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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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 25 - University of Cincinnati and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
October 26 - Bates College, Hope College, and Savannah College of Art and Design
October 27 - University of Miami and Gettysburg College

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.

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Upcoming Events

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. 

Special Programs

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.

To apply and learn more about the program, visit www.uwci.org/ylu. Contact Celeste Gellenbeck, 317-920-2506 or celeste.gellenbeck@uwci.org if you have questions.

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.

For more information and to apply, click here.

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:

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 Indiana Latino Institute (ILI) is excited to announce the establishment of the James Waters Memorial Scholarship.  Thanks to the generosity of Charlie Garcia and Billie Dragoo Garcia, the Indiana Latino Institute will be able to provide scholarships for Latino students who are pursuing careers related to criminal justice, public safety, and law.Charlie Garcia and Billie Dragoo Garcia have committed to donate $5,000 annually towards this scholarship for the next five years.  The Indiana Latino Institute’s mission is to improve health and advance education for the Indiana Latino community through statewide advocacy, research and culturally responsive programs. To learn more about the Indiana Latino Institute and this scholarship opportunity, please visit the ILI website at www.indianalatinoinstitute.org. 

To be considered for supplemental or departmental scholarships at Purdue University, you need to apply for admission by November 1. Additional information can be found here.

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.

Click here for more information. 

Brebeuf Jesuit Dads Club 2018 Chicago Trip   

Each year, the Dads Club welcomes all Brebeuf Dads and their current students to join for a weekend of fun in the Windy City! Transportation to and from Chicago will be provided, and the group will attend a Second City show together. Accommodations will be provided by the Wyndham Grand hotel.

Saturday, February 3, 2018 – Sunday, February 4, 2018 

$350 per family (includes hotel, transportation and Second City tickets for one adult and one student)

$100 per additional person (includes transportation and Second City ticket)

$150 per additional hotel room (Note: At least one parent must be present in the additional hotel room) 

The registration deadline is December 20, 2017 or once we reach capacity, whichever comes first. Register today to be sure you don’t miss out! Should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Trosky, Director of Alumni Outreach and Parent Programs, at LTrosky@brebeuf.org or 317-524-7091.

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.

Click here to get your tickets!

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 a.m.  The bus will load from 8:15-8:30 a.m.  We will return on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

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.

Robyn Caponi – 317.319.7520   Tina Malone – 317.697.6311   Helene Massey – 317.507.2628

Click here for the registration form.

Howl-o-ween Ball - Raising Awareness for Animals Club to Support Wings of Rescue    

Brebeuf Jesuit's Raising Awareness for Animals (RAFA) Club is sponsoring the Howl-o-ween Ball - along with Animal Den Pet Resort and Salon to support Wings of Rescue.

The Howl-o-ween Ball will take place on October 29 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at The Animal Den Resort and Salon.  There will be crafts, prizes, games, snacks and a costume contest! Cost is a $5.00 donation per pet with all proceeds benefitting Wings of Rescue.