Skyward experiences growing pains
November 30, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, Staff Reporter
A quarter and a half into the school year, RB’s grading system has been experiencing some growing pains. Skyward, new to RB this year, holds information about students such as their grades, discipline, and even where they live. Teachers keep attendance through Skyward and also send messages. Many problems... Read more »
Rouser starts new photo policy
November 30, 2009 • Brian Wilson, Layout Manager
In late May, one thing heard time and time again in just about every high school, is “why aren’t I in the yearbook, I’m hardly anywhere, why is this kid everywhere?” and numerous other complaints about not being in the yearbook. This year Rouser is hoping silence those complaints with its new... Read more »
Support groups reach out
November 30, 2009 • Madison Powers, Staff Reporter
Students from RB have been having trouble with many different things from money issues, coping with loss, alcohol, drugs, etc. RB’s guidance counselors and social workers have put together many different support groups for these kids to help them deal with everything going on in their lives. The... Read more »
RB guitarsits perform for youth group
November 24, 2009 • Brian Wilson, Layout Manager
Two Musicians from RB displayed their talents at Stickney’s Saint Pius X Catholic Church on Friday, the 20th. Sophomore Conor Fagan and Junior Erik Kramer played at what was, for both, their second live performance. They played side by side with two other small local bands in a fundraiser for the... Read more »
Law Abiding Citizen a must see
November 24, 2009 • Charlie Morrissey, News Manager
Law Abiding Citizen is a thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Directed by F. Gary Gray, Butler and Foxx make this movie work. They are very realistic and Butler portrays a Hannibal Lecter sort of character. He is a villain who uses his smarts to kill people without being in the... Read more »
SEE Team charters plane for Galapagos Islands
November 23, 2009 • Ethan Gallegos, Staff Reporter
Galapagos Islands are wonderful national parks and they are full of natural beauty. To be able to go there would be the experience of a life time. For current and former see team students and eco club members, this can become their own personal memory to look back on when they’re older. They are eligible... Read more »
What are you thankful for?
November 20, 2009 • Megan Welch, Features Manager
What We’re Thankful For A short survey of what RB students and staff are thankful for this holiday season. Kate Walsh, Junior: “I’m thankful for my family.” Mrs. Marielli, Staff: “I’m thankful for my granddaughter Vivienne.” Natalie Viscarello, Senior: “I’m thankful for good teachers.” Eleanore... Read more »
Who wants to be an AP scholar?
November 20, 2009 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
Welcome to “Who Wants to be an AP Scholar?” In this episode, one student will attempt to gain eight college credits, all while maintaining some mild form of a social life and balancing practices and matches for his sport. This week’s contestant hails from the small town of Riverside, Illinois where... Read more »
Ireland cultural adventure set for next summer
November 20, 2009 • Eddie Morrissey, Sports Manager
Next summer, Riverside Brookfield will be offering a cultural trip to Ireland. English teacher, Dan O’Rourke, is the man responsible for the planning of this brilliant adventure. About two weeks ago, a brief meeting was held which discussed the details of the trip. According to the itinerary, the... Read more »
The superintendent search continues
November 20, 2009 • Joe Sauer, Opinion Manager
With the search for a new superintendent continuing there has been a change in the outlook on the situation here at RB. Steve Humphrey, of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates Ltd, recommended that the interim superintendent, David Bonnette, stay as interim superintendent until either January or July. Bonnette... Read more »
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