Sailing Club Led by West Walker '25 Finds Success in the Valley
Weston Walker '25, a desert transplant who had learned to sail when his family lived in New Jersey, decided "why not find a way" when considering how he would continue an activity that he loved in a location short on water. He recruited some of his Brophy classmates and they pulled a boat and equipment to Lake Pleasant for sailing lessons and the Arizona High School Sailing Club was born.
This desert team competes against coastal California teams and placed second in their first California regatta. In Arizona, they hope to help other high schools form teams by sharing their boats and sailing acumen with those who want to learn.
Thank you to Channel 12 for telling their story! Students in the video are West, Lukas Villela '25, Teague Walker '26 and Lionel Franklin '26.
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.