2012 Trendsetters
Congratulations to all of the
Melani Walton Times like these are special reminders of how wonderful you are. We are proud of all you do for family, friends, and community. We love you! The Lowman family, Dad and Mom, Channon and Joelean, Miranda, Lathan, and Jayce
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Brophy Fashion Show
The 2012 Brophy Fashion Show theme is Brophy in Our Hearts and Minds and will set up the catwalk Nov. 6 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. As usual, the show will feature great fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue. The show benefits Brophy’s Financial Aid Fund and helps deserving students get a great education at the wonderful school. Polly Levine and Patti Oleson are heading up the effort this year. What makes the Brophy Fashion Show different from other events? The Brophy Fashion Show is unique mostly because all the money goes directly to the Brophy Financial Aid Fund. We believe Brophy’s
financial aid budget is the biggest in the state: In 2012-2013 it’s $2.75 million. We have yet to find another school with more financial aid available that is distributed to students who qualify solely by need. Brophy College Prep is totally selfsupporting so it depends on donations from corporations and individuals. All Jesuit schools across the world raise money in various ways as their primary mission is to always be able to serve the underserved. How many Brophy students receive financial aid? Historically, about 20 percent of the student population receives some form of financial aid. As mentioned earlier, students at Brophy come from as far away as Verrado, New River, Ahwatukee and Fountain Hills. The enrollment is 1,240 boys.
and since Brophy students come from at least 154 different grade schools, their exposure is Valley-wide. Tell us about the Brophy mission, teaching its students to be “Men for Others.” That phrase was coined by the leader of the Jesuits and expresses the mission of the Jesuits in all their ministries across the world. Jesuit schools teach that students and their unique talents should be developed with a direct mandate to serve the underserved. How can we support the Brophy Fashion Show? Supporting the underserved takes three things: desire, effort and money. Millions of dollars have been raised since the beginning of the show, dollars that have changed the lives of not only Brophy students but their families’ lives and legacies. To help, please contact Colleen Edwards at cedwards@carefreervresorts.com or 602.790.8278
How exciting that Saks Fifth Avenue is partnering with Brophy again! Tell us why Saks? Saks takes its corporate responsibility in the Valley very seriously,
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