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| PLEASE WELCOME REGGIE SIMMONS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TO BREBEUF JESUIT BEGINNING IN JULY 2018 Brebeuf Jesuit is pleased to announce that Mr. Reginald (Reggie) Simmons will join Brebeuf Jesuit beginning in July 2018, in the position of Assistant Principal. Reggie brings 20 years of experience as a professional educator serving the Indianapolis area. For the past 13 years, he has been an administrator for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, first as Dean of Students at Hamilton Southeastern High School, and currently serving as Assistant Principal at Riverside Junior High School. Prior to his roles in administration, he was a teacher in Washington Township and Perry Township Schools in Indianapolis. He is a licensed teacher and administrator for the State of Indiana, and currently holds an Adjunct Faculty position in the Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI. Reggie was raised in Indianapolis, and is a product of Catholic education. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from IUPUI, with training in social studies education and learning differences. His Master of Science degree in School Administration is from Butler University. Reggie is the father of four children, and serves in several volunteer leadership roles in the community. These include roles with his faith community Heartland Church, with the Center for Leadership Development, and with the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis organization.
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| GRADUATION AND BACCALAUREATE MASS INFORMATION GRADUATION REHEARSAL – FRIDAY, MAY 18 There will be a mandatory graduation rehearsal on Friday, May 18 at Clowes Memorial Hall on the Butler University campus. All senior students must attend and arrive at 1:00 p.m. Attendance at rehearsal is required in order for students to participate in the commencement ceremony. Honors Cords and NHS cords will be distributed at rehearsal. Seniors must bring these with them to the graduation ceremony as no extras will be available. Attire at rehearsal is casual. BACCALAUREATE MASS – SUNDAY, MAY 20 Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Sunday, May 20, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the West Gym. Academic apparel is not worn for this – convocation dress is appropriate. Students may bring as many guests as you would like to the Mass. Students sit with their families in chairs on the gym floor. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. A reception hosted by the Mothers Association and a group of mothers from the junior class will be held immediately following Mass in the courtyard outside the gym lobby. No RSVP is required. GRADUATION – SUNDAY, MAY 20 Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall on the Butler University campus. Doors will open to the public at 3:30 p.m. Seniors should wear the honor cords and blue NHS cord that they will receive at graduation rehearsal. Convocation attire should be worn under cap and gown. Please plan to take any personal family photos you want to have in their graduation attire, PRIOR to the graduation ceremony. Graduates will drop off their attire immediately after the ceremony, without the opportunity for photos in their attire afterwards. All senior students should be in the Krannert Room, downstairs from the Clowes Hall Lobby, by 4:00 p.m. Tickets are not necessary and seating is general admission.
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| SPRING 2018 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED Students are asked to double-check the schedule in order to determine whether or not they have a conflict. A conflict is defined as two exams scheduled at the same time or four exams scheduled in one day. Please report any conflicts to the Principal’s Office. As always, during final exam days, students are required to be present only during the times they have exams. It is always difficult to find alternative times to take final exams and often it has a detrimental effect on a student’s performance on the exam. Therefore, we ask families to please make every effort to schedule around final exams so that all students are present at their assigned exam times. If you have any questions about finals scheduling please contact Shani Simonson in the Principal’s Office at ssimonson@brebeuf.org. Spring 2018 Underclass Final Exam Schedules Senior Final Exams Brebeuf Jesuit seniors will be taking final exams May 15-18. For more information including the Spring 2018 Final Exam Schedule, please click here.
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FRIDAY - may 11, 2018Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exam Senior Cookout Sponsored by the Dads Club - 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Faculty/Staff Lounge
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monday - MAY 14, 2018Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exams
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tuesday - MAY 15, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exams Senior Final Exams
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wednesday - may 16, 2018Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exams Senior Final Exams
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thursday - may 17, 2018Day 4
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exams Senior Final Exams Piano 2 Class Recital - 12:00 p.m. - Chapel Piano 1 Class Recital - 2:00 p.m. - Chapel
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FRIDAY - may 18, 2018Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. AP Exams Graduation Rehearsal - 1:00 p.m. - Butler
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SUNDAY - may 20, 2018Baccalaureate Mass - 10:30 a.m. - Brebeuf Jesuit Class of 2018 Graduation - 4:30 p.m. - Butler University
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Brebeuf Jesuit seniors organized a pitch-in breakfast picnic before school on Tuesday
as part of Senior Week.
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Student Spotlight SOPHIE OSSIP '18
Loves About Brebeuf This is a hard question to answer because I can honestly say I love most aspects of Brebeuf. I think one of the many things that sets Brebeuf a part from other schools is the dedication to inclusivity and to living in solidarity with one another. The opportunities Brebeuf gives their students to dive deeper into their communities and into social justice refines the Brebeuf experience. The constant push to be better, try harder and seek more is why I love Brebeuf. Favorite Class My favorite classes have been AP Gov with Mr. Kantz, Social Justice with Mr. Connelly, Sociology with Mr. Oliver, Geometry with Mrs. Brandt and every class I have had with Mr. Mensel (World Religions, Moral Decision Making, Taekwondo) Future Plans I will be attending American University in Washington, D.C. next year in the School of Public Affairs to study political science. Teams & Co-Curriculars Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Kairos 103 Leader
Co-president of Social Justice Club
Treasurer of Gender-Sexuality Alliance
Member of the Student Athletic Leadership Team
Member of the Jewish Student Union Random Facts I have 5 siblings.
I play the drums.
I have a dog named Gary
My Grandma was a one-hit wonder Youtube Star.
I was supposed to be named William Jackson III. What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc? I don’t watch TV anymore but I really enjoyed Stranger Things and Orange is The New Black. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? I would go to outer space. It would be awesome to go to the moon, but any planet will do. I find space extremely interesting and the thought of looking down at earth from another planet amazes me. In what way have you changed the most since your freshman year? I think that since freshman year I have grown to be more myself in terms of standing up for what I believe in. For a long time I would remain a bystander in times when I could have been a voice to someone being silenced. I have also seen growth in my desire to learn and to go beyond my comfort zone. Through various classes at Brebeuf I have been pushed by my teachers to think harder and expand my worldview. Those experiences in the classroom and outside the classroom (community service, the Ignatian-Family Teach-In, diversity conferences and dialogues, and school trips) have shaped me into the person I am today.
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| Attention Students Taking AP Exams Please refer to the AP exam schedule in your email, and also posted throughout the building, and contact Mrs. Davis in College Counseling as soon as possible if you have TWO AP exams on the same date and time. Thank you!
Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements
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 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. 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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Prep@Brebeuf's 2018 Summer
Academic and Athletic Camp Registration 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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| Four Years, No JUGs - Congratulations to these Braves! Eighty Brebeuf Jesuit students made it their whole career without receiving a JUG! Congratulations to: Tyler Andrews, Jade Barrett, Richard Bennett, Shivam Bhargava, Caroline Bice, Ashley Bir, Julian Boes, Abigail Boldt, Allison Bowen, Nicholas Broecker, Eleanor Burdick, Andrew Caito, Gillian Cookerly-Dietrich, Meaghan Delaney, Eleanor Detherage, Christopher Doehring, Grace Dunlavy, William Eckrich, Hope Edens, Cole Elkins, Cameron Farren, Mikayla Gallagher, Leslie Gamero, Jack Hauser, Parker Hershberger, Alexa Holl, Adam Howard, Madeline Hull, Aloysius Humbert, Roderick Jones, Michael Kennedy, Michael Kersteff, Fletcher King, George Kite, Emily Krok, James Kroot, Éamon Laughlin, Andrew Lewis, Erin Linscott, Sarah Loberger, Katherine McGowan, Charles McGrew, Isabel Miller, Katherine Modrall, Madison Mora, Max Moroknek, Robert Morrissey, John Morrissey, A.J. Morton, Emily Myers, Alexander Null, Dana Parker, Danielle Patrick, Hallie Pearson, Katherine Pelton, Megan Poole, Jacob Pressler, Thomas Price, Kate Reifenberg, Justin Rice, Will Richman, Chelsie Rifkind, Frances Ripley, Emily Rose, Grace Roudebush, Catherine Saunders, Max Siegel, Sylvia Soria, Christian Stevens, Isabelle Stewart, Chloe Tuttle, Tanner Waltz, Spencer Wells, Brandon Wertz, Edward White, Jackson Widlic, Thomas Wilson, Emily Wodock, Catherine Woodhouse, and Caroline Zortman!
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Sell Back Textbooks with MBS It’s that time of year for students to sell back their textbooks to MBS! Textbook Buyback
Brebeuf Cafeteria
Friday, May 25 - 3:00-5:00 p.m. A buyback quote is required to sell books! No building printers will be available, so please print your quotes beforehand. To create your quote, go to the MBS sellback site by clicking here. Remember to log in to the Online Bookstore account that was used to purchase your books in order to not miss out on the Guaranteed Buyback Program. Once in the MBS system, select the books to sell or enter the ISBNs of the books purchased from other sources. Always review your list and confirm your home address before clicking “Finalize My Buyback Quote.” Print one quote for every five books that you want to sell. Please note: You must have a printed quote, or textbooks will not be accepted at the Textbook Buy Back.
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Senior Cookout Hosted by the Brebeuf Jesuit Dads Club Attention seniors and senior dads! Join us on Friday, May 11 for the annual Senior Cookout, hosted by the Brebeuf Jesuit Dads Club. This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Faculty/Staff Lounge. Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend. Come enjoy delicious food and fun with your friends, teachers, and dads on your last full day at Brebeuf! We can’t wait to see you there! Dads – if you’re interested in helping volunteer at this event, please click here to sign up! This is a wonderful time to spend a few hours with your senior student and their friends, grilling and meeting other dads. Don’t miss out!
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Congratulations to Conor Broderick '18 for being Named to the 2018 Indiana Academic All-Stars! Conor was selected from a field of 275 outstanding nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools! Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom first and foremost, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles in those activities. Conor was recognized at a luncheon on Friday, April 27, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. To learn more about the Indiana Academic All-Stars Program, click here. For a digital version of the Indianapolis Star section, click here.
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Michael A. H. Catalan to Speak to Students About Career Options in Engineering On Friday, May 11, Michael Catalan will speak to students about career options in engineering. Michael A. H. Catalan is a Senior Project Engineer working for Battelle Memorial Institute who operates the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA. Mr. Catalan currently uses his two Masters of Science degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to keep our nation safe from nuclear threats. One of his first robots was used at Chernobyl, where he visited in 1998 to assist the international community in nuclear remediation. In his spare time, he coaches local robotics teams in his community. His team recently competed in a national robotic competition. His sister, Rosina E. Catalan teaches Latin here at Brebeuf. PNNL continually offers educational/work opportunities starting in high school.
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College Application Essay Seminar for Juniors (Rising Seniors) This Summer This summer, the College Application Essay Seminar is again being offered by Ms. Brown, former English teacher, current Learning Center Director. The class will be offered three times this summer: June 4-June 8, June 11-June 15, or July 9-July 13. Class will be held in the Learning Center (Rooms 111 and 113) from 8:30-11:30 a.m. each day. Students may choose the week which best fits their schedule. The class number will cap at 22 students per week. In this course, students: - Will complete an average of 6-8 college essays in order to create a strong working portfolio to be used in the application process in the fall.
- Would be very wise to have researched the essay requirements from the schools to which they intend to apply prior to beginning the class.
- Will use the prompts created by the Common Application.
- Will write, review, and discuss essays in class.
- Will write using their own devices and share all documents with Ms. Brown via Google Drive.
Cost for the class is $200.00 and will be billed directly to the student’s Brebeuf Jesuit account. A brief registration needs to be completed by the student. All students may pick up additional information in Room 113 (the Learning Center), in the College Counseling Office, or in the Academic Counseling offices. Students will abide by the guidelines of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as outlined in the Brebeuf Jesuit Handbook. For more information or any questions, please contact Ms. Patti Brown at pbrown@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7027.
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Collecting Used Prom Dresses for the Prom Closet The Prom Closet is an initiative created in partnership with Child Advocates to provide prom dresses to young women in the foster care system with free new or gently used formalwear for their high school proms. Brebeuf Jesuit will be collecting prom dresses to donate to The Prom Closet from Friday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 22. You can bring your used prom dresses to the Community Service Office to donate.
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AP Exams The 2018 AP Exam Schedule is linked below. Students are asked to please report promptly to their assigned test room location on exam day; 7:30 a.m. for morning exams and 11:45 p.m. for afternoon exams. No coffee, water, or food will be allowed in the test room. Students must keep these items in their backpack until there's a scheduled break or until after the exam. What to bring on test day: - School ID
- Several No. 2 pencils; no mechanicals will be allowed
- Pens (blue or black ink)
- Calculator **if taking AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, or AP Statistics
- Ruler **if taking AP Physics
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Davis in the College Counseling Office, or contact her at ldavis@brebeuf.org.
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Music in May Events Music in May events continue as we showcase the piano talents of Brebeuf. On Thursday, May 17, Mr. T’s Piano Class recitals will take place in the Chapel. Starting at 12:00 p.m., Mr. T’s Piano 2 class will perform with Piano 1 performing at 2:00 p.m. Then on Monday, May 21, Advanced Piano Studies will present their showcase at the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall on the campus of Butler University at 7:30 p.m. Featuring: Sofia Mohan, Ryan Plaskoff, Garret Jones, Joseph Solito, Richie Jones, Matthew Limjoco, Carson Jones, Aiden Hartung, Christina Kelley & Karl Meyer. $5 concert admission. Brebeuf students get in FREE!
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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