Awarding grants since 1987: The Education Foundation
October 31, 2010 • Renee Miedlar, Staff Reporter
Since 1987, The Education Foundation has given students at RBHS opportunities to experience further education through trips to various places. Many students wouldn’t be able to attend these trips with out the financial help from the foundation. It’s also a non-profit organization that is independent... Read more »
College essay drop-in center eases senior burdens
October 27, 2010 • Nathaniel Hanley, Staff Reporter
The Student Services Department has been offering a College Essay Drop-In Center for all seniors. The center provides an opportunity for students to receive help with their college essays. The center began Tuesday, September 21st during all lunches and runs every Tuesday during lunch through November... Read more »
600 volunteer for 5th Day of Service
October 26, 2010 • Shawnn Hwang, Staff Reporter
Every year RB students and staff dedicate one Saturday to the community. The Day of Service started as a tradition five years ago. This year almost 600 volunteers, including over one third of the student body, were involved. Volunteers contributed work to senior citizens and or others who needed assistance.... Read more »
Fantasy Fever
October 26, 2010 • Jason Flam, Web Editor
The start to another NBA season is right around the corner as the end of October approaches rapidly, and with that comes the start of another important season: fantasy basketball. ESPN is already gearing up for an exciting 2010-11 fantasy year, as drafts are currently taking place and the projections... Read more »
Girls cross country wraps up, looks to Regionals
October 22, 2010 • Renee Miedlar, Staff Reporter
Last Saturday on the 15th girls cross-country competed in conference. They placed second over all as a team as a team. They competed against many different schools including Illiana Christian, Fenton, and Elmwood Park. The competition was difficult but the girls fought back hard. The season has now ended... Read more »
Review: Mi Casita, my second home
October 22, 2010 • Renee Miedlar, Staff Reporter
Are you looking for a restaurant that will give you a satisfying meal but doesn’t break the bank? Well you’re in luck because local restaurant Mi Casita is just the place for you. They offer a wide range of different Mexican dishes that are sure to satisfy your hunger. They are also very inexpensive... Read more »
Telethon features Brian McBride among others
October 22, 2010 • Bryan Doyle, Staff Reporter
The RBHS telethon is taking place this upcoming Saturday, October 23. The RBEF has been hosting an annual telethon every year to raise money for clubs and the school since 1989. This year they hope to raise $25,000. The telethon will be broadcast on RBTV and will have skits and musical performances.... Read more »
Girls cross-crountry places 2nd in conference
October 21, 2010 • Renee Miedlar, Staff Reporter
Last Saturday, October 16th, girls cross-country team competed at the conference tournament. They placed 2nd over all as a team. They competed against many different schools including Illiana Christian, Fenton, and Elmwood Park. The competition was difficult but the girls fought back and finished strong. The... Read more »
Hallway music – awesome or annoying?
October 21, 2010 • Kelly Kramer, staff reporter
I’m sure many have noticed the recent hallway music choices, which are interesting to say the least. They have ranged from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to Hilary Duff to the Mulan soundtrack in different languages. There’s a huge variety of music being played, but is that really a good... Read more »
Big time: Alumnus Davis playing in NFL
October 19, 2010 • David Skowronski, Staff Reporter
One outstanding stat for high school athletes is that only 1 in every 50,000 becomes a professional athlete. To make it to the pros, and make it big time, is always a dream that athletes dream of. They practice hard and play even harder so they can fulfill that dream. That hard work paid off for one... Read more »
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