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Cindy Reopelle

Welcome to Gonzaga Preparatory School! We are a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school firmly rooted in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola. One of the hallmarks of Jesuit education is cura personalis, or care of the individual person. Our faculty and staff show care for each student, while challenging each to reach their greatest potential. We teach our students to care for each other and to show that love through deeds.

 

When you enroll at Gonzaga Prep you become part of a community that helps each other grow academically, athletically, spiritually, and socially. The Jesuit education you receive at Prep is both transformative and powerful. Each day you will be challenged to go forth and make the world a better place.

 

Cindy Reopelle, Principal
creopelle@gprep.com
 
MISSION STATEMENT
 
Gonzaga Preparatory School exists to support the life of the Catholic Church in the Inland Northwest by seeking to serve all families who desire for their children Catholic education in the Jesuit tradition.

Our pledge is to provide--in concert with the parents, alumni, and community--an educational opportunity which seeks to form Christian leaders spiritually, intellectually, physically, and culturally.

Guided by the Gospel values of love and justice, students are challenged to fulfill their potential as life-long learners in service to others.
 
HISTORY
 
Since 1887 Gonzaga Prep has been a leader in preparing students for life with a tradition of excellence in academics, activities, and ministry. As you walk through the doors of Gonzaga Prep, you discover a vibrant community with a strong sense of identity and purpose. From the classrooms to the playing fields, the chapel to the fine arts center-all the students, faculty and staff are meeting the challenges of today in preparation for the future.

Over a century ago, in September of 1887, Father Joseph Cataldo, S.J. along with eight other faculty members opened the doors of Gonzaga Prep. Since then the Spokane community has been served by one of the finest educational facilities in the Inland Northwest--a school that has been unmatched in developing leaders spiritually, intellectually, physically, and culturally.
 
Throughout its distinguished history, Gonzaga has changed with the times, but the strong belief that students should be guided by Gospel values of love and justice has endured. Gonzaga Prep continues to challenge those who walk through its doors to realize their potential as lifelong learners and leaders in service to others. Gonzaga prepares you for life.
 
 
 
STRATEGIC GOALS
 
1. MISSION, VISION, & VALUES
We will develop Mission, Vision, and Values statements that offer a compelling and inspirational articulation of our organizational purpose, future direction, and core values.
 
 
2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM STRATEGY
We will develop a 5-Year Educational Program Strategy for enhancing the transformative impact of academic and co-curricular programs.
 
 
3. BUSINESS PLAN/FINANCIAL MODEL
We will develop a forward looking and long term Business Plan/Financial Model that supports the organization in being well-resourced for executing its mission and program.
 
 
4. FACILITY
We will create a Master Plan that will set a long term (20 year) vision for the development of school grounds and facilities.
 
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-21
Chair - Tamara McGregor
JK Adams, S.J.
Jim Branson `90
Tim Cronin `70
Darin Davidson
Gavin Doree `95
Fr. Pat Kerst `81
Mike Keyes `89
Angie Krauss
Steve Kuder, S.J. `60
Stephen Manfred
Bryan Pham, S.J.
Katie Rieckers
John Sklut
Amanda (Scholes) Taylor `05
Rev. Happy Watkins
Melissa Wells
Clancy Welsh `90
Michelle Wheatley
Michael Dougherty

FOUNDATION BOARD 2020-21
Chair - Ezra Eckardt `88
David Austin `92
Katie Doree `94
Al Falkner
Craig Hart `79
Jan Karel `82
George Keegan
Terry Kelly `76
Corrina (O'Brien) Kelsey `06
Tom McKeirnan `87
John Moloney `74
Debbie Parelius
Marlis Petersen
Spawn `85
Kevin West `81
Michael Dougherty