end the summer
admiral friendship
The Windsor Court Hotel served as the Admiral’s discourse during the annual Vanderbilt University Launch Party that brought together VU families in the Greater New Orleans area of about 400 alums. Special winners for this region were the 2026 freshmen and their parents.Freshmen and their high schools attending Jasmine Ferrier Saint Mary Dominican High School. Colin Pellitaire and Shreyash Singh, Jesuit high school; Paige Restell Mount Carmel Academy; Bailey Haynes, Ursuline Academy.When Cecil Oliver, Lillian Powers, Carolina Prieto Isidore Newman School. the mother and father of the latter, Mauricio and Susan Prieto, now the parent of the “double (como) dore”.older daughter Sofia This is the class of 2024.
As they have done for over 40 years, Darryl and Luren Berger I reached out to hosting, and in the years that followed, children and spouses joined in. Darryl (class of ’69) has been a member of the VU board for over 25 years and is now an honorary board member. Her invitation also listed her as the host of the 2022 rally. Corinne and Darryl Berger Jr. Daphne and Brandon Berger,and, Amanda, Ryan Berger, welcomed everyone and introduced a special guest, nathan green, Vice Chancellor of Government and Community Relations at the University. One of Vanderbilt’s strengths is his “familiarity and intimacy with Nashville,” he said.
An invitation to the annual event, previously billed as a summer send-off, came from Vanderbilt University. Alumni Association and New Orleans Chapter.the president is Roland Wagspakwho had a party round with his wife JessicaMore notable include parents of freshmen Kelly and David Oliver When Dolores and Blood Powersand former “Double Door” parents Michael Graduate Amy Favrot Bell whose daughter Agnes Robson Bell and Leighton Bellwere the classes of 2017 and 2014, respectively.
Milling was also a longtime VU supporter Michael Schlenker (’86) and partners Don Schwen; former soccer player Brandon Smith (’05) and Tiffany; Tommy Gammard (’89); Arlene Cooper mother of alumni Bullet; When Niley Ramsey (’97 and ’00) wore VU black and gold. (So did the others.)
They, and dozens more, interrupted the conversation with grazing. Delicious servings of shrimp, crab cakes, sushi, canapés and Vandy cookies all captivated.pianist John Royen Launch levity performed musical numbers with lighthearted takes on Cole Porter and Gershwin and several local favorites.
Wahoos Who!farewell salute
Mary Hassinger Schmidta graduate of the University of Virginia, and her husband Justin As before, we opened our Garden District home for our annual UVA send-off, which drew about 90 attendees.The Schmidt Family Counts Sons/New Graduates Calder (’22), daughters connery (’24) and Erie (’26), a graduate of the Louise S. McGee School.In addition to her, Schmitz freshman Margaret Barham Daughter of St. Frederick High School, in Monroe Kathryn and Wilson Barham; Dominican, Sarah Landry who are the parents Marcel Landry The late Keith Landry (UVA Law School ’92), Kate WeissDaughter of Martha Kerr When Rob Weiss; and from Newman, Sarah Henry, Nina Lebourgeois, Alex Singertheir respective daughters Miriam and Ned Henry (both ’92), Helen (’89) and Charles LebourgeoisWhen Christie and Jeff (’86, ’90) singer.
Alum also got attention Gwasmey and Fritz Gomira with current students Evie and Hampton; Alum Ray and Randy Bryan When Lucy; Brad and Leslie Gossegen When Intention; Kim and Jim Rogers When Elizabeth; Alex McCall (Sophomore); Jessica and Paul Friedlander When Alex; Jennifer and William Stone When Naylorand two “current” moms, Colleen McLeod and Sean Donnelonon behalf of the absent daughters, Gigi McLeod When Sarah Dowd.
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, the university was Senior Associate Director. Marilyn Wrightthe UVA Guardian Program, and Josh Stewart UVA club.Notable local alumni and guests were president of his UVA club in New Orleans Sarah Allen Harper, Ken Adatt, Ashbrook Tallis, Sweet and Ben Dupuis, Kim and Marshall PageWhen Becky and Tommy McGoey. Beginners.
Chez Nous serves delicious food. JCB Creations created the UVA cookie. Villere’s Florist arranged flowers in his UVA colors of orange and blue. University-themed decorations (some by artists) Melissa Henry) were placed here and there. All in the spirit of the Cavaliers.
chicken fare
The famous Ducks Unlimited President’s Council Dinner was held at the National World War II Museum. Adam H. Putnam MC and Douglas A. “Doug” Shanelock of Memphis as outgoing president.he later took the gavel Charles F. Smith. Winner DU Trustee Richard A. Lipsey He was a keynote speaker at Baton Rouge. The dinner was the highlight of Ducks Unlimited’s 85th Annual National Convention in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The convention headquarters was at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street.
Ducks Unlimited is a non-profit organization founded in 1937 that supports land maintenance and conservation, as well as research on areas important for waterfowl nesting, migration and wintering. Since its inception, more than 15 million acres of habitat have been protected with his 2022 goal of adding another 508,000.
A Victory Garden Salad opened the table, followed by petit filet and citrus seared scallops, followed by a dark chocolate ganache dessert. Black and white linen adds sophistication.
Over 100 city council members attended.Origin of local representatives Christopher Montgomery Former fishing rodeo volunteer. Rod and Elizabeth Rodriguez, Represents both the Gustav W. McIlhenny Foundation and the National World War II Museum.President Delacroix Mike Benj and Sharon. Owner and President of Boat Stuf Eric and Sharon Bayer; When Diane Sustendal Loveisshe recently established the John Peter Labouisse III/Ducks Unlimited Scholarship, a graduate-level scholarship at the LSU School of Renewable Resources, to honor her late husband. Luke Labord When Sonia, is the interim vice-president of the school.there were spots Bob Dew Senior Director of Development Louisiana and Conservation Pioneers Donor Paul and Beverly Dixon of Shreveport.
Important — and titled — DU supporters from other states Dale and Sarah Hall, John and Judy Tomke, Floridian John Pope, Chad, Jannah Manlove, George Dunklin Jr., Revere, Jim ConkelWhen Tommy B. DunavantWilliam B. “Billy” Dunavant of Memphis, widow of Dunavant Enterprises, who announced a gift of $1.5 million in his memory.
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