The 2023 Brother Martin Tennis Tournament took place on Friday, April 8 at the City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center. Players were rewarded with beautiful weather, delicious food, and cold drinks.
The “Parade of Prizes” featured Brother Martin items and other attractive gifts. The 50/50 sent a lucky winner home with some extra cash. Chris Dazet directed the tournament, DJ Pat Barbaro ’85 kept the crowd entertained, The Ladies of the Shield served specialty drinks, and the Class of 1981 served crawfish cornbread, seafood jambalaya, and crawfish pasta. Champions were awarded towels and posed for pictures.
Kerri Becker, Keri Candies, Yvette Canoura, James Casadaban ’06, Phil Cusimano ’88, Billy Davis ’88, Jeanne Gallo, Shannon Helfrich, Shelley Landry, Melissa Manthey, Billy Moore ’80, Shawn Potter ’96, Lizzie Randol, Christi Sumich, Terry Tarleton, and Tracey Tarleton served on the committee.
Event Sponsors/ Donors
Gold Sponsors
Allied Chiropractic and Wellness - Dr. Ben Dichiara ’01
Class of 1981
Coca Cola
Hancock Whitney
Robert Fresh Market
Scott Walker - Jefferson Parish Councilman At-Large
Sparkley City
Crimson Sponsor
Anders Law Firm - Jason Anders ’11
Bay Cafe- Mark Bell ’87
Favorites/Site 504 - James Casadaban ’06, John Gambino ’06
Pelican Pointe Carwash
Wealth Solutions, LLC - Blake Gillies '05
Court Sponsors
Gallo Mechanical, LLC - Jeanne and David Gallo ’77
Tic Toc Cafe - Mike Delahoussaye ’77
Food and Drink Sponsors
Coca Cola
Haydel’s Bakery
Cicis Pizza
Ladies of the Shield
Mandina’s Restaurant
Maurice French Pastries
Nola Beans
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
Raising Cane’s
Rock ‘n’ Sake
Southern Eagle Distributors - Jerry Peters ’76, Lou Provenzano ’90
Western Son Distillery - Steve Brondum ’85
Donors
Kerri Becker
Dolce Boutique
Jeanne and David Gallo ’77
H2O Salon and Spa
Juniors on Harrison
Lanyard Lovebirds
Little Miss Muffin
Lucy Rose
NOLA Beans
Omni Royal Orleans
Pelican Pointe Carwash
Rib Room
Steak Knife
Christi and Leni Sumich ’90
Velvet Cactus
Woman 2.5
1st - Burke McFerrin and Judy Kang
2nd - Mandy Catanzaro and Ellen Karl
Woman 3.0 Crusader
1st - Maria Bazan and Marcela Seerman
2nd - Kaitlin Kelly and Heidi Dugan
Woman 3.0 Crimson
Brigitte Procell and Regina Knight
2nd - Ingrid Garvey and Susan Jaffe
Woman 3.0 Gold
1st - Rachel Maniscalco and Rhonda Armond
2nd - Lacey Charvet and Lauren Chiu
Women 3.0 Aces
1st - Christine Maristany and Lauren Rossi
2nd - Jennifer Walker and Lauren Buisson
Woman 3.0 Elysian
1st - Ashley Eaton and BeiBie Wang
2nd - Crissy Green and Jeanne Woodrick
Woman 3.5 Crusader
1st - Donna Powers and Mary Toce
2nd - Renee Rizzo and Jan Ahlemeyer
Woman 3.5 Crimson
1st - Shannon Morris and Ryan Barham
2nd - Jessica Barenett and Tania Kim
Woman 3.5 Gold
1st - Shelley Landry and Anne Troutman
2nd - Sherri Robinson and Jan Spansel
Woman 3.5 Aces
1st - Paula Santos and Jennifer Griffith
2nd - Jen Perilloux and Rana Cabeceiras
Woman 4.0/ 4.5
1st - Beth Blosser and Andrea Descant
2nd - Claire Lewis and Cindy Hart
