< Previous58 @BCFOOTBALL | 2024 FOOTBALL PROGRAM 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 ath- letics, Boston College boasts a tradition of excellence through some of the top athletic teams in the coun- try. As part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Boston College cheerleaders and pom squad are a group of energetic and athletic 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 tourna- ments, and sometimes ... competition! Both spirit teams have the opportunity to expe- rience televised appearances and huge crowds. Our cheerleaders and pom squad enjoy the best seats in the house while both on and off the court, for all BC home sporting events. And thanks to a sponsor- ship by Under Armour, all cheerleaders enjoy Under Armour sneakers, warm-ups, T-shirts and sweatshirts and other Boston College gear. All seniors receive a book scholarship, and the entire team enjoys gymnas- tic lessons at a local gym at no cost. Boston College cheerleading and pom squad both offer the chance to build long-lasting friendships, 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 marching band throughout the Eagles’ football season. The “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band is an integral part of the Boston College game-day experience. The band brings spirit to the Superfans, inspires the Eagles to victory and promotes a positive atmosphere for all to enjoy. The color guard is an integral part of the Bos- ton College Marching Band that enhances the col- or 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. Screaming Eagles MARCHING BANDCONTRACTORS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF BOSTON Pat McHardy 36 Jackman St.Georgetown, MA 978-352-8008 Cell 978-265-4117 Fax 978-352-7826 Since 1984 • Fabrication & Installation • Structural & Misc. 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Boston College is ranked 31st among national universities by US News & World Report. Its Graduate School of Social Work is listed among the nation’s top 10, also by US News, while the graduate programs of its Lynch School of Education and its Connell School of Nurs- ing are among the top 35. In addition, the Carroll School of Management was ranked 4th in Bloomberg/ BusinessWeek’s “Top Undergraduate Business Pro- grams 2015.” The University received nearly 29,000 applications for its 2,280-member Class of 2020, and is considered among the top American private research universities. After more than 150 years of growth and evolution, Boston College holds fast to the ideals that inspired its Jesuit founders. The University today remains fo- cused on its mission of helping students to develop their minds and talents while providing them with the motivation and compassion to use those talents in the service of others. “Deeply rooted in its Catholic and Jesuit origins, 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 Reverend William P. Leahy, S.J., who assumed the presidency of Boston College in 1996. “We believe that Boston College provides a transfor- mative experience for young men and women.” A continued expression of this philosophy, based on the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or care for the individual, is the faculty’s dedication to teaching. BC faculty members have been honored by the MacArthur Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- vancement of Education, while the University’s overall commitment to teaching has been ranked among the nation’s top 20, also by US News & World Report. A Boston College education focuses not only on intellectual development, but also on per- sonal, spiritual and physical de- velopment. Students are asked to use their abilities, education and acquired skills to help others in need. Each year, for example, BC undergraduates volunteer more than 550,000 hours of commu- nity service in the Boston area, while 700 students trade vacation for service during Spring Break. Nearly 2,000 students take part in re- treats and spiritual formation activities annually. Today, the Boston College motto “ever to excel” also extends to a broad array of extracurricu- lar activities 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 — all of which compete at the NCAA Division I level — and perennially has one of the highest student-athlete graduation rates in Division IA. BC offers a wide variety of resources that enrich intellectual and cultural life. Among these are the Je- suit Institute; Center for Ignatian Spirituality; Roche Center for Catholic Education; Church in the 21st Century Center; Boisi Center for Religion and Amer- ican Public Life; Center for Human Rights and Inter- national Justice; Center for Christian-Jewish Learning; Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics; Center on Wealth and Philanthropy; Center for Retirement Research; Sloan Center on Aging and Work; Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation and Educational Policy; TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center; Center for International Higher Education; Burns Li- brary of Rare Books and Special Collections; Robsham Theater Arts Center; McMullen Museum of Art; Cen- ter for Child, Family and Community Partnerships; Center for Corporate Citizenship; Center for Work and Family; Center for Irish Programs; Weston Obser- vatory and Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies. Boston College “EVER TO EXCEL”61 @BCFOOTBALL | 2024 FOOTBALL PROGRAM BOSTONCOLLEGE W illiam P. Leahy, S.J., became the 25th president of Boston College on July 31, 1996. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up on his family’s farm near Imogene, Iowa. After one year of study at Creighton University, he entered the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus in 1967. He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in United States history from Saint Louis University in 1972 and 1975, respectively. He studied theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California, earning a master’s degree in divinity and a master’s degree in sacred theology. Ordained a priest in 1978, he completed doctoral studies in United States history at Stanford University in 1985. He is the author of the book Adapting to America: Catholics, Jesuits, and Higher Education in the Twentieth Century. Father Leahy joined the department of history at Marquette University in 1985 and became a tenured associate professor there six years later. In July 1991, he was named executive vice president at Marquette, where he served until being named president of Bos- ton College in 1996. During his years at Boston College, Father Le- ahy has presided over an institution that has earned its place among the country’s best and most selective national universities. Since 1996, the University’s endowment has more than doubled to $2.3 billion, among the nation’s largest; sponsored research grants have grown to $51 million annually; and need-based undergraduate financial aid has risen to $109 million, with BC being one of only 19 private universities that is need blind in admissions and meets the full demonstrated need of its students. In addition, more than 100 full-time faculty members have been add- ed, AHANA student enrollment has climbed from 18 percent to 29 percent and annual cash gifts to the University have increased from $24 million to more than $100 million. During his presidency, undergraduate applications to Boston College have doubled, with the University attracting students from all 50 states and 80 coun- tries. BC undergraduates have earned more than 300 prestigious fellowships over the past decade, including Rhodes, Marshall and Truman scholarships and Ful- bright fellowships. Student-athletes at Boston College excel at balancing the demands of academics and ath- letics, with BC consis- tently posting among the NCAA’s highest gradua- tion rates. Boston College con- tinues to build on its strengths and accom- plishments while focus- ing additional resources on undergraduate liber- al arts education, student formation and integrated science research and teaching. The University also is committed to applying the strengths of its profession- al schools to resolve critical societal issues, to enhance BC’s international links, and to meet its goal of be- coming the world’s leading Catholic university and theological center. President WILLIAM P. LEAHY, S.J. Officers of the University President William P. Leahy, S.J. Provost & Dean of Faculties David Quigley Executive Vice President Michael J. Lochhead Vice President & University Secretary Casey Beumier, S.J. Vice President for Facilities Management Daniel F. Bourque Vice President for Information Technology Services Michael J. Bourque Financial Vice President & Treasurer John D. Burke Vice President for University Mission & Ministry John T. Butler, S.J. Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead Senior Vice President for University Advancement Andrew Davidson Vice President for Institutional Research & Planning Mara L. Hermano Vice President for Governmental & Community Affairs Thomas J. Keady Vice President, Executive Director of Pine Manor Institute for Student Success Joy H. Moore Vice President & Executive Assistant to the President Kevin J. Shea Vice President for Human Resources David P. Trainor62 @BCFOOTBALL | 2024 FOOTBALL PROGRAM BOSTONCOLLEGE B lake James was named the William V. Campbell Director of Athletics at Boston Col- lege, effective July 1, 2022. In his first year on the Heights, BC women’s lacrosse claimed the pro- gram’s first ACC Cham- pionship in 2023 and followed up with the program’s second National Cham- pionship a year later. The 2024 Eagles also saw the men’s hockey team earn Hockey East regular season and tour- nament championships as well as a trip to the Frozen Four and National Championship Game. During the 2024 football offseason, James led the hir- ing of Bill O’Brien as the 37th head coach in BC football history. James is an experienced, nationally respected athletics administrator who established a student-athlete approach at Miami that focused on academic achievement, athletic success, and individual development, James served as the school’s director of athletics from 2013-2021, leading the Hurricanes to multiple NCAA and ACC championships across numerous sports. In his role, he oversaw 18 varsity sports involving more than 400 student-athletes, with a staff of more than 250 individuals and an annual budget of $123 million. At Miami, he set records for athletics fundraising and led the completion of major capital projects, including 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 in- creased ticket sales for the school’s football and basketball programs. A proven leader within the NCAA and ACC, James served on the NCAA Board of Directors (2017-2019), NCAA Board of Governors (2017-2019), the NCAA Football Oversight Committee (2015-2017), and held leadership roles on the NCAA Student Athlete Experi- ence Committee (2019-2021). He also served as chair of the NCAA Division I Council, the group responsi- ble for the day-to-day decision making for all Division I athletics. Within 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 Association of Collegiate Di- rect ors of Athletics in 2016. In announcing the appointment, University President William P. Leahy, S.J., praised James as an individual with the proven record of accomplishment to lead Bos- ton College Athletics into the future. “Blake brings extensive experience, understands the issues facing intercollegiate athletics today, and is com- mitted to BC’s mission,” said Fr. Leahy. “I look forward to welcoming him to Boston College.” James said he is excited to become BC’s next director of athletics and looks forward to beginning his role: “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. Leahy 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 in- credible young men and women, and talented and com- passionate coaches and staff supporting their journeys.” A graduate of Minnesota State University-Manka- to with a degree in marketing, James earned a master’s degree in sports administration from St. Thomas Uni- versity. 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 athletics at the University of Maine where he directed 19 Division I sports programs from 2005-2010, before returning to Miami a s interim athletics director and senior associate A.D. for Develop- ment and Ticket Operations. He was named Miami’s Director of Athletics in 2013. William V. Campbell Director of Athletics BLAKE JAMESGOOD LUCK BOSTON FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN BUSINESS 800-4-JANSAN JOSEPH J. 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