Rowing Records Top Finishes at US Rowing Southwest Youth Regional Championship
The Brophy rowing program had a big day at the USRowing Southwest Regional Championships, held this weekend outside Sacramento. Senior Harvard commit Ian O’Riley won the USRowing Southwest Regional Championships single event, recording the win by open water by an unbelievable 20 sec.
Freshmen Quincy Sweet and Ian Gross also placed 5th in the Under 16 Final. Sophomore Brody Jennings missed 3rd place in the Men’s Under 17 single by .6 seconds but qualified for the National Championships.
Juniors Cory Millikan and Blake Mahoney recorded 5th place in the Men’s Second Varsity Double event Grand Final.
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.