Name: Sophia Ferries-Rowe

Graduation Year: 2019

Currently reside: Cincinnati, OH

Favorite class while at Brebeuf Jesuit? I really enjoyed my AP Environmental Studies class with Erin Miller. It revealed the interconnected nature of our world like no other class had done for me before.

Favorite teacher/coach? This is such an unfair question! I had so many great teachers at Brebeuf, and I hate picking just one! That being said, Señora Brown was my first Spanish teacher at Brebeuf and I credit her with starting my enduring interest in learning the language. In fact, I am about to graduate with a minor in Spanish, which may not have happened without her fun and engaging lessons.

Sra. Brown brought a lot of humor to the classroom, taught about the etymology of the vocab, and made helpful connections between grammar lessons and our everyday lives. Her positive energy made me feel like she enjoyed teaching, which made me enjoy learning.

I just finished my bachelor’s degree in urban planning and minor in Spanish at the University of Cincinnati. Last semester, I was an intern for a community preservation nonprofit called Urbanist Media, and I have continued doing work for the organization this semester. I am also the president of the UC Thrift club which reduces clothing waste on campus and donates to sustainable organizations in our community, and I am very excited to say the club won Student Organization of the Year for the 2023-24 school year! Fellow Brebeuf alumnus Francisco Torres ‘19, is the treasurer of the club and has been instrumental in the club’s success. I have accepted a position with the City of Cincinnati as a City Planner in the Department of City Planning and Engagement. I will be working with an incredible team on a wide range of planning tasks from site-scale interventions to city-wide policies including the Connected Communities zoning policy changes. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity, especially as my first position out of college, and look forward to serving this beautiful and diverse city as a planner!

Brebeuf Jesuit’s teachings of social justice shaped my entire career path. I volunteered with Beggars for the Poor for my community service class and continued volunteering for the organization. Working with the organization’s clients introduced me to the deeply-rooted issues related to housing in cities, especially in Black and Brown communities, and inspired me to pursue urban planning.

A piece of advice I have for current students is to surround yourself with people that you admire and who inspire you. When I feel discouraged, my friends, professors, mentors, employers, and classmates motivate me to continue believing in a better future for our world. Our generation has many immense issues to tackle, and that is much easier to do together.

Erin Terry ‘22, currently attending Hanover College, was invited to the USA D-3 Women’s Soccer Team 2024 Brazil Tour. This team was composed of players recognized as All Americans, All Region, and All Conference.  The 17 women’s players hailed from 8 different schools and 12 different home states. This team truly came from coast to coast representing almost every part of the USA. Many of the players on this year’s USA D-3 / Brazil Tour team had great individual seasons and led their teams into post season play. The USA D-3 Soccer tour ran from May 27 through June 5. Congrats, Erin!

Brebeuf students (L to R: Mia Gates ‘25, Maggie Webber ‘27, Juliet Potts ‘26 , Madison Bacani ‘24, Jack Clark ‘26 , Jackie Killian ‘26, Edie Rees ‘25 & Hollis Carbrey ‘24) had the opportunity to sing in a Broadway Masterclass with Zurin Villanueava who portrays Tina Turner in the national broadway touring production of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

Dayspring Center provides families experiencing homelessness with the tools and resources to live a healthier, independent way of life.

Nick Klingler, Director of Community Service, was recognized by Tim Spidel, chair of the Board of Directors for his tireless support of Dayspring. Each Thursday Nick takes a small group of students to Dayspring to assist with meal prep, service and clean up as well as sharing the camaraderie of a meal with the residents. Students also go to Dayspring for “Breakfast Club” once a week.

Congratulations to Nick for providing our students with the opportunities to serve!

Congratulations to Sophomore Nicole Henry who competed in the 2024 USA Gymnastics Women’s Level 9 Eastern National Championships this past May 2-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Nikki's stellar performance earned her three medals, including runner-up Bar Champion, 5th place All Around, and 8th place on Floor, in the Senior 1 age group. Nikki proudly represented the Region 5 team, comprising gymnasts from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, and contributed to their first-place team finish in their age group. During the season, Nikki is a member of The Flip Zone gymnastic team in Plainfield, Indiana.

At Brebeuf Jesuit, our mission is to provide comprehensive, wraparound student care that goes beyond academics.

We understand that many of our students are facing challenges that can often go unnoticed. Some are struggling with financial difficulties, while others are caring for sick parents or surviving on limited resources. The Care Collective, rooted in our Ignatian tradition of cura personalis, is a platform that offers real relief for those in our community who need it most.

The Care Collective is dedicated to providing resources and assistance to students and families in need while maintaining strict privacy for all involved.

To help learn more about this initiative, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Imani, School Counselor, at aimani@brebeuf.org.

We are pleased to invite you to join Dr. Jim Power, President of Brebeuf Jesuit, for a special series of casual meet-and-greet events. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with Dr. Power and other Brebeuf Jesuit parents for coffee and conversation.

Location - Efroymson Auditorium

Please click here to RSVP.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Warren at ewarren@brebeuf.org.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy celebrates student accomplishment in certifying their language proficiency in two languages or more. A Global Seal language certification empowers recipients to showcase their language skills to educational institutions and employers across borders. In a global society where intercultural communication has become increasingly important, the Global Seal provides a unique and recognizable certification of language skills.

Congratulations to: Madison Bacani '24, Julian Bell '24, Diana Coin-Marquez '24, Sophia Corey '24, Kathleen Cottterill '24, Thomas Gonzalez '24, Braden Holdsworth '24, Anna Huse '25, Max Kitchell '24, Rayna Moiz '25, Hannah Olson '24, Elise Pierle '24, Victoria Reisz '24, Alonso Rios '25, Charles Schwab '24, Mariana Spalding-Price '24.