Over 200 years, Gonzaga has seen new course offerings, and clubs created to meet the needs and interests of students. As Black History Month continues, we celebrate this week, a little-known hero of Gonzaga, the African-American student who co-founded WZAG: Chuck Lewis ’77.

How did Chuck’s father’s advice after a setback, inspire him? And what local TV station helped Chuck in those early days? We’ll also hear from Chuck's co-founder, Danny Costello '72, with his memories as a longtime WZAG moderator of the fun, and the challenges of those early days.

Special guest, former Gonzaga faculty member, Fr. Mark Scalese,S.J., talks about his role in the evolution of WZAG in the early 90's, as it made the jump from club to class. Alums Dave Konschik '94 and John Guccion '92 add their appreciation for the Mark Scalese era.

Finally, we catch up with recent graduate, Derrell Bouknight '15, who now works with CBS Sports Network. Derrell shares his WZAG memories, and experiences, and how the education at Gonzaga helped steer him into media as a career.

But, the ripple effects of this "club" that evolved into a course, all started 46 years ago, with a curious Chuck Lewis '77. Chuck took his dad's advice and found an outlet for his talents and creativity.

Special thanks to Dave Konschik '94 for his behind the scenes help on this Episode!

Feedback is welcome: podcast@gonzaga.org.

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Over 200 years, Gonzaga has seen new course offerings, and clubs created to meet the needs and interests of students. As Black History Month continues, we celebrate this week, a little-known hero of Gonzaga, the African-American student who co-founded WZAG: Chuck Lewis &rsquo;77.
How did Chuck&rsquo;s father&rsquo;s advice after a setback, inspire him? And what local TV station helped Chuck in those early days? We&rsquo;ll also hear from Chuck's co-founder, Danny Costello '72, with his memories as a longtime WZAG moderator of the fun, and the challenges of those early days.
Special guest, former Gonzaga faculty member, Fr. Mark Scalese,S.J., talks about his role in the evolution of WZAG in the early 90's, as it made the jump from club to class. Alums Dave Konschik '94 and John Guccion '92 add their appreciation for the Mark Scalese era.
Finally, we catch up with recent graduate, Derrell Bouknight '15, who now works with CBS Sports Network. Derrell shares his WZAG memories, and experiences, and how the education at Gonzaga helped steer him into media as a career.
But, the ripple effects of this "club" that evolved into a course, all started 46 years ago, with a curious Chuck Lewis '77. Chuck took his dad's advice and found an outlet for his talents and creativity.
Special thanks to Dave Konschik '94 for his behind the scenes help on this Episode!
Feedback is welcome: <a href="mailto:podcast@gonzaga.org">podcast@gonzaga.org</a>.
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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

WZAG began in 1976, when Chuck Lewis '77 asked about an unused old camera.  46 years later WZAG has evolved from club to a class. This episode covers it's origins and evolutions with visits from Danny Costello '72, former faculty member Fr. Mark Scalese, SJ, and students impacted by the WZAG experience.

WZAG - Origins and Evolution

On Friday April 1st, 2022, another group of Gonzaga students returned to Eye Street after making their first Kairos Retreat. That group joined 165 others in a fraternity of faith, that has now spanned 38 years.

This week we celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit with some Kairos Pioneers who share their memories of the beginnings of the retreat program that has become a cornerstone of faith formation at Jesuit and Catholic schools across the country.

Longtime member of the Gonzaga community, Mary Ellen Whitcomb was there at the beginning. She joins along with two of the earliest student leaders, John Goetcheus '85 and Pat O'Neil '85 to share their memories of the program. Special thanks to Dave Dugan '98 for technical assistance.

Feedback is always welcome, podcast@gonzaga.org

 

On Friday April 1st, 2022, another group of Gonzaga students returned to Eye Street after making their first Kairos Retreat. That group joined 165 others in a fraternity of faith, that has now spanned 38 years.
This week we celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit with some Kairos Pioneers who share their memories of the beginnings of the retreat program that has become a cornerstone of faith formation at Jesuit and Catholic schools across the country.
Longtime member of the Gonzaga community, Mary Ellen Whitcomb was there at the beginning. She joins along with two of the earliest student leaders, John Goetcheus '85 and Pat O'Neil '85 to share their memories of the program. Special thanks to Dave Dugan '98 for technical assistance.
Feedback is always welcome, <a href="mailto:podcast@gonzaga.org">podcast@gonzaga.org</a>
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Kairos Pioneers Mary Ellen Whitcomb, John Goetcheus '85 and Pat O'Neil '85 share their memories of the early days of the retreat program and how it still impacts their lives all these years later.

Kairos Pioneers with Mary Ellen Whitcomb

As the Gonzaga Spring Musical,Into The Woods, gives its final performances this weekend, S1E25 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast is the second part of our Spring salute to the Gonzaga Theater.

Last week, we heard GDA Hall of Fame memories from cast members from the 1972 production of Damn Yankees. This week, the spotlight shifts to three women whose talents have helped the Gonzaga Dramatic Association reach new heights over the last two decades: Meghan Goldsmith, JZ Zaeske, and Sarah Frances Hope Williams. 

All three women have added their unique talents, perspective, and leadership, to raise the bar for the drama students on Eye Street. Longtime Gonzaga faculty member, as well as GDA Club moderator, Paul Buckley '86 joins the conversation and shares his appreciation for how these three women (among other recent additions to the program) have improved the student theater experience on Eye Street.

What was each woman's path to Gonzaga? What moments and performances stand out from their favorite shows? And why are active parents so important to the GDA?

Hear their inspiring answers, insights, and more in Episode 25 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast. Follow, Subscribe and Share with anyone who you know loves Gonzaga!

If you're listening on Apple podcasts please rate (5 stars please) and written reviews help with algorithms! Feedback and future episode ideas are always welcome podcast@gonzaga.org

AMDG!

As the Gonzaga Spring Musical, Into The Woods, gives its final performances this weekend, S1E25 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast is the second part of our Spring salute to the Gonzaga Theater.
Last week, we heard GDA Hall of Fame memories from cast members from the 1972 production of Damn Yankees. This week, the spotlight shifts to three women whose talents have helped the Gonzaga Dramatic Association reach new heights over the last two decades: Meghan Goldsmith, JZ Zaeske, and Sarah Frances Hope Williams. 
All three women have added their unique talents, perspective, and leadership, to raise the bar for the drama students on Eye Street. Longtime Gonzaga faculty member, as well as GDA Club moderator, Paul Buckley '86 joins the conversation and shares his appreciation for how these three women (among other recent additions to the program) have improved the student theater experience on Eye Street.
What was each woman's path to Gonzaga? What moments and performances stand out from their favorite shows? And why are active parents so important to the GDA?
Hear their inspiring answers, insights, and more in Episode 25 of the Echo Ever Proudly podcast. Follow, Subscribe and Share with anyone who you know loves Gonzaga!
If you're listening on Apple podcasts please rate (5 stars please) and written reviews help with algorithms! Feedback and future episode ideas are always welcome <a href="mailto:podcast@gonzaga.org">podcast@gonzaga.org</a>
AMDG!

Part two of our Spring salute to the Gonzaga Theater, we visit with three women who have raised the bar for the GDA over the last two decades: Megan Goldsmith, JZ Zaeske and Sarah Williams. Hear their theater stories and Paul Buckley's appreciation for how much they have added to the student experience on Eye Street.

GDA - Women Raising The Bar

The Gonzaga Dramatic Association Spring Musical, Into The Woods opens with shows this weekend and next. Before Saturday's performance (Mar12) the GDA Hall of Fame ceremony will take place with the induction of Howard Dent '65, and the casts and crews from the 1979 production of Guys and Dolls,and the 2002 production of 42nd Street.

In S1E24, we celebrate the Gonzaga theater and hear the memories of previous Hall of Famers: Katie Fleury Ryan (Visitation '72), Cathy Cronin (Academy of Notre Dame '72) and Gonzaga’s own Dan Warren '72.

Cathy also was one of the first women from the Academy of Notre Dame to take classes at Gonzaga (Fr. Woodward and Fr. Wheeler). Great stories, endearing moments, and a palpable friendships forged on Eye Street over 50 years ago.

Anyone who has ever been on the Warman Stage, or part of the crew, will love these stories. And if your daughters are considering auditioning for future roles at Gonzaga, I think they'll find great messages inside S1E24.

Feed back in always welcome. podcast@gonzaga.org

Follow, Subscribe and Share with anyone who you know loves Gonzaga.

The Gonzaga Dramatic Association Spring Musical, Into The Woods opens with shows this weekend and next. Before Saturday's performance (Mar12) the GDA Hall of Fame ceremony will take place with the induction of Howard Dent '65, and the casts and crews from the 1979 production of Guys and Dolls, and the&nbsp;2002 production of&nbsp;42nd Street.
In S1E24, we celebrate the Gonzaga theater and hear the memories of previous Hall of Famers: Katie Fleury Ryan (Visitation '72), Cathy Cronin (Academy of Notre Dame '72) and Gonzaga&rsquo;s own Dan Warren '72.
Cathy also was one of the first women from the Academy of Notre Dame to take classes at Gonzaga (Fr. Woodward and Fr. Wheeler). Great stories, endearing moments, and a palpable friendships forged on Eye Street over 50 years ago.
Anyone who has ever been on the Warman Stage, or part of the crew, will love these stories. And if your daughters are considering auditioning for future roles at Gonzaga, I think they'll find great messages inside S1E24.
Feed back in always welcome. <a href="mailto:podcast@gonzaga.org">podcast@gonzaga.org</a>
Follow, Subscribe and Share with anyone who you know loves Gonzaga.

The Gonzaga Dramatic Association has a storied history.  This week as a new GDA Hall Of Fame class is inducted, three previous inductees share their memories of the Gonzaga stage, from the 72 production of Damn Yankees: Cathy Cronin, Katie Fleury Ryan, and Dan Warren

WZAG - Origins and Evolution

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