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St. Aloysius Brother Martin Cor Jesu
CENTURY II
Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association of New Orleans Magazine
Volume 43 NO. 1 May 2016
Rod West ’86 Named Alumnus of the Year
Bowlers Win
2nd Consecutive
State Championship
Jill Gomez 2016
Brother More Schaefer
Award Recipient
Wrestlers Capture 5th Consecutive
State Championship
West ’86 Named Alumnus of the Year
Rod is the executive vice president and Network speaker and he is an annual
chief administrative officer for Entergy. supporter of the Celebration of the Crest.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree While at Brother Martin, he was a Golden
from the University of Notre Dame where Crusader and a James B. Branton Award
he lettered three years and was a member recipient.
of the 1988 National
Championship football
team. He received his
Juris Doctor from the
Tulane University
School of Law in 1993
Madeline, Rod and Simone West
and his MBA from
Tulane University in
2005. Rod remains
close to Brother Martin
having served on the
Brothers of the Sacred
Heart Alumni Board of Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Terry Alarcon ’66 SA, Joe Exnicios ’73,
Directors, guest judge Jerry Reso ’55, Dave Glaviano ’73, Archbishop Gregory
at the Crusader Cook- Aymond ’67 CJ, Ed Holmes ’52, Augie Gallo ’53, Chuck Stall
off, Crimson & Gold ’76, Rod West ’86, David Gallo ’77, Mike Kimble ’81, Hank
Eiserloh ’84, Bob Burns ’62 SA and Brian Barkemeyer ’79
John Devlin, Rod West ’86 and Bob Burns
’62 SA
Roderick. K. West ’86 received the
Allen J. Ellender Award as the 2016
Alumnus of the Year in March at the New
Orleans Marriott. Rod was joined by his
wife Madeline, their daughter Simone
and members of his extended family.
Presenting Rod’s award was John Devlin,
President of Brother Martin, and Judge
Bob Burns ’62 SA, Chairman of the Brother Francis David, Brother Neal Golden ’57 CJ, Simone West, Archbishop Gregory
Board of Directors. Aymond ’67 CJ, Rod West ’86, Madeline West, Brother Mark Hilton, Brother Louis
Couvillon and Brother Ronald Hingle ’78
In celebration of this prestigious honor, To view Rod West’s bio, please go to
Rod, along with previous recipients www.brothermartin.com/alumni/alumanus-of-the-year/
of the Ellender Award, attended other
events during the weekend including a Past Ellender Award Recipients
gentlemen’s breakfast, Mass celebrated 1972 - George F. Reinecke, Ph.D. ’40 1994 - Judge Terry Q. Alarcon, ’66 SA
in the James B. Branton Chapel by 1973 - Gregory R. Choppin, Ph.D. ’44 1995 - Sidney F. Lambert, Jr., ’64 CJ
1974 - Monsignor Henry C. Bezou ’29 1996 - Gary B. Froeba ’71
Archbishop Gregory Aymond ’67 CJ 1975 - Thomas M. Gilmore ’40 1997 - Judge Thomas Porteous, Jr., ’64 CJ
and a cocktail reception. Special guests 1976 - Bishop Stanley J. Ott ’44 1998 - Dean Robert C. Clark, Ph.D., ’62 CJ
included Bro. Mark Hilton, Provincial 1977 - Elmo J. Cerise, M.D. ’37 1999 - Charles P. O’Brien, M.D., Ph.D., ’58 SA
Superior of the United States Province, 1978 - Joseph A. Gemelli, Jr. ’33 2000 - John J. Gelpi, Jr. ’52
Bro. Ivy Leblanc, Bro. Francis David and 1979 - Buford F. Jones ’43 2001 - Bishop Gregory M. Aymond, ’67 CJ
Coach Emile “Chubby” Marks ’54 SA. 1980 - Judge Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. ’49 2002 - Roland H. Meyer ’45
Among the alumni in attendance were 1981 - Herman J. Prager, Jr. ’42 2003 - Archie “Ed” Holmes ’52
members of the class of 1986. 1982 - Albert E. Briede III ’40 2004 - Joseph N. Macaluso, M.D. ’71
1983 - Jerome J. Reso, Jr. ’55 2005 - David T. Branton ’76
Cover Photo: 1984 - Judge Philip C. Ciaccio ’43 2006 - David D. Dunlap ’79
Seated l to r: Rod Teamer ’80, Troy 1985 - Francis J. Demarest, Jr. ’47 2007 - William E. Engel ’66 SA
Macaluso ’86, Johnny Blue ’86, Tim 1986 - Tom M. Benson, Jr. ’44 2008 - Brian M. Barkemeyer, M.D. ’79
1987 - Larry D. Delpit ’48 2009 - David M. Glaviano ’73
Gagliano ’86, Vic Landry ’86 and 1988 - Thomas F. Ridgley ’51 2010 - David R. Gallo ’77
Ryan Rousseve ’06. 1989 - William R. Hogan, Jr. ’37 2011 - Charles P. Stall ’76
Standing: Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Ryan 1990 - Ronald S. Paulin, ’58 CJ 2012 - Terence Flotte, M.D. ’79
Goudeau ’83, Todd Francis ’82, Rod 1991 - Judge Robert J. Burns, ’62 SA 2013 - Michael J. Kimble ’81
West ’86, Steven Jupiter ’86, Gilly 1992 - Sidney J. Reso, ’52 2014 - Joseph S. Exnicios ’73
Boudreaux ’86 and Sean Bruno ’89 1993 - August R. Gallo, Jr. ’53 2015 - Hank Eiserloh III ’84
2 ■ Century II
25th Annual Brother More Schaefer
Award Ceremony
Greg Rando ’77, Jill Gomez, Bob Burns Greg Rando ’77, Scott Corrente ’83, Kenny Spellman ’84, David Pecot ’76, Bob Burns
’62 SA and John Devlin ’62 SA, Tommy Mitchell ’79 and John Devlin
The Marriott Convention Center hosted a national certification and state license Medal for his continuing support of
the 25th annual Brother More Schaefer in counseling, as well as, certification Brother Martin High School. He is an
Faculty Award Lunch in February. Jill as a counselor supervisor. Beyond the Alumni Board member, Fishing Rodeo
A. Gomez received The Brother More counseling office, Jill has served as Committee member and is assistant
Schaefer Faculty Award. Jill earned a National Honor Society moderator coach of the Brother Martin 8th grade
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Standardized Test Preparation baseball team. David is a fixture at
Education in 1990 and a Masters of Coordinator. This past year, she was school events and remains active in our
Education in Counselor Education with appointed Formation Director where community.
a concentration in school and human she coordinates a number of programs
services counseling in 1997, both at designed to implement strategies that Also recognized were 30 year faculty
the University of New Orleans. In her help every student find academic success members, Lyn Greco and David Rhodes.
nineteenth year at Brother Martin High and obtain personal growth. Those faculty members recognized for 20
School, she has chaired the Guidance years of service were Bill Gallagher ’71,
Department for twelve years. Jill holds David Pecot ’76 received the Founders Terry Necaise and Stephen Tucker.
Alumni Speak to “Street Law” Class
David Falati teaches an elective “Street Sean Cursain ’85, a Mike Fulham ’87, a local
Law” course to seniors interested in Jefferson Parish Sheriff ’s law enforcement agent,
the judiciary system and the law. The Office Detective, and his told stories of personal
following alumni served as guest speakers. trusty canine partner visited. encounters with criminals
Sean advised students of and the consequences of
Nolan Lambert ’79, Chief the dangers of drug use, the criminal acts. He warned
Deputy City Attorney for the consequences of poor decisions and students of the dangers on making poor
City of New Orleans, and a shared stories about his experience in law decisions and encouraged them to think
few of his colleagues spoke to enforcement. before they act.
the class. A NOPD detective,
two other city attorneys and an FBI agent Judge Joe Landry ’74, Judge Judge Steven Jupiter ’86,
educated the class on underage drinking, at Municipal Court City of New Orleans Traffic Court
criminal statutes and other facets of the New Orleans, spoke to the Judge, spoke about court
legal process. The session ended with a class about gun laws, sexual procedure, violations and
round of “Jeopardy Law”. misconduct, drug and alcohol consequences and gave
ordinances and vehicular crimes and advice.
Bob Masson ’63 CJ, a retired responsibilities.
Jefferson Parish Sergeant, Grady Hurley ’72, a lawyer
spoke to the class about cases Ben Lambert ’03 and senior partner with
he investigated in the ’70s and Christopher Jones Walker, presented
and early ’80s. He educated the class on Couch ’92, the students with a possible
procedures of issuing search and arrest attorneys at Couch question from the Law Exam
warrants, investigating crime scenes and Conville & Blitt, that he grades. Students were asked to
preparing for trial. Bob ended with his informed the class how to make sound evaluate a possible tort case scenario
personal involvement in the Kenner plane financial decisions and the consequences to determine how tort law is applied in
crash in 1982. of bad financial decisions. Louisiana.
Century II ■ 3
Celebration of the Crest
The 2015 “Celebration of the Crest”- Brother Martin
Extravaganza, sponsored by the Parents Club, was held on
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the New Orleans Marriott
Hotel on Canal Street. There were over 850 Crusader
friends who partied in grand style, complete with an ice
carving of the school crest, all to the benefit of the Brother
Martin student body. Parents, friends, alumni of St.
Aloysius, Cor Jesu, and Brother Martin, as well as faculty
and staff enjoyed an evening of great food and drink, music,
and a selection of almost 300 silent and verbal auction
items at one of the premiere hotels in New Orleans.
“It was truly a great night for Brother Martin and everyone
associated with the school,” said Development Director
Tommy Mitchell ’79. “There is nothing more gratifying
than to see our alumni, parents, and friends come together
as a family and enjoy a great evening in a wonderful setting
for the benefit of our young men. I really believe this
was one of the best auctions that we have ever had, not only in terms of
attendance and financially, but from the community building aspect.”
Crusader Jazz Band members directed by Chris Bailey ’86 led off the
evening at a memorable Patron Party and The Benchwarmers provided the
entertainment in the Grand Ballroom for the main event. “Our Patron
Party has gotten larger each year and it has become one of the high points
of the night. The Jazz Band adds to what is already a great atmosphere”,
commented Mr. Mitchell.
Chaircouple Mia and Scott Corrente ’83 along with Co-Chaircouples
Jodi and Lindsey Williams ’83 and Missy and Mark Hildreth galvanized
a huge contingent of parent and alumni volunteers to insure the most
successful auction in the over 30-year history of the event. A large number
of businesses and individuals served as sponsors giving the event a solid
start before the doors opened.
“Mia and Scott chairing for the second time, provided great leadership
Mike Schiro ’79, Mike Pittman ’79, Glenn Bartels ’79
(continued on page 5) and Larry Frieman ’79.
Sponsors
Main Sponsor - Regions Bank Crescent Door & Hardware, Inc. Patron of Knowledge Carin and Paul Evans
(Julé and Neuville Hotstream, Sr., Campo Better Living (Suzanne and Richard Ferber
Patron of the Crest Neuville Hotstream, Jr. ’95, Paul Klein) Jane Ann and Craig Frosch
Dave’s Pharmacy, Inc. Jonathan Hotstream ’02, Payton D & D Creations Kim and Hugh Hamilton ’80
(Anna and David Jouandot ’78, David Hotstream ’10) Escapes Flowers & Gifts (Cara Velez) JCH Development
II ’03 and Joshua ’15) Erin and Joseph Caruso ’79 Fisk Marine Insurance International, Marie and Greg Kennedy
Gregory Ricks and Associates First NBC Bank (Lou Ballero ’67 SA) LLC (Tracy and Johnny Fisk ’87) Mary Cay and Jason Kern ’86
Norma and Michael Kimble ’81 Bonnie and Michael Pittman ’79 Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Aimee and Jason Grubbs
Orleans Capital Management The Schafer Group, Ltd. (Pam and (Marcel Gonzales ’81) Danielle and Chad Guidry
Corporation Kernion Schafer ’69 SA) IBERIABANK Tina and Ken Larose
Orion Rigging & Supply (Karen and Schiro’s School Time Uniforms Annabelle and Tom McNulty
Chuck Stall ’76) Patron of Sacred Heart Cherie and Rob Oertling ’84
Romaguera Photography (Ralph ’67 Patron of the Torch Lisa and Gary Alfonso Blythe and Jerry Peters ’76
SA, Ralph, Jr. ’90, Ryan ’92) Cannon Framing and Artworks Michelle and Brian Barkemeyer ’79 Rachele and Tommy Ridgley ’82
(Kay and John Norwood) Eric Bosch and Catalina Farrer Jay Romig ’72
Patron of the Fleur De Lis Marge and Don Garvey ’50 SA Lisa and Sal Brocato ’88 Missy and Bob Rupp ’80
Chas Construction Pigeon Caterers (Dean Pigeon ’06) Dee Dee and Bob Burns ’62 SA Martha and Randy Scheuermann
(Glynis and Doug Silva ’85) Ryan Gootee General Contractors, LLC Alaine and Louis Chaplain ’82 Kaki and Randy Smith ’77
Clement Heating & Air Conditioning (Sara and Ryan Gootee) Mia and Scott Corrente ’83 Rebecca and Brian Spinnato
LLC (Robin & Gregg Clement) Young’s Dry Cleaning (Don Velez ’81 Rhen and Kraig de Lanzac ’86 Waggonner & Ball Architects
Anne & David Dunlap ’79 and Dale Velez ’83) Julie and Darryl Delsa Jodi and Lindsey Williams ’83
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ Rae and Drew Dodd
Renee and Hank Eiserloh ’84 Lynne and Ronnie Ebersole
4 ■ Century II
Holiday Home Tour
Holiday Home Tour Spring Social of the Shield charter member, welcomed
On Saturday, December 5th, the Ladies The Ladies of the Shield celebrated guests along with Principal Greg Rando
of the Shield hosted their 9th annual 10 years with a complimentary spring ’77, Assistant Principals Carlos Bogran
Holiday Home Tour. This year’s event social at the beautiful home of Chad and ’99 and Gabrielle Macaluso.
featured four homes in the Metairie – Danielle Guidry (Alex ’18). More than The Ladies of the Shield have been
Bridgedale neighborhood. Proceeds 125 Ladies of the Shield members, senior involved in and have supported many
from the home tour are dedicated to moms and new Crusader moms enjoyed events during the past 10 years and have
the Brother Jean Sobert, S.C. Student delicious food prepared by Raymond fully endowed a scholarship that will
Activities Endowment at Brother Martin. Yakelis ’06, along with a ‘specialty’ continue to benefit families at Brother
The Patron Party was hosted at the Crusader cocktail. Cissy Yakelis, Ladies Martin High School.
home of Lisa and Sal Brocato III ’88
(Dominic ’17). The other homes on
tour were Nancy and Joey O’Connor,
Jr., (Joseph III ’85, Darrin ’89,
Christopher Flynn ’17, Andrew Flynn
’19, and Ryan O’Connor ’19), Kara and
Troy Pigeon (Edwin ’16), and Lainie
& Patrick Stant ’87 (Jason ’18). The
holiday boutique was held at Green Acres
Country Club.
Cissy Yakelis and Danielle Guidry
Crusader Lunch Bunch
Christmas Party
Wayne Krause ’60 SA and Porter &
Luke Restaurant hosted the annual
Crusader Christmas Lunch. Aloysius
alumni enjoyed a lunch buffet and
drinks while sharing stories. Bro. Paul
Montero joined the party and celebrated
his birthday with the group. The
Crusader Lunch Bunch meets monthly.
John Collins ’66 SA organizes the
lunches.
Sal Brocato III ’88, Lisa Brocato and Greg
Rando ’77
Celebration of the Crest (continued)
in serving for the event. The number and make the night a success was designed and painted by school President
of parents and alumni who put in a lot tremendous,” Mr. Mitchell said. John Devlin (purchased by Karen and
of time and energy to come together The night included a Verbal Auction Chuck Stall ’76); and, a dinner with the
with fantastic items such as an Brothers (purchased by Erin and Joe
original oil painting by Brother Caruso ’79).
Carl Bouchereau (purchased by There was also the Dream Vacation Raffle
Anna & David Jouandot ’78); won by Paul Centanni ’53 SA and the
an Eye of the Tiger package Sader Surprise Raffle, which included
(purchased by Bonnie and Saints and Pelicans tickets along with
Mike Pittman ’79); a package signed balls by Sean Payton and Anthony
featuring Sugar Bowl tickets with Davis.
a stay in a luxury suite at the New The 2016 “Celebration of the Crest” will
Orleans Marriot (purchased by be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016
Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Tim Benedetto ’75, Hank Renee & Hank Eiserloh ’84), at the Marriott Hotel once again.
Eiserloh ’84 and Tommy Mitchell ’79. personalized Christmas cards
Century II ■ 5
Day at the Races
A record crowd attended the annual “Brother Martin Day at the Races”
at the New Orleans Fair Grounds in February. Patrons were treated to a
private party in the Black Gold Room with a balcony to view the races,
private betting windows, a lunch buffet and beverages. Lucky winners of the
“Winners Circle” raffle participated in a Race Trophy Presentation and a
hefty 50/50 prize was awarded.
Committee members Sal Brocato ’88, Les Lambert ’73,
Wayne Krause ’60 SA, Gerald Calogero ’84 and
Maynard Chatters ’83
The Paul Claudel ’56 Party
Christine and Les Lambert ’73 and family
Winner’s Circle Raffle winners
Brother Martin Trivia Night II
’90 and Henry
Langhetee ’90)
won 1st place
by outscoring
The Minute
Men (Stephen
Tucker, Bro.
Neal Golden
’57 CJ, David
Trivia II Champions EYEDOCS, Leni Darlene and David Rhodes, Dr. Stephen Tucker, Rhodes and
Sumich ’90 and Henry Langhetee ’90 Chris Vicknair, Tommy Mitchell ’79 and Bro. Chris Vicknair). Tina LaBeaud
Kings of Trivia, George Clark ’97 and
Sixteen teams competed in Brother Neal Golden ’57 CJ Scott Kaufman, served as moderators and
Martin Trivia Night II on December LaBeaud and Brother Martin Food Michael Collins ’88 helped sponsor the
30th in The Benson Mall. Participants Services. Sandwiches from Robert Fresh event.
and guests enjoyed crispitos, sliders Market, beer, wine and soft drinks were
and pizza prepared and served by Tina also available. EYEDOCS (Leni Sumich
6 ■ Century II
Wrestling Lettermen Reunion
Sponsors
Advanced Pain Therapy, PLLC - Todd Sitzman ‘82
Milton Dureau ‘69 CJ
Campo Better Living - Paul Klein ‘15
Ray McCabe ‘78
Manuel Sala ‘46
Anytime Fitness Bywater - Mark Segreto ‘85
Robert Bonnaffons ‘74, Attorney at Law
Matt Cotaya ‘06
Brian Donnell ‘86
The Brother Martin Wrestling community gathered on December 23rd for the Trey Ben Dussouy ‘08
Culotta Invitational and Wrestling Reunion. Alumni wrestlers who have gone on to Ronnie Lampard ‘02
wrestle in college were introduced before the finals. The Crusaders won the tournament Devin LeBlanc ‘13
for the fifth consecutive year as the defeated teams from the state and region. After the Scott Oswald ‘75
tournament, alumni and friends enjoyed food and drinks at The Bayou Beer Garden in
Mid-City. Crimson
Shield Social
Seth Johnson ’15, Austin Meyn ’14, Kyle Delaune ’13, Richie Dixon ’01, James
Casadaban ’06, Paul Ulfers ’86, Greg Schmidt ’87, Paul Klein ’15, Mason Williams Mike Grieshaber ’10, Chuck Camp ’10,
’15, Marc Lagattuta ’95, Nick Shields ’08, Chris McElrath ’02 and Will Stall ’08 Daniel Nally ’10, Tommy Mitchell ’79,
Matthew Quitzau ’10, Logan Samuel ’10
Lacrosse Alumni Game and Dane D'Gerolamo ’12
The 2016 Brother Martin Lacrosse season The annual Crimson Shield Social took
kicked- off on January 9th, at Farley Field place at Parkway Bakery in December.
with the annual Alumni/Varsity Game. Past recipients, faculty and staff shared
Twenty alumni played against the Varsity stories while enjoying delicious po-boys
as Donald Davis ’12 led the Alumni with and drinks. The Crimson Shield Award
two goals. However, the Varsity Team won recognizes members of the senior class
9-5 to avenge last year’s overtime loss. judged by the faculty and administration
After, members of the Lacrosse community to have displayed specific exemplary
enjoyed a “Jambalaya Feast.” personal qualities. This event celebrates
past Crimson Shield recipients and the
Academic Games Reunion goal is to encourage this special group of
alumni to continue to strive for excellence
Academic Games alumni gathered in The Benson Mall on December 30th. Craig Zeller while initiating an ongoing relationship
’02 and Bro. Neal ’57 CJ joined former players for crispitos, pizza and drinks before with Brother Martin High School. Lance
competing in Trivia Night II. Benezech ’13, Daniel Nally ’10, David
Browning ’12, Chuck Camp ’10 and
Matthew Quitzau ’10 sponsored the
event.
Century II ■ 7
Basketball Reunion and Alumni Tournament
The Basketball Letterman Reunion and Alumni Tournament took
place on Saturday, December 19th in the Conlin Gym. “Injured
Reserved” won the championship by finishing undefeated in the
round-robin tournament. Players then competed in the 3-point
contest and John Lally ’92 was crowned champion. Ron Brisbi
’67 SA and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ officiated, Jeffrey Hotard ’07
served as official scorer and Scott Corrente Sr. ’83, Assistant
Alumni Director, coordinated the tournament. After the game,
players and family members dined in the Benson Mall.
Results Sponsors
Game 1: Injured Reserved 35
Grey’s Anatomy 32 Dennis Cronin ’72
Game 2: Injured Reserved 35 Hank Eiserloh ’84
Crimson & Gold 24 Bill Gallagher ’71
Game 3: Grey’s Anatomy 47
Crimson & Gold 36 A.J. Talamo ’63 SA
Basketball Teams
Grey’s Anatomy Injured Reserved Crimson and Gold
Ryan Brock ’05 Joey Barnitz ’02 Ryan Gallagher ’00
Phillip Brock ’00 Peter Barnitz ’99 Eric Gallagher ’01
Nick Pecorrero ’11 Michael Incaprera ’11 Bryant Boudreaux ’14
John Lally ’92 Michael Maques ’94 Michael Henderson ’09
Emmet Dupas ’88 Najy Masri ’94 Kirk Farrelly ’06
Steve Harrell ’11 Jonathon Floyd ’04 Bill Gallgher Sr. ’71
Anthony Perez ’92 David Diket ’98
Al Prieto ’09
Soccer Reunion & Alumni Match
Soccer Teams
Gold Crimson White
Daniel Brauner ’09 Christian Baldwin ’96 Reid Althage ’09 Alumni participated in the Alumni Soccer Sponsors
Nathan Dean ’10 Ross Doyle ’00 Travis Cross ’07 Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd Gold
Ryan Doubleday ’04 Jeremy Figley ’03 Ryan Gray ’05 on Farley Field. Coach Judy Rodriguez’s Michael Castagnetta ’87
Ryan Heine ’05 Jason Gauthier ’05 Michael Harrison ’10 “Team Gold” won the 3-team round-robin
Jonathan Maquar ’03 Andrew Koehler ’07 Jessi Jacobi ’97 tournament. If you Crimson
Jorge Rodriguez ’03 Jacob Peters ’06 Todd Mathieu, Sr. ’83 are interested in Results Adam Dasssey ’03
Michael Rumney ’13 Eric Rodriguez ’07 Zach Oliver ’09 serving on next Match 1: Gold 2 Andrew Koehler ’07
Jordan Scott ’10 Derek Valen ’01 Patrick Quinn ’15 Crimson 0
Scott Tabary ’06 Chad Walser ’90 Jeffrey Rossi ’96 year’s committee, Crusader
Eric Tazawa ’08 Craig Wills ’03 Troy Sehlinger ’08 please contact the Match 2: Gold 5 Craig Bauer ’65 CJ
William Thiele ’15 Andrew Woodroof ’03 Justin Weyenberg ’08 Alumni Office. White 3 David Horos ’83
Bert Turner ’94 Austin White ’06 Match 3: Crimson 2 Michael Thiele
Lenny Zichichi ’09 White 1 William Thiele ’15
8 ■ Century II
2nd Annual Marty Gras Concert
The 2nd annual Marty Gras Concert to
benefit the Marty Hurley Endowment
moved to Rock ‘n Bowl in March. Former
Hurley students, local artists, their friends
and The Brother Martin Drumline
and Stage Band entertained the crowd.
Robbie Dauterive ’84, Arthur Hardy
and Keith Spera ’85 emceed and a Silent
Auction helped raise funds for the cause.
Josh Olivier ’13 created a “mentor tree”
of Mr. Hurley’s teachers that was given to
VIP guest and sold to the general public. Marty Hurley pupils
Chris Bailey ’86,
Dominick Caronna
’85, Arthur Hardy, Mike
Hotstream ’90, Jimmy
Hurley, Clarence Johnson
’92, Wayne Maureau
’87, Stanton Moore ’90,
Paulette Purser Hurley,
Lauren Vogel and John
Wooton served on the
event committee. John Wooton, Paulette Purser Hurley, Stanton
Moore ’90 and Wayne Maureau ’87
The Marty Hurley
Band Endowment
honoring Marty Hurley
is established in the
St. Aloysius Century
Foundation to support
Brother Martin High
School. Musician,
composer and master
teacher, Marty Hurley David Jouandot ’78, Anna Jouandot
served for 37 years in and Tommy Mitchell ’79
service to the students at
Brother Martin as Band Director.
Under Mr. Hurley, the Brother
Martin Band was a model of
excellence, continually achieving
superior ratings at LMEA festivals.
The purpose of the endowment
is to provide financial support for
Brother Martin in an area most
important to him during his years
at the school – the instrumental Dominick Caronna ’85, Chris Bailey ’86,
music program. Kenny Spellman ’84, Stanton Moore ’90,
Robbie Dauterive ’84 and Kraig de Lanzac
’86
Sponsors & Donors
Main Sponsor Artists & Donors The Wootons Phantom Regiment Paul Rennick Drumsticks
Dave’s Pharmacy- Stanton Moore ’90 Arthur Hardy Aaron Esteve ’12 Anthony Calcagno ’78
Anna and David Jouandot Clarence Johnson III ’92 Josh Olivier ’13 True South Artist Services, LLC Louis Verges ’60 CJ
’78 and the Jouandot Family Ivan Neville Paulette Purser-Hurley Sabian Drum Company
Flow Tribe David Horos ’83 Anthony Bovenzi ’05
Crimson Sponsor The Bucktown All-Stars Tim & Beverly Napier Andy Reamer of Drummers
Rhen & Kraig de Lanzac ’86 Wayne Maureau ’87 Romaguera Photography Services
Century II ■ 9
Alumni Dance Revisits the ’70s
The second annual Alumni
Dance revisited the 1970s
as members of the Brother
Martin community dressed
in ’70s attire and gathered in
The Benson Mall for a night
of merriment. Awards for
best costumes were given
and photos were taken in
the “Disco Boogie” area and
in the photo booth. Tina
Labeaud, Jeannie Bandera and
Brother Martin Food Services
served guests party food and
beverages. Michelle & Brian Sponsors
Barkemeyer ’79, Kerri Becker, Lisa & Sal
Brocato ’88, Stephen Camp ’84, Rhen & Pat Barbaro ’85 - Audio Jocks DJ Service Earl Lennie ’02 - Catalyst Event Solutions
Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Barry Hebert ’74, Mister Big Shots Photo Booth Dean Pigeon ’06 - Carnival Culinary Solutions and
Ron McDonald ’82, Bonnie Pittman, Stephen Camp ’84 Pigeon Caterers
Jim Schoen ’85 and Leni Sumich ’90 Danielle & Chad Guidry Bonnie & Mike Pittman ’79
serve on the committee. Michael Francioni ’83 - Mike Smith ’85 - Crescent Sound and Light, Inc.
Air Effects/Sky Tracker Gulf South L.L.C.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Oompa Loompas
Yo, Rock!
Class of ’81 Cooking Team
Members of the Class of ’81 sponsored,
cooked and served over 500 lbs. of crawfish
at the Brother Martin Fish Fry. Class of ’81
Sponsors were Mark Buchert, Michael
Calogero, Michael Carrone, Michael
Connick, David Stechmann, Glenn
Norton, Steven Hart, Francis Hebert,
Louis Rosiere, Jr., Wayne Moldonado,
Frank McCaskell, Kerry McGehee, Gary
Messina - Rowan Oaks Furniture and
Painting, LLC, Paul Palermo, Vincent
Parenti, Jean Robert, Al Roevens, Gerald
Schmidt, Albert Schmolke and Don Velez
Check out the next issue of Century II for Reunion Photos
10 ■ Century IIJohnny Lebourgeois ’73
Crusader Spirit Scholarship
The Brother Martin Class of 1973 Alumni and Development Tommy Scholarship”. Prior to the presentation,
presented a check to President John Mitchell ’79 for $60,000 for the “Johnny Joe Exnicios ’73 addressed the Brother
Devlin and Assistant to President for LeBourgeois ’73 Crusader Spirit Martin community about the fully
endowed scholarship and Johnny
LeBourgeois ’73. Johnny exemplifies
the “Crusader Spirit” and carries out the
charism of the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart along with his 1973 classmates.
According to his fellow classmates, he
has kept his class together for the past
42 years continuing the tradition of
brotherhood. The scholarship helps
ensure that each year a deserving
student will receive an opportunity to be
educated at Brother Martin High School.
Afterward, guests were treated to a social
at the home of 2014 Alumnus of the Year
Joe Exnicios ’73.
Front: John Devlin, Johnny LeBourgeois ’73, Joe Exnicios ’73 and Tommy Mitchell ’79
2nd Quarter Senior Lunch
The Alumni Association and Student Services hosted the
2nd Quarter Senior Lunch in the Bro. Mark Thornton Terrace.
Seniors enjoyed brisket, pulled pork and mac’n cheese from
Saucy’s (4200 Magazine St.). Volunteer senior moms provided
dessert and served the meal to the Crusader seniors. Brother
Martin Food Services provided salad and assistance with the event.
Alumni Director Kenny Spellman ’84 reminded seniors about
President John Devlin’s message at Ring Mass. Mr. Devlin told the
seniors “Hope is a good thing”. Halfway through their senior year,
the class was asked, “What have you done to maintain your hope
and achieve your goals?”
Alumni Chorus Celebration
in the Oaks
Chris Alley ’08, Justin Blanchard ’14, Christmas Concert. They performed
Todd Clower ’00, Jonathan Ray Dacula “Fum, Fum, Fum” and “We Need A Little Brother Martin participated in
’09, Drew Haro ’03, Victor Hernandez Christmas” before being joined by the Celebration in the Oaks in City Park. The
’03, Zach Materne ’01, Ryan Nocito current Brother Martin Chorus for Vive Brother Martin tree, decorated by Bonnie
’06, Joshua Nuss ’06, Sal Peraino ’04, L’Amour” and “O Sacred Heart”. Kevin and Michael Pittman ’79 and their son
Sidney Rougelot ’06 and Tommy Caparotta ’88 serves as Chorus Director. Casey ’20, sported over 100 crimson and
Thibodeaux ’07 performed at the annual gold shields.
Century II ■ 11Crimson & Gold Network
Crimson & Gold Network Social Crimson & Gold Network Finance Pros
Members of the Crimson & Gold Network (CGN) gathered Speak to Econ Class
at Katie’s Restaurant in Mid-City for an afternoon social in Members of the Crimson & Gold Network’s “Finance
February. Members exchanged business cards and discussed Professionals” spoke to Thomas Heller’s Economics class in
network issues. The CGN offers a variety of online services late November. The week-long seminar focused on personal
to alumni. You can search the alumni business directory, visit finance, loans, careers, stocks and the market. Students in the
professional web senior elective class asked questions and received valuable advice
pages, access concerning their financial future.
career resources,
view alumni
news and much
more. You can
join the CGN
on Linked-In
and Facebook.
For more
information
about the CGN,
Tommy Mitchell ’79, Gary Alfonso and visit our website.
Vincent Monnin ’01
Crimson & Gold Network Finance
Professionals Breakfast Todd Tournillion ’92, Gary Alfonso and Tim Bennett ’03 speak
Members of the Crimson & Gold Network’s “Finance to students
Professionals” group met for breakfast and business in March at CGN Finance Presenters:
Another Broken Egg Café in Lakeview. Agenda items included Gary Alfonso, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
student presentation evaluation, Economics class presentation Tim Bennett ’03, Whitney Bank
review, mentor projects and our current state economic Greg Brewer ’96, Hancock Holding Corp./Whitney Bank
challenges. The mission of the CGN Financial Professionals is Paul Cortazzo ’09, Whitney Bank
to bring alumni together to expand their professional networks, Emmett Dupas ’88, Northwestern Mutual
discuss current topics in the finance industry and give back to the Dennis Haydel ’07, Capital One
Brother Martin community by sharing their expertise. This group Jeremy Mipro ’03, Capital One
is not limited to financial professionals. It is open to all alumni Rhett O’Keefe ’01, Capital One
interested in participating or in learning about the industry. Darrell Mipro ’88, Hancock / Whitney Bank
Todd Tournillion ’92, Postlethwaite & Netterville
Alumni Football Challenges
College Football Pick’em Champion
Russell Frankofsky ’65 CJ
Russell won by virtue of the tie-breaker over
Louis Wingerter ’83. They both finished with 171-123.
Pro Football Pick’em Champion
Kenny Spellman ’84 (169-87)
CGN Finance Professionals Johnny Norwood ’97 and Leni Sumich ’90
tied for second with a record of 167-89.
Pro Football Survivor
Kenny Spellman ’84 (Week 5)
College Bowl Pick’em
Kevin Dieck ’79
March Madness Challenge Winners
Al Kenney ’67 SA • Jeff Magill ’90
If you are interested in participating in Alumni Sports
Challenges, please contact the Alumni Office
12 ■ Century IIEddie Robinson ’88 & The Super Bowl
This past year, the NFL embarked on discussed his football
their 50th Super Bowl season. They career from Brother
celebrated various players, coaches and Martin to Alabama
their high schools. 3,000 players and St. and the NFL. He
head coaches, and more than 2,000 encouraged students
high schools were recognized for their to strive for greatness
positive impact towards the game. The both in academics and
NFL has recognized Brother Martin athletics. The assembly
High School as one of those schools. A ended with a Q & A
commemorative Golden Football was session.
bestowed to the school in honor of a Upon graduation from
football player or head coach who was Brother Martin, Eddie
on an active roster in a Super Bowl. Our played for Alabama Scott Corrente ’83, Mark Bonis, Kenny Spellman ’84, Eddie
football was given to us in honor of Eddie State as a linebacker. Robinson, Jr. ’88, Blayne Bondy ’90 and Sal Brocato ’88
Robinson, Jr. ’88. After graduating in
1992, he was drafted in the second round In 2000, he played in Super Bowl XXXIV
The Golden Football was presented to by the Houston Oilers. He played in the with the Tennessee Titans. Currently,
Brother Martin at an afternoon assembly NFL for 11 years as a member of the Eddie resides in Houston with his three
in March in front of members of the Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars, children.
Brother Martin Football program. Eddie Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills.
Alumni Day of Reflection
Bro. Ronald Hingle ’78 led the Alumni Day of Reflection
with the theme of “My life is not my own. Then, whose is
it, and whose should it be? Lessons of Holy Week”. The day
consisted of two presentations by Bro. Ronald, Reconciliation,
Adoration, The Way of the Cross and the Rosary. There was
time for personal reflection and group discussions. Bro. Louis
Couvillon celebrated Mass assisted by Deacon Carlo Maniglia
’69 SA. The day ended with lunch in the Benson Mall.
Tony Melito ’76, Wayne Wellmeier ’86, Rob Hodges ’89,
Bro. Ronald Hingle ’78, John Hodges ’62 SA,
Randy Oddo ’62 SA, Bob Martin ’61 SA
and Louis Savoye ’61 SA
2016 Crusader Football Schedule Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsors
Date Opponent/Site Time
The Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled due to
Aug. 26 E.D. White/Nicholls State (TGMC/HTV/BOSH Jamboree) 7:45 p.m. inclement weather.
Sept. 2 Plaquemine (H)/Tad Gormley 7:00 p.m. Thank you to our event sponsors.
Sept. 9 St. Stanislaus (H) /Tad Gormley 7:00 p.m. Donna Blanchard
Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni
Sept. 15 Edna Karr (H) / Tad Gormley 7:00 p.m. Association New Orleans
Sept. 23 John Curtis * (A)/Zephyr Stadium 7:00 p.m. Julia Gandolfi
Oct. 1 St. Augustine * (H) /Tad Gormley (Rivalry Week – Hannan Classic) 7:00 p.m. Lazaro and Valerie Griego
Barry Hebert ’74
Oct. 7 Sulphur (A) /Sulphur 7:00 p.m. Nancy Hebert
Oct. 14 Holy Cross * (A) /Zephyr Stadium 7:00 p.m. The McCaskell Family
Oct. 21 Rummel * (H) Homecoming/Tad Gormley 7:00 p.m. Bonnie Pittman
Janel Quitzau
Oct. 29 Shaw * (A)/Hoss Memtsas 2:00 p.m.
Paula Trentacosta
Nov. 4 Jesuit * (H) Senior Night/Zephyr Stadium 7:00 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trentacosta
(H) Home Games * = District Games Cissy Yakelis
Century II ■ 13President’s Dinner
Brother Martin High School celebrated
its 10th annual President’s Dinner at the
Windsor Court Hotel. The evening began
with a reception prior to the five course
meal. President’s Dinner Committee
member, Sal Brocato ’88 led the prayer
before the meal and committee chair P.
Lindsey Williams ’83, welcomed guests
and introduced John Devlin, President of
Brother Martin.
Mr. Devlin thanked the President’s
Dinner main sponsors – The Gootee
Family - represented by Kathy and
Ken Gootee ’70, Ben Gootee ’01 and
Ryan and Sara Gootee. He also thanked Windsor Court Dining Room
chairman P. Lindsey Williams ’83 and
his wife Jodi for initiating this annual
event. He introduced those Brothers in
attendance, Bro. Mark Hilton, Provincial
of the United States Province, Bro.
Ronald Hingle ’78, Councilor, Brother
Ivy LeBlanc, Councilor, and Bro. Francis
David, former Provincial of the New
Orleans Province.
Mr. Devlin reflected back to 2007
to highlight all of Brother Martin’s
achievements since the first President’s
Dinner - the completion of the Meyer
Building and the Branton Chapel,
courtyard improvements, addition of
a main campus sign, the naming of the
Alumni and Development Office for
Brother Jean Sobert and the completion President's Dinner Committee with John Devlin, left to right Christine and Milton Dureau
of Phase II. During Phase II, fundraising ’69 CJ, Jodi and Lindsey Williams ’83, Rhen and Kraig de Lanzac ’86, Lisa and Sal
efforts surpassed $16 million dollars and Brocato ’88, Erin and Joe Caruso ’79 and Karen and Chuck Stall ’76
the school’s endowment grew
to $13 million. He continued
as he highlighted the many
athletic, extracurricular and
academic achievements of
the past 10 years - 10 state
athletic championships, rising
PSAT and ACT scores, our
distinguished NJROTC unit,
and the many excellent and
superior ratings earned by our
Crusader Band and Chorus.
His closing remarks explained
the re-visioning of Phase III of John Devlin Sara and Ryan Gootee (left), Ken Gootee ’70 and wife Kathy
the Master Plan. and Ben Gootee ’01 (seated), Dorothy and Bruce Himbert ’78
(standing)
Mr. Devlin then asked Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ,
those who have attended every dinner Ben Gootee ’01, Davelyn and Tony
for the last 10 years to stand and be Melito ’76, Beverly and Tim Napier,
acknowledged. President Dinner and Karen and Chuck Stall ’76, were
attendees with perfect attendance, acknowledged with a round of applause.
14 ■ Century II2016 Brother Martin Golf Classic
Lakewood Golf Club hosted the 34th
annual Brother Martin Golf Classic
on April 15th. Threatening weather
didn’t deter over 200 golfers from
enjoying a day of golf, food, drinks
and Crusader comraderies. The
morning round featured a record 69
golfers who were treated to donuts,
breakfast croissant sandwiches and
beverages. The Class of ’74 Cooking
Team prepared and served sausages Senior Champions Warren Meyer ’65 SA,
and potato salad for lunch along with Dan Sensebe ’65 SA, Jim Schilleci ’65 SA
Brisbi’s white beans. Burgers from The Class of ’74 Cooks Tim Bayard ’74, Gary and Tran Asprodites ’69 SA
Swamp Room, charbroiled oysters Delahoussaye ’74, Phil Ciaccio ’74 and Jeff
from Mato’s Oysters and served by Haro ’74
Pigeon’s Caterers and jambalaya by
Frank Viola ’67 SA and Conn Regan ’66
CJ kept the players going on the course.
After, Johnny’s Seafood served boiled
crawfish along with jambalaya from Cook
me Somethin’ Mr. Team champions
were recognized, prizes were given away
and players with the “longest drive” and
“closest to the hole” were rewarded. The Tournament Champions Marcel Tullier
event committee along with an army of ’97, Craig Sturiale ’97 and Tyler Watson
volunteers ensured a successful event. ’97 (not pictured David Disalvo ’97)
The 2016 Golf Golf Tournament Committee chairman Ron Results
Committee members Brisbi ’67 SA 1st Place Team
Ron Brisbi ’67 SA, chairman Tyler Watson ’97
Lou Bonnaffons ’84 Marcel Tullier ’97
B.J. Branigan ’01 Davis Disalvo ’97
Jordan Eagan ’01 Craig Sturiale ’97
David Liuzza ’96 1st Place Team Seniors
Eric Long ’99 Dan Sensebe ’65 SA
Joe McCarthy ’77 Jim Schilleci ’65 SA
Chance Miller ’88 Warren Meyer ’65 SA
Ben Lambert ’03 Tran Asprodites ’69 SA
Billy Moore ’80 Longest Drive
Casey Munson ’97 Brad Treuting ’04
Danny Richard ’72
Brad Treuting ’04 Closest to the Hole
Jerry Reso ’55 putts for birdie... Tran Asprodites ’69 SA
Sponsors
Orion Rigging and Supply - Lakeview Harbor Scariano Brothers Crescent Crown Distributing Crescent Payroll Solutions, Inc.
Karen & Chuck Stall ’76, Landis Construction Co., LLC ........ Pigeon Caterers of New Orleans Sunrise Pediatrics - Dr. Nicholas
Chuck ’02 & Will ’07 Miller Building Co., Inc. Class of ’74 Cooks The Swamp Room A. Danna III, M. D., ’67 SA
Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic, Pepsi Joseph S. Exnicios ’73 Cook Me Somethin’ Mister Favorites Promotional Products
LLC - Dr. Hank Eiserloh ’84 ........ Republic National Distributing ........ John Horn ’79
Mato’s Oysters - Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer Co., LLC Blue Dot Donuts Ken Leithman ’47
Mathew Lepetich ’95 Big Easy Event Rental Southern Eagle Distributor Blue Runner Foods, Inc. Seale & Ross PLC
........ Crescent Door and Hardware Tito’s Handmade Vodka Perry Dampf & Associates LLC Don Schindler ’71, Blake
First NBC Crescent Power Systems Upper Cervical Family ........ Schindler ’01, Dane Schindler ’07
........ Executone Systems Co. of LA, Inc. Chiropractic Tyrone Tubbs
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Audio Video Lighting Ferguson Enterprises ........ “Art the Ribbon Man”
Installations and Security University Shell, Edenborn Shell, Mister Sparky Big Easy Sportsplex & Baseball
Faux Pas Prints Uptown Shell & Lakeshore Shell AAA Silk Screening Academy
Century II ■ 151996 State Champs Reunion
The 1996 Brother Martin State
Baseball Champions reunited
for their 20th anniversary in
April. Teammates, family and
friends gathered at The Bulldog-
Mid City for a reception on
Friday night. Some members of
the team played in the alumni
softball game on Saturday
afternoon. Saturday evening the
team was recognized before the
Brother Martin vs. Holy Cross
game at U.N.O. Members of the Jeff Schmidtke ’97, Pierre Gaudin ’96, Barry Hebert ’74, Sponsors
team were introduced and met Joe Schick ’96, Christian Crawford ’97, Tyler Watson ’97,
with the current team before Johnny Collins ’97, David Disalvo ’97, Chris Kane ’96, Chris Kane ’96
1996 head coach Barry Hebert Mike Durr ’97, Brad Comeaux ’97, Blair Barbier ’96, David Miller ’96 – Dmill Sports
’74 threw out the first pitch. David Miller ’96 and Tommy Donelon ’96 Tyler Watson ’97 – Distinctive Homes by Watson
Baseball Reunion and Alumni Softball Game
The Brother Martin Baseball community
gathered for the annual reunion and softball
game in April at Farley Field. Captain Stephen
Carroll ’03 and the “gold team” defeated the
“white team”9-5. This is Stephen’s 2nd consecutive
victory as team captain. Dr. James “Argo”
Meza ’66 SA threw out the first pitch. The game
was dedicated to Emmanuel “Tookie” Spann
’84. Members of the Meza and Spann families
attended the game. The Brother Martin 8th
Grade Team took a photo with the team before
they departed for the District Tournament,
which they won. The 1996 State Championship
Team was recognized on the 20th anniversary of
their championship season. After the game, festivities
continued at Sponsors
Lakeview Harbor
where alumni, family The Meza Family
Brian Barkemeyer ’79
and friends enjoyed Ronald Hebert ’65 SA
burgers, jambalaya Jason Sorapuru ’81 – A1 A.P.E. Service
and drinks. Blake Gillies ’05
Bill Deris ’62 SA
Rosters
GOLD WHITE Dr. James “Argo” Meza ’66 SA, Josh
Matt Adams '04 Blair Barbier '96 Members of the Spann Family Meza ’96 and family.
Barry Albarado '95 Michael Calogero '81
Kevin Berry '08 Chuck Camp '10
Bill Bonnaffons '86 Derek Cummiskey '85
Stephen Carroll'03 Cody Ducote '13
Larry Delahoussaye '86 Michael Durr '97
Blake Gillies '05 Barry Hebert '74
CharlesKirchem '01 Beau Keller '98
Stephen Landry'05 Kevin Leaumont '88
Chris McIntyre '04 Nick Macaluso '85
John Munoz '80 Jon Maestri '88
John Pettavino '86 David Miller '96
Reece Rodrigue '08 Andy Pettavino '94
Myles Rodrigue '10 Scooter Roevens '81
Tyler Watson '97 Captain Stephen Carroll ’03 and the champion Gold Team
16 ■ Century IIAlumni Highlights
Warde Manuel ’86 has been named athletic director at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. He has had a
distinguished career in intercollegiate athletics that ranges from being a student-athlete to a director of athletics.
He previously served as athletic director at the University of Connecticut and the University at Buffalo. Prior to
his time at Buffalo, he was the assistant and associate director of athletics for the University of Michigan, where he
oversaw that school’s football and men’s basketball programs
Warde was a high school All-American football player while at Brother Martin and played for the University
of Michigan under its legendary coach, Bo Schembechler. In the course of working on a PhD in social work and psychology at
Michigan, he earned a master’s degree in social work in 1993 and an MBA from Michigan’s Ross School of Business in April 2005.
Warde and his wife, Chrislan, have a daughter, Emma, and a son, Evan.
Michael Gulotta ’98 of MoPho in New Orleans is a 2016 F&W Best New Chef. Mike serves Delta-inspired
Vietnamese food in a casual restaurant that explores the seafood traditions around both Southeast Asia and the
American South. He has worked at August and Marisol in New Orleans and has served in guest chef roles in
Germany at Spielweg and in Liguria, Italy. He studied at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.
Mike has also been nominated for a James Beard Award and is one of five local chefs nominated in the “Best
Chef: South category”. Mike won the Steelite USA “Art of Presentation” award. Partnered with his brother Jeff
Gulotta ’93 and business partner Jeffrey Bybee ’97 they run the Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant MoPho and the pub-grub
concept Rum and The Lash inside Finn McCool’s Irish Pub. They recently opened Tana, a new Italian concept inside Mid-City
cocktail bar Treo.
Alumni In The News
1957 1971
Kenneth Perret CJ has been re-elected as president Jules “Jay” Albert III recently completed the Master of Arts
of the Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation in Ministry Program at Nashotah Theological Seminary in
Association for 2016. He is a retired administrator with Wisconsin.
the Federal Highway Administration and the Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development. He also Gary Froeba has been named the 2015 General
serves as a commissioner for Baton Rouge’s Capital Area Transit Manager of the Year for Omni Hotels & Resorts. Gary
System. is Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn in
Ashville, NC.
1967
Danny Hare has retired from Procter & Gamble after 33 years. 1973
He worked as an Account Executive with several roles in both Gregory J. Hollier, CFO at Gulf Coast Bank, has been named a
sales and management. He began his career working for 20 years board member for the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.
with Clairol Beauty Care and Bristol Myers Medicines. Danny
and his wife Susie now live in Fleming Island, FL and enjoy an 1974
active lifestyle traveling, doing home renovation projects and David M. Flotte has been hired as a partner at Salley, Hite,
socializing with friends and neighbors. Mercer & Resor LLC.
1966 Sleep Out for Homeless
Michael “Mick” Lang CJ is publishing his first western novella Business and community leaders in
on Kindle e-books: A Ranger’s Rise. New Orleans slept out on the street
in solidarity with homeless and at-
1968 risk youths in November.
William J. Sommers, Jr. SA, of the law firm of Dr. Sidney Fauria ’69 CJ, Joe
Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, LLC has been named Exnicios ’73, co-chair, Tony Melito
a “Louisiana Super Lawyer” for 2016 by Thomas ’76 and Judge Steven Jupiter ’86
Reuters. spent a night on the sidewalk with
nothing but a sleeping bag and
1970 a cardboard box. The Sleep Out
Paul Arrigo, CDME, President & CEO of Visit Baton raised funds and awareness, sending
Rouge has been installed as the 2016 President of a clear message to homeless kids
Joe Exnicios ’73 and
the Louisiana Association of Convention & Visitors that we stand with them in their Tony Melito ’76
Bureaus (LACVB) Board of Directors. struggles and we celebrate their
courage and resiliency, and support their promises and dreams.
Century II ■ 17Mark Romig of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing The following alumni have been recognized
Corp. has been installed as Vice Chairman of the by New Orleans Magazine as a “Top Lawyer”.
Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. Richard Bertram ’79, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Jones
Walker LLP
1975 Danny Buras Jr. ’87, Corporate Governance and Complaints
Steve Guillot has relocated to Plano, TX after being hired as a Law, The Buras Law Firm, LLC
Reservoir Engineering Adviser at Denbury Resources, Inc. He Ralph Capitelli ’65 CJ, Criminal Defense White Collar,
published an article in the November 2015 issue of the Oil and Capitelli & Wicker
Gas Financial Journal titled, “Oil Price Super Cycles”. Kerry Cuccia ’70, Attorney at Law
James C. Exnicios ’76, Tax Law, Liskow & Lewis, APLC
1978 Mark A. Fullmer ’70, Corporate Law, Mergers & Aquisitions,
David Jouandot spoke to members of Phelps Dunbar, LLP
the Brother Martin Excalibur National Paul Hale ’99, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Deutsch, Kerrigan
Honor Society in an effort to expose & Stiles, LLP
our science students to careers in Joe Hassinger Jr. ’84, Construction Law, Galloway, Johnson,
science fields. David is a pharmacist who owns and operates Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC
Dave’s Pharmacy on the Westbank. His son, David Jouandot II, Scott Hedlund ’97, Construction Law, Deutsch, Kerrigan &
Ph.D. ’03, serves as a moderator for the club and teaches science Stiles, LLP
at Brother Martin. Robert C. Lowe ’67 SA, Family Law, Lowe, Stein, Hoffman,
Allweiss & Hauver
1980 Jerome J. Reso Jr. ’55 SA, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates,
Hugh Hamilton reigned as King Chronus. Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC
Benjamin D. Reichard ’97, Securities Regulation, Fishman
1982 Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, LLP
Eddie Jacobs, Vice President of Operations at Billy Swaim III ’94, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Galloway,
Hampton Inns & Suites, has been announced as a Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC
member of the 2016 Greater New Orleans Hotel &
Lodging Association board of directors. 1984
Lee Beba has been named District Chief for the New
1983 Orleans Fire Department.
David Schexnaydre earned his black belt in Karate. He 1985
trains at Mandeville Karate Training Center. Mike Cusimano has been hired by ThinkIT as technical account
manager and virtual chief information officer.
Lindsey Williams and
Pierce Williams ’16 became the first Justin I. Woods has been appointed clerk of court for
father/son duo to win individual state the state’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, which serves
wrestling championships for Brother Martin. Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.
1987
Jamal Lacour, application architect for IBM Interactive
Wrestling Dominance Global Business Services, worked directly on the
concept of creating a digital war room for the Toronto
Robbie Dauterive ’84, head wrestling coach at Brother Raptors.
Martin, led his team to their fifth consecutive LHSAA State
Wrestling Championship. This is Dennis Pearse, General Manager Omni Royal Orleans
Robbie’s eighth state championship Hotel, has been announced as a member of the 2016
as a head coach and the school’s 17th Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association
wrestling title. Carlos Bertot, James board of directors.
Casadaban ’06, J.P. Pierre, Duffy
Rousselle, Nick Shields ’08, Will
Stall ’07, Dylan Dunn ’12 and Paul 1988
Palermo ’81 serve as assistant coaches. Mark Bologna has created “Beyond Bourbon
See complete story on page 27. Street; an Insider’s Guide to New Orleans”. It’s
available on iTunes and will be released on a weekly
Kent Masson ’88, head wrestling basis. Mark shares his love and knowledge of New
coach at Teurlings Catholic in Orleans. He talks about things to do, where to eat, the history
Lafayette, led his team to their third straight LHSAA Div. II and the people that make New Orleans unique.
State Wrestling Championship. Kent is in his 13th season as
coach and they have won 6 of the last 7 state championships
in Div. II.
18 ■ Century IICrusaders Give Back 1992
Christopher Kovatch was selected as an assistant
Kevin Kern ’97 and Scott
coach in the LHSCA East-West All-Star basketball
Masson ’89 travelled to Houston
game.
to put on a Mardi Gras party for
approximately 75 children and
families at the MD Anderson
1993
Jack Duvernay, Vice President at Eagan Insurance
Children’s Cancer Center. They
Agency, has been named Chairperson at Louisiana
put together donations from
Association of Health Underwriters Political Action
various businesses and travelled
Committee.
to Houston with “goodie bags”
of Mardi Gras throws, stuffed animals, beads and other
Brian Trascher has been appointed state Co-
Mardi Gras items. The children enjoyed decorations, King
Chair for the Louisiana State Leadership Team of
Cakes donated by Sucre, music and much more as Kevin and
Donald J. Trump for President Inc.
Scott served lunch. Michael Keneker ’91, Controller/Vice
President at MD Anderson aided in facilitating the event.
1994
Brandon DuMontier completed Ironman
Kevin Caparotta was recently elected president of the Chattanooga this past September. The race consisted
Louisiana American Choral Directors Association. of a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 116 mile bike, and
At the 2015 National In-Service Conference of the finishing with a 26.2 mile marathon. This was Brandon’s
National Association for Music Education (NAfME), first full distance Ironman and he finished in a time of 12 hours,
his work with the Brother Martin Chorus was recognized in a 56 minutes and 44 seconds.
poster demonstrating how NAfME members empower creativity
in their classrooms. Kevin frequently serves as keyboardist for 1995
national touring musicals, including shows such as Wicked, The Tristan Sands is Board certified in Neurology with
Book of Mormon, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, The Addams Special Qualification in Child Neurology following
Family, Shrek, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, Grease, Peter completion of his residency training at the University
Pan, Evita, The Wiz, and many others. He is currently an on-call of California in San Francisco. He is currently a fellow
keyboard sub for the national tour of Jersey Boys, traveling to in Clinical Neurophysiology/Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia
theaters across the country to perform onstage as keyboardist University in New York.
and vocalist in the Four Seasons band.
1996
Emmett Dupas III, a Northwestern Mutual Wealth Christopher J. Kane, partner at Adams and Reese
Management Advisor in Metairie, was recently LLP, was honored as a fellow of the second class of the
recognized as one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Francis Leadership Institute. Recognizing the need
Advisers in the country by PLANADVISER Magazine. to educate and prepare professional men and women
for civic engagement and social responsibility, the Norman C.
1989 Francis Institute inaugurated a program in 2013.
Steven Gilley was promoted to Sergeant with the Slidell police
department and is in charge of the crime scene and evidence
division. The following alumni have been named
Super Lawyers by Superlawyers.com.
1991 New Orleans Top 50
Dr. Alfonso Vargas joined the High Risk Hope’s Larry Centola III ’94, Martzell & Bickford
(HRH) Board of Directors. HRH is a catalyst in the Bankruptcy: Business
global fight to end premature birth. Alfonso graduated Tristan Manthey ’88, Heller, Draper, Patrick, Horn &
from Loyola University of New Orleans with a degree Dabney, LLC
in Biology. He then moved on to Flinders University School Business: Corporate
of Medicine in Australia, where we received his doctorate. Jerry Reso ’55, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC
He came back to the states and completed his residency in Criminal Defense: White Collar
pediatrics at Albany Medical center. He finished a fellowship Ralph Capitelli ’65 CJ, Capitelli & Wicker
in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Louisiana State University Environmental Litigation
Health Science Center-Tulane University. Alfonso served in the Glen Pilie ’69 CJ, Adams and Reese
US Air Force, where he traveled to Costa Rica for Humanitarian Mergers & Acquisitions
Medical Readiness Deployment to provide primary care to Mark Fullmer ’70, Phelps Dunbar
infants and children. His passion for helping others can also be Personal Injury General; Plaintiff
seen in his trip to Colombia for Operation Smile International. Justin Woods ’85, The Woods Law Group
He now provides exceptional service as a Neonatologist at St. Transportation/Maritime
Joseph’s Women’s Hospital (SJWH), leading their therapeutic Timothy Hassinger ’89, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins,
hypothermia program. Alfonso served on the HRH Advisory Burr & Smith
committee prior to joining the Board of Directors. Grady Hurley ’72, Jones Walker
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