“Set the world on fire.” When the graduating class of 2013 were freshmen, they chose this phrase as the class motto. Yes, four years have gone by and it is our hope and prayer that we here at Brophy have exposed these graduates to enough life experiences, global issues, diversity, social/economic circumstances to begin to [...]
Fr. Michael Weiler, S.J., Provincial of the California Province for the Society of Jesus shared these words with Brophy’s Board of Regents: “It is not about being the best school in a city or in a state. The measure of a Jesuit institution should be made by those who have not attended or who have [...]
In Catholic churches around the world it is customary to see a set of 14 stations placed around the periphery of the church depicting Jesus’s journey toward His crucifixion on Good Friday. They are often used as an aid for reflection. Feel free to explore these thoughts as we enter Holy Week. First Station – [...]
A joy-filled Father Reese talks to local news affiliates 3TV and CBS What are your thoughts about Pope Francis I? Let us know below… Visit Father’s webpage
Father Thomas Reese, S.J., brother of Brophy President Father Eddie Reese, wrote for National Catholic Reporter today, March 8 Now that the college of cardinals has decided to start the conclave on Tuesday, March 12, what are they going to do? On the morning the conclave begins, the cardinal electors celebrate Mass in St. [...]
We are asked over and over about what makes Brophy different from other high schools. And while many will rightly point to the rigorous curriculum or the beautiful campus or even the exceptional faculty, the answer is grounded in a foundational element of Ignatian spirituality: Gratitude. And gratitude is the root of the [...]
Brophy freshman Dillon Shaw ’16 placed 2nd at the Fun Shoot competition at Ben Avery this past weekend. Shaw was representing Brophy’s Shooting Sports Archery Team. Morgan Olson and Michael Gerchar as had notable finishes. This Saturday, the Brophy Archery Team will compete at the Arizona State Championships (Ben Avery.) Competition begins at 11 AM.
Poetry Out Loud news: On Saturday, junior Ryan Frankel, Brophy’s Poetry Out Loud school winner, competed against 24 other contestants in the Arizona Central Region Competition at ASU. Ryan was 1 of just 3 competitors to advance as a “finalist” to the Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals, which will be hosted by EIGHT, Arizona [...]
Brophy Lacrosse: another example of Broncos for Others! This past weekend, the Lacrosse team took part in the Stride for Sight benefiting Foundation for Blind Children (FBC). The Lacrosse team chose FBC as their community service project this year and they showed up at the enmasse! Foundation for Blind Children CEO Marc Ashton ’84 wrote [...]
All three teams competed this past weekend in the Phoenix Regional Tournament and performed with incredible polish and skill. Brophy students started their Saturday at 7:45 AM, not leaving the Superior Court House until about 5 PM, making their final arguments about the innocence or guilt of a fictional Occupy Protester. Some special shout-outs go [...]
