Gonzaga Football dedicates the 136th Season to the loving memory of Coach Reyda ‘85
“The sense of teamwork, genuine support, and enthusiasm that is displayed at our games each Fall is remarkable and heartening.”
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Gonzaga Football Fans,
We are excited to begin the 136th season of Gonzaga Football! Each year the football season helps kick off our academic year; a hope-filled year of growth in grace, age, and wisdom through a variety of anticipated and surprising victories.
At our kickoff mass on July 28 in the great church of St. Aloysius, I shared the story of the teamwork of St. Ignatius, Francis Xavier, Peter Faber, and six others who worked together to establish the Society of Jesus in 1540. In reflection and in gratitude, I also shared thoughts of the importance of knowing that the Team of the Gonzaga Community as a whole eagerly anticipates our football season each year. The sense of teamwork, genuine support, and enthusiasm that is displayed at our games each Fall is remarkable and heartening.
On behalf of our Headmaster, Mr. Tom Every, our Athletic Director Mr. Terry Kernan ‘08, and everyone on Eye Street, I express to all of those participating in Gonzaga’s football program this year my earnest wish for a successful season! Please know your hard work and dedication are both respected and appreciated.
I hold particular appreciation for the families who do so much to help make Gonzaga the extraordinary school community we all know and value. In addition, I am grateful to the coaches who instruct, encourage, and guide our fine young men.
Finally, I continue to pray that the spirit of St. Aloysius Gonzaga may inspire each-and-every student-athlete to do his best, to give his best, both on and off of the field, this fall and throughout the year. Gonzaga Hail! And, Go Eagles!
Sincerely, with every best wish,
Fr. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ ‘75 President
2024 GONZAGA FOOTBALL SCHOLAR BALLERS
MORE THAN FOOTBALL
The 2024 Gonzaga Football Scholar Baller competition season began with the annual draft Held at Coach T’s home, this season’s draft was full of fellowship, food, festivities and fun! 22 Class of 2025 seniors indulged in Krispy Kreme Donuts, Mama Lucia’s Pizza, and Carmen’s Ice treats During these “opening ceremonies” the seniors drafted their “teams” within the team and began competing in the 1st 3 of 16 events, with the remaining events taking place during the Mercersburg training camp trip.
Each squad’s members represent various graduating classes, position groups, and hometown locations. Following the training camp brotherly bonding experience, the squad’s transition to a weekly academic competition. Each team accumulates points relative to their attendance, classroom conduct, academic assignments and participation. The Scholar Baller program fosters mentorship, motivation and accountability through healthy competition. The squads attend a daily 1 hour coach/teacher monitored study session called TCB (Taking Care of Business) between the end of classes and the start of football practice.
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2024 GONZAGA FOOTBALL SCHOLAR BALLERS
SCHOLARS & ATHLETES
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