Brophy students walk the runway for school fundraiser
Posted 4/3/23
More than 220 Brophy College Preparatory seniors walked the runway at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn in front of a crowd of 1,100 in the 39th annual Brophy Fashion Show on March 17.
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Brophy students walk the runway for school fundraiser
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More than 220 Brophy College Preparatory seniors walked the runway at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn in front of a crowd of 1,100 in the 39th annual Brophy Fashion Show on March 17.
A highlight of the year for many seniors and their families, the fashion show raises money for the Brophy Generations Endowment Fund, which supports the financial aid program, according to a press release. This year the financial aid budget is $6 million. The money raised by the fashion show is a significant contributor to the yearly goal.
The runway show was reportedly full of excitement, and the boys showed off their personalities, with many choreographing individual dance moves, carrying state championship trophies, and representing their clubs.
While incoming students are accepted into Brophy on their individual merit, financial aid is awarded to students who demonstrate need. Brophy’s student population is diverse, with approximately 100 elementary and middle schools represented, and graduates go on to attend some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country, the press release stated. Over one-third of all Brophy students receive some amount of financial aid.
The fashion show is staffed by parent volunteers and is the culmination of many months of planning and hard work. Valley retailers like Tommy Bahama, Untuckit, Carter’s Men’s Store, The Clotherie, Faherty, Travis Mathew and others work with teams of senior boys to craft individual outfits for the runway.
This year’s theme was “God in All Things” and attendees were treated to a pre-show reception on the patio beginning at 10 a.m., and “The Art of Fashion” presented by long-time Brophy Fashion Show partner, Neiman Marcus.
Following the “professional” show, featuring working models from the Agency Arizona, the senior boys took to the stage to show off their hand-picked outfits.
The annual event is reportedly a favorite of many Brophy parents, and comes near the end of the boys’ four-year high school careers. Brophy President Adria Renke thanked the crowd of Brophy supporters and congratulated the parents in the room for supporting and loving their boys during their Brophy journeys.
Brophy is the only Jesuit high school in Arizona and receives no Diocesan funding.
