National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students Announced
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced its semifinalists and commended students for 2024. Brophy congratulates the nine seniors who have been named National Merit Semifinalists and the 12 seniors who earned commended student designation.
Our semifinalists are Nathan Cai, Marcos Guillen, Doer He, Charles Judd, Shaan Keole, John McCarthy, Jacob Ng, Alec Oden and Ian O’Riley. These academically accomplished young men now have the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship program competition. The national pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, includes those students who scored highest on the PSAT/NMSQT® in each state.
Brophy's commended students are Matthew DiCaudo, Xavier Estrada Lopez, Jack Gallagher, Nate George, Josh Hori, Max Jaros, Liam Lowry, Trey Markham, Dilan Movalia, James Phillips, Owen Wallace and Nick Zarillo. Commended students are recognized for their academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT® last year.
This morning, Brophy College Preparatory proudly hosted its New Student Convocation, a cherished tradition that prayerfully welcomes new students and their families into the Brophy community. This year’s convocation was particularly special, as it marked the arrival of the Class of 2028, coinciding with the school’s centennial year, as well as the Loyola Academy Scholar Class of 2031.
The ceremony included a prayerful reflection, highlighting the school’s commitment to faith and the Jesuit tradition. The event concluded with a blessing for the new students and their families, setting a positive and hopeful tone for the years to come. As the Class of 2028 begins its journey at Brophy, and the Loyola Academy Scholars continue their academic path, they do so with the full support of the Brophy community.
Brophy College Preparatory marked the beginning of the school year with the annual Back to School Bash, a signature event designed to foster connections between the incoming Class of 2028 and their Big Brothers. The event was a tremendous success, offering a day filled with activities aimed at building camaraderie and community.
Students participated in a variety of water-themed activities, with the highlight being the giant water slides set up on Brophy’s baseball field. The pool area was also a popular spot, providing a refreshing way to celebrate the start of the new academic year. Lively music, engaging games and a festive atmosphere contributed to a day of smiles and new friendships.
It’s clear that the students are ready for an exciting year ahead