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 […]

By Keenan Wheat ’26 

Pop Culture Club gives students a place to relax and talk about things they actually enjoy. Instead of focusing on schoolwork, the club focused on music, trends, and different parts of pop culture.

The club meets every Tuesday and usually focuses on different topics each week. A lot of the time students talk about different song eras and how music has changed over time. It gives people a chance to share what they like and hear what others are into. 

Senior Chaz Knight said, “It’s cool how we talk about […]

By Keenan Wheat ’26

The 2026 Career Day, held on Friday, March 27, was different from a normal school day. Instead of sitting in class all day, students moved around and listened to alumni talk about their jobs. It was more interesting than I expected and not just another regular day.

One speaker was FBI Assistant Director Leo Schmitz ‘77. He talked about his job, but also said how important it is to look out for each other. That stuck with me because it wasn’t just about his job; it was something everyone can use. I thought that was one of the most […]

By Keenan Wheat ’26

Emeir White, a football state champion and school leader, delivered one of the Founder’s Day speeches that encouraged students to reflect on courage, identity, and BRotherhood. He used his experiences and connected it to the life of Edmund Rice. Despite coming from different centuries and backgrounds, we all have a shared belief of using education to create opportunities.

Reflectin g on his first day as a freshman Emeir admitted he wondered whether the school was built for someone from his neighborhood. Learning about Edmund Rice’s life throughout the years helped him realize he doesn’t need to change who he is […]

By Keenan Wheat ‘26

The Model Train Club is one of the most hands-on clubs at Brother Rice. Members meet weekly to design layouts, build scenery, and learn the basics of engineering through a miniature rail system.

Senior club president Noah Vinter said, “The club is very fun, and you learn about engineering and even carpentry.¨

Members work together on everything from assembling background pieces, laying tracks, and keeping the trains that run through the layout in good running condition. Senior Chaz-Christian Knight said his favorite part is, “The work ethic helps you build and run through the railroads we’ve placed and the backgrounds […]