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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, became coeducational. Saint Jean de Brébeuf (25 March 1593 – 16 March 1649) was a Jesuit missionary, martyred in Canada March 16 1649. ... For other uses, see Martyr (disambiguation). ... Coeducation is the integrated education of males and females at the same school facilities. ...

Mission Statement

"The mission of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, which is Jesuit, Catholic and Interfaith, is to provide an excellent college preparatory education by preparing its students for a lifetime of leadership in service to others as men and women who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice. In pursuit of this mission, Brebeuf Jesuit affirms two essential principles: the education of the whole person and the care of the person.^[1]"

"The Grad at Grad"

In order to accomplish the goals described in the mission statement... it is helpful to list a brief description of each of the five characteristics [that] Brebeuf Jesuit hopes to develop in its graduates:^[2]

Intellectually Competent

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate exhibits not only a mastery of the academic requirements for college admission, but he or she has also developed analytical skills and intellectual abilities that go beyond the academic requirements for advanced education. The graduate has begun to think independently and critically, and he or she applies this intellectual ability in his or her personal quest for religious truth and in his or her response to issues of social justice.

Open to Growth

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has matured --emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and religiously-- to a level that reflects personal responsibility for his or her own growth. The graduate is beginning to reach out in his or her development, seeking opportunities to stretch his or her mind and imagination, his or her feelings and religious consciousness. There is a willingness to encounter, appreciate, and learn from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. There is recognition that learning is a lifelong endeavor.

Loving

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate is well on his or her way to recognizing and accepting his or her self-worth. The graduate is moving beyond self-interest or self-centeredness in relationships with others. He or she is beginning to risk some deeper levels of relationship in which he or she can disclose self, accept the mystery of other persons, and love them.

Religious

Brebeuf Jesuit is a Jesuit, Catholic educational ministry that has a commitment to being Interfaith through ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. In this rich educational environment, the Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has begun to explore his or her personal religious experience, has started to integrate more fully into his or her own religious community, has engaged in the study of and dialogue with the religious traditions of others, and is striving to embody his or her faith in the service of justice as a man or woman for others.

Committed to Justice

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has developed broad knowledge and understanding of the many needs of local and wider communities, and is preparing for the day when he or she will take a place in these communities as a competent, concerned, and responsible member predisposed to justice. The graduate has begun to acquire the skills and motivation necessary to live as a man or woman for others; one whose commitment to doing justice will come to fruition in mature adulthood.l

Students

Approximately 800 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12, drawn from over 40 private and public schools in the greater Indianapolis area. Of the students that apply to attend Brebeuf, only 35 percent are accepted. In order to be eligible to apply to Brebeuf, students must take the STS High School Placement Test and place above the 60th percentile, which was lowered in 2004 from the 70th percentile.

Brebeuf is considered an "interfaith" school. Approximately half of Brebeuf students are Roman Catholic. However, Brebeuf also is home to surprisingly high numbers of Protestant and Jewish students as well as Buddhist, Muslim, and non-religious considering it is a Roman Catholic, specifically Jesuit, school. Nineteen percent of the student body represents minorities. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination... A silhouette of a Buddha statue at Ayutthaya, Thailand. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ...

Statistics

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is well known for its academic achievements. It consistently maintains a 98% graduation rate and routinely boasts the highest yearly average SAT scores in the state. The school was ranked the number one school in Indiana in 2005 by Indianapolis Monthly. It was the national champion in high school debate in 2005 and state speech champions for several years including 2001. Debate (North American English) or debating (British English) is a formal method of interactive and position representational argument. ...

In both 2004 and 2007, the Brebeuf Jesuit women's basketball team won the state championship. Also, in 2004, the women's volleyball team came home with the state title. Also in 2004, the hockey team won a state championship. In addition, the women's golf team won this year's state tourney.

Notable Alumni

• Robert Calderon, inventor of the slap bracelet
• Murray Clark, Indiana GOP chairman, former state senator and gubernatorial candidate
• Eric Dill, former lead vocals & rhythm guitar for the popular band The Click Five
• Alan Henderson, former NBA player and former Indiana University basketball player
• Christopher L. Hodapp, author of Freemasons For Dummies and Solomon's Builders
• Jim Hogshire, author of Opium For The Masses and You Are Going To Prison
• Matthew Keegan, cartoonist for The New Yorker
• James Marten, offensive lineman who played college football at Boston College from 2003-2006. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 67th pick overall.
• David McLane, sports promoter, founder of G.L.O.W. (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling)

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References

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External links

• Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus reference to Brebeuf Jesuit
• Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Website
• Promotional Video
• Department of Education School Snapshot