A collection of news postings from around campus. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=a433b171ead15a2c55d03646c68631bd Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:04:02 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/padres-latinos-unidos-de-brophy-7/ Nuestra siguiente reunión será el 12 de octubre en el SAC de las 6:00-8:00 pm. Habrá presentaciones sobre NetClassroom, el programa para verificar las calificaciones de su hijo, y sobre Canvas, el programa que utilizan los maestros para asignar tareas.  Recuerden que para más información pueden revisar nuestra pagina en el sito de web de […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4227 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:55:46 +0000 School News http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/admissions-office-class-of-2020-fall-admissions-events/ The Office of Admissions is in full swing for the Class of 2020 with Shadow Days, Information Socials, school visits, and Open House.  Check out www.brophyprep.org for important admissions deadlines and events. Eighth Grade Information Socials have begun. We will be in Arcadia, Chandler/Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and Litchfield Park in the next two weeks. We […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4226 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:55:08 +0000 http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/brophy-immersions-lets-keep-going-2/ The link to sign up for immersion trips is still live and on the Brophy webpage under the Faith and Justice “immersions” tab. Though the Fall deadline has passed, we are asking for more students to consider the Ignatian Family Teach-In in November…AND you can still sign up for Kino Border Initiative day and weekend trips AND for […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4225 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:54:32 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/weekly-mass/ Did you know Mass is offered in the chapel every Wednesday at lunch?  Fr. Postell, S.J. celebrates the Eucharist with us and everyone is invited. http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4224 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:53:55 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/manresa/ Manresa…a place of transformation! Go on Retreat! That’s the message Mr. Jim Grindey and John Legris ’16 left our community with at this past Wednesday’s Retreats Commissioning Liturgy. We prayed over the first Magis and Kairos groups heading up the mountain this week and next. We encouraged all students to make a retreat this year […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4223 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:53:16 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/frosh-retreat-2015-stand-firm-in-the-faith/ What a great weekend! Freshmen and their big brothers, with the help of faculty, staff, administration and sophomore gophers, experienced service, prayer, fun, and true Brophy family wisdom as they engaged in activities of all kinds to, as Fr. Eddie Reese, S.J. said at the closing Mass, “complete the welcome of freshmen and their families […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4222 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:52:40 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/the-ofjs-first-ever-ignatius-presents-advocacy-day/ The OFJ’s first-ever “Ignatius Presents – Advocacy Day” will take place on campus Wednesday September 23 outside of Keating Hall throughout the day. The first advocacy day will invite students to engage the issues surrounding immigration in our country and the world. Students returning from today’s Kino Border Initiative day trip and Kino Teens Club will lead […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4221 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:50:43 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/the-first-time-ever/ The first time ever! A Catholic pope has been invited to address the US Congress. Pope Francis visits east coast cities, the World Meeting of Families, and speaks this coming Thursday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m. eastern time. Brophy students will be able to view the Pope’s speech later that day at lunch in the […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4220 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:49:47 +0000 Office of Faith & Justice http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/friday-night-lights-beach-bash/ The Brophy Student Council will be hosting the 2nd FNL of the year on September 25th from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. on Brophy’s Baseball Field and at the Brophy Aquatic Center. There’ll be plenty of water-fun including water games, a 20-foot water slide, and movies and games in the pool! Bring your suit and a […] http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4219 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:49:12 +0000 Student Activities http://www.brophyprep.org/news/2015/09/18/standardized-tests-4/ SAT – Test Date: November 7th – Registration Deadline:  October 9th ACT – Test Date: October 24th – Registration Deadline:  September 18th! http://www.brophyprep.org/news/?p=4218 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:48:12 +0000 College Counseling http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2015/09/brophy-xavier-college-fair-participants/ The Brophy-Xavier College Fair will be at Brophy this year: September 28, 6:30 PM. The following schools are registered for our College Fair as of September 22.  This list will be updated regularly leading up to the fair. Arizona State University Assumption College Barrett, The Honors College at  ASU Baylor University Benedictine College Benedictine University […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=507 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:45:02 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2015/08/class-of-2015-senior-night-august-24th/ Below you will find a PDF of our presentation, as well as the handout from our evening together.  (Some slides might not make as much sense, if you were not able to attend for full context.)   Please contact your counselor with any question! Senior Night Power Point  and Senior Night Handout, August 24 2015 Additionally, we have created a […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=496 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:41:06 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-bennett-houck/ Getting involved at Brophy was the most important part of my freshman year.  Brophy allows everyone to be a part of something they enjoy, whether it’s a club, a sport, or an event.  They told us when we started freshman year that you are not having a real experience if you show up to school […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1074 Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:43 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-luke-tanner/ My first year at Brophy has been an incredible one.  I have made wonderful friends and full participated in all Brophy has to offer. It all started with SHEP summer school. I met great guys and got a helpful jump-start in my academics.  Throughout the year, I continued to meet new people.  I went to […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1071 Wed, 27 May 2015 16:53:28 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-luke-heslep/ With the help and openness of my freshman advisor and teachers, I was able to adapt to Brophy life rather quickly.  I could have gone to another high school, but Brophy has challenged me to be the best that I can be, to be open to growth, and to be a true man for others. […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1069 Wed, 20 May 2015 14:52:07 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-sterling-sourk/ Coming to Brophy was one of the best things that ever happened to me.  I attended SHEP Humanities class in the summer and immediately made some great friends.  Going into the school year I already knew some people which was great, but then I made even more friends.  Because I took SHEP, I was able […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1066 Wed, 20 May 2015 14:45:54 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-brandon-krupp/ “Brotherhood is not just a Bible word. Out of comradeship can come and will come the happy life for all.”–Heywood Broun This quote, I believe, perfectly represents my time at Brophy.  When I first arrived, the first thing they talked about wasn’t about how great the education was, but instead about  brotherhood and the bond […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1065 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:36:45 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-marcus-pimentel/ My first year at Brophy has been great.  I have met many people, made new friends, and have had many unique experiences: my writing was published; I was elected to Student Council; I joined Freshman Choir; and I made the varsity Lacrosse Team.  I also joined the Gardening,  Quidditch, and Middle-Eastern Clubs.   Participating in […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1062 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:30:35 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-eli-kreisberger/ My first year at Brophy was absolutely amazing!  I made so many new friends and I did so many new things I never thought I could see myself doing.  I never thought I would be in Choir or even think that it was cool, but it grew on me. When I came to Brophy I […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1060 Mon, 18 May 2015 14:23:16 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-kinner-patel/ My first year has been very busy but very rewarding and worthwhile.  I am more than satisfied with my decision to attend Brophy as I am given so many opportunities inside and out of the classroom.  I got involved early with the Diplomatic Corp program (we host shadow day students from 8th grade), Key Club, […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1059 Mon, 18 May 2015 14:18:19 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-michael-grindey/ Freshman year at Brophy was a lot more than I could have ever imagined.  Coming from a grade school where I was on top of the world, I found myself being in the lowest class on campus.  I was going to school with 17 and 18 year olds, and it was a lot different than […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1057 Fri, 15 May 2015 18:03:03 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/2015/05/freshman-year-reflection-by-troy-weinstein/ Thanks to all of the great clubs and sports here at Brophy, I quickly adjusted to the life of a Brophy high school student, which trust me, is great.  In the beginning of the school year, Brophy established itself as a second home for me.  This great school is able to do this by introducing […] http://www.brophyprep.org/admissions/?p=1053 Fri, 15 May 2015 17:57:12 +0000 Admissions News http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2014/11/financial-aid-presentation-november-10-2014/ Financial Aid and the College Process http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=465 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:09:49 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2014/09/junior-parent-coffee-chat-slides/ If you attended (or missed) the coffee chat, you can view the slides here.   Please note that this is not an actual presentation; our conversation was based on live questions from the audience, and these slides were simply used as reference points during our discussion. Junior Parent Coffee Chat http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=463 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:34:27 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2014/08/senior-parent-night-2014-presentation-handout/ Thank you all for attending Senior Night on Wednesday.  Below you will find our presentation with notes, the handout, and the contact information for the university representatives who joined us.  Please contact your counselor with any questions, or to schedule an appointment, call Mrs. Mary Novak at 602-264.5291 x6481.  We hope to see you at our […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=456 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:45:50 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2014/01/brophy-parent-brag-sheet/ Brophy Parent Brag Sheet Junior  Parents: Please spend some time with this and return it to your son’s college counselor.  We will use this not only for background to get to know your son more closely as we work with him, but also to craft more dynamic recommendation letters when he applies to college.  You […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=422 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:02:09 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2013/11/407/ 2013 Financial Aid Night Above is the power point from our Financial Aid night. If you were not able to attend and have questions, please contact your son’s assigned college counselor. The FAFSA can be accessed (after January 1, 2014) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The CSS PROFILE can be accessed after October 1, 2013 at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/ Both […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=407 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:28:44 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2013/09/senior-parent-coffee-chat-2013-recap/ Notes from Senior Parent Coffee Chat, September 24 Questions had been submitted regarding teacher recommendations, University of California and California State University applications, and Scholarships and Financial Aid.  These and other questions are included below, as well as a few extra miscellaneous points.  As always, please contact your counselor with any questions or concerns. Teacher […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=403 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 03:28:27 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2013/01/sat-prep-class/ Brophy will be offering an SAT prep class beginning Monday February 4th, running through March 8. The class will be taught by Ms. Jessica Mason. The class will begin with a pretest in P118 on Friday February 1 at 1:30. Classes will be held from 6:45-7:45 AM in P118, and will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=390 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:16:43 +0000 Announcements http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/2012/01/sat-vs-act/ SAT and ACT     SAT ACT Length/ Cost 3 hours, 45 minutes $45 3 hours, 25 minutes $33, + $15 for Writing Structure 10 alternating sections in reading, math and writing.     4 sections: Math, Science, Reading, English   Material -No science section -No trig, but more math -Emphasis on vocab -Science reasoning […] http://www.brophyprep.org/counseling/?p=333 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:13:38 +0000 College