Brophy-Xavier Speech & Debate Places First in National Qualifier
Congratulations to the Brophy-Xavier Speech & Debate team, taking 1st Place in Team Sweepstakes and Debate Sweepstakes at the National Qualifier, held March March 21-23, at Brophy. The team's impressive showing marked a first win for the schools since 2015.
The winning team of students from Brophy and Xavier College Preparatory comprised Hope Smith '24 in Dramatic Interpretation; Mahima Sanghera '25 and Timothy Jiang '25 in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; Yug Sonawane '27 and Ethan Han '27 in Policy Debate; Santiago Paul '25 and Dione Pahilan '25 in Policy Debate; and Lucas Vargas '26 and Elise Kindle '24 in Informative Speaking. These Broncos and Gators will go on to participate in the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June.
The Brophy-Xavier Speech & Debate team moderator is Jim Welty '14, a member of Brophy's Social Studies Department.
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