The Aquilian September 2018 Volume 81, Number 1
Gonzaga College High School Men For Others Since 1821
19 Eye St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Photo By: Peter Rizzo ‘19
Attention, Attention, Atención: The Booster Club By: Michael Smolskis ‘19 Senior Contributor You see them banging drums, yelling in the commons, and leading the Gonzaga student body on the court, field, or rink. They are... the Gonzaga Booster Club. This club, comprised of Luca Militello, Matty Thompson, Julien Giscombe, JP Mastal, Evyn Owen, John Thompson, and the Hyre twins (Davis and Hews), supports our athletic teams by “bringing the ruckus,” and they want all of us to
help them out in motivating our brothers to victory. Julien Giscombe claims that “the boys are bringing a new level of madness every week,” but each member “expects much more” from the student body. “Everyone loves to tell all the girls they go to Gonzaga, but I rarely see a turnout that correlates to that,” stresses Hews Hyre. Throughout Gonzaga’s history, the students have gained a reputation that can be described by one, over-
used word that constantly floats through the air on campus, and that is “ruckus.” Legendary “ruckus” and institutionalized chants seem to fade though. Pep rallies are now overlooked by SAGE breakfast sandwiches, and the only sporting events that seem to be attended are the basketball and football games. Luca Militello “loves the energy” brought to the football games where, as of week three, the Eagles “out-soar” opponents 125-7, but Militello still wants more of a
turnout at games for soccer, lacrosse, and the other sports. So why should you go to the rivalry games and the ‘regular’ games? Well, because the athletes are your brothers, and the Booster Club has “big things in motion,” according to Hyre. If the thrill of witnessing our Eagles crushing the competition doesn’t match up to your standards, then Matty Thompson asks you to “come find out” what the Club has in store for you. Maybe some new chants
Eye Street Clubs, p.3
Summer Service Trips, p. 4
Water Polo p.7
New Faculty/Staff, p.8
will be integrated into the already earth shattering cheering regimen, maybe you can meet some girls outside of the stands waiting for the surprise of a 4th quarter, or maybe, just maybe, you can take off your newly bought “Beat St. John’s” tee shirt as all your friends do the same. Whatever you’re hoping for, the Booster Club has it, and they want you to join your fellow Eagles in bringing the rukus, winning championships, and making history.