The Good News From 19 Eye Street - Winter 2018

A Landmark Gift A $5 million gift to Gonzaga’s endowment will enable deserving young men to receive an Eye Street education.

Gonzaga College High School is a Roman Catholic, private, independent, college-preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic Order, and governed by an independent Board of Directors.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018 R. Scott Pastrick (Chairman) Floyd A. Adagio Thomas M. Buchanan ’72 Rev. David J. Collins, SJ ’83 Sean R. Creamer ’82 Louvel J. Fauntroy ’84 Rev. Thomas P. Gaunt, SJ ’71 Sean W. Glynn ’82 Rod Lawrence William G. McMurtrie, Jr. ’88 Rev. Stephen W. Planning, SJ James A. Ryan, Jr. ’83 Leslie G. Sarasin Paul A. Sheehy ’81 Edwin A. Sheridan IV ’89 Lisa Ridgway Slater Rev. Timothy J. Stephens, SJ Michael P. Tierney ’70 Carroll M. Warfield ’70 John J. Carmody, Jr. ’54, General Counsel POSTMASTER and those with new addresses, please send address corrections to: The Good News, Attn: Lashieta Rogers, Gonzaga College High School, 19 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001; or via email to lrogers@gonzaga.org; phone: (202)3367147.

Please send editorial correspondence and alumni news to the same address as above: Attn: Steve Langevin ’89, Editor, The Good News; or via e-mail: slangevin@gonzaga.org; phone: (202)336-7144.

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A Landmark Gift

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Investing in Gonzaga’s Future An unprecedented $5 million gift will grow Gonzaga’s endowment and honor the legacy of Washington businessman A. James Clark.

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Meet Matt Lopez, S.J. The Jesuit Regent joined the teaching staff at Gonzaga this fall.

Service and Devotion Four Honored With St. Aloysius Medal

a Pioneer 28 Honoring John Gabriel Smith ’54 was the first

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African American to graduate from Gonzaga.

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Memoriam 32 InHenry J. “Hank” Lilly ’60: Teacher,

Remembering Hank Lilly ’60

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Awards Eye on Eye Street By the Numbers Events Athletics Arts Campus News Reunions In Appreciation

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President’s Message Dear Gonzaga Community,

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ver the years, alumni and friends of Gonzaga have often asked me what about Gonzaga makes me most proud. At times, others have asked me what concerns me most about Gonzaga. Interestingly enough, the answer to both questions is the same: Gonzaga’s accessibility. By this, I mean Gonzaga’s ability to serve an economically diverse cross section of young men.

Why am I proud? Because while Gonzaga’s tuition of approximately $22,000 is a challenge for many families, it is extremely competitive relative to our private school peers. In fact, many similar private high schools in the area charge ten to fifteen thousand dollars more than Gonzaga. However, the fact that our tuition is significantly lower than many of our peer schools is only half the story. The other key to Gonzaga’s affordability is the fact that a full third of our students receive significant financial aid. These two factors, along with Gonzaga’s commitment to keep tuition as low as possible and the generous support of our alumni, have ensured that while the campus has changed over the years, the economic diversity of the student body has remained largely the same. Why am I concerned? Because maintaining that diversity going forward is a significant challenge.

The good news is that it is not an impossible challenge. Rather, it is a challenge that will be met in the coming years by Gonzaga supporters like Scott and Courtney Pastrick who understand that preserving Gonzaga’s accessibility lies with the growth of our endowment. Through their extraordinary generosity, the Pastricks have not only made a lasting and transformative gift to Eye Street, they have shined a bright light on Gonzaga’s greatest need going forward: the need to grow our endowment significantly in the coming years.

Twenty-five years ago the idea of an endowment for a high school might have seemed far-fetched.

Today, a sizable endowment for a school like Gonzaga is an absolute necessity. It is the only way to keep tuition within reach and to provide adequate financial aid to those who need it. We still have a long way to go to grow our endowment to where it needs to be. However, there is no better way to preserve the heart and soul of our beloved school than to help us with this effort.

I wish to thank Scott and Courtney for their years of extraordinary support for the mission of Gonzaga. Their tremendous generosity will impact generations of Eagles for years to come. I wish also to thank all of our generous alumni, parents, past parents, and benefactors for all the ways in which you support Gonzaga. Thanks to you, as Gonzaga moves toward its 200th birthday, Jesuit education is stronger than ever on Eye Street. May God bless you!

Sincerely,

Rev. Stephen W. Planning, SJ President

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Making the Grade

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ach year, Gonzaga faculty members select two peers to honor as Teachers of the Year. The awards are formally given out at a ceremony hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington’s High School Principals’ Association (HSPA) in October. We asked this year’s Veteran and Novice Teacher of the Year to tell us what they love about working at Gonzaga.

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Thoughtful Colleagues “I feel so lucky to work alongside passionate and committed colleagues who bring out the best in our students.”

Energetic Students “My students always amaze me with their curiosity, creativity, and humor. Every day has a new energy and is full of laughter.”

Engaged Students “My students always amaze me with their thoughtful insights and critical thinking skills. It is also a truly special experience to teach U.S. History in Washington, DC. Seeing the Capitol building every day is a constant reminder of how close Gonzaga is to our nation’s history.”

The Jesuit Experience “It’s rewarding to work in a school with an emphasis on social justice. The world needs more compassionate men who value the dignity of all human beings.”

Veteran Teacher of the Year rom Springfield, Massachusetts, Ed served in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps after graduating from the University of Massachusetts. He’s been a teacher for 33 years, including 19 years at Notre Dame Prep in Towson, Maryland. Each day, he loves coming to work because of:

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Novice Teacher of the Year Silver Spring native and graduate of Georgetown Visitation, Meghan loves anything and everything related to mathematics and outer space. This is her fourth year teaching at Gonzaga. Ms. Cassidy is excited to come to work each day because of:

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Service and Devotion Four Honored With St. Aloysius Medal

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n October 29, 2017, the Gonzaga community gathered at Georgetown University’s Leavey Center for the St. Aloysius Dinner, which honored four individuals for their commitment to the school and its mission, as well as their service to the larger community.

Former Gonzaga parent and Board member Sandra McMurtrie has been a relentless force in serving the needs of the poor and marginalized all over the world, helping to shape, empower, and sustain the missions of numerous religious, educational, and social justice organizations. While volunteering with the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity, she also helped establish orphanages, nursing homes, and more.

Dick Myers taught English and coached basketball at Gonzaga for almost 30 years.

His style of teaching through humor endeared him to his students and colleagues alike, and during his years as a coach, he helped produce winning records, championships, and most importantly, fine young men on and off the court who were guided by integrity, graciousness, and a desire to constantly improve.

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Patty Tobin has been Gonzaga’s librarian since 2000. Over the years, she has done much to help promote the Ignatian ideal of coming together as a community—from organizing Ping Pong and chess tournaments to taking the time to get to know countless students.

As Director of Gonzaga’s Campus Kitchens Project, she helps students collect, prepare, and deliver more than 125 meals every week to the poor living around Gonzaga.

Msgr. Peter Vaghi ’66 is the pastor of Little Flower Parish in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as an author, attorney, and board member for several Catholic organizations. In his book Meeting God in the Upper Room, he writes, “Our challenge daily…is to seek out specific and concrete opportunities to give of ourselves to others in need of love and respect. And so many opportunities exist if we are sensitive and on the lookout for them.”

“The St’ Al’s Dinner is always one of my favorite evenings of the year,” says Danny Costello ’72, Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts, and also an organizer and presenter during the event. “It’s a chance to come together to celebrate those who truly embody Gonzaga’s spirit of service and social justice.” ■

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Gonzaga, Hail!

Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes Four New Members

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he Gonzaga Athletic Hall of Fame inducted four new members in November: the 1966 and 1967 Varsity Football Teams, Kenny Pegram ’94, the 1996-97 Varsity Basketball Team, and Michael Galindo ’01. In a ceremony in the Carmody Center, the honorees were feted with written remarks as well as a video featuring highlights from their playing days and tributes from their coaches and teammates.

Michael Galindo ’01 was a four-year varsity swimmer, a two-time “Swimmer of the Meet” at Catholic Nationals, a Washington Post First Team AllMet, and he helped Gonzaga win the “Triple Crown”— the Catholic Nationals, the Washington Metropolitan Prep School Swim Dive League (WMPSSDL) title, and the DC Metro championship—for the first time. He swam collegiately at the University of Michigan, serving as a team captain and helping the Wolverines to a Big 10 Championship in 2003-04.

A four-year athlete in the track-and-field and football programs, Kenny Pegram ’94 was a three-year starting lineman on the Varsity Football team. He earned several individual awards including the Pigskin Award, AllWCAC and All-Met honors, and inclusion on the USA Today All-American Team. He went on to play football at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned the team’s Defensive Lineman of The Year Award in 1998.

The 1996-97 Varsity Basketball Team was so good that then-assistant and current Head Coach Steve Turner called it one of the “top five teams in Gonzaga history.” The Eagles soared to a 30-5 record, the WCAC Championship, and a #2 ranking in the Washington Post. They were led by WCAC Coach of the Year Dick Myers and three All-WCAC players. The team also featured other individual Hall of Fame inductees including Alvin Brown ’97 and Billy Glading ’99.

The 1966 and 1967 Varsity Football Teams were coached by the late Henry “Hank” Lilly ’60 (see page 32) and compiled a total record of eleven wins, four losses, and two ties. After finishing 1-9 in both 1964 and 1965, the 1966 Eagles surged to a 7-1-1 record and the #4 ranking in the D.C. area with Lilly as their coach. The 1967 team notched a second-straight winning season and scored an upset win over St. John’s.

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onzaga’s football team played its first night home games in history this season.

The final piece of the Eye Street Renewal Project, the stadium lights over Buchanan Field were installed in late 2016. This photo was taken during the Homecoming game on September 29, when the Eagles beat Bishop McNamara 38-0. “There’s something about playing under the lights on a Friday night that feels electric,” says Varsity Head Coach Randy Trivers. “It was such a privilege to be the first team to do that on Buchanan Field. The players, the coaches, the fans—all of us knew we were part of history.” ■

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NHS Canned Food Drive By the Numbers

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very year, Gonzaga’s chapter of the National Honor Society organizes a week-long Canned Food Drive to benefit the McKenna Center. The drive takes the form of a competition between homerooms, with each homeroom vying to see which one can earn the most points per

student. This year, Headmaster Tom Every added an extra incentive: If the Gonzaga community collected more than 12,000 cans and achieved 85 percent student participation, there would be no school on the day after the Super Bowl. Needless to say, the boys were up for the challenge!

Here’s a look at the 2017 Canned Food Drive by the numbers.

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12,000 Number of cans the NHS set out to collect

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Number of homerooms that collected more than 700 cans

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The record for the most cans ever collected before this year

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The most cans collected by a single homeroom— congratulations to Mr. Sullivan!

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A Winter Wonderland on Eye Street

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n December 2, Gonzaga was transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” for the 37th Annual Christmas Gala. In addition to dozens of live and silent auction items, there was a wall of beautiful gold and silver ornaments as well as snowflakes and wrapped presents dangling from the ceiling.

Hundreds of parents, faculty and staff members, and friends came together to enjoy a festive evening while raising money for critical financial resources that help support Gonzaga and its mission.

An entirely volunteer-driven effort spearheaded by the Gonzaga Mothers Club, the Gala represented the successful culmination of months of planning and preparation by co-chairs Kim Howland and Maggie Sinnot Mejia, as well as many sub-committee chairs and dozens of volunteers. “The Gala is always one of the highlights of the year on Eye Street,” said Gonzaga President Fr. Stephen Planning, SJ. “This year’s event was a true testament to the love and dedication of our Gonzaga Mothers Club.” ■

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Eagles Fly High

Highlights from the fall 2017 season

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The Cross Country team kept up a fast pace throughout the 2017 season, competing in meets and invitationals all over the Washington area. On Saturday, October 28, the team captured the WCAC Championship for the first time since 2012, with six of Gonzaga’s seven runners placing in the top 12. The following weekend, Coach Ausema’s team went on to win the DCSAA Championship, where sophomore Gavin McElhennon led the pack with a first place overall finish.

In Coach Trivers’ fourth year leading Gonzaga Football, the varsity Eagles earned a spot in the WCAC championship game for the first time since 2011 by defeating Good Counsel (24-17) on the road in the semifinals.

Other highlights included victories over the Peddie School on historic Franklin Field, Georgetown Prep in the Jesuit Gridiron Classic, McNamara during the first home night game win in school history, and rival DeMatha, who was ranked #1 at the time. The team wrapped up the season ranked #6 in the area

by The Washington Post.

Led by longtime coach Scott Waller—who earned his 200th career win this season—the varsity soccer Eagles started the season strong by winning the Jesuit Classic tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, for the first time since 2013. Back in Washington, the squad notched up regular season wins against WCAC rivals such as St. John’s, DeMatha, and Good Counsel.

In the post-season, the Eagles topped DeMatha 2-1 to win the WCAC Championship for the second straight year, then continued on to win the DCSAA title vs. St. Albans—a dramatic victory that ended the season with penalty kicks.

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Athletic Honors Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were selected for All-WCAC and AllMetropolitan teams!

Washington Post All-Metropolitan Cross Country Coach of the Year: John Ausema 2nd Team: Gavin McElhennon ’20 Football 1st Team: Aidan Rafferty ’18 2nd Team: Joseph Wete ’19 Honorable Mention: Malik Bridgeman ’18, Jake Galli ’18, Marco Kemp ’19, Caleb Williams ’21

Water Polo The Gonzaga Water Polo team started the season with high expectations as a strong core of players returned. Highlights of the season included wins against the Hill School and Episcopal Academy, as well as a Top 8 finish in the Beast of the East tournament. In November, Dejan Udovicic, the head coach of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo team, came to practice and treated the team to a once-in-a-lifetime clinic (see picture below). A 5th place finish at Prep Eastern’s and a 4th place finish at Mid Atlantic Coast Water Polo League Championships finished out another very successful season.

Soccer 1st Team: Ryan Teuschl ’18 Honorable Mention: Nick Gerlach ’18

All-WCAC Cross Country 1st Team: Gavin McElhennon ’20, Cullen Capuano ’20, David Giannini ’19, John Travis ’18, Daniel Roginski ’19, Gavin Farley ’19 Football 1st Team: Malik Bridgeman ’18, Jordan Colbert ’18, Jack Keenan ’18, Marco Kemp ’19, Jason Labbe ’18, Robbie Mangas ’18, John Marshall ’19, Aidan Rafferty ’18, Hunter Stewart ’19 2nd Team: Nick DeChristopher ’18, Dean Engram ’19, Jake Galli ’18, Jestus Johnson ’20, Joseph Wete ’19, Caleb Williams ’21 Honorable Mention: Aaron Davis ’19, Maguire DiLenge ’18, Sean Johns ’19, John O’Toole ’19, Sydney Person ’18, Luke Petitbon ’20, Loic Sangwa ’19, Lucas Warfield ’19 Soccer Coach of the Year: Scott Waller 1st Team: Nick Gerlach ’18, Ryan Teuschl ’18 2nd Team: Peter Dernelle ’18, Rhys Owen ’18, Austin Smith ’18 Honorable Mention: Ethan Boshart ’18, Ryan Elie ’20, Evan Stipano ’18

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very fall, the Gonzaga Poets and Writers Club hosts the Gonzaga Poetry Prize. This fall’s contest drew approximately 30 entries, from which three winners were selected. Mr. Joseph Ross, English teacher and moderator of the club, said this year’s winners wrote “with bravery and feeling” and that their poems “showcase craft and heart.”

“Music to My Ears but a Dagger to My Soul”

By Hunter Stewart ’19 Alas! I am born Oblivious of the laurel, robe of a black male life.

Era to era the bottomless pit of hatred grows.

I have mourned the death of many.

My spirit is stirred, but I am silent.

Day to day.

Another gift to the world is dead.

Potential never reached.

But this is the norm now.

So why do I mourn?

The world is giving up, these acts of terror go unheard.

The land of the free, but why am I persecuted.

Alas! I am born for this.

To perform the drudgery of life.

Yet do I Marvel, for the road to the pinnacle is so close.

From the dark tower the secrets of slavery are concealed like those of the Inquisition.

For Abel never knew the deep sorrow in Cain’s heart.

So, we all are gifts of God, but my life irreverent.

A short film put on silent.

If the Situation was reversed, the hatred we face would be, so dear.

Unless it’s with a bullet or the new man’s noose.

“What Happens in Vegas Should Not Stay in Vegas”

By Lucas Jung ’19 This country takes a gunshot to the soul sparks the debate of gun control Why do we need to protect a right written in 1791 for those ready to fight It’s not like we don’t have a reason and it has created a lesion There is so much power in some groups we’re trapped in a chicken coup Vegas Orlando Blacksburg San Bernardino Charleston Newtown Aurora, Colorado these are massacres one took lives from another what if it were your sister, your mother, your brother what’s with the 42 death machines to be used as a means for a messed up end don’t even pretend like you’re doing the right thing you’re not because at the end of it all you’re still a killer who shot

“The Drop Off”

by Kyle Brown ’18 Praying for safety, reaching for you knowing it took me 14 steps to reach you, 16 years and 10 months to appreciate you.

for my brother, Miles I knew you were leaving, I knew why, I knew when, still I wept.

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You hugged me.

I didn’t want to let you go.

No, I didn’t want you to let me go.

I was losing you as a cliché preceded me, we couldn’t say goodbye only see ya later. gonzaga.org

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Life Lessons On Stage

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ow many of us would be willing to settle when we’re young for what we eventually get?” This question was posed by Tommy Nalls ’18, who was playing Grandpa in the Fall 2017 GDA production of Moss Hart’s “You Can’t Take It With You.” The cast and crew explored Grandpa’s question for four shows in November, playing

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members of the happy-go-lucky Sycamore family whose daughter, Alice, falls for the son of a snooty pillar of the community, banker Anthony W. Kirby.

Hijinks, misunderstandings, and even some comedic explosions ensue as everyone comes to realize that a well-lived life consists not so much in doing what others expect as in bravely following the “silly notions” of our dreams. ■

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Bringing History to Life A student research project reaches far beyond Eye Street

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hroughout the Fall, a group of Gonzaga students was featured several times in local and national media for a research project they worked on last summer.

The idea for the project was sparked in November 2016, when Georgetown University history professor Adam Rothman came to Gonzaga to speak about Georgetown’s Working Group on Slavery. Created in the fall of 2015, the group was formed to study Georgetown’s history of slavery, including the sale of 272 slaves by the Jesuits in 1838.

The Society of Jesus issued an emotional apology last April at Georgetown to the descendants of those slaves, all of whom lived on plantations in Maryland that were owned by the Society of Jesus.

In the wake of Professor Rothman’s talk and the Jesuits’ apology, several Gonzaga students decided to dig deeper.

With the help of History teacher Ed Donnellan, six students—Joe Boland, Matthew Johnson, Danny Podratsky, Jack Boland, Jack Brown, and Hameed Nelson—spent two weeks last summer conducting research in Georgetown University’s archives.

They studied accounting books, written histories, enrollment records, and other original documents related to the

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Jesuits’ Washington Seminary on F Street, NW, which was later renamed Gonzaga College and relocated to Eye Street in 1871.

Through the course of their research, the six students found evidence that the Washington Seminary—like other institutions operated by the Jesuits at the time—received both food and proceeds from several Jesuitowned plantations in Maryland.

They also found reference to the names of two enslaved persons—one named Isaih and one named Gabriel—in Washington Seminary accounting books.

On September 25, The Washington Post featured the young men and their work in a story that appeared on the front page of the Metro section. A few weeks later, the students were interviewed by WJLA reporter Kellye Lynn, who featured them in her “Spotlight on Education” series on ABC7. Then, in January, The New York Times Up Front, a national magazine geared towards teens, told their story as well.

All three news stories highlighted the fact that the students led this project themselves—they embarked on the research not because they had to for a class, but because they wanted to understand more about Gonzaga’s history.

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Ca m p u s News “These students did absolutely extraordinary work—the same type of work that my college and graduate students do,” says Adam Rothman, who saw the students in action at the Georgetown University Archives last summer.

Mr. Donnellan described the project as one of the most rewarding experiences he’s had as a teacher. “As a history teacher, you oftentimes feel removed from the events you are teaching,” he said. “But in this case, history became more real to us with each document we touched.”

The students plan to continue their research, and will present to the community any new findings they discover. “The Jesuit apology for slave holding last spring at Georgetown was not intended to bring an end to this difficult conversation,” Father Planning wrote in an announcement to the Gonzaga community in September.

“Likewise, the work of our students into our own Gonzaga past is not intended to close the book on this topic. On the contrary, I encourage the entire Gonzaga community to enter prayerfully and with great humility into an examination of our past with all of its triumphs and failings. I encourage us to look at how our past impacts us today, particularly as our country grapples with the difficult legacy of racism that still is far from extinguished from our society.” ■

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Fall 2017

Reunions Nearly 400 alumni returned to Gonzaga for their class reunions on Saturday, October 14.

The weather was perfect on Eye Street for a day of reminiscing and sharing stories and laughs with fellow Eagles. The Gonzaga community is grateful to all of the members of the Classes of 1962, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012 who came back to their alma mater to celebrate. Thank you for making it a memorable day!

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Investing in Gonzaga’s Future An unprecedented $5 million gift will grow Gonzaga’s endowment—and enable deserving young men to receive an Eye Street education.

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s the longtime President and Chief Executive Officer of Clark Construction, A. James Clark was a visionary businessman. Under his leadership, the company transformed Washington, building everything from museums and sports arenas to Metro stations and hotels.

But Mr. Clark—who passed away in 2015—built more than buildings. His foundation, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, has been a generous supporter of countless organizations in the Washington area. However, it was not until Mr. Clark’s grandson, Clark Pastrick ‘10, became a student that his grandfather, a lifelong Washingtonian, got to know the Gonzaga community.

“The more my father got to know Gonzaga during Clark’s time here, the more he came to really love everything about it,” says Courtney Pastrick, Clark’s mother and Board Chair of the Clark Foundation.

In 2010, Mr. Clark established the Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Endowed Scholarship Fund at Gonzaga. Part of the school’s permanent scholarship endowment, the fund generates ongoing financial assistance for students who would otherwise be unable to attend Gonzaga.

Though Mr. Clark was not a Catholic, he and Cardinal McCarrick formed a close bond over the years because of their shared passion for helping kids from underserved neighborhoods in D.C. “He really wanted to do something special in Cardinal McCarrick’s name because they had a very deep friendship,” says Courtney.

In December, Courtney and her husband, Scott Pastrick, Chairman of Gonzaga’s Board of Trustees, announced that the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation planned to continue to honor Mr. Clark’s legacy in an extraordinary way: making a $5 million gift to Gonzaga’s endowment as part of the Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Endowed Scholarship Fund. The gift is the largest in Gonzaga’s history.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Gonzaga Board Chair R. Scott Pastrick, Courtney Clark Pastrick, Gonzaga President Rev. Stephen Planning, SJ, and Clark Pastrick ’10

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“Gonzaga has been around a long time— it’s not going anywhere. It’s been tested over time, and it just gets better and better and stronger and stronger.”

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cott Pastrick was educated by the Jesuits at Campion High School, a boarding school in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin that closed in 1975. “It was there that I came to appreciate the unparalleled value of a Jesuit education,” Scott says. “These institutions teach young people not only academics, but the importance of character, community, and giving back.”

When it came time for Clark to look at high schools, he and his parents were immediately drawn to Gonzaga. “We used to say, there’s something in the water supply here,” says Courtney. “You can’t sit through a Mother-Son Brunch, or see the impact of the Freshman and Kairos retreats on your son, and not know that there’s an undefinable spirit here.”

During Clark’s time on Eye Street, the Pastricks became very close with Father Allen Novotny, S.J., who was President at the time. Like many members of the Gonzaga community, they were heartbroken when he passed away unexpectedly in 2010.

Courtney says that in addition to the shock of losing Father Novotny so suddenly, they were worried for the future of the school. “It can be extremely traumatic when you lose a really strong leader like that,” she says. “But it was such a smooth transition, first with Father Lingan and now with Father Planning.

Our faith and confidence in the school has only grown stronger.”

Scott joined Gonzaga’s Board of Trustees in 2009, and is now serving in his final year as Chair. “There were a couple of times when I have kind of looked up and said to Father Novotny, what have you gotten me into?” Scott jokes now about his long tenure on the Board.

As Chairman of the Board, Scott has been heavily involved in ensuring Gonzaga’s long-term financial stability, including an emphasis on building the endowment as the school approaches its bicentennial anniversary in 2021.

Sean Creamer ‘82, a fellow member of the Board of Trustees who will succeed Scott as Chairman, says as Gonzaga looks ahead, continuing to prioritize the endowment is key to keeping tuition low and meeting the financial need of every student who has been admitted—regardless of his family’s situation. “What our endowment ultimately does is provide long-term stability, especially in the area of need-based financial aid,” says Sean.

“The last thing that Gonzaga ever wants is to have a student earn his spot and not be able to become part of this community

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The Impact of the Endowment

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because it puts too much financial strain on his family.”

With this gift, the Pastricks hope to highlight the importance of the endowment and its role in keeping Gonzaga accessible and affordable. “We believe Gonzaga is a gem; it offers academic excellence in an urban setting and opens its doors to high-potential students notwithstanding their ability to pay,” says Courtney.

“This gift fits wonderfully into the Foundation’s overarching mission to connect effort with opportunity and ensure every child receives a high-quality education.”

Gonzaga President Father Stephen W. Planning, S.J. says the gift will be felt on Eye Street for generations to come. “Over the past ten years especially, we’ve seen a significant amount of change at Gonzaga—improvements to campus, more technology in the classroom, new teaching styles that adapt to the ways today’s students learn. Amidst all that change, people sometimes worry that the essence of Gonzaga is gonzaga.org

somehow vulnerable to change.”

“With this gift to the endowment,” continues Father Planning, “the Pastricks and the Clark Foundation are investing in the very heart of Gonzaga by helping to sustain our commitment to serve a student body that is socioeconomically and geographically diverse.

Countless young men will benefit from their vision, leadership, and generosity.”

As for the Pastricks, they say they couldn’t think of a better cause to support than the young men of Eye Street.

“Gonzaga really does build on a student’s moral compass and their sense of responsibility to the community and those less fortunate,” Scott says. “These young men—our son included—leave here having that gift forever.”

Courtney adds: “Gonzaga has been around a long time—it’s not going anywhere.

It’s been tested over time, and it just gets better and better and stronger and stronger.” ■

s we approach our bicentennial in 2021, Gonzaga will increasingly be focused on supporting our Endowment.

The Endowment is a critical source of need-based financial assistance.

Longstanding funds within the Endowment like the Carmody Scholarship (which supports tuition assistance for young men without a father in their lives) or the Erik Kristensen Scholarship (which supports tuition assistance for sons of military families) are two examples of many scholarship funds within the larger Gonzaga Endowment.

With this new gift from the Clark Foundation, The Cardinal McCarrick Fund will be the largest fund within the Endowment. As with all Endowed Funds, the principal of the gift will be invested by Gonzaga, with earnings harvested each year (at levels set by the Board of Trustees) to support financial assistance to deserving students.

In order to keep Gonzaga as affordable and accessible as possible, the Board of Trustees has set Endowment growth as a top priority of the school. The goals are twofold: • Grow the Endowment to the level that allows its annual earnings to sustainably cover the total need-based tuition assistance costs of the school.

• Dedicate more annual fundraising resources to other areas—helping to moderate the growth of Gonzaga’s tuition.

Meeting these goals will mean that the Endowment will need to increase more than three times its current size within the next five years—from $22 million to more than $70 million. That will happen as a result of essential support from the Gonzaga community, and prudent and strategic investment and stewardship of that support.

For more information on how you can help keep Gonzaga accessible by supporting these goals, contact David Dugan ‘98, Vice President of Alumni & Advancement, at ddugan@gonzaga. org or 202-370-5354.

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Meet Matt Lopez, S.J.

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att Lopez, S.J. joined the teaching staff at Gonzaga this fall.

Originally from Philadelphia, Matt graduated from St. Joe’s Prep and then Loyola University Maryland. After college graduation, about six years ago, he entered Jesuit formation, and is currently completing his Regency here at Gonzaga.

Matt sat down with us to talk about why he was drawn to religious life, what he enjoys about teaching, what it’s like living in the Jesuit Community on Eye Street, and more.

When did you know that you wanted to become a Jesuit?

When I got to St. Joe’s Prep, I met Jesuits who were very holy, very devout, very pious people, but also extremely down to earth. They were about getting down to business, they were very practical—that practical kind of faith really drew me in.

At Loyola, I expressed my interest in religious life to a Jesuit my freshman year, and he just laughed. He said, “Have fun, get into trouble, do the college experience, and then if you still feel that way in two to three years then come and see me and we’ll sort that out.”

After Loyola, I was at the crossroads where I was thinking of doing Jesuit Volunteer International, going to grad school in speech pathology, which is what I had majored in, or maybe this Jesuit thing would fit. What I realized was, if I went

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to grad school, I would be invited into really intimate moments of people’s lives— people who have had strokes, people who can’t say their significant others’ name, or

infants who have to learn how to swallow. Was I comfortable in that space? I thought yes.

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So I thought if I was ready to be a part of those intimate moments with people and move halfway around the world for service, why not do both of them at the same time? Why not try the Jesuits out? If it works, great. If it doesn’t, that’s okay too.

For me, it was now or never. And thank God, up until now, it’s been a very good fit.

What are you teaching here at Gonzaga this year?

Sophomore and freshman religion. Freshmen study the Old Testament in the fall and the New Testament in the spring. Sophomores study Christology and the sacraments in the fall, and ecclesiology and church history in the spring. In both classes, we are constantly stepping back, asking, where does Jesus fit into this, and how does this tie into the church as a whole, as well as daily life?

I’m also doing Campus Ministry work— coordinating liturgies, doing sacristan work—and going on and leading retreats.

Is this your first experience teaching?

As a Novice, I taught for a semester in Micronesia. It was a tiny high school, about 60 kids per class. I was teaching Latin, English, and Public Speaking. That was a blast, but there was not a lot of professional preparation. At Gonzaga, I’m getting a lot of that, which is wonderful.

Tell me about a memorable moment from your first semester.

When the freshmen read the Genesis accounts, they quickly realize that Genesis One and Genesis Two conflict. God created man last in the first creation story, yet man is pretty much the first thing he creates in the second story. How do they fit together?

The students think going in that it’s one continuous story, and it is, but not in the narrative sense that they are thinking. There is a consistent truth there, but it’s not so literal. One student wrote about that in one of his essays. He was able to recognize that we’re not just approaching the Bible as literal fact. It’s poetry, it’s history, it’s folklore. For him, interpretation took on a new meaning in the class. That was really rewarding for me.

Is part of your role here to talk about and promote Jesuit life?

I think part of my role as a Jesuit—and all Jesuits’ roles in general—is to promote religious

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onzaga has been fortunate to welcome many thoughtful, talented, and dedicated Jesuits during their formation over the years. These men have served the school as teachers, counselors, retreat leaders, administrators, club moderators, and more, and they impact students and colleagues alike.

Often their time on Eye Street is short—one or two years at most—after which they move on to other ministries and continue their Jesuit training. Here’s a brief look at three Jesuits who spent time at Gonzaga during their formation.

After entering the Society of Jesus in 1972, The Most Reverend George V. Murry, SJ, PhD, came to Gonzaga in 1974. He taught English and theology and also served as the Dean of Student Activities until 1976. Fr. Murry was ordained to the priesthood in 1979. In March 2007, he was installed as the Bishop of Youngstown (OH) and continues to serve in that role. This June, Father Murry will serve as Gonzaga’s Commencement Speaker.

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Reverend Francis X. McAloon, SJ, PhD, entered the Society of Jesus in 1982 and came to Gonzaga in 1986 where he taught English and religion until 1988. Fr. McAloon was ordained in 1992 and he is currently the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Associate Professor of Spirituality at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education.

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Reverend Ignatius “Hadi” Sasmita, SJ, PhD, entered the Society of Jesus in 1996 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2007. In between, he taught mathematics and computer science at Gonzaga from 2002 to 2004. He currently works in the Campus Ministry Office at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia.

vocation without being pushy.

One way of thinking about it is, are we happy? Do other people see that we’re happy? If we are going out and being our best selves and really working with others, people are attracted to that. Our responsibility is being open with the outside world and the Gonzaga community as a whole. And so, working with the young men, I try to be happy. I also try to be real and honest with them, and if that resonates, wonderful.

As a new member of Gonzaga, what has stood out to you about this community?

People who are not from Jesuit schools can have this idea that Jesuit schools can be elite or pompous. Gonzaga does a very good job of telling the young men and faculty and staff that that’s not what we’re about.

The Jesuit term is downward mobility—how do we choose the other person as opposed to resting on our laurels? How do we be a part of the world that’s outside our comfort zone?

I’ve seen that in the conversations we’ve been having this year around slavery, poverty, and race. Other schools are not having those conversations. Or, if they are, it’s in drips and drabs. But I think it’s very much filled the conversation—or at least the conversations I’ve been in—at Gonzaga.

What is it like living in the Jesuit Community here on Eye Street?

The community is awesome.

I’m the youngest in the house, but we have a good solid age range—late 20 somethings to early 80 somethings.

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the West Coast, guys from the Midwest, guys from the South, the East Coast. We have people from Haiti. We have white Jesuits, Filipino Jesuits, black Jesuits. I think it’s indicative of the international Society—we’re just a little snapshot of the Society as a whole, which is really cool.

Before now, I had only lived in communities with 20 and 30 somethings—all very young, learning and getting used to this life. Being in a community like this is very grounding and eyeopening for me. This is what the Society is about.

After your formation is complete, what type of work do you think you’d like to pursue? gonzaga.org

One thing that excites me is high school work.

Either coming back to Gonzaga or a place like Gonzaga would be really neat.

At Loyola, I studied speech pathology and audiology, which I loved. I really enjoy working with the deaf community, learning about deaf culture, and understanding more about what they bring both to the wider hearing community and the church.

But at this point, what I’m most worried about is grading exams! In general, I’m really trying to be as open as I can to new experiences and seeing where they might lead. ■ Gonzaga l Winter 2018

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Honoring a Pioneer

John Gabriel Smith ’54 was the first African American to graduate from Gonzaga.

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ast spring, Byron Harper ‘84, Gonzaga’s Director of Alumni Relations, called Gabe Smith ’54 and invited him to lunch. He didn’t tell him why he wanted to get together—just that David Dugan ’98, Gonzaga’s Vice President of Alumni and Advancement, and Walter Hill ’83, former Gonzaga trustee and member of the school’s Onyx Alumni Association, would be there as well.

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When the group of four alumni sat down to eat, Walter handed Gabe a non-descript plastic trophy that had been given to his father when he graduated from the DC Police Academy in 1960. “After my father died, my mother gave me this trophy,” Walter said.

“The news of the day was that he graduated first among the blacks in his class. In actuality, he graduated first overall in his entire class.”

Walter’s father passed away in 2013. “One of the things I learned when I lost my father,” Walter says, “is that you want to give folks their flowers when they can smell them.”

Byron, Walter, and David went on to explain to Gabe that Gonzaga wanted to honor him—the school’s first African American graduate— at a ceremony in the fall.

During halftime of the Homecoming Football game on October 14, the school planned to unveil the Gabe Smith Portal to Buchanan Field, which had been funded by donations from Onyx alumni. gonzaga.org

“The whole drive home I was pinching myself,” says Gabe. “You talk about a humbling experience. To be honest, I’m still not completely over everything that happened.” __________

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ohn Gabriel Smith grew up in rural Ridge, Maryland, where his pastor at St. Peter Claver Church was Father Horace B. McKenna, S.J. “I used to serve Mass for Father every other morning down at St. Peter’s,” says Gabe. “He was the closest thing to a saint on earth that I have ever experienced.”

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Gabe says he had a wonderful experience at Gonzaga.

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becoming a priest, he met lifelong friends, studied hard, and played football.

When Gabe was a sophomore, he played on the Junior Varsity football team. Assuming that he’d be a member of the Varsity squad the following fall, several teams in the area announced that they wouldn’t play Gonzaga if Gabe was on the team.

“I asked Coach Kozik about it,” Gabe says, “and he said, ‘If you want to play football here, you’re going to play football here. That’s the beginning and end of it.’ ” So Gonzaga scheduled several away games for the following fall against schools in

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“A lot of things fly over your head when you’re in high school,” Gabe says now. “But then later on in life you begin to put them together and put some meaning to them.

Gonzaga has always done what it feels is right. And that means a lot.”

Gabe says that looking back, he now believes that God put those two individuals—Father McKenna and Coach Kozik—in his path for a reason. “God sets up a plan and you wonder how things are going to work out,” he says. “But they do.” __________

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aturday, October 14 was a special day on Eye Street—for Gabe, his family, and the entire Gonzaga community as a whole.

During a ceremony at halftime of the football game, Gabe walked out through a tunnel of current students towards the 50-yard line. The students were all wearing purple shirts that said “Gabe” and had number 54 on the back.

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were released into the air to commemorate the unveiling of the Gabe Smith Portal to Buchanan Field. The inscription on the plaque was read over the loudspeaker: In recognition of John Gabriel Smith, Class of 1954, the first AfricanAmerican graduate of Gonzaga. This entrance, made possible by the generosity of Onyx alumni, serves as a tribute to Gabe and an enduring symbol to young men—of all races and ethnic backgrounds— who follow in his pioneering footsteps on Eye Street.

“When we started this, a lot of guys, even Onyx alumni, didn’t know who Gabe was,” says Walter. “But never again will a student not know who Gabe Smith is. They will know that in the same year that the Supreme Court passed Brown vs. the Board of Education, a black graduate walked across the stage at Gonzaga.”

On the first floor of Cantwell Hall, along the History hallway, there’s now a

display featuring photos of Gabe and T-shirts and photos from the dedication ceremony.

“I love the fact that our boys are able to look at a living example of someone who faced adversity,” says Assistant Dean of Students Devon Leary. “That’s why Gabe’s story is so important— he is a real person, an alum, someone who’s connected to the students who can tell a first-hand story about his life and the things that he went through.”

Walter hopes that today’s students recognize and admire Gabe’s humility.

“Oftentimes pioneers don’t set out to be pioneers,” he says. “They are just going through their life. It’s only in hindsight that they begin to realize the significance of their actions.” ■

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In Memoriam:

Henry J. “Hank” Lilly ’60

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he Gonzaga community mourns the passing of Henry J. “Hank” Lilly ’60 in December. A former Gonzaga football player, then a teacher and coach, and later a Gonzaga parent, Hank had an infectious enthusiasm for life, his family, and his faith.

In a moving eulogy about his Dad, Greg Lilly ’89 talked about one of the great life lessons he learned from Hank when he was 19 years old: Dream big, believe in yourself, and work hard. “I’ve remembered that smile and my Dad’s belief in me whenever I have been faced with any challenge big or small,” said Greg.

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also felt by the many Gonzaga football players he coached in the 1960s. When the 1966 and 1967 varsity teams were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in November 2017, several of Hank’s former players sent stories and memories about their old coach and mentor.

Paul Lafranchise ’68 said, “You taught me that hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and teamwork pay off.

In large part because of you, I obtained a law degree, married a wonderful woman, raised seven great children, and became

a trial lawyer in California. Please know that though I never achieved my goal of becoming a great football player, I am what I am because of your example and that of great people like you.”

“You changed our lives. I believe we came away from our experience together having learned some valuable lessons in life,” said Jim Carrington ’67.

“Through your leadership we became better players and through your example, better people. That was part of the lesson imparted whether you intended it or not. You were the best coach I ever had. By far.” ■

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Faculty and Staff Mr. Steve Turner, head varsity basketball coach and director of Gonzaga’s VINCO Program, was honored with the Nell and John Wooden Leadership in Coaching Award on October 12 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC…

1940s Nicholas Morana ’43 received the Distinguished Service Award from

Jim Scott ’66 was honored at the Saint Vincent College Alumni of Distinction Dinner on September 29. The evening’s program noted that Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at Saint Vincent in 1970 and also did graduate study in government public relations at American University. After college, Jim served in the US Naval Reserve at Annapolis until 1973. He later served as public affairs specialist for the U.S. Army Northeast Region Recruiting Command in Ft. Meade, Maryland, and Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the Naval Ship Research Development Center in Annapolis. He retired in 2007 as Director of Congressional and Public Affairs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Bethesda, Maryland. gonzaga.org

Members of the Class of 1949 gathered for lunch and a mini-reunion on September 24, 2017, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Pictured here in the front row are (l-r) Jerry Shannon ’49, Denny Sullivan ’49, and Bill Gates ’49. In the back row are (l-r) John Gregory ’49, Tom Lynch ’49, Jim Belson ’49, Ted Mariani ’49, Jim Quinn ’49, Dave Warner ’49, and Larry Beaubien ’49. The ’49ers were joined by David Dugan ’98, Vice President for Alumni and Advancement, and Byron Harper ’84, Director of Alumni Relations.

the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Veterans Service Medal from Florida Governor Rick Scott in October (see photos on page 36)…

1950s Dave Muller ’52 recently had his eighth Colorado hiking guide published… Bob Murray ’53 and his wife, Rosemary, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 30, 2017, with a Mass and reception with friends and family in Alexandria, VA. The celebrant at

both their wedding Mass in 1967 and the anniversary Mass was Rev. Dominic Totaro, SJ ’53… Stephen Richter ’59 writes, “I graduated from St. Aloysius Grade School in 1955. I will never forget Fr. Fuller, SJ, and the good Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur…”

1960s Jim Scott ’66 was honored at the Saint Vincent College Alumni of Distinction Dinner on September 29 as part of the college’s 2017 Homecoming festivities (see photo)…

Simba Sana ’86 (Bernard Sutton when he was at Gonzaga) published his first book, Never Stop: A Memoir, in September. The book tells the story of his sometimes turbulent youth and the successes and struggles that have helped give him a better understanding of himself, human nature, faith, and American culture. “Gonzaga was instrumental in saving my life and I am proud to be an Eagle alum,” says Simba.

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Patrick Fish ’10 (r) and Torey Ortmayer ’11, the co-founders of a company called Groupify.me, recently launched an app called “Student IDeals” in the DC area.

The app is designed to help students find businesses offering discounts and deals in their college town or city.

They started the company while they were in Los Angeles at Occidental College together and then moved the company back to the DC area. They have had help from several Gonzaga alumni including Matthew Pugliese ’10, Kevin Wong ’13, Owen Fish ’15, and Luke Allen ’16. Mr. Ed Fish (father of four Eagles) is the chairman of the board.

“This company is the product of relationships forged on Eye Street,” Torey says, “and we hope to connect with countless more Eagles attending college in the future.”

Tim Dolan ’70 and his partner, Mary Alice Grant, recently formed Rudder Associates, a niche consulting enterprise offering a variety of services. They are located in Fort Collins, CO… Ted LeBlanc ’70 was promoted to Vice President for U.S. Dealer Sales at Toshiba America Business Solutions in October. He has been with Toshiba for ten years and was most recently its east region director of sales…

Edward Consroe ’72 has worked for the past 37 years for Citi, most recently as Managing Director of Global Consumer Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer for Citi Holdings. He has worked in numerous locations and roles domestically and internationally, and has been designated a Senior Credit Officer for Citi since 1989.

He intends to retire in early 2018 and is planning to teach at the university level after retirement. Ed and his

Gonzaga faculty members (l-r) Paul Buckley ’86 (Mathematics), Ariel Laguilles ’96 (Modern Languages), and John Ausema (Science), representing the faculty’s Eye Street Track Club, won the 2017 Bethany Beach First Responders Duathlon Relay on September 24, 2017. The event is part of a series of races that raises funds for the First Responders in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Paul and Ariel ran the first and third legs of the race, while John biked the middle leg.

wife reside in New York and Maryland…

1980s Michael DiLorenzo ’86 is

Austin Alderdice ’08 (holding banner) and Katie Fien were married in Rochester, New York, on November 19, 2016. Fellow Eagles in the wedding party included Ben Weeda ’08 (second from left), Colin Dowd ’08, and Mike McNamee ’08.

Several other Gonzaga celebrated with them, including (l-r) Jerry Weeda ’98, Ted Lopez ’08, Tommy DuFief ’08, Evans Mullan ’08, Tom Miller ’08, Joe Shea ’08, Tommy Tigani ’08, Tommy Hilley ’08, and Matt Long ’08.

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Mitch Brooks ’02 (seated) and Cadene Russell were married on July 15, 2017, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Mitch’s Gonzaga classmates Andre Lane ’02 (third from right) and Ted Daniels ’02 (second from right) were his best men. currently an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. He received the 2017 Assistant Attorney General Award for the successful prosecution of seven members of the Los Zetas cartel for the murder and attempted murder of two federal agents while in Mexico… Paul Zapatka ’86 had a very successful year in 2017 with his art career. His painting, “Studio Still Life (after Diebenkorn),” won “Best In Show” in January at a show at the Torpedo Factory’s Art League Gallery in Alexandria, VA. In May, he had a solo show titled “Metropolitan Night Scenes” at the Yellow Barn Gallery in Glen Echo, MD. Then in September his painting, “Sloop Moored in Lewes gonzaga.org

Harbor,” was featured on the cover of the invitation card for the 47th Annual Geln Echo Park Labor Day Art Show…

Fr. Salvador (Sal) Jordan SJ ’61 (center, front) was honored by Loyola on the Potomac Jesuit Retreat Center with its 2017 Magis Medal of Honor on October 14. Fr. Jordan has been in the Society of Jesus for more than 50 years and a Jesuit priest for 40 years. He is currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Georgetown University Medical Center. Joining Fr. Sal for the evening were several of his Gonzaga classmates, including (l-r) Tom Ruth ’61, Brian Murphy ’61, Dick Flynn ’61, Jim Healy ’61, Mike Thornett ’61, Joe Haardt ’61, Dick Calgaro ’61, Joe Berry ’61, Chris Nalley ’61, and Dan Devine ’61.

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1990s Alexander Booth ’94 won a PEN Literary Award for his translation of German Book Prize winner Lutz Seiler’s collection of poems ‘in field latin.’ The translation has been published with Seagull Books and distributed by University of Chicago Press.

In addition to a chapbook of his own poems (“Roman Hours”) released last spring, Alexander’s work has most recently appeared in Chicago Review, SAND, and The White Review… Phil Howard ’96 was elected Chairman of the Board of the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in

Air Force Capt. Nick Adagio ’09 and Army Capt. Roger (Trey) DeGeorges ’09 were able to catch up in November 2017 when they were both briefly passing through Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.

young adults from the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well from adjacent dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Washington… Scott Carmack ’97 and his wife,

Alli, welcomed a baby boy named Ryan Andrew on April 2, 2017. Luke Gentilcore ’97 is Ryan’s godfather, “keeping it all in the Gonzaga family,” says Brad…

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Nicholas Morana ’43 (far left) was presented the Distinguished Service Award by Sheriff Al Nienhuis (r) of Hernando County, Florida, for his 25 years of support of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Nicholas, a retired U.S. Army colonel, was also awarded the Veterans Service Medal for “service to Florida and the nation” by Florida Governor Rick Scott.

Sparks, MD, in May 2017.

He joined the Board in 2015 and chaired the House’s Strategic Planning Committee prior to his election as Chair. The O’Dwyer Retreat House serves youths and

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Ann Marie, have two young children, daughter Sophie and son Jonas. Scott is the Head Coach of the men’s ice hockey team at the University of Pennsylvania… Brad Richardson ’97 and his wife,

Mitch Brooks ’02 and Cadene Russell were married on July 15, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Andre Lane ’02 and Ted Daniels ’02 were his best men (see photo)… Matt Magielnicki ’02 is a Vice President of Production for F/X Network. His most recent project is a 10-part series about the 1973 kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III that aired in January 2018… Wally Sedgwick ’04 and Maggie Byrne were married on May 27, 2017. Bobby Brown ’04, Andrew De Luca ’04, and Eric Gehrke ’03 helped them celebrate. Wally and Maggie currently live in Portland, ME, where he works for broadwayhd.com and she is a clerk for a federal judge…

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Dr. Gerald Renzi, MD ’72 (r) delivered the son, Charles John, of Matt Cullinane ’02 (l) on January 15, 2018.

their first child, a boy named Matteo Angelo, on November 10, 2017. Gonzaga staff member Cydney Mulieri is a proud grandmother… Kristofer Turner ’07 and Melinda Moyo are engaged to be married on March 3, 2018… Austin Alderdice ’08 and Katie Fien were married in Rochester, NY, on November 19, 2016. They currently live in Northeast D.C., just a short walk from Eye Street…

2010s Patrick Fish ’10 and Torey Ortmayer ’11 started a company called Groupify.me and launched a product called “Student IDeals” in September in the Washington, DC, area (see photo)… Jesse Gauthier ’10 is in his third year as a teacher at Tucker High School in Henrico County, VA. He also coaches the girls’ varsity tennis team and is an assistant coach for the girls’ JV basketball team and golf team. He lives in Richmond, VA… Adam Gauthier ’12 is in his second year as a software engineer specializing in JAVA at BTI360 in Ashburn, VA. He lives in Vienna, VA… Stephen Maffey ’13 graduated with a business degree from Colorado State University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He completed the Basic Officer Leaders Course in Field Artillery at Ft. Sill, OK, and is stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs… Kevin Pulliam ’14 was a co-captain of the University of Notre Dame men’s cross country team this past fall… Dylan Volanth ’14, a senior at the University of Notre Dame, helped lead his residence hall’s football team to the Notre Dame Interhall Intramural championship in November. He has also accepted a position in an aerospace engineering leadership training program at multi-industry company Textron, Inc… ■ gonzaga.org

Each year the Gonzaga Alumni & Advancemenment Office staff does its best to reflect the loyalty and kindness of Gonzaga’s many donors in the annual Honor Roll of Benefactors. However, mistakes occasionally occur. The following donors should have appeared in the 2017 Honor Roll as listed below.

Please accept both our heartfelt apology for the error and our deep gratitude for your continued generous support of Gonzaga’s mission.

The following individuals were omitted from their class listings.

CLASS OF 1935 Norman F. Jarvis (39) + CLASS OF 1986 Francis P. Fitzmaurice, Jr. (28) CLASS OF 1997 Justin D. Berg (20) The following individuals were either ommitted from the giving society listing or were missing Honor Roll key symbols.

ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIETY ($1,821$2,999) Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Watkins III ’87 (29) M EAGLE CLUB ($500-$999) Mr. Justin D. Berg ’97 (20) Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Carter (6) Mr. and Mrs. David F. Cushman ’68 (12) DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Fitzmaurice, Jr. ’86 (28)

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Roy Dwyer, Karen Gladden, Walter Brown, Ray Hill, Connie Johnson, “Flip” Brown, George Wilkerson.

In Appreciation: Flip Brown

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Flip is pictured here with Fr. Raymond Lelii, SJ, (r) in 1995 as they are recognized by late Gonzaga President Fr. Allen Novotny, SJ, (2nd from left) and Br. Jon King (l) for their many years of service to Gonzaga.

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onzaga was saddened to learn of the recent passing of its former longtime maintenance staff employee James Edward “Flip” Brown. Arriving at Gonzaga in the 1960s, Flip joined a collection of lively Eye Street characters that included Fr. John Bellwoar, Fr. Thomas Wheeler, Fr. Ernest Clements, Fr. Raymond Lelii, Coach Joe Kozik, and others. His quick smile and cheerful nature would endear him to the Gonzaga community for the next four decades.

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acrobatic troupe, The Flying Nesbits. He earned his nickname for his ability to execute backflips and onearmed handstands, which he would gladly show off at pep rallies and spontaneously in the school cafeteria to the Eagles’ delight. Alumni from the 1960s remember Flip performing alongside local Rhythm and Blues bands at the school’s famed Purple & White dances.

Often among the first to arrive to work in the morning and last to leave at night, he was frequently seen chomping on a cigar and wearing a purple and white letterman jacket. It was evident to all that Flip Brown held Gonzaga close to his heart, as he was by so many generations of Eagles. ■

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May They Rest In Peace Gwen Aliferis, Mother of Nicholas V. ’02 Ferdinand J. (Fred) Amthor ’53 Paul R. Andrews, Jr., Father of Brian J. ’01; grandfather of Andrew L. Skibbie ’18 William J. Beane ’56 Kevin C. Berry ’11 Donald S. Beyer, Sr., Father of The Honorable Donald S., Jr. ’68 and Michael ’76 Peter J. Cappadona, Father of Colin M. ’00; uncle of Sean F. Cave ’04 and Nicholas F. de Franceaux ’11; son-in-law of the late Paul F. Casey ’42 Christina J. Carpenter, Mother of Casey ’93; sister of Thomas P. Anderson ’59; aunt of T. Drew Anderson ’98 Thomas J. Casem ’59, Brother of Maurice P. ’61 Lynn F. Chalmers, Mother of Geoffrey ’90; sister of Gerard M. Fay ’70; ; sister-in-law of William C. Colona, Jr. ’59; aunt of Kevin M. Fay ’02, Sean P. Fay ’04, Colin G. Fay ’07, Connor P. Fay ’07, Patrick J. Pierce ’00, and William E. Pierce ’07 Dillon S. Collins ’05 Philip A. Degnan ’61, Father of Michael P. ’03; father-in-law of Timothy M. Monahan ’88; grandfather of Timothy C. Monahan ’15 Ernesto del Aguila, Sr., Father of Howard ’81 Thomas A. Denton ’60 Susan F. du Fief, Wife of the late John L., Jr. ’48; grandmother of John L., IV ’03, James L. ’05, and Thomas C. ’08, Joseph M. Gonzalez ’03, William J. Janela ’03, and Charles D. DePont ’14 Leo William Dunn, Jr. ’53 Laveta A. Emory, Mother of Gonzaga staff member Mark J. ’78 gonzaga.org

Alaina E. Fitzgerald, Newborn daughter of Brian P. ’91; granddaughter of Edmond J. ’56 Edward S. Flanagan ’68, Brother of Robert L. ’63 Frederick W. Ganley, Jr. ’54, Brother of Richard E. ’57; father of Mark A. ’82; brother-in-law of J. Michael Tholl ’64 William M. (Will) Goins, Ph.D. ’79, Cousin of E. Newton Jackson, Ph.D. ’76 Ernestine “Gwen” Hicks, Mother of Karl P. ’78 Paul A. Interdonato ’03, Son of Andrew G. ’62; grandson of the late Paul F. ’38; nephew of Anthony P. ’66 and the late Edmond B. O’Connell ’61; cousin of Paul M. ’04, Anthony J. ’05, and Nicholas G. ’07 Joseph Kastanek ’54 John A. Keats ’58 Gayle S. Lacy, Mother of Max ’01 Paul G. Landgraff ’63, Brother of Lawrence F. ’64 Elizabeth LeBuffe, Mother of Dr. Leon A. ’62, Dr. Francis P. ’64, James R. ’66, and Vincent J. ’68; sister-in-law of William C. Rogers ’53 and D. Joseph Lane ’53; aunt of James W. Rogers ’73 and Timothy J. Rogers ’75; great-aunt of James B. Rogers ’09 Henry J. “Hank” Lilly ‘60, Father of Gregory ’89; brother of the late Edward P., Jr. ’58, Joseph T. ’62, Francis X. ’64, Daniel E. ’67, and Martin J. ’72; uncle of Francis X., Jr. ’89 Adalene E. Manion, Mother of Gonzaga staff member James J., III ’94 Mary Lou Mayhew, Wife of Donald M. ’49; mother of Paul M. ’76; grandmother of Matthew M. Gordon ’03

Lawrence H. McDonald ’55 Esther M. McGuire, Mother of Thomas E. ’66 and Dr. James G. ’72 John G. McNally, Father of Brian F. ’95, Joseph ’99, and Michael F. ’01; brother-in-law of James J. Vecchiarelli ’72 Mary Elizabeth Melo, Sister of the late Albert F. Lauck ’42 and the late Bernard A. Lauck ’51; mother of former GMC Vice President Mary Anne Conley; motherin-law of Dr. Robert O. Conley, Jr. ’71; grandmother of Timothy R. Conley ’02 Barry W. Mulligan ’44, Father of Brian P. ’80 James C. Murray ’68 Earll H. Nikkel, Jr. ’56 Dennis T. O’Brien ’58, Cousin of Martin J. Costello ’65, John F.X. Costello ’69, and Daniel P. Costello ’72; nephew of the late Margaret H. and John F. Costello ’37 and the late James M. “Buddy” O’Brien ’39 Dr. Richard B. Perry ’47 Mary M. Rogers, Mother of James W. ’73 and Timothy J. ’75; grandmother of James B. ’09; sister-in-law of William C. Rogers ’53 and D. Joseph Lane ’53; aunt of Dr. Leon A. LeBuffe ’62, Dr. Francis P. LeBuffe ’64, James LeBuffe ’66, and Vincent J. LeBuffe ’68 Catherine P. Schourek, Wife of Joseph E., former Gonzaga faculty member and baseball coach Jack Smith, Father of Philip R. ’68 Dr. Thomas A. Strike, Father of Thomas M. ’84 and Timothy M. ’86; grandfather of Christopher M. Carter ’08, Matthew G. Hayden ’09, and Patrick T. Carter ’10 Richard E. Ulmer ’53 Sarah S. Willging, Wife of James F. ’61; mother of James M. ’01 Gonzaga l Winter 2018

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