Workshop will explore the “high” price of substance abuse in RB community
Rebecca Rusiecki, News Editor
February 26, 2013
Filed under News, Q&A
High school substance abuse can have crushing effects not only for those who are suffering from addiction, but also for the school and community as a whole. RB has taken many steps to combat drug use through helping those affected and raising awareness to prevent drug use in the first place. Feburary... Read more »
Q&A: Harsy reflects on garden’s growth
Emily Filec , Staff Reporter
February 7, 2013
Filed under Features, Q&A, Slideshow, Top Stories
Though it’s February, English teacher Kathleen Harsy and the garden committee are busy reflecting on the past season and making improvements for the upcoming one. What is your reaction to the first official season of the garden? I am excited and further motivated to continue to work at growing the... Read more »
Orchesis learns new steps from guest choreographer Corey Nagel
Christine Vassos, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2013
Filed under Entertainment, Featured A&E, Fine Arts, Q&A, Slideshow, Top Stories
Orchesis dancers began practicing under the instruction of guest choreographer Corey Nagel after school on Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23 and 30. Nagel, who has taught on the faculties for ISU, Loyola University of Chicago, and Harper College, currently works on the faculty for Jo’s Footwork Studio... Read more »
Backstage pass to RDE Winter Concert
Christine Vassos, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2012
Filed under Features, Q&A, Top Stories, Video
The RBHS Repertory Dance Ensemble presented their Winter Dance Concert ”Illuminate” on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00P.M. in RB’s Main Auditorium. The show takes a lot of work and time to put together because we do not just open the curtain, turn on the lights, and start dancing. You... Read more »
Volunteer to spread some holiday cheer
Christine Vassos, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Q&A, Top Stories
Can you feel all that holiday cheer in the air? Well, it is that time again to prepare for that Thanksgiving dinner with family, see holiday commercials on television, hear familiar jingles on the radio, and start making that perfect wish list. But, one thing you should not forget to put on your... Read more »
Teaching runs in the family; meeting Krissy Smetana
Emily Filec, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2012
Filed under Features, Q&A
This year has brought many additions to the RBHS family, one of whom is Kristin Smetana. Smetana replaced Tim Scanlon, former Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, upon his retirement. After serving as the Math Department Chair at Hinsdale Central, Smetana is eager to take her place as... Read more »
Q&A: Assistant Principal Kristin Smetana
Nick Schliep, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2012
Filed under Features, Q&A
Former Hinsdale Math Department Chair Kristin Smetana will be taking over as the new Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instructions, replacing current AP Tim Scanlon, who is retiring at the end of this school year. In a press release, Principal Pam Bylsma said, “Kristen is well prepared for... Read more »
Goldberg, Specht, and McOlgan choose early retirement
Rebecca Rusiecki and Isabel Pena, Staff Reporters
January 30, 2012
Filed under Features, Q&A, Top Stories
In a continuing effort to balance the budget, District 208 will be paying $25,000 early retirement bonuses to veteran teachers Jan Goldberg, Bruce Specht, and Kevin McOlgan at the end of this school year. The move should save the district approximately $300,000 next year. Clarion took the time to... Read more »
Q&A: Mystery author Michael Harvey
Michael Harvey is a Chicago-area journalist and mystery writer. He was brought to RB by English teacher Larry Forberg to speak about his writing with students.
Jerry Losos, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2011
Filed under Features, Q&A, Video
English teacher Larry Forberg had a chance to bring in Chicago-area mystery writer and journalist Michael Harvey to speak with his students. Harvey’s debut novel was The Chicago Way. His most recent published novel is We All Fall Down. Clarion was there to videotape his talk with students.
Q&A: Turk, Sisson represent RB as veterans
Robby Filec, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2011
Filed under Features, Q&A, Top Stories
Instead of taking the day off, RB has made a tradition of hosting Veteran’s Day assembly each year. Many veterans come and are celebrated and thanked by students, teachers, and each other. Clarion interviewed Kevin Turk, a Western Civilization and Global Studies teacher here at RB, and William Sisson,... Read more »
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