New Fund to Support WJA Grads at Gonzaga

Noreen Lucey, mother of Gonzaga Alumnus Matt Lucey '91, Ellen Lucey, and Katie Lucey Hines, has been a stalwart volunteer at the Washington Jesuit Academy since it opened its doors more than 15 years ago.  Over that time, she's served on countless committees and also worked as a tutor and mentor to dozens of WJA students.

 

"I'm so proud of all the young men I've gotten to know at the WJA over the years," says Lucey.  "But I could always spot the ones who I knew would do well at Gonzaga. They have a little extra spark."

 

In recognition of her remarkable service and commitment, family and friends recently joined together to create an Endowed Scholarship Fund at Gonzaga in her honor.  On July 13, in a small gathering at the WJA, Gonzaga President Stephen Planning SJ and WJA President Bill Whitaker joined the Lucey family to let Noreen know that "The Noreen Lucey WJA Scholarship Fund" had been created with an initial gift of over $250,000 to provide scholarship support to WJA grads who enroll at Gonzaga.

 

As a small token of appreciation, Father Planning presented Noreen with a medallion emblazoned with the seal of the Society of Jesus. "It's thanks to the tireless efforts of people like Noreen that the shared Ignatian mission of the WJA and Gonzaga can thrive," said Father Planning. "Now, with this remarkable support to create an endowed scholarship at Gonzaga, WJA grads for generations to come will arrive at Eye Street with connection to her legacy of service. Her family and friends have honored her in an extraordinary and lasting way, and we couldn't be more grateful."

If you're interested in making a gift in support of the Noreen Lucey Endowed Scholarship fund, click here for more information or to make your secure gift online.