ASVAB testing gives military-bound students a head start
Written by Jori Zobel · April 12, 2012
The date for the ASVAB testing is approaching and some seniors have already made the decision to go into the military. The testing consists of math, general science, and electricity and will be held Wednesday April 11th. Senior Ryan Negley, who is taking the test this Wednesday, was influenced... (more...)
Bylsma, teachers seeking grants to help fund programs
Written by Jori Zobel · April 9, 2012
As the RBHS community looks to deal with its financial struggles, teachers are finding creative ways to attain money for needed items throughout the school. English teacher and yearbook sponsor Cherise Lopez heard about a grant for new media equipment from the Illinois First Amendment Center... (more...)
EVERY STUDENT HAS A STORY: Kevin Arvisu
Written by Jori Zobel · April 9, 2012
reshman Kevin Arvisu has been enjoying his time in high school. Arvisu hasn’t felt the pressure yet. He is living life one day at a time. One thing that interested Arvisu was hair cutting. Arvisu wants to be a barber when he grows up. Since the age of seven years old, Arvisu knew he wanted... (more...)
Improving boys swim team takes 1st at RB invite
Written by Jori Zobel · January 19, 2012
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,... (more...)
PREVIEW: Why do wrestlers wrestle?
Written by Jori Zobel · November 30, 2011
As winter approaches, so does a new season of wrestling. Wrestling is not a sport you hear much about. However, wrestling has big opportunities because wrestlers compete individually in weight classes. Instead of focusing as a team, you can focus more on yourself. One must wonder, why... (more...)
PREVIEW: Castle, Copp, Demuro and Lazzara headline for Boys Swimming
Written by Jori Zobel · November 28, 2011
The boys swim season has kicked off and Coach Todd Fridrych has high hopes. As the boys prepare for the season, they are trying to make up for the loss of last year’s swimmers. Fitz Robling and Kyle Miller led the team to big wins last year, almost always placing in the top 6th of their... (more...)
Sinde: “We will not have a referendum this year.”
Written by Jori Zobel · October 13, 2011
After the school faced crucial cuts with the failure of last year’s referendum, a second referendum has been a top concern for many members of the school community. That concern won’t be addressed this year. In an exclusive interview with Clarion, School Board President Matt Sinde said,... (more...)
Adding a little more spirit on Fridays
Written by Jori Zobel · October 6, 2011
Have you noticed that blue and white are taking over Fridays at RB? Spirit Fridays, created by S.A., are where students wear blue and white and members from the Student Association pick two random classes during 5th hour once a month. They count up the total number of students in the... (more...)
I do know how she does it!
Written by Jori Zobel · September 26, 2011
I Don’t Know How She Does It, directed by Douglas McGarth, is based on a London-set, award-winning novel by Allison Pearson. Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker) is a Boston based, hard-working mother of two. Kate realizes how much she is missing out. Greg Kinnear dominates in the... (more...)
I want to listen with BOTH my ears…
Written by Jori Zobel · September 21, 2011
Head phones or no headphones? That is the question that stirs up conversation throughout the school. Headphone use in the halls is now being limited from two ear buds to one. How fair is it to the students though? Passing periods are only five minutes long and within those five minutes... (more...)
SEASON PREVIEW: Departing stars, new coaches in golf
Written by Jori Zobel · September 16, 2011
Boys Golf 4-2 to start the year despite losing Strnad Although the Boys Golf team season has just started, Tyler Campbell, new to the team this year, hopes this year’s team will go far. Campbell said, “There are so many kids this year, and with Mr. Rocco as a coach, the team will have... (more...)
