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re: St. Paul's alum - Brother Ray has passed away

Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:52 pm to
Posted by LeTurdTheFerg
Member since Dec 2018
211 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:52 pm to
Easily the most genuine person I've ever encountered, he will be missed.

I will never forget the disappointment in his face when he would see you in morning detention.
Posted by TigerMeister
North shore
Member since Nov 2009
2392 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:55 pm to
He levitated across campus.
Posted by FineWine
Natchez, MS
Member since May 2009
206 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:56 pm to
Prayers for Brother Ray. Great man.
Took over as principal from Brother Jeffrey when I was there in the 1980's.
Posted by LSUbog
Member since Jul 2022
55 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:57 pm to
Great man. I doubt I’d be where I am today if it wasn’t for him.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
26704 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:20 pm to
Posted by DevilDagNS
Member since Dec 2017
2687 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

St. Pauls is a very special place and he is the reason
I think this is very true. SSA did not ever quite have the same spirit because it didn’t have an administrator like him.


Definitely not. My parents used to rant over the differences constantly.
Posted by Flynn2Byrd
Mile High City
Member since Feb 2020
585 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:24 pm to
I’m a St. Paul’s alum and I have so much gratitude for getting the chance to know Brother Ray. He made a spot for me in my graduating class although already at capacity freshman year due to my personal situation and desire to attend the school. He truly went above and beyond for everyone and will be missed.
Posted by Flynn2Byrd
Mile High City
Member since Feb 2020
585 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:27 pm to
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He levitated across campus.


I remember the teleportation rumors
Posted by John88
Member since Sep 2015
6222 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:30 pm to
He's a legend. He also was rumored to teleport through the school, I swear he would come out of nowhere if you were up to no good. Honestly, though the man was gracious and selfless, he cared so much for the students. Rest in peace.
This post was edited on 4/24/23 at 1:34 pm
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29279 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:32 pm to
quote:

will never forget the disappointment in his face when he would see you in morning detention.


It was the freaking worst.

I also will also always remember how awkward it was having him explain "maiden heads" meant hymens to my freshman honors English class
Posted by brewhan davey
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
32805 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:36 pm to
quote:

quote:

St. Pauls is a very special place and he is the reason I think this is very true. SSA did not ever quite have the same spirit because it didn’t have an administrator like him.


Definitely not. My parents used to rant over the differences constantly.


Same. RIP Bro. Ray.
Posted by DevilDagNS
Member since Dec 2017
2687 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:36 pm to
quote:

He also was rumored to teleport through the school, I swear he would come out of nowhere if you were up to no good.


Yea that freaked me out. Coach Mauldin didn't teleport, but I do think he employed satellite imagery as well as wiretapping.
Posted by Towelie
America's Wang
Member since Aug 2007
19122 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:42 pm to
Damn, I haven't thought about Brother Ray in probably 20 years but this hurts.
Brother Ray and Coach Mauldin probably saved my life back in the day. A great man who I'll be forever grateful to.
RIP Brother Ray, thank you for everything you did.
Posted by BobABooey
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2004
14312 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:55 pm to
We used to go in his office during breaks and try to talk him into leaving the brotherhood. “Vietnam’s over, Brother Ray, you can quit now - come with us to Tugy’s after school.” He would just laugh and keep his good natured composure. He was easy to talk to and seemed to like everyone. He was a genuine man.
This post was edited on 4/24/23 at 2:03 pm
Posted by whiskeygeaux
Mandeville
Member since Oct 2007
277 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:01 pm to
He handed me my diploma and my oldest son too. Was really hoping he would be around to see my 8th grader graduate. He elevated that school and all those he came in contact with.
Will be greatly missed.
Posted by PUB
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2017
18308 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:02 pm to
Brother Ray was on another level - a Goat. SPS will NEVER be the same without him.
RIP Brother Ray
Posted by namvet6566
Member since Oct 2012
6773 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:46 pm to


Grandsons and Nephews graduated from St Pauls

He was loved by all Students and Parents
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10503 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:57 pm to
RIP.
How long had he been sick?

I’ve heard so many good things about him over the years. People like him don’t come along often so anyone that got educated under his leadership can count themselves as blessed.

Do they have a person to take over?
This post was edited on 4/24/23 at 2:59 pm
Posted by Terbulance69
Member since Oct 2021
64 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 3:56 pm to
Sometime in fall/winter.
The board of trustees appointment Trevor Watkins as Interim President
Posted by HerbTyler985
Boone, NC
Member since May 2011
327 posts
Posted on 4/24/23 at 3:57 pm to
quote:

How long had he been sick?

I believe he started getting really ill last fall sometime.
quote:

Do they have a person to take over?

They announced that a search for his replacement was underway when he stepped down a couple of months ago. I don’t envy that person. Brother Ray is irreplaceable. I hope they’re able to maintain what he built.
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