Echo Ever Proudly Podcast - Szn 1 Trailer
Named for a line in the school's Alma Mater... the Echo Ever Proudly podcast is hosted by radio pro Brian Egan '86. Alumni, faculty, students, families can expect season 1 of the Gonzaga focused podcast to explore the rich 200 year history of the Jesuit High School in Nation's Capital.
Gonzaga Alumni Office Staff + Fr Joseph Lingan S.J. '75
A Gonzaga podcast? Alumni Office veterans Danny Costello '72, Snupe Harper '84 and Dave Dugan '98 share how this year's Bicentennial celebration sparked the idea. We also catch up with Gonzaga's new President Fr. Joseph Lingan S.J. '75 on his new role, and his memories of life as student 50 years a…
The 4 Horsemen - John Carmody '54 Tom Delaney '75
In December 1973, Four Gonzaga parents headed to Baltimore to sell the Jesuit Provincial on their vision for the school's future. Almost 50 years later Gonzaga is celebrating it's Bicentennial continuing a 150 year run at that same iconic 19 Eye Street location. Without the success of the four hors…
Fr Horace McKenna SJ
When it comes to Heroes of Eye Street, the late Fr. Horace McKenna,SJ, is in his own category - potential saint. Horace may be the most impactful Jesuit to never teach in an actual Gonzaga classroom. But, oh did Fr. McKenna teach. And the world learned: Gonzaga students, fellow Jesuits, member of t…
2 Pillars of Eye Street - Joe Jackson and Alvin Maddox
At the close of the 2021 academic year in June, eleven members of the Gonzaga faculty retired with a combined 291 years of service. Among them, two of the most beloved Gonzaga figures in athletics: Coach Joe Jackson and Coach Alvin "Preacher" Maddox. Their success as championship coaches is legend…
GDA - Allan L'Etoile '73 + Roger Schlegel '83 + Paul Buckley '86 - Pt1
Making a big statement is part of Gonzaga's legacy. In 1896, in conjunction with the school's 75th Diamond Jubilee, the beautiful new "Gonzaga College Hall" opened. Building a majestic theater demonstrated the importance the Jesuits placed on the dramatic arts, and showed Gonzaga was committed to t…
GDA - Allan L'Etoile '73 + Roger Schlegel '83 + Paul Buckley '86 - Pt2
Part 2 of our Gonzaga Dramatic Association focused conversation with GDA Hall of Fame members: Allan L'Etoile '73, Roger Schlegel '83, and Paul Buckley '86. This week, we cover the influence of legends like Doc Warman '57 and Brother Jon King; Allan's puppet shows; the play being "a Gift" you make …
KAIROS Origins - Fr. John Cecero SJ + John Cosgrove
Retreat programs have always been a part of Faith Formation in Jesuit education. As we celebrate the history and heroes of Gonzaga, the Kairos retreat is a massive part of today's Gonzaga student experience. This very week, a new generation of Gonzaga Students are experiencing Kairos for the first…
GGBSJ - Stunts - The 1966 Capitol Banner Caper
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... hu…
GGBSJ - Stunts - Washington Monument Turned Purple + White
November 5-6th, 2021, saw both Gonzaga Classes of '70 and '71 gather for their 50th Jubilee Reunion Celebrations on Eye Street, (Covid delayed the '70 reunion). While the oldest Catholic School rivalry took place on Buchanan Field (#GGBSJ), a rivalry between the Class of '70 and '71 was remembered…