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March 2011 Edition 5
Stricter policies hit school dance floor By Tyler J. Scott ’12
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dance policies. “The main change in policy, really the only official change in policy, is that we’re going to start requiring guest passes just like every other school does, so, from now on, it will still just be one guest per Brophy student,” said Dean Mr. Jim Bopp. “If you want to bring somebody from outside you’re going to
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uture school dances may look different than they used to—or at least look smaller. In light of the heavily attended Hoopcoming dance Sat. Jan. 22, Brophy administrators amended the school
have to do the standard, have the guests fill it out, have their administration sign it, have their parents sign it, put down their emergency contact information, that type of thing. Then you’ll have to get that on file with the Dean’s office a week ahead the dance or so.” A guest list will now be checked at the entrance to dances, according to Brophy
Principal Mr. Bob Ryan. “Nobody will be able to get into the dance unless they are with a Brophy/Xavier student or have been preapproved,” Mr. Ryan said. Along with the new guest passes, the number of people that can attend the dance will be limited. A specific cap was not given.
What’s beyond ‘College Prep’?
Career Prep Students leave with a variety of occupational skills By Ian C. Beck ’12
THE ROUNDUP This institution is called Brophy College Preparatory, but as many students and teachers attest, the impact it leaves on its students goes far beyond college and into future careers. According to the 2010-2011 school profile, 99 percent of graduates proceed directly to higher education with 97 percent of graduates proceeding to four-year institutions. The title of college preparatory does not mislead, but some say it also does not adequately capture what Brophy does for its students. The impact Brophy has on its students extends beyond college into the real world. “I definitely think Brophy prepares its students for careers after college because it is a college prep school, so just the academics alone are geared toward students being successful in college and ultimately being successful in their careers,” said college counselor Mrs. Robin Miller. Inside
• Commentaries on career searching in high school See Opinions, Page 6
Dean’s assistants offer interesting perspective on campus Page 3
At Brophy students enroll in a multitude of high level math, science, English, foreign language and social studies courses as well as plenty of regular and advanced art classes. “I think the Fine Art classes have been helpful in helping me be creative and think along the lines of what I want to do and how I can do it and be creative,” said Jordan Bohannon ’12. Bohannon, who hopes to own a business either in the food or music industries, said the Tablet program and the technological skills that come with it have helped him to be innovative and creative in his future career choices. Evan Swager ’12, who wants to pursue a career in economics, said that Brophy has helped him by “offering classes that help flesh out my dream.” Swager credits his Advanced Placement courses for preparing him for the strain of college and eventually, the real world. Brophy’s guidance in career choices goes beyond the classroom. Service opportunities abound whether it be in conjunction with the Office of Faith and Justice, the Freshman Retreat or Freshman Breakaway, or with mandatory service hours for sophomores and juniors. See CAREER, Page 4
• Former Brophy athletes advance to next level See Sports, Page 7
Arizona gun laws need careful examination Page 5
Two savvy students develop companies By Brian Brannon ’11
THE ROUNDUP Although the school year proves to be stressful for many, some students at Brophy and Xavier manage to balance school work with business ventures.
Max Gaynor ’11 and Arkaik Clothing One such senior is Max Gaynor ’11 who co-founded the growing clothing company Arkaik Clothing. “My business partners and I thought that the T-shirt business would be a great creative outlet where we could make great shirt designs,” Gaynor said. He found a way to incorporate Gaynor his artistic style and finesse through Arkaik’s clothing lines to create a business he enjoyed. “Above and beyond my interest in business, I saw an See BUSINESS, Page 3
But Mr. Bopp said that Brophy and Xavier students will have priority on tickets. The new policy changes arise from students from other schools breaking the one-to-one student-guest ratio and See DANCE, Page 4
Reciters rejoice in annual poetry contest Students participate in judged poetry readings By Josh Galvin ’13
THE ROUNDUP The silence hung palpably in the Black Box Theatre; all eyes fell upon the seven finalists. As the reciters strode up to the platform one by one, the words of Shakespeare and Hughes broke the deafening quiet. The final round of this year’s Poetry Out Loud Feb. 9 showcased the best poetry performances Brophy had to offer. However, the selection process that took place prior to the event proved difficult for the judges and student body alike. Overall, 100 students memorized poems for the first stage of the contest, and classmates used the Poetry Out Loud rubric to pick a winner from each English classroom. Students were evaluated in seven categories: physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, level of difficulty, evidence of understanding, accuracy, and overall performance. Out of these participants, 26 advanced to the semifinals hosted in the Black Box Jan. 26-28, where ultimately the seven finalists emerged based on the scores from six judges. The panel included Ms. Elizabeth Clarke, Ms. Dorothy Dunnion, Ms.
• Promising students hope to become tomorrow’s professional artists See Entertainment, Page 10
Fan favorite Brazilian graces basketball court Page 7
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