Senior Spotlight: Brayden Willis

Posted: April 26, 2022

There are many things that make a Brother Rice student who he is. None of which are average. We encourage our students to develop their interests and pursuits through experiential learning opportunities, helping them discover hidden talents and passions. Every student’s path is different and we believe that is a good thing. We also believe that only when you are 100% YOU, are you 100% Brother Rice!

In this Senior Spotlight, get to know Brayden Willis!

Activities, Awards, and Achievements:

National Honor Society, Broadcasting, Football, Student Ambassadors, Black Student Union, Marian Rice Players

What Band are you a member of?

St. Brendan

When you think of Brother Rice, what three words come to mind first?

Preparation, Rigor, Faith

What are your next steps after graduation and what is your dream job?

I intend to major in journalism at Michigan State University and my dream job is to be a news anchor.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mr. Walentowicz is my favorite teacher because of his efforts in helping me attain the goals I set for myself at Brother Rice.

What’s your favorite place on campus and why?

My favorite place on campus is the cafeteria because I always enjoy lunchtime.

What’s your favorite thing about Brother Rice?

My favorite thing about Brother Rice is the community of people not just in the school, but also the people who are involved outside of the school or attended in the past.

What are some of the ways you have grown during your time at Brother Rice?

Since I came to Brother Rice, I have definitely grown both physically and mentally, and I have all of the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in college.

Describe an experience that you have had at Brother Rice that you could not have had anywhere else:

Seeing the evolution of the school with the new Center for Learning & Achievement and renovated locker rooms in just under a year is something that I wouldn’t expect to see anywhere else.

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Brother Rice High School is a National Blue Ribbon School and ranked the #1 Catholic High School in Michigan for three consecutive years. A proud private educational institution located in Bloomfield Hills.