27 episodes
Season 1 - Gonzaga Heroes and History Brian Egan
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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.
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Kairos Pioneers with Mary Ellen Whitcomb
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.
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GDA - Women Raising The Bar
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.
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GDA - Hall Of Fame Memories
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
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Celebrating Coach Joe Kozik - Pair Off in Threes
Memories of the Legendary Gonzaga Coach Joe Kozik - through the eyes of his son Randy. Inspiring stories, funny moments, and a poignant revelation about how truly special a dad Joe Kozik was from his son. Additional guest Judge Bill Rowan '57 shares his memories of Kozik, and his paints the picture of the man who gave his life to the Men of Eye Street.
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Memories of Fr McHale, SJ, with Bill Bennett '61
S1E22 is an appreciation of former Gonzaga Headmaster Fr. Anthony McHale, SJ. Bill Bennett '61 shares his memories of how Fr. McHale and Gonzaga shaped him during his days on Eye Street.
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WZAG - Origins and Evolution
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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