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: 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

A New Season of Spiritual Leadership at Brother Rice

2026-05-27T10:50:29-05:00

Patrick McGowan and Fr. Kevin Gregus join the Brother Rice community, deepening the school’s commitment to faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Brother Rice High School  •  June 2026

At Brother Rice, faith has never been an afterthought. It is woven into the rhythm of school life: the morning prayer that opens each day, the retreats that mark each year, and the call embedded in the school’s founding mission to form young men who Act Manfully in Christ Jesus. This fall, that commitment takes on new shape with the addition of two leaders who will carry […]

A New Season of Spiritual Leadership at Brother Rice2026-05-27T10:50:29-05:00

Brother Rice Announces Strategic Leadership Restructure

2026-05-19T11:10:46-05:00

Brother Rice High School has announced a significant evolution in its leadership structure, transitioning from a traditional President–Principal model to a Head of School framework, effective July 1, 2026. The change, developed over the past year by President Mark Donahue and the school’s Board of Directors, reflects Brother Rice’s commitment to long-term institutional strength, specialized student support, and faithful stewardship of the Edmund Rice tradition.

Under the new structure, Donahue will serve as Head of School, providing unified leadership across all aspects of the institution. He will be supported by three Deans and an Athletic Director, each holding […]

Brother Rice Announces Strategic Leadership Restructure2026-05-19T11:10:46-05:00

The Standard:The Final Chapter

2026-05-13T07:33:04-05:00

By Emanuel Delgado ’26 

My senior year has been a wild ride. Coming in, I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it was going to be a lot of work. Having to balance school work with college applications can be hard. It’s a good learning experience on how to balance your work.

It taught me to have more patience and take time with my work and not rush. I take pride in my work, and I don’t want to put stuff out that doesn’t represent me. Going into college, I want to start strong, so […]

The Standard:The Final Chapter2026-05-13T07:33:04-05:00

The Standard: Leaving a Legacy

2026-05-12T13:07:53-05:00

By Nolan Leonard ’26 

Brother Rice High School has been a second home for me (sometimes literally) these last four years. Before I get into my senior story, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to some special people in my life who have made a huge impact and will continue to do so during my college years and beyond.  

First, I want to thank my mom. She has been with me through it all to experience the highs, lows, and everything in between. My mom always helps me to do and look my best, and she […]

The Standard: Leaving a Legacy2026-05-12T13:07:53-05:00

The Standard: From Garfield Ridge to 99th and Pulaski

2026-05-12T11:43:55-05:00

By Rocco Carioscia ’26 

A few months into my eighth grade year, I had no idea where I wanted to attend high school. I had shadowed at two schools closer to my house but didn’t feel like either one was home. 

Someone suggested that I shadow at Brother Rice. I had such a good experience when I shadowed, I told my parents I wouldn’t want to shadow anywhere else. I didn’t and never looked back. 

It is safe to say that after four amazing years on 99th and Pulaski, Brother Rice was […]

The Standard: From Garfield Ridge to 99th and Pulaski2026-05-12T11:43:55-05:00

The Standard: Be Exceptional Gala

2026-03-27T16:40:06-05:00

By Joe Siegler ‘26 

Saturday, March 28, was the 7th annual Brother Rice Be Exceptional Gala held at the Loews Chicago Hotel. I was able to work this event, and it was honestly unbelievable to see all the alumni and others come together for one cause, and that is us.

Several people were honored including the couple of the year, Kevin and Catherine Klinger, who have sent two children to Brother Rice. It was awesome to see all of the students dressed in tuxedos and working for a great cause.

Colin Goggin gave an […]

The Standard: Be Exceptional Gala2026-03-27T16:40:06-05:00

The Standard: Crusaders Go International

2026-03-27T16:17:56-05:00

By Nolan Leonard ‘26 

As members of the Irish Christian Brothers organization, students at Brother Rice have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities with other Christian Brothers schools from around the globe. These experiences include leadership conferences, immersion trips, and foreign exchange programs just to name a few. 

Recently, students junior Keith Hecker and sophomore Marty Lakawitch, along with chaperone Mr. Muth, were “lucky” enough (pun intended) to spend a week in Ireland. 

Hecker said, “It was my first time outside of the United States. I learned that people do some […]

The Standard: Crusaders Go International2026-03-27T16:17:56-05:00

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