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| BREBEUF JESUIT NAMED A FOUR STAR SCHOOL AGAIN! The Indiana Department of Education recently announced the 2016-2017 Four Star Schools, and Brebeuf Jesuit once again made the list! The Four Star Schools designation is designed by the Department to recognize great schools in Indiana. The Four Star School Award has been in existence for 30 years. To receive Four Star designation, a school must receive an “A” on the state’s A-F accountability system, have excellent ISTEP pass rates, carry an overall high graduation rate (if applicable), and show success in closing achievement gaps. A total of 238 schools received the award. For more information regarding the Four Star School Award, please click here.
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| Altered Schedules and Calendar Notes for March Monday, March 12: Faculty/Staff Retreat Day - No classes Wednesday, March 28: Holy Week Mass
Altered Day 4 Schedule
8:15-9:05 – Period 2
9:05-9:35 – PRT
9:35-10:05 – Period 3
10:05-10:15 – Dismissal to Gym
10:15-11:25 – Mass
11:25-11:35 – Return to Period 4
11:35-12:25 – Period 4
12:30-1:20 – Period 6
1:20-1:50 – PRT
1:50-2:40 – Period 8
2:45-3:15 – Period 7 Thursday, March 29: Holy Thursday - All school activities conclude by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 30: Good Friday, School and Offices Closed
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FRIDAY - march 2, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Freshman Retreat
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MONDAY - MARCH 5, 2018Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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TUESDAY - MARCH 6, 2018Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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WEDNESDAY - MARCH 7, 2018Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. College Evening with Freshman Parents
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THURSDAY - MARCH 8, 2018Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Sophomore Retreat
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FRIDAY - march 9, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Sophomore Retreat
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Last Saturday, the Brebeuf Jesuit community Rocked Bistro! We want to sincerely thank the entire Brebeuf Jesuit community for joining us at Brebeuf Rocks Bistro on Saturday featuring Yacht Rock Revue at the Biltwell, whether you did so in person, or in spirit. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship and generosity. Having so many parents of current, past and prospective students, alumni and friends all in one room was a blessing. The evening was particularly special as we honored our beloved Father Jack with our VIP Sponsor Reception and 50/50 Raffle establishing a scholarship fund in his legacy. The evening was capped off with an unforgettable performance by Yacht Rock Revue, with a guest performance by our very own Greg VanSlambrook. Many thanks to all of our generous sponsors, committees, and volunteers for their enduring support! See you next year!
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Student Spotlight SHIVAM BHARGAVA '18
Loves About Brebeuf I love the opportunities Brebeuf gives to students to succeed not only in the classroom, but outside of the classroom as well. It’s not just about becoming a better student, but also about becoming a better person. Brebeuf allows you to live out your passions in many ways, and I love how there’s a space for everyone. I also really love the people at Brebeuf. Whether it’s the close community, helpful teachers, or lifelong friendships I’ve made, the people at Brebeuf are amazing. Favorite Class My favorite classes have been Honors Anatomy with Mrs. McCarter and Honors English 10 with Mrs. Neukam. Anatomy was such a hands-on class, and I really enjoyed the labs that we were able to do. Mrs. McCarter really knew how to keep the class interesting and fun. English with Mrs. Neukam was enjoyable because she really helped me develop my writing, and I was able to analyze material on a deeper level. Future Plans I do not know where I will be attending college yet, but I am interested in studying neuroscience, psychology, and political science. Teams and Co-Curriculars Varsity Tennis Team
Student Council
President of Asian Student Union
Ignatian Scholars
Brebeuf Ambassador
Brebeuf Mentors Program with Nora Elementary
Investment Club
Academic Super Bowl
National Honors Society
Outside of Brebeuf
Vice-President of Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council
Founder of Special Olympics Tennis Program in Zionsville and Carmel Random Facts Most of my friends already know this, but I can put both of my feet behind my head at the same time. During senior year, my friends and I meet on the first friday of every month and have a potluck breakfast before school. It’s been one of my highlights of senior year. I used to do Bollywood dancing when I was little. What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc? My favorite shows on Netflix include The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Law and Order SVU. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why? I would love to travel to Australia one day. My ideal day would be watching tennis at the Australian Open, playing with kangaroos, and chilling on a beach there. Tell us about your upcoming trip to China... Over Spring Break, I will be going to China for about 10 days. I consider myself an avid traveler and love exploring different parts of the world as well as experiencing different cultures. I truly believe that anyone is able to gain different perspectives on life and gain more knowledge by traveling and experiencing the world. One of my goals in life is to visit all 7 wonders of the world. So far, I have only seen the Taj Mahal in India and the Chichen Itza in Mexico, and I am excited to see the Great Wall of China over break. My parents and I will be touring across the country and visiting many cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guangzhou. I can’t wait to immerse myself in the beautiful culture of China and experience all that the country has to offer. You are now in your final semester at Brebeuf Jesuit. Has it sunk in yet? Definitely not. The excitement of graduation is definitely there, but I don’t think that it has sunk in that high school is really almost over. This might sound cliche, but it really does feel like freshman year was yesterday. Four years flies by so fast and the fact that we are all moving on to a new chapter in our lives doesn’t seem real yet. In what way have you changed the most since your freshman year? I’ve definitely matured a lot since freshman year. I came into Brebeuf as a frazzled, stressed out little freshman who was very naive and assumed that everything was going to be perfect. Little did I know that the stress of balancing everything would be harder than it looks. I started to realize that high school was not meant to be perfect and learning from my mistakes was integral to being successful. I now realize that one bad test grade isn’t the end of the world, and I’ve become a more optimistic person because of this growth.
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| Upcoming Events
Evening with Freshman Parents Join us for Evening with Freshman Parents on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Chapel. AP Exam Registration - Late Registration is Open Late Registration begins February 23 at 8:00 a.m. and will incur a $10.00 late fee.
Please note: The IDOE will be covering the cost of all English, Math, and Science exams again this year. Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair Are you looking for an easy way to get info about colleges? Head to the Indy Northside College Fair on March 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Grand Park Events Center in Westfield! Standardized Testing Update In order to receive extended time or other accommodations on AP Exams, you must receive approval through the College Board. You must have been receiving those same accommodations at Brebeuf for at least 4 months and have documentation on file at school from a licensed medical professional. February 23 is the last day to submit accommodations requests and supporting documentation to College Board for AP exams. Please contact Christina Rhodes, SSD Coordinator, if you have any questions at crhodes@brebeuf.org. Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements The backbone of all financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) which opened on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov and should be completed as soon as possible for the 2018-19 year. Many schools also require completion of the CSS Profile CSS Profile, administered by the College Board, which asks more specific questions and accesses additional funds. The FAFSA is free; the CSS Profile has a small fee. The VAST majority of scholarships (merit aid) are found within the individual college admission/financial aid websites and academic departments. Be on the lookout for additional essays, recommendations/nominations, and deadlines for these opportunities at the colleges to which you’ve applied. Search for a specific scholarships in Naviance Family Connection in the “Scholarship List” under the Colleges tab. Sort by Scholarship name, Deadline, or Categories. Websites such as Scholarships.com and Fastweb.com are useful as well. Inclusion and Diversity Announcements
If you’re a high-achieving student (primarily A grades in challenging coursework) from a low-income background (households earning less than $65,000 annually), the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program offers specialized support and full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford University, Yale University, Emory University, the University of Pennsylvania and more. The free online application for this exceptional program is due by March 21, 2018 and is available at www.questbridge.org. Please let your College Counselor know if you plan to apply. UNCF Scholarship Programs have various eligibility criteria, deadlines, and applications. You must complete the FAFSA and have a GPA of at least 2.5. More information can be found at https://scholarships.uncf.org.
The top-ranked Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is hosting MEET Kelley, a one-week, pre-college summer program in June 2018 for promising high school students from underrepresented groups: African-American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial. Please find more information and the application by clicking here. Many colleges and universities offer multicultural fly-in programs to top students. Attending one of these programs can demonstrate strong interest in an institution and potentially help one’s chances of being admitted. For more information about these opportunities, please click here. Summer Programs Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Please check out the updated list of summer programs in the Naviance document library, under the “Summer Programs” folder for more information. For a detailed search of summer programs, try this free online resource: http://www.mysummeradvisor.com/MSA/app/programs/search/Summer pre-college programs offering financial aid to under-resourced or underrepresented students are available through College Greenlight. Information about these affordable summer enrichment opportunities can be found here.
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Registration for Prep@Brebeuf's 2018
Summer Academic and Athletic Camps is Open! PREP camps provide students with engaging activities and experiences
to enhance their summer vacation. Do you know a future Brave who would be interested
in one of our engaging summer camps? Camps offered this summer include:
High School Placement Test (HSPT) Preparation ♦ Biotechnology
Crime Scene Investigation ♦ Escape Room ♦ Girls Volleyball
Boys and Girls Basketball ♦ Track and Field/Cross Country
Boys and Girls Soccer ♦ Ultimate Frisbee
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Summer School 2018 The primary registration window for summer school for all students will be open from March 5-20. For the Class of 2022, summer school enrollment forms will be emailed to parents on March 5. For current students, registration forms will be available in the Portals by 8:00 a.m. on March 5. A separate email will be sent to both parents on that date with a direct link to the registration form. To access this registration form, parents will need to log in to their Portals account and click on Forms. Spots in each class are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrations received by March 20 will receive a follow up email from Amy Pitcher with either a confirmation of enrollment, or alternate options, by March 30. Registration requests after March 20 may still be submitted, and will be processed as space is available. Please note, the Class of 2022 will not have access to the Portals until June, 2018.
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Brebeuf Jesuit's Spring Musical - The King and I Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is a moving, radiant story of East meets West. It is the early 1860s when newly widowed Anna Leonowens sets sail from her native England for Siam. Anna has taken a position as the schoolteacher for the children of the King of Siam. The King is determined to usher Siam into the modern world, and he thinks Western education can be a part of that. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by rulers of the West, and he takes Anna on as an advisor, asking her to help change his image. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King teach each other about understanding, respect, and love that can transcend the greatest of differences. The King and I is full of beautiful music, traditional dance, and witty dialogue that has delighted audiences since 1951. Showtimes Thursday, March 22, 2018
7:00 p.m. – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018
7:00 p.m. – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018
2:00 p.m. – Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. VIP Package for The King and I Enjoy a VIP experience on Saturday, March 24, 2018 for the Closing Night performance of Brebeuf Jesuit’s spring musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Your evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with light refreshments in the Mohr Family Information Commons, then move to your reserved seats for the final musical performance at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50, with a portion of your purchase benefitting the Performing Arts department.
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Eat Breathe Thrive for Adults The next Eat Breathe Thrive Adult program with Rayven Dearth and Bobby Karle will begin on Wednesday, March 14 from 3:45-5:45 p.m. and will meet on the following Wednesdays: March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, and April 25. Eat Breathe Thrive is an integrative mind-body program aimed to improve wellness, body image, and holistic health. For more information visit eatbreathethrive.org or email bkarle@brebeuf.org to join. All adults are welcome.
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March Dads Club Meeting Wednesday, March 14, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Efroymson Auditorium, Brebeuf Jesuit All current Brebeuf Dads are welcome to attend the upcoming Dads Club meeting, featuring guest speaker Brebeuf Jesuit Health and Physical Education Teacher, Noah Haynes. The Brebeuf Dads Club meets monthly, and all are welcome. To learn more about meeting times and locations, please click here. Questions? Contact Lauren Trosky, Director of Alumni Outreach and Parent Programs, at 317.524.7091 or ltrosky@brebeuf.org.
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Congratulations to Coach Karl Knerr Congratulations to Brebeuf Jesuit Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach, Karl Knerr who was recently named the 2017 IATCCC Class AA Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year and Track and Field Coach of the year! Coach Knerr was nominated based on team performance in the 2017 state tournament and was selected by a vote of the more than 750 attendees.
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Brebeuf Jesuit Studes Present at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference
Student leaders from Brebeuf Jesuit recently presented at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference at Sycamore School. This annual conference is sponsored by the Indianapolis Diversity Consortium of Schools, which includes Brebuef, Cathedral, Park Tudor, University, Culver, Orchard, and Sycamore. The presentation was titled “Community Disservice: Proper Approaches to Service and Community Engagement”. They captivated their audience with interactive discussions centering around the differences between charity and social justice, biases and privilege, and student ownership of community service experiences. Their presentation was well-received and inspired many students to act on the information that was conveyed. Student presenters included Deijhah Scurry, Ana Mendoza, David House, Mary Claire Molloy, Shivam Bhargava, Sophie Ossip, and Madison Androne. Others assisting with planning and preparation, included Delia Novak, Julia Hiatt, and Katharine Melind. Let’s celebrate these students and their tremendous work in social justice.
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Join the Braves Athletic Club and Support our Student-Athletes During the Spring Sports Season!
Participants in the Braves Athletic Club select their club level: Varsity, Maroon, Gold and Applauding, which includes a recognition piece in the remaining Athletic Program and All Season Passes that allow for individual admission to all non-tournament home athletic contests. In turn, funds raised through the Braves Athletic Club will support projects like maintenance of our athletic facilities, equipment purchases, safety, and travel expenses. The DEADLINE for inclusion in the Spring Athletic Program is March 16! Visit https://brebeuf.org/bac for detailed descriptions of the Sponsorship Levels and to purchase your Sponsorship! Only interested in purchasing All Season Passes? You can buy those on the Braves Athletic Club page too.
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March Mothers Association Social and Meeting
Moms, mark your calendar to join the Mothers Association for their March meeting! All Brebeuf Mothers are invited to join us in the Efroymson Auditorium. Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Social at 8:00 a.m., followed by the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Our Guest Speaker will be Tobin Strader, Theatre Arts Teacher and Department Chair. The meeting will open with a senior duet from the spring play! Don't forget, one lucky attending member will receive a special gift and 20% off their entire purchase made on March 7 courtesy of our very generous Brebeuf Jesuit Bookstore staff...thank you Karla and Amy! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Brebeuf Brings Home Four Golds and Four Silvers at State ISSMA Contest On February 3, nine Brebeuf students qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association’s Solo & Ensemble State Contest in piano & voice. This past weekend, Brebeuf brought home four gold and four silver medals at State. - Molly Knight received a gold in Voice
- Carson Jones received a gold & ‘distinction honors’ with a perfect score in piano
- Rachel Moore & Nadine Templeton received a gold in piano
- Austin Sgori, Matthew Limjoco, Richie Jones & Sofia Mohan all took home silver in piano
Congratulations, Braves!
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Order Information for State Finalist and Mental Attitude Award Winner Patches The Spirit Store is now taking orders for State Finalist and Mental Attitude Award Winner patches. The deadline for orders is March 2, 2018. This is the only time period these patches will be available to order. If you have any questions, please contact Karla Ralls in the Spirit Store at kralls@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7003.
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The Brebeuf Food Drive Has Launched! Brebeuf Jesuit is once again holding a canned food drive during Lent, February 14-March 29, 2018. For years, our students, faculty, staff, and families have participated in this meaningful drive supporting St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry, donating enough cans of food to fill two semi-trucks! In addition, cash donations from our school community are able to buy tens of thousands of pounds of food each year. Homeroom classrooms at Brebeuf will hold collections to once again to compete for the grand prize – a pizza party. To maximize our school’s impact, this year’s goal is for every student and staff member is to collect 20 cans each. St. Vincent de Paul feeds roughly 3,300 families every week, or roughly 12,000 individuals, many of whom are children and the elderly. Every can is helpful! How to Help To contribute to the drive, send any canned food items to Brebeuf Jesuit with a Brebeuf student, who will deliver the items to their homeroom collection. To contribute monetarily (Make checks out to: St. Vincent de Paul, memo: Food Pantry), and bring donations of support to the Main Lobby Desk at Brebeuf Jesuit. By coming together during this food drive, the entire Brebeuf Jesuit community can make an incredible difference in the lives of thousands in need here in Indianapolis! Let’s bring in those cans to your student’s homeroom and support St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry.
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Ignatian Yoga Retreat Ignatian Yoga is a collaborative ministry of Jesuits and lay people that integrates the spirituality of St. Ignatius and the practices of yoga and meditation. Ignatian Yoga invites participants to reflect on God’s presence in their life experiences, connecting mind body and spirit with a diverse array of old and new practices. Ignatian Yoga embodies Cura Personalis through its programs, including: - Background and core principles of Ignatian spirituality and Yoga
- Ignatian prayer including he Examen, Spiritual Exercises, Ignatian Discernment,Ignatian Contemplation
- Yoga practices including active flow classes to restorative yoga and meditation
- Communal prayer, reflective practices and group sharing
Our own Bobby Karle, SJ will be leading this event on our campus. March 10, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Facilitators: Bobby Karle, SJ and Connie Tellman Cost: $75 (includes two Ignatian Yoga sessions, lunch, and Mass) Proceeds to benefit Brebeuf Jesuit service and immersion trips to Pine Ridge Reservation, El Salvador, Belize and Chicago. No experience necessary — all levels are welcome!
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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