EVERY STUDENT HAS A STORY: Jeremy Baartman
April 27, 2012 • Isabel Pena, Staff Reporter
Sophomore Jeremy Baartman could be described in a few simple words: friendly, outgoing, athletic, caring, nice, and very involved. Baartman participates in football, swimming, boy’s volleyball, Best Buddies, band, jazz band, and athletic training. He also enjoys sleeping, playing Pokémon, and laying... 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 »
Day of Silence speaks volumes about tolerance
April 20, 2012 • Brenden Kaminski, Staff Reporter
Last year, when I got to school, I saw kids wearing stickers that said “I support the Day of Silence.” I tried asking them what it meant, but they wouldn’t tell me, obviously because they were being silent like the day implies. Later that day, someone slapped a sticker on my chest and I also... 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 →
Prom generates pressure to be creative
April 18, 2012 • Taylor Owen, Staff Reporter
As Prom season rolls around, many people are thinking of creative ways to ask that special someone to the dance. Some people go the traditional route and ask face to face, while others ask in an extravegent way. Juniors Thomas Leary and Mike Kosik decided to ask their dates in very creative ways. Leary... Read more »
Getting to know M.T. Anderson
April 18, 2012 • Renee Miedlar, Katie Maxwell, Public Relations Editor, Media Editor
On Monday, April 9th, Feed author M. T. Anderson spent a morning with RB students and staff. The day began with a breakfast in the Lehotsky Room for staff and students to mingle with Anderson. He floated from table to table discussing a range of topics, including Facebook and one student’s interest... Read more »
Health class could be even healthier
April 13, 2012 • Kate Alaks, Staff Reporter
I believe in Health class. I believe that students need to understand their bodies and healthful behaviors. Nevertheless, taking students out of their normal PE classes so they can sit in a classroom for another period is hardly something I’d call healthy. And yet that’s what happens for almost every... Read more »
Three foreign exchange students get a taste of RB
April 12, 2012 • Rebecca Rusiecki, Staff Reporter
In the past, RB has hosted many exchange students from around the world. This quarter, RB is happy to welcome three new students from Germany. Paulina Pape, Rebecca Fey and Fabian Meurer are all from different parts of Hessen, a central state in Germany. They arrived in the US on Monday, March 19th.... Read more »
Carey’s Comix #7: A Day in the Life
April 12, 2012 • Carey Torres, Staff Reporter and Cartoonist
Sometimes, life just gets you down. Come vent along with this episode of Carey’s Comix, which explores the frustrations of a typical day at RB. DomoNation.com: Carey’s Comix Episode#7 by rbhsclarion Like it? Create your own at DomoNation.com. It’s free and fun! Read More →
Board approves plans for clubs, athletics
April 11, 2012 • Cameron Kritikos, Sports Manager
On Tuesday, April 10th, the School Board held their monthly meeting with a slew of important budget decisions looming. The board voted on and approved a proposal from Athletic Director Art Ostrow that will return all existing sports teams, including several that were previously thought to be on the chopping... Read more »
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