One on One: 2010-11 Principal Pam Bylsma
April 16, 2010 • Danielle Sanchez, Staff Reporter
Q: What drew you to RB? A: Last year I heard that there was the job opening. Someone told me that I’d be great for the job. I’d hear both from people working in the building and people out of RB that I’d be fit for the job. Looking into it, I found that RB is a wonderful school. Q: What is your... Read more »
New principal selected
February 9, 2010 • Danielle Sanchez, staff-reporter
Having gone for months into the school year without a principal, RB has finally come to make a decision as to who is to fill this position. A board meeting took place on Tuesday, February 2nd, in which the final choice was reached. In the end, there were three finalists that Interim Superintendent David... Read more »
Winter art show debuts
January 20, 2010 • Danielle Sanchez, Staff Reporter
On Thursday January 7, RB held its annual winter art show. This show featured art pieces from photo classes, ceramics, drawing, and painting. More than 150 people attended the event to see the work of RB artists. Zoe Steinberg, 1st place Digital Imaging Q: What inspired you to make this piece? A: It... Read more »
Arcade building transformation
January 7, 2010 • Danielle Sanchez, staff reporter
Hundreds of Riverside residents and students were able to see these murals upon the building in the Holiday Stroll. The Arcade building now outwardly symbolizes the town of Riverside and its history. The old boarded up building has now transformed into a colorful and truly unique work of art. No... Read more »
Finals after break- burden or blessing
December 7, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, staff reporter
With the coming of winter break, students are getting excited to be out of school for two whole weeks. But unlike last year, they have the burden of finals when they come back. Having finals after break is problematic because, in all honesty, does anyone actually study over break? If finals were before... Read more »
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 »
Arcade building mural underway
November 15, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, Staff Reporter
If you’ve seen the large murals on the second floor of the new entrance, you’ve seen the artwork of the many students who are working to preserve an old building. The building they are trying to save is the Arcade Building which is located in downtown Riverside. When threats to the building came... Read more »
Blood drive and surprise guests collect 109 pints
November 9, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, Staff Reporter
At RB’s first 2009-10 blood drive, 109 pints of blood collected. There weren’t enough pints of blood to hit a record, yet Student Association sponsor, Angela Ziola said, “The numbers were great with the condition of the students and staff having the flu.” Fourteen people were deferred which means... Read more »
Blood drive a strong RB tradition
October 27, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, staff reporter
On Wednesday October 28, RB will be hosting a Blood Drive. LifeSource, an independent company that collects blood donations, will be in the building in the Alumni Lounge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student Association (SA) has been stationed at the front of the lunch room for the past week so that students... Read more »
Save the Arcade Building
October 14, 2009 • Danielle Sanchez, staff reporter
Although you may not think by looking at it, the Arcade Building in downtown Riverside is one of the oldest buildings in Illinois. It was built in 1871. Unfortunately, many now look upon the historic building as an “eyesore” and it is on Illinois’ “10 Most Endangered Historic Places” list.... Read more »
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