Congratulations to the 22 seniors who have been named National Merit Semifinalists! These academically accomplished young men now have the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship program competition. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the national pool of semifinalists includes those students who scored highest on the PSAT/NMSQT® in each state and honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
Brophy’s 2025 National Merit Semifinalists are seniors Nathan Bae, Nathaniel Crooks, Alexander Crum, Kamran Darnall-Hirani, Arin Gopakumar, Oliver Groft, Naren Gudavalli, Aidan Hyde, Timothy Jiang, Dean Ketcham, Finnegan Klocke, Blake Mahoney, Max Millstine, Marco Pannozzo, Ronin Patel, Santiago Paul, Logan Phillips, Weston Walker, Henry Walters, Ming Yang, Ryan Zerbib and Colin Zimmerman.
Left to right in photo: Colin Zimmerman, Arin Gopakumar, Henry Walters, Weston Walker, Aidan Hyde, Naren Gudavalli, Ryan Zerbib, Nathan Bae, Yang Ming, Dean Ketcham, Marco Pannozzo, Logan Phillips, Blake Mahoney, Kamran Darnall-Hirani, Ronin Patel, Oliver Groft, Nathaniel Crooks, Finnegan Klocke, Timothy Jiang, Alexander Crum, Santiago Paul and Max Millstine.
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