Brophy Alumni Directory

October 7, 2009 - The 2010 Brophy Alumni Directory Project is in its final days. By now Brophy alumni should have received the first communication in postcard form. Once again, Brophy has outsourced this project to Harris Connect. They are a trusted source and have completed the last 3 Alumni Directories, they have also worked with Xavier Prep in the past.

If you've misplaced your postcard, you can contact Harris Connect at 800-546-9354.

Class of 1959 Reunion

November 21, 2009
For more information contact Lynn Ashton at caymanlynn@hotmail.com

Class of 1980 Reunion
Lewis Brown has accepted the reins to gather the Class of 1980 to celebrate 20 years since graduation. Lewis is assembling his committee so if you can help in any way or need more information, please contact him.

E: lb@lewisbrown.com
P: 503/843-2777

Class of 1994 Reunion
John Spannagel is co-chairing this event with XCP alumnus Lisa Coury. Event is scheduled for Friday, November 27th with Mass in the Brophy Chapel on Sunday, November 29th at 10 AM.

Click here for more details or Visit www.bcpxcp94.org/reunion
contact John at jspannagel75@hotmail.com

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

September 4, 2009 - After senior year at Brophy, Jason Hoover '08 attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama on a West Point Preparatory scholarship. Upon completion of his preparatory year at MMI, he was 1 of 3 students to receive the Citizenship Medal. Jason entered Cadet Basic Training soon after at West Point and has successfully completed 6 weeks of CBT. Hoover began classes this past August and will graduate in 2013 & commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army.

September 1, 2000 - Brandon Quinn '07 is headed to Lima, Peru for the semester. He received an internship with the UN Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development, the regional branch of the Department of Disarmament Affiairs. He will be assisting legal officers with a comparative study on firearms law and legal norms for illicit trafficking. His first job will be related to the violence and firearms proliferation in Latin American schools. To follow his blog or say hi you can reach him at http://brandonquinn.blogspot.com

September 1, 2009 - Jeff Griffin '04 is back in Phoenix after playing soccer in Germany. His current project is a production company called "The Artist's Den". He and his cousin are working toward their first film idea with a concept that is inspiring both.
Click here to check out their website.

August 31, 2009 - Trent Stevenson '09 was drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates in the 7th Round. Read more....

August 31, 2009 - JJ Jansen '04 is the Carolina Panthers' new long snapper.
Read more...

August 31, 2009 - After leaving the Brophy faculty in Gary Cabirac '73 is in his 2nd year of teaching at Arizona State University. He teaches in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and runs the General Chemistry Laboratory Program in which he coordinates all the chemistry graduate students who teach lab classes, encompassing approximately 3,000 students each semester.

August 26, 2009 - James Goodnow '99 and wife Erin Ryan (XCP 99) launched a business this year, Going Ivy LLC is an educational consulting firm that efficiently maximizes students' chances of gaining admission to the the college of their choice. They boast a perfect record to date with aiding students with essays -from topic selection, crafting, editing and proofreading text -obtaining letters of recommendation and admissions planning among other aspects of the admissions process. Visit their website at www.goingivy.com for more information.

August 14, 2009 - Sean Peron '00 is headed to live in Barcelona after 5 years in Tokyo.

August 4, 2009 - Matthew Merritt '02 is a First Lieutenant in the US Air Force, he is a Contracting Officer. Matthew graduated from the US Air Force Academy in May 2007 and is currently stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. In June 2007, he married Mandi Hanson (XCP 03). They have a daughter, Madilyn, born in April 2009.

July 27, 2009 - Chris Benguhe '86 is a former National Enquirer writer turned Catholic author and columnist. This summer he launches his website "One More Day Alive" to inspire faith and offer comfort in trying times. Visit his website at onemoredayalive.com.

June 30, 2009 - Taylor Krauss '98 founded Voices of Rwanda, a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the testimonies of Rwandans and informing the world about genocide. Taylor was also recently awarded the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for the film "War in DR Congo," along with other members of the "Worldfocus." Read more at VoiceofRwanda.org

June 5, 2009 feature article in Jewish News of Greater Phoenix

IN MEMORIAM

August 28, 2009 - Robert H. Gradwohl, father of Bob Gradwohl '73, grandfather of Matthew '08

August 25, 2009 - Peggy French, mother of Shawn '72, grandmother of Jon Barlow '07 and Nate Barlow '07.

August 11, 2009 - After 2 years on the Brophy faculty, JP Jarczyk '99 and his wife Kathleen will be departing next week for a year of volunteer service in Tacna, Peru. JP and Kathleen will work at (Jesuit) Colegio Miguel Pro where Kathleen will be working as a social worker at the school and JP will be working in local health clinics.

August 10, 2009 - Mike Kitlas '08 and Greg Garrity '08 with their band, Ann Arbor, made a music video for Scooby Doo. If you have kids, you probably familiar with the Cartoon Channel and have seen them already. No one could be prouder than long time moderator of the "Brophy Battle of the Bands", Lane McShane '82. Watch the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8jCIntzNY4

August 5, 2009 - Mr. Edmund Bezdek, father of William '61, Terrence '63, Donald '63, James '65, Patrick '66.

July 8, 2009 - Mrs. Lavon Brewer, mother of John '82 and Robert '86 passed away today. 

June 11, 2009 - After a short illness Father Edward Callanan, S.J. passed away last night. Father Callanan was the Dean of Brophy from 1962-1964 and Principal from 1964-1968. His ministry then took him to Jesuit High in Sacramento where he served as Principal. In 1990, he came home to Phoenix where he served as Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish until 2002.

June 3, 2009 - Brophy lost a dear friend this week. Brian Hegarty, Class of 1991, passed away on Monday. Brian was one of 5 Hegarty boys who graduated from Brophy including Michael '89, Paul '89, Matt '90 and Tim '99. Brian had been recently named Principal of St. Claire's School in Santa Clara.

2004 Hall of Fame
Michael Mitchell ’93 - Football ’91-’93
Ted Dettmer - Lifetime Athletic Teams Supporter
Paul Micheletti - Soccer Coach ’81-’91
George T. Fadok ’74 - Football ’73-’74
Ted Purdy ’92 - Golf ’91-’92

2003 Hall of Fame
Tim Flood ’63 - Football/Golf
John Likovich ’73 - Football
Tom Likovich ’73 - Football
Andy Roediger ’82 - Tennis
Trevor Stinson - Football Coach
1986 Basketball Team

2001 Hall of Fame
Edward Novak - Football Coach
Chip Tolleson ’76 - Tennis
Kernan Ronan ’77 - Baseball
Scott Garlick ’90 - Soccer
1960 Swim Team

2000 Hall of Fame
Michael Ryan - Coach
Jim Burnes ’68 - Baseball
Mike Keahon ’73 - Track
Bob Kohrs ’76 - Football
Chip Larson ’76 - Golf
John Simons ’79 - Swimming
Mark Alarie ’82 - Basketball
Bil Kopas ’85 - Swimming
1972 Football - Team

Yearbooks
Lose your yearbook?  Between moving to college and starting a family we sometimes lose track of precious things.  Brophy has found a treasure-trove of yearbooks for the following years:  1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2001

Price $20 per book, to benefit Brophy's new generation of students.  Contact Stephanie Stefani at 602-264-5291 ext 6212

These books are available to ALUMNI ONLY. 

BROPHY ALUMNI FACULTY
Brophy each year is blessed with Alumni on Faculty. They bring a unique experience and understanding of the Brophy student.

Mr. John Damaso '97
Mr. Tom Danforth '78
Mr. James Halpin '81
Mr. Marc Kelly '87
Mr. Joe Klein '86
Mr. Jose Leyba '94
Mr. Lane McShane '82
Mr. Jesus Melendez '85
Mr. Jose Mendoza '88
Mr. Scott Middlemist '87
Mr. Mica Mulloy '99
Mr. Mike Nelson '96
Mr. Andy Schmidbauer '88
Mr. Steve Smith '96
Mr. Jimmy Tricco '99
Mr. Jeff Viso '94
Mr. Mike Welty '83

Need a transcript?

Fill out the order form and fax or mail in payment (fax credit card payments only). Transcript orders will not be taken with out payment& order form.

Most transcripts take approximately 72 hours to retrieve. Please note diplomas can take up to three months to reproduce.

For more information contact Donna Nelson, Registrar at 602-264-5291 ext 6265

Notable Alum
THIS IS A WORKING LIST.  If someone has been omitted from this list, please contact the Alumni office at sstefani@brophprep.org

Mark Alarie '82, Former NBA player - Denver Nuggets & Washington Bullets and Duke Basketball

John Churchill '92, Actor, TV & Movies - CSI, Revelations & Cellular

Paul Cichocki '80, Pixar Animation Studios

Michael Collier '71, Poet Laureate for the State of Maryland 2001-2004

Chris Cummiskey '83, Technology Cabinet Gov Janet Napalitano’s office

Tim Dewan '63, Forner NFL tight end - Denver Broncos

John Ganem '78, Senior Editor CSI, Asst Editor The Godfather III, Little Man Tate, The War of the Roses

Scott Garlick '90, former Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake

Gary Hall '93, Olympic Gold Medal swimmer

Glen Keane '72, Disney Chief Animator

Cris Kirkwood '78, Bassist/ Vox/Keys/Guit-Jo - Meat Puppets

Curt Kirkwood '76, Guitar/Vox/Keys - Meat Puppets

Bob Kohrs '76, former NFL football - Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Mitchell '93, Stanford football player

Mike Murphy '56, Actor, TV & Movies - M.A.S.H (1970), Batman Returns (1992), Magnolia (1999), X-Men (2006)

Jimmy Newquist '88, Caroline’s Spine Band

Ted Purdy '92, PGA golf professional

John Simons '79, former Olympic & Pan American swimmer

Justin Speier '91, pitcher former Chicago Cubs, former Toronto Blue Jays, currently w/Los Angeles Angels

Shawn Swayda '92, NFL player - Atlanta Falcons

Evan Whitfield '95, former Major League Soccer - Real Salt Lake, Chicago Fire, Olympic Soccer Team 2000, former Royal Belgium Football Association - KAA Gent

Loyola Marymount University
Prayers for the soul of Sister Peg Dolan who passed away on Oct 6th. Sister Peg was a long time member of the LMU community, serving as Dir. of Campus Ministry and Alumni Chaplain.

Brophy Sports Campus
Click here for current news

Click here to watch the
Ryan Companies project slideshow

Brophy Football Online
#3 Brophy football plays #2 Red Mountain this week. If you can't be in Phoenix for the game this week you can catch Brophy football on www.cox7.com. Game time 7 PM

Google Map to Red Mountain High School

Check out the Brophy Football website for more team information.

Other game broadcasts
Game times 7 PM
October 23rd against Hamilton on
FSN Arizona

Brophy Students honored as National Merit Semi-Finalists

Homeboy Industries
August 19, 2009 - Last year Brophy students began an immersion trip to Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES??? Yes. They visited with Father Greg Boyle and his mission as founder of Homeboy Industries, an organization dedicated to give ex-gang members a new way of life.

Watch Father Boyle in his CNN interview

Visit Homeboy Industries

Leaving a Legacy:
Planned Giving for Brophy College Preparatory

Nearly 50 Brophy families and friends have pledged gifts to the Brophy Legacy Society.  There are many different ways you can use planned giving: you can award a gift to Brophy by naming the school as a beneficiary in your will, your retirement planning, or life insurance program or consider an annuity or trust. 

Click the Legacy Society link on the sidebar, you’ll find ideas, information and a calculator which will analyze the benefits based on the different giving packages.  Brophy also has professional resources at your disposal.  Consider a legacy gift to Brophy.

If you have any questions you can contact Joe Helm at 602-264-5291 ext. 6430 or email jhelm@brophyprep.org.

GROWING IN IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

"Growing in Ignatian Spirituality" will be the focus of an exciting series open to men and women using adaptations from St Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises.  Led by Adria Renke, Vice President, Brophy College Preparatory and sponsored by the Brophy Moms Guild Prayer Group, it promises to be an inspirational time of reflection and quiet contemplation.  Invite your friends and meet new ones in a welcoming environment.  Regardless of your religious affiliation, this will be something you don't want to miss!

The daytime series begins August 26th at 11:30 am and meets monthly in Brophy Chapel.

The evening series begins August 27th  at 7 pm and will continue based on interest.

For inquiries, conntact  
ahuntersmith@aol.com and rondamattern@yahoo.com

BROPHY DAD'S CLUB STUDENT JOB REFERRAL PROGRAM

JUNE 11, 2009 - Each year the Brophy Dad's Club organizes a job referral program for Brophy students seeking employment opportunites. The program encourages further development as yong adults and provides Brophy students with valuable work experience. If you are able to provide employment on a part-time basis, or full-time during the summer, please visit the Brophy Job Referral Program.
Fill out the Job Description Form and mail it to studentjobs@brophyprep.org.

If you have any questions,
contact Mark Jones at mark.jones@levredgetech.com or 602/695-1959.

Special thank you to alumnus
Andy Schmidbauer '88, Director of Work Student, for his tireless efforts on behalf of Brophy students.

Donate online

Brophy's financial aid budget for the 2009-2010 school year was $2.35 M. Thanks to the generosity of so many donors, young men were afforded a Jesuit education who otherwise did not have the means. Donating to the Brophy Financial Aid is easy.

Or make checks payable to:
Brophy College Preparatory & mail to 4701 North Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Questions about donating?
Contact Patti Franz at
602.264.5291 ext. 6365 or pfranz@brophyprep.org