Hayes Chambers and Marlon Chambers won the 100 and 200 meters among seven event winners in the opening dual meet with Saguaro and Chaparral. The Broncos out-scored their competitors with 87 points in the opening meet.
Renzo Moran won the 800 meters (2:06.40), and Henry Walters took the 1600 meters (5:42.57). James Chester took the pole vault with a 10-6 clearance, and Ryder Noche won the long jump at 21-0 feet. Rylan Umphrey jumped 20-11 to finish second.
Thatcher Wilson won the triple jump with a best of 39-2 as the Broncos placed the top four finishers. Anderson Kopp was second in the shot put at 40-0.75.
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.