Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C. Business Center Dedication

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.

Twelfth Night Celebration

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.