Article by: Phil Jensen, Correspondent

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Bellarmine student Aarav Gupta ’24 earned second-place high school honors in the Lucy in Space contest, organized by Arizona State University’s Institute of Human Origins and supported by the Southwest Research Institute’s Lucy Mission, NASA, and Continue Reading...

Marking the return of live theatrical performances since the pandemic, Bellarmine Theatre Arts is producing Let the Right One In, described by director Peter Canavese ‘92 as “a bloody horror show for Halloween.”

Equal parts brutal vampire tale and enchanting coming-of-age love story, the horror thriller adapts the bestselling novel and the award-winning Continue Reading...

Francis Nguyen ’23, whose service to others included the mask project last year during the start of the pandemic, has extended his good works internationally.

The Bellarmine student’s father, Hoa, has informed the school that Francis has established a GoFundMe project and has partnered with the nonprofit organization Continue Reading...

The 67th Annual Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild Fashion Show for Tuition Assistance, Viva la Vida!, took place on Saturday, October 16. The signature fundraising event, benefiting the Direct Tuition Assistance Fund and Tuition Assistance Endowment, brought guests to campus for lunch and dinner -- prepared by Continue Reading...

Bellarmine student Aditya Indla ’22 has been selected for two national advocacy awards: the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids National Youth Advocate of the Year, and the America Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Emerging Leader.

Aditya is one of only four National Youth Advocates of the Year selected by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and he is the sole Continue Reading...

Members of the Bellarmine Debate Team experienced the first league tournament of the year the weekend of October 2. Although the tournament competitions were virtual, Bellarmine debaters gathered as a team on campus so they could be together between Continue Reading...

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced that 56 Bellarmine seniors are Commended Students in its 2022 program.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top Continue Reading...

The September 24 varsity football game at 7:00 p.m. will be available for viewing locally on KOFY TV20, and via the free LocalBTV app, which is making watching the game available to everyone in the Continue Reading...

On the morning of Saturday, September 18, 46 students from Bellarmine hit the beaches of Santa Cruz to take part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup. This event, known as the largest volunteer ecology project on Continue Reading...

Several Bellarmine seniors are among the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC®) Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Seven Bellarmine students are recipients of the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Speaking and Service Award for the 2020-2021 school year. Students earn this award when they reach the maximum number of service points in the NSDA Honor Society in a given Continue Reading...

Article by: Ryan Dillard, 49ers Prep Coordinator

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Bellarmine College Preparatory recognized four distinguished alumni at its Hall of Fame ceremony the evening of Saturday, August 28, 2021.

The individuals honored, and their respective categories, are Jeb Ivey, Class of 1999 (Athletics); Tomás Durán, Class of 1992 (Business); Jim Beall, Class of 1970 (Public Service); and Continue Reading...

Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at Bellarmine College Prep for those age 12 and older in need of either their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The Santa Clara County COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be on campus on Continue Reading...

As is tradition at Jesuit schools, Bellarmine College Preparatory began the new academic year the morning of August 16 by celebrating Mass of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Mario Prietto, S.J., superior of the Bellarmine Jesuit Community, was the presider, with many of his brother Jesuits as co-Celebrants. Bellarmine’s president, Chris Meyercord ’88, delivered the reflection that encouraged students to Continue Reading...

As preparations continue to welcome students back to campus for the new academic year, Bellarmine faculty and staff on August 11 gathered in prayer and in service to others.

In addition to a faculty and staff meeting, a morning Mass was held in Leontyne Chapel with Fr. Mario Prietto, S.J. superior of the Bellarmine Jesuit Community, as presider. A special welcome was Continue Reading...

In partnership with the Santa Clara County Health Department, Bellarmine is again offering a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, August 5, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Liccardo Center on campus.

Anyone age 12 and older may receive a vaccination, and no appointment is necessary. No health insurance is needed, and all are welcome regardless of Continue Reading...

Bellarmine College Preparatory will recognize four distinguished alumni at its Hall of Fame ceremony the evening of August 28, 2021.

The individuals to be honored, and their respective categories, are: Jeb Ivey, Class of 1999 (Athletics); Tomás Durán, Class of 1992 (Business); Jim Beall, Class of 1970 (Public Service); and Dr. Andrew Schechtman, Class of 1985 (Science & Medicine) Continue Reading...

Joan Lundgard, the first woman faculty member at Bellarmine, returned to campus on June 18 to visit the classroom in Mathewson Library dedicated in her honor.

Lundgard, now 91-years-old, was hired by then principal Robert Mathewson, S.J., in 1968 and she remained at Bellarmine until her retirement in 1998. During her return to campus, Joan was accompanied by Continue Reading...