EVERY STUDENT HAS A STORY: Tadas Varanecks
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · April 5, 2012
Although there are many great qualities to Tadas Varanecks, there is only really one word that describes him completely: dancer. Tadas lives to dance; it’s what he looks forward to every day after school. Almost every day, Tadas goes home from school for a quick stop before going to dance... (more...)
We turned around and Turnabout was gone
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · April 3, 2012
This year the Student Association had to pull the plug on the Turnabout dance. The Turnabout dance is a tradition at RB where girls ask the boys to the dance. The dance usually takes place around Valentine’s Day in the RB gymnasium. The dance has had a long tradition at RB, often prompting... (more...)
Yearbook sponsor Lopez, Fine Arts Department Chair Gehl among 16 teachers facing RIFs
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · March 16, 2012
At the Tuesday, March 13th school board meeting, the board formally announced its RIFs (Reduction in Force) for the upcoming school year. When a teacher is “riffed,” it means that the school has let them know that they will not have employment next year due to budgetary rather... (more...)
No renegotiation this year, no referendum next year
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · March 8, 2012
At least for the 2012-2013 school year, it looks like RB’s budget will have to be balanced through program cuts, layoffs, and fees. On February 28th, the school board and the Riverside Brookfield Education Association (RBEA) broke off their informal discussions concerning changes to the... (more...)
First snowfall of the season not until January
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · January 17, 2012
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... (more...)
RBHS gives back during the holidays
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · December 21, 2011
It’s easy to lose sight of all of the different ways that RB students and staff give back during the holidays. They give their time, their money, their used clothing, their ideas, and their passion. Clarion has put together a photoessay documenting the various charitable efforts started... (more...)
School breaks ground on sustainable garden
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · November 22, 2011
A team of RB teachers, led by English teacher Kathleen Harsy, have been planning a sustainable, organic vegetable garden for over two years. On Monday, November 21st, ground was actually broken for the first time in construction of the garden. Take a look with Clarion’s exclusive... (more...)
Hettasch’s senior year crisis
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · September 19, 2011
Lauren Hettasch is a senior at Riverside Brookfield high school. For the past 3 years, she has taken what colleges would consider the most rigorous course schedule the school has to offer. Not only is she an A student, Hettasch has participated in multiple extracurricular activities. Hettasch... (more...)
Girls track team moves towards state meet
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · May 5, 2011
The girls track conference meet will be held on Friday, May 6th. The sectional meet will be held on May 13th, followed by the state meet which will be held on May 20th. Senior Kelsey Egger broke the school’s three hundred hurdles record on April 29th at Conant high school. Her time was 50.4... (more...)
No. Community votes down referendum 3-1.
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · April 7, 2011
On April 5th, the new school board members and the pending referendum were voted on. The referendum failed with very lopsided results. 1,720 community members voted yes, while 5,682 community members voted no. 77% voted no to 23% of voters who wanted the referendum to pass. “Unfortunately... (more...)
New superintendent makes an appearance
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · March 21, 2011
On Monday March 7th, the new superintendent Dr. Kevin Skinkis was at RBHS for the day. During lunch, Skinkis met with the “student leaders” of RB. In the meeting, the students were able to introduce themselves and tell Skinkis what they were involved in at RB. Also, the students were... (more...)
Erik Kramer rallying students for referendum
Written by Alleigh Vandemerkt · February 28, 2011
Erik Kramer is planning a student rally hoping to help pass the upcoming tax referendum in April. The rally will take place in March but the date is still tentative. Kramer described the gathering as a rally for the students. He wants everyone to know how important the clubs at RB are to the... (more...)
School Board Candidate: John Keen
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · February 8, 2011
Below are the unedited responses from school board candidate John Keen to the RBHS Clarion school board candidate survey. All candidates were given an opportunity to respond to this survey. —- What issue needs the most improvement at Riverside-Brookfield High School and why? Thank you for... (more...)
School Board Candidate: Tom Powers
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · February 3, 2011
Below are the unedited responses from school board candidate Tom Powers to the RBHS Clarion school board candidate survey. All candidates were given an opportunity to respond to this survey. —- What issue needs the most improvement at Riverside Brookfield High School and why? Communication:... (more...)
School Board Candidate: Louis Surprenant
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · February 1, 2011
Below are the unedited responses from school board candidate Louis Surprenant to the RBHS Clarion school board candidate survey. All candidates were given an opportunity to respond to this survey. —- What issue needs the most improvement at Riverside Brookfield High School and... (more...)
School Board Candidate: Lenora Giurini
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · February 1, 2011
Below are the unedited responses from school board candidate Lenora Giurini to the RBHS Clarion school board candidate survey. All candidates were given an opportunity to respond to this survey. —- What issue needs the most improvement at Riverside Brookfield High School and why? Balancing... (more...)
School Board Candidate: Tim Walsh
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · February 1, 2011
Below are the unedited responses from school board candidate Tim Walsh to the RBHS Clarion school board candidate survey. All candidates were given an opportunity to respond to this survey. —- What issue needs the most improvement at Riverside Brookfield High School and why? I feel... (more...)
Seven people competing for four school board openings
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · January 20, 2011
On April 5th, 2011, the polls will be open to vote on four new school board members. The four current members, whose terms are up in May, have all decided not to rerun. MariAnn Leibrant a, one term board member, decided not to rerun because, as stated in the Landmark, “ I have decided... (more...)
J.V. Cheerleading qualifies for State
Written by Alleigh VandeMerkt · January 13, 2011
On Sunday December 12, the J.V. Cheerleaders competed in their first competition of the season in Bolingbrook. They took second place which qualified them for the State Competition. The State competition will take place on February 13th. “We are super excited to be going down State,”... (more...)
