“A-Listers” come to RB
December 23, 2009 • Ryan Chodora, Staff Reporter
Over the month of December, RBTV students were all required to participate in RBTV’s hit show “The A-List.” The A-list consists of a student interviewing a relatively famous person in the Chicago land area with name recognition. Every advance television production student has the responsibility... Read more »
Bulldogs bounce back on track
December 23, 2009 • Mark McDonagh, Staff Reporter
After following last year’s seniors who were able to post a remarkable record of 28-3, it’s easy to say that the girl’s basketball team has big shoes to fill, but with the season already in full swing it seemed the girls had gotten off on the right foot. Over Thanksgiving break the girls were able... Read more »
Ditchin’ school isn’t cool
December 23, 2009 • Jette Pleasant, Editor-in-Chief
Every year seniors wait as patiently as can be expected for a class-wide vacation day. This custom, more formally known as Ditch Day, is a long-honored tradition of RB and other high schools around the world…what a sad statement for today’s youth. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy getting a break... Read more »
Unfriend: 2009 Word of the Year
December 23, 2009 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
Unfriend: to remove someone as a “friend” on a social networking site such as Facebook. I’m sure most high school students have at least some familiarity with the word unfriend, as it is becoming an idea that is increasingly apparent in the online world. The reason that this word is particularly... Read more »
Renovation doesn’t merit cost
December 23, 2009 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
Over the past couple of years, RB has undertaken a significant construction project that has renovated much of the building. Among the improvements include a new pool, fieldhouse, entrance, classrooms and labs, library, cafeteria, and auditorium. Needless to say it has been quite the renovation process. The... Read more »
Renovation was the right choice
December 23, 2009 • Ethan Gallegos, Staff Reporter
The construction is almost over and the school is practically complete. Now that we are at the end of all of it, was it worth it? People have to look past the fact that the construction was a hassle and look at the many great things it has done for this school and our community. When you walk in to the... Read more »
Tardy policy too strict?
December 23, 2009 • George Suchy, Staff Reporter
The current tardy policy in place at Riverside Brookfield High School states that being late “disrupts the flow of the education process,” but what does lateness really disrupt? During first period only the morning announcements are being played and they can be and usually are interrupted by... Read more »
Girls gymnastics face new challenges
December 23, 2009 • Joe Sauer, Opinion Manager
The girls’ gymnastics team is off to quite a different start this year. The team is facing some serious new changes. They have lost a lot of last years girls and they have a new coach, Jaclyn Messerges. “The girls are fantastic and get along during practice,” says Messerges, the new coach “We... Read more »
Fine Arts department keeping busy during winter season
December 23, 2009 • Bradley Wilson, Media Manager
During the winter and holiday season, the Riverside Fine Arts department hosts and has students perform at a number of events. The holiday season is one of the main times when RB students get a chance to showcase their artistic abilities. The main musical event during the season is the Holiday Concert.... Read more »
Best Buddies share the Holidays
December 17, 2009 • Kate Abbatacola, Content Editor
Best Buddies celebrated the holiday season with its Christmahanukwanzakah party on Saturday, December 12th. The party took place at the Riverside Town Hall and roughly 60 people attended. “The party was a huge success,” junior and Best Buddies officer Danielle Ryan said. Buddy pairs bonded over... Read more »
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