"Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life..." -St. Pope John Paul II
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Brother Martin Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation at the UNO Lakefront Arena in front of proud family, friends, and Partners in Mission who have been with these Crusaders through every step of their high school journey. We are so thankful for these brave young men, and we are thankful for their leadership that will have a lasting impact on our entire community.
You will always be Brother Martin Crusaders, men of excellence who have been formed for life. Crusaders, we look forward to the wonderful things you will do in your lives, great or small. We know that you will use what you have learned in these hallowed halls to help others, to lead, and to guide. As you move into the professional world, remember that the love of God is with you always, as is the Brother Martin Crusader brotherhood.
"We're gonna' fight 'till the skies resound it! We're gonna' win over foes untold.
The Crimson Crusaders are our heroes, they are "the men who never say die."
So while the whole gang is here let's stand up and cheer for Brother Martin High!"
Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!
Brother Martin High School Celebrates 2025 Commencement Exercises
Brother Martin High School held its 56th commencement exercises honoring the Class of 2025 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the UNO Lakefront Arena. The commencement celebrated 156 years of the presence of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and their mission of student formation and educational excellence. President Gregory M. Rando ‘77 and Principal Ryan J. Gallagher ‘00 conferred diplomas to 211 graduates who are the legacy of a long tradition of Catholic education in New Orleans under the auspices of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Special academic awards were presented by special guests and Partners in Mission to graduates for excellence in specific subject areas; several graduates were recognized for their service to Brother Martin.
Following the distribution of awards and diplomas, Principal Gallagher stated, “Graduates, we now send you out as ambassadors of good news. May you always draw joy and comfort from your belief in God’s love and your efforts to live it and spread it. And may you always know that you have a home at Brother Martin. Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!”
Valedictorians graduating with Honors include Braeden T. Dunne, Carson F. Landry, and Myles A. Monzon.
Braeden T. Dunne, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Dunne (Tamara), will attend The University of Alabama with plans to major in mechanical engineering. Dunne was awarded The University of Alabama Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship and The University of Alabama Engineering Scholarship. He also received a Brother Martin Academic Scholarship, earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll, and was recognized as an Academic Letterman and an AP Scholar with Honor. Additionally, he was a recipient of the Harvard Book Prize Award from the Harvard Alumni Association. During his time at Brother Martin, Dunne participated in the District and State Literary Rally and several organizations, including the Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Honor Society. Dunne lettered in cross country and was selected for the LHSAA All-Academic Cross Country Composite Team and the LHSAA All-Academic Cross Country Division I Team. Additionally, he was selected for the All-District, All-Regional, and All-State Teams. He was a recipient of the Jack Schommer Award for cross country at Brother Martin. Dunne also lettered in track & field (captain) and was selected for the LHSAA All-Academic Track & Field Composite Team and the LHSAA All-Academic Track & Field Class 5A Team. Additionally, he was selected for the All-District and All-Regional Track & Field Teams. Prior to the commencement exercises, Dunne was recognized as a Brother Rene’ Sanctorum, S.C., Crimson Shield for Scholarship recipient at the annual Leadership Celebration. During the commencement exercises, Dunne received the Mathematics Award.
Carson F. Landry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Landry III '86 (Elizabeth), will attend The University of Alabama with plans to major in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine. Landry was awarded The University of Alabama Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship. He also received a Brother Martin Academic Scholarship, earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll, and was recognized as an Academic Letterman and an AP Scholar with Honor. During his time at Brother Martin, Landry participated in the District and State Literary Rally and several organizations, including the Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science,
Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Pen and Sword Literary Magazine Staff, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, and the World Culture Club.
Myles A. Monzon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Enrique R. Monzon, Sr. (Ethel), will attend Louisiana State University with plans to major in political science. Monzon was awarded the Louisiana State University Flagship Scholars Resident Scholarship and the Louisiana State University President's Student Aid Job Award. He also received a Brother Martin Academic Scholarship, earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll, and was recognized as an Academic Letterman and an AP Scholar with Honor. Additionally, Monzon was a recipient of the Edmond M. d’Hemecourt, Jr. ’64 CJ Memorial Award and the Scholastic Writing Award. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. During his time at Brother Martin, Monzon participated in the District and State Literary Rally and several organizations, including the Excalibur National Honor Society for Excellence in Science, Mu Alpha Theta (Louisiana State secretary and treasurer), National Honor Society, Pen and Sword Literary Magazine Staff, Student Ambassadors, Student Council (vice president), Student Ministers, Close Up, Crusaders for Life & Justice, and the World Culture Club. Prior to the commencement exercises, Monzon was recognized as a Golden Crusader at the annual Leadership Celebration.
Students graduating with Honors include Bailey M. Anderson, Mitchell P. Armbruster, Lucas J. Buchanan, Preston S. Bulloch, Camryn N. Capella, Jacob T. Chauffe, John L. Collins, Wyatt W. Condon, Andrew T. Cooper, Joseph P. Cusimano, Liam F. Enger, and Angelo A. Fassbender.
Declan N. Fitzpatric, Luca J. Gentry, Brady P. Gueydan, Cole A. Heap, Blake T. LeBourgeois, Benjamin M. Levy, Grayson E. Lizano, Thomas Luong, Michael A. Meguerditchian, Kyle E. Millet, Michael N. Mooney, and Caleb C. Natividad.
Nicholas C. Paulin, Ethan H. Robbins, Patrick S. Rooks, Reece T. Roussel, Carson T. Terminie, and Patrick J. Trainor III.
Graduates include Ashton M. Anderson, Dante M. Ascani, Robert M. Aurillo, Peyton J. Avril, Joseph C. Bacino, Lawrence J. Barado IV, Jack J. Bazile, Austin J. Belle, Gavin L. Berry, Nathan J. Blount, Wyatt A. Bouchon, and Faryn M. Boudreaux.
Jacob M. Boyd, Nathan M. Braun, Dermot P. Brown, Jake D. Brown, Seth A. Brown, Beau M. Bufkin, Camden J. Buras, Alexander D. Caillouet, Bryce A. Castex, Caden T. Catanzaro, Pierce R. Chachere, and Chase D. Chesser.
Richie K. Clementi, Patrick C. Conaway, Noah Confident, James A. Conrad, Dallas Q. Cordoba, Blake C. Cordova, Cameron T. Coughlin, Landon R. Crescioni, Ryan J. Darrah, Waymon B. Davis, Jr., Seth D. Dazet, and Timothy D. Delaune.
Madden C. Diaz, Dylan C. Drouet, Cameron B. DuMontier, Oliver L. Durel V, Michael T. Fayard, Carlos M. Fernandez, Calcedonio J. Fiorella III, Garrett A. Fuselier, Timothy J. Gabriel, Jr., Henry M. Gernhauser, Carter P. Giroir, and Grant B. Goings, Jr.
Connor J. Gourgues, Luke R. Guillot, Conner L. Hance, Hale A. Hankins, Rylan J. Hardy, Chester S. Harney, Jack A. Harris, Sidney D. Harris, Jr., Christopher A. Hassel, Owen L. Haughey, Justin W. Holder, and Rory K. Horvath.
GianCarlo A. Huerta, Nolan T. Huguet, Wyatt C. Huling, William A. Ice, Christian P. Jaunet, Luke J. Johnston, Samuel L. Jones, Brayden P. Kelly, Philip J. Kimble, Richard G. Klibert III, Canon C. Kronlage, and Cody B. Kropp.
Sean M. La Salle, Jr., Patrick N. Laiche, Peyton C. Landeche, Anthony J. Lauro II, August G. Lay, Wyatt J. LeBeau, Michael D. LeBlanc III, William Q. Lemmon, Jonathan T. Lewis, William A. Livingston, Bryce M. Loewenstein, and Juan L. Lopez.
Ashton D. Louviere, Greyson K. Lusignan, Sebastian E. Majure, Nathan M. Malek, Rocco J. Marullo, Chase S. Mashburn II, Jordan A. McCarty, James L. McDaniel IV, Hunter J. McDermott, Blake G. McDonald, Corey J. McDonald, and Corbett J. McGaughey.
Aidan J. McLaughlin, Elisha T. McReynolds, Seth W. Meyer, Christian M. Michel, Chance P. Miller, Jacob D. Milner, Zachary A. Morrison, Jackson R. Mullen, Michael S. Navarre, Cole E. Navarro, Christian B. Nice, and Caden R. Nieves-Couturier.
Elijah V. Orellana, Jean Paul M. Paradelas, William P. Patania, Ethan R. Pauli, Brennan D. Pays, Brennan W. Pecoraro, Branson K. Perez, Austin B. Pitts, Cole E. Pooley, Egan W. Prather, Ramon M. Ramos, and Nicklaus R. Reed.
Camden T. Reine, Trystan Rieffel, Ethan J. Roberts, Isaiah Rossit, Grant P. Ruth, Thomas W. Sawyer III, Matthew G. Schneller, Cameron M. Scuderi, John J. Segretto III, Connor J. Serpas, Dylan A. Sevilla, and Jacob D. Sharbonno.
Jude W. Shewmake, Walker W. Shilling, Bence A. Silva, Ethan R. Simmons, David G. Simoneaux III, Bryce S. Smith, Caleb G. Smith, Grayson P. Smith, Seton J. Sonnier, Aidan L. Stevens, Dimitrios Stratikis, and Benjamin L. Switzer.
Julian P. Taulli, Connor S. Theriot, Kevin D. Thompson, Jr., Kaiden A. Timothy, Jude T. Tingstrom, Aiden S. Titus, Ryan Q. Tomlinson, Justin Tran, Kalob A. Tran, Jacob M. Trask, Maverick E. Trimble, and Salvador A. Trujillo Gracia.
Ronnie J. Tucker, Quincy A. Vazquez, Chase M. Viellion, Samuel P. Viles, Sam E. Vollenweider, Jacob O. Waguespack, Brice J. Walker, Joe David M. Ward, Treshoun A. Ware, Devon O. Waterfield, Jadon C. Weber, and James B. Weimer.
Hayden M. West, Joshua W. Whitson, Cole E. Wierzbicki, Caleb M. Williams, Jake M. Williams, Marlon W. Williams III, Adam J. Wills, Stanley J. Wiltz IV, Owen J. Woods, and Nicholas J. Young.
