STAYING CONNECTED

NEWSLETTER OF THE VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 INSIDE THIS Membership Update ISSUE 1 Upcoming Events Membership Update Help us 2-3 Alumni Spotlight spread the Mike Redmond, Baseball ’92 word to former 4-5 Reunion Recaps teammates by 6 Career Planning wearing and Mentoring- Career Athletes, or displaying GAMP and Hire A Zag your Varsity Club t-shirt, lapel pin 7-8 Catching Up and window cling. Send photos to: Colleen (McCambridge) [email protected] Thompson, Cross Country/Track Eric Thompson, Cross Country/ Track

9 In Memory Momentum is starting to take place with the have banded together and are actively Patricia (Staunton) Etchart-Rifle growth of the Varsity Club membership. Back encouraging their peers to jump on board 10 Where Are They Now in October of 2012, we were at 44 members and be the model team in this race. Thank All In The Family and now at the conclusion of January you to all of our Varsity Club members for Compliance Corner 2013, the club membership has grown to helping spread the word, and a special thank 85 members across 14 sports. In the team you to the many involved Baseball alumni for race, Baseball continues to maintain a your efforts in showing your pride and being strong lead with 20 members followed by a Zag For Life! UPCOMING Men’s Basketball at 12. Baseball alumni EVENTS Senior Athlete Networking Social April 22 Women’s Soccer Alumni Tournament Zag for Life! April 27 - All Day

Evening of Excellence: A Celebration of Student-Athlete Achievement in 2012-13 April 29 Contact Us Cross Country/Track Alumni Reunion and Awards Celebration May 4 - Bloomsday Weekend Heather Gores Associate Athletic Director/ Melony Lloyd Senior Woman Administrator Administrative Assistant 509.313.3599 509.313.3981 [email protected] [email protected]

1 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT by Justin Trujillo Mike Redmond ’92, Baseball It was the 1990 season and Gonzaga University baseball was on the “I grew up in Spokane and I love this place,” Redmond explained. tail end of a weekend trip in Oregon. The Bulldogs had already swept “All my friends are here and when I played through the minors and a doubleheader against the University of Washington and were down big leagues, I always looked forward to coming back. Honestly, it’s 10-2 in the backend of a doubleheader with Oregon State University. my style. Nobody besides my friends knows who I am in Spokane. I The Zags needed one more win for the perfect weekend when can live my life in the offseason and I love it.” Steve Hertz made a declaration. Redmond played for the Zags from 1990-93 along with his twin “Coach Hertz promised us a steak dinner if we could come back brother Pat. At the time, the baseball program was a member of the and win,” former Zag and current of the Miami Pacific-10 Conference. Marlins, Mike Redmond shared. “I was catching the last game of the “Obviously having the opportunity coming out of Gonzaga Prep series and we were down big. Late in the to play at Gonzaga was great,” Redmond game he made the offer and I ended up said. “I was recruited by a couple of hitting the game winning grand slam as a other schools, but I really wanted to be a freshman.” Bulldog. For me, it was a great opportunity The ball Redmond crushed flew out of and I hoped I would have a chance to play the park into the parking lot in left field, as a freshman. I am not sure I could have where incidentally it hit one of the cars the got that any other place. Zags drove down to Corvallis with. Back “Also, going to Gonzaga and playing with then, the team drove to games instead of my brother Pat was special. We were very flying. fortunate to go through that experience “We went home happy with the steaks together and I will never forget it. I got a lot from coach,” Redmond reflected. “It was of playing time and was fortunate enough definitely one of my all-time memories.” to move on and make the big leagues,” Redmond, a Spokane native, is now the Redmond stated. current manager of the . He Redmond excelled in a Bulldog uniform was introduced as the 13th manager of and was named first-team all-conference the organization Nov. 2. for Gonzaga in 1991 and 1992. Players “I am not surprised at all,” current gravitated towards him and he was a Gonzaga University baseball head coach leader for the program. Even with all the Mark Machtolf who recruited and coached success on the field, Redmond appreciates Redmond his first season at GU, said. “If you would have told me 15 what he received off of it. years ago, then maybe I would be surprised. As his career unfolded “My education was important,” Redmond said. “I probably was and he showed interest in managing I knew he would succeed. He not the best student but I worked hard at it. The coaches and deserves this opportunity and will do great with it.” everyone were always on us to go to class. The school has such a Despite the 3,000 miles that distance Redmond and his roots, great reputation in the Northwest and I feel lucky to be a part of that his ties with Spokane and Gonzaga have never been tighter. in the classroom.”

“It was not only baseball that made Gonzaga special, it is the family and community.” - Mike Redmond

2 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 As Redmond progressed in the majors, so was Gonzaga Dunedin squad. He compiled a 155-115 record (.574) in his two University’s name. During his 13 seasons as a player, including seasons as a Minor League manager. Redmond was also named a championship in 2003 with the Marlins, he often 2011 Manager of the Year. donned his Gonzaga shirts. In 2012, he managed Dunedin to the “People ask me about Gonzaga because I wear my shirts,” playoffs where his Blue Jays would lose to eventual-champion Redmond confessed. “My first few years as a player, people would Lakeland. Shortly after the Miami Marlins job opened, and in short ask me where Gonzaga was. I would have to explain to them where order, Redmond was announced to be taking over the revamped and Spokane was located. People tell me GU has a heck of a basketball young roster. Considered a players manager there is little concern team, but I always remind them that it has a great baseball program he will not be successful, just like when he stepped into the box too.” against Oregon State 23-years ago. Redmond also played professionally for the and “It was not only baseball that made Gonzaga special,” Redmond . The right-handed hitter finished his career with a said. “It is the family and community. It’s hard to describe that to .287 batting average and recorded 4,003 , 308 assists with people outside the university. But if you go there, you feel it and only 18 errors. Even with the demands of playing pro ball, he made understand. That’s what I love the most.” an effort to attend alumni baseball games and came back to hit on campus before spring training. “I only missed one or two,” Redmond said. “Those were only because my team was in the playoffs or World Series. I came back because I love the Gonzaga family. I have so many great friends I made through the school with guys I played with and guys I didn’t play with. I love coming back.” After his days as a player were over, Redmond was a natural fit to manage. In 2011 he became the manager of Toronto’s

FEATURED PHOTOS TOP: Florida Marlins (2003) MIDDLE: At bat with the Minnesota Twins 2ND PAGE TOP: Press Conference being named the new manager of the Miami Marlins 2ND PAGE BOTTOM: Behind the plate with the Twins

3 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 Men’s Basketball December 28, 2012

It was a great atmosphere in McCarthey Athletic Center to celebrate the Men’s Basketball alumni homecoming with a marquee matchup against Baylor University. Alumni had the opportunity to enjoy a pre- game social, halftime socials before joining the team and coaches for a post-game celebration. Thank you to all our alumni who were able to attend and those who travel from as far as California and Michigan to enjoy the special day. REUNION RECAP

FEATURED PHOTOS TOP ROW: Larry Brown, Bill Suter, Chuck Thomas, Gary Lechman, and John Brodsky 2ND ROW LEFT: Rob Slaughter and Deeann Graa 2ND ROW RIGHT: Brad Pinney, Marshall Pinney, Faith Pinney and Tonyia Pinney 3RD ROW LEFT: The Chalich Clan (Jeri and George Chalich center sitting) 3RD ROW RIGHT: Elaine and Tom Monforton, Pat and Linda Connors 4TH ROW: Scott Spink, Kelley Spink, Coy Spink, Ty Spink and Kasey Spink

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Women’s Basketball alumni were welcomed home with a great victory over WCC opponent Santa Clara University. The day began with the opportunity to attend shooting practice and watch the Zags prep for the afternoon game. Alumni also attended a pre-game Bulldog Club social and in the post-game social had the opportunity to mingle with other alumni as well as members of the teams and coaching staff. There was a great range of years represented with the class of ‘63 up to last year’s class of ‘12. Alumni REUNION RECAP traveled from Tennessee, California, Oregon, Montana and within the state of Washington to make this a special event. We hope more can attend in 2014!

FEATURED PHOTOS TOP ROW (L TO R): Jami (Bjorklund) Schaefer, Stephanie (Hawk) Freeman, Jennifer Mountain and Kelly Graves 2ND ROW LEFT: Keani Albanez, Shannon Reader, Molly Anderson and Sunny Greinacher 2ND ROW RIGHT: Sarah Christensen, Lydia (Ledgerwood) Eberlein, Stephanie Golden, Meghan Winters 3RD ROW LEFT: Front Row (L to R): Lydia (Ledgerwood) Eberlein, Jennifer Mountain, Holly (Bruno) Haneke, Bernice (Stime) Tobeck, Kathy Goodnight, Nancy Driscoll, Amanda Brown, Jennifer Saunders, Katie (Prichard) Bousley, Jamie (Bjorklund) Schaefer Back Row (L to R): Heidi (Phillips) Doolittle, Sarah Christensen, Molly Anderson, Shannon Reader, Patricia (Naigle) Martin, Stephanie (Hawk) Freeman, Ashley Anderson, Katie Ridenour, Anne Bailey, Michelle (Elliott) Clark, Vivian Frieson 3RD ROW RIGHT: Sunny Greinacher and Kelton Doolittle (You would think the #14 was in honor of his mom, but it is for his favorite Zag Sunny!) 4TH ROW: Bernice (Stime) Tobeck and Katie (Prichard) Bousley

5 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 CAREER PLANNING AND PREPARTATION

What has changed since your senior year? SENIOR There is a great program on the horizon for our Senior-Athletes with the 1st annual Senior NETWORKING Networking Social. How can you give back? A new opportunity to stay involved with the Zag family by sharing your wisdom and advice with SOCIAL senior student-athletes as they transition into the professional arena. April 22 For more inforamtion on how to get involved in the 2014 Herak Club Room event email [email protected] or McCarthey Athletic Center [email protected]

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6 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 Colleen (McCambridge) Thompson

MAJOR: Psychology SPORT: Cross Country (XC) and Track (‘90) HOMETOWN: Bellevue, WA CURRENT RESIDENCE: Portland, OR FAMILY: Husband: Eric; Children: Kyle (16), Daniel (14) & Cameron (12) CAREER: currently-stay at home mom, previously-therapist/counselor Eric Thompson

MAJOR: Economics SPORT: Cross Country (XC) and Track (‘89) HOMETOWN: Portland, OR CURRENT RESIDENCE: Portland, OR FAMILY: Wife: Colleen McCambridge; Children: see above CAREER: Online Sales Director, America’s, Intel Corporation

Life after Gonzaga? they chose what Eric and I love. It’s a very XC at the time, but I did receive a room COLLEEN: After graduating from GU, I fun life! and board waiver that helped, along with went to CWU to obtain a masters degree other financial aid and small academic in counseling psychology. Eric and I ERIC: After graduation, I stayed and scholarships. married in 1992 as I was starting my worked in Spokane for a year and half career as a case manager/therapist for and really came to appreciate all the ERIC: My uncle was a senior at GU when chronically mentally ill older adults in the Spokane area has to offer. After that I I was a senior in HS and he encouraged area. Four years later we had our was transferred to Seattle which also was me to attend and then I was recruited by first son, Kyle, who is now 16 and a junior a great place to live with many GU alumni the XC/Track coach. After a campus visit, in high school. We moved to Portland and and friends. Colleen was attending it just seemed like the right fit for what I CATCHING UP CATCHING had two more sons, Daniel, now 14 and a CWU for her masters at that time and was looking for in a university and team. freshman in high school and Cameron, we spent a lot of weekends going back It turned out to be the right decision. who is 12 and in 7th grade. As each child and forth. We were married in ’92 and was born, my time spent on my career lived in Seattle area for the next 5 years What are your fondest memories as decreased until I became a full-time stay before we moved to Portland where I took a student-athlete? a new position with Intel. Both Colleen at home mom. I’ve enjoyed this time with COLLEEN: My fondest memory is seeing and I have kept with our running over the the kids and volunteering in our parish, Eric ride up on his scooter to meet the years. Some years more serious than their schools, Habitat for Humanity and van for XC camp my freshman year. He coaching CYO track. After exploring many others, particularly with 3 kids. All three extra-curricular activities, all three kids kids have come to enjoy running as well have found a passion for running. I feel and we now spend much of our free so blessed our kids enjoy what Eric and time enjoying their races. I have had as a defining part of our lives. Our whole family enjoys being track and Why did you choose Gonzaga XC (cross country) fans together, with our University? family vacations usually involving a meet. COLLEEN: I wanted to attend an We go on many family runs, although academically challenging school, just this means we all start at the same time. far enough away from home (Bellevue), They have long since been faster than with a fairly small student body, and a me. I know I would have enjoyed watching running program that didn’t intimidate them in whatever activity they chose, and me. I knew I wanted to run and be a part am in awe, and disbelief sometimes, that of something at the school. GU didn’t have scholarship money for track and

7 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 was so cute…still is. More generally, ERIC: It’s an excellent way to stay would be the team camaraderie. The connected to the GU athletics tradition. XC team would gather for parties and The past and the present and across all pre-race pasta dinners. We’d survive and the sports. Through the Varsity Club, all suffer through grueling workouts, running of us alumni can feel even more a part of till we puked on occasion. Cross country the incredible success of today’s teams. teams are know for becoming a family, and ours was no exception. We were What does it mean to be a Zag? there for each other through thick and COLLEEN: Not only does Gonzaga have thin, through injuries, blood, sweat, tears, phenomenal athletes and scholars, and throw-up. they value and encourage giving back/ volunteering. It is the full package. ERIC: That I could be both a student, active in the GU community, and a ERIC: It’s a deep source of pride to have competitive athlete representing GU competed for Gonzaga. We had some on the track and xc course. I’m sure very competitive teams back then, that would be more difficult in today’s running experiences, I sure would have placing 2nd in the WCC championships environment, but I was a Knight, went liked to run for the current program. The in ’88. It was a great group of guys who to GU in Florence and came back and current program is far from reaching it’s had high aspirations. The current team, rejoined the team senior year and was potential, but it is moving in the right under Coach Tyson, is the best we’ve ever able to make all West Coast Conf in XC. direction. My heartfelt thanks go out to had though. Our whole family enjoyed Years later, I have great friends from my Coach Tyson for this. It is a very exciting cheering them on at this year’s WCC time as a student and from the team. time to be a GU runner and I wish for championship meet in Portland. continued growth and support. What do you love most about the Spokane Community? ERIC: GU feels like it has transformed since our days there. There’s been COLLEEN: Well, when I was a college substantial investment in the university student I didn’t appreciate it much, until I and the reputation as a high quality spent 2 years in Cle Elum for grad school. institution has only increased. And of Then, I saw what a special city it is. It’s course the visibility that comes with the a lot like how I described the XC team… incredible success of the basketball supportive and family oriented.

CATCHING UP CATCHING program has taken athletics to new heights. ERIC: Spokane has a rich tradition in running with Bloomsday and consistently produces some of the best high school What is one reason you enjoy teams in the country. I love the easy coming back to Gonzaga? access to the mountains and trails all COLLEEN: Once a Zag, always a Zag. I am around the area. part of Gonzaga and Gonzaga is part of me. How has the university changed since you were a student-athlete? ERIC: Fond memories. Every time we’ve visited campus, I remember something COLLEEN: When I first started at GU, new. It’s a special place. And of course, they had just opened the Martin Centre. a stop at the bookstore for a new Zag Now there are state of the art buildings sweatshirt. FEATURED PHOTOS all over, while still maintaining the same FIRST PAGE TOP: The Thompson Family charm from the older buildings. What are your thoughts on the FIRST PAGE BOTTOM: Men’s and There has been a positive change in Varsity Club? Women’s Cross Country Team at the the XC program as well. In the 4 years I WCAC Championship in 1988 was there, the XC team had 3 different COLLEEN: This club is a great way to feel closer to GU and years past. Being a SECOND PAGE TOP: Colleen coaches. Most of the school didn’t McCambridge- WCAC Championships even know we had a cross country or student-athlete was the most prominent SECOND PAGE BOTTOM: track team. With the hiring of Pat Tyson aspect of my life back then, so being Eric Thompson- Track and his passion and drive, the team is connected in this way means the most. becoming a recognizable force. Even though I wouldn’t want to trade my GU

8 GONZAGA VARSITY CLUB | WINTER 2013 In Memory PATRICIA “PAT” STAUNTON ETCHART talents and her habit of regularly including friends and family at the dinner table. Patricia S. Etchart “Pat” Pat began her 40-plus year career of giving tours as a docent passed away on Jan. 23, at the Yellowstone Art Center in 1967. Pat loved the Yellowstone 2013, in Billings. Wife, Art Center auctions, especially the celebration of Montana art and mother, grandmother, artists. She was extremely proud to have served the Yellowstone Art aunt and friend — she will Center (now the Yellowstone Art Museum) in many capacities over be missed by many. the years, ranging from co-chair of the Membership Drive to chair- Pat was born on March man of the Docent Council to president of the Board. Pat continued 16, 1934, in Billings, to serve the Yellowstone Art Museum as an honorary trustee until to Fred and Margaret her death. Her work with the museum led Pat to numerous volunteer Staunton of Roundup. positions with art organizations on a local, state and national level. In her early years, Pat’s She served on the Advisory Committee to the Fine Arts Department family lived in Roundup, at the University of Montana and was a founder and director of the Miles City, Livingston Museum Trustee Association. Pat also served on the National Docent and Billings. After her Symposium Council and, in 1995, President Clinton appointed Pat to father began to work be a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts of for the Bureau of Biological Survey (now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Service), the family began a journey that would take them to Bear Pat’s love for art and museums was matched by her love for River Migratory Refuge in Utah, Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge travel. She had special memories of her trips to Europe with friends. in North Dakota, and Waubay Refuge in South Dakota. As an only She blended her love of museums and travel when she served as child growing up on remote wildlife refuges, Pat learned to appreciate a delegation leader for the People to People Citizen Ambassador and identify birds, track game, and target shoot. Pat recalled living Program for museum trustees and docents’ trips to Russia, the Czech at the Waubay Refuge, where she often had to cross-country ski or Republic, China, Egypt, Australia and Istanbul. snowshoe several miles to the county road to get a ride to school. In Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret 1950, the family returned to Montana, where Fred was the manager Staunton, and her uncle and aunt, Dick and Ruth Staunton. Pat of the Fort Peck Game Range (the Charles M. Russell National will be missed by many family and friends, including her husband, Wildlife Refuge). Leonard of Billings; her sons, Mark (Lynn) of Helena, John (Jodee) of Pat graduated from Glasgow High School and attended Gonzaga Billings and Tom (Stacey) of Bozeman; her grandchildren, Catherine, University in Spokane, Wash. Pat’s childhood pastime of target John and Thomas of Helena, Joseph and Jacqueline of Billings, and shooting led her to join the Women’s Rifle Team, where she became Graham of Bozeman; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gene and one of the first women to letter in a sport at Gonzaga. Pat graduated Elaine Etchart of Glasgow, Mitch and Donna Lee Etchart of Glasgow, from Gonzaga University with a bachelor of arts in English literature and Mrs. Mark (Delores) Etchart of Billings; her many beloved nieces in 1956. and nephews and their children; and her lifelong and dear friends. Pat met Leonard Wilford Etchart through Pat’s Glasgow connec- A memorial mass was held Friday, Feb. 1, at St. Thomas the tions. Donna Lee Etchart, who married Len’s brother Mitch, intro- Apostle Church in Billings. The family has established a fund in Pat’s duced them in 1954 when Pat was home on break from Gonzaga. memory at the Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., Billings, MT Pat and Len were married on July 28, 1956, at St. Benedict’s Catho- 59101. lic Church in Roundup. The couple moved to Washington, D.C., where Len was attending Georgetown University School of Medicine. Pat Obituary and top photo always said that she felt as if she went to medical school also, since courtesy of The Billings she often typed up Leonard’s notes for him. Pat found the quality and Gazzette variety of Washington, D.C.’s cultural life exciting, and it led her to Photo to right courtesy of be a frequent and avid museum visitor. Upon Len’s graduation from Gonzaga historical archives medical school in 1959, the couple moved to Minneapolis, where Len completed his medical training. In 1963, Pat and Len moved to Billings, where Len started his medical practice and they raised their three sons, Mark, John and Tom. Pat was a dedicated mother and a frequent volunteer in the classroom and community. The boys recall Pat’s amazing cooking

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1980’s retired after her career is up and no way out there. Additionally, I am ROMAN DOJCAK one will remember I donned the 2-1 doing Moot Court, which allows me Men’s Tennis 2006-10 ROSIE O’BRIEN HUMPHRIES Residency: Long Beach, CA... the to argue (I guess I tend to do that a Residency: Bratislava, Slocak Women’s Basketball, 1980-81 City by the Sea! lot too, according to Kelly Graves) so Republic Residency: Tucson, AZ Occupation: I am in Law School at that allows me to do some traveling. Occupation: EU Policy Analyst at Occupation: Retired (Sales & Western State University and also a When I do have free time you can Slovak Ministry of Finance Marketing Profession) Law clerk at Halas & Muhar. catch me at a Laker game cheering Family: Single Family: Husband- Richard B Family: I am the proud mother of on current Zag Robert Sacre, and Interests and Activities: Traveling, Humphries one beautiful 2 year old baby girl pulling out my hair at every loss. I music, sports, cooking Interests and Activities: Golf, Payton Riley W. also love to travel. Skiing, family & friends, travel Interests and activities: Law school Notable accomplishments since 2000’s and Mom duties pretty much take Graduation: I became a mom, up most of my time. Apparently which is pretty notable, especially TREANA (TRIANA) ALLEN the school found me to be very if you knew me in college. I am Women’s Basketball, 2000-03 opinionated (who knew) so they put currently fulfilling my lifelong goal of #21- It was mine before Vandersloot, me on Law Review, so I can express becoming a lawyer. although I am sure it will be getting those views, which sometimes are ALL IN THE FAMILY ZAG ALUMNI ATHLETES STAY CONNECTED

Steve Bennett Assistant Baseball Coach Vito Higgins Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Abby (Cullen) Bennett Administrative Assistant/ Travis Knight Strength & Conditioning Major Gifts Sydney Leaderhouse Volunteer Assistant Women’s Michelle (Elliott) Clark Director of Women’s Tennis Coach Basketball Operations Peggy Sue (Lorang) Loroz Faculty Athletic Zhia Hwa Chong Volunteer Men’s Tennis Coach Representative Kari Durgan Assistant Women’s Rowing Coach Brian Michaelson Assistant Director of Men’s Basketball Operations Danny Evans Assoc. Head Baseball Coach Sarah (Hawkins) Michaelson Strength & Conditioning Vivian Frieson Administrative Assistant Women’s Basketball Diane (Pascua) Nelson Assistant Volleyball Coach Brandon Harmon Volunteer Baseball Coach Mike Nilson Strength & Conditioning Alex Hernandez Administrative Assistant Men’s David Pendergraft Director of Athletic Giving Basketball Shannon Reader Graduate Intern Academics/ Jared Hertz Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Basketball Academic Support Advancement Shannon Strahl Assoc. Athletic Director/Compliance Steve Hertz Assoc. Athletic Director/Major Gifts Mark Voorhees Assistant Men’s Rowing Coach COMPLIANCE CORNER Did you know? As Alumni, you play a vital role in providing current and future student-athletes with a positive experience which help Zags succeed both on and off the playing fields. As an alumni, when specifically referring to future student-athletes (PSA’s), there are specific limitations as to your involvement in the recruiting process. You are allowed to: notify university coaching staff members about noteworthy prospects in the area; attend high school or two-year college athletic contests or other events where prospects may compete, provided no contact occurs; and continue existing friendships. If you have any questions or concerns regarding NCAA Rules and Regulations regarding Alumni, contact the compliance office today at [email protected].

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