A WJA graduate is Willing to be Courageous, Just in his Actions, and Active in his Acceptance of God, his Gifts and Others

WA s h i n G tO n J e s u i t AC A d e m y b o a r d o f d i r e c to r s

Leonard Baxt, ChairRey Ramsey, Vice ChairDave Kent, TreasurerPeter B. Carroccio, SecretaryJoe BenderTheresa DeGioiaThelma DugginGeoff Gonella Kathi KniseRev. John Langan, SJJohn LibonatiWilliam MagnerMichael M. McCarthyJoseph McCarthy Rev. Richard McCouch, SJRev. Kevin O’Brien, SJCourtney Clark Pastrick Neil PhillipsRobert ReklaitisRegina Welsh Stranix Monica ThompsonMartha Rooney WebbWilliam B. Whitaker, ex-officioNed Williams

WA s h i n G tO n J e s u i t AC A d e m y au x i l i a r y b o a r d

Brian Reichart, ChairDewey Sampson, Vice ChairWilliam Hill, TreasurerMaria Deyell, SecretaryGeorge AshtonEdgar BurchChristopher M. CobbsRachel CohenClyde EdwardsWaldo McMillanKirit RadiaChris Woodard

wa s h i n g t o n j e s u i t a c a d e m y d o n o r g u i d e f y 0 9 - 1 0

We have much to celebrate this year at the Washington Jesuit Academy, and many people to thank for our achievements. In January, we earned full, ten-year ac-creditation through the Association of Independent Maryland Schools at their

highest level, an achievement due in no small part to the commitment of our talented faculty. Last spring, we completed construction on our state-of-the-art athletic facilities and dedicated our new field to Ruppert Companies for their leadership and generosity. Our sixth class of 8th graders graduated from WJA in spring, and all 19 of these talented students were accepted into college preparatory high schools throughout the Mid-Atlan-tic. 100% of our second class of alumni graduated from high school in June. We are very proud to report that in our first two classes of graduates, 31 of 38 young men are fresh-men and sophomores in college this fall.

As we recognize the academic and personal successes of our students and alumni, we reflect on why we do what we do, and who we hope our students will become. In the tradition of Jesuit schools, a committee of teachers and staff spent the summer drafting a Profile of a Graduate at Graduation. They asked themselves, “What makes a WJA gradu-ate different from his neighbors and peers? What has he learned at the Academy that he will carry with him for the rest of his life?” As this committee explored our mission, the document simply wrote itself: a WJA graduate is Willing to be Courageous, Just in his Actions, and Active in his Acceptance of God, his Gifts and Others.

We are thrilled to share WJA’s Profile of a Graduate at Graduation in this report. On these pages, we have identified student stories, elements of the WJA program and specific moments from the last year that illustrate characteristics from the Profile. It may look dif-ferent from other Profiles you may have seen; ours is unique because WJA is unique. Read on, as we reveal the small acts of courage, the openness to growth and the counter-cultur-al behavior that distinguish a WJA graduate from his peers. We hope that you recognize the role that you play—as a parent, a volunteer, a donor or a friend—in forming our young men and preparing them for what’s next.

On behalf of the WJA Board, Faculty and Staff, thank you for your generous and loyal support of our students. Your commitment to the Washington Jesuit Academy empowers our team to change lives.

Sincerely,

Leonard Baxt William B. WhitakerChairman PresidentBoard of Directors

A WJA graduate is willing to be courageous

WJA studentDESEan

DeSean showed a lot of courage when he joined the inaugural debate team two years ago. Though he liked debate and thought he might be good at it, DeSean knew that joining a new activity could be a risk and would take a lot of work. As a student of the Academy, however, he was open to growth. DeSean was intentional in seeking help and guidance from his debate coaches Mr. T.J. Tondorf and Mr. Charlie Steele. He was disciplined in his approach to debate preparation. He contributed to his team’s debate research. Even-tually, DeSean’s teachers noticed a transformation. He became more social, more verbal, more expressive in his academics as well as debate.

WJA teachers encourage students like DeSean to take on new challenges. Year after year, they see how courage in extra-curricular activities and sports translates to confidence in the classroom. And as for DeSean, now an 8th grader: “He has emerged as a leader in his class,” says Mr. Tondorf, “And he continues to push himself to new levels of success.”

C a m pa i g n S u p p o r t e r S

We thank those who have contributed to WJA’s Opening Doors to the Future capital campaign for sponsorship endowments, faculty enhancements, and building and grounds. This list includes pledges and cash gifts.

Mr. Anthony AbellMr. and Mrs. Chris S. Abell Mr. and Mrs. W. Shepherdson AbellMr. and Mrs. Jack AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Leonard BaxtMr. and Mrs. Jan Witold BaranMr. and Mrs. Joe BenderThe Blackburn FamilyMr. and Mrs. Timothy BrodnikMs. Mary CallahanThe German Orphan Home of the District of ColumbiaThe Clark Charitable FoundationClark-Winchcole Foundation

in memory of Vincent C. Burke, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. CostelloMr. and Mrs. David DeutschMs. Maury DevineMs. Thelma DugginMr. Dave FoleyMr. and Mrs. John B. FordMr. Stephen M. FosterThe John Edward Fowler FoundationMr. William T. Garcia and Ms. Alma Marie AngottiMr. and Mrs. Tony GlowackiMr. Bob Grunewald and Ms. Susan YoungHoly Trinity Catholic ChurchHowrey LLPJBT CorporationJohn Thompson III FoundationMr. and Mrs. David KentMr. and Mrs. Bob KorzeniewskiMr. Bill LewisMr. and Mrs. John LibonatiMr. and Mrs. Bernard LongMr. and Mrs. John B. MageeMr. and Mrs. Bill MagnerMr. and Mrs. Edward S. MandelMr. and Mrs. Michael M. McCarthyMr. and Mrs. David McGarryMr. and Mrs. J. Paul McNamaraMD Province of the Society of JesusMr. and Mrs. James D. MurphyPoor Robert’s Charities, IncPosner-Wallace FoundationCivitas Foundation / Mr. and Mrs. John QuigleyRaffertyWeiss MediaMr. Rey RamseyMr. and Mrs. Kevin ReedMr. Robert F. Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia L. MaherRuppert CompaniesMr. and Mrs. John RyanMr. Leonard ShaykinMr. William H. Stewart Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John StranixUnited Health GroupUnited Way of the National Capital AreaMr. and Mrs. Anthony WeltersMs. Agnes N. WilliamsWINNERS Lacrosse

WJ a D o n o r S

We are grateful to our generous donors whose cash gifts in FY09-10 helped us prepare our students to become Men for Others.

Visionaries($100,000 and above)

The Clark Charitable Foundation / Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pastrick*

Clark-Winchcole Foundation in memory of Vincent C. Burke, Jr.

The Eric D. and Stephen D. Hovde FoundationHowrey LLPRuppert CompaniesUnited Health GroupMr. and Mrs. Anthony Welters

bridGe builders($50,000 – $99,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard BaxtMs. Thelma DugginJohn Thompson III FoundationThe Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationCivitas Foundation / Mr. and Mrs. John QuigleyMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Williams

foundation layers($10,000 – $49,999)

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Chris S. Abell Ada Harris Maley Memorial FundMr. and Mrs. Jan Witold BaranMr. and Mrs. Joe Bender*Bingham McCutchen, LLPThe Blackburn FamilyMr. James Boland / The Boland FamilyMr. and Mrs. Timothy BrodnikMr. and Mrs. Richard Erin CaddellMr. and Mrs. Steve CassadayMrs. Ellen CoakleyThe Community Foundation for the National Capital RegionThe Cornelius J. Coakley Family Foundation, IncMr. Michael Crilley and Mrs. Janet DemasCrowell & Moring Foundation*Mr. Thomas F. Cullen, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. John DeGioiaMr. and Mrs. David Deutsch*Ms. Maury DevineDr. Scholl Foundation*Ms. Emily DursoMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Fehringer*Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. FileGrove Creek Fund / Mr. Dave FoleyMr. and Mrs. John B. Ford*Mr. Stephen M. FosterJohn E. Fowler FoundationMr. and Mrs. Tony GlowackiMr. and Mrs. Michael GrollMr. and Mrs. Joe GuarrielloMr. and Mrs. Gene GullandHarman Family Foundation*Mr. and Mrs. Warren HayfordThe Herb Block FoundationMr. and Mrs. Tom Higgins

Bold names have supported WJA every year since its opening in 2002* Denotes donors who have supported WJA for 6 or more consecutive years† Deceased

Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchHoops for YouthKathleen Hough FundMr. and Mrs. Eric HovdeMr. Michael L. HughesIKO FoundationThe James M. Johnston TrustJBT CorporationMr. Michael Karam and Ms. Linda MorganMr. and Mrs. Bob KorzeniewskiMr. Jim LearyMr. Edward W. MachirMr. and Mrs. Bill MagnerMr. and Mrs. John P. McAllisterMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Michael M. McCarthy*Mr. and Mrs. David McGarryMr. and Mrs. Patrick L. McNameeMead Family Foundation*Mr. Michael MeyerMillrose Foundation*Mr. and Mrs. James D. MurphyMr. Rick Murray and Ms. Milena BonevaNed Dolan Golf TournamentMr. and Mrs. Howard R. Norton, IIIMr. and Mrs. Thomas D. O'MalleyOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP*Mr. and Mrs. Brian O'ToolePerkins Hunter Foundation Mr. Richard PerryMr. and Mrs. Kevin ReedMr. Robert F. Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia L. MaherMr. and Mrs. Albert RosecanMr. Robert RuyakThe Shepherd FoundationMs. Monique SinmaoMr. Mark StammMr. Jason SwansonThe Chicago Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael TurnerUnited Way of the National Capital AreaMr. Kevin UrgoW. O'Neil Foundation*Wiley Rein & Fielding LLPWilliam Bingham Foundation

oPPortunit y MaKers($5,000 – $9,999)

Anonymous (2)Mr. Anthony Abell*Mr. and Mrs. W. Shepherdson AbellMr. and Mrs. Jack AlexanderAnthony & Anna Carozza FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kevin BaineBlue Earth Foundation, Inc.Mr. Sean F.X BolandMr. and Mrs. Peter B. Carroccio*Computech/Mr. and Mrs. JD MurphyConnelly FoundationMr. and Mrs. Corky CrovatoMr. and Mrs. Neil CullenMr. Richard M. DalyMr. and Mrs. Charles DavidowMr. and Mrs. William M. EllisMr. and Mrs. Robert FlanaganMr. Stephen GaenzlerMr. and Mrs. Geoff Gonella

Gonzaga Jesuit CommunityMr. and Mrs. David J. HenslerMr. and Mrs. Michael Horan*Mr. and Mrs. Todd H. JacobusJames H. Donahoe, SJ Memorial Scholarship FundJesuit Conference—Society of Jesus in the United StatesMr. and Mrs. Michael F. KelleherMr. and Mrs. David KentMr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. KiesDr. James Kikendall and Ms. Cecilia MagnettiMr. and Mrs. Edmond H. KilbyMr. and Mrs. Roy F. KilbyMr. Dennis Kilcullen and Mrs. Angela Meche KilcullenKiplinger Foundation*Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. KnauerMr. and Mrs. Matt LawlorMr. and Mrs. John LibonatiMr. and Mrs. Kevin LoomeMary & Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc.Mr. Matthew ManfredaMr. and Mrs. George F. McKenzieMr. and Mrs. J. Paul McNamaraThe Miller & Chevalier Charitable FoundationMr. Asghar MostafaMr. and Mrs. Bill O’BrienMr. and Mrs. John OrlandoMs. Barbara A. PatockaMr. and Mrs. Vernon D. PizziPoor Robert’s Charities, IncPosner-Wallace FoundationMr. Jeffrey J. RenzulliMr. Colin RoussilSanders FoundationMr. and Mrs. Paul A. SheehyMr. and Mrs. Vincent Sheehy, IV*The Shugar Foundation*Mr. and Mrs. John StranixMs. Maria C. VolpeMr. and Mrs. John M. Williams

insPirers($1,000 – $4,999)

AnonymousMr. Travis AllenBank of America Matching GiftsMs. Joanne BarkerMr. and Mrs. Kevin BelfordMr. and Mrs. Raymond S. BentonMr. John BenzigerMr. Tom L. BindleyMr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Blasey, III*Mr. Jude BoyleMr. and Mrs. Mark BresnahanMr. and Mrs. Matt BrockwellMr. John E. Buckley and Ms. Jane E. GensterMr. Stephen J. BujnoMr. Daniel J. Callahan, III*Mr. Michael J. CaponitiCatalogue for Philanthropy, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh*Mr. Peter CavanaughMs. Mary E. ChallinorMr. Kevin B. Clark and Dr. Nancy R. Clark MDMs. Kim ClendeninMr. Nick ColemanThe Columbia Foundation*Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Conley

A WJA graduate is willing to be courageous

WJA momentaSKInG FOR HELP

As a 6th grader, Derrick had a bad attitude. He argued with his teachers. He distracted his classmates. But when Mr. Powers placed him on a behavior contract in May 2009 and told him to earn his spot on the 7th grade roster, he listened up.

“His close friend was expelled, and Derrick decided that he did not want to leave WJA, too,” explains Mr. Carlos Washington, Derrick’s teacher. “He made the conscious deci-sion to ask for help, and I think that took a great deal of courage.”

The WJA faculty went out of their way to keep Derrick on track and allow him to grow. Mr. Dicks helped him to accept correction. Ms. Clark worked with him on emotional stability. And Derrick, now open to growth, sought their help. As he changed, he be-came committed to justice, even of his own actions. He developed strength of character, started making better decisions and has transformed into a joyful, young man who lives to serve his friends and classmates.

“I expect him to be a leader,” anticipates Mr. Washington, of Derrick’s upcoming gradua-tion. “I think he’ll surprise a lot of people.”

Cormac Group, LLPMr. and Mrs. Fred CorneliusMr. and Mrs. John B. CotterMr. and Mrs. John C. CrowleyMr. and Mrs. Steven H. DavisThe Honorable and Mrs. Dennis DeConciniMr. James H. DeGraffenreidt and

Dr. Mychelle Y. Farmer*Mr. and Mrs. John DelaneyMr. and Mrs. John Derrick, Jr.Ms. Anna DeutschMr. Christopher DeutschMr. Noah DeutschMr. John P. Devlin and Ms. JoAnn C. GraingerMr. Thomas DevlinMr. and Mrs. Renny DiPentimaMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. DiPietro, JrMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Dowling*Ms. Sally DuranMr. and Mrs. Marshall H. DurstonMr. and Mrs. Ralph DwanMr. and Mrs. William “Randy” R. DyerMr. Kevin Ebel and Ms. Paula DukeMr. and Mrs. John EngelMr. and Mrs. Richard EnglandExxon/Mobil FoundationFADICAMr. and Mrs. Joe FalconeMr. and Mrs. James A. FangmeyerMr. Leroy FangmeyerMs. Jody FeldmanFerdinand Wheeler HouseMr. and Mrs. Charles FerraraMr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Lance FordMs. Ann C. ForquerMr. and Mrs. Peter ForsterFriedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc.Dr. Odelia FunkeMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. GannonMr. and Mrs. Edward Garlich, Jr.*Mr. and Mrs. John C. Garvey*Georgetown Preparatory SchoolMr. and Mrs. Robert D. GittingsMr. and Mrs. William GladingMr. Thomas Gletner, Jr.Mr. Zac HartMr. and Mrs. Ashley HawkenMr. and Mrs. Christopher HayesMr. and Mrs. Stu HendersonMr. and Mrs. Shawn HendonMr. Dennis HermonstyneMr. and Mrs. Michael K. HickeyMr. Wallace Holladay, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David HolmesMrs. Anthony J. HorakMr. and Mrs. Mark M. HughesMr. Lee JohnsonMr. Malcolm JohnsonMr. Martin Johnson and Mrs. Sarah Deutsch JohnsonMr. Patrick JudgeMr. and Mrs. Robert R. KeehanMr. and Mrs. Kevin F. KellyThe Kentland Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Matt KilcoyneMr. and Mrs. James KirchnerMr. and Mrs. William Kirvan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koppel

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. LangMr. and Mrs. William LeahyLeClairRyanMr. and Mrs. Brian Lemek*Mr. Joseph A. Lenczycki, Jr.Leonard Neale House Jesuit CommunityMr. Bill LewisMr. and Mrs. David Lewis*Dr. and Mrs. William L. Licamele*Lincoln Financial Corp.*Mr. and Mrs. John Linnehan*Mr. and Mrs. Bernard LongMr. John F. Loome and Ms. Mary Heather SineMr. and Mrs. Jorge Lopez*Mr. and Mrs. Irv LosmanMr. G. Marston LuceMr. and Mrs. Robert J. MacDaniels*Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallon*Mr. Jason MaroneyMr. and Mrs. Victor E. MarquezMr. and Mrs. Michael L. MartinezMr. Mark MatanMr. and Mrs. Scott McCalebMr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Douglas McDanielMr. Francis L. McDonaldMr. and Mrs. John P. McGill, Jr.Mr. Pat McGloonMs. Georgianna S. McGuireMr. and Mrs. Richard P. McHughMr. Kevin McIntyreMr. and Mrs. Jack McKayMr. and Mrs. Michael J. McLaughlinMr. and Mrs. Chris C. McMahonMr. and Mrs. David L. MehlbaumMr. and Mrs. John Mergner, Sr.Merrill Lynch Matching Gifts ProgramMr. and Mrs. Fred MillerMr. Patrick MitchellMr. and Mrs. Frank Monahan*Mr. John Montgomery*Mr. Robert Mulligan*Mr. and Mrs. Fernando MuriasMs. Kelly M. NakamotoMr. and Mrs. Patrick NallsMr. and Mrs. Thomas Newell*Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. NickolausNixon Peabody LLPMr. Andrew O'BrienMr. John M. OliverMrs. John O'Neil*Ms. Anne O'NeillMr. Roderic OrdwayMr. John PaleologosDr. Francis PalumboMr. Bruce PascalMr. and Mrs. James J. Phelan*Mr. and Mrs. Jack RaileyMr. Rey RamseyMr. John RomeroMr. and Mrs. Michael L. Rowan*Mr. Chris RyanMr. Stephen M. Ryan and Mrs. Lisa Frasco Ryan*Mr. Vincent SagutoMr. Leonard ShaykinMr. and Mrs. William R. SlaterMr. Michael D. SmithMr. William H. Stewart, Jr.

A WJA graduate is willing to be courageous

WJA ProgramREtREatS

“The Retreat Program at the Academy is all about reflection and personal growth. We teach our students how to disconnect from the chaos of their daily routines and take time to reflect on their decisions, habits and behaviors, and their consequences. To use an Ignatian term, they work on becoming ‘contemplatives in action.’

We see powerful acts of courage and vulnerability at retreats when, in a public venue in front of their peers and teachers, our students own up to their mistakes and shortcom-ings. Their classmates point out one another’s strengths, and they reflect on how to use those strengths to overcome their shortcomings. It takes a lot of courage for boys this age to be honest with themselves in front of others, but they never fail to amaze us.”

— Ms. Ann Clark, Director of Counseling Services

A WJA graduate is just in his actions

WJA studentDEmEtRIuS

Demetrius did not have the easiest time at WJA. Like most of his peers, he had been severely underserved by his elementary schools and had to work twice as hard to catch up while he was at the Academy. But, perhaps due in part to the encouragement and dedication of his teachers, Demetrius knew what potential he had within him. He active-ly sought help from his teachers and coaches, and over his three years at the Academy, he developed discipline, character and self-confidence, both in academics and athletics. And since his graduation, despite some setbacks in high school and at home, he has remained steadfast in his journey toward high school graduation and college.

In his own pursuit of excellence, Demetrius acknowledged the potential of others, and assumed the responsibility of a leader and a role model for his peers and younger class-mates. “He always made it a point to mentor the younger students,” says his teacher and coach Howard Blue. “He takes pride in doing things the right way, and he wants everyone to do well, too.” Demetrius will be respected by his peers and teachers for years to come. He will be thought of as a young man who works very hard and, perhaps more importantly, as a quiet leader and mentor.

Susan Murphy FoundationThe Barbara and Alan Iselin Family FoundationThe Fuller FoundationTiger Woods FoundationMr. and Mrs. James P. TimonyMr. J. Mark TrumboreUniversity of ScrantonMr. and Mrs. Keith UrgoMr. Stephen J. Wallace and

Mrs. Jeanne M. Tarpey WallaceDr. and Mrs. B. Timothy Walsh*Mr. William L. Walsh, Jr.Mr. James K. Walton and Ms. Eileen AlbaneseMr. Charlie Hoyt and Mrs. Deborah WeinbergerMs. Carol WheelerMr. John WhitakerMr. Steve WhitakerMr. Del WilberMs. Ann L. WildMr. and Mrs. Patrick WilliamsMs. Louise P. WiseWoodstock Theological CenterDr. Robert L. WrightMr. Joseph YacinskiMr. and Mrs. Bob Zachariasiewicz*

belieVers($500 – $999)

AnonymousMr. Guido Adelfio and Ms. Mary Anne FioritaAlliance BernsteinMr. and Mrs. Steve BarryMr. Mike BarstisMrs. Opal Bell*Mr. Stephen BienMr. Benjamin BoyerMr. and Mrs. Robert BrighamMs. Molly R. BrysonMr. and Mrs. Ray ChappellMr. and Mrs. William R. Codus*Mr. Danny ColemanMr. John CooperMr. Kent C. Cooper and Ms. Patricia A. O’ConnorMs. Margaret H. CostelloMr. Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.Mr. Timothy CurryMr. Edward J. DohenyThe Honorable and Mrs. Joseph Dugan, Jr.Mr. Rich DumaisMr. James V. DurkinMs. Mary Louise EganMr. Michael K. FarrMr. and Mrs. James A. FitzgeraldMs. Nancy M. FolgerMr. Timothy GardinerMr. John GaughanMr. and Mrs. Michael GickMs. Constance D. Graham and Mr. Paul HertelMs. Christine HallMr. Christopher T. Jones and Mrs. Patricia Boland JonesMr. James M. Jorling and Ms Kathleen A. KirchnerMr. and Mrs. James J. KelleyMs. Jean LavelleMr. Jack LeimkuhlerMr. and Mrs. James LuceyMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Lynch, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Paul Machado

Ms. Dolores C. MaloneyMr. and Mrs. Edward S. MandelMr. and Mrs. Herb J. Martin*Mr. Keith MayoDr. and Mrs. James P. McCarrickMr. Andrew McMahonMr. Kevin J. McMahonMr. and Mrs. Dale R. MeersMr. Art MoranMr. Philip Irving MyersMs. Marian NewmanMr. and Mrs. John O'ConnorMr. Josh OttMr. Michael PiccianoMr. and Mrs. Thomas RiesenbergMr. Edgar G. RiosMr. Paul A. Sager and Ms. Natalie VeneziaMr. Paul M. SnyderMr. Charles J. Steele and Ms. Elizabeth Y. MohrMr. and Mrs. William StokesMr. David L. StrausMr. and Mrs. Brendan SullivanT. Rowe Price Associates FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark TuoheyVanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramWashington Capitals CharitiesMrs. Pat WatersMr. and Mrs. David WebbMr. and Mrs. George A. WhitehouseMr. and Mrs. Robert Yahn

friends(Gifts up to $499)

Anonymous (3)Ms. Debra AbellDr. Charles J. Abraham, DDSMr. and Mrs. Tony AlbrechtMr. Cory AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Frank AllenArgy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ayers, IIMr. and Mrs. Timothy D. BarrMr. Michael Barros and Mrs. Sonia Gupta BarrosMr. Patrick F. BatemanMr. and Mrs. Worth BatemanMr. Peter BautzMs. Stephanie Lauren BaxtMr. Dave BelfordMr. John BellBethesda Bungalows, LLCMr. and Mrs. Lawrence BienMr. Tom BindleyMr. and Mrs. John BonnitMr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Bozzo, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. BrantMs. Jane BrinleyMr. Paul K. BrooksMs. Jacqueline BrownMr. and Mrs. Eugene M. BurnsMs. Cheryl ButlerMr. Michael CahirMr. Steve Callahan and Mrs. Christine MadiganCampus Outfitters GroupMr. and Mrs. Griffin Vann Canada, Jr.Mr. Jeffery CapronMr. and Mrs. John Carmody, Jr.Mr. Joseph V. Cartwright

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. CaseyMr. and Mrs. Patrick C. CaseyMr. and Mrs. Joseph CasperMr. and Mrs. William Cassidy*Mr. Andrew Catanzaro and Ms. Laura ElkinsMr. and Mrs. Francis X. CavanaughMs. Mary and Ms. Ann CavanaughMs. Claire ChadwickDr. Joseph J. CiancagliniCityBridge FoundationDr. Margaret M. ClancyMr. Joseph M. ColemanMs. M’bahlia ColsonMr. and Mrs. Lion John ColstonDr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Conley, III*Ms. Catherine Connelly*Mr. Patrick F. ConwayMr. and Mrs. Philip A. CooneyMr. John CordesMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. CorsiMr. Daniel CostelloMrs. Donna M. CostelloMr. and Mrs. Robert B. Costello*Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. CostelloMr. and Mrs. Ned CotterMs. Ellen CourtneyMs. Mary CrilleyMr. William J. CrockettMr. Brendan CullinaneMr. Matthew CullinaneMr. John C. CulverMr. and Mrs. Richard CumminsMr. and Mrs. Kevin G. CurtinMs. Mary Anne Curtin, Esq.Mr. R. Travers DanielMs. Nancy DawsonMr. Ovide E. de St. AubinMr. Thomas DelaneyMr. and Mrs. Brendan DelanyMr. Edward J. DeMarcoMr. and Mrs. Michael D. DerbyMs. Claudia DisselMr. Robert B. Donohoe, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. DowdMr. A. Patrick Doyle and Ms. Elizabeth DownesMs. Jean Marie DoyleMr. and Mrs. Timothy DoyleMr. and Mrs. R. Blake DuttonMr. and Mrs. Thomas F. DwyerMr. and Mrs. Robert ElliottMs. Kelley EllsworthMr. and Mrs. William E. FallonMr. Peter C. FarrandMr. and Mrs. Michael R. FeldmanMs. Kathleen W. FiorilloMr. and Mrs. Stephen T. FisherMs. Florence FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. James FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Michael FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. David FlemingMr. Robert P. FletcherMrs. Anne M. Formichella†Ms. Jean A. FosterMrs. Ann M. Fox*Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. FramptonMr. and Mrs. Richard H. FriedmanMr. Rick FriedmanMr. and Mrs. James L. Fry

Mr. Jeffrey C. FugeMr. and Mrs. Richard L. FullerMrs. Maureen GannonMr. and Mrs. Marc A. GeffroyMs. Erin GhereMr. and Mrs. Brian GilbertMr. Matthew GinivanMr. and Mrs. John P. GlennonMr. John J. GodfreyMr. James M. GoffMr. Robert W. GoodsonMr. and Mrs. Oliver GrantMr. George P. Grau, IIIMr. and Mrs. Gerard L. GravesMrs. Patricia GreenMr. Richard Green†Mr. and Mrs. Edward GreenbergDr. Robert Greenfield*Mr. Carter GriffithMr. Daniel GrossMr. George K. GummereMr. and Mrs. Robert W. GwadzMr. and Mrs. Khalil D. HaddadMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. HamptonMr. and Mrs. Timothy HanlonMr. Timothy HardenMr. Christopher HarnischMs. Catherine HarrounMr. James K. HaserMs. Susan D. Haske*Mr. and Mrs. Donald HathwayMr. and Mrs. Jonathan HavelesMr. and Mrs. Vincent J. HearingMr. Thomas Hines and Mrs. Katherine Lucey HinesMr. and Mrs. Stanley Hodge*Mr. Paul HolderMr. and Mrs. Barry L. HolleyMr. Richard HookMr. and Mrs. John HouseMr. and Mrs. August A. Imholtz, Jr.Ms. Nancy ItteilagMs. Sigrid JackmanMr. Brian M. JarvisMs. Patricia M. Jayne and Mr. Christopher BarrMr. Adam Johnson and Ms. Kayanne E. StroheckerDr. and Mrs. J. Michael JolyJones Lang LaSalleMr. and Mrs. John G. KatinasMr. Patrick Keeley Jr.Mr. Brian J. KellyMr. and Mrs. Andrew KentzMr. and Mrs. John D. KeppelMr. and Mrs. John KilcoyneMr. and Mrs. Charles J. KrambuhlMs. Susan S. KrawczykCol. and Mrs. Stephen Krivda, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. LaffeyMr. Daniel LaganMr. and Mrs. Richard LandfieldMr. and Mrs. D.J. LaneMr. and Mrs. Raymond G. LaPlacaMr. Edward B. Lazere and Mrs. Suzanne L. GriffithMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. LearyMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. LeFrancoisMs. Phyllis LevinsonMr. Donald LincolnMr. and Mrs. Albert L. LindquistMr. and Mrs. Walter P. Lomax

A WJA graduate is just in his actions

WJA momentStanDInG uP

Few 14-year-olds demonstrate the compassion and courage it takes to walk into an adult’s office and advocate for a fallen friend. But it happened at WJA, and moments like these truly exemplify the character, compassion and commitment to justice that students learn over three years at the Academy. An 8th grader, upon hearing that a classmate had been dismissed from WJA for a poor decision, had the bold conviction to walk unan-nounced into WJA President Bill Whitaker’s office—bypassing his advisor, counselor and Headmaster. He defended his classmate’s character—though not his actions—and reminded Mr. Whitaker that everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves an oppor-tunity to start over. WJA teachers strive to raise young men who will stand up for second chances.

A WJA graduate is just in his actions

WJA ProgramaDVISORY

“Advisory is a period each day that we teachers spend with a small group of students, where we focus on character, reflection and personal growth. It’s a time for me to catch up with each individual student and learn how things are going—academically, socially, at home, in sports and clubs, everything. We set personal and academic goals each week and reflect on our progress and our habits. We discuss issues that affect the school, the nation and the world, and we try to be intentional about our service to others. Advisory offers a daily opportunity for us to explore ways these young men can be responsible leaders and role models.”

— Mr. Dawon Dicks, WJA Teacher

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lucey*Mr. and Mrs. Porter A. Lyon*Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. MaliaMr. and Mrs. Chris MaloneyDr. and Mrs. George S. Malouf, Jr.Ms. Eloise Martin and Mr. Mark MartinMr. and Mrs. Eugene A. MasseyMs. Barbara T. McCall*Ms. Mary E. McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Robert McCloskeyMr. and Mrs. Michael J. McDermott, Jr.Ms. Patricia M. McDermottMr. and Mrs. Paul McElligottMr. Joseph F. McGowanMr. Ray McGrathDr. and Mrs. Brady P. McKaigMr. and Mrs. Stephen McKennaMr. and Mrs. Billy McLaughlinMr. and Mrs. John McMillianMr. Martin McNamara*Ms. Margaret McNultyMr. James McSorleyMr. and Mrs. William J. McSorleyMr. Charles MeyerMr. Adam Meyerson, Jr.Mr. Christopher R. Moon and Ms. Deborah J. StockerMr. and Mrs. Stephen MooneyMs. Caitlin MooreMr. F. Thomas MoranMr. and Mrs. James F. Morgan, Jr.*Mr. Michael J. MoriartyMr. and Mrs. Kevin M. MurphyMr. Vicente M. MurrellMr. and Mrs. James T. Nalls, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James T. Nalls, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. NeslineMr. and Mrs. Michael NicholsMr. and Mrs. Gerard F. NolanMr. and Mrs. Robert NortonMrs. Carol O'BrienMr. and Mrs. Joseph D. O'Connell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O'ConnorMs. Terrill J. O'Donnell and Mr. Robert J. CarsonMr. and Mrs. Philip L. O'DonoghueMr. Jacob Oetama-PaulMr. and Mrs. John V. OliverioMr. Brendan O'NeillMr. and Mrs. Philip K. O'NeillMr. and Mrs. Robert C. O'SullivanMr. Tom PatrickMr. and Mrs. Michael J. PawelskiMr. and Mrs. Gordon PenningtonMr. John PerezMr. and Mrs. Waldemar PflepsenMr. and Mrs. R. K. PhamMr. and Mrs. John E. PlunketMr. and Mrs. Henry PraskMr. Robert PrestonMr. and Mrs. William E. PrimoschMr. Jim PrzystupMr. and Ms. Mark PuglieseMr. and Mrs. William A. RappMr. Brian ReichartMr. and Mrs. Joseph S. ReichartMr. Kevin G. ReichartMs. Barbara James RepettiMr. and Mrs. Richard C. RidgwayMs. Margaret Roane

Mr. William L. RobertsonMs. Deborah L. RodriguezMrs. Grace RonanDr. and Mrs. James A. Ronan, Jr.The Honorable William J. Rowan, IIIMrs. Delores RoystonMr. J. Paul Royston†Mr. Clarence J. Ruppert, IVRVAR Training, LLCMr. Terrance E. SauvainMr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Scanlan*Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. ScanlonMrs. Mary Ann SchisselMr. and Mrs. William ScottMr. and Mrs. Robert B. SewardMs. Margaret SewellMr. Michael Sewell*Ms. Barbara SilverstoneMr. and Mrs. Christopher P. SintetosMs. Robin L. Smith and Mr. William PlanteMr. and Mrs. Sidney D. SpencerMr. and Mrs. Jonathan StarzykMr. and Mrs. Timothy F. StockMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. StoiberDr. William StrudwickSucherman Consulting GroupMr. James TalleyMr. and Mrs. Robert A. TappanMr. Timothy TehanMr. and Mrs. Sherman H. Telis, DDSThe Church of the Little FlowerMr. and Mrs. James P. Thompson Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James P. Timbie*Mr. and Mrs. John C. TuckMrs. Justine VeithMs. Taryn VeithMr. and Mrs. Jay VintonMs. Judy WackMr. Reginald Walker, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. A Robert WalshMr. Philip J. Ward and Ms. Claire E. CunninghamDr. Joseph F. Weller and Dr. Rosemary D. WellerMs. Carolyn WestMrs. Mary Ellen WhitcombMr. Lawrence WhiteMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. WhitmanMr. and Mrs. Timothy WilsonMr. and Mrs. William J. Wilson, Jr.Dr. Thomas A. WongMs. Courtney YoungblutMs. Suzanne Ziska

A WJA graduate is active in his acceptance of God, his gifts and others

WJA studentDOuGLaS

Douglas acknowledges his gifts—he is a talented artist. He finds a creative outlet in all of his school assignments, his artwork is displayed all over WJA’s walls and he has had a starring role in summer Pulse Dance routines. But beyond his creative talents, Douglas is recognized by his teachers for his ability to encourage and inspire his classmates in pursuit of their own gifts. A quiet leader and protector, Douglas has spent his recesses and free time nurturing the artistic talent of a dozen or more of his classmates.

“He has become a leader in an area that hasn’t always been particularly popular at WJA,” says Mr. Derek Porter, Douglas’ teacher and Pulse Dance instructor. But now, he ex-plains, the school is buzzing about the arts. “Students are being courageous and creative as they find new ways to express themselves through art, music, dance and spoken word. It’s an incredibly positive thing to be happening here at WJA, and I think we have Doug-las to thank for some of it.”

§ Sponsor Group Leader

WJ a S t u D e n t S p o n S o r S

Every student at the Washington Jesuit Academy is on full scholarship. The following individuals and groups generously provide funding for a student to attend WJA each year. Each sponsor or sponsorship group is paired with a specific student whom they meet, correspond with and whose progress they are able to follow as the student progresses through 6th, 7th and 8th grade.

c l a s s o f 2010s t u d e n t s P o n s o r sI.A. O’Shaughnessy FoundationEugene I. Kane Foundation, Inc.FBR FoundationWilliam and Jane Courtney Family FoundationMr. Richard BlackburnThe Boland FamilyThe Cullen FamilyMr. and Mrs. Gerald FileMr. and Mrs. James HibeyMr. and Mrs. Thomas HigginsMr. Michael Karam and Ms. Linda MorganMr. and Mrs. John B. MageeMr. and Mrs. John P. McAllisterMr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Dennis MeyerMr. Michael MeyerMr. and Mrs. Albert RosecanMr. and Mrs. Vincent Sheehy, IVMr. Mark StammMr. and Mrs. Brian X. TierneyVincent Wilkinson Foundation

s P o n s o r G r o u P sThe Lawlor/Knauer Family GroupMr. and Mrs. Leon KnauerMr. and Mrs. Matt Lawlor §Ms. Loretta Davis

Kennedy/Ford GroupMr. and Mrs. Paul CarroccioMr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. John B. Ford §Mr. and Mrs. Brian HowieMr. James M. Jorling and Ms. Kathleen A. KirchnerMr. and Mrs. Peter Kennedy §Mr. Edward L. O’Connell and Ms. Mary J. Dowd

Gallagher/Long GroupMr. and Mrs. James J. GallagherMr. and Mrs. Bernard Long §

McNamara GroupMr. and Mrs. J. Paul McNamara §Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan

Orrick/Pastrick GroupOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPMr. and Mrs. Scott Pastrick

Virostek GroupMr. and Mrs. James Fangmeyer §Mr. Leroy FangmeyerMr. Keith MayoMr. Steven J. VirostekMr. and Mrs. John Williams

c l a s s o f 2011s t u d e n t s P o n s o r sDow Lohnes in honor of Leonard Baxt Harman Family FoundationMr. Stephen FosterMr. and Mrs. Eric HovdeThe Lacey Family Mr. James LearyMr. and Mrs. Charles P. O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Brian O’TooleMr. and Mrs. Thomas O’MalleyMr. Robert Ruyak / Howrey SimonMr. John SchmidtlienMr. and Mrs. Dennis SullivanThe Urgo FamilyMr. Tom Wilbur / Akridge Group

s P o n s o r G r o u P sCarroccio/Wasp GroupMr. and Mrs. Peter Carroccio §Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wasp

Kavanagh/Weber GroupMr. Anthony KavanaghMs. Kim ClendeninMr. and Mrs. S. Lee Weber

Costello GroupMr. and Mrs. Robert F. Costello §Mr. Randall EleyMs. Frankie Hughes

Deutsch FamilyMs. Anna DeutschMr. Christopher DeutschMr. and Mrs. David Deutsch §Mr. Noah DeutschMr. and Mrs. Martin JohnsonMr. Jason Maroney

Gonella GroupMr. and Mrs. Geoff Gonella §Mr. and Mrs. John KeyserMr. and Mrs. Stuart PlankMr. and Mrs. Patrick RaffertyMr. Michael Smith

KB GroupMr. Danny P. AnastasiMr. Brian BakerMr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Blasey, IIIMr. Fred CorneliusMr. David B. JacobinMr. and Mrs. James KirchnerMr. Pat McGloonMr. Michael J. McLaughlin §Mr. Chris RyanMr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan

K&P Builders GroupMr. and Mrs. Edmond H. KilbyMr. and Mrs. Roy F. KilbyMr. and Mrs. Vernon Pizzi §

Kilcullen GroupMr. and Mrs. Dennis KulcullenMr. and Mrs. Paul SheehyMr. and Mrs. William Slater

A WJA graduate is active in his acceptance of God, his gifts and others

WJA momentCOmInG tOGEtHER

When 7th grader Andre lost his mother unexpectedly last March, his classmates rallied together in what became a stunning illustration of compassion, service and support. They attended the funeral, prayed for Andre and his family and comforted him during his difficult transition at home. Andre’s classmates planted a Tree of Life in memory of his mother and all of the loved ones that WJA students had lost that year. This Tree of Life stands in bold serenity alongside the new Ruppert Field and symbolizes the short life of a young mother—as well as a moment in which an entire school community came together in service of one of their own. WJA strives to form the kinds of young men who will sacrifice and serve.

Nash GroupAnonymousMr. John BenzigerMr. and Mrs. Joel BlockowiczMr. and Mrs. Joe FalconeMr. and Mrs. Sean GlynnMr. and Mrs. James KingMr. and Mrs. George Nash §Mr. John RomeroMr. Vincent SagutoMr. and Mrs. Michael Shannon

Nixon Peabody GroupMs. Molly BrysonMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Daileader, Jr.Mr. Raymond J. GustiniMr. John C. Hayes, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Paul MachadoNixon PeabodyMr. Darnell PrivottMr. Michael ReardonMr. Robert Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia Maher §Mr. Stephen J. Wallace and Mrs. Jeanne Tarpey Wallace

Railey GroupMr. and Mrs. J. Paul CareyMs. Ann CombsMr. Bryan HawkinsMr. Brian KelleherMr. and Mrs. Michael McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Patrick NallsMr. and Mrs. Jack Railey §

St. Ignatius GroupMr. and Mrs. Christopher CollinsMr. and Mrs. Dan KniseMr. and Mrs. William LeahyMr. and Mrs. Richard McHughMr. and Mrs. Patrick L. McNameeMr. and Mrs. Bill MiossiMr. and Mrs. Ted ShanahanMr. and Mrs. Mark Siciliano §

c l a s s o f 2012s t u d e n t s P o n s o r sIn Memory of James Francis ReillyThe Anthony and Anna Carozza Foundation / Maria VolpeMs. Thelma DugginMs. Emily DursoMr. Dave Foley / Grove Creek FundMr. and Mrs. Tony GlowackiMr. and Mrs. Michael GrollMr. and Mrs. Gene GullandThe Hovde Foundation (6 students)

Mr.Rick Murray and Ms. Milena Boneva Mr. Rick Perry (2 students) Mr. Jason Swanson Mr. Mike Turner Mr. Richard Erin Caddell, Ms. Monique Sinmao

IKO FoundationThe Ned Dolan Scholarship Fund

s P o n s o r G r o u P sBaine/Hensler/Urbanczyk GroupMr. and Mrs. Kevin BaineMr. and Mrs. David J. HenslerMr. and Mrs. Stephen Urbanczyk

Carpenter’s GroupMr. and Mrs. Joseph DiPietroMs. Sally Duran Mr. and Mrs. Joe Guarriello §Mr. and Mrs. David Kent Mr. John MontgomeryMr. and Mrs. John Stranix

DeGioia/Libonati GroupDr. and Mrs. John DeGioiaThe Honorable and Mrs. Dennis DeConciniMr. and Mrs. John LibonatiMr. and Mrs. Robert Korzeniewski

Davidow/Patocka/Potts/RiesenbergMr. and Mrs. Charles DavidowMs. Barbara PatockaMr. and Mrs. Dennis PottsMr. and Mrs. Tom Riesenberg

Ebel GroupMr. Kevin Ebel Mr. Matthew P. GildayMr. Thomas GletnerLincoln FinancialMr. John F. Loome and Ms. Mary Heather SineMr. Kevin Loome and Ms. Lisa HopeMr. Michael MartinezMr. Mark MatanMr. and Mrs. Scott McCalebMr. and Mrs. John McGillMr. and Mrs. Michael RowanSunTrust Mid-AtlanticWiley Rein & Fielding, LLP

Martin/Mallon GroupMr. and Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh Mr. Peter CavanaughMr. and Mrs. John Cotter Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dyer

Mr. and Mrs. Tom GannonMr. and Mrs. David Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallon §Mr. and Mrs. Herb Martin § Mr. Jack McKayMr. and Mrs. Francis McDonaldMr. William Walsh

Men From Others GroupMr. Dave BelfordMr. Nick ColemanMr. Timothy CurryMr. Zac HartMr. Dennis HermonstyneMr. and Mrs. Michael HickeyMr. Lee JohnsonMr. Malcolm JohnsonMr. Patrick JudgeMr. Rob Kemp, IIIMr. James LoftusMr. and Mrs. David MehlbaumMr. Pat MitchellMr. Andy O’BrienMr. Josh Ott Mr. John PaleologosMr. and Mrs. Keith Urgo

PwC Sponsorship Group (2 students)Mr. and Mrs. Matt BrockwellMr. and Mrs.Thomas DevlinMr. and Mrs. Rob GittingsMr. and Mrs. Robert R. KeehanMr. Bill LewisMr. Ed MachirMr. and Mrs. Pat McNamee §Mr. Chris McMahon and Ms. Stephanie McMahonMr. and Mrs. Fred MillerMr. and Mrs. Fernando MuriasMs. Kelly M. NakamotoMr. John M. OliverMr. Timothy Trifilo

Sanders Group/Holy Trinity Social Justice CommitteeSanders Foundation §Holy Trinity Social Justice Committee

c l a s s o f 2013s t u d e n t s P o n s o r sAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Leonard BaxtThe Blackburn FamilyThe Boland FamilyMr. Maury BradsherWilliam and Jane Courtney Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gerry File Mr. and Mrs. James HibeyMr. and Mrs. Thomas HigginsMr. and Mrs. Chris MatthewsMr. and Mrs. John McAllisterMr. and Mrs. Dennis MeyerMr. and Mrs. JD Murphy/ComputechMr. and Mrs. Scott PastrickPerkins Hunter FoundationMr. Mark StammMr. and Mrs. Mike Williams

s P o n s o r G r o u P sGeorgetown Prep Class of 1953Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. HughesMr. and Mrs. William M. Ellis §Mr. and Mrs. John Mergner, Sr. Ms. Nancy Ordway Mr. Roderic Ordway†

BBKKP GroupMr. and Mrs. Phillip BradyMr. and Mrs. Mark Bresnahan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth KiesMr. Matt Knise Mr. and Mrs. Steve Perry

McKenzie/McNamara GroupMr. and Mrs. George “Skip” McKenzieMr. and Mrs. J. Paul McNamaraMr. and Mrs. John Ryan

Kennedy/Ford GroupMr. and Mrs. Paul CarroccioMr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Brian HowieMr. and Mrs. Peter KennedyMr. and Mrs. John Ford

Ramsey GroupMr. Rey Ramsey Ms. Mary Spearing

Renzulli GroupPerkins Hunter Foundation Mr. Jeff Renzulli

Jacobus/Sheehy GroupMr. and Mrs. Todd JacobusMr. and Mrs. Vincent Sheehy, IV

A WJA graduate is active in his acceptance of God, his gifts and others

WJA ProgramCOmmItmEnt tO SERVICE

“We instill in our students a strong commitment to service here at the Academy, and we do it through frequent service projects. Through toy drives and fundraisers and volun-teering at soup kitchens, we teach the boys about compassion, social justice and why it’s important to look out for the needs of others. They also recognize that everyone has something to give, and that can be very empowering to these young men.

For the past two years, I have led a group of students downtown to serve sandwiches to homeless people. The boys are always struck by how gracious and joyful the recipients are, impressed by how they share the food with one another. This summer, we ran out of sandwiches, and the students were so moved by the needs of the homeless that they gave their own pocket money. It meant so much to our students to have the opportunity to use what they have to make a difference.”

— Ms. Colleen Gannon, WJA teacher

76 Students

82% African American 18% Latino75% Non-Catholic

75% Live in single-parent or grandparent households22% Have a parent in prison13% Have lost a parent to death21% Have had no contact with their father for ten or more years

80% Qualify for Federal Free and Reduced Lunch programThe average family income is $28,500 for a family of four

100% Significantly improved their standardized test scores in at least one subject

WJA students attend school 11 months out of the year and 12 hours a day

COLLeGe inCentiVe Fund

An anonymous foundation has established an endowment fund for WJA’s graduating classes of 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. the purpose of the fund is to provide tuition assistance to students who graduate from the Washington Jesuit Academy, remain in high school continuously and graduate from high school to then enroll in college in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively.

116 Alumni (across six classes)

100% are currently enrolled in or have graduated from high schoolAttending 41 high schools

Of our first 38 graduates (across two classes):100% graduated from high school31 are attending college as freshmen and sophomores this yearAccepted into 49 schools

WJ a l e G ac y s o c i e t y

Members of WJA’s Legacy Society have notified the school that they have made provisions in their estate plans to in-clude a bequest to the Washington Jesuit Academy. In so doing, they are helping to ensure that future students will enjoy the educational excellence, nurturing, and spiritual guidance that the WJA provides in the Jesuit tradition of educating Men for Others.

Anonymous (3)Ms. C. Maury DevineE. Muriel O’Connor Lee †Mr. Anthony MedleyMr. Robert Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia MaherMs. Ann Wild

M e M o r i a l a n dh o n o r a r i u M G i f t s

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. BaxtMr. and Mrs. Edward GreenbergMs. Phyllis Levinson

In Honor of Sean F. X. BolandMs Deborah L. Rodriguez

In Memory of Vincent C. Burke, Jr.Clark-Winchcole Foundation

In Honor of Rev. William Byron, SJMs. Catherine Harroun

In Honor of Dr. Peter CampanelliMs. Claudia Dissel

In Honor of Mr. Steve CarberryMr. and Mrs. Ned Cotter

In Memory of Ms. Ruth CavanaughMs. Mary Cavanaugh

In Memory of Ms. Edith CrilleyMs. Mary Crilley

In Honor of Ms. C. Maury DevineMr. William L. Robertson

In Honor of Thelma DugginMr. Cory AlexanderMs. Joanne BarkerMr. and Mrs. Walter P. LomaxDr. Robert L. Wright

In Honor of Monsignor John EnzlerMs. Florence Fitzgerald

In Honor of Mr. John B. FordSucherman Consulting Group

In Memory of Ms. Gilda FrancesconiMr. and Mrs. Porter Lyon

In Memory of Mr. Greg GannonThe Honorable and Mrs. Joseph Dugan, Jr.

In Memory of Ms. Cecilia GonzalezAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Edward KoppelMr. Stephen M. FosterMs. Jean A. FosterDr. and Mrs. Sherman H. TelisHowrey LLP

In Memory of Ms. Catherine GriffithMr. Stephen BienMr. John Perez

In Honor of Rev. Henry Haske, SJMr. and Mrs. Gerald File

In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Isom HerronMr. Malcolm Johnson

In Memory of James H. Donahoe, SJJames H. Donahoe, SJ Memorial Scholarship Fund

In Honor of Rev. Thomas M. King, SJT. Rowe Price Associates Foundation

In Memory of Mr. Frank LaRuffaMr. and Mrs. Bob Zachariasiewicz

In Memory of Mr. Jerris LeonardHoops for Youth

In Memory of Ms. Lita MariniMr. John Bell

In Honor of Mr. Joseph J. McCarthyMs. Margaret McNulty

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stan MuessleMs. Florence Fitzgerald

In Memory of Mr. Joseph O’Connell, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Lion John Colston

In Honor of Ms. Julia O’DonoghueMr. and Mrs. Philip L. O’Donoghue

In Honor of Mr. John QuigleyMr. William H. Stewart, Jr.

In Honor of Mr. Stephen RibaudoMs. Jean Lavelle

In Memory of Mrs. Eileen Sweeney JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Edward B. LazereMs. Erin Ghere

In Honor of Ms. Anne TalleyMr. and Mrs. James Talley

In Memory of Mr. Irving WallacePosner-Wallace Foundation

In Memory of Ms. Betty WhitakerMr. and Mrs. William R. Codus

c f c d o n o r s

Ms. Marie AhearnMr. Karl Bendorf and Ms. Patricia LaceyMs. Erin W. BiboMr. Anthony BuckleyMr. Timothy CahillMs. Diane Centeno-DeshieldsMr. and Mrs. James R. DannMs. Portia DefilippesMs. Donna DickersonMr. James DonahueMr. James C. DuffMr. Terence F. FlynnMr. and Mrs. Doug FreeMs. Mary K. GallagherMr. Victor R. Haburchak, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Adrian HurleyMs. Judith HutchisonMr. Jerome Johnson and Mrs. Mary S. Odoms-JohnsonMr. Richard J. LolichMr. and Mrs. James LuceyMr. Peter T. LynchMr. Woodrow MackMs. Jeanne M. McDermottMr. William S. OwensMr. and Mrs. Jeffery OwingsMr. John QuillMr. and Mrs. Larry D. RheaMs. Patricia K. SchaeferMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. ShannonMr. Andrew ShihMr. Christopher J. SterrittMr. Harry K. ThomasMs. Maria Van BurenMr. and Mrs. Jay VintonMs. Louise P. Wise

u n i t e d Way d o n o r s

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence BienMr. Thomas DevlinMs. Mary E. FitzpatrickMr. John J. GodfreyMs. Alison B. HookerMs. Linda D. HuntMr. and Mrs. Charles S. LeeperMr. Edward W. MachirMr. and Mrs. Patrick L. McNameeMr. and Mrs. Christopher D. O’BrienMr. Stephen R. Porter and Ms. Lynee M. MingarelliMr. and Mrs. William E. PrimoschMr. Robert F. Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia L. MaherMs. Barbara James RepettiMr. and Mrs. William ReynoldsMs. Carolyn West

G i f t s i n - K i n d

Alpha Sigma NuMs. Bethany Balsis, Simple Charm PhotographyMs. Deyanira BautistaMrs. Teri BeardsleyDr. and Mrs. Samuel W. BodmanMs. Sandy BradfordJS Carroccio LandscapingClark ConstructionThe Crilley Family

Mr. Nicholas DamicoMr. Ronald DuchinMr. Clyde EdwardsMr. Gregory Foley Mr. and Mrs. John B. FordMr. James GastonMr. Sean Glynn/Arent FoxMr. Joe GuarrielloMr. William HillThe Honorable Eric HolderMr. Ken HowardMr. Charlie Hoyt and Ms. Deborah WeinbergerMs. Bevin JohnstonMrs. Jackie KaneMr. Douglas Kiessling Mr. Dan KniseMr. and Mrs. Robert KorzeniewskiMr. Daniel LauberMrs. Emma Lopo-SullivanMr. Michael Hassan MemariMs. Elizabeth McGinn Dr. C. David MissarMorgan Lewis, LLP / Greg TalbotMr. and Mrs. William PageMr. Justin Michael Shawn PinnProvidence HospitalMr. Robert Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia MaherRenaissance HotelMr. Richard ReynoldsDr. Brendan RichMr. Laurent RossThe Honorable William “Bill” Rowan, IIIRuppert CompaniesRVAR Training, LLCMr. Todd SampertonMs. Ilya SergeykoMr. Charlie SteeleThompson & CoburnDr. Rosemary WellerDr. Thomas WongWashington YuYing PCSWilliam W. Watson, PhDWrite for You

The following group annually provides eye exams and glasses for WJA students:Mr. Michael BrownDr. John BurnsDr. William DavisMr. Greg KlothDr. Lisa McGinnDr. Charles MitchellDr. Thomas WongStaff from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington:

Ms. Marcy Babitz Ms. Micki Gersh Ms. Norma Greenbaum Ms. Anne McHugh Ms. Barbra Terrace

V o lu n t e e r s

Mr. Anthony AbellMr. Chris S. AbellMr. Kyle B. AssadMr. Jonathan BeechMrs. Opal BellMs. Erin W. BiboMs. Julie BourbonMr. Michael CahirMr. Tom CartyMr. Ron Castaldi*Mr. Brian ChappellMs. Christa CoronadoMr. Timothy CorsiMrs. Stephanie Deutsch*Mr. James DonahueMr. Michael K. FarrMr. Wray FitchMrs. Nancy FochtMrs. Eileen GansMs. Jill GerschutzMs. K. Nicole GilbertMr. Gerard L. GravesMrs. Tina GullandMr. Shane HannonMr. Thomas F. Jennings*Mr. Larry Johnston*Mr. Michael F. Kelleher*Mr. Walter P. KulpMr. Edward LandaMr. Richard LandfieldMrs. Rosemary LawlorMr. Steven Lozano*Mrs. Noreen Lucey*Mr. Joseph E. MalloyMr. Kevin P. McEneryMr. Jack McKayMs. Maureen McLaughlinMr. Bill O’BrienMr. Charles P. O’ConnorMs. Bridget PowerMr. Jim Przystup*Mrs. Colleen ReedMr. John ReganMr. Robert F. Reklaitis and Ms. Patricia L. Maher*Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Roske, Jr.*Mr. J. Paul Royston †Ms. Sarah SahlaneyMs. Kelly Ghislaine SmithMr. and Mrs. Timothy SullivanMr. J. Mark TrumboreDr. and Dr. Joseph F. Weller* Mr. Kirk WillisonMr. and Mrs. Bob Zachariasiewicz*

* denotes 5+ years of service

M atc h i n G G i f t s

If your company has a matching gifts program, your con-tribution may be doubled or even tripled. Please refer to your company’s matching gift policies for guidelines. The Washington Jesuit Academy is a fully accredited school and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Please call (202) 832-7679 ext. 2, for more information

Alliance BernsteinBank of AmericaExxon/Mobil FoundationJBT CorporationJones Lang LaSalleKiplinger FoundationLincoln Financial CorporationMerrill LynchMorris & Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationSun-Trust Mid-AtlanticUnited Health GroupWiley Rein & Fielding, LLP

Special thanks to Morgan, Lewis and Bockius, LLP for providing pro-bono legal counsel.

Special thanks to Bevin Johnston for graphic design work.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this annual report for gifts received from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please inform the development office at 202.832.7679 of any inaccuracies so that we may correct the record.

The Washington Jesuit Academy has been accorded tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Contributions are tax-deductible under the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you again for your support—it is crucial to our students’ success!

i n t r O d u C i n G WJ A’s n e W e s t t e AC h e r s A n d s tA F F

Marcus Washington

Marcus Washington is the Academy’s new Assistant Headmaster. Marcus is a native Washingtonian and a graduate of Gonzaga College High School. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Government from the College of William and Mary, as well as two Masters Degrees in Secondary Education and Educational Leadership from Marymount University and The George Washington University, respectively. Marcus taught 6th grade at The Potomac School and American history and government at Gonzaga for five years and also has significant coaching experience. He was awarded the Outstanding New Teacher Award from the Archdiocese of Washington in 2007 and looks forward to being a part of the mission of the Academy.

Johnathan “J.B.” Gerald

Johnathan Gerald teaches 6th and 7th grade science at WJA. J.B. has a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies from Colgate University as well as a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership & Administration from Pennsylvania State University. He was a Rhodes Scholar candidate and has completed coursework toward a PhD in Educational Leader-ship. J.B. served as a football coach at the Division 1-A college level and looks forward to mentoring students through academics and athletics at WJA.

Derek Porter

Derek Porter teaches 7th and 8th grade social studies at the Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Social Stud-ies from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota and worked with the Institute for Responsible Citizenship for two summers. Mr. Porter served on WJA’s summer teaching staff in 2009 and 2010 and introduced WJA students to Pulse Dance club as an outlet for creativ-ity and self-expression. As a first-year teacher, Mr. Porter looks forward to learning from WJA’s veteran teaching staff and to teaching topics in American History against the backdrop of Washington, DC.

Sarah Latimer

Sarah Latimer is the Office Administrator at the Academy. She is a recent graduate of the University of Richmond, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Leadership Studies. As WJA’s first Of-fice Administrator, Sarah supports both the academic program and the administrative operations of the Academy. She also serves as the “face” of WJA to parents, vendors, supporters and visitors and looks forward to helping with arts initiatives at WJA.

WA s h i n G tO n J e s u i t AC A d e m y fac u lt y a n d s ta f f

Bill Whitaker, PresidentJoe Powers, HeadmasterMarcus Washington, Assistant HeadmasterSuzanne ArmstrongAnna BeardsleyHoward BlueMerry CavanaughAnn ClarkDenis CollinsValentine DaviesDawon DicksNancy FochtCaldwell (CJ) GaffneyColleen GannonJohnathon (JB) GeraldSarah LatimerRosalie MacInnesDerek PorterBrian RayJohn ScheibelThomas (TJ) TondorfJessica VartughianRobert Wassmann

Our Mission

The Washington Jesuit Academy, a Catholic school formed under the auspices of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and operated according to Jesuit educational principles, educates in grades 6-8 academically talented adolescent boys from low-income families regardless of religious denomination, provid-ing for them a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. The goal of the education is to prepare these boys to become men for others who, having gained confidence spiritually, intel-lectually, emotionally and physically, will be able to succeed in a college preparatory high school on their way to becoming leaders in their communities.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Washington Jesuit Academy admits students of any race, color, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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