In June 2021, as part of back-to-back commencement exercises, Gonzaga’s 36th President, Fr. Stephen Planning took the opportunity at his final graduation ceremony to award a special Doctorate for the first time during his tenure.

As many of you know, Gonzaga College High School’s historic charter allows for the awarding of honorary degrees.

The recipient: Gabe Smith '54, the first African-American to graduate from Gonzaga. As Black History Month is being celebrated this February, this week in S1E20, we celebrate Dr. Gabe Smith.

Just how did the young student from St. Peter Claver’s Parish, in Southern Maryland end up, 80 miles away on Eye Street? And how was Gabe treated once he arrived? And after the rigors of four years at Gonzaga, did the future pharmacist feel prepared for Howard University?

Gabe’s shares the answers, and his appreciation for God and Gonzaga in Episode 20 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast.

In June 2021, as part of back-to-back commencement exercises, Gonzaga&rsquo;s 36th President, Fr. Stephen Planning took the opportunity at his final graduation ceremony to award a special Doctorate for the first time during his tenure.
As many of you know, Gonzaga College High School&rsquo;s historic charter allows for the awarding of honorary degrees.
The recipient: Gabe Smith '54, the first African-American to graduate from Gonzaga. As Black History Month is being celebrated this February, this week in S1E20, we celebrate Dr. Gabe Smith.
Just how did the young student from St. Peter Claver&rsquo;s Parish, in Southern Maryland end up, 80 miles away on Eye Street? And how was Gabe treated once he arrived? And after the rigors of four years at Gonzaga, did the future pharmacist feel prepared for Howard University?
Gabe&rsquo;s shares the answers, and his appreciation for God and Gonzaga in Episode 20 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast.

As the 2021 school year began, Gonzaga College High School was celebrating its Bicentennial year educating "Men for Others" in the Jesuit tradition. The passion and loyalty of the Gonzaga Alumni is unmatched. How did this school grow to become one so beloved by countless families in the DMV?  Alum Brian Egan visited with many former teachers, students, and coaches who shared their pieces of Gonzaga's unique story, the heroes and history of 19 Eye Street. Catch up each week with Echo Ever Proudly.

As the 2021 school year began, Gonzaga College High School was celebrating its Bicentennial year educating "Men for Others" in the Jesuit tradition. The passion and loyalty of the Gonzaga Alumni is unmatched. How did this school grow to become one so beloved by countless families in the DMV?  Alum Brian Egan visited with many former teachers, students, and coaches who shared their pieces of Gonzaga's unique story, the heroes and history of 19 Eye Street. Catch up each week with Echo Ever Proudly.

Season 1 - Gonzaga Heroes and History

in 2021, Gonzaga College High School just celebrated 200 years of educating "Men for Others" in the Jesuit tradition in Washington, D.C. The Echo Ever Proudly Podcast is launching with the Bicentennial celebration. Radio host Brian Egan '86 visits weekly with Alumni, Coaches, Faculty and even families members sharing stories about the heroes and history of Eye Street.

in 2021, Gonzaga College High School just celebrated 200 years of educating "Men for Others" in the Jesuit tradition in Washington, D.C. The Echo Ever Proudly Podcast is launching with the Bicentennial celebration. Radio host Brian Egan '86 visits weekly with Alumni, Coaches, Faculty and even families members sharing stories about the heroes and history of Eye Street.

Echo Ever Proudly Podcast

Gabe Smith '54 was a trailblazer becoming the first African-American student to graduate from Gonzaga. At the commencement exercises in June of 2021, Fr. Planning awarded Gabe Smith an honorary doctorate. Hear Gabe share his unique Gonzaga experience, one he thanks God for making happen.

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