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Eagles on the Move: Spring Break 2026
This year over spring break, more than 225 students took part in eleven different trips both domestically and abroad. The trips were either service, academic, or athletic in nature. They included a service immersion experience in Florida, walking the Camino Ignaciano in Spain, an amazing educational journey in China, and competing in such places as New Zealand and Arcadia, California. Students also participated in three Global Exchange locations. Below is a photo album with some highlights, as well as a short description of each trip. Welcome back, Eagles!!
Campus Ministry Service Immersion - Apopka, Florida
Campus Ministry continued a more than 30-year partnership with the Hope CommUnity Center with a Spring Break trip to Apopka, Florida. Students and chaperones learned about the experience of immigrants through workshops, working on farms staffed by migrant workers, visits to Hope CommUnity Center’s partner organizations, and living with immigrant families in homestays. The trip equipped students with a greater understanding of the experience of undocumented individuals, legislation surrounding immigration, and advocacy.
Chinese Learners - Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai
An unforgettable educational journey across China, experiencing the country’s rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine firsthand. Traveling through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai, the trip combined iconic landmarks, cultural exchanges, and culinary exploration into a truly global learning experience.
El Camino Class - Spain
The trip was the culmination of an independent tutorial that the students have been taking this semester dedicated to the Camino Ignaciano, an ancient pilgrimage route. The group hiked 100 kilometers of the Camino visiting major sites that were influential to St. Ignatius's conversion. The group continued to experience growth in their Ignatian spirituality.
Global Exchange Program - Spain, Italy, and France
Students were eager to visit their global exchange partners who had traveled to Gonzaga during the fall semester. Students from abroad stayed in students' homes while taking classes on Eye Street and exploring Washington, DC. During spring break, it was Gonzaga's turn to visit their new friends in Barcelona, Spain, Milan, Italy, and Lyon, France. The Jesuit host schools and families provided gracious hospitality, as well as sightseeing and cultural opportunities.
Greece Cultural Immersion - Athens, Greece
A trip to explore Greek mythology, civic life, drama and performance spaces with the group staying in Athens and making day trips around the region. The students got to experience the historic architecture and the Greco-Roman continuum (with pre-departure workshops and on-site seminars), and sites of early Christian importance.
Lourdes Pilgrimage - Lourdes, France
For the first time, four juniors joined Hosanna House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust on their yearly pilgrimage to Lourdes, France to accompany young people with intellectual and physical disabilities. During the week, the students learned about the life of Saint Bernadette, prayed to Our Lady at the Grotto, and received healing through the Holy Waters of Lourdes. In their service, the group planned games and other events for the special needs community, whom the week was dedicated to.
Salamanca Trip - Salamanca, Spain
A wonderful language immersion to the eighth oldest university in Europe and the second oldest in Spain, University of Salamanca. The trip included visits to iconic landmarks including the historic town of La Alberca, participation in culinary and dance classes, and a fun escape room in Spanish. The boys on the trip gained great confidence in their ability to speak Spanish upon their return.
Baseball - New Orleans, Louisiana
The baseball Eagles traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to play three games against some of the best teams in the south region. The Eagles went 3-0 on the trip with the biggest win coming against Covenant Christian, the 2025 Louisiana State Runner-Up. The team explored the French Quarter, the World War II Museum, and enjoyed the traditional culture and food of the city. You can follow Gonzaga Baseball on Instagram here.
Crew - Oakridge, Tennessee
Crew had its annual spring break training trip to Oakridge, Tennessee, where they trained and scrimmaged McCallie Prep (Chattanooga, TN). You can follow @GonzagaRowing on Instagram here.
Golf - Pinehurst, North Carolina
Golf took a trip south to get a number of rounds in over the break. The Eagles played the following courses in preparation for the second half of the season: Longleaf, Tobacco Road, Southern Pines, and Duke University. You can follow Gonzaga Golf on Instagram here.
Rugby - New Zealand
Rugby took their annual international tour to New Zealand to experience the mecca of the rugby world. The Eagles hiked Whakarewarewa Forest and visited Eden Park Arena to meet legendary coaches, players, and members of the All Blacks organization. The team trained at various professional locations, even having one be on the same pitch as the All Blacks themselves. The group also attended seminars with professional coaches and players. In competition, the Eagles gained great experience coming away with two big wins to end the tour. You can follow Gonzaga Rugby on Instagram here.
Track & Field - Pasadena and Arcadia, CA
Track & Field visited Hollywood, California and competed in both the Tiger Invitational in Pasadena, CA and the historic Arcadia Invitational in Arcadia, CA. At Tiger, three Eagles won their races with Kian Ash '25 taking home a 5th place medal. At Arcadia, Ozias Tulloch '27 won a gold medal in the Long Jump while Anthony Sarro '26 ran the first sub 9 minute 3200 meter race in school history, finishing in a time of 8:57.11. The Distance Medley Relay team also set a school record. You can follow Gonzaga Track on Instagram here.
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Campus Ministry Service Immersion - Apopka, Florida
Campus Ministry continued a more than 30-year partnership with the Hope CommUnity Center with a Spring Break trip to Apopka, Florida. Students and chaperones learned about the experience of immigrants through workshops, working on farms staffed by migrant workers, visits to Hope CommUnity Center’s partner organizations, and living with immigrant families in homestays. The trip equipped students with a greater understanding of the experience of undocumented individuals, legislation surrounding immigration, and advocacy.
Chinese Learners - Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai
An unforgettable educational journey across China, experiencing the country’s rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse cuisine firsthand. Traveling through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai, the trip combined iconic landmarks, cultural exchanges, and culinary exploration into a truly global learning experience.
El Camino Class - Spain
The trip was the culmination of an independent tutorial that the students have been taking this semester dedicated to the Camino Ignaciano, an ancient pilgrimage route. The group hiked 100 kilometers of the Camino visiting major sites that were influential to St. Ignatius's conversion. The group continued to experience growth in their Ignatian spirituality.
Global Exchange Program - Spain, Italy, and France
Students were eager to visit their global exchange partners who had traveled to Gonzaga during the fall semester. Students from abroad stayed in students' homes while taking classes on Eye Street and exploring Washington, DC. During spring break, it was Gonzaga's turn to visit their new friends in Barcelona, Spain, Milan, Italy, and Lyon, France. The Jesuit host schools and families provided gracious hospitality, as well as sightseeing and cultural opportunities.
Greece Cultural Immersion - Athens, Greece
A trip to explore Greek mythology, civic life, drama and performance spaces with the group staying in Athens and making day trips around the region. The students got to experience the historic architecture and the Greco-Roman continuum (with pre-departure workshops and on-site seminars), and sites of early Christian importance.
Lourdes Pilgrimage - Lourdes, France
For the first time, four juniors joined Hosanna House and Children's Pilgrimage Trust on their yearly pilgrimage to Lourdes, France to accompany young people with intellectual and physical disabilities. During the week, the students learned about the life of Saint Bernadette, prayed to Our Lady at the Grotto, and received healing through the Holy Waters of Lourdes. In their service, the group planned games and other events for the special needs community, whom the week was dedicated to.
Salamanca Trip - Salamanca, Spain
A wonderful language immersion to the eighth oldest university in Europe and the second oldest in Spain, University of Salamanca. The trip included visits to iconic landmarks including the historic town of La Alberca, participation in culinary and dance classes, and a fun escape room in Spanish. The boys on the trip gained great confidence in their ability to speak Spanish upon their return.
Baseball - New Orleans, Louisiana
The baseball Eagles traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to play three games against some of the best teams in the south region. The Eagles went 3-0 on the trip with the biggest win coming against Covenant Christian, the 2025 Louisiana State Runner-Up. The team explored the French Quarter, the World War II Museum, and enjoyed the traditional culture and food of the city. You can follow Gonzaga Baseball on Instagram here.
Crew - Oakridge, Tennessee
Crew had its annual spring break training trip to Oakridge, Tennessee, where they trained and scrimmaged McCallie Prep (Chattanooga, TN). You can follow @GonzagaRowing on Instagram here.
Golf - Pinehurst, North Carolina
Golf took a trip south to get a number of rounds in over the break. The Eagles played the following courses in preparation for the second half of the season: Longleaf, Tobacco Road, Southern Pines, and Duke University. You can follow Gonzaga Golf on Instagram here.
Rugby - New Zealand
Rugby took their annual international tour to New Zealand to experience the mecca of the rugby world. The Eagles hiked Whakarewarewa Forest and visited Eden Park Arena to meet legendary coaches, players, and members of the All Blacks organization. The team trained at various professional locations, even having one be on the same pitch as the All Blacks themselves. The group also attended seminars with professional coaches and players. In competition, the Eagles gained great experience coming away with two big wins to end the tour. You can follow Gonzaga Rugby on Instagram here.
Track & Field - Pasadena and Arcadia, CA
Track & Field visited Hollywood, California and competed in both the Tiger Invitational in Pasadena, CA and the historic Arcadia Invitational in Arcadia, CA. At Tiger, three Eagles won their races with Kian Ash '25 taking home a 5th place medal. At Arcadia, Ozias Tulloch '27 won a gold medal in the Long Jump while Anthony Sarro '26 ran the first sub 9 minute 3200 meter race in school history, finishing in a time of 8:57.11. The Distance Medley Relay team also set a school record. You can follow Gonzaga Track on Instagram here.
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