On Wednesday, the Brophy track and field team won the Fr. Olivier “Dutch” Friendship Invitational with 132 points to edge Corona del Sol. Brophy swept the long jump led by Rylan Umphrey with a jump of 22-3. Ryder Noche won the 100m in 11.13, while Brendon Luke took the 300m hurdles in 41.77. Hayes Chambers won the open high jump at 5-10. Brophy also took the Open 4x100m and 4x400m relays. The 4x100m relay included Hayes Chambers, Jack Sebald, Noche, and Umphrey: Luca Cannizo, Connor Brown, Jack Sebald, and Chris Honan combined for the last relay win.
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.