WELCOME BACK, BREBEUF JESUIT      
We hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable summer break. This morning, the Brebeuf Jesuit faculty and staff welcomed back our incredible students, and their energy and enthusiasm for the year ahead could be felt throughout the entire day.
As the school year begins, we want to thank you for your patience and attention to the rollout of several new safety initiatives. This morning's drop-off process went smoothly, and all students have received their lanyards and new student IDs. Such important improvements would not be possible without your support.  
2018-2019 is sure to be a fantastic year, and we are excited to have you be a part of it. Thank you for choosing Brebeuf Jesuit for your family!
CALENDAR NOTES FOR AUGUST
Wednesday, August 15: President's Meet & Greet Reception
Friday, August 17: Mass of the Holy Spirit/Opening of School Celebration
Altered Day 1 Schedule for August 17:
8:15-8:45 – Period 1
8:50-9:20 – Period 2
9:25-9:55 – Period 3
10:00-10:30 – Period 4
10:35-11:05 – Period 5
11:10-11:40 – Period 6
11:45-12:15 – Period 7
12:20-12:50 – Period 8
12:50-1:00 – Move to gym
1:00-2:15 – Mass
2:15-3:15 – Community celebration outside on football/baseball field. Dismissal follows.
Monday, August 20: Back-to-School Night
Tuesday, August 21: Junior Class Meeting
Tuesday, August 21: Sophomore Class Meeting
Wednesday, August 22: Freshman Class Meeting
Wednesday, August 22: College Counseling's Evening with Senior Parents
Thursday, August 23: Senior Class Meeting
Thursday, August 23: President's Meet & Greet Reception
Tuesday, August 28: President's Meet & Greet Reception
Wednesday, August 29: President's Meet & Greet Reception
STAYING CONNECTED THIS SCHOOL YEAR      
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calendar

FRIDAY - AUGUST 10, 2018

Day 1

monday - AUGUST 13, 2018

Day 2

tuesday - AUGUST 14, 2018

Day 3

wednesday - AUGUST 15, 2018

Day 4
Holy Day: Assumption of Mary
Assumption of Mary Mass - 9:15 a.m.
Assumption of Mary Mass - 12:50 p.m.
President's Meet & Greet Reception - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Efroymson Auditorium

thursday - AUGUST 16, 2018

Day 5

FRIDAY - AUGUST 17, 2018

Altered Day 1
Mass of the Holy Spirit - 1:00-2:15 p.m. - West Gymnasium
Opening of School Celebration - 2:15-3:15 p.m. - Football/Baseball Field

Pictures of the Week

On Wednesday, Brebeuf Jesuit welcomed the Class of 2022 at New Student Orientation. The day was filled with ice breakers, new friends and a whole lot of pizza.
Welcome to our newest group of Braves! 

Student Spotlight 

Elizabeth Grout '19


Loves About Brebeuf 
I love all of the opportunities Brebeuf has to offer. My freshman year, I participated in three different sports and joined a variety of clubs in an attempt to experience every aspect of Brebeuf. Even as a senior, I am discovering different niches of Brebeuf every day. And if you think you can add to the experience of Brebeuf, you can start your own club or create your own intramural team. My friend and I even started Knitting Club to make hats and scarves for the homeless population of Indianapolis, and the turnout has been great.
Class You Are Most Looking Forward to This Year
All of them! Namely, AP Macro with Mr. Tague and French 4 with Mme. Martin. Mr. Tague and Mme. Martin are two of my favorite teachers ever, so I am happy to spend my last year at Brebeuf with them. Also, Mme. Martin regularly makes brownies for the class, so that’s a plus.
Future Plans 
As of now, I hope to attend Marquette University and major in either marketing or international business and minor in political science. I also plan on having two kids, rescuing two dogs, and retiring to Hawaii by age 40.
Teams & Co-Curriculars 
Swim Team Captain
Co-President of Young Democrats Club
Brebeuf Lipdub Executive Producer
Co-Founder and Vice President of Knitting Club 
SALT member
Women for Joe Donnelly volunteer
Admissions Ambassador
National Honors Society
Pottery By You employee
Random Facts 
I’ve been stepped on by a camel.
I buy the majority of my clothes from thrift shops.
I’ve met Guy Fieri.
My choice of music is anything Fergie.
Where would you travel if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would travel to New Zealand. I love being in the mountains, and I also love going to the beach, so New Zealand seems like the best of both worlds in that aspect. Also, I have never been out of the country, so I would hope to travel as far away as possible.
What are some small things that make your day better?
I am a morning person, so my favorite thing to do is wake up, make a cup of coffee (Fresh Thyme’s Kona coffee), and make myself some pancakes. I also love high-fives. The world would be a happier place if more people gave high-fives.
How did you spend your summer?
I spent my summer working. I love being busy, and this summer I had four jobs. I was a swim coach for my neighborhood swim team, taught private swim lessons, was the manager/head lifeguard of my neighborhood pool, and worked at Pottery By You. I love working and I am already saving for my first apartment, so this summer was very productive.
What are you most looking forward to during this school year?
I am most looking forward to swim season. I have gotten very close with my teammates these past three years, and they feel like family now. I always feel the most at home during swim season, so I am eager to get back in the pool. It is also tradition that we wear Crocs to school every meet day, so I can’t wait to break out my Crocs again.
College Essay Workshop
On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 the senior class attended a college essay workshop hosted by Ethan Sawyer, “The College Essay Guy.” The essay workshop was offered free of charge thanks to contributions from the families below and the college counseling department.
Bales family, Boncosky family, Bonanno family, Chalasani family, Dapp family, Delumpa family, Dhamecha family, Jones family, Kolli family, Mclaughlin family, Riegner family, Roberts family, Roth family, Salentine family, Savin family, and the Seger family.
Scholarship Announcements
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Brebeuf is able to nominate 2 students residing in Marion County and 2 from Hamilton County for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship which provides four years of full tuition and a $900 per year book/equipment stipend for selected students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree at a public or private college or university in Indiana (room and board are not included). Marion county nominees must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; Hamilton County nominates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Service, leadership, and community engagement are hallmarks of this scholarship program. Residents of Boone County may self-nominate through the Community Foundation of Boone County website by September 6. Residents of Hendricks County may self-nominate through the Hendricks County Community Foundation website by September 12.
For more information about this opportunity and other scholarships administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, please click here.
If you are committed to attending an Indiana school and can demonstrate financial need, indicate your interest in being nominated by emailing Mrs. Jody Root at jroot@brebeuf.org, subject line: Lilly Scholarship, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10.

Brebeuf Jesuit Exchange Program seeks Host Families for Students from Toulouse


Are you interested in hosting an exchange student? The Brebeuf Jesuit Exchange Program needs host families for French students from Brebeuf Jesuit’s sister school, Le Caousou Jesuit High School in Toulouse who will be visiting for two weeks from Saturday, October 20 through Saturday, November 3, 2018.  (Dates may flex by one day.)

All Brebeuf Jesuit students and their families are eligible to participate. This opportunity is not limited to students taking French courses at Brebeuf. There are no financial obligations except to provide meals, transportation, and a room for the student. The application deadline is Friday, August 31. 

An application can be found on the main page of Plus Portals. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Martin, French instructor at
mmartin@brebeuf.org or at 317.524.7041.

Meet and Greet Brebeuf Jesuit President Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J. 


As the 2018-2019 academic year begins, newly appointed Brebeuf Jesuit President, Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J., would like to personally share his priorities for the year with current Brebeuf Jesuit families. We are pleased to offer the following dates and hope you will be able to join us.
  • Wednesday, August 15 at 6 p.m.
    Efroymson Auditorium
    Mass for the Assumption of Mary will be offered in the Chapel at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 23 at 8:30 a.m.
    Efroymson Auditorium
  • Tuesday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m.
    Efroymson Auditorium
  • Wednesday, August 29 at 6 p.m.
    Efroymson Auditorium
Kindly RSVP to Kim DeWaal at kdewaal@brebeuf.org.

Join the Braves Athletic Club and Support our Student Athletes During the 2018-2019 Athletic Season! 


The Braves Athletic Club is open to businesses and families interested in supporting our Athletic Program in a notable way. Varsity, Maroon, Gold and Applauding club levels are available and include a recognition piece in the three seasonal Athletic Programs, and All Season Passes that allow for individual admission to 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, and safety and travel expenses.

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.  
Questions?  Please contact Jennifer Nye at jnye@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7089.  
The DEADLINE for inclusion in the Fall Athletic Program is August 24!
2018-2019 National Honor Society Applications
As a reminder, eligible juniors and seniors, with a 3.75 GPA or higher, were sent invitations to apply to the National Honor Society over the summer. All applications are due to Ms. Shank in the College Counseling Office by Friday, August 17, 2018.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Shank, Mrs. Hartsell or Mr. Howard.
Brebeuf Jesuit's Fall Play - FRANKENSTEIN  
Mark your calendars to catch our talented students in this year's fall play on October 12 and October 13, 2018!
Auditions will take place on Wednesday, August 22, after school in Room 90.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Strader at tstrader@brebeuf.org.

Senior Portraits by Prestige

All Seniors must be photographed by Prestige by October 1. To schedule your portrait session, you need to call Prestige at 317.564.2592 or schedule online by clicking here.
Once photographed, Prestige will contact you to select the pose that will appear in the Brebeuf Jesuit yearbook. If you do not select a pose by the deadline, Prestige will make the selection for you.
Additional information will be communicated via email soon.

Celebrating Published Alumni 

Brebeuf Jesuit alumni follow many different paths, enveloping a wide array of professions. Today, we celebrate two young alumni that have followed their dreams to become published authors – Annie Sullivan ’06 and Jordan Denari Duffner ’09. 
Annie Sullivan graduated from Brebeuf in 2006. She received her Masters degree in Creative Writing from Butler University. Her debut young-adult book, A Touch of Gold, will be released August 14. There will be a book launch party to meet Annie, hear a short reading and pick up a signed copy on Friday, August 17. See all of the details below. 
A Touch of Gold Launch Party
Friday, August 17, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble River Crossing
8675 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis
Event is free, but space is limited
RSVP by clicking here
Jordan Denari Duffner is a 2009 graduate from Brebeuf Jesuit. Following Brebeuf, Jordan was a Fulbright Scholar in Amman, Jordan. She is currently working on her PhD in Theology at Georgetown University. Her book, Finding Jesus Among Muslims¸recently won the Second Place, ‘General Interest Book Award’ from the Association of Catholic Publishers. To learn more about Jordan and her book, click here
We are so proud of Jordan and Annie’s accomplishments and how they are continuing to be women for others. Help us congratulate them both on their great achievements! 

Ignatian Scholars Updates

Ignatian Scholars Retreat
On Tuesday, August 7, the Freshmen Ignatian Scholars went to Butler University for their annual retreat. Once there, the new Scholars began their jam-packed day with a welcome and introduction to the program and what they can expect from it by Winston Miller, the Ignatian Scholars Coordinator. 
After learning the story of Saint Ignatius, the Scholars were led through an activity facilitated by Brebeuf Principal, Mr. VanSlambrook, who asked the scholars to walk around the room and read various quotes regarding leadership he had posted on the walls and to stand next to their favorite quote. Scholars were asked to volunteer their thoughts and articulate what they found meaningful about their leadership quote. Immediately afterwards, Scholars listened to a current Butler student who spoke about the importance of getting involved at a new school by joining clubs and organizations.
In an effort to become more familiar with each other, Scholars then broke out into small groups and played icebreaker games where they learned interesting facts about each other that they had to memorize. At that point, the rest of the college counseling team from Brebeuf, led by Director of College Counseling, Dr. Jim Fadely, arrived and introduced themselves and made it clear they were available to answer any college-related questions the scholars may have at any time throughout their time at Brebeuf. From there, the Ignatian Scholars received a tour of Butler’s campus by two current Butler tour guides and had lunch in Butler’s main dining hall.
The day concluded with another talk by Ignatian Scholars Coordinator, Winston Miller, who discussed the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. It was a fun and productive day, and we want to thank Butler’s Admissions office for so graciously hosting the Ignatian Scholars for the day!
Ignatian Scholars Reception
Ignatian Scholars, along with their families, are invited to the first ever Ignatian Scholars Reception on Monday, August 13, 2018. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Speakers will include Brebeuf Jesuit Principal Greg VanSlambrook, Director of College Counseling, Dr. Jim Fadely and Ignatian Scholars Coordinator, Winston Miller. 
Monday, August 13, 2018
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Mohr Information Commons
No RSVP required. Dress is Brebeuf dress code. Attendance is not required.
 

Order Information for Track and Field State Finalist Patches

The Spirit Store is now taking orders for Track and Field State Finalist patches. Click here to download an order form with more information.
The deadline for orders is Friday, September 7, 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.

Brebeuf Athletics - Sports Report

Click the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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