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Stellar Pitching Leads Peake BMW to 6-1 win over Refuel

Stellar Pitching Leads Peake BMW to 6-1 win over Refuel

Cory Gaconi got the win in Monday afternoon’s game against Shaw based Refuel allowing one run on four hits and one walk in 89 pitches while striking out five.  Peake BMW took an early lead in the first inning.  The score remained 1-0 until the fifth inning when Peake …

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Cheerleaders Return from Camp

Cheerleaders Return from Camp

Over the weekend, members of the Crusader Cheerleading squad attended the UCA Summer Camp at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.  At the camp, they learned the latest cheers and routines.  We can’t wait to see them in action next school year!


Crusader SS Continues His Busy Summer

Crusader SS Continues His Busy Summer

Senior shortstop Greg Deichmann just returned home from a weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Perfect Game Nationals with with 250-300 of the nation’s top high school players.  On Tuesday, Deichmann will travel to Cary, NC to participate in the Tournament of Stars, where 40 players will be chosen to continue on …

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McMullen ’10 Discusses Route to Becoming a Tiger

McMullen ’10 Discusses Route to Becoming a Tiger

In an article recently published by The Advocate, Sean McMullen ’10 discusses his time being recruited and playing at Delgado before becoming the lead-off man for the LSU Tigers.

After earning all-state honors at Brother Martin his senior year, McMullen was recruited by several colleges outside of the Southeastern Conference, …

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Enrichment Program Completes First Week

Enrichment Program Completes First Week

This week marked the start of the 2013 Enrichment Program.  During the week, almost 200 incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders attended English and Math classes in the morning and familiarized themselves with Brother Martin High School.  In the afternoons, students had a choice of many activities including football in the …

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Peake BMW defeats Retif Oil; gives up only 1 hit

Peake BMW defeats Retif Oil; gives up only 1 hit

The rivalry between Brother Martin and Jesuit got even hotter during Wednesday night’s Summer Legion match-up.  Brother Martin based Peake BMW and Jesuit based Retif Oil played a stellar summer baseball game at Kirsch-Rooney resulting in a 3-2 Peake BMW victory.

Down 1-0 in the top of the fourth, Daniel Lahare, …

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Crusader Shortstop to Attend Perfect Game National Showcase

Crusader Shortstop to Attend Perfect Game National Showcase

Ten of the best rising high school seniors in baseball from Louisiana, including three from the metro New Orleans area, are at the Metrodome in Minneapolis for the next five days taking part in the Perfect Game National Showcase.

Brother Martin shortstop Greg Deichmann, an LSU commitment is one of …

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2013 Uniform Exchange Program

2013 Uniform Exchange Program

Again, we are collecting ‘gently worn’ school uniform shirts, pants, and belts.  If you are able and would like to have another student benefit from the use of your son’s uniforms, then please bring the clean uniforms to the Student Services Office.  Many of our families will be extremely grateful for your …

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2013 Plus 50 Gala

2013 Plus 50 Gala

The 10th annual Plus 50 Gala was held this past Saturday evening celebrating alumni from St. Aloysius and Cor Jesu whom have graduated 51 or more years ago. Rev. Msgr. Andrew Taormina ’54 SA, Pastor at St. Francis Xavier, celebrated Mass in the Branton Chapel, followed by a reception …

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Crusader Summer Camp Week 1

Crusader Summer Camp Week 1

Brother Martin Summer Camp is off to a great start! Boys ages 6 – 12 from across the Greater New Orleans area participated in baseball, soccer and flag football with age-appropriate instruction from several Crusader players and coaches.  In addition to those sport concentrations, campers participated in morning and …

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7th Graders Return Home from DC

7th Graders Return Home from DC

Over the past week, members of the Brother Martin 7th grade class went on the 3rd Annual 7th Grade Trip to Washington DC.  On the way up to DC, the group stopped in Pigeon Forge, TN near Gatlinburg for a night of go-karts and putt-putt at The Track.  On …

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7th grader scores over 90th percentile in Duke ACT program

7th grader scores over 90th percentile in Duke ACT program

Joseph Aguda attended the Duke University Grand Recognition Ceremony for the Talent Identification Program May 20th. The ceremony identified those seventh graders that were invited to take the ACT then scored at or above the 90th percentile as compared to high school juniors taking the ACT. Nationally, 1,670 seventh …

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2013 Fishing Rodeo

2013 Fishing Rodeo

Brisbi’s Restaurant hosted the Brother Martin Fishing Rodeo this past Saturday. The new venue provided a scenic backdrop as patrons enjoyed delicious food and cold drinks. The Class of 1973 Cooking Team prepared and served fried fish and other tasty treats including sno-balls. A tournament record was set in …

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Young Crusaders End the Year with a Splash

Young Crusaders End the Year with a Splash

Last Thursday afternoon, when the final exam had been turned in, members of the 7th and 8th grades gathered for an end of the year bash.  The students enjoyed crawfish and pizza in the Benson Mall then moved outside for more activities.  In the backyard, two inflatable slip-n-slides were available along …

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Varsity Baseballers Receive Post-season Honors

Varsity Baseballers Receive Post-season Honors

Congratulations to the following members of the 2013 State Semifinalist baseball program for being named to the following teams.

All-State

Gregory Deichmann (Jr.)
Cody Ducote (Sr.)

Honorable mention:
Corey Gaconi
Owen Magee
Jacob Seward
Tyler Zamjahn

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