Principal -  Brother Ephrem Hebert, F.S.C.

Assistant Principal - Brother John Fairfax

Enrollment - 1100 freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior students

To set the tone for the 1965-66 school year, we will begin with the then-popular New Orleans Sound...Lee Dorsey recorded Ride Your Pony for Amy records; Roger & The Gypsies (on Seven-B Records) performed Pass The Hatchet; Benny Spellman (Atlantic) did I Feel Good; Sax Kari (Instant) recorded All These Things; The Dixie Cups (Red Bird records) sang Iko Iko, and The Stokes (Allen Touissaint's band before the Meters) recorded Whipped Cream on the Alon label.

For the first time in its history Rummel students John Lincoln, M Frost, D Holmes, W Tschirn,  M Frost, S Jensen, C Borne, D Riedlinger, L Holmes, and M Ewin formed an Art Club that "Promotes Interest in Culture".  Brother Clarence was the moderator.

Coaches Linda Pattison and Helen Peterson organized the Bowling League.  The winning team was the Phinques: Paul Satterlee, David Lowe, Martin Grieshaber, and Marvin Russell.  Placing second -- Strike-Outs: A Gomez, A Durr, Kevin Bland, and A Schmidt.

The new French Club, sponsored by Mr. J Sellers, included R Beelman -- President, S Chatalaine -- Vice Presiden, H Clavier -- Secretary, R Albo -- Treasurer and K Cruthirds, D Bougere, R Lussier, J Ducombs, M Brouilette, M LeBlanc, H Lambert, M Bros, D Palmisano, M Clavier, P Merk, C Peterson, K Wolf, D Verrette, and E Bissel.

Brother Aquianis organized the first Rummel Golf Team.

The new Library Club was led by Bill Donovan -- President and included Charles Rose -- Vice President along with members James Kelley, Robert Uqquhart, Bruce Bascle, and Richard Comford.

Rummel's first National Honor Society was presided over by Senior Frank Moor.

The new Radio Club  included Jay Varenholt, Lionel Booth, Russel Cordella, Richart Thimmesch, Joseph Bartels, John Esle, Paul Satterlee, Steve Hebbler, Mike Michon, and David Lowe.

The first Science Club was comprised of R Schambach, F Cusimano, M Maier, M Jackson, G Lynch, C. Clifford, S Hebbler, N. Lanson, M Russell, E H Ledet, P Satterlee, J Bartelles, G Hardin, G Trigo, K Ducote, C Johanson, A Grand, J Jones, W Toll, and D Laing.

The Swim Team was made up of L Comeaux, R Mahler, G LeBlanc, M Palestina, R Clements, S Quilter, B Naccari, W Mashburn, R DePollitte, R Rauch, C Jesclard, J Bowes, R Sentilles, R Villavaso, C Ranson, C Newport, G Comeaux, and M Enault.

Coach by Mr. Breaud, the Tennis Team included D Scheer, W Sabrier, J Davidson, L Grush, D Dessauer, and V Muller.

A Publicity Committee was formed and comprised of R Vicks, R Comeaux, G Lynch, J Ragland, C Rose, D Burke, P Oddo, M Angelico, J Godell, P Terranova, J Manguno, and S Armbruster.

The Raider Club included C Barker, M Russell, D Young, P Wininger, F Schroeder, R Gallway, G Lorio, D Dessauer, J Pratt, R ix, Michael Maier, Lee Martiny, M Jackson, E Boudoin, R Melynk, D Guidry, J Manguno, F Cusimano, K Wolf, R Lunning, J Mauier, B Weller, H Clavier, S Harris, B Kehoe, N Lanson, R Italiano, P Chaffin, L Mutter, C Clifford, L HEcker, G Stevens, G Rucker, D Decedue, D Hubbell, R Dick, B Coney, K McHugh, A Voelkel, P Bertucci, S Armbruster, R Sennett, K  Burke, J Killen, W Blanchard, M Donovvan, J Macualuso, K Cruthirds, A Bode, B Naccari, H Powell, M Parr, K Sperling, P Satterlee, and R Schambach.

Senior Coleman Hardin won 1st Place at Rummel's first Science Fair with his project "Fresh-water Ecology".  Senior Stephen Hebbler went on to win First in State for "Experimentation in Ultra High Frequency Television and Video Transmission" (closed-circuit tv).  

The Raider Band entertained (along with Chapelle students) at the Rummel Summer Pops in July and in the Mid-City parade where they performed on WDSU-TV's "Greatest Bands in Dixie" contest.  During halftime at the Rummel vs. St Paul football game they played and marched to the popular Al Hirt hit "Cotton Candy".  Director Howard Voohries also oversaw the Drum Majorettes, a Brigadoon Band, a Stage Band, and a Color Guard.  Charmaigne Culotta reigned as the Band Queen while George Mader served as Drum Major.  The band president was Louis Hodges.  The '65-'66 school year marked the first appearance by the Archbishop Chapelle Chapelletes led by Martha Flair.

Mr. Voohries conducted the band during a June, 1966 concert at Rummel sponsored by the Jefferson Cultural Council and the Raider music department.

Squad Captains Michael Livaudais and Mickey Riles led the Cheerleaders -- Jackie Robert, Carol Falati, Cindy Russel, Joy Radcliffe, John Coon, John Weigand, and Ted Meehan.

Parade Day celebrated Homecoming.  The yearbook proclaimed Cheerleading Squad Captain "Her Royal Majesty" [Mickey] "Riles Rules Raiderland"..."Her Majesty's Escort: Ronnie Long".

The Raider Chorus, moderated by Brother Bourgeois, included J Meehan, L McKenna, J Ofstad, A Amoroso, J Dreher, C Rolland, E Ernewein, N Schoenhardt, D Whaen, D Tortorich, W Tschirn, R Lovecchio, R Dodson, R Taromina, M Ginquigranno, R Beelman, D Whalen, L Lind, K Hodges, B Bascle, M Correy, R Genovese, R Owens, G Lunning, and D DeLoach.

The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (C.C.D.) taught religion classes to non-Catholic school students.  Led by officers Officers H Powell, K Ducote, and G Mentel the group included R Schamback, F Cusimano, R Wininger, D Young, B Gallway, G Comeaux, C Clifford, D Avrard, G Brown, M Parr, L Mutter, T Ford, S Breaux, S Otillio, R VonDullen, W Tschirn, J Hecker, R Beelman, L Kiefer, L Voelkel, J Vaughn, K Ducote, R Morrison, D Esler, H Morgan, D Martiny, S Cowley, P satterlee, L McKenna, C Domino, L Martiny, H Powell, R Bertucci, B Coney, J Danner, H Clavier, A Geraci, M Donovan, D Robert, M Braud, and S Armbruster.  Brother Fidelis oversaw the C.C.D.

The Varsity Baseball team, coached by Tom Schwaner and managed by D Guidry and R Steckel, was the first in Rummel history to debut in the 5-AAA division.

The team included Lee Martiny (outfield), Murphy Hebert (2nd base), B Klots, Steve Hoffman (catcher), CJ Bruno (catcher), Pat Deas (shortstop), Dennis Hubbell (outfield), Bobby Eschelman (outfield), Bobby Gallwey (2nd base), Wayne Jusselin (outfield), Marty Donovan (3rd base), Jeff Ehlinger (pitcher), Jim Steckel (outfield), Danny Boudreaux (1st base), F Barocco, Anthony Geraci (pitcher), Dana Hanning (shortstop), and Brian Klotz (pitcher)

David Krail, Bobby Barberita, Brent Kelly, Cyril Gracianette, Roy Hyer, and David Barocco were members of the '65-'66 JV Baseball team.

Homerooms 36, 26, and 15 won the Baseball Intramural.

Senior Tom O'Brien led the Varsity Basketball team with 300 points.  Ronnie Wininger (guard) and Bobby Gallwey (guard) where team captains.  Players included M Hebert, B Klotz, Marty Donovan (guard), Johnny Haldane (guard), R Italiano, Ricky Raymond (guard), R Olps, Gary Nobile, R Smith, H Morgan, T O'Brien, E Rosen, and V Terranova.  Managed by L Savoie and E Abate, the  team competed against the now defunct Fortier, Holy Cross, Cor Jesu, Chalmette, and Prytania teams.  C.J. Bruno became the first All-District 5-AAA baseball player in Raider history.  The Head Coach was William Delaney.

J Deforneaux, W Kenning, John McEvoy (guard), Melvin Vollenweider (guard), C Gracianette R Kenning, Dave Barocco (center), H Powell, F Sherman, G Robinson, Burton Ernst (guard), D Guilliot, Mickey Dessauer (guard), Robert Dugas (guard), R Fuqua, R Whitman, and S Boyer were members of the JV Basketball team.

The Varsity Football team won the first AAA victory in Rummel's then short history. Like the Basketball team they played against schools no longer in existence, including Fortier and Mc Donaough.  Head Coach Anthony Galliano with Tom Schwaner, Ronnie Doyle, Pete Fenner, and Tom Brackin coached Raiders C Domino, T Tenhundfeld, B Kehoe, G Hardin,M Dyer, M Brown, D Boudreaux, S Lockhart, G Rucker, R Long, Vv Smith, D Oddo, R Triche, J Brocato, S Owens, D Decidue, J Gaurisco (co-captain) G Guarisco, R Mclaughlin,E Boudoin, W Jusselin, E Lambert, B Weller, G Sins, L Oliier, B Naccari, C Gravois, C Sanders, R Russo, R Eshleman, G Hedrick, P Bertucci, R Cresend, C Lawrence, R Cambre, T Boudreux, R Cahanin, R Coste, A Wald, S Dugas, and D Hubbel.  Team managers were Paul Cressend, Ted Daly, and Ken Bankston.   Captain and Center Robert Schaff was named to the All-District team.

Pete Fenner and Steve Brackin coached the JV Football team.

Football Intramural champs included Homeroom 41, Homeroom 46, Homeroom 35, Homeroom 22, and Homeroom 14.   Mr. Breaud and Brother Andrew Harris were the moderators.

In Varsity Track Rufus Cressend (as mentioned above) ran the race which made him the District Champ Miler and namesake of "Rufus Raider".  Records set that year include L Moskau with a pole vault at 10'6'', Don Duke with a record shotput, Merlin Dyer's record breaking discus throw, and Lockhart's  high jump at 5'6".   Head Coach Ronnie Doyle's team also included  Seniors B Landry, J Ragland, R Cressend, J Gilbert, L Moskau, J Guarisco, R McLaughlin, C Hardin, M Dyer, B Schaff, A Bowes, and D Burke as well as Joe Guarisco and Gary Guarisco (Low Hurdles), John Owens (220), and J. Gilbert (Broad Jump).  Team captains were  J Ragland (880 Yards), B Schaff, and Rufus Cressend.

JV Track members included Clyde Gravois (Pole Vault), Craig Young (Broad Jump), and David Guillot (High Jump).

A quarter-mile running track was being proposed for the area between Severn and Arnault Avenues.

At the Sports Award Night Lee Martiny was named the Outstanding Baseball Player,  Gary Guarisco the Outstanding Defensive Back, Peter Terranova the Most Improved Basketball Player, Jim Ragland the Most Valuable Track teammate, and Larry Moscow received recognition from the Track team.

Mr. Cotonio  moderated the Debate team which included Seniors Steve LaPlace, F. Zambon, E Bissel, and R Lorentz; Juniors  J Davidson, J Weigand, D Pepitone, M Ewin, J Meehan, S Armbruster, and L Goebel; Sophomores C Hingle, P Chaffin, J Hecker, C Barker, C Ranson, M Carrico, R Grieshaber, and W Mashburn.

Tiger House, Julius Caesar, All the Way Home, and Brigadoon were presented to the student body by the Genesian Players who brought their production of Rumpelstiltskin to the New Orleans Children's Theater.  At the State Rally they presented The Honor of God.  President Mike Livaudais, Vice President Jim Dicus, and Secretary Ted Meehan where officers of the troop.  Representatives from other schools included Patti Landry, Chapelle; Jo Lynn Franzella,  Mount Carmel; Mary Lee Berner, Ursuline.  At the 2nd Annual Geni Awards ceremony John Lincoln received the "Best Technician" award.  Lilli Crassier was recognized as "Best Supporting Actress".  J Manguno was the "Outstanding Senior Genesian" and the  "Most Versatile Girl" award was won by Jo Lynn Franzella.

Formerly called Raiders on Review, the school yearbook was now titled The Raider.  Its red cover featured the silhouette of a graduate (Rummel's first graduation class was the Class of '66) and a torch.  The yearbook staff included Charles Rose -- Editor-in-Chief, Bernard Baisier -- Associate Editor, Michael Angelico --Photography Editor, Charles Domino and B. Schaff -- Business Managers, B. Earman, V. Varenholt, M. Michon, J. Bartels, and A. Diblin -- Photographers, B. Lunning and M. Russell -- Circulation Managers, J. Ragland, M. Parr, Robert Schambach -- Class Editors, Pete Oddo and R. Mentel -- Typists, M. Donovan L. Martiny, David Barocco, D Guilliot, M. Dessauer, and D. Burke -- Sports Editors. John Lincoln -- Artist, M. Reed -- Activities Editor, and S. Hebbler -- Band section Editor.  The staff was moderated by Brother Bourgeois, Brother Anthony, and Mr. Anderson.  

Brother Shelton, Mr. Dover, and Brother Anthony moderated the Raiders Digest newspaper staff which included Joe Manguno -- Editor-in-Chief, Photographers B Earman A Diblin, and M Angelico, Typist Pete Oddo,  John Lincoln -- Cartoonist, and R Vix, G, Grimsal, L Mutter, J weigand, W Danos, H Meyer, S Cowley, and  J Meehan.

John Kutchta, Jay Varenholt, Gary Silva, Robert Jackob, Robert Whitman, Steve Otillio, Donald Lampert, Ted Hoz, John Cessens, Keith Breaux, Eric Schneller, Steve Buras, Eldridge Delatte, Ray Wagner, Stanley Hava, Joey Tampoullo, David Hutchins, Dennis Hubbel, Glenn Ferrand, Frank Schamback, Gary Burke, Leroy Lind, Michael Krieger, Gary Mutte, George Schilling, Jack Raines, Jim Mader, Gary Chatelain, and John Owens were members of the Spanish Club.

Student Council officers J Pardue, R Comeaux, R Gallway, and S Armbruster. Senior Senators were J Miller R Long R Winninger.  L Martiny, S Harris, and D Hubbell were the Junior Senators.  Freshman Senators -- B Oddo G Burke, and D Richard.  Sophomore Senators --  R Vix, K Burke, and T Daly.

The Fair offered Falstaff Beer on tap, a potted plant booth, and a chicken bar-b-que.  The Cottage Singers -- headlined the 3rd annual Hootenanny.  Local radio celebrity Dan Diamond acted as M.C.  During the Donkey Basketball game Coach Fenner and Mr. Trosclair were riders.

Firsts for the 1965 - 1966 school year:

Rufus Raider was named after senior Rufus Cressend (Rummel teams were previously referred to as "Red Raiders")

First graduating class

Varsity Baseball team first entered the 5-AAA division.

C.J. Bruno became the first All-District 5-AAA baseball player in Raider history

Senior Rings and Ring Dance in September in the gym

First Junior-Senior Prom

Art Club

Bowling League

Golf Team.

Library Club

Total enrollment consisted of Twenty-one Christian Brothers

Senior wing including the music building, athletic field house, and an addition to the faculty office wing

New Science Lab and darkroom (contracted by W. Hamilton Company at 5912)

Coach Thomas Schwanner joined the faculty as the math III and geometry teacher

Mr. William R. Arthurs joined the faculty, teaching typing and bookkeeping

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