Marguerite and Mike ’74 Marz

Can you discuss the practicality of creating a will, and why you wanted to include Jesuit in your estate plans?

When Marguerite and I chose to create our donor advised fund, we wanted to provide sustainability to the organizations and people we believed positively impacted the lives and communities they served. We both felt strongly that the mission and educational framework of a "Men for Others" at Jesuit Dallas was something we wanted to help preserve. The School's record of producing future scholars, doctors, and civic leaders, and its commitment to educating the whole person continues to inspire us.

How did Jesuit impact your life?

The Jesuit experience and its impact goes far beyond what is learned in the classroom. We were taught to believe in our abilities and to make our mission affecting positive change in our community. Jesuit not only instilled in me the tools to be successful, but it taught me compassion, and a sense of acceptance of others which guided us to be agents of positive change for those less fortunate.

What about being in the Jesuit community do you most cherish?

The community itself is one of the hallmarks that makes Jesuit so unique. A great education is only one of the reasons that we have remained so committed to the mission. The deep sense of brotherhood that permeates throughout campus between faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and students remains the distinguishing factor. Like so many others, we feel blessed to be part of such a loving and dedicated community.

Your generosity goes to support future generations of Jesuit students. What is most important to you in that regard?

I loved Jesuit for its unique ability to give young men "brothers for life". It is a place filled with remarkable people exploring faith through critical thinking in a diverse environment. The School has enriched our whole family, and we wanted to leave a legacy that would give future generations the opportunity to experience what it means to become a "Man for Others."