Magis: Students in the News
Brophy Speech and Debate Team Excels at National Tournament
Speech and Debate had its best national tournament ever in Kansas City. Our debaters earned a “School of Excellence” award. This recognition signifies that Brophy ranks among the top schools in the nation in debate.
Speech and Debate had its best national tournament ever in Kansas City. Our debaters earned a “School of Excellence” award. This recognition signifies that Brophy ranks among the top schools in the nation in debate.
Five Brophy students represented Arizona at the first Quiz Bowl All Star Tournament at Vanderbilt University. The questions were extremely difficult (collegiate level) and most states have hundreds if not thousands of students from which to select the top five players so the Brophy students were competing against students with years of experience.
Brophy Track to Compete in 1st High School National Championship
Brophy has been selected as one of the 12 high school boys track teams in the United States to compete on Friday July 2 in Eugene, Oregon for the National Championship.
Brophy has been selected as one of the 12 high school boys track teams in the United States to compete on Friday July 2 in Eugene, Oregon for the National Championship.
Two Brophy Students awarded internships through the Helios Scholars Program at TGen
John Medici ’12 and Kyle Roman ’11 are two of only 44 interns selected for this very competitive summer program at TGen. Nearly 400 high school and college students from around Arizona applied for this prestigious program. These gentlemen will have a great experience during their two month internship this summer.
John Medici ’12 and Kyle Roman ’11 are two of only 44 interns selected for this very competitive summer program at TGen. Nearly 400 high school and college students from around Arizona applied for this prestigious program. These gentlemen will have a great experience during their two month internship this summer.
Brophy Senior Named Semifinalist in the 2010 U. S. Presidential Scholars Competition
Keifer Forseth, a member of Brophy’s Class of 2010, has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. He was selected as one of approximately 560 semifinalists to advance to the final round of competition.
Keifer Forseth, a member of Brophy’s Class of 2010, has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. He was selected as one of approximately 560 semifinalists to advance to the final round of competition.
At the National Scholastic Press Association’s convention in Portland, Brophy Literary & Arts Magazine, aka BLAM, won 2nd place in the country in the Best of Show competition for literary magazines.
Michael Johnson ’09 and Andrew Opila ’09, they were last year’s editors. This year’s editors are Michael Nostestine, Jeramy Moschonas, and Beau Peterlin.
National Latin Exam
During the second week of March, Brophy and Xavier Latin students participated in the annual National Latin Exam. Of the 127 students who took this test this year, 65 received awards. Listed below are the Brophy winners. Congratulations to all of our classical scholars and their teachers.
During the second week of March, Brophy and Xavier Latin students participated in the annual National Latin Exam. Of the 127 students who took this test this year, 65 received awards. Listed below are the Brophy winners. Congratulations to all of our classical scholars and their teachers.
International Thespian Society, the Honor Division of the Xavier/Brophy Drama Club.
There are three categories of awards:
1. Induction into the International Thespian Society.
2. Graduating Seniors who are members of the International Thespian Society.
3. Highest honors in the International Thespian Society (given to graduating seniors only.)
There are three categories of awards:
1. Induction into the International Thespian Society.
2. Graduating Seniors who are members of the International Thespian Society.
3. Highest honors in the International Thespian Society (given to graduating seniors only.)
Varsity Baseball
Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball Team for their 3rd Place finish in the Horizon Big League Dugout National Invitational Tournament. All Tournament Honors went to Joe Maggi, Kevin Kennedy, and A.J. Steimel for their performances during the four day/five game tournament.
Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball Team for their 3rd Place finish in the Horizon Big League Dugout National Invitational Tournament. All Tournament Honors went to Joe Maggi, Kevin Kennedy, and A.J. Steimel for their performances during the four day/five game tournament.
Spring Distinguished Students
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2010 who were recognized on April 19 in a special presentation in the Black Box Theatre: Roger Bond Choquette, Alex Cano, Jean-Luc Cavnar-Lewandowski, Cooper Davis, Dallas Ducar, Karl Heiland, Corderro McMurry, Kurt Mohty, Sathrukhan Murugan, Anthony Nguyen, Adan Nunez, Marc Papakyriakou, Keon Seif-Naraghi, Will Spelder, Theodoros Tsirigotis, and Jon Vimmerstedt.
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2010 who were recognized on April 19 in a special presentation in the Black Box Theatre: Roger Bond Choquette, Alex Cano, Jean-Luc Cavnar-Lewandowski, Cooper Davis, Dallas Ducar, Karl Heiland, Corderro McMurry, Kurt Mohty, Sathrukhan Murugan, Anthony Nguyen, Adan Nunez, Marc Papakyriakou, Keon Seif-Naraghi, Will Spelder, Theodoros Tsirigotis, and Jon Vimmerstedt.
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, the Brophy Quiz Bowl teams went to the first collegiate sponsored Quiz Bowl championship contest at ASU. They had a stellar performance and finished first, second and fourth. The top three individual champions were Danny Wilson, Alex Theisen and Danny Hintze.
Knowledge Masters
The Brophy Knowledge Masters Team took first in state again and overall is 18th out of 622 teams. Congratulations to the men of Brophy’s spring 2010 Knowledge Masters Team who participated in the international competition against teams from every state and foreign countries including China, Korea, Serbia, and Singapore.
The Brophy Knowledge Masters Team took first in state again and overall is 18th out of 622 teams. Congratulations to the men of Brophy’s spring 2010 Knowledge Masters Team who participated in the international competition against teams from every state and foreign countries including China, Korea, Serbia, and Singapore.
Brophy/Xavier Speech and Debate
The Brophy/ Xavier Speech and Debate Team won seven out of the sixteen events at the state tournament on March 19-20. We also had ten other state finalists. A finalist is defined as one who places in the top six in the state in their event. Their work culminated in taking 2nd place overall, right behind Desert Vista. Congratulations to all!
The Brophy/ Xavier Speech and Debate Team won seven out of the sixteen events at the state tournament on March 19-20. We also had ten other state finalists. A finalist is defined as one who places in the top six in the state in their event. Their work culminated in taking 2nd place overall, right behind Desert Vista. Congratulations to all!
Mock Trial earns first place in regional tournament
The Brophy Mock Trial team competed in the Regional Mock Trial Tournament on March 6.
Brophy earned First Place in the entire Phoenix area, which also means they earned a nifty gold and wooden plaque in the shape of Arizona, as well as the thrill and honor of continuing our competition.
Speech and Debate
Brophy hosted the National Qualifier last weekend. Hosting the tournament definitely gave Brophy the competitive edge! As a team, we won the tournament for the second time in three years. Individual results are below.
Brophy hosted the National Qualifier last weekend. Hosting the tournament definitely gave Brophy the competitive edge! As a team, we won the tournament for the second time in three years. Individual results are below.
Letter from Brophy Principal, Mr. Bob Ryan
Please note carefully all the information contained in this summer version of the e-News. This will be the last e-News until mid-August so this edition is full of information that relates to the first few weeks of school. In addition to the announcements and reminders contained in this email, please note the packet of information located on Brophy’s webpage to which we referred in the mailing that was sent home two weeks ago.
Please note carefully all the information contained in this summer version of the e-News. This will be the last e-News until mid-August so this edition is full of information that relates to the first few weeks of school. In addition to the announcements and reminders contained in this email, please note the packet of information located on Brophy’s webpage to which we referred in the mailing that was sent home two weeks ago.
From Mr. Walsh, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction: Textbook Information for the 2010-2011 School Year
Parents should take note that the way students will acquire textbooks for some classes will change from previous years, and they should acquaint themselves with the process now so as to avoid any confusion at the beginning of the year.
Parents should take note that the way students will acquire textbooks for some classes will change from previous years, and they should acquaint themselves with the process now so as to avoid any confusion at the beginning of the year.
From Mr. Bopp, the Dean of Students: Important to Register for Parking Permits Early
Parking permits are awarded on a first come first serve basis and it is important that students get applications in to the Dean’s Office as early as possible to be assured of a sticker that will permit them to park on campus.
Parking permits are awarded on a first come first serve basis and it is important that students get applications in to the Dean’s Office as early as possible to be assured of a sticker that will permit them to park on campus.
Final Transcripts
Final transcripts for members of the Class of 2010 have been mailed to the college/university each student indicated he would be attending on the survey given to students in May.
Final transcripts for members of the Class of 2010 have been mailed to the college/university each student indicated he would be attending on the survey given to students in May.
Naviance College Lists
Students in the Class of 2011 need to be adding colleges to their Naviance account. This can be done simply by the student logging into Naviance, clicking the "Colleges" tab, and then selecting the "Colleges I'm Thinking About" link.
Students in the Class of 2011 need to be adding colleges to their Naviance account. This can be done simply by the student logging into Naviance, clicking the "Colleges" tab, and then selecting the "Colleges I'm Thinking About" link.