the Bell SPRING 2013

For the Alumni, Families and Friends of St. Martin’s Episcopal School 1 Message from the Head of School

2 Message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees

3 Dorothy Porter Service Award

6 Innovation and Design at StM

9 Campus Spirit

16 National Honor Society Tapping

18 Message from the Development Office

19 The Legacy Society

20 Endowments and Special Funds

21 Message from the Alumni Board President

22 Alumni Spotlight

23 Martin de Tours Award

26 Scattered Saints

Our Mission 2012-13 Board of Visitors We prepare students to thrive in Michael C. Odom, President college and in life through faith, Herschel L. Abbott, Jr. scholarship, and service. Judy Fremaux Adams ’64 Richard C. Adkerson Campus Spirit Page 9 Dr. Robert Arensman Brian C. Bossier ’78 Alan G. Brackett Gary H. Brewster ’71 Joella Burlingame Message from the Lynn S. Coatney Chairman of the Board of Trustees BG James Cobb ’54 Page 2 Beth Hughes DePass ’79 The Rev. David DuPlantier Dr. W. Brooks Emory ’60 Michael A. Flick The Bell is a publication of The Rev. Susan Gaumer St. Martin’s Episcopal School Dr. Tejas T. Godiwala 225 Green Acres Road 2012 Martin de Tours John J. Graham Metairie, Louisiana 70003 Award Recipient Scattered Saints James O. Gundlach ’54 (504) 733-0353 Page 23 Page 25 Peter Labouisse III ’60 Editor Donna Bethune Lewis Anne Dunlap Honeywell ’83 Core Operating Principles Brenda Manard Graphic Designer These Core Operating Principles have 2012-13 Board of Trustees Robert W. Merrick ’62 Rebecca Fullilove Choate ’82, been adopted by St. Martin’s Episcopal Michael F. Nicoladis ’78, Chair Jesse B. Morgan III ’66 RBCDesign.net School, and they drive our decisions The Rev. Fred Devall ’87, Past Chair Robert E. Peyton Head of School at every level from daily operations to Stephen Huber ’89, Vice-Chair Becky Ramelli Merry Sorrells strategic planning. Charlee Williamson ’89, Secretary Janet Rigdon 1. An intellectually rigorous academic Jeffrey A. Meckstroth ’77, Treasurer Dr. Fred Rodriguez ’68 Director of Advancement & Admission environment Patrick Costello Mary Sue Nelson Roniger ’60 Lisa Newman Sibal ’77 2. The intentional integration of faith Sandra DeMartini Jerry L. Saporito Photography and learning John Girault ’55 Margaret Schuber Wally Porter ’76, Parker Waters, Anne 3. A community-based approach to Betsy Kaston ’72 Howard Smith, Jr. ’60 Honeywell ’83, Ken Redler and faculty, learning Brian Melius ’74 Gary N. Solomon, Sr. parent and alumni submissions 4. A collaborative philosophy which David Reeves Karen Sullivan focuses on personal relationships, not Walker Saik ’02 George R. Sumner On the cover: power of authority Dr. Peter Stedman ’71 Edie Wilson An original painting by Isabella 5. A balanced preparation for life Cliff Sutter ’70 John M. Wilson Figueroa, a Kindergarten student at 6. An emphasis on life-long learning The Rt. Rev. Morris Thompson, Merry Sorrells, Ex-officio St. Martin’s 7. Student-led servant leadership Ex-officio Rev. Fred D. Devall IV ’87, Ex-officio Message from the Head of School Merry Sorrells

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Albert Einstein

Einstein was, well...Einstein!, when he us all to pause in our busy lunch preparations and conversations made the declaration above. Learning the to listen for these earnest young voices offering their thanks. It facts, formulas and procedures in school is warms us and always leaves us smiling. essential. But what remains after the book Patriotism is another focus for our students across grade facts are forgotten is true education, and true levels. We have placed flags in every classroom and recite the education is where St. Martin’s excels. pledge at all of our gatherings. In one of the Monday Memos this Excellence happens when strong teach- year, I wrote about one of our two-year-olds who captivated a ing aligns with powerful programs and curious room full of strangers when he spotted a flag posted on a store students. And, excellence is our standard. bulletin board. He immediately drew himself to attention, placed My first year as Head of School at St. Merry Sorrells his hand over his heart and recited the Pledge of Allegiance for all Martin’s has been a great experience. As May to hear. One mother shed some tears. Her son is serving in Iraq drew to a close, I realized that I had finally sampled every tradi- and she was so grateful that our students are learning patriotism tion. And, there is an impressive number of them! My husband, at St. Martin’s. Our hope is that these lessons of faith and grati- Kim, and I moved into the Van Slate House at the end of May tude will anchor them throughout their lives. 2012, and my first official day as Head was July 2. The first sev- I am a believer in teaching what are now referred to in the eral months were spent in individual meetings with faculty, staff, education world as “soft skills.” At St. Martin’s we are becoming administration, parents, students and alumni. It was a wonderful more and more intentional in teaching a cluster of personal quali- way to get to know the school and what we treasure. I learned just ties, habits, attitudes and social graces that are just as important how strong and successful St. Martin’s really is. And, perhaps the in assuring future success in college and the work force as the most important lesson I learned from studying our recent history traditional, more content driven “hard skills.” As they leave St. is that one critical key to keeping St. Martin’s pointed in a forward Martin’s, our students will be expected to be agile, adaptable direction is to preserve and honor the past and all its tradition. St. and creative at solving problems. We are designing curriculum Martin’s is a school rich with values and traditions which under- that will prepare them in these areas. Aligning these skills with pin its success. our rich and rigorous academic program is where a St. Martin’s One focus this year has been emphasizing prayer and education becomes invaluable! patriotism. In addition to our Chapel services and religion classes, As we ready ourselves for the next school year, we are mix- we pause each day at lunchtime to thank God for the many gifts ing and mingling exciting new faculty, administrators and pro- He gives us. This has become a very special moment in the day, grams with our veteran master teachers and traditions. The result especially in the Lower School, where each class takes turns is exciting! Follow us closely as we forge our way forward in the reciting or singing a little prayer. A tinkling bell is the signal for changing world of 21st century education!

1 Message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees Michael F. Nicoladis ’78

Time flies. It is hard to believe my first St. Martin’s learned a lot from our 10-year accreditation year at the helm of the Board of Trustees visit from the ISAS/SAES committee in January. Its construc- is rapidly approaching the finish line. The tive recommendations are the basis for some of the changes we year’s pace has been swift, yet efficient. I have already set in place this semester. We will continue to work have thoroughly enjoyed this year, and in tirelessly to maintain and enhance St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s particular working with our Head of School, academic rigor, while preserving its commitment to faith, service, Merry Sorrells. Much progress has been and competitive athletics. made this year at St. Martin’s and within I must also take this time to commend the hard work of the Board of Trustees. the Board this year. We are diligently working on the refinement St. Martin’s first female Head of School of St. Martin’s financial model, not only to ensure its continued Michael F. Nicoladis ’78 has evaluated the status of all St. Martin’s strength, but to maintain long-term sustainability in these chal- programs and curriculum and has worked tirelessly to best al- lenging times for all independent schools. We are also refining St. locate staff and resources in every department from the Cottage Martin’s campus master plan to assure that our facilities remain to the Upper School, all within the framework of St. Martin’s mis- mission-appropriate in the decades to come. sion statement, core operating principles, and strategic plan. Her I am looking forward to the coming year as St. Martin’s vision for St. Martin’s is not one of change, but one of enhance- Board Chair. I am also happily anticipating my sons’ third grade ment—taking St. Martin’s from great to greater and making our and kindergarten years at St. Martin’s. As I stated at the start, strengths stronger while keeping our beloved traditions intact. time is flying by. It seems like just yesterday that I was a St. And we, the Board of Trustees, believe she is carving out a path Martin’s Lower School student, yet I just participated in my 35th which will not only allow St. Martin’s to continue to be one of the class reunion. As the Class of 1978 celebrated 35 years since best schools in the metro area, but move us into the national graduation, I took pride in knowing that the St. Martin’s we know forefront of 21st century education. and love is in good hands and moving forward with the times.

Members of the Class of 1978 at the Alumni Spirits Party. Standing-Sherri Strain, Michael Nicola- dis, Vicky Fleetwood Ginger, Leah DeLoach Farber, Betsy Frank Baumann, Toni Martinsen, Betsy Ayerst Alquist, Brigid Keeley, seated: Evelyn Lazear, Julianne Pulvirenti, Terie Trinchard Capella, Liz Martin Armstrong, Amy Threefoot Valeiras

2 StM Celebrates the 2013 Dorothy Porter Service Award Recipient Linda Trevino

St. Martin’s Episcopal School proudly announces Mrs. Award recipient. “It has been a privilege getting to know Linda Linda Trevino as the recipient of the 2013 Dorothy Porter Service Trevino this school year. During a recent alumni trip to New York I Award, which was presented to her during the school’s annual observed the warm interaction between Linda and her former stu- Alumni Spirits Party. dents and colleagues, and learned The Dorothy Porter Service about the respect and dedication Award was established in honor of she earned from the students she our beloved long-time teacher, who coached. It is easy to understand was a part of St. Martin’s from its her selection as recipient of the beginning. Even after her retirement Dorothy Porter Award, as she rep- in 1983, Mrs. Porter was actively in- resents the best of what makes St. volved in the school. She exemplified Martin’s so special!” grace, commitment, historical love Past recipients of the Dorothy for the school, and an enduring spirit Porter Service Award include Doro- that is admired by everyone who is a thy Porter (2002), Jim Marsalis ’62 part of St. Martin’s. With the Dorothy (2003), Belle Johnson (2004), The Porter Service Award, we honor the Rev. Gedge Gayle (2005), Eileen late Mrs. Porter and her commit- Beckman (2006), Bill Rosenbaum ment to St. Martin’s. The award’s (2007), Wally Porter ’76 (2008), recipient must be an exemplary St. “Miss Janet” Russo (2009), The Martin’s citizen who has consistently Rev. John Stone Jenkins (2010), served the school with time, talent Lynn Coatney (2011) and Karen and treasures and who represents Sullivan (2012). the motto, philosophy and mission of The Trevino Family, Al, Linda and St. Martin’s-Faith, Scholarship, Service. Breck ’94 Introduction of Linda Trevino Linda Trevino has been an integral member of the St. by Jim Marsalis ’62 Martin’s community since September of 1969 when Headmaster It is a rare circumstance indeed, when a man gets the op- E.O. Van Slate hired her to join the Physical Education Depart- portunity, in a few brief but pithy phrases, to extol the virtues of ment. During her 41 years at St. Martin’s, Mrs. Trevino coached not one, but a pair of beautiful women—two lady friends that he every girls’ sport at St. Martin’s except cross country and tennis. has dearly loved, and he is She began the softball and track and field programs here at St. able to do so with his wife’s Martin’s. Mrs. Trevino also served as Upper School senior advisor full approval. and on the faculty council for the National Honor Society. She Dorothy Porter: When I is a member of the St. Martin’s Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame, was a student at St. Martin’s, the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and I saw Mrs. Porter as a nice the Ye Olde College Inn New Orleans Prep Hall of Fame. Coach lady, the new young wife of Trevino was also honored as a Southeastern Louisiana University Tony Porter, and a pretty good “Legend in Coaching,” and received the LHSAA Distinguished social studies teacher. In spite Service Award. of my youth, I think that was a Linda continues to dedicate time to St. Martin’s since retir- fair assessment. ing in 2010, working closely with our Alumni Office. She is also Jim Marsalis ’62, Linda Trevino and Merry Imagine my surprise, Sorrells a volunteer for the Jefferson Council on Aging Meals on Wheels thirteen years later, when I Program, The Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts and returned to our school as a wet-behind-the-ears teacher, and East Jefferson General Hospital. Linda and her husband Al, who immediately recognized that Dorothy had become so much more is also a long-treasured member of the St. Martin’s community, to our school. Not only had she smoothed off some of the rough are the proud parents of daughter Breck, a 14-year-club graduate edges of Chief Porter, but she had had a similar effect on the en- of StM and member of the class of 1994. tire school. Dorothy Porter had truly become our “grande dame.” Head of School Merry Sorrells heartily concurred with the When we asked the question, “What should a St. Martin’s teacher selection of Mrs. Trevino as the 2013 Dorothy Porter Service be?”, we needed only to look at this elegant, compassionate, and

3 brilliant lady to find the answer. Furthermore, for two decades whose attention spans may have improved, but tonight alcohol after her retirement, Dorothy continued to be a force for good at could be a deterrent. So this is my coaching “time out.” St. Martin’s, a confidant of headmasters and an inspiration to her Jim mentioned that I’ve received several awards and honors, former colleagues. but none can compare to this one. Dorothy Linda Trevino: Mrs. Trevino is St. Martin’s was my friend. During our time together at St. most honored faculty member. One of the first Martin’s, she was a mentor, an outstanding presidents of the Louisiana volleyball coaches’ teacher, and a great supporter of our school. association, one of only 14 members of that When I first came to St. Martin’s and started organization’s hall of fame, 700+ wins, nine attending faculty meetings, Mr. Van Slate, our teams in the state volleyball finals, four state headmaster, would refer to his master teachers. championships. I know many of you remember being taught by A few years back, New Orleans’ premier them: Mike Berard, Belle Johnson, Harold Graf, sports historian, Ron Brocato, listed Linda Drew Van Horn, Jim Latham, Hilda Lobenstein, as one of the top 100 most important sports and of course Dorothy. He looked to them for figures in Louisiana prep history in the last half input and decision-making on important issues of the 20th century. or policy concerning our school. I would watch, And recently, as her penultimate honor, listen, and learn. Dorothy exemplified dedica- Linda became one the 84 inaugural members Linda Trevino, Dorothy Porter and Sue Edwards tion, service, commitment, and a historical love of the New Orleans Sports Hall of Legends. of this school. I also admired her total devotion How big a deal is that? There are only two—you heard me right— and love for Tony (or, as she called him, “The Chief”)! two female coaches who have received that accolade. You don’t After her retirement, we remained close friends. There was believe me? Next time you’re wolfing down a po boy at Ye Olde never an age barrier with Dorothy. She could talk with everyone College, check out her plaque on the wall of legends. and make them feel that they and their ideas were unique and But all of that has almost nothing to do with why she is special. There was never a dull topic and she always asked ques- receiving this greater honor. That has more to do with the fact tions. She enjoyed faculty gathering, parties, Wednesday Night at that, in the 1970’s, when women’s athletics were on the cusp the Square (I still see her, tapping her foot to Marcia Ball), group of emerging from the Dark Ages, Linda was a driving force that reciting “’Twas the Night before Christmas,” leading tours at made it happen, both at St. Martin’s and throughout our state. the Historic New Orleans Collection and NOMA, enjoying Friday However, perhaps the most important reason that we honor afternoons on the Loggia, sipping wine—Dorothy loved being with her tonight is linked to the fact that she is not just “Coach” Tre- people. vino. Linda has been and continues to be a wonderful educator We would tease Dorothy that she always looked so dressed who realized that “physical education” goes far beyond sports up, so proper, so elegant, always a lady, but she needed jeans in and speaks to the needs, aspirations and dreams of our young her wardrobe. Then she finally gave in, bought and wore her first charges, both male and female. pair of blue jeans to a faculty gathering. I am sure she bought In short, if you still don’t get it, let me put it this way: Linda them at Ann Taylor. Even wearing her jeans, she was elegant and Trevino is winning “The Dorothy” because right now, Mrs. Porter so much the lady. is nodding her ghostly head and smiling; smiling with that amaz- Dorothy loved her former students. If she were here tonight, ing toothy grin of hers and saying, “Well, it’s about time!” she would be surrounded by them; they would be eager to talk with her and to share stories of their past and their present (and Linda Trevino Accepts the 2013 Dorothy Porter she would be delighted and pleased). Service Award After an event, when asked if she had a good time, her an- swer was always with her trademark laugh, and “It was MARVEL- Thanks, Jim, NO ONE likes to follow him! I am honored and OUS—I HAD THE BEST TIME OF ANYONE!” And truly she did! humbled to be the 13th recipient of the Dorothy Porter Service OK, you clock watchers, thinking “She implied 60 seconds Award. It is truly great to see so many former colleagues, friends, and it’s been 2½ minutes.” I only ask for 45 seconds more. and alumni here tonight. I would like to take the credit for such I am truly blessed to have had Dorothy, and all of you, in my a great turnout. However, I am not naïve, and I know that free life. I’d like to recognize and thank my best friend and husband Lucky Dogs, crawfish, beer, wine, and friends are also great moti- Al, our daughter Breck for her quick trip across the pond, my vation for attendance. parents, and my extended family for their support throughout the Coaching has taught me to make a point quickly. I’m used years. Thanks to you for being here to share this MARVELOUS to a 60-second time out, the distance between the green and event with me. Oops, I think I’m hearing Tony’s whistle, so I’d like the tee, or pulling someone to the sideline on the field or in the us to raise our glasses to Dorothy whose memory is forever strong gym for a short directive. Coaching conversations always had to and will always, always be a part of this school. be quick and to the point. I realized that a teenager’s attention Tomorrow I will say, “I had the best time of anyone!” Thank span was short at best. Tonight, however, I am addressing adults you.

4 StM Introduces The Lewis Lagniappe Fund for Students

For the past few months, St. Martin’s Episcopal School has they helped past students, a legacy of “paying it forward” will be been working with Dr. Robert Arensman, Kyle Sclafani ’92 and Dr. firmly entrenched in the school community they love so much. Michael Sullivan ’92 to establish a scholarship fund in Don and Don and Donna joined the St. Martin’s community in 1971 Donna Lewis’ names at the school. Don and Donna wanted to see when their oldest daughter Allison entered first grade. That was this fund established while the start of a 42-year Don was still alive, both to (and counting!) relation- honor the family’s commit- ship with St. Martin’s in ment to St. Martin’s and which Donna volunteered, so that Don would know served as a substitute of the impact this scholar- teacher, taught first grade, ship fund would have on served as Director of Ad- students. Though Don lost mission, and now serves his battle with lung cancer on the Board of Visitors. on April 18, he was able Don, although frequently to take an active role in traveling in his long career the planning of the fund. as a pilot and captain The Lewis Lagniappe for Delta Airlines, was an Fund for Students—a avid volunteer as well, name chosen by Don and serving with the Dads’ Donna themselves—will Club and co-chairing the help promising students in Annual Giving Campaign. financial need with costs Together, Don and Donna that would not otherwise put Allison (Allison Lewis be covered by the school. Don and Donna Lewis Wagner ’82, also a former Examples might include a musical instrument for a talented trom- faculty member) and her younger sister (Melissa Lewis Salus ’84) bone player; the entry fee for a regional art show for an outstand- through school at St. Martin’s. Their granddaughter Taylor Mi- ing art student; shoes or equipment for an athlete; a student’s chals is also a St. Martin’s alum, Class of ’09, as is their nephew graduation jacket; or other important needs for school functions Beau Bethune ’92. All the while, Don and Donna lived directly that he or she could not otherwise afford. These are exactly the across the street from the school, further reinforcing a relation- types of things that Don and Donna did for so many St. Martin’s ship that has benefited both the school and the Lewis family, not students over the years—things which enriched the educational to mention the decades of students touched by Donna. experience for the student and helped ensure that he or she For more information on The Lewis Lagniappe Fund for received everything needed to go on to success in college and Students or to make a donation, please visit www.stmsaints.com/ in life. We hope that you will join us in making Don and Donna’s lewisfund or contact the St. Martin’s Development Office at (504) wish come true. By helping current and future students just as 736-9914.

5 Innovation and Design at St. Martin’s

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St. Martin’s is very excited to launch our first annual Innova- ing skills which they will in turn apply to create their own unique tion and Design Workshop this summer. Designed in partnership solution. The outcome of this experience will be the development with the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, of a working prototype of the product they have designed.The this inaugural summer program will be an experiential learning summer workshop is the start of this lab and program which will workshop. It will be hands-on and student-directed. Participants be an ongoing aspect of the curriculum at St. Martin’s. will take their ideas into reality by being an inventor, innovator St. Martin’s new Director of Innovation and Design, Garrett or entrepreneur. Project field areas are endless...music and film Mason, will be joined in this summer by StM parent Dr. Ralph E. industry, food industry, creative writing, business development, Maurer, who is the Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneur- graphic design, computer programming, software/app design, ship professor at Tulane’s A. B. Freeman School of Business. fashion design/jewelry design, architecture or interior design. They have designed a curriculum built around new idea and Students will work in multidisciplinary teams, with high levels of design thinking. They, along with Tulane MBA students and StM individual attention. faculty, will be the mentors for the summer program. Students will learn how to identify problems and/or oppor- If you have any questions or would like more information tunities; along with their mentors, will go out into the community on Innovation and Design at St. Martin’s, please contact Garrett to learn more about their identified problem or opportunity; and Mason at [email protected] or (504)220-1417. will learn brainstorming, communication, design, and prototyp-

6 St. Martin’s Mission Trip to Cuba Renews Old Ties

From Good Fri- Boatlift in 1980 on a boat sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church day until the Sunday in New Orleans. Fr. Mesa was the chaplain at St. Martin’s School following Easter, eight for many years in the 1980s and early 1990s. His three children St. Martin’s juniors are graduates of and one sophomore StM (Ana Mesa were in Cuba on a Ortega ’85, Carlos mission trip with StM ’87, and Alfredo Spanish teacher, ‘89), and now two Glendora (Kiki) Stelly, grandchildren Chaplain The Rev. (Diego Ortega ’18 Dr. Walter Baer, and and Sofia Ortega some parents. The ’21) are part of the Fr. Baer addressing the congregation at Holy Trinity purpose of the trip Episcopal Cathedral with The Very Rev. Juan Ramon de la StM family. was for students to Paz, retired Dean One of the joys Letter from Martiana Suerra Beber being delivered to Fr. interact in a people-to-people way with Cubans, particularly in Mesa: Mrs. Kiki Stelly (US Spanish teacher), Fr. Prospero on the trip was Church and school settings. The group visited several Episcopal Mesa, Diego Ortega ’18, Raquel Mesa, Fr. Baer a visit to Calvary Churches, including the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and Calvary Church in Havana, where Fr. Mesa was Rector from 1968 until Episcopal Church in Havana, and the Episcopal/Presbyterian 1978. This church building is currently being rebuilt with aid from a British church. The old building collapsed in the 1980s and services are held in the Rectory. One of the parishioners, at whose wedding Fr. Mesa officiated many years ago, sent a letter with the group back to Fr. Mesa and his wife. It was a great joy to deliver it to them. The St. Martin’s group plans a fundraiser to help Calvary Church in its rebuilding process, working through the British connection. Another trip is planned for Easter Martiana Suerra Beber and her husband on her wed- ding day in the 1960s, with Fr. Mesa officiating break 2014. On that trip, the students will help youth from Cuba in the building of their Episcopal Church StM Group at Calvary Church, front row: Daniel Amoss ’14, Hunter Sikaffy ’14, Hailee Barrett ’14, Mrs. Stelly, middle row: Mrs. Beth Harris, Dr. John Barrett, Andrew Holdiness camp (Camp Blankenship) in central Cuba. The land for this ’14, Amy Clement ’14, Ms. Jan Hayden, Fr. Walter Baer, back row: Joe DeCorte ’15, camp was obtained in the 1950s by Episcopal Bishop Romualdo Aiden Harris ’14, Brandon Roohi ’14, Andrew Lang ’14 Gonzalez, but the revolution prevented the development of the Seminary in Matanzas which functioned as the sponsor for the camp. It happens that Bishop Gonzalez’s son and grandchildren trip. The group took close to 200 Spanish Bibles and a number live in New Orleans and are active members of Trinity Church. of Spanish Episcopal Prayer Books with them in their luggage. Also, Bishop Blankenship, an earlier bishop in Cuba, has a son These were distributed among the various churches that were who lives in New Orleans and is an active member of Christ visited. The students were also exposed to a very broad range of Church Cathedral. This makes St. Martin’s involvement with the Cuba’s history, economics and culture. Episcopal Camp there something very special. There have been long ties among Episcopalians between The ties between Cuba and New Orleans are deep and Cuba and the New Orleans area. Fr. Prospero Mesa, his wife extensive. The mission group was proud to be part of a long con- Raquel, and his family came to New Orleans as part of the Mariel nection and hopes to continue this work for years to come. 7 St. Martin’s Day 2012

St. Martin’s Day 2012’s theme was “We Are One in the Spir- But not to anyone’s surprise, I was wrong. St. Martin’s Day it!” For the school service project, St. Martin’s chose to support is much more than all that other jazz I listed. It unifies us as one the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center in LaPlace, distinct community. Although we are separated by grade level, we Louisiana, which was flooded during the most recent hurricane. all share a common goal—that is to enjoy our time at this wonder- This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide horse-assisted ful school, and beat the chickens out of Country Day tonight. Can activities for children and adults with disabilities in the greater I get an Amen? New Orleans area. It is owned and operated by StM alum Anita Back to a more serious note, although seriousness isn’t Koek Hefler ’82. Our Upper School students are frequent volun- one of my strongest qualities. All right let’s be really artsy and teers at the Center. pretend the phrase “We are one in the spirit” is written in the sky St. Martin’s students in all divisions collected and earned over our heads right now. (Remember we are pretending. If you monetary donations for the Therapeutic Riding Center in the actually think you see these words in the sky then you should go weeks leading up to St. Martin’s Day. The school was very proud see Nurse Smilari now.) So “we are one in the spirit”? Jeez, that to present a check to Anita during our StM Day celebration for just sounds like a really catchy phrase that the administration $5,818.00. We were definitely one in the spirit on St. Martin’s Day came up with to use as this year’s theme, wait I’m wrong again. 2012! Shocker! This theme represents much more then that. Think about it. We could analyze this line Mrs. Beckman style, but that St. Martin’s Day Speech by Student Council might be a little too advanced for the younger ones here and for President Alex de Gravelle ’13 myself! Instead we can analyze Alex de Gravelle style. Hello, and welcome everyone to St. Martin’s Day! Today is Now, when I think of this line, three things catch my atten- the day that the entire student body comes together for our annu- tion. They include the words We, One and Spirit. We as individuals al family gathering. It is a day filled with scavenger hunts, music, come together to form ONE community. But we are not alone, we games, and my favorite, free food! But ask yourself, is there more are guided by the spirit. Whether you embrace it or not, St. Martin’s to this day than getting off at 12:30 and being free from class? At is not like other schools. We need each other to succeed. As a first I didn’t think so, I was convinced that this was just a freebee whole, we are able to raise generous amounts of money for a cause day for everyone to chill. that touches our hearts. We help each other with everyday strug- gles. We succeed together or we fail together. It is a team effort.

8 National Honor Society was to give gently used dresses to girls who may not be able to St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s chapter of the National Honor afford a new prom dress, and in turn make their prom night as Society inducted 19 new members during its fall tapping ceremo- special as it could be. St. Martin’s Clothes for Cause hosted a ny. Members are selected based on their outstanding academic two-week dress drive and collected over 75 dresses! The dresses performance, demonstration of service and leadership within were delivered to All Souls Episcopal Church in the Ninth Ward, their community and school and strength of character. The new and the Household of Faith Family Worship Church International members are: Alexandra Kern, Ali Lange, Gabrielle Danna, Amy on the west bank. Clement, Megan Hoolahan, Kathryn Favaloro, Anna Catinis, Jes- sica D’Amico, Emily Diaz-Brenes, Lauren Triay, Tia Schlesinger, Kincy Gibson, Miranda Martinez, Ian Kuehne, Joseph D’Amico, Paul Chamorro, Tiimothy Birdsong, Sam Hurley and Neil Ripley.

Clothes for a Cause members: Trinity Barriere, Miranda Martinez, Kincy Gibson, Court- ney Taylor, Megan Hoolahan, Kathryn Favaloro, Erin Bahn, Ilana Springer and Emily 2012-13 Belle Johnson Scholars and the Johnson Family Bryan, seated: Kayla Gerard, Elise Ripley, Bonnie Cash and Allison Baird 2012-13 Belle Johnson Scholars StM Quiz Bowl team headed for National The Belle Johnson Scholars Foundation was established Competition by her family in honor of Mrs. Johnson, who was a teacher and The St. Martin’s Quiz Bowl Team traveled to Natchitoches, vibrant part of St. Martin’s for over 30 years until her death in Louisiana in March to compete in the Louisiana Association 2010. Mrs. Johnson’s children, Doug Johnson ’60 and Glenn for Academic Competition state rounds. St. Martin’s team had Johnson Brady ’65, are proud alumni of St. Martin’s and serve on already placed first in Division II for its region. The team placed the recipient selection committee. For the past 12 years, the Belle Johnson Scholars Foundation has provided financial aid to quali- fied students in grades six through twelve. The Belle Johnson Scholars are selected on the basis of their academic performance, promise, citizenship and extracurricular involvement. The Belle Johnson Scholars for the 2012-2013 school year were: Lane Davis, Maansi Solanky, Abby Sims, Gabby Danna, Kayla Gerard, Ali Lange, Tiffany Tavassoli and Mya Carter.

Project Princess at StM St. Martin’s Upper School student organization, Clothes for Cause, recently hosted a dress drive called Project Princess for Quiz Bowl Members Ian Kuhne, James Conatser, Ben Bonner and Joey DeCorte getting the upcoming high school prom season. Project Princess’ mission ready to compete at state! 9 third at the state finals. Team captain James Conatser and players Roland and his partners converted the by-then defunct Bayou Ben Bonner, Joey DeCorte, and Ian Kuehne made the trip along Plaza Hotel (formerly Fountainbleau Hotel, hence the company with their faculty sponsor, Mrs. Lee Klebba, and faculty member name) to a combination of self-storage, apartments, and retail Mr. Warren Lind. The team will compete at the national level here uses. A unique aspect of this project led to his involvement in the in New Orleans at the end of May. Tipitina’s Music Club and to founding the Tipitina’s Foundation: Transforming the hotel room configurations into band rehearsal St. Martin’s Episcopal School Gives 2013 spaces. Initially offered as artist studios, the demand for band Leadership Award rehearsal spaces was so strong that ultimately, the top three floors Mr. Roland von Kurnatowski, founder of the Tipitina’s were converted into 85+ rehearsal spaces and a recording studio. Foundation, has been named the recipient of the fourth annual A direct result of this interaction with the music community was St. Martin’s Episcopal School Leadership Award. The award was Roland’s decision to invest in Tipitina’s Music Club, securing presented in front of the school’s student body on Tuesday, May what he originally thought of as a place for these musicians to 7, in the Solomon Theater. showcase their talent. In 1996, with a growing awareness of the The St. Martin’s Episcopal School Leadership Award is unique status of Tipitina’s as a musical icon in the local culture presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated with a world-wide fan base, Roland and his partners acquired full leadership by having a positive impact upon the Greater New ownership of the club. Orleans area. The award recipient is selected by a student-driven Never having aspired to become music club owners, Roland process in which eight students representing grades 8 through 12 and Mary eventually came to the realization that the “highest and research potential nominees, make presentations to a Selection best use” of this shrine was to further the mission of a non-profit Committee and then plan the award presentation event. entity dedicated to the support of New Orleans’ music culture at A native New Orleanian, Roland von Kurnatowski graduated the grass roots level. The Tipitina’s Foundation formed in 2003 from Fortier High School and proceeded to Tulane University, with a single mission: Providing high quality band instruments where he earned B.A., M.B.A., and J.D. degrees. Other than brief to local public schools in support of their band programs. To stints in Texas - economic forecasting at Texas Instruments in the date this endeavor has provided more than $2.5 million worth

Members of the St. Martin’s Leadership Award student committee with Mary and Roland of instruments to more than 75 schools, reaching more than Kurnatowski (center) Austin White ’16, Kalee Gibson ’16, Isabelle Celata ’15, Adam Bernberg ’13, Savannah Watermeier ’17, Joseph D’Amico ’14, Anna Catinis ’14 and 4,000 students a year. In post-Katrina New Orleans, the Tipitina’s Rodney Rice ’15 Foundation became the major, and sometimes sole, source of late 70s and practicing law in Houston in the early 90s - he has instruments to the struggling Recovery School District and the spent the last 33 years developing and managing real estate in remaining Orleans Parish Schools, and has been credited with the Gulf South. saving the band programs at a number of these schools. Working with his wife, Mary, and various partners, he owns In the aftermath of Katrina, the Tipitina’s Foundation, without and operates Fountainbleau Management, LLC, a company hesitation, agilely expanded its mission to play a significant role in specialized in rehabilitating depressed and neglected properties providing direct aid to musicians and their families trying to return and placing them back into commerce. Under Roland’s direc- and re-establish themselves in New Orleans. Through the as- tion, and through the efforts of the individual managers, these sistance of Fountainbleau Management, the Foundation provided complexes support local charities and philanthropic efforts, and housing and aid to stranded artists and their families and served offer in-house programs to improve the quality of life for residents as a resource center to the musical community. including low-cost or free breast cancer screenings; after-school Since that time, and in response to an increasing awareness care programs and tutoring; and seminars with chefs on healthy of the needs within the musical community, the Tipitina’s Founda- cooking, and with physicians on preventative lifestyle measures. tion has developed a variety of additional programs and services For Roland, the involvement and ultimate ownership of designed to fulfill its expanded mission of helping to preserve the Tipitina’s came about through an unexpected avenue. In 1995, musical culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. 10 In summary, the Tipitina’s Foundation focuses on the fun- 1 bronze medal, Joseph De- damental aspects of music development as a cultural resource: Corte: 3 bronze medals, Alex- instruments for band programs, practical training for young musi- ander Monier: 1 gold medal, 1 cians and technicians, and career support for working musicians. silver medal, 1 bronze medal For Roland von Kurnatowski, the Tipitina’s Foundation endeavor and Iris Palazzolo: 1 bronze is rewarding because, while not glamorous in nature, these are medal. Good job Saints! the areas that allowed those interested in music careers to ap- proach it properly equipped and better prepared for success. Diversity at St. Merry Sorrells said, “Roland von Kurnatowski is an outstanding Martin’s by Antoine example of leadership in the Greater New Orleans community. Barriere On behalf of our students and faculty, we are most proud of the St. Martin’s Episcopal opportunity to honor his commitment to and tremendous impact School is a true example of the upon the city we all love.” meaning of diversity. Diverse in Prior recipients of the St. Martin’s Episcopal School Leader- its ethnicity with races cross- ship Award include Mr. Doyle Coatney (2009), businessman, St. ing the spectrum from Asian Martin’s grandparent of alumni and generous benefactor; Mr. to Caucasian to Indian to the Brian Bordainick (2010), then-Executive Director of 9th Ward handsome African-American Field of Dreams; Mr. Ron Forman, (2011) President and CEO of Science Olympiad medal winners Joey such as myself. Diverse in its DeCorte ‘15 and Ian Kuehne ‘14 Audubon Nature Institute, Inc.; and Mr. Doug Thornton, Senior religion from the very roots in Vice President, (2012) Stadiums and Arenas, SMG. which the school was founded, Christianity, to Judaism, to Bud- dhism, to Muslim, to no religion at all. Diversity is not just skin color or race; it goes much farther than having a different culture or a religion from someone else. Diversity is the mixture of ingredients in Gumbo Pot of God. He created us very differently but all for a specific purpose. Short or tall, light or dark, male or female, etc., we are all unique; we are all diverse; we are all created by God. In a diverse atmosphere everyone feels welcome. As 1 Cor- inthians 12:12 says, “You can easily enough see how this kind of thing works by looking no further than your own body. Your body has many parts—limbs, organs, cells—but no matter how many parts you can name, you’re still one body.” To be a great commu- nity you have to have different parts.

Consequences of Impact The academic side of StM puts students on the road to excellence and success in life. The artistic side brings creativity Consequences of Impact and life to our community. The athletic part of school makes kids In March, St. Martin’s Episcopal School students in grades strong and teaches us how to be responsible. And last but not 7-12 participated in Consequences of Impact, a mock crash least, our school helps us achieve through growing relationships involving impaired driving. Pre-selected student actors acted out with our teachers, coaches, and administration as they give us a fatal crash scenario in front of their peers. hope and confidence to know who we are, to believe in ourselves, Consequences of Impact is a reinforcement activity that is and to make the right choices in life by doing the right things at promoted through the Sudden Impact Program offered, through a all times. At StM, we are Diverse in God! partnership, by the Louisiana State Police and Interim LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center. HALO wins National Recognition This significant teaching event allowed our students to see Two Years in a Row first-hand how distracted driving and poor decision-making affect Last year, our Upper everyone. This exercise also stressed the importance of using School newspaper, The Halo, seat belts and how the emotional suffering of families endures was entered into the American long after a fatal crash occurs in reality. Scholastic Press Association’s Scholastic Newspaper Awards StM Science Olympiad in State Competition. In addition to the Championships competition, the ASPA sends a Medal winners were: Benjamin Bonner: 1 silver medal and critique of high school news- 1 bronze medal, Ian Jenkins: 1 bronze medal, Paden Gallagher: papers, and then new faculty 1 bronze medal, Ian Kuehne: 1 bronze medal, Joseph D’Amico: sponsor Al Tritico thought the 11 feedback would be invaluable in developing StM’s paper. To the now?” But then she continued. She said, “I feel old because this staff and sponsor’s humble surprise, the Halo won third place is the first time in my life where I haven’t told people what to do, overall. they’ve been telling me what to do and I haven’t been able to take This annual competition is open to college and high school care of anything. I can’t even look after The Plant because I’m newspapers, and there stuck in this bed two hours away. It’s one of my favorite things on are hundreds of en- this Earth.” tries. Schools compete In that moment, I realized how fulfilling it was to be a leader. against other schools Despite all of the hard work, she was still able to create some- with similar enrollment thing that she loves. And that’s the true characteristic of being a nationwide. This is, in leader. It’s leading a group of people doing something you love, short, the big leagues despite the fear of messing up. When something goes wrong, for scholastic news- there is always a chance to fix it but when something finally does papers. This year the go right, it can be the most satisfying feeling in the world. Halo won second place You all have the potential to become a leader. One day, like overall! Led by James today, you will have to lead the school. Senior Leadership Day Conatser ’14 and Claire represents what it is like to be a leader. It shows that everyone Adams ’14, the Halo has the possibility to rise to the challenge and become a leader. staff’s dedication, hard Just do not let your fear get in the way of the changes that you work, and talent has been nationally recognized for the second can make during your life and even on Senior Leadership Day. year in a row. Thank you. Senior Leadership Day Sermon by Ellie Stefani ’13 Becoming a leader is something that everyone has the pos- sibility of doing. But what makes this task so difficult? It could be that you are a shy person and are afraid of what people will say about your ideas. Or it could also be that you’re afraid that you will fail as a leader. Both of these answers have one common element: Fear. The hardest part of being a leader is the fear to do anything that might bring a bad change. For myself, one of the constant fears of being a leader is not being good enough. My great-grandma, who just turned 97, is a great inspiration to me when I begin to doubt myself as a leader. She was married to my great-grandpa until he died in his forties due to a heart at- tack. When he first passed away, she decided that she’d continue her backyard cement company in her husband’s name, and Carlo Ditta Inc. was born. She would wake up every morning and hose off the trucks and then send them off to their jobs and every night she would wait to hose them off again. She did all of this despite StM Homecoming 2012 the hardships of raising a family by herself and starting a compa- Homecoming week at St. Martin’s is always a frenzy of activi- ny, especially because she was a woman in a man’s world during ties and excitement. The entire campus is set with great anticipa- this time. tion of the big game, the alumni and the Homecoming dance. It always amazes me that she was able to take on such a And StM Homecoming 2012 did not disappoint! The traditional job, without second thought. She didn’t let fear keep her from all school pep rally was held in the Adkerson Gym on Friday opening a cement company of her own. For the 40-plus years afternoon. StM cheerleaders fired up the Saints and their fans for she worked there, she made tough decisions that no other person the big game against the Ridgewood Eagles. The annual Home- was able to make, even if there were consequences to her ac- coming Barbeque was held that evening on the Lower School tions. She was the type of person to own up to her mistakes and playground. Alumni and StM families enjoyed hamburgers, take responsibility for them, just as a true leader should. By tak- hotdogs and a lot of school spirit! The crowd filled the new StM ing those steps, she was able to live her life to the fullest. bleachers and the Saints were greeted with tremendous cheers When Katrina hit and we all had evacuated into a two-bed- as they stormed the field! St. Martin’s 1962 football captains Jim room house that managed to fit 9 of us, she got sick. She called Vaughn and Bob Walters, along with our 2012 Saints football me into her room and sat me down so that she could talk to me. captains, tossed the coin to determine first possession. Visiting She said, “Ellie, for the first time in my life, I feel old.” She was 89 alumni cheered along with 2012 Homecoming court and all the at the time. My first thought was, “Really? You starting to feel old fans as the Saints trampled the Eagles 42-3. 12 On Saturday night the Home- more good times with the Dads’ Club next year! In fact, mark your coming dance was held in Saints calendars for Tuesday, August 27, 2013 for our Night Out at the Hall with the presentation of the Zephyrs! This is always a fun kick-off for StM dads to reconnect court in the adjacent Solomon after the summer and get to meet dads who are new to the StM Theater. The 2012 Homecom- community. ing Queen was Joanna Smilari. Members of the 2012 court were: Guild of Fine Hannah Mayeux, Kayla Gerard, Arts Paige Holcomb, Anna Catinis, Amy by Holly Heine Clement, Alexandra Kern, Madeline The 2012-13 year Davis, Hannah Della Croce and for the Guild of Fine Arts Jessica Tan. has been one of transi- tion. The Guild of Fine Update from Auxiliary Arts is made up of parents Clubs who truly want to support our students and fac- Mothers’ Club ulty involved in all forms by Rachel S. Jurisich of artistic expression. I am I can’t believe how fast this continually amazed by the school year has gone by. The dedication St. Martin’s staff and faculty have to drawing out any Mothers’ Club has had a very busy StM’s Macbeth bits of talent or desire our children may have. Thank you to all of and successful year. We decided you! It has been an honor to be “in the background” supporting at the end of last year that our new commitment to StM was to that effort in whatever way we could as a Guild. provide the funding for the new bleachers on Tony Porter Field. In order for the Guild to be the best support possible, this Our first event this year was the “Food and Wine Experience.” year we got a little bit more organized—identifying our role as a This was a wonderful time for new members of our community to group, defining the roles of our officers, and developing an up- meet our great families here at StM, as well as for old friends to to-date set of by-laws. We structured our meetings in an effort to get together. It was truly a fine way to start off the year. include more members and accomplish more business. We bet- We also continued with some of our old favorite events like ter defined a couple of our regular processes that happen each Original Arts, Family Fest, Santa Secret Workshop, and Christmas year. The Guild of Fine Arts is set to offer even more support than Greens. After Christmas we moved full speed ahead towards our ever to our students and faculty next year. Now, what we need is annual spring Gala that was held at the Mardi Gras World Grand PARENTS! Be on the lookout for information for that first meeting Mansion. This night was truly an “Evening of Southern Charm.” of the school year. You won’t regret getting involved! The ambiance, food, music and camaraderie made it a night that will not be soon forgotten. To end the year, we had our third An- Booster Club nual Rummage Sale that we co-host with the Dads’ Club. by Richie Pigeon Being Mothers’ Club President has been a wonderful and It is hard to believe that the 2012-2013 school year is com- enlightening experience that has left me feeling very proud of all ing to a close. This year has been an all-around success. There of our accomplishments. I could not have done it without the con- have been many positive changes across the StM campus, and stant help of my board members and all of my committee heads. the Booster Club has contributed to this progress. Our student You all have gone above and beyond and I am truly grateful. I athletes have been given many opportunities and have accom- leave the Mothers’ Club in the very good hands of Donna Gorum plished many goals. Glenn who will lead the Mothers’ Club into the new school year. As we look ahead to the next school year with much enthusi- asm, our main goal is to make our StM Booster Club stronger and Dads’ Club to magnify our school spirit. Let us all work together and give our By Scott Hall ’90 talented students the support they need. We welcome new ideas The St. Martin’s Dads’ Club, once again, had an extremely and fresh faces, so feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you successful year. Working with this energetic group of StM dads for your support. has been a pleasure for me. Our meetings and events were well attended and our volunteer efforts never disappointed! We Parents’ Council embraced our traditional events like Donuts with Dad, Homecom- by Brian Kuehne ing Barbeque, StM Day, and Carnival Day with great enthusiasm. The Parents’ Council had a very productive 2012-13 school In addition, we expanded our role in the StM Rummage Sale, on year. We covered a lot of ground and discussed many topics of which we work alongside the Mothers’ Club. Next year looks to be interest to both parents and administration. This year was also a another great year with Rob Norton as our new president. Plan on transitional year for the Parents’ Council. We started moving to a 13 more open format with the emphasis on improving communica- StM Fall Athletics tion within the St. Martin’s community, and we invited all inter- ested parents to attend some of the meetings. In every meeting we had updates from Merry Sorrells and the Board of Trustees. All school heads, Debbie Flanagan, and Coach Frank Cazeaux also presented during the year. Topics discussed included school accreditation, security, enrollment, St. Martin’s financial overview, the college application process and results (information for all grades), Middle School homework, the athletic program, and fundraising. We also reviewed and revised the Parents’ Council bylaws and agreed that most of next year’s meetings will be open to all St. Martin’s parents, teachers and administrators. Our purpose and mission is to provide a vehicle to promote open and free communication between St. Martin’s Episcopal School parents, teachers, administration, and the Board for the betterment of the Cross Country St. Martin’s community. I think the new group of officers and the Boys - 2012 District 1A Cross Country Champions administration is well-positioned to fulfill that mission. 2nd in State The officers for next year are Brad Bartholomew as presi- All District dent, Alicia Dean as vice president, and Denise France as secre- Ian Jenkins and Alex Monier tary. They have already started to suggest topics for next year’s LHSAA All Academic State Team meetings that I know will be of interest to all parents. I encourage Ian Jenkins and Tejas Shah everyone to attend next year’s open meetings and participate in the dialog. Finally, I want to thank my fellow officers, Jason Football Adriance and Donna Glenn; the council members; Merry Sorrells; 2nd in District and all the school heads for all their help and support. All District First Team Jack Jenkins, Kellen Ruffin, Ethan Robarts and Chandler Patton LHSAA All Academic State Team Grant Reggio, Austin Falk, Ian Jenkins, Tyler Dean, Neil Ripley and Paul Chamorro

Swimming District - Girls placed 4th and boys came in 2nd State - Boys team finished in 4th place and the girls finished in 3rd place

Volleyball 2nd in District

StM’s 2012 Duke TIP Scholars: left to right front row: Rimi Mandal, Maansi Solanky, Ol- All District First ivia Fernandez, Evan McCollum, Harrison Hedgpeth, Khaja Bradley, Bruce Miller, Bryce Team Monier, Alexandra Bartholomew and Chloe Bartholomew, back row: Elizabeth Kuehne, Gabrielle Bennett, Sarah Millican, Chase Descant, Andrew Devall, Jules France, Andrew Amber Perkins, Dongieux, Taylor Cummings and Anoush Stamm Alayna Adolph and Kayla Gerard

StM’s 5th grade visits the World War II museum

14 HOMECOMING 2012

15 National Honor Society Fall Tapping Ceremony address by Stephen Huber ’89

Those being recognized today have excelled in four areas: tions and used them to lead, guide or direct anybody. I probably service, scholarship, leadership and character. misled myself on that one a little bit. I now run a law firm and my Coincidentally, the mission of this school is expressed in its clients, partners and staff rely on me to lead, guide or direct them mission statement as follows: “We prepare students to thrive in on a daily basis so I have a better appreciation for what being a college and leader means. in life through Let’s look at faith, schol- the next quality. arship and Scholarship. I service.” still felt pretty Those confident on individuals scholarship. being recog- I had mostly nized have B’s, some C’s. been the first to I had good SAT recognize and scores, I was a excel in the four National Merit critical qualities Semifinalist, so that the school I assumed that has been trying would get me to instill in its over the hump students since on scholarship. its inception. The definition Notice I said of scholarship “the first to rec- is knowledge ognize and ex- acquired by cel” as sooner studying. In or later all of all honesty, I us come to the passed through realization that much of my the qualities of service, scholarship, leadership and character are educational career without ever getting any knowledge based essential to a rewarding, happy and purposeful life. upon studying. I certainly memorized a bunch of facts, I looked at In 1987 (before any of today’s honorees were born), I was a lot of material on the eve of a test, remembered 80 to 90, some- sitting in an assembly just like this one when this process un- times 100% of it, and got through whatever test I had to take. folded at St. Martin’s during my junior year. That, coupled with good standardized testing ability, got me into I look back and am amazed that I thought I was going to college and law school but really I never excelled at scholarship be one of the honorees. I was convinced that my body of work and did not truly start to acquire knowledge through study until I and life to that date had exhibited true excellence in the areas of got much older. service, scholarship, leadership and character. To me, service is when somebody is willing to subordinate their wants, desires or needs for the greater good. I will tell you a Let’s look at these individually. quick story I read last night about people on Wall Street. (Yes, I Leadership. I felt the strongest about leadership. I was a am going to try and work Wall Street into a talk about service.) captain of the basketball team. I was the president of the student There was a group of people that excelled at scholarship, council and probably one of the most self-confident members of who were leaders who probably had some character. All were the Class of 1989. Looking back, I was certainly in positions of a little bit older than you and they got offered jobs at Goldman leadership but was I a true leader? Leadership can be defined as Sachs, the biggest, most profitable investment bank in the world. “an act or instance of leading, guidance or direction.” In all fair- They went to Goldman Sachs and made hundreds of thousands ness, although I held positions of leadership, I never was a leader of dollars in their twenties with bonuses that went into the mil- in the truest sense of the word because I never took those posi- lions. One day a partner told all of these new young Goldman 16 Sachs employees (and there were 30 something of them) to meet When I think of someone with character (as a lawyer and as him in a conference room on Friday at 5:00 p.m. before the Me- a bookworm), my mind always goes to Atticus Finch in To Kill a morial Day weekend. As you may or may not know, in New York, Mockingbird. Ask yourself: If we are judged by what we do, what much of Wall Street has the ability to go out to the Hamptons and have you done to exhibit character? Have you laughed along with go to the beach and celebrate and have a party and spend all of the bully or have you stood up for the person being bullied? Have the money they were making over the holiday weekend. you shown true character? I was a state and federal prosecutor. Hour after hour went by and these hot shot, young, smart, I have prosecuted hundreds of people. I have seen the result of successful guys and girls were waiting for the partner who was people going through life without character – from white collar their boss to show up. After a few hours, they began to grumble. fraud, political corruption and even murder – character is the After a little longer, three of these young hot shots with degrees most perilous quality to be without. from Wharton or Kellogg or another of the big business schools It is also one of the easiest to exhibit on a daily basis. I re- said, “Enough is enough. Who does this partner think he is to cently heard someone summarize character as always doing “the keep us waiting here?” They told their friends, “See you later; we next right thing.” We are confronted on a daily basis with different are out of here.” The rest of the people waited. They didn’t want situations that we can respond to in a number of ways. No matter to but they bit their lips and waited. what has happened in the past, when confronted with a situa- Ultimately, the partner showed up with a single piece of pa- tion, we always have the choice to do the next right thing. Remind per and asked everyone who was present to sign it. He explained yourself of that the next time you are confronted with a situation to them that he had kept them waiting for five hours because and must decide how you are going to respond and if you are go- one day they were going to be out meeting with a billionaire like ing to do the next right thing. Bill Gates or Warren Buffett on behalf of Goldman Sachs. That Reflect on all of this if you are not an honoree. If you are an millionaire might make them wait for hours and their job was to honoree, good for you, keep it up, you are running a marathon subvert their wants, their desires, their impatience for the good of not a sprint. You are at the beginning of a very long race and just the firm. got out of the starting blocks. Keep excelling at these areas. You Well, that is an interesting little anecdote and I just read deserve all of the accolades that you get and all of the recognition it so I thought I would share with you but it illustrates a larger that is coming your way. point. You can’t be of service to your neighbor, your family, your If you are not an honoree today, don’t despair, keep pushing. community as a whole unless you are willing to subordinate your Think about these things. Excel at them. They are the reason you wants, desires and needs or in this case patience for the greater are at this school that your parents are sacrificing to send you to. good. To me, true service is being able to do that on a consistent You too have just gotten out of the starting blocks in a marathon. basis. It probably wasn’t until I had children that I came to truly Congratulations to today’s honorees and good luck to all. understand what service to another was really about. Trust me, your parents routinely set aside their own interests to support you in this school and beyond.

17 From the Development Officeby Lisa Newman Sibal ’77

Bringing Tradition Home: Even more important than the monetary goal of our cam- Update on the Annual Giving Campaign 2012-13 paign is the goal of strong parent and alumni participation in Annual Giving. We have now achieved 56% parent participation, At the start of the 2012-13 school year, St. Martin’s set an which is critical, because a culture of philanthropic support by ambitious goal: Raise $375,000 for our Annual Giving Campaign our parents demonstrates a healthy school. Moreover, at 14%, and increase parent participation above 50% for the first time alumni participation is ahead of last year, and demonstrates a in four years, and also increase alumni participation over last continued increase in support over the past several years. Most year. To accomplish these goals, we enlisted our Annual Giving importantly, we look forward to continued growth in participation Co-Chairs Julie and Larry Stokes (parents by our parents and alumni, for the remainder of Brandon ’20 and Taylor ’22). Aided by a ANNUAL GIVING DONOR LEVELS of this school year and into the future. cadre of parent volunteers and Alumni Class From the elegant and beautiful Found- Headmaster’s Circle $15,000+ Agents, this outstanding team has succeeded ers Dinner in October at the home of Sandra in exceeding our goals already. Saint $10,000 - $14,999 and John DeMartini ’80 to May’s all-school The theme of this year’s Campaign— Scholar $5,000 - $9,999 student-led-and-produced “lip-dub” perfor- Bringing Tradition Home—reflected our Fellow* $3,000 - $4,999 mance in the Solomon Theater to thank our delight in the fact that new Head of School Founder** $1,500 - $2,999 community for their generous support, it has Merry Sorrells and her husband Kim have been a year of optimism. made the Van Slate House their home, Under the able leadership of Merry Supporter $500 - $1,499 representing the best that St. Martin’s has to Sorrells, St. Martin’s is now a strong, stable Benefactor $100 - $499 offer—a proud heritage and a bright future. institution. To the nearly 900 who have given Annual Giving is so important to the Friend $1-$99 already, we thank you once again. If you have quality of our experience at St. Martin’s. It not yet supported Annual Giving, there is still has an immediate, direct and positive impact upon today’s stu- time. We ask that you show your support for our school by giving dents by funding highly qualified teachers who grow stronger with to the Annual Giving Campaign. Supporting Annual Giving is easy, professional development; unmatched arts and athletic facilities; and the most important fact is that any amount is enough—no state of the art technology in classrooms; and financial aid for matter what you can and wish to give, it’s the giving itself that well-qualified students. counts. You can donate by mailing your check in the enclosed gift We are proud to tell you that our generous school com- reply envelope; donate securely online at www.stmsaints.com/ag; munity has given over $380,000 to date, or 101% of our goal of or call the Development Office at (504) 736-9910 with a credit $375,000. card number. Once again, thank you for your generous support of St. Mar- tin’s.

18 The Legacy Societies of St. Martin’s Episcopal School

We invite you to create a legacy to Housed within The Legacy Societies of St. Members of the Legacy ensure that St. Martin’s exists in perpetuity Martin’s Episcopal School are several soci- Societies of StM as the superior independent school in the eties based upon the value of the planned Greater New Orleans area. Planned gifts, gift, where that value is known. The Mrs. Margaret Stainbach Adams ’75 whether immediate or deferred, increase planned giving levels are as follows, with Mrs. Carol Appel the size of the school’s endowment, creat- accompanying benefits described below: Mr. Conrad Appel ing a sustainable source of funding for St. Mr. Brian Bossier ’78 Martin’s and enrichment of its programs. $500,000+: The O.E. Haring Society Mrs. Margaret Dannenberg Bossier ’78 Gift planning can take many forms Benefits: Desktop crystal piece, individual Mr. Alan Brackett depending upon your personal goals. Your profile in The Bell, name on plaque in Mrs. Linda Eckles Brackett financial and/or legal advisor can help you Saints Hall, recognition certificate, listing in Mrs. Jennifer Buckley with your planning once you have thought The Bell and invitation to annual event Mr. Sam Buckley about what, when, and how you want Rev. Daryl Canfill* to give. Depending upon the gift vehicle $250,000-$499,999: The Van Slate Society Mrs. Lynn Coatney selected, you may obtain some or all of the Benefits: Diamond lapel pin, name on Mr. Michael Coatney following benefits: plaque in Saints Hall, recognition certifi- Mrs. Ethel G. Coupland* • Income tax reduction cate, listing in The Bell and invitation to Mr. Sean Daly • Avoidance of capital gain taxes annual event Mr. John DeMartini ’80 • Increase in spendable income Mrs. Sandra DeMartini • Elimination of federal estate tax $100,000-$249,999: The Bell Society Mr. F. Otway Denny • Fulfillment of philanthropic goals Benefits: Sapphire lapel pin, name on Mrs. Beth Hughes DePass ’79 plaque in Saints Hall, recognition certifi- The Rev. Fred Devall IV ’87 Following are some of the more common cate, listing in The Bell and invitation to Dr. Dee Dee Estes planned giving vehicles: annual event Mr. Michael A. Flick • Bequests (Gifts by will) Mr. Lawrence Gibbs • Gifts of Life Insurance $50,000-$99,999: The 1947 Society Mrs. Marian Gibbs • Gifts of Retirement Benefits Benefits: Ruby lapel pin, name on plaque Mr. John Girault ’55 • Charitable Remainder Trusts (Provides in Saints Hall, recognition certificate, listing Mrs. Murrell Girault income during your life while St. Martin’s in The Bell and invitation to annual event Dr. Tejas Godiwala receives the remainder interest in the trust) Mr. John Graham • Charitable Lead Trusts (Allows you to <$50,000: The Shield Society Mr. Robert Holden make a gift to St. Martin’s while retaining Benefits: Recognition certificate, listing in Mr. Tom Huber* property in your family) The Bell and invitation to annual event Mr. Tim Hurley

If you have planned a legacy gift for St. Martin’s Mr. Hans A.B. Jonassen ’58 and wish your name to be recognized, or if you Mr. John P. Labouisse are interested in learning more about planned Mrs. Meredith Labouisse* giving and how it can secure the future of St. Mr. Dan LeGardeur ’69 Martin’s while providing benefits to you, please Mr. Jon King Mayer* the Development Office at (504) 736-9910. Mrs. Mary Anne O’Neil* Not intended as legal, accounting, or other profes- Mrs. Anthony Porter* sional advice. For assistance in planning charitable Mrs. Mary Sue Roniger ’60 gifts with tax and other financial implications, Mrs. Charlotte Smith* the services of appropriate advisors should be Mr. Gary N. Solomon, Sr. obtained. Mr. Doyle Spell ’52 Mrs. Billie Poag Walters ’63 Dr. Susan Wilkie *deceased

19 Endowments and Special Funds

The St. Martin’s Family Endowment in- Rigdon Family Scholarship Fund Mildred Ellis Herron Fund cludes the restricted funds outlined below, This fund was established by Jan and Larry Established in 1993 in memory of Millie as well as unrestricted funds. The school’s Rigdon on behalf of the Rigdon family. Herron ’88, this fund provides assistance goal is to increase the size of the endow- Income from the fund is awarded to a stu- for a student who exhibits strength in aca- ment through additional scholarship funds, dent or students based on academic merit demics and athletics in addition to need, special purpose funds, and other planned and financial need. as set forth by Millie’s family. gifts. For more information regarding the establishment of a scholarship fund or an Ruth U. Fertel Scholarship Fund Godiwala Fellowship Award for endowment gift, please contact the Devel- This fund was established by the Fertel Innovation in Education opment Office at (504) 736-9914. Foundation in memory of Ruth U. Fer- Seema and Tejas Godiwala endowed this tel, founder of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. fund for the express purpose of recognizing Alumni Financial Aid Fund Proceeds from the fund are awarded to a and rewarding creative academic programs Each year, the first $10,000 received from Middle School student based upon diver- at St. Martin’s. Faculty members may alumni in Annual Giving is placed in this sity, academic merit and financial need. submit professional development requests fund. Proceeds help provide tuition as- which highlight innovation and collabora- sistance for children of alumni who qualify Audrey B. Michaud Scholarship Fund tion, as well as an indication of a lasting for financial aid. Established by StM alum Beau Bisso ’90 in and positive impact on the St. Martin’s memory of his grandmother, this scholar- community. Dorothy Dorsa Porter Scholarship Fund ship fund provides tuition for the senior Mrs. Porter established and outlined this year of a female student in need of finan- Stuart Kemp Peyton Student Center Fund fund in her estate plan. Proceeds assist cial aid who exhibits academic promise Established in 1991 in memory of Stuart students with financial need and strong and is a well-rounded student athlete. Kemp Peyton ’93, funds received con- academic promise. structed the Stuart Peyton Student Center St. Martin’s Board of Trustees Faculty our Upper School students enjoy today. W. Brooks Emory Scholarship Fund Recognition Scholarship Fund Mrs. Porter established and outlined this This scholarship fund was established Harold Graf Memorial Fund fund in her estate plan in honor of her dear in May 2007 by the St. Martin’s Episco- The Class of 1973 established this fund in friend, Dr. Brooks Emory ’60. Proceeds pal School Board of Trustees as special memory of Mr. Graf to raise money for sci- from this fund are awarded to an entering recognition for the long service of certain ence lab renovations. To date, $9,000 has junior who exemplifies the motto of the retiring faculty members. Proceeds from been raised toward a goal of $25,000. school, “Faith, Scholarship and Service,” the fund will be awarded to students based and who is in need of financial aid. upon academic merit and financial need. Barbara H. Ryan Leadership Fund To date, the Board of Trustees has estab- This fund supports a scholarship or finan- Belle Johnson Scholars Foundation lished Faculty Recognition Scholarships in cial aid, as well as an award recognizing This Foundation was established in 1998 honor of Dianne Greer, Stephenie Pittman, a member of the St. Martin’s staff who by Doug Johnson ’60 in honor of his Pedro Perez, Gloria Siegel, Susan Godch- demonstrates leadership and positive mother, Belle, who taught at St. Martin’s for aux, Betsy Kaston ’72, Sue Shaw, Carolyn influence in his or her role at the school. 30 years. The Foundation meets annually Busenlener, Linda Trevino, Linda Trotter, The creation of the fund was based upon to select student recipients who exhibit a Jim Marsalis ’62, Dr. Rex Mooney, Chick a grass-roots effort by members of the combination of financial need, strong aca- McGeehan, Eileen Beckman, Jane Guillory, school’s staff, who wish to honor the demic performance, promise, citizenship Doris Baron and Julie Dieth. many years of service and the positive and extracurricular involvement. impact and influence Barbara has had on Michael Edward Wanek Lectures for Faculty so many people at St. Martin’s. Tad Huber Memorial Scholarship Fund and Family Enrichment Fund Dianne and Tom Huber created this fund Established in 1998 by Michael Wanek’s The Lewis Lagniappe Fund for Students in memory of their son, Tad. Revenue from loving family, this memorial fund is dedi- This fund will help promising students in the fund provides financial assistance to cated to supporting faculty and parents financial need with costs that would not a high school student who, in addition to in continued professional development otherwise be covered by St. Martin’s. For exhibiting financial need, shows promise in and learning opportunities. Proceeds from more information, see page 3. academics and extracurricular activities. the fund provide for our bi-annual Wanek Lecture Series, bringing prominent national speakers to our campus. 20 Message From Alumni Board President Lauren Dellinger ’98

One of the feature articles of this issue of the Bell is about The recipient must be an exemplary citizen who has con- this year’s Dorothy Porter Award recipient, Linda Trevino, who was sistently served his/her community; has demonstrated a commit- nominated by Jim Marsalis ’62. In order to identify individuals ment to the highest standards in his/her chosen field of endeavor; who fit the criteria for the Dorothy Porter Award, the Alumni Ath- and has shown leadership in the community. He or she must letic Hall of Fame, and the Martin de Tours Award, the selection have attended St. Martin’s for a minimum of three consecutive committees rely on alumni like you to nominate people like Mrs. years; must be at least 35 years old; and must be able to attend Trevino. So, what are the criteria for each of the awards? the awards ceremony. The recipient’s service must reflect the ideals of St. Martin’s, the Dorothy Porter Service Award is named for long- and serve as an inspiration to fellow alumni and to the current time StM teacher Mrs. Dorothy Dorsea Porter. Mrs. Porter was a student body. It must reflect the motto, philosophy, and mission part of St. Martin’s from its beginnings in the 1950s. Even after of St. Martin’s Episcopal School (Faith, Scholarship, Service). her retirement in 1983, Mrs. Porter was actively involved in the The recipient shall have an outstanding record of service of school. She exemplified grace, commitment, historical love for his/her community through philanthropic and/or civic activities, the school and an enduring spirit that is sought by virtually every and in the service of humanity in professional and/or volunteer reunion class. With the inception of the Dorothy Porter Service activities. The recipient will have contributed greatly to one (or Award, we honored Mrs. Porter and her commitment to St. Mar- more) of the following areas: tin’s. Mrs. Porter, considered an honorary graduate of St. Martin’s • The overall welfare of children and their education Episcopal School, passed away in September, 2003. This award • Church and/or community and/or profession is given to an exemplary St. Martin’s citizen who has consistently • The environment served the school with time, talent, and treasures; a graduate of He/she will have shown leadership in business, religion, St. Martin’s, or long-time volunteer, faculty, grandparent, par- education, arts, human services, sciences, and/or government, ent, trustee, or friend. The recipient must be able to attend the and will actively promote tolerance, human development, and ceremony, unless the award is given posthumously. excellence.

the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame is the newest of Nomination forms for all three awards are available on the the alumni awards, and recognizes individuals and teams who website www.stmsaints.com/alumni. Now that you know more distinguished themselves in interscholastic athletics as players, about the criteria for the awards, please take a moment to think coaches, athletic trainers, or administrators while at St. Martin’s. of someone whom you would like to nominate for one of the Nominees must be a minimum of 15 years out of St. Martin’s. three awards, and fill out the nomination form. Also, please keep Nominations must be submitted to the Alumni Director in mind that the more details you provide, the easier it is for the (Anne Honeywell) no later than May 1. If you have someone in selection committees to evaluate a nominee. Nominations which mind, please go ahead and send the nomination in now for the provide little more than a name and year of graduation do not tell following year. Nominations remain on file from year to year. the story of why that individual should be selected for the award. Every year, deserving individuals in the St. Martin’s community receive these awards. Please help ensure that anyone you feel the Martin de Tours Award is only given to alumni, should be considered for one of the above awards is nominated. and is St. Martin’s highest alumni honor. It is named for the pa- tron saint of the school, Martin de Tours, and focuses on service to the community.

21 Alumni Spotlight: StM talks to Beth Hughes DePass ’79

StM: Tell us a bit about the roles you have had here at St. Martin’s brainstormed ideas and came up with the idea for Chick, Chick since you graduated. You are definitely one of our most active Hooray! At first, we were going to write a book more targeted at and supportive alumni ever! tweens, but with the help of Bill Rosenbaum realized that the is- BHD: I don’t know about that! There are so many involved alums. sues we were concerned with started much younger. I started out as a room mother when William and Nicholas were in lower school and for a very long time thought that my role at StM: This is the first in a series of Chick books? StM was in or near the classroom. I was invited onto the Board BHD: Yes. The second book is already written and ready to be of Trustees in 2000 and from sent to the illustrator. It is 2003-2005 served as Board another sweet story that deals Chair. My term ended in 2008. with the importance of being inclusive. StM: What is keeping you busy these days? StM: So what is the Six Chicks BHD: Wow! Lots! I continue mission? to serve on non-profit boards BHD: To inspire young girls to and maintain my business recognize their own self-worth interests here in Louisiana, and to achieve their highest but am most excited about my potential, while supporting and two latest projects, a business nurturing others so that they in Boca Raton, Florida and may do the same. Chick, Chick Hooray! Splitting our time between New Orleans StM: What is the movement and South Florida has been a you chicks want to create? fun new adventure for Keith BHD: In a nutshell, KINDNESS! and me. There is so much peer pressure out there. Why can’t kindness StM: How are your two boys be the new peer pressure? Our doing? What’s up with them? goal is to make kindness cool! BHD: They are wonderful! Wil- liam graduated from Tulane in StM: St. Martin’s is excited to Economics. He is working with be a part of that movement. Beth Hughes DePass ’79 signs Ella Bozeman’s copy of Chick Chick Hooray! at a reading this Keith and me, and has started spring at St. Martin’s What’s next? his own domestic crawfish BHD: In addition to a series farming operation, Mudbug Willy’s. He is looking forward to his of books, we are creating a curriculum whereby Six Chicks can first season. William is also pursuing photography with a par- be brought into the classroom. More specifically, we want to ticular interest in New Orleans culture and enjoys collecting and enlist upper school girls to present the Six Chicks curriculum restoring motorcycles. Nicholas is at SCAD in Savannah pursu- to lower and middle school girls. Not only would this allow the ing his degree in Graphic Design and Motion Media. He is very upper school girls to gain service hours, but we believe it will focused on his art and was recently invited to show at a gallery effect change in the lives of both the older and younger girls. We in New Orleans. William and Nicholas remain very interested in were excited to meet with Merry Sorrells and were thrilled by her Asian culture and will be traveling to South Korea in June. enthusiasm for bringing Six Chicks into the classroom.

StM: So tell me about how you came to be a part of this book, Learn more about Six Chicks at www.sixchickswithamission.com. Chick, Chick Hooray! BHD:Two years ago, I brought together a group of friends with a shared desire to positively impact the lives of young girls. We

22 Walter E. Blessey ’62 Accepts the Martin de Tours Award

Thank you for the honor of choosing me as the recipient of we won the team one the 2012 Martin de Tours Award. St. Martin’s certainly has many as well. distinguished graduates, and it is quite an achievement to be se- And there was lected. When I saw the list of past recipients, I noticed the name John Acker. What a of Bob Livingston. Our long-term Congressman was the initial character he was. honoree in 1990. I emailed Doc, as we call him, and said that I He, above all of our had finally made it 22 years later. He said, “Yes, but you made teachers, got me to it.” Another thing that I observed reading the list of past nominees begin to think. At is that we all had one trait in common, and that is that you have Tulane I breezed to be old to receive this honor. I can’t help but wonder which one through my freshman of you will be receiving this award 50 years or so from now. English class with an Being on campus today brings back a flood of memories, A merely by reciting all good ones. We were a good group of kids, and we had a great what I had learned faculty. There was a real sense of belonging. I don’t remember from Mr. Acker. I acrimony of any sort whatsoever. I remember everyone trying to remember so well do the right thing. most of the books that we studied: The Red Badge of Cour- age, The Bear, The Heart of Darkness, The 90-Yard Run, Walter E. Blessey ’62 addresses the StM student body and Falling Through Space. I can still re- member Kurtz in The Heart of Darkness saying, “The horror…the horror…” when he realized what he had become in his journey down the Congo River. Two Acker stories that I want to share with you: One day in English class while he was talking, I made an innocent motion with my hand only to hear him say, “Blessey, I am not shovel- ing anything.” I had no idea what he meant. It was classmate and later to be famed St. Martin’s teacher Jimmy Marsalis who educated me. And naturally little plastic shovels started showing

The Blessey Family up in class. Another time we were in Mrs. Beasley’s class and she said, “Hold the floor. I will be right back.” Well, Ray Fontenot and While my parents initially gave me my foundation, principles, I jumped and held the floor. A prolonged throat clearing from the and ideals, St. Martin’s and Father John Jenkins fostered, devel- back of the room revealed Mr. Acker. oped and spiritually enhanced them. Having read several other And I learned a not-to-do from Mr. Acker. When we broke award speeches, I confirmed what I thought – Father Jenkins for the summer between our junior and senior years, Mr. Acker made a lasting positive impact on all of us. gave us a list of books and said that he would give us a point on Then there was Tony Porter, whom we all called “Chief.” our final grade for every book that we read and gave him a verbal Similarly, all past honorees singled out the Chief as well. Everyone report on. Well, I read and reported on 20-some books. When I respected him. Although I never had him as a coach, I felt a spe- got a C on my final report card and asked him about it, he just cial relationship with him. Believe it or not, his nickname for me said that I didn’t deserve an A. Well I probably didn’t without the was “Muscles.” I remember one day with both guys and girls in reports, but with them I certainly did and that was the deal. So the gym; he told me to take off my shirt. I thought that maybe he the lesson is to do what you say you are going to do even if you was trying to get me a date or two. But it didn’t work. I remember don’t like the outcome. I could go on and on. But those were the him having enough faith in me to allow me at gym time to go and three figures who stand out the most to, I believe, all in our class. run on my own to get ready for the high school golf champion- As we get older, I believe that it is natural for us to want to ship. I was happy to bring back the individual championship, and give advice. For if we have no advice to give, what was the jour-

23 ney all about? What was the meaning of it all? I try not to do such Four, with regard to guilt, avoid it at all cost. Never do unless I am asked. I guess that at a function like this it is appro- something that you know in your heart of hearts is wrong. As Cal priate to give some pearls of wisdom. Thomas says, “Who you are in the dark is what you are in the One, with regard to your career, do something that you love. light.” Always follow your moral compass. Guilt is what messes Don’t necessarily take the highest paying job. I took the lowest people up. paying job at $12,000/year versus the highest one at $15,000. Five, with regard to happiness try to make each year the Take the one that is the most stimulating, the most challenging, best year of your life. At a party I was asked if I could take one the one that gives you the most opportunity, the one that you love. year of my life and live it for 30 years, which year would I take? If you love what you do, you will never be at work. One thing that Without much thought I said, “This year.” Another person said I noted among my peers is that you tend to become what you do. the year when he drank beer all day and was a surfer dude. I Over 20 years a dull boring job will have a negative effect on you, think that if you can keep the mindset that every year is your best just as a challenging one will have a positive effect. We tend to one, you will be the happiest. become what we do. And when you are deciding on a job, look Six, seek out mentors. My father was my life mentor. I did carefully at the culture of the company that is not have a business mentor. If you can find interviewing you. someone that you respect, see if they will be Two, with regard to your dreams for the your mentor. I try to mentor young folks who future, I give you this thought that I gave to While my parents initially are desirous of advice and counsel. my children. However you think that life is And seven, don’t ever stop learning. At going to be, it is going to be different. Not gave me my foundation, 68, I am still learning by reading, observing, necessarily better or worse, but different. So and contemplating. you are going to have to be able to adapt. principles, and ideals, I acknowledge my wife and True Such was so true for me. Marriage and family North, Jane Ann. I acknowledge my two are and were the most important things in St. Martin’s and Father daughters, Lane Watkins and her husband my life. My first marriage failed, I was a single Jason, and Laura Todd and her husband parent, I unsuccessfully learned to cook, at John Jenkins fostered, Clark. I also acknowledge my step-daughter, one point my car business was down $12 Dr. Elizabeth Wisner. million, I had a family member stealing from developed and spiritually I acknowledge two great co-workers us, I had to deal with mental illness. All of who are St. Martin’s graduates, our VP of these events tested my mettle and were not in enhanced them. Finance and Controller, David Fried from the my plans for my future when I was in school. class of 1980, and our VP of Corporate Af- On the other hand, I never dreamed that our fairs/Human Resources and General Counsel, company would grow to be one of the largest Beau Bethune, the class of 1992. Interest- marine energy carriers in the United States, much less that I ingly enough, I was recently involved with two lawyers handling would own a marine company. Life is so easy now. I have been a case for me at Baker Donelson, Steve Griffith and Ben Janke. married to the love of my life for the last twelve years; I have two Imagine my surprise when I learned that they were both St. Mar- wonderful daughters, three wonderful step-daughters, three great tin’s graduates. sons-in-law, and seven grandkids. So my point is that life can be I know that, armed with the great foundation that St. Martin’s difficult and you may have to suck it up at times. There are going has given you with both Christian values and an excellent educa- to be rocks on the road of life. tion, you will be well equipped to succeed in life’s journey. Three, with regard to your values, make them your priority. I leave you with a final thought. Way back in the summer I consider the values that my parents instilled in me (and which of 1961, one of the books that I read, that I didn’t get a point for were then reinforced by St. Martin’s) the key to whatever success from Mr. Acker, was The Brothers Karamasov. As I remember the I have achieved. Hold close the Christian values that you have story, the main character led a pretty sordid life – a lot of bad and learned. Embrace conduct that manifests honor, integrity, kind- some good. As he reached the end of life’s journey, he looked ness, and most importantly love. Yes, fill your life with love. As a back on his life and concluded that all that mattered was little business owner, I consider the trust of the folks working with me acts of love and kindness between people. I submit to you that my most important asset. How can you have a great corporate there is a great deal of truth to this. culture if the rank and file feel like the boss is a BS expert? Thank you for 2012 Martin de Tours Award. May God bless you and yours.

24 The Rabe Family: Mo, Lacy Williams ’87, Clara and Lilly

The Corcoran Family: Chuck ’88, Valerie, Kate and Audrey Layne

The Farber Family: Guy ’82, Liz, Will ’12, Lainey and Emy

The Wood Family: Jeff, Lindsey Jackson ’87, Ellie, Jack and Charlie The Lewis Family: Don, Donna, Allison Lewis Wagner ’82, Sam Wagner, Jackson Wagner, Spencer Lee Wagner, Melissa Lewis Salus ’84, Taylor Michals ’09, Josh Michals and Brett Salus Ray Fontenot and his wife Ralph Ross is now fully Criminal Court Judge in 2015. Bill Monaghan moved back to Robert Street in New Orleans this past December with his wife Elizabeth and sons William, age 2 1/2, and Fergus, age 1 1/2. As with Judi, Bill became involved with the rebuilding of New Orleans after Katrina via the nonprofit “Build Now” organization which he formed, which also involved his daughter Tess. retired after having taught part time at Southeastern Louisiana He is looking forward University. to spending more time traveling with his bride Nina to see more of granddaughters in Atlanta D.C. Diane and Washington Finley is fully retired from practicing pulmonary medicine in Baton Rouge, and now does community service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Allen Paterson is retired and living in Baton Rouge. Both of his daughters live there also, along with two grandchildren. He works with St. James Church the Stephen in the food pantry, and a church concert Ministry, series. Claudia split their time, post- Katrina, between Fort Collins, Colorado and New Orleans. Ray is retired, and spends part of his time composing crossword puzzles, some of which have been published in the New York Times. - , 1212 Hesper 1962 Class Agents: Ray Fontenot, 145 Fairway Drive, New [email protected] 70124, LA Orleans, Box 427, Martha Nelson Frost, P.O. Pearlington, MS 78962-5117, frostmar [email protected], (225)533-9242 The class of 1962 was saddened by the death of Judi Zatarain Greer in March. Judi had returned to New Orleans with her husband Jack, from retirement in Oregon, purposefully to be part of the rebuilding effort after Hurricane Katrina. Her civic efforts are well documented, but she also was the moving force for a number of years in drawing together people from the StM class of 1962, which culminated in the 50th reunion last year. Her efforts are appreciated and she will be missed. A number of the class of 1962 enjoyed Some lunch together recently. of those attending reported this: Gretchen Wiegand Bosworth is still in New Orleans, and on the Board of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Her son Graham Bosworth is running for Class of 1958 at the Alumni Spirits Party 1961 Class Agent: Mo Emory LA 70005, (504)828- Metairie, Ave., 7417 , ommy eargain. Durel Landry could

1959 a class agent? Contact to be Want Anne Honeywell ’83 at 504-736-9913 or [email protected] 1960 Class Agent: Mary Sue Nelson Roniger 2108 Pine St., New Orleans, LA 70118- 5417, (504)866-6863, msroniger@ gmail.com Hjalmar Breit, after a success- is still ful double knee surgery, working in marine surveying, but will eventually retire to his home north of Covington, LA. Jean Barnetson Brousseau has ten grandchildren! Hackett Cummins, and his wife Nan, are now living in Pass Christian, MS, but spend five months of the year in Highlands, NC. Sonny Flettrich moved from the French Jerry Quarter to the Marigny. Friedrichs enjoyed his first year of retirement, and Patti Fullilove is still on the Gulf Coast selling antiques and collectibles in Bay St. Louis, MS. Barbara Hammett enjoyed all seven days of the 2013 Jazz Fest and Judy Harlow and her husband Steve spent three months traveling in Croatia doing research for his new book. Other classmates who reported doing well are: Diana Diamond, Martha Frost, Mary Sue Roniger, Louvin Charlotte Rosshandler, Skinner and Charlie Steen. was shared with the class the class with was shared Club was night Saturday of 1957. Spirits Party at the annual of bad weather, school; because inside in the the party was Saints Hall. In gorgeous new were Linda Chotin attendance Broders Murlin, Prilliman, Jean affron Alma Slatten, Anita G Phil Hughes, Natalie James, Donald James, Hans Jonassen, Wiley Steen, T Hessemer, Zander, Bobby Y Zander, Unfortunately was home not be with us as he surgery. recouping after heart we those traveling abroad, To Sue, missed you—Mary Jane, Hera and Ann, Margie, Lynn, Richard. See everyone in 5 years!

The class of 1958 had a good 55th reunion weekend. Dinner Friday night at Southern Yacht 1958 Class Agents: Philip and Natalie James, 30 Stilt Street, New Orleans, LA 70124, (504)288-8605, [email protected]

1957 , 4738 Class Agent: Robert Wehrmann Sugar Mill Road, Dallas, TX 75244, (972)803-4144, bobwehrmann@gmail. com

1956 to be a class agent? Contact Want Anne Honeywell ’83 at 504-736-9913 or [email protected]

1955 Class Agents: New John Girault, 9 Maryland Dr., Orleans, LA 70124, (504)484-7571, [email protected] Eric Phillpott, 1212 Aurora Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005, (504 837-6914, [email protected] 1954 Class Agent: Lucile Smart Hawkins, 451 16142, New Wilmington, PA Gateway, (724)974-0735 1953 Kemp, #3 Class Agent: Kathleen Wolfe River Bend Lane, Covington, LA 70433, (985)893-0884, [email protected] Want to be a class agent? Contact Want or Anne Honeywell ’83 at 504-736-9913 [email protected] 1952 1951 1951 Doswell, 275 Class Agent: William T. MA 01201, Holmes Road, Pittsfield, (413)442-4448, [email protected] Saints Saints Scattered Scattered www.stmsaints.com/alumni26 The Selby Family: Scott, Candice Carbo ’97, Heidi Cay, Beau and Lovie

The Martin Family: Michael ’78, Judy Becker ’80, William ’12 and Gerald ’15

The Gouners: Greg and Liz Leveque ’84 The Vining Family: Robert ’85, Rhonda, Parker Beth and Cooper

The Pickens Family: Rick, Shannon Conatser ’84, Lainey ’19, Jessie ’19 and Ricky ’23

The Snyder Family: David ’84, Jane, Caroline and Abby The Manzella Family: Tony, Melanie Branton ’87 and Tony ’18

The Bass Family: Barrett ’05 and Brooke Conroy ’05

The Bossier Family: Steven ’82, Barbara Delchamps ’82, Caroline ’12, Stephanie ’14 and Ashley ’16

The Monsted Long Family: Jolie, Anne Monsted ’93, Ellis and Atlas

The Bass Family: Ricky, Stephanie Sumner ’90, Sumner and Gibson The Schwing Family: John, Elizabeth Conway ’91, Ansley, Jack and The Whitlow Family: Jim, Lana Prudhomme ’83, Jimmy, Jacob and Julia Brent

The Becnel Family: Becket ’83, Kathryn Weekley ’86, Jane and Chris- tian The Favaloro Family: David ’85, Laura Schuler ’85, Courtney and Allison

The Talbot Family: Kirk ’88, Julie, Anna Beth ’19 and Michael ’22 The Roohi Family: Bill ’83, Alma Quiroz ’83, Madeline ’12 and Brandon ’14 The Lindley Family: Courtney, Stephanie Jones ’95, Addison, Corson and Kaitlyn

The Maggio Family: John, Lauren Gatti ’95, Louise, Rosemary, Char- lotte and J.R.

The Vartania Family: Nishan, Tori Hodges ’96 and Paul

The Renshaw Family: Justin, Lynne Churchill ’88, Beverly and Emerson

The Dieth Family: Edmund ’93, Suzie Shaw ’92, Wes and Drew to luncheons,both plannedand and evenLondon! Fromparties Mississippi, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina,Tennessee, Texas, Indiana,Georgia,Virginia, They traveledfromCalifornia, together forthecelebration. the 61classmates,33gathered celebrated its50threunion.Of May 10-12,astheClassof’63 It wasaveryspecialweekend, [email protected] (504)247-5611, kathleenkparkerphoto- Esplanade Ave., #E,Kenner, LA70065 Kathleen KikerParker [email protected] Abington, VA 24211,(276)356-1790, Ann Cunningham,155BogeyDrive, Class Agents: on Spiritsweekend photo bythebellduringtheircampustour 50th ReunionClassof1963stopsfora 1963 The Classof1963gathersforaphotoattheAlumniSpiritsParty , 1330W. the Classof’63 begantothink one moretime of reunionas Alumni SpiritsParty allowedfor of reacquaintedfriends.The only bytheamazingfellowship and theBunch,weretopped provided byBennyGrunch Good food,drinkandmusic party attheirhomeinMetairie. husband Wynnehosteda Kathy HarmonFriedrichsand of thecampus.Fridayevening, School chapelserviceandatour participation intheUpper Head ofSchool,followedby had coffeewithMerrySorrells, bluegrass. ThenonFriday, we The DeltaRamblers,play Larry Schleuterandtheirband, Schlueter andherhusband to classmates,HazelD’Inginni Ground CoffeeHouselistening Thursday eveningattheNeutral time. Theweekendstartedoff spontaneous, wehadagrand Orleans onFriday, July7. in theRinkUptownNew at theGardenDistrictBookshop publication releasepartywillbe of HurricaneKatrina.Walter’s early 21stcenturydevastation cotton andcoffeetradestothe from thelate19thcentury century ofNewOrleanshistory identity, spanningmorethana and individualstrugglefor wrought taleoffamilyheritage Culpepper spinsamasterfully for thenextone! enjoyed thereunionandisready by eachclassmate.Everyone information andphotosprovided Later” basedonthebiographical created a“Shield,50Years Dittes, editoroftheShield1963, getting together. PatsyMooney about thenextopportunityfor The ReplacementSon, sculptures.” Inhisfirstnovel, artistic extravaganzaofice Lights and“theinternational he canviewtheNorthern River nearHatcherPass,where that abutstheLittleSusitna nurturing.” Helivesinacabin Palin’s formativequasi-academic to as“thealmamaterofSarah High School,whichherefers teacher atAlaska’s Wasilla another yearasaspecialneeds classmate in NewOrleans.LowerSchool the boardofPoydrasHome retired fromnursingandison now liveinMemphis.Annehas autumn. Bothoftheirsons Rowan AnneBuescher, last with theirfirstgrandchild, husband Frankwereblessed Anne SinclairBuescherand williamrmchugh.com 2512, (985)892-6734,wmchugh@ Brightpenny Road,Bush,LA70431- Class Agent:BillMcHugh,81309 1964 (504)283-6383, [email protected] Oriole Street,NewOrleans,LA70124, Class Agent:GaynellReese,82 1965 Johnny Thornspent W alter at LouisianaState University Moss Professor ofPathology Fred istheEmmaSadler pathology andtheSociety. contributions tothefieldof recognized forhisoutstanding past fallinBoston.Hewas the ASCPAnnualMeetingthis 2012 ASCPMastershipduring Rodriguez, Jr., MD,MASCPthe Pathology presentedFredH. American SocietyforClinical mix puppynamedOtis.The recently adoptedaChihuahua School. Ellenandherhusband recently retiredfromTulane Law area. moved backtotheNewOrleans He andhiswife,Barbara, after about30yearsofservice. recently retiredfromChevron in NewMexico.DanLeGardeur Both areabouttraditional/folkart the 2012SantaFeFilmFestival. Living Traditions, premieredat companion documentaryvideo, 2012. AndinDecember, a New MexicoPressinNovember published bytheMuseumof New MexicoTraditions , was Pettit’s newbook,Artistsof opened analpacafarm.Michael moved toGrassyCreek,NCand he andhiswifeRachelle,have government inTallahassee, and his careerwiththeFloridastate city. available inthatbeautifulresort all oftheculturalopportunities Traverse City, MIandisenjoying Barbara Osterhasmovedto 1772, [email protected] Laurent, Metairie,LA70002,(504)885- Class Agent:EdKing,4704Rue 1968 [email protected] Anne Honeywell’83at504-736-9913or Want tobeaclassagent?Contact 1967 canalbarge.com 4006, (504)899-6589,tmerrick@ St., Apt.D,NewOrleans,LA70115- Class Agent:Tommy Merrick,4701Pitt 1966 Ralph Bridgesretiredfrom Ellen JonassenBrierre www.stmsaints.com/alumni31 , , 3808 is the Cultural the is Stephens Street, New Orleans, LA 70124, Street, New th Raymond Stephens ’75 hosts an Iftar in Mombasa, Kenya, to break the daily Ramadhan fast 1978 Class Agent: Evelyn Fried Lazear 2218 McClendon, Houston, TX 77030, (713)942-9999, [email protected] The Class of 1978 held its 35th Reunion at Little Gem Saloon. Classmates from as far as California, Massachusetts, 1976 Porter Class Agent: Wally Metairie, LA 70006, Clearview Pkwy., (504)455-6908, [email protected] 1977 , 8654 Dogwood Class Agent: Rob Ayerst Oaks Cove, Germantown, TN 38139, (901)757-8841, [email protected] 1975 1975 Martha A. Jones, 239 Class Agent: 10 (504)488-6760, poppymollyjones@aol. (504)488-6760, com. Raymond U.S. Affairs Officer at the Kenya. He Embassy in Nairobi, radicalized is working to prevent from Kenyan Muslim youth being recruited by al-Shabaab, affiliate. East Africa al-Qaeda’s to Raymond was promoted First the diplomatic rank of State Secretary in the 2012 promotions annual Department’s list. olford and Scott (The endy Schulz Ruckman Marie Buffington Summitt W Linda Kimble Powell and Janet Fink Howard and Mark Fisher (Oakland, CA), ouzet Allen (Knoxville, TN), Judy Johnson ’74 and her daughter Judy Johnson ’74 and her Madeline Davis ’13 1974 Jr., Becker, F. Class Agent: Walter 26 Newcomb Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70118, (504)866-0078, becker@chaffe. com uller, Rick Murphy and Hesni Muller, Debra, and Doug, Richie Rusch and Louise, and Dan, and Carter Wright and Stephanie were there from the south and north shores of the lake. Jim (Birmingham, AL), Chip Garrard and Linda (Montgomery, AL), Elizabeth Bankston Cavenaugh (Barrington, IL), Melissa Perrett Cook (Chicago, IL), Meg Hunter Brown and Barry (Murray, KY), Randy (Charlotte, NC), Carole T Jean Mecom Hierholzer and Rusty (Kerrville, TX), Kathie Williams W TX), and Pippa Woodlands, Morgan Mulryan (Salt Lake UT) were the out-of-town City, had a great time attendees. We with classmates—enjoying some great food and drink and talking about the good old days. Next plans: our 45th reunion on May 19, 2018. You’ll Saturday, want to be in that number so save the date! 1973 Class Agents: Adolphus & Mela- nie Fanning Dunn, 8828 Brentfield Road, Huntersville, NC 28078-5817, (704)987-1237, adolphus.w.dunn@ aexp.com The Class of 1973 celebrated our 40th reunion with a social hour before the Spirits Party on May 11. At the Spirits Party, in addition to catching up with our fellow classmates, we enjoyed seeing many teachers and other classes’ alums and celebrated when Linda Trevino received the Dorothy Porter Joan Staggers Service Award! Ahrens, Corie Sullivan Arrowood and Doug, Cindy Cable Stentz, Sandra Platter Denny and Otway, Roger Durham, Meryl Patterson Fink and Boyd, Falvey Fox, Burt Kemp (catering the Spirits Party with awesome jambalaya, boiled crawfish, and fried catfish), Ric Mostert and Grace, Deloris 1972 1972 , Class Agent: Elizabeth Pedrick Sartain TX 329 Hills Prairie Road, Bastrop, 78602, (408)410-3288, mslib5@yahoo. com 1971 1971 Louise Harris Saik, Dr. Class Agent: LA 70005, Metairie, Dr., 211 Mulberry [email protected] (504)831-3246,

Want to be a class agent? Contact Want Anne Honeywell ’83 at 504-736-9913 or [email protected] 1970 Want to be a class agent? Contact Want Anne Honeywell ’83 at 504-736-9913 or [email protected] 1969 The Class of 1973 at the StM Spirits Party Veterans Administration (VA) Administration (VA) Veterans Medical Center in New Orleans. From 2002 until 2008, he held the appointed position of National Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He is excited that a new Medical Center is being built VA to replace the one that was have destroyed by Katrina. “To designed the laboratory of my dreams and seeing it built is really exciting.” (LSU) School of Medicine, Medicine, School of (LSU) joined the Orleans. He New Department of faculty in the at the LSU School Pathology in 1977. He also of Medicine position of holds the conjoint the Department Professor in at the Technology of Medical Health. LSU School of Allied also served Since 1984, he has and as Director of Pathology at the Laboratory Medicine www.stmsaints.com/alumni32 The Armstrong Family: Bill, Liz Martin ’78, Lindsey, Serra, and Jack, Leigh

The Shannon Family: Jay ’84, Connie, Collin, Colby, Collette and Chloe

The Fowler Family: Bill ’80, Cassandra, Camille ’18, Colleen ’22 and Charlotte

The Abbott Family: Will, Kendra O’Connell ’88, Blake, Cate and John

The Broxson Family: Mike ’87, Suzanne, Sydney, Ben and Anderson eller Henry, eller Henry, 1983 classmates Angele Andry Mueller, 1983 classmates Angele Andry Mueller, Michael Harold, Remi Fransen Ottelin, Devan Pailet and Shauna Story Grissett Christina Noya ’11 and Stuart Gayle ’84 at Christina Noya ’11 and Stuart the NYC StM reunion 1984 Class Agent: Peyton Pettit Greene, 1409 Metairie, LA 70005, Homestead Ave., (504)835-9543, [email protected] Andre Berot Spring is still living in her kids are in PA; Bucks County, 5th and 1st grades. Andre joined Glaxo Smith Kline in December of 2011 as a Director of Marketing in their Oncology business. 1985 Class Agent: Jim Rogers, 3 Shadow Lane, Metairie, LA 70005, (504)834- 5225, [email protected] Anne Armstrong, Don Aleman, Dunlap Honeywell, Douglas John McCollam, Susan Bower, Kim W Andry, John Durham and Sally Owens Leman who flew in from Austin, where she lives with her Texas husband and two daughters Claire and Meg. A great time was had by all. eargain and his wife and Diliberto George Kathryn Weekley Becnel ’86 and Becket Kathryn Weekley Becnel ’83 show their StM spirit at a party in Aspen, Colorado attendance were: Michael Harold, Shauna Storey Grissett, Alice Atkinson, Sarah Ferguson, Bonnie Baber DePoi, Alma Quiroz Roohi, Bill Roohi, Lana Prudhomme Remi Whitlow, Fransen Ottelin, Karen Kuebel Cameron, who was in town from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jeff did usan D.C. S Washington from Gashaw drove in Shackelford Florida, where she from Destin, husband Scott and lives with her Maggie and their two daughters, Paige Y Mary Katherine. trip from Ritchey made the and Cara Birmingham, Alabama Macy Redmond traveled from to have Stockton, New Jersey with some fun for the weekend in old friends. Other classmates Devan Pailet flew in The Class of 1983 at the StM Spirits Party 1983 Class Agent: John Burlingame, 1515 Stanford Place, Charlotte, NC 28207, (704)375-3113, jburlingame@carolina. rr.com The Class of 1983 celebrated 30 years over the Spirits Party weekend. Kathryn and Becket Becnel hosted a party at their home on Friday night. Angele Andry Mueller brought some delicious eats from her kitchen in Mississippi. Her business’ kitchen that is! Angele is the owner of a very successful restaurant and catering company in New Albany, Mississippi, The Tallahatchie Gourmet. from California to join the fun, as Gibby Andry, The Andry Law Firm, LLC, announces the relocation of its law office to 828 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113. Karen O’Meallie Gundlach, Karen O’Meallie Class Agent: Blvd., New Orleans, LA 35 Audubon 70118, (504)866-6054 1982 , 721 St. Class Agent: Patti Micklin CO 80027, Lane, Louisville, Andrew’s (303)593-0099, [email protected] 1981 1981 - , sandridge@sand Amy Sandridge Dr. mews.demon.co.uk

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1980 Class Agents: Schultz Carvin, 9625 Stoney Ridge Tara Lane, Alpharetta, GA 30022, (770)992- 5050, [email protected] Jack Gordon, 1930 S. Dupre Street, New Orleans, LA, 70125. Eric L. Holtzman, 21 Richmond Place, New Orleans, LA (504)861- 9155, eric. [email protected] Class Agent: Carolyn Ashby Allen, 103 Chula Place, Mandeville, LA 70471, (504)845-4679, [email protected] 1979 Colorado, and Norway enjoyed jazz music and catching dinner, Many up with each other. Fleetwood Ginger thanks to Vicki and for their help in the planning. Lucy Fried Dinner received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Hebrew Union College. She has been a rabbi for 25 years and celebrated her 20th year Beth Or in as rabbi at Temple Raleigh, NC. Ginny Erwin Sierra ’82 and Rebecca Fullilove Choate ’82 enjoy Billy Joel at Jazz Fest shows off her Cheryl Lambert Riess ’77 senior ring along with her son, St. Martin’s Wilson ’14 on his Ring Day Trevor www.stmsaints.com/alumni34 The Luckett Family: Brandon, Kelly Norwood ’92, Elizabeth and Emily The Richardson Family, Scott, Julie Lyeki ’94, Jackson and Emme

The Hammer Family: Allen, Shelby Snyder ’89, David and Betsy

The Huber Family: Stephen Huber ’89, Shannon, Harris ’23, Rus- sell ’26 and Meredith

The Ellefson Family: Todd, Stacy McGeehan ’89, Chase, Lexi, Riley and Reese The Evans Family: James, Catherine Verlander ’91, Max and Zoe

The Honeywell Family: Anne Dunlap ’83, Katherine ’11 and Jefferson ’14

The Osborne Family: Lance, Carole Miranne ’96, Anna Hilton and Evelyn

The Corcoran Family: Jim ’85, Amy, Claire and Gracie The DeMonte Family: Todd ’87, Victoria, Thomas, Emma and Julia neworleans-food.com 70115, (504)861-3809, cwilliamson@ Nashville Avenue, NewOrleans,LA Charlee MarshallWilliamson,1104 0596, [email protected] Street, Metairie,LA70006,(504)304- Ruth MoraMarshall,5213Sanford Class Agents: 1989 the buildingforevent. up thegorgeouspartyspacein T in downtownNewOrleans.Kirk Lucky DogsInc.Headquarters the nightatnewlyrenovated night thegrouppartiedlateinto Spirits weekendinMay. Friday their 25-yearreunionduring The Classof1988celebrated [email protected] Mill Valley, CA94941,(415)383-2036, Charles Schaefer [email protected] 963-9883 home,(713)320-0397cell, Wickersham, Houston,TX77027,(713) Lynne ChurchillRenshaw Class Agents: 1988 [email protected] River Ridge,LA70123,(504)737-9598, Lacy WilliamsRabe,230MidwayDrive, [email protected] Metairie, LA70005,(504)831-4018, Rachal GatelyMoriarty Class Agents: 1987 [email protected] Fairway Drive,NewOrleans,LA70123, Class Agent:HollyKuebleMentz,331 1986 StM’s NewYork reunion Mario Caserta’95atTheYale Clubduring Whitney Johnson’88,Toni Casertaand albot andhiswifeJulieopened , 276GreeneStreet, , 210SenaDrive, , 3729 [email protected] 38654, (662)893-4250,kelly.bridg- 3855 BridgforthRd.,OliveBranch,MS Class Agent:KellyPetroBridgforth, 1990 Nikki CorcoranJordan , 7002Merrilee [email protected] Orleans, LA70115, (504)899-4442, Steve Griffith,1220OctaviaSt.,New yahoo.com LA 70003,(504)887-6977,kpfaught@ Katie Faught,5100PurdueDr., Metairie, Class Agents: 1993 Walter E.Blessey, Jr., ’62. Marine Services,Inc.,ownedby inland tankbargeoperatorBlessey President ofCorporateAffairsat as GeneralCounselandVice- continues toenjoyhisposition Daigle, andCarterW Claiborne Schmidt,Christian Brett Simpson,PaoloMessina, included Classof1992alums Plantation. Groomsmen Kathlyn’s familyhome,Stella Perez onApril20,2013at Beau ethunemarriedKathlyn dkslaw.com 70005, (504)828-6793,jadams@ Brockenbraugh Court,Metairie,LA Class Agent:JenniferAdams,423 1992 2844, [email protected] Street, Metairie,LA70006,(504)813- Class Agent:SamDunn,4440Hastings 1991 Dogs, Inc. The Classof1988getstogetheratLucky . Beau ood. Beau Heart Foundation. her workwithownHartley’s Final FourSalutePremierfor honored byTheNCAAWomen’s Ashley T 2037, [email protected] Lane, Dallas,TX75214,(214)240- Carole MiranneOsborne , 3975Chatfield 3120, [email protected] Lane, Dallas,TX75229, (214)366- Stacy Weber Houston,10151BettyJane Class Agents: 1996 gmail.com 70722, (225)658-6481,cindyaperret@ Cindy Perret,P.O. Box8073,Clinton,LA gmail.com Austin, TX78704,William.Schroeder@ Bill Schroeder Class Agents: 1995 Girls’ Club. to AchieveandtheBoys’ with suchorganizationsasRead commitments. Shehasworked for hercommunityservice Final FourSalutePremier by TheNCAAWomen’s Barbara Farriswashonored dejoyagriffith.com NV 89052,(702)650-5011,jason@ Anthem Village Drive,Henderson, Class Agent:JasonGriffith,2580 1994 appin-Doussan was , 2811HardemanSt.#B, months) andAnnabelle(2). (4), Renshaw(5),Henry(3 Michael, andfourchildren:Lily California withherhusband, currently livinginNorthern Plant. Conceptual Art atthePower curated, Postscript:WritingAfter of theexhibitionsherecently opening thesecondinstallation Toronto, where Andreawillbe Dita AnderssonEverett’90,in the homeoftheireldestsister, Logan ’93,willdescendupon with sisterLiseAndersson the summer, whenthey, together birthday. Theylookforwardto daughter Emmanuelle’s first recently celebratedtheir and herhusbandJohnCable in September. Andreandersson to her3-weekvacationinParis Hotels. Sheislookingforward Arlington andNorthernVirginia Director ofSalesfortheirD.C., promoted withinMarriottto Stephanie harplewasrecently gmail.com (225)610-0688, carolemosborne@ Avenue, BatonRouge,LA70808, fellowship inPediatric Critical D.C. thissummer tostarthis will bemovingtoWashington in paperback.NihalGodiwala Amazon.com asanebookand the Skysea.Itisavailableon his firstnovel,titledSailorof Andrew Crawfordhaspublished 2470, [email protected] Ave., Metairie,LA70005,(504)837- Andrea RoohiBonnette,200Papworth [email protected] New Haven,CT06511,(212)965-5119, Nihal Tejas Godiwala,82LindenStreet, Class Agents: 1998 aol.com Birmingham, AL35223,McCray37@ Stephen Faust,2517Watkins Lane, [email protected] Kenner, LA70062,(504)463-0278, Steven Sherman,2715KansasAvenue, Class Agents: 1997 T atum T ruax Aicklenis www.stmsaints.com/alumni37 merry christmas 2012

The Barclay/Choate Family: Rebecca Fullilove ’82, John, Brady and Thomas

The Kinler Famiy: Doug, Monique Detraz ’85, Jack and Clay The Meyers Family: Paul, Lauren Vedros ’87, Grayson and Christian

The Bowes Family: David ’85, Ann Wooten ’85 and Bay

The Bozeman Family: Travis, Ashley Woods ’85 and Ella ’25 France; Freiburg, Germany;and Amsterdam; Cologne; Colmar, and Davidhoneymoonedin Stephanie Sharple’96.Diane Brown andAlMinor;bridesmaid men ChrisRodriguez,Jason and KendallChauvin;grooms- were bestmenDannyT October 13,2012.Inattendance Providence inRhodeIslandon were marriedatGraceChurchof Diane GerkenandDavidSharple [email protected] Lawn Drive,Metairie,LA70001,Jessica. Jessica ResignolaSkelly (504)891-1876, [email protected] Scott Street,NewOrleans,LA70119, Brittany OlsonRosenbloom,233South [email protected] Apt. B,SanDiego,CA92116,mmc- Malain McCormick,472934thStreet, Class Agents: 1999 Mark AngehrandZakBaig. to beingnearfellowStMfriends, and son,Cooper, lookforward summer. He,hiswifeMichelle Pediatrics atYale earlythis just finishedhisresidencyin National MedicalCenter. He Care MedicineatChildrens’ Krewe ofCorkscelebration Lauren Delinger’98andAlTrevino at Annabelle (2) (4), Renshaw(5),Henry(3months)and Children ofTatum Truax Aicklen’98:Lily , 703Metairie rahant Trahant ’99:David’s weddinggroomsmen ’99, AlMinorKendallChauvin,Danny frich, ChrisRodriguez’99,JasonBrown Sean Loving,DavidSharple’99,ChrisHel- York CityMarriottHotels. Director ofGroupSalesforNew Hotel, Newport,RI;Davidisthe of FinanceattheNewportMarriott Positano, Italy. DianeistheDirector Ashley Mohrmann,4SanctuaryLane, gmail.com (504)905-2030, laurenmalonekeller@ Lauren MaloneKeller gmail.com Road NE,Atlanta,GA30319,dwchrist@ David Christian,1778SJohnsonFerry [email protected] Garyville, LA70051,(504)391-2005, Jessica BoeDuhe,110Timbermill Loop, Class Agents: 2001 [email protected] Orleans, LA70130,(504)885-8853, Zachary Wool, 404NotreDame,#9,New 9775, [email protected] rst Street,Ft.Polk,LA71459,(225)763- Sarah Tuuri Coleman,16417BPinehu- 0938, [email protected] New Orleans,LA70122,(504)875- Ondina Canales,1366BurbankDrive, Class Agents: 2000 their weddingday David Sharple’99andhiswifeDianeon , NewOrleans,LA, Johnson, andZachTyson, front Nathaniel Rogers,Ryan Evans,Chris Georg Venturatos, BryanMcManus, wedding: JamesBunn,BradleyJohnson, StM alumnitogetherforZachTyson’s ’01 yahoo.com Metairie, LA70006,akmohrmann@ [email protected] Metairie, LA70003,(504)451-9475, David Coons,4916ClevelandPlace, (504)443-2738, [email protected] Avenue, BatonRouge,LA70810, Lindsey Greer gmail.com MD 21230,(540)449-1657,jcaine3@ John Caine,1442Steuart,Baltimore, Class Agents: 2002 Napier ’06,StM’s Pre-Kindergarten team Alma QuirozRoohi’83 andKelseyVogt , 10167BonnetCove [email protected] 718, Jacksonville,FL32244,slwal- Sarah Wallace, 6371CollinsRoad,Apt. 5188, [email protected] Apt. L,Fairborn,OH45324,(937)750- Christine Stanley [email protected] Place, Metairie,LA(504)444-3977, Melanie Matthews,5225Cleveland Class Agents: 2004 [email protected] Harahan, LA70123,(504)738-1850, Jonathan Lu,809RoselandPkwy., indiana.edu Drive, Lemont,IL60439,Dloupako@ Dimitri Loupakos,121RuffledFeathers 4483, [email protected] 2935, Addison,TX75001,(504)466- John Baker [email protected] Kenner, LA70065,(504)583-6585, Sadiha Ahmed,54GranadaDrive, Class Agents: 2003 to completehis residencyin before heading to St.Louis in InternalMedicineatTulane be completinghisresidency School lastMay. Preston will graduated fromLSUMedical Matthews, andNeemaPatel Preston Eiswirth,Andrew Rebekah Smith,[email protected] 1667, [email protected] 1479, Memphis,TN38112,(504)554- Anna Coons,2000NorthPkwy., Box Class Agents: 2005 , 15725PaschalPl.,Apt. , 1211ChaucerWay, www.stmsaints.com/alumni39 , [email protected] Christina Noya will also be Sal Caserta ’89 with 2012 Heisman award winner Johnny Manziel at House of Blues New Orleans Super Bowl Weekend 2012 Class Agents: Caroline Bossier The Celata sisters Olivia’11 and Isabel ’15 The Celata sisters Olivia’11 Will Farber Mallory Young student William Martin UVA is part of a student design team who created a football helmet design that has piqued the interest of the NFL.Their design is being reviewed and considered as a new and safer option. Chloe George will be interning this summer for Mayor in New York office Bloomberg’s City. in NYC this summer interning for Mark by Mark Jacobs. StM Cross Country MVP Paul Freese set the school record for Loyola University running the 5K for the Loyola basketball The Wolves. team, with StM MVP point guard Ben Amoss on board, enjoyed a winning season. , spencercoe1029@ Ellen Lu ’12, Jessica Herbert ’12 and Will Farber ’12 were visiting the Upper School on Santa Fe Chicken Day in Chengdu,China. Sichuan University is one of the top 5 universities in China. He really likes it and he says the Chinese and of students are very friendly, course he loves the food! 2011 Class Agents: Ben Amoss, [email protected] Katherine Honeywell, katherine22193@ aol.com 2010 Class Agents: Spencer Schlesinger gmail.com , conway5400@gmail. Conway Solomon com Nick DiMaggio had his first collegiate start this season, playing baseball for Tulane. Julian Schardt, a sophomore spring at LSU, is studying this University semester at Sichuan aylor The Class of 2007 celebrates their reunion Tavern at Bruno’s 2008 Class Agents: Shayan Ahmed, shayanakahmed@ gmail.com Alex Humphries, [email protected] 2009 Class Agents: Robert Breaux, [email protected] Maryclaire Manard, [email protected]. Michals, Taylor.Michals@gmail. Taylor com Aaron Nussdorf, stmnussy@hotmail. com Caroline Burglass graduated in May from Cornell University and will be attending LSU Veterinary School in the fall. T Michals graduated in May from University of Richmond and will be returning to New Orleans for America with the Teach program. in November. Kate Hoolahan, in November. who coordinated the reunion during the Tavern at Bruno’s Thanksgiving holidays, is working in Affiliate Sales and Marketing for ESPN.

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Members of the class of 2007 gathered for their 5-year reunion 2007 Class Agents: Kate Hoolahan, [email protected] Sarah Beth Pansano, sarahbeth.np@ gmail.com , [email protected] Lauren Waters

Class Agents: James Pfeiffer com Napier Kelsey Vogt com 2006 Radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Andrew University. Washington will be staying in New Orleans to complete his residency in Radiology at Oschner Hospital. Neema is heading to Jacksonville, Florida to complete her residency in Radiology at the Mayo Clinic. Garet Patterson graduated from LSU Dental Before joining School in May. her father in private practice here in New Orleans, Garet will be completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Residency at the V.A. Birmingham, Alabama. Gretchen Hoffman is now Manager of Software Services at Achieve and is concurrently Technology, pursuing an MBA at the at Austin, University of Texas McCombs School of Business. Jonathan Schoen, M.D. ’03, Neema Patel, Jonathan Schoen, M.D. ’03, M.D. ’05, Margaret Patterson D.D.S.’05, and Andrew Preston Eiswirth, M.D. ’05, from LSU’s Matthews, M.D. ’05 graduate Health Sciences Center www.stmsaints.com/alumni40 Don Lewis, husband of Donna Lilian Donnally Williams, mother Births Memorials Lewis (former personnel); father of Patti Donnally Leathers ’60 of Allison Lewis Wagner ’82 and John Donnally ’63 William Lewis Bravender, born The Rev. John B. Austin, former and Melissa Lewis Salus ’84; April 18, 2013, son of Rebecca Director of Religious Studies grandfather of Taylor Michals Betty Zivitz, grandmother of Sam Rogers Bravender ’99 ’09; uncle of Beau Bethune ’92 Lange ’11, Zac Lange ’13, and Connie Benton ’51 Ali Lange ’14 Jack William Strahan, born Dr. T. W. Melius, Jr., father of Tim January 7, 2013, son of Jeff Ann Estes Blessey ’62 Melius ’66 Strahan ’98 Walter Calloway ’58 Jane Hine Merrick, mother Catherine Mallon Stedman, of Tommy Merrick ’66 and born May 22, 2012, daughter of Kay Carr, former faculty Courtenay Merrick Matthews Matthew Stedman ‘00 ’67; grandmother of Caroline Billy Franklin Carvin, father of Merrick McDowell ’98 and Brantley Oliver Vogt, born Jessica Carvin ’00 Edwin T. Merrick V ’00 December 18, 2012, son of Brett Vogt ’02 Dr. Robert T. Cook, father of Rene William Netto, husband Robert “Ty” Cook, Jr. ’71 and of Harriet Aguiar-Netto (former Stella Elizabeth Vartanian, born Jim Cook ’77 personnel) April 15, 2013, daughter of Victoria Hodges Vartanian ’96 Barbara Jane Mayo Deal ’59 Mary Ann O’Neil, former StM trustee and former Board of Eugenie Lyons “Boodie” Fransen, Visitors member; mother of Sean mother of Remi Fransen Ottelin O’Neil ’86 and Christian O’Neil Weddings ’83, Chris Fransen, Rebecca ’90 Fransen Worley and Matt David Sharple ’99 and Diane Fransen ’90 Alan J. Robinson, father of Beth Gerken on October 13, 2012 Robinson Carroll ’68 and Linda Brad Girault ’82, father of Kody Robinson Paquette ’72 Lauren Waters ’07 and Mark Girault ’07; brother of Ginger Everett Knapp on March 30, Girault Smits ’76, Johnny Girault Dorothy Eversmeyer Schuber, 2013 ’77, and Cathy Girault Duane grandmother of Sally Belenky ’79; son of John Girault ’55 ’90 and Scott Schuber ’93 Zach Tyson ’01 and Kristina Bernard on April 5, 2013 Judith Zatarain Greer ’62 Theodore George “Teddy” Solomon, Sr., former Board Beau Bethune ’92 and Kathlyn Myles K. Gaupp ’74 of Visitors member; father of Perez on April 20, 2013 Gary Solomon, former StM Harley B. Howcott, co-founder Trustee and Glenn Solomon ‘84; of the Mildred Ellis Herron grandfather of Gary Solomon Scholarship Fund ’04, Sam Solomon ’07, and Conway Solomon ’10 William A. Kimble, former StM trustee; father of Steve Kimble Jack White, father of Mitchell ’67, John Kimble ’69, Linda White ’05 Kimble Powell ’73, and Bill Kimble ’78 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Metairie, LA Permit No. 11

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The Class of 2013 was accepted to the following universities and colleges:

The University of Alabama • American University • Arizona State University • University of Arkansas • Auburn University • Barnard College • Baylor University • Boston University • Brandeis University • Brevard College • University of California at San Diego • University of California at Santa Barbara • University of California at Santa Cruz • Carleton College • Case Western Reserve University • Centenary College of Louisiana • Centre College • College of Charleston • University of Chicago • University of Colorado at Boulder • Delgado Community College •University of Denver • Drexel University • Eckerd College • Emerson College • Florida Southern College • Fordham University • Furman University • The George Washington University • Gordon College • Guilford College • Hampshire College • Harvard University • Hendrix College • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Indiana University at Bloomington • The University of Iowa • Ithaca College • University of Kentucky • Kenyon College • Lafayette College • Lehigh University • Lewis & Clark College • University of Louisiana at Monroe • Louisiana State University • University of Louisiana • University of Louisville • Loyola University New Orleans • Lynn University • University of Mary Washington • University of Miami • Millsaps College • Mississippi State University • University of Mississippi • Montana State University, Bozeman • The University of Montana, Missoula • University of New Orleans • New York University • Northern Arizona University • Northwestern University • Oberlin College • Oglethorpe University • The Ohio State University • Ohio University • Oxford College of Emory University • Pepperdine University • University of Redlands • Reed College • Rhodes College • University of Richmond • Roanoke College • University of Rochester • Rollins College • University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • Santa Barbara City College • Santa Clara University • Scripps College • Sewanee: The University of the South • Southeastern Louisiana University • University of Southern California • Southern Methodist University • University of Southern Mississippi • Southwestern University • Spring Hill College • St. Edward’s University • Stanford University • Syracuse University • The University of Tampa • Texas A&M University, Galveston • Texas Christian University • Trinity University • Tulane University • Wake Forest University • Washington University in St. Louis • University of Wisconsin, Madison • Wofford College • Xavier University of Louisiana Bold = Attending