Fortier Class 1955
Classmate Memory Book 3/4/10
BROWN, BARBARA ANN Gaiennie
1980 Reunion - Interview
Name of Classmate: Brown, Barbara Ann Spouse: Richard M. (Buzzy) Gaiennie. Married
44 years. Reside in New Orleans.
Further Educational accomplishments: Attended
LSU andTulane Business School. Managed an OB-GYN Medical Group for 20+ years;
and then at Southern Orthopedics for several years. Retired 2 years ago; but didn't
care for retirement. Currently working for Dr Brobson Lutz, 2 days a week and
love it.
Family history: Buzzy and I knew each
other in 8th grade at Lourdes. Met again in mid 1960's on a train going
to LSU/Tulane game in Baton Rouge. We now have 3 children: Bill, (Metairie) is
Logistics & Transportation Program Manager, Global Ocean Transport, for Abbott
Labs. Michelle, (N.O.) is Executive Director of Grace House, a treatment
facility for women with chemical dependency. Dana, (San Jose, CA) is a Registered
Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator. We have 5 grandchildren: 2 in
Metairie and 3 in San Jose. All 3 children graduated from college; and the
girls have Master's degrees.
Achievements and Occupational History: For
25 years I was co- chair of Sugar Bowl Parties during the week of the Game.
I was co-founder of two of the largest parties we have: the Pat O's/Antoine's
Luncheon & Parade and the Pre-game Party. During the recent LSU Championship
game, attendance reached 2,200. Because of Buzzy's involvement with the
Sugar Bowl Committee; being CEO of Bridge House and Grace House, I work on the
Cochon Cotillion, Woman of Substance, and Feed the Homeless committees.
We have also been involved in the Saints organization. I have worked with
the Wives Charities and was co-chair of the Breakfast of Champions and other events.
We've traveled to London and Tokyo with the Saints. It was such a great
time in our lives. Geaux Saints! I also am a member of the
Tiger Athletic Foundation and still go to Baton Rouge for all the LSU home games.
Forever LSU! I also started painting 17 years ago. I donate
paintings to Silent Auctions, to raise money for different charities.
Fortier Reunions attended: Attended
all reunions. In October of 1994, “Fortier '55” was incorporated under the
guidance of Jacob Karno. Gary Hauser was president and I was Secretary/Treasurer.
It has been great fun working on all the reunions. I’d like to also thank Dick and Nancy Juge
for all their work for this our 55th along with all those that helped
by contacting so many of our classmates. We are having a wonderful turnout of old plus many new classmates
to attending our reunions for this our 55th Reunion..
Other personal comments: I
feel very fortunate that I was able to attend Fortier. It was three great
years in my life. We had a terrific class and it has been fun to see everyone
at the Reunions over the years.