Jesuit Alums and Community Members Honored as 2025 Presidential Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2025 Presidential Award Winners! These Jesuit High School community members were honored at our Baccalaureate Mass on May 31 for their unwavering commitment to serving our school and their communities. 

Age Quod Agis Award - Geoffrey R. Hunnicutt

Each year, Jesuit High School honors an individual who exemplifies our motto, Age Quod Agis—“Do well whatever you do.” Jesuit High School presented the 2025 Age Quod Agis Award to Geoffrey R. Hunnicutt.

Geoff grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17. He graduated from West Point with honors, served as an Army Ranger and company commander, and was deployed to Korea, Hawaii, and Egypt. After 15 years of active-duty service, he followed a new calling: education.

In 1994, Geoff joined Jesuit High School, dedicating 31 years to teaching World and U.S. History. He has coached, taught summer school math, chaired the History Department, helped lead our Knights program, and served on numerous committees, including during the pandemic. Known for his humility, integrity, and devotion to students, Geoff has taught nearly 4,000 young people, including nearly 100 children of faculty and staff.

Geoff and his wife, Sandy, raised two Jesuit grads, Richard ’12 and Willy ’17, and have been longtime supporters of both Jesuit and Edison High School.

As he prepares to retire this month, we honor Geoff’s unwavering commitment to our mission, our community, and generations of students.

Age Quod Agis Award - Gary W. Rombach

Each year, Jesuit High School honors someone who truly embodies our motto: Age Quod Agis—“Do well whatever you do.” Jesuit High School presented the 2025 Age Quod Agis Award to Gary W. Rombach.

Gary grew up in Medford, Oregon, and after running his family’s furniture business, followed a deeper calling into teaching. He joined Jesuit High School in 1990, drawn by the school’s Catholic mission and tradition of excellence. Over the last three decades, Gary has worn many hats: math and physics teacher, football and track coach, Dean of Students, summer school instructor, retreat leader, and mentor.

Known for his dedication, heart, and love of faith-based education, Gary has shaped the lives of thousands of students. He helped launch the Freshman Overnight Retreat, led over 20 Encounters, and guided the Knights faith formation program for a decade—all while coaching and teaching.

Gary earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1997 while also teaching and coaching full-time. He has used his skills to provide legal aid to military service members. He and his wife Toni are also staunch supporters of Catholic education, and all three of their children graduated from Jesuit High School: Christina in 1999, Philip in 2002, and Leslie in 2004. Toni has supported Jesuit alongside Gary for decades, including organizing concessions for football and basketball games and teaching summer school with Gary for over 20 years.

Gary will be retiring at the end of this school year, and we are deeply grateful for his dedication to our students and our mission.

Alumnus of the Year Award - Maddie O’Neill-Andrews ‘01

Each year, Jesuit High School honors an alum who embodies the values found in the Profile of the Jesuit Graduate at Graduation. Jesuit High School presented the 2025 Alumnus of the Year Award to Maddie O’Neill-Andrews ’01.

Maddie’s Jesuit education sparked a lifelong commitment to service, faith in action, and the pursuit of justice. After graduating from Jesuit, she earned a degree in political science from the University of Oregon and co-founded a nonprofit, Leve, with fellow JHS alumni. Maddie later served on the Board of Friends of the Children for a decade and worked for the Cambia Health Foundation.

A mother of two, Maddie continues to lead through service. She has served on Jesuit’s Board of Trustees for six years and chaired the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, bringing cura personalis to her work. She also serves on St. John Fisher School’s Advisory Council and the Board of The Children’s Institute.

Now pursuing a master’s in mental health counseling at Northwestern University, Maddie is focused on helping youth and families find purpose and healing.

For her commitment to service, community, and Jesuit’s mission, we proudly honor Maddie O’Neill-Andrews ’01 as our 2025 Alumnus of the Year. 

St. Peter Canisius, S.J.  Award  -  Mary C. Murphy

St. Peter Canisius, S.J. is the patron saint of Jesuit High School. He was a famous scholar, preacher, writer, and Apostle to Germany during the Reformation. Jesuit High School presented the 2025 St. Peter Canisius, S.J. Award to Mary C. Murphy.

A Portland native, Mary is a proud mother of six Jesuit graduates and has been deeply committed to Catholic education for more than two decades. From her early involvement at St. Thomas More to her long-standing service at Jesuit High School, Mary has given generously of her time, energy, and expertise.

She has served on the Parent Council, twice chaired the Auction, served in the lunchroom, and supported countless student activities. For the past six years, she has brought wisdom and leadership to Jesuit’s Board of Trustees, most notably as Chair of the Academic Committee.

Mary’s spirit of service extends beyond the walls of Jesuit High School, including over a decade of work with Blanchet House and St. Andrew Nativity School. Mary embodies Catholic values such as faith, compassion, and servant leadership.

For her enduring generosity, humble leadership, and commitment to our mission, we proudly honor Mary C. Murphy with the 2025 St. Peter Canisius, S.J. Award. 

Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award  -  Archbishop John G. Vlazny

In 1973, Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. proposed the idea that the objective of a Jesuit education should be to form men and women for others. That objective is at the core of everything we do at Jesuit. The Arrupe Award recognizes those whose service is a model of what it means to be a person for others. This year, Jesuit High School presented this award to the late Archbishop John G. Vlazny. 

Vlazny served as Archbishop of Portland from 1997 to 2013 and was a longtime friend of Jesuit High School. Born and raised in Chicago, he was ordained in 1961 and went on to serve the Church with deep pastoral care, a commitment to education, and a passion for social justice. His ministry took him from parish work to seminary leadership, and eventually to his roles as Bishop of Winona, Minnesota and Archbishop of Portland.

Archbishop Vlazny passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was known for his humility, his love for the people he served, and his strong support for Catholic education. He celebrated Mass on our campus, heard confessions, and engaged personally with students and staff for many years, the last time being March of this year. Generations of Jesuit students and community members have been inspired by his presence.

We are deeply grateful for his impact on the Church, the Archdiocese, and Jesuit High School.

In loving memory, we honor Archbishop John G. Vlazny with the 2025 Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award.