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DR. HAROLD "JOE" SMEAD ’43†
Joe embodied Gonzaga Prep's mission of accessibility, having funded his education by contributing 50 cents a week earned from his newspaper delivery route as a student. His unwavering dedication to learning led him to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, and he subsequently served as the leader of Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Corporation for 26 years. Joe and his wife, Ann, have been remarkable supporters of Gonzaga Prep through their exceptional generosity.

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DR. D. MICHAEL STRONG `59
Mike’s collaborative spirit exemplifies his commitment to community service, inspired by Jesuit principles. After a 20-year Navy career, he founded the Northwest Tissue Center in Seattle. Later, he retired as Chief Operating Officer of the Puget Sound Blood Bank & Transfusion Center. His extensive global network facilitated the exchange of ideas among researchers internationally, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. The science wing bears his name in recognition of the generosity of Mike and his wife, Sunny.

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MOLLY SCHEMMEL `76
Molly is a remarkable example of selfless service to the Gonzaga Prep community. Whenever a group seeks assistance, the answer is unequivocally Molly. She has served on the Board of Directors, played a pivotal role in establishing a Parent Advisory Committee, volunteered for every fundraising event, and has been sought after as a tutor by families throughout Spokane. A Bullpup through and through, she is a fixture at just about every sport, event, and activity at Prep. Molly Schemmel is a shining example of the Jesuit call to serve others and a true blessing to our entire community.

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DARRYL STEPHENS `79:
Darryl, a standout athlete in Spokane during his high school years, went on to attend Stanford University where he excelled in baseball. Upon returning to Spokane, Darryl has demonstrated unwavering support for Gonzaga Prep, coaching the baseball team, and events, Masses, reunions, and games in every sport. He generously gives all he can to the high school he has loved for so many years.

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TERI STROSCHEIN `80†
Teri's life was characterized by deep friendships, teaching, learning, sharing, and service. She balanced her math teaching with MBA studies and later became a computer systems consultant. Guided by Jesuit values, Teri volunteered in Alaska with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, working in a care facility for Y'upik Eskimos with developmental disabilities. Even after losing her vision in 2013, she remained dedicated, participating in programs for the Oregon Commission for the Blind and teaching technology skills to the visually impaired. Her life embodied the "Ignatian Spirit" of selfless service.

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THE TAG BROTHERS, Members of the Class of `82 & `83
The Tag Brothers—Bill Akers, Chris Ammann, Rick Bruya, Joey Caferro, Brian Dennehy, Mike Konesky, Mark Mengert, Sean Raftis, Joe Tombari (all class of `83), and Patrick Schultheis `82—symbolize the enduring sense of community at Gonzaga Prep. Their lasting friendships, sparked by playful hallway games during high school, continue each February, transcending geographical boundaries. Their story caught the attention of the Wall Street Journal in 2013 and became the basis of the hit 2018 movie, "Tag." The group's enduring relationships serve as a heartwarming testament to the authentic love and camaraderie within the Prep family.

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SCOTT EATON `91
Scott is a Princeton and MIT Media Lab graduate, and earned a master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London. He received art training in Florence and is renowned for his work in sculpture, digital art, photography, and drawing. His art is featured worldwide and lauded in publications like Wired Magazine, GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times. Influential companies, including Pixar, Meta, Microsoft, and Warner Bros. have sought his artistic talents for collaborations. His digital creation, "Intersections," illuminated New York's Times Square in the summer of 2023. Scott also pioneers AI and human movement innovations, embodying the words of St. Ignatius of Loyola, "ite inflammate omnia."