Brother Martin High School welcomed over 500 students and their grandparents for a special Grandparents Day on Saturday, February 23rd. In the middle of Mardi Gras season, Literary Rally, athletic events, and other activities, our Crusaders took time out of their busy schedules for a one-day-only event this year to spend time in prayer and thanksgiving with their grandparents. In his greeting, President Greg Rando ’77 commented that he was so proud to stand before our guests and welcome multiple generations of families on our ever-expanding campus.

Organized by student ministers, the day began with a morning prayer service which thanked grandparents for sacrificing their time as well as their unconditional love for us. Justin Chambers '19 reminded them that “the greatest legacy one can pass to one’s grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.”

Ryan O’ Connor ’19 also shared a reflection about his grandparents and thanked them for having God as the center of their family life. Then, Dylan Williams ’19 along with his grandfather, Don Musselman, recited the general petitions. To conclude the prayer service, the grandsons and grandparents each read a special closing prayer to each other. The grandsons thanked their grandparents for everything they have done for them and the grandparents asked their grandsons to continue to develop a compassionate heart and to persevere in hard times by placing their trust in God.

Following the prayer service, Crusader grandparents entered the Tom and Gayle Benson Mall for a special reception with light refreshments. They were treated to a tour with their grandson(s) and could meet members of the faculty and administration while receiving a special gift. They were also able to shop for some great apparel in the Bookstore and take photos with their grandsons by Romaguera Photography. The group shots were photographed by Ryan Romaguera, Jr. ’92 and his team.

Thank you to all of our Crusader grandparents, student ministers, Kevin Caparotta ’88 and the Brother Martin Chorus, volunteers, and families who attended our special day!