SLIDESHOW: Students, teachers plant RB community garden
May 17, 2012 • Kate Alaks, Staff Reporter
What began as an idea in the mind of English teacher Kathleen Harsy two years ago has finally come (no pun intended) to fruition, as final touches were put on the initial planting of RB’s first sustainable, community garden. The project, which was financed by grant money and volunteer effort,... Read more »
Slideshow: Best Pictures of 2011-2012
May 16, 2012 • Mickaela Rivera, Staff Reporter
The 2011-2012 school year has been really long for Riverside Brookfield High School students. Clarion took the time to pull together the best pictures of this year and reflect. From an apple core being thrown at an assembly, to Homecoming, to Prom, to feisty board meetings, this year was full of stories.... Read more »
SLIDESHOW: Prom 2012
May 9, 2012 • Katie Maxwell, Media Editor
Riverside Brookfield High School’s 2012 Prom was “A Black Tie Affair.” Decked out in their best dresses, suits, and tuxedos, students boarded buses at the high school and then headed over to the River East Art Center for the festivities. If you missed the event, capture some of... Read more »
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 »
SLIDESHOW: Tianguis brings tasty treats to Spanish 2 students
April 27, 2012 • Lauren Kreiss, Robby Filec, Staff Reporter, A&E Manager
A taste of Spanish and Mexican cuisine came to the Bulldog Cafe during 1st-3rd periods on April 27th. Spanish Two students made their own products to advertise and sell in this replica of a Spanish market. The activity helped students to practice their conversational skills as they negotiated purchases... Read more »
SLIDESHOW: Best Buddies Prom 2012
April 27, 2012 • Katie Maxwell, Media Editor
On April 21st, over 100 members of both RB’s Best Buddies chapter and OPRF’s Best Buddies chapter attended the highly anticipated event. The evening was called, A Night Under the Stars. Everyone had a wonderful time dancing the night away and taking silly pictures in the photo booth. Enjoy... Read more »
3D sculptures catch us all looking
April 27, 2012 • Kate Alaks, Carey Torres, Staff Reporters
All around the school you may see life-size, humaniod shapes. These are not crazy students or aliens, but rather sculptures by Fine Arts teacher Suzanne Zimmerman’s Ceramics and Sculpture 2 class. Inspired by the work of artist Mark Jenkins, the sculptures are designed and placed in order to cause... Read more »
SLIDESHOW: Bring Your Child to Work Day
April 20, 2012 • Nick Schliep and William Voorhees, Staff Reporter, A&E Manager
75 little ones came to Riverside Brookfield High School on April 13th, Bring Your Child to Work Day. Clarion was there to photograph the little rugrats as they climbed rock walls, made ducks in arts and crafts, and even did some cooking. Enjoy our slideshow! Read More →
Improving boys swim team takes 1st at RB invite
January 19, 2012 • Jori Zobel, Staff Reporter
As swim season continues, so do the boys. The boys continue to persevere through the obstacles they are faced with half way through the season. Swimming is an exhausting sport with long morning and afternoon practices. One can imagine how tired the boys must be. Junior Luke Keller said, “One of... Read more »
First snowfall of the season not until January
January 17, 2012 • Alleigh VandeMerkt, Editor-In-Chief
The first major snowfall of the season took place Thursday January 12th. The much awaited snow was about a month too late for the holidays, but still appreciated by a majority of the RB students. Accumulation ended up around 6 inches by the time it was done. It didn’t delay school, create massive... Read more »
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