By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP The Science Department faculty nominate two students each year, usually freshmen or sophomores to research and work at Barrow Neurological Institute. One of these students, Kirshna Sinha ’18, works with Dr. Leslie Baxter to research a possible correlation between motor performance, like tapping your finger, and the size of […]
By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Varsity Tennis, led by new coach Mr. Eric Chalmers ’10, is preparing for its state tournament later this April after a 13-win season with only one loss to Chaparral. Mr. Chalmers, a Brophy graduate, played tennis at Seattle University, and is currently in his first year of coaching high […]
By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Xavier offers an aviation elective course that uses computerized flight simulators to build flight experience. The class is taught by Mr. Gale Hestenes, a Xavier faculty member, and the class is housed on Xavier’s campus, but is open to Brophy students. Mr. Hestenes is a certified flight instructor […]
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Officers Brian Ross and Steve Mulligan of the Phoenix Police Department speak to Mr. Buchanan after a basketball game Feb. 21. Mr. Ross and Mulligan both secure many Brophy sporting events during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Brian Ross, an officer […]
By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Students driving to school from the East Valley have recently encountered two traffic light additions on Camelback Road, and they should be pleased. About midway through the first semester, the components of a new traffic light just east of 7th Street began to emerge. Within a couple weeks or […]
By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP While mature rated video games, such as “Grand Theft Auto,” are popular among students, these games include violent and demeaning portrayals of women in their gameplay. At an all boys school, it is important to determine how these games effect students’ outlook on women. Mr. Lane McShane ’82 administered […]
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 – Ms. Adria Renke greets students and families at the distinguished students awards ceremony, April 13. By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Ms. Adria Renke has taken over as interim president of the school, making her the first female president in Brophy’s 88 year history. Ms. Renke, formerly the vice president, […]
Photo By: Andrew Brown’18 | The ladies in Michales are commited to serving the Brophy community on a day to day basis. By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP The employees of Michael’s Catering Service have a daily presence in the lives of students going through the lunch line. Brophy’s branch of Michael’s is managed by Ms. […]
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | Trump Speaks at a campaign event By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP With a school diversity that closely mirrors that of Maricopa County, Hispanic students say they are offended by the divisive rhetoric of the presidential campaign. Most of this ire is pointed at Republican presidential nominee Donald […]
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service- Gary Johnson speaks during the Libertarian Party presidential candidate debate at the Embassy Suites in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, February 11, 2012. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT) By Matthew Zacher ’18 THE ROUNDUP Gary Johnson is mounting an independent bid for president as a Libertarian and his bipartisanship is making an […]
