On June 5, the Class of 2020 gathered at McCarthey Athletic Center for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, surrounded by parents, siblings, extended family, friends, faculty and staff — all part of the Gonzaga Prep family.
In a nod to the movie "Moonstruck," Fr. JK Adams, S.J., likened the relationship of graduates to the joys, struggles, tussles, and love in any family, closing his homily with "alla famiglia!"
View the recording of Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement HERE.
In addition to the honors listed in the program, the following students were selected to receive special awards during the Commencement Ceremony:
SAINT PETER FABER AWARD is presented to a senior boy and a senior girl who have excelled in the study and practice of their religion. Ryan Ham and Cooper Cervelli.
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER AWARD is presented to a senior boy and senior girl on the basis of scholastic achievement, high moral standards, leadership and participation in athletics. Sammie Symmes and Kaz Melzer.
SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA AWARD is presented to a senior boy and a senior girl who, in the estimation of the senior class and faculty, are outstanding in leadership and loyalty to the school. Julia Traynor and Clay Hooper.
THE JESUIT SCHOOLS NETWORK AWARD is presented to a senior boy and a senior girl who best represent the Profile of the Graduate by being well-rounded people who are open to growth, intellectually engaged, religiously alive, committed to doing justice, and loving. Aubree Click and Ephraim Watkins.