The Standard: A New BR
By Eddie Maloney ‘24 As Brother Rice alumni walk the halls of our school today, many are pleasantly shocked by the place they see. In the past few years, countless renovations have been made to the building and facilities here at Brother Rice, and more investments are continuing to [...]
Brother Rice Welcomes New Band Director, Mr. Rich Alifantis
Brother Rice Welcomes New Band Director, Mr. Rich Alifantis While the Crusader Crazies get the bulk of the press as the most spirited “12th man” at Brother Rice High School sporting events, there’s no denying that it is the “sis-boom-bah” of the Brother Rice/Mother McAuley Marching band that really [...]
The Standard: Crusaders Battle the Redhawks
By Nicolas Hall ‘24 The Battle of Pulaski- Marist vs. Brother Rice. One of Brother Rice’s most important games of the year. This year's game was a nail-biter which came down to the wire. It was a hard fought game by both teams, and unfortunately, the team I was [...]
The Standard: Crusader Pulaski Bike Ride
By Charley Duggan ‘24 On Friday, Sept. 1, the annual Battle of Pulaski took place at Marist High School. The game was away at Marist. This didn’t stop the Crusader Crazies from showing up in style. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors all met with the theme of orange and [...]
Robotics at the MATE ROV World Championships
The team had an amazing 2nd pool run. Alex Novak piloted the ROV beautifully, Mic Arundel was an unflappable leader and captain Peter Connolly devised a device between our first and second attempt that allowed us to complete 3 new tasks that we had never before attempted, without testing [...]
Brother Rice High School Aces Hire with New Volleyball Head Coach, Brandon McGinnis (’13)
Brother Rice High School Aces Hire with New Volleyball Head Coach, Brandon McGinnis (’13) With over 750 wins in its 31-year history, the Brother Rice High School volleyball program has experienced its share of success, bolstered by scores of area players who would go on to play at the [...]
The Standard: In the Blink of an Eye
By Ryan Gierhahn ‘23 Senior year, the final chapter of my high school journey, has gone by in the blink of an eye. It has given me memories and people I will cherish forever, and I can’t help but long to relive it all over again. I’m so fortunate [...]
The Standard: We’ll be Seeing Ya
By Jimmy Navarrete ‘23 It is crazy to think that after these last couple of weeks, I will not be returning to Brother Rice for another year of school. It is definitely a bittersweet feeling; I can’t wait to be on summer break and to be done with school, [...]
The Standard: A Bittersweet Farewell
By Jack Morrison ‘23 I could not wait to leave. I could not believe I had another year at Brother Rice. All I wanted to do was leave and get to college. I wish I could go back and tell myself differently. My senior year was, hands down, the [...]
The Standard: Bye
By Jackson Mendoza ‘23 Senior year has come and gone, thankfully. Brother Rice has been an experience that will prepare me for the next chapter of my life. It has been the place where I have not only gotten a great education, but also valuable life lessons. I came [...]
The Standard: The Last Go Around
By Nick Niego ‘23 Wow! I cannot believe my time here at Brother Rice is coming to an end. It feels like just yesterday I was coming in to pick up my last schedule card. I will never forget the Brother Rice meet and greet that took place when [...]
The Standard: All Good Things Come to an End
By Peter McShane ‘23 As I sit down to reflect on my four years of high school, it's hard not to be overwhelmed with emotion. The journey has been challenging, but it has also been incredibly rewarding. Looking back, I can say with confidence that my time at Brother [...]
Ms. P.’s Senior Year Class of 2023
By Becky Pacetti It's 6th period on Friday, May 12, and it's really quiet in Room 103. No "hey, Ms. Spaghetti" from Barnold, no "tell us about college" questions from Morrison, no chatter about the weekend ... silence. Now I shouldn't be complaining about silence in a classroom (most [...]
The Standard: Pete Struck Eagle Classic
By Charlie Walsh ‘23 On Thursday, the track team competed at Sandburg for the Pete Struck Eagle Classic. This is one of the most highly anticipated outdoor meets of the year, with some of the best competition from 23 schools. What I like most about this meet is the [...]
The Standard: Almost Friday
By Peter McShane ‘23 After defeating the Mount Carmel Caravan 16-9 on Tuesday, the Crusaders were all set to play them again at home on Thursday. Winning both games in the series would put Brother Rice in a great spot before playoffs, especially beating a great Carmel team in [...]
The Standard: JV Water Polo Adds Another Trophy to the Case
By Joe Scarriot ‘23 On Saturday, April 29, the JV Brother Rice water polo team traveled to Loyola to compete in the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference JV championship game against the Fenwick Friars. Coming into the game the Friars were the one seed and the Crusaders were the two [...]
The Standard: Crusaders Lacrosse Struggles to Bounce Back
By Bryce Tinsley ‘23 The Brother Rice Crusaders traveled to Lombard to play against the Montini Catholic Broncos. The Crusaders lost 6-1, falling to a record of 1-6. The Crusaders are having a rough season, winning only one of their first seven. Junior Jack Leong said, “It’s frustrating to [...]
The Standard: Crusaders Dismantle the Caravan
By Ryan Gierhahn ‘23 Year in and year out, Brother Rice and Mount Carmel are two of the most competitive and successful baseball programs in the Chicago Catholic League and state of Illinois. Every time they take the field against each other, it’s expected to be an intense game. [...]
The Standard: Rice Relays Field Events
By George Raphael-McElroy ‘23 This past Friday Brother Rice hosted their annual Rice Relays track and field event. It was a great day all around for each event. Senior Marcus Kennedy put everything he had on the line for the “Running Ugly” Crusaders. Kennedy finished first in the high [...]
The Standard: Rice Relays Track Events
By Cameron Slavin ‘23 On Friday, April 21, Brother Rice hosted the 16th Annual Rice Relays. This was senior night for the Crusaders and 12 teams were there in total. The seniors that were recognized on Friday were Jonah Bossette, Rory Cusack, Brendan Malloy, Joe Bowes, Marcus Kennedy, Jack [...]
The Standard: Mission Trip to Peru
By Jack Morrison ‘23 During Brother Rice’s spring break, a group of students and faculty members went on a mission trip to Peru. With Mr. Alberts and Mr. Michniak leading the group of young men, the group built a house for a family in need. Through humid heat and [...]
The Standard: BR Rugby Defends the Homefront
By Joe Scarriot ´23 On Wednesday, March 29, the varsity rugby team took on the Morton West Mustangs at Tom Mitchell Field. The Crusaders have been dominating opposing teams all season, and this game was expected to be no different. Senior Jack Welniak said, ¨We are a very talented [...]
