Hank Gathers was a rare All-American athlete was beloved as much for who he was as a person as for what he accomplished on the basketball court. We asked teammates, coaches, foes and commentators to share their memories of Hank.
Flashback
The Angry Age
Political rage has spread globally like a virus, and the divide between “us” and “them” is harder to bridge and growing wider everyday.
The Unforgettable Run
In 1989-90, this LMU team, which holds the NCAA record for average points per game in a season (122.4,) blew foes off the court like a fast-moving storm.
Tragedy’s Ripple Effects
LMU’s William D. Parham […] talks about grief among professional athletes…
Nature Nurture
Wendy Butts MBA ’00, CEO of the LA Conservation Corps, talks about the role of nature in nurturing work ethic, confidence and community.
The Saintly Order
Sometimes, as Luke’s gospel suggests, the greatest among us is found among the least. James Martin, S.J., ranks his favorite saints and proves the point.
For Gilberto Ramos
Gilberto Ramos, 15, died in a Texas desert on his journey to America. Joseph Ross ’80 penned this poem as tribute.
Walking Toward Asylum
When Phoenix was overwhelmed with the needs of asylum seekers, a Jesuit high school put its Ignatian principles into practice.
Obama’s Mirror
Former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes shared with students his White House stories and his unusual career path.