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TEACHER Q&A: Mr. Bobenrienth to teach physics

Lily Appleyard and Ashley O’Neill • September 21, 2023
Lily Appleyard
Mr. Bobenreith will begin at Jesuit in the fall of 2023 teaching physics.

Rafael Bobenrieth, who goes by Mr. Bob or Mr. B, will teach physics this year. This will be his 19th year as a teacher.

Previously, Bobenrieth had taught at Cleveland High School for 6 years, and then Roosevelt High School for 12 years. Mr. Bobenrieth is looking forward to teaching at Jesuit for many reasons.

“My daughter went here so I’m somewhat familiar with the Jesuit curriculum and the Jesuit experience,” Bobenreith explained. “I was really impressed by some of the different things that I saw her experience there and I’m just really excited to be part of this community. They do a great job of not only teaching students but developing them as individuals or persons.”

Outside of teaching physics, Mr Bobenrieth loves to play pickleball. A couple students invited him to help propose starting a pickleball club at Jesuit that is going to meet every other Thursday.

Mr. Bobenrieth is a big fan of Father Greg Boyle. He shares a piece of advice that he lives by inspired by Boyle.

“I really like what he talks about. He talks about kindness as the only strength.”

Full Interview Transcript (Lightly edited for clarity)

How long have you been in teaching?
“This is going to be my 19th year as a teacher.”

Where have you taught prior to Jesuit?
“I taught at Cleveland high school for six years. I taught at Roosevelt High School for about 12 years.”

What classes will you teach this year
“Just Physics.”

What excites you about teaching at Jesuit?
“My daughter went here so I’m somewhat familiar with the Jesuit curriculum and the Jesuit experience. I was really impressed by some of the different things that I saw her experience there. I’m just really excited to be part of this community that does a great job of not only teaching students but developing them as individuals or persons.”

What is something the community should know about you?
“I really love to play pickleball.”

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“I’m a big fan of Father Greg Boyle. I really like what he talks about. He talks about how kindness is the only strength.”

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Lily Appleyard
Lily Appleyard, Staff Writer
Lily Appleyard is 16 years old and starting her 3rd year at Jesuit High School. Lily, her sister, parents, two dogs and cat live in Lake Oswego. Before living in Lake Oswego, Lily and her family lived in Vermont for the early years of her life. Both Lily’s parents originate from the East Coast which has become a big part of Lily’s life. The majority of her extended family lives in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and that place has become a second home for Lily. Her friends and family would describe her as funny, kind and outgoing. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends, listening to music, playing basketball and spending time with her parents and her two labs. Another key thing that should be known about Lily is she has a huge love for sports. She loves watching them and playing them, and when she is older she wants to have a career involving sports. This is her first year of journalism and she is open to trying new things. Because of her love for sports, she is interested in writing and making videos about Jesuit sports. She is also interested in writing about student life and intriguing topics facing the Jesuit community. Lily is very excited for her first year in media and hopes to try and learn a lot of new things. 
Ashley O’Neill
Ashley O’Neill, Content Creator
Ashley O’Neill is a hardworking Junior at Jesuit High School who is entering her first year in Advanced Media. She excelled in Fundamentals of Media her previous year, highlighting her filming and editing skills. She is so excited to further her knowledge of media and produce more content. This year she will be working with the show “Voices From the Crowd” and also helping with Special Projects. She is hoping to learn more about cameras so she can help with media shoots and more photography throughout the year. Outside of the classroom, you can find Ashley on the soccer field, hanging out with friends and family, and playing pickleball. Growing up in Portland, Ashley always loved to be active so she was exposed to many sports at a young age. This caused her to be able to work with many groups of people which has helped her in the classroom immensely. People would describe Ashley as positive, outgoing, and creative. Additionally, at a young age, Ashley soon learned she had a strong passion for media. She loved to create imovies and be in front of the camera making up her own dance. She hopes she can use all her skills she has to impact the classroom for the better and to continue to write about sports, which interest her the most.