Junior Cree Thomas placed sixth in the decathlon with a career-best 5,608 points at the Arizona State Multi Championships on Friday and Saturday at Red Mountain HS. Thomas was the decathlon state championships junior silver medalist, while freshman Max Columbus was the silver medalist in his class.
Thomas had personal bests in the discus and javelin and finished among the top three in three events: 110m hurdles (2nd, 15.84, 781 points), discus (3rd, 119-9, 594 points), and high jump (3rd, 5-10.75, 627 points).
Columbus had personal bests in four events: 110m hurdles, 1500m, discus, and long jump to conclude his first prep season. Root has personal bests in the hurdles, long jump, and pole vault.
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.