Earlier this fall, 22 seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists and, more recently, 28 seniors were named National Merit Commended Students. Students earned National Merit recognition based on their performances on the 2023 Preliminary SAT (PSAT). Approximately 34,000 seniors across the nation's high schools received Commended Student recognition. Although Commended Students do not continue in the scholarship competition, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation notes that they "have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success."
Brophy congratulates (l-r in photo):
Anthony Morrison, Jack Bagby, Syan Jain, Henry Ponce, Andrew Lopez, Kyle Quintana, Fin Urschel, Bennett Gilchrist, Hudson Haydel, Santiago Sanchez, Coleman O'Donnell, Ryan Rastad, Andrew Wei, Jack Scholz, Alfredo Perret, Mateo Martinez, Brendan Galbreath, Michael Tsai, Christian Schaffner, Dione Pahilan, Everett Haugland and Oliver Sheriff. Not pictured: Tristan Oudman, David Robaina, Zeke Rolando, Niket Singh, Max Verdiner and Sam Wilhoit
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