Alumni
Dear Brophy Alumni,
I want to welcome our new alumni from the Class of 2024 and congratulate them for all they have done to continue a tradition of excellence on and off campus as they begin their next adventure. Their Brophy career began during the pandemic, taking summer courses online and then starting school at home until we were finally able to have everyone back on campus. They did not have the opportunity to find new friendships during summer school or participate in the traditional Freshman Retreat, but by the end of their freshman year, and especially during their time on campus, they made a difference. The Class of 2024 is one that all Brophy Alumni can be proud of as Men for Others.
This is evidence of our Jesuit tradition and how it forms young men into servant leaders. Despite how they started their journey, by the end they were able to enjoy the benefits of a Brophy education working with teachers, participating in activities, serving their community, witnessing the world through immersion trips and attending retreats at Manresa. As a school community, we relied on our Jesuit history and its ability to overcome challenges to find the good in all things. After Ignatius was struck by a cannonball at the Battle of Pamplona 503 years ago, his life path was altered. It would have been easy to give up, but he realized he had to get out of his own way and discover a world that he had never experienced, seeing new places and meeting new individuals who helped him discover his God-given gifts. Another event in Jesuit history that the Society of Jesus was able to overcome was the suppression of the order in the late 1700s through 1815. During that time, St. Joseph Pignatelli, SJ, was the one who held the Society together, continuing to accept novices, ensuring that the Jesuits would continue.
In these situations, the Society of Jesus was not only founded through the actions of St. Ignatius, but also continued to expand its influence despite being suppressed. Brophy’s history has a similar pattern, one of celebration when the Brophy family donated land and money to build the school at 4701 N. Central Avenue in 1928, but only to see it close in 1934 due to the Great Depression before reopening in 1952. Despite its closure, the Jesuits remained at Brophy. Land was sold to the Diocese of Tucson, eventually becoming St. Francis Xavier Parish and School, as well as Xavier College Preparatory, while the Brophy Chapel was used as the parish church. Even during these times, the Jesuits maintained their traditions in North Central Phoenix and served the community. In 1952, Brophy reopened its doors welcoming the Class of 1956, educating with a curriculum that taught students how to think critically and providing opportunities to discover their God-given gifts to share with the world.
If you have not been back to campus recently and witnessed Brophy in action, you are in for a treat. Not only will you still see the traditions of the past in the buildings, clubs, sports, retreats and immersion trips, but also the new academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students like Introduction to Design and Tech Foundations, Introduction to Robotics, Architectural Drawing, AI Foundations, 3D Industrial Design, Rocketry and so much more. Feel free to contact me at mward@brophyprep.org to schedule a tour.
The Brophy community looks forward to celebrating the 2024 Grand Reunion, October 4-6, for all classes that graduated in years ending in 4 and 9. Visit the Brophy Alumni page for details on this year’s reunion activities and the individual class parties with your Xavier classmates. We are also planning alumni events in Phoenix and around the U.S. to keep you informed about how you can help Brophy as well as opportunities to make connections with Brophy alumni in your area. Please keep us updated—weddings, births, career milestones, etc.—and continue to follow the Brophy Alumni Association on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you back on campus!
Go Broncos!
Mike Ward
Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations
Young Alumni On Par at 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Alumnotes
’20s
Charlie Palmer ’23 was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year for golf at Princeton University.
Elijah Jenkins ’22 was elected Student Body President at the University of Chicago.
Jack Sorenson ’22, who is currently a student at the College of the Holy Cross and on their men’s swim and dive team, competed in the conference championship, where he broke two records.
Andrew Duque ’20 is going to school this summer for his master’s in sports industry management at Georgetown University.
’10s
Jackson Vickers ’19 graduated from Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, with a bachelor’s degree in finance and is now a financial planner and investment analyst at Mirador Capital Partners.
Keith Gross ’17 graduated from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business with a degree in business communications and has begun a career at the Fortune 500 company, The Hartford. Keith is focusing on construction surety underwriting and has relocated to Mandeville, Louisiana.
Cameron Bray ’16 passed the North Carolina Bar Examination and having received his law license, swore the oath of office and was admitted as an attorney-at-law. He is currently an associate attorney at Homesley and Wingo Law Group and practicing criminal defense and civil litigation as a Iredell County attorney.
Jack Fowler ’16 graduated from the University of Kansas with a business degree with a focus on supply chain management. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri but travels around the country for GXO Logistics as an inventory control manager.
Matt McMurry ’16 married Tyla Moody-Moore on Feb. 25 at The Sanctuary in Phoenix.
Connor Andreen ’15 and his wife, Madison, welcomed Emma Grace on Feb. 2.
Connor Zautke ’15 married Luisa Maria Parra Correa on April 2, in Puerto Rico.
Max Ashton ’14 was recently featured on Fox 10 where he spoke about his full circle moment of working for the Foundation for Blind Children, the school that helped him as a child after being born with visual impairment.
Jake Gallagher ’14 married Megan Woltkamp on Nov. 10, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dominic Hernandez ’14 married Samantha Rae Bean on Jan. 13 in Phoenix.
Ryan T. McCoy ’14 was one of 10 individuals inducted into the Billiken Hall of Fame Class of 2024 at Saint Louis University. Ryan won 20 medals, including 10 gold medals, in A-10 championships during his time at SLU (2014-18). He holds several school records and is a four-time Most Valuable Performer.
Taylor Norrid ’14 and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their first child, Archer James Norrid, on Oct. 16, 2023. Andrew Ortiz ’14 and his wife Clarissa welcomed their first child, Amelia Ortiz, on March 10.
Conor Triplett ’14 married Monica Toren on Jan. 27 at the Clay Theater in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Rajet Vatsa ’14 married Anika Gupta on Oct. 28, 2023 in San Jose, California.
Nolan Weinstein ’14 married Eryn Schmisseur on Dec. 16, 2023 in Ahwatukee, Arizona.
Jerry Aguilera ’13 and his wife, Natalie, welcomed Aurora Aguilera on Dec. 1, 2023.
Mark Esslinger ’13 married Cassidy Cunningham XCP ’13 on Nov. 29, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Seth Hernandez ’13 and his wife, Taylore Summers, welcomed their first child, Lilah Alex Marie Hernandez, on Oct. 19, 2023.
Nate Moreno ’13 married Michelle on Dec. 16, 2023 in Minnesota.
Austin Tymins ’13 married Tierney Johnson XCP ’13 on Dec. 30, 2023 at El Chorro in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Casey Weinstein ’13 married Sheila Kleist on Oct. 1, 2023 in Sedona, Arizona.
Flavio Bravo ’12 received the University of San Francisco’s Public Service Award, which recognizes a commitment to community engagement, public service and the pursuit of the common good. USF’s alumni relations office visited Flavio at Arizona’s State Capitol and spoke to him about the award. He married Lizbeth Lucio Martinez on Nov. 4, 2023 at the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.
James Harper ’12 and his wife Porscha-Lynn welcomed their second son, Lucas Koa Harper on March 10. Charlie Hushek ’12 and his wife, Alexandra, welcomed their second child and first daughter, Virginia Lynn Hushek, on Oct. 19, 2023.
Spencer Lawston ’12 married Shae Fanning (XCP ’12) on May 26, 2024 in Couer d’Alene, ID.
Gabriel Martinez ’12 and his wife, Haley, welcomed twin girls, Ellie Grace and Quinn Everly, on Sept. 25, 2023. They join older brothers Jackson and Noah.
Patrick Scheuring ’12 married Eryn Chen on Feb. 24 in Santa Cruz, California. Dominic Scheuring ’11 presided over the wedding and Kyle Scheuring ’15 was Patrick’s best man. Other Brophy alumni that were in attendance included Kyle Koser ’12, Jobert Adan ’12, Sunil Kataria ’12 and Chris Frame ’12.
John Trusiak ’12 and his wife, Morgan, welcomed a baby boy on Dec. 20, 2023.
Jeffrey Giancana ’11 and his wife, Sami, welcomed their first son, Vincent Herchal Giancana, on Dec. 1, 2023.
Nolan Ripple ’11 and his wife, Clara, welcomed Kaia Ray Ripple on Feb. 23.
Jake Steuter ’11 and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed Jackson David Steuter on Jan. 10.
Patrick Wolf ’11 was featured in Variety with the news that he was appointed as chief accounting officer at the Motion Picture Association.
Bobby Castellani ’10 and his wife, Julia, welcomed Scarlett Aria on Nov. 20, 2023.
Sean Hanson ’10 and his wife, Michelle, welcomed Hazel Renee Hanson on March 11, 2023.
Jonathan Londoño ’10, Brophy’s student advocacy and outreach coordinator, and his wife, Jessica, welcomed Audrey Catalina Londoño on Oct. 13, 2023.
Andrew Long ’10 and his wife, Sarah, welcomed Louie Earl Long on Jan. 29. Louie joins older siblings Oliva, 5, and Sophia, 3.
Ryan Tiglas ’10 and his wife, Becca, welcomed a daughter, Phoebe Kate Tiglas, on Jan. 23.
Armando Contreras ’10 was part of the Arizona Opera inaugural New Works Festiva. He sang the roles of Moncada and Zazueta in Hector Armienta’s “Zorro”.
’00s
Jason Abbott ’09 and his wife, Keri Abbott, welcomed their first child, Paige Mary Abbott, on Sept. 20, 2023.
Drew Blumenherst ’09 and his wife, Karlyn, welcomed their second child, Wesley David Blumenherst, on Feb. 9. Wesley joins older sister Blair.
Paul Giordano ’09 married Dr. Dina Ginzberg on March 30 in Phoenix.
Brandon Love ’09 and his wife, Chloe, welcomed Callum Anderson Love Nov. 5, 2023.
Tyler O’Connor ’06 and his wife, Lindsey Stanford O’Connor, welcomed their first child, Logan Sadie O’Connor on April 18.
James Johnsen ’06 took on a new role with the U.S. State Department serving as general services officer for the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger.
Oscar Borboa ’05, Brophy’s college counselor, and his wife, Nadia, welcomed their second baby girl, Roma Azar Borboa, on Jan. 11.
Jeff Malkoon ’05 married Melissa Majerowicz on Feb. 24 at the Brophy Chapel.
Chris McConnell ’05 (Raleigh, North Carolina), Colin O’Connor ’05 (Brooklyn, New York) and Chris Roehl ’05 (Scottsdale, Arizona) reunited in October 2023 for a hike at Camelback Mountain.
Parker Jones ’07 and his wife, Logan, welcomed their second child, Crew Lincoln Jones, on March 18. Crew joins older sibling, Ford.
Rafael Buerba ’04 is now a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He is also an assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is currently practicing sports medicine surgery and shoulder surgery at Banner University in downtown Phoenix and at the Banner Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale.
Stosh Hoover ’04 is the director of minor league operations for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and celebrated their win at the 2023 World Series.
Kevin Kemper ’03 and his wife, Mackenzie Fitz-Gerald, welcomed their third child, Delaney Mathews Kemper, on Feb. 22. Delaney joins older brothers, Rory (4) and Clifton (2).
Sam Kessler ’03 and his wife, Lisa, welcomed Sophie Miriam Kessler on Nov. 17, 2023.
Michael Harper ’01 has been working as a federal prosecutor at the Department of Justice for the past seven years where he has spearheaded some of the most high-profile and complex international bribery and money laundering cases for the DOJ. He prosecuted international criminal matters against publicly traded and privately held companies, board members and executives, finance professionals, lawyers, and high ranking foreign government officials for bribery, money laundering and fraud. After seven years of public service, Michael returned to private practice and joined the international law firm of K&L Gates as a partner in their Washington D.C. office.
Sebastian Palmer ’00 and his wife welcomed their fourth child, Ethan Thomas Palmer, on May 13, 2024. Ethan joins his older sisters, Lyla, Allison and Hannah.
’90s
Tyler Francis ’99 and his wife, Ashley Weed-Francis, welcomed Archer James Francis on March 7.
Brent Mallonee ’99 and his wife, Kristen, welcomed Brenton Christopher Mallonee Jr. on Dec. 7, 2023.
Auggie Bartning ’98 and his wife Judy welcomed their third child, Esmeralda Grace on April 10. She joins siblings Augustine Jude and Romabella Joy.
Lieutenant Colonel Rob Guyette ’98 was celebrated at his change of command ceremony where he took command from Lieutenant Colonel Christopher J. Kelly at Hangar 76 onboard Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.
Chris Cohn ’96 was featured in Arcadia News where he spoke about his work in rehabilitative medicine.
David Vidaure ’96 retired from the Glendale Police Department on Nov. 30, 2023 after 20 years of service, where he worked numerous assignments across the department and retired at the rank of lieutenant. He will take on his next challenge as regional vice president with Public Safety Financial/Galloway.
Ruben Gonzales ’94 is now the associate director for external affairs at the Peace Corps.
Amit Gosalia, AuD ’93 was named the recipient for the 2024 Clinical Excellence Award from the American Academy of Audiology. Through his career, he has worked to educate patients on audiology and raise awareness for the profession in the community. He created the AudBoss Summit to help fellow audiologists learn about business management and is involved in many nonprofit organizations.
Peter Loh ’91 was appointed to be the business litigation and dispute resolution practice group leader for the Texas, Florida and Mexico offices of Foley & Lardner LLP, an international, full-service law firm.
Andy Morgan ’90 is the assistant vice president and dean of students at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
Improving Lives through Literacy
Jesús Love ’82 likes to get involved in the community, trying to make it a better place for all. This defines Love, but his impact extends further as the executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, Inc., currently rebranding as Literacy Phoenix.
After graduating from Brophy, Love attended Georgetown University, earning a bachelor’s degree in government and economics. His desire to help individuals improve their lives has kept him involved in serving at different nonprofit organizations. This led him to leave a career in finance and commit to Literacy Phoenix.
Literacy Phoenix provides free educational services to adults who desire to learn to read, obtain the High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma by preparing them for the GED®, or communicate in English. Adhering to its mission of “empowering adults to achieve literacy and improve their quality of life”, Literacy Phoenix utilizes contextualized educational materials to help adults acquire soft skills and employability skills, with the desire that participants attain and improve employment opportunities and economic self-sufficiency, successfully participate in the educational development of their children, transition into postsecondary education and job skills training, and fully integrate and participate in our society.
Through its two programs, English for Speakers of Other Languages and Adult Basic and Secondary Education, Literacy Phoenix serves more than 1,000 students annually at its learning centers, Sunnyslope and Central Phoenix, run by a staff of fifteen including eleven adult education certified instructors; and supported by partners, donors, and volunteers.
Through his leadership at Literacy Phoenix, Love exemplifies the transformative power of education and the importance of community involvement. His dedication to improving lives through literacy continues to inspire and uplift the Phoenix community.
’80s
Ted Fisher ’84 has been working at the U.S. Department of State for the past 15 years and is now currently at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai.
Greg Gross ’84 celebrated his 20th year at global insurance and risk management consulting firm, WTW (Willis Towers Watson). He is a vice president and director at WTW and leads their Arizona Construction Practice where he consults with developers and contractors on their insurance and risk management objectives.
Tony Tutrone ’82 received the John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement at Columbia University.
Tod Carson ’80 was featured in the Phoenix New Times where he spoke about his antique gallery, Tod Carson Antiques, in downtown Scottsdale and the history behind the pieces he sells.
’70s
Stephen Watson ’78 is the principal engineer and project software systems engineer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission. The mission is set to launch on Oct. 10 and will explore Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa to determine if it has conditions suitable to support life. Stephen is currently continuing to assemble, test and launch operations in both California and the Cape.
Kevin Leonard ’73, who has been working within the libraries staff at Northwestern University since 1980, was appointed university historian.
Brian Kenny ’72 and his wife, Myongja, live in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he assumed the office of program manager (biological, cultural and climate change) at DOE NNSA LANL Los Alamos Field Office. Brian has a MBA degree in masters international management, applied anthropologist and southwestern archaeologist. He leads team McJunkin, who prepared a series of academic research articles for a themed volume of the journal, KIVA, which is focused on the historical archaeology and cultural landscapes of Folsom, New Mexico and the famous Black cowboy and ranch foreman George McJunkin. The research was presented at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology on March 26-30 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Al Macias ’70, who is the former KJZZ news director, was selected as one of five inductees into the organization’s Hall of Fame class. He has had a nearly 50-year career during which he served as an adjunct professor at Arizona State University and was a founding member of the Arizona Latino Media Association.
The Timeless Nature of Storytelling
Scully, known for his unparalleled career as the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, left an indelible mark on the world of sports broadcasting. His distinctive voice and ability to connect with fans made him a beloved figure across generations. For Marini, Scully was more than just a broadcaster; he was a storyteller whose narratives brought the game to life and connected listeners to the heart of baseball.
In his tribute, Marini captures the essence of Scully’s contribution to the world of sports. He reflects on how Scully’s voice became a familiar and comforting presence, guiding fans through the highs and lows of countless baseball seasons. Marini’s essay, originally published in the LMU magazine, resonated with readers, highlighting not just Scully’s professional achievements but also his ability to touch lives through his genuine love for the game and its community.
The recognition of Marini’s essay in “Perfect Eloquence” is a testament to his ability to convey the profound impact Scully had on his audience. This collection of remembrances brings together voices from various backgrounds, all united in their admiration for Scully.
The publication of “Perfect Eloquence” ensures that Scully’s legacy will continue to be remembered and cherished by future generations. Marini’s contribution not only honors the legendary broadcaster but also serves as an inspiration for others to appreciate and commemorate the figures who touch our lives in profound ways. As Marini’s words continue to reach readers, they echo the enduring influence of Scully and the timeless nature of storytelling.
IN MEMORIAM
May he/she rest in peace.
ALUMNI
Kris Noori ’20 passed away on November 28, 2023.
Richard Stefanovic ’09 passed away on November 11, 2023.
Brennan Crane ’05 passed away on April 21, 2024.
Martin Dotson ’04
Ryan So ’03 passed away on June 13, 2024.
Christopher Osborn ’95 passed away on December 12, 2023.
Evelyn Lieberman, Mother of Aaorn Lieberman ’90, passed away on February 12, 2024.
John Propstra ’90 passed away on January 7, 2024.
David “Dooley” Vanyo ’83 passed away on October 1, 2023.
Kevin Bodine ’82 passed away on August 25, 2023.
Pat Moran ’80 passed away on December 18, 2023.
Richard J. Walsh, III ’75 passed away on September 21, 2023.
Mark Stevens ’75 passed away on February 17, 2024.
Paul Hankerson ’73 passed away on September 25, 2023.
Patrick O’Reilly ’71 passed away in November 2023.
Don Burnes ’67 passed away on April 10, 2024
Joan Kolesar, mother of Steve ’66, Peter ’78, and Charles ’82, passed away on May 26, 2024.
Louis Meyer ’66
John Michael Coles ’65 passed away on April 10, 2024.
Greg Pabst ’65 passed away on January 16, 2024.
John (Jack) Deignan ’64 passed away on June 10, 2024.
David Schofield ’63 passed away on March 12, 2024
George Kelly Hughes ’62 passed away on May 17, 2024.
Don Klinder ’59 passed away on April 28, 2024.
TEACHERS
Jack Haughn passed away on June 7, 2024.
Bob Fessler former Brophy teacher and college counselor—father to William Fessler ’85, and grandfather to Alexander Fessler ’18 passed away on February 4, 2024.
Robert Eugene Griffin, S.J. passed away on January 14, 2014