Prom generates pressure to be creative
Written by Taylor Owen · April 18, 2012
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... (more...)
EVERY STUDENT HAS A STORY: Andie Krug
Written by Taylor Owen · April 5, 2012
Angelina Krug, also known as Andy Krug, has a very busy high school life. She juggles singing, piano lessons, girl scouts and being the president of the junior class. Out of these many aspects of her life, she enjoys being in the musicals and plays at RB and being on the board for Girl Scouts. This... (more...)
Recycled greenhouse for a sustainable garden
Written by Taylor Owen · February 21, 2012
After several years of planning, work began to create a garden behind the school that would beautify the school and make the school more aware of the environment. Although the garden will not be fully finished until the spring, the Ecology Club and James Holt’s AP Environmental Science classes... (more...)
Shenanigans bringing Uncle Dayton to students
Written by Taylor Owen · January 17, 2012
Everyone is awaiting the upcoming Shenanigan’s show “My Uncle Dayton”, being performed on January 20th and 21st. This comical improvisational group has made the students at RB literally laugh at loud. Junior James Landahl said, “’My Uncle Dayton’ is the story of a sloppy uncle with... (more...)
COUNTERPOINT: Bad apple but also bad decision on Winter Concert
Written by Taylor Owen · December 20, 2011
READ RENEE MIEDLAR’S RELATED OPINION COLUMN There has been a lot of talk over the apple-throwing incident that occurred at the holiday concert on December 4th. During the second hour performance, a student in the audience threw an apple core at the band students. Many people have different... (more...)
RECAP: Mclaughlin represents cross country at State
Written by Taylor Owen · November 16, 2011
This season for the girls cross country team has been very rewarding. The girls have changed their mindset about their races and their attitudes have seemed to change their results. Coach Kristi Sterling said, “The team accomplished all of the goals we hoped for. We were trying to focus... (more...)
Megan Meier Day brings attention to bullying
Written by Taylor Owen · November 2, 2011
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in people 15 to 24 years of age. There are many factors that can lead to teen suicide. Bullying is one of the most prominent reasons. Megan Meier became a victim of teen suicide on October 17, 2006 in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. A few weeks before... (more...)
SPORTS UPDATE: Girls volleyball promotes Volley for the Cure
Written by Taylor Owen · October 12, 2011
Many families around the nation and even here at RB are affected by breast cancer. This prompted the girls volleyball coach Dan Bonarigo to begin the tradition of the Volley for the Cure game against Morton High School. Bonarigo said, “I decided to start it because I think it’s important... (more...)
31 days of service
Written by Taylor Owen · October 4, 2011
What happened to the Day of Service? This year, administrators have decided to institute a Month of Service instead of the traditional Day of Service. During the entire month of October, there will be multiple service opportunities that will be offered to students. Assistant Principal Tim Scanlon... (more...)
150+ members mark new year for Best Buddies
Written by Taylor Owen · September 21, 2011
Club sponsor Mari Mortensen decided to start Best Buddies seven years ago. Mortensen said, “It was seeing children with disabilities only sitting at one table in the cafeteria. There are great people at RB and I knew that if those great people talked to the students with disabilities, they... (more...)
SPORTS PREVIEW: What keeps Girls cross country running?
Written by Taylor Owen · September 19, 2011
Students around the school look on as the girls run the many miles during their grueling practices. As a new season begins for the girls cross country team, people are wondering, what keeps them running? Junior Dannielle Ulloa said, “My dad was a runner, so he inspires me to keep running.” Second... (more...)
