WJA INVESTORS REPORT 2024_2025

WJA Major Milestones

2001: Founding

Jesuit communities in Washington, D.C. establish WJA, asking: “What more can we do to serve children from low-income communities?”

The bold plan: a rigorous, tuition-free Jesuit middle school with one of the longest school days and school years in the nation.

2003: Community Fundraising Begins

Jesuit Gridiron Classic launches, reigniting the Georgetown Prep–Gonzaga football rivalry as a major fundraiser for WJA scholarships.

2005: First Graduation

First 8th Grade Class graduates, setting the tradition of alumni returning to inspire and mentor younger students.

2002: Opening Year

WJA opens its doors to 20 6th graders, beginning its transformative mission.

2004: A Permanent Home

WJA purchases 900 Varnum Street, securing a safe and stable campus community for students and families.

2006: Counseling Program Established

WJA formalizes its counseling program, providing social-emotional support and advancing cura personalis “care of the whole student”.

2007: Endowment Growth

WJA receives its first endowment gift, beginning the process of institutionalizing financial sustainability.

2008: Focus on Health

Launches innovative partnership with DC Central Kitchen, serving three fresh, nutritious, on-site meals to students daily.

2009: Alumni Milestone

100% of WJA’s first alumni class graduates from high school, proving the model’s success and inspiring future students.

2015-2019: Strengthening the Program

Enrollment Growth: Student body expands with focus on holistic student support and STEM opportunities.

2021-2024:

Endowment & Strategic Growth

Capital Campaign Success: Raises funds to expand graduate support through a new Office of Student and Alumni Success (OSAS), enhance faculty development, and grow enrollment capacity.

New Learning Spaces: Four additional classrooms to complement continued enrollment growth and a first-ever Makerspace to enhance STEM education and cross-curriclular activities.

Endowment Expansion: Significant increase in endowment holdings to position WJA for long-term sustainability.

2010: Campus Expansion

Added an all-weather athletic space for sports and community events.

2020: Pandemic Response

WJA pivots quickly to virtual learning, delivers meals and laptops to families, and maintains wraparound support during COVID-19 closures — demonstrating resilience and mission fidelity.

2025: Milestone Graduation & Expansion Planning

20th Graduating Class: A major celebration of WJA’s impact, showcasing alumni success stories and community pride.

Campus Expansion Planning: Strategic work continues on long-term campus development.

OSAS Evolution: Alumni support staff expanded, strengthening high school, college, and career outcomes.

Our Mission

Atuition-free Catholic school, Washington Jesuit Academy provides a nurturing, individualized, and comprehensive education to 4th through 8th grade boys from underserved communities in and around the Nation’s Capital. We support and inspire our students and alumni from enrollment through high school, college, and beyond as they find their purpose through education and develop as men for others who make a difference in their communities and society.

Our Model

Faculty Demographics

69% Male, 31% Female

50% Black, 50% White

81% with a Masters Degree or Pursuing One

8 WJA Alumni on Staff

Student Body

148 Students

93 DC Residents 54 MD Residents

Our Program

● Tuition-free, Catholic school serving young men in grades four through eight from underserved communities in and around the Nation’s Capital

● Serve 148 students and provide meaningful engagement and support to over 460 alumni

● Students attend the Academy 11 hours a day, for 11 months of the year

● 3 nutritious meals served daily

● Various clubs and sports offered throughout the school year

● 3 social workers who deliver a comprehensive social emotional learning curriculum and offer individual and group counseling

● 2 learning specialists who provide specialized instruction in core subjects

● Commitment to the whole student, including their emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth

● Small class sizes (9:1 sudent to faculty ratio) ensure that teachers can educate each student according to his individual needs

Students

advance through rigorous curricula within the scope of an intimate classroom setting

Our Difference

● Students spend nearly 60% more time in school as their public school peers

● Office of Student and Alumni Success serves students for a lifetime, offering guidance and support through high school, college and beyond

● 99% of WJA Alumni graduate from High School, compared to 62% of their local peers

● 5% of WJA Alumni enter vocational training, the military, or public service careers (police and first responders)

● 77% of WJA Alumni enroll in college, compared to 40% of their local peers

● 72% of WJA Alumni complete college, compared to 43% of men nationally, regardless of socioeconomic status

Auxiliary Board

The WJA Auxiliary Board is a group of young professionals who assist the Academy in accomplishing its mission by increasing public awareness of WJA and its goals, serving as a fundraising agency for the school, and supporting the expansion of existing programs. Auxiliary Board members are integral to WJA’s fundraising events, community visibility, and volunteer work.

Ed Crilley, Co-Chair Asher Inman, Co-Chair

Jimmy Alexander

Joey Altemus

Brett Beck

Michael Borda

Kyle Borda

Joe Coliton

Kevin Cullen

Alexander DeNovio

Samantha DeNovio

Jack Duffy

Finn Dunne

Kevin Dunne

Clay Ellis

Matty Gardiner

Geoff Gonella

Spencer Gottshall

Emmeline Hale

Tommy Healy

MC McCarthy

Tommy McCloskey

Henry Menn

Jimmy Molloy

Hugh Mosko

Meghan Murray

Teddy Myers

Margaret Railey

Will Railey

Thomas Ridgeway

Caroline Rowe

Gillin Smith

Joey Tabb

Thomas Whittier

Board of Directors (2025-2026)

Cathy Bernasek, Chair

Tom Lynch, Jr., Vice Chair

Rev. James Conroy, S.J.

Margaret Smith Ford

Dan Glading

Praveen Jeyarajah

Rod Lawrence

Erik Linn

David Martinez-Ruiz (WJA ’12)

Malcolm Lester, Secretary

William Lewis, Treasurer

Kevin May

John McAllister

Louise O’Berry

Whitney Rosier

Erin Seale

Rev. Jim Shea, S.J.

Marcus Washington, Ex-Officio

Leonard J. Baxt, Emeritus

From the President

Dear Friends,

In May 2025, Washington Jesuit Academy proudly celebrated a milestone that fills our community with joy and gratitude – the graduation of our 20th class of young men. With this class, our alumni network now extends to more than 400 brothers who continue to embody the values, character, and leadership first nurtured here on Varnum Street.

Among those alumni are eight (8) who have returned to WJA as staff members, giving back daily to the school that once lifted them. And for the first time, one of our alumni now serves on our Board of Directors – a powerful symbol of our mission coming full circle. These are not just markers of growth, but reminders of what is possible when education is rooted in opportunity, brotherhood, and faith. We stand on the shoulders of all who have made this moment possible – you, our faithful partners. This Investors Report highlights your generosity, which fuels the transformative work of WJA. Your belief in our students ensures that this community continues to widen its impact—lifting families, strengthening neighborhoods, and shaping leaders for our city and our world.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead with momentum. The next chapter calls us to dream bigger, deepen our reach, and ensure that every student and alumnus of WJA has the support to thrive. Together, we are building something extraordinary, and I am proud to walk this path with you.

With gratitude and hope,

Marcus Washington WJA President

From the Board Chair

Dear Friends,

Moments like May 2025 remind us why Washington Jesuit Academy exists. Just over two decades after its founding, WJA has proven that a tuition-free, faith-driven education can transform not only individual lives but entire communities. The impact of this mission is felt in classrooms, in boardrooms, in neighborhoods, and in families who have been forever changed because WJA opened its doors.

From a Board perspective, our responsibility is clear: to safeguard this mission while ensuring an expansion of our impact on future generations. This means strengthening WJA’s financial foundation, setting long-term strategy, and supporting the leadership and faculty who give so much to our boys and alumni every day. It also means daring to imagine what’s next – expanding our reach, deepening our support for alumni, and extending the Academy’s influence as a beacon of opportunity in and around the Nation’s Capital.

This report is, above all, a tribute to you, our partners and investors. Every gift represented in these pages reflects confidence in WJA’s future and pride in belonging to this extraordinary community. Because of you, WJA is not only celebrating milestones but also carrying forward momentum into a future full of promise.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for walking with us. Together, we are writing the next chapter of WJA’s story.

With gratitude,

WJA Board Chair

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Marcus Washington, President

Brian Farmer, Principal

Kevin Winston, Vice Principal

Annalee Abell, Faculty

Adrienne Biel, LICSW, School Counselor

Terrance Bridgers, LGSW, (WJA ’15) Wellness Associate

Chris Boland, Faculty, 8th Grade Dean

Isaiah Coffer, (WJA ’12), Associate High School Readiness Coordinator

Robin Coffer, (P ’12), LPN, School Nurse

Uyo Ekandem, High School Placement Coordinator

Chelsea Gerald, Faculty, 6th Grade Dean

Deanne M. Giarraputo, Student Sponsorship Manager

Karen Gilroy, Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Dominic Haire (WJA ’12), Faculty, Co-Director, Ignatian Spirituality

Anthony Haynie (WJA ’10), 11th-12th Grade Engagement Coordinator

Joey Helliwell, Development Office and Event Assistant

Robin Hoeymans, Learning Specialist

Katie Jack, Philanthropy Officer

Sean Johnson, Faculty, Dean of Student Life

Kyven Jones (WJA ’10), Faculty

Cullen Kuhn, Faculty

Rickey Lewis, Faculty

Rosalie MacInnes, Director of the Office of Student and Alumni Success

Catherine McCafferty, Foundation and Corporate Relations Director

Abraham Mekonnen (WJA ’14), Front Desk Associate

Denise McGloon, Donor Relations Manager

Elizabeth Moore, Faculty, Co-Director, Ignatian Spirituality

Marissa Mullen, Fundraising and Communications Associate

Collins Munene, Staff Accountant

David Nesbitt, Faculty, 7th Grade Dean

Shonda Northam, Advancement Services Director

Gabrielle Otto, Faculty, 5th Grade Dean

Lisa Paro, Chief Advancement Officer

Jordan Penn, Faculty, Extended Day Coordinator

Aaron Perry, Director of Admissions, 4th Grade Dean

Briana Richardson, LICSW, Director of Community Wellness

Rebekah Rowe, Faculty

Bill Stevens, Faculty

Malik Thorne (WJA ’13), Program Assistant

Jody Tuohey, Director of Learning Support

Jessica Vartughian, Chief of Staff

Kyle Wade (WJA ’05), Facilities Director, Business Associate

23 Years, 20 Classes,

Countless Lives Changed

“We didn’t let fear silence us. We didn’t let failure define us. We faced challenges—and we grew because of them. Our future isn’t something we inherit it’s something we build. Together.”

• Dylan McGriff, Valedictorian, Class of 2025

Highlights from WJA’s 20th graduation ceremony

On May 28, 2025 Washington Jesuit Academy marked a powerful milestone: the graduation of its 20th 8th grade class. This meaningful ceremony celebrated not only the achievements of the Class of 2025, but also two decades of transformation, community, and missiondriven impact at WJA.

Celebrating All Those Who Remain “One of Ours”

“Even though we all come from different places, WJA brought us together as one family. We learned to lead, to love, and to lift each other up—and I’ll carry that with me forever.”

• Thaddeus Tate, Salutatorian, Class of 2025

One of Ours

Rayford Wyder III: A Journey Shaped by WJA

Rayford Wyder III, a proud member of Washington Jesuit Academy’s inau gural graduating class, fondly reflects on his time at the school—especially a moment that stands out as a pivotal turning point in his life. One of his most cherished memories is participating in the Folger Secondary School Festival, which marked his first experience on stage. Performing a Shakespearean piece for the first time was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. Although he had never acted before, Ray was determined to give it his best effort. The support he received from his classmates and teachers played a critical role in building his confidence, transforming his nervousness into excitement. That experience not only boosted his self-esteem but also instilled in him the belief that he could conquer any challenge. It was a defining moment that pushed him beyond his comfort zone, laying the foundation for the confident and resilient individual he is today.

The school taught him the importance of fostering strong relationships and being a positive influence on others, lessons that have been instrumental in helping him reach his full potential. For Ray, living as a “Man for Others” has been a lifelong commitment, and he credits WJA for shaping his understanding of service and the value of helping others.

Confidence-building has been a recurring theme throughout Ray’s journey, and WJA played a vital role in helping him overcome self-doubt and peer pressure—common struggles for many teenagers. Outside of his family, WJA served as a critical support system, offering mentorship and guidance tailored to the unique challenges of growing up as a young Black male in Washington, D.C. During his time at WJA, Ray learned valuable lessons that shaped his approach to life. He embraced the importance of setting realistic, achievable goals, working tirelessly toward them, and maintaining discipline in his actions and decisions. Ray also learned how to bounce back from setbacks with resilience, viewing challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for growth.

WJA’s influence extended beyond academics and personal development; it instilled in Ray the values of integrity, service, and perseverance—principles that continue to guide him both professionally and personally.

After graduating from WJA, Ray continued his education at Good Counsel High School and later at St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania. Today, he works for the Department of Defense, where he plays a key role in creating a dynamic and supportive environment for service members and their families at Joint Base Andrews in Morningside, Maryland. His work focuses on providing safe, high-quality housing and fostering a nurturing community for those who serve our country. Ray’s passion for service and his commitment to others are direct reflections of the values he cultivated at WJA.

Ray is immensely proud to be a member of WJA’s first graduating class. For him, being an alumnus is more than just a title—it’s a deep connection to a community dedicated to excellence and transformation. WJA not only changed the trajectory of his life but also helped him realize his full potential. Ray expresses heartfelt gratitude to his sponsors and the entire WJA community for believing in him and investing in his future. He acknowledges that the impact WJA had on his life is immeasurable and something he will forever hold dear.

Looking ahead, Ray hopes WJA will continue to expand its reach, positively impacting more students and communities. He envisions a future where WJA students recognize their immense potential and carry forward the values of integrity, service, and excellence into the world. Ray believes that greatness comes in many forms—and that there is no better place to nurture it than at WJA.

“You walk out of here not just as graduates—but as men who are academically focused, open to growth, loving, religious, committed to justice, and men for others. Take those values into the world. Be the difference. Be the light. No matter how far you go, you carry this place with you. And we will always be proud to say, ‘He’s one of ours.’ ”

• Marcus Washington, WJA President

From WJA to Entrepreneurship:

Joe Brown’s Journey of Growth, Resilience, and Service

Joe Brown, a graduate of Washington Jesuit Academy’s (WJA) first class, is now a proud husband, father of four daugh ters, and owner-operator of a successful dump truck business. His journey from a student at WJA to a business owner is a powerful testament to the Academy’s transformative impact.

As the years pass, memories from WJA are not just echoes of the past but pillars that continue to shape his future. Joe’s two-decade journey since graduation is a story of personal development, resilience, and a commitment to giving back. The values and experiences he carried from his time at WJA continue to influence his life and those around him. In a recent conversation, Joe shared reflections on his time at WJA: the retreats that shaped him, the challenges he overcame, the lessons he learned, and the lasting legacy of the Academy.

One of Joe’s favorite memories is the retreats. Though initially hard to understand, these retreats provided critical moments for mental and emotional release. “It was a time to check out and decompress mentally,” he explained. In hindsight, he recognizes how essential these moments were, offering students a chance to step away from everyday pressures and simply breathe.

These experiences taught him the importance of stepping back from daily stress to recharge—a lesson that still shapes how he navigates challenges today.

WJA’s influence on Joe’s personal development has been profound. The Academy instilled in him the importance of focus and dedication. “Remain focused and pursue whatever you want with your whole heart. Be the best at whatever you do,” he recalled as the core lesson he carried forward— whether working jobs early in his career or launching his own business.

Joe credits WJA with preparing him to face the unknown. Even when learning to drive a truck—something he had never done before—he leaned on the confidence WJA had instilled in him. That spirit of perseverance and willingness to push beyond his comfort zone has been key to his success.

The days at WJA were long and often exhausting. Yet the blend of activities, cultural energy, and strong routines helped him adjust. “The days were tough, but after a while, it became normal,” he reflected. The Academy’s supportive environment made the challenges manageable, building a foundation of resilience that has lasted a lifetime.

“Growth often comes when you push through discomfort.”

He especially appreciates how WJA’s structure helped him grow through difficulty. “Growth often comes when you push through discomfort,” he noted—an idea that continues to guide him today.

Among the most enduring lessons from his time at WJA was the importance of helping others. This mindset was instilled not just through words, but through action. He recalls participating in community service projects, such as holiday food drives for the homeless. At the time, he didn’t fully grasp the significance, but looking back, those experiences made a deep impact: “People need help—not just financially, but sometimes they just need someone to listen or offer a meal,” he explained.

This commitment to service remains a constant in his life, and he works to instill the same values in his own children, encouraging them to show compassion and never make assumptions about others.

When asked how WJA prepared him for life’s next steps, Joe emphasized the importance of mental strength. The Academy’s culture of pushing boundaries helped him build the resilient mindset needed to tackle unexpected challenges. “I never let fear of the unknown stop me,” he said.

Joe also had a message for today’s WJA students: “It’s rough, but it’s worth it,” he advised. He urged them to trust the process, stay focused, and embrace every opportunity. “Don’t wonder what could have been. Take full advantage of what you have now.”

Looking to the future, Joe hopes WJA continues to grow and adapt to society’s changing needs. “Today’s world is very different,” he noted, “but the values of focus, community, and service will always be timeless.” He emphasized the importance of helping students stay connected to the world around them and teaching them to adapt as society evolves.

Joe’s ongoing efforts to give back are a reflection of the lessons he learned at WJA. Whether feeding the homeless or supporting those in need, he remains committed to service—and he hopes to inspire the next generation to do the same.

He expressed deep gratitude for his time at WJA, especially for the faith that the Academy—and its sponsors—placed in him and his peers. “I appreciate the opportunity and the belief in us,” he said. “That faith played a key role in shaping who I’ve become.”

Funding and Expense Breakdown

Financials

Philanthropic support fuels the Washington Jesuit Academy’s tuitionfree model. Our community members make our work possible, as contributions generated through fundraising activities account for 90% of WJA’s organizational revenue each year.

WJA leverages diverse funding sources so we can further strengthen our capacity and advance our mission. We are committed to maximizing the impact of the philanthropic support we receive by ensuring strong financial stewardship and continuously investing in our comprehensive programming for both students and alumni.

All financial figures are unaudited and provided for informational purposes. Final audited results will be available upon completion of the annual audit.

Honor Roll

Gifts to the Washington Jesuit Academy ensure we can continue to advance educational equity for young men from underserved communities in the DC metropolitan region. In total, over 1,115 donors made over 2,047 gifts to WJA during our fiscal year 2025, helping us raise more than $5,338,000 to support our mission.

Whether through sponsoring a student, contributing to our Impact Fund, participating in WJA events, or giving as members of our Varnum Society, Magis Legacy Society, or the 900 Club, our donors’ generosity makes

Donors

$100,000+

Anonymous

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Cathy and Brian Bernasek

Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation

Margaret Smith Ford and John B. Ford*

Francis and Kathleen Rooney Foundation*

Greater Washington Community Foundation*

Christy and Jack Jaeger

James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes*

Courtney Pastrick and R. Scott Pastrick*

Erin and James Seale

Mimi and Vincent Sheehy IV*

Sheehy Auto Stores*

Estate of R. Dennis Warner

$50,000-$99,999

Anonymous

Joy and Leonard Baxt*

Marjie and Bruce Calvert

Bonnie and Oliver Carr

Carr Properties Partnership, LP

Mary and Stephan Cassaday*

FCBA Foundation

Jeralynn R. and Stephen X. Graham

Kiwanis Foundation of Prince George’s County Maryland Inc.

* 10+ years of consecutive giving † Deceased

a lasting difference in the lives of our students and alumni. Our foundation and corporate partners’ support, our volunteers’ time and talent, and our community partners’ collaborative efforts further enhance WJA’s comprehensive approach to education.

WJA is deeply grateful for all those who join us in our commitment to supporting our students “from enrollment through a lifetime.”

We are pleased to recognize their contributions.

Annamarie and William Licamele*

Patricia and Geoff Malloy

McAllister Family Foundation*

New York Community Trust

Cathy Stohlman and Michael Rusnak

Stohlman Volkswagen and Subaru, Inc.

$25,000-$49,999

Anonymous (4)

Nancy Elbin Abell*

Ada Harris Maley Memorial Fund*

Kathryn Alisbah and Brett Bossung

AMDG Foundation

Mary and Patrick Dean

Beth and Thomas Eckert*

Ferris Family Foundation

Kathryn Kavanagh Baran and Jan Witold Baran*

Claire Carey

Crowell & Moring Foundation

Mary and Michael Hughes

Subaru of America, Inc. Average Gift: $2,608

John Moriarty & Associates, Inc.

Barbara and David Kent*

Jean and Howard Kluttz*

Florida Receptions 2025

We are grateful for our wonderful ambassadors who welcome friends and colleagues to receptions introducing them to WJA. Hosting a reception is a powerful way to share the mission of WJA, creating an opportunity for meaningful connections, allowing attendees to learn more about the boys we serve and the impact WJA has on them. These gatherings not only foster a sense of community but also build a lasting network of supporters committed to making a difference.

Honor Roll

$25,000-$49,999

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Suzanne and Mark Matan

Matan Family Foundation

Michael Meyer

National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions, Inc.

Brian Phelan

Maria and Luke Poulos

Nicole and Paul Sheehy*

Mary Spearing

Swink Kluttz Family Foundation*

V & S Foundation*

W. O’Neil Foundation*

Maureen and Douglas Webster*

Eileen and Marc Weller

Andrew Welters

William S. Abell Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

Patricia and Chris Abell*

AT&T Foundation

Jane and Clifford Balkam*

Mia and Timothy Bass

Angela and John Beckham

Ellen and Joe Bender*

Regina and Frank Bernasek

Megan and Donald Beyer

Birk Family Foundation

Charles Holzwarth and Stephen Blommer

Catherine and David Bohigian

Alicia and Matt Bond

Bridgid and William Brakefield

Brooke and Francis Brogan

Theresa and

Thomas Buchanan

Amanda and Erich Cabe

Amanda and Blayne Candy

Jonathan Carcone

Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C.

CBRE

Chevy Chase Land Company

Sally Courtney

William and Jane Courtney

Family Foundation

Diane and Richard Cummins*

William Curtin

Floyd E. Davis III

Ann and John Davis

Floyd E. Davis

Family Foundation

Boris de Souza

Patricia and Nicholas DeNovio

Linda and John Derrick*

Equnival Partners LLC

Rebecca and Joseph Farr

Farr Family Foundation, Inc.

Kathleen and Daniel Fehringer

Gerald File

Dave Foley*

Gabrielle and Joseph Fontana

Founders Bank

Diann and David Frantz

George Preston Marshall Foundation

Georgetown University

Jesuit Community

Cissy and Bill Glading*

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Denise and Peter Glassman

Terry Boyer Groll and Michael Groll*

Grove Creek Fund

Herb Block Foundation

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Hoops for Youth Foundation

Lisa and Michael Hotchkiss*

Shana and Todd Jacobus*

Kaili and Praveen Jeyarajah

John & Elizabeth Lane Foundation

Lisa Kazor-Christovich and Daniel Christovich

244 First-Time Donors

Brooke and John Keenan

Cheryl Kemp

Bob Kemp Classic Inc.

Jennifer Choi and Satish Kini

Lisa and Rodney Lawrence

Kathleen Leonard

Susan Mooradian and William Lewis

Erik Linn

Mary and Tom Logan

Mary Heather Sine and John Loome

Marla and William Magner*

Colleen Mallahan

Trish and Craig Maloney

Liz and James Matan

Laurie and Timothy Matthews

Pinkie and Carl Mayfield

Ysabel and Chas McAleer*

Colleen and Lawrence McCarthy*

Maureen and Martin McCarthy

On April 1, 2025 the inaugural Jesuit Lacrosse Classic (JLC) was a true celebration of community, camaraderie, and shared mission. United in spirit and in sport, to support the life-changing work happening at WJA, the energy on the field between Georgetown Preparatory School and Gonzaga College High School was electric, but even more powerful was the sense of connection among players, families, alumni, and friends who gathered in support of our students. A very special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Founders Bank, the Host Committee and our co-chairs Al Jackson and Louise O’Berry. The 2025 JLC raised over $115,000 for WJA.

Jesuit Lacrosse Classic

$10,000-$24,999

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McCarthy Foundation

Jeanette and Thomas McHale

Rita Meyer

Emily and Michael Morin

Genevieve Murphy*

Julia Glidden and Colin Murphy

Carole and Stephen Napolitano

Karen and Thomas Natelli

National Black Catholic Congress

Patsy and Howard Norton

Norton Foundation

Joyce and William O’Brien*

Suzette and Matthew O’Connor

Park Loop Charitable Foundation

Payroll Network, Inc.

Christine and Michael Prame

Kathy and Edward Quinn

Lauren and Joseph Quinn

Margaret Rauth

Susan and Frederick Reardon

Red Coats & Admiral

Security Services

Jennifer Redmond

Jeanne Ruesch

Jenae and Matt Ruesch

Ruesch Family Foundation

Aniko Gaal Schott and Nash Schott

Karl Sening

Robin Halsband and Jeremy Spector

Kathy and Steve Spencer

Wendy and Martin Stanislav

Anne and Dennis Sullivan*

Cornelius J. and Ellen P. Coakley Family Foundation, Inc

Elizabeth and James Thetford

Jessi Kupfer-Thetford and James Thetford

Monica Moore Thompson and John Thompson

Marcella and Steven Trowern

UG2 LLC

United Bank

Kevin Urgo

Urgo Hotels LP

Walter A. Bloedorn Foundation

Deborah Weinberger*

Julie and Joseph Welch

Therese and Jon White*

Megan and Ned Williams

$5,000-$9,999

Katie Abbott

Kerry and Patrick Adams*

Amsted Industries

Aramark

Avison Young

Kathleen and Thomas Bindley

Ann and Robert Bittman

Grace O’Toole and Michael Brady

Laura and Matt Brockwell

Louise and John Brophy

Sarah and John Brophy Jr.

Christina and David Burns

Emily and Roderick Carmody

Holly and Michael Cirrito

Clark Construction Group, LLC

Clark Enterprises

Joan and Michael Conley

Theresa and Manus Cooney

Dina and Nelson Cooney

Dorothy and David Courtis*

Richard Daly

Patty Daniels

William Davin

Garland and Edward DeMarco*

Alfonso DeRosa*

C. Maury Devine*

Pat and Renny DiPentima*

Edward Doheny*

Maureen and Philip Dolan

Karen Donatelli

Donohoe Construction Company

Mike Dorment

Mary Beth and Thomas Doughty

Dr. Scholl Foundation*

Amy and Peter Dunne

Eastdil Secured

Kelley and William Edelblut

Dr. Tanise I. Edwards and Dr. J. Mark Evans

Jeanne and Mike Ellis

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP

Events DC

Executive Maintenance, Inc.

Elizabeth and Robert Flanagan

Jessi and Tim Frend

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Nancy and John Galiani

Anna Maria and Kirk Galiani

William Gerrish*

Lulu and Geoff Gonella*

Nationals Spring Training Reception

We are grateful to the Fucillo family for facilitating WJA’s Nationals Spring Training Reception which has been held annually since 2019 and provides the opportunity for current benefactors to join together, enjoy the Washington Nationals, and welcome those previously unfamiliar with WJA into our community. This and other similar events hosted on behalf of the Academy allow our community to share the impressive outcomes of our education model and ignite a passion and motivation for others to join in our transformative work. This engagement is critical to our growth as an organization.

Google Inc.

Desiree and Eric Grossman

Alicia and Brian Henneberry

Pamela and James Hentges

Karen and James Hibey*

Hogan Lovells

Jack and Jill of America Foundation - Education Grants

Jesuit Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga*

JLL

Lauren and Brian Johnston

Michael Karam*

Kastle Systems

Anthony Kavanagh

Doree Keating

Devin and Mike Kerrigan

Katherine and Michael Kirvan

Linda and William Kirvan

Matthew Knise

Dandy and Bob Korzeniewski*

Joan Barron and Paul Lang*

Moraima Solano and Kevin Lavin*

Molly and William LeBlanc

Cindy and John Lee

Sandra and Barry Leffew*

Beth and Brian Lemek

Michael Lindsay

Lisa Hope and Kevin Loome

Jorge Lopez-Balboa*

Thomas Lynch Sr.

Ellen and Carl MacCartee

Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc.

Mary Ellen and Eugene Massey

Mary Lee and Eric Matzkin

May Construction Group, LLC

Kate and Kevin May

Walter Mazzella

Sharon McBay

Beth and James McGloon

Mary and William Miossi

Susie and David Moore

Morrison & Foerster Foundation

Kate and Christopher Mundy

Elizabeth and Fernando Murias

Debra Murphy

Linda O’Connor

Honor Roll

$5,000-$9,999

continued

Kristin and John O’Donnell

Catherine and Alexander P. Okuliar

Mary Noel Page and William Page*

Page Family Foundation*

Palm Facility Services, LLC

Susan and William Pappert

Courtney and R. Scott Pastrick

Barbara Patocka

Nancy and Steve Perry*

Polsinelli

Mary Jane and George Reese

Eileen Rice

Barbara Stohlman and J. Matthew Rice*

Liz and James Robinson

Whitney and Christopher Rosier

Alyson and C. Kyle Russ

Salty Dog Classic*

Karen Corbett Sanders and Daniel Sanders*

Sanders Foundation*

Stephanie Saturni

Jaye and John Schissel

Rebecca and Robert Shaffer

Mary Lynn and James Shanahan

Shepherd Foundation

Rachel and Paul Sheridan*

John Shooshan

Shooshan Company

Shugar Foundation*

Suzie and Bill Squier*

Squier Associates, Inc.*

Anne and John Sullivan*

Caroline and Aaron Thompson

Leanne and Shawn Till

Kristin and Ed Treacy

James and Cynthia Tuite*

United Way of the National Capital Area*

Maria Colette Volpe*

Beatrice and Anthony Welters

Mary and Raymond Whalen

Katie and Brent Wiesel

Barbara and Sam Wiesel

Allison and Paul Zidlick

$2,500-$4,999

Kathryn and W. Shepherdson Abell

Ellen Almond

Baker Tilly

Shelby and Michael Banks

Sonia Gupta Barros and Michael Barros*

Suzanne and Siegfried Behrens

Boland

Julia and Paul Bowen

Anne and Kevin Boyce

Renee and Steven Boyce

Leslie and Benjamin Boyer

Theresa and Alfred Bozzo*

Kathleen and Phillip Brady*

Michelle and Martin Brown

Courtney and Charlie Carroccio

Joanne and John Carroccio

Carolyn and Matthew Carroccio*

Mary Ella Carter

George P. Clancy Jr.

CohnReznick

Carolina and Brian Coll

Julie and Kevin Collins

Colonial Parking

Community Title Network, LLC

Connelly Foundation*

Colleen Conroy

Missy and Douglas Cooper

Cornerstone Government Affairs

Maria and Timothy Covell*

Brian Crivella

DAVIS Construction

Sara DeCarlo

Celine and Brendan Delany

Paul Donato

Denise and Dennis DuFour

Nimi and Justin DuFour

Ryan Eckert

Carole and James Ellison

Libbie and Randy Feldner

Carol and Charles Ferrara

First Financial Group

Amy and Thomas Fisher

Sheila and Peter Flanagan*

Ann Forquer*

Fred Schnider

Investment Group

Odelia Funke and Larry Carter*

Kathy and Stephen Gaenzler

Kerri and James Gardiner

John Gaughan*

Wendy and Robert Gittings*

Allyson and Mike Gozycki

Brooke and Nicholas Grubb

Sharon Gund*

Mary Susan and Patrick Haley

Ashley Hawken*

Healey Family Foundation

Louise and Shawn Hendon

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Sally and David Iannarone*

J.S. Carroccio Landscaping, LLC

Dolly Jacobs

Mindy and Mark Johannessen

Mallory and Sean Joiner

Margaret and Charles Jones

Chafica Kappaz

Amarie and George Kappaz

Kathleen Kaye

Marcia and John Keppel

Theresa Marie and Bradford Kline

Janet and Jon Korol

L.F. Jennings

Bunny and Greg Lamb

Bobby Lee

Christina and Bryan Leibrand

Jennifer and David Leland

Lemek, LLC d/b/a

Panera Bread

Kathy and Joseph Lenczycki*

Paula Lettice

Paul Lindsay

LinkedIn Corporation

Matthew Long

Katie Jack and Christopher Lucey

Andrea and Thomas Lynch Jr.

Christine Noel and Brett MacInnes

McAndrew Company, Inc.

Meghan and Scott McCaleb

Kathleen and Casey McCormick

Ann McDaniel

Mary Beth and Douglas McDaniel*

Nicole and Jerome McGrath

Terence McHugh

Kathleen and Jack McKay*

Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation*

Mary Ann and Frederic Miller*

Huda and Andrew Montemarano*

Julie and Patrick Nalls*

National Real Estate Advisors

Network Realty Partners

Newmark & Company

Real Estate Inc.

Barbara Norton

Melanie Nussdorf*

Diane Oakley

Louise and Jeff O’Berry

Jessica Tvelia and Dennis O’Brien

Rachel and James O’Hare

Cindy and John Oliver*

Donna and Michael O’Neill

Bridget and Timothy Overcash

Diana and Jeff Owen

Samuel Oyekoya

Teresa and Chris Pappas

Periwinkle

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pinnacle

$2,500-$4,999

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Kara and Craig Pittinger

PNC Bank

Kim and Mike Policicchio

Colleen and Lloyd Polmateer

Lisa and James Potocki

Prime Partners Engineering

Kathryn and John Quigley

Stephen Radanovic

Kerrianne and William Rejevich*

Maria and Thomas Roginski

Joan and Kevin Rowe

Margaret and Maurice Rowe

Amy and Sean Rump

Christopher Ruppert

Curtis Ruppert

Lisa Frasco Ryan and Stephen Ryan*

Saint Luke Catholic Church*

Devon and Michael Scanlon

Rhonda and John Schmidtlein

Marcie and Bill Scott

Megan and Ty Sears

Severn Group

Richard Shainin

Maureen and Michael Shuler*

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Denise and Christopher Sintetos

Amy Tejral and Michael Smith

Peggy and George Sotos*

Lila and Brendan Sullivan

George Sullivan

United Healthcare Group

Teri and Daniel Walsh*

Elaine R. Walter, Ph.D.

Jill and Aaron Weeter

Wells Fargo

Westlake Troop 8 BSA

Memorial Foundation Inc.*

Sheila and Lindsey Williams

Lori and Thomas Zorc

$1,000-$2,499

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Gretchen and John Alexander* Bank of America

Anneke Baran and Chip Altieri

Joanne Barrett*

Nancy and Peter Bautz*

Karen and James Beardsley

Anne Mehringer and John Beaty

Jane and Kevin Belford

Margaret Bergamini*

BerlinRosen

Rebecca and George Beuchert

Aubrey Bourgeois

Elizabeth and Jonathan Boyer

Scott Brickman

Julia Brown

Brown Advisory

Caleb Cares Foundation

Bill Campbell

Capital City Flooring, Inc

Claire and Eugene Carlin

Mary Jean and Jeffrey Casler

Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County

Janice and Michael Cavanaugh

Sarah and John Chapoton

Chartwell Strategy Group

Chevron Matching Employee Funds

Joseph Ciancaglini*

Nancy and Kevin Clark*

Martine and Jim Coleman

Dennis Combs

Ellen and Stephen Conley

Geraldine and P. Brian Connolly

Maria and Fred Cornelius

Sue and James Dann*

Daycon Products Company, Inc.

Susan and Cliff Deckard*

Keana and Mitchel Dennis III ’12

Samantha DeNovio

Diamondrock Hospitality LP

Alexandra and Michael J. Doyle Jr.

Kevin Dunn

Patrick Falwell

Dena Feeney

Maria Ferris

First Onsite Property Restoration

MaryClare Fitzgerald

Terence Flynn

Judith and Robert Foley*

Peter Frantz

Eileen and Richard Friedman*

Gay Friedmann

Margaret and James Fry*

Drucilla and Arthur Fuccillo

Catherine and Kevin Gallagher

Travers Garvin

Gensler

Jane Genster and John Buckley

Deanne and Mark Giarraputo

Kimberly and Sean Glynn

James Goff*

Geoff Gonella Jr.

Carol and Gerald Graves

Michelle and Leoncio Gutierrez

Joyce and Robert Gwadz*

Heather and Paul Haaga

Amber Hairston

James and Mary Hanagan

Hanover Insurance Group

Katharine and Kevin Hardhardt

Gracie and Thomas Healy

Colleen and Stu Henderson

Jason Henry

Hermon Presbyterian Church

Cindy and Craig Holman

Rebecca and Andrew Howard

Claire and George Howard*

Kelly and Mark Hughes*

Lynn and Jim Innocenzi

Pauline and Richard Ippolito*

Laura and David Jacobin

Jim Coleman Toyota

Catherine and James Karrels*

Ashley and Brett Kavanaugh

Eden and Kevin Keating

Peter Keenoy

Patrice and Brian Kelly

Thomas Kelly

John Kent*

Kentland Foundation, Inc.*

Kathleen and Pat Kerrigan

Regina and Jeffrey Kessler

Jennifer and Matthew Kilcoyne

Anne Marie and Tim Kirlin

Daniel Kramer

Hope and Leo Langan

Jenifer and Gregory Laubach

James Leahigh

Deborah and William Leahy

Doris and Charles

Leeper

Malcolm Lester

Barbara and Andrew Lieber

Lindsay Automotive Group

Janet and John Linnehan

Ruthanne† and Jorge Lopez*

Maryann and Nicholas Luongo

Mark Lynch*

Beth and Dan Mallon

Dolores Maloney*

Sheila and Tim Maloney

Betsy and Edward Mandel*

Mark Manniso

Mary and Herbert Martin

Laura and David McAuley*

McCullough Construction, LLC

Christina McEnroe

Denise and Pat McGloon*

John McGloon

Mariah and Marty McGuinness

Jennifer and Kevin McIntyre

Lolita and Stephen McKenna

Deborah and George McKenzie

Christine McLaughlin

Terry and Michael McLaughlin

Jill and J. Paul McNamara

Jeanne and William McSorley*

Natalie and David Mehlbaum

Christine Connelly and Steve Mister

Katie and Denis Mitchell

Norma and Frank Monahan

J’lene and L. Read Mortimer*

Joyanna T. Moy† and John Stinson

Williams Mullen

Patricia and Robert Mulligan*

Ellen and Rich Murray

Nard’s Inc.

National Park Trust

Ann and Thomas Newell* Donors

186 Donors 10+ years consecutive giving

20+ years consecutive giving

Difference Makers in Action

Washington Jesuit Academy’s mission has been fueled by a community of supporters who believe in the promise of every young man we serve. This feature celebrates six distinct donor stories —visionaries, mentors, champions, and friends—who represent the breadth of generosity that has made WJA’s tuition-free model possible. Each brings a unique perspective, yet they share a common belief: that investing in the education, character formation, and future success of our students is one of the most meaningful contributions they can make. Their commitment has shaped WJA’s past, strengthens our present, and ensures that we can walk boldly into the future together.

Full Circle: WJA’s First Alumni Varnum Society Member

There’s a moment when gratitude transforms into action. For Washington Jesuit Academy’s first alumni member of the Varnum Society, Mitchel Dennis (Class of 2012) and his wife, Keana, that moment was inevitable.

“Becoming an investing member at WJA wasn’t something I was encouraged to do but rather something I felt mandated to do,” he reflects. “I would not, in any shape or form, be in the position I am in life if it weren’t for WJA.”

His deepest memories aren’t of test scores or trophies, but of school retreats—breathtaking, reflective experiences where he learned emotional intelligence and grew closer to teachers and classmates. These moments exemplified WJA’s commitment to forming the whole person.

The Jesuit ideal of “Men for Others” has become his guiding philosophy. “When those around you are good and thriving, then in return you will as well,” he explains. He witnessed this firsthand through the support and motivation offered to all students by the teachers and staff.

When ready to give, no one had to ask. “Once the time came when I was ready, I immediately donated.” His goal was simple: ensuring WJA’s daily operations continue so future students experience the same transformation.

What does he hope his legacy will be? “That I simply gave back to those who gave to me when I was younger. I will forever be in debt to WJA. No one person can carry the school to success; it takes a group effort. But if everybody does something, nobody has to do a lot.”

The future of WJA? “Bright and inspiring. The work that WJA does year after year with the young men is a true testament to what can happen to a child when love and support is around them.”

Staff Sergeant (SSG) Mitchel O. Dennis, III and his wife, Keana, reside in Virginia with their two children. After graduating WJA in 2012, Mitchel spent his first two years of high school at St. John’s College High School before graduating from Riverdale Baptist High School in 2016.

The Galiani Family: Sponsoring with Heart and Purpose

For Kirk and Anna Maria Galiani, along with Kirk’s brother and sister-in-law, John and Nancy, supporting Washington Jesuit Academy as Student Sponsors is a family commitment — one rooted in faith, gratitude, and belief in the power of opportunity. When Kirk first visited WJA, he walked through classrooms, met the leadership, and immediately felt the impact. “It’s a phenomenal place — changing lives every day,” he recalls. “The mission is incredible, and you can feel it the moment you step on campus.”

The Galianis are deeply inspired by WJA’s rigorous 11-month, 11-hour-a-day schedule. “It’s not easy for these young men,” Kirk says. “It’s a sacrifice — but sacrifice comes with so many opportunities. They’re learning discipline and determination that will carry them for life.” He fondly remembers visiting a classroom where students were transforming poems into rap songs — a perfect example, he says, of “teachers meeting students where they are.”

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For the Galianis, sponsorship is personal. “You meet the students, stay connected with their families, and see the difference you’re making. Their energy is infectious,” Kirk explains.

The family believes WJA stands apart from other causes they support. “Of all the organizations we give to, this one touches our hearts the most,” Kirk reflects. “We hope WJA continues to grow — maybe even two WJAs one day — to change even more young lives.”

The Student Sponsorship Program at Washington Jesuit Academy makes it possible for every student to attend tuition-free. Sponsors commit to supporting a student’s education and personal growth, building a lasting relationship that connects generosity with transformation.

Expanding the Circle: WJA’s Next Generation of Supporters

For Kelsey and Dan Glading, supporting Washington Jesuit Academy isn’t just philanthropy—it’s personal. Both products of Catholic education, they understand firsthand the transformative power of a values-centered education. In WJA’s mission of forming “Men for Others,” they recognized something extraordinary.

“Every single time we’re around the teachers, current students, and alumni, we are reminded why this matters,” Dan shares. The constant reinforcement comes not from one defining moment, but from witnessing an unbroken chain of success stories—young men advancing in their careers, graduates returning as staff members, and alumni joining the Board of Directors.

This inspired their decision to become champions of the 900 Club. “If you think about support as an investment, you’re investing in a winning proposition,” Dan explains. Their vision extends beyond today’s students to building a sustainable foundation for tomorrow, broadening the next generation of financial supporters so WJA’s remarkable outcomes can accelerate and reach even more young men.

Their advice to potential donors is simple but powerful: “The magic happens inside the walls of the school—go experience it yourself. You have to see it with your own eyes and feel the community.”

For Dan and Kelsey, WJA’s future represents “a circle that continues to get stronger” — where successful alumni support current students, creating an ever-expanding network of achievement. Their message to the students?

“Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re an inspiration for so many, and we are excited to watch you succeed.”

A Legacy of Belief: Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders

“The magic happens inside the walls of the school— go experience it yourself. You have to see it with your own eyes and feel the community.”

From her first encounter with Washington Jesuit Academy at a Zag Group reception, Genevieve Murphy knew this was different. Two decades later, back at WJA’s Graduation Ceremony and reconnecting with Marcus K. Washington (WJA Class of 2019), that initial spark had become an enduring flame. The young man, who she previously sponsored, was a freshman at Fordham University. He had arrived at Varnum Street a promising student and now stood as living proof of WJA’s transformative power.

“The brotherhood is palpable,” she reflects, describing what sets WJA apart. It’s not just the 11-month, 11-hour days or the unwavering support through college and career. It’s the promise kept: to develop the whole person—body, mind, and soul. continued

Difference Makers in Action

“You want these young men to be in the world that’s coming –not looking at it from the outside.”

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As a first-generation American who understands that privilege isn’t universal, she sees WJA’s model with clarity born from experience. “Children need structure to know what is expected of them,” she explains. “These boys are loved, cared for, held accountable, all year round.”

Her transformational gift—an Endowed Student Sponsorship—reflects both strategic thinking and deep conviction. “I’m a strong believer in endowments and using them,” she explains. “When I – or anyone else – invests in WJA, the rate of return is almost guaranteed.” She understands that endowments offer leadership peace of mind for the future, with dividends that pay for education year after year.

Genevieve attributes both her and her late husband, JD’s, success to Catholic education. She puts her money where her values are. “One of the best investments is one made in a child,” she declares.

Her message to students? “Work hard. Be grateful. But have fun—we don’t have enough fun.”

The future of WJA, she believes, is bright—if we continue investing in what matters most.

Champions of Opportunity: Empowering the Next

Generation Innovators

When Maureen and Doug Webster were introduced to Washington Jesuit Academy through board member Tom Lynch, they immediately recognized a mission that spoke to their hearts and values. “Everyone deserves a chance to shine on this earth,” Doug reflects. “Not everyone begins with the same opportunities – but with care, leadership, and education, you can change the course of a young person’s life.”

The Websters’ belief in that philosophy has come to life through their support for WJA’s STEM initiatives, helping students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly technological world. Doug, whose career centers on technology and growing companies, emphasizes that “the next 50 years are going to make the last 50 look like nothing.” He believes early exposure to science, computer programming, and AI is essential: “You want these young men to be in the world that’s coming – not looking at it from the outside.”

Their support helped bring WJA’s Maker Space to life – a vibrant hub where students can experiment, create, and see technology come alive. But for the Websters, the true reward has been seeing the long-term impact of their involvement. Doug recalls meeting the first student they sponsored, Atiba (Class of 2018), when he was a 4th grader, “a nice little boy with a spark.” Years later, he mentored Atiba as a college senior, poised to enter a business field similar to his own. “I felt pride similar to that I have for my own son,” he says. “Atiba is sophisticated, balanced, realistic – he has overcome challenges, built a strong reputation, and has a can-do attitude. This is exactly what WJA is about.”

Inspired by stories like Atiba’s, the Websters continue to invest in the future of WJA and its students. “Marcus has an incredible vision for keeping these young men competitive,” Doug adds. “We want to do everything we can to support that.” Through their generosity, mentorship, and belief in equitable opportunity, Maureen and Doug Webster are helping ensure that every WJA student has the chance to innovate, lead, and shine. Their message to students—and donors—is simple: “Appreciate what you have and give back.”

Honor Roll

$1,000-$2,499

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NGP Group

Northeast Security

Margaret and Robert Norton

Neil O’Donnell

Parking Advisors

Katie and Clark Pastrick

Jesse Paul

Lynn Berry and John Pelkey*

Pizzano Contractors

Sarah and Vincent Policelli

Brian Porto

Betsy and Karl Pothier

Mary Jo and William Primosch

Joanne and N.H. Pyle

Eileen and Edward Rabbitt

Radian Group

Rand Construction

Michael Reardon*

Carrene Ressa

Carolyn and Brian Ridgway

Robert Rokusek*

Tracie and Christopher Rolle

Jennifer and Michael Rowan*

Natalie Venezia and Paul Sager

Mipper and Todd Samperton*

Roberta and Stephen Saxon

Janet and Jerry Scanlan

Jill and Neal Scherer

Barbara and Shaun Sheehan

John Sherner

Jeanne and Mark Shriver

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

SK+I Architecture

Anthony Solazzo

Steve Spishak

Mary Anne and Michael Stanton

Florence Starzynski

Marianne Stohlman*

Courtney and David Straus*

John Sullivan

Marsha and Timothy Sullivan

T. Rowe Price

William Towell

Jane and John Tuck*

UL Verification Services

United Way Suncoast

Tampa Area

Peggy and Daniel Veith*

Teresa and Timothy Veith*

Nancy and Kevin Walker

Barbara and Thomas Walsh

Wawa Foundation

Nicole and Edward Welbourn

Deborah and Clifford White

Wiley Rein LLP

Madlyn Williams

Christine and J.P. Winchester

William Wood

Bob Zachariasiewicz

ZDS Architecture & Interiors

Catherine and Kurt Zimmermann

Up to $999

Anonymous

Debra Abell

ABM Parking Services

Diana Adkins

Diana and Kevin Adkins

Rosina and George Aguiar

Jimmy Alexander

Joey Altemus

Holly and Elmer Amaya

Sarah and Paul Andrews

Archkey Solutions/ Mona Electric

Renee Arellano

Sandra Aresti

Nana Asamoah-Mensah

Pam August

Matthew Baker

Jeff Bardwell

Erin Greene and Jason Barnosky

June Hatton and Timothy Barr*

Sandy Barrett

Anne and James Barter

Ruth Baruth

Kathleen and Richard Battista

Brett Beck

Andrew Beckham

Jim Begg

Thomas Bergan

Berkadia Real Estate Advisors LLC

Eric Berkman

James Berkon

Cecilia Bethke

BF Saul Insurance

Nimisha and Sameer Bhargava

Elizabeth and Charles Bieberich

Stephen Bien

Annie and Christopher Billig

Wendy Feldman Block

Kelsey Boland

Josefina Bonangelino

Monique and Keith Bonner

Ellen Borda

Kyle Borda

Matt Borda

Michael Borda

Bozzuto

Zachary Bradley

Ann Bragan

James Bragan

Zach Breckin

James Brennan

Kristen Brinsfield

Merlin Brittenham

Paul Brooks*

Stacey and Christopher Brown

Jacqueline Brown*

Ann and Philippe Bruno*

Mollie Buckey

Anthony Buckley

Edward Buckley

Bulletin

Margaret and Anthony Bur*

Caroline and Kevin Byrd

Noelle and Jeb Byrne

Will Byrne

2025 Pickleball

Thank you to everyone who supported WJA’s second Pickleball Tournament, held in May at Dill Dinkers. We are particularly thankful for the dedication of co-chairs Susan Lacz and Catherine Zimmerman as well as the sponsors and participants. It was a great friend-raiser that introduced many new folks to the Academy and raised nearly $12,000 for WJA.

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Andrew Cain

Florentine Calabia

Kathleen and Victor Calder

Diane and Leonard Cali

Joseph Callahan

Judy and Michael Callahan

Elise and Neal Canfield

Margaret and William Cannon

Anne and Francis Cantrel

Christine and Michael Carey

Renuka and Rocco Carlitti

John Carroll

Eric Case

D. Ellen and Joseph Casper

Catholic University of America

Kate Cavin

Mariann and Thomas Cawley

Joseph Cella

Allayne and Brian Chappelle*

Church of the Little Flower

Margaret Clancy*

Bonnie Clarke

Chris Clements

Kristi and Anthony Cola

Thomas Colella

Joe Coliton

Michael Coliton

Dawn and Brendan Collins

Compstak

Jennifer Condro

John Conley

Patricia Conley*

Merritt Connell

Maeve Connolly

Kaitie and Timothy Connolly

Catherine and Earnest Connon

Shanna and Patrick Connors

Patrick Conway*

Marney and Philip Cooney

Patricia O’Connor and Kent Cooper*

Barbara and Francis Coppola

Elizabeth and Michael Copps*

John Cordes*

Sarah Cormier

Susan and Thomas Corsi

Kathy and Richard Cortese

CoStar/LoopNet

Barbara and Edward Cotter

Sharon and Barry Covington

Alyssa Crilley

Edward Crilley

Janet Demas Crilley and Michael Crilley

Elizabeth Cromey

Ellen and John Crowley*

Amy and Ryan Crowley

Elizabeth Cullen

Kevin Cullen

Brendan Cullinane

Alice and Kevin Curtin*

Colleen and R. Travers Daniel

Norina and Daniel Danik

Brent Dann

2025 WJA Open

DataWatch Systems

Craig Davidson

Christa and Jeffrey Davidson

Bryan Davis

Nancy Dawson

DC Central Kitchen

Elisa De Angelis

Amy and Robert Dean

Frances and Anthony DeLaurentis

Andrew Dell’Orto

Charlene Della Ratta

Joseph Dempsey

Alexander DeNovio

Suzanne and Michael Derby*

Stephanie and David Deutsch

Rita Devine and John Hollingsworth

Phil Dewolf

Rosemary and Gilbert DiGioia

DIRECTV

Laura and Mark Dirlam

Carolyn Doctoroff

Dylan Doherty

Patricia and Douglas Dolan*

James Doyle

DPR Construction

DR Horton Multifamily

Jessica and Derek Dry

Kyle Dry

Ryan Dry

Jack Duffy

Kathleen and Joseph Dugan*

Karen Richardson Dugan and Timothy Dugan

Ann Marie and Donald Duggan

Kevin Dunne

Clare Dunsford

Melissa Dwyer

Alexandra and Anthony Eagan

Tim Eagan

Karin Eastby

Kelly and Joseph Edens

Elevator Control Service/ ELCON Enterprises

Clay Ellis

Alexandra and Cisco Espinel

Chris Esposito

Sheila and Richard Evans

Tina Evans

Lisa and Roger Fairfax*

Susan Faries

Evelyn Farkas

Angela and B. Farmakides

FHS Risk Management

Joanne and James Fielding

Maria Fisher and Charles Fendig

Carol and Mark Fitzgerald

Jenny and Austin Flajser

Joanne and Tom Flanagan

Maria Naldo-Fontelo and Paulito Fontelo

Marilyn Foust

Thank you to everyone who supported our annual golf tournament, including our title sponsor, United Bank, and co-chairs, Katie Jack, Chris Lucey, and Ned Welbourn. We were pleased to host the WJA Open at the beautiful East Potomac Golf Links, where over 140 golfers joined together to enjoy a day of athletic and philanthropic competition. The 2025 WJA Open raised almost $190,000 for the Washington Jesuit Academy.

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Phillip Fraas

Kathleen and Hugh Frampton

Mary and Dennis Franko

Marissa Frisina

Rebecca and Jeffrey Fuge*

Thomas Fulcher

Florence Gallagher*

Rosemarie and Thomas Gallant

Ann Dunleavy and Thomas Gannon

Michelle Gantos

Amy and Omar Garcia

Anthony Gentzel

Georgetown Visitation

Preparatory School

Maria McCann Ghazal and Jay Ghazal

Karen and Thomas Gilday

Robert Gittings

Madaline and Billy Glading

Alyssa Glenn

Andrew Gonella

Gonzaga College High School

Judith Goodwin

Ned Goodwin

Tierney Rowan and Matthew Gordon

Joan and William Gordon

Stephanie Baxt-Gosling and David Gosling*

Lisa and Jeffrey Gottshall

Ryan Gottshall

Spencer Gottshall

JoAnn Grainger

Elizabeth and Matthew Grandonico

Catherine and Oliver Grant

Art Greenberg

Karen and Henry Greene

Carter Griffith

Marie Gurka

Timothy Hagan*

Kathy Wickes and John Hallgren

Mike Hanagan

Whitney Harbison

Christopher Harnisch

Alys and Harry Hart

Susan Haske

Debbie and Donald Hathway

Jodi and Jonathan Haveles*

Margaret and Thomas Healy

Justin Hedge

Joseph Helliwell

Robert Helliwell

Hemmatian Dental

Takoma PLLC

Richard Henderson

Nancy Cowdin and Charles Hennessy

Susan and Marcel Heuver

Brenda Hill

Devin Hinton

HITT Contracting

Lucy Hogan

Holland & Knight

Kirsten and Kevin Howard

Toni Howell

Clare and August Imholtz*

Ginna Ingram

Asher Inman

Paris Mitchell Inman

Kathleen and Anthony Interdonato

Charles Jackson

Debbie Jackson

Brian Jarvis*

Patricia Jayne and Christopher Barr*

Ann Johnson*

Beth and Anthony Johnson

Brandon Johnson

Lawrence Johnston

Charlie Jones

Margaret Jones-Keegan

Michael Joy

Breanne Joyce

Elise Joyce

Mary Jo Joyce

Christopher Kadow

Ellen Kadow

Veronica and Ray Kalich

Connie and Craig Kendall

Mary Kennedy

Ellen and Andrew Kentz*

KidsGardening.org

John Kilroy

Jeff King

Kathleen King

KKR

Maureen and Gerald Kolosvary

Mary Frances and James Koltes

Jim Kordahl

Robert Kovarik

Sean Kraft

Joan and Gerald Krause

Brian Krell

Mary and Stephen Krivda

James Kuzma

Harry Lackey

Jack Landers

Richard Landfield*

Kevion Latham

Amanda and David Latimer

Damian Leader

Clare and Joseph Leary*

Jeanne Saddler and Warren Leary

Jacqueline and Anthony Kane

Geraldine Kavanagh

Robert Kay

Susan Boylan and Tommy Keane

Jane Keegan

Elizabeth and Kevin Keegan

Sharon and Vincent Keegan

Nell Kelleher

Alicia and John Keller

Kelly and John Kelley

Francis Kelly, Jr.

John Kelly

Elizabeth and Joseph Kemp

Debra Delmar and William Ledder

Lina and John Lee

Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.

Robert Lewis*

Michael Libre

Raquel and Louis Licamele

Claire and William Licamele

Donald Lincoln

Doris and Albert Lindquist*

Marion and Bernard Long

LSR Refinishing

Adrian Lu

Pam and Dennis Lucey*

Christopher Lynch

Dianne and Porter Lyon*

Lisa MacArthur

Jen and Darren MacLennan

Marion and John Madigan*

Quinn Magner

Alicia Majid

Beth Malara

Greta and Andrew Malay

Ria and Jeffrey Malinak*

Lois and Paul Maloney*

Laura and Matthew Manfreda*

Frederick Marinucci

Emily and Stephen Markmann

Anthony Marra

Marsh

Elaine and John Martin

David Martinez ’12

Nathan Master

Mater Dei School

Catherine Matthews

Kelly and Len Matthews

Martha Murphy and Robert Mauri

Brendan May

Catherine McCafferty

Margaret McCaig

Francis McCarthy

Gail and Kevin McCarthy

Bri and Mark McConnell

Kristen and Warren McDaniel

Dan McDermott

Jeanne McDermott*

H. Townley McElhiney

Rosemary and Kevin McEnery

Anne and Dave McEvoy

Eve McGloon

Georgianna McGuire

James McIntyre

Brady McKaig

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Nancy and Joseph McKenzie

Brian McLaughlin

Sarah and Loche McLean*

Andrew McMahon

Cindy and Joseph McMahon

Joseph McManus

Brendan McNamara

Elizabeth Meers*

Liz and Simone Melillo

Mary Ann and Marc Melkonian

Sharon Menaker

Diane Menefee

Margaret and Phillip Mercorella

Veryl Miles

O. Fred Miller

Stuart Miller

Sean Milstead

Elena Papina and Ken Miranda

Faith Mitchell

Renee and Carlos Molina

Margaret and James Molloy

Tim Monahan

Mary Ann and John Montgomery

Deborah Stocker and

Stephanie Moriarty

Jamie Morin

Diana Moy Kelly

Margaret and Sunil Mukerjee

Marissa Mullen

Kathleen and Stephen Mullery

Mary and Kevin Murphy*

Vicente Murrell

Brigid Myler

Denise and Devin Myler

Patricia and John Myler

Kelly Nakamoto

Kelly and Patrick Nalls

Nantum AI

Thomas Nardone

Mary Ruppe Nash

Mary Natelli

Susan and Manuel Navia

Marguerite and Kevin Nealon

Michael Neary

Jonathan Nobil

Lucy and Richard Nolan

Joan and William Nolte

John Norjen

Shonda Northam

Bradley Norwood

Brendan O’Boyle

Andrea and Christopher O’Brien

Stella and Joseph O’Connell*

Margaret and Terrence O’Donnell

Terrie O’Donnell and Bob Carson*

Sean O’Donovan

James Oliverio

Sandra and Andrew O’Lone

Olson Kundig

One Parking

Debra and

Michael Onufrychuk*

John O’Rourke

Amy and Gregory Ossi

Catherine and Robert O’Sullivan*

OTJ Architects

Anne Linton and Christopher Paganelli

Francis Palumbo

Allison and Andrew Panzarella

Germán Paraud

Lilly Paro

Lisa and Dan Paro

Anthony M. Patrone

Myra and Stephen Pavlick*

Janet and Michael Pawelski

Paypal Giving Fund

Pamela Peifer

Paula and Jon Pels

Paula and Waldemar Pflepsen*

Fredes and Rung Pham

Kathleen Phelan

Art Pine

Dale and James Pinto

Michael Plantamura

Matt Plunket

Mary and John Podesta*

Pohlad Family Foundation

Alexander Poulios

Judith and Henry Prask

Wesley and Derrick Preuss

Katie and Zach Przystup

Ayako and Jim Przystup*

Susan Campbell and Mark Pugliese*

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Laurie Quirk

Susan and David Raff

Michele and Patrick Rafferty

Margaret Railey

Mary and David Ralston

Rey Ramsey

Barbara and Jeff Reed

Patricia and Joseph Reichart

Anne Reid

Barbara Reimann*

Ben Reschovsky

Kenneth Richards*

Tara Richmond

Kathleen Murphy Ring and James Ring*

Stephen Ring

John Robbins

Derrick Robinson ’11

Maria and Jose Rodriguez

Peggy Roe

Anita and David Rogers

Lucille and James Ronan

Jacqueline and Alcindor Rosier

Sherry Ross

Meghan and Sean Rowan

Ann and William Rowan*

Nolan Rudman

Phil Ruppe

Dan Ryan

Antoinette Saddler

Rachel Welch and Gerry Salemme

Robert Sapunor

Savills

Jonathan Scanlon

Margaret and Joseph Schaefer*

Michelle Schmader

Caroline Schwartz

Susan and John Sedgewick

Sepio Cyber

Thomas Serena

Margaret Sewell*

Cathleen Shannon and Ron Watkins

Guisela and Thomas Shannon

Kara and Kevin Sheehan

Nina and James Sheffler

Marylou Sheils

Shrine of the Most Blessed

Sacrament

Mary and Robert Shue

Siemens Industry

Jane Simanis

Myralon and Joseph Simmons

Adam Singer

Angela Skoda*

Ridge Slater

Renee Smail

Gillin Smith

Richard Smith

Sheila Smith

Terri Smith

Paul Snyder*

Constance Sorrentino

Up to $999

continued

Suzanne and Joseph Spaniol*

Eileen and Richard Spencer

K. Andrew Sprague

Spur Local

Elizabeth Mohr and Charles Steele

Brad Stengel

Sterling Elevator Consultants

Christopher Sterritt

Jeannette and Gary Stoiber

Theresa Stone

Stream Realty Partners

Amy Sturtevant

Melissa Sullivan Greissing

Margaret and Richard Sullivan

Superior Plantings

Shannon Sylvester

Veronica and Brad Tallamy

Thomas Tamm

Julie and Brent Tapscott

Katherine Thompson*

Mary Ann Tierney

Janet and James Timbie*

TisBest Philanthropy

Elizabeth Tordella

Transwestern

Margaret Tritschler*

Stephen Trynosky

William Tyson

Robert Uhar

Scott Umosella*

United Way of Greater Atlanta

Carolyn and Donald Urgo Jr.

US Bank

USI Insurance Services

Valcourt Building Services

Miriam Van Dyck

Robert Van Giezen

Catherine Villareale

Katherine and Matthew Villareale

Susan and Herman Viola*

Kyllian Vong

Kyle Wade ’05

Mary Beth and B. Timothy Walsh*

Kara Walsh

William Walsh

Thomas Walter

Washington Irish Rugby Football Club

Carlos Washington

Waste Management

Kathleen Waters

Mark Watkins

Terrell Watkins

Yvonne Watson

WellStat (iES MACH/Urjenet)

Magis Legacy Society

Bradley Whitaker

David White

Timothy White

Katherine and George Whitehouse*

Elizabeth Whittle

Sarah and Robert Wickham

Jacqueline Williams

Colleen and John Williams*

Ann and Steve Wilson

Mary Pat and William Wilson*

Linda Winters

Brendon Worley

Andreas Xenohristos

Joanna Chakerian and Thomas Yarnall

Tristan Zaia*

Maria and Christopher Zaneski

Christopher Ziccardi

Lisa and Gerald Zingone

The Magis Legacy Society recognizes the generosity of donors who have committed to supporting WJA through planned gifts such as bequests and retirement plan distributions. By providing long-term support for WJA, Magis Society members help ensure we can provide a high-quality education and a lifetime of meaningful support to future generations of WJA students. Named after the Jesuit principle of magis—working for the greater good—our Legacy Society honors the WJA community’s shared belief in the power of education to transform lives.

Planned Gifts

Mary Callahan

Ann Clark

Joan and Michael Conley

Colleen Conroy

David Courtis

C. Maury Devine

Dena Feeney

Margaret Smith Ford and John B. Ford

John Garvey

Ashley Hawken

Richard D. Henderson

Bequests

Ruth Ann Adams

Joan Challinor

Edmund B. Cronin

E. Muriel O’Connor Lee

Michael Karam

Kent Killelea

Annamarie and William Licamele

Anthony Medley

Patricia L. Maher and Robert F. Reklaitis

Barbara Maria Reed

Barbara Stohlman and J. Matthew Rice

Marcia Marsh and A.W. Smith

Mary Margaret Nickolaus

R. Dennis Warner

Rosemary Doheny Weller

Jean Wilkowski

On May 14, 2025, we welcomed members of WJA’s Magis Society for Mass, a conversation with students, and coffee with President Marcus Washington. We are grateful for these friends whose philanthropic legacy will uplift generations of students now and in the future.

Varnum Society

Founded in 2021, the Varnum Society recognizes the generosity of donors who give $1,000 or more per year to WJA’s Impact Fund. In supporting WJA’s annual fund, Varnum Society members provide essential support for the many elements that make our model successful, such as our

President’s Circle$50,000+

Marjie and Bruce Calvert

Mary and Stephan Cassaday

Jeralynn R. and Stephen X. Graham

Greater Washington Community Foundation

Christy and Jack Jaeger

Patricia and Geoff Malloy

Courtney and R. Scott Pastrick

Erin and James Seale

Estate of R. Dennis Warner

Principal’s Circle -

($25,000 - $49,999)

Anonymous

Ada Harris Maley Memorial Fund

Kathryn Kavanagh Baran and Jan Witold Baran

Cathy and Brian Bernasek

Claire Carey

Jean and Howard Kluttz

Brian Phelan

Nicole and Paul Sheehy

Swink Kluttz Family Foundation

Dean’s Circle -

($10,000 - $24,999)

Anonymous (2)

Nancy Elbin Abell

Ellen and Joe Bender

Regina and Frank Bernasek

Catherine and David Bohigian

Alicia and Matt Bond

Bridgid and William Brakefield

Cornelius J. and Ellen P. Coakley Family Foundation, Inc

Diane and Richard Cummins

Boris de Souza

Patricia and Nicholas DeNovio

Linda and John Derrick

Equnival Partners LLC

Kathleen and Daniel Fehringer

Dave Foley

Grove Creek Fund

Kaili and Praveen Jeyarajah

John & Elizabeth Lane Foundation

Lisa Kazor-Christovich and Daniel Christovich

Kiwanis Foundation of Prince George’s County Maryland Inc.

Susan Mooradian and William Lewis

Marla and William Magner

Colleen Mallahan

Laurie and Timothy Matthews

Pinkie and Carl Mayfield

Colleen and Lawrence McCarthy

Norton Foundation

Patsy and Howard Norton

Joyce and William O’Brien

Lauren and Joseph Quinn

Margaret Rauth

Aniko Gaal Schott and Nash Schott

Deborah Weinberger

Therese and Jon White

Megan and Ned Williams

Michael Wilson

Green & White Circle

($5,000 - $9,999)

Amsted Industries

Kathleen and Thomas Bindley

Grace O’Toole and Michael Brady

Holly and Michael Cirrito

Theresa and Manus Cooney

Dorothy and David Courtis

Richard Daly

Garland and Edward DeMarco

Alfonso DeRosa

Pat and Renny DiPentima

Edward Doheny

Maureen and Philip Dolan

Mary Beth and Thomas Doughty

after-school and summer programming, our wellness and learning support services, and our highly qualified faculty and staff. The Varnum Society was named after WJA’s location on Varnum Street in Northeast DC and celebrates the sense of shared mission felt among all those connected to WJA.

Dr. Tanise I. Edwards and Dr. J. Mark Evans

Elizabeth and Robert Flanagan

Georgetown University

Jesuit Community

Google Inc.

Pamela and James Hentges

Karen and James Hibey

Jesuit Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Katherine and Michael Kirvan

Linda and William Kirvan

Joan Barron and Paul Lang

Moraima Solano and Kevin Lavin

Sandra and Barry Leffew

Beth and Brian Lemek

Lisa Hope and Kevin Loome

Jorge Lopez-Balboa

Mary Ellen and Eugene Massey

Walter Mazzella

Barbara Patocka

Susan and Frederick Reardon

Liz and James Robinson

Alyson and C. Kyle Russ

Anne and John Sullivan

Elizabeth and James Thetford

James and Cynthia Tuite

United Way of the National Capital Area

Beatrice and Anthony Welters

Mary and Raymond Whalen

Allison and Paul Zidlicky

Contributors

($2,500 - $4,999)

Kerry and Patrick Adams

George P. Clancy Jr.

Maria and Timothy Covell

Ann Forquer

Odelia Funke and Larry Carter

John Gaughan

Wendy and Robert Gittings

Sharon Gund

Healey Family Foundation

Louise and Shawn Hendon

Devin and Mike Kerrigan

Theresa Marie and Bradford Kline

Kathy and Joseph Lenczycki

Paul Lindsay

LinkedIn Corporation

Mary and Tom Logan

Matthew Long

Mary Beth and Douglas McDaniel

Beth and James McGloon

Kathleen and Jack McKay

Julie and Patrick Nalls

Melanie Nussdorf

Diana and Jeff Owen

Samuel Oyekoya

Kathryn and John Quigley

Eileen Rice

Lisa Frasco Ryan and Stephen Ryan

Devon and Michael Scanlon

Megan and Ty Sears

Richard Shainin

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Denise and Christopher Sintetos

Lila and Brendan Sullivan

United Healthcare Group

Teri and Daniel Walsh

Elaine Walter Leaders

($1,000 - $2,499)

Gretchen and John Alexander

Anneke Baran and Chip Altieri

Jane and Clifford Balkam

Joanne Barrett

Nancy and Peter Bautz

Anne Mehringer and John Beaty

Jane and Kevin Belford

Margaret Bergamini

Rebecca and George Beuchert

Aubrey Bourgeois

Julia Brown

Claire and Eugene Carlin

Mary Jean and Jeffrey Casler

Leaders

($1,000 - $2,499)

continued

Janice and Michael Cavanaugh

Sarah and John Chapoton

Chevron Matching Employee Funds

Joseph Ciancaglini

Carolina and Brian Coll

Dennis Combs

Ellen and Stephen Conley

Geraldine and P. Brian Connolly

Susan and Cliff Deckard

Keana and Mitchel Dennis III ’12

Alexandra and Michael J. Doyle Jr.

Patrick Falwell

Dena Feeney

Carol and Charles Ferrara

MaryClare Fitzgerald

Terence Flynn

Judith and Robert Foley

Peter Frantz

Eileen and Richard Friedman

Gay Friedmann

Margaret and James Fry

Travers Garvin

Jane Genster and John Buckley

Deanne and Mark Giarraputo

Kimberly and Sean Glynn

James Goff

Carol and Gerald Graves

Joyce and Robert Gwadz

Amber Hairston

Mary and James Hanagan

Hanover Insurance Group

Katharine and Kevin Hardhardt

Colleen and Stu Henderson

Hermon Presbyterian Church

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Kelly and Mark Hughes

Lynn and Jim Innocenzi

Pauline and Richard Ippolito

Catherine and James Karrels

Eden and Kevin Keating

Brooke and John Keenan

Peter Keenoy

Thomas Kelly

John Kent

Marcia and John Keppel

Kathleen and Pat Kerrigan

Regina and Jeffrey Kessler

Jennifer and Matthew Kilcoyne

Hope and Leo Langan

James Leahigh

Deborah and William Leahy

Doris and Charles Leeper

Malcolm Lester

Barbara and Andrew Lieber

Janet and John Linnehan

Ruthanne† and Jorge Lopez

Maryann and Nicholas Luongo

Mark Lynch

Dolores Maloney

Betsy and Edward Mandel

Mary and Herbert Martin

Laura and David McAuley

Christina McEnroe

John McGloon

Mariah and Marty McGuinness

Jennifer and Kevin McIntyre

Lolita and Stephen McKenna

Deborah and George McKenzie

Christine McLaughlin

Jill and J. Paul McNamara

Jeanne and William McSorley

Christine Connelly and Steve Mister

Norma and Frank Monahan

J’lene and L. Read Mortimer

Joyanna T. Moy† and John Stinson

Patricia and Robert Mulligan

Ellen and Rich Murray

National Park Trust

Ann and Thomas Newell

Neil O’Donnell

Jesse Paul

Lynn Berry and John Pelkey

Mary Jo and William Primosch

Joanne and N.H. Pyle

Eileen and Edward Rabbitt

Michael Reardon

Carrene Ressa

Barbara Stohlman and J. Matthew Rice

Robert Rokusek

Tracie and Christopher Rolle

Jennifer and Michael Rowan

Natalie Venezia and Paul Sager

Mipper and Todd Samperton

Roberta and Stephen Saxon

Janet and Jerry Scanlan

Jill and Neal Scherer

Barbara and Shaun Sheehan

John Sherner

Jeanne and Mark Shriver

Steve Spishak

Mary Anne and Michael Stanton

Florence Starzynski

Courtney and David Straus

John Sullivan

Marsha and Timothy Sullivan

T. Rowe Price

William Towell

Jane and John Tuck

United Way Suncoast

Tampa Area

Peggy and Daniel Veith

Nancy and Kevin Walker

Barbara and Thomas Walsh

Deborah and Clifford White

Madlyn Williams

William Wood

Bob Zachariasiewicz

Student Sponsors

Every student attends the Washington Jesuit Academy on a full scholarship thanks to the generosity of our Student Sponsors. The following individuals and groups are paired with a specific student and play a vital

Class of 2025 Student Sponsors

Joy and Leonard Baxt

Christina and David Burns

Jonathan Carcone

Chevy Chase Land Company

William Davin

Ryan Eckert

Diann and David Frantz

Mary and Michael Hughes

Shana and Todd Jacobus

Kaili and Praveen Jeyarajah

Lauren and Brian Johnston

Michael Meyer

Rita Meyer

Suzette and Matthew O’Connor

Grace Marie and Harry Rissetto

Stephanie Saturni

Mimi and Vincent Sheehy IV

Mary Spearing

Robin Halsband and Jeremy Spector

V & S Foundation

Julie and Joseph Welch

Sheila and Lindsey Williams

Brady/Perry/ Sanders Group

Kathleen and Phillip Brady

Nancy and Steve Perry

Karen Corbett Sanders and Daniel Sanders

Sanders Foundation

Buchanan/ Kavanagh Group

Theresa and Thomas Buchanan

Anthony Kavanagh

File/Balkam/ Adams Group

Kerry and Patrick Adams

Jane and Clifford Balkam

Gerald File

role in supporting WJA’s tuition-free model, enabling us to deliver an exceptional educational experience and secure future success for generations of WJA students.

Fools & Angels Group

Patty Daniels

Kelley and William Edelblut

Mary Susan and Patrick Haley

Kara and Craig Pittinger

Suzie and Bill Squier

Iris and David Super

Grant/Webster Group

Maureen and Rick Grant

Maureen and Douglas Webster

Hart/Sullivan Group

Cindy and Theodore Hart

George Sullivan

Holy Child Board Group

Alicia and Matt Bond

Jessi and Tim Frend

Alicia and Brian Henneberry

Christine Noel and Brett MacInnes

Louise and Jeff O’Berry

Knise Group

Patrice and Brian Kelly

Kathi and Dan Knise

Matthew Knise

Ann McDaniel

Mary and William Miossi

Ornament Group

Dr. Tanise I. Edwards

Zenia Colette

Edwards

Faith Mitchell

Debra Murphy

PricewaterhouseCoopers Group 1

Cynthia and Robert Keehan

Edward Machir

Dionne and Patrick McNamee

Mary Ann and Frederic Miller

Kelly M. Nakamoto

Cindy and John Oliver

Michelle and Michael Stork

Kathryn and Michael Sutphin

PricewaterhouseCoopers Group 2

Sandra Aresti

Laura and Matt Brockwell

Cheryl and Thomas Holly

William J. Lewis

John McCardell

Karl Sening

Mary Lynn and James Shanahan

Meaghan and Christopher Stranix

Teske Group

Joanne and Robert Abbott

Kathryn and W. Shepherdson Abell

Amy and Peter Dunne

Judi A. Teske

Grace-Marie Turner† Marion Tuttle

Class of 2026 Student Sponsors

Anonymous

Patricia and Chris Abell

Nancy Elbin Abell

Debbie and Jim Blackburn

Richard Blackburn

Brooke and Francis Brogan

Elizabeth and Robert Flanagan

William Gerrish/

Salty Dog Classic

Denise and Peter Glassman

Elizabeth and Steve Kaplan

Marla and William Magner

Matan Family Foundation

Ann and John McAllister

Jeanette and Thomas McHale

Karen and Thomas Natelli

Courtney and R. Scott Pastrick

Maria and Luke Poulos

Kathryn and John Quigley

Susan and Frederick Reardon

Erin and James Seale

Kathy and Steve Spencer

BroMos

Louise and John Brophy

Sarah and John Brophy Jr.

Class of 2026 (continued)

Carpenter’s Group

Theresa and Alfred Bozzo

Nancy and Kevin Clark

Sue and James Dann

Carol and Charles Ferrara

Michael Karam

Barbara and David Kent

Raquel and Louis Licamele

Annamarie and William Licamele

Claire and William Licamele

Cassie and Shawn McLaughlin

Mary Ann and Marc Melkonian

Diana and Jeff Owen

Francis Palumbo, DDS

Sarah and Vincent Policelli

Julin and Michael Williams

Carroccio Group

Courtney and Charles Carroccio

Amanda and Christopher Carroccio

Joanne and John Carroccio

Carolyn and Matthew Carroccio

J.S. Carroccio Landscaping, LLC

Ebel Group #4

Carole and James Ellison

Brooke and Nicholas Grubb

Linda and Henry Lynch

Joan and Kevin Rowe

Margaret and Maurice Rowe

Rhonda and John Schmidtlein

Georgetown Prep Class of 1986 Group

Sonia Gupta Barros and Michael Barros

Michelle and Martin Brown

Peter Coccaro III

Denise and Dennis DuFour

Cindy and Craig Holman

Class of 2027 Student Sponsors

Kathryn Alisbah and Brett Bossung

Cliff Balkam

Cathy and Brian Bernasek

Megan and Don Beyer

Charles Holzwarth and Stephen Blommer

Sally Courtney

William and Jane Courtney

Family Foundation

C. Maury Devine

Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation

Margaret Smith Ford and John B. Ford

Nancy and John Galiani

Anna Maria and Kirk Galiani

Lisa and Michael Hotchkiss

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Laura and William Kappaz

Katherine and Michael Kirvan

Dandy and Bob Korzeniewski

Kathryn and Kevin May

May Construction Group

Elizabeth and Fernando Murias

Genevieve Murphy

Carole and Stephen Napolitano

Kathryn and John Quigley

Jennifer Redmond

Mary Jane and George Reese

Whitney and Christopher Rosier

Anne and Dennis Sullivan

Marcella and Steve Trowern

Kevin Urgo

Urgo Hotels LP

Maria Colette Volpe/ Anthony & Anna Carozza Foundation

Charlie Wolf/Payroll Network, Inc.

AnBryce Foundation

AnBryce Foundation

Thelma Duggin

Andrew Welters

Beatrice and Anthony Welters

Beckham Family

Andrew Beckham

Jack Beckham

Angela and John Beckham

Mollie Beckham

Bittman/McGrath/ Gardiner/Treacy Group

Ann and Robert Bittman

Kerri and James Gardiner

Nicole and Jerome McGrath

Kristin and Ed Treacy

Anne Marie and Tim Kirlin

Bobby Lee

Candace and Chet Thompson

Erin and Doug† Yeatman

KB Group

Kelly and Brian Baker

Maria and Fred Cornelius

Catherine and Kevin Gallagher

Laura and David Jacobin

Rosanne and Paul McDermott

Denise and Pat McGloon

Terry and Michael McLaughlin

Katie and Denis Mitchell

Betsy and Karl Pothier

Louise and Christopher Slark

Linn/Carmody Group

Emily and Roderick Carmody

Erik Linn

Bob Kemp Classic Inc.

Cheryl Kemp

Bob Kemp Classic Inc.

Floyd E. Davis Family Foundation

Floyd E. Davis III

Ann and John Davis

Floyd E. Davis Family Foundation

Ebel Group #1

Ashley and Brett Kavanaugh

Meghan and Scott McCaleb

Marcie and Bill Scott

Ebel Group #2

Mallory and Sean Joiner

Mary Heather Sine and John Loome

Suzanne and Mark Matan

Matan Family Foundation

Colleen and Lloyd Polmateer

Lynch/Bass Group

Mia and Timothy Bass

Andrea and Thomas Lynch

Thomas Lynch Sr.

Policicchio Group

Paul Donato

Dolly Jacobs

Doree Keating

Dan Lasik

Kim and Mike Policicchio

Jill and Aaron Weeter

Team Avery

Suzanne and Siegfried Behrens

Julia and Paul Bowen

Nimi and Justin DuFour

Brooke and John Keenan

Rebecca and Robert Shaffer

Eileen and Marc Weller

Ebel Group #3

Julie and Kevin Collins

Paula Duke and Kevin Ebel

Margaret and Charles Jones

Kathleen and J. Casey McCormick

Rachel and James O’Hare

Kris and William Rowan

Frazier’s Friends

Jeanne and Mike Ellis

Bunny and Greg Lamb

Lori and Thomas Zorc

Kappaz Family

Karen Donatelli

Chafica Kappaz

Amarie and George Kappaz

Promise Group

Kate and Christopher Mundy

Bridget and Timothy Overcash

Lisa and James Potocki

Kerrianne and William Rejevich

Student Sponsors

Class of 2028 Student Sponsors

Kathryn Alisbah and Brett Bossung

William Curtin

Beth and Thomas Eckert

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Desiree and Eric Grossman

Jennifer Choi and Satish Kini

Molly and William LeBlanc

Cindy and John Lee IV

Michael Lindsay

Patricia and Geoff Malloy

Ysabel and Chas McAleer

Emily and Michael Morin

Julia Glidden and Colin Murphy

Susan and William Pappert

Rachel and Paul Sheridan Jr.

Wendy and Marty Stanislav

Aaron Thompson

Leanne and Shawn Till

Dorment/Keenan Group

Mike Dorment

Brooke and John Keenan

Glading/Gallagher Group

Sarah and Matthew Gallagher

Cissy and Bill Glading

Madaline and Billy Glading

Jake Deyton and Matthew Glading

Hadleigh and Patrick Glading

Gonella Group

Lulu and Geoff Gonella

Laurie and Timothy Matthews

Maria and Thomas Roginski

Amy Tejral and Michael D. Smith

Groll/Boyer

Group

Terry Boyer Groll and Michael Groll

Leslie and Benjamin Boyer

Elizabeth and Jonathan Boyer

Erik Linn Group

Libbie and Randy Feldner

Erik Linn

Trish and Craig Maloney

Hoops for Youth Foundation

Paul Miller, Chairman, Hoops for Youth Foundation

Kate Leonard, President, The Leonard Group

Men for Others Group

Shannon and Joe Burkhart

Florence and Joseph DiPietro III

Lindsay and Patrick Judge

Cathy and James Loftus

Beth and Dan Mallon

Kevin Mann

Isabelle and John McHugh

Terence McHugh

Natalie and David L. Mehlbaum

Meghan and Edward Quinn Jr.

Lauren and Joseph Quinn Jr.

Anthony Solazzo

Our Friends at the Woods Academy

Missy and Doug Cooper

Sheila and Peter Flanagan

Sally and David Iannarone

Huda and Andrew Montemarano

Robinson Group

Janet and Jon Korol

Barbara Norton

Donna and Michael O’Neill

Teresa and Chris Pappas

Liz and James Robinson Jr.

Peggy and George Sotos

Ruesch Family

Jeanne Ruesch

Jenae and Matt Ruesch

Ruesch Family Foundation

St. Luke 1985/ O’Connell 1989 Group

Anne and Kevin Boyce

Renee and Steven Boyce

Colby and Jeremy Doyle

Amy and Thomas Fisher

Stohlman Volkswagen and Subaru

Jaime Dent

Cathy Stohlman and Michael Rusnak

Stohlman Volkswagen and Subaru, Inc.

WJA Team

Shelby and Michael Banks

Kathy and Steve Gaenzler

Allyson and Mike Gozycki

Christina and Bryan Leibrand

Jessica Tvelia and Dennis O’Brien

Steve Radanovic

Amy and Sean Rump

Class of 2029 Student Sponsors

Katie Abbott

Ellen Almond

Kathleen and Phillip Brady

Amanda and Erich Cabe

Mary and Stephan Cassaday

Joan and Michael A. Conley

Mary and Patrick Dean

Lisa and Rodney Lawrence

Kathy and Edward Quinn

Elizabeth and James Thetford

Jessi Kupfer-Thetford and James Thetford

Monica Moore Thompson and John Thompson III

Katie and Brent Wiesel

Barbara and Sam Wiesel

Cooney/MacCartee/ O’Donnell Group

Dina and Nelson J. Cooney, Jr.

Ellen and Carl MacCartee

Kristin and John O’Donnell

Friends of Holy Trinity

Colleen Conroy

Sara K. DeCarlo

Ashley L. Hawken

Kathleen Kaye

Linda O’Connor

Diane Oakley

Ruppert Family

Christopher Ruppert

Craig Ruppert/The Ruppert

Family Foundation

Curtis Ruppert

Team WJA

Scott Foreman

Rebecca and Jeffrey C. Fuge

Claire and George F. Howard

Marion and John S. Madigan

Mark Manniso

Elaine and John W. Martin III

Margaret M. Culotta and Robert E. Norton

Eileen Rice

Barbara Stohlman and J. Matthew Rice

Carol and Jeff Schenkel

Marianne D. Stohlman

Teresa and Timothy F. Veith

Ann and Steve Wilson

Memorial & In Honor Donors

In Honor of Michael Barry

Healey Family Foundation

In Honor of Cathy and Brian Bernasek

O. Fred Miller

In Honor of Allison Blake

Cindy and Joseph McMahon

Lisa MacArthur

Rachel Welch and Gerry Salemme

In Honor of Marjie and Bruce Calvert

Peggy Roe

In Honor of Mary Challinor

Evelyn Farkas

Regina and Jeffrey Kessler

In Honor of Sarah Courtney

Jane Keegan

In Memory of Thomas Eddy

William Tyson

In Memory of E. Zeno Edwards, MD

Dr. Tanise I. Edwards and Dr. J. Mark Evans

Zenia Colette Edwards

In Honor of Mattie S. Edwards, EdD

Dr. Tanise I. Edwards and Dr. J. Mark Evans

In Honor of Dr. Tanise I. Edwards and Dr. J. Mark Evans

Antoinette Saddler

In Memory of Rosine Faivre

Ann and Jim Kordahl

In Memory of Deborah File

Gerald File

In Honor of Margaret Smith Ford

Gwyn and Nancy Ackland

Memorial Fund

Richard Smith

In Memory of Gilda Francesconi

Diane and Porter Lyon

In Honor of William Gerrish

Joseph Callahan

John Conley

Tristan Zaia

In Honor of Chelsea Gerald

Nancy Cowdin and Charles Hennessy

In Memory of Catherine Gittings

Wendy and Robert Gittings

In Honor of Dan Glading

Anne Mehringer and John Beaty

In Memory of Frank Gomes

Julia Brown

In Honor of the Gonella Family

Elizabeth Whittle

In Memory of Edward Goodwin

Susan and Marcel Heuver

In Honor of Karen Harned

Lisa MacArthur

Cindy and Joseph McMahon

Rachel Welch and Gerry Salemme

In Honor of Georgetown University Jesuits

Art Pine

In Memory of Lindsay and Ed Gund

Karen and Henry Greene

In Memory of

Catherine H. Jacobus

Ann and Jim Kordahl

In Honor of the Jesuit Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Carter Griffith

In Honor of Kyven Jones ’10

Renee Smail

In Memory of Michael Kadow

Christopher Kadow

Ellen Kadow

In Memory of Anmarie Kelleher

Lisa and Gerald Zingone

In Honor of Miriam and David Kent

Lynn and Jim Innocenzi

John G. Kent

In Honor of Dandy and Bob Korzeniewski

Natalie Venezia and Paul Sager

In Memory of Jerris Leonard Hoops for Youth Foundation

Kate Leonard

Paul Miller

In Honor of Rev. Gasper LoBiondo SJ

Jesuit Community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

In Memory of Frank “Reds” Mallon SJ

Beth and Dan Mallon

In Memory of Allen Manfuso

Susan Faries

In Honor of John McAllister

Margaret and Phillip Mercorella

In Memory of Rev. Joe McCloskey

James Doyle

In Memory of J. Carter McKaig

Brady McKaig

In Honor of Elizabeth Delaney Moore

Elizabeth Cromey

In Memory of Joyanna T. Moy

Matthew Baker

Norina and Daniel Danik

Craig Davidson

Diana Moy Kelly

Thomas Nardone

Constance Sorrentino

Robert Van Giezen

In Honor of R. Scott Pastrick

Melanie Nussdorf

In Honor of Rey Ramsey

Patricia and Joseph Reichart

In Memory of Joe Reyda

Mary Pat and William Wilson

In Honor of Bill and Kris Rowan

Sean O’Donovan

In Memory of Pat Scott

Christopher Lynch

In Honor of Paul and

Barbara McHugh Sullivan

George Sullivan

In Memory of Faust C. Villareale

Diana and Kevin Adkins

Laura and Mark Dirlam

Alicia Majid

Anne and Dave McEvoy

Denise and Pat McGloon

Catherine Villareale

Katherine and Matthew Villareale

In Honor of

Marcus Washington

Denise and Devin Myler

Barbara and Jeff Reed

In Honor of Mark Watkins

Cathleen Shannon and Ron Watkins

In Honor of the WJA Team

Christina and Bryan Leibrand

In Memory of Donna Zachariasiewicz

Bob Zachariasiewicz

Memorial & In Honor Donors

Matching Gift Donors

Bank of America

Blackbaud Giving Fund

BMO Financial Group

CBRE

Chevron

Cisco

CohnReznick

Diamondrock Hospitality LP

DirecTV

Disney

Goldman Sachs

Google Inc.

Hanover Insurance Group

JBT Corporation

KKR

Legal and General America

LinkedIn Corporation

Morgan Stanley

PAC

Paypal Giving Fund

Payroll Network, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Prudential

Radian Group

T. Rowe Price

Texas Instruments Foundation

UBS

United Healthcare Group

VeriSign

Wiley Rein

Community Partners

AmeriCorps

AnBryce Foundation

An Open Book Foundation

Bill Belichick Foundation

Buddy Bison Program/ National Park Trust

Cake-Wich Craft Bake Shop, Aleatra Dimitryevski

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Caleb Cares Foundation

Calleva

Camp Bennett

Capital Club

Carr Properties

Catholic University of America

Conservation Nation

CPR-Life Rescue Training

DC Central Kitchen

Georgetown Preparatory School

Georgetown University

Gonzaga College High School

Gracehouse

Hanover Insurance Group

Hero Dogs

I Cook, We Eat

Inspirit Learning

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kingsbury Wellness and Learning Group

Lerch, Early & Brewer

May Construction

Meridian Landscaping & Design

Mia Fontana Foundation

Mission Group

National Links Trust

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers

Old Glory DC

Palm Facility Services

Perfect Settings

Poor Robert’s Mission

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

RaffertyWeiss Media

Ross Center/Ryan DeLapp

Ridgewells Catering

Shark-Cute-Rie

Spur Local

St. Anselm’s School

STEMbiotic Communities Inc.

Subaru Share the Love/ Stohlman Volkswagen and Subaru, Inc.

Target Marketing

Team Bonding/ Charity Bike Build

US Supreme Court

USA Rugby Washington School for Girls

Wendt Center for Loss & Healing, Resilient

Scholars Project

Volunteers

Annie and Christopher Billig

Marianne Brennan

Brooke and Francis Brogan

Tina and David Burns

Noelle and Jeb Byrne

Will Byrne

Terence Callahan

Amanda Candy

Katie and Jake Carney

Elizabeth Carroccio

Mary Challinor

Samantha and Tom Cicotello

Sara and Skip Clasper

Carolina and Brian Coll

Ed Crilley

Katie Cullen

Will Cutler

Jeffrey Davidson

Christina DeNovio

Samantha DeNovio

Stephanie Farrell

Jenny and Austin Flajser

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Geoff Gonella Jr.

Michelle and Leo Gutierrez

Gracie and Tommy Healy

Alicia Henneberry

Patrick Henneberry

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Asher Inman

Denise and Al Jackson

Mindy and Mark Johannesen

Lauren and Brian Johnston

Michael Kelleher

Kelly and John Kelley

Beth and Joey Kemp

Jessie and John Kemp

Daniel Kramer

Susan Lacz

Richard Landfield

Amanda and David Latimer

Jennifer and David Leland

Katie Jack and Christopher Lucey

David Martinez-Ruiz ’12

Liz and James Matan

Kate and Kevin May

United Way

Anonymous (2)

Kara and Eric McAndrew

Meghan and Scott McCaleb

Kevin McCormick

Jaime McCoy

Justin McCuen

John McGloon

Liz and Simone Melillo

Paul Miller

Connie Mitchell

Kate and Chris Mundy

Rich Murray

Kelly and PJ Nalls

Louise and Jeff O’Berry

Meghan and Sean O’Donovan

Casey O’Neill

Kiara Ortiz

Matt Palm

Allison and Andrew Panzarella

Katie and Clark Pastrick

Wesley and Derrick Preuss

Carolyn and Brian Ridgway

Matthew Rienzo

Derrick Robinson

Sherry Ross

Colin Squier

Conor Squier

Michele Strachan

Brendan Sullivan

Shannon Sylvester

Julie and Brent Tapscott

Elizabeth Thetford

Tim Veith

Edward Welbourn

Brandon Wright

Catherine Zimmerman

In Kind Donors

Kathryn Alisbah and Brett Bossung

Lindsay Alisbah

Martina and Raymond Benton

Alicia and Matt Bond

Karen and Erik Boone

Boone & Sons Inc.

Julia and Paul Bowen

Scott Brickman

Brooke and Francis Brogan

Brown Advisory

Caleb Cares Foundation

Bonnie and Oliver Carr

Carr Properties Partnership, LP

Mary and Stephan Cassaday

Bryan Davis

DC Central Kitchen

Patricia and Nicholas DeNovio

Pat and Renny DiPentima

Nimi and Justin DuFour

Amy and Peter Dunne

East Potomac Golf Links

Ernst & Young

Drucilla and Arthur Fuccillo

Denise Gerrish

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Leslie and Gary Gosnell

Robert Grant

Mary and James Hanagan

Hanover Insurance Group

Harris Teeter

Tara Hoffman

Denise and Al Jackson

Alec and Amanda Jenkins

Allison Vassos and Noah Joseph

JTP Printing, Inc.

Junior Tennis

Champions Center

Jacqueline and Anthony Kane

Brooke and John Keenan

Susan Lacz

Lisa and Rodney Lawrence

Todd Lerner

Leveling the Playing Field

Annamarie and William Licamele

Marion and Bernard Long

Ann and John McAllister

Eric McAndrews

Mia Fontana Foundation, Inc.

Mimosas with a Mission

Mission Group

National Links Trust

National Park Trust

Louise and Jeff O’Berry

On Your 6 Bourbon

Susan and William Pappert

Lilly Paro

Perfect Settings

Matt Perin

Periwinkle

Peter B. Teeley Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc.

Kim and Mike Policicchio

Poor Robert’s Mission

Jennifer Redmond

Reyes Holdings

Ridgewells Catering

John Sherner

SparkleMonkey

Anne and Dennis Sullivan

Touchstone Construction Inc.

Kevin Urgo

Elaine R. Walter, Ph.D.

Nicole and Edward Welbourn

Eileen and Marc Weller

Caleb Williams

Sheila and Lindsey Williams

Maria and Christopher Zaneski

The 900 Club was founded in 2024 and recognizes individuals who commit to a monthly gift of $75 to WJA’s Impact Fund. “900” is both the annual total of these recurring gifts and reflects the location of our beloved campus on Varnum Street.

Members of the 900 Club allow us to fulfill our mission by strengthening our ability to educate and serve 140+ young men from underserved neighborhoods in the greater Washington, D.C. region. Their gifts sustain and enrich the unique student experience offered at the Academy, which has proven successful in creating positive outcomes for our students and alumni.

Rosina and George Aguiar

Renee Arellano

Annie and Christopher Billig

Aubrey Bourgeois and Max McKenna

James Brennan

Noelle and Jeb Byrne

Will Byrne

Katie and Jake Carney

Ed Crilley

Mitchel Dennis III (’12)

Samantha DeNovio

Alexandra and Michael Doyle

Melissa and Patrick Dwyer

Jenny and Austin Flajser

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Geoff Gonella, Jr.

Tierney and Matt Gordon

Whitney and Danny Harbison

Gracie and Tommy Healy

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Beth and Joey Kemp

Jessie and John Kemp

Devon and Harry Lackey

Amanda and David Latimer

Greta and Andrew Malay

David Martinez-Ruiz (’12)

Kate and Kevin May

Kristen and Warren McDaniel

John McGloon

Simone and Liz Melillo

Tim Monahan

Kelly and PJ Nalls

Meghan and Sean O’Donovan

Allison and Andrew Panzarella

Katie and Clark Pastrick

Wesley and Derrick Preuss

Robin and Andrew Sprague

Julie and Brent Tapscott

Events

Carr Cares

Diamond ($40,000)

Red Coats & Admiral Security Services

Platinum ($20,000)

Genevieve Murphy

Bar ($15,000)

Clark Construction

Eastdil Secured

Hogan Lovells

John Moriarity & Associates, Inc.

Kastle Systems

Gold ($10,000)

Avison Young

Executive Maintenance

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

JLL (Maryland & DC)

Polsinelli

UG2 Cleaning

Silver ($5,000)

Baker Tilly US, LLP

CBRE (Austin)

CBRE (Boston)

CBRE (Washington, DC)

Clark Enterprises

Colonial Parking

Lifeworks Restaurant Group (Aramark)

National Real Estate Advisors

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

PNC Bank

Severn Group

Visitt

Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze ($2,500)

Brown Advisory Bank of America

BerlinRosen

Boland Services

First Onsite Property Restoration

Gensler

Northeast Security

Newmark

Parking Advisors Inc.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

SK+I Architecture

UL Verification Services

Williams Mullen

Friends ($1,500)

Archkey Solutions/ Mona Electric

Berkadia Real Estate Advisors LLC

Bozzuto

Compstak

CSI

DPR Construction

Elevator Control Service/ ELCON Enterprises Inc.

FHS Risk Management

Holland & Knight

JLL (Investments)

Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.

LSR Refinishing

Marsh

Nantum AI

Nard’s

Olson Kundig

One Parking

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rand Construction

Sepio Cyber

Siemens Industry

Sterling Elevator Consultants

Stream Realty Partners

Superior Plantings

Transwestern

United Bank

US Bank

USI Insurance Services

Valcourt Building Services

Waste Management

Carr Cares Benefit Concert 2025

The Carr Cares Benefit Concert was hosted by Carr at the Hamilton and featured the artist Maggie Rose. We are grateful for this event that supports the Academy as well as our continued partnership with Oliver Carr. For the second year now, the concert also benefitted the Washington School for Girls. Many thanks to Carr and all who sponsored, supported, and attended the concert. The Carr Cares Benefit Concert raised $415,000 for the Washington Jesuit Academy and the Washington School for Girls.

Donations for Carr Cares Concert

Nana Asamoah-Mensah

Pam August

Angela Beckham

Eric Berkman

James Berkon

Ann Bittman

Wendy Feldman Block

The Bulletin

CoStar/LoopNet

Elizabeth Cullen

William Davin

Samantha DeNovio

Thomas Fulcher

Anthony Gentzel

Deanne Giarraputo

Ned Goodwin

Art Greenberg

Nell Kelleher

Kelly Kelley

Sean Milstead

Mary Ruppe Nash

Karen Natelli

Mary Natelli

John Norjen

Matt Plunket

PNI HCM (Payroll Network)

Elizabeth Pothier

Laurie Quirk

John Schissel

Adam Singer

Linda Winters

WellStat (iES MACH/Urjenet)

Bradley Whitaker

Event Sponsors

WJA Open

Title Sponsor

United Bank

Platinum Sponsor

Cassaday & Company, Inc.

Gold Sponsor

Boone & Sons Inc.

CBRE

Clark Enterprises

C. Maury Devine

Donohoe Construction

Ernst & Young

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Kazor-Christovich Family

National Links Trust

Palm Facility Services, LLC

Shooshan Company

Squier Associates

V & S Foundation

Silver Sponsor

CohnReznick

Cornerstone Government Affairs

FFG Foundation

L.F. Jennings

Lemek, LLC d/b/a

Panera Bread

Network Realty Partners

Prime Partners Engineering

Bronze Sponsor

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Boland

DAVIS Construction

Fred Schnider

Investment Group

Winchester Family

Exclusive Tournament

Sponsor

FCN Inc.

RCM&D

Premier Course/ Course Sponsor

Anonymous Berkadia

Brady (Daycon)

Capital City Flooring

Chartwell

Community Title Network, LLC

Duke’s Grocery

Founders Bank

Howard Insurance Agency, Inc.

Jim Coleman Toyota

Lindsay Automotive Group

Edward W. Machir

Matan Family Foundation

May Construction Group

McCullough Construction

ZDS Architecture & Interiors

WJA Open Co-Chairs

Katie Jack

Christopher Lucey

Edward Welbourn

WJA Golf Committee

Terence Callahan

Will Cutler

Geoff Gonella

Daniel Kramer

Kevin May

Kevin McCormick

Matt Palm

Colin Squier

Conor Squier

WJA Pickleball Tournament

Match Sponsor

Ridgewells Catering

Set Sponsor

SparkleMonkey

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Game Sponsor

Bittman Law

Touchstone

WJA Pickleball Co-Chairs

Susan Lacz

Catherine Zimmermann

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation’s Charity Auction

WJA was honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) Foundation’s 35th

Annual Charity Auction, held on October 23, 2024 at The Hamilton Live. Ahead of the auction, members of the FCBA Young Lawyers Committee visited WJA to learn more about our mission and spend time helping our students with homework during evening study hall. We are grateful to FCBA members and the FCBA Foundation for their partnership and generosity, and for all the time and effort that the Committee gave to making the evening a great success. Photos: Kea Dupree-Alfred ~ Kea Dupree Photography

Jesuit Lacrosse Classic

Title Sponsor

Founders Bank

Platinum Sponsor

Amy and Peter Dunne

Matan Family Foundation

Official Gear Sponsor

Sheehy Auto Stores

Gold Sponsor

Kate and Chris Mundy

Henneberry Family

McAndrew Company

Ridgewells Catering

Jesuit Team Lineup

Lanyard Sponsor

May Construction Group

Silver Sponsor

Johannessen Family Fund

Jennifer and David Leland

Meghan and Scott McCaleb

Mo and Mike Shuler

Event Sponsors (continued)

Bronze Sponsor

Bethesda Contracting

Brooke and Francis Brogan

Tina and David Burns

Carolina and Brian Coll

Nimi and Justin DuFour

Michelle and Leo Gutierrez

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Denise and Al Jackson

Annamarie and William Licamele

Liz and Fernando Murias

Reyes Holdings

Carolyn and Brian Ridgway

Marty and Mark Tuohey

Friends of Jesuit Lacrosse

Glading and Gallagher Families

KVS Title

Host Committee and School Delegates

Brooke and Fritz Brogan

Tina and David Burns

Samantha and Tom Cicotello

Carolina and Brian Coll

Stephanie and Peter Farell

Kelsey and Dan Glading

Michelle and Leo Gutierrez

Jossy and Kyle Huffstetler

Denise and Al Jackson

Mindy and Mark Johannesen

Lauren and Brian Johnston

Kelly and John Kelley

Beth and Joey Kemp

Jessie and John Kemp

Jennifer and David Leland

Liz and James Matan

Kate and Kevin May

Kara and Eric McAndrew

Meghan and Scott McCaleb

Kate and Chris Mundy

Louise and Jeff O’Berry

Casey O’Neill

Carolyn and Brian Ridgway

Sustaining Donors

These benefactors align their passions with the Academy’s priorities, generating an incredible impact across WJA. We acknowledge these individuals and families who support our mission through endowments.

Anonymous Scholarship Endowment

The donor is passionate about education and considered funding the start-up of a school to provide better educational opportunities for students. When he was introduced to the Washington Jesuit Academy, he realized that what he was dreaming of already existed with a successful track record. As a result, he and his family chose to endow a scholarship.

AnBryce Scholarship

Bea and Tony Welters grew up in difficult circumstances and after having built a successful business, they made it their mission to extend a helping hand to others in need. They have established a summer camp, afterschool and Saturday leadership program, and extensive support programs at the college level. Their AnBryce Scholarship supports WJA students who have participated in their summer camp, after-school, or any of their foundation’s programs.

Bernasek Family Scholarship

In celebration of the Washington Jesuit Academy’s past success and bright future in providing a valuesoriented education for students, Cathy and Brian Bernasek chose to endow a scholarship in 2015.

Brodnik Scholarship

As longtime student sponsors at the Washington Jesuit Academy, Joan and Tim Brodnik chose to make their investment permanent by endowing a scholarship in 2007.

Claire Z. Carey, PH.D. Faculty Endowment Fund

When the Washington Jesuit Academy was formed, the MBNA Foundation and its founder Charlie Cawley chose to establish an endowment fund for faculty salaries in honor of Claire Z. Carey, a former dean of Georgetown College at Georgetown University.

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Endowment

At the direction of Courtney and R. Scott Pastrick, having witnessed first-hand WJA’s growth toward stability and sustainability, the Clark Charitable Foundation established the endowment to honor WJA’s countless benefactors and to inspire future confidence and investment in the mission of the Academy.

German Orphan Home of the District of Columbia Endowment Fund

This fund was established to provide support for science, art, and music programs at the Washington Jesuit Academy.

Cecilia

H. Gonzalez and Stephen M. Foster Scholarship Endowment Fund

Howrey LLP and Stephen Foster, both long-time student sponsors at WJA, established this endowment fund in memory of Stephen’s beloved wife and Howrey partner, Cecilia H. Gonzalez.

Civitas Foundation Scholarship Fund

John Quigley has come to see education as key to an individual’s growth and advancement. He is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he was a Baker Scholar, and thereafter received degrees from Stanford and Columbia. He is committed to providing scholarship aid to those with a keen desire to pursue their education. John is delighted to see WJA have as a cornerstone a commitment to the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis.

Steven Smith College Reach Fund

Margaret and John Ford, longtime supporters of WJA, established this fund in memory of Margaret’s beloved brother, Steven. Through the fund, WJA alumni are eligible to receive funds that can help mitigate barriers to their admission to and/or persistence in college so that they can realize their ultimate success.

WJA Forward Endowed Scholarships honor the morals on which the Academy was founded and help ensure there will be seats available for deserving young men for today, tomorrow, and forever.

Anonymous

Joy and Leonard J. Baxt

Civitas Foundation

C. Maury Devine

Margaret Smith Ford and John Ford

Elizabeth and Robert Flanagan

Kaili and Praveen Jeyarajah

Laura and William Kappaz

Annamarie and William Licamele

Marla & William F. Magner, III

Ann and John McAllister

Genevieve L. Murphy

Grace and Harry Rissetto

Mimi and Vincent Sheehy, IV

New Faculty and Staff

Karen Gilroy

Karen joins WJA as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit financial leadership experience. With a collaborative spirit and a strong background in both strategic finance and operations, she looks forward to advancing the mission of WJA and supporting its continued growth. Karen and her husband of 32 years are proud parents of four Jesuit-educated sons. She is a graduate of Gettysburg College and a Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional.

Katie Jack

Katie joined WJA’s development team as our Philanthropy Officer in April 2025. Katie has co-chaired the WJA Golf Open for the last three years and is incredibly grateful to continue to be part of WJA and its important mission. She previously worked in the Federal Government for over 12 years, first as a special assistant to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and most recently as a senior advisor in the Office of the Chief of Protocol at the State Department. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from the University of Southern Mississippi. Katie and her husband Chris Lucey live in McLean, VA. Their two children attend Holy Trinity School.

Marissa Mullen

Marissa joins WJA as a Fundraising and Communications Associate. She returns to WJA after having served on the Committee on House Administration on Capitol Hill. Prior to this, Marissa held positions at WJA both as Program Assistant as well as the Director of Communications. She proudly returned to serve in a new role, combining fundraising as well as communications. Marissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government at the University of Virginia and is currently working towards earning her Master of Arts in Education. She is grateful for the opportunity to forward the mission of the Academy.

Rebekah Rowe

Rebekah joined Washington Jesuit Academy after earning her Master’s in Education from The Catholic University of America. A familiar and well-loved face at WJA, Ms. Rowe completed both her classroom observations and student teaching at the Academy. She now serves as the 4th Grade Social Studies and 5th Grade Language Arts teacher, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a deep commitment to WJA’s mission of nurturing young men to be scholars and leaders for others.

Malik Thorne

A proud graduate of Washington Jesuit Academy’s Class of 2013, Malik Thorne returned to his alma mater as a full-time Program Assistant after completing multiple summer internships. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Business from Bowie State University before being invited back to WJA to “pay it forward” and serve the next generation of students. Before rejoining WJA, Malik gained experience in security, event management, and youth development, including serving as a head youth football coach and interning with Public Performance Management. Deeply committed to WJA’s mission of forming “Men for Others,” Malik takes pride in helping young men grow into leaders who embody integrity, service, and brotherhood—values he continues to live out every day.

Thank You Plan Ahead for Your Giving

At Washington Jesuit Academy, we know that giving comes from the heart—because you believe in our young men and their potential. Still, we wanted to share a few important tax updates that could affect charitable giving starting in 2026.

Here’s what’s changing:

● Beginning in 2026, all taxpayers—even those who don’t itemize—will be able to deduct charitable gifts up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for couples

● For those who do itemize, two other updates will take effect:

~ A minimum giving threshold of 0.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) before deductions apply.

~ A slightly lower deduction cap, decreasing from 37% to 35%.

Because of these changes, some WJA supporters are choosing to make or increase their 2025 gifts—or even combine several years of giving before the new limits begin—to maximize their tax benefits and impact.

Every situation is unique, so we encourage you to consult your tax advisor. Whatever you decide, please know how deeply grateful we are for your support. Your generosity empowers our students to grow, achieve, and lead.

Thank you for believing in them— and in WJA’s mission.

Washington Jesuit Academy does not provide tax or legal advice. The information above is meant to be helpful and educational. Please consult your tax advisor regarding how charitable contributions and tax law changes may affect you.

2026 Events

January 20 Coffee and Conversation at WJA

February Washington Nationals Spring Training and WJA Receptions in Delray Beach, Naples, and Palm Beach

March 26 Jesuit Lacrosse Classic (Prep v Gonzaga) at Gonzaga College High School

April 21 Varnum Society Luncheon at WJA

May 8 WJA Open Tournament at East Potomac Golf Links

May 13 Magis Society Mass and Breakfast at WJA

May 27 8th Grade Graduation at WJA

SPRING 900 Club Reception