Faculty Recognition

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.

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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.

Crusader Mom and Dad Socials

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.

Valedictorians

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

Class of 2023

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

Graduation Mass

Senior Lunches

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.

Special Awards

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

Seniors Last Day

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

Three Generation Legacies

(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.