It’s a normal sight to see students involved in one or two extracurricular or sporting activities on top of their schoolwork, but not many people can be found playing two varsity sports and joining twelve clubs. While juggling athletic equipment in one hand and AP textbooks in the other throughout one’s entire high school career may seem daunting, Central Bucks South’s own Brooke Rosica makes it look effortless.

“My dad’s love for sports and athletics rubbed off on me from an early age,” Brooke said, having remembered the countless recreational teams she played for as a child. Her father, Jim Rosica, who coached her for years and years, “fueled her love for being on a competitive team and built her understanding on how teams work together.” As she grew older, she let that competitive spirit lead her to South’s girls’ soccer and lacrosse teams.

Finding her love for soccer at an early age allowed Brooke to grow within the sport and develop the required skills; however, it too came with the opportunity for injuries, and the sport capitalized on it. Before her high school career came into the picture, club soccer allowed Brooke to experience multiple concussions that left her with the haunting possibility of never playing again.

Now, as a senior, she is recognized for fighting through four years of fear. In the time of being named junior varsity captain her freshman year to being varsity starting goalkeeper her senior year, she faced a mild concussion, a high-end ankle sprain, and a back strain – cutting her overall playing time.

On top of her personal setbacks, South’s soccer program faced its own turmoil regarding the coaching staff. “We have had three different coaches during my four years, and the current coach just let go of his position,” Brooke said. “I couldn’t have gone through those years of blood, sweat, tears, laughs, injuries, coaches, bad games, good games – you name it – without my sisters along the way.”

Olivia Danielle, a fellow senior varsity starter for South, spoke nothing but praise when asked to touch on Brooke’s position within the team. “She is the epitome of a leader,” Olivia said. “She’s always encouraging others, helping out, and being loud on the field no matter the score.”

Given her rollercoaster ride of a journey, creating those relationships and bonds with her teammates was key in her athletic participation, and they ultimately drove her to try out for girls’ lacrosse during the spring of her sophomore year.

With a fresh start to a new sport, she began on junior varsity and trained to grow her talents fit for lacrosse. “The atmosphere, coach wise, was completely different,” Brooke said. “Our coach is an angel, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to teach me the game.” The guidance she received and the hard work she put in paid off, as this upcoming spring season she will be announced varsity co-captain.

South’s girls’ lacrosse other co-captain, Addy Geary, spoke highly of her leading partner. “She’s the most selfless teammate and is always looking to better herself and others with every action she makes,” Addy said. Before going on to add that, “Brooke is the player that you aspire to be, and she fits the captain role better than anyone else.”

The stereotype for high school student athletes is that they prioritize the athletic reputation that comes with the title, over the academic validation; however, Brooke stresses being both an athlete and a student. So, while she undoubtedly excels on the field, she also excels in the classroom.

“The best advice I ever received before entering South was to ‘get involved’,” she said. “I was told to do ‘as much as you physically can’.” Her status of involvement from an academic standpoint lies within her membership to twelve different clubs.

She’s a part of Athletes Helping Athletes, Chemistry Club, Science National Honor Society, Computer National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Sheppard Connection, and Morgan’s Message. In hopes of adding more authority to her resume, she is also president of Operational Eternal Gratitude, co-president of Link, previous co-president of Project Beautiful, on the fundraiser committee for National Honors Society, and on the Titan’s Connect council.

“Being able to pick and choose what matters to you and what you want to do in that moment is so important,” Brooke added when speaking on her gratification for her involvement opportunities. One club, though, thoroughly changed her life.
“With OEG I am a part of something bigger than myself, and giving back to others is just so fulfilling,” Brooke said. “It has taught me about teamwork, compassion, empathy, and having understand for what military families are going through.”

The student-led military support club’s advisor, Mr. Woodring, couldn’t be more blessed with Brooke’s drive and ambition for the program. “She is the actual linchpin of our whole club,” Woodring added. “She has the passion right on her sleeve with how much energy she puts into OEG, and everything she does, because this club is truly just one more thing that Brooke does.”

Brooke Rosica is a recognizable figure at South, constantly giving her all to everything and anything she can. Her high school career of balancing two varsity sports, twelve extracurriculars, and, of course, everyday academics is soon coming to an end.

As she follows her dreams of majoring in pre-med at her choice of colleges’ honors program, she can’t help but recall the advice she was given before entering high school.

Brooke was told to “get involved”, and as the school year continues to slip out of the class of 2025’s hands, she leaves her own statement.

“Do it.”