Student Spotlight
Simon Banks '19
Loves About Brebeuf
What I love about Brebeuf is that our school environment is one that pushes you to be successful in your classes. The teachers and administration not only want you to succeed, but they also show that they are just as invested in your education as you are.
Future Plans
I am currently undecided on college, but my dream is to study Economics and potentially become a self-employed investment banker and a serial entrepreneur. My end goal is to found and own the largest venture capital firm in the world.
Favorite Class
My favorite class is macroeconomics.
Teams & Co-Curriculars
- Varsity Basketball
- Varsity Football
- Ignatian Scholars
- National Honors Society
Random Fact
My older brother, and best friend, is the first-ever student-athlete to be elected as the Student Body President in Purdue University's history.
What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc?
My favorite show is Psych, but Narcos is a close second.
What is the silliest/most irrational fear you have?
I have an extremely real, irrational fear of large spiders.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
I would eat spinach, because that would force me to be healthy and that’s what Popeye ate, and he seems to have life all figured out.
Other than being done with finals, what are you most looking forward to about the end of the semester and winter break?
I am looking forward to, hopefully, making my college decision and getting closer to a new phase in my life. Not to mention of course, Senior Spring Break.
As a team captain and senior, what are you most looking forward to about the basketball season?
I am looking forward to embracing everything that Indiana high school basketball is and preparing myself to play in college.
So far this fall, you have served as a retreat leader and orientation leader, as well as team captain for both football and basketball. What have you liked most about being a senior leader this year?
What I have liked most about being a senior leader is the trust and responsibility it brings. I really feel like in my leadership positions I am able to subjectively collaborate with adults, and I am given more grown-up responsibilities because teachers and coaches know that I can handle it.