This past weekend, alumni and guests gathered for the annual Plus 50 Mass and Alumni Reunion at Brother Martin High School. This special evening included Reunion festivities for Alumni of 51 years or more from St. Aloysius, Cor Jesu, and Brother Martin High School. 

The afternoon began with Mass in the Branton Chapel celebrated by Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03 and assisted by Deacon Ray Bertin ’61 CJ.  After Mass, Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 recognized special guests, including the Alumnus who travelled the farthest, Edward Blind ’63 SA, who lives in Madison, OH, as well as two attendees from the earliest class, Courtney Busch ’52 SA and Julian Champagne ’52 SA.

At the Plus 50 reception, Alumni and guest enjoyed a delicious meal by prepared by Pigeon’s Catering and served by the Brother Martin Culinary Crusaders. 

The St. Aloysius Classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968 as well as the Cor Jesu Classes of 1958, 1963, and 1968 were all recognized for their respective anniversaries.  The Brother Martin Class of 1972 was welcomed as the newest members of the Plus 50 family.  The Class of 1972 showed school spirit by having the most class representatives in attendance.

Special thanks to Fr. Andrew Sanchez ’03, Kevin Caparotta ’88 and the Brother Martin Chorus, Paul Marcello ’12, Carlos Bogran ’99, Brother Martin Student Ambassadors, Donnie Midkiff ’03, Drew Treuting and the Culinary Crusaders, and the members of the Plus 50 Committee: Greg Averill ’70, Kenny Barrett ’70, Armand Bertin ’59 CJ, Nelson Breve ’71, Bill Fulham ’61 CJ, Gordon Gsell ’61 CJ, George Heine '72, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Deacon Terry Manieri ’64 SA, Mike McAdam ’53 SA, Jerry McCrory ’70, Tom Nenos ’64 SA, Hon. Conn Regan ’66 CJ, Van Robichaux ’69 CJ, Mark Schneider '72, Lenny Simmons ’64 CJ, Sal Tramontana ’59 CJ, Alan Thriffiley ’71, and George Wax ’45 SA.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Gold Sponsors

Porter & Luke’s - Wayne Krause ’60 SA

Stephen Mallerich ’72

Carreen & Jerry Reso ’55 SA

Manuel A. Sala ’46 SA

Silver Sponsors

Heine Benefit Solutions LLC - George Heine ’72 

Houin Family 

Anna & Richard Lea ’58 SA

Clifford Miller ’58 CJ 

Plauche Electric Service, Inc.

Schafer Group Ltd., LLC

Bronze Sponsors

FRANCR - Edward Blind ’63 SA 

Robert J. Brunet, Sr. ’68 CJ 

James Corcoran ’45 SA 

Dr. Nicholas Danna III ’67 SA

Gene Ferniz ’71

D. Michael Giroir ’63 SA

Gordon Gsell ’61 CJ 

Frank Janusa ’69 SA

Lawrence Kampa, Jr. ’70 

Joseph Labadot ’63 CJ 

Fernand Laudumiey ’62 SA 

Mike McAdam ’53 SA

Rick Reso ’62 SA

A. J. Talamo, Jr. ‘63 SA

Henry Tebbe ‘58 SA

Donors

Cypress Lakes Country Club 

Pete Dares, Sr. ’56 SA 

John Hodges ’62 SA 

Kevin Karcher ’69 CJ

Mike McAdam ’53 SA 

Porter & Luke’s 

George Schexnayder ’59 SA