The student body represents many diverse backgrounds, drawing students from all across Chicago's South side. Through a group of experienced, erudite teachers and some 1,267 brilliant, hard working students, Rice has established a strong academic reputation. The students grow physically, mentally, and spiritually throughout these four years.
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The student body represents many diverse backgrounds, drawing students from all across Chicago's South side. Through a group of experienced, erudite teachers and some 1,267 brilliant, hard working students, Rice has established a strong academic reputation. The students grow physically, mentally, and spiritually throughout these four years.
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Q2 rother Rice is reaching out. The Crusaders are lending their hands and 1/ () going the extra "'P to make themselves and everyone around them better.
By reaching out, Brother Rice has extended itself into the coming millenium. The student body represents many diverse backgrounds, drawing students from all across Chicago's South side. Through a group of experienced, erudite teachers and some 1,267 brilliant, hard working students, Rice has established a strong academic reputation. Whed1er it be in the classroom or on the playing field, reaching Out is a main facet to Brother Rice.
The students grow physically, mentally, and spiritually throughout these four years. They learn about the world around them and become more aware of the people that make each and everyone of their lives so special. Rice students begin to give back to their high school community even before they graduate. Students dedicate themselves to Brother Rice in practices through SPOftS, band, or plays. Freshmen through seniors devote their time to clubs before and after school. Coundess hours are spent studying for classes, working on grades, and preparing for college.
National Honor Society, Key Club, and Edmund Rice Society members are just a few of the student-based groups that continue to extend their hands to those in need of their assistance. All juniors and seniors are required to spend twenty hours of Christian Service for their religion courses. N umerous students spend their time after school at St. Gelasius where they tutor and help me less fortunate in whatever way necessary.
As long as Brother Rice strives to reach out and go the distance, there will always be a place that young men can call home. Wid1 "Acting Manfully in Christ Jesus" as the school motto, Rice opens the door to a new generation of students in the coming of a new millenium, and a new era at Brother Rice.
Grasping Excellence
Through our every day lives
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community, or themselves, Crusaders always strive to short break from the school's
L f 11 kn 1 h . h Walk-A-Thon.
attain a new rorrn 0 exce ence own on y to t ose Wit in
the vast community. Whether it is the "State of the Art" Band, the nationally ranked Math team, the Catholic league Championship basketball team, or the elite eight soccer team, the various organizations, teams, and academic groups of Brother Rice fill the school with accolades and the students with pride. It is that "Rice Pride" that distinguishes a Crusader amidst his peers.
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(Left) Members of the elite eight varsity Crusader soccer team watch the ongoing gaml
(Below) David Marzec, David Kriedernann, Ni O'Connor, and James Forst lead a standing ovation for Me. Baaden upon his induction to rh Hall of Fame.
Student Life
The Brother Rice Community Reaches throughout itself by offering each member a heightened sense of comradery and pride ....
(Right) PhiU;p _-----Mcrrimcr offers a congratulatory handshake ro his teammate after a rough first half on the foorball field.
(Below) Br. \X'alzctk offers Timothy ONeill an award for
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Whether it is amongst themselves, or with the outside community, Crusaders always put forth maximum effort to improve things.
(Above) Senior
Mike Cavaro strides to finish his run at
a cross country
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(Left) Award winning Coach \'(IillianlS offers a few suggestions to jusrin Warrobka during a soccer game.
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The Homecoming Court, headed by King Erik Labudzik and
date Tami
Rowell, rake a break from the dance.
(Above) Justin \Vurrobka gers some:' help from his dace, Ale Llobet, to look his best before their dance phoro is raken.
(Right> Joshua Lopez and his date Stop for a moment before they enter the dance.
Homecoming
(Right) The Lirurgical Ensemble, accompanied by Kevin McClowry and newcomer Mr.
Jack Carlson, performs ar rhe Hall of Fame Celebration. (Below) \,(/iUiam Knor, [he wild drummer, sports his cool sunglasses while playing at a football game. (Borrom) The Cross Country squad take a break before a rneer.
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(Below) Golfer Ryan O'Malley lines up his purr.
(Bonom) Luis Alvarez. Antonio Galvan, and Miguel Alfaro come around to the final strech of rhc annual Walk-A-Thon.
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(Top) A group of studenrs led by JOhnathan Perfecro and James Szalko cheer On [he homecoming pep rally that closes spirit week.
(Middle) Joseph Sullivan, co-captain of the varsity football squad, leads the fans at the rally.
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(Bottom) Senior James Michaels offers his irn personation of Head Coach Gleeson as entertainment for the wild fans ar the pep rally .
r//7,nce a year the ~tudent body comes together in celebration of themselves, their
school, and what it means to be a Crusader. This
(Top) Senior Mark Stehney arrernpts to crush a junker painted in the St. Laurence Viking motif.
(Middle) Coach Bill Gleeson delivers the final address at the pep rally.
(Bottom) The Varsiry Football squad comes together raising their helmets in pride to sing the fighr song after destroying the Vikings for a homecoming victory.
celebration of Rice pride lasts a week long and is collectively known as Spirit Week. The grand finale of Spirit Week is the homecoming football game and dance. This year's Spirit
Week offered students a variety of the m e dress down days, a car smash, and an outdoor
Founder's Day
Mr. Baader and his family pose after he has been Inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Brother Joyce and family after his induction Into the Hall of Fame.
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hose were hard times in my life. Do you know what _".-,..,._'. got me through?
You did ... Next to my family, YOU - my friends and my students - are the MOST important people in my life. Without even knowing it you help me put one foot in front of the other."
- Mrs. Seibt, from her Founder's Day speech
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When you went to grammar school, the teachers concentrated on the Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, now at Rice, things have gotten a bit more complex. English, Literature, and Various Histories haven taken the place of Reading. Writing is evident in all classes but Composition and Journalism require writing be designation. Furthermore, where in grammar school the focus was to read and write in english, Rice forces its students to the next level and requires them to be able to read and write in another language. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus have taken the place of Arithmetic. But Rice transcends the boundaries of these basic subjects. Students here can take any number of languages, Business, Criminal, or Civil Law, varying levels of speech and dra-
ma, Geography, CAD or Auto CAD, a rrd many more. A Crusader has limitless academic possibilities at his fingertips. Rice takes a willing young man, makes him a student, and after four ye ar s, a fecund academician' a scholar of various topics and subject matters.
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Mathematics
At Brother Rice, the math department uses the latest breaking technology, together with helpful teachers, to reach out to students.
This year a very generous donation was received and went towards the funding of computers for the math department. As mathematics becomes more prevalent and important in the job field, so does the math department at Rice. Teachers help students go on into the world with confidence no matter what field they excel in.
Incoming freshmen are tested on their mathematical knowledge and placed accordingly. Teachers make sure that everyone from incoming freshmen through outgoing seniors are properly prepared for situations involving mathematics in a job. The dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable people in the math department spend countless hours reaching Out to their students.
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(Top) Mr. Denis Bergstedt instructs John ~kCormick and Steve Rowe, rwo or his Senior Calculus students. in creating It power pOint presentation.
(Borrom) Mr. Brendan Coughlin goes through class nores with his student.
Mr. Petrak gives some pointers [Q his freshmen algebra class.
Integral to our future
Mrs. Collins responds [0 questions from her pre-cal class.
"The difference between the average Brother Rice student and his peers lies in his deeprooted appreciation for the most elementary operation's of arithmetic. For even in the most technologically advanced societies,
~ appreciation for artin this case, the art of numerical manipulation - should never be underestimated." - Mr. B. Coughlan
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English
Enhancing skills with Language and Literature
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When it comes to reading, English is a crucial subject to study and learn. Novels such as Lord of the Flies, The Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, and A Taste for Death, are books that Brother Rice students, freshmen through seniors, read during the course of the school year. These novels reach out to expand the students minds, and equip them with an imagination that can last for years. The students can discover a main idea and theme, and take a moral from several didactic stories. Students learn to develop a setting enhancing their ability to create a clear picture and a look at history as well. Everyday, the teachers reach out and touch on the importance of reading, reflecting not only school, but life. "Encouraging students to read and to love reading," said Mrs. McGeary, who teaches English II and public speaking/ drama, "is the most important thing about teaching an English class." Another critical aspect of English is writing_ Teachers challenge students to improve their writing skills by going over the basics and blending ideas together to make an essay complete. Students continuously spend time in the writer's lab where their papers can be critiqued, helping them work on their writing skills. Writing and grammar have been important elements on standardized tests that colleges look for in addressing writing and reading comprehension. If a student wants to expand his writing further into the field of journalism, The Standard is the official school newspaper, and there is The Crusader - the school yearbook. In terms of creative writing centered around poetry, students express themselves through the yearly literary magazine.
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Morgan Gowin and Matthew Kisha study diligently in English class.
Mr. Hal Ross conducts his sophomore speech class, while Alexander Comminos listens intently.
Frank Cheers works diligently on [he computer in me Journalism classroom.
"Encouraging students to read and love reading is the most important thing about teaching an English class."·
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The Social Studies department reaches into the past to reveal the accomplishments and mistakes of past civilizations to eager students.
The best way to learn about causes for current situations is to examine the past. With outstanding teaching from Mr. Baader, department chair, and the rest of the Social studies teachers, the Social Studies department remains one of the top in the school.
After completing the two tequired Social Studies credits, there is a more extensive program available to those who desire it. It includes Chicago History, W orId War II to the Present, as well as a Criminal Law class that takes a contemporary look at our sociery. Reaching inro the past can be very incense with the right atmosphere. From this point of view, history begins to sound more like a story than a bunch of dates.
The Social Studies department will continue to be a window to the past and present for its students. The department will continue to help students reach back into the past and understand the world more.
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Mr. Steven Nyc insrrucrs his business law class.
(Below) Mr. Dennis Duffy writes notes on the board for his Senior Business Law Class.
(Borrom) Mr. Robert Baader insrrucrs a history class.
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Science
Critical thinking for a period and a half
The science department not only motivates students but also teaches them a logical way to view things. Every science class offered leaves a student with a feel for the next grade level. Under the direction of Br. Hayes, the sciences have become one of the most interesting classes offered to the students.
The department relies on many different teachers, who have their own unique way of educating the students. The learning process is obvious whether Mr. Markulin is drawing a diagram of the human body or Br. Toole is explaining chemical formulas. Students seem always to be paying the utmost attention to what is being said. One of the unseen aspects of the science classes is how the teachers reach out to the students. Even if they take time out of their own schedule, the teachers are always willing to help students answer questions about a previous assignment.
Above all else, the science department provides knowledge for all kinds of students on each academic level. The curriculum in each class is centered around a student's previous experience and ability to learn what is taught.
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AP Cbemisrry geniuses Lamont Fletcher and Arthur Data examine the wonders of boiling water.
Mr. Markulin explains a biology diseccon concepr ro
_~I his student, Richard \"Qeher.
Much co the dismay of his students, Mr. Don Molenda writes yer another extremely difficult chemistry theorum on the marker board.
\\A science department should be challenging and innovative. It should offer courses necessary to prepare the students for college level . work, yet
offer ideas and insights to open their minds to search out options." - Br. Toole
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Religion is an important part of the Brother Rice curriculum. It allows the students to learn about life, themselves, and the faith that brings them all together. Classes teach everything from the sacraments to making life decisions. They are encouraged to interact with each other through freshman and sophomore retreats, and the Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors.
Some seniors take advantage of the option of taking the peer ministry course which prepares them for life as a Christian role model. Through this class they do service for the school as well as the community. Students are assigned service hours and are given the option of fulfilling their service obligation by tutoring at St. Gelasius.
At Brother Rice, students grow spiritually through religion classes and learn about themselves. They prepare to enter the world as productive members of society and as model Christians.
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Sophomore Jason Jaskulski sits down nfrer supporting the OxFam Fasr sponsered by the Theology Department.
'.;~:"'II Much to the dismay of his students, Mr. Don Molenda writes yec another extremely difficult Chemistry rheorurn on the marker board.
"A science department should be challenging and innovative. It should offer courses necessary to prepare the students for college level work, yet offer ideas and insights to open their minds to search out options." - Br. Toole
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Religion is an important part of the Brother Rice curriculum. It allows the students to learn about life, themselves, and the faith that brings them all together. Classes teach everything from the sacraments to making life decisions. They are encouraged to interact with each other through freshman and sophomore retreats, and the Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors.
Some seniors take advantage of the option of taking the peer ministry course which prepares them for life as a Christian role model. Through this class they do service for the school as well as the community. Students are assigned service hours and are given the option of fulfilling their service obligation by ruroring at St. Gelasius.
At Brother Rice, students grow spiritually through religion classes and learn about themselves. They prepare to enter the world as productive members of society and as model Christians.
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Sophomore Jason Jaskulski sits down after supporting {he Oxfam Past sponsercd by the Theology Department.
Peer Minister Tirncrby Bracken leads n prayer service during Advent. Mrs.
Nykaza's peer ministry class scheduled and ran these services each Wednesday in Advent,
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Whether it's German, Spanish, French, or Latin, for at least twO years, all Brother Rice students will experience the language of another part of the world. Through the Foreign Language department, Rice students are allowed the opportunity to reach out and grasp another culture. Studying a foreign language not only occupies 45 minutes of a student's schedule, but it enlightens the student as well. A whole new world is opened up to all Rice students within the walls of Brother Rice. A student can visit Panama, Morocco, Berlin, or Rome with the teacher as the tour guide and without paying the outlandish air fares.
Learning a foreign language introduces the student to different languages and cultures, in addition to preparing the student for a diverse world. "The approach we take is geared toward cultural understanding and real proficiency," said foreign language department chair, Mrs. Seibr, With this new found knowledge, a Rice student can and will broaden his scope of the world.
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(Top) A student raises hi: hand (0 ask a question.
(Below) Mrs. Helen Pirula dictates new material in her Spanish class.
(Top) Sr. P.J .. Marrin rakes 3 break from his book store (0 instruct his freshman German class.
(Lefr) Students work diligently in Ms. Segraves's French class
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Physical Education
Integration of Mind and Body
(Top) Freshman swimmers grasp the
ever
important kickboard
as they
pracrice a
new
technique.
(Bottom) TIle "\'(Iild Thing" Twardy
watches as
his
freshman volleyball gurus perfect their skills.
Walking down at the north end of the school, anyone can see a class swimming in the pool or students participating in an activity in the gym.
All freshmen and sophomores must take one semester a year of physical education. The semester is divided into one quarter of gym and one quarter of swimming. Students, depending on what swimming group they are placed, start with either gym or swimming.
In gym class, students are introduced to many sports such as volleyball, dodgeball, soccer, and basketball, while some lucky freshman and sophomores indulge in the pleasure of playing softball outside on nice days. Calisthenics are also done at the beginning of the quarter.
In swimming, the students learn fundamentals utilizing all the different strokes. The advance swimmers have the opportunity to learn survival techniques such as making floats out of their pants.
Gym and swimming instructors include Mr. Keith Dombkowski, Mr. Robert Twardy, and Mr. William Gleeson. They teach the students to understand their bodies physically and mentally through the various activities they complete. By the end of the semester, the students are able to make sure they still stay in shape by acknowledging what they learned in swimming or gym class.
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Sophomore Andres Arenas works on a program for Mr. Grogan in Computer Class.
As the business and computer worlds expand, the Business and Computer departments soar to great depths to suit students with informative and meaningful classes. The business field corresponding with the rise of the computer and Internet industry opens a path to careers for several students. With an adept and thorough offering of business and computer electives, Rice students have the chance to catch a glimpse at college type, career oriented classes. By better understanding computers, students confidently look toward the future because computers may indeed revolutionize and organize the world. Knowledge of business and economics provides the students a head start in adulthood as they begin to concentrate on the financial aspects of life.
Unlike most high schools, Rice offers students the opportunity of studying business and computers from freshman through senior year. Opposite the semester of physical education, all freshmen take Word Processing, improving their typing skills and preparing them for several papers to come. Sophomore year students are given the chance to take electives in Quick Basic, an early look at computer programming, and Consumer Education, opening their eyes to the highly competitive financial world. Juniors and seniors are offered various electives, including Advanced Computer Programming courses, EconomiCS, Business Law, and the ever-popular Accounting and Advanced Accounting classes. On the rise, the aggressive business and complex computer worlds stay par with all that Rice's department supplies the future workers in these fields.
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~ art program at Brother Rice reaches into students and allows them to mirror their ( ~e:lings, thoughts, and emotions into paintings, sculptures and sketches. Art is not just another class, but a study that lets students discover themselves at a whole new level...the students's creativity. Exploring Art is a semester course that teaches basic technique, but, more importantly, the class makes students bring soul and their true identity into their artwork. The main objective of Mrs. Jaros' art classes, Art I and I honors, Art II and II honors, and Art III is to teach students different techniques and aspects of art. The art classes are also geared toward developing an understanding, love, and appreciation for the art. Art classes may even lead to scholarships in college, and, after college, who knows? Maybe the next Michaelangelo sits within Br. Rice's walls.
Mrs. Marge Nykuza looks over the work of her sophomore arrisrs.
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Band
"Band to me has been a good experience for having met people from other schools; band is also something that I enjoy very much." - Carl Carandang
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The 1998-1999 Brother Rice Band had a very successful year adding to the e long tradition of award winning bands. Under the guidance of Mr. Leo Henning and Mr. Patrick Henning, the Rice band performed in several r
concerts as well as many competitions.
Late in the school year, the Brother Rice Band competed in the Knights of Columbus State of the Art Catholic High School Band Competition and was t named Grand Champion. In addition, the Rice band also received awards for
best woodwinds, best brass. and best percussion.
The Rice band has for the last two years been invited to attend and perform at
the state championship. There has been a long and lucrative winning tra- 0 dition for the Brother Rice Band, and this tradition does not appear to be slowing down.
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Library
The Pilon Library Resource Center strives to be 1 ~n place as a great resource to students. With close to 30,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and audio and visual material, it is difficult not to find what you need in the library.
Librarians Ms. Kelly, Ms. Buciak, Mr. Petrak, and Ms.Malinowski extend their time to assist students with research assignments, class work, and a number of seniors with their college search. Through the Pilon Library, research access is made possible. Thousands of books can be found in the computerized card catalog. In the computer's SIRS researcher program, thousands of periodicals can be located. The computers also offer college and career research. Students are also given the chance to receive tutoring through ational Honor Society members's help.
Being a nice quiet place to read, pick up a newspaper, or find research material for an assignment, the Pilon Library Resource Center offers a considerable place for learning. It may just be the largest and most resourceful high school library around.
Merrhcw O'Hearn reads away in his tiny cubicle in the Library.
Providing resources and facilities for the entire Crusader Communtiy
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The Guidance Department plays an irnporranr role in a student's career by reaching out. The counselors devote their time to helping students. From aiding students with problems, to notifying srudenrs about job and scholarship opportunities, and helping seniors with their college selection, the Guidance Department is becoming a vital part in a students life.
The Guidance Department offers freshmen help as rhey become acquainted with school policies. Meetings are arranged with the counselors (0 discuss or answer any questions students have about Rice. Sophomores are assisted as they prepare for the PACf, the first part of the college process. The guidance counselors help the sophomores in selecting classes for the upcoming school year.
Involvement with the guidance officers intensifies during a student's junior year. Throughout the year, juniors are encouraged to take the ACf and SAT TeStS. Juniors start to look at possible colleges and majors, and the counselors join them during the process.
The seniors depend heavily on the guidance office in their final yeat of college seardaing. Counselors evaluate all college applications to ensure char everything is set to go. They mail the applications and set up appoinrmenrs for the students. If not for the counselors, no student might make it to college.
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Coming from areas around Chicago and the Southwest suburbs, the faculty and students of Brother Rice come together each and every day as a community. Brother Rice is a diverse and enthusiastic community that shares with each other every aspect of learning and development. The teachers and faculty do not only teach lessons from books, they take the time to reach Out and teach life lessons to their students. It is not uncommon to see teachers spending hours of their own time discussing work outside of class. Nor is it rare to see students reaching out and lending their own time to aid in solving problems that their peers encounter in their daily lives. The process of togetherness and reaching Out started with our
founder, Edmund Rice, who gave up everything to educate the poor boys of his community. Parents and teachers follow in the footsteps of Edmund lending their time and patience so that one student receives the opportunity to succeed in life through school. Upperclassmen contribute by following through wirh the examples set forth by their parents for the general well-being of the Brother Rice community, defining "Rice Pride." Purring others in front of themselves, students provide not only the opportunity to aid the community, but also a chance learn more about themselves and where
their roots are contained.
Love your neighbor as yourself is not only a Christian value - it is also a strong value of the Brother Rice community. The chance to reach out and make a difference in someone else's life is a lesson that is gained through the experience of being a Brother Rice Crusader.
Brother Rice HighSchool .
Faculty & Staff - 1998-99
Br. Karl \'Valczak President
Mr. Michael Hurley Treasurer
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Mr. James P. Amos Principal
Mr. Marvin Marhius Dean of Srudenrs
Mr. Michael Ryan Athletic Director
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Mr. Steven Nye Dean of Students
Mr. William Gleeson Asst. Athletic Director
Mr. George J. Sedlacek Dean of Academics
Mr. Kevin Donegan Director of Srudent Activities
Br. Paul Ickes Mrs. Lynda Jaros Br. Charles Joyce Mrs. Cynthia Kelly Mrs. Deborah King Mr. Mark Klurcharch
Mr. Andrew Knoell Mrs. Diana Kozojed Mr. Richard Leitz Mrs. Therese Liston Mrs. Susan Lucheon Fr. Leo Lyons
Mrs. Nancy Malinowski Mrs. Maura Maloney Mr. Richard Merfise Mr. ick Markulin
Br. P.B. Marrin Br. Peter Martin
Mr. Roger McCann
Mrs. Marianne McGeary Mrs. Dorothy Mendes Mr. Donald Molenda Mrs. Catherine Morrin
Mrs. Joan Motisi Mr. Patrick Neville Mrs, Marge Nykaza Mrs. Christine O'Grady Mr. aifford Petrak Mrs. Helen Pirula
Mr. Patrick Richardson Mrs. Joan Rickerson Mr. Hal Ross Ms. Karen hissler Mrs. Judith Schramm Ms. Jean Searls
Ms. Kristine Segraves Mrs. Catherine Seibr Mrs. Mary Ann Sheehan Mrs. Mary Smith Mrs. Dee Srec
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Mr. Christopher Stiglic Mrs. Mary Rita Stringham Br. ) Toole
Mr. Robert Twardy Mr. 1110mas Uraski Br. Frank Vcrre
Fr. Mark Walter
Ms. Lori Wese
Mr. lain \'Qilliams Mr. Edward Zabrocki
Faculty Credits.
Albanese, Mr. Albert: Theology IV Marriage and Family, Theology III Morality. B.S. Theology- St. Joseph's College.
.Alberts, Mr. Robert: World History, Earth Science. Varsity and Junior Varsity Golf head coach, Sophomore Basketball head coach. B.S. P.E.- Western illinois University, M.A. Ed.Ad.- Governors State University
Allen, Mr. Phillip: Publicity Director. B.A. JournalismEastern illinois University.
Antos, Mr. James: Principal, Vietnam History. National Honor Society, Moderator BA Psychology - illinois State University, MS - Experimental Psychology - Illinois State University, Administrative Certificate - St. Xavier University.
Augustyn, Mr. Joseph: Advanced Algebra H, Algebra II Trigonometry H, Math Dept. Chair, North Central Steering Committee Chair. Student Congress. B.A. Mathematics- Lewis University, M.Ed. Curriculum- National Louis University.
Baader, Mr. Robert: World History. Director of Curriculum, SocialStudies Dept. Chair. B.S. Loyola University (IL), M.A.- Governors' State University, C.A.S.- Northern Illinois State.
Barkowski, Mrs. Eileen: Theology III Morality, Guidance Counselor. Walk-a-thon, Kairos Retreat Director, Graduation Co-Coordinator. M.A.- Counseling, L.C.P.C.(Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor).
Bergmann, Mr. Joseph: U.S. History, Psychology- Sociology. B.S.- Loyola University (IL), M.S.Ed.- Chicago State University.
Bergstedt, Mr. Denis: Algebra II, Intro to Calculus - AB Ripon College - Math Team Moderator, Volleyball Coach.
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Brown, Mr. Robert: Vice Principal of Institutional Advancement. BA - Northeastern Illinois University, MA Northern Illinois University, MA - Northeastern Illinois University .
Budz, Mr. Jeffrey: English I H, English II, English III.
Varsity Basketball assistant coach. B.A.S.- St. Xavier University.
Oano-Herna.ndea, Mr. Steven: Spanish 1, 4, AP. Hermano Unidos con Edmundo, Moderator. BA Sociology - University of Notre Dame. BA - Anthropology - University of Notre Dame. MA Education - University of Michigan.
Carlson, Mr. Jack: Guidance Councelor, English IV. Diversity Director, Kairos Retreat Director. B.A.- EnglishLoyola University (IL), M.A.- Administration and Supervision- Chicago State
Collins, Br. Thomas: Campus Minister, Peer Ministry, AP Chemistry. BS Chemistry - Iona College, MS Chemistry University of Notre Dame, MEd Education De Paul, MA Theology Creighton University.
Coughlan, Mr. Brendan: Algebra I, Algebra II Trigonometry, Algebra III Trigonometry. Sophomore Football head coach. B.S. Aerospace Engineering- University of Notre Dame.
Courtney, Mrs. Nancy: Spanish I H, SpaniSh III. Assistant Drama Club Moderator. B.A. Spanish Ed.- University of
B.A. Library Technical Assistance- St. Xavier University.
Maloney, Mrs. Maura: Development Office, Grant writer.
B.A.- St. Mary's College, Notre Dame. M.A.- St. Xavier University
Marfise, Mr. Richard: Accounting, Accounting H, Economics, Consumer EconomiCS, Business Law. Dept. Chair Business. B.A. BUSiness Administration.
Martin, Br. Peter: German 1-4, Bookstore. MRE - Seattler University. German Proficency Certificate - Goethe Institute.
Mathius, Mr. Marvin: Dean of Students. Biological Science. BS -University of lllinois@Chicago.
McCann, Mr. Roger: Geometry, Guidance Counselor.
Freshmen Football head coach, Junior Varsity TenniS.
Molenda, Mr. Don: Chemistry. Head Coach, Cross Country, Assistant Coach, Track. BS Biology, St. Xavier University.
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BUSiness Law, Football Coach.
Nykaza, Mrs. Marge: Peer Ministry, Art I Exploring the Arts, Liturgist. Liturgical Music Ensemble Moderator. B. Music- Eastern Illinois University.
Petrak, Mr. Clifford: Algebra I, Assistant Librarian. VarSity Baseball head coach, Varsity and Junior VarSity Bowling head coach. B.S. Math- DePaul UniverSity, M.S. Math- Chicago State University, M.S. Library ScienceChicago State University.
Dombkowski, Mr. Keith: Phys. Ed., Biology. Freshmen Football, Frosh-Soph and Varsity Swimming head coach. B.S. AthletiC Training- University of Illinois @ Chicago B.S. P.E. 6-12- Univerity of Illinois @ Chicago.
Donegan, Mr. Kevin: Pre-lgebra. Director of Recruiting, Director of Activities, Football, Wrestling, I.M. Floor Hockey Moderator. BA - DePaul University.
Douville, Ms. Ellen: English I, English II, English II H.
Hockey Moderator, Literary Magazine. B.A. EnglishHistory- University of Illinois @ Urbana.
Duffy, Mr. DenniS: U.S. History, Criminal-Civil Law.
SADD Moderator. B.A.- Lewis University.
Dwyer, Mr. Daniel: U.S. History, Theology III, Theology II. Intramural Volleyball Moderator. Freshmen Football, varsity Volleyball.
Filan, Mr. Al: Word Processing, World History. B.S.- Business, B.S.- Education.
Forbes, Ms. Christina: English I, Reading. Focus Director.
B.A. English- Loyola University (IL).
Gleeson, Mr. William: Assistant Athletic Director. Senior History, Frehsmen History. Football, Head Coach, Track Coach. BS - IllinoiS Benedictine, MS - Univeristy of illinois @ Champagne.
Grogan, Mr. Martin: Drafting Concepts, CAD, Auto Cad, Quick Basic Computer Progamming. Sophomore Football, Varsity TenniS head coach. B.S.- Winona State University.
Haas, Br. David: Theology II Sacraments. Mother's Club Moderator, Jug Master. B.S.- Iona College- Physics, M.S. Eastern IllinoiS University- PhySiCS, M.M.- Seattle University- Theology.
Hackett, Mr. Jack: Earth Science. Varsity and Junior Varsity Cross Country asststant coach. B.S. Geology- St. Joseph's College, M.S. Geology- University of Notre Dame.
Hall, Mrs. Jon Lee: English II, English II Honors, English III, Journalism. Yeaerbook Moderator, Newspaper Moderator. B.A. English, West Virginia Tech. M.A. English, Governors State University.
Dept. Chair. B.A.- St. Xavier University, M.A.- University of
Chicago.
Neville, Mr. Patrick: English IV, Honors, AP American History, Honors Program Director. BA - Loyola University, MA - University of Texas @Houston.
Nye, Mr. Steven: Senior Dean of Students, Keyboarding, Dean of Students, Head Football Coach.
Bowling
Moderator. B.A.- DePaul University, M.A.- Chicago State University.
Richardson, Mr. Patrick: U.S. History. VarSity Basketball head coach. B.A. History- illinois Benedictine College.
Rickerson, Mrs. Joan: Secretary Guidance Dept. American Academy of Art- Commercial Art two-year degree.
Ross, Mr. Hal: English III, Speech. Key Club Moderator, Edmund Rice Society Spiritual Director, Kairos Leader. B.S. Education - Northeatern Missouri State. MEd. - Loyola.
Ryan, Mr. Nichael: College Algebra. Athletic Director. BS - Northern Illinois University, M.Ed - Governors State University.
Schissler, Ms. Karen: Theology I Life Management Skills.
Searls, Ms. Jean: English IV, AP English IV. M.A. EnglishChicago State University, B.S.Ed.-Chicago State UniverSity.
Sedlacek, Mr. George: Assistant Principal. World History.
Seibt, Mrs. Catherine: Foreign Language Dept. Chair, Educational Support Committee Chair, Spanish II H, Spanish ill H. Discipline Board Member. B.A.- Northern illiriots University.
Sheehan, Mrs.: Latin 1-4, English. BA - Mundeleine College of Loyola University.
Toole, Br. J: Chemistry, Basic Chemistry. Wrestling Moderator, Volleyball Moderator, Intramural Basketball. B.S.- Loyola University (IL), M.Sc.-Eastern Illinois University, M.Admin.- University of San Francisco.
Uraski, Mr. Thomas: Chicago History, Geography. Fishing Club, Chess Team, Director of Maintenance, VarSity baseball. B.A.- Northern IllinoiS, M.A.- St. Xavier University.
Verre, Br. Frank: Advanced Computer Programming, AP
Computer SCience, Curriculum and Technology Committees. Swimming Moderator, Water Polo Moderator, Computer Club Moderator. B.S.- Iona College.
Walczak, Br. Karl: President. BA French, Lewis College, MA French, University of Notre Dame, MA Administration, UniverSity of San Francisco
Walter, Fr. Mark: Theology I, Theology II. B.A.- St. Xavier College, M.Div.- Mundelein Seminary.
West, Ms. Lori: English ill, Spanish I. M.A.- Penn State University, B.A.- University of IllinoiS @ UrbanaChampaign.
Zabrocki, Mr. Edward: English ill, Director of Counseling. Principal's Advisory Counsel, North Central Steering Committee, Educational Support Committee. B.ASt. Mary's University, M.Ed.- DePaul University.
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Reaching Out in a fresh new way
Fear. Uncertainty. Excitement. These words and many others aptly describe the unique experience of freshman year.
This year is is filled with new experiences and new challenges. The many adjustments needed to survive freshman year bring about both excitement and worry. Freshmen have to worry about their books, getting lost in the halls, trying to get along with other freshmen, and making friends. If this is not enough, three times as many schoolmates are born physically and mentally more mature, leaving a freshman confused and afraid. However, with the help of newly made friends and caring teachers, freshmen manage year after year. Also, freshmen have new academic challenges that call on them to learn and extend their creativity to a higher level. They learn how to work with others in the classroom; they discover interesting ideas about both God and the Catholic faith while sitting in religion class; and, through joining SPOrtS and other extra-curricular activities, freshmen learn how to compete and work with others on a team. After a little thought, freshmen usually come to the conclusion that freshman year is not so bad after all, because there are so many opportunities available to cater to nearly everyone's desires. If nothing else, freshman year provides a new start with Brother Rice as the new proving grounds. Freshmen also find fun things to do, such as going to a Friday night football game or to the homecoming dance for the first time. Essentially, freshmen should take advantage of their new beginning, realizing that they will not be in the same position for four years and that the four years at Rice will seem like a century if they do not get off on me right foot.
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Patrick Adc
Jacob Adeszko Jeremy Aguiar Christopher Alonzo Jarrett Arnold Joseph Ash. \X/illiam Blake Ryan Bcnen
David Brongiel John Budz Brian Burg Joseph Burke Timothy Byrnes Matthew Carey Richard Carey Daniel Cerullo
Joseph Cervantes James Cervone Aaron Chappell Daniel Charles Andres Chaves Marrhew Chyba Frnnk Cirro Derek Clark
John Clarke Timothy Clemmons Jerry Cody
John Coghlan Richard Colby Timothy Coleman Amhony Collello Daniel Conroyd
Carl Courtright John Crinion Sigfreda Cruz Joseph Cucio James Daemickc Jeremy Daly Nicholas D.IC1l Amhony Degnssc
Roberto Dehoyos Michael Delariva Michael Dikcis Mark Donahue Joseph Doody
(even Dorich Eoin Dougan Kevin Doyle
John Driscoll Abelardo Duarte Robert Duewenh Patrick Duffner Ryan Duffy William Duhig Daniel Eckroth Eric Ecksrorm
Ryan Ephgrave Zachary Erb Adrian Espana Juan Espinosa Shaun Fahey
Iarthew Fidyk Raymond Finn David Fitzpatrick
Bradley Flanagan Chris Flavin
Brad Fletcher Xavier Flores
Kevin Fournier Freddie Frazzini Marrhew Gallagher Brian Galvin
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Daniel Garbacz Elliot Gentry Edward Gervain Kevin Glover James God un Antonio Gonzalez Claudie Gonzalez \X'i1liam Gorski
Joseph Govea Kevin Grady Salomon Guzman John Hargan Richard Harrigan juyrnes Hare Raymond Heinrich Hecror Hernandez
Joseph Higgins Mark Higgins Daniel Hogan Jacob Hoirsma
Nicholas Hooker Sean Hopkins Marrhew Ingersoll Theodore Iversen
Robert Jachim Joseph jackson Raymond Jendra Derrick Jimenez David Johnston
Peter Joyce Brian Kapclka
Ryan Kelly Christian Kelsey Frederick Keys Martin Kiedrow Benjamin Kielbasa Robert Kinkaid Christopher Kinney Robert Kinra
Michael Kittler Thomas Knightly Matthew Kohles Perer Kcnow Paul Kovacs Christopher Kozlarek
Andrew Krol Devin Kruski
WiUiam Kucera Jason Kyle Casey Ladisfas Kevin Lanigan Christopher Laporta Marcin Laughlin David Leamy Ryan Leung
Shaun Leyden Walter Lindish Michael Little Bruce Logsdon
.Iohn Lomb Eduardo Lopez Salvador Lopez Daniel Loye
John Mncarol Nicholas Malik Matthew Malone Jose Martinez Martin Masterson Michael Mcumon Sean McCollam Christopher Marry
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Joseph McGeh('(' John McGowan Ryan McGriff Kevin McKendry Michael McKenna Steven McKenna Terry McM,ahon Sean McNulry
Eric McQueary Robert Mendez Alex Meno Steven Milles
Kevin Montgomery David Moran Andrew Morgan Brendan Moriarty
Robert Morrin Christopher Morris Haley Mui
Marc Mullaney Ryan Mullen William Mullen Brendan Murphy Michael Murphy
Anthony Musso Nicholas Mynarich William Narnbo Thomas Nelligan Daniel Nevinger Michael icomra Daniel Nolan Matthew Nowak
Michael cwatski Jnmes O'Brien Kevin O'Byme Jamie Oceguera Melvin Odom Luke O·Loughlin Ervin Olson
Ian O'Malley
Thomas Orniecinski Brian O· Neill
Abel Ortiz
Brian Oszakiewski \'Q'ayne Ozrnina Gino Pacetti Daniel Passananri Brian Pendergast
Joseph Perra iris James Pisacaor Damian Plioplys Matthew Posgay Landon Powell James Principle John Proano Brerc Psik
Joseph Pursley Michael Quinn Jr. James Ramig John Ramirez Daniel Reed
Paul Retake Daniel Richardson Patrick Robbins
Raymond Robinson Kevin Roche Vincent Rojas
I ichclas Romanas David Rowan Joshua Ruggio Michael Rummery Joseph Ruzich
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James Ryan Jacob Sachcn Daniel Sahnas Daniel anchez Jorge Sanchez
Paul arrcn Scan anion Matthew Scannell
Paul haller Patrick Schiavone Michael hucb Edward hulra
Anthony Schwartz Steven hapirc Daniel Shervino Eric Shoesmirh
Kevin iedlecki Isaias Sifuentes Christopher Slemp Dennis magur fidel Solis Mario Sow Timothy Spokes
Marthew Srachowkski
David Starks Michael Taff Ronald Talaski Michael Tardy Brerr Taylor
Ryan Terrell Darnell Thomas emmanuel Thomas
Hector Torres Juan Torres Ryan Tuzik Joseph Vaclavik
Viras VinCI Brendan Vizza Richard vody Robert Walls
Anthony \X'nlsh Brian Warchol Greg Ward Michael \'<'elsh Brian Whitlock Jeffery WidmolH Anthony Wiooenski Michael \Xlilcox
Bradley \'(Iillerre Steven WilJiams Gregory \'(/iI5On Mark Winisrorfcr
James Winrers Michael Withers Michael Woods jarrerr \'(Irishr
luke Yanz Srephen Yu Trevor Zairz
Nicholas Zielcr Jeffery Zoeller Jason Zudycki
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Sophomores Kevin Moss. John Huber. and Brian Hum can't ger enough of rhar funky sruff in (he cafeteria.
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Second Grasp
More so than other years, sophomore year is a time when students can relax and enjoy themselves. They have adjusted to their new school and have gotten used to the heavier workload. Once these adjustments are made they can turn their minds to other things, such as exploring their interests and goals. "Sophomore year is a year to take on new challenges, to learn from freshman mistakes and to grow stronger," said sophomore Joshua Watson.
Academically, sophomore year is a time for students to buckle down and keep their grades up. Most students do not think roo seriously about college in sophomore year but slacking off could result in a ruined record and not getting into the college of their choice when the time comes. With two years of high school still ahead, it is hard to think about having to choose a college or find a job.
Sophomore year is also a good time for the student to find his niche within the school. Because there are not tOO many pressures on him, such as preparing for the ACT, or choosing a college, he can explore different sports and activities. This may help him find out what he is interested in and good at and could help him choose a career or college major.
"To me sophomore year is like going to the dentist. You hate the rhoughr of going, but in the end it's quick and painless," said sophomore Ryan Sullivan.
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Matthew Akins Anthony Albano Jose Alcxandri Matthew Allen Adam Alrenbach Adam Alvarado Michael Alvarez Jose Alvaree jr
Kyle Anncrino Andres Areans Timothy Arena Tomas Asllana] David Bachler Jose Barragan Timothy Barry Merrhew Bauer
Adam Berkowicz Mark Biegaoski John Bielecki Paul Bollinger Johnathan Boose Kevin Boudreau Thomas Sour Daniel Bowen
Robert Brader Steve Brandenburge Michael Brow Randy Brown Michael Bruno John Bryer Matthew Buckley Patrick Buending
James Burke Patrick Burke Timothy Burke John Burton Brian Buttron Luis Calderon Sergio Calderon Brian Carey
Sean Carey Timothy Carroll Brian Caner Michael Cascio Sean Casey Anthony Ceja Patrick Chambers Raben Chambers
Dorsey Chappell James Coghlan Joseph Colander TImothy Colander Ryan Colby
Kevin Coleman Alexander Comminos Brian Conrad
Colin Cook Robert Copp Michael Corle Phillip Crivellone Rey Cruz
Carl Cuevas Eugene Curdna Brian Dalron
Matthew Daly Robert Davie Clarence Davis Marc Davis Matthew Deceaoh Michael Defranco Anthony Deprima Michael Devries
Sophomores
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Daniel Diu Jobn Dignan Joseph Dioaso Brian Dixon Joseph Dovalina Christopher Duckhom Brendan Duffner Manhew Duffy
Brian Dugan james Duignan Marc Dunworth David Duran Matthew Duszak Kevin Edgeworth Michael Fary
Mark Feigl
Patrick Finerty
James Flannery
Michael Fleischman Ryan Fleming Sean Fleming Darcy Foiliard Brendan Ford
Jason Foster Nicholas Franklin Brian Funk
Kyle Gaffney Douglas Gallian Joel Galvan Jr. Hcriberro Garcia
Roger Garcia
Kyle Garmes Marrhew Gilberro William Gleeson Ricardo Godinez Johnarhan Grella Anthony Griffin
Brian Grote Randall Grzenia
Patrick Gue Victor Guevara Miguel Guitierrez Alessio Guzman Michael Hague Edward Hammer David Hanley Robert Hardcastle
Brian Hardy Rayfield Harrell Jr.
Michael Hasty Matthew Heeney David Heirnberg Manuel Hernandez Francisco Herrera Brian Hickey
Matthew Hill Eric Hiltner Anron Hogan Michael Hasty Matthew Houze John Huber Brian Hunt Cernal Jackson
Matthew James Gary Jankowski Jason Jaskulski Dcmarius Jones Eugene Kazecki Kieran Kelliher
Kenneth Keselica Jr.
George Kfur
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Leo Finn
James Knighrly Steven Kolodzinski Brian Kosranski Matthew Korheimer Matthew Kovats George Kraynak John Krysrof
Steven Kraysiak
Stanley Kus Jr. Robert Kusel Craig Laidlaw Christopher Laux Ryan Lawler Adam Leser Michael lewis Marrhew Linane
Daniel Liston
James Lombardi Robert Long Michael Lucarelli Jeffery Ludden Brendan Mackinnon Jeff Madden Michael Malinowski
Daniel Mallo)' Manhew Maples Michael Marrin Marcial Mafrinez John Marhius Jonathan Mayden Jesse McCann Thomas McCanhy
Colin McCormick Kevin McCormick Kevin McDonough Justin Mdver Michael Mcleod Neil McMahon James McNulty
PJ Mendis
David Mendoza Jeffery Mercado Daniel Meske Christopher Miernicki Richard Miller Raymond Monahan Anthony Monragano Ryan Moroz.
Robert Mosel Kevin Moss Robert Mullaney James Mulligan Derek Mulqueen Daniel Murphy Mere Musselman Edward Musto
William Neary James Nicky Gregory Noha Matthew Noonan Timothy Noonan Arthur orch George Nugent William O'Connor
Joshua Odelson Daniel O'Donnell Richard Oeheme II John Olivero Camacxeile Olivo Ryan O'Reilly Lauro Orozco Jr. Leonel Ortega
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Jamie Ortiz Ronald Padalino Shaun Padgham Steven Paluck Leo Pappalas Jeffery Panaca
Michael Patron Kalman Paul
Marko Pnvic James Pembroke Gabriel Perez Richardc Perez Amonio Perkins Kevin Peters George Peterson Alessandro Picciolini
Richard Picrzynski Nicholas PipaJa Adam Pirman James Poole Andrew Popielec javaris Pratt Anthony Presbiterc Brian Prosapio
Christopher Przybylski J usrin Radziewicz John Regan Eric Reschke Justin Rex Adam Reyes Steven Reyes Matthew Ribikawsis
Dominic Rizzo Arturo Rodriguez Marine Rodriguez Chad Roeske Nicholas Romo Richardo Ruiz Daniel Ryan
Zachary Sadek
Marrin Saldana ReynaJdo algado WilJiam Salter 111 Joe Sangster Anthony Sasak Krisrian Schmidt-Stang James Schultz. Keith Schwalra
Randall Schwalra
John Sexton Matthew Shine K ylc Shinnick Paul Skercich Blaise Steele
jarnaal Steward John Strubel
Ryan Sullivan
James Sullivan Jr.
Joseph Tassone Michael Terrev David 1110mas John Thornton Gabriel Torncro
Joseph Treacy
Todd Triller Rigoberro Valencia Brent Valentino Thomas Walaszek Brendan Wnlsh Thomas Walsh Joseph Ward Damian WarshaU
58 People
Joshua \'(faeson Thomas \'(lam Timothy W'(''3thcrby Richard \'(feber Brian Weg
c!;fford Wells \'(IiJliam \'V'hiricy Chris \Vieo.orck
Mark Wilkey Anthony Williams Leonard Willis Larry \Xlilson Timothy Winters John \'(fiora Frederick \'(IoOOs Mark Yore
Francisco Zamora
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Walking into Brother Rice for the first time was probably so overwhelming that you thought your old seat in .: grammar school looked twenty times better than it did when you actually sat in it.
But you forged ahead and walked into the gym with your chin up. Day one went by, then week one, then a .month, and then finally the year. It seemed like a breeze, then the dreaded sophomore year awaited. And when you ·fmished your last final exam of sophomore year, you could finally say the three word phrase you had long awaited, . ''1' m an upperclassman. "The next step on the quest for maturity and independence.
. Junior year, what could you possibly say about it? For one, you are no longer a "benny." You can finally attain . the unifying symbol of the Brother Rice community, the class ring. But it is also a time for great seriousness, the SAT's and ACTs stare juniors in the eye. It is also the year of picking colleges. Scheduling freedom is another
'power of the juniors. However, if not careful, they could jeopardize their future with an excessively lenient schedule.
Junior year also allows athletes to participate in varsity sports. The determination and effort of the athletes over . the past two years should hopefully begin to flourish and allow them to show their Rice Pride.
Juniors represent the future of the school. They have most of the respect and similar privileges of Seniors. They have made it through the first twO years and are able to completely comprehend the concept of being a "Crusader."
Juniors Favorite Teacher Quotes -
"You Jerk" - Mr. DuffY "You Lose" - Mr.
Zabrocki
"KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid!" - Coach Gleason
"uh wa, uh wa, uh wa, eb, eb, eb" - Mr.
Dolan's Theme Music
Junior Patrick McNaUy pauses for a moment on the \'(Ialk-A·Thon trail.
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Anthony Adamczyk
Robert Aderman Marco Alvarez Carlos Arroyo Michael Augie
Ralph Bal Jason Baloun Ryan Balsewich
William Banks Michael Barry Christopher Baylis Thomas Becker Raymond Belcher Timothy Belcik Thomas Berry David Bertling
Thomas Biancicrro Stanley Bielawski Paul Bojko Jeffrey Boudreau Jason Brackin Sherman Braden
BiU Bruno
Jeffrey Bucina
Ryan Bush Martin Buder 1S.'l<:lC Burton Brendan Cahill Daniel Calderon Jorge Calderon Joseph Cambria Gary Caponigro
Carl Carandnng Luigi Cardella
Tbornas Carmody Brendan Carrig James Carroll Patrick Carter Daniel Casey Jose Castillo
Christian Cesaro Julius Chaidez Thomas Chambers jason Chapel Joseph Charles Michael Charnora Jonathan Chibicki John Chojnacki
Michael Chuffo Kevin Clam
Anthony C1arizio Kevin Cleofe Ryan Coffey R )'an Collins
J usrin Costello Michael Covorsos
Steven Conic
Ricky Crain Charles Craine Brian Crowley Brendan Cullen \'(filliam Curta
Michael Daniher Parrick Darling
Joseph Delcorse Michael Demars icholas Denny Kevin Doherty Edward Doody
Christopher Dospoy Robert Driscoll Martin Drumm
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Anthony Dwyer Kevin Dwyer William Dwyer Carlos Enciso James Esposito Ryan Esmnd James Famera Daniel Favela
Todd Feicl Joseph Fernandez James Finn Aaron Fissinger Thomas Flannery Gregory Flood Antonio Flores Bernie Flores
Dustin flares
John Foran
Joseph Forbes Marco F rer Michael Foster Derrick Gabalewica Mark GabaJewicz Jason Garcia
Dominykas Giedraitis Andrew Gierur Sreven Gilligan
Kevin Gceppner ~
M ichael Golda
Daniel Gonzalez Francisco Gonzalez Roberto Gonzalez
Eric Gordon Stephen Gorski Allen Graber Daniel Gray Eroriano Green Vincent Greene Edward Griffin Marrhew Gronski
Michael Gruener Timothy Gustafson Hector Gutierrez Timothy Hejec Steven Hall
Daniel Hanley John Hennon 111 Luke Hanusiak
Michael Hanzie Daniel Harrigan Joseph Hayden Marrhew Hayes Daniel Heinzel Andrew Henderson Thomas Hennigan Joseph Herman
AI Hernandez
Matthew Himmelmann Jeffrey Hironimus Steven Hofflander Sidney Holmes
Keith Howell
Marry Hynes
John Jankowski
Joseph jogmen Brian Johnson Nathaniel Johnson Matthew Jones James Jursich
Robert Kacarnarcayk Adam Keene John Kelly
Juniors
Michael Kelsch Patrick Kennedy Jack Kielbasa James Klockowski Jeffrey Kolb Kevin KolJpaimer M ichael Kolosh Daniel Kovats
Ryan Krafchefer Thomas Krasneck
Chrisrcpher Krygowski Michael K wain WlilJiam Kyles John Legiglia
Brad Lauderdale Gerald Lavery
Frank Lettiere Marcus Lewis \'(Iilliam Leyden
John Ligda Michael Limon Thomas Lunz Daniel Lynch
Luke Lyons
Todd Madsen Arthur Mahl Alex Malian Neill Malone
Michael Mancini Colm Marron Zachary Martin Erasro Martinez
Lorenzo Martinez Richard Martinez Christophel" Mason Muhammad Marariyeh James McAloon Matthew McCarthy Timothy McDonaJd Parrick McGarry
William McGehee Parrick Mcinerney Patrick Me ally 'tanhew l'o'lcNulry James Meehan Zeno Mehas Felix .Mejia David Melicharek
Saul Mendez Bradley Miller Daniel1l.'Iiller Giancarlo Mira Jason Mitchem John Monraltc
Jose Montes Brandon Moore
Michael Moriarty Juan Morin Michael Morlan Tracy Morris Christopher Mcskaires Jonathan Moskaites Michael Mulryan Sean Murphy
Timothy Murphy Perer Muzereus Christopher Nakuds Matthew Neibert Chris Neumann Mike Nolan Michael Nykaza Matthew O'Boylc
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James O'Brien
John O'Connell Niall O'Malley Daniel Obrein-Bravi G iancnrlo Olvera Armando Orozco Eric Orria
James Oskvarek
John Ott
Jon Overton
Eric Pahl Matthew Paller lllOmas Pllnfil Robert Paskowski Richard Pasakier Richard Parurzo
Mario Pawinski Benjamin Peden Timothy Pepper Daniel Perez Jonathan Perfecto Brian Petzel
Keith Pietruszka Michael Picrruszynski
Adam Pietrzak Daniel Pineda Philip Pipala
M ichael Pironri
M ichael Pochordo Charles Pollack Gregory Potter Brian Powley
Richard Prange Colin Prendergast Timothy Prendergast James Pritchard Robert Przybylski Ryan Pucher Brendan Purse Christopher Quaid
Patrick Quaine Damian Ramos Jose Rangel
Kelly Reardon Jonathan Releford Daniel Remiasa Daniel Rerzke Christopher Reyes
Pedro Reyes
James Ribikawskis ""iUiam Richards Virus Ripskis
Edwin Rivadeneira Christopher Robinson Gerardo Rodriguez Richard Rogers
Kevin Rohan Christopher Rojas Garrick Royster Marrin Ruberry Kevin Ryan Manhew Ryan \'{filliam Sadek Eduardo Sanchez
Alexis anitagc James Savaianc Alex Schaller Michael Schergen John Schlee Daniel Schuld Steve Score Joseph Sea
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Keith Seper jason Shields Nicholas Shields
Brian Siska
Robert Slawson Marek Slodycaka Bradley Smith Thomas Sobon
Jordan Sorrell Chris Sosnowksi \,(/iI1iam pee Jr.
Ryan Spokas John Stack Paul Stankiewicz Brian Sterk Johnnchan Srewarr
I van Srricic Nicholas Swiech James Szalko Daniel Szrnergalski Victor Tassone Mark Telander Simon TheoduJe Brian Thome
James Tack Norman Tom Caesar Torres David Toscano David Tracy Michael Trehey Robert Tuzik Alejandro Valadez
John Vandenhende Rolando Vargas Thomas Vencrice Richard Vera Nicholas Verserro Carlos Villamil Thomas Volk Bryan WaI,hall
Edward \'(/axmansky Michael \'(/aziQ Marrhew \'(IiJmot Rubbin Wims Bartholomew Winters Daniel \'(Inek Steven \"(/ oods Gus Xiarhos
Vic Yanz Joseph Zaczek Daniel Zagara Keith Zavorka
Chrisropher Zimowski Tomas Ziupsnys Brian Zofkie
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semesrer 3j awards ceren
This is the end my friend ....
Four years ago, the class of 1999 entered the halls of Brother Rice High School as nervous boys, and on May 27th, 1999, they left Rice, via the football field after participating in their last school function at Brother Rice, Graduation. But on that first day, Brother Casey made a predication, and it came true. He told us that after four years, no one will be the same, and that while we sat there in the gym, to enjoy every moment, because four years will go quickly. Did it ever! From midnight madness to the Senior prom, four years seem to jell together as one. But Senior year is always special, a time to find your place for the next four years. Class schedules are not as aggressive as they had been in previous years, and students have almost no worries as their college choices are made and tests have been taken. Senior year is definitely one to remember.
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Crusaders' Best or Favorite Memories ...
Victor Aguinaga, Jr.
Brad Aguirre Miguel Alfaro, Jr.
"Mr. Ross's English class freshman year" - Many Seniors
Paul Alfich Thomas Alonzo Luis Alvarez, jr.
"When Jaime Forst wore two different pairs of shoes to school" - Brett Bielinski
Michael Amaro Timothy Annerino Michael Archie
"Beating Mt. Carmel 2 L- 3 on Homecoming" - Many Seniors
"Kairos" - Many Seniors
"Winning the Water Polo State Championship Junior Year" - Ely Calero
Laceef Aryee Christopher Asbury Kurt Bakun
, 'Basketball Games" - John Mct.ormick
David Banik Richard Barclay James Banaglia
"Ms. Bruce" - Many Seniors
, 'Beating Leo for Catholic League in Basketball Senior Ycar."- Many Seniors
Neil Bergeron Brett Bielinski George Bi~'S, III
Blake Biszewski Thomas Blazer Thomas Bojarcwica Timothy Bracken Jason Brandt
Patrick Brennan Jeffery Brook
Kevin Brown
Sidney Brown, Jr. Guillermo Buenrostro
David Bulvan Brian Bums Eddie Burron, Jr. John Busking Justin Buder
Timothy Byrne Jackson Cabauaran Ely Calero Anchony Capron Jason Cardona
Brian Carey
Dale Caridine, Jr. Christopher Carney Raul Casales, Jr. Nolbertc Casas
Mike Cavaro Frank Chaplin, rv Frank Cheers Steven Chyba James Clarke
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Marrbew Clarkin Anthony Gaudio Sean Collins Michael Connelly James Corrigan
Roberr Craven Kevin Crowe Kevin Cusick Kevin Duhon
Matthew Daniher
Arthur Dam III Howard Davis Roger Decker, JII Joshua Deering Norman Defranco
Adrian DelBosque Gary Ddl'Orfancllo Mark Deskovich Luis Diaz Jason Dockery
John Doody, Jr Thomas Dougherty Paul Dowd Brian Doyle Joseph Drennan
Thomas DriscolJ Kevin Duffner Jason Dyrda Michael Endzel Luis Escobedo, Jr.
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Matthew Fournier Brian Fox
Ismnel Franqui, Jr.
Edward Pudece Joshua Fullman \'{Iilliam Funk
Richard Gaicki Antonio Galvan Jr. Kellen Gamble
Ricardo Gamboa. Kevan Gannon Alejandro Garcia, Jr. Roberto Garcia
Willinm Fanelli Patrick FarreU John Fech
Edward Feliciano, Jr. Michael Fennell
Joseph Ficzgerald McGlamhon Fleming, III Lamont Fletcher
Daniel Foreman
James Forst
Seniors
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Fernando Garza, IIJ Omar Garza Morgan Gavin Matthew Geraghry Sergio Godinez, Jr.
Edgar Goluch Craig Gondarcayk Brandon Gonzalez Miguel Gonzalez Jesse Goyria
Mark Graca Sean Grady William Gmnnes Jordan Green Andrew Gres
Joseph Grimes, I U Fernando Gutierrez, Jr.
Keith Gutierrez Michael Hanna
Justin Hernandez Nicholas Hernandez
Dan Ritchie struggles with a calculus problem.
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Ruben Herrera Daniel Heywood Joseph Hilburger Robert Hoitsma, Jr. Steven Horton
Allan Howard, II Richard Hudec, II Sean Hunt Michael Hynek Jason jerousek
Martin Joyce John Karczewski Jeffn.,. Karr Bryan Kelly Patrick Kelly
Marrhew Kisha Brad Klimkowski William Knor Christopher Knox John Kohl"
Seniors
Seniors Craig Mircbell, Brian Kova rs , JonPaul Wicowski, Rob Lagoni. and Mart Yore rerum from the walk-a-rbon.
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Patrick Koncel John Konrath James Konstanr, Jr.
Brian Kovacs, Jr.
David Kriedemann
Gerald Kruel
Thomas Kuaiela Kanon K ysiak Erik Iabudeik Robert Iagoni
Terrence laPage Anthony Lara John Lee T. J. Lee Morgan Leslie
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Michael Levine Jason Lirchneckert Joseph Linn
Billy Locke
Jose Lopez
Joshua Lopez David Lozano Daniel lynch Patrick Lynch Brian MacKinnon
James Madden Michael Malone Martin Maloney Michael Manfredi Richard Marren
Jovan Marrin David Marzec Brian Maske Thomas McBride Daniel McCabe
Kevin McClowry John McCormick Patrick McCormjck Matthew McDonough Dermot McGuire
Daniel Mclncosh Matthew McKevitt Matthew McKitrick Sam McNeil
Seniors
Sam McVay, IJI Charles Meehan Patrick Meiner joshua Mercer Donald Merkle, J 1I
Thomas Merry Lance Metzger Carlos Mexicano Asam Michael james Michaels
Craig Mitchell Gerry Moloney Kevin Moran Americo Morelli Brian Morley
PhiUip Mortimer Erik Moskavicz AIda Moya Christopher Murphy Thomas Murray
Edgar Navarro Ocavian Neamru Daniel N icbols Timothy Nickless Andrew Nicky
john Nino james Noonan, II Michael Noonan Darius Norvilas Terrence O'Boyle
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~ 78 PwpCe.
Joseph O'Connell Nick O'Connor William O'Connor Mart O'Hearn Ryan O' Malley
Timothy O'Neill Peter O'Reilly Matthew Olenak Jesus Ortiz Salvador Ortiz
Matthew Paluck Hilmar Paul Christopher Perez Gerald Petraitis Robert Phelps
Marrin Philbin Anthony Piechocki James Pirman Michael Pizur Timothy Polacek
Seniors
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79 t.I.:.-::
Steven Rowe Hector Ruiz Daniel Rummery Kevin Russell Daniel Sanchez
Willliam Sanchez Carlos Sandoval Edward J. Santiago Marcos Saucedo Matthew Sedlacek
Dennis Sexton Michael Shamma Donald Shaughnessy John Shine Thomas Siefert, II
Jeremy Sikorski James Sivicek Aaron Smith (even Spadoni
Nicholas Spangelo
Demonze Spruiel Brian Stahl Brian Stankus Scott Sraros Norbert Srasik
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~ 80 PeopCe
Phillip Rizzo Richard Rodriguez Eric Roeske Anthony Roman
Adam Staszewski Mark Srehney WilJiam rewarr Michael Stokes Robert Strickland
David Sullivan Joseph Sullivan Daniel Terrnunde Kevin Terry Fernando Tcudi
Donald Thomas Kevin Thomas Patrick Thomas Edwin Thullen Ronald Ticer. Jr.
Edward Torba, UJ Francisco Tore Gabriel T orres Brian Tracy Dominic Trnka
Jacob Vallejo
Chris Van Haren Daniel VanderPloeg Ruben Vasquez Steven Vereecken
Samuel Vergara, Jr. Bradley \'(/ainwrighc Brian Walsh Christopher Walsh Michael Walsh
Seruors
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81 tiE
Justin Watrobka Brandon Weaver Michael Weliczko
Eric \Westphal \,(/illiam Whelehan
Nicholas \'(/hiee Daniel Williamson Dennis \,(/iJls Jon-Paul Wicowski Mark Wojciechowski
Jeffrey \'(Iojtanowicz Timothy W' ood Gabriel Wright Matthew Yore
Gamboa, Ricardo: Mor9an Park. University of llTinois @ UrbannChompai9n. Crusader of the Wee~ 4; Henncnos Unid'os 2,3,4; Kaims #55; Swimmin9 1,2,3; Water PoCo 1,2,3; C.O.K. 3,4; PSAT Natianaf Hispanic Rec09nition Pro9mm.
LOpez, JOsliuac St. Bernadette, Baff State University. Brulietbaff 1,3; Cruseder of tfie WeeR 1; Honor Ro[ 4; Kairos #48, #53; Peer Minister 4; Voffeyvaff 1,2,3,4.
Lozano, David: Andrew JacRson Language Accufemy. £cRerrf Coffege (FL). Cross Countty 3; Crusader of the Wee" 2; Hennanos Urtilfos 2,3,4; Kairos #55; Swimming 1,2,3,4; VVater PoCo 1,2,3,4.
McKevitt, Mattf'tew: St. Gemtnine. University of llIi110is @ UmanaCftnmpaign. Honor Ro[ 2,3,4; Math Cfu6 2,3; Nationaf Honor SOciety 3,4; Tenrus 3,4; Iffinois State Schorar.
Merkf£, Donati{; SI. Linus. University of IlIinois @ Umruut-Chruttpaign.
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Credits 87 t.t£-
Bi9 Brother 4; Hockey 1,2,3; Honor Ro([ 1,2,3,4; Intmmumt5. 3,4; Kaims #53; Math CfuJi 1,2,3; NatiollaC Honor Society 3,4; Peer Minister 4; 1([1- nois State Scnoiar.
Murphy, Christopfier: Incantation. University of Wisconsin at Manisoll.
Crusader of tlte We& 2,3; Honor Ro([ 1,2,3,4; Math CCu6 2; NattonaC HOIwr Society 3,4; Swimmin9 2,3; Water Polo 1,2,3,4. German ExceCCenee Award; HCil10s State ScflOiar.
Pirman, Jal1U<S: SL Jonn Fisfier, University of Imnois @ Cftampai!)nUrbana. Bi9 Brother 4; Crusader of U" wee!<. 3; Honor Ro([ 1,2,3,4; Kairos #50; Math CCu6 2,3; Nanonnf Honor Society 3,4; Peer Minister 4; Soccer 1,2,3,4.
Pizur, MicliaeC: SL SympllOrosa. l([inois State University. Crusader of tlte Week. 1; foot6aU 1; Honor Ro([ 1,2,3,4; Intmmumt5 3,4; Key Cfub 1,2; Libmry Aifi 3; Office AUf 1.
Pofacefi., Timotliy: St. Mary Star of tlie. Sea. Northern I[ilwis University. ousnder of tlie. WeeR 1; Fisnill9 du6 3,4; HOllar Roff 1,2,4; Intmmumls (Vo[ey6afl); Kairos #55; volTey6a[ 1.
Stasik., Nobert: Louis Pasteur. Ern6ry-RiJfOCe Aeronnuticof University.
Cross Country 1,2; Honor Roff 1,2,3,4; Jntmrnumfs 4; Kairos #51; Nationaf Honor Society 3,4; TmcR 1,2; Who' Arnon9 American Hi91i Schoof Sl1u{ents '97-'98, '~8-'99.
Staszewsfi.i, Adam: 51. Gemfrf. Soutftem llTillOis University. B'9 Brother 4; Crusade» of the Wee~ 1,3; fisf,in9 CrUD 3; foot6a[ 1,2,3,4; Kairos #50; Office Ailf 1,2,3; Peer Minister 4; VolTey&a[ 1.
Sleftney, Mark.: 51. Jofm Fisfier. University of Iowa. Cross Country I;Honor RolT 1,2,3,4; Intmmumls 4; Kairos #50.
Stewart, wiCfiartt: George F. CasseIT. Mormine ValTey. Honor Rof[ 1,2,3,4.
Stricfitand; Robert: Queen of Martyrs. University of JlTinois @ C(,ien- 90. Honor Ro([ 1,2,3,4; Jntmmumfs 3,4; wfw's wfw American Hi9f' Scnoor Students '97-'98, '98-'99.
Snffivall, Josef>fi: Queen of Martyrs. Miami University Ohio. B'9 Brother 4; Crusnder of tfte WeeR 3; foot6a[ 1,2,3,4; Honor RolT 1,2,3,4; Intmmumfs 3,4; Kairos #54, #56; Nanonof Honor Society 3,4; Peer Millister 4; Tmcl< 1,3.
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Credits 89 tJZ-
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Terruunde, DanieC: St. Cftristopher. BaseliaJ( 1; Basket6aJ( 1,2; Honor Roff 1,2,3,4; Iltt1mumfs3,4; Nationaf Honor Society 4.
Well.czli.o, MichaeC: Immacufnte Conception. University of l[finois @ Umana-Champai!Jn. chess Team 2,3,4; Golf 4; Honor Ro[ 1,2,3,4; Intmmumfs 1,2,3,4; Kairos #55; Matli.Cfu6 2,3,4; Nnrtonaf Honor So~ry 4; Studetu Council 3,4; Tennis 2,3; IlIinois State Schofar.
westpfial; Eric: SI. Mary Star of the Sea. Llniversuy of IlIinois @ Urliana-CflOmpai!JfL Bi!J Brother 4; Crusader of tIte WeeR 2,3; Dmma Cfub 4; Honor Ro[( 1,2,3,4; Kairos #57; Li6mry Aia 4; Nationaf HOIlOr Society 3,4; Student Council 1,2; SUraelt! Conqress 1,2,3,4; IlIinois State ScMfar.
Wftekli.an, wifCiam: St. Dnniel tfte Prophet. Arizonn State Ultiversity.
WiUS, Dennis: SI. TflO111as More. Universiry of Iffinois @ Cfticago. Bas~etbaf[ 1,2,3; Crusader of tflf Week 1,2; HOIlOr Rof[ 1,2,3,4.
Witowsli.i, JOIt-PauC: St. Bemadette. Honor Roa 1,2,3,4; Intmmuraf.s 1,2; Kairos #53, #54; Nononnl Honor Society 4; Voffey6a[ 1,2.
Wojciecliowsli.i, Mark: McGu9onjunior Hi9IiSCftoOL University of Imnois @ Umana-Champai!Jn. Intmmuraf.s 1,4; !Cairos #57; Notionaf Honor Society 3,4; I[(irtois State ScflOfar.
Wojtano>vicz, Jeffrey: 51. Louis de Montfort. Northern IlIillOis University. Honor Roff 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1.
Yore, Matthew: St. Turifiius. University of ICfinois @ UroalUlCftampaign. Honor Ro[ 1,2,3,4; Intmlltumfs 2,3; Math cCu6 2; Natiol1o[ Honor Society 3,4; ICfinois State Senofar.
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Zientara, Lukasz: Marti. Twain. College for Enqineerinq, Honor Ro[ 1,2,3,4.
Zimny, James: St. LOllis efe Montfort. Western ICfinois University. Kairos #56; Soccer 1,2,4.
Zywka, NicIioCas: Homer Junior Higli. Selioo( ICfinois State Seliofar.
DANIEL MCCABE is the most likely to get your attention.
JOHN LEE is the funniest.
KEVIN CROWE is the most talented.
SAM VERGARA is the biggest class clown.
MATTHEW O'HEARN is the quietest. JAMES PIRMAN has the best haircut.
ERIC WESTPHAL is the most sophisticated.
MICHAEL ARCHIE is the most athletic.
KEVIN THOMAS is the smartest.
ROBERT STRICKLAND is the most talkative.
MARTIN MALONEY is most likely to return to Rice as a teacher or coach.
WILLIAM O'CONNER is most likely to be Time's Man of The Year.
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Good Luck!
John Doody and his date enjoy the Prom.
Class of 1999
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At Brother Rice, young men enter the halls freshman year and by the time they leave, it is the duty and responsibility of Brother Rice High School to enhance them socially, morally, intellectually, and physically. One of the best ways the school does this is through organized athletics. Participating on a sports team obviously enhances a Crusader physically as the men spend countless hours at practice, in games, or in the weight room in the off season. However, sports also give students a different view of things on many other levels. Socially, sports help
students to meet new people and make new friends. When the freshmen enter Rice they are able to meet new people with similar interests if they are on a team together. Also, sports can help students reach out to people at other schools on the field of play and create an environment of respect and friendship. Morally, a crusader is advanced by his interaction with
the coaches. To coach a Brother Rice sq uad, a person must reach a high eth-
ical watermark, as well as demonstrate a paramount in good sportsmanship and maturity. Intellectually, athletic participation may be the added incentive a student needs to make a certain grade or pass a certain class. Also, as athletic ability increases, sports may help a student go to college and get an advanced degree.