I Love Being a Zag Because...
From challenging academics to our vibrant community to our amazing school spirit, current Zags have many reasons why they love Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø! With so many things to enjoy about our school, here are some of our students’ main reasons why they love being a Zag.
Protas Lembetia ‘24
So much of what it means to be a Zag is grounded in our community—it’s cliche but it’s undeniably true. I love being a Zag because our diverse community has so many people with unique stories and backgrounds, but despite our differences, we all share a collective desire to live right and do the right thing. Every student cares about serving others and making a tangible impact in the world. Honestly, it’s inspiring when you witness it either in a classroom environment or through our various student affairs programs. When I think back to why I chose to join this community, I recall I was drawn to its reputation for being welcoming, inclusive, and caring. Now, four years later, I can confirm that these qualities I mentioned checked out! I am proud to be a Zag!
Maria Braatz ‘24
I love being a Zag because of the community found at Gonzaga. All the students and teachers here care for each other and the greater Spokane community. There is a lot of support given to Gonzaga from Spokane. At GU, I found a home away from home and feel the spirit of the Zags throughout my 4 years and beyond!
Analisa Placenti ‘26
I love being a Zag because of how I feel welcomed to both have fun and excel in academics. At GU, I feel encouraged to do well in my classes and to be curious beyond class content. At the same time, there are so many different ways to have fun: SpikeNites, sports games, intramurals, etc. I love that there is so much opportunity for both of these things at Gonzaga!
Annabel Sallinger ‘27
I love being a Zag because I always feel supported in my goals. Gonzaga has provided such a great community, and I know that there is support available if I ever need it. I also love that there is such a strong sense of school spirit. Everyone here is so excited about being a Zag, which is a lot of fun!