45
Yearly scholarships
Online Registration closed on June 2. A pay-at-the-door option will be available day-of.
Event Details
Join us for the 45th annual Alumni Scholarship Benefit—a beloved tradition that brings the Gonzaga community together in celebration and support.
Set in the historic Bozarth Mansion, this year’s gathering features:
- Exciting door prizes (need not be present to win)
- Exceptional food and beverages
- Inspiring stories from Gonzaga students
All proceeds benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children, grandchildren and siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
This year marks our Sapphire Anniversary—a special milestone honoring 45 years of scholarship support. We invite guests to wear their finest blue and white or business casual attire in recognition of the occasion.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
from 5 to 9 p.m.
at the Bozarth Mansion and Retreat Center
12415 N Fairwood Dr., Spokane, WA
Please keep Spokane's weather in mind when selecting your outfit to ensure comfort throughout the evening.
Registration Types
Individual Tickets
$125 per person
Includes:
- One entry per ticket for door prizes
- A special check-in gift
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
Table Sponsor
$1,500 per table
Includes:
- Eight event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Dessert Sponsor
$2,500
Includes:
- Two event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
- A display table for promotional materials
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Premier Sponsor
$5,000
Includes:
- Four event tickets (one entry per ticket for door prizes)
- A special check-in gift for each guest
- An Italian buffet dinner with desserts
- Promotional benefits
- A custom Bulldog centerpiece
- A display table for promotional materials
Tickets will be issued in the sponsor or company name unless other arrangements are made.
Door Prizes & Silent and Live Auctions
All proceeds from this event support the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children, grandchildren and siblings of Gonzaga alumni.
Note: This list is not comprehensive; additional prizes may be received after publication.
Door Prizes
- $15,000 Grand Prize
Winner: Karina Rio - 2026 Alumni Scholarship Benefit Golden Tickets
Winner: Joseph Ramos - Men’s Basketball Tickets from Sodexo and Shell House Greeting Cards Set
Winner: Sabrina Jones-Schroeder - Avista Prize Package and Travel Duffel Bag
Winner: John Lipker -
Office of Alumni & Friends GU Nostalgia Package
Winner: Deirdre Schmid Grieshaber - Men’s Basketball Packages: Two Game Tickets and $100 The Bulldog Gift Certificate
Winner: Cole Reznik - Men’s Basketball Packages: Two Game Tickets and $50 Jack & Dan's Gift Card
Winner: Jessie Rhoads -
Gonzaga-Mariners Package: Two Mariners Jackets and $100 The Bulldog Gift Certificate
Winner: Mary Kuester -
Zag Shop Gift Bag
Winner: Gary Steeves - Moss Adams Gift Card Basket
Winner: Gary Bloom - Dry Fly Distillery Basket
Winner: John O'Brien -
$500 Window Genie Gift Card
Winner: Renae Howat - $500 Mr. Handyman Gift Card
Winner: Patrick Hinken - Gonzaga CLL & GEM Gift Basket
Winner: Sabrina Jones-Schroeder - Wanderlust Delicato Wine Lover’s Gift Basket
Winner: Chuck Kilpatrick - Alpha-Lit Package
Winner: Kevin Holland - Tempus Cellars Wine and Tasting
Winner: Shelley Perry - Bob's Special Care Package
Winner: Cathy Carter - Chris Bovey Bulldogs Vintage Style Framed Print
Winner: Stacey McGriff -
Barili Cellars Gift Basket
Winner: Blaine French -
S&L Lavender Farms Basket
Winner: Christina Maricich -
Southwest Airline Tickets
Winner: Dominic DeCaro - Spokane Velocity Soccer Tickets and Gift Basket;
Winner: Jon Visitainer - Spokane Indians Baseball Tickets and Swag
Winner: Colleen McCabe - Spokane Zephyr Soccer Package
Winner: Cameron Perry - Spokane Velocity Soccer Tickets and Jack & Dan's Gift Card
Winner: Terry Coombes - Kuni’s Thai Cuisine Gift Card
Winner: Toni Pessemier - Bide & Burgeon Patio Set
Winner: Shannon Stiles - Tin Roof Lake House Décor Bundle
Winner: Tiffany Perry - The HomeGame GU Planter
Winner: James Weston - Set of Four Spokaloo Spokane Neighborhood Map Prints
Winner: Michael Grover
Silent Auction Items
-
Four Men's Basketball Tickets
Winner: Chuck Stroschein - Bozarth Mansion Weekday Event Rental
Winner: Stephanie Brown - 2026 WCC Tournament Package
Winner: Rich Geraghty - GU-Branded PING Golf Bag
Winner: Collin Harper - 2026 One-Week Stay in Cabo San Lucas Condo
Winner: Johnny Kuhlman - Advisory Council’s Wheelbarrow of Favorites
Winner: Toni Pessemier - Modern Dreamers Package
Winner: Zach Linde - GU-Mariners Package
Winner: Zach Linde
Live Auction Items
-
2024–25 Women's Basketball Team Autographed Basketball
Winner: Greg McCarron - 2024–25 Men's Basketball Team Autographed Basketball
Winner: Gary Hustad
The event is one way to support the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Explore more opportunities to give.
Other ways to make an impact
- Make a donation to the Alumni Scholarship fund.
- Become a Harry's Club member.
- Become a lifetime or annual member of the alumni association.
- Purchase a zag license plate (if you live in Washington state).
Harry's Club Wine
Order your own Harry's Club Alumni Red today!
Support the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship with the purchase of a bottle of limited edition Harry’s Club Red! (Currently only available in Spokane) Created by winemakers Russ Feist and Gary Hustad ('80), proceeds from this special Cabernet Sauvignon go directly to the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Price: $50 per bottle.
For more information and ordering: call/text Barili Cellars representatives Russ (509-979-5830), Marlene (509-995-3659) or Sue (509-953-3795). You may also email Marlene at marlenefeist@comcast.net or Sue at sue@barilicellars.com.
By The Numbers
2,000
Scholarships Awarded
$2.4M
Money awarded