“Tony has been the example of teaching and coaching for 41 years. Students and faculty alike have discussed his incredible memory, and breadth, and depth of knowledge in all areas of humanities and more. Over the years, I had the pleasure of watching that quick mind during knowledge Bowl when the students would take on the teachers. There is much more to him than just his impressive intelligence” - Dennis Dougherty, colleague
Tony works tirelessly to help his students think and communicate clearly. While being inducted into the Gonzaga Prep Hall of Fame, former student, Steve Gleason `95 said,
“In my time at Gonzaga Prep.... I learned how to think for myself: I recall a moment in AP History class with Mr. Macione where I was passionately debating the pros and cons of capitalism versus communism. A teenager forging his thoughts with the wisdom of his peers.”
Tony’s innovations include the great American Experience course, an early AP teacher and one of the driving forces behind our Current interdepartmental Junior Research project. Tony’s steady faith, ability to bring students to the right questions, and ability to take times from European or US History and connect them with what is happening in our current world is remarkable. The entire faculty have grown to love and respect our colleague and friend Tony and we will raise a glass for Tony and a restful and happy retirement.
“What I will miss most about Tony is collaborating with him and his positive approach” -Taryn League `91, colleague