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The Football Boosters will be providing free pizza and candy in the bleachers starting at 6:40 p.m. on Friday as the Braves take on Chatard at Arsenal Tech! Go Braves!
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Altered Day 4 Schedule for Tuesday, October 27
St. Jean de Brebeuf Mass (Cookie Convo)
8:15-9:00 - Period 2
9:00-9:30 - PRT
9:30-10:00 - Period 3
10:00-10:10 - Dismissal to gym
10:10-11:35 - Mass
11:35-11:50 - Students move through East Gym for cookies, on their way to period 4 class
11:50-12:35 - Period 4
12:40-1:25 - Period 6
1:25-1:55 - PRT
1:55-2:40 - Period 8
2:45-3:15 Period 7
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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 23, 2015
FALL BREAK
NO SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED
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MONDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2015
Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. - Chapel
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tuesday - OCTOBER 27, 2015Altered Day 4
No Daily Mass St. Jean de Brebeuf Mass - 10:10 a.m.
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| WEDNESDAY - october 28, 2015Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. - Chapel
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| THURSDAY - OCTOBER 29, 2015Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. - Chapel Freshman Retreat October Information Social - 7:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 30, 2015
Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. - Chapel
Freshman Retreat
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|  | Junior Zach Messaglia captured this picture of our Girls Soccer Team capturing the Regional Championship last Saturday. The Braves move on to Semi-State this Saturday in Evansville. Good luck Braves! | |
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Student Spotlight
DESHON BLAKELY '16 Loves about Brebeuf: The thing I most enjoy about Brebeuf is the flexibility of the schedule. Over the years, I’ve grown quite fond of the breaks and PRTs that we have between classes. The availability of my schedule has allowed me to use my time as I wish. Typically, I use my free time to finish any homework that I didn’t finish the previous night, or meet with teachers about concepts I don't understand. Also, senior privileges are pretty cool. In my opinion, the ability to leave campus to get food is probably the coolest thing since air conditioning.
Favorite Class: At the moment, Biotechnology is my favorite class.
Future Plans: I am undecided on what college I plan to attend, but I hope to pursue pre-med.
Teams & Co-Curriculars: Volunteer for the Fay Biccard Glick Community Center
Varsity Football
Varsity Basketball Random Fact: Growing up, I watched Rachel Ray every day until I was about 10 years old, and I still don’t know how to cook very well. Also, my favorite movie of all time is Robocop 3.
Is Brebeuf as academically rigorous as they say?
Yes, I believe it is. My experience at Brebeuf began when I transferred from Pike High School after my freshman year. Immediately, I noticed the difference between the two schools and felt the impact of the challenges that were present. The transition from Pike to Brebeuf was not only challenging on an academic level, but it was also difficult on a mental and religious level. The transition forced me to grow up in many aspects of my life. The rigorous academics at Brebeuf have taught me how to manage my time wisely while also fostering a positive learning environment. So yes, Brebeuf is as academically rigorous as they say, but if someone puts their mind to it, and learns how to manage their time wisely, the academics come quite easily.
Who is your hero? My mother is most definitely my hero. The obstacles she’s had to overcome continually motivate me to become a better son and a better man for others. She is such an inspiration to me and she’s an incredible person. She’s an incredibly intelligent, funny, strong-willed, and independent woman who I am very lucky to have in my life. What is your dream job?
My dream job would be to be the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers as well as Kobe Bryant’s full-time manager.
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College Counseling News
Attention: Senior Families
All college applications must be completed by Saturday, October 31! Parents: Be sure to visit the College Counseling Section on Portals to view Updated Materials. Xavier University On-Site Admission Interviews
College Admissions Representatives from Xavier University will be conducting college admission interviews on Wednesday, October 28 in the Auditorium from 8:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
SignUp Genius will be utilized for making these appointments. Emails have been sent with instructions to seniors to reserve their spot.
College Representatives Visiting Brebeuf College Representatives continue to visit Brebeuf Jesuit. All students interested in attending the visits must sign up in Naviance.
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Elizabeth Saunders and Tom Sweeney Named as Brebeuf Jesuit's Wells Scholarship Nominees Congratulations to Elizabeth Saunders and Tom Sweeney who have been named as Brebeuf Jesuit’s Wells Scholarship nominees for Indiana University. The Wells Scholarship provides tuition, academic fees, and a living-expenses stipend of $10,320 per year for four years. Hutton Honors College advisors will work with each Scholar to design a program that takes into consideration the individual student’s interests and abilities. Wells Scholars may spend up to one year studying abroad, choosing among Indiana University’s many international programs. These students also are eligible for a one-time grant to pursue a summer internship, research or service project, creative activity, or other enriching experience. The Wells Scholarship is among the most prestigious in American higher education. The process eventually narrows the field to 50 semifinalists, who are then invited to IU to interview in early December. From those semifinalists, approximately 20 finalists will be chosen to receive a Wells Scholarship. Brebeuf is cheering Elizabeth and Tom on! Brebeuf Jesuit student Nate Meyers ’14 was awarded a Wells Scholarship in 2014.
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Barcelona Exchange 2016
April 2-15, 2016
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.
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. They may even learn a bit of Catalan, 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.
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Senior Graduation Packets Attention Senior Families - Herff Jones Reps will be at Brebeuf on Tuesday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m and 1:35-2:15 p.m. in the gym lobby, to distrubute Senior Graduation Packets. These packets have important information regarding graduation so please be sure to stop by and pick yours up.
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Spring Break Immersion Trip to El SalvadorFrom Friday, April 1 to Friday, April 8, a delegation from Brebeuf will travel to El Salvador. We will be hosted by CRISPAZ, a faith-based organization that has been leading trips for school groups in El Salvador for the last 30 years. During the immersion trip, students will experience the food, culture, and people of El Salvador. Students will learn about the history of the country, including the role of Oscar Romero and the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador. We will also visit the Jesuit University of Central America in San Salvador. Our accommodations will be modest as we will be staying in simple guesthouses. Daily reflection, discussion, and journal writing are all essential aspects of the trip. A word about the trip from CRISPAZ: The CRISPAZ El Salvador Encounter is for people who are willing to have their lives touched and forever changed. During your time in El Salvador you will have the opportunity to meet with Salvadorans, hear their stories, and accompany them for a short time in their daily lives. As a group of North Americans, you will also have the opportunity to reflect together on the challenge this experience offers personally, politically, and spiritually. We hope that the stories you hear and the experiences that you have will lead you to continue to work towards justice and peace in El Salvador and in your home community. To participate in an El Salvador Encounter is to enter into an ongoing dialogue with the people of El Salvador, a dialogue which we hope will challenge and change your heart, mind, and spirit.
The application will be available beginning Monday, October 26 and due by Wednesday, November 4. Please contact Nick Klingler ( nklingler@brebeuf.org) with any questions.
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Pre-Retreat Meetings All students attending a retreat this semester need to attend a brief information meeting prior to their retreat. Each meeting will be held in the Chapel. Students only need to attend during one PRT the day of their meeting.
Freshman Retreat October 29-30
Meeting on Tuesday, October 20 - Day 1 PRTs
Sophomore Retreat November 4-5
Meeting on Thursday, October 29 - Day 1 PRTs
Junior Retreat November 12-13
Meeting on Thursday, November 5 - Day 1 PRTs
Freshman Retreat November 19-20
Meeting on Thursday, November 12, Day 1 PRTs
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Mark Your Calendar and Register Today for the Bistro Class Parent Parties Mix and mingle with your fellow Class Parents for an evening of drinks, appetizers and socializing while supporting your child’s class and the 2016 Brebeuf Bistro – Carafes & Canvas. Plan to enjoy a casual and fun evening getting to know more Brebeuf parents in your child’s class. Bistro Class of 2016 Party – December 3 More details will follow at a later date with invitations for the Bistro Class of 2016 Party.
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Mrs. Chris McCarter Awarded an EPI Research and Education Fellowship
Brebeuf Jesuit Advanced Biology, Honors Anatomy and Physiology, and Hawaii Honors Marine Science Instructor Chris McCarter was recently awarded an EPI Research and Education Fellowship. This fellowship will provide a unique professional development opportunity to collaborate with other educators on real-world conservation projects.
The fellowship provides an 8-day intensive course for Mrs. McCarter in which she will travel to Costa Rica in April 2016 to study Sea Turtle Ecology. She will be working alongside researchers to help this critically endangered species.
Mrs. McCarter said, “Along with learning about and researching sea turtles, my goal is to make connections with field scientists that can mentor students interested in research and marine science.”
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Upcoming Admissions Events
Some reminders to current families with 8th grade students:
Brave Days are Great Ways to Get to Know Brebeuf
We have been so exicted to welcome all of the 8th grade students to spend a day shadowing a Brebeuf freshman on a Brave Day! During a Brave Day, students attend classes with a current Brebeuf student and mingle with their peers and teachers.
For more information and to schedule your 8th grader's visit, click here.
Fall Open House - Sunday, November 1 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 1. Brebeuf Jesuit's Fall Open House will be from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., with Mass begninning at 11:00 a.m. Our Open House is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students to take a student-led tour of Brebeuf with an Admissions Ambassador, meet with faculty and coaches, and talk with current Brebeuf students about clubs and organizations. Please join us!
To register, please click here.
High School Placement Test (HSPT) - October Testing Date is FULL
Please note: All 8th grade students must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in order to be considered for admission to Brebeuf Jesuit. To register for the November or December test date, please click here.
To recommend a student for admissions, please email your recommendation to admissions@brebeuf.org.
To learn more about the admissions process, contact Liz Otteson at lotteson@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7090.
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Junior Class Poinsettia Sale The Junior Class annual Poinsettia Sale kicks off this week and continues through October 28!
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Cheerleading Tryouts Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2015-2016 Basketball Season are coming up. - 1st Clinic: October 27 - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- 2nd Clinic: October 29 - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tryout Date (mandatory): October 31 – 9:00 a.m.
Please note that clinics are mandatory for all athletes trying out, and all must be present at the October 31 tryout date. Video tryouts will not be accepted.
Students should wear a Brebeuf shirt, black shorts, and a hair bow to both clinics and tryouts.
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Pick Up an Open House Yard Sign! Brebeuf Jesuit's fall Open House is coming up soon on November 1! Help spread the word by picking up an Open House yard sign for your yard. Just stop by the Admissions Office for a sign! If you live in a location or subdivision where you know there are lots of prospective younger students and families, we would appreciate your help publicizing Brebeuf's big Admissions event!
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National Honor Society (NHS) Application For New Members
Sophomores through seniors with a 3.5+ cumulative GPA are invited to apply to the National Honor Society by completing the NHS application which will be available in the College Counseling Office beginning October 30.
Eligible students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of the spring 2015 semester and be at least a sophomore through senior. Current NHS members do NOT need to re-apply. The application includes an essay and documentation of 10 hours of community service.
The application is due December 4, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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