Three Broncos on All-Premier Region Cross Country Team
Junior Santiago Sanchez and senior Jack Kyle were named to the All-Premier Region first team announced for the 2023 season. Senior Kenoby Hetman was selected to the second team.
It was the second consecutive honor for Sanchez on the region's first team. It was the first postseason honor for both Kyle and Hetman.
Sanchez paced the team with a ninth-place finish in 16:16 to earn a medal at the AIA Division I State Championships. Kyle crossed the line in 29th in 16:50 and Hetman was 39th in 17:02. They led the team to a ninth-place overall finish.
They will represent Brophy at the NXN Southwest meet on Saturday in Mesa at Coyote Run Golf Course.
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.