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New faculty mix into community

New Year, New

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hange at the start of any school year is to be expected.

However, this year it seems there are a larger number of new faces, organizations and expectations than previous years.

These range from new teachers and policies to a new middle school—Loyola Academy.

In this edition, The Roundup explores these additions and how they continue to shape our identity.

By Julian De Ocampo ’13, Roan Enright ’13 & Michael Ahearne ’14

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Inside

• Brophy introduces Alumni Service Corps on campus See News, Page 2

• Students should be role models for Loyola Academy See Opinions, Page 6

• See previews for the new season of fall sports See Sports, Pages 7-9

•Students from Xavier and Brophy join to form Show Choir See Entertainment, Page 11

Soda conversion leaves students fizzed

By Brett A. Mejia ’13

THE ROUNDUP Last year Brophy was one of the only high schools in Arizona to sell regular soda to students.

This year however, the Brophy administration evicted soda from the campus.

The idea of banning soda has been floating around for a few years now, but it wasn’t until last year’s Summit on Food that the issue of soda became imperative.

Loyola Academy opens doors for first year Page 3

“The main catalyst was the Summit on Food … I said (to Brophy president Rev. Eddie Reese, S.J.) we’re talking a big game, but we are not doing what Ignatius would do, acting on it,” said Brophy Vice President Ms. Adria Renke.

“We can’t share this information with students and then just go along as we’ve always gone along, that is not what we’re about,” she added.

Instead of regular soda, students now can choose from water, diet soda, sports

drinks,and other alternatives in the Great Hall and vending machines.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits the sale of “food of minimal nutritional value” in public schools during lunch, which includes soda.

The Voluntary Arizona Nutrition Standards, which was developed by the Arizona Department of Education, is considered a See SODA, Page 4

“There was a bit of a perfect storm,” said Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Seamus Walsh about the cause behind the influx of new faculty members to the Brophy community. Although there are usually some new teachers every year, this year there are more than 20 new faces on campus.

“The faculty who departed left for a variety of different reasons, from faculty moving to Dubai, faculty moving to Africa and faculty going home to take care of their kids,” Mr. Walsh said.

In addition to the two new Loyola Academy faculty members and the four Alumni Service Corps members, 15 new teachers and counselors have joined the Brophy community in nearly every department, many of them taking the vacant positions created by the departure of numerous teachers.

Mr. Walsh said that “the most important thing is that (applicants) are a good fit,” emphasizing there is no template for what makes a Brophy teacher—rather, each faculty member is expected to bring their own experiences, talents and backgrounds to the forefront of the community.

News Online Mr. Walsh highlighted • Higgins named new a number of qualities dean, looks out for administrators looked for students’ well being during the application process, Visit roundup. including an understanding and brophyprep.org exhibition of the Graduate at Graduation qualities, an ability to teach a number of courses in one’s respective department, a “commitment to high academic, co-curricular and service ministry standards” and a “high level of confidence and openness to growth.”

The religion department saw the biggest overhaul with four new teachers joining their ranks: Mr. Chris Agliano, Mr. Tom Donlan, Ms. Megan McDonald, a Xavier graduate and Mr. Marc Valadao.

“I pretty much knew after I had the interview that if they offered me the job, I would take it hands down,” Mr. Agliano said. “Brophy is a pretty incredible place.”

The World Languages and Science departments also saw major changes.

The world language department saw the arrival of Mr. Chris Calderon, S.J., Ms. Melissa Campana and Mr. Richard Cordova, while the science department was met with the additions of chemistry teacher Mr. Pete deLannoy and physics teacher Mr. Zachary Widbin.

In addition to Mr. deLannoy and Mr. Widbin, the science department saw the return of former science department chair Mr. Jim Frazier, who retired in 2007 but has come back to teach chemistry. Mr. Widbin graduated with a B.A. in physics from Harvard and began working at Brophy as a lacrosse coach See FACULTY, Page 4

Students show different ways to express school spirit Page 5

Bruggman back as leader on gridiron Page 7

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Student bands entertain at Friday Night Lights Page 10

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Alumni Service Corps embrace community

By Tyler J. Scott ’12

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Brophy welcomes four recent graduates as volunteer staff This year Brophy debuts an Alumni Service Corps similar to those found in many Jesuit high schools and universities around the nation.

According to the Brophy website, this program is a “post-college service program for Brophy graduates, and graduates of other Jesuit high schools.”

Alumni volunteer for the corps and serve as teachers and substitutes for Brophy and Loyola Academy classes.

This year, there are four members who were selected to be a part of the ASC from a group of nine who applied.

The volunteers this year are Mr. Caleb Alpaugh ’07, Mr. Matt Williams ’07, Mr. Matt Moore ’07 and Mr. Matt Smith ’06.

Mr. Alpaugh works primarily in the Office of Faith and Justice but he also teaches Latin to sixth graders at Loyola Academy.

Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith teach at the Loyola Academy and Mr. Williams primarily deals with the OFJ but also teaches an AP Psychology class at Brophy.

Mr. Ted Skowron was one of the faculty members who helped interview and select members of the group.

He helped to structure the interviews and went on a two-day retreat in California with the volunteers.

“It’s an in-house service program,” Mr. Skowron said. “(They) work as faculty members, live in the community and they’re also doing a spiritual journey.”

Mr. Skowron also described the three main facets of the ASC that administration looked for in the candidates as community, service and spirituality.

Along with Brophy Principal Mr. Bob Ryan, Mr. Skowron helped select the four candidates based on a few different qualifications.

According to Mr. Skrowron, they stressed the qualification of service.

“One (thing we look for) is a true desire to serve,” Mr. Skowron said. “Not just looking at it as another job but looking at it as a spiritual journey. They’re here because God wants them to

Photo by Kevin Cabano ’12 Matt Williams ’07 sits works at his computer in his shared office in the Office of Faith and Justice.

be here. Another is making a commitment to living in community with other guys, it’s not just sharing a house but it’s talking about ‘what’s our mission together.’”

ASC members Mr. Alpaugh and Mr. Williams found out about this unique opportunity very much by chance.

“Freshman year of college I started to really want to come back to Brophy, and the summer before my senior year I called Mr. Ryan to try and see if there was anything available for me to come back, but it didn’t sound like it,” Mr. Alpaugh said. “ … and then in March I saw this either on Facebook or my email or something and I got really excited because this was exactly what I wanted to do so I jumped all over it.”

Mr. Williams also discovered the ASC from a third party.

“I found out about it kind of by chance,” Mr. Williams said. “My parents ran into Mr. Ryan at a social event and he told them about it and they told me about it in the spring. When I heard about

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this I was really excited because it’s one year, which is great … so I wanted something to do for a year and this sounded awesome.”

The four members of the ASC all live together in a group home that Brophy bought and refurbished.

The house is on 3rd Street and Elm, which is within walking distance of Brophy.

For the volunteers, returning to Brophy was one of the main reasons for applying.

“When I graduated from Brophy I really missed it a lot, I loved college but Brophy is just a really special place and I wanted to come back to Arizona,” Mr. Williams said. “It’s great being back here and getting to know the faculty in a different way: as more friends than teacher-student relationships. It’s such a great community to work with. It energizes me, gets me up in the morning and gets me excited to go through the day.”

Volunteer Mr. Alpaugh views this experience as a way to jumpstart the profession he wants to go into.

“Eventually I want to get my masters in education; I want to teach, preferably in a Jesuit school,” Mr. Alpaugh said. “Brophy would be awesome but I’m still trying to figure out how that will all come together.”

Mr. Williams on the other hand, is looking towards medical school.

“I’m still applying and I took the MCAT. I’m applying for Fall 2012 and I’d really like to go in state, hopefully UofA, but we’ll see how that works,” he said.

Regardless of the future, volunteers said the three pillars of service, community and spirituality ring true now.

“It’s been great to be a part of the community again; working in the OFJ has been great. I like how much more of an emphasis they’ve put on service here now and the new experience of teaching at Loyola academy is invigorating,” Mr. Alpaugh said.

Corrections

• In the May 2011 article “Administration envisions change to tech infrastructure” Principal Mr. Bob Ryan was misquoted as saying the capital campaign, which built the Eller and Piper buildings and upgraded campus-wide technology, ended this year. While the school is in the final phase of a more than 10-year capital campaign, that campaign is still on going.

A direct quote from Mr. Ryan should have read: “But I think some historisizing is important because we’re at the end of a capital campaign that has been going on for over 10 years and the athletic improvements are the last phase of the campaign.” The Roundup apologizes for the errors.

The Roundup seeks to correct any printed mistakes in a timely and public manner. Please e-mail corrections to roundup@ brophyprep.org.

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New chef cooking up change in Great Hall

By Kevin Valenzuela ’13

THE ROUNDUP A new chef joins the Brophy community this school year.

Chef Kathleen Morton has been a chef for 15 years and has taken the position of chef/general manager for Michael’s at the Great Hall.

Chef Morton is new at Brophy but said she plans to keep the integrity of Michael’s strong in the Great Hall.

“I plan on maintaining the high standards that

are already implemented here at Brophy,” Chef Morton said.

To maintain these standards, Chef Morton has already started to make changes to better improve the health of the students.

One change that she has already made is using the “Better Beverage Foundation.” With this the soda fountains in the Great Hall consist of only diet sodas.

This is something that is supposed to be in all schools, according to federal guidelines.

Chef Morton began her journey in the culinary

arts in Long Beach, Calif.

She has worked for many large chains, been a corporate chef for local retailers and has even owned her own restaurant.

After working for Michael’s Catering Services for one year, Chef Morton was offered the position of chef at Brophy starting this year.

Along with her skills in the kitchen, Chef Morton is in the process of creating new menus for Brophy, which will include new food choices for students.

“I’m working on some menus that I am going to

discuss with management,” she said.

These new food choices have to be approved

by Brophy along with Michael’s management and could be implemented in the fall.

“It is always good to try new stuff,” said Ivan Ramirez ’13.

When it comes to the students Chef Morton plans on keeping them eating healthy.

She will continue healthy choice Tuesdays, a concept implemented to Brophy last year.

She said she plans on making all the food and drinks at Brophy reflect the federal guidelines.

Loyola Academy launches as all boys’ middle school Students partake in academics, athletics and arts

By Rohan Keith Andresen ’12

THE ROUNDUP On a stifling hot Friday afternoon, Loyola Academy director Ms. Kendra Krause waits for the last of her students to be picked up by their parents.

The 32 sixth-grade students of Loyola Academy, the new middle school on Brophy’s campus, have just finished a 47-hour school week filled with reading, math, physical education, science, social studies, religion, Latin and drama.

Beginning at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m., the sixth graders pack each day with academia and enrichment.

Still, even the end of the last day of a long week, student Jose Gomez runs up and down the stairs and asks Ms. Krause questions about plans for the next few weeks at school.

She recognizes their seemingly endless reserve of energy.

“I think the adults are going to get tired before the kids do,” Ms. Krause joked as some of the last students came running down the stairs from the second floor of Loyola Hall.

As the last student runs to his mom’s car, Ms. Krause says goodbye and

shouts after him, “Thanks for being awesome!”

A student being picked up by his parents is not the norm, however.

Loyola Academy provides a bus and van that pick up and drop off students daily as well as bus passes to the students who need them.

She said she was afraid that some of the students would have dropped out because of the distance from their homes, in addition to the rigor of the school.

On the contrary, the school hosted its first Parents’ Night Aug. 24 where parents responded with “tremendous reactions.”

The students who attend Loyola Academy are “from less affluent, poor backgrounds, who don’t have the advantage of the grade schools or parent’s with a college education to help them study,” said the Rev. Eddie Reese, S.J. in an earlier interview with The Roundup.

Ms. Krause walked to the airconditioned classrooms of third floor Loyola Hall, where Loyola Academy operates.

Two students who have older brothers still in school at Brophy are waiting there, playing a board game.

These two students are part of the 32 who were accepted from 74 applications.

“It (the school) is for intelligent

Photo by Kevin Valenzuela ’13

Mr. Forest Ashby instructs Loyola Academy sixth-graders

people,” said Angel Gutierrez, attendee and the younger brother of a Brophy student.

Ms. Krause said she hopes the students will be able to acclimate easily to the Brophy community once it is their turn to enter high school.

The stated expectation is that Loyola Academy students will continue into

Brophy after eighth-grade.

Gutierrez already expressed interest in becoming involved with the Brophy community.

“I want to be on the football team…I want to be the quarterback,” Gutierrez said.

Another student, Erik Fernandez also stated his intent to participate at

Brophy.

“I want to follow my family tradition,” Fernandez said. “I want to play basketball too.”

Brophy students have also shown an interest in becoming involved with Loyola Academy by volunteering to help tutor and spend time with the kids at lunch and after school.

New Jewish Student Union club open to all, aims to serve New club embodies Brophy’s emphasis on religion in new light

By P. Erik Meyer ’14

THE ROUNDUP The Jewish Student Union is a new addition to Brophy this year and will meet every Tuesday in Mr. Lane McShane’s ’82 room at lunch.

All students are welcome to come to the meetings to learn about Judaism and have fun.

Last year, three freshmen in period one forensics, Logan Hall ’14, president, Coby Palivathukal ’14, vice president of charitable affairs, and Gavin Singer ’14, vice president of communications, discovered that they all practiced Judaism.

The three decided to form a Jewish Club.

They all consider themselves to be conservative Jews.

This means they all had bar mitzvahs, go to temple and celebrate major Jewish holidays.

This is a less formal way of practicing Judaism than an Orthodox Jew. They do not wear their Yarmulke all the time and do not partake in a kosher diet.

“A very important aspect of Judaism is forming a sense of community, and we feel that at a place like Brophy, it is important for Jews to maintain that sense of community and we hope to build that,” Palivathukal said.

Other main goals of the club include non-Jews learning about Judaism, uniting the existing Jewish community, bringing awareness to Brophy through money that will be donated to Jewish organizations, establishing Brophy as a welcome place for Jews and to just have fun.

“It is a great addition to Brophy, it is good for Jewish kids at a Jesuit school to know that there are other Jewish kids at Brophy,” said Jewish Student Union member Dylan Dinan ’14. “We will get a lot of community service in and we are going to be a philanthropic union.”

It is a great addition to Brophy, it is good for Jewish kids at a Jesuit school to know that there are other Jewish kids at Brophy.

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a non-Jewish student.

Some activities the club sponsors are weekly meetings on Tuesdays at lunch with free pizza, guest speakers, celebrations and festivals of Jewish holidays, fundraisers, prayer services, community service and other secular activities.

“It will be fun, but we want to maintain our Jewish identity,” Singer said.

“We want non-Jews to come and learn a basic understanding of Judaism,” Palivathukal said.

At the club fair, the Jewish Student Union had 112 signups.

“It’s going to be great and we are going to help out a lot of people,” Dinan said.

Vice Presidents Palivathukal and Singer said they are confident that the club will be a great success.

“It will be a positive and quite instrumental addition to the school,” said Chandler Hall ’14,

Editor’s Note: Club President Logan Hall ’14 is a Roundup staff member but did not contribute to the writing of this article.

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Cordova brings native spice to Spanish classes

By Brett A. Mejia ’13

THE ROUNDUP New World Languages teacher Mr. Richard Cordova comes to Brophy with the task of making a difference in the lives of students by getting them to love the language of Spanish.

Mr. Cordova has been teaching for 14 years and he is currently serving his first year as a Brophy teacher, teaching Spanish 2 and Conversational Spanish.

Born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Mr. Cordova attended Universidad Católica Boliviana in La Paz, Bolivia and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations there.

Mr. Cordova has transitioned from the preschool to eighth grade Summit School of Ahwatukee to Brophy and is grateful and optimistic about being a part of the community. “(Coming to Brophy) was a great opportunity to be part of this incredible school and so I took a risk to try new things,” Mr. Cordova said.

From transitioning schools Mr. Cordova said he noticed the differences between the two levels of education.

“The differences are that in high school the students are responsible for their learning; responsible about homework, they are more aware of expectations and they are more mature,” Mr. Cordova said.

While being able to teach at a higher level, Mr. Cordova said he looks forward to the challenges Brophy has to offer him.

“I want to become a better teacher and Brophy is going to give me the opportunity to do that,” Mr. Cordova said.

After being a student of Mr. Cordova for several years from Summit, Brophy student Taylor Moorman ’14 said he has found that Mr. Cordova brings the classroom to life.

“He’s really just a great teacher,” Moorman said.

“He makes the class fun and he engages you and asks you tons of questions and it makes it a really fun, lively class.”

Mr. Cordova said he has had a passion for teaching because it’s all about the students when it comes to giving the gift of knowledge.

“I want to make a difference, an impact in the life of the students,” Mr. Cordova said. “I want them to love the language. Whatever you are teaching has to be meaningful.”

Photo by Alex Stanley ’12 Mr. Cordova receives a ball from a student in an unconvential quiz about Mexican clubs on Friday, Sept. 9. He would toss the ball to a student and ask them a question about what they had read.

Student Council ‘breaks the ice’ of the 2011-12 school year New student leaders offer new perspectives, big plans

By Rohan Keith Andresen ’12

THE ROUNDUP Student Council jumped into the new school year with the Frosh Mixer and a Friday Night Lights following the first

football game of the season.

Nate Sundermier ’12 has been involved with the Student Council for three years and spearheaded this year’s Frosh Mixer.

Other Student Council members commended Sundermier for his planning.

“I think it was one of the best Frosh Mixers that we have ever had,” said Keaton Leander ’13, who has been actively involved in Student Council for the last few years.

Leander participates in many of

From SODA, Page 1 tool for high schools to use for improving foods and beverages offered on campus.

The latest revision of the document states that “sports drinks, fruit juices, tea and diet beverages are the standard beverages for a school to have on campus, but it prohibits four percent milk and drinks that contain caffeine and labeled as, but not limited to, an energy drink, mood stimulant, or metabolism enhancer.”

“This isn’t the perfect solution,” Ms. Renke said.

“The perfect solution is to offer milk, water and From FACULTY, Page 1 before applying for a teaching position.

“Coming into it, people outside of Brophy might think ‘You’re teaching at a school of just nerdy geniuses,’” Mr. Widbin said. “That’s not true. Everyone here is gifted in their own way. Every guy in this school that I’ve met has the ability to do something great depending on how he wants to spend his time.”

Mr. Noah Lewkowitz ’98, the sole neophyte to the fine arts department, knew firsthand what Mr. Widbin was talking about, having graduated from Brophy nearly 15 years ago.

“I had a wonderful experience at Brophy and I came back to coach (soccer) at Brophy just to be around,”

the Student Council activities, but is most involved in the music as “DJ Leanderthal.”

Besides Leander and Sundermier, there are many new students who are participating in Student Council this year.

“We have a lot of fresh new talent on Student Council from the seniors to the juniors to the sophomores—everyone is contributing great ideas and we will put on great event after great event,” Sundermier said.

Leander also agreed about the

pure fruit juice with no additives.”

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control found nearly 25 percent of high school students drink at least one soda every day.

According to the CDC, these beverages can lead to excessive weight gain and obesity.

“Soda is just empty calories; it’s sugar,” athletic trainer Mr. Chris White said in a previous interview with The Roundup. “It’s setting up people for obesity.”

Brophy food catering service, Michael’s, has been supportive of the soda adjustment by agreeing to stop selling soda and to promote healthier choices.

“They (Michael’s) have been on the bandwagon

Mr. Lewkowitz said, “I just recently thought about teaching at Brophy.”

Two new teachers also entered the math department: Mr. Ian Aston and Ms. Jessie Mason, another Xavier graduate. Rounding out the new faculty members are Mr. Pete Burr ’07, the new head of Digital Media Management and college counselor Mr. Rey Santos.

With a cast of faculty members that broad and that diverse, the beginning of the year provided to be an interesting transition period for everyone.

“Every teacher has their own advice, and it’s funny because it usually contradicts the last piece of advice that you just heard from somebody,” Mr. Lewkowitz said, “We’re gathering all

advantages of having so many new kids on Student Council this year.

“When you throw new people into the picture it brings out a lot of cool, new, creative and fun ideas,” he said.

Chad Ahrensdorf ’12 is one of the students who are new to Student Council.

“I’d have to say being on Student Council is incredible,” Ahrensdorf wrote in an email. “You really have no idea how much work and planning is involved to make the events as great

to do the right thing for you students … they have been very, very helpful in trying to move us forward in doing in what we say,” Ms. Renke said.

Every year Mr. White submits a health improvement proposal, with all kinds of recommendations and restrictions, such as getting rid of soda, to help Brophy become a healthier student body.

“If I had it my way, we would get rid of all the diet sodas and anything caffeinated,” Mr. White said.

The affect has taken the attention of students for better or worse.

“I think this is awful. Every day at lunch I used to drink Dr. Pepper and the Diet Dr. Pepper doesn’t

taste the same,” said Grant Hickey ’14.

“It has affected my lunch because now I have to drink Gatorade and it’s no Dr. Pepper.”

Other students are not convinced that diet soda is better.

“It sucks because we have been informed that the diet stuff (soda) is worse for you than regular stuff,” said Josh Klugman ’14.

On the other hand some students think the change will have a positive impact.

“I think the soda changes have a great effect on Brophy,” said Kevin Bauer ’14. “I think less people are buying sodas now and more people are buying Gatorade.

Faculty application process has many phases

In the search for new faculty members, Brophy turned to a number of resources such as posting job listings on websites including teacher networking sites like the Jesuit Secondary Education Association.

Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Seamus Walsh said perspective applicants download and fill out a job application with a number of questions that give Brophy a “glimpse into who they are and how they think about things that are important to the school.”

Applicants next send a resume and cover letter to principal Mr. Bob Ryan and the interviews begin. Interviews are conducted by a council of Mr. Ryan, Mr. Walsh and the department chair.

“It was intense,” said Mr. Chris Agliano. “The first part of it was talking to Mr. Ryan on the phone and having a couple of discussions with him about Brophy’s philosophy, about my philosophy and how it merged together. I also had to talk to Mr. Walsh and Paul Fisko, head of the Religion department.”

This process continues year-round, allowing Brophy to build what Mr. Walsh called a “digital portfolio of applicants by department” in the event that positions do open.

these little pieces of advice that works for us.”

as they are until you are ‘behind the scenes.’ It’s a great way to give back to a school that I have come to love over the years.”

Ahrensdorf added a Brophy adage to any students who are interested in Student Council.

“Take advantage of Brophy, throw yourself 100 percent into activities; you will get so much out of them,” he said.

Student Council is currently planning the Homecoming dance and other events, like Sunday Fun-Day.

As the transition ends and each teacher finds their niche at Brophy, students will

see a number of changes as each teacher expands his or her role. For example, Mr. Agliano plans on starting trips to Muscular Dystrophy Association camps, where Brophy students would be counselors and help the children.

Meanwhile, Mr. Lewkowitz is planning on paving the way for Architecture and Art History classes, something that Brophy had previously never been able to offer.

“Brophy is blessed to attract such a talented and charismatic group of people,” said principal Mr. Bob Ryan. “I have every confidence that they’re going to make what is already a great faculty even better.”

Opinions The Roundup | October 2011 Staff Editorial

Traditional school spirit takes on new forms The Issue: Upperclassmen seem to be disappearing from football games and conventional forms of school spirit.

Our Stance: These same individuals are expressing their spirit in different ways.

up to football games, although it can be, but it is also being involved in activities around the campus.

Finally, it is giving back to the school, in using a student’s talents to the best of their abilities.

Nevertheless, it would be nice to see a few more older faces at the forefront of the cheering section.

Someone needs to make sure the underclassmen know how to cheer and live up to the standards now expected of the home crowd.

That can never hurt.

B

-B-B-R-O P-PP-H-Y B-R-O P-H-Y BROPHYBROPHY-BROPHY: the famous chant echoes off the cemented Phoenix College bleachers with incredible fervor every Friday on game day.

Early into the season, football games seem to be packed more than ever, with the cheering section perhaps larger than any game last year.

There has been a serious increase in the amount of underclassmen that have joined into the cheering section, which is definitely a positive phenomenon.

Visions of freshmen sitting off by themselves at the tops of Phoenix College’s bleachers bring sadness to any Bronco junkie’s heart.

But there seems to be a serious lack in the amount of upperclassmen showing up to scream and cheer for their football

team.

On the outside, this can seem like an apathetic trend—troves of juniors and seniors too cool for school spirit; but, in reality they just express spirit in a multitude of other ways.

And that is not necessarily a bad thing.

School spirit is not only painting one’s body red and white with the letters B-RO-P-H-Y embossed on their torso.

It is engaging in the full Brophy experience: retreats, service and the other hundreds of activities around campus.

It is being a shining example of Brophy

inside and outside of the classroom.

To have school spirit does not simply mean to be present at a football game, it involves the very core of Brophy’s values: the idea of being a “Man for Others.”

Students like Michael McNamara ’12, who is the President of Latin club, a good student and an avid volunteer, exemplify this trend.

Students like Nick Giancola ’12, who is extremely involved in the Office of Faith and Justice among a multitude of other organizations, let their school spirit shine.

Students like Matt Harris ’13, who is on the executive board of the redwhite club (the open house planning committee), secretary of Best Buddies and is credited as an all around nice guy, are a testament of what this school is about.

Lastly, students like Jobert Adan ’12, who actively participates in the cheering section, among other things, and provides a positive atmosphere at football games, show their spirit in a more traditional way.

All of these students show that school spirit is not just subjected to showing

Staff Editorial by Julian De Ocampo ’13, Joe Skoog ’13 and Alex Stanley ’12 Staff Editorials respresent the view of The Roundup. Share your thoughts by e-mailing roundup@brophyprep.org or leave comments online at roundup.brophyprep.org.

Photo by Nathaniel Toledo ’12

Brophy seniors show some traditional spirit as they pose for a pre-game photo.

Though there may be less upper classmen at games this year, they are still showing school spirit

Libertarian Party more than presumed political sideshow

By Aakash Jain ’14

The Roundup Americans often stigmatize the Libertarian Party as an eccentric group on the fringes of politics, and most contend that it doesn’t merit media coverage or inclusion in the elitist two-party system of our nation.

The “winner takes all” mentality of American elections further discourages the advent of a third party, unlike many other countries where candidates who garner smaller percentages of the vote still often acquire representation.

Leftists accuse Libertarians of racism and greed, while conservatives are appalled by their supposed “un-American,” even sacrilegious, views.

In fact, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, the Libertarian-goneRepublican presidential candidate from Texas, has already been written off by most political pundits.

Since his strategic changing of parties, Paul’s campaign has gained subtle interest, but as long as his platform remains dedicated to the Libertarian cause, he remains a humorous, slightly irritating curiosity, the sideshow of politics that doesn’t

deserve respect in the eyes of the public.

Such contempt is expected, since most Libertarian ideas starkly contrast on numerous issues with mainstream politics.

To most, it is alarming that Libertarians wish to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964, legalize drugs, abolish wealth redistribution and eliminate the minimum wage.

However, the reasoning behind these seemingly radical stances is actually quite simple.

The non-aggression axiom is the cornerstone of Libertarian philosophy, which states that people can legally do whatever they wish, as long as they do not violate the property rights of another individual by initiating violence against his body or possessions. Note the usage of can, not should.

By holding the non-aggression principle to be true, a Libertarian state condemns murderers, rapists, thieves and all other criminals, while removing matters of morality from the power of the government, which may only address matters of can, never should.

For example, many believe racist activities and recreational drug use to be immoral. Libertarians allow citizens to make those decisions for themselves and therefore criticize the Civil Rights Act of 1964, mainly because it forced private businesses to desegregate.

If a store owner wishes to deny service to individuals based on ethnicity, race, sex or any other criteria, he possesses every right to do so, as

long as he does not initiate violence against people or their property.

For the same reason, citizens can take drugs in a Libertarian nation, regardless of the potential for harming their own bodies; a state cannot seek to protect individuals from themselves.

However, it must be emphasized that Libertarians do not necessarily condone such racist or selfdestructive activities but simply refuse to give government the power to regulate them.

On this matter, John Stuart Mill wrote in “On Liberty,” “The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant.”

The Libertarian party is also heavily influenced

by Austrian economics, a school of thought that essentially restates the non-aggression principle in the context of economics.

Thus, in a Libertarian economy, all voluntary transactions among parties are legal, unless those transactions somehow breach another party’s rights.

For example, welfare and Medicare garner revenue through taxes, which is then redistributed as food stamps, health insurance and other services.

Government violates the non-aggression principle by forcing taxpayers to fund these programs.

Once again, it must be stressed that Libertarians are not against voluntary charity but rather

government activities that breach fundamental property rights of citizens.

The minimum wage is yet another governmentimposed infringement of human rights—this time not by aggressive coercion, but by restrictions on the economy. These regulations disallow parties from freely partaking in voluntary transactions and are thus unacceptable.

Pragmatically speaking, minimum wages are actually responsible for the destruction of jobs, rather than their creation. When a minimum wage is imposed by the government, the demand for employees decreases because it is more expensive for businesses to hire them.

Furthermore, advocates of the minimum wage claim that it directly benefits the lower class, yet it is this demographic that suffers most when these restrictions exist. When businesses are mandated to increase wages beyond their means, the low-skilled labor is the first to go.

Perhaps Thomas Jefferson best summarized the Libertarian ideal: “A wise and frugal government which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.”

These simple ideas can be put into the context of any issue, such as foreign policy, immigration or the environment. For further information, visit www. lp.org.

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Broncos serve as role models for Loyola Academy

By Kevin Valenzuela ’13

The Roundup There is an all new group of young, impressionable students on campus this year, and I’m not just talking about the freshman class.

Starting this fall Brophy’s Loyola Academy opened as a middle school and a class full of sixth-grade students now share the campus with high school students.

Whether we know it or not, we are all now at least indirect role models for these students and we need to act accordingly.

“I just think that they need to watch their language a little bit around the kids,” said Brophy student Kyle Chalmers ’13.

The Loyola Academy students walk

around campus during lunch time to get to the Great Hall as well as sit in the Great Hall among many Brophy students.

“It’s important the Brophy guys are mindful of how they talk,’’ said Brophy Principal Mr. Bob Ryan.

It is important that students are aware of what they say and to distinguish between what is inappropriate and appropriate for the young Loyola Academy students to hear.

“That for me is not a new expectation,” Mr. Ryan said.

Brophy students do not seem to notice the students of the Loyola academy too often.

“I’ve seen them walking around a couple times but I’ve never really had much interaction with them,” Chalmers said.

Most Brophy students could agree that as of now their interaction with the students of the Loyola Academy is very minimal.

Still, it only takes one student over hearing or seeing one inappropriate thing to leave a permanent mark.

With the arrival of the Loyola Academy the students of Brophy still go about their daily lives on campus like they have in the past.

Mr. Ryan expects everyone to be welcoming and supportive of the new students on campus. So far he has noticed positive responses including students giving the sixth-graders high fives when they see them walking through the mall.

Let’s keep that up, and keep in mind we are all role models now, whether we like it or not.

London rioters not justified in solely destructive action Mark Duggan’s death at the hands of London Active, widespread protest is often used to police in early August led to accusations voice opposition to an oppressive of police brutality, helping to spark government. This has been seen violent riots that shook the city for recently in places such as Libya and several days.

Egypt.

The driving force behind the While the overall response of Libyan riots eventually shifted to a general and Egyptian citizens could be justified testament of discontent. by the oppression and possible “crimes But the rioters were wrong. against humanity” from government Throughout history, riots and mass leaders, the rioters in London cannot protests have arisen in many places, compare.

By Kevin Cabano ’12 and for different reasons. Some are Despite a poor economic situation justifiable, such as the non-violent in the United Kingdom – and the The Roundup Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia citizens’ subsequent discontent – that took place in 1989 – others not so much. this isolated incident of possible police brutality is

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not widespread enough to justify a violent, largescale protest.

It seems as if some people were itching for an excuse to cause destruction and they jumped at a bad opportunity.

This is similar to an occurrence in 1992, when there were riots in Los Angeles following the acquittal of police officers widely believed to have used excessive force in the arrest of Rodney King.

It would be foolhardy to assume everyone in the United Kingdom likes the way their government and police force is run, but there was no real social oppression from those in power going on.

This occurrence is certainly not something to be overlooked, and there should certainly be an

“I’m looking forward to the school hopefully bringing back the St. Mary’s rally.”

- Alexander Khan ’13

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“Casino Night seems fun because I like to play poker.”

- Austin Norville ’15

“I’m looking forward to going on a retreat this year.”

- Joe Pistorious ’14

By Andrew Marini ’13

The Roundup Staff Member of the Month October: Brett Mejia ’13

investigation, legal penalties for those involved and other government-sanctioned action. But not a civilian riot.

This was just the rioters taking advantage of a situation and using it as an excuse to be able to burn, loot and be violent simply because they could “get away with it” on grounds of protest. Around £100 million of damage was done in London to shops, homes and public transportation, including irreparable damage to historic structures.

Not only is this selfish, but inappropriate and disrespectful to the Duggan incident. People took advantage of a real tragedy for their own personal gain at the expense of other citizens and their property.

“Homecoming because I heard great things about it from Student Council and last year was epic.”

- Colin Zaccagnio ’13

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Broncos open season without a loss Broncos spread the wealth in season opening victory Brophy 32 Mountain Ridge 0

2011 Varsity Football

By Ian C. Beck ’12/THE ROUNDUP

In an interview with The Roundup previewing the 2011 football season, head coach Mr. Scooter Molander pointed to consistency on offense and great defense as the keys to success.

Both of those themes were on display in the Broncos’ 32-0 victory over Mountain Ridge in their first game of the season Aug. 26 at Phoenix College.

Brophy scored on five of their nine possessions, two of which were spent running out the clock late in the fourth quarter with the game already in hand, and the defense shut out the Mountain Lions, forcing four turnovers.

“Our defense was Bronco defense tonight,” Mr. Molander said. “At times we bended, never broke, always rallied to the football and created some turnovers.”

Four different Bronco defenders forced turnovers, three wide receivers had more than 75 receiving yards and two running backs had seven carries.

In his first game back after a season-ending injury last year, Tyler Bruggman ’13 threw for 235 yards, completing 15 of 25 passes and tossing three touchdowns.

Andrew Curtis ’13 and Jack Stamets ’12 both recovered fumbles for Brophy and Freddy Gammage ’12 and Robert Relf ’13 both came away with interceptions.

Gammage led the team’s wide receivers with 81 yards on five catches, including a four-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of the first half to put Brophy ahead 20-0.

Record as of Sept. 21

4-0 Regular Season Schedule Aug 26 vs. Mountain Ridge (320 Brophy) Sept. 2 vs. Boulder Creek (4533 Brophy) Sept. 9 at Red Mountain (31-13 Brophy) Sept. 16 vs. Sandra Day O’Connor (50-0 Brophy) Sept. 23 at North Canyon Sept. 30 at Mountain Pointe Oct. 6 vs. Westview

Photo by Nathaniel Toledo ’12 Clarence Clark ’13, left, and Jordan Melick ’12 celebrate Sept. 2 after a play against Boulder Creek. Brophy defeated Boulder Creek 45-33.

Devon Allen ’13 had 78 yards on three catches and hauled in a touchdown of his own, a 29-yard score to put the Broncos on the board with 6:20 remaining in the first quarter.

Matt Auran ’13 also had 76 receiving yards and caught a team-leading seven passes, including a 44-yard touchdown pass.

D’Amani Grayer ’13 and Andrew Simon ’12 had seven carries, Grayer for 77 yards and Simon, who was making his debut as a Bronco after transferring from the east coast, for 22 yards.

Simon scored with an 11-yard

touchdown run.

Broncos take down Boulder Creek in offensive shootout Brophy 45 Boulder Creek 33

By Erik Masingill ’12/THE ROUNDUP

Last week against Mountain Ridge on Aug. 26, the Brophy football team witnessed its defense shut down Mountain Ridge 32-0.

In their second game against Boulder Creek Sept. 2 at Phoenix College, the Broncos’ defense did not shut out the Jaguars, but made key stops to maintain

the lead all game, contributing to a 4533 win.

“You are going to have success sometimes, and you’re not going to have success every time,” Mr. Molander said of the Bronco defense the first two games. “I’m proud of our kids for bouncing back. They (Boulder Creek) got the momentum a little bit there for a while, and we kept coming. I’m very proud of that.”

Bruggman went 16-26 passing for 223 yards with three touchdowns and See FOOTBALL, Page 8

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Bruggman ready to take reins in 2nd year as starting quarterback

By Ian C. Beck ’12

T

Out with a bang It is Oct. 14, 2010.

The Brophy Broncos football team is participating in a walk-through in preparation for their upcoming game against Mesa.

The Broncos are running a drill that calls for the quarterback to slide to take time off the clock.

Bruggman takes the handoff, drops back then rolls out to the left, eyes downfield. Spotting an approaching

Oct. 21 at Westwood Oct. 28 vs. Pinnacle Statistical Leaders Leading Passer: Tyler Bruggman ’13 (896 yards, 11 touchdowns) Leading Rusher: D’ Amani Grayer ’13 (339 yards, 5 touchdowns) Leading Receiver: Devon Allen ’13 (331 yards, 6 touchdowns) Division I Section III Standings Brophy (4-0) Desert Vista (4-0) Pinnacle (4-0) Boulder Creek (3-1) North Canyon (3-1) Desert Mountain (2-2) Mountain Pointe (2-2) Red Mountain (2-2)

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yler Bruggman ’13 began his tenure as the Brophy starting quarterback by throwing for 317 yards in a season opening win last year against Deer Valley, the third-most single game passing yards in team history.

As a sophomore.

Bruggman led his freshman team to a perfect 9-0 record in 2009 and helped the Bronco offense rack up 48 points in the first two games of the 2010 season.

Oct. 14 vs. St. Mary’s

Mountain View (2-2) Mountain Ridge (0-4) Westwood (0-4) Mesa (0-4) Sandra Day O’Connor (0-4)

Photo by Kevin Cabano ’12 Tyler Bruggman ’13 is now in his second season as Brophy’s starting quarterback.

linebacker, he drops into a slide. As he falls, this particular drill takes a painful and unexpected turn for the worse.

“I was just rolling left and I fell down and as I slid my cleat got stuck in the ground,” Bruggman said.

Lineman Justin Bessant ’12 said he remembers watching Bruggman fall.

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“It looked like a normal quarterback slide but when he didn’t get up we were like ‘oh boy,’” Bessant said.

“There was about a five minute period where nobody knew what to do, nobody talked for about five minutes.

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Sports medicine contributing to athletic success

By Erik T. Masingill ’12

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hether the sport is football, baseball, soccer, track, lacrosse, tennis, basketball or anything else, the Sports Medicine squad is there to help and prepare.

Sports Medicine is a Physical Education elective class during seventh and after school taught by athletic trainer Mr. Chris White.

There is also a Sports Medicine club that involves more work outside of the class.

Mr. White has led Sports Medicine for 26 years at Brophy after beginning in 1986.

“Sports Medicine is a huge umbrella term for a lot of things,” Mr.White said. “… There are different areas we work in. We work in prevention. That’s one element. First aid and immediate care.

That’s another element. Assessment, evaluations and then treatment and rehabilitation.”

Mr. White said that the Sports Medicine students are following Brophy’s motto of “Men for Others.”

“First and foremost, it’s a service organization,” he said. “They’re helping get the teams ready every day. They are helping prepare teams for practice. They are also helping to cover the events.”

Senior Jared Kelly ’12 has been

From FOOTBALL, Page 7 no interceptions.

Grayer ran for 138 yards on 18 carries and also scored three touchdowns.

Gammage and Allen were practically identical in receiving.

Gammage caught six passes for 104 yards along with two touchdowns while Allen caught six passes for 103 yards along with a touchdown.

“We got a lot of weapons,” Mr. Molander said. “Our offensive line did a great job protecting tonight for the most part. Receivers ran really good routes. Tyler (Bruggman) is a super smart young man. He really understands football.”

Grayer said his success was a result from the offensive unit’s success as a whole.

“The O-line handled their job,” he said. “They got a great push off the snap count. Pulling, they were quick, and they were fast. They turned one way and allowed me to make the cut. They did their job great. Clarence Clark ’13, Allen, Gammage, Auran. All four of them blocked exceptionally well for me.”

Photo by Nathaniel Toledo ’12 Mr. Chris White and Jared Kelly ’12 help Robert Relf ’13 off the field after an injury Sept. 2.

involved in Sports Medicine ever since the second semester of his freshman year and has worked football games since his sophomore year.

He is considered one of Mr. White’s

“veterans” of sports medicine. The veterans of the club handle the bigger events, such as the football games, where they begin working at 3 p.m. and often end at about 10:30 p.m.

Mr. White uses the title “humble competent servants” when referring to his veterans.

Kelly said his participation in Sports Medicine has made a big impact on his

life.

“It gives me a deeper understanding for medicine, and a deeper respect,” he said.

Kelly also said that he has many duties as a member of Sports Medicine.

“I do things like stocking, taping tables and cabinets, cleaning the Sports Medicine room and filling up water for any type of practice or game,” he said. “I’m also given a list of skills, or competencies as we call them, that we have to learn in each quarter.”

“We use the skills and knowledge that we’ve learned in the class to fulfill our main role, which is the prevention of injury and care of athletes,” he added.

Mr. White said that they do not get much recognition, but still perform their jobs well.

“We don’t get the glory, we don’t get the prizes, trophies, but we are keeping athletes healthy providing water and doing everything for them,” he said.

“It’s a service organization. I want my students to understand and know that and feel good about that.”

Mr. White also said that involvement in Sports Medicine can possibly lead to a career in the health care industry.

“It’s a good way to learn skills that can prepare them for anything, especially a health care profession if they are interested in that in the future,” he said.

“It really is a good sort of basis for that.”

Weather doesn’t stop Bronco force against Red Mountain Brophy 31 Red Mountain 13

By Brett A. Mejia ’13/THE ROUNDUP

The Broncos faced Red Mountain Sept.

9 under a lightning storm that would temporarily halt the game, but the delay didn’t stop the Broncos’ special teams from helping to secure a 31-13 win.

“I think special teams,” Mr. Molander said of the team’s strong point for the night. “Despite the kickoff return, I felt like we did a nice job on all the other areas ... We were solid on PAT’s and field goals, we got a punt return and I am proud of our development in that area.”

With Brophy holding a steady lead going into halftime, the lightning was drawing closer and closer to the field.

Right before the third quarter was to begin the referees called for a delay of a game due to the weather. So the teams headed back to their locker rooms to wait to see if the storm would pass.

After an hour of a weather delay, the referees decided play could continue.

Bruggman went 7-14 with 152

Photo by Christian Schroeder ’12 Clarence Clarke ’13 charges toward the end zone Sept. 2 against Boulder Creek. The Broncos beat Boulder Creek 45-33.

passing yards and one touchdown.

Allen ran for 65 yards with three touchdowns, a 60 yard punt return and caught two passes for 58 yards.

Grayer ran for 71 yards and one

touchdown. “(Allen) is a tremendous athlete and Tyler Bruggman is a great quarterback and we have a lot of weapons and our guys were able to make some adjustments so I am really proud of our

football team,” Mr. Molander said. “(The best part of the game) was for sure our blocking of our wide receivers and our hard running from the running backs,” Clarke said.

Webb, swimming since age seven, participates in U.S. Olympic trials alongside Phelps, Lochte

By Logan Hall ’14

THE ROUNDUP Brophy varsity swimmer Chris Webb ’12 will swim alongside big names such as Michael Phelps in the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. June 25 to July 2, 2012.

Webb started swimming competitively at age seven, and has racked up numerous state championships.

Webb swims four times a week along with dry land workouts like weight training and cardio.

Webb’s Brophy teammate Luke Williams ’13 said that Webb is a very important aspect of the team not only because of his speed but also his friendship.

“He’s a really good friend and would always be there for anyone if they needed him,” Williams said.

Webb, who is currently ranked No. 1 in Arizona, qualified for the Olympic Trials at Junior Nationals.

The events Webb will participate in are the 250-meter freestyle and 500-meter freestyle. He is optimistic about the Olympic Trials and said that he will be looking for a best time.

“I’m optimistic about the Trials,” Webb said, “I’m really excited to race, and I hope I’ll do well.” Webb will be swimming alongside former Brophy swimmers, Austin Thompson ’09, who is currently enrolled at the University of Arizona, John Wojciechowski ’10, who is currently at the University of Michigan, and Alex Lendrum

’09, who is currently competing at the University of Southern California.

High school will not be the end of swimming for Webb. Webb currently has five recruiting offers from University of Southern California, California Berkley, the University of Virginia, the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota.

Webb said he is undecided on where he wants to go, but is very happy to be recruited by such prestigious schools.

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Brophy golf tees up for a new year

By Andrew Marini ’13

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he golf season is in full swing as the team primes itself for another competitive year.

A younger, but closer varsity team with only two seniors is led by coach Mr. Jon Shores.

“I’m excited about the season,” Mr. Shores said.

The coach said none of the players who represented Brophy at state last year are returning, making the team younger than usual. With no freshmen on the team, the core consists mostly of sopohmores and juniors.

“The team is looking really good this year, we have always had the talent we just need to go out there and win,” said junior Ryan Theisen ’13.

When asked about team chemistry Theisen said everyone on the team is friends and they all spend a lot of time together outside of school and really get along with each other.

Photo by Michael Jordan/ www.mjpropix.com

The team had a strong start to the season when they hosted Basha, Desert Ridge and Mountain Pointe at Gray Hawk’s Raptor golf course Aug. 27.

Brophy won the event with a comfortable lead throughout the match led by Theisen, who golfed an even par 36 and became a medalist. Other top scores came from Blake Toolan ’13 who shot a 38, Tyler Kertson ’13 who finished with a 39 and Timmy Shimon ’13 who shot a 40.

On Sept. 13 the golf team made their way to Ken McDonald golf course in Tempe to take on Marcos de Niza and Basha.

The team won the match led by sophomore Drew Porter ’13, who golfed one under par earning him medalist honors. Other top scores came from Austin Tymins ’13 and Michael Jordan ’12, who both shot par at 36.

The team has meets like the Brophy Invitational, Hamilton Antigua Invitational and the state tournament to look forward to.

Some of Brophy’s competition include Red Mountain, last year’s state champions, Hamilton and Desert Vista.

Blake Toolan ’13 drives a golf ball during a September match.

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this month roundup.brophyprep.org Cross country team looks forward with young group, new talent

By Jack Macias ’14

THE ROUNDUP It was only 7 a.m. on Aug. 30, but it was already 93 degrees and the Brophy cross country team had already been running for an hour in the hottest recorded August in Arizona history, according to kpho. com.

But their coach said it is not just the group, it is the endurance that makes them good.

“This is one of the best teams we’ve ever had, because the players run so close together,” said Mike Keahon ’73, head coach.

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Swimming reloads with talented senior class, young contributors Nelson, Webb lead team in pursuit of 24th consecutive state championship

By Michael Moroney ’13

THE ROUNDUP High expectations follow Mike Nelson ’12 and Chris Webb ’12 after emerging as two of the top swimmers in the state as part of the 2010 Brophy team.

Last year, Nelson won the 100-yard breaststroke for the Division I state championship while Webb was part of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay

team at the state meet.

They both contributed to the team being ranked as 10th in the nation in 2010. But this year, head coach Mr. Pat O’Neill looks to surpass that success.

“There is no question that coach (Mr.) O’Neill is confident about the 2011 Brophy swim team,” said Nick Giancola ’12, a varsity assistant captain.

In 2010, the team failed to set any new state records for the first time in Mr. O’Neill’s tenure as head coach.

“Some of the goals we’ve set for this year are we’re going to try and set two or three new state records,” Mr. O’Neill said.

From BRUGGMAN, Page 7 It was pretty bad, it was like shock.”

Wide receiver Freddy Gammage ’12 said that at first he thought Bruggman was merely joking until he heard the quarterback screaming and realized the injury was serious.

“I was like ‘uh-oh, what are we going to do now, we don’t have any other quarterbacks,’” Gammage said. “Basically, I was just really scared and nervous.”

Bruggman broke his left ankle and would have season-ending surgery the following week.

The long road back The Broncos would play another six games, employing a two-man rotation of junior varsity starter Greg Wirth ’13 and Gammage at quarterback.

Bruggman said that it was hard to be down but he enjoyed being able to watch his team play.

“It was tough obviously,” he said. “I wanted to be out there playing but in one sense it was good that it was still football season because, recovering from an injury, it’s always nice to be able to watch your teammates, to just be there with them and support them on Friday nights.”

Nelson has a legitimate shot at breaking the state record for the 100yard breaststroke considering he swam the race in 58.02 seconds in 2010 while the record sits at just 56.35 seconds.

Webb and Nelson each participated in the Junior National Swim Meet in Palo Alto, Calif. in August this summer.

Webb swam fast enough to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Trials in the 400yard Individual Medley, while Nelson missed qualifying by a half second in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Fellow senior Timmy Frakes ’12 also contributed at the state meet. Frakes swam the 100-yard backstroke in the state meet and he returns this year as the

He always does the little things right and he holds other people accountable.

—Justin Bessant ’12

His leg encapsulated in a red cast, Bruggman would spend time on a scooter, then crutches, then a medical boot.

He would work on a variety of activities and stretches over the ensuing months to regain strength and flexibility in his ankle.

Bruggman was cleared by his doctors to participate in spring practice, testing what the ankle could handle and what it could not.

“There was no official date, I was just able to do whatever I could,” Bruggman said.

Returning to the gridiron It is Tuesday, Aug. 23, three days until the Broncos open their 2011 season against Mountain Ridge.

Brophy head captain.

The Broncos look to replace the class of 2011 swimmers not only with seniors, but talented juniors and sophomores as well. Graduated seniors Brian Stevens ’11, Shane Essert ’11, Wes Elford ’11 and Carter Smith ’11 have all moved on to Division I programs.

“We’ve had several of our sophomore and junior swimmers this past year work really hard and have improved greatly,” Mr. O’Neill said.

Sophomores and juniors with state meet experience include T.J. Decker ’13, Tucker Wells ’13, Isaac Montano ’13, Gabriel Espinosa ’13, Luke Williams ’13, J.J. Osborn ’14

The cast is gone, so too are the crutches and braces. Bruggman has returned to the Brophy practice field after playing in the AIA Fiesta Bowl Passing League and other such tournaments over the course of the spring and summer.

Throughout practice, Bruggman is the first back onto the field after water breaks and is the last to return to the huddle after a drill, waiting to bump knuckles with his wide receiver after each catch.

Bruggman said it was relieving to finally take the field and start preparing for the season.

Last year Bruggman had the opportunity to learn from senior leaders like running back Josh Dennard ’11, wide receiver Jordan Graves ’11 and offensive lineman Kyle Veldman ’11.

“They all just kind of took me under their wing and I knew they had faith and trust in me that I’d be able to get my job done and I had trust in them that they’d be able to get their job done, so it was a nice balance between the two,” Bruggman said of last year’s seniors.

Bessant pointed to Bruggman’s attention to detail as a defining quality of his leadership.

“He’s a great teammate, a great leader, a great quarterback, he’s just an all-around nice guy, a great football player,” Bessant said. “He always does the little things right and he holds other people accountable.”

and Brad Dorsey ’14.

The swim season is already under way for the Broncos as they had their first meet Sept. 1 at Hamilton. They won by a score of 133-50.

Jonas Fowler ’13 won both the 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard IM, while the Broncos swept all three relays. Gus Quinif ’12 won the diving competition for the first meet.

Brophy hosts two meets this season, the first being the Sept. 24 Brophy Invitational and the second being the Oct. 29 AMDG Invite.

The state swim meet will be Nov. 4 and 5 at Skyline Aquatic Center.

Gammage, too, lauded Bruggman’s talents as a quarterback.

“He always puts the ball where it needs to be,” Gammage said. “He’s always someone you can trust … he knows what everybody needs to do on every play so if I don’t remember what I need to do on a play I can just ask him.”

Gammage’s commendation of Bruggman extended past the skill of his right arm to his ability to command the team.

“He’s always positive, always saying the right thing,” Gammage said. “Just a positive guy, never anything negative.”

Back in action In the first game of the season, Aug. 26, Brophy beat Mountain Ridge by a score of 32-0.

Bruggman completed 15 of 25 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns.

He never threw more than two incompletions in a row and he led the team on five scoring drives before he was lifted in the fourth quarter.

The quarterback called the first game a great one but noted there was still room for improvement.

Even so, his ankle felt good and he said he was happy to be back out onto the field again.

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Student bands lead way for Friday Night Lights

By Julian De Ocampo ’13

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B

y day, John Graham Plaza seems innocuous enough; students mill around between classes, portions of the math and science department sip drinks and exchange words and the masses stream towards Michael’s for a bite to eat.

But come Friday night, the plaza can mutate into a proving ground for the would-be rock stars of the Brophy community, with lights, cameras and a boatload of instruments hauled onto a portable stage.

Friday Night Lights, which follows many home football games, has quickly grown a reputation amongst Brophy musicians as one of the biggest opportunities to perform and woo over the student body with musical prowess.

The musical entertainment is orchestrated by Lane McShane ’82 and The Musician’s Exchange, the premier club for Brophy musicians.

For aspiring acts like Brophy’s own You Wouldn’t Believe and Treefingers, Aug. 26 was more than just the beginning of the football season – it was the yearly kickoff of Brophy’s music scene.

You Wouldn’t Believe, which consists of singer/guitarist Alex Gross ’13, singer/bassist Pratap Jayaram ’13, You Wouldn’t Believe performs Aug. 26 at Brophy’s Friday Night Lights event. guitarist Greg Goulder ’13 and drummer Anchal Jain ’13, opened their heads in approval during the band’s stage for the first time since Battle of the Bands last year,” drummer Jain said. the night with a cover of The Strokes’ cover of Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So.” The seemingly indefatigable band “The show went really well and I think “Reptilia,” and continued to pound out finished their set unaffected by the we set a new bar for us as a band.” rendition after rendition of alternative humid heat that kept some students at Jain and the rest of the band stuck rock staples. bay from the stage. around afterwards, leaving the audience The crowd was sparse when the band They closed with a cover of The hungry for more live music and the stage took the stage, but quickly grew in Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” with Goulder ready for Treefingers. size as students streamed in from the Treefingers, composed of singer/ football game after Brophy’s victory hiking his foot up on an amp away from the audience to play the song’s more keyboardist/guitarist Quinn over Mountain Ridge High School. intricate guitar parts.

McGovern ’12, guitarist Nick Singers Jayaram and Gross traded Meanwhile, Gross removed the Kush ’13, bassist Mitch Hosier ’11, off vocal duties throughout the night, microphone from its stand for the first drummer James Tanner ’13 and working their way through rousing time that night and moved around guitarist Grant Parsons ’12, took versions of Silversun Pickups’ “Panic Switch” and Muse’s “Time Is Running the stage, much to the approval of the the stage, drawing a significantly sized audience. crowd into the Plaza with their brand of Out.” As the band left the stage, the audience eclectic melancholy-tinged rock.

The crowd consisted mostly of friends applauded appreciatively, and Musicians’ The band’s set was initially marred of the band, as well as a number of hypedExchange members quickly sprung into with sound problems; McGovern’s up Xavierites who let out enthusiastic action taking down equipment. voice, bearing a quaint, lackadaisical shouts between every song and bobbed “We were excited to be playing on charm on record, was often drowned

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‘The Change-Up’ takes body switch genre to new level

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The comedic “switch-up” movie subgenre has been around for decades.

Films such as “Big” and “Freaky Friday” have always attracted viewers across multiple generations.

However, the release of “The Change-Up” takes the switch-up comedy to a whole new level of humor and vulgarity.

Sylvia’s provides quality Mexican food

By Chase Stevens ’12

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out by tumultuous guitar rumbles, feedback and fluctuating volumes.

“Our goal is to take the music we play at practice and replicate it for people to hear, but learning to manage our sound is what is going to help us with that,” Kush said.

The technical difficulties persisted for the first few songs, but the band rapidly saw an increase in quality as the sound issues were sorted out.

Brad Keller ’12 made a surprise guest appearance on the song “The Breakers,” where his screamed vocals added a startling dimension to the bands normally breathy aesthetic.

Treefingers then launched into a cover of Radiohead’s classic anthem “Creep,” a song which inspired a massive crowd sing-a-long and quickly eased worries over the band’s earlier technical issues.

The band, which describes itself as being heavily influenced by Radiohead, deftly played through originals like “Peter’s Song” before finishing their set with “17” to an appreciative audience.

Aside from their Friday Night Lights performance, Treefingers have played popular venues like the Rhythm Room and the Clubhouse, with plans to play the Rhythm Room again Sept. 30.

Kush said the band has plans to enter the studio to record and release an official EP in addition to the current demos posted on their Facebook and ReverbNation pages.

As Treefingers left the stage, the process of dismantling the set began and the Plaza would soon return to normalcy – at least until after the next home football game.

‘Watch the Throne’ lacks grandeur

3D technology rising as media revolution

By Jackson Santy ’13

By Michael Ahearne ’14

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When most people think of Mexican food, images of a Chipotle burrito or a Taco Bell quesadilla enter their minds.

However, Sylvia’s on 7th Avenue is a step above today’s massproduced Mexican food and offers authentic cuisine.

One could possibly eat a whole meal of their chips and salsa.

Since its release on Aug. 8 rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West’s latest album “Watch the Throne” has been the biggest topic in the music world.

The album debuted at No. 1 spot on the US Billboard Charts, selling 436 thousand copies in its first week.

The interesting aspect of the album was that Jay-Z and West made an effort to make sure that the album was not “leaked” to the public prior to its midnight release.

From red and blue glasses to high tech TVs, 3D entertainment is all around us.

We can now play videogames, watch movies and see our favorite sports stars all in the third dimension.

It is evident that a 3D revolution is on the horizon.

3D movies are especially popular, with more than 25 3D movies out at the moment in movie theaters.

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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.

With the sheer amount of activities and unique opportunities BCP has to offer, the transition would be difficult for most. Yet after moving to Phoenix from Cleveland last year, John DiMino ’12 became a Bronco with relative ease.

According to the aspiring actor’s Kairos leader Mr. Paul Fisko, the reason lies in his ability not just to act, but to listen.

“Brophy isn’t for everyone, and John went through that discernment,” Mr. Fisko said. However, after guiding DiMino on Kairos last year, it became evident to Mr. Fisko that he truly belongs at BCP. “John possesses a deep introspection … he finds his energy not just being with people but listening to them. This contributes to his dramatic appeal,” Mr. Fisko added.

DiMino started acting in fourth grade, starring in several plays at his elementary school in Ohio.

Being at an all-boys school, he admitted his career early on served as a “way to meet girls.” However, by junior high he had fully realized his strong passion for performing.

This appetite for acting only strengthened after moving to Arizona, as he landed a lead role in last year’s production of “Up the Down Staircase,” as well as recently starring in the independent film “Under the Bridge.”

“Brophy welcomes you and accepts you,” DiMino said.

“I met all kinds of people in the play. Brophy itself is a family, and within you have different groups.

The acting world is just one of those (groups),” he added.

During his junior year, DiMino had English class with Ms. Dorothy Dunnion, who is also the director and producer of Brophy’s theatrical productions.

After working with DiMino over months of rehearsal, Ms. Dunnion agreed with Mr. Fisko’s statements.

“He’s very bright and compassionate … he brings understanding of the character intellectually to his portrayals as well as an understanding of their emotions,” Ms. Dunnion said.

“This same compassion, understanding and maturity are apparent in class when he’s discussing a work of literature,” she added.

DiMino expressed interest in continuing his acting career in college and beyond.

“The main areas (in the acting industry) to be in are Los Angeles and New York … if I was accepted

Photo by Kevin Cabano ’12 John DiMino ’12 plays the lead role in Brophy’s Fall production of “Death of a Salesman”

into USC, NYU, Fordham or Julliard, I would be a very happy kid,” he said.

Unfortunately, this exciting industry is also one of the most crowded, according to Ms. Dunnion.

She warned that the acting industry has a 90 percent failure rate; therefore, an actor’s success oftentimes relies on being in the “right place at the right time and meeting the right casting director.”

DiMino understands the pressure, but said that would not stop him from doing what he enjoys.

“It’s a huge risk, but I love it. I can’t get enough,” he said.

DiMino most recently landed the lead role of Willy Loman in this year’s fall play, “Death of a Salesman,” which will debut Oct. 19.

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.

“Show Choir is an upbeat singing/ dancing ensemble, so everything is choreographed,” Mrs. Sherrill said.

“Some numbers will focus on vocals

with mild staging … but for faster numbers, we’ll choreograph it.”

The entire class, from student choreographer Hannah Zeiser ’13 to self-elected “dance captains,” is run by the performers. Unlike other choirs, Show Choir accepts everyone and shies away from exclusivity.

“Anyone who wants to come can help,” Mrs. Sherrill said.

Once the students take their places on the risers, the rehearsal begins.

The choir covers a broad range of musical genres; the selections can switch from Katy Perry’s “Firework” to Cher’s “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” to Broadway show tunes all in one rehearsal.

Initially, it may appear that Show Choir is simply a response to the television program “Glee,” which also features

upscale choreography set to popular music.

Yet despite sharing some parallels with the popular Fox program, Mrs. Sherrill said she did not form the class with “Glee” in mind; in fact, she has only seen half of one episode.

Show choirs are most popular in the Midwest, as the first groups originated in this region, according to Mrs. Sherrill. However, with the popularity of “Glee” the ensembles have begun to disseminate in recent years, most notably to California and Arizona.

After exploring the genre and learning its inner workings, she said she is pleased with the direction the class has taken so far.

And although it features neither the time nor the budget for a full scale production at this early point, the stage

has been set for a full cast of “Gleeks” to do what they love.

“What makes Show Choir so unique is the focus on choreography,” said member Trevor Laity ’13.

“Just like how you can’t have a choir without singing, you can’t have a Show Choir without dancing,” he said.

Laity happens to be the only Brophy student in the choir, and Mrs. Sherrill chalked this up to the late formation of the class as well as a lack of communication on campus.

“We sent word through the registrars, and that was all the publicity we were able to get,” Mrs. Sherrill said.

She also intends to cooperate with Brophy’s choir programs as more interest is generated on both campuses.

“We want Brophy to know that we’re working as a team and offering

something that hasn’t been offered in the past,” she said.

The show choir movement has just begun to spread to the West, but Mrs. Sherrill already has her sight fixed towards the future.

With many training camps in the Midwest and competitions such as the Heritage Festival in Anaheim, Show Choir “opens up the options for performers” in ways other groups cannot.

“I would love to see some Brophy guys and Xavier girls head over (to the camps) next summer. I hope the bug will catch on,” Mrs. Sherrill said.

The class will make its debut performance with the other Xavier choir groups on the Xavier campus Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

New math teacher, Mason, seeks interior designer Teacher’s Pet

By Alex Stanley ’12

THE ROUNDUP Mr. Broyles’ question from May 2011 “Teacher’s Pet”: What are your top three movies of all time and why?

One would have to be “The Princess Bride,” it is just a classic.

I first watched it at my grandparent’s house and didn’t really understand it. But my cousin told me it was the best movie ever, and I have liked it since then.

Also, “Happy Gilmore” not necessarily for the quality, but the memories associated with it. It was a perfect movie to represent living with my brothers, it was just funny.

Lastly – can I say all of the “Lord of the Rings?” I love the entire saga so much.

How is your freshman year of teaching going so far?

It is a lot of work, but it is never boring. I like getting creative with JUGS; it is the surprise highlight of what I do.

Have you bought a pass to the pool on top of the gym yet?

I didn’t even know there was a pool on top of the gym. But, I will need to do that.

There actually isn’t a pool on top of the gym. It’s a freshman joke.

Oh, really? That’s fantastic.

Where did you go to college?

For undergrad I went to ASU, and NAU for graduate school.

Your last job was at NAU, correct?

Yes, I was a teacher.

What is your response when people call

NAU a school full of hippies?

They are partly right. I think that it is more just a town full of hippies.

It is one of the only places where you can teach in jeans and a t-shirt, and guys having hair down to their waist is completely acceptable.

You’ll see diversity everywhere though.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Whatever is on the radio, especially relaxing stuff like Jack Johnson and Coldplay.

Music that will put me into a good mood while grading.

Do you have any thoughts about further decorating your room?

Besides that I badly need to add some personality to it!

I want to add stuff that students create. My geometry class in particular will be helpful there.

We can do a lot of fun stuff with shapes.

Have you thought about zebra-striped

wallpaper?

I would, but I don’t think that the administration would let me. Everything I put up needs to be relatively easy to take down.

That’s a shame.

It is. I was going to go all crazy—put zebra on one wall, leopard on the other and crazy colored polka dots.

How can students earn an A in one of your classes?

Know the material. Effort is a huge thing as well; I definitely take note of the students who go the extra mile.

Nothing under the table—no unmarked checks or chocolate cake?

Well, you know we are on video. I like to keep that sort of stuff quiet.

Pose a question for the next teacher.

If you could go anywhere in the world for 15 minutes, where would you go, when and why?

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Gator

By Jackson Santy ’13

THE ROUNDUP For security purposes I’ll need your name, year and student identification card.

Umm—my name is Kate Miller, I am a sophomore and I don’t have my ID on me.

No ID? How am I to be sure that you’re a Xavier Gator? Not proving this could make a mockery of the Xavier Gator column, the classiest section of The Roundup.

I can check my backpack if it’s so important.

Well—you are wearing an official Xavier skirt, I’ll take your word for it—this time.

Ah ha! Found it. It’s 21****. (Omitted) Awesome—I’ll be sure to remember that.

Wait have we started the interview yet?

No—I’ve just been writing down every word you’ve said in the last five minutes just for fun.

That’s an odd hobby.

Since this is the October issue,

By Brett A. Mejia ’13

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Azoffroad.net Are you a lover of Arizona?

How about off-roading? What about history?

Azoffroad.net is the place to find everything there is to know about what Arizona really has to offer.

Created by Brophy student Scotty Koch ’13, the website is chock-full of Arizona history and pre-planned family trips throughout the state.

The website provides an atlas-type experience of what to do in the wideopen desert.

There are more than 15 different ATV trails listed and each provides aerial views of the trail and directions to get there.

Newsmap.jp

Newsmap.jp offers an innovative way to find news on the go by providing the latest updates on news, sports, entertainment and technology.

On the website’s homepage there are many ongoing stories, each organized by its subject matter and identified by the color of the box it’s featured in.

Clicking a box will send viewers to the site where the article was originally published.

I’m going to ask you some Halloween themed questions.

What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?

“Drag Me to (Heck).” Wait—is Brophy allowed to put the word (heck) in their magazine?

Young lady, The Roundup is not a magazine! It’s a professional paper and the Brophy student body’s number one source for news—behind high school gossip, Facebook and the P. A. system.

That’s some noteworthy paper you got there.

You bet it is. If I were to say to you “Trick or Treat” would you give me candy?

No. I’d give you cough drops.

But “Trick or Treat” is an ancient agreement that’s been around since the dawn of time. You are required by the prophecy to provide me with candy.

I’ll give you a candy bar if you give me a candy bar.

That sounds like a good deal for me! Let’s go to the Great Hall now.

It’s a date.

Words from the Wise ...

“Belgium, it’s kind of a made up country.”

-Dr. Sam Ewing

“She taught me how to write sentences!”

-Michael Myers ‘13 (talking about Ms. Dorothy Dunnion’s English 3 class)

“There is no such thing as a stupid question, unless it has already been answered and you decide to ask it again 20 seconds later.”

– Mr. Joe Klein ‘86

“Life is like a fart in the wind, baby.”

-Mr. James Grindey

“One of President Obama’s speech writers quit his job to pursue his dream of writing comedy. So now, he’s a speech writer for Michele Bachmann.”

–Conan O’Brien

“Obama will give a speech on job growth. I don’t think it will be a big speech.”

“7th period, I realize the battery is low and the bladder is full.”

Have you heard any wise words lately? Send them to The Roundup at roundup@brophyprep.org

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There are also tabs that feature the top news in different categories.

Bfro.net Are you interested in being a part of an expedition that entails the possible sighting of Bigfoot?

Bfro.net will take you to where only a few have been by setting up expeditions for anyone who is interested in finding the mythical beast.

The website offers intuitive expeditions all over the country that one can be a part of by providing an interactive map on the homepage that will take you to where you can sign up.

Also on the homepage are two links that will provide legends and the numerous sightings of Bigfoot.

“The Hopi elders believe that the increasing appearances of Bigfoot are not only a message or warning to the individuals or communities to whom he appears, but to humankind at large,” according to Bfro.net.

“The Iroquois of the Northeast view Bigfoot much in the same way the Hopi do, as a messenger from the Creator trying to warn humans to change their ways or face disaster,” the website proclaims.

Finally, to try and convince you that Bigfoot is real, the website provides a video on the homepage that shows the first thermal images of Bigfoot.

-Deacon Joe Stickney

Above drawing by Ivan Ramirez ’13 Right drawing by Scott Felix ’13 E-mail artwork for “The Artist’s Corner” to roundup@brophybroncos. org.

–Jay Leno