Gonzaga Alumni Association Honors

Paul Sheehy '81 has been a devoted alumnus for many years. A member of Gonzaga's Board of Trustees as well as a parent of three Gonzaga alumni, Paul and his siblings have continued the legacy of philanthropy that their late parents, Vince '46 and Helen Sheehy, established when they created the Vinco Scholars Program in the mid-1990s. The Vinco Scholars Program provides the Gonzaga experience, including scholarship and programmatic opportunities, to Gonzaga students who would otherwise not be able to afford an Eye Street education. "Paul Sheehy doesn't seek plaudits, rather he's committed to championing our many Vinco Scholars because he was gifted a Gonzaga education, and he and his wife, Nicky, were proud to send their sons to Gonzaga, and they choose to open doors for deserving Vinco Scholars at Gonzaga," says David Dugan '98, Gonzaga's Vice President of Alumni and Advancement. Paul is also a key member of Gonzaga's "Rugby family" and co-owner of DC's professional rugby team, Old Glory.  The Gonzaga Alumni Association is honored to name him their Man of the Year.

Created in memory of former Gonzaga President Father Allen Novotny, SJ, the Father Novotny Service Award recognizes an alumnus who shows an extraordinary commitment to community service and Jesuit ideals. As organizer and driving force behind the Gonzaga Fathers Club's new National Day of Service, Michael Kirvan '87 could not be more deserving of this honor. Michael has put in countless hours the past two years to bring this new tradition to life -- pairing Gonzaga dads, students, and alumni with service projects around the Washington area and the country. This year, the event sponsored and encouraged nearly 100 service projects in one day. By helping to create and grow a new opportunity for Gonzaga to go out into the community and serve, Michael embodies the ideal of being a Man for Others. It's also especially fitting that Michael be given this award because he was a lead volunteer in the Rides to Remember, when Gonzaga faithful came together to ride their bikes in honor of Fr. Novotny after his sudden passing in 2010.  

Current families can register to attend the Father-Son Communion Breakfast, which is coming up on Sunday, April 24, by clicking here.