Category: Campus Briefs
Zemites completes Eagle Scout project by helping St. Timothy Catholic Church
By Michael Ahearne ’14 THE ROUNDUP Patrick Zemites ’15 constructed a “Memorial Garden for the Unborn” at St. Timothy Catholic Church, which was dedicated Sunday, Jan. 20. Zemites constructed this garden, along with the help of Boy Scout troop 565, as a part of his Boy Scout Eagle Project. The garden was dedicated in honor [...]
Brophy quiz bowl goes undefeated at Mesquite High School
By Michael Ahearne ’14 THE ROUNDUP Brophy’s Quiz Bowl teams traveled to Mesquite High School in Gilbert Jan. 9 to compete against other schools in a 12-team league. Team A consisted of Jordan Bruner ’13, Nehal Samra ’13, Aakash Jain ’14, Pratap Jayaram ’13 and Seth Harris ’14. Team B consisted of Rajet Vatsa ’14, [...]
Students, teachers grow mustaches for cancer awareness
By Tanner Nypen ’15 THE ROUNDUP Every November men all around the country will grow out their mustaches in order to raise money for cancer awareness through an even called Movember. Movember’s goal is to raise money to increase awareness and early detection, diagnosis and effective treatments of both prostate and testicular cancer in men. [...]
Exam Cram creates new study environment for finals
By Andrew Marini ’13 THE ROUNDUP The first “Exam Cram” will take place both Monday, Dec 17 as well as Tuesday Dec, 18 in both the Harper Great Hall and the Information Commons. Organizers said Exam Cram is a Brophy event that should incorporate the fun of Friday Night Lights with the helpfulness of a [...]
Showcase assembly shines light on student talents
By Logan J. Hall ’14 THE ROUNDUP The Student Council’s first showcase assembly Nov. 1 was designed to leave students with a greater understanding of what Brophy’s fine arts has to offer. Mr. Tony Oldani said he thought that the assembly was a success. “It was fantastic from beginning to end,” Mr. Oldani said. The assembly opened with [...]
Homecoming goes ‘Back to the Future’
By Jack Macias ’14 THE ROUNDUP The movie “Back to the Future” was a success when it hit box offices in 1985 and since then it pop-culture has been a symbol of time traveling. On Saturday, Oct. 20th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. “Back to the Future” will be the theme for Brophy’s 2012 Homecoming [...]
Fine Arts Extravaganza set for November 20
By P.J. Binsfeld ’15 THE ROUNDUP The annual Fine Arts Extravaganza comes back to Brophy next month, on Tuesday, November 19th from 6-10 p.m. The event features art, live music, and poetry and prose readings. There will also be coffee and snacks. There will be live music at the Black Box Theatre, the Mall stage, in [...]
Students given chance to get flu shots
By P.J. Binsfeld ’15 THE ROUNDUP Students had the opportunity to get their flu shots on campus from the Mollen Immunization clinics Monday, Oct 1. “Influenza is a highly contagious illness that makes healthy people feel miserable and can be very serious in patients with chronic diseases–especially lung and heart disease,” said Dr. Charles Pollack, the Chairman of the [...]
Crews minimize flood damage in Eller
By Julian De Ocampo ’13 THE ROUNDUP Water remediation and construction crews wrapped up work at Eller building over the weekend following a flood caused by a broken water heater. The water heater, located in a third floor maintenance closet, ruptured Thursday, Aug. 2 after the building had been locked for the day. Maintenance members [...]
Students document immersion trips through blogs
The countries of South America may be a popular tourist destination for many, but the Brophy students who ventured to Argentina, El Salvador and Peru this summer weren’t there just to relax – they were there to serve and learn.


