Work
Soccer Referee, Scottsdale Soccer
Scottsdale Soccer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides soccer experiences for all children and supports the development of student athletes in our community. Attention is on the whole athlete, with emphasis on character, teamwork, commitment and self confidence. Scottsdale Soccer is currently the largest soccer club in the State of Arizona. The Club is governed by a hard working and talented group of volunteers that make up a Board of Directors.
The Development Program of the Club is Scottsdale Soccer Recreation (Formerly ASUSC Recreation) and annually has the participation of over three thousand children who play in a Fall and Spring League.
2012
Line Refereed fall 2012 and spring 2013 seasons for U-9 level
2014
Center refereed fall 2013 academy games.
Community
2011 - 2017; 2014 Class Vice President
Boys Team Charity (btc) is dedicated to developing the altruistic spirit in young men by fostering the desire to give through participation in charitable activities that cultivate social, personal and community responsibilities. btc is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in Phoenix, Arizona by families that wanted to teach their boys the importance of giving back to their local community. Teams 7th through 12th grade boys, along with their families, provide community service in their local communities. In addition to providing valuable community service, we strive to promote personal growth, strengthen family relationships, develop team skills and provide educational opportunities for our young men.
Southwest Autism Research Resource Center - 7.5 hours
SARRC undertakes self-directed research, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about autism.
St. Vincent De Paul's - 3 hours
St. Vincent de Paul is a charity in Phoenix, Arizona designed to aid in helping the homeless, poor, and disenfranchised in various areas around the world.
St. Mary's Food Bank - 12 hours
To alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food while encouraging self-sufficiency, collaboration, advocacy and education.
Adopt-A-Road - 5 hours
The aim of the program is to keep City of Scottsdale free of litter, improving the appearance of roadsides and reducing harm to the environment. Scottsdale has over 100 volunteer groups that are responsible for the clean up of many miles of roadways. These volunteer efforts help beautify the City while providing a service that saves money that would otherwise be spent to clean the roadways.
Miracle League of Dreams - 1.5 hours
To provide opportunities for children with physical and/or mental challenges to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their disabilities. Our goal is to promote the construction and upkeep of specially designed facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.
Home Fur Good - 14 hours
HFG's mission to eliminate euthanasia in Maricopa County by providing quality medical care, adoption placements, promotion of spay/neuter procedures and outreach education for pet owners.
Interfaith Cooperative Ministries - 9 hours
Providing an immediate response to basic human needs. At ICM Food & Clothing Bank (also known as Interfaith Cooperative Ministries), we meet the basic needs of 100 families every day, six days a week. These are things most of us take for granted… ■ Food ■ Clothing and shoes ■ Soap and shampoo ■ Baby formula ■ Free medical clinic services once a month
UMOM - 2.5 hours
The mission of Helping Hands Housing Services is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income families by providing permanent affordable housing and comprehensive support services. Helping Hands serves underprivileged families who want a hand-up, not a hand-out. The goal to provide families with the resources they need to succeed.
Packages from Home - 2.5 hours
Packages From Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to U.S. servicemen and women overseas. The mission of Packages From Home is to send care and comfort packages to deployed American military heroes who are stationed in active duty theaters around the world, as well as to facilitate activities that elevate morale of all veterans.
City of Phoenix Parks & Rec - 3.5 hours
An all Philanthropy event cleaning local parks and washes.
Brophy Immersions & Pilgrimages
In the Garden of the Jesuit Martyrs, By Noah Pittenger, May 2016
A close friend of mine stated last night in one of our group reflections, “Why does it take the most tragic of a situation to make us change the way we act?” This really resonated with me because this is something that I have thought about throughout the past couple years of my life in my own experiences. And now I am encountering this question again.
Today we visited the site of the assassination of the Jesuit Martyrs at the University of Central America, which occurred on November 16, 1989. It was here where we also saw pictures of the crime scene. The pure disgust I felt after seeing what happened here was unmeasurable. These images will be imprinted on my mind forever, and will always serve as an example of what war can bring. For a while, my mind was blank; I didn’t know what to think or how to feel, I was in shock.
I believe that violence is so prevalent in this world because of fear. For many people fear what they do not know. It isn’t until we find the truth through educating ourselves that we are able to understand why it is that we are fearful of certain things.
One way we can do this is by placing ourselves in situations that force us to be uncomfortable. This action allows us to broaden our perspective by detaching ourselves from personal or cultural biases.
It is in this moment when we abandon individualistic desires and become selfless by feeling the need to intervene in something that is greater than ourselves.
So I’d say my answer to the reflection question, “Why does it take the most tragic of a situation to make us change the way we act,” is that many people don’t take the initiative to do something until the time is already up.
The Jesuit Martyrs are an example of how we should live because they had already given all they had for the people of El Salvador.
They stood up in a time of adversity by speaking out for the poor and the oppressed. They spoke the truth when nobody wanted to call out the injustices of the ARENA Party and the Salvadoran Military. When we are able to live in community with one another, like the humble people from La Hacienda and El Junquillo, we wouldn’t have to answer this question.
The people from these small villages have been my greatest life teachers. I know that this group of Brophy students will take these lessons back home with us and try to change the world one step at a time.
Immersion Experiences
afford students the opportunity to be confronted with injustice and come to know the individuals, families and communities directly affected. Immersion can include the work of hours of community service, but the real aim of our immersion experiences is to enter into a relationship of solidarity and understand and respect a life different than our own…leading to a deeper awareness of injustice and a more profound sense of how one can direct their talents and commit their future focus in life with a faith that does justice.
Navajo Nation/Hopi Reservation Immersion Trip
Noah accepted to attend, 4 days
St Jude's Church in Tuba City, Arizona, April 2016
Issues Examined: Exploring the strong heritage and modern challenges of Native American cultures, includes work for St. Mary’s Food Bank.
Serves as 25 hours towards Junior Justice Project
Pilgrimages
are opportunities for students to journey in faith with the hope of increasing and strengthening one’s spirituality and union with the Church’s tradition of prayer, sacraments, and community life. These can certainly be a result of immersions and exchanges as well, but pilgrimages require a participant to have an expectant and outward faith that celebrates holiness.
El Salvador Pilgrimage
Noah accepted to attend, 10 days
Various cities and villages in El Salvador
May 23-June 3, 2016
Issues Examined: Poverty, Immigration, War, Church as Voice for the Voiceless
Students chosen for this immersion MUST enroll in and successfully complete the Senior Religious Studies elective course – “Church in the Modern World.”
Junior Justice Project - Horses Help Sanctuary, 25 hours
A project dedicated to giving back to the community in which I volunteered over 25 hours at a rehabilitation facility for children and adults with physical limitations and for those who have Autism.