Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
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Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (BJPS) is a private college preparatory school founded by the Jesuits
and located on the northwest side of Indianapolis
. It is a part of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and geographically located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
.
Brebeuf was opened in 1962 and was named in honor of St. Jean de Brébeuf
, a 17th century North American Jesuit martyr
. The school was initially limited to male students, but in 1976 Brebeuf became coeducation
al.
The school is a Jesuit Roman Catholic school. Approximately half of all students are Roman Catholic (53.4%) while many others are Protestant (38%), Jewish (5.3%), Buddhist
, Muslim
, Hindu
or non-religious (3.3%).,
Athletic Rivals include: Bishop Chatard High School, Guerin Catholic High School, and the Culver Academies.
Alma Mater were loyal to you!
We, your sons and daughters,
Show the spirit we've learned from you.
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Braves are known for courage,
So let's FIGHT to show we're strong and we're bold.
FIGHT!
Onward we charge.
FIGHT!
Braves of Brebeuf!
Let's win Maroon and Gold!
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
and located on the northwest side of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. It is a part of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and geographically located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis is a division of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It was originally erected as the Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana on May 6, 1834, and encompassed all of Indiana as well as the eastern third of Illinois...
.
Brebeuf was opened in 1962 and was named in honor of St. Jean de Brébeuf
Jean de Brébeuf
Jean de Brébeuf was a Jesuit missionary, martyred in Canada on March 16, 1649.-Early years:Brébeuf was born in Condé-sur-Vire, Normandy, France. He was the uncle of the fur trader Georges de Brébeuf. He studied near home at Caen. He became a Jesuit in 1617, joining the Order...
, a 17th century North American Jesuit martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
. The school was initially limited to male students, but in 1976 Brebeuf became coeducation
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
al.
Students
Over 800 students are enrolled - drawn from over 40 private and public schools in the greater Indianapolis area. In order to be eligible to apply to Brebeuf students must take the THC (Testing for Higher Credentials) and place above the 60th percentile. This score was lowered from the 70th percentile in 2008. Each grade consists of approximately 210 students.The school is a Jesuit Roman Catholic school. Approximately half of all students are Roman Catholic (53.4%) while many others are Protestant (38%), Jewish (5.3%), Buddhist
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
, Muslim
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
, Hindu
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
or non-religious (3.3%).,
Educational statistics
The school maintains a 100% graduation rate. This graduation rate is explained, in part, by the school's policy of Academic Contract, which can force students to leave Brebeuf Jesuit if they receive a GPA lower than 2.0 for three semesters.Athletics
- In 2009 Brebeuf Jesuit completed construction of the $7 million Mark G. Kite Wellness Center. The 42000 square feet (3,901.9 m²) facility houses 2 weight rooms, 3 locker rooms, team meeting rooms, training room, gym, and athletic offices. The facility is generally regarded as the nicest private school building of its type in the Midwest.
- 2000 Men's basketball State Champs.
- 2004 and 2007 Women's basketball State Champs.
- 2004, 2006, and 2009 Volleyball State Champs.
- 1991, 2001 and 2006 Hockey State Champs.
- 2006 Women's Golf State Champs.
- 2009 Women's Soccer Sectional Champs.
- 2010 Men's Tennis Singles State Champ - Dougie Barnard.
- 2010 Men's Tennis Doubles State Runners-Up - Charlie Hurst & {Chris Plump}.
- 2010 and 2011 Men's Golf State Champs.
Athletic Rivals include: Bishop Chatard High School, Guerin Catholic High School, and the Culver Academies.
School Song
Hail Brebeuf forever!Alma Mater were loyal to you!
We, your sons and daughters,
Show the spirit we've learned from you.
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Braves are known for courage,
So let's FIGHT to show we're strong and we're bold.
FIGHT!
Onward we charge.
FIGHT!
Braves of Brebeuf!
Let's win Maroon and Gold!
Notable alumni
- Alan HendersonAlan HendersonAlan Lybrooks Henderson is an American former professional basketball player of the NBA. He stands 6'9" tall. Henderson attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis, Indiana. They lost the Indiana State title game his senior year to Glenn Robinson's Gary Roosevelt squad...
, 1991 - National Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
player and Indiana UniversityIndiana UniversityIndiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
basketball player - Christopher L. HodappChristopher L. HodappChristopher L. Hodapp is an American author and filmmaker, noted for his writings about Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, secret societies and conspiracy theories...
, 1977 - Author of Freemasons For Dummies and Solomon's Builders - Jim HogshireJim HogshireJames Frederick Hogshire is a counterculture author of magazine articles, short stories, and a number of books...
, 1976 - Author of Opium For The Masses and You Are Going To Prison - James MartenJames MartenJames P. Marten is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Marten was also a member of the Chicago Bears, the Oakland Raiders, and the Miami Dolphins...
, 2002 - offensive lineman who played college football at Boston CollegeBoston CollegeBoston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
from 2003-2006. He was drafted by the Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL DraftThe 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
as the 67th pick overall. - David McLaneDavid McLaneDavid B. McLane is a senior marketing executive with over 25 years experience in identifying and producing uniquely targeted live events and media entertainment properties through his company, David McLane Enterprises, Inc...
, 1978 - Sports promoterPromoter (entertainment)An entertainment promoter i.e. music, wrestling, boxing etc is a person or company in the business of marketing and promoting live events such as concerts/gigs, boxing matches, sports entertainment , festivals, raves, and nightclubs.- Business model :Promoters are typically hired as independent...
, founder of G.L.O.W. (Gorgeous Ladies of WrestlingGorgeous Ladies of WrestlingGorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW or G.L.O.W., was a professional wrestling promotion for women, begun in 1986 and continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, beautiful women, and over-the-top comedy sketches were integral to the series' success...
) - Kevin SumlinKevin Sumlin-External links:*...
, 1982 - Houston Cougars footballHouston Cougars footballThe Houston Cougars football program is an NCAA Division I FBS football team that represents the University of Houston. The team is commonly referred to as "Houston" or "UH" . The UH football program is currently a member of the Conference USA intercollegiate athletic conference, and is coached by...
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, 1968 - Federal Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2007 to present. A detailed discussion of his career, including links to revealing interviews can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Daniel_Tinder - Shawn YancyShawn YancyShawn Yancy is a News Anchor for WTTG-TV, FOX 5 News in Washington, DC. Yancy co-anchors FOX 5 News at 5pm & 10pm and contributes to the Newsedge @ 6 and 11pm. Yancy previously co-anchored FOX 5 Morning News from 5 to 7am. She joined the FOX 5 News team in September 2001...
- News Anchor, WTTG-TV Fox 5 News, Washington, D.C. - Morgan Burke - Purdue UniversityPurdue UniversityPurdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
Athletic Director - Fred GlassFred GlassFred Glass is the current athletic director at Indiana University. He was hired by university president Michael McRobbie on October 28, 2008, following the resignation of Rick Greenspan. Glass is twice a graduate of Indiana University, having earned his undergraduate degree in 1981 and his law...
- Indiana UniversityIndiana UniversityIndiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
Athletic Director and former partner at Baker and Daniels. - Ta'Shia Phillips- WNBA Player NCAA All-American at Xavier
- Oliver Henderson - Dance Marathon All-State Selection 2008-2011. Kairos 75 Leader. Former "Kairodog" of the Year (KOTY - Awarded to leader in amount of tears shed). Oliver is the proud holder of the record, one that is certain to stay forever - 3 gallons.