Alumni, family and friends gathered in “The Backyard” at school for the annual Crusader Cook-off Tailgate Challenge & Homebrew Competition this past Sunday. Sixteen cooking teams and thirteen brews challenged for judges and “People’s Choice” awards. Class of ’86 prepared “Sweet & Sour Wings” and won Top Chef honors with The Swine Spectators’ Bayou BLT and Explodin Spadini’s Crusader Roll earning Gold Medal Awards. Redfish Brewing’s Napa Valley Blonde won the Master Brewer title. The Italian Crusaders’ “Pastauge” and Laughing Bayou Brewing garnered the People’s Choice Awards in their respective categories.
Lucky winners were able to take home an array of door prizes, “Big Board” prizes and cash from the 50/50. Brother Martin Student Ambassadors organized kids games in the Conlin Gymnasium, Eddie Gonzales ’77 emceed, Rob Hymel and The “A” Team served as DJ and Cissy Yakelis led the Brother Martin Cooking team as they prepared burgers and other treats for guests. The Ladies of the Shield provided desserts and the Class of 2001 sponsored and served refreshments in the drink tent. Thank you also to all our guest judges for judging this great event!
Rusty and Judy Buckman
Mary Beth and Jeff Haro ’74
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Cindy and Jerry Moll ’73
Casey Munson ’97
Beverly and Tim Napier
Kelsey and Brett Napier ’03
Debbie and Roni Sumich
Paula and Paul Trentacosta
Stacey and Mark Wisniewski ’81
Cissy Yakelis
Marie and Steve Yost
2R’s & 2J’s Cooking Team
Chili
Robert Hymel, Jay Hotard ’82, Randy Cookmeyer and Tommy Metz ’79
’81 Crimson
Designated Shrimp Driver
Theresa & Mark Buchert ’81, Scott Shea ’81, Frank McCaskell ’81 and Stacey and Mark Wisniewski ’81
’81 Gold
Drunkin’ Fish Tacos
Kathleen & Al Roevens ’81, Monique & Jean Robert ’81, Courtney & Paul Palermo ’81 and Gary Fletcher ’81
Class of 1986
Sweet & Spice Wings
Paul Schmidt ’86, Steven Weidenbacher ’86, Jason Kern ’86 and Mark Ceravolo ’86
Explodin Spadini’s
Crusader Roll
Nick Macaluso ’85, Joey O’Connor ’85, Darrin O’Connor ’89 and Cisco Gonzales ’13
HB’S
HB’s Famous Pull Pork Fajitas
Lou Chaplain ’82, Henry Brown, Greg and Gary Alfonso
Ingrillious Basters
Candied Bacon Smore
Bobby Clay ’04, Stephen Maher ’02, Kenny Rittler ’04 and Sean Maher ’05
Italian Crusaders
“Pastauge”
Dante Ascani ’93, Dana Ascani and Nick Digiorgio
Nola Shooters
Spicy Crab Shooters
David Klein ’90, Edna Klein and Gatlin Klein
Rob and the Millennials
Hamburger
Ronald Thibodeaux Jr. ’07, Brett Aiken ’07 and Rob Folse ’87
Scales 2 Ales
Gulf Fish Court Bouillon
Mia and Andrew Woodroof ’03, Kate and Jack Uhle ’03
Team Saint
BBQ Shrimp
David St. Etienne, Daniel St. Etienne ’18, Gregory St. Etienne ’75 and Benny Chodan
The Brew Crew
Gentilly Grits and Grillades
Lou Provenzano ’90, Eddie O’Rourke ’90, Chris Marino and Taylor Marino
The Oubre’s
Shrimp, Corn, Crab Chowder
Bryan Oubre ’97 and Richard Oubre
The Spice Boys
Cacio e Pepe with Shrimp
Lindsey Williams ’83 and Mark Shea ’76
The Swine Spectators
Bayou BLT
Lee LaFleur ’94, Rob LaFleur ’92, Bob Vorhoff ’82 and Kevin Kernion ’98
Maffbrau – Imperial Stout, Sal Maffei
Joubrew – Brown Ale, Stephen Joubert ’78
Joubrew – Kolsch, Stephen Joubert ’09
Scales 2 Ales – Gold Spoon Blonde Ale, Mia & Andrew Woodroof ’03, Kate & Jack Uhle ’03
Scales 2 Ales – Yellowmouth IPA, Mia & Andrew Woodroof ’03, Kate & Jack Uhle ’03
Bucktown Kick Acid Beer – Amber Ale, Jerry Muller ’73
Kenna-Brau – Southern Nights Blonde Ale, Matt Bonura ’09 and Amanda Roark
Kenna-Brau – Cake by the Ocean Wedding Cake Milk Stout, Matt Bonura ’09 and Amanda Roark
Laughing Bayou Brewing, Bryan Bonura ’93 and Stephen Gifford ’99
4 What Ales U – Fr. Paul’s Blessed Brew, Troy Tomlinson ’88 and Morgan Legendre
Team Talbot – Double IPA, Daniel Talbot III ’99 & Daniel Talbot II
Redfish Brewing – Napa Valley Blonde, Mike Binder
Redfish Brewing – That Funky Monkey, Mike Binder
Top Chef
The Class of 2001—Scott Schneider, B.J. Branigan, Paul Cotoya, Adam Lair, Evan Trapani, Charles Kirchem and Neil Schneider
American Specialty Advertising – AJ Talamo ’63 SA
Diversified Foods, Inc. – Tab Damiens ’76, Norman Romagosa ’73, Bruce Cisco ’77, Thomas D’ Hemecourt, Jr. ’95 and Taylor Hennessey ’10
Fast Plak – Debbie & Roni Sumich
Heaven Hill Brands – Steven Wilshire ’02
Melinda’s – David Figueroa ’85 and Greg Figueroa ’86
Mike’s Hardware & Supply – The LaFleur Family
PepsiCo – David Ward ’83
Robért Fresh Market
The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC – Joey O’Connor ’85
Sous Chef
Brocato Law Firm – Sal Brocato III ’88
Judy and Rusty Buckman
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ
Executone Systems – Angelle and Chris Stassi ’84
Clifford Miller ’58 CJ
Napier Family
Bryan Oubre ’97
Recognition Systems – Anita and Carl Bonura
Donors
American Specialty Advertising
Cintas
Fausto’s Bistro
Frito Lay/Pepsico Food Division
Hobnobber Cafe
Mandina’s Restaurant
The Steak Knife
Sysco
