35 RB students rub shoulders with Mayor Emanuel, Jimmy Carter, and more
April 30, 2012 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
On April 23, 2012, thirty five RB students and five staff members attended the Nobel Peace Laureates Summit at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Forum Center. The summit was titled “Speak Up, Speak Out for Freedom and Rights.” RB was lucky enough to be among the few schools invited, which... Read more »
Girls gymnastics spreads the enthusiasm all season long
February 22, 2012 • Madison Powers, Wed Editor
The RB girl’s gymnastics team ended their season on a good note. The girls finished with personal best scores and a sense of camaraderie amongst their fellow teammates. Though the season did not end in their favor, the girls enjoyed their time and were able to improve their skills. They had a team... Read more »
Decosola and Santoro lead girls gymnasts
January 17, 2012 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
The girl’s gymnastics season has been underway for over two months and the girls have made a significant progress since the beginning of their season. Around twenty girls are still actively participating in the sport. Although they are technically “two” teams –a Varsity and a Junior Varsity-... Read more »
During-game entertainment brightens RB basketball
January 13, 2012 • Alleigh VandeMerkt - Madison Powers, Editor-In-Chief - Web Editor
The boy’s basketball season is underway, but the boys are not all that people come out to see on Friday nights. The Poms team, the Cheerleaders and the Hip Hop Dance team are all part of the entertainment. Free gif maker Read More →
The winter without snow
January 11, 2012 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
The RB community is used to having a lot of snow during the winter. If you could think back to last year, RB had the first snow day in years due to the large amounts of snow! Not everyone loves snow, but you must admit that not having any snow this year has been pretty weird. Two RB students decided... Read more »
Meet the Winter Art Show artists
December 20, 2011 • Madison Powers
Clarion’s recent Winter Quarterly hard copy featured a two-page spread related to the art presented at the annual Winter Art Show. Take a closer look in color at some of these pieces of art and read quotes from the artists themselves in our slideshow gallery. Did you participate in the show? ... Read more »
The sign says NO parking
December 1, 2011 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
Parking at RB can be quite a hassle. I’m not talking about the walk from the parking lot to the school or even finding a spot. I’m talking about when the 3:05 bell has finally rung and the student body leaves the building and heads toward the parking lot. I know many students who move as quickly... Read more »
Madison Powers
October 6, 2011
Madison Powers has been on the Clarion staff for three years. She started out as a staff reporter and worked her way up to being the Web Editor. She is a senior this year and plans on attending college in the Fall. She enjoys watching the Toy Story trilogy and playing tennis in her free time. Madison... Read more »
Four places that’ll scare the “be-jeebers” out of you
September 29, 2011 • Madison Powers, Web Editor
It’s the time of year when places are gearing up for the Halloween season. Stores are starting to get Halloween costumes in stock, apple cider is available in grocery stores, and Starbucks has officially brought back the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Your weekends are now going to be a little more interesting... Read more »
Boys tennis taking it one swing at a time
May 4, 2011 • Madison Powers, Layout Manager
The boys tennis team has been making progress this season. On April 5th, the boys played Fenton and came out strong with a four to three victory. Seniors Bradley Wilson and Jake Dluhy played strong at first doubles along with junior Jack Kemper and senior Luke Jebb at second. Sophomores Ryan Gradishire... Read more »






