Tag: Josh Galvin
Xavier Gator : Morgan Kelley
By Josh Galvin ’13 THE ROUNDUP For official Roundup purposes, please state your name and year. Morgan Kelley, and I’m a senior. First thing after graduating? I’ll probably hang out with my friends until the end of May, and then I have an internship in Boston for Doble Engineering for chemical engineering. That’s pretty far [...]
Lone ‘Wolff’ photographer finds solace in snapshots
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words.
But for Sam Wolff ’13, the value of his photographs runs much deeper, measured not in words but emotions.
Video: Science fair encourages experimentation, interest among students
Students tested and experimented to create projects to showcase at the annual science fair in February.
Students who won 1st place in their category moved on the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair on April 1st, after which the top students will attend the International Science and Engineering fair in Philadelphia.
City stats show 7th St., Indian School most dangerous intersection near campus
By Josh Galvin ’13 & Brett A. Mejia ’13 THE ROUNDUP There are few things scarier to a student driver than an accident. Lives are endangered, insurance rates soar and a permanent black mark appears on a newly acquired license. Yet according to Brophy Security Director Mr. John Buchanan, Brophy student drivers continue to impress [...]
Spanish Honors Society’s “Las Posadas” celebration breaks cultural boundaries
By Josh Galvin ’13 THE ROUNDUP The crowd huddled around the door on a cool December morning, singing a plea for entrance. Some spoke only English, while others sang the verses in fluent Spanish. Clearly, these people came from two different cultures; under normal circumstances, they would not associate in this way. However, during this [...]
Kindle Fire launches to public scrutiny, faces stiff competition
By Josh Galvin ’13
THE ROUNDUP
With the holiday season encroaching upon the consumer world once more, corporations have begun to flood the market with a new round of the latest gadgets.
Yet while HDTVs, Apple products and other high-demand electronics remain at the top of lists around the globe, the fourth quarter also serves as a reminder that not all products live up to their hype.
Fantasy epic game ‘Skryim’ surpasses hype, sells millions
By Josh Galvin ’13
THE ROUNDUP
“Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” – Xbox 360, PS3, PC
9.5 out of 10
Teachers recognize rich campus history
By Jonathan M. Gornet ’14 & Joshua Galvin ’13 THE ROUNDUP Looking at an aerial picture of the Brophy campus from 1928, the Brophy bell tower stands resolute much like the present day. Aesthetically, the buildings have maintained their timeless appearance, but the community housed within their walls has morphed and grown over the years. [...]
DiMino dazzles despite demands, late start
By Josh Galvin ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Imagine starting at a new high school as a junior, two years behind the curve.
At any school this would prove quite the daunting task, but with Brophy the challenge is magnified.
Show Choir sets stage for Brophy/Xavier elective class
By Josh Galvin ’13 & Jackson Santy ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Every day at the beginning of period 7, Brophy and Xavier students alike gather in Xavier’s Performing Arts Center, but not as in years past for play rehearsal.
The 2011 Fall semester marked the beginning of Xavier’s Show Choir class and a big step in the community’s contemporary artistic innovation.
Started by Xavier choral director Mrs. Amanda Sherrill, the class takes a modern approach to traditional choir classes, incorporating popular songs with choreographed dancing.


