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

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.

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