Gonzaga Magazine - Fall 2022

Gonzaga College High School is a Roman Catholic, private, independent, collegepreparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic Order, and governed by an independent board of Trustees.

PRESIDENT

Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ’75

CHAIR OF THE GONZAGA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tim Flynn ’72

HEADMASTER

Thomas K. Every II

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Stephen M. Neill ’89

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ALUMNI & ADVANCEMENT

David Dugan ’98

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Mary Clare Glover

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Byron T. Harper ’84

Gonzaga Magazine, the official magazine of Gonzaga College High School, is published by the Gonzaga Office of Marketing and Communications.

EDITOR

Mary Clare Glover

DESIGNER

Brea Neri

CONTRIBUTORS

Byron T. Harper ’84

Drew Hudspeth

Conrad Singh ’00

PHOTOGRAPHY

James Kegley

Conrad Singh ’00

Renee Spencer

Jessica Taglieri

Matthew Taglieri ’04

Please send comments, suggestions, corrections, and changes of address to info@Gonzaga.org.

Students take in artwork at Gonzaga’s inaugural Fine Arts exhibit this Spring. For more, turn to page 16.

Forever Gonzaga Bicentennial Gala was an evening the Gonzaga community won’t soon forget. Plus, an update on several campus improvement projects

are part of the Bicentennial Campaign.

inaugural Gonzaga/WJA Science Fair offered students the opportunity to combine science and service.

Sunday, June 5, Gonzaga celebrated its newest alumni, the Class of 2022.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Gonzaga,

People often say that “New York is the city that never sleeps.”

Well, after my first year as President of Gonzaga, I unreservedly offer that New York has nothing on Gonzaga, for ours is a campus that never sleeps. Pick the day, pick the time of day, and there is most likely something happening on our campus. As you will see and read in this edition of our Gonzaga Magazine, this is true! And, it is fantastic!

From numerous athletic events (including championships!), fine theatrical productions, instru mental and choral arts performances, displays of creative student-produced art and photography, a collaborative science fair with Washington Jesuit Academy, our Mother-Son Mass and Brunch and Father-Son Communion Breakfast (both of which included campus visits by inspiring speakers), as well as stimulating visits to campus by other prominent speakers. Further add, our many retreats, Masses, dances, and campus tours by prospective students and their parents. Add to that several class reunions and Hall of Fame inductions. Then, as if all that wasn’t enough, add some major construction projects to benefit both our academic and athletic programs, several summer sports camps, and the activities of the McKenna Center, and you might well start singing, “Gonzaga, Gonzaga!” (rather than “New York, New York!”). However, there is more, this past year included the “Roaring Return” of our Mothers Club Gala and our many Bicentennial events in recognition and celebration of Gonzaga’s 200th Anniversary!

Should you now wonder . . . YES, our primary mission is education, and before all of the above events take place, our fine faculty conduct over 1,200 classes every week throughout the academic year, and additional classes during the summer with our Summer Learning Program. All of this activity culminates with Gonzaga’s celebration of a joyous Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises.

I readily acknowledge that we are able to do and offer so much to so many thanks to the extraordi nary generosity of the members of our Gonzaga community. The contribution of time, talent, and treasure by so many enables all this to take place here. Please believe me when I say that when I reflect on ALL that takes place on our campus . . . I am amazed and most grateful, and I truly cannot thank you enough.

Finally, I hope as you read and review this edition of our magazine, you, too, will be amazed and grateful as well.

Sincerely, with every best wish, Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ’75 President

Mother-Son Mass and Celebration March 6, 2022

This year marked the 37th annual Gonzaga Mother-Son Mass and Celebration, which included Mass in St. Aloysius Church followed by brunch in the Carmody Center.

1, 2, 3, 4. A beloved tradition of this event is the portrait photos taken of Gonzaga mothers and their sons. 5. From left to right: Gonzaga Mothers Club President Hazel Lychak (P ’17, ’20, and ’22), former Gonzaga parent Mrs. Jeannie Ruesch (P ’97), and Gonzaga President Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ’75. Mrs. Ruesch, a dedicated philanthropist and longtime supporter of Gonzaga, gave the keynote address at the brunch – which for the first time this year was called the Sr. Seton Address, in honor of longtime Gonzaga faculty member Sr. Seton Cuneen, SNDdeN, who passed away in March of 2021. 6. Members of the Gonzaga Fathers Club volunteered as servers during the brunch. 7. Former GMC President Jennifer Winters (P ’19, ’22’ and ’24) places flowers throughout the Carmody Center with the help of two of her sons, Nick ’24 and Drew ’22

National Day ofService

19, 2022

Organized by the Gonzaga Fathers Club, Gonzaga’s second annual National Day of Service featured nearly 100 different teams of Gonzaga alumni, parents, and friends completing service projects in the Washington area and across the country.

A group of current students and their family members collected food to be distributed through the Manna Food Center in Montgomery County. 2. Members of Gonzaga’s crew program partnered with the Anacostia Community Boathouse to clean up trash, remove plant overgrowth, and replant indiginous plant species along the boathouse and the Anacostia River bank

3. Gonzaga alumnus Carl Barnes ’79 organized a group of students from Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook, New York, to clean the neighborhood around the St. Ignatius Jesuit Nativity School in the Bronx. 4. 5. 6. Other projects included packing lunches for those in need, cleaning up parks, and delivering donated items to various local

including

Wider Circle in Silver Spring.

Father-Son Communion Breakfast

Welcome Hoyas!

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fter two years of construction, the new Georgetown University residential building at 55 H Street – the old “tennis court” lot adjacent to Buchanan Field – officially opened for occupancy this summer.

In August, Father Lingan and Georgetown University President Jack DeGioia took a tour of the 12-story, LEED Platinum building, which will provide housing for both graduate and undergraduate students. “It’s a remarkable building that adds to the character and environment of our campus and the neighborhood,” said Father Lingan. “It also reflects a wonderful collaboration between two dynamic and important Jesuit ministries – Gonzaga College High School and Georgetown University – here in downtown Washington, D.C. We are most pleased to welcome the Hoyas as our new neighbors!”

Georgetown signed an 85-year ground lease for the lot in May 2019. Gonzaga’s decision to lease the land was developed in conjunction with the Eye Street renewal project and the construction of our parking garage. At the end of the lease, the land and the building on it will return to Gonzaga.

Georgetown President Jack DeGioia with Father Lingan. As the dad of J.T. ’19, President DeGioia knows Eye Street well.

In Gratitude and Friendship

Gonzaga is profoundly thankful for the longtime service and generosity of spirit of several outgoing members of the Board of Trustees. We also look forward to welcoming the counsel and support of several new members as we embark on the 2022-23 academic year.

Thank You Outgoing Board Members

In addition to his most recent term as Board Chair, Michael Tierney ’70 has served on the Board in many capacities over the past ten years – including on the finance, audit, advancement, and investment committees – and continues to serve as Chair of Gonzaga’s Bicentennial Campaign efforts. During his decade on the Board, his mark has been left all over countless enhancements to the school and Board itself. Perhaps most significantly, his leadership and focus on the school's endowment – its growth, management, and long-term strategy – will have an immeasurable impact on Gonzaga for generations to come.

Longtime board member Sean Creamer ’82 (P ’09, ’10) has been an invaluable member of Gonzaga’s Board – serving as Chairman, leading the Finance Committee, and contributing to the Audit and Executive Committees. Sean was invaluable as a sounding board and thought partner to Gonzaga’s Presidents Fr. Planning and Fr. Lingan, as well as numerous members of the school’s administration. He and his wife Lisa are also dedicated supporters of Gonzaga, and in particular, have focused their generosity on the Ignatian identity of the school, and the spiritual development of Gonzaga’s faculty, staff, and students.

As a longtime member of Gonzaga’s Building and Grounds Committee, Rod Lawrence (P ’16, ’18, ’22) has offered wise counsel on projects large and small, including the creation of new locker rooms and team meeting space in 800 North Capitol, the planning and execution of the renovation of the Old Gym in Dooley Hall, and the creation of the Innovation Commons in Ruesch Cantwell. He’s done all of that with a keen eye toward finding creative ways to enhance existing space on campus and improve the student experience on Eye Street.

A member of Gonzaga’s Board since 2009 and a former Board Chairman, Scott Pastrick (P ’10) has played a pivotal role in ensuring Gonzaga’s long-term financial stability. Scott was instrumental in securing the long-term lease of the lot at 55 H Street, as well as building the school’s endowment. During his time on the Board, Scott was dedicated to sustaining the school’s commitment to serving a student body that is socioeconomically and geographically diverse.

Leslie Sarasin (P ’17) has generously served on the Gonzaga Board for six years, including as a key member of the Presidential search committee, which ultimately led to Father Lingan’s return to Gonzaga. Together with her husband Ron, the Sarasins have generously supported Gonzaga with their time and treasure both, as evidenced by the portal named in their honor on Eye Street.

Paul Sheehy ’81 (P ’15, ’16, ’18) has continued his family’s legacy of remarkable service and generosity to school and community. On the Board, Paul focused his efforts on Advancement, partnering with the development staff to ensure that Gonzaga’s fundraising efforts continue to keep Gonzaga accessible and affordable, while allowing for growth of programming and continued excellence in academics. Due in large part to his support and stewardship, the The Vinco Endowed Educational Fund, which was established by his father, the late Vincent A. Sheehy III ’46, makes possible a Gonzaga education for students coming from low-income backgrounds. Its growth and continued impact is emblematic of Paul’s commitment to live out the call to be a Man for Others.

Welcome New Board Members

This Spring, Tim Flynn ’72 (P ’09) began his term as Gonzaga’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees. A longtime former Board member, Tim has served his Alma Mater in many capacities over the years, including as chair of the 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee and Board Chair during two of the school’s major capital campaigns. As the CEO of Impact Office Products and owner of MidSouth Building Supply, Tim is known as a hardworking, thoughtful, and generous leader.

As a consultant and experienced nonprofit leader, Cathy Bernasek (P ’20), has served on teams providing strategic guidance to corporate and nonprofit clients for more than 20 years. Her experi ence includes professional roles in banking and healthcare, and nonprofit service as the National Board Chair of Compass Pro Bono, a Board Member of Capital Partners for Education, and Board Chair of the Langley School. Cathy attended the University of Notre Dame and received her MBA from Harvard Business School.

Chris Finlay (P ’16, ’19) is CEO of Middleburg Communities, and has a distinguished career in commercial real estate investment, finance, and operations. He is also the founder and Chairman of the nonprofit Shelters to Shutters, and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Multifamily Housing Council. Chris served in the United States Marine Corps and is a graduate of the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina.

Rev. Peter Folan, S.J. is a Jesuit priest and assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University. He has spent years studying biblical languages and has ministered at Jesuit parishes in Boston and Washington, D.C. Father Folan holds several degrees including a Ph.D., S.T.L. and M.D.V. from Boston College, a M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham, and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

Ayana Machen (P ’22) will bring many years of experience in corporate marketing to Gonzaga’s Board. An alumna of Brown University and The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, she is also a generous and dedicated volunteer at multiple nonprofit organizations throughout the Washington area. Ayana’s son Kadari is an alum from the Gonzaga Class of 2022.

Scott McCaleb ’84 (P ’16) is an attorney at Wiley Rein LLP, where he represents clients on all aspects of federal, state, and local procurement matters. A graduate of Brown University and Georgetown University Law School, his experience extends across virtually all government contract ing industries. Scott is a longtime member of the Gonzaga Advancement Committee, and has served the school in numerous capacities over the years.

John Madigan ’68 (P ’06) spent the bulk of his career as a finance and tax attorney with Exxon Mobil. After graduating from Gonzaga, John went on to Boston College for undergraduate studies, and later earned an M.B.A from NYU and J.D. from St. John's University. He has served on the Gonzaga Finance and Investment Committees, and has been active in fundraising for his class fund as well as establishing a fund in support of faculty formation within the Gonzaga endowment. Now retired, John splits his time between Florida and Maryland.

The Honorable William J. Rowan, III ’57 (P ’81, ’82, ’87) served as an Associate Judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Maryland from September 2000 until his retirement in April 2009. Former President of Gonzaga’s Alumni Association and Alumni Man of the Year, Judge Rowan has served his Alma Mater in many capacities over the years.

Celebrating Excellence

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. Awards are presented to students for excellence in the classroom, as well as leadership and character. Students are also recognized for their dedication on the playing field, the stage, and other extracurricular activities.

A highlight of the day is always the presentation of the Herlihy Award, which is determined by a vote of the faculty and is presented to a faculty or staff member who embodies the qualities of a true Jesuit educator, as well as loyalty, devotion, and a spirit of service to Gonzaga. This year, Mr. Francisco Gonzalez, a member of Gonzaga’s maintenance staff for the past 14 years, was recognized with this honor.

In addition, Fr. Lingan this year introduced a new award – called the President’s Eagle Award – to recognize members of our administration, faculty, and staff who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to Gonzaga, and who help the school fulfill its mission. The recipient of this award was Mrs. Priscilla Flynn, Gonzaga’s Manager of Alumni and Advancement Operations.

“Charter Day is always one of my favorite days of the year at Gonzaga,” says Headmaster Tom Every. “All year our students work incredibly hard in the classroom, as well as dedicate their time and energy to an impressive array of extracurricular activities. It’s nice to take a step back from the busyness of life on Eye Street to recognize and celebrate their many accomplishments.”

1. Students stand to be recognized. 2. Each department chair offers awards of excellence in their respective subject area. 3 Students performed a handful of musical interludes. 4. Religion Teacher Mr. Brendan Hartnett ’97 (left) and Social Studies Teacher Dr. Chris Schaeffer (right) are recognized for 20 years of service to Gonzaga. 5. Religion Teacher Mr. Andrew Turner celebrated 25 years of service to Gonzaga this year. 6. Social Studies Teacher Mr. Joe Viola was given a chair in recognition of 30 years of service to Gonzaga. 7. Mrs. Priscilla Flynn was the inaugural recipient of the President’s Eagle Award. 8. Mr. Francisco Gonzalez proudly holds up his Herlihy Award to a standing ovation from the school.

Outgoing Gonzaga Student Government Association President John Jerro ’22 (left) congratulates Benji Garland ’23, who will serve as SGA President next year. 10. The assembly ends with the cur rent junior class – which this year was the Class of 2023 – moving across the aisle to take over the center pews of St. Al’s for all Masses and school assemblies next year.

Milestone

Inspiring Words

n early February, the Gonzaga community came together in St. Aloysius Church for its annual Black History Month Assembly. Hosted by Onyx, Gonzaga’s Black and multicultural student union, the assembly fea tured several student poems as well as a keynote address by Congressman James Clyburn from South Carolina.

Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Congressman Clyburn is a former history teacher who is now the Majority Whip and the third-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives. During his speech, he talked about Black History Month as a celebration of contributions of people of color, and an opportunity for all Americans to work together. “This month is about developing whatever it takes for us to step outside of our comfort zones, for us to sit down with each other, for us to recognize that this person sitting next to me may be a different gender, may be a different skin color, may be of different backgrounds or different experiences, but we are all in this experiment together,” he said.

When thanking Congressman Clyburn for coming to Gonzaga to speak, Father Lingan said: “Congressman, as an educator yourself, you understand that it is our ob jective as an educational institution to educate and form young men of competence, conscience, and character -- qualities our nation and our world desperately need. It is one thing to speak to our young men of the importance of these qualities. But it is a better thing to introduce them to someone whose life and life’s work reflect and demonstrate these qualities.”

Gonzaga

Fr. Joseph E. Lingan,

This Spring, the Gonzaga Dramatic Association per formed Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods. The musical – a compilation of classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapun zel – was performed by two different casts over the course of two weekends. Said GDA Moderator Paul Buckley: “This production is very rich in characters and storylines, and was a wonderful opportunity to get so many students on stage performing again.”

Gonzaga’s Theater Hall of Fame was created to honor those members of the Gonzaga Dramatic Association who have made a lasting impact on the performing arts, either while at Gonzaga or in their careers outside of the school. This year, we were thrilled to induct Howard Dent ’65 as well as the casts and crews from the 1979 production of Guys and Dolls and the 2002 production of 42nd Street.

Pictured here from left to right are: Paul Buckley ’86, Deanna Howes Spiro, Paul Hamm ’03, John Thorne ’02, Howard Dent ’65, Chris Hicks ’85, Carl Sumter ’79, Tom Bernard ’79, and Gonzaga Headmaster Tom Every.

On Display

n early May, Gonzaga’s Arrupe Commons was transformed into an art gallery at the school’s inaugural Fine Arts exhibit. Talented students submitted photographs, drawings, oil paint ings, and prints that they had created in their arts classes over the course of the year.

More than 40 students' work was on display. Art teacher Mr. Matt Duffy said the exhibit gave teachers the opportunity to see different sides of their students: “A teacher told me that the exhibition helped her see her students in a more complete light.” A handful of faculty members and parents even purchased artwork.

“One of my favorite parts of being an art teacher is seeing my students' self portraits at the end of the year, to see how much they have grown artistically, intellectually, and personally,” said Mr. Ciaran Freeman. “It is a great feeling to watch them share that growth with our wider community.”

Hail Gonzaga!

Highlights from the spring 2022 season

BASEBALL

Gonzaga Baseball had a banner year in 2022, winning the WCAC Championship for the first time since 2000 by defeating St. John’s 9-1 on May 15. The Eagles dominated the decisive Game 3 after evening the series in a comefrom-behind 5-3 win in Game 2. The team went on to defeat Jackson Reed (formerly Wilson) 4-2 in the DCSAA Championship on May 22 behind the hitting and pitching of Bryson Moore ’23 Nick Morabito ’22 was named WCAC Player of the Year, DCSAA Player of the Year, DC Gatorade Player of the Year, and was a First Team All-Met Selection. Head coach Chad Carroll was named All-Met Coach of the Year and DCSAA Coach of the Year. Infielder Jake Gupton ’23 and pitcher Noah Potholm ’22 joined Morabito as WCAC first team selections.

CREW

Gonzaga Crew finished the season with a program record performance at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship Regatta on May 27, taking home five medals. The First 8, led by First Team All-Met Selections Michael LesStrang ’22 and coxswain Luke Stroh ’22, won silver at nationals. The Second 8 took the gold while both the Freshman 8 and Lightweight 4 took silver in their races. The Junior 8 won bronze. This season also marked the last for head coach Andy Bacas, who is stepping down after five years leading the program.

LACROSSE

Under first-year head coach Jeff King, Gonzaga Lacrosse opened the season by defeating local non-conference foes Loyola (MD), McDonogh, and Landon. Additionally, the team pulled off dramatic wins over Paul VI and national power Culver (IN) in late March. The Eagles ended the year strong by defeating DeMatha in the WCAC Semifinals 8-4 on Buchanan Field on May 5 to advance to the WCAC Championship. The team played St. John’s tough in the Championship but came up short 11-15. Ryan Splain ’22 was a Second Team All-Met selection while Tommy Bonavita ’22, Austin Cunningham ’23, and John Gardiner ’24 all earned Honorable Mention All-Met selections.

GOLF

Gonzaga Golf won the WCAC Championship and its third consecutive Metro Championship this year. Matt Moloney ’24 shot a 67 (-5) at Northwest Golf Course on May 9 to win the WCAC low medalist award. Josh DiZinno ’22 shot a 71 (-1) at Worthington Manor Golf Club to earn the Metros low medalist award. Moloney was named All-Met Golfer of the Year and Dizinno was an AllMet Honorable Mention selection. Jack Teuschl ’23, a Second Team All-Met selection who finished among the low scores in both championships, made a hole in one at #2 at the Army Navy Arlington (blue) on May 4. JV Golfer Charlie Gallagher ’24 also sunk a hole in one at #8 at East Potomac on May 2. The two hole in ones are the first ever recorded in program history.

TENNIS

Gonzaga Tennis went 14-1 under fourth-year head coach Randy de Guzman capping the strong season with a second straight WCAC Championship victory on May 6. The Eagles won in 2019, and along with the rest of the WCAC schools endured canceled championship tournaments in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Senior Carson Foley ’22 won the pivotal match to earn the WCAC team title. Foley, Daniel Jordanoff ’24, and Jack Sherner ’24 all earned First Team All-WCAC honors for their singles play, while Patrick Barry ’22 and Jordanoff were First Team All-WCAC for their doubles play. Sherner was also an Honorable Mention All-Met selection.

RUGBY

Gonzaga Rugby advanced to the national semifinal game for the thirteenth straight year this spring. In the final four match, the Eagles defeated Herriman 32-14 to advance to the championship. Coach Peter Baggetta’s team fought hard in the final against St. Ignatius (OH) but came up short (23-14) to finish second in the nation. Earlier, the team won the MAVRC Championship on May 10 by beating Georgetown Prep 48-14. Additionally, the team toured Canada during Spring Break and won the Gonzaga Rugby Classic title. Senior captains Nate Deegan ’22, Benji Kemp ’22, Miles Malone ’22, Tommy Rowan ’22, and JP Vinter ’22 led the way all season.

TRACK & FIELD

Gonzaga Track & Field capped a successful Spring season by finishing in second place at the DCSAA Championships on May 26 at Dun bar High School. Under first-year head coach Conrad Singh ’00, the Eagles finished in fifth place at the WCAC Championships the week before. The team was led by senior captains EJ Anders ’22, Simon Armstrong ’22, Matias Camp ’22, Alec Easter ’22, Quinn Kirchner ’22, and Seamus O’Connor ’22. Kainoa Winston ’25, who won four medals at the DCSAAs including gold in the 200m dash, was named WCAC Freshman of the Year and was an Honorable Mention All-Met selection. Logan Harris ’22 also earned Honorable Mention All-Met honors.

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wenty years in the making,” sophomore Mason Green ’24 said with a mixture of joy and relief after his team defeated St. John’s 9-1 in the WCAC Championship game on Sunday, May 15. The win marked the first time Gonzaga Baseball had won the WCAC title since 2000. “We knew this was going to happen, but no body else expected it,” he said. Congratulations to the WCAC champs!

A Celebration

Years in the Making

Saturday, April 30 was an evening the Gonzaga community won’t soon forget.

The lights in the National Building Museum had been turned off and the capacity crowd had fallen silent. Throughout the cavernous, historic museum, all that could be heard was the beat of a drum.

The Gonzaga faithful gathered in the room that evening knew well the drum that was echoing throughout the space: the same one Gonzaga’s storied Booster Club bangs at pep rallies and sporting events throughout the school year on Eye Street.

The guests had come together that evening to celebrate Gonzaga’s 200th anniversary, beginning with a Mass in St. Aloysius Church and then making their way to the National Building Museum for cocktails and a seated dinner. During the evening’s program, they heard eloquent remarks from Gonzaga President Father Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ’75 as well as Forever Gonzaga Bicenten nial Campaign Chairs Michael Tierney ’70 and Monica and John Thompson III ’84 (P ’19). They also enjoyed listening to a letter of congratulations written to the community by President Joe Biden as well as an original poem read by its author, Jack Ryan ’22.

But at this point in the program, they were waiting to experience – or for the alumni in the room, relive – the timeless and contagious spirit and camaraderie for which Gonzaga is known.

Suddenly, a dozen seniors dressed in purple, waving Gonzaga flags, and carrying megaphones began running through the tables to rile up the crowd. Gonzaga’s own Danny Costello ’72 and Conrad Singh ’00 then helped lead the guests in a series of cheers that felt more suited to a football game than a black tie dinner. After the cheers were over, photos of two famous Booster Club pranks from Gonzaga’s past – turning the Washington Monument purple and hanging a “Go Gonzaga, Beat St. John’s” banner from the U.S. Capitol – were projected onto the columns inside the museum.

Longtime supporters of Gonzaga and members of the Eye Street family likely were not surprised that an evening dedicated to celebrating our school’s unique history and impact felt different than most Washington galas. Indeed, with hundreds of archival photos, neverbefore-seen video clips, emotional interviews and stories,

and a student cheer, the evening was a fitting tribute to two hundred years of dedication to Jesuit education in the nation’s capital.

Before the evening concluded Father Lingan told those gathered: “We have officially begun our third century. The Gonzaga mantle is now handed to us, to honor, to strengthen, and to carry forward. So, let us take up the prayer of the school’s founders, as well as their resolve. Let us continue to appreciate and honor those who built and served this institution. Let us continue to build and serve this institution, to further create and write the history of Gonzaga College High School, so that 200 years from now, they will speak of our dedication, vision, and labor, as well as our understanding of the Ignatian and Jesuit ideal and educational philosophy which promotes and inspires an openness to growth, academic excellence, a commitment to justice and a genuine concern for the common good, as well as a faith in our Loving God. So that when they remember and review the 400-year history of Gonzaga College High School, they too will say, thanks be to God, and Gonzaga Hail!”

Taking Shape

As part of Gonzaga’s Bicentenni al Celebration, we are undergoing several exciting campus improvement projects that are being made possible by the Forever Gonzaga Bicentennial Campaign.

Over the past few months, construction crews have been hard

at work giving new life to two spaces on Eye Street: on the ground floor of Ruesch Cantwell, a new Innovation Commons dedicated to students’ technical education and exploration, and in the space that was once the Old Gym, the new Sheridan Athletic Performance Center that will house athletic training and

strength and conditioning.

On these two pages are photos of the spaces as they neared com pletion in late August. Says Father Lingan: “After so much planning and preparation, it is exciting to see these projects come together. They will indeed serve our students well for years to come!”

A Winning Project

The inaugural Gonzaga/WJA Science Fair offered students the opportunity to combine science and service.

by Drew Hudsepth, Gonzaga Science Department

Like many clubs on Eye Street, the Gonzaga-WJA Science Fair Club started out as one student's idea.

At the beginning of last school year, John Corso ’23 approached me with an idea to create a science fair that combined passion for STEM and service. To center the fair in service, we decided to partner Gonzaga students with students from the Washington Jesuit Academy, a Jesuit middle school in Northeast DC whose mission is to provide high quality and comprehensive education to lowincome families in the DC area.

Our goal was to take advantage of the top-notch science facilities

here on Eye Street and the general enthusiasm for science demonstrated by Gonzaga students to create an engaging student-run science project and foster a passion for science in middle school students. After speaking with Mr. Justin Karriem, an 8th grade science teacher at WJA, we paired 24 students from his class with Gonzaga students who were eager to take on this new service opportunity.

One reason this science fair was different was we removed several barriers that would typically inhibit students from achieving their best potential. We didn’t want students to feel limited on what they could investigate because of the financial burdens of acquiring science materi als. Also, we wanted to avoid paren

tal involvement in projects in order to promote student agency and a sense of ownership over their projects. To accomplish both of these goals, we decided to set up open lab sessions on Friday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. where partner pairs could meet up to plan, implement, and analyze their projects. We provided each partner pair with all the materials needed to implement their projects thanks to the generosity of Gonzaga’s student activities department.

To turn the idea into a reality, we assembled a fantastic leadership team, including John Corso, Jack Deye ’23, and Aidan Friedman ’23. Together, this group of students tack led the extensive logistics needed to get the fair up and running including securing a qualified judge panel,

booking event spaces, running open lab sessions, and helping partner pairs get their projects moving. Throughout the open lab sessions there was always a buzz of activity. Students were bonding with their partners, asking questions about their experiments, and problem-solv ing when things didn’t go as planned. On one Friday afternoon, I remember working with a few students that were trying to build a device capable of detecting radon gas in the air. They successfully constructed the device, but the fan used to push the air through the ion detector would not turn on. After trying many differ ent methods, the students discovered that the fan only worked under a very specific voltage. Applying some basic

Moments like this fair – where parents, peers, and new friends come together to appreciate a love of science – have a huge influence on developing life-long passions.

Science Stars

circuitry concepts from physics class, they were able to use resistors to alter the voltage of the battery to the necessary level. Although this is just one small example, every pair of students encountered challenges that required them to use content from their science classes to solve real world problems in their projects.

On Friday, February 25 – the day of the fair – the Upper and Lower Commons were filled with partners anxiously waiting to present in front of the illustrious panel of judges, including Dr. Kathleen Maguire-Zeiss of Georgetown Medical School, Dr. Diana Glick of George town University, Dr. James Deye, emeritus director of the Radiation Research Program at the National Cancer Institute, and Mr. Brian Gaudet and Ms. Sierra Gardner of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center.

Just before the presentations began, one of the WJA students said to me: “Mr. Hudspeth, you never told me this fair was going to be such a huge deal!” I smiled to myself – it was clear that we had succeeded in making science education feel important to this student. Mo

ments like this fair – where parents, peers, and new friends come together to appreciate a love of science – have a huge influence on developing life-long passions.

We are excited to announce that plans are already underway to continue this event next year with the hopes of turning it into an annual event. Teddy Friesz ’24 will be taking the helm for the 2022-2023 school year as our student chair and is currently interviewing candidates for the lead ership team. Moving forward, we hope to have the resources to increase the amount of WJA students we can accommodate and eventually send the winning pairs to represent both schools at the DC STEM Fair.

Science Teacher Mr. Drew Hudspeth just completed his first year teaching on Eye Street.

Support The Bicentennial Campaign

As part of Gonzaga's Bicentennial Campaign, we are investing in Science, Technology, and Digital Media. "One of the hallmarks of a Jesuit education is that it's rooted in the humanities – the ability to think critically, to read and write effectively," says Gonzaga Head master Tom Every. "But we increasingly find we need to educate our students for careers that don't even exist yet. Our new Innovation Commons will allow us to not only offer exciting new electives in science, technology, and digital media, but also offer a focus on project-based learning across the cur riculum, so that our students can grow to become not only critical thinkers, but critical problem-solvers as well."

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Congratulations, Class of 2022!

lways be truthful. Be respon sible, be generous, be grateful, and be humble. Be open to learning more and contribut ing to the common and greater good. And finally, keep praying for God’s guidance. Should you follow this counsel, your life will have meaning far beyond your greatest imagining. You will not just make a difference, you will be the difference.”

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These were some of the words spoken by Gonzaga President Father

Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ’75 on Sunday, June 5, during the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2022.

The graduation ceremony was Gonzaga’s 201st and included the presentation of diplomas, Salutatory and Valedictory addresses, musical performances, awards, and the Kohlmann Address, given by Father James Conn, S.J., an expert on Canon Law as well as a former teacher here on Eye Street.

In his speech, Valedictorian Tyler E. Kaczmarek ’22 talked about why he and his classmates are prepared for their journey beyond Eye Street. “Gonzaga didn’t teach us what to think, it taught us how to think.” he said. “It changed our thinking by forcing us to question what we had learned before, and in the process helped us to form our own opinions and to think for ourselves.”

Congratulations and good luck, Class of 2022!

College Bound

This fall, the Class of 2022 is headed off to colleges in 30 different states as well as two foreign countries. Here’s a list of college matriculations – we wish them well on their next step!

The University of Alabama (6) University of Arizona (1) Auburn University (2) Barry University (1) Berklee College of Music (1) Boston College (11) Boston University (1) Bowdoin College (1) University of CaliforniaBerkeley (3)

University of CaliforniaLos Angeles (1)

University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara (1)

The Catholic University of America (1)

Central Connecticut State University (1) College of Charleston (2) University of Chicago (1) Clark University (1) Clemson University (2) University of Colorado Boulder (3) Cornell University (2) Dartmouth College (3) Davidson College (1) University of Delaware (1) DeSales University (1) Eckerd College (2)

Elon University (1) Fairfield University (2) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (1) Fordham University (3) Franklin and Marshall College (1) George Mason University (1) George Washington University (2) Georgetown University (6) Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (1) University of Georgia (4) College of the Holy Cross (4) Howard University (1) Indiana UniversityBloomington (2) James Madison University (4)

University of Kentucky (1) Louisiana State University (1) University of Louisville (1) Loyola Marymount University (2)

Loyola University Maryland (3) University of Mary Washington (1) University of MarylandCollege Park (4) University of MassachusettsAmherst (1)

Merrimack College (1) Miami University, Oxford (2) University of Miami (2) University of MichiganAnn Arbor (7)

Middlebury College (1) University of MinnesotaTwin Cities (2) Montgomery College (1) Morehouse College (3)

Mount St. Mary's University (1) Universidad de Navarra (1) University of New HampshireMain Campus (1) New York University (1)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2) North Carolina State University at Raleigh (2)

Northeastern University (1) Northwestern University (2) University of Notre Dame (3) Oberlin College (1)

Pennsylvania State UniversityMain Campus (2) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of PittsburghMain Campus (3)

Princeton University (1)

Purdue UniversityMain Campus (2)

Rochester Institute of Technology (2) Rollins College (1)

Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick (1)

Saint Joseph's University (2)

Saint Mary's College of California (1)

Savannah College of Art & Design (1)

Shepherd University (1)

University of South CarolinaColumbia (8) Southern Methodist University (2) Swarthmore College (3)

Syracuse University (2)

Temple University (1)

The University of TennesseeKnoxville (1)

Texas Christian University (1)

The University of Texas at Austin (1)

Ohio State UniversityMain Campus (1)

Towson University (1)

Trinity College Dublin (1)

Tufts University (1)

Tulane University of Louisiana (2)

United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School (1)

United States Military Academy (2) United States Naval Academy (2)

Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (1)

University at Buffalo (1)

Vanderbilt University (3)

Villanova University (1)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (18)

University of VirginiaMain Campus (6)

Wake Forest University (2)

William & Mary (5)

Williams College (2)

University of WisconsinMadison (4)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1)

Xavier University (7)

Welcome Back!

In honor of Gonzaga's Bicentennial Anniversary, and in the aftermath of the height of the pandemic, we were excited to be able to offer Golden Reunions this spring for classes that would have celebrated their reunions in 2020 or 2021, as well as those celebrating this year, in 2022. We also welcomed back the Class of 1972 for its Jubilarian Reunion in early June.

Faculty & Staff 1987

In March, Science Teacher Mr. Bob Barry got married in Homestead, Florida – just outside Miami, where his wife, Nikita, grew up.

Social Studies Teacher Mr. John Gard ner and his wife welcomed a baby girl, Eleanor Marie, in May 2022.

Director of Education Technology and Religion Teacher Mr. Patrick Sullivan and his wife Catherine welcomed a baby girl, Emilia Catherine, on June 3rd.

1960

In March, Terence Connor ’60 participat ed in an oral history project at the Yale Law School. The purpose of the project was to collect live accounts of the first decade of enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After five years as an Air Force judge advocate, Connor worked as a trial attorney from 1973 to 1976 at the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. His assignment was to challenge employment discrimination on account of race, gender, and religion. The interviews at Yale formed the basis of a class there.

1977

Sinclair Harris ’77 was promoted to Vice President for Client Relations at LMI, a consultancy that was founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management chal lenges. Today, the company works with federal civilian and defense agencies.

1984

On April 6, 2022, former Gonzaga faculty member and coach Reverend Kevin Gillespie, S.J. presided over the Renewal of Marriage Vows between Tom Strike ’84 and his wife Sarah Ford Strike. The ceremony, 20 years to the day after the couple was married at St. Aloysius Church, took place with a surprised bride in front of her Pre-K class at Holy Trinity School, where Father Gillespie is current ly serving as Pastor.

Paul Zapatka ’87 had a solo art show at the Yellow Barn Gallery in Glen Echo, Maryland titled “Multi-Still Lifes” in May 2021. He also had a still-life painting, “Red, White, and Blue” shown in a group virtual show (due to the pandemic) at the Touchstone Gallery in downtown Wash ington, D.C. from December 2020 until February 2021.

1990

Christian Swezey ’90 recently had his first book published. Called We Showed Baltimore, the book tells the story of how the Cornell men’s lacrosse team helped unseat the sport’s establishment in the late 1970s.

1991

At the Gonzaga Mothers Club’s Gala in December, Christian Schmidt ’91 and Nick Ciofi (P ’26) donated a Bourbon and Pig Roast to the live auction. Schmidt is the owner of Glen Mary Farm in Maryland

Top right: Science Teacher Mr. Bob Barry and his wife, Nikita.

Middle left: Director of Education Technology and Religion Teacher Mr. Patrick Sullivan with daughter Emilia Catherine.

Middle right: From left to right: Sarah Ford Strike, Rev. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., and Tom Strike ’84.

Bottom left: Eleanor Marie Gardiner, daughter of Social Studies Teacher Mr. John Gardner.

Bottom right: From left to right: Steve LeNard ’91, Seamus Fitzgerald ’91, Christian Schmidt ’91, and Justin Free ’91.

and Ciofi runs Lost Whiskey Distillery in Virginia. In May, a group of members of the Class of 1991 – including Justin Free ’91, Seamus Fitzgerald ’91, and Steve LaNard ’91 as well as Schmidt ’91 – held a pig roast for a group of Class of 2026 parents, including Kyle and Sara Cruley and John and Beth Hirko. Said Steve LaNard: “It was a perfect weekend spending time with old friends, making new ones and supporting Gonzaga – all while enjoying some amazing pork and whiskey from local businesses that are part of the Gonzaga family.”

Several members of the Class of 1991 gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday of their classmates Andrew Knauf ’91 and Chris Knauf ’91. In attendance were Steve Anders ’91, Devin Doolan ’91, and Chris Pilkerton ’91 – as well as Mike Brodnik ’90 and Jennifer Doherty, Gonza ga’s Director of Events.

1993

Justin Driver ’93 served as the guest speaker at the Gonzaga Fathers Club’s 74th Annual Father-Son Communion Breakfast in April. Mr. Driver is the Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School. He teaches and writes in the area of constitutional law and is the author of The Schoolhouse Gate: Public Education, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for the American Mind. Mr. Driver is a graduate of Brown, Oxford (where he was a Marshall Scholar), Duke (where he received certification to teach public school), and Harvard Law School (where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review).

1995

Father and son Duane Smith ’95 and Kyle Newman-Smith ’16 recently cele brated degree conferrals. Kyle received an Economics degree from Tufts Universi ty in 2020, and returned to Medford, MA for commencement this past May. Duane completed a Masters of Science in Con flict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University’s Carter School.

1997

John Butler ’97, an Assistant United States Attorney based in Norfolk, Virgin ia, was awarded the Attorney General’s John Marshall Award for Trial Litigation

Keith Urgo ’97 was named the Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Fordham

Understanding Ukraine

In early March, Gonzaga Social Studies Teacher and alumnus Adrian Oryshkevych ’99 and Dr. Markian Dobczansky, Ph.D. ’01, hosted a webinar for the Gonzaga community called “Understanding Ukraine: A Brief History.”

Markian Dobczansky is an As sociate of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) and an administrative associate at the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S. A historian of the Soviet Union, Russian-Ukrainian relations, and urbanization, he is completing a book manuscript titled Between Moscow and Kyiv: The Politics of Culture in Soviet Kharkiv. The book traces the development of local identity in Kharkiv, the largest metropolis of the Ukrainian-Rus sian cultural borderland from 1917 to the 1990s. He received a Ph.D. in history from Stanford University and has held fellowships at the George Washington University, the University of Toronto, and Columbia University.

The discussion included a brief history leading up to the current war in the Ukraine, and concluded with a question and answer ses sion. Thank you Mr. Oryshkevych and Mr. Dobcansky for helping the Gonzaga community understand this very important issue.

Left: From left to right: Chris Knauf ’91, Steve Anders ’91, Devin Doolan ’91, Mike Brodnik ’90, Chris Pilkerton ’91, Andrew Knauf ’91, and Jennifer Doherty, Gonzaga’s Director of Events.

Top Right: Justin Driver ’93 delivering the keynote speech at the Father-Son Communion Breakfast in April.

Bottom Right: Father and son Duane Smith ’95 and Kyle Newman-Smith ’16 celebrating their graduations together.

University in April 2022. Urgo played both basketball and lacrosse at Gonzaga and Fairfield University. He returned to Gonzaga in 2004, where he coached freshman and varsity basketball until 2007. “It was long overdue,” says Coach Turner about Keith’s new position. “Keith has worked really hard on his craft. He has done an unbelievable job at all the places he has been. He is going to be an unbelievable leader, as he has always been. I look back to when he was a player at Gonzaga and he was one of the best leaders on the floor night in and night out.”

2002

In January 2022, Wes Lewis ’02 was sworn in as the 22nd President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter, which has served Prince George’s County, MD and the Metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1978. Founded at Howard University in 1914, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is a historically-Black Greek-lettered organization that promotes the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. The Fraternity, with over 225,000 mem bers worldwide, has annually donated over $1.2 million in college scholarships

and has performed well over 363,000 service hours.

2003

Steven Kennedy ’03 and Mary Drucker Kennedy were married in New York City on May 22, 2021.

2004

Stay

Barros were married on July 9 on the island of Utila, Honduras, where they live and run a small scuba diving center called Leisure Boutique Divers (www. leisureboutiquedivers.com). Several Gonzaga alumni attended the festivities, including Brian’s dad, Vince ’74; brother, Chris ’02; uncles Greg ’78, George Fleury ’71, Pete Fleury ’82, and Jack Fleury ’75; and cousins Christian ’14, Luke Ryan ’98, Matt Kerns ’15, and Danny Kerns ’18.

Left: Wes Lewis ’02, President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter.

Middle: Steven Kennedy ’03 and Mary Drucker Kennedy were married in New York City on May 22, 2021.

Right: Brian Forte ’04 and Rebecca (Rebe) Bar ros were married in July on the island of Utila, Honduras.

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Brian Forte ’04 and Rebecca (Rebe)

Gonzaga Alumni Association Honors

Every year at the Gonzaga Fathers Club's Father-Son Communion Breakfast, the Gonzaga Alumni Associ ation bestows its two biggest honors. This year, the GAA was pleased to name Paul Sheehy ’81 its Man of the Year and honor Michael Kirvan ’87 with the Father Novotny Service Award.

Paul Sheehy ’81

2022 Man of the Year Award Winner

Paul Sheehy '81 has been a devoted alumnus for many years. A member of Gonzaga's Board of Trustees as well as a parent of three Gonzaga alumni, Paul and his siblings have continued the legacy of philanthropy that their late parents, Vince '46 and Helen Sheehy, established when they created the Vinco Scholars Program in the mid-1990s. The Vinco Scholars Program provides the Gonzaga experience, including scholarship and programmatic opportunities, to Gonzaga students who would otherwise not be able to afford an Eye Street education. "Paul Sheehy doesn't seek plaudits, rather he's committed to championing our many Vinco Scholars because he was gifted a Gonzaga education, and he and his wife, Nicky, were proud to send their sons to Gonzaga, and they choose to open doors for deserving Vinco Scholars at Gonzaga," says David Dugan '98, Gonzaga's Vice President of Alumni and Advancement. Paul is also a key member of Gonzaga's "Rugby family" and co-owner of DC's professional rugby team, Old Glory. The Gonzaga Alumni Association is honored to name him their Man of the Year.

Michael Kirvan ’87

2022 Fr. Novotny Service Award Winner

Created in memory of former Gonzaga President Father Allen Novotny, S.J., the Father Novotny Service Award recognizes an alumnus who shows an extraordinary commitment to community service and Jesuit ideals. As organizer and driving force behind the Gonzaga Fathers Club's new National Day of Service, Michael Kirvan '87 could not be more deserving of this honor. Michael has put in countless hours the past two years to bring this new tradition to life – pairing Gonzaga dads, students, and alumni with service projects around the Washington area and the coun try. This year, the event sponsored and encouraged nearly 100 service projects in one day. By helping to create and grow a new opportunity for Gonzaga to go out into the community and serve, Michael embodies the ideal of being a Man for Others. It's also especially fitting that Michael be given this award because he was a lead volunteer in the Rides to Remember, when Gonzaga faithful came together to ride their bikes in honor of Fr. Novotny after his sudden passing in 2010.

2006

Ryan Gerrety ‘06 and his wife, Geor gia Katinas, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, Frances Elizabeth Gerrety, in November 2021. Ryan reports: “Everyone is happy and healthy and celebrated a lovely thanksgiving and Christmas with our families!”

2007

Ryan Degnan ’07, wife Samantha, and bIg sister Mary welcomed a baby boy, Jack Kevin, in December.

Jim Regan ’07 was married to Mazie Hickey on Cape Cod in August 2021. Classmates Phil Olive ’07 and Brendan Doherty ’07 joined the celebration.

2010

Sammy Gerdano ’10 is chair of the Com puter Science department at St. Peter and Paul High School in Easton, Mary land, where he is also the head varsity ice hockey coach. In his first season, the team reached the MIAA championship.

2011

In June, during a ceremony at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Im maculate Conception, Tom Robertson ’11 was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese

of Washington. Several Gonzaga alumni were on hand to celebrate his ordination with him, including Jorge Galindo ’11, Quinn McGee ’12, Greg Robertson ’06, Brenden Pauline ’22, Doug Robertson ’04, and Tom Cosgrove ’05.

Left: Ryan Gerrety ‘06 and his wife, Georgia Katinas, with baby girl Frances Elizabeth Gerrety, born in November 2021.

Right: Gonzaga alumni celebrate the ordination of Fr. Tom Robertson ’11. From left to right: Jorge Galindo ’11, Quinn McGee ’12, Fr. Tom Robertson ’11, Greg Robertson ’06, Brenden Pauline ’22, Doug Robertson ’04, and Tom Cosgrove ’05.

Living the Call to Be Men for Others

Last school year, two alumni from the Class of 2015 – Jack Cashmere and Phil Kiley – had the opportunity to work as teachers and counselors at Xavier Micronesia. A Jesuit high school in Chuuk, Caroline Islands in Micronesia, Xavier enrolls about 200 students from several regions of the Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

“Both Jack and Phil are superstar teachers and have been lifesavers for us this year,” wrote Father Todd Kenny, S.J., President of Xavier High School, in an email to Father Lingan about the Gonzaga alumni. “There is no way we could have pulled off this school year as success fully as we have without these two fine gentlemen.”

Jack taught Spanish and worked in Xavier’s College Counseling Department, advocating for students to universities across the country. Fr. Kenny described

Jack Cashmere ’15 and Phil Kiley ’15 (both back center) with Xavier students following Sunday evening Mass in the school chapel.

him as a “bulldog,” tirelessly working to raise students’ standardized test scores and prod them to reach for more. Phil, meanwhile, brought a great deal of energy and enthusiasm as a Latin and Algebra teacher.

Several members of Gonzaga’s faculty – including Mr. Jim Kilroy, Mr. Paul Buckley ’86, Mr. Scott Waller, Mr. Mark Howell ’73, and Mr. Stephen Szolosi – came together to support Jack and Phil while they were working at Xavier, sending them a shipment of TI-82 graphing calculators as well as materials to help them lead Kairos Retreats.

In his email to Fr. Lingan, Fr. Kenny wrote: “Jack and Phil bring a tremendous amount of generosity and goodness to everything that they do here at Xavier. And I have heard them mention numerous times how much their experience of the faculty and staff at Gonzaga helped inspire them to do what they are doing now.”

2012

Congratulations to Jack Seher ’12 and his wife, Ellen, who welcomed a son, Lawson William Seher, on May 27.

2015

Congratulations to Derrell Bouknight ’15, who got married on July 2 in New York.

2017

In January 2022, LJ Koi Larbi ’17 who was named the WUSA7 Athlete of the Week. Koi Larbi plays for Old Glory, DC’s professional rugby team. He first played rugby during his freshman year at Gonzaga, went on to play at Penn State, and was drafted by Old Glory in the third round of the 2021 draft.

Brothers Billy McKinnon ’17 and Danny McKinnon ’18 were featured in a Bethesda Magazine article about reviving their favorite childhood shaved ice busi ness. As boys, they would empty their piggy banks and ride their bikes to Clay boy’s Shaved Ice in downtown Bethesda to get their favorite flavor, Tiger’s Blood (strawberry and coconut). After graduat ing from college and returning home, the nostalgic treats were gone, and so the investigation and new business venture began. The article, called “The Return of Clayboy’s Shave Ice,” appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of Bethesda Magazine.

2018

Matt Gannon ’18 was awarded a 2022 Marshall Scholarship. A member of the Class of 2022 at Dartmouth College where he studied film, media studies, and sociology, Matt joins 41 other schol ars in the prestigious program, which funds graduate study for top Ameri can students at academic institutions throughout the United Kingdom.

With the scholarship, Matt plans to earn a master’s in sociology at the University of Manchester and a master’s in film directing at the University of Edinburgh. According to an article on Dartmouth’s website, he hopes to eventually pursue a doctorate in sociology, “researching the stigma of homelessness while working on the ground to reduce it,” he says.

“As a Marshall Scholar, I can conduct research, create collaborative docu mentaries, and engage in service that would not oth erwise be possible,” Matt said in the article. “It’s an invaluable opportunity to grow as a scholar, artist, and citizen.”

2020

Henry Sullivan ’20, a rising junior at Fordham University pursuing a double major in Urban Studies and Theology, was selected as a John Robert Lewis Scholar for the 2022-2023 school year.

Participants in the John Roberts Lewis Scholars and Fellows Program are selected for being inspired by the moral leadership of John Lewis, educated and empowered to use Martin Luther King’s principles and strategies of nonvio lence, and committed to applying these competen cies to become changemakers in their local communities.

During the 12-month-long program, scholars will connect with representa tives from national, state and local governments, businesses and nonprof its engaged in social impact work; participate in the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in March 2024; and engage in virtual programs with thought leaders on various issues.

Top: Derrell Bouknight ’15 and his fiancee, Maggie, on the day they got engaged.

Bottom: Brothers Billy McKinnon ’17 and Danny McKinnon ’18 promoting their Clayboy’s Shaved Ice business in downtown Bethesda.

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

John Angevine ’57

Mary Barnard, wife of Joseph J. ’60

Eileen M. Barrett, wife of William J. Barrett, Jr. ’52

Robert W. Barros, father of Stephen A. ’86

Kathleen Redpath Beal, mother of Alan A. ’85

Thomas E. Benson ’15

Paul M. Betz ’62

Gloria Boland, wife of the late John W. ’40, mother of John E.’66, Mi chael J. ’70, and Joseph V. ’75

French D. Boone, father of Troy ’95, grandfather of Erik M. ’99, Keegan M. ’12, Keller J. ’19, Matthew T. O’Connor ’05; great-grandfather of Quinn N. Noyes ’19, Grant T. Noyes ’22, and Aiden P. Boone ’22

Mendell Calabia ’58, brother of Florentine M. ’53, and uncle of Chris ’86

Thomas R. Callahan ’64, brother of Patrick J. ’72 and Michael R. ’76

Rita Cardillo, mother of Gerald R. “Jerry” ’76, Philip F. ’78, John C. ’80, Anthony T. ’71; grandmother of Daniel P. ’03 and Michael J. Lyons ’07

Katherine P. Cartwright, mother of Wiliam A. ’83 and Vladimir M. ’87

Jacqueline E. Catoe, mother of Michael K. ’81

Michael T. Collins ’94, brother of Patrick T. ’92

Richard P. (Paul) Collins, Jr. ’51, brother of the late John Patrick (Pat) ’59; uncle of Martin ’86 and Kevin ’83

Suzanne Margaret Cox, mother of Kevin R. ’98

John L. Crowley ’53

W. Douglas Davidson, father of W. Douglas, Jr. ’89 and John W. ’94

Shirley H. Davin, mother of William G. ’84 and James P. ’91; grand mother of staff member Madeline Davin

Col. John W. Devens ’53 USA Ret.

John S. Dillon ’48, father of John J. ’86; grandfather of Joseph M. Kerwin ’09, James S. Craig ’23 and Hartwell M. Craig ’25

Robert F. Duffy, father of Robert ’93; grandfather of William M. Conaton ’23

Brian Duggan, father of Julian C. ’14 and Robert Paul ’17

Thomas F. Dunn ’53

Francis William Dunne ’52

Thomas J. Egan ’61, brother of Robert H. ’68; father-in-law of Martin Collins ’86

George Richard Eppard ’58, son of the late G. Irving ’32; nephew of the late Joseph H. Thibadeau ’35; great uncle of Daniel J. Ryan ’05 and Jordan A. Ryan ’21

Mary Catherine Felker, mother of Christopher D. ’82; grandmother of William C. ’08

DeMario R. Ford ’11

Angelina K. Formant, mother of John C. ’79; grandmother of Michael C. ’13

Robert A. Frink ’56

Charles N. Gallagher ’70

John D. “Jack” Galligan ’50, brother of Carl G. ’58

Michael C. Gerrity ’66

Patrick M. Gladics ’03

Robert W. Golibart, Jr. ’73

Phillip J. Graham ’04, brother of Ian M. ’06

Clifford P. Hackett, father of Peter J. ’79 and Andrew P. ’85

Rev. Henry G. Heffernan, S.J. ’48

Daniel L. Holmes, Jr., father of Daniel L. III ’24

David L. Hooker ’83

William B. Houston ’49, brother of the late Donald V. ’46; uncle of Robert M., III ’60 and P.G. McCarthy ’62

J.W. Hunt ’48

Geza P. Illes, father of the late Geza Illes ’91

Arthur P. Ismay, father of David K. ’89 and John D. ’95

Michael P. Jacobs ’88, father of Patrick K.’23; brother of Martin D. ’91

Derek S. Jeato ’84

Rev. Salvador R. Jordan, S.J. ’61

Helen Joram, mother of Phillip R. ’83; mother-in-law of Tom R. Veith ’78

Mark M. Kawczynski, father of Nicholas A. ’07

Joseph M. Kelly ’47

Susan Powers Kennelly, mother of Patrick J. ’82 and Timothy F. ’83

Rev. Gustaaf M. Keppens, S.J., former faculty member

Treacy Krisztinicz, mother of Thomas M. ’19

Michael Lacovara ’81, brother of Phillip ’80, Christopher ’82, Daniel ’88 and Andrew ’90

Rev. Ignacio Lasaga, S.J. ’68, brother of Antonio C. ’67, Manuel ’70, and Fernando ’73

Robert E. Leard, US Army ret., father of the late Robert E. ’96

William Lehr, Jr. ’57

Joseph H. Linnemann ’61

Pamela Linnemann, wife of the late Joseph H. ’61

Hugh Lawrence Logan ’67, former staff member

Henry “Jack” Long ’71

Manuel A. Rodriguez Lubian ’92

William H. Mack, Sr., father of William H., Jr. ’96

Francis M. Manion ’52

Adele Marzec, mother of Philip F. ’69 and Robert J. ’70

Andres Martin McAlister, father of Andres M. Jr. ’04 and Felipe ’07

Judith Gormley McDonald, sister of Mark J. Gormley ’56, Michael J. Gormley ’63, Francis X. Gormley ’68, Thomas M. Gormley ’71, Joseph Gormley ’74; aunt of Christopher LoJacono ’79, Joseph M.Gormley ’99, Matthew C. Gormley ’05, Sean LoJacono ’08, and Christopher J.Gormley ’13

John J. McGarraghy ’55, brother of the late Alfred V. ’52; uncle of Christian Eirich ’91 and Matthew Eirich ’94

John J. McKenna, father of John J. ’06

Casey W. McNamara, father of Charles J. ’24

Donald J. Michels, father of Thomas ’92

Bernadette Mary Mitchell, wife of Robert J. ’48; sister of William A. Kane, Jr. ’43 and the late Joseph J. Kane ’53

James R. Miller, father of Robert F. ’86

Patricia Moloney, mother of Craig E. ’70 and Brian K. ’75

David M. Monahan ’63

Mary H. Montgomery, mother of John B. ’66 and the late William R. ’69

John P. Mudd ’50

Anne Louise Myrtle, mother of Michael A. ’01

James J. Nagle ’48

Maria Vam Thi Nguyen, mother of Tam M. ’90 and Tran D. ’08

Charles O’Connell, father of Matthew ’85 and Andrew ’88; grandfather of Shane ’16

John M. O’Connor, father of Matthew P. ’75, Timothy J. ’82, Michael J. ’85; father-in-law of Kevin M. Whitcomb ’79; grandfather of Connor T. Whitcomb ’11

Dorothy Krafft O’Donnell, mother of the late Michael J. ’68, John B. “Jack” ’65, Dennis ’66, and Christopher P. ’71

Michael J. O’Donnell ’68, brother of John B. ’65, Dennis ’66, and Christopher P. ’71

Anne Partridge, wife of Henry S. ’60

Joseph P. Pinkney, father of Azani D. ’10

Anthony Paul Pirrone ’47

Furman R. Poindexter ’80

Sheila C. Puglisi, mother of Terrence A. ’85

Arthur Donnelly Ross, father of Michael D. ’09 and Jack L. ’14

Paul G. Ruff III, father of Paul G. ’85 and Patrick M. ’87; grandfather of Paul G. V ’20

John Joseph Schule III ’61, brother of Michael F. ’71, David A. ’78, the late Robert M. ’64 and the late Richard K. ’68

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

Paul R. Schwedler ’58

Kurt Sellheim ’83

Richard L. Shea ’64

John D. Sherman ’57, brother of Thomas M. ’65 and Francis X. ’73

Gerald G. Smith, father of Charles B. ’17

Ryan B. Smith, son of Michael J.A. ’64; nephew of the late Raymond R. ’54, the late Walter R. ’56, and Robert G. de Andrade ’68; cousin of Colin B. de Andrade ’96

Margaret Snyder, mother of Cory D. ’02 and Brock A. ’04

Barbara M. Sullivan, wife of the late Robert C. ’44; grandmother of Connor Welch ’01, Matthew Mulligan ’16, and Daniel Mulligan ’18

Richard V. Sullivan ’59, brother of John L. ’55

Loutishia T. Templeman, mother of Maurice B. ’78

John F. Thornett ’54

Bernard B. Trawicky ’64, brother of Peter T. ’66

Dolores W. Tucker, mother of Carlton E. ’78

Mark J. Uhar, brother of Robert D. ’71

Arthur Robert Walsh III, father of A. Robert IV ’03

Nancianne W Walsh, wife of the late John F. Walsh, Sr. ’41; mother of Timothy M. ’79, the late Lawrence T. ’82 and Gregory P. ’85

Benjamin O. Watkins, Jr., father of Benjamin O., Jr. ’87; grandfather of Benjamin O. IV ’24 and Matthew Wilbon ’26 ’

Rev. Thomas F.X. Wheeler, S.J., former faculty member