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GONZAGA • THE J ESUI T HI GH SCHOOL I N THE NAT ION’ S CAPITAL •
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Gonzaga College High School is a Roman Catholic, private, independent, college-prepatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic Order, and governed by an independent board of Trustees. PRESIDENT Rev. Stephen Planning, S.J. CHAIR OF THE GONZAGA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sean Creamer ’82 HEADMASTER Thomas K. Every II CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Stephen M. Neill ’89 VICE PRESIDENT OF ALUMNI & ADVANCEMENT David Dugan ’98 VICE PRESIDENT FOR MAJOR & PLANNED GIFTS Daniel P. Costello ’72 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Byron T. Harper ’84
Gonzaga Magazine, the official magazine of Gonzaga College High School, is published twice a year by the Gonzaga Office of Marketing and Communications. EDITOR Mary Clare Glover DESIGNER Brea Neri CONTRIBUTORS Caitlin Farley Danielle Flood Conrad Singh ’00 PHOTOGRAPHY James Kegley Jessica Taglieri Matthew Taglieri Please send comments, suggestions, corrections, and changes of address to info@Gonzaga.org. On the cover: Matt Johnson ’19 plays the organ in St. Aloysius Church. For more about the organ’s restoration, see page 22.
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FEATURES
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Thank You, Father O’Connor! The beloved Jesuit educator retired this spring after 33 years of teaching on Eye Street.
Meet Patrick Gallagher The new Director of College Counseling talks about his Jesuit background, his approach to college counseling, and more.
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Learning By Heart
Inside the exciting plans for the tennis court lot next to Buchanan Field.
On a service immersion trip to Los Angeles, a group of Gonzaga students learned first-hand the power of compassion, kindness, and kinship.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Gonzaga Community, The photo on the cover of this magazine offers an unusual vantage point of an instrument that everyone who loves Gonzaga has heard, but few have seen up close: the beautiful pipe organ in St. Aloysius Church. Originally built in 1950, the organ has presided over countless school Masses, graduations, and alumni weddings ever since—often with the late John C. Warman ’57 pulling the stops and playing the keys. Although the church was refurbished in 1994, the organ has never had a complete restoration. But as you’ll read about in this magazine, that long-overdue restoration will take place this year. I am already looking forward to hearing the Alma Mater echoing ever proudly from its restored pipes at the 2020 Commencement Exercises in June! As you page through this magazine, you will see that the organ’s restoration is just one of many good things happening on Eye Street. It struck me—as it often does when I sit down to write this letter to the Gonzaga community—how much we have to be grateful for at Gonzaga. From a new service immersion trip to Los Angeles (page 32) to the Gonzaga Dramatic Association’s spring production of Grease (page 9); from the outstanding work of student researchers and faculty in the area of Gonzaga’s history with slavery (page 20) to the remarkable accomplishments of our student athletes (page 10), Gonzaga continues to nurture our students’ growth and challenge them to pursue their talents and passions to the fullest. At the heart of this growth is Gonzaga’s outstanding faculty and staff. This spring, two Gonzaga teaching legends, math teacher Mark Howell ’73 and physical education teacher and coach Joe Jackson, celebrated 40 years on Eye Street—what an accomplishment! You can read some of their reflections and memories on page 14. In addition, after 33 years of teaching at Gonzaga, my Jesuit brother Father Gerald O’Connor, S.J., retired this spring. On page 24, you can read a beautiful tribute to Jerry in the words of his colleagues, students, and friends. Finally, on page 18, we introduce you to the 11 new faculty and staff members who joined our community this fall.These new faces are a reminder that, while steeped in tradition, Gonzaga is constantly changing—there are new students and families every year, new players to root for, new teachers joining our veteran staff, and new parents volunteering at our many events. For this vibrancy and energy, I am profoundly grateful. And so, as you read this magazine, I hope that you are reminded—as I am—of all the wonderful blessings bestowed upon our community. Thank you for all of the ways you support our beloved school, and please know that my Jesuit brothers and I keep you and your families in our prayers and remember you in our daily Masses. May God bless you. Sincerely,
Rev. Stephen W. Planning, S.J.
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Mother-Son Mass and Celebration March 3, 2019 This year marked the 34th annual Gonzaga Mother-Son Mass and Celebration, which included Mass in St. Aloysius Church followed by brunch in the Carmody Center. 2
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April 27, 2019 On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in April, Gonzaga’s Onyx club held its second annual Onyx Family Picnic on Eye Street. Gonzaga students, parents, alumni, and friends enjoyed live music, catered barbecue, cornhole, pick-up football, and fellowship.
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1, 2. The weather could not have been more perfect for a barbeque on Eye Street. 3. Students hung out on the bleachers and played pick-up football on Buchanan Field. 4. John Gabriel Smith ’54 (left), Gonzaga’s first African-American graduate, with Chad Carter ’93 and Ms. Regina Moye. 5. Onyx Club members from left to right: Justin Ball ’19, Jestus Johnson ’20, Alexander Billups ’19, and Derrick Aikens ’20.
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1. Father Stephen Planning, S.J., presided over a beautiful Mass in St. Aloysius Church. 2. Over 900 Gonzaga students and their fathers attended the event. 3. Vietnam Veteran Judge Jack Farley giving the keynote address. 4. Gonzaga fathers and their sons enjoying brunch. 5. Father Gasper LoBiondo, S.J., greets a Gonzaga dad.
Father-Son Communion Breakfast April 28, 2019
1 The 70th annual Father-Son Communion Breakfast brought fathers and their sons together for Mass in St. Aloysius Church followed by brunch at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Retired judge, Vietnam Veteran, and former Gonzaga parent Judge John “Jack” Farley III gave the keynote address, while John C. Simpson, Jr. ’61 was recognized as the Alumni Man of the Year and John A. Mazariegos ’74 was given the Father Novotny Service Award.
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The Class of 2023
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In August, the Class of 2023 began its four-year journey on Eye Street. Here’s a look at this talented group of young men by the numbers. We can’t wait to see the many contributions they will make to the Gonzaga community!
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The number of “G” magnets sold in Gonzaga’s Bookstore. The only way to get one is to earn it! When a student enrolls, the Admissions Office mails him a magnet to put on the back of his family’s car.
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“Ever since my first year at Gonzaga, kids have been asking if we can do Grease,” says GDA moderator Paul Buckley ’86. With 2018 marking the 40th anniversary of the film, it seemed like a good year to take on the beloved musical romantic comedy. More than 100 students came out to audition for the show, which is set at Rydell High in the 1950s and tells the love story between Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. Audience members could feel the students’ excitement in energetic group numbers like “You’re the One that I Want,” “Born to Hand Jive,” “Beauty School Dropout,” and of course, pictured here, “Greased Lightning.”
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Eagles Fly High! Highlights from the winter 2018-2019 season
BASKETBALL The Basketball Eagles had another great year in 2018, winning 19 of their final 20 WCAC contests and taking home their third WCAC championship since 2015. In the WCAC playoffs, Gonzaga defeated McNamara and Paul VI to face St. John’s in the final. Senior captain Anwar Gill ’19, a fourth team All-Met selection, had an exceptional tournament to help the team win the title. Head Coach Steve Turner was named All-Met Coach of the Year for the first time, while Terrance Williams ’21 was a first team All-Met selection and Chuck Harris ’20 earned All-Met honorable mention honors.
INDOOR TRACK Led by long-time Head Coach Alvin Maddox, the Gonzaga Indoor Track team won its third DCSAA Championship in four years in 2019. Gavin McElhennon ’20, an All-Met Honorable Mention, won the 1600m with a personal best and meet record of 4:25 and Marcus Stackhouse ’19 won the 800m with a time of 2:04. Quartet Cullen Capuano ’20, Seamus O’Connor ’22, McElhennon, and Gavin Farley ’19 won the 4x800 relay with a time of 8:27, shattering the record by more than five seconds.
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Under first year Head Coach Samuel Gerdano ’10, the Varsity 1 Hockey Eagles played best when it mattered most. Entering the MAPHL tournament as the fifth seed, the Eagles beat O’Connell in the quarterfinals and Landon in the semifinals before defeating Spalding to win their third straight championship. Farrell Dinn ’20, who tallied a hat trick in the final, was named first team All-Met; Sean Kilcullen ’21 was second team All-Met; and Kurt Bruun ’19 and Tommy Krisztinicz ’19 were honorable mention selections. The team finished the season ranked first in the area by the Washington Post.
SQUASH A highlight of the 2018-2019 Squash season was an impressive 7-1 victory over the Heights. In addition, the Squash program had a good showing in the Division VII High School Nationals in Connecticut, which took place in early February. The Eagles defeated Rye Varsity in the first round, but ultimately lost to Greenwich B 4-3 in the quarterfinals.
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SWIM & DIVE Led by head coaches Patrick Maloney ’12 and Anita O’Quinn, Gonzaga’s Swimming & Diving team won two team championships in 2019. Ollie Bernasek ’20 and Ryan Catron ’20 earned All-Met honorable mention honors as the team finished with a record of 8-2. On February 2, Gonzaga won its ninth consecutive WMPSSDL Championship by finishing with 463 points to easily outdistance Georgetown Prep (336) and Good Counsel (211). On February 24, the team captured its second straight WCAC Championship.
Under the coaching of Milton Yates ’97, the Wrestling Eagles finished in second place at the D.C. Championships last year. D.C. State Individual Champions included Noah Vetter ’22 (106 lbs), Gordon McMillen ’19 (138 lbs), and Billy Turner ’20 (152 lbs). Turner, who was unable to compete due to injury for much of the season, also won an individual WCAC Championship and took home most outstanding wrestler at the tournament. Ryan Smith ’19 (220 lbs) also earned an individual WCAC title; the team finished in fourth overall.
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Hail Gonzaga!
Highlights from the spring 2019 season
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First-year Head Coach Chad Carroll led the Eagles to a strong start in 2019, winning 12 of their first 14 games. The team ended up with an overall record of 16-10, falling in the quarterfinals of both the WCAC and DCSAA tournaments. The most exciting win of the year was a come-from-behind victory to beat McNamara, 7-5 on the road. Other big wins included victories over DeMatha and O’Connell.
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For the first time, Gonzaga Crew earned three medals at the annual Scholastic Rowing Association of America Regatta: the First Eight won bronze, the Second Eight won gold, and the Junior Eight won silver. Earlier in the season, Gonzaga prevailed over St. Albans to retain the Foley Cup for the fourth year in a row. The next day, the team won the points trophy for the eights at the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association Championship. Collin Dent ’19, Owen Malone ’20, and Tom Scherer ’19 all earned All-Met honors.
TENNIS Gonzaga Tennis went undefeated in WCAC play this year, and finished the season with an overall record of 12-3. Under first year Head Coach Randy De Guzman, the team entered the final day of the WCAC Championship with participants in five of the six singles matches and all three doubles matches. Gonzaga finished strong with 40 points to defeat both Good Counsel and Bishop O’Connell. Wyatt Moll ’20 was named first team All-Met.
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LACROSSE After a tough start to the season that included three losses before the end of March, the Gonzaga Lacrosse Eagles rallied to finish the year ranked number one by the Washington Post. The final victory of the year was an 8-6 win in the WCAC Championship game over St. John’s at the University of Maryland’s Ludwig Field. Six Eagles were named to All-Met teams, including first team selections defenseman Ben Finlay ’19 and goalie Tim Marcille ’18. Head Coach Casey O’Neill ’96 earned his 200th career win with a 12-7 victory over DeMatha on April 30.
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Gonzaga Golf completed a perfect 10-0 season this year. During the WCAC Championships, the team shot a collective 367 to beat DeMatha and O’Connell, and the following week the Eagles shot a collective 366 in the Metros Championship to top Prep, Bullis, and DeMatha. Jimmy Taylor ’19 dominated the field in both wins—shooting a 66 at Northwest Golf Course and a 68 at P.B. Dye—to earn All-Met Player of the Year.
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Rugby’s Varsity Purple team had another outstanding season. The team traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for Nationals and defeated Jesuit rival Xavier (New York) in the quarterfinal match. In the semifinal, the team came up just short versus Jesuit (California). The Eagles finished the season with a 14-3 record and captured their eighth consecutive MAVRC title. Other notable wins included winning the Gonzaga Rugby Classic, defeating Xavier on the final play during the regular season, and earning Head Coach Peter Baggetta’s 200th win.
TRACK & FIELD Gonzaga Track finished the season in 4th place at the WCAC Championships. The Eagles 4x800 Meter Relay won first place with a time of 8:08. Gonzaga’s second place finishes included Cullen Capuano ’20 in the 3200 Meter Run, Justin Fronda ’20 in the Long Jump, and the 4x200 Meter Relay. Gonzaga’s third place finishes were Patrick Donnelly ’21 in both the 1600 Meter and 3200 Meter Runs, and the 4x400 Relay.
A Banner Year As Gonzaga sports fans know, 2018-2019 was an incredible year to be wearing Gonzaga purple. Of the 14 varsity teams that compete for league championships, 10 earned titles. And on top of that, Eagle teams won two DCSAA championships. Congratulations Eagles! Pictured here from left to right, Gonzaga head coaches with their hardware: Rugby Head Coach Peter Baggetta; Indoor Track Head Coach Alvin Maddox; Swim and Dive Head Coach Patrick Maloney ’12; Lacrosse Head Coach Casey O’Neill ’96; Athletic Director Joe Reyda ’85; Football Head Coach Randy Trivers; Basketball Head Coach Steve Turner; Ice Hockey Head Coach Samuel Gerdano ’10; Cross Country Head Coach John Ausema; and Tennis Head Coach Randy De Guzman. For up-to-the-minute news and updates on Gonzaga Sports, visit Gonzaga.org/Sports-News.
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GONZAGA Mark Howell Every May, the Gonzaga community comes together for its annual Charter Day Assembly, when the school honors the many accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff. One of the highlights of the day comes at the end of the ceremony, when the community thanks faculty and staff members who have reached milestone anniversaries with the school. This year, Math teacher Mark Howell ’73 and Physical Education teacher and coach Joseph Jackson celebrated an unbelievable 40 years on Eye Street. We talked with the two Gonzaga institutions about four decades of teaching at Gonzaga.
On why he loves teaching at Gonzaga: “The best thing about teaching at Gonzaga is the people, most especially the students that are Gonzaga. Our students bring out the best in one another, and in our faculty. Gonzaga gives us the freedom to pursue our passions side by side with others who are doing the same. What a blessing to have spent my career teaching at a school where I’ve been free to be myself in the classroom!” On how Gonzaga has changed over the past 40 years: “It might seem paradoxical, but the most important difference is that today, the Jesuit identity of the school is no longer hidden from view. The Jesuits wisely opened up their traditions to lay faculty so as to ensure those traditions live on. So, today, our daily activities are rooted in Ignatian Spirituality: praying the Examen together, faculty and student retreats that consciously promote Ignatian prayer and reflection, the service programs, lay faculty members making the Spiritual Exercises, the emphasis on finding God in all things.” How it’s remained the same: “Somehow, Gonzaga has a special feel that eludes most attempts at description. We all feel like we are part of something greater than ourselves. The spirit of the place is just as palpable today as it was 40 years ago. As Father Joe Lingan, S.J. said, it is a Holy Spirit. But besides all that, Bill Wilson, Mike Howell ’70, and Joe Jackson are still at Gonzaga.” Most memorable experiences during your tenure on Eye Street: “The 1986 basketball championship and the 1996 football championship certainly come to mind when I think back over my most memorable Gonzaga experiences. But handing a diploma to my son, Ryan, at his graduation in 2013 is at the top of my long list of indelible memories.”
Marking Milestones Congratulations to the following staff members, who were also honored during Charter Day.
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Congratulations goes to the Ten Years of Service following staff members, who were also during tohonored Gonzaga Charter Day.
Meghan C. Cassidy Laura G. Hudson Margaret M. Metcalf Peter Baggetta Ronaldo R. Trivers David C. Smith Adrian M. Oryshkevych ’99 Byron T. Harper ’84
Paul G. Hamm ’03 Alexia Gino-Saliba Thomas K. Every II
legends Joe Jackson
On why he loves teaching at Gonzaga: “I love seeing students grow and change—from first-year student to senior and from student to alumni. I had a recent conversation with a former student, Kevin White ’86, who’s now Associate Athletic Director at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He reflected on his experiences in the classroom and playing football and basketball at Gonzaga, and said my coaching and counseling impacted how he now interacts with studentathletes. I am very proud and extremely honored to be able to help shape the lives of young men, and then see them impacting others as mentors later in life.” On how Gonzaga has changed over the past 40 years: “I have seen first-hand Diversity and Inclusion become an important guiding principle at Gonzaga. With this initiative, there has been an increase of minority faculty and students. Can we do more in this area? Absolutely. We can continue to develop programs and workshops that address the needs of inclusion and respect for all. I have also witnessed the many capital improvement projects that have expanded campus life, the use of technology, and the moving toward a paperless campus. Looking ahead, I hope Gonzaga remains one of the finest Jesuit institutions in the country.” How it’s remained the same: “Men for Others. Because of our incredible faculty, some of whom have been teaching over 40 years, Gonzaga’s core values and mission has remained the same for our faculty and student body.” Most memorable experiences during your tenure on Eye Street: “In 2004, Coach Maddox and I were honored with plaques that were placed in Dooley Hall across from the football field. There was a dinner coordinated by Gonzaga and Onyx parents called ‘Toes on the Line Since 1979.’ That particular moment affirmed for me that I was helping students grow and develop into Men for Others. There have been other noteworthy occasions that were just as memorable—40 years of teaching at Gonzaga, being awarded the St. Aloysius Medal, being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, and last but certainly not least, the visits and calls from former students who continue to keep in touch!”
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Ariel S. Laguilles ’96 Peter B. Buckley ’82 John E. Ausema
Stephen M. Turner James E. Morgan Jeremy J. Young
Leslie M. Keiser Joseph J. Reyda
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Salutatorian John Pfefferkorn ’19
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he Class of 2019 officially became Gonzaga alumni on Sunday, June 2 during the 198th Commencement Exercises in St. Aloysius Church.
Salutatorian John Pfefferkorn ’19 welcomed the graduates, their parents and other family members, Gonzaga’s faculty and staff, and members of the Jubilarian Class of 1969. Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory, served as the commencement speaker, congratulating the students on their accomplishments. “You’ve worked hard to build in yourselves the tools that allow you to be fully human,” he said. “That is, to be able to contemplate creation with the sciences; to be able to imitate God’s creation in the creative arts; to love creation—a love expressed in contemplation and imitation; and most especially in the love for one another that comes from being People for Others.” After Father Planning presented the graduates with their diplomas, Daniel Podratsky ’19 delivered the Valedictorian Address. “We learned that Gonzaga is, quite simply, extraordinary,” he said. “We learned that a combined effort leads to a combined success, and the achievement of one is an achievement for all of us to celebrate. So as we go out beyond Eye Street and chart our own courses, never forget the foundations you built here, recreate the strength of this community around the globe, and know that you have made Gonzaga a home you can always return to.”
Valedictorian Daniel Podratsky ’19
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff! Gonzaga is thrilled to welcome 11 new faculty and staff members to the community this fall.
Ryan Beber
Math Teacher Hometown: Cypress, California Education: B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Spanish, University of South Carolina; Master’s in Teaching, University of the District of Columbia. On teaching math: “I love being able to challenge students to look beyond rote memorization into a world of deeper understanding and real-world connections. I look forward to showing how math is everywhere, and that all facets of life live, breathe, and radiate mathematics.”
Cieran Freeman Art Teacher
Hometown: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Education: B.A., Studio Art and Art History, Santa Clara University What he’s looking forward to at Gonzaga: “I’m excited to merge my passion for visual art with Gonzaga’s Jesuit values and Ignatian approach to education. I also greatly admire Gonzaga’s commitment to service. I myself have been on nine different service immersion trips—from Bethel, Alaska to Guayaquil, Ecuador.”
Madeline Davin Campus Minister
Patrick Gallagher
Hometown: Kensington, Maryland Education: B.A., Theology, Wheeling Jesuit University Why she’s drawn to working in Campus Ministry: “I love accompanying students as they make their faith their own, whether through retreats, immersion trips, or liturgy.”
Director of College Counseling Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Education: B.A., M. Ed., Counseling, XMBA, Loyola University On joining Gonzaga: “My Jesuit education has shaped me into the person I am today. I believe that mission and joy have to be part of what a person does for a living, and I think there’s no better place for that than a Jesuit school (to read more about Patrick’s background and approach to college counseling, see page 26).”
Geoffrey Miller Religion Teacher
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Education: Ph.D., Biblical Studies, Catholic University; M.A., Historical Theology, St. Louis University; B.A., Religious Studies and Philosophy, Indiana University Favorite part of teaching: “I not only get to teach a subject I thoroughly enjoy but I also get to accompany young people on their path to greater maturity and understanding.”
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Brittany Smith
Spanish Teacher Hometown: Portland, Oregon Education: M.A., Hispanic Studies, Universidad de Zaragoza; B.A., Spanish and International Studies, Loyola University Chicago Why she’s excited to join the Gonzaga community: “I spent three years teaching Spanish at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Texas. I truly appreciate the many opportunities for growth that Ignatian education provides, and I feel like it is the perfect place for me to continue growing and learning as an educator.”
Administrative Assistant, Admissions Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Familiar Face: Brittany served as Gonzaga’s receptionist last year, and joined the staff full-time over the summer in the Admissions Department. “I’m thrilled to be able to continue to grow the relationships I’ve built over the last year,” she says. “Gonzaga is a special place!”
Kevin Tarpey Math Teacher
Hometown: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Education: M.A., Secondary Mathematics Education, Cabrini University; B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University On teaching high schoolers: “I come into the classroom with a plan every day, but depending on what kind of day the students and I are having, things can change very quickly— which is why I love teaching. I also enjoy seeing students grow from week to week, and year to year.”
Marcus Thompson
Assistant Dean of Students Hometown: Clinton/Upper Marlboro, Maryland Education: B.S., Special Education and Early Childhood Education, Bowie State University Professional Background: “For the last five years I have been a Crisis Intervention Resource Teacher, providing individual and group intervention for students in crisis, conflict resolution, and restorative practice. I love that no two days are alike; expect the unexpected. Most of all, I love helping students navigate issues to find a solution.”
Kathryn Vaughn
Executive Assistant, Headmaster’s Office Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Education: B.A., Communications and English, The College of Charleston Career Turning Point: “In undergrad, I worked in event planning, journalism, and public relations. In 2015, I joined Teach for America and spent two years as a high school English teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. After a few months in the classroom, I knew I could never have a career that didn’t involve children. Last year, I taught tenth grade English at KIPP College Preparatory School in D.C. and in August I began pursuing my Master’s in Public Policy part-time at Georgetown University.”
Sarah Washington Math Teacher
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland Education: M.A., Secondary Math Education, Catholic University; B.S., Mathematics, Catholic University What she loves about teaching: “I love when a student who had been struggling with a certain topic is finally able to figure it out for themselves. People are meant to be challenged. The reward and satisfaction once that challenge has been overcome is my favorite part of learning and therefore, my favorite part of teaching!”
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Searching for Truth in the Garden
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re you aware of any connections between Gonzaga and slavery?” That question was posed in November 2016 to Georgetown University history professor Adam Rothman, who had come to Gonzaga to speak about the research he’s done as a member of Georgetown’s Working Group on Slavery. Created in the fall of 2015, the group was formed to study Georgetown’s history of slavery, including the sale of 272 slaves by the Jesuits in 1838.
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At the time, Professor Rothman told the students that he didn’t know the answer, but if they wanted to research it themselves they were welcome to do so at the Georgetown University Archives. Much to his surprise, they took him up on his offer. With the help of history teacher Ed Donnellan, a group of seven students spent several weeks over the summers of 2017 and 2018 conducting research in Georgetown University’s archives. They studied
accounting books, written histories, enrollment records, and other original documents related to the Jesuits’ Washington Seminary on F Street, NW, which was later renamed Gonzaga College and relocated to Eye Street in 1871. This past April, Gonzaga unveiled an exhibit in the Arrupe Commons called Searching for Truth in the Garden: Gonzaga’s History with Slavery, the culmination of the students’ incredible work. Through photos and analysis of original
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documents, the exhibit presented what the student researchers found, including evidence that the Washington Seminary—like other institutions operated by the Jesuits at the time—received both food and proceeds from several Jesuit-owned plantations in Maryland. They also found reference to the names of several enslaved persons—Isaih, Ned, Mary, Sophie, and Gabriel—in Washington Seminary accounting books. “When you work with these sorts
of historical documents, these fragments in archives, it is a type of puzzle,” said Dr. Rothman at the exhibit opening. “It’s an intellectual exercise, of sorts, but it’s more than that. It’s about people’s stories. It takes heart and empathy to try to tell these stories and I think that’s what these boys have done. It’s really incredible.” At the opening, the student researchers and Mr. Donnellan were presented with awards for their work, and four seniors read original
poems that they wrote in response to the research. Father Planning praised the boys for “helping us look at ourselves, and look at ourselves honestly.” “This exploration of what is a very painful past for Gonzaga and for the Society of Jesus is very important,” he said. “It’s my hope and prayer that this begins something in our community that helps us heal, helps us move forward, and helps us be honest about where we’ve come from and who we are today.”
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Fine Tuning a Masterpiece
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he beautiful pipe organ that sits in the back of St. Aloysius Church will receive a long-overdue restoration this year. The organ was built by the Kilgen Organ Company of St. Louis, Missouri, in 1950—the same firm that built the organ in New York City’s St. Patrick Cathedral. Although minor repairs and fixes have been done over the years, the organ has never had a complete restoration; many of its pipes and components are past their life expectancy and beginning to show signs of failure. During the restoration, which will take about three months, the organ’s electrical control system and console will be rebuilt, its leather components replaced, and its pipes dissembled, cleaned, and restored. Pictured: Matt Johnson ’19 playing the Alma Mater on the organ last spring.
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Thank you, Father O’Connor! The beloved Jesuit educator retired this spring after 33 years of teaching on Eye Street. We asked some of his colleagues, friends, and former students how he had an impact on them—and Gonzaga.
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y first year at Gonzaga, Fr. O’Connor told me, ‘Magis means more or greater, but it can mean less.’ I think that is important for today’s world. Fr. O’Connor has maintained a simplicity—he doesn’t get caught up in a lot of stuff and he has stayed centered on Christ. His Masses are gorgeous. He understates himself and lifts up Christ.” —Katie Murphy, Religion Teacher “I have never known Fr. O’Connor to say a bad word about anyone— faculty, staff, or student. I will especially miss his kind manner and his stories. Though a veteran educator, Fr. O’Connor has always been open to new possibilities. A recent salutatorian recounted a classroom discussion with Father about how proof of life on another planet might alter our perception of God. The senior recalled that Father simply said, ‘Well, not at all!’ and launched
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into a period-long discussion about God and our universe. That openness—to all things new, to all that God might reveal—is the vision of a true Ignatian educator.” —Tom Every, Gonzaga Headmaster “I had the privilege of having Fr. O’Connor as my religion and homeroom teacher my sophomore year. I was impressed by his vast knowledge of not only theology and philosophy, but also history and language. He has a wonderful ability to meaningfully convey what could have been obscure topics. Most importantly, however, Fr. O’Connor exemplified that the religious life could be a life of joy.” —Peter Sikorsky ’15 “Fr. O’Connor has promoted avidly the concept of Jesuit-lay colleagueship. For 23 years, I have known him to be someone who has welcomed the growing number of laypeople
teaching at Gonzaga as his equals as professionals and as ministers of the Gospel. As one of our celebrants of daily Mass, he has encouraged lay teachers to be lectors and communion ministers, often for the first time as adult Catholics. He has gently and quietly helped laypeople discover their gifts as members of the Body of Christ. We are all grateful!” —Carol Corgan, Religion Teacher “I had Fr. O’Connor last year for my religion teacher, and the thing that stood out most was his knowledge of virtually everything under the sun. I remember one time in class, he nonchalantly described the entire history of the English language to us. It was so cool, and I told my mom all about it when I went home that day.” —Jack Wood ’21 “I stepped onto Eye Street in 1996 to teach Freshman Religion, having spent many years as a Pastoral
Fr. O’Connor shared his generosity of spirit with the Gonzaga community, and I am so grateful.” —Brendan Hartnett ’97, Religion Teacher “Fr. O’Connor is a really good listener. Even when students would give silly answers, he would always identify something valuable that they brought to the class discussion, and he always incorporated stories from his past that were inspiring.” —Paul Ruff ’20 “Fr. O’Connor has a quirky sense of humor, he always makes me laugh. Getting his take on things—from Papal pronouncements to happenings on campus—is both erudite and amusing. He is clear, concise, and no-nonsense when it comes to the Catholic Church. We are so grateful for all he has given us.” —Patty Tobin, Gonzaga Librarian Associate in a suburban parish. I had no idea what to do with parts of the freshman curriculum. Scholarly Fr. O’Connor patiently shared with me his notes, insights, and vast knowledge of the sacraments in the early church. He was always open to new ideas, and I’m grateful he will continue to provide his caring priestly support to the Gonzaga community.” —Sr. Carol Ann Kemp, Campus Ministry Assistant “When I was a freshman, Fr. O’Connor’s class had a big impact on me. He helped me become a better writer, which I didn’t expect from my religion class. His sense of humor and his extraordinary mastery of weird facts brought an interesting perspective to our class.” —Colin Fletcher ’20 “For decades Fr. O’Connor has lived his Jesuit vocation in the classroom. As a member of Gonzaga’s Religion Department he has helped students walk more closely with Jesus, explore the ancient and modern Catholic Church, and grow in their appreciation of the sacraments. For many, Fr. O’Connor has been THE opportunity to interact each day with a member of the Society of Jesus.
We are all excited that he will remain with the Gonzaga Jesuit Community and continue to celebrate Mass on Eye Street.” —Harry Rissetto ’89, Religion Teacher “Fr. O’Connor’s tests and exams were challenging but whenever he saw me struggling, he was reassuring and compassionate. Every time I saw him, he seemed genuinely happy to see me.” —Coleman Bunn ’20 “When I was a student on Eye Street, in addition to teaching in the Religion Department, Fr. O’Connor was in charge of the bookstore. I have a clear image of Fr. O’Connor sitting in the bookstore every morning, smoking his pipe and reading, ready to help any student with a last-minute purchase and word of advice. As a colleague, I recall many times Fr. O’Connor offered his help on the Kairos and freshmen retreats by hearing confessions and celebrating the liturgy. He also celebrated school-wide and faculty liturgies countless times and could always be relied on to offer an insightful and thought-provoking homily. As a teacher, colleague, and friend,
“My strongest memories of Fr. O’Connor were formed when he was joining us at the lunch table or preaching in St Al’s. He has a way of pointing out the strange foibles of church hierarchy. Before the recent changes in the prayers at Mass, he had acquired an early draft. ‘Who’s going to understand what ‘consubstantial with the Father’ means?’ he asked, rolling his eyes with earnest cynicism. Fr. O’Connor is also the source of some fantastic snippets from homilies at school Masses, many of which still grace various bulletin boards around the school. Here are two of my favorites: ‘In learning about creation, we learn about the Creator’ and ‘Listen prayerfully to the voice of God whispering in your heart. And respond generously to his call.’” —Mark Howell ’73, Math Teacher “For more than 30 years, Fr. O’Connor has helped generations of Eagles come to a deeper relationship with Christ through rigorous examination of the Sacred Scriptures and the tradition of the Church. He will be greatly missed!” —Father Stephen W. Planning, S.J., Gonzaga President
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Meet Patrick Gallagher The new Director of College Counseling talks about his Jesuit background, approach to college counseling, and more.
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atrick Gallagher joined the Gonzaga faculty as the new Director of College Counseling over the summer. Originally from Baltimore, Patrick graduated from Loyola Blakefield and Loyola University of Maryland, where he then spent 16 years working in admissions and alumni relations. Before coming to Gonzaga, he led the College Counseling offices at Georgetown Prep and Sidwell Friends School. Patrick sat down with us to talk about his approach to college counseling, how college admissions has changed over the years, why he’s excited to be on Eye Street, and more.
What makes you excited about coming to Gonzaga? When I came down to visit Gonzaga earlier this year, I felt like I had come back home. I grew up in Baltimore in a Catholic household where Jesuit education was stressed. I went to Loyola Blakefield, a Jesuit all-boys high school that’s very similar to Gonzaga, and then on to Loyola. On that first day visiting campus, the first person I met was a student who held the door open for me and asked if I needed directions. Those small things make a big impression, and it reminded me that at Jesuit schools you’re not a party of one— you’re a part of a larger community. I’m really excited to be a part of that community here on Eye Street. How would you describe your approach to and philosophy about College Counseling? First of all, I very much enjoy working with high school kids. I really think the college selection process is about fit. I always tell students and parents, ‘College isn’t a prize to be won, but a match to be made.’ My biggest goal is for a student to be
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academically challenged and happy—I consider those two to be equal. At the same time, hoping your son goes to a top college is not a bad thing. No parent should ever apologize for that. However, so much in the admissions world has changed. It’s gotten so competitive and anxiety inducing. As a College Counselor and as a College Counseling Office, a big part of our job is to educate parents on the nuances and changes in admissions and to lessen the anxiety they and their sons feel
about the process. Why do you think the world of college admissions has become so competitive? When I graduated from high school in 1985, I couldn’t say, ‘I’m going to the 16th ranked college in the Mid-Atlantic region for liberal arts’ — because that didn’t exist. But when U.S. News and World Report started to publish college rankings people started to pay attention to the numbers. There was this idea that if
a school was ranked 8th and another school was 12th, the 8th was better. Of course we all know that everything is relative and there is a lot of gray area in those rankings. Even so, the rankings created the hierarchy, parents began to pay attention to the rankings, and then colleges began to say, ‘We’ll get more applications if our ranking goes up. How can we strategize to increase our ranking?’ The answer to that—based on the variables and algorithms used by U.S. News and World Report—is generate more applications, reject more people, and obtain a higher yield rate. Deans of Admissions are no longer called Deans of Admissions; their title is Enrollment Manager. Their primary goal is to manage enrollment and that’s different from admissions—there’s really no
counseling involved in that. It’s more about making the numbers work so your competitiveness goes up in the national rankings. When I applied to schools, demonstrated interest wasn’t a thing. Schools now pay attention to whether a potential applicant visits campus, whether a kid meets with a rep when he or she visits their high school. They use Early Decision—often two rounds, Early Decision I and Early Decision II—to accept and enroll kids who they know will say yes. They pay attention to who opens their emails and who doesn’t. They are using all that data to predict yield. So all of these variables combine to make colleges that much harder to get into today. Even so, I don’t think the students who get in now are any smarter than they were
20 or 30 years ago. But I do think they are savvier and in some cases more driven. And without a doubt, there’s more strategy involved in the college admissions process. How do you view the primary responsibilities of the College Counseling Office? Part of it is educating the student and part of it is educating the parent that while things have changed, the end goal hasn’t. My ultimate goal is for every student to find a good fit, have a positive college experience, and be capable of getting a job when they graduate. Kids mature at different times and that’s okay, that’s life. My goal is to meet every student where he is. I also remind people that there is no magic to this process. It’s still
Says Patrick Gallagher: “College isn’t a prize to be won, but a match to be made.”
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about hard work. But I want people to realize that there are tremendous schools out there—and they’re not just the ones that you hear about at dinner parties, or in the national rankings, or on college football Saturdays. Can you talk about some of the events and programming you plan to offer in the College Counseling Office this year? I’m really excited about some of things we have planned. We are going to have two junior parent nights—one in the fall and one in the spring. We also plan to meet with sophomore parents in small groups during exam week in December. These are earlier than we’ve done in the past—but again, it’s all about educating everyone about the process and lessening any anxiety. One interesting new thing we’re going to do is a “College Admissions Case Study” night for juniors and their parents. We’ll have about 40 admissions reps come to Gonzaga. Juniors and their parents will be assigned to a classroom with one of the reps, who will then preside over a mock “Admissions Committee.” The committee will be presented with four college “applicants” and be tasked with accepting one, denying one, waitlisting one, and then determining what to do with the fourth one. The rep will give the committee some directives from the mock school: for example, we need more females, we are particularly looking for females in engineering, we need more international students, we have to be careful not to over-enroll in the business school. At the end of the night, we will host a college fair with the reps, and at the fair we will post each “committee’s” decisions. The purpose is to provide insight into the college admissions process and show how subjective it can be. It’s a really fascinating and eye-opening exercise—and my hope is it’ll give valuable perspective to both students and parents alike. Finally, next summer, we are going to begin offering optional Summer College Admissions Bootcamps for rising seniors, where they can come
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Assistant Director of College Counseling Cris Hairston meets with students in Forte Hall.
to campus for a couple of days and work on their applications. We will have admissions representatives on campus giving workshops and conducting mock interviews, then providing feedback to each student. Those are just a few of the things parents and students will be hearing
about. All of these programs are intended to keep the lines of communication open at all times with parents and students. I’m excited to be here—to answer questions, assuage anxiety, provide guidance, and help families navigate what I hope can be a really rewarding
College Matriculations Here’s a list of the colleges and universities that 2019 Gonzaga graduates are attending this fall.
chapter of their high school careers. Despite impressions to the contrary, the college application process can and should be fun and exciting. It’s our job to make sure that happens, and that everyone leaves Gonzaga headed to a school that’s a mutually good fit.
Auburn University (2) Babson College (2) Bluegrass Community & Technical College Boston College Brown University (2) Butler University Canisius College Clark University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston (7) College of the Holy Cross (4) College of William & Mary (5) Colorado College (2) Cornell University Denison University Dickinson College Duquesne University East Carolina University Elizabeth City State University Elon University Endicott College Fairfield University (4) Flagler College Franklin & Marshall College Frostburg State University Furman University (3) Georgetown University (5) High Point University Indiana University at Bloomington (3) James Madison University (9) John Carroll University (2) Johns Hopkins University (2) Kenyon College (2) Lafayette College La Salle University Louisiana State University (3) Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Marion Military Institute Marquette University Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford (8) Middlebury College Montgomery College Morehouse College Northwestern University Old Dominion University (2) Pennsylvania State University (8) Princeton University (2) Providence College (2) Purdue University (2) Radford University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) Rollins College (2)
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Saint Joseph’s University (6) Saint Leo University Salisbury University Santa Clara University St. John’s College Syracuse University Temple University (2) The Catholic University of America The Ohio State University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Oklahoma Towson University (2) Trinity College (2) Tufts University United States Coast Guard Academy United States Naval Academy (4) University of California, Los Angeles (2) University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder (3) University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia (4) University of Louisville University of Maryland, College Park (9) University of Miami (2) University of Michigan (2) University of Mississippi (4) University of North Texas University of Notre Dame (6) University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound University of South Carolina, Columbia (4) University of Tennessee, Knoxville (5) University of Virginia (7) University of Wisconsin, Madison (2) Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Virginia Tech (14) Wake Forest University (2) Washington and Lee University West Virginia University (3) Williams College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University
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New Neighbors
Inside the exciting plans for the old tennis court lot
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any Gonzaga alumni from the 1970s and early 1980s will remember the above-ground parking garage that stood near the northwest corner of North Capitol and H Streets. Adjacent to Buchanan Field, it made for a good place to hang banners for football games—or as the accompanying photo shows, for students to get a (somewhat precarious) bird’s eye view of games. In the 1980s, before the redevelopment of much of the surrounding neighborhood, Gonzaga’s Board of Trustees signed a 100-year land lease with local developer Bennett & Owens for the land where the parking garage stood. Bennett & Owens would build an office building on the site—what’s now the 800 North Capitol Street building—and in exchange, Gonzaga was guaranteed a dedicated source of funding for tuition assistance for deserving students. Since then, revenue from the land lease at 800 North Capitol has provided an important source of Gonzaga’s overall tuition assistance budget. Down the road, in 2089, the lease will be up and the property and the building that sits upon it will return to Gonzaga. The Board had this same approach in mind when planning got underway for the Eye Street Renewal Project, which funded the renovation of Eye Street and Buchanan Field and the building of the underground parking garage. The Board knew that in order to finance that critical project, the school needed to generate revenue from the asphalt parking lot just south of Buchanan Field. Gonzaga bought that lot from the city in 1988, at a time when real estate values in the surrounding neighborhood were a far cry from what they are today. In its early years, it housed five tennis courts; many will recall Fr. Ray Lelii, S.J., Hall of Fame Coach of the Gonzaga Tennis Team, coaching the team as
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traffic rolled by on H Street. A leafy country club tennis court it was not, but the teams flourished under Fr. Lelii and the name stuck: Despite the fact that the courts were turned into a parking lot in the late 1990s, it’s been affectionately known as “the tennis court lot” ever since. When the Eye Street Renewal Project was in its planning phases, Gonzaga looked to find a developer that would enter into a similar long-term land lease as the 800 North Capitol
deal. Gonzaga would continue to own the land, but would give up the right to use it in exchange for revenue that supported the construction project in the short term, and financial aid and keeping tuition affordable in the long term. Meanwhile, Georgetown University had been looking to expand its presence near its law school and School of Continuing Education, located several blocks to the southwest of 19 Eye Street. The university acquired
In this photo from the 1990s, you can see the tennis courts, which are adjacent to 800 North Capitol Street, Gonzaga’s football field, and a parking lot—which is now a Wal-Mart.
an office building at 500 First St. NW, and was looking for additional opportunities to expand to satisfy demand for student housing. After much discussion and negotiation, on May 6, 2019, Gonzaga and Georgetown announced that the two schools had signed an 85-year ground lease for the old tennis courts. “It was, in many ways, the perfect partner at the perfect time,” says Gonzaga President Stephen Planning, S.J. “The partnership provides Gonzaga with a dedicated revenue stream that will support our campus and our mission here on Eye Street for generations to come. And to have that tenant come in the form of a fellow Jesuit educational institution like Georgetown makes it all the more gratifying.” Georgetown’s plans for the residential building to come are still in development. But the university is moving quickly, and in the years ahead the lot will be transformed into a vibrant residential community. “This is an exciting project that is part of Georgetown University’s long-term vision,” says Erik Smulson, Vice President for Public Affairs at Georgetown. “Both Georgetown and Gonzaga are Jesuit institutions with deep ties to our city and share a commitment to the ideals and principles that have characterized Jesuit education for over 450 years.”
Students watch a football game from the above-ground parking garage that once stood near the corner of North Capitol and H Streets.
The “tennis court lot” today, where Georgetown University will soon begin construction on a new building.
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Heart Learning By
A group of Gonzaga students experiences first-hand the power of compassion, kindness, and kinship. By Caitlin Farley and Danielle Flood
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his summer, Gonzaga sent 12 rising seniors and two chaperones to Los Angeles, California on a new service immersion trip sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry. The inaugural group entered into a community impacted by poverty, immigration, and gang culture—but also defined by resilience and redemption. After the trip, students were asked to write reflections; the quotes in this story are taken from those reflections. “The notion that this group would be the first of many Gonzaga students to make this trip, that we were trailblazers, called me. A deeper understanding of gang violence, urban poverty, and their solutions intrigued me.” “I knew that this trip might be intimidating, but I wanted to face poverty head-on. Envisioning myself becoming spiritually connected with God was also a key element in my decision to go.” “If there was any way to further deepen my relationship with God, it had fallen right into my lap with this trip.”
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Home base for the week was Dolores Mission Church and School, a Jesuit parish in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles—the neighborhood and community where Father Greg Boyle, S.J. founded a nonprofit called Homeboy Industries. Father Boyle had become the pastor of Dolores Mission, the poorest parish in the Los Angeles archdiocese, in 1986. At the time, the parish served a community with the highest concentration of gang activity in Los Angeles. Today, the Jesuit parish houses a homeless shelter, a school, an early childhood education center, and other programs designed for the residents of this underserved community. “Dolores Mission started off as a neighborhood filled with gangs and violence. With close-knit families, communities, and traditions, it was turned into a safe, holy, and hopeful neighborhood that is committed to getting their young children ready for the challenges they will face.” Before the trip began, students were asked to read Father Greg’s bestselling book, Tattoos on the
Heart. They were aware of the parish’s history and had discussed the idea that radical love and kinship can transform lives. From the moment the students stepped out of the vans into Dolores Mission, they could sense this incredible community’s spirit and heart. On the way into Mass on the first night, the pastor of Dolores Mission greeted Gonzaga students with a warm, “Welcome home!” “Staying at Dolores Mission added so much to the trip; being able to get food and talk to street vendors, play soccer with neighborhood kids, and actually meet the parishioners was amazing. To completely be immersed in an incredible community like that was like nothing I’d ever experienced.” The students spent much of the week in Skid Row, a neighborhood marked by overcrowding, homelessness, and extreme poverty. Through a wide variety of service opportunities, Gonzaga students learned how diverse organizations tackle the complicated issues surrounding poverty. They delivered burritos on foot on the streets of Skid Row, served breakfast restaurant-style in a soup kitchen, and managed a market offering free groceries. Gonzaga students met and talked with people living in tents on Skid Row, families experiencing homelessness, and others living in poverty in Los Angeles. “Every night when I thought about my day, I thought about the smiles that I saw on people’s faces when I gave them food, had a conversation with them, or simply offered a polite hello. Knowing that I was a bright part in someone’s day made my day as well.” “By living, eating, and interacting with people, it becomes much harder to turn a blind eye. We have the
privilege of having family, friends, and teachers who care about our well-being and we must be that person for those struggling with homelessness.” “I now understand making meals and serving food is great, but interactions and conversations can be just as helpful for those living in poverty and isolation.” The cornerstone of the week was the visit to Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehab, and re-entry program in the world. Located in downtown Los Angeles, Homeboy Industries offers a variety of programs for high-risk youth, former gang members, and the formerly incarcerated including mental health counseling, legal services, gang tattoo removal, and work-readiness training. Gonzaga students toured Homeboy Industries and visited several of the on-site businesses that are run by former gang members such as Homeboy Silkscreen & Embroidery and Homegirl Cafe. The tour guides, servers, receptionists, and cashiers they met were all former gang members. These new friends shared their stories of unimaginable tragedy and hardship, followed by stories of forgiveness and hope. “Our tour guide said a quote I will never forget: ‘The only hood I bang is fatherhood.’ Most of the people we met on the trip were parents and the responsibility of taking care of their family helped them change and want something better in life than what they had.” “Even though many people are struggling to find hope, God seems to always find a way into their lives.” The group returned to Gonzaga with new perspectives on urban poverty and social justice and new friends in each other and the fall 2019
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communities surrounding Homeboy Industries and Dolores Mission. They also brought home a mission of their own: The radical love and kinship they encountered on this trip was now theirs to take home and share. “All of these components came together in creating our own special Gonzaga community forged through our common experiences; we learned more about each other than we ever expected.” “I learned a conversation can go a long way. Moving forward, I want to support the marginalized people in our society by focusing on how even the smallest of my actions can have a tremendous impact.” “I will carry the theme of human dignity forward. I will challenge myself to give the homeless of D.C. the time of day. I will talk to them, humanize them, and offer the help I can.”
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Science teacher Ms. Caitlin Farley and Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Danielle Flood served as faculty chaperones for this trip. fall 2019
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REUNIONS
Welcome Back! Gonzaga celebrated its 2019 Golden Reunions in April, welcoming nearly 100 members of the Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, and 1964 back to campus. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved having you back on Eye Street!
SAVE the DATE
REUNION WEEKEND 1974 • 1979 • 1984 • 1989 • 1994 • 1999 • 2004 • 2009 • 2014
OCTOBER 18-19, 2019
REGISTER ONLINE AT GONZAGA.ORG/FALL2019REUNION
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Celebrating 50 Years In addition, dozens of members of the Class of 1969 celebrated their Jubilarian Reunion over graduation weekend in June. In addition to enjoying parties on Friday and Saturday nights, the class was honored at the Commencement Exercises on Sunday, where they processed in with the graduates and sat on the altar during the ceremony. We hope you enjoy these wonderful photos from the weekend.
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Faculty & Staff Former math teacher Mimi Aujero and her husband, Matt, welcomed a son, John Peter Walter Aujero, on April 25, 2019. Rowing Coach Mike Farrey and his wife, Tiffani, are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Anthony Farrey. Science teacher Dan Freedburg and his wife, Ms. Amelia Beyna, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoey Freedburg. Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Michael Hanagan ’08 married Kelly Jorgensen on March 30, 2019 in Tequesta, Florida. Friends, family, and Gonzaga Faculty and alumni travelled to celebrate their matrimony. Counselor Maureen McLaughlin and her husband, Brian Taylor, welcomed a son, Jonathan Neal Taylor, on June 21, 2019. English teacher Bill Pierce ’07 married Callie Stezar on July 27, 2019, in St. Aloysius Church in Washington, D.C.
English teacher Bill Pierce ’07 and wife, Callie Stezar.
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Russell Shaw ’52, a long-time journalist and author, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the Catholic University of America (CUA) at its Commencement Ceremony on May 18, 2019 for having made a unique contribution to society and the Church. According to CUA’s website: “For more than 60 years, Shaw has been a persistent voice of the laity, writing about issues of particular interest to Catholics in more than 20 books and countless articles, columns, and reviews.
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Current and former Gonzaga faculty and staff members at the wedding of Michael Hanagan ’08 and Kelly Jorgensen. Pictured (left to right): Grant Furnary ’06, Debra Onufrychuk, Mike Fiore, Madeline Albrittain, Kelly Jorgensen, Mike Hanagan ’08, Bill Pierce ’07, Devon Leary ’06, and Jon Beckerle ’07.
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J. Alan Cassidy ’42 was thrilled to attend Gonzaga’s Graduation Ceremony on June 2, 2019 to celebrate his grandson, Luke Friel ’19. Mr. Cassidy was a recipient of the St. Aloysius medal in 1996 and served on the Gonzaga Board of Trustees for nine years from 1989-1998.
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Robert Francis Murray ’53 published a book called Swampoodle Lily: The Jesuit Church of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Reflections on Some of Its Times, Its Growth and Survival to the Present. The book contains scholarly text recalling selections of history, reflections, commentary, personal verse, and archival materials, all graced with original photographs, fine illustrations, and sketches.
1956 David Hofmann ’56 lives in Santa Fe, where he owns an art studio. His work has recently been accepted in several exhibits, including the New Mexico Arts in Public Places Program and the Andy Warhol Foundation Sponsored Exhibition. Hofmann graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. in Engineering and served in the Marine Corps. Later, he worked as President and CEO of several public and privately-owned companies. In 2006, he earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College.
Top: Members of the Class of ’71 visiting with Fr. Ray Lelii, S.J. in Baltimore, MD: (left to right) William Malloy ’71, Tom Donohoe ’71, Fr. Ray Lelii, S.J., Larry Vagnon ’71, and Tony Ristaino ’71. Middle left: Jonathan Neal Taylor, son of Counselor Maureen McLaughlin and her husband, Brian Taylor. Middle right: Ernest Edward Ott, grandson of Ernest Karl Ott ’72 and his wife, Dee. Bottom: David Hofmann ’56.
1960 Lawyer and CPA Peter Romeo ’60 concluded his legal career of 15 years as an SEC official and 35 years as a partner of the Hogan Lovells international law firm by retiring from the firm. Peter specialized in matters relating to the federal securities laws and frequently lectured in various public forums on
important securities law developments. He also authored or co-authored numerous books and articles, relating to those laws. His final literary effort was the co-authorship this year of the fifth edition of a 1,500 page federal law treatise.
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Joseph Rigutto ’64 and his wife, Silvia, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August.
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Wes Chin ’68 is proud to announce the birth of three future eagles: grandson, Eliot Stewart Johnston, born in December 2018 to daughter, Laurie Chin, and grandsons, Felix and Leo Chin born in May 2019 to Nicholas Chin ’99. In addition, Dr. Kevin Chin ’05 married Ms. Alyssa Metzler in August 2019.
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Gonzaga Board member, Thomas Gaunt, SJ ’71, recently co-authored a book called Catholic Bishops in the United States: Church Leadership in the Third Millennium. Classmates William Malloy ’71, Tom Donohoe ’71, Larry Vagnoni ’71, and Tony Ristaino ’71 visited former Biology teacher and member of Gonzaga’s Athletic Hall of Fame Fr. Ray Lelii, SJ in Baltimore for Mass and lunch. Fr. Lelii is 93 years old.
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Ernest Karl Ott ’72 and his wife, Dee are proud to announce the birth of their first grandson, Ernest Edward Ott, on February 1, 2019 in Clovis, California.
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Daniel Delacey ’75 is celebrating 40 years working for Black & Decker (formally General Electric).
1977 Stephen Grant ’77 wrote an essay for America Magazine about his experience at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery in South Carolina that offers a unique monastic guest program. The essay— called “Why a happily married father of six became a monk (for a month)”—talks about his 30-day monastic experience of living in silence and detaching from work and family life.
Top left: J. Alan Cassidy ’42 with his grandson, Luke Friel ’19. Top right: Mike C. Formant ’13 and his father, John C. Formant ’79. Bottom left: John Thompson III ’84 (right) with Monumental Sports & Entertainment owner, Ted Leonsis. Bottom right: CUA President John Garvey (right) awarded Russell Shaw ’52 (left) an honorary degree during the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 18.
1979 The local real estate company owned by John C. Formant ’79 was written about in The Hill Rag newspaper in July. The company is making some changes— including a new name, new focus, and new address. Another change: Mike C. Formant ’13, will play a more visible role in the business.
1981 Paul Sheehy ’81 is a co-owner of Washington’s new professional rugby team, Old Glory, which played its inaugural season this summer. A longtime champion of Gonzaga rugby, Paul was an all-American rugby player at Fairfield University and a member of the U.S. National team. Old Glory has signed five Gonzaga alumni to its roster: John Davis ’10, Matias Cima ’10, Guy Lopresti ’11, Jack Iscaro ’15, and Dante Lopresti ’16.
1984 Gonzaga Board member John Thomp-
son III ’84 is joining the front office at Monumental Basketball, a newly-formed collective that includes the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Capital City Go-Go, and Wizards District Gaming. Thompson, the former Georgetown men’s basketball coach, will oversee athlete development and engagement, including providing development and growth opportunities in education, financial services, and post-career planning.
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David Costabile ’85 and Christian Gehring ’07 both appear in the Netflix movie The Dirt, a biopic about Mötley Crüe’s rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame in the 1980s. The film was released on March 22, 2019. David stars as Mötley Crüe band manager Doc McGhee and Christian plays David Lee Roth from Van Halen.
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In February, Netflix announced that it will air eight episodes of Merry Happy fall 2019
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Dickon Corrado ’88 published a book in June 2019 called Culture Hacks Deciphering Differences in American, Chinese, and Japanese Thinking. It was published under the pseudonym Richard Conrad. The book is based on Dickon’s experience living and working in Asia over the past 25 years and can be purchased on Amazon.
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James A. “Jimmy” Ryan, Jr. ’89 and his wife, Shannon, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Fiona Ryan.
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Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Kevin has been a social studies teacher at Saint Luke School in McLean since 2011. John Gans, Jr. ’96 wrote a book called White House Warriors: How the National Security Council Transformed the American Way of War. John draws on nearly 100 interviews and more than 10,000 original documents, offering an inside look into the people and power of the National Security Council (NSC) and how these staffers have shaped critical decisions in war from the Truman administration to the Trump administration.
called District Stars Youth Foundation as well as for the Watkins Hornets Youth organization. T. Keith Roussil ’97 and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed a daughter, Margot Jane Roussil, on March 23, 2019.
1998 Matthew Von Fricken ’98 was married to Ashley Von Fricken on March 14, 2019.
1997 Thomas Bryant III ’97 now works for the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment. He is a specialist for the Affordability and Efficency Division. He also volunteers as a basketball coach for a D.C. non-profit youth organization founded by his brother Timothy Bryant ’00
Chris Kilday ’90 and his wife, Yaremys Rodriguez, welcomed a son, Thomas Francis Forsyth Kilday, on July 31, 2019. He joins sister, Isabella Hildegard Kilday. The family resides in Brooklyn, New York.
1991 Chris Hoponick ’91 and his wife, Kara, welcomed a baby boy, Colton, on May 6, 2019. He joins big brother, Tanner (age 4).
1996 Raymond Campbell ’96 and his wife, Nicole, were selected as contestants on Season Six of the first-of-its-kind, genealogy-based reality show, Relative Race. Using their DNA as a road map, Raymond and Nicole, also known as “Team Red,” will race across the country in search of relatives they have never met. They ultimately hope to reach the finish line first and win the grand prize of $50,000. The show airs on September 22, 2019, on BYUtv. Kevin Cyron ’96 was presented with an Outstanding Teacher of American History Award in February 2019 by members of the McLean-based Freedom
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Top: Tanner Hoponick (left) and Colton Hoponick (right), sons of Chris Hoponick ’91 and his wife, Kara. Bottom Left: Capt. Bryant C. Yee ’05 and Caroline Davidson at their engagement event in Annapolis, MD on April 26, 2019. Bottom Right: Matthew J. Kelly ’13.
1999
Michael Christin ’99 and his wife, Megan, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Clare Hennessey Christin, on June 2, 2019. Songwriter Billy Glading ’99 released a new album called “Colorful Parade” with local musician Sean Gaiser in May. In addition to his work as a songwriter, Billy is the founder of Candid Career, a career education videography company. Rick Posey ’99 and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed a son, Holden Franklin Posey, on April 23, 2019. The family lives in Chicago, Illinois, where Rick is Director and General Manager of Digital Experience for Sabre Hospitality Solutions.
2001
Mark Cherry ’01 and his wife, Christy, welcomed their first child, Tyler Richard Cherry, on March 20, 2019. The family resides in Reston, Virginia.
2002
Travis W. Smith ’02 and his wife, Meghan, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Able Paul Smith.
2003 Bryan Berry ’03 married Lauren Castafero on August 2, 2019 in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Several classmates were in attendance including Pat Boland ’03, Joey Haynos ’03, Pat McConnell ’03, John DuFief ’03, Doug Smith ’03, Mark Dillon ’03, and Ryan Adams ’03.
2004 Dan Mitchell ’04 and his wife, Julia Takada Mitchell, welcomed their first child, Kian Kakuji Mitchell, on May 20, 2019. Zachary Przystup ’04 and his wife, Katie, welcomed a son, Samuel Leo Przystup, on April 7, 2019. Michael E. Von Fricken ’04 and his wife, Brooke Eckman, welcomed a daughter, Cameron Alexandra Von Fricken, on February 1, 2019.
2007 Kevin Kehoe ’07 and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their first child, Conor
Dennis Kehoe, on November 17, 2018. The family resides in Kensington, Maryland. Conor is also the nephew of Ian Kehoe ’14 and Matthew Kehoe ’16.
2005
USMC Capt. Bryant C. Yee ’05, who is currently with the Navy Academy conducting the Leadership program for Midshipmen, and Ms. Caroline Davidson of Annapolis, Maryland, were engaged on April 26, 2019. Bryant and Caroline plan to get married on February 29, 2020.
2009 John Balkam ’09 will publish his first book, 3-Win Sponsorship, in December. The book is about how sponsorship marketing in the sports and entertainment industry is evolving to become more purpose-driven. John is the founder of Third Win Group (TWG), a purpose-driven sports and entertainment marketing firm that helps talent, properties, and brands come together to create and execute effective social impact sponsorship programs which both do good for consumers and do well for their businesses. Gary Greening II ’09 and his wife, Courtney, welcomed their first child, Leo Aloysius, in February 2019.
2013
Matthew J. Kelly ’13 completed Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, in June. He will be stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, where he will be flying the C-17 Globemaster.
2014
Patrick Bailey ’14 is a newly commissioned officer in the military. He attended West Point Military Academy and is now 2nd Lieutenant in the Field Artillery.
Top left: Kevin Cyron ’96 (second to left) with Chapter Registrar Wendy Stark (left), Chapter Regent Beth Boswell (right center), and Chapter Historian Maureen Jenkins (right). Top Right: Conor Dennis Kehoe, son of Kevin Kehoe ’07 and his wife, Jennifer. Bottom: Members of the Class of 2003 at the wedding of Bryan Berry ’03 and Lauren Castafero. From left to right: Pat Boland ’03, Bryan Berry ’03, Joey Haynos ’03, Pat McConnell ’03, John DuFief ’03, Doug Smith ’03, Mark Dillon ’03, and Ryan Adams ’03.
2015 Joseph Aukward ’15, Patrick Rives ’15, Logan West ’15, and Riley Mazeragos ’15 all became newly commissioned officers in the military this past spring. Joseph attended Mount Saint Mary’s University and is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves; Patrick attended Virginia Tech and is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army; Logan attended the United States Military Academy West Point and is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army; and Riley attended the University of Virginia and is now an Ensign in the Navy. Old Glory rugby player Jack Iscaro ’15, signed to train with the Glasgow Warriors. He will be in Scotland until December, fall 2019
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NEWS OF when he is expected to return to D.C. to begin training with Old Glory ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Jordan Cameron ’15, Josue Amaya ’15, and Griffin Morché ’15 are serving in Gonzaga’s Alumni Service Corps (ASC) for the 2019-2020 school year. As ASC members,they will work on campus in a variety of roles—as substitute teachers, retreat and service project leaders, coaches, club moderators, and more—and live together in nearby housing that’s provided by the school. Thomas Pitts ’15 presented his senior research project for psychology as part of the Psi Chi (National Psychology Honors Society) poster presentations at the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) annual meeting in New York City on behalf of his university, Mount St. Mary’s. Vincent Tramonte ’15 earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University. Vincent will continue his education at Gonzaga University this fall, pursuing a Master’s degree in Business.
2016
Patrick Hesse ’16 recently completed an Ironman triathlon in Lake Placid, New York, swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and completing a 26.2 mile marathon. He completed the Ironman in 14 hours and 14 minutes. Patrick is a rising senior at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He is on a full Naval Scholarship. In May after graduation Patrick will be commissioned in the U.S. Navy. Liam Wholihan ’16 had an original poem “1st kayak communion(s)” published on the Quail Bell Magazine website. According to the Quail Bell site, it publishes work “that values and critiques issues in the arts, history, folklore, and oddities not always carefully examined by mainstream magazines.” Liam is currently studying at Knox College in Illinois.
2017
Chris Lykes ’17 was one of 25 players named to the All-ACC Academic team. Lykes is studying sports administration at the University of Miami. Anthony Maddox ’17 and Loic Sangwa ’19 have spent the past two
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Top left: Thomas Pitts ’15. Top Right: Patrick Hesse ’16. Middle Left: Patricio Fraga-Errecart ’19 (second from right) at the Lower Bolney Polo Club farm in the United Kingdom. Bottom left: 2019-2020 ASC Members (left to right): Jordan Cameron ’15, Josue Amaya ’15, and Griffin Morché ’15. Bottom Right: Llewellyn Dortch ’19 speaking at Browne Academy’s 2019 graduation.
summers conducting research at the National Institute of Health (NIH). In August, they both won Exceptional Summer Student awards for their research and presentations at a Poster Session hosted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS). Anthony is a rising junior at Drexel University and is studying computer gaming; Loic is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University, where he plays football and plans to major in pre-medicine.
in March called “Anything (Acoustic).” Alex sang vocals and performed rhythm guitar on the single; the band is based in London.
2018
Patricio Fraga-Errecart ’19 is captain of the Polo Training Foundation Team playing in England in the 2019 Polo Training Foundation Cup.
Alex Gomez ’18 and his band, Qualia Noir, released an acoustic single
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Llewellyn Dortch ’19 was invited to return to Browne Academy, the grade school he attended in Alexandria, Virginia, to deliver this year’s graduation address.
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE John W. “Bill” Armstrong, Jr., father of Creighton J. ’88 Warren A. Beatty, father of Antonio T. ’78 William T. Bono ’49 Mae S. Beuchert, wife of the late George H. Jr. 41; grandmother of George H. Beuchert IV ’07, Kevin B. Kehoe ’07, Dylan B. Jones ’10, Griffin R. Jones ’12, Ryan W. Massey ’13, Tyler O. Jones ’14, Ian M. Kehoe ’14, Matthew W. Kehoe ’16, Calder W. Jones ’18, and Joshua B. Klotz, former swim coach John P. Buckley Sr., father of John P. Jr. ’78, Anthony T. ’79, Lawrence M. ’80, and faculty members Peter B. ’82 and Paul V. ’86; grandfather of Nathaniel H. ’20 and Anthony J. ’23
Weston J. Harris ’45 Rev. G. Harry Hock, S.J., former Gonzaga Treasurer
Richard D. Padgett ’55
Carroll R. Holt, Jr. ’51
Dr. Eugene A. Quindlen ’62, brother of James D. ’63
Mildred L. Johnson, mother of J. Brian ’69, Mark A. ’72, and Glen ’75 Dr. Carl T. Kallina ’58, brother of Paul ’64
J. Richard Burke ’52 John F. Burke ’46, father of Martin J. ’78
Lawrence A. Lee ’54
Victor A. Calder Sr. ’58, brother of the late Philip T. ’53
John A. Liekweg ’62, son of the late Charles B. Jr. ’28; brother of Charles B. III ’58, the late Joseph F. ’64, and the late Thomas ’66
Ret. Col. Joseph B. Corcoran, Jr. ’64 Capt. James F. Corso ’58, brother of Joseph T. ’57 Maureen Crandall, mother of James E. “Jed” ’94 Dr. William J. de Groot ’45, uncle of J. Thomas ’76
Betty Lipari, mother of faculty member Michael S. John M. Little ’62 Martin J. Loftus ’51, father of Martin T. ’78; brother of the late Joseph P. ’48, Dr. Gregory T. Lyon-Loftus ’62, and C. Michael ’64; uncle of Kevin M. ’89, Christopher ’92, and James B. ’95 Francis J. “Mike” Logan ’48
Elsie S. Dent, mother of Howard M. III ’65
Dr. Thomas Madigan, father of Sean P. ’94
Jean F. DiPaola, mother of Anthony E. ’90 and Andrew C. ’00
John J. Manfreda, father of Matthew ’92; uncle of Stephen D. ’94 and Mark ’97
Dr. Robert F. Dobrzynski, father of Dr. Dennis A. ’88
Richard Manfreda, father of Mark ’97; uncle of Matthew ’92 and Stephen D. ’94
Marie O’Boyle Fanning, mother of Bill ’89, former faculty, and Broughan M. ’03; motherin-law of John Gasparini, former faculty
Vincent P. McCarron ’40, father of Stephen P. ’69, the late David ’71 and Vincent Sean ’72
Dr. Bernard A. Fitzgerald ’37 Kathleen V. Fontaine, mother of Christopher L. ’91 William Graff, father of Carlo M. ’80 and Guido M. ’81 Henry F. Gramlich ’54
Cornelius L. “Neal” Norris ’39
Donald J. Hogan ’48, brother of the late Joseph B. ’45 and the late Msgr. John F. ’49; brother-in-law of the late Robert J. O’Neill ’41, the late George R. O’Neill ’42, and the late Eugene O’Neill ’43; grandfather of John O. Hogan ’11
Karen A. Kelly, mother of Michael S. ’02 and Thomas P. ’10
John T. Carr, father of Brendan T. ’85; brotherin-law of the late John J. Devery ’52
T. ’49; sister-in-law of John B. ’45; grandmother of Christopher T. Hoyle ’14
Gerald S. McKenna ’44, nephew of the late Francis X. ’24; father of Paul M. ’70, Hugh A. ’72, the late Thomas A. ’73, the late Edward F. ’74, Lawrence J. ’76, Michael P. ’78, William J. ’82, and James D. ’86; uncle of the late James “Tim” Halpin ’71; grandfather of Kevin H. ’02 and Marc H. ’03 Joan McKinley-Shelton, mother of James H. Shelton ’85
Rosalie Fanning Gresh, grandmother of Theodore P. ’13; sister of the late Raymond L. Fanning ’42; sister-in-law of the late Joseph A. Aukward ’41; aunt of Stephen J. Aukward ’67, Kevin T. Fanning ’68, and Joseph P. Aukward ’78
Francis C. Minni ’59
Dr. Rudolph Harris, father of Rylan R. ’83
Shirley K. Noone, wife of the late Dr. Paul
Marvin Minter, father of William C. ’05 Kristin Yohannan Moore, mother of Ethan D. Yohannan ’16
Joseph Pantanella, father of Max ’23 Acacia Prieto, mother of faculty member Acacia Komelasky
G. Richard “Dick” Reed, father of Michael S. ’86 and Christopher ’88 Daren Ruppert, mother of Carter A. ’20 Mamie Sanders, mother of Howard Jr. ’84 Robert M. Schule ’64, brother of John J. III ’61, Richard K. ’68, Michael F. ’71 and David A. ’78; uncle of Christopher M. ’11 William M. Schulz, father of Christopher M. “Max” ’87, Nicholas J. ’87, Kenneth ’93, and William M. Jr. ’84; grandfather of Declan J. ’19 and William M. III ’15 Barbara H. Shannon, mother of Richard H. ’90; mother-in-law of Thomas J. Fitzgerald IV ’81; grandmother of Thomas J. Fitzgerald V ’14 and Seamus M. Fitzgerald ’17 Francis X. Sheehan ’47 William F. Skoda, father of Andrew W. ’07 Paul E. Sluby Sr., father of Thomas G. ’80 Margaret Mary Magdalen Spaniol, sister of Joseph F. III ’68 and Robert D. ’70 Gerald J. Sullivan ’63 Nancy Sullivan, mother-in-law of faculty member Shannon B. Sullivan Arthur J. Ungerleider, father of James A. ’67, Rev. David L., S.J. ’69, and Gary A. ’70 Robert J. Walsh and Margie Walsh, father and mother of Paul K. ’78 Richard M. Welch Sr. ’48 James H. Williams ’53 Earle W. Young ’52 James A. Young ’52 Anne Fenner Zanier, sister of John Fenner ’66 Vittoria Zucconi, father of Guido G. ’94; grandfather of Devin J. ’22
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