November 5, 2021, a football rivalry renews, Gonzaga will play St. John’s for the 100th time under the lights of the recently upgraded Buchanan Field.

“Go, Gonzaga, Beat St. Johns!”

For decades students exhibited their purple-pride and school spirit with banners scattered around the DC Area... hung from overpasses, bridges, and other strategic places, exhorting the Eagles to Fly High!

In 1957, a few intrepid students raised Gonzaga’s profile by hanging a “Beat St. John’s” banner out of two of the open windows of the Washington Monument. For members of the class of ’67, who arrived on Eye Street in 1963, these public displays of Gonzaga pride were part of the lore of Gonzaga versus St. Johns. 

The 1966 Gonzaga Football team was off to a great start, and the Booster Club seniors knew they had to do something big for the St. John's game. But how do you top the Monument stunt of 1957?

Best friends, Jim Nelson '67 and Will Morris '67 share their memories. Will was the senior quarterback, while Jim headed up the Boosters Club. This is the story of the Capitol Banner Caper: the clever planning, the disappointment after getting caught, the unexpected next day triumph, and the hilarious punishment, it's all here.

Next week in Episode 9 - more GGBSJ fun is on the way. We'll cover how in 1969, the class of '71 upstaged the seniors by turning the Monument Purple and White.

November 5, 2021, a football rivalry renews, Gonzaga will play St. John&rsquo;s for the 100th time under the lights of the recently upgraded Buchanan Field.
&ldquo;Go, Gonzaga, Beat St. Johns!&rdquo;
For decades students exhibited their purple-pride and school spirit with banners scattered around the DC Area... hung from overpasses, bridges, and other strategic places, exhorting the Eagles to Fly High!
In 1957, a few intrepid students raised Gonzaga&rsquo;s profile by hanging a &ldquo;Beat St. John&rsquo;s&rdquo; banner out of two of the open windows of the Washington Monument. For members of the class of &rsquo;67, who arrived on Eye Street in 1963, these public displays of Gonzaga pride were part of the lore of Gonzaga versus St. Johns. 
The 1966 Gonzaga Football team was off to a great start, and the Booster Club seniors knew they had to do something big for the St. John's game. But how do you top the Monument stunt of 1957?
Best friends, Jim Nelson '67 and Will Morris '67 share their memories. Will was the senior quarterback, while Jim headed up the Boosters Club. This is the story of the Capitol Banner Caper: the clever planning, the disappointment after getting caught, the unexpected next day triumph, and the hilarious punishment, it's all here.
Next week in Episode 9 - more GGBSJ fun is on the way. We'll cover how in 1969, the class of '71 upstaged the seniors by turning the Monument Purple and White.

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

Jim Nelson '67 and Will Morris '67 tell the tale of the 1966 Capitol Banner Caper

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