Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Baton Rouge Alumni from 1949 to 2015 Gather at Premier Chapter Event

Posted July 28, 2015 / Last updated August 3, 2015

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The beautiful L’Auberge Casino was the setting for the initial gathering of the Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter on the evening of July 22. Organized by chapter leader Dan Shea ’86 and hosted by L’Auberge senior V-P and general manager Mickey Parenton ’84, the party provided an opportunity for the Baton Rouge Jays to reconnect with each other and with their alma mater. More than 70 Blue Jays from the Classes of 1949 to 2015 were treated to a great event of food, refreshments, and Blue Jay Spirit. LSU radio personality and chapter leadership team member Gordy Rush ’86 hosted a remote Jesuit High School Road Show audio broadcast with a listening range distance close to that of a shanked punt. Gordy brought up Jesuit football coach Mark Songy, president Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J. ’66, and alumni director Mat Grau ’68 to provide an insider’s view of life at Carrollton and Banks. A big “Thank You” goes to Mickey Parenton, whose generosity provided a great jump-start to Baton Rouge chapter events.

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Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter Event, July 22, 2015

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    Mike Hanemann ’93, Marchant Kenney ’93, Terry Ursin ’93, and alumni director Mat Grau ’68
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    Charlie Nehlig ’70, Mark Nehlig ’07, Stefan Benoit ’07, Stuart Schneider ’05
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    Radio personality Gordy Rush ’86 interviews Jesuit head football coach Mark Songy.
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    Jesuit president Fr. Anthony McGinn ’66, Rick Sins ’59, and other Baton Rouge alums listen in on Coach Songy’s overview of the state championship season.
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    Gordy Rush ’86 leads Fr. McGinn in a State-of-the-School Address.
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    Alumni director Mat Grau ’68 encourages the Baton Rouge Jays to stay connected to each other and to their alma mater.
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    Fr. McGinn and Mat Grau with event organizers (from left) Sheldon Perkins ’88, Mickey Parenton ’84, Dan Shea ’86, and Gordy Rush ’86
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    Bro. Bill Dardis ’58 with LSU football team members Bennett Schiro ’13 and Foster Moreau ’15
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    Trey LaForge ’15, Mike Giorlando ’76, and Vince Tumminello ’76 share contact information.
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    Former Jesuit teacher Jewel Reuter (wife of Jimmy Reuter ’74, background, left) with Sheldon Perkins ’88
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    LSU football team members (from left) Bennett Schiro ’13, Trey LaForge ’15, and Foster Moreau ’15 with Greg Gelpi ’77
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    Bro. Dardis with (from left) Tommy Moore ’90, Rob Roux ’76, and Wayne Macaluso ’74
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    Pat Cuntz ’81 and Greg Gelpi ’77
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    Fr. McGinn with (from left) Charles Hardie, Erik Piazza ’96, and Mark LeBlanc ’03