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The Standard: New Leaders

2026-09-04T16:52:43-05:00

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, through the charism of Edmund Rice. Augustus started (out) lost and found himself through the Lord. As young men of Edmund, the students are finding their way as he […]

The Standard: New Leaders2026-09-04T16:52:43-05:00

The Standard: Crusader Footballs Rocky Start

2026-09-04T16:44:55-05:00

By Matthew Murzyn ‘27

On Friday, August 21, the Brother Rice football team traveled on the road to Frankfort for their season opener. The 2025-26 Crusader football team finished 13-1 and snagged the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Illinois State Football Championship. This year, the team strives to write their own story.

Brother Rice was set to play the highly-ranked and dominant Lincoln-Way East Griffins in front of hundreds of excited fans. Senior offensive tackle Ethan Posey said, “ The guys spent a lot of this time this offseason working…Throughout summer camp and throughout the lifting cycle.”

The quarterback position was split between up-and-coming freshman […]

The Standard: Crusader Footballs Rocky Start2026-09-04T16:44:55-05:00

The Standard: Senior Breakfast

2026-09-04T16:46:32-05:00

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 assortment of breakfast foods, drinks, speakers, etc. Timmy Reidy brought boxes of donuts for everyone but decided to keep a few boxes for himself to eat at lunch.

Timmy said, […]

The Standard: Senior Breakfast2026-09-04T16:46:32-05:00

The Standard: Back to Business

2026-09-04T16:32:10-05:00

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 weeks of school have been very exciting. All my classes are very unique, and while challenging, I am enjoying all of them. In fact, I asked a couple of […]

The Standard: Back to Business2026-09-04T16:32:10-05:00

That’s it, folks!

2026-05-15T07:32:14-05:00

The lads are getting ready to “jump” into the next chapter of their lives.  Thank you for reading their stories, and for all your support of the BRotherhood this year.  See you again in August!

That’s it, folks!2026-05-15T07:32:14-05:00

The Standard: Time Flies When Your Having Fun

2026-05-15T07:28:59-05:00

By Braydon McKendrick ’26 

As I sit here reflecting on my last four years here at Brother Rice I’ve come to the conclusion that I had a blast.  

I spent most of my time as a Crusader Crazy going to football and basketball games. However, my most memorable moment is playing baseball for a top rated baseball program in the country. The friendship and the camaraderie from my teammates is what I will cherish the most.

One of my favorite moments as an athlete at Brother Rice would have to be playing […]

The Standard: Time Flies When Your Having Fun2026-05-15T07:28:59-05:00

The Standard: Senior year, my best year

2026-05-15T07:27:35-05:00

By Ian Sorensen ‘26

I remember choosing what high school to go to just like it was yesterday. Now being a senior, I look back at the last year of my life; Brother Rice was the best decision. The opportunities, the education and all the experiences helped shape me into the man I am today.

In September, I decided to attend K-172. I’m so thankful that I did. I was amazed at the impact it had on me. In December, I was asked to lead K-174. I knew immediately I wanted to lead. The experience was valuable […]

The Standard: Senior year, my best year2026-05-15T07:27:35-05:00

The Standard: My Final Hurrah

2026-05-15T07:25:36-05:00

By Keenan Wheat ’26 

When I started at Brother Rice, I didn’t know what to expect. Everything felt new and I was still trying to figure out where I fit in. It felt like I had a lot of time ahead of me, not knowing how fast four years would actually go. 

By the time senior year came around, something felt different. I started to become more comfortable and involved in school. Being President of Diversity Club was something I cared about because it meant I was able to lead a group that represented 16% Hispanic/Latino and […]

The Standard: My Final Hurrah2026-05-15T07:25:36-05:00

The Standard: VINI, VIDI, VICI

2026-05-15T07:22:06-05:00

By Landon Gilbert ‘26

I still remember my first day walking into Brother Rice. Honestly, it wasn’t as nerve wracking as I thought it would be because I knew a lot of my people from growing up in Evergreen Park. Just seeing guys that I know from forever just made everything feel more normal straight away. Back then, I just saw Brother Rice as the school I was going to for the next four years. I did not realize how attached I would get to the place just a little bit later.

The biggest thing I felt […]

The Standard: VINI, VIDI, VICI2026-05-15T07:22:06-05:00

The Standard: The Final Year

2026-05-15T07:18:26-05:00

By Aiden Walsh ‘26

Though I didn’t start high school at Brother Rice, I am so glad that I am able to finish high school here. When I originally transferred here during my sophomore year, I didn’t know what it would be like or how I would adapt to such a new environment. Thankfully, from the moment I stepped in the door, I was welcomed by classmates, teachers, and essentially everyone in the building.

The first thing I ever noticed when I became a student here was the involvement of everyone, whether it was in sports, clubs, […]

The Standard: The Final Year2026-05-15T07:18:26-05:00

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