Brophy’s Sean Kennedy Named NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Winner
Brophy senior Sean Kennedy was honored as the Arizona State Male Winner in the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Student-Athlete Scholarship Competition.
He received a plaque from the NIAAA recognizing their accomplishment and a $500.00 check from the Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA).
Sean has been a three-year letter-winner and team captain for the Broncos for Head Coach Wayne Catan. He was a two-time recipient of the Chris Franklin Award (2023, 2024) and was named the Most Improved Wrestler in 2023. He qualified for the AIA Division I State Championships twice.
Sean also participated on the Brophy swimming and diving team, earning all-region honors and placing 10th in the state in diving in 2023. His favorite Brophy memory is his Kairos retreat. Sean plans to major in engineering.
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (NIAAA) purpose is to promote, facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system. This scholarship program recognizes the partnership between the NIAAA and secondary education. The scholarships will recognize high school student-athletes with distinguished academic, leadership, and sportsmanship attributes and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life.
Xavier’s Lourdes Lauterborn was the girl's winner in the state.
Kennedy has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy and will join the wrestling program.
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
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on the morning of Saturday, May 18, in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey at the height of 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' close bonds 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 and the ties that bind.