One of the busiest groups on campus is the Brophy Native American Club which includes students from both Brophy and Xavier. They recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where they co-hosted the Oak Flat Unity Summit and met with Arizona legislators and other officials in support of the Save Oak Flat Act. According to club moderator Cooper Davis '10, "The youth testimony was powerful and we hope opens the hearts and minds of our leaders to act on this critical legislation that will protect our land, water and spirits." Cronkite News/PBS published this article spotlighting the advocacy efforts of the BNAC.
As a way to further acknowledge and celebrate Native American Heritage Month, members of the BNAC also spoke at a Brophy Cultural Project event on Nov. 28, with the theme, "We're Still Here." Five students shared their unique experiences as members of indigenous tribes.
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.