This past weekend, alumni and guests gathered for the annual Plus 50 Mass and 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 evening began with Mass in the James B. Branton Chapel celebrated by Father Andrew Sanchez ’03.

At the conclusion of Mass, Advancement and Alumni Relations Director, Kenny Spellman ’84, recognized special guests including President Greg Rando ‘77 and Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood. Kenny then invited Brother Bernie Couvillon, S.C., and Brother Paul Montero, S.C. to share a few words with the alumni.

Special recognition was also given to classes celebrating anniversaries – The St. Aloysius Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967 as well as the Cor Jesu Classes of 1957, 1962, and 1967. James Marquette '62 CJ of Holiday Island, Arkansas was recognized as the alumnus who traveled the farthest to attend our celebration. Ellis Quigley ’42 SA was recognized as alumnus from the earliest class.

Following Mass, a reception was held in the Benson Mall with catering by Scot Craig '80 of Katie's and the Culinary Crusaders. There was also a chance for classmates to show their school spirit with a cheer led by Class of 1962 SA. The Class of 1962 SA also 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, Brother Martin Student Ambassadors, Donnie Midkiff ’03 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, Emery Dyer ’56 SA, Bill Fulham ’61 CJ, Gordon Gsell ’61 CJ, Sid Lambert ’64 CJ, Terry Manieri ’64 SA, Mike McAdam ’53 SA, Jerry McCrory ’70, Tom Nenos ’64 SA, Conn Regan ’66 CJ, Van Robichaux ’69 CJ, Lenny Simmons ’64 CJ, Alan Thriffiley ’71, Sal Tramontana ’59 CJ, and George Wax ’45 SA