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

Crusader Athletics Year in Review 25-26

2026-06-30T11:11:19-05:00

Brother Rice High School – This year, the Crusaders once again proved to have some of the best student athletes, coaches, and fans in the entire state of Illinois. Our athletic programs won multiple Catholic League Championships, IHSA Sectional and Regional Championships, individual state and conference awards, and even a state title! That state title came in November when the 13-1 Crusader football team defeated rival St. Rita 16-0 to win their first IHSA State Championship since 1981. The cross country […]

Crusader Athletics Year in Review 25-262026-06-30T11:11:19-05:00

New Special Education Teacher – Mount Sion Program

2026-06-25T10:00:06-05:00

Brother Rice High School Announces Mr. Luke Nolan as New Special Education Teacher for the Mount Sion Inclusion Program

Brother Rice High School is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Luke Nolan as a Special Education Teacher in the school’s Mount Sion Inclusion Program beginning this upcoming school year.

Mr. Nolan will join Mrs. Mary Erdmann, Director of Special Education, as the Mount Sion Program continues to expand in both enrollment and impact. With the program growing to three classes and serving 12 total students, Brother Rice remains committed to maintaining a small student-to-faculty ratio that allows for […]

New Special Education Teacher – Mount Sion Program2026-06-25T10:00:06-05:00

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: My Senior Year

2026-05-13T07:34:52-05:00

By Patrick Brady ’26 

The week before my journey at Brother Rice started I received devastating news.  My mom had cancer.  It could have tanked my journey, but it didn’t.  During my senior year, I accomplished my biggest goal of becoming an Illinois State Scholar.

It feels like yesterday that I was being pulled out of class and told I could have extensions if I needed them. I never took them. I could have crumbled, but I didn’t. 

Over the last nine months, I have enjoyed the greatest year of my life. Some of my best […]

The Standard: My Senior Year2026-05-13T07:34:52-05:00

The Standard: One More Bell

2026-05-12T11:44:28-05:00

By Joe Siegler ’26

The final bell rings. I do not know how I am going to feel when I hear that noise. I am going to have a mixture of emotions. I will feel sad, excited, and anxious for the future.

I have attended this school for four short years, and I have learned some of the best lessons and have made some amazing friends along the way.  This senior year has wrapped up my time here perfectly. 

This year I got to be a part of probably the best football team ever at Brother […]

The Standard: One More Bell2026-05-12T11:44:28-05:00

The Standard: Crusaders Plunge for a Cause

2026-03-05T14:34:55-06:00

By Nolan Leonard ‘26

When the calendar turns from February to March, it means the first Sunday of March is right around the corner. This day is an important one for Chicagoans. For more than 20 years, people of all ages have participated in the Polar Plunge downtown at North Avenue Beach. The fundraiser involves volunteers raising money, spreading awareness for Special Olympics, and running into Lake Michigan.

Annually, the event raises more than one million dollars. Brother Rice teamed up with Mother McAuley as the Best of Both Worlds team while raising more than $13,000. Twenty-four Crusaders participated this year, and many […]

The Standard: Crusaders Plunge for a Cause2026-03-05T14:34:55-06:00

The Standard: Matt Pikus Earns IHSA Academic All State

2026-03-05T13:53:23-06:00

By Aiden Murillo ’26

Senior Matt Pikus accomplished something that only a few student-athletes have ever done at Brother Rice; he has earned IHSA Academic All State. Pikus works very hard, whether it is on the field, throwing the shot put, or in the classroom. This achievement makes Matt the only student from a Catholic school in the Southland to receive this award.

Pikus said, “It’s an absolute honor to be selected for the IHSA All State Academic Team. I have put so much hard work into these past four years into both my academics and athletics, so it’s a blessing to receive […]

The Standard: Matt Pikus Earns IHSA Academic All State2026-03-05T13:53:23-06:00

The Standard: State Stories – From Headsets to History

2025-12-12T10:25:02-06:00

By Nolan Leonard ’26

Last week, history was made as the Brother Rice Crusader varsity football team culminated a dominant playoff run by defeating our rivals on 79th and Western 16-0 in the IHSA 7A state championship game. Throughout the season, fans tuned in to follow this exciting team and got to know the players and their stories. Fans heard so much about these players, but now I want them to hear about this legendary season from a different perspective.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief of The Standard, I also have been the voice of the Crusaders for the last two […]

The Standard: State Stories – From Headsets to History2025-12-12T10:25:02-06:00

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