Warren Easton Hall of Fame

Warren Easton, the city’s oldest public high school, is also the only such institution in New Orleans to have established a Hall of Fame. During the past eight decades, more than 20,000 students have graduated from the Canal Street landmark which opened as Boys High School in 1913, but whose roots date to its predecessor school which opened in 1845.

In 1987, a 75th anniversary celebration was held at the Louisiana Superdome. The outgrowth of this gathering was the formation of the Warren Easton Hall of Fame Committee. Since 1991, more than 100 members of the Easton family have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Selection to the Warren Easton Hall of Fame is based upon outstanding contribution to the community, excellence of character, significant professional accomplishments and a demonstrated love for Warren Easton High School. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize Warren Easton alumni and members of the Easton family for their achievements and to set a standard for current students and future graduates. The Hall of Fame has done more than honor alumni. The group has also awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors, provided the school with needed equipment and supplies, and presented faculty members with cash awards.

Gen. J. Lawton Collins - Class of 1912* O. Perry Walker - Class of 1918* Leonard Huber - Class of 1920* Harry Gamble - Class of 1921* Lester Lautenschlaeger - Class of 1922* Mayor Victor Schiro - Class of 1922* Ted Hickey - Class of 1927* Henry Thomas - Class of 1927 Michael Kyame - Class of 1928* Dr. John DiLeo Class of 1932* Harold “Hoss” Memtsas - Class of 1932* Joseph DiRosa - Class of 1933* Harry T. Garland - Class of 1933* Lloyd Rittner - Class of 1933* Lt. Alvin Sbisa - Class of 1933* General Karl Smith Class of 1933* General Raymond Hufft - Class of 1934* Councilman James Moreau - Class of 1934* Emile Para - Class of 1934* Wilfred Theard Jr. - Class of 1934* Anthony Galliano - Class of 1936 Billy Brinkman - Class of 1937* John Altobello - Class of 1938 Monsignor Charles Kenney - Class of 1938* Milton “Mook” Clavier - Class of 1940 Babe Gendusa - Class of 1940* Steve Van Buren - Class of 1940 Cosimo Matassa - Class of 1941 Dr. Warren Perkins - Class of 1941 Captain Charles Arnoult - Class of 1942* Alex Athas - Class of 1942 Joe Barth - Class of 1943* Dr. James DiLeo - Class of 1943 Frank Mannino - Class of 1943 Eddie Price - Class of 1943* Al Belletto - Class of 1944 Bob Roesler - Class of 1944 Enas Argence - Class of 1945 Judge Denis Barry - Class of 1945 Pete Fountain - Class of 1945 Marvin Perrett - Class of 1946 Sam Mondello - Class of 1948* James Bagley Class of 1950 Lester Kennedy - Class of 1950 Nicholas Giambelluca, Sr. - Class of 1951 Judge John Shea - Class of 1952 Elmo Adolph - Class of 1953 Sheriff Charles Foti Jr. - Class of 1953 Patricia Lowery Hanemann - Class of 1953 Maj.Gen. Michael Schulz Jr. - Class of 1953* Dr. Bert Braud - Class of 1954

Bobby Marks - Class of 1954 Dr. Ed Winston - Class of 1954 Thomas Wulff - Class of 1954 Monk Guillot - Class of 1957 Dr. James Louie - Class of 1958 Dr. Robert Rappold - Class of 1958 Dr. William Swanson - Class of 1958 Justice Elizabeth Weaver - Class of 1958 Dr. Barbara Deming - Class of 1959 Dr. Shelton Hendricks - Class of 1959 Dr. Philip Quartararo Jr. - Class of 1959 James Shields, Sr. - Class of 1959 Dr. Barbara Ferguson - Class of 1960 Billy Hatchett - Class of 1960 Tom Arnold Sr. - Class of 1961 Andy Lawrence - Class of 1962 Rose Misuraca Scott - Class of 1962 Douglas Grubbs - Class of 1963 Dr. Michael McFadden - Class of 1964 John Carr - Class of 1965 Arthur Hardy - Class of 1965 Nancy Hernandez - Class of 1965 Angela Lukowski Ryan - Class of 1965 Vincent Danna - Class of 1965 Pamela Watson Bain - Class of 1966 Joe Cahn - Class of 1966 Barbara Maronge Forshag - Class of 1966 Robert Hecker - Class of 1966 Clair Brooks Pasahow Class of 1966 Jeff Zapata - Class of 1966 Dr. Brian Riedlinger - Class of 1967 Dr. Rodney Lafon - Class of 1968 Frank Gendusa - Class of 1970 Nicholas Payton - Class of 1991 Dr. Robert Veith - Class of 1970 Mary Laurie - Class of 1971 Willie Gant Sr. - Class of 1974 Roosevelt Johnson - Class of 1976 Willie Turner - Class of 1977 Jose Archaga - Class of 1983 Dr. Charles - Coleman Class of 1987 Johnny Brechtel - Honorary* Steve Costa - Honorary Jean Demas - Honorary Mary Dumaine - Honorary Delores DuVall - Honorary Philmon Edwards - Honorary Paul Guma - Honorary Halvan Lieteau - Honorary Kenny Martin - Honorary Shirlie Solomon - Honorary* Herbert Taylor - Honorary* Dr. E. R. Tootle - Honorary * = deceased