Brother Amedy Long - El Paso, Texas

Brother Amedy Long (1914-1984) Brother Cecilian Amedy (Joseph Long), a native of New Orleans, joined the Christian Brothers while in high school. During the first 26 years of his teaching career, he taught at Lasallian schools in New Mexico, Louisiana, and Texas (Cathedral High School 1941-1943). In 1959, Brother Amedy returned to CHS, where he spent the remaining 25 years of his life. He was an exceptional English teacher whose high standards left a life-long impact on his students. As a college counselor, his advocacy for his students helped place many in prestigious schools across the nation.

Area: Central / Downtown