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PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSES Earlier this week, The Board of Trustee's Presidential Search Committee provided an update that included information regarding an open house being hosted to engage current parents and discern the qualities the committee is looking for in the next president of Brebeuf Jesuit.
The open house will be constructed as an open dialogue to hear from you and are scheduled to take place:
Current parents can RSVP by clicking on one of the links above.
Thank you all for the dedication you have to Brebeuf Jesuit. We are blessed to be able to celebrate such good leadership as we search for our next president.
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October 17 altered schedule and fall break Tuesday, October 17
Altered Day 1 – Student Surveys 8:15-8:55 – Period 1
9:00-9:40 – Period 2
9:45-10:15 – Homeroom
10:15-10:55 – Period 3
The rest of the day proceeds as a normal Day 1 schedule. Thursday-Friday, October 19-20 Fall Break - School and Offices Closed
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register to join us for the 2017 president's dinner The entire Brebeuf Jesuit community is invited to join Father Jack Dennis, S.J. to celebrate and honor Tom and Melissa Pence as the 2017 President’s Medal Recipients. The celebration will take place on November 9, 2017 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. As leaders in the Indianapolis community and supportive parents of Andrew, Jennifer, Samuel, Danae, Naomi, Tallal, and two grandchildren Noah and Remy, Tom and Melissa have demonstrated a deep commitment to Jesuit education through role model worthy volunteer involvement in their community, children's lives, and in support of the students, faculty and staff at Brebeuf Jesuit. Tom served as a Brebeuf Jesuit Trustee from 2009-2016 where he chaired the Investment Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, College Counseling Task Force Committee and was a member of the Finance Committee. Together, Tom and Melissa are Magis Society members, have established an endowed scholarship fund to support financial aid, and supported the Kite Wellness Center and Leading the Way capital campaigns with leadership gifts. In addition to the traditional awarding of the President’s Medal, we will also bestow the Heart of Brebeuf award on Father Paul Peterson, S.J. Fr. Paul first came to Brebeuf Jesuit in 1966, just four years after the school’s founding. In 1971, Fr. Paul left Brebeuf Jesuit to teach at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles and Fairfield University in Connecticut. He returned to Brebeuf as a math teacher from 1999 to 2001, before departing for two years to serve parishes in Kentucky. He returned to Brebeuf Jesuit in 2003 to once again serve the school community. Fr. Paul remains engaged in the Brebeuf Jesuit community, offering opening prayer at athletic events, attending school concerts and performances, conducting Mass and serving as the school’s alumni chaplain. He keeps himself physically and mentally fit with regular visits to the Wellness Center, writing poetry and playing the violin, which he began learning at age 50. Father Paul celebrated his 90th birthday on September 26th.
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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 13, 2017Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Coffee with the Counselors - 7:30 a.m. Braves Open Golf Tournament - 10:00 a.m. - Highland Country Club
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MONDAY - OCTOBER 16, 2017Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Diversity Dialogue - 10:45 a.m. - Efroymson Auditorium
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TUESDAY - october 17, 2017Altered Day 1 - Student Surveys
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Gala Concert - Orchestra and Wind Ensemble - 7:30 p.m. - St. Luke's United Methodist Church
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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 18, 2017Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) - 11:10 a.m. - Tim Boldt Lounge
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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2017FALL BREAK - SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED
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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 20, 2017FALL BREAK - SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED
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On Thursday, October 5, fifteen students gathered at Starbucks for performances of music and poetry. Our students brought their talents, along with donations of toiletries for
the Immigration Welcome Center.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next Coffee House event on
Thursday, November 9, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
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Student Spotlight HENRY GOLDENBERG '18
Loves About Brebeuf I love the fact that everyone is welcome at Brebeuf. No matter who you are, the teachers, faculty, staff, students, and coaches all support you. There are tons of clubs and communities within Brebeuf to support one another, and I truly find that special. I love the fact that I can be Jewish at Brebeuf and feel like I belong. Brebeuf makes it easy to find your passion and live that passion. I love Brebeuf because of all the opportunities it has provided me over the past four years. Favorite Class My favorite class at Brebeuf is AP Calculus BC with Mr. Elliott. I enjoy coming to class every day and learning from him. I love the atmosphere in his classroom, and especially in his office hours. I truly feel welcome to learn any time throughout the day. I also really enjoy AP Physics C with Mr. Ellis. I am going to be studying a lot of physics in college, and he is guiding me along the right path. Future Plans I plan on studying engineering, specifically mechanical engineering. I am also interested in a double major with a degree in business. I am looking into walking on a lacrosse team in the fall to continue playing, and I am also planning on playing intramural basketball. I am not sure where I want to go to school next year, but Vanderbilt and Michigan are on my list. Teams & Co-Curriculars Basketball
Lacrosse
Ignatian Scholars
National Honor Society
Co-Founder of Investment Club
Jewish Student Union Random Facts I attended the Summer College Engineering Exposure Program (SCEEP) at the University of Michigan this past summer for 11 days. I had the opportunity to work with professors and engineering students to solve complex problems in the engineering field. My specific problem was securing the cyberspace. While I was there, I learned a lot about engineering and college life. What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc?
My current favorite show is definitely Game of Thrones. My favorite series of all time is Entourage, but GOT is right up there. What are your plans for Fall Break?
I plan on writing college essays and applying to some schools. I am possibly traveling to Lake Monroe for the weekend. If not, I plan on visiting a college or two to help decide where I want to go next year. I am planning to be done with all my applications by the end of Fall Break. If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why?
I would travel to Copenhagen, Denmark because I think it looks really cool. I like to travel and see different places, and Denmark is somewhere I wouldn’t normally get to travel to. I have heard from friends that Copenhagen is the most amazing place they have ever visited, and I would love the opportunity to see it someday. What advice would you offer our Braves in the Class of 2021?
Make the most out of your high school career and don’t take any of it for granted. The past 3+ years at Brebeuf have been the best of my life, but they have gone by incredibly fast. I would give anything to be back in my freshman year with four years ahead of me. Enjoy yourselves here at Brebeuf because it goes by in an instant.
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| College Rep Visits See below for a list of schools visiting Brebeuf next week. Note that students must register to attend in Naviance. October 13 - Earlham College
October 16 - University of Missouri, Columbia and Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
October 17 - Boston College and University of Dundee, Scotland Students must register to attend these visits. The list of colleges visiting and registration can be found in Naviance under the “Colleges” tab. If you have questions please contact Kelly Shank at kshank@brebeuf.org. Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) - Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Brebeuf will host the following schools for our annual Jesuit Excellence Tour. Tables will be set up around the Tim Boldt lounge and students are welcome to browse from 11:10 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Saint Louis University
Loyola University Maryland
Marquette University
John Carroll University
University of San Francisco
Regis University
College of the Holy Cross
Wheeling Jesuit University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Xavier University Upcoming Events
Marian University 21st Century Scholar Preview Day is on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Marian University offers 25 full tuition scholarships each year to incoming 21st Century Scholars. To learn more about the 21st Century Scholars Program and how to apply for the full tuition scholarship, visit www.marian.edu/21stCentury. To register for 21st Century Scholars Preview Day, please go to www.marian.edu/EventDaySignUp. You may also reserve a spot by calling 317.955.6330 or emailing Kalyn Miller, the Director of 21st Century Scholars Program at kmiller2@marian.edu.
Emerging Scholars at the CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (CLD)
The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) in partnership with its college and university partners offers over $2 million in scholarships to high school seniors! To qualify and apply for CLD Partner Scholarships, students MUST successfully complete the Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project (SDCE) and College Prep programs prior to senior year. REGISTER TODAY at CLDinc.org for Emerging Scholars on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Crispus Attucks Magnet High School. This event is open to 10th-12th graders and their parents. Attendance is mandatory for seniors applying for CLD Partner Scholarships. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.
The Indiana Latino Institute will host the 4th Annual Indiana Latino Education Summit on Higher Education on November 9, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott. Students need to have a signed permission slip to miss school, obtainable from the Dean’s Office. Registration for the event can be found here.
Registration for Purdue University’s CLAIMiT, Communicating Leadership and Advancing Innovation for Minorities in Technology, is now open. This program is designed to help expose underrepresented students to STEM, primarily through the lens of technology. CLAIMiT will take place on Saturday, November 11 in West Lafayette on Purdue’s main campus. Purdue’s Minority Technology Association student organization will answer questions about what it’s like being an underrepresented student in STEM at Purdue. Students and parents will also hear from Purdue Admissions and sit in classes with faculty as they walk through different majors in interactive ways. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends with an optional tour of the Purdue campus at 4:00 p.m. For more information and to register, please click here.
Youth Leadership United (YLU) is a program of United Way of Central Indiana. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors (2017-18 school year) are eligible to apply.
United Way welcomes students who: - Are interested in community issues.
- Are interested in volunteer service.
- Want to develop their leadership potential.
- Want to serve alongside adults on nonprofit boards and committees.
Each year, YLU selects and trains 30 high school students from Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. YLU is one of several youth-focused civic participation programs offered by United Way of Central Indiana.
Classes and activities are scheduled outside the school day and begin with an opening retreat in January and continue for six Saturday sessions until May.
Applications are due Thursday, November 2, 2017.
In its 23rd year, YLU has previously placed youth graduates on boards with such organizations as Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Joseph Maley Foundation, Marion County Commission on Youth, Sheltering Wings, and The Caring Center, to name a few.
Special Programs
The IU Groups Scholars Program provides academic, financial and social support to selected underrepresented Indiana resident college students. The Groups Scholars Program admits more than 300 students yearly and has an alumni roster of close to 12,000 individuals. An eligible IU Groups student must be a resident of Indiana, a U.S. citizen or have a green card, meet minimum academic course requirements, have limited financial resources (please see specific income eligibility requirements on website), have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, have a minimum SAT of 750 (by Oct. 7) or ACT of 15 (by Sept. 9), and file the FAFSA (recommended by November 1) for income verification. Eligible students must complete a Groups Scholars application online here by November 1 and apply to Indiana University Bloomington as any other student would here by November 1. Students should list Mrs. Beth Newman as the Recommender for Brebeuf Jesuit and her email is bnewman@brebeuf.org. Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management has had an undergraduate program called the Business Opportunity Program (BOP) since 1968. BOP’s mission is to recruit underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds who have excelled in high school and want to pursue a business degree from the Krannert School. The program starts with a 8-week summer session prior to freshman year and provides services and support to participants throughout their undergraduate years.
For more information and a link to the application, please see below: Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is pleased to announce the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship . The scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years. In exchange, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school. Students interested in applying must have a teacher complete a nomination form and upload the nomination form in their online application due by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 30, 2017. The FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - is the form all colleges ask students to file to determine what kind of financial assistance a student might be eligible for. The FAFSA opened on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov and should be completed as soon as possible. You can start the process now by creating your Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDs - one for the student and one for a parent - at www.fafsa.gov. These will be your IDs the entire time the student is in college, so keep it’s important to keep track of them. The National Center for College Costs works with students and parents to help them through the college financial aid process. Find cost information for Indiana public and private colleges, figure out your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and create a free Indiana College Costs Estimator report.
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Fall Play - The Laramie Project Join us for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Theatre's presentation of The Laramie Project.
Showtimes: - Friday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
All Shows will take place in the Efroymson Auditorium.
Tickets can be purchased online at the link below and cost $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Please note: Due to adult themes and language, this show is appropriate for ages 13 and above.
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Freshman Service Days for the Fall Semester We will begin accepting permission forms for the Class of 2021 Freshman Service Days next week! Freshman Service Days are completely voluntary and do not count towards the Community Service credit at Brebeuf. They are offered each year to the incoming freshmen to help introduce them to the part of Brebeuf Jesuit's mission of being men and women for others, and it is our hope that it will start them on a path of service beginning before and going far beyond the hours which they are required to complete during their junior and senior years. This is also a great opportunity for freshmen to get to know more of their classmates outside of the classroom. Freshmen can participate in one or all of the Freshman Service Days as space allows. Class absences will be excused as long as permission slips are turned in 1 week prior to the trip. Access the permission slip here.
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Mothers Association Chicago Trip All Brebeuf moms are cordially invited to join other Brebeuf Moms – Current and Alumni – and enjoy a trip to Our Kind of Town: Chicago! - Overnight accommodations at the Drake Hotel
- Enjoy shopping, museums and dining on your own or with others
- Optional dinner with group at a nearby restaurant (not included in price of trip)
- You are welcome to invite a friend to join us
Bus departs Brebeuf Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:30 am. The bus will load from 8:15-8:30 a.m. We will return on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 8:00 pm Cost: $225 per person (double occupancy) The Drake requires payment and confirmation by November 17, so please send your reservation today to ensure your participation! Please note that all reservations are prepaid. Questions? Robyn Caponi – 317.319.7520 Tina Malone – 317.697.6311 Helene Massey – 317.507.2628
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Barcelona Exchange Trip - April 2-16, 2018 This long-standing exchange program is an excellent opportunity for Brebeuf students to experience family life in a completely new culture! Students are immersed in the Spanish language, living with host families in Barcelona and attending school daily with their host student. In addition to the host family experience, students will partake in many cultural excursions, among which is a full-day excursion to Manresa and Montserrat, two places with deep Jesuit roots. Students will also tour the world-renowned Gaudí masterpiece, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, other Gaudí architectural wonders, and many other sites that are particular to Barcelona and Catalonian culture. Two Brebeuf faculty or staff members will accompany the students and will be available to the students during their stay. As a result of participating in the Barcelona Exchange Program, Brebeuf students gain confidence and proficiency in Spanish, and they deepen their understanding of other cultural practices and perspectives. They may even learn a bit of Catalán, the other official language of the region! The experience is unforgettable and truly gives students a taste of the world beyond the doors of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Applications for the Barcelona Exchange 2018 program need to be completed and returned to Sra. Beck in the World Languages Department by Monday, October 23, 2017. Students selected for the exchange program will be notified by Sunday, November 5, 2017.
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Scholarship Application is Now Open for Travel/Immersion Trips The below travel/immersion trips have scholarship opportunities for students that wish to participate, and currently qualify for financial aid: - Band, Orchestra, Choir Trip to California with Mr. Lee and Mr. Tippel
- Belize Service Trip with Br. Karle
- Chinese Exchange Trip to Taiwan with Mrs. Chui
- Barcelona CASP Exchange Trip with Mrs. Beck
- Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota with Mrs. Beck
- Toulouse, France Exchange Trip with Mrs. Martin
- El Salvador, Mr. Buehler
If you plan to attend one of the above trips, and would like to apply for scholarship funding assistance, please click the link below for the application and return to Mrs. Trosky in room 196-A or via email at LTrosky@brebeuf.org by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Feel free to call Mrs. Trosky at 317-524-7091 with any questions.
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Brebeuf's Annual Poinsettia Sale Brebeuf Jesuit’s Annual Poinsettia Sale to benefit the Junior Class kicks off this week and will run through November 2. This is a great way to get a jump start on your holiday decorating and we have a few new offerings this year.
The plants are always wonderful quality for a reasonable price. All proceeds will go to support the Class of 2019! Plants will be available for pickup the week after Thanksgiving.
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#BrebeufDrives and Help for the Holidays Needs You #BrebeufDrives begins this month!
Brebeuf Jesuit is renewing our community-wide effort, #BrebeufDrives, a program centered around uniting Brebeuf in giving and modeling service for the vulnerable and underserved populations of Indianapolis. These drives provide a great opportunity for our school community to actively be men and women for others. Any interested parents wishing to assist in these drives in our school community may contact Nick Klingler in Community Service at nklingler@brebeuf.org or Debra Parker at debrabparker@gmail.com.
As part of #BrebeufDrives, we are excited to launch our Help for the Holidays campaign. We will be collecting toys for the Christmas Store at the Catholic Charities Crisis Office. The Crisis Office serves vulnerable populations unable to provide basic necessities (shelter, food and clothing), targeting low-income (or no income) persons who need short-term assistance to maintain needs not being met by government programs.
This is the third year Brebeuf is supporting this wonderful program that provides an opportunity for families and individuals to shop for Christmas/Holiday gifts that they otherwise could not afford.
Volunteering for "Help for the Holidays" is a wonderful way to show our children and students that the entire Brebeuf community comes together to serve those who are less fortunate. This is a great way to see our students in action and it promises to be a lot of fun!
We hope you will sign up here to be a "Help for the Holidays" Homeroom Coordinator. Each homeroom will be collecting items over a four-week period for the Christmas Store. As a Homeroom Coordinator, your responsibilities will include visiting your assigned homeroom on Thursday, October 26, Thursday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 28 from 9:50 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. each visit.
Volunteers will introduce the Help for the Holidays drive, coordinate a signup for the students to bring in items, and once the items are collected, deliver them to the Chapel.
An information packet which will include talking points, students' names and a sign up sheet may be picked up on Thursday, October 26 at 9:45 a.m. in the lobby, or before, by contacting Nick Klingler.
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Next Diversity Dialogue - October 16
The next Diversity Dialogue will take place on October 16, during Period 3 (10:45-11:45), in the Efroymson Auditorium. Members of Young Republicans and Young Democrats will facilitate a discussion on “How is my party a party of social justice." The recent political and social turmoil, including political polarization in the country, prompted this dialogue.
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Assist Senior Adam Miller With Brebeuf's Trash AuditAs part of a project for his Advanced Science Research class, Adam Miller '18 will be conducting a trash audit on Saturday, October 14. Adam's goal is to learn more about the amount of trash produced at a home football game, sort what could have been recycled, and make recommendations about how to improve recycling options and lessen the amount of waste produced. Adam will be collecting the trash after the football game the night prior and is looking for help is sorting through it. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Outdoor Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Gloves and a snack will be provided to volunteers, but are encouraged to please bring extra gloves if possible. The day should wrap up by 12:00 p.m.
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Senior Graduation Packets Seniors that did not pick up a packet from Herff Jones on Wednesday must visit the Principal's Office to pick up their materials. The Herff Jones representative will be returning on October 16 to collect the orders. All Seniors must complete a form even if they are not purchasing additional items so that we can get the correct sizing information for caps and gowns.
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Coffee with the Counselors - October 13Please join the Academic Counselors for the next Coffee with the Counselors on Friday, October 13, at 7:30 a.m. in the France Stone Room. The Academic Counselors will be discussing Academic Resources for your Students. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Winter Cheer Tryouts Interested in cheering on the Braves? Winter Cheer tryouts will take place in a couple of weeks! Workshops: October 24 & 26
4:30-6:30 p.m. Tryouts: October 28
9:00 a.m. Both workshops and tryouts will take place in the Annex.
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Order Your Varsity Letterman Jacket, Sweater, Banner and Blankets Soon to Ensure Delivery Before the Holidays In order for Brebeuf Jesuit to guarantee delivery prior to the holidays, all orders are due by Friday, October 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Samples to try on for sizing are available in the Spirit Store. Spirit Store Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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