By Joseph McGregor ’25

It feels like it was just last year that I was in the juniors’ shoes, coming in to take the ACT when everyone else got to sleep in and do e-learning, probably because it was just last year.

On Tuesday, April 8, Brother Rice juniors took the ACT and had to be at school bright and early while everyone else had e-learning.

The ACT is the most dreaded test for high school students, or at least it was for me. Weeks of preparation all for one test that never leaves anybody satisfied, and I’m not the only one who thinks […]

By Joseph McGregor ’25

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the class of 2027 had their retreat where they learned more about their faith and character.

While everyone else had e-learning, the sophomores were led in small groups by Brother Rice’s peer ministers. They talked about Edmund Rice, their faith, and their ¨lollipop moment.”

Senior Carter Mosel said, “It’s awesome when you see kids have that moment of realization because of something you did.”

The sophomores talked about drugs and addiction, where they were warned about the dangers of drugs.

Sophomore Mickin Shanklin said, “It was really an eye-opening experience for me, and it helped me see the […]

By Joseph McGregor ’25

Brother Rice is more than just a school; it’s a family and nothing brings family together quite like Thanksgiving. However, not everyone’s family does Thanksgiving the same.

That’s why I asked four current Crusaders how they do Thanksgiving in their households.

Junior Landon Gilbert said, “It varies year to year. My mom likes to switch it up. Last year she made jerk turkey. In my opinion, jerk turkey is better and more flavorful then your plain old-fashioned turkey.”

For those who don’t know what jerk turkey is, it is turkey with a traditional jerk seasoning and marinated for a minimum of […]