On Saturday, October 5, the Brother Martin community gathered on campus for Elysian Fields Forever...Remembering the Louisiana Worlds Fair, presented by Hancock Whitney. The event welcomed more than 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 the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair, including Pete Fountain’s Reunion Hall, German Biergarten, the Louisiana Journey, and the Mexican Pavillion. The evening began with the Patron Party at 6 p.m., where guests enjoyed delicious food prepared by Pigeon’s (Dean Pigeon ‘06), Copelands, 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 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. Scott Walker ’93. Guests enjoyed music by the Crusader Stage Band followed by the Bucktown Allstars. Auction sponsors and donors were recognized throughout the night as well as on our auction website. The festivities concluded with Director of Advancement Kenny Spellman ’84 thanking guests as well as the committee.

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