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7th Grade Band Program

7th Grade Band Program

Throughout this spring semester, Nico Camero ’07, a Crusader Band alumnus and current member of the LSU Tiger Band, has been leading a group of 7th grade students in a music program designed to get them involved in the band program before they can actually enroll in a Band …

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Calling all Crusader Football Fans

Calling all Crusader Football Fans

The annual Crimson & Gold game will take place this Saturday at Tad Gormley Stadium. Start time is slated for 10:00am. The event is free and you will be able to park inside of the stadium. Come to the stadium for a preview of next season.


Track & Field Convocation

Track & Field Convocation

The Athletic Department hosted a convocation last night honoring our district champion Track & Field Team. Coach Duplechain gave a re-cap of junior high, junior varsity and varsity accomplishments and recognized each member of the program. Those members receiving special recognition were:

Coaches’ Award: Yuki Kurusu
Captain Award: Jared Allen and …

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Rugby Convocation

Rugby Convocation

Brother Martin hosted a Convocation last night honoring the rugby team. Coaches Gary Giepert and Jerry Malina gave a brief synopsis of the season and recognized each member of the program.

Thanks again to the coaches for their guidance and our parents for their support throughout the season.

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Dionysians Awards Banquet

Dionysians Awards Banquet

Members of the Dionysians, the school’s drama club, and their parents gathered in the Brother Mark Thornton, S.C., Terrace this week for their annual end-of-the-year awards banquet. After enjoying a meal together, moderators Mr. David Joyner and Mr. Michael Lynn ’04 presented a variety of awards to recognize the …

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Resound in the Close of Another Year

Resound in the Close of Another Year

Under the direction of Ms. Tara Hinds, the members of the Crusader Chorus presented their annual Spring Concert in the James B. Branton Chapel this week. The chorus sang a variety of pieces, including Ron Jeffers’s “Tommy’s Gone” and Brant Adams’s “Exultate Justi in Dominio.” The group was joined …

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Crusader Outfielder Named to 2012 All-Star Team

Crusader Outfielder Named to 2012 All-Star Team

LHSAA has announced the 2012 All- Star baseball teams.  Crusader outfielder Rivers Frederick was one of only 2 local players to be named to the 2012 All-Star team.  We wish Rivers the best of luck in the All-Star game and on his career at LSU-Eunice.

The players are selected via the Louisiana …

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6th Annual Brother Martin Tennis Tournament

6th Annual Brother Martin Tennis Tournament

It took three tries, but the Brother Martin Tennis Tournament did take place, kind of. Players competed in two and half rounds of play before the weather forced play to end. The party moved inside at the University Tennis Center at UNO where the Parade of Prizes, great food …

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US Lacrosse All American Awards

US Lacrosse All American Awards

Congratulations to Senior Donald Davis on being named the US Lacrosse Academic All American for the State of Louisiana.  The US Lacrosse Men’s Game All American Awards/Recognition process itself is maintained by the US Lacrosse Men’s Game Coaches and Recognition Sub Committee Chairs and administered locally by the High …

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Cemeteries of New Orleans

Cemeteries of New Orleans

Yesterday, Mrs. Williams’s 4th period Geography class had a guest speaker from the Save Our Cemeteries organization.  St. Aloysius alumn, Mr. Michael Duplantier ’64, discussed the historical and cultural influence of the different cemeteries in New Orleans and around the world.  Topics of the presentation ranged from the early …

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Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

The senior members of the Dionysians performed to sold out crowds during both weekends of Little Shop of Horrors! The production closed a busy season for the drama club that also featured Twelve Angry Men, Grease and The Importance of Being Earnest. Congratulations to all cast and crew members …

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Prom Fest: Super ‘Saders

Prom Fest: Super ‘Saders

With a superhero theme, the seniors and their dates came to Elysian Fields after the prom for our annual Prom Fest, an overnight event featuring games, dancing, contests, food, music, and prizes. From the Conlin gym filled with inflatable games to the large buffet of food in the Mall, …

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Senior Prom at the Arbor Room

Senior Prom at the Arbor Room

The Class of 2012 celebrated their Brother Martin careers at the annual Senior Prom, held this year at the new Arbor Room at Popp’s Fountain in City Park. Seniors and their dates took pictures in front of the majestic fountain while Bruce Roussel and Wild Wayne spun high energy …

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In-line Hockey Team Takes Home Division Championship

In-line Hockey Team Takes Home Division Championship

This weekend the Brother Martin Hockey team played in the Gulf Coast Hockey League Championship series.

In the first game of bracket play, the Crusaders defeated St. Pauls 6-1. Parker Babcock scored 2 goals and had 1 assist. Bobby Porretta scored 1 goal and had 1 assist. Zach Begoun Will …

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Call to Leadership Mass

Call to Leadership Mass

The entire Brother Martin community gathered this week in the Conlin Gymnasium for the annual “Call to Leadership” Mass, during which outgoing Student Council President Ken Newburger presented the ceremonial shield to newly elected Student Council President Michael Maldonado as the symbolic turning over of school leadership to the …

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