors
Box of Care - Jonathan Floyd ‘04, Scott Lanoux ’77
Crimson Sponsors – Coach Andy Russo, A.J. Talamo ‘63 SA, The Waller Family, Arthur Schellhaas ‘62 SA
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 last 22 years, addressed both squads after the game and stressed the importance of getting better together.
After the match, Alumni and friends met at Causeway Bar and Grill to enjoy food and drinks and to share stories.
Crusader Sponsors
Causeway Bar and Grill
(Mark Tusa ’80, Mike Delahoussaye ’77, Kent Berger) NOLA Engineering LLC
Rickey Kastner ‘02
The Giepert Law Firm - Gary Giepert ‘80
Sam Vallejos ‘21
In mid-December, Alumni gathered on a cold and wet Farley Field for the Alumni Soccer Match. After the match, players and friends headed to the Causeway Bar and Grill for a social. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and a cash bar while sharing stories. Jeff Rossi ’96, Andy Cassara ’02, Justin Schneider ’03, Craig Wills ’03, and Andrew Woodroof ’03 served on the committee.
Crimson Sponsors
Andy Cassara ’02
Michael Castagnetta ’87
Crusader Sponsors
COIT New Orleans/Baton RougeHunter Leblanc ’08
Craig Willis ’03
Jeff Rossi ’96
Members of the Brother Martin Cheer community gathered at Vintage Rock Club in mid-March to celebrate the program’s tradition of success.
Lisa Borne commented on the program’s championship history and credited current coach Jessica Spitale Fresina with sustaining the excellence. Committee member Katie Prechter McNulty presented Jessica with an award for her dedication to Brother Martin Cheer. Attendees enjoyed reception food and beverages, shared stories, and discussed future Alumni cheer events.
Lisa Borne, Katie McNulty, Chris Meeks ‘05, Jamie Schmidt, and Jeannine Thiele served on the committee.
Gold Sponsor
Gregory Ricks & Associates, Inc.
Crimson Sponsors
The Meeks Family Epic Physical Therapy
The Spitale Family
Crusader Sponsor
Tabary & Borne, LLC
If you would like to organize a Lettermen Event, then please contact Chris Heine ‘03 at cheine@brothermartin.com or call 504-284-6700.
In October, Alumni, family, and friends attended the 2022 Crusader Cook-off, Homebrew Competition, and Cornhole Tournament. Hundreds of people enjoyed delicious food, drinks, and camaraderie in The Backyard.
Twenty-one different dishes and 20 different homebrews competed. Pop’s Provisions was named the champions with the team’s Shredded Brisket Tacos. “Pop’s Provisions” featured Tommy Donelon II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, and Ryan Landry. Team Weisse won the brew contest and Not Today won the cornhole tournament.
Scott Walker ’93 emceed the event, and Pat Barbaro ’85 served as the DJ. Guest judges, a huge TV screen to watch the Saints, raffles, the Crusader Cornhole Tournament, and a bouncy house for the kids all added to the fun.
Master Chef Sponsors
Fast Plak, Inc. - Debbie and Roni Sumich
Hancock Whitney
Pelican Events - Dolph Federico ’86
Raising Cane’s Robért Fresh Market
Top Chef Sponsors Class of 2001
Fleur de Lis Rental - Mike Cascio ’96
The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC - Joey O’Connor ’85
Rich Brothers - Ray ’85, Thom ’87, Kevin ’96
Sous Chef Sponsors
Al Prieto State Farm - Al Prieto ’09 • Coca Cola
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ
Fasteners, Inc. • Maffei Farms
Mike’s Hardware & Supply - LaFleur Family
The Napier Family • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Yakelis
Sysco New Orleans - Ray Yakelis ’06
Appetizer Sponsor – Class of 1997
Donors – Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA Paula and Paul Trentacosta
In early October, Alumni gathered on Farley Field to participate in our annual Flag Football Tournament. Five teams participated on the gridiron in a round-robin tournament.
“Sadahs to the Dome” (Corey Gaconi ’15, Zack Ward’15, Austin Gauthreaux ’15, Michael Kirsch ’16, Andrew Larmeu ’15, Anthony Quijano ’14, Jonathan Parker ’15, and Trent Tully) showed their dominance and won the tournament - undefeated.
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.
Throughout the year, Crusaders welcomed their grandparents to campus. During their unstructured periods, Crusaders joined their grandparent(s) for a great lunch and coffee in the Benson Mall, all while visiting with faculty and staff members, classmates, and other grandparents. Our guests were also able to take pictures with their grandsons during their visit thanks to Romaguera Photography.
Members of the Brother Martin community and guests gathered for our annual Faculty Recognition Ceremony at the Audubon Tea Room in January. This year, Craig Zeller ‘02 was recognized as the recipient of the Brother More Schaefer, S.C. Faculty Award. This recognition ceremony celebrates ingenuity, innovation, passion, and Christian witness all through the lens of Catholic holistic education rooted in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
and Will Ainsworth
Gary Giepert ‘80 was recognized as this year’s Founders Medal recipient for his commitment and passion through service to our school that
embodies the spirit of our founders. Gary is a longtime supporter of the school and our head rugby coach all while being a constant presence with fellow Alumni and our students.
In addition, faculty members were recognized for years of service at Brother Martin, including Sasha Sevin and Scott Williams ‘90 for 20 years of service. Dominick Caronna ‘85 was recognized for 30 years of service.
Brother More Schaeffer, S.C. Recipients
(Standing) Brad Duplechain, Thomas Mavor, Dominick Caronna, Jr. ’85, Jimmy Gatti, Mark Wisniewski ’81, Craig Zeller ’02, Mike Lemmon, Bill Gallagher ’71, Matt Lambert ’98, Mark Bonis, and Chris Biehl
(Seated) Brother Neal Golden ’57 CJ, Susan Cooper, Kelly Alexander, Keiren Aucoin, Debbie Broussard, Gabrielle Macaluso, Jeanne Bandera, and Guy Nelson
Founders Medal Recipients
(Standing) Brother Neal Golden ’57 CJ, Phil Jones ’73, Tom Causin, David Pecot ’76, Gary Giepert ’80, John Devlin, Jim Casadaban ’79, Tim Napier, and Guy Nelson
(Seated) Rusty Buckman, Jay Romig ’72, Bonnie Jones, Elaine Ridgley, Sandy Sumich, Beverly Napier, and Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C.
The Brother Martin Parents Club hosted Fall and Spring Socials. Nicole & Chris Laiche ’90 served as Parents Club Presidents.
If you are interested in assisting with our Parents Club, then please contact Cissy Yakelis at 504-283-1561 or cyakelis@brothermartin.com.
Brother Martin High School held its 54th commencement exercises on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the UNO Lakefront Arena honoring the Class of 2023. The commencement celebrated 154 years of the presence of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and their mission of educational excellence. President Gregory M. Rando ‘77 and Principal Ryan J. Gallagher ‘00 conferred diplomas to 210 graduates who are the legacy of a long tradition of Catholic education in New Orleans under the auspices of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Special academic awards were also presented to graduates for excellence in specific courses, and several graduates were recognized for their service to Brother Martin. Following the distribution of awards and diplomas, Principal Gallagher stated, “Graduates, we now send you out as Ambassadors of good news. May you always draw joy and comfort from your belief in God’s love and your efforts to live it and spread it. And may you always know that you have a home at Brother Martin. Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!”
Valedictorians graduating with honors include Luke M. Alvendia, Mark P. Armbruster, Evan L. Carter, and Logan W. Coe.
Graduating with honors include Cameron C. Baudry, Evan L. Bertaut, Gabriel A. Brewer, Brayden J. Buras, Cohen R. Calogero, Clay J. Capitano, Michael D. Chopin, Jr., Michael P. Elmer, Landon R. Groetsch, Zachary P. Haley, Christian F. Landry, Joshua R. Levandoske, Elias P. Levy, Gabriel G. Levy, Collin J. Lormand, Tristan G. Manthey, Samuel C. Miltenberger, Jeremy T. Montz, Tre R. Palmisano, Joshua C. Peltier, Robert G. Phillips, Jackson R. Ramsey, Patrick F. Stassi, and Nicholas J. Waguespack.
Graduates include Dylan T. Adams, Jake D. Allelo, Joshua S. Alvarado, Dominick L. Ancalade, Reed T. Aymami, Micah S. Barcelona, Stephen F. Becnel, Jr., Nicholas G. Bennett, Dakota A. Berns, James T. Birdsall, Dominic S. Bolaños, Elijah A. Booth, Caiden M. Bordelon, Hayden T. Bosch, Jeremy J. Bourgeois, Kai D. Brown, Lennox J. Brown, Richard R. Brown III, Jacob O. Brupbacher, Jack L. Buchanan, Kent G. Burandt, Michael N. Callia, Christian M. Cancienne II, Tai A. Cantin, Ashton J. Catalinotto, Jackson R. Causin, Juan F. Chapman, Kade M. Chatelain, Mason L. Christina, Andrew J. Code, Benjamin P. Code, Nicholas P. Collins, Christian P. Cooper, Kendall M. Cooper, Joshua M. Correa, Nicholas A. Cosentino, Nicholas N. Cusimano, Jr., Logan J. Dacuyan, Mason J. Dallimore, Luke M. DeLeon, Chase A. DePhillips, Matthew J. DiMaggio, An Nhat Dinh, Mason M. Dobson, Colin M. Dorazio, Ty N. Duncan, Cameron J. Eady, Joshua J. Edel, Nicholas M. Edler, Peyton T. Elliott-Speed, Daniel C. Erdozain, Alejandro D. Ferreyra, Kyle P. Fisher, Owen M. Flores, Colin A. Forman, Evan J. Forsythe, Dannye J. Fowler, Sam S. Fradella IV, Pandeli Frezoulis, Dominick J. Frilot, James M. Gatti, Jr., Avery M. Gerosa, Jacob M. Gil, Trenton D. Girod, Seth M. Giroir, Austin W. Gonzales, Brett L. Guillory, Keegan M. Guillot, Hayden P. Haeffeler, Michael P. Hardeman, Finley A. Hardie, Patrick J. Harris, Sam D. Harris, Samuel A. Haworth, Collin P. Hebert, Kaiden S. Hebert, Andrew J. Heck, Cooper A. Hill, Bryce P. Hite, Evan L. Huling, Joshua M. Iglesias, Gregory A. Jackson, Jr., Mickal M. Jacques, Jr., Rylon M. Johnson, Konstantin E. Karagezian, Roland J. Kindell, Jr., Ambrose E. Knecht, Cade M. Krakowski, Jack W. Krebs, Cade B. Kropp, Adrian C. Lagarde, Torey O. Lambert, Roman J. Laurent, Wesley J. LeBeau, Brenden M. LeBlanc, Kane J. LeBlanc, Tai C. LeBlanc, Anthony M. Lee, Colin F. Lee, Christian C. Leonard, Adrian G. Liebert, Isaac R. Lilly, Ian A. Linden, Nathan T. Lirette, Leyton J. Liuzza, Clayton J. Lonardo, Rayfield E. Lotten II, Alex M. Louque,
Jack S. Luketich, Ryan S. Majoria, Nicolas P. Malek, Isaiah M. Margan, Ashton N. Marks, Ethan M. Martin, Andrew R. McDonald, Brady R. Meisner, Gabriel A. Merida, Jacob A. Meyer, Matthew D. Meyer, Jack-Hayden Miller, Gavin H. Morris, Benjamin R. Murakami, Dylan C. Naquin, James D. Noonan, Jack W. Nunes, Brendon P. Nuss, Alexander M. Orban, David A. Parra, Jr., Brett J. Pemberton, Jr., Bernard A. Pennington, Kolbe J. Peters, Joseph W. Petras, Bryce F. Pixley, Kyle A. Plaideau, Kerry T. Plaisance III, Braden V. Polizzi, Nicholas C. Quintana, Zac C. Rambeau, Blake A. Ranlett, Landon S. Reneau, Daniel C. Ribando Hartmann, Grant A. Richardson, Samuel A. Riles, Seth W. Robichaux, Matthew E. Rohde, Christopher W. Rosado, Collin N. Rovira, Troy J. Santa Marina, Jr., Rexford J. Schaefer, Cole C. Scott, Larson A. Sequeira, Hunter I. Shaw, Andrew J. Sieta, Gavin N. Simeon, Manpreet Singh, Anthony B. Smith, Evan E. Smith, Cole M. Soileau, Devin F. St. Clair, Daniel E. St. Martin, Kameron L. Steele, Kyle M. Strander II, Jacob W. Tarver, Austin A. Tatum, Cooper E. Taylor, Camden M. Thibodeaux, Zachary M. Toups, Harrison J. Trahan, Kameron P. Trosclair, Gavin M. Turner, William M. Tusa, Christian G. Vallette, Nathan J. Waldvogel, Johnathan M. Wartt, Kyshun A. Webster, Jr., William L. Wells III, David A. White, Dalten N. Wickboldt, Lee C. Williams IV, Joseph A. Wirth, Jesse B. Wright, and Jacob P. Zimmer.
The Class of 2023 enjoyed Senior Lunches each quarter this year. The lunches are sponsored by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association of New Orleans. Senior parent volunteers, faculty and
Nicholas Waguespack – James B. Branton Award
Samuel Miltenberger – Richard E. Lambert Award
Michael Chopin, Jr. – American History Award
Luke DeLeon – Anthony Dominici ’88 Art Award
Daniel Erdozain, Kolbe Peters – Benjamin
Kuylen ’98 Choral Music Award
Colin Lee – Computer Science Award
Tre Palminsano – English Award
Andrew Sieta – Emile “Chubby” Marks ’54 Health and Physical Education Award
staff ensure an enjoyable experience for the class. During the lunches, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84, members of the Alumni Relations Office, and Alumni spoke
to the Seniors about the importance of Legacies, representing Brother Martin honorably throughout their lives, and coming back to support their Alma Mater after graduation.
Kai Brown – A.F. Laborde Journalism Award
Jake Allelo – Library Award
Joshua Levandoske – Mathematics Award
Cameron Eady – George J. Mordica, Sr. & George J. Mordica, Jr. ’67 SA Music Award
Lennox Brown – Patrick Casey Manale ’82 Naval Science Award
Logan Coe – Herman J. Prager, Sr. Religion Award
Michael Elmer – Catherine D. Mordica Medical Award
Luke Alvendia – Dr. Louis A. Caboche Pre-Medical Award
Evan Carter – Science Award
Nicholas Waguespack – World Languages Award
Andrew Heck – Youth Citizenship Award
David Parra, Jr. – Christian Leadership Award
Jake Allelo – Brother Leo Godin, S.C. Award
Lennox Brown – American Legion Award
Mark Armbruster – Gayle B. & Tom M. Benson, Jr. ’44 SA Award
The Brother Martin Class of 2023 celebrated their final day of classes as students of Brother Martin High School in April. The day began with a delicious breakfast of Crimson and Gold donuts. Then, our seniors participated in a liturgy
celebrated by Fr. Dennis Hayes ’78. After the liturgy, guest speaker and 2022 Brother Martin Alumnus of the Year Dr. Kraig de Lanzac ’86 told our Crusaders that to become leaders they must “show up, work hard, keep coming, be humble, and
(seated) Andrew Sieta ’23, Anthony Lee ’23, Gabriel Brewer ’23, Gavin Turner ’23, Kolbe Peters ’23, Christian Leonard ’23, and Blake Ranlett ’23
(standing) Jason Sieta ’95, Salvador Lee ’72, Randy Lee ’95, Gerry Brewer ’62 SA, Geoffrey Brewer ’97, Bert Turner ’94, Emile Turner ’53, Jerry Peters ’76, Michael Leonard ’86, Joseph Clavijo III ’68 SA, Tommy Ranlett ’64 SA, and Lance Ranlett ’91
be sure to lift others up.” Seniors then participated in field day and concluded the day with lunch in the Brother Mark Thornton, S.C. Terrace. The lunch was sponsored by the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office.
In the Fall, the Crimson & Gold Network - Young Professionals (CGN-YP) hosted a social at Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar. The CGN-YP provides an opportunity for younger Alumni to network, to share information, and to conduct business with fellow Alumni.
The group enjoyed complimentary food and drinks thanks to our sponsors, Favorites Promotionals
and Site 504 (James Casadaban Jr. ‘06 and John Gambino ‘06) as well as Kyle Lawson ‘04.
Stephen Ashley ’04 welcomed the group and encouraged participants to attend upcoming events. James Casdaban ’06 spoke about the Crazy Crusader Store, which a portion of the sales from this store goes toward the CGN-YP to serve the needs of Brother Martin High School.
Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 encouraged the group to visit campus. Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement
Justin Fleetwood; Communications, Marketing and Events Manager Meredith Duhe; and Gifts Manager Gillen Briede also participated in the event. There was a “Business Card” raffle, which was won by Jonathan Floyd ’04.
Chris Heine ’03, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, welcomed the group and encouraged participants to attend upcoming events and to participate in Martin Madness. Brad Treuting ’04 thanked the sponsors and encouraged the group to continue to promote the CGN-YP. Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood; Communications, Marketing, and Events Manager Meredith Duhe; and Gifts Manager Gillen Briede also participated in the event. There was a “Business Card” raffle, which was won by Louis Hymel ’05 and Rory Belina ’06.
In mid-March, the Crimson & Gold Network - Young Professionals (CGN-YP) hosted a Spring Social at Loft18. The group enjoyed complimentary food and drinks thanks to our sponsors, CAMPS Company–
Christopher Guidry ’05, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Andrw Koehler ’07, Intralox
Joey LaRocca ’01, Fidelity Bank
Scott Lovitt ’00, Audubon Care Homes
Brandon Scardigli ‘06, Entergy Louisiana
Class of 2023
Benjamin Belou ’04, Mayer Building Company
Lee Currault ’95, Woodward Design+Build
Adam Smith ’95, Home Bank
Craig Antonatos ‘05, Box of Care–Jonathan Floyd ‘04, and Bill Spitzer & Associates–Will Fulham ‘17.
If you are interested in joining the CGN-YP, then contact Gillen Briede at gbriede@brothermartin.com.
First Responders
Lenny Daigle ‘81, Captain, New Orleans Fire Department
Professionals
Tony Colletti ‘05, Director of Rehabilitation Services, New Orleans East Hospital
2022 honorees by The Great 100 Nurses Foundation
Raymond J. Boudreaux, R.N. ’05, David E. Schmidt, R.N. ’76, Ryan J. Venturella, R.N. ’92
Congratulations also to current and former parents Monique Erdozain, R.N. (Parent 2021 and 2023)
Jan T. Gourgeous, R.N.
(Parent 2004, 2007, 2016, 2020, and 2025)
The Advancement & Alumni Relations Office hosted a Crimson & Gold Network - Law (CGN) group for coffee and donuts in the Crusader Cafe’ in early December. Members connected with fellow
Hon. Kurt D. Engelhardt ’78, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, hosted a complimentary three-credit hour CLE program, including one credit hour on Ethics and another of Professionalism, accredited by the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Presenters were:
Rory Bellina ’06, Partner, Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes
Brett Prendergast ’80, Attorney
Justin Woods ’85, Clerk of Court, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal - State of Louisiana
Jason Culotta ’00, Partner, Jones Walker LLP
Robert Bonnaffons ’74, Partner, Leake & Andersson, LLP
Sal Brocato III ’88, Owner, Brocato Law Firm, PLC
Alumni and had the opportunity to visit with Phil Sims ’91 and his Law Studies class. The mission of the CGN - Law is to bring Alumni together to expand their professional networks and to give
back to the Brother Martin community by sharing their expertise.
David Bergeron ’91 and Bryan Gilmore ’92 –Creole Creamery - Best Place to get Frozen Desserts
Rene Broussard ’83 – Zeitgeist Theatre and Lounge - Best Locally Owned Movie Theatre
Robert Brunet ’82 – The Prytania - Best Locally Owned Movie Theatre
C.C. Canseco ’13, Mr. and Mrs. Sinesio Canseco –Canseco’s - 2nd Best New Orleans Neighborhood Grocery
Carlo Clesi ’95 and James Clesi ’98 – Clesi’sBest Place to get Boiled Seafood
Gordon Chalmers ’70, Ryan Chalmers ’95, Jason Chalmers ’96 – Gordon’s - Best Framing Store
Scot Craig ’80 – Katie’s - Best neighborhood Restaurant
Keith Esparros ’77 – WWL-TV Executive News Director - Best Local TV Station
Chris Franklin ’00 (WWL-TV) – Best Local TV Weathercaster
Rory Bellina ’06, Lou Bonnaffons ’84, Rob Bonnaffons ’74, Sal Brocato ’88, Bubby Burns ’84, Jason Culotta ’00, Kurt Engelhardt ’78, Michael Maldonado ’14, Hillar Moore ’72, Brett Prendergast ’80, Scott Shea ’81, and Justin Woods ’85
Aubry Killion ’07 (WDSU) – 3rd Best Local Investigative Reporter
Don Lacoste ’94 – The Bulldog - Best Beer Selection, Best Dog Friendly, & 3rd Best Bar for Day Drinking
Tommy Mandina ’62 SA and Cindy Mandina (Parent 2022 and Current Parent) – Mandina’s Restaurant - 3rd Best Traditional Louisiana Restaurant
Stanton Moore ’90 – Tipitina’s - Best Live Music Venue (Large)
Doug Mouton ’81 (WWL) – 2nd Best Local TV Sportscaster
Dean Pigeon ’06 – Pigeon Catering - Best Caterer
Don Velez ’81 and Dale Velez ’83 – Young’s Dry Cleaning - 2nd Best Dry Cleaner
Ashwin Vilkhu ’02 – Saffron - Best Indian Restaurant
Anthony Vojkovich ’79 – Crescent City Steaks - 3rd Best Steakhouse
Roy Zuppardo ’68 SA and Joey Zuppardo ’73 –Zuppardo’s - 3rd Best Jefferson Neighborhood Grocery
Congratulations also to the following Brother Martin community members:
Mr. and Mrs. Koichi Kurusu (Parent 2011 & 2012) – Shogun - 2nd Best Japanese/ Sushi Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond McIntyre (Parent 2015) –Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse - 3rd Best Metairie Restaurant
Mrs. Jessica Macaluso O’Connor (Daughter 1984 and Sister 2007) – Dolce Boutique - 2nd Best Locally owned Women’s Boutique
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Savoie (Parent 2020) – Cafe 6153rd Best Westbank Restaurant
The Barbara & Thomas Priestley Minority Scholarship has been established in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation. The initial gift was made by Eugene Priestley ’81, Barbara and Thomas’ son. Eugene, in coordination with his sisters Deidra Priestley Barnett and Angela Priestley Tillman and his brother Thomas Priestley ’81 wish to honor their parents and their dedication to education.
During his four years at Brother Martin High School, Jalen Gray ‘13 made a name for himself as a standout guard on the Crusader Basketball Team. Recently, Jalen provided the New Orleans community with another assist. Jalen took issue with the blight affecting much of the local community and chose to take action. For years, Jalen had passed the Lafitte-Greenway basketball court while passing on the nearby Claiborne overpass. He chose to spearhead an effort to create a mural on the area’s blacktop basketball court. The mural, “Shine Together,” was created by BElite, a collection of youth artists from the New Orleans community. Jalen also worked with the New Orleans Recreation Department and the Friends of the Lafitte Greenway to make this positive message come to life. On August 20, Jalen cut the ribbon to the new court and was accompanied by the Pelicans’ young star, Jaxson Hayes. Shortly thereafter, a significant number of children took to the court to utilize the new court.
Dr. Vic DuRapau, Jr. ’58 CJ played a significant role in the renovation of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Roch. The renovations completed a multi-year restoration of its 1931 sanctuary, repairing damage first caused by Hurricane Katrina and then exacerbated by several subsequent storms, including Hurricane Ida in 2021. The renovation saved the building, its original stained-glass windows, and a treasured mural painted by a local artist to reflect the rich diversity of the congregation.
This testimonial is from a current Crusader Mom. A few months ago, I went to Brother Martin to pick up my son, and I was looking at the class pictures hanging in the hallway while I waited for him. I found one of my favorite patients, Ed Minor, in the Class of 1973! Barry Hebert ’74, Director of School Services, passed and asked if I was looking for someone specific. I told him about my nursing home patient who was a proud Crusader and Band Alumnus. He told me to wait a minute, and he gave me this shirt to give him. It actually brought tears to my eyes because I knew how excited he’d be. I brought it to him the next day, and you would have thought I gave him a million dollars! He was so excited and proud of this shirt. He rarely wore it because he didn’t want to get it dirty. He referenced his Crusader Band years as some of the best of his life. He also went to Southern University and became a high school band director. He asked about my boys every single day and loved meeting the current Crusaders who would come to work with me for service hours. Mr. M passed away recently. Death is common in long term care, unfortunately, but sometimes, you get attached, and it hits a little harder. Rest in peace, Mr. M!
Members of the Class of 1973 kicked off their 50-Year Reunion celebration by presenting their “50 for 50” check to Brother Martin High School. The class raised $53,7180.00! Members of the class were given a tour of campus by Kenny Spellman ’84, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director, and were invited to eat lunch in the Benson Mall.
Thanks to the following class of 1973 members for attending: Steve Arbour, Joe Baudier, Joe Bennett, Ronnie Chauffe, Mark Daniel, Pete Dassey, Terrence Epton, David M Glaviano, Greg Hollier, Paul Ippolito, Robert Jelley, Mike Lala, Johnny LeBourgeois, John McGowan, Gerard Muller, Lance Priez, Jimmie Roche’, Norman Romagosa, and Tony Schembre.
After each Brother Martin Class celebrates its 45-Year Reunion, the members of the class are asked to raise $50,000 before their 50-Year Reunion. The funds will be deposited into the “Brother Martin Plus 50 Endowment” to be used at the discretion of the President and Principal of Brother Martin High School to continue the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at Brother Martin. Thank you to the classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973 have all reached their goal, and their class legacy will forever be remembered through their generous gifts.
Members of the Class of 1976 gathered in The Benson Mall in early May for their scholarship check presentation. Mark Zimmer ’76 led the campaign and the class raised $82,000 to endow the Class of 1976 Scholarship in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation to provide need-based financial assistance to a qualified student. Attendees were treated to lunch, they presented the check and then toured the campus. Terry Adams, Jimmy Burke, Dan Gaiennie, Steve Higgins, Mike Massicot, Tony Melito, Mike Miramon, David Pecot, Jerry Peters, Dart Romano, Kelvin Rousseve, Jon Russo, Mark Schindler, Eric Skrmetta, Chuck Stall, Kelly Vince, Kenneth Wink, and Mark Zimmer attended the ceremony.
The St. Aloysius Class of 1968 and the Class of 1976 join the following classes to have fully endowed a scholarship: St. Aloysius 1964, St. Aloysius 1966, and the Brother Martin Classes of 1973 (2 scholarships), 1979, and 1984.
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 and Alumni Relations Director, at kspellman@brothermartin.com or 504-284-6700.
Members of the St. Aloysius Class of 1968 gathered in The Benson Mall in May for the scholarship check presentation. Dan Nolan ’68 SA and Bill Gomilla ’68 SA led the campaign, and the class raised $78,000 to endow the St. Aloysius Class of 1968 Scholarship in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation to provide Need-Based Financial Assistance to qualified students. Attendees were treated to lunch, they presented the check, and then toured the campus.
Alumni gathered to celebrate the life of Dale Menard ’68 SA. A memorial fund in honor of Dale has been established to support the St. Aloysius Class of 1968 Scholarship. For more information, please contact Gifts Manager Gillen Briede in the Advancement & Alumni Relations Office.
• Gif ts 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.
• Gif ts 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, then please contact Kenny Spellman ’84 at (504) 284-6700 or email kspellman@brothermartin.com.
In April, Alumni and dads joined in a Day of Reflection and Mass on campus directed by Deacon Richard Eason from St. Stephen’s Church. Deacon Eason’s theme for the day was “Spiritual Excellence: The Path to Happiness, Holiness, and Heaven.” Participants were invited to engage in prayer, reflection, the Rosary, and the Stations of the Cross. Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03 of St. Francis Xavier Parish and Fr. Jeremy Lambert of St. Catherine of Siena Parish facilitated the Reconciliation service. Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03 then celebrated Liturgy in
the James B. Branton Chapel to conclude the Retreat. This spiritual event provides a wonderful opportunity for Alumni and dads in our faith
Members of the Brother Martin community gathered at the annual Day at the Races in March at The Fair Grounds. Beautiful weather once again graced the event. Delicious food combined with raffles and racing resulted in an enjoyable afternoon. The “Winners Circle” raffle winners watched the “Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Race” trackside and had the opportunity to take
pictures with the winning jockey. In addition, the 50/50 pot was awarded and “Lucky Ticket” winners cashed in for the prize. Many of the ladies in the crowd wore their best event hats and are considering adding a “best hat contest” to next year’s event. Sal Brocato ’88, Gerald Calogero ’84, Wayne Kraus ’60 SA, and Les Lambert ’73 served on the committee.
community to celebrate their faith and devotion to our Lord.
After Mass, all participants enjoyed lunch provided by Dean Pigeon ’06 of Pigeon’s Catering. The day was memorialized with a group photo in front of the James B. Branton Chapel.
Danny Richard ’72, chairman, Judge Bob Burns ’62 SA, Randy Oddo ’62 SA, Brother Bernie Couvillion S.C., Chris Heine ’03, and Campus Minister Mark Bordelon planned the day.
Kerri and Joe Becker
Marion and Paul Claudel ’56 - Paul Claudel & Associates
Thomas C. Causin, Jr.
Tracy and Johnny Fisk ’87
Crimson Sponsors
James Burke ’76
Hancock Whitney
Robért Fresh Market
Crusader Sponsors
Erin and Joseph Caruso ’79 • Keith Crawford ’73
Wayne Krause ’60 SA - Porter & Luke’s Restaurant
Raising Cane’s • A.J. Talamo ’63 SA
In late December, the Brother Martin Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted Trivia Night XV and Academic Games Reunion. The Gayle and Tom Benson ’44 Mall was filled with 25 teams consisting of parents, faculty and staff, and Alumni vying for the Trivia Night XV Championship. James Maumus ’89 and Jeff Maumus ’97 of Challenge Entertainment and Live Trivia returned to campus to host. Everyone enjoyed crispitos,
pizza, and cold beverages provided by Brother Martin Food Service.
“Generational Talent” (Scott Cernich ‘92, Alison Cernich, Richard Cernich ’64 SA, Susan Cernich, Jennifer Theriot, and Rob Theriot) were crowned overall champions. “Brother Neal’s Browser History” (Steffan Jambon ‘03, Brandon Monteverde ’03, Yancy Matherne, Jr. ’03,
Matthew Ladouceur ’03, and David Roux) finished as overall runners-up. “The Mallers” (Johnny LeBourgeois ’73, Kraig de Lanzac ‘86, Braden de Lanzac ‘18, Kelly LeBourgeois, Tim Napier, and Frank McCaskell ‘81) won the “Brother Martin Trivia” portion of the event. Taylor Gilbert ’03 was the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle and generously donated all of his winnings back to Brother Martin.
The Ladies of the Shield celebrated 16 years of service to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and Brother Martin High School. In mid-November, more than 200 Ladies of the Shield members and guests celebrated the organization’s “Sweet Sixteen” with Mass in the James B. Branton Chapel, which was celebrated by Msgr. Andrew Taormina ’54 SA, followed by a cocktail party in the Brother Mark Thornton, S.C. Terrace.
Everyone enjoyed delicious food from various restaurants as well as wine and prosecco served out of a special Champagne Truck. Cissy Yakelis, Director of the Ladies of the Shield and charter member, welcomed all of the guests alongside President Greg Rando ’77 and Ladies of the Shield members Debbie Perrone and Cari Rhoton
The Ladies of the Shield have been involved in and have supported many service events throughout the past 16 years, and they have together fully funded a scholarship and established a Ladies of the Shield Endowment in the St. Aloysius Century Foundation that will continue to benefit families in need for many years to come.
Renée and André Amedee
• Cecile and Dominick Caronna ’85
Erin and Joe Caruso ’79 • Claudette and Daniel Craven ’63 SA
Hacienda Construction of Louisiana, L.L.C. – Blanca and Ramon Ramos, Jr.
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA • Beverly and Tim Napier
Patio Drugs – Daisy and John DiMaggio
Linda and Terry Rhoton, Sr. • Cari and Terry Rhoton, Jr. ’91
Elaine Ridgley • Cissy and Raymond Yakelis
Fore more Ladies of the Shield information, contact Cissy Yakelis at cyakelis@brothermartin.com or 504-283-1561.
Members of the Brother Martin community gathered at the Youth Leadership Council’s “Wednesday at the Square” in Lafayette Square in late March. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and beverages in the Brother Martin tent while enjoying the music of Galactic with Stanton Moore ’90. Members of the Crimson & Gold Network’s Law Professionals joined the party following their CLE session, hosted by Judge Kurt Engelhardt ’78 across the street at the U.S. Courthouse.
The Ladies of the Shield hosted our annual Holiday Home Tour featuring three homes in Old Metairie.
The Patron Party was held at the home of Mary Ann and Harry Barkerding. Also on tour were the beautiful homes of Jennifer and Brian Melius and Shana and Chuck Stall ’02.
During the day, guests toured homes, decorated in the Christmas spirit, while visiting with friends, old and new. Each home was beautiful and unique.
Sponsors, volunteers, faculty, and staff, along with Dominick Caronna ’85 and Chris Bailey ’86 and members of the Crusader Band, as well as Tina LaBeaud and Donald Midkiff, Jr. ’03 with the Culinary Crusaders, ensured a successful event.
Nativity Sponsor
Gabrielle Macaluso - In Memory of Anthony Macaluso, Jr. ’84
Angel Sponsor
Dr. Keith B. Lescale ’79
Christmas Tree Sponsors
Erin and Joseph Caruso ’79
Mia and Scott Corrente ’83
Meade and Peg Phelps
Kaki Smith
In Memory of Louis C. Williams III ’66 SA
Cissy Yakelis
Snowflake Sponsors
Brocato Family - Lisa, Sal ’88, and Dominic ’17
Virginia Cognevich
Sara Cooper
Denise Fredricks
The Gonzales Family - J. Malcolm Gonzales ’55 SA,
John (Jack) Gonzales II ’79, Gregory P. Gonzales ’83, Kevin C. Gonzales ’85, Gregory P. Gonzales II ’15, Stephen M. Gonzales ’18
Tim and Beverly Napier
The Polito Family
Bonnie Rando
Debbie Skrmetta
Sandy Sumich
Patron Sponsors
Kelly Alexander
• Brandy Bazile
Brianna Bovie
Stephanie Buchanan
Yvonne Dietz
• June Bovie
• Donna Blanchard
• Sandra Bowles
• Cecile Caronna
• Diane Gatti
Karen Heap
Shannon Lupo
• Amy Girior
• Sandy LaCour
• Marisol Castillo
• Ann Hassenboehler
• Sandra LeBlanc
• Yvonne McCulla
Robyn Miltenberger
Jennifer Ng
• Jacquelyn Milan
• Stephanie Musso
• Faith Peperone
Madge Schexnaydre
Margaret Trainor
• Lisa Musso
• Cari Rhoton
• Erin Shea
• Victoria Siegel
• Paula Trentacosta
• Shannon White
Brother Carl Bouchereu, S.C. - Tour & Decorating Consultant
Kim and Kevin Balser ’92 • Liz Bienvenu • Donna Blanchard
June Bovie • Laine Buquoi
• Erin and Joseph Caruso ’79
Mandy Catanzaro • Lenee Crowley
Culinary Crusaders • Dolce - Jessica M. O’Connor
Jennifer and Troy Fields • Emily Francingues
Sandro’s Trattoria - Laurie Fulham
Melissa Gallagher • Cakes and Confections - Carla Gittleson
Danielle and Chad Guidry • Amber Hazeau
Barry Hebert ’74 • Edith and Dave Kenney
Tina LaBeaud • Dr. Keith B. Lescale ’79
Lolli’s Chocolates- Kevin Bordes ‘22
Gabrielle Macaluso • Clayton Majeste
Mandina’s Restaurant - Cindy Mandina
Sam Miltenberger ’23
• Perrone and Sons - Perrone Family
Beverly and Tim Napier • Lacy Pfaff • Lizzie Randol
Sysco - Raymond Yakelis ’06
Mendy Van Horen
• Toulouse Catering
• Judy Vollenweider
Jodi and Lindsey Williams ’83
• Tiffany Zauner
Our 2022 Career Day was both informative and exciting for our students who were afforded the opportunity to discover more about prospective careers of interest to them. First, Kenny Spellman ‘84, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director, welcomed our Alumni presenters in the Benson Mall. After their welcome, Alumni gathered for a group photo before heading off to the classrooms for their respective career day presentations. All freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors attended three 25-minute sessions, which gave students the opportunity to learn about different careers through the experiences of more than 60 Alumni. In addition to the sessions, a number of Alumni agreed to meet individually with juniors and seniors to share in-depth information about their careers in a one-on-one setting.
Jason Hijuelos ‘95, Accounting
Vic Landry ‘86 & Kevin Morris ‘89, Architecture
Blake Foret ‘11, Fine Arts Arts/Entertainment Management
Darren Sumich ‘02, Art/Film
Lt. Col. Carlos Gacharna ‘86 & Nick Cox ‘10, Aviation
Keith Esparros ‘77, Danny Monteverde ‘03, &
Doug Mouton ‘81, Broadcast Journalism
Keith Clement ‘94 & Kevin Clement ‘94, Commercial Construction
Christian Generes ‘97 & Ryan Allen ‘00, Construction Management
Kevin Hingle ‘88, Contractor
Todd Mathieu, Sr. ’83, Corporate Career (FedEx Careers)
Dr. Hector Maldonado ‘77 & Dr. Julio Marin ‘05, Dentistry/Orthodontics
Bryan Amato ‘83, Electrician
Omar Ahmed ‘18, Engineering (Bio/Medical)
John Catalanotto ’99, Engineering
Mike Chopin ’86, Engineering
Frank McCaskell ‘81 & Josh Olivier ‘13, Engineering (Civil)
Andrew Woodroof ‘03, Engineering (Civil)
Tyler Abadie ‘04, Engineering (Civil)
Garrett Fried ‘02 & Rich Nichols ‘84, Engineering (Electrical)
Paul Reuter ‘78 & Paul Reuter, Jr. ‘07, Engineering (Mechanical)
Mitch McCloskey ‘05, Engineering (Mechanical)
Dane D’Gerolamo ‘12, Engineering (Petroleum)
Tom Campbell ‘82, Entrepreneurship
Gene Sausse ‘84 & Scott Walker ‘93, Entrepreneurship
Scott Wolfe, Jr. ‘98, Entrepreneurship
Michael Hennessey ‘84, Finance
Luis Ortiz ‘02, Finance
Milton Dureau ‘69 CJ, Forensics
Chief William Salmeron ‘96, First Responder
Mark Choina ‘89 & Terence Donahoe ‘97, Government Agent
Austin McCann ‘09, Information Technology (Health Care)
Gus Kattengell ‘94, Journalism
Jon Maestri ’88, Law
Chris G’sell ‘92 & Johnny Norwood ‘97, Law
Jeff Meyers ‘00 & Gordon Kuehl ‘00, Law (Forensic Accounting)
Alex Lambert ‘90 & Bret Guepet, Jr. ‘12, Law
Sgt. Sean Cursain ‘85 & Det. Roger Caillouett ‘89, Law Enforcement
Michael Anding ‘03, Mechanic
Dr. Jerry Gianoli ‘79, Medicine
Dr. Chris Latour ‘07, Medicine
Dr. Kyle McMullen ’04, Medicine
Dr. Brendon Sumich ’01, Medicine
Mike Hotstream ‘90, Music
David Schmidt ‘76, Nursing
Ralph Romaguera, Jr. ‘90, Photography
Rob Reichert ‘06, Personal Training
Ross Morel ‘95 & Mark Kirkikis ‘06, Pharmacy
Ryan Bozant ‘03 & Jeff Smith ‘03, Physical Therapy
Billy Vanderbrook ‘97 & David Thomas ‘97, HVAC
Lawrence LeBeaud ‘04, Polymer Science
Dr. George Hebert ‘82 & Dr. Mike Vance ‘01, Psychology
Ryan Bordenave ‘94, Real Estate Development
Jeff Rossi ‘96, Sports Business
Cal Palermo ‘16, Tourism
Dr. Matthew Laiche ‘11 & Dr. Alex Juneau ‘06, Veterinary Medicine
Jim Casadaban ‘79, How to Interview/Human Resources
The Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted the Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter at 18 Steak at L’Auberge in mid-August. Alumni and friends from the Baton Rouge area enjoyed complimentary food and drinks while school representatives Greg Rando ’77, Justin Fleetwood, Chris Heine ’03, and Kenny Spellman ’84 shared Brother Martin news and encouraged everyone to visit the campus when they are in New Orleans.
Gold Sponsors – Anonymous, Sean Malone ’89 - L’Auberge Casino & Hotel
Crimson Sponsor – Matt Madere ’98
Crusader Sponsors – Darin Mann ’84, Hillar Moore ’72, Mike Rood ’85, Jon Russo ’76, Anonymous Donor – Anthony Gambino ’09
In late September, members of the Brother Martin Advancement and Alumni Relations Team visited LSU’s campus for the annual Alumni Day at LSU. Kenny Spellman ’84, Chris Heine ’03, Justin Fleetwood, and Thomas Mavor met with alumni in LSU’s Free Speech Alley. They were able to update Alumni about what’s happening on Elysian Fields. It was a great trip to catch up with our Alumni, including LSU Head Tennis Coach, Danny Bryan ’03.
If you would like us to visit your college campus, then please contact the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office at alumni@brothermartin.com.
If you are interested in an Alumni Chapter Event in your area, then please contact Justin Fleetwood at jfleetwood@brothermartin.com, or call 504-284-6700.
Alumni, family, and friends gathered at the home of Marisa and Tim Taylor ’97 in late April for the annual Houston Alumni Chapter Crawfish Boil. Guests enjoyed crawfish, burgers, and beverages while the kids enjoyed pool activities. Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 along with Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood updated the group on school events.
Main Sponsor & Host – Marisa & Tim Taylor ’97
Gold Sponsors –Neptune Chemical Corporation - Jeremy Luth ’97, Ricky Maique State Farm Agency - Ricky Maique ’02 Crimson Sponsors – Tony Guccione ’58 SA, Philip Mason ’89, The Miller Family - Patrick ’97, Jay Pepperman ’79 Crusader Sponsors – Brittany & Neil Chatelain ’05, Corales Family - Brian ’97, Monarch Talent Solutions - Cory Englade ’03, Robert Hays ‘66 SA, Steven Starks ’97, Winkler Public Relations - Dennis Winkler ’71
In mid-November, members of the Brother Martin community gathered at Rock’n’Bowl de Lafayette for the annual Lafayette Alumni Chapter Social. Advancement & Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84, Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood, and Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 greeted guests and updated them on all of the latest Crusader news. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and beverages and were encouraged to visit campus.
Sponsors – Arnold Family, Andy Florek ’06, Ralph Gaubert ’67 SA, Scott Holmes ’90, Michael Jennings, M.D. ’68 CJ, Andrew Quackenbos ’99, Clare and Ross Roubion ’06, Kenneth Simeral ’69 CJ - Magnolia Real Estate & Construction
The Brother Martin Advancement and Alumni Relations Office hosted the Mandeville/Covington Alumni Chapter Social in late October. President Greg Rando ’77, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director Kenny Spellman ’84, Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood, Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03, and Assistant Principal for Academics Debbie Broussard traveled across the Causeway for a great evening at the Columbia St. Tap Room with Northshore Alumni and friends. Kenny Spellman ’84
1967
shared with everyone the latest campus news and events. Guests also enjoyed complimentary food and soft drinks while they updated one another on their families and shared decades of memories.
Gold Sponsors – State Representative Larry Frieman ’79, Gerard Gianoli ’79, Bill Gomila ’68 SA – The Medicine Shoppe, Dominick Latino III ‘86 – Column Title/Column Law Firm Crimson Sponsors – Stephen Cory ’68 SA, Paul Giffin ’69 SA, Ronald Hebert ’65 SA, Mark LaGrange ’82, Kyle P. McMullen, MD – Adult and Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Rowland Stalter ’77 – Hub International Crusader Sponsors – Ernest E. Barrow ’86, Attorney at Law, Tim Bartholomew ’68 SA, Debbie and Mike Broussard ’69 SA, Joe Cunnigham ’78, Michael Hebert ’84, John Pettavino ’86 – Hormel Foods, Charles Roberts ’72, Mike Rohm ’66 SA, Lucia and Michael Schneider ’83, David Stechmann ’81 – Raindance Distributors, Leon Verriere ’61 SA Donor – Mark Murphy ’81
Ralph Romaguera SA recently received the Director’s Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This award recognizes outstanding service, education, dedication, and sharing of knowledge to other members of the PPA community. There are more than 34,000 members in PPA, and Ralph served as President in 2013-2014.
1969
Gary Knoepfler SA has been volunteering at the WWII Museum on Friday afternoons since February 2014 and has accumulated more than 2000 hours of service. Gary has become the Team Leader of his shift, an Ambassador, and a Docent. He has served on the Volunteer Advisory Council and worked on the Digitalization Project in the archives. In 2017, he was recognized as the outstanding volunteer from his shift at the President’s Luncheon. Gary decided to volunteer at the Museum after retiring from a long career in the Louisiana insurance industry for three reasons: first, for something to do in retirement; second, as community service, and third –and most important – to honor all three men of the generation of his family preceding him.
1970
Rocky Daboval, of WBRZ, was honored by Broadcasting and Cable as one of the top general managers in television. Rocky, who is retiring this month after nearly 18 years as general manager of the Baton Rouge ABC affiliate, was named as general manager of the year for small television markets. Broadcasting and Cable said the honor was more of a lifetime achievement award for Daboval. He has been with WBRZ for more than 40 years.
1972
Grady Hurley, a partner at Jones Walker, received the Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award presented by the New Orleans Bar Association. Grady is a co-leader of the maritime litigation, arbitration & dispute resolution team and co-chair of the Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Industry Team. Since 1979, he has focused on maritime, oilfield, and energy litigation.
Joe Exnicios, President of Hancock Whitney Bank, has been named the 2023 Dove Award for Philanthropy Honoree for Covenant House.
Phil Jones was recently honored as a “People’s Health Champion.” Phil hiked 2,194 miles through states over 5 months on the Appalachain Trail.
Wayne Papania is the owner of MEDco America, LLC which specializes in the latest technologies, education, and Negative Pressure Treatment Systems for wound care in the U.S. Wayne has spent his career in sales achieving Salesman of The Year and #1 Salesman for companies like Pitney Bowes, Baxter, and Cardio Dynamics. In October 2012, Wayne started MEDco America, LLC. Through hard work, leadership, and a relentless work ethic, Wayne has built MEDco America, LLC to be the largest independently owned wound care treatment company in the U.S.
Jay Trapani has been elected the Mayor of Waveland, MS.
Ray Peters, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Advancement at Nicholls State University.
Richard Briede has been named the 65th President of the Sugar Bowl Committee.
Robert Bertel, owner and president of Bertel Shipping Co. Inc., has been named to CityBusiness’ “Powerlist” as one of the most influential people in the port & maritime profession.
Patrick Graffagnino has joined Nations One and will be involved in multi-family finance, commercial markets, and other Nations One products.
Mel Lagarde has joined LCMC Health as chief strategy and growth officer. This leadership position is new. Lagarde will be responsible for providing strategic direction and advancing opportunities designed to continue LCMC Health’s growth as an integrated healthcare system.
Thomas H. Gernhauser, Esq. Chief Public Defender, 34th Judicial District Court, St. Bernard Parish was awarded the inaugural Service and Dedication Award from the Public Defender Association of Louisiana. Tommy’s son Sam ’22 joined him for the award presentation.
Kevin Camarata, Camarata Masonry Systems, and his team received a Natural Stone Institute Pinnacle Award for re-anchoring all of the exterior stone on the 75-story Chase Tower in Houston, Texas.
Dwain Celistan, Managing Partner at DHR Global, was recognized as one of the “10 most influential black corporate leaders to follow in 2023’ by CIO Views. He was also recently recognized as a “Top Performer,” top 1% of his peers, in the firm.
David Gallo, President of Gallo Construction, was recognized as a Junior Achievement 2023 Laureate.
From L to R: Gerard Adam III ’95, Jim Massicot ’68 SA, Maurice Thiele ’40, Linda Massicot, Steven Massicot ’72, Kelly Massicot, and Gerard Adam IV ’27 Billy Thiele ’78 and Maurice Thiele, Jr. ’68 SA are also part of this Legacy Family.
Roderic Teamer, Sr., Director of Diversity Programs and Business Development at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, has been announced as the vice chairman of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Wisniewski, Brother Martin Athletic Director, was recognized as a “One to Watch in Education” by New Orleans CityBusiness. Mark has more than 30 years of educational and health care experience and has been a member of the faculty since 1990. He has served over the years as a social studies teacher, assistant disciplinarian, health and physical education teacher and department chair, head wrestling coach and head baseball coach for 21 years, where he amassed 400 career wins, and was an assistant coach on the 1996 state championship team.
Daniel Jarreau ’27 with his grandfather Daniel Trawick ’58 CJ
Octave “Todd” J. Francis III has been promoted to vice president of the Catholic Community Foundation.
Albert Sam, MD was recently featured in an article for Tulane Medical School. The article states, “From his days on the football field at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans to his success as a prominent vascular surgeon, Albert Sam, MD was always at the head of the pack…”
Atwood Coleman was named “Official of the Year” for the 2021-22 season by the Arizona Hockey Referees Association.
(Backrow) Christian Peters ’10, Bert Turner ’94, Tyrone Turner ’82, Gavin Turner ’23, Thomas Peters ’15, Jacob Peters ’06 (Frontrow) Liam Turner ’24, Bret Turner ’94, Kolbe Peters ’23, Emile Turner SA ’53, Adam Peters ’17, Nathaniel Peters ’13, Jerry Peters ’76 (not pictured) Everett Turner ’78 (deceased) and Raymond Peters ’74
Dolph Federico, owner of Pelican Event, was named “Louisiana Film Industry Person of the Year” for 2022.
Emmett Dupas and the Bienville Capital Group were named to the 2022 NAPA List of Top Defined Contribution Advisor Teams. They were also recognized by PLANADVISER Magazine as a 2023 Top Retirement Plan Adviser.
Rodney Greenup, President of Greenup Industries, serves on the Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
Kevin Boitmann is a member of the Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association and serves as Head Linesman and Referee for the SWAC, SIAC, and GSC.
Justin Airhart and his company, SSE Steel Fabrication, has earned a ranking on Louisiana State University’s 2022 “LSU100” list of fastest growing LSU graduate owned or led companies. Justin, Louisiana State University Class of 1996, is the Chief Operations Officer of SSE Steel Fabrication, formerly known as Southern Services & Equipment, Inc.
Chris Kovatch, Head Basketball Coach at Carencro High School, recently won his 400th career game.
Chad Landry, founder and president of the New Orleans LymphoManiac Cancer Fund, was honored as one of East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary’s Great Gentleman award recipients. The honorees, who were chosen for their volunteerism in the New Orleans metro area, were presented at a reception in January at the hospital. Chad founded the Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana and serves on the board of the Al Copeland Foundation. He has served on the board of the New Orleans American Cancer Society Foundation.
The Brother Martin Class of 1990 turned out in force at the 2023 Argus Galaxy Ball on Friday, January 27 to Celebrate Queen Argus XXXVIII, Allison Lesley Langhetee, daughter of Dr. Henry P. Langhetee ‘90 and Ms. Wanda Theriot.
Pictured from Left to Right: Lou Provenzano ‘90, Chris Hart ‘90, Gary Buquoi ‘90, Dr Leni Sumich ‘90, Dr Henry Langhetee ‘90, Chad LaRose ‘90, Dr Chad Trosclair ‘90, and Fady Masri ‘90
Daryl Hattier has been promoted to assistant vice president of the control systems engineering department at Waldemar S. Nelson & Company.
Jay Telotte ’67 SA published an Oxford Handbook of New Science Fiction Cinemas with Oxford Univ. Press, and his Selling Science Fiction Cinema: Making and Marketing a Genre is being released this summer from Univ. of Texas Press. Both are available through Amazon.
Raymond Arroyo ’87, best-selling aurthor of “The Wise Men Who Found Christmas,” had a book-signing at Barnes & Noble in Metairie in mid-November. Brother Martin students volunteered to assist at the event. Logan Coe ’23 and Mason Dalimore ’23 are pictured with Raymond.
Mark Bologna ’88, recently published “Beyond Bourbon Street: An Insider’s Guide to New Orleans.” Mark is also the host of the popular Beyond Bourbon Street podcast and curator of the Instagram page of the same name, as he explores the people, places, music, history, and culture that make New Orleans unique.
Christian J. Dean, Ph.D. ’94 published his first self-help book titled “Ladders and Shovels: How to Climb Out of Emotional Holes and Stop Digging Them.” The book provides strategies to help individuals change thought patterns to improve their emotional state. The book is now available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats.
Michael Wich, Chief Building Safety and Development Officer at South Central Planning and Development Commission and the President of the International Code Council, was honored by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans for his commitment to the community.
Brady Broussard is the Chef de Cuisine at Galatoire’s Restaurant.
Harold Baur III has been appointed to Vice President of Piling and Marine Construction at Boh Bros. Construction. He is a 23-year employee of the company.
Dwayne Aucoin, Vice President of State Block, Inc., has been appointed by the Department of Commerce to the Inaugural CMU Checkoff Board of Directors. Cement Masonry Checkoff is an industry-wide, coordinated and continuous program of research, promotion, and education to support specific generic products. Checkoff programs allow commodity producers to raise funds through self-imposed mandatory assessments.
Jason Villemarette and the team of Fire on the Bayou and Mid City Sound recently won Gold Addies and Best of Show for the Brand Society/Aucoin Hart production “aeuvre d’art,” a series of television commercials for New Orleans jeweler Aucoin Hart.
In early March, Army defeated Boston U. in the Patriot League Basketball Tournament 71-69 in OT. After the game, Scott Ellis ’00, Boston University Associate Director, Athletic Communications and TJ Small ’20, a sophomore at Army West Point, connected.
Greg Ferrara has been nominated and selected to receive the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Greg is the president and CEO of the National Grocers Association (NGA) based in Washington, D.C.
Steven Starks, M.D., FAPA, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, is part of the Class of 2023 Yale MBA for Executives program and has been named one of the Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellows in Healthcare Equity Leadership.
Ryan Webre was promoted to Service Manager for Ray Brandt Infiniti of Metairie.
Todd McDonald recently took over as President of Liberty Bank. His father Alden McDonald, Jr. recently retired from that role. Liberty Bank and Trust Company is the largest Black-owned bank in the country. He has also been named to the New Orleans CityBuisness 2023 “Money Makers” which honors local professionals for their financial achievements and their community impact.
Kyle Sharbonno, Vice President of Gootee Construction, Inc. completed his term as chair of The American Heart Association by earning $260K with their annual Heart Walk. Kyle has turned over the role of chair to David Theard ’00, Employee Benefits Consultant at Cadence Insurance.
Zane Brouillette, Financial Center Leader II at Fidelity Bank LA, has been recognized as a New Orleans CityBusiness 2023 “Money Maker.”
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICK’EM
Champion – Tony Rossi ’86
Runner-up – Kenny Kuhn ’70
Tony Rossi ’86 has won the 2013 College Pick’em, 2018 College Pick’em, 2015 March Madness Challenge, and he was the 2021 Pro Survivor Champion.
PRO FOOTBALL SURVIVOR Co-Champions
Kenny Kuhn ’70 and Raymond Miller, Jr. ’72. They survived to Week 6.
PRO FOOTBALL PICK’EM
Champion – Leni Sumich Jr. ’90
Runner-up – Tony Rossi ’86
COLLEGE BOWL MANIA
Champion – Brian Sourita ’02
Runner-up – Carroll Bourlet ’65 CJ
ALUMNI COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
Champion – Brian Soileau ’95
Runner-up – Eric Farrington ’08
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.
Sean Dwyer has been named principal of Harry Hurst Middle School.
Eric Gallagher has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Ochsner Health Network. Eric Graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University earning a B.S. in Human & Org. Development: Leadership & Org. Effectiveness. He then received his MBA in Finance from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business.
Adam Jones has been promoted to Commander in the United States Navy.
Brandon Hebert, owner of Anytime Fitness-Destrehan, and his team ranked #2 out of 5300+ gyms worldwide in the Anytime Fitness system. Five key metrics make up the rankings: Top line revenues, number of members, training revenue, member attrition, and survey scores.
Raymond Boudreaux III is a supervisor of nursing in the progressive care unit at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a recipient of the 2023 Circle of Excellence Award.
Tom Branighan recently opened MaMou in the French Quarter. Chef Tom, who trained at the CIA in Hyde Park, brings hard-earned, finely honed French technique to the table at his nouvelle French restaurant.
Jason Gauthier, professional and executive banker at Hancock Whitney Bank, has been installed as the secretary/treasurer of the New Orleans Chapter, Society of Financial Service Professionals.
Mark Raymond has been sworn in as the new New Orleans Regional Transit Authority board chairman.
Aubry Killion was promoted as an investigative reporter at WDSUTV. Aubry won 1st place in investigative reporting and 1st place in general news reporting by Press Club of New Orleans in 2022. He also recently won Emmy Awards for his coverage of Hurricane Ida and a deadly tornado in Arabi. This was Aubry’s third and fourth Emmy Awards.
St. Aloysius Class of 1967
Christmas Lunch at Antoine’s with Bro. Paul Montero, S.C.
James Catalano celebrated the fifth anniversary of his Architecture firm’s inception with the opening of CICADA’s new office space in Uptown New Orleans. CICADA is a multi-disciplinary firm that offers innovative designs ranging from commercial and residential architecture to digital modeling and laser scanning.
Jordan Parker, Esq.,has been named to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana board of directors.
Kent Cheramie coaches the Bayou Boys 12u club volleyball team and has won a number of tournaments including the 12u Blastoff, 13u Governors, and 14u Match Point while competing as a 12u team.
Josh Olivier received the 2022 “Outstanding Young Civil Engineer” award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Baton Rouge Branch. This recognition is awarded to young engineers who demonstrate excellence in their field and a commitment to serving others through their work. The award selection was based on five categories including service or involvement in ASCE, service to the advancement of the profession, service to the community outside of engineering, technical accomplishments, and other evidence of merit or character.
Christopher Flynn was promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Navy. He is currently stationed in Honolulu, HI.
Brandon Hebert has been hired as a project engineer by Ryan Gootee General Contractors.
David Judd has joined the offshore energy and marine litigation group at Kean Miller.
Nathan Long, LSU Law School, is a Fall 2022 Paul M. Hebert Scholar. This honor is awarded to the top 10% of LSU Law students earning 12 or more semester hours of credit in courses taken during an individual semester.
Jack Altman has been named assistant estimator at Ryan Gootee General Contractors.
Members of the 1952 St. Aloysius Football Team gathered to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of winning the 1952 City and South Louisiana Championships. Team members enjoyed lunch at Porter and Luke’s while reminiscing of their time on Esplanade and North Rampart. Team members who participated in the lunch included: Jack Voelker ’52, Buddy Ward, Jr. ’54, Frank Abene ’54, Gasper Abene ’53, Ralph Schindler, Sr. ’53, Howard Bode, Sr. ’56, Morris Gray, Jr. ’55, Eddie Arms ’54, Joe Mahoney ’53, Ronald Senac ’52, and Mike McAdam ’53.
Zach Breaux was the starting center for a Jackson State team, which is 11-0 in the regular season for the first time in program history.
Andrew Choina received his White Coat and pin from University of South Alabama as he prepares to enter their clinical years as a medical student.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Lemoine returned to Brother Martin to talk to NJROTC classes about his experience at Navy Boot Camp and his initial training as a Nuclear Power Machinist’s Mate.
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Kevin Triggs to Darlene Riley
1987
David Johnston to Allie Brennan
1992
Rob LaFleur to Maria Ward
2002
Stephen Celino to Stephanie Kimble
2003
Chris Heine to Nicole O’Malley
2005
Robbie Raymond to Sarah Evers
2006
John Lanier to Cydney Downes
Daniel Lehon to Taylor Rae Tompkins
Colby Painter to Jessica Broussard
Michael Tatarski to Alexis Walker
2007
Chris Frught to Jaimie Prieur
2008
Andrew Casadaban to Amélie Christman
Matt Johnson to Lani Huynh
2010
Adam Griego to Anna-Morgan Leonards
Jason Puente to Ashley Frey
2012
Blake Bianchini to Mallory Berard
Dane D’Gerolamo to Amanda Ruiz
Austin Ivicevich to Chelsea Miguez
2013
Brandon Demarest to Lauren Howley
2014
Daniel Lahare to Alexis Robino
Zachary Nelson to Elizabeth LeRouge
Ben Zahn IV to Britani Allen
Kameron Zandi to Alexa Accardo
2016
Heath Boudreaux to Meredith Fisse
2020
Jake Spellman to Cassidy Monfra
1985
Andrew James to Jill and Derek Cummiskey
1995
Ryan Jude to Kimberly and Reggie Prepetit
1996
Isabella Grace to Emily and David Liuzza Jr.
1998
Quinn Rose to Megan and Matt Lambert
Stone Williamson to Tram and Byron Pogue
1999
Samantha Olivia to Steele and Nathan Mumphrey
2000
Olivia James and Charlotte Grace to Jen and Blake Breaux
Luke Owen to Michelle and Scott Lovitt
Rylee Mae to Kimberly and Sean Spansel
Jackson Taylor and Leighton Oubre to Leia and Parker Velargo
2001
Julian Alexander to Holly and Jordan Lanier
Jack Everett to Jami and Brendon Sumich
Loren Mitchell to Jymmy and Jarrett Willoughby
2002
Jack Dean to Nina and Matt Lovitt
Jacob Henry to Sarah and Kurt Valvis
2003
Timothy Joseph, Jr. to Whitney and Tim Bennett
Mason Louis to Nikki and Brad Braud
Mae Marie and Zachary Joseph to Sue and Kenneth Carson
Aidan Johnpaul to Stephanie and Mark Crow
Luca Joseph to Ashley and Matthew Del Buono
Eva Edith to Stephanie and Dustin Hymel
Lucas Scott to Jill and Ben Lambert
Layla Evelyn to Monique and Jonathan Maquar
Alice Aisha Barbara to Sarah and Will Monson
Alaina to Ashley and Andrew Ranson
Reid Christopher to Stephanie and Jeff Smith
Parker Lloyd to Nicole and Paul Van Geffen
2004
Ethan Anthony and Kai Kooper to Stephanie and Keith Mahne
June Margaret to Martha and Paul Napolitano
2005
Jacob Raymond to Natalie and Raymond Boudreaux III
Brooks Thomas to Kelli and Devin Crafton
Amelia Mae to Elizabeth and Ross Fox
Josephine Louise to Kristin and Jason Gauthier
Mary Elizabeth to Sarah and Ryan Hammant
Charly Mae to Becky and Andrew Laiche
Eleanor Josephine to Sarina and Michael Oliveri
2006
Cooper Maxwell to Kaitlin and James Casadaban
George Joseph and Henry Walsh to Christine and Phil Cerniglia
Vivian Mae to Caitlin and Nick Gremillion
Lucy Elizabeth to Laura and Mark Kirkikis
Mae Jacquelyn to Lauren and Brandon Morel
Joseph Octave to Sarah and Nick Persich
Ryan Joseph, Jr. to Leonis and Ryan Rousseve
Evie Reign to Maia and Mike Weary
Camille Ann to Olivia and David Curtis
Brooks Jordan to Jenna and Sean Keller
Wyatt Michael to Jasmine and Alex Lair
2008
Jules Roger to Alysse and Roger Baudier
Marie Louise to Ellen and D.J. Benedetto
Mila June to Stephanie and Raymond Boasso
Isabella Marie to Madeline and Ben Burke
Willa Beth to Bethany and Brad Franklin
Sue Elizabeth to Emery and Will Kirkikis
Peter Francis to Lauren and Kenny Schiffman
Davis Lionel to Caroline and Troy Sehlinger
Violette Lorraine to Emily and Paul Villemarette
2009
Nolan James to Lauren and Kevin Baer
Indie Owen to Brheanna and Hunter Boudreaux
Emma Adele to Courtney and Garet Edwards
Estelle Renée to Gabrielle and Drew Hymel
Stanton Levi V to Francesca and Stanton Middleton IV
2010
Stella Ann to Brooks and Kevin Bohte
Lillian Claire to Shelby and Nicholas Cox
Aidan Mickal to Alexa and Adam Jacques
Margot Virginia to McKay and Daniel Nally
Eve Lorraine to Kai and Matthew Quitzau
2011
Caleb Ryan to Jamie and Ryan Conzelmann
Owen John to Taylor and Raymond Oelking
Davis to Amanda and Joel Ruhlman
Evan Charles to Paige and Craig Wodehouse
2012
Brooks Lee to Brianne and Brandon Broders
Hailey Collette to Ann-Marie and Phillip LaBorde
Hadley Ann to Alexis and Taylor Vienne
2013
Gianna Joyce to Alayna and Cisco Gonzales
Clayton James to Naomi and Nathaniel Peters
Mabel Felicity to Flora and Joe Schluter
Magnolia Katherine to Jordan and Duvy Salvant
2014
Hollis Anne to Anne Marie and Blake Amato
Giavanna Sophia to Taylor and Nick Evola
2016
Mark Burton III to Olivia and Mark Kingsbery, Jr.
following individuals and for the recently condition.
Brother Celestine Algero, S.C. ’50 joined the Brothers of the Sacred Heart as a prenovice in Metuchen, NJ, on December 10, 1950 and became a novice there on August 14, 1951. He professed his first vows on August 15, 1952 in Metuchen. Brother Celestine had a distinguished career in the field of education which spanned 68 years. He served as a high school teacher, assistant principal, supervisor of instruction, principal and president at several Brothers’ schools, including Saint Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis, MS; Cor Jesu High School in New Orleans, LA; Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, LA; and McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, AL. “Cele” made a major contribution at the collegiate level also, accepting responsibilities as an associate professor, professor, and chair of the Education Department at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. Until his final illness in March 2023, this passionate educator was working with new faculty members at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, LA – at 91 years of age! The consummate teacher, Brother Celestine donated his body for the furthering of science.
1954
Louis J. Branigan, Jr.
1963
James A. Rigol SA
1975
Louis J. Barattini, Jr.
1943
Brother Celestine Algero, S.C.
George A. Harris
1944
Joseph H. Lyons, Jr.
Joseph J. Cannizzaro, Sr.
Ray J. Haydel, Jr.
Ronald J. Linn
Charles W. Louree
1964
Richard J. Albrecht Jr. SA
Gary F. Durbin SA
Kenneth W. Hunter Sr. SA
Michael S. Stuart
1976
Karl F. Jupiter
1977
1945
James B. de Boisblanc
1947
Jules G. Albert
Eugene J. Angell
Roy P. Caronna
Elven C. Punch
1948
Frederick J. Brown
Lynn J. Cucullu
Donald G. McConnell
Joseph H. Vincent III
Prosper G. Sick
1949
Don R. Berthonnaud
Charles J. Cocchiara
1950
Anthony N. Ascani
1955
Wayne T. Gravois
Merlin C. Howard, Sr.
Earl V. Rohli
Ronald J. Roth
1956
Joseph H. Andrus
Carroll P. Scheuermann
Harold A. Toscano
1957
Richard J. Holmes, Sr. CJ
Edmond J. Muniz SA
Ralph L. Serpas, Jr. CJ
1958
Edwin E. Elam CJ
Gerald E. Kahn SA
Norman L. Regouffre SA
1959
George R. Seamon SA
1965
Sidney L. Grillot III CJ
Louis C. Mancuso, PhD CJ
Joseph W. Parrino SA
Dominick M. Tamburo SA
1966
Leroy J. Adams, Jr. CJ
Paul M. Gagnet SA
1967
Lawrence M. Wendel SA
1968
Gerald R. Buchert SA
Dale M. Menard SA
1969
Gary A. Boihem CJ
Paul Labue CJ
1970
Hector R. Maldonado, D.D.S.
Michael D. Pinner
1978
Mark J. Fos
1979
Kerry N. Decay
1980
Bruce A. Daigle
1981
Glenn P. Norton
Donald A. Sauviac, Jr.
1985
Craig M. Schulin
1987
Franklin B. Raspino
Shawn M. Rivers
John G. Schwegmann
1989
Robert A. Boettner, Sr.
Mr. Thomas “Tim” Leven
Burton C. Bowen
Jernigan a native and lifelong May 21, 2023. David was a Mobile and returned to his high teach math for the next 45 years. ministered at McGill. He is survived three 64 daughter years mercy of God, rest in
Joseph G. McAdam
Joseph L. Shields
1951
Roy R. Alberts
Joseph A. Condon
1952
Jack L. Villarrubia
1953
Gerard J. Henries
Anthony P. Imbraguglio
Stanley B. McDonald, Sr.
Clyde R. Russell
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Robert D. Cummiskey, Jr. CJ
1960
Gary G. Albrecht SA
Robert H. Boudet SA
Anthony J. Calagna, Jr. CJ
Abren F. Hebert SA
1961
James P. Anderson SA
Henry L. Arceneaux, Jr. SA
Frank J. Douglass III SA
August P. Grimaldi SA
William H. Ryan SA
Wade T. Verges CJ
1962
Dominick F. Bonura CJ
Don J. Louque SA
Robert E. O’Neill SA
Terry L. Ellis
Rev. Paul S. Hart
Russell A. Lemoine
David T. Wambsgans
1971
Alphonse J. Condon
Richard H. Martinez
1972
David H. Conzelmann
Harold P. Pujol, Jr.
Frederick B. Roberts
Thomas W. Wichser
1973
Edward L. Minor, Jr.
Gary D. Noto
1974
Laurence H. Triemer
Rev. Kenneth L. Babin
1994
Paul J. Zummo
1991
Scot T. Treitler
Roynell J. Williams III
1998
Christopher M. Hanson
1999
Adam L. Perret
2002
Michael J. Belanger
2010
Clark F. Bowdry
2016
Reginald C. Dawson
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.
Basketball star Rick Robey ’74 is believed to be the only athlete in any sport who has won the ultimate championship at the state, college, and professional level as well as a gold medal at the Pan-American games.
Brother Martin can thank the Ochsner Clinic for the Robey family moving to New Orleans. “The main reason we moved was that my mother was diagnosed with cancer. We were living in Kodiak AK, and Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans was supposedly one of the tops in the country for treating cancer. My dad worked for the Federal government, and they transferred him down there. I was eight or nine and still in elementary school.
“We lived on the West Bank, and I went to Edna Karr Junior High. A coach from Brother Martin came to watch another player and saw me play that game. Afterward, he tracked down my father and me and recruited me to take a look at Brother Martin and see if I would want to play basketball there.”
Rick came to Brother Martin as a sophomore but had to sit out that year because he was transferring from the public to the private school system. However, he participated in Coach Andy Russo’s practices.
“Coach Russo played a really big role in my career. He was a really tough coach. He made me a much more aggressive player. Sitting out a year really didn’t hurt me but benefited me to better my skill. I remember Coach Russo at the end of practice rolling the ball out there and who got it could leave practice. He also did that with rebounding. Coach Russo was one of the people who made me what I became. He put spunk in me. While I was on the court, my personality was a little different from my personality away from the court, and he played a big role in that.”
Rick and two other transfers who sat out the previous year, Leroy Oliver and Reggie Hadley, joined the varsity for the 1972-73 season. The only returning starter was senior captain Jay Trapani. The Crusaders improved from a so-so 18-9 in 1971-72 to 31-5 and a berth in the Class 4A semifinals.
The game against Bastrop in the Top Twenty in Alexandria wasn’t decided until the last second. The Rams featured two players who would join Robey in the NBA – 6’10” junior C Carl Kilpatrick and sophomore G Calvin Natt. The Crusaders had the ball with 20 seconds remaining and the score tied at 52. While passing the ball around and waiting to take the final shot in the last seconds, Trapani bounced a pass toward his left wing man. A Bastrop player got a hand in front of the Martin player and deflected the ball toward the sideline. The Ram then grabbed the ball just before he went out of bounds and threw it right at Trapani coming toward him. Jay caught the ball but couldn’t stop and took two short quick steps – walking!
Now Bastrop could take the last shot. Robey guarded Kilpatrick just to the left of the lane. As time ran down, Natt drove down the lane as Kilpatrick moved under the goal. Meanwhile, another Ram picked Robey just enough to give the Bastrop big man time to take the pass and lay in the ball to win the game 54-52.
Rick’s senior year brought a new coach to Brother Martin. Tom Kolb had been Russo’s assistant since Andy came to St. Aloysius in 1967 until Tom spent the 1971-72 and 1972-73 seasons as Jesuit’s head coach.
“The coaching change was a shock to us,” recalls Robey, “but I don’t really think it affected our style of play. We had such a close knit group of guys. Coach Kolb came in and did a good job keeping us together. He was a little more mild-mannered than Coach Russo. We had a really good group of players. We had gotten so close the year before and felt we had a really good shot to win state.”
The Crusaders’ main competition was another Catholic league foe, Holy Cross. The Crusaders and Tigers met five times, with Holy Cross winning only one. Each game pitted Robey against HC’s 6’10” C Felton Young.
The final meeting of the two schools came in the state finals in Alexandria. The Crusaders defeated Captain Shreve 63-56 in the semifinals behind Robey’s 31 points and 20 rebounds.
After a shaky first half against Holy Cross, a second half surge won it for the Crusaders 67-56. Robey scored 20 points and picked off 18 rebounds while holding Young to a mere five points.
Rick recalled the 1974 championship team In a 2003 Times-Picayune article. “We just had a lot of talent, and we were a very big team for that day. We just felt before the season began that we would win it. We were a very close team then, and we remain a close team today, 30 years later.”
Robey earned All-District, All-City, and All-State honors and was also selected as the top player in the Louisiana Top Twenty Tournament. Considered one of the top four recruits in the nation, he was also a member of the U.S. All-Star team.
“I was recruited by a lot of schools, but I narrowed it down to Notre Dame, coached by Digger Phelps, and Kentucky, coached by Joe B. Hall. The telling point for choosing Kentucky over Notre Dame was that they had recruited Jack Givens, Mike Phillips, James Lee, and Dan Hall, all high school All-Americans. They also had a nucleus of six seniors coming back. It turned out to be the right spot for me. Coach Hall was very similar to Andy Russo, a very tough disciplinarian. He transformed me from a 6’10” 265 lb high school player into a muscular, 225lb player by my senior year. Coach Hall was probably the first coach who became known for his weightlifting and conditioning. We had none of that at Brother Martin. Conditioning was run a lot and play. Weightlifting was not in vogue in football at that time, much less basketball.”
Kentucky lost to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament finals in Rick’s freshman year. He played only half his sophomore season due to a knee injury. His junior year, the Wildcats made it to the regional final and lost to North Carolina. Rick’s senior year, Kentucky was the preseason #1 pick and lived up to that billing by defeating Duke in the finals.
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Robey was chosen for the US basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico City. “I played with Robert Parish, who was the high school Player of the Year in Louisiana two years before I was. I was in my first year at Kentucky, and they weren’t inviting freshmen to try out. But Kentucky’s legendary coach Adolph Rupp was on the Olympic Board, and he was able to get me a tryout where they brought in 80 college players. Twelve of us made the team. We traveled all over Canada playing the Canadian National Team before we went to Mexico City.”
The Indiana Pacers selected Robey with the #3 pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. “About two months into the season, I played against Dave Cowens, the player-coach of the Celtics. After the game, he said, ‘Rick, we’re going to make a trade for you.’ So I played with Boston the next five years. They drafted Larry Bird in the same draft I was in, but he went back to college. The Celtics signed him before the next draft. They were able to make a trade for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale in the next draft. That’s when the Celtics became rejuvenated when Bird, Parish, and McHale played together. We won the NBA Championship in 1981.”
After four seasons with the Celtics, Rick was traded to the Phoenix Suns. “I was plagued with injuries but stayed three years thanks to a guaranteed contract. I didn’t play a whole lot the last two years because of an Achilles injury.”
So he retired and returned to Kentucky, where he got into the real estate business. “I did really well in it.”
“I met my wife of 36 years in Lexington after my playing days. We have one child, Sam, who’s 33. He ended up being Kentucky Player of the Year in football.
He was recruited by Florida where he played five years on the offensive line. He played with the Tim Tebow group that won the national title at Florida.”
Rick has stayed in touch over the years with two of his Brother Martin teammates, Tom Cronin ’74 and Jim McCulla ’74.
“I’ve been very blessed in my sports career plus lucky enough to get into something I really enjoyed. My sports career made me a better businessperson too.”
Matt Massey ’93, Regional VP for Raising Cane’s, has been instrumental building a relationship between Cane’s and Brother Martin High School. Raising Cane’s is one of our four Conlin Gymnasium Scoreboard Sponsors. As a token of our appreciation, Barry Hebert ’74 presented Cane’s and Matt with a special jersey.
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July 8 Tampa Alumni Chapter
July 20 Atlanta Alumni Chapter
August 5 Prayer Breakfast
August 12 Trivia Night
September 9 Plus 50
S eptember 17 Crusader Cook-Off
October 13 Homecoming
October 21 Elysian Fields Forever
December 2 Holiday Home Tour
January 6 Twelfth Night
March 23 Dad & Grad Day of Reflection
April 19 Alumni Seafood Dinner
