Boys and girls from any school who are going into fifth through eighth grades are invited to register for the Brophy College Preparatory Summer Enrichment Program, beginning March 6 (photo courtesy of Brophy).
Registration opens for summer enrichment
Each year, Brophy College Preparatory offers a Bronco Summer Enrichment Program for boys and girls from any school who are going into fifth through eighth grades. The brochure is now available, and registration opens on March 6 at 8 a.m.
The summer enrichment program keeps students engaged in a variety of academic, fitness, STEM, creative and athletic camps. Campers get a glimpse of what life is like as a Brophy Bronco, with opportunities to get to know teachers and coaches, meet students from across the Valley, eat in the cafeteria and engage in classes with peers in the school’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Enrichment programs include Athletic, Academic, STEM Classes and Creative and Life Skills. Specialty night camps include Lacrosse Camp, Track and Field Camp and Girls Speed & Conditioning.
Contact Brophy at summerschool@brophyprep.org, or call 602-264-5291, ext. 6233, with questions. For details, visit www.brophyprep.org/academics/summer-school/summer-enrichment-program.
Seniors earn college credit
In February, Valley Lutheran High School announced that 83 percent of its graduating seniors are earning college credit before receiving their diploma, which they said is a distinctive academic achievement among Phoenix-area high schools.
“While many schools focus heavily on Advanced Placement (AP) programs, Valley Lutheran offers both AP and dual enrollment pathways,” leadership said. “As a Silver Level AP Honor Roll school, Valley maintains strong AP performance while also partnering with Grand Canyon University and Concordia University Nebraska to provide official college credit through dual enrollment courses.”
Unlike AP courses, which require students to pass a national exam to earn credit, dual enrollment allows students to earn college credit through successful course completion. Valley’s university partnerships boast a 98 percent transfer rate, offering families both academic momentum and financial value.
“By focusing on what is wisest for students – not simply prestige rankings – Valley Lutheran continues to prepare graduates for success in college and beyond,” the school added.
‘Hollywood’ event supports high school
St. Mary’s Catholic High School will host its annual dinner and silent auction, Taste of St. Mary’s, on Saturday, March 21. This year’s theme is A Night in Hollywood and the event will offer an evening of “glitz and glam.”
The event starts at 5 p.m. with an exclusive tour of the newly remodeled gym, with cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m. Festivities continue until 9 p.m. with music provided by NTHMIX, cocktails served by Passport Destilados, and dozens of silent auction items to bid on.
Money raised supports St. Mary’s Catholic High School, located at 2525 N. 3rd St., and its students, helping them achieve greatness in academics and athletics. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now. For details, visit www.smknights.org.
Seven Xavier student-athletes celebrated their years of hard work and commitment to their respective sports at a February Grant in Aid signing ceremony (photo by Zachary Carlson).
Xavier athletes sign Grant in Aid agreements
It was an exciting morning at Xavier College Preparatory when seven Xavier student-athletes signed their Grant in Aid agreements. The event was the culmination of many years of hard work and commitment to their respective sports. The event was held at Xavier’s Virginia G. Piper Performing Arts Center in February.
Previously called National Letters of Intent, Grant in Aid is a financial scholarship for a student-athlete to help pay for college. The Grant in Aid can be a full or partial scholarship. According to the NCAA, less than two percent of high school students are awarded a college athletic scholarship.
Sister Lynn Winsor, BVM, CMAA, vice principal for Activities and athletic director, spoke to the young women, their families, and coaches at the occasion, expressing pride in their accomplishments.
The student-athletes and their colleges are Adriana Lauterborn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Swim); Raleigh Kaul, Marquette University (Swim); Hayley Carrillo, St. Ambrose University (Dance); Kennedy Frakes, The University of Arizona (Cross Country & Track); Natalia Lamadrid, University of Northern Colorado (Golf); Courtney Ryan, Kansas State University (Crew); and Lucia Hansen, United States Coast Guard Academy (Soccer).
After a successful first exam and passing a second critical assessment, Madison Highland Prep students Fernando Peralta, Kane Rivera, Michael Syntax, Angel Urias and Micah Wild have completed the RECF Engineering Industry Certification (submitted photo).
Students complete industry certification
Five standout students from Madison Highland Prep have reached a major milestone by successfully completing the RECF Engineering Industry Certification. The students – Fernando Peralta, Kane Rivera, Michael Syntax, Angel Urias and Micah Wild – achieved this distinction through a rigorous, two-step process.
Building on the momentum of their first exam success in November, these students have now passed the second critical assessment, officially certifying their expertise in high-level STEM competencies. This achievement highlights the students’ personal dedication and the high caliber instruction provided by the faculty at Madison Highland Prep.
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation developed this certification program to address the global demand for skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. To receive the full credential, students must first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before choosing specialized modules to secure their certification. By earning these credentials, these five students have not only validated their expertise but also significantly enhanced their competitive edge for college admissions and career opportunities.
