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For over 60 years, Brother Rice High School has fostered a community of faith where young men are accepted, recognized, valued and challenged to grow. Customized curriculums prepare students for college and life-long learning while our many sports teams, clubs and activities provide endless opportunities to get involved and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
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The Standard: Welcome Back, Mr. Jack Botta
By Jeremiah Corona ‘27 This year, Brother Rice is welcoming back a familiar face Mr. Jack Botta. From being a student in the classroom to teaching the classroom, Mr. Botta was in the Class of 2020, also a graduate from the University of Iowa Class of 2025, and while at Rice, he was on the football team and wrestling team. Now Mr. Botta is a sophomore theology teacher and one of the assistant coaches [...]
The Standard: New Leaders
By Daniel Costello ‘27 Brother Rice held its first all-school Mass, led by our new chaplain, Fr. Kevin Gregus, on August 28. Senior Braleel Brooks said, “Mass gives us time to come together, forget about sports and classes, and build a better relationship with God.” August 28 is the feast of St. Augustus; through his teaching, boys become men. Mr. Lyons said, “The writings and philosophy written by St. Augustus are shared here daily, [...]
The Standard: Senior Breakfast
By Antonio Barraco '27 This year, the Class of ‘27 wanted to do something special for the first day of school. The senior class decided to have a big breakfast to celebrate the first day of school. Before school started, everyone met in the parking lot with food, bean bags, and everything needed for a fun tailgate. Everyone brought individual items to make everything come together. People brought a lot of items like an [...]
The Standard: Back to Business
By Seamus Payne ‘27 Wow. How am I a senior already? I remember being a freshman, thinking I have all the time in the world; now just like that, I’m in my last year of high school. Being a senior brings a lot of fun and upside, but also a lot of responsibility. This year, I will be serving as the editor-in-chief of The Standard, which is a great honor to receive. These first couple [...]
Brother Rice is a place where I have learned and grown more than I can imagine. The relationships that I have built here have helped me succeed each and every day.
Brother Rice has allowed me to push myself outside of my comfort zone, and I will forever thank the school for that.
To be exceptional means being the best person you can possibly be and giving it your best.
I know I’m very privileged to be able to come here and be surrounded by great people every day. Brother Rice means a lot to me, and going to school here is something I’ll never take for granted.