Brophy Junior Named First Place Winner in Maricopa County "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest
Congratulations to Brophy junior, Jake Petrine, for winning the Maricopa County "I Voted" sticker design contest!
Jake's design, titled "Vote in the Desert," was selected as the first place winner in the Youth category after receiving over 1,300 votes from the community. This incredible achievement is the result of an extra credit assignment led by Brophy social studies teacher, Jim Welty '14, across his Government classes.
The contest, launched by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, highlighted the artistic talents of young people throughout the county. Jake's creativity and civic engagement were recognized on a local level.
This award is a testament to Jake's skills, as well as the top-notch education he is receiving at Brophy Prep.
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.