Brophy's Timothy Jiang '25 Excels at National Tournament in Des Moines
Brophy Speech & Debate marked a significant milestone Sunday, June 16, 2024, by participating in the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. This event, which saw around 7,500 competitors, stands as the world’s largest academic competition. Brophy’s participation this year marked its 44th appearance.
After securing the sweepstakes championship at the Arizona National Qualifier, Brophy sent 10 outstanding students to compete in various categories, including Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Informative Speaking and Dramatic Interpretation.
A special commendation goes to Timothy Jiang, Class of '25, who not only placed in the Top 40 for Lincoln-Douglas Debate but also earned the prestigious Top Speaker National Champion trophy.
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.