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Michael’s serving healthy options New Tuesday meals debut in lunch line By Chase Stevens ’12
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Diversity of religion encouraged, not denied By Sean Harris ’11
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hrough regular Masses, religion courses, service work and retreats, Brophy’s Catholic identity is apparent. But what does this mean for students who are not Catholic? While Brophy is comprised of a mainly Catholic student body, there are still those students who come from a diversity of backgrounds. One has to wonder about their experiences; whether they feel as welcome in the community as those students who are Catholic or Christian? “I just had this preconceived belief that Brophy would have a bias against people that aren’t really believers,” said Ryan Michels ’11. “I found out that Brophy actually encouraged me to share my belief…They encourage people of all different faiths or not having any faith, to be here, to be a Inside
• Kairos, Magis retreats offer more than what students expect See News, Page 3
Family to Family gives hope to young El Salvadorians Page 4
part of Brophy.” Michels, an atheist, is part of a group of students who consider themselves to be of no faith. “The reason why I choose to be atheist is that I feel that just because there are certain questions to life that we aren’t able to understand or rationalize does not mean that we can limit ourselves to feel that our knowledge is limited,” Michels said. “I feel that there isn’t an endpoint to knowledge, but our rationality can provide answers or an understanding of the world and it’s sufficient enough.” Logan Hall ’14 is of the Jewish faith tradition. “There was a little hesitation (to come to Brophy) but it was overcome by the education I would get here, and the experience of being at See FAITH, Page 3
Teachers interpret faith through different lenses By Joe Skoog ’13
THE ROUNDUP The Ignatian style of teaching, with its emphasis on faith, not only impacts Brophy students, but also the Brophy teachers. When asked for their interpretation of faith, teachers responded in different ways. “Faith is belief unencumbered by reason,” said Mr. John Damaso ’97. Mr. Damaso, an alumnus of the school, has experienced both sides of faith at Brophy. He said as a student, he did not enjoy Kairos or other Brophy activities, but his time as a teacher has changed his views. “I went on one, but I didn’t like it. I find that I enjoy it more as a teacher because I don’t have a cynical peer See TEACHERS, Page 3
• Brophy for encourages student growth in all faiths See Staff Editorial, Page 5
Noise in Info Commons reaches crescendo Page 6
• See opinions of Jesuit education and students’ understanding of faith See Opinions, Page 5
Player profiles on Fred Gammage and Sai Tumala Page 7-8
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There’s a new aroma wafting from the Michael’s lunch line every Tuesday. These bursts of flavor come from the new healthy meals being served in the far right lunch line. Every week Michael’s is now serving new, healthy meals to help provide students with a nutritious alternative to their regular food choices. “They’re low sodium, low sugar, and low fat. We’re not doing processed foods, so we can control the fat, the salt and the sugar,” said Chef David Knotter about the new lunches. “We were going to do it once a month, but the first one went pretty well, so it was decided that we would do it every Tuesday and see how that worked out. “If our sales go down, then we’ll switch to every two weeks,” Chef Knotter said. So far, they have served a bone-in chicken with ratatouille, carne asada with a side of green beans and turkey with sage and a side of potatoes. There are other healthy lunches being planned. The meal is very similar to what teachers get to eat every day. “The teachers get a full salad bar, and I can put gravy on their turkey, which I can’t put on the healthy lunch,” Chef Knotter said. However, the response from the students has not been all positive. “I haven’t eaten their healthy meals yet. They didn’t look appetizing. I have never seen that line busy. Michaels is just wasting money,” said Adam Power ’12. Another possible downside to the healthy lunches is that it costs $5 as opposed to other foodstuffs, which usually cost $3. See MICHAEL’S, Page 4
Fall Fine Arts Extravaganza showcases school talent Page 10
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National Honors Society Blood Drive falls short of quota By Josh Galvin ’13
Because of the sometimes large amounts of students turned down for donations due to sickness, recent vacations or otherwise, the target number of applicants was 100-120, with 70 donations being the ideal amount, according to Mr. Garner. However, the lack of support may be due in part to the concurrent Kairos retreat, in which more than 45 seniors participated and thus were unable to donate. Despite this shortcoming the drive was successful; according to UBS Donor Recruitment Representative Mr. Tom Bryson, up to 168 lives were saved. First founded in 1943 in Phoenix, the United Blood Services currently operates in 18 states, giving blood to more than 500 hospitals nationwide. To learn more about this organization or how to enroll in a drive near you, visit www.unitedbloodservices.org and click “Donate Now.”
THE ROUNDUP The United Blood Services, Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider, paid a visit to Brophy Thursday, Oct. 6 as part of the National Honor Society Fall Blood Drive to collect blood for hospitals in need. “(United Blood Services) is pretty amazing,” said Mr. Fred Garner, who coordinated the sign up for this event. As an NHS event coordinator, he set up the online form and compiled the list of donors willing to give to this cause. “They come ready to go; we just make sure (the environment) is right: the right temperature, number of tables, chairs, garbage bins … then they set it all up,” Mr. Garner said. At the end of the drive, the organization received 56 donations and 65 total volunteers. While every drop counts, this still fell short of the desired quota.
Photo by Ben Jackson ’11 A.J. Farr ’12 has blood taken Oct. 5 in the Harper Great Hall.
Father Dan Sullivan celebrates 50 years in Society of Jesus By Colin M. Prenger ’11
THE ROUNDUP If someone were to mention the name Father Sullivan, would you be able to put this name with a face? Even though he has been at St. Francis Xavier church and part of the Brophy Jesuit community since 2003, his work with Brophy has been largely out of student’s eyes. In 1960, Fr. Daniel Sullivan graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in California (one year ahead of Fr. Eddie Reese, S.J.) and entered the Society of Jesus that same year. Throughout his college years and family life, there was always a Jesuit presence that was an attraction to Sullivan for becoming a priest – although this is not how he was called into the order. During Fr. Sullivan’s senior year retreat while attending St. Ignatius Prep, he was alone in the chapel one day and he was talking to God and contemplating priesthood. He also conveyed this story during his homily at
the Jesuit Heritage Mass. Fr. Sullivan described that he felt “in harmony” and “at peace.” This was no one-time occurrence – this feeling of “contentment lingered for a week.” When asked what other profession Fr. Sullivan would have done, he said that he would have been a teacher. He said he definitively did not want to be a doctor (because of the blood) or involved with law. Before being ordained in 1972, Fr. Sullivan taught at Brophy from 1967 to 1969. Ten years after he left Brophy, Fr. Sullivan traveled to many different Jesuit institutions, including one in Hawaii and many throughout California. Fr. Sullivan returned to the Brophy and St. Francis community in 2003, and is the pastor of the church and the superintendent of St. Francis School, which means the principal reports to him. “All you have to do is look over there at the new building (at St. Francis school),” said Fr. Reese when asked about Sullivan’s contributions since his return in 2003. It is true, the large building at St. Francis shows how dedicated and generous Sullivan is to the
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school. “But he has also done a lot in terms of solidifying the parish over there, really make it into a community,” Fr. Reese said. Fr. Sullivan presides over many Masses at the church, and also does many weddings as well. Throughout the years, Fr. Sullivan has made many contacts in Phoenix and still brings them to the community today. So what does a priest like to do in his spare time? Fr. Sullivan likes to cook, and is a good cook at that. “He seems to take relatively simple stuff and make it taste like a million bucks,” Fr. Reese said in admiration of Fr. Sullivan’s culinary expertise. This past October marked his 50th year of being a Jesuit priest – half a century of, as Fr. Reese said, devoting his life to God and bringing the community together through his generosity. Photo by Colin Prenger ’11 Father Dan Sullivan gives the homily during the Jesuit Heritage Mass Oct. 15.
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Techno Tuesday club keeps the bass steady Dance music echos throughout lunch hour By Brian D. Brannon ’11
THE ROUNDUP Tuesdays are days usually filled with hurried chatter, tests being assigned and students rushing to finish assignments. As lunch begins all of these things can be seen in virtually every part of Brophy; however, if one takes a moment and listens, he will hear the steady beat of phonological sounds drawing them in. Those sounds are coming from the Techno Tuesday Club. Techno Tuesday was started by alumnus Bryce Muzzy ’10 as a way for students to express themselves through rapid tempo, interesting music and dancing. Since Muzzy’s demarcation Will Duval ’11 and Andrew Beasley ’11 have taken the club to new extremes. According to Kevin Donnely ’11, Techno Tuesday is set for another exciting year through several events and changes to the club. “We’re going to have a fall dance on Nov. 15 sponsored by the Student Council, it’s going to be a Techno-hip hop dance,” Donnely said. “One thing we’ve done this year, in addition to DJ Ra (Raul Reguino ’11) is we invite guest DJs such as Stereo Love.” The addition of guest artists and change in location from Poet’s Alley to the area surrounding the gym gives techno enthusiasts lighting and better sound, free from outside interference. Techno Tuesday lives on and will still continue to increase the beat as they grow.
Photo by Andrew Ahearne ’11 With beats by DJ Ra, Brophy students dance during the year’s first Techno Tuesday on Aug. 24.
Kairos, Magis retreats offer more than what students expect By Mason Smith ’11
THE ROUNDUP When people think of the word retreat they often think about going to a quiet place and reflecting on life and trying to find an inner peace. But how can they do that if they are constantly bogged down with school work and extracurricular activities? That is where Brophy’s Office of Faith and Justice step in. The OFJ offers several retreats for students at Brophy; and whether they realize it or not, everyone has already been on a retreat. The first retreat that Brophy offers
to their students comes within the first few weeks of freshman year. The Freshman Retreat is designed to help new Brophy students realize that Brophy is not just a place of academics, athletics and activities, but to show them that there is also the religious part that plays a major role. Led by Big Brothers, the Freshman Retreat is designed to give freshman a snapshot of what Brophy is like. During sophomore and junior year students are able to go up to Manresa, Brophy’s retreat center located in Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, and participate on Magis. “This is the mid-point of the Brophy
From TEACHERS, Page 1 group,” Mr. Damaso said. He said Brophy encourages students and teachers to act out their faith. “This means they can all act out similar actions among the community regardless of their religious affiliation,” Mr. Damaso said. Ms. Monica Castañeda, who said that faith is, “believing in something without tangible
From FAITH, Page 1 Brophy,” Hall said. “Nobody’s been offensive at all; most people are actually interested by it and I think that they’ve been welcoming to it.” While Brophy seems to encourage
(Retreats) can be described as a spiritual journey...to find God, himself and others. —Mr. Tommy Smith
career and focuses on leaving childish ways and going on to manhood,” said Mrs. Sue Hornbeck. Magis, which translates to “the more,” encourages students to expect more out of themselves. These two retreats help students what Brophy and life is all about, but the third retreat would be considered
evidence,” has also been impacted by Brophy’s teaching style. Ms. Castañeda said that Brophy has helped her to “become more open, the diverse people, students and teachers religious backgrounds.” This echoes Mr. Damaso’s view that Brophy’s style of teaching unifies the student body, regardless of their religious affiliation. Mr. James Grindey also said he believes that teaching at Brophy has affected his view on faith.
diversity of religion, there is always the question of improvement and how Brophy can make students of different faiths feel more comfortable. “I don’t think there’s much they can do; it is a Catholic school,” Hall said. “I’ve met a lot of people who are not
by most as the most important retreat that Brophy offers. The Brophy retreat experience culminates with Kairos. Kairos is “God’s time”, an opportunity for upperclassmen to examine their life, faith, values and relationships that occur not only on a daily basis but throughout life. Students must sign up in order to go on Magis and Kairos in the OFJ. Once students have gone on either retreat, they have the opportunity of being a student leader. Student leaders must also sign up with OFJ. Leading a retreat takes a lot of time
“My faith has been enhanced positively,” Mr. Grindey said. “Jesuit spirituality is essential to finding God in my life, as well as in the lives of the students at Brophy.” Mr. Grindey said he has also been influenced by a faculty retreat at Los Altos in California. “I prayed for five days in silence,” he said. “The exercises of Ignatius that I did on that retreat have made me a contemplative in action.” Mr. Scott Heideman said his faith has been
Catholic that go here and I think that it’s not much of a problem for them because of the environment that they’re in.” According to Mrs. Kim Baldwin of the Office of Faith and Justice, this
and effort from students: setting up Kairos requires four to five weeks of planning and Magis requires three. “(Retreats) can be described as a spiritual journey that one goes on to find God, himself and others,” Mr. Tommy Smith wrote in an e-mail. “It’s an opportunity to quietly reflect, away from distraction, and discern the path that you are on where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you’re headed.” “The important thing is that (students) open their hearts, minds and souls up and allow God to work through them,” Mr. Smith wrote.
influenced by teaching at Brophy. “Well, I am exposed to faith on a daily basis,” Mr. Heideman said. “From talking with priests while I walk down the hall every day, to seeing God all over the place.” Similar to Mr. Grindey’s experiences, Mr. Heideman was also inspired by a teacher retreat at Los Altos. “Los Altos teaches you to see God everywhere,” he said.
is the response that Brophy wants from its students. “I think that a very intentional and consistent effort is made to encourage and express openness to the diverse experiences and beliefs
and backgrounds of our students, not only in religious terms but in other facets as well,” Mrs. Baldwin said. “Hopefully, a student will leave Brophy stronger in their own faith, their own belief, their own practices.”
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Family to Family inspires hope for young El Salvadorians By Chris Baca ’11
The Roundup Completing high school is something that many people in today’s culture do not see as a major accomplishment. However, for the residents of two villages in El Salvador, this is a near impossibility. This sentiment was shared by Michael-Owen Panzarella’11 who said in his blog, “In America we are forced to go to school through 12th grade.” “Here in El Salvador it is a luxury,” Panzarella added. Brophy students and faculty have been going on the El Salvador trip in the summer for six years now. Among other things, the service has students helping the people in El Junquillo and La Hacienda; two poor, isolated villages in El Salvador. The people that live there are completely subsistence farmers and place a very high value on education for their children. The children wake up early in the morning to make the few mile trek to a bus stop that takes them to another village to attend school. This is all fine, until the students hit the sixth grade when, as Mr. Tim Broyles said best, “The
Chris White and student leader of the new club Panzarella among others. The Brophy community is already helping these children with education; however, as more of them grow up, the cost of school also grows. “For the past three years the scholarship program has been funded through the Turkey and Lenten drive,” Mr. Broyles said. Unfortunately, this is not enough anymore as going from junior high to high school the price of school doubles. As the price goes up for more of the kids, the Brophy volunteers needed some way to compensate for the tuition rise and Family to Family was created. The organization is now tasked with the fundraising and donations to help these children go to school and hopefully have a better future, not only for them but for their families as well. Photo by Andrew Ahearne ’11 Family to Family is off to a fast that start due to a Students wash cars at the Family to Family Car Wash on Oct. 2, 2010. In total, over $900 was raised that morning, car wash held on Oct. 2 which raised $900. enough to almost send two children in El Salvador to school for a year. Donations, Information, student profiles, and Brophy volunteer blogs can all be found at: www. kids receive free education through sixth grade, children, the Family to Family organization was familytofamily.us/CLI/Family_to_Family. beyond that it is financially impossible.” created. If you are interested in joining this group contact The kids are “eager to go to school, but unable to The creation of Family to Family can be Mr. Broyles at familytofamilyorganization@ do so,” he continued. attributed to the most recent group that has gone gmail.com. To accomplish the goal of education for these to El Salvador, which included Mr. Broyles, Mr.
Teacher McShane ‘brings learning to another dimension’ By Colin Marston ’13
THE ROUNDUP Mr. Lane McShane ’82 continues after 17 years of teaching to be a very interesting, refreshing figure on campus. Attending Brophy from 1978 to 1982, Mr. McShane, who currently teaches English, came back to teach in 1994 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters of Education degree from
ASU. He rates American literature as his favorite class to teach and be immersed in. “Catcher in the Rye, Poe, the materials are really great,” Mr. McShane said. Students around campus have an eclectic and positive view of him. “He brings learning to another dimension,” said Trevor Laity ’13. Most of his hobbies revolve around his
involvement in clubs on campus where he’s the moderator of the Musician’s Exchange, the Monty Python Club, the Hockey Club and the Covert American Politics Club. His most infamous club could arguably be the Covert American Politics Club. “I don’t like being lied too,” Mr. McShane said in response to becoming politically active. “I started the club for my commitment
to social justice. There’s a great freedom in understanding both sides,” he added. The club revolves around mostly controversial subjects that mainstream society and media deem as beyond debate, such as the events surrounding the John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations as well as the war on terror and drugs. Mr. McShane has taken the club as a proud symbol of Brophy’s larger
commitment to truth as his colleagues confide in him the impact its had on faculty worldviews. In addition to politics, he has a great love for music, and occasionally can be seen meandering through the mall, plucking his opulent but worn guitar. “I’m flattered,” Mr. McShane said, when compared to a secondary school version of Noam Chomsky.
Teachers, students weigh in on classroom distractions By Julian De Ocampo ’13 & Dillan Ducar ’13
THE ROUNDUP It’s easy to spot the glazed over eyes, colorfully flickering screens and furtive glances that seem to infect the numerous students playing games in class. The three main reasons students receive Justice Under God, Brophy’s equivalent of detention, are for breaking procedure, dress code violations and class misconduct. However, the introduction of Tablets into the classroom has also given rise to another common reason for JUG: Inappropriate Computer Usage, or ICUs. Freshmen Carter Hale ’14, Eric Fishman ’14 and Joe Postorius ’14 all agreed that many students engage in inappropriate computer use, and that while students get caught about 20 percent From MICHAEL’S, Page 1 But there’s a good reason for that. “It costs more because its unprocessed,” Chef Knotter said. “We
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of the time, many teachers “just don’t care.” They said that students who get ICUs usually don’t stop playing games; ICUs simply “make them more careful next time.” The three freshmen said that common games played in class included N-Game, Pokémon and various Nintendo-64 games. However, Dean of Students Mr. Jim Bopp maintains that ICUs are not a major problem. “I had classes that didn’t have the Tablets and classes that did, and there wasn’t really a difference in the amount,” Mr. Bopp said. “There are usually 10 to 15 people in JUG a day, and maybe three of those guys are in there for ICU.” Mr. Bopp maintains that most students are not repeat offenders, but in rare cases, certain students persist in getting caught for ICU. “There are definitely guys who have a problem,” Mr. Bopp said. “And what it does is help us identify
have to nurture it a bit and spend a little bit more labor on it.” Teachers are in support of new, healthy meals at Brophy. “I do think we have a moral institutional
who those are and work out something more than JUG that will help them overcome that problem … helping them learn strategies to not get distracted.” The total amount of JUGs given by the school starts high at the beginning of the school year, drops down to a lower level during the middle semesters, and increases once again at the end of the year, according the Mr. Bopp. Mr. Bopp said that while most freshmen and sophomores generally do not get many JUGs, they are still the most prone to getting caught for gaming. Students serving JUG usually follow a strict procedure: For the first half they copy the rule that they broke from the student, and for the second half they clean the school’s litter. Although Mr. Bopp said most teachers do not have a major problem with ICUs, not all teachers believe that students have the self-control to stop.
obligation to give our students healthier food choices,” said Mr. Chris White, one of the health teachers at Brophy. “I believe we are moving in a positive
direction on this, and Michael’s has been very supportive and taken a leadership role in this effort.” Even though there is some negative
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“There has to be other repercussions. I wouldn’t necessarily say bigger action, but they need to be educated on why it’s a JUG-able offense, not just giving them more JUGs,” said Mr. Joe Klein ’86. “You guys are teenage boys and you like to surf the web and play games. Some guys can’t control that,” said Systems Administrator Mr. Mark Pettit, who often sees students with computer problems due to students downloading games and programs from malicious sites. Although the introduction of Tablets has changed the classroom, the problem is nothing new. “Teachers have always struggled with making sure students are engaged in the classroom, and having computers didn’t change that,” Mr. Bopp said. “It’s something that teachers have had to address and work with since the beginning of time, and it’s not something that teachers aren’t used to.”
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All are welcome in this place The issue: In these tough times, faith becomes an aid to people. Our stance: Brophy encourages all students to grow in their individual faith tradition.
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n these tiring times when our culture is working to inspire a new generation to tackle the world’s problems, faith becomes a guide and a companion to lean on. Since its founding in 1928, Brophy has become a place where all faiths are encouraged and
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nurtured, a quality that distinguishes Brophy from other high schools. In a study published in the May 2010 edition of The Roundup, students declared themselves as members of many different faith denominations including Catholics, non-denominational Christians, Atheists, Agnostics, Hindus, Sikhs and a multitude of others. In an recent online Roundup poll, 78 percent of the 23 respondents said Brophy has encouraged them to grow in their spirituality. Admittedly, some will take Brophy at face value as just one of five Catholic high schools in Phoenix. They may go as far as to believe in unbecoming stereotypes that depict Brophy as a school for the rich, overshadowing the true and unique merits of the Jesuit education afforded to Brophy students. The Jesuit education offered at Brophy focuses on five main values, including religion, which Brophy hopes all its graduates possess.
These values encourage students to become more active in their spiritual life, regardless of their religion. It implies thought, reflection and action in the tradition of one’s faith, whatever that may be. In this light, Brophy accepts all faiths. The cornerstones of spiritual development at Brophy are the retreats, immersion trips and service-oriented activities. The retreats, beginning with the Frosh Retreat and culminating with Kairos for seniors, offer time away from the rat race of school, sports and clubs to clear one’s mind and reflect on life. Regardless of one’s faith, students always find something meaningful at Manresa, Brophy’s retreat center aptly-named after the place St. Ignatius of Loyola retreated, and they come back refreshed in life and spirituality. Similarly to the retreats, Brophy’s immersion trips and service-oriented activities invigorate students to act on their beliefs in the service of others, but also give students experiences that influence their beliefs for a lifetime. Outside of the retreats and immersion trips, students’ participation in their faith tradition on and off campus also attests to the development of students’ beliefs at Brophy. Students have written and contributed to books
In a world of religious extremism Jesuits get it right
By John C. Marston ’13
The Roundup An Oct. 8 bomb attack perpetuated by Islamic extremists kills 12 in northern Afghanistan. The Vatican equates woman priesthood as high a sin as pedophilia. Israeli-Palestinian peace talks called off once again, due to Jewish settlers demolishing homes in the name of Yahweh. These are just some examples of religion rearing a not-quite-sopleasant demeanor on the world stage. Faith is an intriguing concept, where the greatest acts of kindness and
barbarity can be conceived from the same beliefs. What once might have been a place to nurture spiritual development and purpose beyond oneself has in many ways melded into polarized and ugly dregs of its former self, expressed through a hotbed of intolerance, where an us vs. them dichotomy prevails. In the quest for doctrinal purity, ignorance breeds. All of these consequences sound to be coming from some backward nether region, but in reality they are close to home. The opposite can be seen here on the Brophy campus, and is rooted in the nature of the sect that runs this institution. The Jesuits, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, fundamentally respect transparent dialogue where the fusion of reason and faith are upheld. While the Jesuit identify is pushed at our school, it is done in a respectful
manner and allows tolerance for other worldviews and faiths. A defining example of this would be the Senior Synthesis Paper, where as a senior, you write on your particular religious preference—not just Catholicism. This experiment fully embodies Brophy’s quest for intellectual, selfguided, faith-based, enlightenment where the student, not the censor, is in control. It is human nature to rebel, and allowing space to explore is the best way to advance religious guidance, not a narrow agenda where the only alternative to rebel is atheism. Mikhail Bakunin once said, “freedom, morality and human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he does good not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it and loves it.” Brophy and the Jesuits live by this. We would live in a better world if everyone did.
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on different faiths, led prayer services, participated in Masses, formed prayer groups and held candle light vigils. These students answered the call of their faiths, and are great examples of what Brophy encourages. Like the other Catholic high school students, Brophy students take religion classes, as they are a core aspect of a Jesuit education, with the focus of those classes on Christianity and Catholicism. But the teachers allow the subject matter to be open for classroom discussion and individual interpretation. One class unique to Brophy, Senior Synthesis, has seniors research their individual faith traditions to answer questions that have arisen from experiences in their lives. Seniors then write a four-chapter paper about their experiences and beliefs. By far, the success of Brophy graduates stems from the values of the Jesuit education and the encouragement of its students to grow and mature in their faith traditions. Staff editorial by Eric Villanueva ’11, Ian Beck ’12, Michael Mandeville ’11, Rohan Andresen ’12 and Alex Stanley ’12 Staff editorials represent the view of The Roundup. Share your thoughts by e-mailing roundup@brophybroncos.org or leave comments online at roundup.brophyprep.org.
Religion classes encourage students to think for themselves, not follow blindly
By Joe Skoog ’13
The Roundup The concept of faith at Brophy is one that is purposely left open to interpretation by each individual student. Because of this non-linear style of teaching, the students of Brophy are encouraged to challenge what they think about faith. This questioning of faith has led many students to shift from the traditional religions they grew up following. John Donnell ’11, who was raised Catholic but is now agnostic, said his view of faith was, “believing in something that is hard to believe in, or in something that seems illogical.” While his beliefs have changed, he still thinks that Brophy has encouraged him to think for himself. He said classes like Christian Ethics and C.S. Lewis Seminar at Xavier have really helped him. “They make me believe in God a little more. My teachers, they put everything logically.” Scott Koch ’13, on the other hand,
has grown stronger in his Catholic faith because of Brophy. To him, faith means “something greater than you, something you put your trust in.” For the many students who have come from Catholic or Protestant schools, the more discursive style of teaching promoted by Brophy has enabled students to form opinions they had previously not considered. This is welcomed in the Jesuit style of teaching. Yes, it is a Catholic school with Catholic foundations. However, instead of normatively indorsing the Catholic Church, Brophy simply describes the Church’s functions and how they view the development of the Church’s views through history. That, coupled with the Junior and Senior religion classes, which focus primarily on the social justice aspects of the Church, shifts the focus from church structures to morality, ethics and personal responsibility. This makes it so that no matter what a student’s view of God’s place in the universe is, the focus on social justice is something that all students can relate to on the level that helping other people is good. This Ignatian principle of teaching “a faith that does justice” has helped shape the very spirit of Brophy.
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Information Commons turning into deafening distraction
By Nicholas Giancola ’12
The Roundup On an ordinary morning, a Brophy student can walk into the Information Commons with plans to finish up some homework from last night. He arrives at 7:20; but, after 10 minutes, the
library is already bustling. His peers are cracking jokes, listening to techno music and playing online games. Is this an environment conducive to his academic success? I found myself in this situation a few weeks ago, and thought about why the Information Commons remains this way. Is a library not supposed to be quiet? “We do not demand total silence, but quiet conversation is allowed,” said Director of the Information Commons Mrs. Jennie Oleksak. She elaborated saying, “We also requires headphones if there is sound coming out of the Tablets.” Yet, Brophy students break these rules, resulting in a noisy and disturbing environment. If the library cannot be a reliable place to study,
then what should students do? For now, if students seek a quiet, academicfocused atmosphere, they may go into the “office area” in the Information Commons, and if they genuinely need a quiet area, they can ask to use a study room. However, Mrs. Oleksak and her counterpart, Mrs. Leslie Hanson, are understandably careful to offer opportunities to use a study room “because sometimes it turns into a social room,” Mrs. Oleksak said. All in all, she and I both agree there should be an isolated area in the library where, “if you are in there, you are in there to study, and it’s quiet.” A place on Brophy’s campus where there is a calm place to study is indubitably necessary for the good of its students.
Stuffing envelopes should not be a competition
By Greg Goulder ’13
The Roundup With the fall Turkey Drive coming soon, students know that they will be asked for their donations during sixth period in the coming weeks. During last year’s Turkey Drive, I often found myself wondering if Brophy was being unreasonable in its tactics of asking for my money. In my sixth period class, a student would carry around a large envelope
to collect charity money from his classmates. To me, this seemed like peer pressure was being used to collect money. We should not feel embarrassed for donating less money to a charity than the student to our right or left. It is great that Brophy students are contributing to charity, but I do not think that some ways of collecting money should be allowed. Some say that this is not a problem, because we are not required to give any money at all. This is true, but no student can escape the guilt of telling a classmate or friend that they cannot donate any money. I donated a large sum of money last year for the Turkey Drive, but even I felt guilty on the other days that I forgot my wallet. I also heard of teachers giving students
JUG and commuting the punishment as long as a donation was given to the Turkey Drive. This has been prohibited in recent times, but there are still rumblings about incentives for big bucks. I propose that Turkey Drive donations, and all other drives for that matter, be done in a more anonymous manner in order to avoid the inherent guilt that comes with having no money to donate on a certain day. An anonymous method of collecting money would also avoid the competition that comes from classes trying to donate more money. This is Brophy, we do not need contests or peer pressure in order to collect money. We should be driven to give money purely by our own good intentions.
St. Mary’s rivalry dying with lack of emphasis How many of us remember the thrill of smashing an old green beat-up car with a sledgehammer? Sadly, that number is considerably smaller as the St. Mary’s game yielded no traditional rally this year, and last year’s rally had no car to demolish. This year, the events surrounding the St. Mary’s football game seemed very dull for a major rivalry game. It seemed as if it was just another football game in the Brophy season. By Alex Stanley ’12 The only events that The Roundup signified a game with our longtime rivals was the sale of St. Mary’s t-shirts, and a rally for those students who sold magazines to help boost school funds, although the rally was not specifically themed around the St. Mary’s rivalry.
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It is definitely important to highlight the magazine drive, and a rally only for those who sold magazines is a great way to get students involved. But at the same time it is no replacement for the rally that should be in its place, or in addition to it. This left something noticeably empty in the overall hype and spirit surrounding this year’s game. The freshman class is definitely missing out on something that makes Brophy different from other schools, and the St. Mary’s rally is one of the many excitements of being a Brophy Bronco. I hope that there is at least one rally later this season, or in the playoffs, so that the Class of 2014 can get a taste of what they are like. No one can say for sure if this year’s game would have turned out differently if the student body had smashed a green car. Probably not. But getting fans excited for a game never hurts.
During your time at Brophy, have you grown closer to your faith, or more distant?
The increasing busyness of the average student due to extracurricular activities, test preparation and social events can pose a challenge for students to finish their homework; Brophy should help cater to the student and provide an environment that encourages working on assignments. Nevertheless, it is not solely the librarians’ or the administration’s responsibility for the library to be quiet, it is also ours’, the students’. Mrs. Oleksak and Mrs. Hanson cannot and should not have to continually police everyone. If you want to socialize you can go to the Student Activity Center, the Great Hall, or the David Brown Mall. We must respect and desire success for one another, which we can do through simply acting like we are in a library when we are in the library.
Service, immersion trips bring students closer to faith, others Yearly projects bring students into contact with poor
underprivileged children and other groups often neglected by society. Through my work with underprivileged children and senior citizens I was able to realize the unity One aspect of Brophy that the of humanity that links us all and how school is renowned for is its devotion we are all from God and should be to community service and helping the treated equally. Additionally, Brophy offers a variety marginalized of our society. of immersion trips and drives focused Brophy enforces service work on work to help those in need who we ranging from Freshman Breakaway, are in turn able to learn from. Sophomore Service Project and This past summer, I Junior Justice Project, was fortunate enough all mandatory for to go on an immersion students. trip to Cholula, Puebla, The Freshman Mexico, where I grew in Breakaway consists of a astronomical ways. day in which freshman The people of Cholula work in a small group welcomed us into their for an entire day at a homes with open hearts designated workplace and love. like St. Mary’s By Rohan Andresen ’12 It reminded me of Food Bank or The Roundup the love and the care Andre House. that we should give others, even if For my Freshman Breakaway, I they are complete strangers from a went to St. Vincent de Paul where different land. we performed odd jobs such as “I believe that our hearts are touched categorizing food and cleaning up by our direct experience through storage space. service programs here at Brophy,” said Although the work wasn’t rewarding Assistant to the Assistant Principal for while we were doing it, we had a Ministry Mrs. Sue Hornbeck. “The reflection in the St. Vincent de Paul chapel afterwards where I was able work of Christ becomes apparent as to realize, for the first time, what a we help the poor and the marginalized. fortunate life I live and how blessed I The more we are involved and feel the suffering of the disadvantaged, the truly am. Sophomore Service Project and more we learn to become responsible, Junior Justice Project demand 40 and compassionate, caring people.” The service doesn’t solely help 50 hours of service work respectively. the people in which it affects, but it Students are required to log hours clandestinely helps the faith of the with one agency. person doing the service and allows Approved agencies support them to grow.
Although I am not a Catholic, I have believed that I have grown closer to my faith. This is because Brophy has taught me to be more spiritual and not be embarrassed about my faith. -Sukhi Singh ’12 I’ve grown closer to my faith at Brophy because it’s Jesuit. -Michael Heiland ’13
I’ve grown closer to my faith because of the retreats and the Masses, even though I am not Catholic. -Rishav Saghera ’12 I’ve grown more attached to my faith. I used to not know what the trinity was, so I’ve definitely learned a lot. -Danny Cerrito ’14
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Broncos fight for playoff berth in season’s second half Broncos can’t hold on in second half, fall to Chandler Brophy 29 Chandler 43
2010 Varsity Football
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Josh Dennard’s ’11 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns were not enough for Brophy to hold off the Chandler offense. The Broncos headed to Chandler Sept. 23 for a Thursday night grudge match against the Chandler Wolves. Last year when Brophy played Chandler, Brophy won 27-26 at home in overtime. It was the second Thursday night game in a row for the Broncos and like the last, it resulted in a loss. Chandler’s quarterback Brett Hudley showed that he can run and convert on third downs by scrambling for 107 yards and passing for 275 yards, getting the win for Chandler with the final score of 43-29. The Broncos were 2-3 for the season for with their third straight loss. Bronco’s defense causes five turnovers in win over Red Mountain Brophy 17 Red Mountain 7 By Erik Masingill ’12/THE ROUNDUP
Heading into the matchup with a three-game losing streak on Oct. 1 at Phoenix College, the Brophy football team wasted no time against Red Mountain scoring 14 points on their first two drives of the game. The Bronco defense shut out the Mountain Lions in the first half and limited them to one touchdown in the second half, which was enough for the Broncos to beat Red Mountain by a score of 17-7. “The defense came up with big stops and showed no signs of breaking down against the opposing offense,” said head coach Mr. Scooter Molander.
Record as of Oct. 26
4-4 Regular Season Schedule Aug 27 vs. Deer Valley (30-13 Brophy) Sept. 3 vs. Gilbert (18-6 Brophy) Sept. 10 at St. Mary’s (16-13 St. Mary’s) Sept. 17 vs. Centennial (30-7 Centennial) Sept. 23 at Chandler (43-29 Chandler)
Photo by Ben Jackson ’11 Bronco wide receiver Devon Allen ’13 stiff arms a Chandler defender in Brophy’s loss to the Wolves on Sept. 23.
Broncos defense cages in the Mesa Jackrabbits Brophy 9 Mesa 7 By Brett Mejia ’13/THE ROUNDUP
Brophy’s defense flexed their muscle Oct. 15 against Mesa by causing three fumbles and recovering two of them in route to a 9-7 win. The Broncos headed to Mesa Oct. 15. Last year the Mesa Jackrabbits took away the Broncos chances of making it to the championship game by defeating Brophy 13-3 in the quarter finals. The Broncos had just come off a bye week in which they lost their starting quarterback Tyler Bruggman ’13 to an injury. But that didn’t keep the Broncos down as they pulled out a victory with
two backups taking the snaps. “The backup quarterbacks played great; Fred Gammage ’12 has been a wide receiver all year and he made some really athletic plays and Greg Wirth ’13 and his intelligence showed that he understood the offense” said Mr. Molander. Hamilton shuts down Brophy offense in loss Brophy 0 Hamilton 27 By Tyler Scott ’12/THE ROUNDUP
The Hamilton Huskies shut out Brophy in a 27-0 loss Oct. 22, the first time the Broncos have not scored a point since they last played Hamilton in Chandler. Quarterback Fred Gammage ’12, playing for the injured Bruggman and
Garret Wilson ’11, went 10-19, 77 yards and a late interception. “(He played) very well,” said Mr. Molander when asked about Gammage’s performance. “He hasn’t played quarterback since Pop Warner, it’s been a while. He competed, he’ll learn. He made some mistakes but he made some really good throws.” The Huskies defense kept pressure on Gammage all night, recording six sacks. Three of those were by senior defensive lineman Shaq Jenkins. The only spark for Brophy’s offensive in the second half was Devon Allen ’13 who had a 64-yard kickoff return to get the Broncos to the Hamilton 36-yard line as well as a 21-yard return later in the game.
Varsity center uses ‘haters’ as motivation to succeed By Jackson Santy ’13
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ince age 10 Sai Tummala ’11 has been playing basketball. Today, at 6’7 and 193 pounds Tummala is the starting center for the Brophy varsity basketball team. “Being taller than everybody else my skill came naturally,” Tummala said. “The feeling I get when I have the ball in my hands, getting ready to make the shot … it’s indescribable,” he said. Since his sophomore year Tummala has been playing for head coach Mr. Tony Fuller on the Brophy varsity basketball team. Tummala remembers his first time stepping onto the court of Robson Gym
for his first game. “I was pretty young, very nervous and afraid to fail,” he said. According to ESPN.com, Tummala is currently averaging eight rebounds, two blocks and 10 points a game. ESPN.com also said “he has solid quickness and he is an athlete with solid potential.” Defensively, Tummala is problematic for opponents because he can make plays off the ball with his athleticism, quickness and instincts. Before games, Tummala tries to get away from the group. He focuses on making shots and performing his best in the game. “My biggest motivation would have to be haters,” Tummala said. “It’s always good to prove someone wrong when they say you can’t do something.”
Along with basketball, Tummala also participates in the National Honors Society, varsity volleyball, Big Brothers and often volunteers at the local Boys and Girls Club. Tummala said his biggest inspiration is his grandmother. “She always taught me to work my hardest and to never give up.” She passed away this last year. Currently working to reach his goal of playing college ball, Tummala is hoping to attend the University of Michigan this fall.
Photo by Rob March ’11 Sai Tummala uses his size and skill to control the low post for the Broncos.
Oct. 1 vs. Red Mountain (17-7 Brophy) Oct. 8 Bye Week Oct. 15 at Mesa (9-7 Brophy) Oct. 22 at Hamilton (27-0 Hamilton) Oct. 29 vs. Desert Vista Nov. 11 at Yuma Statistical Leaders Leading Passer: Tyler Bruggman ’13 (1183 yards, 10 TDs) Leading Rusher: Josh Dennard ’11 (450 yards, 4 TDs) Leading Receiver: Devon Allen ’13 (485 yards, 3 TDs) Regional Standings Hamilton (9-0) Desert Vista (6-2) Chandler (5-3) Brophy (4-4) Red Mountain (6-2) Mesa (3-6)
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Gammage a humble contributor on gridiron, court By Ian C. Beck ’12
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rophy wide receiver Fred Gammage ’12 has racked up almost 400 receiving yards and has scored four touchdowns this season. But you probably won’t hear it from him. The quiet junior prefers to let his actions speak for himself. Gammage stands five feet, nine inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. “Lots of people have told me, every day basically, how I’m too small to play football, so I look up to him because of his size and the way he plays,” Gammage said of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson who is five feet, 10 inches tall and weighs in at 175 pounds. Through four games of the 2010 NFL regular season, Jackson has 16 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns. The comparison is drawn between Gammage and Jackson for several reasons beyond their size. Both are wide receivers and both make big plays for their team. Heading into the varsity football team’s bye week on Oct. 8, Gammage had racked up 389 receiving yards on 32 receptions and had caught four touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Bruggman ’13 had high praise for Gammage. “Fred is a great wide receiver,”
He is very quiet and humble and you never hear him talking about himself. —Tyler Bruggman ’13
Bruggman wrote in an e-mail. “He runs great routes and is an impact player. He has made multiple spectacular catches this season and has improved a lot since the first game. He is a true playmaker. It always takes pressure off of everyone when you have someone making plays like he does.” As the fall turns to winter, the basketball season will begin. Gammage will hang up the cleats and the shoulder pads and strap on his basketball shoes. Gammage also plays guard for the varsity basketball team and will likely see significant time on the court after senior guard Ryan Milne ’10 and Niko Panagiotakopoulos ’10 graduated. Gammage said playing two sports helps him with the “little things.” He is able to stay in shape all year long and maintains his quickness and speed. Fellow junior basketball guard Peter Scobas ’12 also spoke highly of his teammate. “Fred is a great vocal leader in the locker room, but to me something that is even more important is how he leads
by example on the court,” Scobas said. “You can always count on him to deliver when we need him, and people trust that he’ll make the right play. Scobas said he knows Gammage will play an integral role on the team this season. “(Gammage) will be a necessary part of the team, as our goal is to win state and bring a championship to Brophy,” Scobas said. Bruggman also commented on Gammage’s humility. “He is very quiet and humble and you never hear him talking about himself,” Bruggman said. “He is a fun guy to hang around with, and at practice he is very focused.” During an interview with Gammage outside the football room in Loyola Hall, players like defensive tackle Paul Wirth ’11 approached to compliment their friend and teammate. Wirth called Gammage a “hell of a teammate” and a “hard worker.” All the while, Gammage sat and smiled, humbly accepting the compliments put forth by passing teammates. Editor’s Note: After The Roundup’s print deadline of Oct. 14, Bruggman injured his ankle, and with backup Garrett Wilson ’11 also down with an injury, Gammage has become the starting quarterback for the varsity football team.
Photo by Ben Jackson ’11 Fred Gammage has had success as a wide receiver, basketball shooting guard and more recently, varsity quarterback.
Rugby club full of unfamiliarity, optimism as foreign sport makes debut on campus By Michael Moroney ’13
THE ROUNDUP Rugby players across the world are known as tough guys who often strike fear into the hearts of their opponents. Brophy students hope to be no different as they launch a new rugby club this year. With the Brophy College Preparatory Rugby Football Club, BCPRFC, being so new, players are very inexperienced when they play at lunch. However, the coaches and players are certainly optimistic for the season coming up. Mack Regan ’12 is one of the founders of the new club even though he knows little about the
sport. The only experience he has is occasionally playing with his uncle who played in high school. Regan and the other players are purely active students who want to play an exciting, contact sport. “I had minimal prior knowledge before this year,” Regan said. “I have watched a small amount of rugby here and there and barely understood the game.” The rugby coach is former Fordham rugby star Mr. Eddie Cullen (made captain as a sophomore) who was a member of the USA Junior national team in 2006. Mr. Cullen is the all-time leading point’s scorer in Xavier High School history. Now in Arizona, Mr. Cullen wants to build a
competitive rugby team at Brophy. “Our main goal as a program is to win our First Side,” Mr. Cullen said. The First Side is a seven team division Brophy is planning to be a part of in the Arizona Youth Rugby League. Also, the team is hoping to play in some out of state tournaments on the west coast including California or Texas within the next couple of years. By their third year, the team would love to tour the east coast over spring break for some tournaments. The club had immediate popularity with 125 kids showing up to the first meeting. There will also be no cuts this year, but next year the coach plans to cut players and have about 50 on the roster. Currently, the Rugby Club has been meeting on
the field occasionally at lunch for some touch rugby and there will be some informational meetings. In the future, Mr. Cullen said he hopes to start after school practices soon in order to be prepared for the second semester games. “Enthusiasm, having an open mind to a new sport and dedication will ensure a successful start to the BCPRFC program,” Mr. Cullen said. Rugby is similar to football but can be played with either 13 or 15 players and the ball can be kicked or thrown forward at any point in the game. Points are scored when reaching the end zone. Rugby was created in the 18th century in England.
As season swings into gear, first year players step up to contribute to success of varsity golf squad By Brian D. Brannon ’11
THE ROUNDUP Golf has always been a sport of calculated strokes, deep concentration and physical aptitude. Brophy’s golf team’s performance thus far in the season is no exception. In their first match, a close competition against Notre Dame, Brophy was awarded second place overall. This would be the first sign of the matches to come. On Sept. 14 Brophy golf battled for and won first place at a match hosted by Mountain Ridge. According to Jordan Smith ’11, one of the most challenging tournaments this year was the Aguila Invitational. “We were down by three strokes going into the back nine of the final day,” Smith said. “We won by one.”
The golf team added a few new younger members to the roster this year. The new members are Timmy Briones ’14, Andrew MacMillan ’14, Chris Petefish ’14, Sam Triplett ’14 and Austin Groen ’13. These additions keep the success of the team going into next year as Paul Pullin ’ 11, David Lowe ’11, Colin Prenger ’11, Jordan Smith ’11 and Mason Smith ’11 graduate. As for the rest of the year, team members want to maintain and increase their results. “We are going to continue to improve,” Jordan Smith said. “Although we are strong right now, we can still get better.” Photo by Colin Prenger ’11 Paul Pullin ’11 takes a hack at the ball during one of the golf team’s recent tournaments.
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Hockey team off to a 3-1 start in season By Dillan Ducar ’13
THE ROUNDUP Hockey is not a sport talked about much on the Brophy campus, but this year the team believes that their recognition will rise. The varsity team is off to a 3-1 start as of Oct. 15, and members said they think this is definitely a sign of things to come. Mr. Lane McShane ’82, the Hockey Club moderator, said “we are looking the best in years,” and that “our puck control has really improved.” Hockey is not a sport sponsored by the AIA, but instead by AHSHA, Arizona High School Hockey Association. Brophy’s varsity hockey team is a one of the six teams in division 5A of ASHSA, and their home rink is Alltel Ice Den. He went on to say that he thinks hockey has become more respected since Mr. Jeff Glosser, assistant principal for student activities, has been pulling all the sports clubs and AIA sports together, and that it would be much more popular and have a stronger following if the school did not have a home rink 40 minutes away from school. The team attributes their new, improved skill to a new head coach. “There is definitely greater respect for the new coach than the last one,” Mr. McShane said. The team is split up into two groups, junior varsity and varsity. The hockey season lasts most of the school year with the playoffs starting in March and the team meets every Monday in Mr. McShane’s room.
Photo by Ben Jackson ’11 After reaching the state championship game last season, the varsity hockey squad has opened their new season 3-1 behind leaders like Jon Carkeek ’12, who takes a shot Oct. 16 against Desert Vista.
Swim and dive soar over Salpointe at Speedo Invitational By Josh Galvin ’13
THE ROUNDUP The Brophy swim and dive team continues to lead the state as they took the gold home at several meets, including the Speedo Classic Invitational Oct. 2.
At this major invitational, the Broncos proved their merit, winning first place out of 38 teams with 333 points, beating out Salpointe, who came in second with 142 points. “Most every single guy had their season’s best time. We had 18 swimmers qualify for state,” said head coach Mr.
Patrick O’Neill. The full list of event winners included Gabby Espinosa ’13, Jeremy Becker ’11, Carter Smith ’11, Shane Essert ’11, Tony Mead-Smith ’11, Wes Elford ’11, Chris Webb ’12, Tucker Wells ’13, Michael Nelson ’12 and J.J. Osborn ’14.
Although the invitational was cut short by bad weather, eliminating the last three events, the team still emerged with a comfortable lead and conviction that another win at state is imminent. Mr. O’Neill sees this big win as a sign of victories to come, and he said he is
confident about the team’s ability to remain the top high school swimming team in Arizona. The team has already participated in almost 12 meets and was scheduled to compete Tuesday, Oct. 19 against Desert Vista.
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Final chapter of ‘Potter’ marks an end for the magic
By Sean Harris ’11
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Photo by Ben Jackson ’11 Up The Down Staircase: The Brophy/Xavier production of “Up The Down Staircase” opened Oct. 27 and was scheduled to run through Nov. 6.
Fine Arts Extravaganza gearing up to showcase talent By Julian De Ocampo ’13
The Extravaganza will also feature live music from Brophy’s bands. “We’ll have a variety of bands playing. Percussion ensamble, jazz THE ROUNDUP band and probably the wind ensamble,” said band director Ms. Julie Brophy artists can showcase their creativity in this year’s upcoming Thibodeaux. Those bands will perform alongside Men’s Choir and several student Fine Arts Extravaganza, which will take place after school Nov. 23. run “garage bands.” “We open the campus up and display and The Extravaganza grows every year, celebrate all the various talents that we have Fine Arts Extravagaza making it increasingly difficult to see all on this campus,” said Assistant Principal for Nov. 23. 2010 that is offered. Student Activities Mr. Jeff Glosser. 6 p.m. “The hard part is finding enough time in a This year’s Extravaganza will feature four hour time span to have opportunities Music, Art, Perfomances, Coffee, Food, exhibitions highlighting the numerous types for everybody to participate,” Mr. Glosser Dancing of talents present at Brophy. Drawings, said. paintings, sculptures and photography will Still, everyone involved is happy that students are getting interested all be on display throughout the various rooms. In addition, the English and Forensics departments will be putting in Fine Arts. “The show gets more crowded with work each year,” said art teacher on several performances. The speech team will be performing several Mrs. Deb Cronin. “I think people actually found out they could win dramatic speeches throughout the night. Mr. Chad Unrein and Mr. John Damaso ’97 will represent prizes. Their families are usually in town for Thanksgiving and they’re the English department, where students will participate in a BLAM- usually interested in seeing the work.” Mr. Glosser said that it will be a fun evening and a “time to celebrate.” sponsored reading of prose. Xavier’s dance team will also perform.
Words from the wise is made by students, not staff By Sean Harris ’11
THE ROUNDUP Every month, the staff of The Roundup takes pride in seeing the new edition spread throughout the Brophy community. More often than not, students will immediately flip over to the back page, home of the “Words from the Wise.” This is a column that is intended to be funny, topical, pertinent or thought provoking. It’s no secret that people like funny quotes the most, and we occasionally hear rumblings of a desire for “more funny.” I understand where the criticism is coming
from. The Words from the Wise can be really funny, so it’s disappointing to see it fall below its potential. But there’s something that the student body needs to understand: the words from the wise will only work if students are submitting quotes to The Roundup. As it stands now, the staff alone cannot catch every single funny quote. We can catch some of them, but ultimately we are a staff of 23 among a student body of almost 1,300. We just can’t be everywhere all the time. And come deadline time if what we were able to jot down is not enough to fill the
space then we have to fill it with quotes from “Inception” and Conan O’Brien. So the next time a teacher says something that makes the whole classroom laugh, write it down. Of course, The Roundup has to edit or reject a quote if it’s inappropriate, but send it in anyway and I’m sure we’ll get a good laugh out of it in the newsroom. So be inspired by the words you hear, send them in, and maybe we can all get a little wiser. Have you heard any wise words lately? Send them to Entertainment Editor Sean Harris ’11 at roundup@brophybroncos.org.
Spanning seven beloved books, massive box-office earnings and an uncountable amount of rabid fans, the “Harry Potter” film series is not really a collection of movies, rather a collection of cultural events. But starting Nov. 19, the saga of the boy-who-lived is coming to a close with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1,” a two-part finale that will finish in July 2011. The story picks up immediately following the last film. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) have decided to drop out of Hogwarts to search for the seven Horcruxes. Horcruxes are mystical objects keeping Voldermort (Ralph Fiennes) alive, and when they’re all destroyed, Harry can have his long awaited rematch with Voldermort. But with Voldermort gaining power once again, Harry’s journey will be far from easy. It’s undeniable, even to the non-fans, that “Harry Potter” has had a major influence on culture, just based on the sheer amount of people who have had an appreciation for the series. Although it’s less about the movies and more about the books, which featured a magical world that sucked readers in creating one of the most commercially successful series ever. If anything, the movies were a cash-in on the already immense popularity of the series, but far from cheap cash in. The “Harry Potter” film franchise is the highest grossing franchise ever, grossing $5.4 billion in just six movies, beating the gross of 22 “James Bond” films. This box office success has sent competing film studios scrambling in an effort to make the next “Harry Potter” a la “The Chronicles of Narnia.” It also might have convinced greedy Warner Bros. execs to split the final film into two, making it twice the revenue. Maybe I shouldn’t be so cynical; perhaps splitting the books into two parts is exactly what they should’ve done from book four onward. If it works, it might remove the rushed feeling present in almost all the other movies. I’m still skeptical of the movies, because while I love the books, I have never seen a “Harry Potter” movie that I’ve absolutely loved. I do enjoy them, but part of that enjoyment might be due to my own memories of the books. I can’t imagine seeing the movies if I wasn’t already a fan of the books. Despite all this, there was a twinge of bittersweet nostalgia when I saw the trailer for the final movie. The same feeling I got when watching the opening scene of “Toy Story 3.” “Harry Potter” was a huge part of my childhood. Even when I finished the final book back in the summer of 2007, I knew that I would still have the movies in my life. In that way, “Harry Potter” was not yet over. Now that those are coming to an end too, it really feels like another reminder that my childhood is slowly coming to an end. J.K Rowling said that there is a possibility of more books in the future, but I don’t think it will be the same. Now that it’s all over, fans will just have to keep the magic alive themselves.
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Thespian Wren shines as ‘Fiddler’ lead Online
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By Julian De Ocampo ’13
THE ROUNDUP The orchestra pit begins to play, the lights dim and the crowd falls silent as actors and stagehands take their places. As the curtain rises, Nick Wren ’12 emerges on stage dressed as Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman living in turn-ofthe-century Russia. “(Nick) worked tirelessly on the role, perfecting the physicality and the vocal qualities the role of Tevye demanded,” said “Fiddler on the Roof ” director Mrs. Janice Robillard. “The fact that he did so with a broken foot the entire time was to his credit, as well.” Wren sang and danced his way through Brophy/Xavier theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” with skill, but he is no stranger to theater. As a sophomore, he appeared in “The Music Man,” and as a freshman, he had roles in “The Baseball Show” and “Grease.” “Nick has grown a great deal as an actor; he is a joy to work with and to know,” Mrs. Robillard said. Although three of the four productions that Wren has appeared in were musicals, he said appreciates the value of both plays and musicals. “I think musicals are flashier and in terms of just having a greater response from the audience,” Wren said. “But
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Courtesy of the Wareing family Nick Wren ’12 playing Tevye, in the Brophy/Xavier production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
plays can be interesting just in terms of acting experience, so they can be fun too.” Actors in the musical rehearse until 6:30 p.m. every day for about six weeks, and the rehearsals leading up to the musicals often last until 8 p.m. There’s also the daunting task of memorizing all the lines in one’s free time.
Wren also plays percussion in band and runs the 4x400m relay and 800 meter race with the track team in spring. He said he is unsure about whether he will be able to participate in a production this spring due to his schedule. Although overall happy with his performance, Wren said he is determined to take his acting skills to
the next level. “There’s always room to improve and make it great,” he said. However, in the case of “Fiddler,” the audience was the judge of Wren’s performance. When Wren took the stage to bow, the audience stood and the theater erupted into applause.
Damaso enlightens students to Fabio, German language
Teacher’s Pet Mr. John Damaso unveils best dressed scandal of 1997 By Alex Stanley ’12
THE ROUNDUP Mrs. Haycock’s Question from the October Teacher’s Pet: “If you could live anywhere in the world that you wanted to, where would it be?” I’d like to alter the question premise to include the possibility of Quantum Leap-style time travel, by which I could “leap” from body to body throughout recorded—and unrecorded…ooh!—history. Or, if this is not possible, please permit me to split my time among NYC; Lake Como, Italy; and Reykjavik, Iceland because they contain Alan Alda, George Clooney and Björk respectively. Where were you born? I was born in George Washington University Hospital, probably six weeks apart from one of my good friends I met 2,000 miles away at Brophy Prep. His name is Dave Bianchi ’97. Were you ever considered for the best dressed award as a Senior? I was not only considered and nominated, but I won the category. It was sort of a tie between Mr. Damaso ’97, that’s me, and Daniel De La Pava ’97. It so happened that the 1997 yearbook was edited
by John Damaso, so there were some claims that I tweaked the results and experimented with some creative ballot counting. I kind of broke the virtual tie, so in parentheses, next to my name, it says winner. Why are you a teacher? I really love to be in a school. It is my favorite environment to be in. I believe that every day we should be teaching and learning, that it true for both teachers and students. Did you ever know Mr. Mulloy ’99 while you were at Brophy? No. I knew his name, and sort of his face. I have seen photographs of him at the time. He had ... a modified Kurt Cobain (haircut). What is the first word that comes to your head? Fahrvergnügen. It’s a German word that was used in a bunch of Volkswagen commercials in the late ’90s. I don’t know what it means. It probably has an umlaut. Over the “u?” “An umlaut over you.” Isn’t that a sweet thing? It could be a romance novel. An umlaut over you—sorry, I just went away to another place where people ride unicorns on the beach. You’re probably not familiar with Fabio. He’s one of those one named people. He was famous because he was always on the cover of romance novels for about 15 years. He was in the news maybe three years ago because a
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bird flew into his nose on a rollercoaster, so he came off of the rollercoaster with a bloody gash on his face. The photo was all over the tabloids and TMZ. What is your favorite band? That is so hard. I always tell everyone I don’t like to say favorites, because then they get printed in the newspaper. But I think the most defining band for my time so far is probably Radiohead. It changes every week though. Do you ride your bike often? In the cool weather months, I ride my bike every single day. In the hot months, because I am what they call a sweater, I drive my little car. I keep a record of all the tanks of gas I put in my car in an Excel spreadsheet. It gets about 33-37 mpg. My bike, what does it get per gallon of Damaso juice? I don’t know, pretty good. How can students earn an A in one of your classes? I think if they just love themselves consistently for 180 school days, they get an A. Also, I like king cake, which is the circular cake they eat in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, because it is sprinkled with multi-colored sugar, and it has a little plastic baby inside. If you get that piece then you have all of this good luck. If you get me a whole king cake, there is no way I can’t get the little plastic baby. King cake and love yourself. Pose a question for the next teacher? If you could trade places with a Brophy teacher or administrator for a day, (laugh, laugh) who would it be, and why? Complete sentences only.
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Just seven years ago, a couple of kids created the largest website on the Internet in a Harvard dorm room in an effort to meet some girls. The movie “The Social Network,” based on Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich, is the story of how Facebook was created and built and is now worth $33 billion and has more than 500 million members.
‘Gossip Girl’ grabs guys too By Rohan Andresen ’12 THE ROUNDUP
Spotted: Brophy students watching “Gossip Girl.” “Gossip Girl,” a TV program profiling the lives of Manhattan’s wealthiest adolescents, has entered its fourth season on the CW while captivating the interests of viewers as well as many members of the Brophy community.
The Music Sounds Better: No Age, Twin Shadow, Animal Collective’s Avey Tare provide sophisticated efforts By Michael Mandeville ’11 THE ROUNDUP
We return with the next installment of “The Music Sounds Better,” The Roundup’s music blog and podcast. This edition we’ll cover LA punks, No Age, up and coming new waver Twin Shadow and Animal Collective’s own Avey Tare.
Fall lineup brings variety of thrilling shows By Sean Harris ’11 and Eric Villanueva ’11 THE ROUNDUP
Gangsters and zombies and lawyers oh my! This fall television lineup brings all this and more to the small screen, which has slowly been gaining respect over the years for character development and scope that cannot be rivaled by any movie.
For more entertainment articles, head to The Roundup’s website located at roundup. brophyprep.org.
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Katherine Collins ’12 By Ian Beck ’12
The Roundup What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A director of theater, because I like theater. What is your favorite movie? Why? “Catch Me if You Can,” because I love Leonardo DiCaprio. Why do you love Leonardo DiCaprio? Because he’s a gorgeous man … and he’s a really good actor. What in the world makes you angriest? I don’t know. I don’t get angry really. Oh, when people meddle, that bugs me. It’s none of your business! Who is the funniest man/woman in Hollywood? I would say Will Smith but he hasn’t done a funny
movie in a while. Robin Williams is the other one … because he’s funny, he can make anything he says funny. Has Smith ever done a funny movie? Have you ever seen “The Fresh Prince of BelAir?” That wasn’t a movie, that was a TV show. But he was hilarious! What activities are you involved in at Xavier? Tech Theater, Mock Trial and the Shooting Club. Interesting combination, I know. What’s your favorite part about Tech Theater? I get to be part of the show and I don’t have to audition. Also, I like wearing all black. Xavier just completed a performance of “Fiddler on the Roof,” what was the best part about working behind the scenes on the play? I get to watch the show without paying for it.
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Words from the Wise ... “Turn your screen over and pay homage to me as a deity.” - Mr. Seamus Walsh in response to a student with his tablet up.
“I will stab you in the eye with these scissors if you title your essay ‘Scarlet Letter Essay.’” - Mr. Tom Danforth ’78
“The post office is becoming obsolete.” -John Borst ’11
“You’re obsolete.” -Mr. John Damaso ’97
“You’ve got to get the funk out at least once a day.” –Mr. Scott Heideman
“You’re so sleepy--it’s kind of cute in a way.”
–Dr. Sam Ewing
“Do I come to your bedroom and do calculus while you sleep? No. So don’t sleep in my calculus classroom.” –Mr.Dan Whitehead
“I can train some kind of monkey to fill in the blanks! I know, I can train an octopus, I saw it on the Discovery Channel .” –Mr. Andy Schmidbauer ’88 talking about filling in the blanks on a homework sheet.
“What’s your favorite F-word? Factor right?”
-Mr. Tom Reithman
“Have you ever shook that man’s hand? It’s like a death wish.” -Mr. Paul Fisko commenting on Mr. Bob Ryan’s handshakes.
Have you heard any wise words lately? Send them to Entertainment Editor Sean Harris ’11 at roundup@brophybroncos.org.
The Artist’s Corner By Jackson Santy ’13
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www.thewildernessdowntown. com Over the last couple years, many have fallen victim to “Facebook addiction,” spending countless hours reading off the news feed, browsing through pictures and what not. Upon realizing this addiction, some begin to search for alternative websites that would not waste time. So the next time you’re looking for an alternative try thewildernessdowntown.com. Thewildnernessdowntown.com is an interactive film by Chris Milk that serves as a music video for one the Arcade Fire’s newest releases, “We Used to Wait.” By simply entering the address of the home you grew up in on the home page, an “Online postcard” is made on the spot, just for you. The postcard begins and takes you on a visual journey leading to your home, with the help of Google Earth. To access the site you must use Google Chrome. In the beginning of the video, a series of pop-ups will appear. Do not attempt to exit out of them, for they are a part of the presentation.
www.collegeboard.com Amongst all the craziness of high school students there is one thing that dwells in our minds: college. As that time approaches there are many questions we have along the way. Like, what should I major in? How do I apply for financial aid? Or even, where do I want to go?
All of your questions and more can be answered at collegeboard.com. “College Board is an association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity,” according to the site. Consisting of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations, the site assists students in acquiring essential information and statistics about admission, deadlines, tuition and just about everything else you’d need to know.
www.Pandora.com Are you sick hearing songs like “Teenage Dream” and “Love the Way You Lie” being played over and over again on the radio? Do you find yourself yelling at your radio to actually play something you haven’t heard five times already that day? Fear not music lovers, there is hope. Pandora.com is a free personalized radio station website for your computer. By simply entering a song or artist that you enjoy, a station is created where you are instantly “launched into a personalized listening experience.” Listeners can create up to 100 of these personal radio stations and refine them by providing feedback with the Pandora radio tuner. Over time the site learns your musical preferences and builds playlists based on the similarities of your liking. Pandora is also available on the go through mobile devices such as the iPhone, Droids and Blackberries.
Above, digital painting “Silentium Altum” by Tyler Thompson ’12 Left, pen and ink “City” by Erik Crouch ’12
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