On Saturday, October 21, the Brother Martin community gathered on campus for Elysian Fields Forever, presented by Hancock Whitney. The event welcomed nearly 600 guests including parents, friends, Alumni of St. Aloysius, Cor Jesu, and Brother Martin, and Brother Martin High School Faculty and Staff, making the event Brother Martin’s largest annual fundraiser!

The school was transformed into a French Quarter Court Yard, with plenty of string lights, plants, and even a gold painted mime! The evening began with the Patron Party at 6 p.m., where guests enjoyed delicious food prepared by Pigeon’s (Dean Pigeon ‘06), Vance Vaucresson ’87, and Brother Martin’s own Culinary Crusaders.  Following the Patron Party, the Main Event began with President Greg Rando ’77 welcoming and thanking guests for their support.

A selection of silent and live auction items were open for bidding, and guests tried their luck with several raffles, including the “$5,000 Cash Raffle,”  “50/50,” “Blanton’s Bourbon Raffle,” and more. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Mark Romig ‘74, who kept the live auction bidding fast and furious! Seven unique items were up for the live auction, and Student Ambassadors helped bidders to “Bid High” and bid often. Guests enjoyed music by Bag of Donuts as they danced the night away after the bidding. Auction sponsors and donors were recognized throughout the night as well as on our auction website. The evening concluded with Director of Advancement Kenny Spellman ’84 thanking guests and the committee.

Thanks to all of our generous supporters who helped to make the night a tremendous success!