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Swim website headline prompts AIA investigation of Brophy swimmer

By Garrison Murphy ’15 THE ROUNDUP In late October, Athletic Director Mr. Bill Woods received a phone call from the Arizona Interscholastic Association inquiring about swimmer Jack Blake ’15. Mr. Woods said he soon realized the call was part of an investigation of Blake and the athletic department over allegations of his “going pro,” meaning […]

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Black Student Union presentation offers chance for voices to be heard

Photo by Matthew Montes ’15 | Chris Hubbard ’15 addresses students and faculty Dec. 8 during a special meeting of the Black Student Union. Students from Brophy’s Black Student Union hosted a discussion at lunch in the Great Hall about current issues related to police violence and minorities. By Anthony Cardellini ’17 & Joseph Valencia […]

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Featured Football Multimedia

Slideshow: Best of The Roundup’s football photos

Photo by Matthew Montes ’15 | Brophy defeated Desert Ridge 40-35 Sept. 26 in their homecoming game.   These photos are the best from The Roundup’s 2014-1015 football season coverage. Our Sports photographers are Ben Liu ’15, Matthew Montes ’15, Devin McManimon ’17, Gray Olson ’17 and Noah Rodriquez ’17. See all of The Roundup’s football […]

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Pro/Con: Students debate early Christmas decorations

Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 – Dec. 2. The christmas lights on this house started to go up as long ago as Oct.1. The decorations cost roughly 10,000 to put up and take down. PRO: Early Christmas decorations prompt economic, cultural growth By Reece M. Krantz ’16 THE ROUNDUP There seems to be an age-old […]

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Featured Sports Swim and Dive

Swim wins state championship after undefeated season, 27th in a row

Photo by Ben Liu ’15 — Brophy swimmers compete in a meet earlier in the school year. By Henry Erlandson ’16 THE ROUNDUP The Brophy swim team came away victorious at the Skyline Aquatic Center Nov. 8, winning their 27th straight state championship and the 37th in school history. The team scored 341 overall points, […]

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Golf Sports

Golf team takes 3rd in state

By Andrew Howard ’17 THE ROUNDUP With no seniors on this year’s state golf team, Brophy took third in the state golf tournament. “This year’s team really exceeded my expectations,” said head coach Mr. John Shores. Michael Feagles ’16, and Chip Getz ’16 were two players Mr. Shores said had particularly good seasons. “Feagles was […]

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Social media can be beneficial to democracy

Staff Editorial The Issue: Social media’s role in a democratic system is unknown Our Stance:Students should participate online, but be weary of the political considerations By Reece M. Krantz ’16 & Chase L. Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP Democracy has been called into question many times in the past few decades. From questionable laws and political […]

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New yoga class impacts students physically, spiritually

Photo by Jace Riley ’16 — Greg Vogel ’15 (left), Kyle Sourbeer ’15 (middle), and Joe Pierson ’16 (right) pose during their 7th period yoga class. By Gabe Morrison ’17 THE ROUNDUP  A new class is giving students an opportunity to escape the busyness of daily life and meditate. Taught by Mrs. Karen Parise, yoga […]

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Cross Country Featured Sports

Cross Country places 9th, looks to the future

Photo by Luke Mailliard ’15 — Cross country runner Luke Mason ’17 sprints ahead of a Gilbert High School runner. By Chase Bayless ’15 THE ROUNDUP The cross country season came to a close as the team finished ninth in the state championship, Saturday, Nov. 8 at Cave Creek golf course. “We didn’t run to […]

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Objects on teachers’ desks hold unique origins

Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 | Oct. 8, Mr. Burke sets up for class in the morning. His desk is filled with a variety of trinkets that give it unique character. By William Joseph Borders IV ’16 THE ROUNDUP From classroom to classroom, teachers possess many items on their desks that students don’t know the […]

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