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“Mr. Laguilles was one of the first teachers I met at Gonzaga, and he became a mentor and an inspiration for me, giving me a sense of belonging on Eye Street. As opposed to just teaching Spanish, he makes an effort to get to know each of his students on a personal level, stopping in the halls to talk and laugh with us. Mr. Laguilles has been there every step of the way for me – from the self-conscious kid I was freshman year to the confident senior that I am now.” –Richie, Class of 2024
When you make a gift to the Gonzaga Annual Fund, you are directly supporting the faculty and staff members who interact with our students day in and day out on Eye Street. These dedicated educators include teachers, coaches, campus ministers, college counselors, guidance counselors, and more. Experts in their fields and passionate about Jesuit education, they serve not only as instructors, but also as mentors to students like Richie, Ryan, and Nate – challenging them to think critically, supporting them in their spiritual development, deepening their commitment to service and social justice, and accompanying them on their four-year journey on Eye Street. Finally, I THANK YOU for supporting the people and programs that make the Gonzaga experience possible for our young men.
Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J. ‘75
“I knew when I walked into Dr. Rissetto’s class I wasn’t just going to get a lecture every time – there was something different in class every day. He brought energy to his lessons and he earned our respect so that we always listened. Dr. Rissetto gave me advice that I still try to live by to this day. He said I should try to be more level and focus on myself, not what I can’t control. Thank you, Dr. Rissetto, for changing my view of the world and for always being there. I aspire to be someone as calm and easy to talk to as you are.” –Nate, Class of 2025
“Ms. Murphy challenged me to not only learn the moral values she taught, but to find them within myself. She expected the same from me and treated me the same in my lowest and highest moments. She encouraged me to become a better, more faithful man – and she leads by example. Ms. Murphy, thank you for believing in me. I hope that one day I can be the same moral giant to others that you are to me.” –Ryan, Class of 2024