< Previous@BCFOOTBALL | 2025 FOOTBALL PROGRAM Screaming Eagles MARCHING BAND 58 BOSTONCOLLEGE W ith more than 180 members, the “Scream- ing Eagles” Marching Band is the largest and most visible student organization at Boston Col- lege. Founded in 1919, the Eagles band has trav- eled around the world to represent Boston College at football games, parades and international cele- brations. In addition to numerous domestic bowl game appearances, the band has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the Japan Bowl in Yokohama, Japan, and the Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin, Ireland. CHEERLEADER AND POM SQUAD Through an outstanding mix of academics and athletics, Boston College boasts a tradition of ex- cellence through some of the top athletic teams in the country. As part of the Atlantic Coast Con- ference (ACC), the Boston College cheerleaders and pom squad are a group of energetic and ath- letic students who are devoted to the traditions of BC and its school spirit. BC cheerleaders and pom squad not only cheer for top-caliber teams, but also enjoy travel to summer camp, football games, bowl games, postseason tournaments, and sometimes ... competition! Both spirit teams have the opportunity to experience televised appearances and huge crowds. Our cheerleaders and pom squad en- joy the best seats in the house while both on and off the court, for all BC home sporting events. And thanks to a sponsorship by Un- der Armour, all cheerleaders enjoy Under Armour sneakers, warm-ups, T-shirts and sweat- shirts and other Boston College gear. All seniors receive a book scholarship, and the entire team enjoys gymnastic lessons at a local gym at no cost. Boston College cheerleading and pom squad both offer the chance to build long-lasting friend- ships, team camaraderie and the opportunity to experience BC athletics at its finest. DANCE TEAM AND COLOR GUARD The Boston College Marching Band Golden Eagles Dance Team, along with the color guard, helps deliver an extra visual impact for the march- ing band throughout the Eagles’ football season. The “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band is an integral part of the Boston College game-day ex- perience. The band brings spirit to the Superfans, inspires the Eagles to victory and promotes a pos- itive atmosphere for all to enjoy. The color guard is an integral part of the Boston College Marching Band that enhances the color and visual excitement of all performances. In addition to performing as part of the pre-game and halftime shows at every home football game, the color guard also performs during pep rallies.PLAY OUR NEW NINE-HOLE, PAR-3 COURSE, THE ACORN. 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Its graduate programs in the School of Social Work, Lynch School of Education and Hu- man Development, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Clough School of Theology and Minis- try, Connell School of Nursing, Law School, Car- roll School of Management, and Woods College of Advancing Studies are all ranked among the top schools in their respective disciplines. After more than 160 years of growth and evo- lution, Boston College holds fast to the ideals that inspired its Jesuit founders. The University today remains focused on its mission of helping students to develop their minds and talents while instilling in them the motivation and compassion to use those talents in the service of others. “Deeply rooted in its Catholic and Jesuit ori- gins, Boston College offers an education that is distinctive in spirit and content, that is doubly rich with the best of human thought and with the profound insights of faith,” writes William P. Leahy, S.J., who assumed the presidency of Bos- ton College in 1996. “We believe that Boston Col- lege provides a transformative experience for our young men and women.” A continued expression of this philosophy, based on the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, is the faculty’s ded- ication to teaching. BC faculty members have been honored for their teaching by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Education and the MacArthur Foundation. A Boston College education focuses not only on intellectu- al growth but also on personal, spiritual, social, and ethical de- velopment. Students are asked to use their abilities, education, and skills to help others in need. Each year, for example, BC under- graduates volunteer more than 550,000 hours of community ser- vice in the Boston area, while approximately 700 students trade vacation for service during Spring Break. Nearly 3,000 students take part in retreats and spiritual formation activities annually. Today, the Boston College motto “ever to excel” also extends to a broad array of extracurricular ac- tivities and opportunities ranging from sports to the arts. Athletics is integral to the University’s focus on the development of the whole person in mind, body, and soul. BC offers 31 men’s and wom- en’s varsity sports that compete at the NCAA Divi- sion I level, and perennially has one of the highest student-athlete graduation rates in Division I. True to its calling as a university, BC offers a wide variety of resources that enrich intellectual and cultural life, including: the Jesuit Institute; Center for Ignatian Spirituality; Roche Center for Catholic Education; Church in the 21st Century Center; Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life; Center for Human Rights and In- ternational Justice; Center for Christian-Jewish Learning; Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics; Center for Retirement Research; Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educa- tional Policy; TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center; Center for International Higher Education; Shea Center for Entrepreneurship; Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collec- tions; Robsham Theater Arts Center; McMullen Museum of Art; Center for Optimized Student Support; Center for Corporate Citizenship; Cen- ter for Irish Programs; Weston Observatory; and the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, among others.2025 FOOTBALL PROGRAM | @BCFOOTBALL President WILLIAM P. LEAHY, S.J. 61 BOSTONCOLLEGE W illiam P. Leahy, S.J., a member of the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, became the 25th President of Boston College in July 1996. He came to Boston College from Marquette University, where he served as a faculty member for six years and then as Executive Vice President. Father Leahy holds a Ph.D. in history from Stanford University, an M.A. in U.S. history from Saint Louis University, and master’s degrees in divinity and sacred theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. He is the author of Adapting to America: Catholics, Jesuits, and Higher Education in the Twentieth Century, as well as scholarly articles on religious and educational history in the United States. Father Leahy is a Trustee of Santa Clara and Creighton Universities and the Ecclesiastical Faculty at Boston College. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY President William P. Leahy, S.J. Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley Executive Vice President Michael J. Lochhead Vice President for University Mission and Ministry Casey Beaumier, S.J. Vice President for Information Technology Services Michael Bourque Financial Vice President and Treasurer John D. Burke President Elect John T. Butler, S.J. Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead Senior Vice President for Advancement Andrew K. Davidson Associate Vice President for University Communications John B. Dunn General Counsel Nora E. Field Vice President for Institutional Research and Planning Mara Hermano William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James Vice President for Governmental and Community Affairs Thomas J. Keady Vice President and Executive Director of the Pine Manor Institute Joy Moore Vice President for Facilities Management Patrick O’Hern Vice President and University Secretary Kevin J. Shea Vice President for Human Resources David P. Trainor@BCFOOTBALL | 2025 FOOTBALL PROGRAM William V. Campbell Director of Athletics BLAKE JAMES 62 BOSTONCOLLEGE B lake James was named the William V. Campbell Director of Athletics at Boston College, effective July 1, 2022. James is an expe- rienced, nationally respected athletics ad- ministrator who has established a student-athlete approach focused on academic achievement, athletic success, and indi- vidual development. A proven leader within the NCAA and ACC, James served the first of a four- year term as a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee during the 2024-25 academic year. Previously, James served on the NCAA Board of Directors (2017-2019), NCAA Board of Governors (2017-2019), the NCAA Foot- ball Oversight Committee (2015-2017), and held leadership roles on the NCAA Student Athlete Experience Committee (2019-2021). He also served as chair of the NCAA Division I Council, the group responsible for the day-to-day decision making for all Division I athletics. With- in the ACC, he served on the Football Committee, the NIL Committee, and the Finance and Audit Committee, and was named chair of the confer- ence’s athletics directors. He was selected as one of four recipients of the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year award by the National Associ- ation of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in 2016. Prior to arriving at Boston College, James served as the director of athletics at Miami, where he set records for athletics fundraising and led the completion of major capital projects, includ- ing new indoor facilities for football, baseball, and golf, and facility enhancements for men and women’s basketball. He negotiated and managed one of the largest collegiate sports apparel deals in the country, and significantly increased ticket sales for the school’s football and basketball pro- grams. James served as the school’s director of athletics from 2013-21, leading the Hurricanes to multiple NCAA and ACC championships across numerous sports. In his role, he oversaw 18 var- sity sports involving more than 400 student-ath- letes, with a staff of more than 250 individuals and an annual budget of $123 million. In announcing the appointment, University President William P. Leahy, S.J., praised James as an individual with the proven record of accom- plishment to lead Boston College Athletics into the future. “Blake brings extensive experience, under- stands the issues facing intercollegiate athletics today, and is committed to BC’s mission,” said Fr. Leahy. “I look forward to welcoming him to Boston College.” “It is truly an honor to join the Boston College family as the William V. Campbell Director of Athletics,” said James. “I am grateful to Fr. Lea- hy for the opportunity to lead the Eagles and for his confidence in me and in our shared vision for BC Athletics. We will strive for excellence in all of our pursuits in alignment with our Jesuit values. We will compete for championships with integrity, with incredible young men and women, and talented and compassionate coaches and staff supporting their journeys.” A graduate of Minnesota State Universi- ty-Mankato with a degree in marketing, James earned a master’s degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University. He began his athletic career at the University of Miami in tickets sales and development before moving to Providence College to work in athletic development. He later served as director of athlet- ics at the University of Maine where he directed 19 Division I sports programs from 2005-10, be- fore returning to Miami as interim athletics di- rector and senior associate A.D. for Development and Ticket Operations. He was named Miami’s Director of Athletics in 2013.CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORT. GENERATIONAL IMPACT. At Boston College, our student-athletes put in the work on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. But they don’t do it alone. 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