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Archbishop Rummel High School Alumni Association
Lasallian
Service
Summit
Lasallian Summit
Ju n i o r Mi c h a e l Ke n n e d y h e l p s w i t h
t h e r e s t o r at i o n o f t h e Sa n Mi g e l
Mission in d o w n t o w n Sa n ta Fe, NM.
Mo r e o n b a c k c o v e r.
Vo l u m e 4, No. 1 Su m m e r 2011

Brother John Fairfax,
FSC, (right) presents
the Legends Award at
the All Class Reunion to
longtime faculty member
Ronald Doyle. Coach
Doyle recently passed
away in July after 48
years at Archbishop
Rummel High School.
A Le t t e r Fr o m
Brother John Fairfax, FSC
Our hearts should go out to Archbishop Gregory Aymond for his support of our
school and its alumni. Earlier this year, he was instrumental in healing the
break between the two alumni associations. I trust that you know that there
is no longer any division there. The incorporation was allowed to remain with
some adjustments that brought it back under the support of the school and
archdiocese.
Now more recently, the Archbishop has stepped in and changed the school
administration by appointing Michael Scalco, ’67, to fill both positions of school
president and principal for the time being. He is no stranger to Rummel, having
served previously as principal and more recently as vice president. And he brings
experience from work in both the public school and Catholic school systems as
an administrator.
I wish Michael Scalco well and have pledged him my support in any way I can as
he faces the awesome task of building up a bigger and better Archbishop Rummel.
I am asking your support in any way that is possible for you. Get to know the
school and its reality, not some opinion of it you may have formed from blogs you
have read on the Internet. I urge the new administration and alumni officers to
work together at a public relations program which will identify those elements of
the school and its philosophy that are informative and noteworthy.
In the recent past, Rummel’s administration approached the provincial of the
Christian Brothers, Brother Tim Coldwell, ’74, requesting participation in the
Brothers’ Lasallian Schools organization. That request was granted with some
goals to achieve. Work still needs to be done to transform Rummel into a truly
Lasallian school – a school that emphasizes the Five Core Lasallian Principals: (1)
Faith in the presence of God, (2) Respect for all persons, (3) Inclusive community,
(4) Quality education (5) Concern for the poor and for social justice.
I hope and pray that we will all join in a spirit of brotherhood to make Archbishop
Rummel High School come alive and thrive as it did in the past.
Sincerely,
Brother John Fairfax, FSC
Assistant Principal, Principal, 1962 – 1979
Alumni Director, Teacher, 1993 – 2003
MISSION STATEMENT
Archbishop Rummel High School
educates each student according
to the principles of the Catholic
Church in the LaSallian tradition of
faith, community, and service. In
a caring, disciplined environment
of social awareness, Archbishop
Rummel High School challenges
each student to recognize the
dignity of life and to develop and
share to the best of his ability, his
unique talents.
PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL
Michael Scalco, ’67
mscalco@rummelraiders.com
ALUMNI RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Darryl L. Roule, Jr., ’87
droule@rummelraiders.com
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Joseph A. Serio, honorary alum
jserio@rummelraiders.com
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Marion Q. Muhs
mmuhs@rummelraiders.com
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kirk A. Maronge
kmaronge@rummelraiders.com
Archbishop Rummel High School
1901 Severn Avenue
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
504-834-5592
www.rummelraiders.com
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President/Principal
Michael Scalco, ‘67______________
Beginning an interim year as President/Principal at
Archbishop Rummel High School is Michael Scalco, a
member of the 1967 graduating class of the school.
Previously he was Vice President of the Severn Avenue
school.
Scalco has served previously as principal, beginning in
August, 2005, through July, 2008. He said, “During my
first month as principal, the city was hit by Hurricane
Katrina. After evacuating for the storm, several of
us returned, made repairs to the facility, and opened
Archbishop Rummel on October 3 with 1,300 students
and two days later, the Rummel Transition School
opened with 1,300 displaced students. That was our
finest hour.”
Before he was the school’s principal, Scalco was the
Junior High Principal from August, 2002, through July,
2005. After his term as high school principal, he was
named Vice President.
With the new title of President/Principal, Scalco said
he is humbled and anxious about the responsibilities
he has assumed and called the job a “huge task” to
accomplish.
“I have several top goals that I have set for myself,
and they are to increase enrollment, to improve morale,
to strengthen academics, and to improve the school’s
relationship with its alumni,” Scalco said.
He said that he wants the school’s 12,000 plus alumni
to send their sons to their alma mater and to support
the school financially. He said that the school’s future
success will be determined by alumni support and he will
enthusiastically work to
achieve both goals.
Prior to return to
Archbishop Rummel as
an administrator, he
spent 30 years working
in the public school
system and in other
Catholic schools. From
August, 1992, to June,
2002, he was the
assistant principal at
St. Charles Catholic
High School in
LaPlace. As assistant
principal, he oversaw
the school’s discipline and academics.
From June, 1989, to June, 1992, he was assistant
principal at the Glade School, a kindergarten to eighth
grade public school in LaPlace. Other assignments
include working as assistant principal at Leon Godchaux
Junior High in Reserve. and East St. John High School
in Reserve. He began his teaching career at Leon
Godchaux High School, teaching ninth and tenth graders
civics and World Geography in August, 1972.
President/Principal Scalco earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in secondary education social studies and English
from UNO in May, 1972, and a Masters of Education
from UNO in May, 1981. In 1989 he completed his +30
hours.
Upon his May, 1967, graduation from Archbishop
Rummel, Scalco did not follow a traditional route, as he
became a postulant studying to be a Christian Brother.
He received the Brothers’ habit on August 14, 1967.
For the next 14 months he studied college courses at
the Christian Brothers Novitiate in Lafayette, LA. He
took his first vows as a Christian Brother and was
transferred to the Christian Brothers’ College of Santa
Fe in Santa Fe, NM. In 1969 he resigned from the
Brothers’ community and moved back home to study
at UNO.
Scalco is married to Marymichael Galway Scalco and
he has three children, John, a 1994 Rummel alum;
Keith, a 1996 graduate; and Paula Scalco Polito, a 1992
graduate of Archbishop Chapelle.
“To Give One’s Life for the Sheep”
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Big Ea s y
Blends
Sitting on a white, sandy beach in Orange
Beach, AL, in the summer of 2007, a 26 year
old young man answered his mother’s request
for a cocktail by walking back to the family’s
condo. He pulled out a blender, added ice and
various ingredients, mixed the contents, and
poured the whole concoction into a plastic
cup to transport back to the beach.
“After going through all those steps for her cocktail and
walking back to the beach, I looked down at my nephew
who was sitting by us and sipping a Capri Sun drink from a
plastic pouch. I thought, ‘Why not package frozen drinks,
like margaritas and daiquiris, in similar pouches?’” asked 26
year old Antonio LaMartina.
The energized Antonio shared his idea with his younger
brother, Sal, who initially did not give much credibility to the
idea, but Antonio kept the thought alive. The next Sunday
on his way to his brother’s house for a traditional Sunday
lunch, he stopped to share his idea with Craig Cordes, a
friend and long time entrepreneur at home from his job in
Paris, who at first thought the idea was dumb.
Cordes added, “After initially thinking it a foolish idea, I
did some research over the next 48 hours and discovered
the idea could work if it were sold as a wine product and not
an alcohol one. After that, I was on board.”
That Orange Beach cocktail request back in 2007 was
the birth of the now famous Cordina ready-to-drink mar-
GO-rita, daiq-GO-ri, and pina-GO-lada cocktails that are
sold worldwide with 25 million units anticipated sales this
year.
The three developers of Cordina wine cocktails in plastic
pouches are all Archbishop Rummel graduates. They are
Sal LaMartina, ’99; Antonio LaMartina, ’02; and Craig
Cordes, ’02.
--•--
Before becoming a Raider, Sal LaMartina attended St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Kenner. When he started
his Archbishop Rummel career, he was a participant in a
diverse number of activities, but had an intense interest in
cross country and track. As a sophomore he was a member
of the cross country team that won the state championship.
Sal was also a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the
Genesian Players, Operation HeadStart.
“I must thank Mr. (Chuck) Guajardo, for his Speech I class
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prepared me to be more
outgoing and comfortable
speaking. Those classes helped years later when we were
trying to start this business and had to speak with lots
of people about many business decisions,” Sal LaMartina
said.
His brother, Antonio LaMartina, took a different route
before attending Archbishop Rummel, as he left St. Elizabeth
to attend Christian Brothers School in City Park. Like
his brother, Sal, Antonio was active in cross country and
track, but also had an interest in the Genesian Players. His
interest, however, was not on stage but as a set builder.
“I remember fondly Ms. Dickie Dufour, who worked with
me in the Genesians. I knew her as a family friend, but she
was also a loyal worker from the Genesians,” Antonio said.
For the company’s third co-founder, St. Christopher was
the grammar school of choice for Craig Cordes before he
became a Rummel Raider. As a student he participated also
in cross country, Operation HeadStart, and Big Brothers.
“Two teachers come to mind when I think back to my
Rummel years,” Cordes said. “I remember Mr. Arthur
Richard, who gave me an appreciation for math. His class
was enjoyable and taught me many of the concepts I am
using today. Also, Mr. Tom Lapre was a very hard teacher
but he taught me how to write.”
Cordes also mentioned his accounting teacher, Ms.
Sharon Adams, who directed him to studying finance in
college. He said his two accounting classes at Rummel put
him above the other students in his accounting classes at
LSU. He graduated in finance at LSU in May, 2006.
--•--
After graduating from Rummel in 1999, Sal attended UL
Lafayette, studied business administration, and finished in
three and a half years. Younger brother Antonio graduated
Rummel in 2002, and also studied at ULL and graduated in
December, 2006, in business administration.
Sal explained his early December, 2002, graduation
from ULL and said, “I finished in just three and a half years
because that’s just in my blood. I’m a hard worker and
when I have a task, I want to get to the finish line as fast
as possible.”
In February, 2003, Sal worked in the wholesale lending
industry that lends money to banks and credit unions. When
the stock market crashed in 2006, his company closed and
he moved over to Merrill Lynch. In 2007 Antonio worked
Raider alums and Cordina owners Sal LaMartina, ’99; Antonio LaMartina, ’02; Craig Cordes, ’02.
in Baton Rouge as an outside business sales manager for
Sprint-Nextel.
Two days after Craig Cordes graduated from LSU, he
started working as an auditor for the CIT Group in New
Jersey. He worked there for 18 months and then in October,
2007, he moved to Paris, France, to become an analyst for
a private equity firm. After a year in Europe, he moved
to Houston, TX, for two years before coming home for
Cordina.
--•--
While Sal was working with Merrill Lynch his brother,
Antonio, had the Orange Beach moment and came up with
the idea of selling wine coolers in plastic pouches. After Sal
finally came on board with the idea, he said the brothers had
to do research into the whole idea. They had to discover
how to make alcoholic beverages, how to package them,
how to market them, how to get financing, and how to run
the business. They added that much of their research and
development was as simple as using Google.
The brothers added Craig Cordes, ’02, as an equal partner
to the venture and with his financial auditor background, he
could get the necessary financing for the new business.
Cordes explained, “At first I spent many hours and days
seeking financing for our idea. I visited banks, I visited
investment companies, I visited anyone who could provide
financing, but it was difficult. For 30 months, my life was
miserable as I sought funds to start the company.”
The business was formed officially on December 26, 2007,
but did not begin producing the Cordina products until April,
2009. During that almost two year span, all three business
partners kept their regular jobs while they developed their
new Cordina wine products.
“In an effort to be different from our competitors, we
researched our tropical drink competition, namely Jose
Cuervo and Sauza, and looked to make our product unique,”
said Antonio LaMartina.
Antonio added, “We discovered that if we made our
product out of wine rather than alcohol, we would set
ourselves apart on the grocery shelves because many
states prohibit the sale of alcohol in some
situations but do not prohibit the sale of beer
and wine products.”
When the new company had its first
product, the mar-GO-ritas, ready for
distribution, Rouse’s Supermarkets picked
up the brand.
“We met with Rouse’s reps, told them
about our product, and showed them a
picture of the mar-GO-rita because that’s
all we had. When we told them we were a
local company, they said, ‘Absolutely!’ and
we were in business,” Sal said.
To meet that initial 2009 commitment, the
three partners hand-filled and hand-capped
100,000 pouches because they were funding
the company from their own individual
savings. In 2010 they purchased their first
filling machine for $100,000 that could fill 27
pouches per minute.
Cordes added, “As our product became
available in stores, financing became easier.
Now some lending officials are willing to talk
to us since our Cordina wine cocktails are on
the store shelves and the Cordina brand is recognizable.”
By the end of 2010, Cordina was sold in convenience
and grocery stores in 14 states, but just one year later the
products are sold in over 40 states, plus major retailers
Wal-Mart, Kroger, HEB of Texas, Winn Dixie, 7-11, and World
Market. The company is also sending the product to Guam,
South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
To keep up with the demand, the three owners have
purchased an $180,000 machine that will fill 100 pouches
per minute. To prove the need for advanced equipment,
the company currently has $2 million in back orders that it
must fill to meet present demands.
Already featured in a recent issue of “Entrepreneur
Magazine,” the three Archbishop Rummel alums are not
content with the present; they are also looking to the
future.
Cordes said, “We’re far from complacent with our three
Cordina flavors. Right now we’re looking to expand to new
tropical tastes. We just don’t stop.”
So the company would not be a one product distributor,
the Cordina owners are adding a special whipped cream
to their product line. Called “Whipsy,” the alcohol-based
whipped cream will have chocolate, vanilla, and hazelnut
flavors, but it’s still in the developmental stage.
“For a company like ours, it would be economically smart
to sell eventually to a larger company because they have
the manpower to mass-produce products and have the
industry contacts. Right now we’re a small company, but by
the end of the year, we’ll be noticed by the big distributors,”
Antonio said.
He said that last year Skinnygirl Margarita was bought
for $150 million dollars after it had sold 150,000 cases in a
year. By comparison, Cordina has sold the same 150,000
cases, but in just the past three months.
“We’ll be noticed real soon by the big boys,” Sal LaMartina
added. Co-founders Antonio LaMartina and Craig Cordes
nodded in agreement.
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Raider Golf Classic_________
The annual Raider Golf Classic saw a full number
of golfers in the English Turn tournament on Monday,
May 23. Starting with registration and lunch, the
tournament had a shotgun start at 1 PM and the
alumni golfers headed for their designated holes.
At the end of the tournament, the golfers turned in
their score cards and enjoyed a steak dinner in the
English Turn Country Club. The winning foursome
was on the Craig Goodwin, ’78, team. The annual
Raider Golf Classic was organized by the school’s
Alumni Association.
FISHING RODEO_________________________
The sixteenth annual Alumni Association fishing rodeo took place
on Saturday, June 4 at Shell Beach in St. Bernard Parish. Organized
by a dedicated group of Raider alumni, the rodeo began with boats
heading to the open waters at the crack of dawn and returning to
Blackie Campo’s Marina between 12 noon and 3 PM. When the Raider
fishermen returned to base, they unloaded their catch, weighed in at
the dock, and enjoyed great hamburgers from Outback Steak House.
Right after 3 PM the winners were announced and received gifts from
the Alumni Association’s fishing rodeo officials.
Alumni Seafood Dinner________________
The annual Alumni Seafood Dinner was held again in May at
Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant in Bucktown. Sponsored by the Alumni
Association, the dinner attracted a large number of hungry alums
who feasted on hot boiled crawfish and fried catfish. The alums
quickly sat down to enjoy the crawfish and lingered afterwards to
catch up with old friends. Deanie’s owners Garrett, ’90, and Darren
Chifici, ’83, were on hand to welcome the Raider diners to their
famous restaurant
Career Day ___________________________________________________________
The alumni and guidance offices arranged a busy morning for graduates of Archbishop Rummel who participated in the
school’s annual Career Day on campus. Beginning with a continental breakfast in the gym for alums and longtime faculty
and administrators, the day continued with an introduction of the special alumni guests to the junior class. After several
administrators spoke, the alums and juniors headed to special rooms and areas for three sessions of speakers. Afterwards the
alums were feted at a special lunch in the faculty dining room.
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2011
Graduation _______________
On Sunday, May 15, 208 seniors joined
the ranks of Archbishop Rummel alumni
when they walked across the stage at the
Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. With a mass
celebrated by Fr. Pat Wattigny, chaplain,
the Class of ’11 heard a welcome address
from salutatorian Matthew Romig and a
valedictory speech by Mark Morreale. During
the commencement mass and ceremony,
President Michael Begg and Principal
Thomas Moran made several presentations.
Vice President Michael Scalco served
as master of ceremonies at Archbishop
Rummel’s 46th commencement.
Valedictorian Mark Morreale
Salutatorian Matthew Romig
President Michael Begg and Archbishop Rummel Award winner Lane Arcana
LEFT: President
Michael Begg
(center) and
the St. LaSalle
medal recipients
Andrew Gutierrez
(left) and James
Hayden
RIGHT: Principal
Thomas Moran
and Salutatorian
Matthew Romig
LEFT: Principal
Thomas Moran and
Valedictorian Mark
Morreale
RIGHT:
President
Michael Begg
and American
Legion Award
winner Russell
Zimmerman
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State Wrestling Champions___
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, the Raider
wrestling team won the LHSAA State Wrestling
Championship in Bossier City, La. The state title
was the first state championship ever achieved
by a Raider wrestling team. The Raiders returned
home from North Louisiana and presented the state
trophy to school officials at an assembly in the
gym before students, faculty, alumni and parents.
Raider Coach Rod Cusachs, who led his Archbishop
Rummel wrestling team to its first
ever state championship, has been
named Prep Coach of the Year by the
Allstate Sugar Bowl. Cusachs will be
honored at a special ceremony in the
Louisiana Superdome on Saturday,
July 23.
Beast Feast_________________________________
Held at the Green Acres Country Club on West Metairie, the annual Beast Feast
drew a very large number of inquisitive diners Wednesday evening. Serving
unusual dining choices, the Beast Feast organizers tempted alumni, parents,
faculty, and friends of Archbishop Rummel with exciting dishes and memories of
their days as Raiders. After dining on the myriad of food choices, the Beast Feast
revelers grabbed some chairs and spent lots of time catching up with old friends.
Rummel Day Mass & Service_________
To celebrate Rummel Day 2011, Archbishop Gregory Aymond
came to the Raider gym to celebrate mass. From the outset,
the Archbishop expressed his sincere thanks for the Rummel
Day invitation. The Archbishop Rummel-Archbishop Chapelle
chorus provided spectacular music for the Raiders’ special
day. At the conclusion of mass, President Michael Begg
introduced Alumni President Dominick Impastato, ’97, who
spoke from the heart and gave an eloquent reflection on his
alma mater. The mass concluded with the traditional singing
of the Alma Mater before the students, faculty, and staff
headed to their service projects across the city. Students
were divided by homeroom and were accompanied by several
teachers as they entertained, cleaned, weeded, washed, and
did everything imaginable for their service work.
Student Council officers_______
The traditional “passing of
the gavel” from the outgoing
to the incoming Student
Council officers took place in
late May in the Raider Room.
Current officers turned over
their responsibilities to the
recently-elected officers for
2011-12. Student Council
president Tucker Roussel, ’12,
the son of Chris Roussel, ’79,
(left) proudly accepted the
coveted gavel from outgoing
president Lane Arcana, ’11,
the son of John Arcana, ’80.
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D e a n i e ’ s
R e s t a u r a n t
& The Chifici Family
Raider Rendezvous_____________________________________________________
Chaired by Robin and Ed Daniels, ’75, and co-chairs Deirdre Knobloch and Tami Leon, the 2011 Raider Rendezvous at
Generations Hall garnered great reviews. Before guests at the Patron Party could enter Generations Hall, they were besieged
by the paparazzi as they walked the red carpet to the festive evening. Cheerleaders presented bright red boas to the ladies
after checking in with Raider Rendezvous participants and then the flash cameras “shot the partygoers.” The evening began with
the Patron Party and followed with the grand auction of great items. Students, faculty and staff, parents, friends, and alumni
participated to make “Rufus Goes Out for a Night on the Town.” The night concluded with music by “Souled Out.”
With the start of the American Legion Regional Baseball Tournament this summer, the Deanie’s Seafood team was in the
thick of the hunt for playoff success. Of interest to the Raider Family, though, is that Deanie’s Seafood is the team
sponsor of the Archbishop Rummel American Legion team.
Coach Nick Monica’s Archbishop Rummel-based team is carrying the Deanie’s Seafood name for the second consecutive year.
Accepting the role of team sponsor are members of the Chifici Family, owners of their famous restaurant and five alumni of
Archbishop Rummel.
The alum brothers include Mark, ’82; Darren, ’83; Eric, ’85;
Keith, ’89; and Garrett, ‘’90. Other members of the Chifici
are the matriarch, Ms. Barbara Chifici, and her daughters
Candace Chifici and Chandra Chifici-Scarber.
The first of the Chifici brothers, Mark, ’82, began working
at the family restaurant in 1982 and continues today doing
accounting and office work. He is married to his wife, Joan,
and they have two daughters. He is a former sports director
at WWL Radio and holds a bachelor’s degree from UNO.
Darren Chifici, ’83, is general manager of Deanie’s in
Bucktown and oversees the operation of the restaurant. He
attended Northwestern State University and Loyola and has
worked at the family restaurant all of his adult life.
Involved in the family restaurant for 25 years, Eric, ’85,
is now owner of the Triple Nickel Grill in Mandeville. He is
married to his wife, Christina, and they have two children.
He attended LSU and UNO. He is currently working part-time
at the family restaurant.
A 1989 Raider alum, Keith earned a bachelor’s degree
from UNO in Hotel-Restaurant management and is currently
Mark Chifici, ’82, and Darren Chifici, ‘83
general manager of the Deanie’s in the French Quarter. He
and Renee have two children.
Finally, Garrett, ’90, attended LSU and is a pharmacy
graduate of Xavier University. He is now a pharmaceutical
salesman with Merck & Co., but he continues to work at
Deanie’s as a weekend manager.
Seminarians____________________
Waiting for the Rummel Day mass to begin are Archbishop
Rummel alums who are now seminarians in the archdiocese.
They are (left) Senior James Hayden, Seminarian Kurt
Young, ’05; Seminarian Kyle Sanders, ’03; Seminarian
Charles Dussouy, ’02; Archbishop Gregory Aymond;
Seminarian Travis Clark, ’01. Seminarian Tim Hedrick, ’00;
and Deacon Christian Delerno, ’86. The Archbishop asked
all the Archbishop Rummel alumni studying to become
priests to accompany him to the school’s annual Rummel
Day celebration.
Eric Chifici, ’85, and Garrett Chifici, ‘90
Ms. Barbara Chifici and Keith Chifici, ‘89
Chalice Gift_______________________
The traditional moving to the gym floor by the Junior Class
happened in late May before the final liturgy of the school
year. Mass then followed and was celebrated by Fr. Patrick
Wattigny, with Fr. Kevin Delerno, ’92, and Deacon Chris Delerno,
’86. Towards the end of the program, President Michael Begg
presented a special chalice to Deacon Chris Delerno, ’86, to
celebrate his 25th anniversary of graduation from Archbishop
Rummel and his being ordained a priest on June 4.
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60 SECOND INTERVIEW
Bill Arthurs / Longtime teacher, photographer and moderator
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of PRIDE magazine interviews and this issue the editors are interviewing
longtime faculty member Bill Arthurs in this 60-second interview. Arthurs came to Archbishop Rummel just a few hours after his
graduation from Tulane University in 1965 and has assumed a large assortment of jobs. First he was a Raider basketball coach,
but more recently he has been the school’s official photographer and yearbook moderator. He continues to teach in the Computer
Science Department and has taught previously in the school’s Business Department. With
his always present camera in tow, Arthurs claims to have attended more school events than
any other faculty member in history. Bill Arthurs is a true school legend who is respected by
the many alumni who know him from their days on the Archbishop Rummel campus.
How long at ARHS? Starting my 47 th year. I graduated from Tulane on
a Sunday evening and started teaching at Rummel 16 hours later.
Different jobs held? Teacher, photographer, coach, magician, bill
collector, repo man, pitchman, tuxedo renter, credit clerk, night
watchman, skip tracer, tour guide, chariot racing, cave drawing.
How got in photography? Didn’t like to have my picture taken.
Favorite camera of all time? A Spinallzo, at least, that’s what my wife
called my first professional camera, a Nikon F2.
Hours spent on photography after a game? Typically, after a football
game, 12-14 hours.
Images viewed after a game? Between 4000 and 6000 or more for
day football games.
Your secret? Put the other person first.
Websites checked daily? ARHS.com, NOLA.com, stillpix.com
Last book read? “You Can Observe a Lot by Watching,” by Yogi Berra.
Last movie seen? It’s been too long to remember.
Ever cry at movies? Only at the ticket booth, when I see the prices.
Whom, dead or alive, would you like as a dinner guest? Abraham
Lincoln.
Where would you take him/her in NOLA? To see the Mississippi River.
Celebrity you would never invite? Not impressed by celebrities.
Favorite TV show? I don’t own a television machine. Actually, baseball
games.
Favorite cable channel? MLBTV.
Favorite restaurant? Denny’s.
Favorite local dish? Fried anything.
Last meal request? Grand Slam!!!
Food you refuse to eat? Sushi.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night? Very late night.
What you cannot live without? Air.
What frustrates you? Reporters who ask too many questions.
Change one thing about yourself, what? I’d like to be taller.
Three favorite iPhone apps? TWC, Dictionary, Just Light.
Interesting fact about yourself? I’ve eaten in 100 different Denny’s
Restaurants…and counting.
Favorite vacation spot? My recliner.
Favorite movie of all time? “The Sting.”
Favorite actor? Cary Grant.
Favorite actress? Katherine Hepburn.
One word to describe yourself? Fair.
Personal motto? Life is analog, always think of step two.
If won Powerball, first thing to do? Make sure the check clears.
Best teaching moment? Anytime a student understands.
Worst? When a student doesn’t care.
Favorite pic ever taken? Pope John Paul II at Xavier University.
Black and white or color? B&W.
“Keeping up with the Kardashians” or “Housewives of…..”? None
of the above.
12 | THE PRIDE, Summer 2011
Please send us any suggestion,
story ideas, pictures, updated
contact information wedding, birth
announcements, etc. by filling out
this form and mailing it to:
Archbishop Rummel HS
Attn: Darryl Roule ’87
1901 Severn Avenue
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Darryl can also be contacted via
phone or e-mail:
(504)834-5592 ext. 232
droule@rummelraiders.com
Football Pies _________
At the conclusion of spring football,
the Raider football team had a Red vs.
White football game with the offense
defeating the defense in overtime. The
final score read 19-18, offense. With
the win, the offensive coaches renewed
a Raider football tradition of putting pies
into the losing coaches’ faces. When
it came time for the pies, the excited
Raider players were anxious to see the
losing defensive coaches covered in
whipped cream pies. The highlight was
Coach Eddie Jaquillard getting “pied” by
Head Coach Jay Roth, ’81.
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Slam n Jam ____________________________
This spring, the Rummel Raiders once again dominated the annual
Slam ‘N Jam charity tournament held on the sand volleyball courts at
Coconut Beach. Rummel advanced three teams to the final four and
both teams in the championship game, assuring the Raiders of the
coveted Slam ‘N Jam banner. The champion team, “Put the Womac on
‘Em,” won a hard-fought quarter-final contest against “Lane 4,” before
eventually defeating the last Raider team and tournament runner-up,
the “Beachballers.” In addition to enjoying a day of fun in the sun and
getting tan in the sand, the Raiders more importantly contributed over
a thousand dollars to the worthy causes funded by the event.

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Operation HeadStart ________________________
With hugs and “have a safe trip” comments from their parents, eight students
New Alumni Directory_
The Alumni Office has introduced
and three alumni chaperones left Armstrong Airport in mid June for Operation the school’s Alumni Directory, the
HeadStart’s annual service trip. With Mr. Mark Firmin, ’84 and Mr. Andrew Dinett most comprehensive directory of
‘07, directing the excursion, the eight students worked alongside students from Archbishop Rummel High School
St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, NM, on several service projects. Working
with fellow Christian Brother high schools has become a tradition for Operation
alumni ever published. The contents of
the directory will be divided into four
HeadStart, as last year they travelled to Denver, CO, for their service summit. sections: Biographical, Geographical,
Class Roster, and most importantly
the Introductory Section showcasing
the school’s history and events.
All efforts are being made to contact
alumni via phone, email and mail
to obtain and verify biographical
information. Archbishop Rummel has
contracted with Alumni Research, Inc.
to collect and compile the information
into a hardbound, library quality volume
and an online community. This directory
is being made available to school
alumni only and is a limited edition
press run and offered only one time.
Alumni Research, Inc. will soon be
contacting those who have provided
current telephone numbers and
addresses to verify biographical
information. Please help your alma
mater to keep in touch with its alumni.
Alumni Events 2011-2012________________________________________________
September 24
September 30
October 1
October 18
November 5
December 2
All Class Reunion, Marriott Hotel
Return to Severn Homecoming
Homecoming Game / Hall of Fame
Legacy Lunch for Dads and Sons
Alumni Band at Brother Martin game
Celebrity Waiters at Airport Hilton Hotel
December 4
February 7
March 1
March 10
April 24
May 14
Breakfast with Santa in Raider Room
Career Day
Alumni Pride Kickoff
Raider Rendezvous at Generations Hall
Alumni Crawfish Dinner at Deanie’s
Alumni Golf Classic