Gonzaga Rugby Yearbook 2013 by Gonzaga College High School Eagles Athletics

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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Headmaster’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Athletic Director’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rugby Director’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Boosters President’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rugby Booster Officers, Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rugby Boosters: Vision & Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gonzaga College High School History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Gonzaga Rugby History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Gonzaga Rugby Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gonzaga Rugby Team Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Captains & Senior Roster & Remembrances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Underclassmen Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rugby Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Top Shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Alumnni Profiles: Where Are They?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Alumni Classic Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 All Met Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Regular Season Game Day Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 2013 Rugby Patrons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Regular Season Game Day Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Jesuit Rugby Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Argentina & Uruguay Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Potomac Rugby Union Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 National Rugby Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Advertiser and Sponsor Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Spring 2013

Players, Parents and Friends of Gonzaga Rugby, 2013 was a year that Gonzaga rugby will celebrate for quite some time.  Our numbers hit a new high with 210 boys participating in our program.  Our varsity teams successfully defended PRU (14 in a row), Jesuit Rugby Classic (4th in a row) and MAVRC (5th) championships.  A trip to South Bend IN would have the eagles advancing to the final game and coming up a little short 21-16 in an attempt to win a National Championship.  The JV also won a PRU title (3rd in a row) and the freshman collected PRU (3rd in a row), Jesuit Rugby Classic (2nd in a row) and Frederick Fast Trac championships. An important part of our team this year was the outstanding leadership from our captains Matt Flynn, Dom Plantamura and Ben Cima.  Ben and Jimmy Ronan would represent the USA as members of the High School All American team during spring break in England while the rest of the team traveled to Argentina and Uruguay.  All league selections would include Jack Carroll, Matt Flynn, Tommy Rippert, Will Clougherty, Dom Plantamura, Charlie DePont, Jimmy Ronan, Ben Cima, Frank Ruzicka, Matt Ruiters and Michael Barry.    It takes a village to accomplish all that we did this year. I want to take time to thank all involved in no particular order. First, the players are to be congratulated for their commitment top to bottom with the best practice attendance numbers we have ever had. The result was outstanding play on the field in a championship season for all teams. The reason for those numbers and accomplishments is the great work of our coaches. I get a lot of credit for the tremendous work of the coaches which isn’t really fair to them. I believe that we have a staff second to none in the country, so thanks go out to our Varsity coaches Peter, Paolo, James, Grant, Hammer and Arno. Our JV staff of Farrah, Pat, Rob, Brian, Billy and Connor thank you as well. Finally thanks to the Freshman staff of Chas, Everest, Paul, Bill, Joe and Jack great work boys. Our other specialist coaches Chris, Richard and Mac are also deserving of our thanks. As usual the support we get from the school is awesome. Thanks go out to Fr. Planning, Fr. Conti, Joe Reyda, Casey O’Neill, Jim Morgan and Debbie Onufrychuk. Special thanks go out to Penny and Colleen for keeping our boys in one piece. Finally and most importantly thanks to the boosters led by our All-world president Anne Marie Abod and a cast of thousands (I know and you know who you are). This program would be unmanageable without the boosters and there is nothing that you won’t do to support your sons and our school. It also wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without you. All of the above is what I like to refer to as the Big Giant Purple Heart (BGPH). This is the soul of Gonzaga rugby and is what makes the experience so special. Our players are a reflection of how much they care about each other, nurtured by the coaches and the boosters. The passion our boys play with and the enjoyment they get from this game is so rewarding for our coaches and I’m sure the parents appreciate that as well. Never was it more evident than at Nationals where at the end of a heartbreaking loss where they had given their all, the realization of the seniors and underclassmen that they had played their last game together prompted an extremely emotional response that was so moving that even our coaches had to make excuses that their was something in their eyes BGPH. We often say that it’s the journey not the result that makes an experience special BGPH. I couldn’t be prouder of all of you players, coaches and parents. Memories of these experiences enrich my life. BGPH BGPH Lee Kelly

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Spring 2013 Spring 2013 Dear Gonzaga Rugby Community, This season, Gonzaga Rugby reached new levels in all phases of the program. Participation is the highest it’s ever been. We saw a 20% increase this year to over 220 players and we remain the largest sport at Gonzaga. The future is bright! On the field once again, each team earned championship honors in 2013, including second in the nation! The hallmark of Gonzaga’s performance on the field is based on solid fundamentals and strategy – the teachings of our coaching staff. Our sons learn the game of Rugby from the basics of positioning and tackling to the technical side of developing a unique game strategy. This leads to a respect of the sport that carries over to success on the pitch. Led by our Director of Rugby, Lee Kelly, our coaching staff is the very best. The knowledge and experience the boys get from Rugby will be with them always. Thank you Coaches for your commitment to sustaining the Gonzaga Rugby Tradition. What can I say about our parents and volunteers? Simply stated, we have the best parent support and involvement of any sport anywhere! Our Booster schedule this year was very aggressive beginning with moving the entire process online, then jumped right into events starting with the Fifth Quarter Celebration, then registration, leading to our regular season, Touring Argentina and Uruguay, the Jesuit Rugby Classic, PRUs and Nationals. The Purple was always out selling, helping, raising money, coordinating and having fun. It’s also a great example for our sons. Our parents are what make the Rugby Program to thrive! Finally, a special thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers. It is due to your continued support that we are able to sustain such a wonderful program and create such an amazing experience for our rugby players. I really appreciate the opportunity to serve this year. It was a privilege to be part of Gonzaga Rugby. GO EAGLES! Sincerely, Anne Marie Abod President Gonzaga Rugby Boosters

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB 2013 OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS OFFICERS Anne Marie Abod, President John Nalls, Vice President Andrew Marcou, Treasurer Mary Rippert, Secretary Ken Abod, Past President MEMBERS Lee Kelly, Coach and Director of Rugby James Morgan, Chaplain Patrick Ryan, Webmaster COMMITTEE CHAIRS Meg Jones, Hospitality Anne Marie Abod, Yearbook John Nalls, Super Bowl Squares Chris Newkumet, Photography/Yearbook Ellen Ryan, Registration Denise McGloon, Freshman Parent Rep. Cheryl Hughes, Tour Treasurer Maria Shirron, Jesuit Rugby Classic

THE GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB HONOR ROLL “We stand on the shoulders of others” A heartfelt thank you to the past presidents, officers and directors of the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club for their prior service and continued support of the rugby program.

PAST PRESIDENTS Mitch Sproul David Leach Chris Newkumet Suzie Squier Ken Abod

Don McGrath Richard Wolf Daniel Cunningham

Bob Benson Kevin Brickhouse Joan Fielding Gloria Hartman Anthony Interdonato Chas Gore Joe Drummey Ward Penberthy Steve McGillivray Mary Rippert Maria Shirron

PAST OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Patricia Mullahy Fugere Alice Kelly John Lillard George Lynch John Nalls Mike Onufrychuk Greg White Katie Plofchan Thomas Plofchan Andrew Marcou Meg Jones

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Nicholas Principe Dave Ralston Michael Dykes William Skoda Donna Dykes Gary LaPaille Mary Dattoli Kathy Vaston Donna Jervey Ellen Ryan

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB VISION In promoting both national and international competition and recognition, the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club will support and assist the Gonzaga College High School rugby program to give its players opportunities on, as well as off, the rugby pitch to demonstrate and foster the Jesuit ideal of being “Men for Others.”

MISSION The misssion of the Gonzaga Rubgy Boosters Club is to support the team by providing both human and material resources to assist Gonzaga College High School in its efforts to maintain a competitive and recognized program consistent with the mission and ideals of the school.

GOALS • Cultivate a passion for, and commitment to, rugby among Gonzaga College High School students. • Support the program in its efforts to give to all students who desire to play, the opportunity to play, by maintaining rugby as a no-cut sport.

• Support players in gaining access to rugby training and educational opportunities. • Maintain and promote sportsmanship and goodwill among players, parents and coaches not only within Gonzaga College High School but with all teams against whom Gonzaga College High School competes. • Promote the good name of Gonzaga College High School in domestic and international circles and enhance the reputation of the rugby program. • Promote the team’s ability to be competitive on a national basis and be recognized as one of the top five high school rugby programs in the United States. • Support the coaches in educational and certification opportunities. • Increase the overall administrative, managerial and operational effectiveness of the rugby program. • Encourage the highest standards of player safety and medical care.

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A Legacy of Excellence -Eagles Fly High! The Riehl’s Aidan ‘15 Colin ‘14 Maureen and Scott

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GONZAGA COLLEGE HISTORY THE JESUIT TRADITION

esuits and education. These two words combined denote excellent preparation for young people anywhere in the world. Jesuits and their lay colleagues seek to bring to full expression the talents of young people within the Christian tradition in their schools. This has been the case in Washington since 1821, when Gonzaga’s venerable predecessor, the Washington Seminary, was founded. In 1858, the name changed to Gonzaga College when President Buchanan signed the Act of Congress incorporating the school legally. Then, the school was located on F Street, N.W. It moved to North Capitol and Eye Streets, N.W. in 1871. Throughout that whole time, the school sought, and seeks, to help young people grow toward religious, intellectual and social maturity. Committing itself to a downtown location in the 1960s, Gonzaga serves a uniquely diverse student body, from all points of the compass. Students come here, and with the best advice and help, construct their own schedule of learning which will best help them develop their strengths. These include, for our students, commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ, dedication to academic excellence, personal service

to other people, especially those in need, and deep and fulfilling involvement in sporting and other co-curriculars.

THE SPIRIT OF GONZAGA At Gonzaga there is a tremendous sense of community; all Washington knows that Gonzaga students are outstanding, spirited, special persons. Because of Gonzaga’s amazing location, her students are on-the-scene participants in the cultural, intellectual, and political happenings of the Federal City. More importantly, students come to Gonzaga from every part of the entire metropolitan area. Increasingly, they use Metrorail to nearby Union Station; many come by Metrobus, commuter rail and carpool. Gonzaga students learn from one another. They are intellectually talented and racially, economically, geographically, and socially diverse. Gonzaga’s spirit embraces them and brings them all together in a caring, warm community where they meet other students who will be among their closest life-long friends.

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE Gonzaga offers outstanding academics. Gonzaga students work hard to complete a sophisticated academic program in which they learn how to understand the thoughts and achievements of others as they learn themselves to think and achieve. They learn to read and write effectively, to appreciate and create beauty, to understand that people are wonderfully diverse. Gonzaga students study and apply mathematics until they are at home with abstract and logical thinking. In Gonzaga’s acclaimed science program, students become scientists as well as humanists. Gonzaga graduates enjoy an intellectual balance because they have studied deeply in various subjects. 16 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2013

GONZAGA COLLEGE HISTORY At Gonzaga, students grow increasingly responsible for their own learning. Gonzaga teachers—intellectually and humanly competent and experienced men and women—care most deeply that their students grow and learn. They stress in each course skills which will last and support further learning. And they are warm, friendly people whom students comfortably seek out for needed help.

COURSES GONZAGA STUDENTS TAKE: The Gonzaga student completes the following academic requirements: • four years of religion • four years of English • one year beyond Algebra II/Trigonometry in Mathematics • four years of history/social studies • to the third level of a language (French, German, Spanish or Latin) • three years of science: biology, chemistry, physics, selected electives or AP levels of science • one year of physical education and health • one year of art • the Social Justice Program for community service

Gonzaga students develop responsibility, discipline, and skills of working together effectively through activities and sports. More importantly, they have fun together. Gonzaga’s athletes compete on teams in: • Baseball • Rugby • Basketball • Soccer • Crew • Water Polo • Cross-Country • Tennis • Football • Track • Golf • Wrestling • Swimming • Diving • Lacrosse • Ice Hockey Homerooms also sponsor intramural teams in 3 sports. Almost every student is involved in some club or organization. These activities include three different publications, student council, dramatics, debate and speech, band, the WZAG TV station, and more than a score of other clubs and teams and associations.

Many additional courses are available: • four levels of Latin • three levels of Greek • independent tutorial in English • computer programming • advanced art, music, choral arts • social sciences: government, psychology, world problems, economics • advanced placement (college level) courses are offered to qualified students in: each modern language, each science, calculus, English, American and European History, Computer Science • Honors philosophy Students may arrange to take additional courses at area universities.

OTHER WAYS TO LEARN Gonzaga students participate in an amazing variety of activities. Play rehearsals, football practice, and newspaper deadline rushes draw students together and bring them into close contact with faculty members who coordinate school activities.

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Congratulations Rahshan

on your first year of Rugby and a great Season!

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY HUMBLE BEGINNINGS – THE 1980S

THE 2000’S – BECOMING A POWERHOUSE

The history of Rugby Football at Gonzaga dates back to the fall of 1987. A few students, inspired by tales of sporting glory from their brothers and friends in college, brought the ‘Nobel Art” to their beloved school on Eye Street. The school administration did not share the enthusiasm of these brave innovators and they were forced to form “Eye Street Rugby” to realize their dream. This un-recognized club began play, as part of a six-team PRU High School Division, in the spring of 1988. They recorded only one win in their first two seasons, an inauspicious beginning to a dynasty.

This is the period where Gonzaga moved into the big time, becoming the Rugby powerhouse it is today. Expanded coaching staffs developed under the watchful eye of current Director of Rugby Lee Kelly have continued to improve the level of the team’s play by adapting to the changing styles and laws of the game. The club expanded from 2 teams in 2000 to 6 teams in 2013. This provided an opportunity for many more players to gain experience and more importantly, valuable playing time. It was also during this time that the Eagles began a tradition that persists today, the annual spring tour. Gonzaga Rugby has toured the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and Uruguay. These tours have been instrumental in improving the level of Gonzaga’s Rugby by continuously challenging more experienced teams of a high caliber. On the field, the Eagles have won 13 PRU Championships, 5 MAVRC Championships, 6 MARFU Championships and multiple regional tournaments during the decade and participated in 9 National Championship tournaments. Recent years have introduced a new and exciting feature of Gonzaga’s Rugby season, The Annual Jesuit

THE 1990S – BIG CHANGES BETTER RUGBY The 90s saw a steady increase in the number of players and the number of victories. The School finally wised-up and gave the Rugby team varsity status in 1994 and the team’s name changed to Gonzaga Rugby. The improvement in their Rugby abilities soon brought the “Men of Eye Street” the Cheery Blossom Festival crown, their first PRU championship and a visit to the Nationals where they placed third (1998). The 1990s are most notable for the creation of Gonzaga Rugby legend JP Perez who, after a stellar playing career, became the first and only (so far) alumni to take up the reins as Head Coach.

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY district in Wales and the Hale School in Australia. This has helped to spread the reputation of Gonzaga as center of Rugby excellence in the United States.

2013 – TOWARD THE FUTURE

Rugby Classic, which Gonzaga sponsors with Georgetown Prep, Rugby Virginia and the Jesuit Academy of Washington. Gonzaga’s Varsity Team has won four consecutive Jesuit Classic titles.

GONZAGA RUGBY’S WORLD-WIDE AMBASSADORS Over the years, many Gonzaga Rugby players and alumni have been selected for USA Rugby National squads at the U17, U18, U19 and U20 level. This demonstrates the increased national and international recognition that Gonzaga’s Rugby Program has achieved over the last twelve years. Many of these players have been selected for prestigious tours with the various national teams including trips to United Kingdom, Ireland, Chile, Uruguay, Kenya, France, Georgia, and Argentina. In the true spirit of Gonzaga our international players have always behaved like gentlemen and proved to be leaders both on and off the pitch. Gonzaga has also hosted a number of touring teams from the great rugby playing nation’s of the world including teams from the Pembrokeshire 20 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2013

The Rugby Eagles had an outstanding domestic season this year which included travel to Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina to face some of the top high school teams in the country. The Varsity Purple won their 5th MAVRC title and a 4th consecutive Jesuit Classic title. They had six wins against nationally ranked Top-20 teams and spent most of the year ranked #1 in the country. They also made a fifth consecutive trip to the final four at the USA Rugby National High School Championships coming up short against Jesuit-Sacramento in the finals. Varsity captains Matt Flynn, Dom Plantamura and Ben Cima with excellent support from other team leaders provided able assistance to Coach Kelly and his staff. Besides the Varsity Purple, Gonzaga Rugby fielded five other teams including the Varsity White, Sophomore Purple, Sophomore White and two Freshmen Teams. All of these teams earned championship honors during the 2013 season. These honors included PRU Divisional Championships at all age levels making it an Eagles Rugby championship sweep for a second year

GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY in a row.  This bodes well for the future of Gonzaga Rugby. The Gonzaga Rugby program made another successful visit to South America in 2013 playing matches in Argentina and Uruguay. The matches in Argentina feature games against our old friends Centro Naval, a new opponent from Chivilcoy and a match against reigning U.S. National High School Champions Dixon (California), who were also on tour, which ended in a 29-17 win for Gonzaga. In Uruguay, the Eagles renewed their rivalry with successful tours both as players and as ambassadors for Gonzaga Rugby. Gonzaga’s Rugby would be unmanageable without the tireless support of a “cast of thousands” who make a sports program a success. Gonzaga Rugby is indebted to Fr. Planning, Fr. Conti, Joe Reyda, Casey O’Neill, Jim Morgan and Debbie Onufrychuk for their support and to Penny Lynch and her staff for keeping our boys healthy and in one piece. As in past year, the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters were crucial to all of the Program’s successes. President Anne Marie Abod, Vice President John Nalls, Treasurer Andrew Marcou, Secretary Mary Rippert, and Tour Treasurer Cheryl Hughes, made many of this season’s successes possible.

against fellow “Jesuits” from Seminario in Montevideo and played three matches in Punta Del Este including games against a Uruguayan National U-17 squad and a Uruguayan U-17 Developmental squad. This tour was a great experience for all of the players, coaches and parents. As always, the excellent opposition and team bonding lead to much improved standards of play once the players returned home. Ben Cima and Jimmy Ronan were selected for the USA Rugby High School All-Americans tours of England and Argentina and Uruguay. Both players acquitted themselves well during these WWW.GONZAGARUGBY.COM • 21

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Congratulations Harry! We are so proud of you. Love Mom, Jacob (‘11) and Megan

Go Johnny ‘16 GO EAGLES

Pain is Temporary,

Glory lasts Forever!

Have a great season Jack, AMDG! The Roystons

The McGloon Family

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2151 ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, and family: Katie, Former Players Paul ’04, A.J. ’05, Nick ’07 (Co-Captain) SALUTE and WISH A RECORD SEASON TO THE GONZAGA EAGLES 2013 RUGBY TEAM WWW.GONZAGARUGBY.COM • 23

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY COACHES

JOE REYDA

LEE KELLY

PETER BAGGETTA

CHRIS SAINT

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

CHAS GORE

RICHARD FELLER

PAOLO ISCARO

JOE FREEMAN

JASON VANTERPOOL

ROB SKALKA

FARRAH DOUGLAS

GRANT FURNARY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY COACHES

PAT MURPHY

MAC KIMMITT

JIM MORGAN

JAMES AITKEN

TEAM CHAPLAIN

EVEREST AUSTERMAN

BILLY PIERCE

MILTON YATES

BRIAN MELLODY

NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: BILL OGILVIE, COACH VAN DER SPEK

JACK MCBRIDE

PAUL SHEEHY

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Thanks to our fabulous Freshman Coaches; Kelly, Gore, Everest and Jack McBride! What a great introduction to the world of Gonzaga Rugby! The Kirvan Family

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Go Gonzaga Rugby! Congratulations for another great year! The Villoria Family

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY TEAM

Varsity PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Sophomores PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY TEAM

Freshmen PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

PENNY LYNCH

COLLEEN EMERY

TRAINER

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Congratulations Colin and the entire JV Squad on a great season. The entire Collins/Wathen Family

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS

WILL CLOUGHERTY

BRENDAN COLEMAN

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’6’’ WEIGHT: 170 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Give it your all; you will miss it when it’s gone. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It’s a fellowship of men that work hard to achieve greatness.

POSITION: 2nd Row HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 190 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Listen to your coaches and always give your all. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby to me means a community outside of school. It’s a great place to not only represent Gonzaga, but to spend time with friends and have a great time.

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 155 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy it while it lasts. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It is a brotherhood I wouldn’t give up for anything.

WEST CONNORS

RYAN DOWD

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 140 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Georgetown University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Possibly Intramural ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Never too late to join Gonzaga Rugby. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Great fun and friends.

MARC CONNELL

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POSITION: Center HEIGHT:  6’0” WEIGHT: 170 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe   ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Gonzaga Rugby is a great big family. Make sure you enjoy every minute you are a part of it. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is always there to support and encourage you and your teammates in everything you do.

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 220 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Xavier University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Get a foam roller. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It’s a group of my best friends who I get to play a great game with till dark.

MATT FLYNN

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS

JAKE T. FURNARY

SEAN GRIFFITH

RYAN HOWELL

POSITION: 10; 12; 13 HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 165 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Villanova University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Likely ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Get the tightest fitting jerseys and shorts. Don’t tear your ACL. Always kick during practice. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A true melting pot of athletes and brothers. A place you’ll cry, laugh, and bleed together. It’s a great experience and something I will hold close to my heart. Cherish it. POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 150 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Possibly ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Commit to the program and it will pay off. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has been one of the highlights of my high school career and I hope it will be for you, too. Go on tour!

POSITION: Outside Center HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 170 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Marquette University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Stick your tackles and drive your feet. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A great sport that forms an amazing bond among teammates on and off the field.

GRANT HUGHES

MATTHEW KELLY

POSITION: Back Row HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Virginia Tech PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Have fun, work hard, make new friends. Simple. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A great opportunity to have fun, get good exercise, and visit cool places, all with my friends.

POSITION: 2nd Row HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 180 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Xavier University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play with pride for your teammates past, present and future. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It is about forming a brotherhood and making yourself stronger, both mentally and physically.

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 150 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Hampden-Sydney College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Is that even a question? Of course I am! ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play your heart out. Have fun. Go on tour. And remember if Coach Pete asks you to film a game, don’t do it. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY LOGAN MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby LEATHERS means family. The best three years of my life have been in Gonzaga Rugby. My favorite memories are from team trips and tour. I’ve loved every minute of it, and I can’t wait to come back and see my rugby brothers in the future. I want to thank all the coaches, especially Coach Kelly, for making Gonzaga Rugby the embodiment of what Gonzaga really is.

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS

HARRY LEE

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 180 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Xavier University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t make Coach Baggetta mad. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is a brotherhood that has created many valued memories for me that I will never forget.

JACK MCBRIDE

POSITION: Fullback; Wing HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 140 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Santa Clara University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: TBD ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Give it! WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood.

MATT LEE

STEPHEN MAFFEY

PATRICK MCMAHON

POSITION: Flyhalf; Fullback HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 160 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Colorado State University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Just go out there and have fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: To me Gonzaga Rugby means a community full of great people, hard work, and camaraderie that lasts for years.

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TIMMY MORAN

POSITION: Center HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 185 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Santa Clara University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Probably ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Stay committed and don’t tear your ACL(s). WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Family— everyone has your back on and off the pitch.

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 205 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Notre Dame PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t wait until Senior Year to play. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A great way for me to finish my high school career with so many great guys.

POSITION: Wing; Center; Flanker HEIGHT: 6’0”     WEIGHT: 170 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Fordham University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Possibly ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t be ashamed to be a JV Junior, or a JV Senior for that matter. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is where I made some of my best friends and learned to love a sport that I had barely even heard of four years ago.

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS

ZACH OLMSTED

DOMINIC PLANTAMURA

CHARLIE QUINLAN

POSITION: Wing; Fullback HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 155 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Rochester Institute of Technology PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: TBD ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy it; it goes by quick. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Great friendships, memories, and a ton of fun.

POSITION: Number 8 HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 205 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Military Academy PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Take every opportunity to be a part of the team. Never miss a practice, workout, match, trip, or meeting. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has given me my strongest friendships and greatest memories.

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 165 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Naval Academy PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: I hope to play at Navy. ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t be afraid to put in the long hours and take every opportunity you get. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Rugby is a tight knit family. Rugby brings the character of each person into broad daylight which allows the team to be so close.

MATT RUITERS

POSITION: Fullback HEIGHT: 5’11’’ WEIGHT: 160 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Very cliché but very true: your hard work will pay off. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Having fun playing a sport I’ve grown to love while forming great bonds with my fellow classmates. But we’re still wondering.... where’s our per diem?

POSITION: Outside Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 180 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Boston College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Drink chocolate milk. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood.

FRANK RUZICKA

JOE SEEGER

POSITION: Inside/Outside Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 160 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Santa Clara University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Most likely ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Have fun with it... It goes by too fast. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: I have met some of my best friends through this team and it creates bonds like none other. I truly enjoyed it while it lasted. There is no better sport at Gonzaga.

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS POSITION: 2nd Row HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 220 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Virginia Tech PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Probably ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work hard, but have fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Ohana means family.

CHRISTOPHER SHIRRON

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 210 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Baylor University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Stick with it and work hard. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Fun times and great friends.

CAMPBELL VOLTMANN

POSITION: Center; Wing HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 185 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Miami University (Ohio) PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Listen to the coaches; they know what they’re doing. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood and kicking butt.

POSITION: Lock; Flanker HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 180 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: TBD ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t hesitate. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A ton of fun with all your friends.

PAUL WISECUP

DAVID TONDREAU

IÑIGO VILLORIA

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’5” WEIGHT: 155 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of British Columbia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Support the team and respect the program. Make the most out of your time playing rugby and have fun. Be on the bus and stuff too. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Love for the game and my teammates.

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STEPHEN WULFF

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 180 lbs. COLLEGE ATTENDING: Villanova University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Have a lot of fun and give it your all. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It’s an amazing brotherhood filled with experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.

The McMahon Family Thanks the Coaches and Gonzaga Rugby Community for a Fabulous year

Patrick ‘13 Kevin ‘15

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Congratulations on a great season Gonzaga Rugby!

Go Eagles! The Beckerle Family, Stephen ‘14 & Jon ‘07

“Ruck and Roll”

A Well Done Sophomore Year Scrummy!

The Clougherty’s

Love, Mom and Dad

Have a great season! –

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Congratulations to the Coaches and Players for a Great Season of Gonzaga Rugby!!

GO EAGLES!!

Frank It was really fun to watch you run! Love, Mom & Dad

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GONZAGA RUGBY TEAM!! THE KEITH FAMILY

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

BRIAN ABOD

MICHAEL BARRY

STEPHEN BECKERLE

KEVIN BEINS

JOSEPH BOISSE

THOMAS BROWN

EMMANUEL CALLEJAS

ROBERT CENTO

BENJAMIN CIMA

AUSTIN CLARK

DREW CORRY

PATRICK CROWLEY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

THOMAS CUDDIHY

COLEMAN CUNNINGHAM

LIAM D’ARCY

RAYMOND DENGLER

CHARLIE DEPONT

JACK DIGIOIA

ANDREW DOMMEL

THOMAS FITZGERALD

CONNOR FLYNN

JACK FLYNN

MICHAEL GEMUNDER

PETER HALEY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

JAMES HODGSON

KIERAN HUTSON

TYLER JONES

CHRISTIAN LIZAMA

MITCH MCGLYNN

JOHNNY MCNAMARA

JON MURPHY

MATT NALLS

BOBBY NEALON

MATT PARRISH

JOHN PENNY

JACK RENZI

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

WILLIAM RICKARD

TOMMY RIPPERT

TYLER ROCK

JIMMY RONAN

WILLEM SERVAES

TRISTAN SETON

NICK SMITH

VICTOR SZALANKIEWICZ

JOHN THURBER

CHARLES TOCH

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DYLAN VOLANTH

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

NATHAN ALLEN

JOSUE AMAYA

GEORGE BECHARA

JACOB BISKADUROS

JORDAN BISKADUROS

DANIEL CALLAHAN

JACK CARROLL

JACK CASHMERE

GABRIEL CASTRO

BENJAMIN CENTO

RYAN DAILEY

JOSEPH DE LORIMIER

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

BENJAMIN DUNBAR

ANDRES ECHEVERRIA

WILL ERVIN

JOHN FLUERY

WILLIAM GIBSON

SEAN GILROY

JACK GLENNON

JOHN GOSSART

PATRICK GRANT

JACK ISCARO

PATRICK JOHANNESSEN

RAHSHAN JONES

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

SAM KEITH

MATT KERNS

TIMOTHY LEWIS

CONOR LYONS

KEVIN MCMAHON

CHRISTIAN MUCKERMAN

LIAM NEWCOMER

PATRICK NEWKUMET

THOMAS O’DONNELL

JACK OWCZARSKI

MICHAEL PENNY

JACK PERRY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

JACOB POWERS

JOHN PRENDERGAST

BRENDAN REJEVICH

AIDAN RIEHL

PATRICK RIVES

CONOR RYAN

ERICK SANCHEZ

ANDREW SHEEHY

PATRICK SHIPLEY

NICK SKALKA

JEFFREY THOMAS

FINN TUITE

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

ZACHARY VERONEAU

ETHAN WEISBERG

COLIN WHATHEN

PATRICK WHITNEY

NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: JOSEPH SPEETJENS, MATT NICOLSON, MILES MOORE

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PROUD TO SUPPORT

GONZAGA RUGBY and the team’s tradition of excellence YOUR FRIENDS AT COUNSELORS TITLE: Timothy Mullin, Gonzaga '81 - Hooker, Rockford Ravens John Nalls, Gonzaga '82 - Hooker, Gettysburg College James Griffin, Good Counsel '68 | Christopher Darby | Thomas Muldoon Colleen Smyth | Kathleen Asdorian | Noreen Hathaway Robert Kuczarski | Mike Ridgway| Christopher Skinner

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMAN

DARE ADEBONOGO

LUKE ALLEN

JONATHAN BIAGINI

HARRISON COON

COLLIN CULLEN

BRUCE CUNNINGHAM

SPENCER DAVIS

DAVID EIJBERGEN

TEDDY FLOOD

JOEY FREEMAN

BRENDON GARAGUSI

CASEY GILROY

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMAN

MATTHEW GOSSART

COLIN HEALY

ANDREW HICKS

CONNOR HOEFER

JIM HOWARD

THOMAS KEANE

THOMAS KERNAN

TEDDY KIERNAN

JOE KING

DANIEL KIRVAN

GABRIEL LAVARTE

QUINN LEWIS

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMAN

DANTE LOPRESTI

STEVEN MARINARO

WILLIAM MARKS

REILLY MCGEE

JOHNNY MCGLOON

JOHN MCGRAIL

KEVIN MCKENZIE

WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN

VINCENT MORAN

DOMINIC MORRIS

LIAM MULCAHY

BAILEY OGILVIE

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMAN

THOMAS OLMSTED

TROY OSWALD

DANIEL PLANTAMURA

THOMAS PULLIAM

YILI QUINLAN

JOHN RICHARDS

JOHN RICHARDSON

MICHAEL RIEDFORD

JACK ROYSTON

HENRY SEILER

PATRICK SHEEHY

ANDREW SMITH

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMAN

MAC STILES

KEVIN SULLIVAN

CLAY TONDREAU

JOSEPH WALTHALL

MICHAEL WHEELER

NICHOLAS WILLIAMS

NOT PHOTOGRAPHED:

JACE ASHKIN, THOMAS BELFORD, JULIAN GOUFFREY, MATTHEW KEHOE, MATT MULLALLY, MICHAEL PATRICK, CHARLIE WAGNER, WILL MORRIS

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Congratulations Joe Boisse on a great season!

Go Eagles! Love Mom

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Production Solutions Wayne Lizama, COO/CFO wlizama@psmail.com 703-734-5700 www.productionsolutions.com 64 â&#x20AC;˘ GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2013

2013 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS ABOD: KENNY 11’ (WING), PATRICK ’12 (CENTER), BRIAN ’14 (HOOKER) ADEBONOJO: BAYO ’12 (WING), DARE ‘16 (#8) ALLEN: SAM ’12 (FULLBACK), NATHAN ’15 (CENTER) BARRY: RICHARD ’06 (CENTER), MICHAEL ’14 (WING) BEKERLE: JOHN ’07 (WING), STEPHEN ’14 (WING) BELFORD: CHASE ’13 (CENTER), THOMAS ’16 (WING) BISKADUROS: PETER ’05 (FULLBACK/LOCK), CHRISTIAN ’07 (FULLBACK/WING), JACOB ’15 (LOCK), JORDAN ’15 (LOCK) BOWMAN: JOHN ’02 (HOOKER/PROP), JAMES ’03 (LOCK/FLANKER) BOYLE: BRENDAN ’09 (FLYHALF), TIM ’12 (WING) BRUNO: NICK ’07 (PROP), JEFF ’09 (PROP) BUCKLEY: MICHAEL ’02 (FULLBACK), JAMES ’04 (FLANKER) BUTLER: JIMMY ’98 (PROP), JOHN ’00 (WING/FLYHALF) BROWN: CHRIS ’12 (#8), THOMAS ’14 (FLANKER) CARTER: CHRIS ’08 (CENTER), PATRICK ’10 (WING) CIMA: MATIAS ’10 (FLYHALF), BEN ’14 (FLYHALF) CUMMISKEY: JAMIE ’94 (LOCK), CHRIS ’98 (WING) CUNNINGHAM: GABE ’09 (FLYHALF), DYLAN ’11 (FULLBACK), COLEMAN ’14 (FLYHALF), CUNNINGHAM CAL ‘12 (PROP), BRUCE ’16 (LOCK) DUFIEF: JOHN ’03 (FLANKER/CENTER), JIMMY ’05 (FLANKER), TOMMY ’08 (#8/FLANKER) KEVIN DOUGHERTY ’02 (LOCK) PAT DIES ’05 (FULLBACK) DRUMMEY: JOE ’06 (#8), CULLEN ’08 (CENTER) DUTTON: BLAKE ’09 (PROP), QUINN ’11 (PROP) ECHEVERRIA: LOUIS ’07 (FLANKER), ANDRES ’15 (SCRUMHALF) FLYNN: DANIEL ’12 (CENTER), MATT ’13 (#8) FOSTER: ROB ’98 (#8), MICHAEL ’10 (FLANKER) FURNARY: GRANT ’06 (FLYHALF), JAKE ’13 (CENTER) GARVIS: ROBERT ’04 (PROP), RYAN ’10 (PROP) GILDER: EGAN ’07 (WING), MATT ’11 (WING) GILROY: RYAN ’12 (SCRUMHALF), SEAN ’15 (WING), CASEY ’16 (WING) GORE: JON ’05 (FULLBACK), MALCOM ’07 (FLANKER), ERIK ’10 (LOCK) GOSSART: JOHN ’15 (FLANKER), MATTHEW ’16 (HOOKER) GREANEY: MARK ’95 (FLYHALF), KEVIN ’98 (FLYHALF), DAVID ’00 (WING) GRENINGER: SAM ’01 (PROP), MAX ’04 (CENTER) HAMM: PATRICK ’04 (#8), CHRIS ’10 (FLANKER) HASTINGS: JOHN ’95 (PROP), TOM ’96 (CENTER) HOLLAND: MICHAEL ’95 (HOOKER), MARTIN ’01 (HOOKER), TOM ’06 (WING) INTERDONATO: PAUL ’04 (OUTSIDE CENTER), AJ ’05 (WING), NICK ’07 (#8) ISCARO: ANDREW ’12 (FLANKER), JACK ’15 (PROP) JACOBS: MICHAEL ’88 (PROP), MARTY ’91 (FLYHALF) JOHNSON: WILLIE ’10 (LOCK), BRENDAN ’12 (LOCK) JONES: DYLAN ’10 (LOCK), GRIFFIN ’12 (FLANKER), TYLER’ 14 (FULLBACK) KEHOE: KEVIN ’07 (FLYHALF), IAN ’15 (WING), MATTHEW ’ (WING) KELLY: BRENDAN ’02 (SCRUMHALF), CONNOR ’06 (SCRUMHALF) KELLEY: BRIAN ’06 (LOCK), JOHN ’09 (FULLBACK)

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2013 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS KREIL: ERIC ’09 (FLANKER), MATTHEW ’12 (WING) LAPAILLE: JOE ’09 (CENTER), SAM ’11 (CENTER) LARKIN: TRIPP ’02 (PROP), FORTE ’07 (HOOKER) LEACH: ALEX ’06 (WING), WILLIE ’10 (FLANKER) LECHNER: DAN ’06 (CENTER), MATT ’09 (FLANKER) LEE: KEVIN ’10 (LOCK/FLANKER), JASON ’13 (LOCK) LEWIS: TIM ’15 (FLANKER), QUINN ’16 (CENTER) LOPRESTI: GUY ’11 (PROP), DANTE ’16 (PROP) LYNCH: DIMITRIOS ’01 (SCRUMHALF), GEORGE ’04 (SCRUMHALF) MARQUEZ: CARLOS ’07 (PROP), ALEJANDRO ’11 (WING) MAFFEY: NICK ’05 (WING) , STEPHEN ’13 ( FLYHALF ) McLAUGHLIN: MJ ’09 (CENTER), BILLY ’16 (SCRUMHALF) MCALPINE: EVAN ’97 (WING), GAVIN ’00 (PROP), BRENDAN ‘07 MCMAHON: PAT ’13 (LOCK), KEVIN ’15 (LOCK) MCMURRAY: PETER ’05 (FULLBACK), JOHN ’09 (SCRUMHALF) MELLODY: BRIAN ’08 (LOCK), JACK ’14 (CENTER) MENDEZ: GABRIEL ’10 (WING), SEBASTIAN ’10 (WING) MORAN: TIM ’13 (FLANKER), VINCE ’16 (WING) MULCAHEY: PETER ’10 (FLANKER), LIAM ’16 (FLANKER) NALLS: JOHN ’09 (LOCK), MATTHEW ’14 (FULLBACK) NEWKUMET: MICK ’08 (HOOKER), PATRICK ’15 (CENTER) OLMSTEAD: JOSEPH ’13 ( WING ), ZACHARY ’13 ( WING ), THOMAS ’16 ONUFRYCHUK: MICHAEL ’04 (FLYHALF), ANDREW ’06 (WING) OSWALD: GREGORY ’98 (PROP), MICHAEL ’99 (FULLBACK) PATRIZIA: CHAS ’95 (CENTER), CHRIS ’99 (SCRUMHALF/LOCK), JOHN ’03 (SCRUMHALF/LOCK) PENNY: JOHN ’14 (CENTER), MICHAEL ’15 (FLYHALF) PLANTAMURA: DOM ’13 (#8), DANIEL ’16 (PROP) PIERCE: PATRICK ’00 (INSIDE CENTER), BILLY ’07 (WING) PLOFCHAN: TOMMY ’06 (SECOND ROW), ANDREW ’07 (SECOND ROW) PRATT: LINCOLN ’07 (LOCK), MCKAY ’09 (FULLBACK) QUINLAN: CHARLIE ’13 (#8), YILI ’16 (FLANKER) RAPP: BRENDAN ’98 (LOCK/OUTSIDE CENTER), KEVIN ’02 (OUTSIDE CENTER) RICHARDS: JOE ’04 (LOCK), JR ’16 (WING) RIPPERT: JIMMY ’11 (FLANKER), TOMMY ’14 (HOOKER) ROCHA: JAVIER ’92 (FLYHALF), JUAN CARLOS ’96 (PROP) SAUSVILLE: JUSTIN ’98 (PROP), PETER ’00 (WING) SAVERCOOL: BRIAN ’10 (SCRUMHALF), COLIN ’14 (SCRUMHALF) SEEGER: JACK ’12 (CENTER), JOE ’13 (CENTER ) SHEEHY: ANDREW ’15 (CENTER), PATRICK ’16 (FLYHALF) ST. PIERRE: MATTHEW ’12 (CENTER), PATRICK ’14 (CENTER) STRANIX: CHRIS ’06 (FLANKER), PATRICK ’08 (LOCK) TONDREAU: DAVID ’13 (FLANKER), CLAY ’16 (WING) WARRING: JOHN ’03 (PROP), LUKE ’04 (LOCK) WILLS: JOE ’02 (PROP/LOCK), MICHAEL ’05 (PROP) WOLF: ANDREW ’07 (FLYHALF), PATRICK ’09 (LOCK) YACKEE: MICHAEL ’10 (LOCK), THOMAS ’12 (FLANKER)

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Go Eagles Rugby! The D’Arcy Family

J OHN ‘14

Liam ‘14

MICHAE L ‘15

THANKS GONZAGA R UGBY!

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“The Rugby Biskets of Gonzaga”

“Congratulations to Gonzaga JV on a great season.” Rugby Brothers, hear their cries With busted noses and blackened eyes They cry not from the physical pain But for their teammates, let Eagles reign!

Congrats to all Gonzaga Rugby families to another rewarding and enjoyable year

Patrick Crowley ‘2014. we are very proud of your drive and persistence with Rugby. We know that you love RUGBY and it shows. Congratulations to all the Eagles in the Class of 2014 for realizing that the secret to RUGBY requires discipline, enthusiasm, trusting friendships and

A team always appreciates a great individual if he’s willing to sacrifice for the group. —KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR 68 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2013

several incredible Coaches Love, Mom, Dad and Abbie

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY TOP SHOTS

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY TOP SHOTS

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Congratulations on a Fantastic Season!

The Iscaro Family (Andrew ‘12 & Jack ‘15 & Coach)

Wish you three more great Rugby years!

Keep giving your best Dare! Love, Mom, Dad & Bayo

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Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill… and Lots of Spirit!

Brian, Flanker 2014

The Abod Family

FA N TA STI C SEASON EAGL ES!

Ken Rugby Boosters President 2012

Anne Marie Rugby Boosters President 2013

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Brian Flanker 2014 Patrick ‘12

Kenny ‘11

Brian ‘14

2013 GONZAGA RUGBY ALUMNI CLASSIC This year’s alumni game proved to be a great day of rugby. Playing against alumni from St John’s and the Exiles the Eagle alums put on a show with a count of 17 trys. 49 players and numerous parents came out for the game on a 60 degree day. A reception after the game was held at the Madhatter Restaurant. The following players attended the game. PLAYERS YEAR PLAYER 1967 1986 1995 1996 2000 2001 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

Pat McKenna Joe Freeman JP Perez Sean Flynn Phil Boland Mike Minchik Robert Garvis Mac Kimmitt Sean Duffy Connor Kelly Gavin Fugere Andrew Wolf Mick Newkumet Brian Mellody Peter Chongpinitchai Jordan Maitland Ballah Boakai Keegan Downey John Nalls Johnny McMurray Gabe Cunningham Joe LaPaille Ricky Neel-Feller Pat Wolf David Penberthy

COLLEGE

TRYS

Mt St Mary’s Catholic MD Delaware Frostburg John Carroll St Joe’s Tennessee St Joe’s BC Penn State Penn State Gettysburg Georgetown Hampton MD Pittsburgh Wake Forest Harvard Loyola of Chicago Navy BC Notre Dame

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YEAR PLAYER

COLLEGE

TRYS

2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

Penn State MD MD Princeton Delaware UMBC MD St Joe’s PAC Washington University Penn State St Joe’s Middlebury Clemson Va Tech St Joe’s Fordham Penn State Marquette MD Tulane Marquette Marquette Notre Dame

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Gabe Free Matias Cima John Davis Chris Ham Ian Combs Ryan Garvis Connor Whitcomb Neil York Guy Lopresti Nelson Gomes Sam LaPaille Joe Whalen Cole Baker Ryan Gilroy Joe Taylor Nick Hopkins Jace Caulfield Andrew Iscaro Phillip Sanneman Bayo Adebonojo Teddy Marcou Thomas Yackee Matt Brune Will Hornish

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Proudly Supports the Gonzaga Eagles. Bring the Damage!

Good Luck, Jack!

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“Do not pray for easier lives. Pray for stronger men.” John F. Kennedy

Great season Michael and the Gonzaga Eagles! The Barry Family

Thank you coaches, players and parents for a great Freshman Rugby season!

Congratulations to Gonzaga Rugby for another Great Season!

The Healy Family

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GONZAGA RUGBY ALL MET

Gonzaga Players Who Were Either All-Met or Represented the PRU 2000 Phil Boland John Butler Chris Bonilla Paul Gabriel Mike Morioraty Andrew McCornack Brendan Kelly Patrick Pierce

2001 Kevin Rapp John Clifford Tim Murphy Chris Bonilla Tim Madden Paul Gabriel Brendan Kelly Mike Morioraty Anthony Caron

2002 Tripp Larkin Nate McGrath Tim Murphy John Dufief Tim Conley Chris Bonilla Brendan Kelly John Clifford Kevin Rapp Mike Buckley Jared Thomas

2003 Nate McGrath John Dufief Pat Hamm John Warring Will Cox Brian Ralston George Lynch Steve Hartman

2004 Tony Casco Sean Duffy Brandon Fielding Robert Garvis Brian Geisen Robert Glover Jon Gore Max Greninger Pat Hamm Brian Hogan

Connor Kelly Sam Lovejoy Nick Maffey Andrew Marson Joe MacDonald Brian Orzechowski Tom Plofchan Nick Principe Robert Sproul Richard Vilemenay Mike Wills Alex Leach

2005 Brandon Fielding Jon Gore Jon Dykes Taylor Murray Alex Leach Kyle Riordan Sean Duffy Dan Ryan Johnson Bademosi Tom Plofchan Peter McMurray Ben Weeda Peter Biskaduros Chr is Saint Kevin Kehoe Brian Orzechowski Connor Kelly Andrew Wolf Grant Furnary Anthony Clark Chris Beauregard Mike Wills Gavin Fugere

2006 Connor Kelly Tom Plofchan Alex Leach Jon Dykes Cory McGillvray Mick Newkumet Chris Saint Phil Cooney Nick Interdonato Joe Drummey Johnson Bademosi Andrew Onufrychuk Kyle Riordan

2007 Mick Newkumet Cory McGillivray

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Gavin Fugere Jon Dykes Billy Andrakakos Nick Interdonato Chris Saint Andrew Wolf Chris Beauregard Johnson Bademosi Jon Beckerle

2008 Jordan Maitland Brian Mellody Tommy DuFief Eduardo Federico Sacasa Gabe Cunningham David Penberthy Chris Beauregard Johnson Bademosi Matias Cima Keegan Downey Mick Newkumet

Sam LaPaille Guy Lopresti Jack McAuliffe Conor Squier Joe Whalen Connor Whitcomb Cole Baker Andrew Iscaro Ryan Gilroy Matt Brune Myles Proctor Ben Cima

2012

Jeff Bruno Dylan Jones PJ Orlandi Rickey Neel-Feller Gabe Cunningham David Penberthy Matias Cima Johnny McMurray Johnny Kelley Gabe Free

Bayo Adebonojo Cole Baker Michael Barry Jack Bowman Matt Brune Jace Caulfield Ben Cima Cal Cunningham Dan Flynn Matt Flynn Ryan Gilroy Andrew Iscaro Jack Iscaro Dom Plantamura Jimmy Ronan Matt Ruiters Nick Skalka Joe Seeger Campbell Voltman Joe Whalen

2010

2013

2009

Pat Carter Matias Cima Dan Collins Ian Combs John Davis Gabe Free Dylan Jones Sam LaPaille Kevin Lee Brian Leibold Jack McAuliffe Brian Savercool Conor Squier

2011 Danny Collins Dylan Cunningham Tony Dattoli Danny Flynn

Jack Carroll Tommy Rippert Matt Flynn Will Clougherty Harry Lee Charlie DePont Dom Plantamura Jimmy Ronan Ben Cima Michael Barry Frank Ruzicka Matt Ruiters TJ Cuddihy

Congratulations on an amazing season!! So happy to be part of the Gonzaga Rugby Family!!! The McGee’s Chris and Karen Reilly ‘16, Darby (Holy Child ‘15) and Quinn ‘12

William E. Gardner Attorney at Law

3251 Old Lee Highway Suite 516 Fairfax VA (703) 591-2300 Fax (703) 591-7681 Toll Free (866) 493-4529

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2013 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER VARSITY PURPLE

VARSITY WHITE

OPPONENT

SCORE

DATE

OPPONENT

Charlotte C Charlotte Tigers Greenwich TC Williams Eleanor Roosevelt SJC Dematha Dixon McQuaid Fordham Prep Xavier Perry St Prep Georgetown Prep Georgetown Prep Perry St Prep Chapin Penn Jesuit

24-14 31-7 52-0 48-0 36-0 46-0 93-5 29-17 38-0 53-0 26-7 69-10 44-8 47-10 53-3 55-14 45-27 16-21

3/2 3/3 3/10 3/15 3/15 3/21 3/26 3/30 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/25 4/29 5/7 5/10 5/16 5/17 5/18

SJC A 18-10 Charlotte C B 30-0 Charlotte tigers B 34-5 Georgetown Prep 5 to 7 MDX 7 to 12 Fordham Prep 41-7 McQuaid 48-0 Perry St Prep May-51 St Paul's 41-12 DeMatha 15-28 Howard co 37-5 TC Williams 45-0

VP 1-0 VP 2-0 VP 3-0 VP 4-0 VP 5-0 VP 6-0 VP 7-0 VP 8-0 VP 9-0 VP 10-0 VP 11-0 VP 12-0 VP 13-0 VP 14-0 VP 15-0 VP 16-0 VP 17-0 VP 17-1

Congratulations, Grant on your senior year! Have fun and work hard! Love, Your Family— Cheryl, Patrick, Jackie and Gillian

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SCORE VW 1-0 VW 2-0 VW 3-0 VW 3-1 VW 3-2 VW 4-2 VW 5-2 VW 5-3 VW 6-3 VW 6-4 VW 7-4 VW 8-4

DATE 2/24 3/2 3/3 3/21 3/24 4/13 4/13 4/18 4/21 4/26 5/11 5/11

ARGENTINA URUGUARY TOUR 2013 OPPONENT

SCORE

DATE

Centro Naval Chivilcoy Centro Naval Semenario C Semenario A Old Christians Teros dev Teros U-17

27-29 23-20 8 to 5 27-5 26-21 5 to 7 13-26 10 to 14

3/30 3/30 3/30 4/2 4/2 4/4 4/4 4/4

C B A C A C B A

2013 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER JV PURPLE OPPONENT

SCORE

NOVA B 0-0 PW 33-14 SJC B 52-0 MDX 31-7 North Bay 5 to 14 Xavier 0-19 Fordham Prep 0-15 Gprep 5.17 Fairfield Prep 29-12 Fairfield Prep 22-7 Perry St Prep 7..5 Georgetown Prep 19-13 JVW 0-25

JVP 0-0-1 JVP 1-0-1 JVP 2-0-1 JVP 3-0-1 JVP 3.1.1 JVP 3.2.1 JVP 3.3.1 JVP 3-4-1 JVP 4-4-1 JVP 5-4-1 JVP 6-4-1 JVP 7-4-1 JVP 7-5-1

FRESHMAN DATE

OPPONENT

SCORE

DATE

3/15 3/15 3/21 3/24 4/9 4/13 4/13 4/13 4/17 4/19 4/25 4/29 5/11

SYC Warranton NOVA Exiles SJC North Bay Fordham Prep Xavier Fairfield Prep Fairfield Prep Calvert Hall Mt St Joe's Ft Hunt W. Loudoun Mt St Joe's North Bay North Bay Calvert Hall Calvert Hall PAC/MDX SYC North Bay Mt St Joe's

10 to 43 17-17 22-5 29-14 10 to 5 58-19 53-0 24-0 70-0 47-5 62-0 34-0 31-5 29-12 32-12 20-0 22-5 29-5 10..5 17-0 12..5 24-0 36-5

3/8 3/15 3/15 3/17 3/24 4/9 4/13 4/14 4/17 4/19 4/23 4/30 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/4 5/4 5/4 5/4 5/4 5/8 5/11 5/11

JV WHITE OPPONENT

SCORE

DATE

SJC B SYC B NOVA Prep B Gprep Fordham Prep St Ignatius Perry St Prep Exiles Dematha B Exiles JVP MSJ Jesuit Penn Brownsburg

61-0 19-15 22-14 45-0 28-0 26-8 7..52 45-12 30-12 48-5 52-0 25-0 48-0 12..7 12..31 27-25

2/24 3/15 3/15 3/21 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/18 4/21 4/26 5/11 5/11 5/11 5/17 5/17 5/18

JVW 1-0 JVW 2-0 JVW 3-0 JVW 4-0 JVW 5-0 JVW 6-0 JVW 6-1 JVW 7-1 JVW 8-1 JVW 9-1 JVW 10-1 JVW 11-1 JVW 12-1 JVW 13-1 JVW 13-2 JVW 14-2

F 0-1 F 0-1-1 F 1-1-1 F 2-1-1 F 3-1-1 F 4.1.1 F 5-.1.1 F 6.1.1 F 7.1.1 F 8-1-1 F 9-1-1 F 10-1-1 F 11-1-1 F 12-1-1 F 13-1-1 F 14-1-1 F 15-1-1 F 16-1-1 F 17-1-1 F 18-1-1 F 19-1-1 F 20-1-1 F 21-1-1

“Congratulations

2013

Gonzaga Rugby!” – John and Teresa Flynn

THE PRACTICE OF SOLUTIONS

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2013 GONZAGA RUGBY PATRONS

The Rugby Men of Eye Street deeply appreciate the generous support of the following patrons: John & Barbara Lawless

Lisa M. Plantamura

Jack and Claire Lawless

Tanya Baskin

(grandparents of Dom and Danny Plantamura)

The Gemunder Family

John A. (Jack) Kirchner ’53

The Grant Family

(great uncle of Dom and Danny Plantamura)

In loving memory of Albert H. Kirchner, Sr. ’19

The Ashkin Family The Coon Family

(great-grandfather of Plantamura Boys)

The Masturzo Family

The Powers (Jacob) Family

The Cuddihy Family

THANKS FOR THE

GREAT RUGBY

MEMORIES THE FLYNNS

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