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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1996

'Brother 'Rice 'J-{igh School 10001 S. Pulaski 'Road Chicago, IC 60655 L312 J 779,3410

CR USADER REMINISCENCE

'Ghe Long and Winding 'Road

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or forty years, Brother Rice High School has taught. and will continue to teach, young men how to use their Christian values, intelligence, and other gifts and

talents to benefit themselves and others.

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CRUSADER REMINISCENCE

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n 1955. the Irish Christian Brothers

opened a school in Chicago named for their founder, Edmund Ignatius Rice. Forry years later, Brother Rice High School continues irs mission of preparing young men for college and adult life through irs strong academic and athletic programs. The school also continues ro modernize by renovating (he south gym and adding computer labs. 111i5 year, computers were also added to the library [Q enhance a srudenr's research opportunities, The enrollment at Brother Rice has grown as well. For the second consecutive year, Brother Rice has had the rncsr eighth grade boys rake the entrance exam, more than any other Catholic boys' high school in Chicago.

This year the Brother Rice Cornmuniry said good-bye to one principal and welcomed another. Brother Michael Segvich left after six years as principal and reacher. Brother Dan Casey became (he first Brother Rice alumnus [Q become principal of the school. The faculry continues to grow as more teachers and coaches join rhe staff each year.

Some forty thousand students, from all around the Chicago area, have walked the halls of Brother Rice, bringing their academic and athletic talents to the school. Exceptional reaching and coaching helped develop these talents into successes borh in the classroom and on the playing field. Over ninety percent of Rice's StUdents go on ro college. Graduates have gone to a number of colleges and universities across the countr y helping the school to be known throughout the narion and paving the way for future Crusaders. They have also been awarded scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Association, the state of Illinois, and the colleges and universities that they attended.

The various athletic reams: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer. water polo, tennis, and voUeyball have won numerous Catholic League titles through the years. Individuals have also excelled in track, crosscountry, golf, swimming and diving, and bowling events. Both the football and soccer teams had good seasons and made the playoffs this year. The basketball team once again began its season with Midnight Madness to build enthusiasm among rhe players and the fans.

The Brother Rice Community also COntinues Brother Edmund Rice's mission of helping the less fortunate. The St. Gelasius Program, in its second year, involves faculry and students travelling to St. Gelasius Parish and helping grammar school children and the homeless. Food and clothing are also donated to St. Gelasius. The Brother Rice Key Club helps charitable groups around Chicago, and the school collects money for the missions every week. Juniors and seniors must complete at least ten Christian service hours per semester I as well.

For forry years. Brother Rice High School has taught, and will continue ro teach, young men how to lise their Christian values, intelligence, and other gifts and ralenrs to benefit themselves and others. It also prepares [hem for college and adult life. Continuing Brother Edmund Rice's mission, the school grows academically, athletically, and spirirually as it travels the /allg "lid ll'illdillg road.

Tom Litak, '97

t: Student Council comanother successful food

rer: Rice students enjoy rhe wearher on the annual

.ive-lefr: The Crusader offense is led by DeanHayes, another Foorball Vicrory for the Cru-

awarded a

in a home wrestling march.

Righr: Derek Wasilevich shows his rhe golf course ar a varsiry march.

Lefr: ( Professor) Mike Deskovich participates in an experiment in A.P. Chern Below: Brother Rice srudenrs show their Rice pride at a pep rally.

Senior I Carrick shows hi fensive moves 0 soccer field.

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Above: Dave Kohut shows his enrhusiarn with his "runes" ar a home football game.

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HOMECOMING

On October 14, 1995, the dance comirree. headed by Ms. Bucciarelli and r , Albanese held its Homecoming . Over four hundred couples, who ended the dance, celebrated the foot,II tearns victory over Leo earlier in dav bv dancing the night away. The pi,s entered the main gymnasium ro silver balloons and silver graffiti n:.lng on the walls.

Thi - vears theme song was, "I Could 11 in Love." by Selena. The DJ from '::ounds played a variety of other gs as wel l. For three hours, from

hr to eleven p.m., the couples could her dance, get refreshments in the - re r ia. or get their pictures taken by photographer in the north gym.

:\t the conclusion of the dance, coue i rher went to parties, restaurants,

lither places. As many could see, the -rnecorning Dance of 1995 was a huge ess. For some the dance was just a . I night with a companion. For orbthe dance was another Stop on THE

:'\G .-\:'\D WINDING ROAD.

Left: Tom Lirchenfeld takes the center of attention at a pep rally.

Top: Dan Lazarz and his date enjoy the Homecoming Dance.

Above: The crowd at Homecoming 1996 was the best example of its success and enjoyment for the student body.

Top: The rradirional "YMCA" was nor lefr our at rhis year's Homecoming Dance.

Above: (L to R) Pete Medina, Ramon Ascencio, and Mario Asalgado enjoy the Homecoming Dance with their dares.

Right: Paul Kline (Chipper) shows the srudenr body what he hopes will happen ro -ur opponents. Afrer rhis our Crusader gave his ill deprh quore: "We will \\·In.·

Left: Mart Kelly leads the Crusader offense againsr rhe Lions' defense.

Below: The Crusader ser a srrong mood with his presence ar rhe home foorball games this year.

011 October L4, L995, on an overcast, '.' .ndv JohnstOn Field, Crusader fans be;.,,: F.1eking rhe srands early ro watch :~~:r re.irn rake on the Lions of Leo High )_'1 01.

The Rice Defense, in irs usual dorni~"\:In.'= srvle of play, dug in to the Lions ~.,rh and forced a botched punr at rheir wn -r-r-vard line. Forty-five seconds into :'":~ second quarter, Sam Matthis scored ~ .. cr. option from the 4-yard line. Wirh

sixteen seconds lefr in the firsr half, quarrerback Mart Kelly connecred wirh wide receiver Sreve Flaherty from the LO ro give the Crusaders a L3-0 lead. Lare in rhe third quaner, Rice pur the ball on rhe ground with forty ricks lefr and again gave the ball co Sam Matthis who turned it in to six Crusader points, purring Rice ahead L4-0.

The Cru aders tossed some impressive numbers rhar day pushing rhe ball 151

yards on the ground and 64 aerial yards while giving up only 97 yards to Leo. Sam Matthis accounted for 10 1 yards, and Marr Kelly completed six of nine passes. On rhe orher side of the ball, rhe Crusader Defense manhandled Leo all day and recorded irs fourth shut out of the year.

Mike Baragglia, '97

Top-above: The defensive line scrrles in for another plav .U .1 f: football game. (L to R) Bill Polacek, Brian Treacy. Mario :\!.tr.:·~,

ick Jones, Liam Bresnahan, (backfield Joe Carroll .ind :\!

Lunsford)

Lefr: Sam Matthis shows his offensive moves ar running back Above: Bob Jennings follows his blockers ar a foorball pm.:.

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When Brorher Penny became the first principal of Brorher Rice, the school appeared differenr in some ways rhan it is now. However, many things have srayed the same.

When students first walked rhrough rhe doors of Brorher Rice in 1956, rhe school was much differenr rhan roday. The baseball fields had nor been built. There was only one gymnasium. The Norrh Gym was nor builr until the early 1980's. The Olympic size swimming pool had nor yer been dug. The parking lor was much bigger, because there were no rennis courts. Joe Johnsron field was only a dream. The library was locared where rhe com purer lab 15 today, and computers were nor rhere. The writing, com purer, and keyboarding labs were nor even a glint in the eyes of rhe srudenrs.

One aspecr rhar has remained consranr through rhe forry years of Brother Rice is rhe educarion. In 1956, jusr like in 1996, rhe educarion received at Brorher Rice was second ro none. Rice has graduared Olen who have gone on ro careers in aU areas, ir m reaching to accounting ro the practice of medicine and law, as well as vocarions as pnests and brothers. The morals and values taught at Brother Rice have remained rhe SolIT1e. even rho ugh rhe morals and values of society have changed drastically in the lasr rorry years.

Although the face of Brorher Rice High I has changed greacly, academic and moral education have remained constant. Hopefully. the next forry years will be jusr

- successful and rewarding as the first

Brian Pearson, '97

Years At A

Glance ...

Dan Gurrierez shows rhe 90's way of soccer to the player from rhe 70's. Forry years of soccer ar Brother Rice ....

ABOVE: Kevin McKian and John Hynek perform a chemistry experiment in AP chemistry, juSt as the chemists of 1977, BELO\Xf: The: L 996 Crusader (Chipper) shows the Crusader of rhe 80's how ir's done,

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The Studenr Council sponsors a car smash during rhis year's Spirit

Coleman receives his Eucharisric Minister cross from

Father Jim Presta, Martin Bill Stanley, and cross-bearer son Adeszko at an all scl

mass.

Above: Joe Carroll's "Grarnr shows him some tips on defe

Left: The judges of the d: contest: Mike Lunsford, T Radz, Ryan Carrick, and I Billish voice mutual feelings ( dunk.

r: Brother Collin's Peer Ministry class stops for a r ro pose for a quick picture,

: Matt ((J07) eibr shows Brother Ickes how it's at the Student Council vs. Faculty basketball

The varsi ty mcd ley relay their firsr place award at inals (T.). Zuzga, )ohn Hollason Woodward, Bill Sran-

c-Righr: Brother Hassi rcliclass learns more abou r the rcr Rice Chapel.

r: Brother Rice students raised for gifts ro give (0 Gracel

John Hynek (left) talks

Left: Scott Bluhm and Mark Bevan pose for a picture ar a home foc game.

Below: (Lefr co right) Ryan Carrick, Dan Kinnane, and Ryan Maim as peer ministers ar a school mass.

Far-left: Ryan Buder b drinks ro the patients at Forest Hospital on rhe J\' ers' Club's annual Chris visit.

Left: Ernie Pedroza ao congratulations from Bn Casey.

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discover their talents or hobbies. Plays are performed by the newly developed Brother Rice Crusader is Drama Club, while lnrcmarional Club

more than just a student. "Crusaders" are members of a school, a ream, a club, ,1 cornrnuniry, and a family. As students, we compete with each other academically everyday in class and for class rank each semester. Our elite students are recognized as members of the .. National Honor Society."

As members of athletic reams, we display our physical talents on the field, on the courr, or in rhe pool. Our sportsmanship is respected along with our abiliry co play. Students in clubs

continues irs culturally emphasized field rrips. Key Club continues co help rhe surrounding communities with such events as the annual blood drive. Student Council aids the community with the Christmas Food Drive which raises numerous amounts of food for the needy. The list goes on forever ..

We arc all, each of us, the community of Brother Rice. Wherher ir is ar a football game, or a pep-rally, Midnight Madness or the Walk-A-Thon, when one of us falls, we help him up. Together

we have continued for another year the name and tradition of Brother Rice. Ir is rhe continued tradition and success rhar we share rhar makes us members of a family of "Crusaders." Forty years of students doing their besr ro keep up the name of Brorher Rice. Forry years of students. of athletes, of awards, of grades. of championships, of men - of "Crusaders." The jackers we wear, the fighr song we sing, and the ream we cheer for all show our RICE PRIDE.

Michael Grund, '96

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Founder's Day - Hall of Fame

On January 16, 1996, the Brother Rice Community came together once again in celebration of Founder's Day. Founder's Day is the day that we remember Br. Edmund Rice and all those who have helped shape Brother Rice. During this week the brothers spend time with students speaking about the Brotherhood and their lifestyles. At the Assembly, Br. Fitzsimmons spoke of Br. Edmund Rice as a model in our lives. He portrayed Br. Rice as an honest businessman, a widower who trusted in God's Providence, a risk taker, and a brother to all people. Br. Fitzsimmons also announced the creation of a new organization dedicated to Br. Edmund Rice, "The Edmund Ignatious Rice So-

ciety.

Before Br. Fitzsimmons spoke, Ramon Ascencio and Charles Williams both gave magnificent speeches. Ramon Ascencio spoke of the Latino family and incoporated it with the Brother Rice Community. Ramon Ascencio's speech was followed by Charles Williams', who delivered an inspiring speech on Dr. Martin Luther King and his contributions to African-Americans and to the nation as a whole. Each speech was given with confidence and emotion, encouraging the assembly to listen and to reflect on what had JUSt been said.

At the conclusion of all three speeches Mrs. Doreen Glotz introduced the 1996 Brother Rice Hall of Fame inductee,

Mrs. Shirley Cari. Mrs. Cari, accompanied by her husband Sam, graciously accepted the award from Mr. Antos.

Founder's Day sets aside time for us to think about everyone who has contributed to Brother Rice High School:

Brother Edmund Rice, the brothers, the faculty, families, members of the Hall of Fame, and those who have passionately served at Rice for years without recognition. All these persons have helped shape Brother Rice throughout forty years. Let us hope that, in the years ro come, many more will continue to contribute to Rice.

Matt Roman, '97

!\bove: Mrs. Shirley Cari receives her Hall of Fame induction award from Mr. Antos.

tight: Hall of Fame members Betty Barton, Mildred Gremley, and Jean ::asey attend the annual assembly.

Top-Left: Charles Williams reflects on Dr. Marcin Luther King aI assembly.

Top-Right: Ramon Ascencio speaks about rile Latino family in associ: with Edmund Rice.

Left: Brother Fitzsimmons talks about Brother Edmund Rice's life presence at Brother Rice High School.

Above: Mrs. Maslowski is one of the founding members of the Edn Rice Society.

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ACADEMIa

Academies enables Brother Rice students to demonstrate the knowledge they have acquired )y stnvmg to be:ome the best in :heir fields of earning. The stulents have passed rver many potroles to get good ~rades in the classs they have choen to take while .t Rice.

They are offered . wide variety of

ourses ranging from Mathematics to Scinee, Business to Computers, Foreign .anguages to Social Studies, English to U"t, and Physical Education to Religion. "he teaching skills of the faculty comuned with the facilities open to the stu-

dents provide them with the passion to succeed. The students are many times challenged by extremely difficult tests, homework, quizzes, labs, and much more, which call for the students to apply themselves to their studying. In return for all the time and effort put in by the students, they receive the grades and knowl-

edge needed to

achieve their goals.

The Academics at Brother Rice allow the majority of the students to attend college. So all of the research papers, math problems, science equations, and tests are worth while in the long run.

Above: Mr. Augustyn explains a math problem to his Algebra students.

Opposite page: Brendan Byrne types in his research paper at the writing lab.

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The road to writing

The Brother Rice English Department places a major emphasis on Writing. All srudenrs must produce at least four papers per year in the Writing Lab, where the papers are analyzed for specific problem areas. The students then proofread and correcr their papers using the writing lab anaylsis as their basis, and their own writing skills to refine their papers. Many teachers assign more than the mandarory four. This emphasis on writing helps students develop excellenr skills in writing.

These writing skills may also be developed by working on the publications sponsored by the English Deparrrnenr: the "Standard," the newspaper; the "Crusader," the yearbook; and "The Soapbox Messiah," the literary magazine. All of these publications provide Brother Rice students with excellent opportunities co pursue their writing interests.

Ms. Morrin's English III class takes a quiz on a story they read.

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Mrs. Maloney discusses an assignmenr with ber srudenrs.

Mrs. Sheehan gives a lecture to her class on grammar techniques.

Above-Left: Mrs. Srec helps Gerese Tadros in the writing lab. Mrs. Srec is the supervisor of the writing lab, which provides an analysis of students' papers.

Doyle with a paper in the writing lab.

Lefr: Mr. Neville argues a point wi th Steve Flaherty during an Honors English class.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The road to the World

. Bergmann lectures to one of his Sociology dasses nit their final exam paper.

The History Department has many diverse areas of studies which students may look into. Freshman year students take World History. Beginning from the four centers of ancient civilization, it gradually progresses toward World War II and more contemporary times.

After the history requirements of Freshman and Junior year are met, Seniors are given the opportunity to continue their Social Studies through Senior electives.

World War II/Present is an indepth approach to current U.S'; History covering our past at home and our relations with the rest of the world from the mid-30's the present.

Chicago History covers the history of Chicago, including its political, so-

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cial and economic background from its beginning to the present and hopes for the fu ture.

Psychology gives an overview of the historical development of the field of psychology and is taken for one semester. Students take Sociology the second semester, which attempts to analyze if the way individuals act within various groups and societies is considered normal or problembehavior by others.

Constitutional Law concentrates on the American Legal System, its hisrory, and development up to the present. Certain topics covered include separation of powers, freedom of belief, freedom of expression, equal rights, and the rights of the accused.

Mr. Uraski's dass rakes a quick time Out for a picture.

Brorher Ickes helps Ed Sed lac with some homework.

Below: A History class does some group work in class.

MATHEMATICS

The Brother Rice Mathematics Department provides education and supporr so that all srudencs can find their way on the long and winding road. The Math Deparrrnenr provides courses on a variety of levels ro meet the needs of all students. Courses are offered from Pre-Algebra ro A.P. Calculus and every level in between.

To help assess student needs, a comprehensive program of placement tests are used. This provides the department with a better understanding of where the students are and helps them ro achieve. Students are allowed ro place our of Algebra I and move right into Geometry. This allows the students to excel and even ro take college courses while still in high school.

To assure that all our students are able to succeed, the Math Deparrrnenr runs a Math Lab where help is available before and after school as well as during lunch periods. The Lab also provides students with a place for group study, so studenrs can work together. The Lab is the storehouse for both students and teachers. There are rwo Macintosh computers available for student use for both education and fun.

The Math Department recognizes the role of technology in the world and encourages the use of a graphing calcularor. Students are given instructions and support in the integracion of calcularors into their marh work.

The road to numbers

Mr. Klurcharch reaches trigonometry co his students.

Brorher Parrick Marrin conducrs an Honors Geometry class.

Mrs. Russo explains an exponent problem ro an Algebra class.

Mr. McCann explains the day's algebra lesson studenrs.

Mrs. Collins shows rhe class rhe new lesson for the day.

Science

Road to Experiments

Science is an exciting and innovative subject, challenging its students to heights and enlightening them in today's vastly changing world. Accepting all of these changes, the Brother Rice Science Deparrment has come a long way in educating its students. Students find a panorama of classes awairing them at Brother Rice. All students must take at least two years of science, but many take more. Students may choose from Biology and Chemistry to Earth Science and Physics. Students will be challenged and fascinated by the subjects and the teachers in the Science Department.

The Science Department will undergo a facility change this year which will benefit students in the years to come. The Physics classroom will be moved to room 109, and that room will be reconstructed with new labs and computers added. A glass door will be installed so that all will be able to see and enjoy this new addition to the science department and the school.

Science, which raises as many questions as it answers, provides a Brorher Rice student with an excellent background and foundation in science. Students are fortunate to be offered such a diverse program taught by an excellent science faculty. As the school year ends, excitement is in the air for an even more dynamic year bolstered by the addition of the new Physics lab and classroom.

Above: Mr. Molenda gives notes to his students in Chemistry class.

Mr. Molenda lecrures his class about molecules in a Chemistry class.

Br. Toole, Biology teacher, ralks [Q Sean Curtin and Brian Colander.

Foreign Languages

The Road to Language

The Brorher Rice Foreign Language Department is as diverse as its students. When you walk down the Foreign Language wing, you see brightly colored posters from all over rhe world, and you hear teachers and students speaking French, German, Larin, and Spanish. Often teachers and students are heard conrinuing their discussions in the halls, where you will often hear exchanges in one of rhe languages taught at Brother Rice.

Brother Rice foreign language srudents are fortunate ro be taught by an excellent faculty, wirh major emphasis on speaking and grammar. In addition, students are able ro sign up for honors credir in their language classes.

The Spanish classes celebrared rhe Day of the Dead by constructing elaborate altars. The altar on display in the library artracred the attention of me sru-

dent body and faculty. The Inrernarional Club, which arrracrs many members, offers a diverse cultural experience that goes along with the day by day classroom activities and lessons.

Recent studies have shown that students who do well in a foreign language score higher on SAT Tests because of their abiliry ro analyze, their increased vocabulary skills, and their better understanding of the English language. Although two years of a foreign language are required for most srudenrs ro graduate, many students continue their foreign language srudies through senior year. Students who rake four years of a language at Rice frequently resr out of their basic language requirements in college.

Top-Left: Mrs. Seibr helps some students with their group work. Ms. Segraves leads a French recitation.

Above: "Day of the Dead" display in the library captures rhe Spanish

Heritage.

Mrs. Courtney talks with her students in Spanish class.

Be. Gartone hands back papers co Ryan Reitz and John Hynek in his honors French class.

Ms. Bucciarelli involves her students in rhe lesson.

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The road to Christianity

All Brother Rice students are required to take four years of Religion. These four years provide a background and an indepth study of Christian morality, values and Christian service.

As Freshmen, students become better acquainted with the Roman Catholic Church and its Sacraments, in addition to studying the Old Testament. Sophomores explore prayer and Study the New Testament, and each student attends a sophomore retreat led by Mrs. Batkowski and the seniors from the Peer Ministry class. Juniors learn Christian Conscience and Morality, and the senior year involves courses on Faith and Christian Community and Marriage. All of these courses help to prepare a srudenr for rhe many roles he will have in his life.

During their senior year, students have the option of taking rhe Peer Minisrry course taught by Brother Collins and Brother Ickes. This course offers programs such as retreats, liturgies and paraliturgies, peer guidance and support, and Christian Service opportunities.

Many students both in the peer ministry program and wirhour have opted to offer their time ar Sr. Gelasius as a part of their Christian Service. These courses and programs strengthen students spiriwally and prepare them to live successfully in the world.

The beautiful Chapel at Brother Rice High School provides moments of quiet contemplation for the students and faculty.

Brother Haas plains the "D, the Dead" to sophomore dents.

A religion ( participates i blessing in chapel led by Lyons.

Br. Carry ha conversation ~ his reI igion clas

Art

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Drawing

The road to Creativity

drs. Jaros molds clay in a class project.

Watercolor, Charcoal, Cray- Pas, Sculpting, Pottery. These are among the mediums that art students at Brother Rice enjoy in the arc program. This year the program at Brother Rice was expanded and another teacher, Ms. Czara, was added. This enabled more students co take arc as an elective. Through these classes, all art students are able to express their creative side.

The purpose of the drawing course is to provide students with an understanding of rhe features associated with the operation of a computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) system. Emphasis is placed on the operation of the CAD software since this is typically the most challenging, especially for new learners. The course is designed for any student with an interest in learning the use of an automated design and drafting rool.

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Mr. Grogan teaches drafting and Mechanical drawing.

Mike Higgins works on a mechanical drawing assignment.

Sean Brennan paints a mural on a hallway wall.

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VeBG!i1e and charming, Emma Thompson wrote the Academy AWllrd·winning strip! ~___;;...:;.,;.......... lor and sloB in 'Sense and Sensibility,' a touming comedy about two sisteB lolling in love.

WhotEVERI Alicia Silverstone sloB in 'Oueless" os a Beverly Hilk prilKesS. The hilarious teen comedy is bosed loose~ on an 1816 novel

by Jane Austen.

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In 'Casino,'

Sharon Slone ploys a veteran Las Vegas IMtIer in Martin Scortase's

tfne.haur depic. tionolhawthe mob mntroIed and ~IostLas Vegas.

Master of laughs Robin Williams and a feast af special eHeds brings the jungle to life in the IoIKifuI movie

Considered the hattest young odor in SO yeoB, Brad Pitt catopuked "Seven" into a box-affice smosh.

'Babe," a Iomily-oriented film from AustrotlG, features a tulking

pig that becames a sheep henIer /

and a hero among his bornyard

friends. James CrOl11WelI stars os

the Iormer in this del9rtfu1 story .1111 of diplarna<y and courtesy.

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Best Adress winner Susan Sarandon poI1nIys a lDuisiona nun in "Dead Man WoIkiJg," which also stars Sean Penn os a death-row inmote.

On "Frasier: !he Crane family and friends mainlained their pointed lIIke 011 life in Seattle.

Jonathan Silverman negotiated the hazards of New York City's single life in "The Single Guy.'

Student Soapbox "I never judge ~_- a friend by appearance, sex. rate or age. Attributes I value in my friends are honesty and ded'K1I1ion"

Esther Williams· Vancouver, Wash.

lim Allen continued to bring his unique slant on masculinity to his role as luther, husband and host of "Toallime" on ABC's "Home Improvement"

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U.S. re«1111 soles lor country magastar Garth Brooks surpassed all artists except the Beoties Iollowing the release of "Fresh Horses," his fim studio album in two yooB.

Shonio Twain fim h~ the !ham with 'Whose Bed Hove Your B~ Bean Under: and W8III on to release the bIod!buster, 3 mdiion-seller album 'The Woman in Me."

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Hootie & The Blowfish

were named the year's top aduk contemporary artists for their debut olbum "Crocked Reor YIft, ' Ylhich sold 11 milliOll copies ami spun off a siring of singles and video hm.

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It debuted at No. 1 after a $30 promotional push, but MidmeI JOOOon's "HIStory" fell sbort of expedatlons when soles cRpped sharply after the initial robust showing.

Released 2S yeoB after the Beotles brake up, "Anthology I" sold 2 million copies in three weeks.

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Soul dynamo Kenneth "Bahyfuce" &nonds aeated a soothing mix of love songs performed by n(, Whitney Houston

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Student Soapbox "I listen to all (liferent kinds of music becoUS8 I feel ~ me a more diveBe paBon and enables me to relate to more people .. Brooke Hutson· Cuba, Mo.

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The Dallas Cowboys, pro football's learn of the '90s, won their third Super Bowl in four years with 0 victory over the ~urgh Sleelers in Super Bowl XXX.

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Dazzling Pele Sompras wm an Amerillln hero at home ond abl1lOd, winning lennis' Triple Crown with victonllS in Wimbledon, the U.s. Open and the Davis Cup.

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The never-say~ie Atlanta Braves Snally won a World Series title when they defeated the American League Champion Oeveland Indians in the October dassK.

Future Holl of Fame quarlelback Dan Morino of the Miami Dolphins surpassed Fnm Tarkenton as the NFrs ol~Hme leading passer.

Amid howls of prolest, controversiol heavy· weight boxing champ Mike Tyson returned 10 the ring after serving prison Hme for rape, knocking out chollenger Peler McNeeleyin a mere 89 seconds.

In spite of fomily problems and nagging injuries, Slem Graf maintained her top ronking in women's lennis with victories in Wimbledon, the U.S. Open ond the French Open.

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the LA. Lukers after four years of reHrernent bemuse of his infection with HIV, the virus that muses AIDS. In mid-May, Johnson reHred from professional basketball ... agoin.

Tenn"1S great Manko Seles made a breathtaking comelRxk to the court following her retovery from a Slab wound inflicted by o deranged spectator two--anda·hulf yeaR ago.

in his 2,131 consecutive game Sept. 6.

Nebraska's Big Red machinl walloped ROdda 62-24 in the Fiesta Bowl 10 win the collegiate n®onol football championship fot the setond ConseruliV8 year with

a spofltss 13-0 IKord.

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positive people. A good self·esteem and a good attitude are Important lome:

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Twenty·year-old Shannon Faulkner won a two-year court bottle for admission to The Otadel, an all·male mil~ary academy, on~ to leave after the first grueling week be<ause of exhaustion. She was joined by 30 mole cadets, who dropped out for the same reason.

President BUi Clinton and Congressional RepubtKOn leaders Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich luiled to reach a compromise on !be 1996 federal budget, resuhing in on unprecedented shutdown of government operations.

Oh, Jackiel Sotheby's auctioned some 5,000 Jacqueline Kennedy Onossis "hand-tne-ilowns"lur luur days in April. Items included her 4O-carot engagement ring, $2,587,500 and her silver tope measure, $48,875.

Americans were lek deep~ divided by the acqu~1 of OJ. Simpson, whose eight·month·long, televised murder trial riveted the notion's attenHon and mode celebriHes of both legal teams.

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Ted Kaczynski was token into custody, bookstores were filled with paperbodcs delading his life and

18 yealS of bombings.

Bob Dole pushed aside nearly

a dozen Republican presidenHal hopefuk, induding Patrick Buchanon, Steve Forbes and Lomar Alexander, os the 1996 presidenHal campaign opened in earnest.

The gritty House Speaker from Georgia, Rep. Newt Gingrich, was named lime magazine's Man of

the Year for his role in leading the Republican RevoluHon.

"55" took a dive os Congress abolished !be noHanal speed limtt and gave states !be right to set their own limilr-or do rJWI1f with them altogether, os several Western states aid.

Those who said it wouldn't lost were right. lisa Marie Presley and pop superstar Michael Jadcson called it quits after a brief and intriguing marriage.

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Still vigorous at age 75, Pope John Poulll stopped in the United Slates on his world lour. 83,000 faithful stood in the rain for his Mass at Gianls Stadium in New York City.

Although his book was an instant basI-seIIer, Colin Powell disappointed many Amariams when he dedded nat ta run for the presidenty.

Controvenial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrukhan sent out a mil far one mdlion Alrimn Amerimn men aauss the muntry to ga1ber in Washington, D.C., as a sign of unity and rommi1ment in the MiltlOn Man Marm.

Mother NaMe clobbered the eastern United States

with 30 hours of nonstop snow, piling up two feet of the white stuff from North Carolina 10 Maine. It was the East Coast's worst snow storm in 50 years.

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Unusually turbulent weather spawned a remnllll hurrimnes in the western hemisphere, leaving 110 people dead and billions of dollars in property damage.

Seven-year-old Jessica Dubroff died living 1'I!I •• ~!lAI!I! her dream-trying 10 become the youngest pilollo IIy aaass the United Slates. Her single-engine plane lI'ashed in Cheyenne, Wyo., April 11.

Nearly four years of

civl1 wor in Bosnia ended with the signing of the Dayton P81K8 Aaords and the d'1SfICIIcb of

a multinational peacekeeping force to the

$operbumon delermination dauderized Christopher Reeve's r-r after a horsebcKk riding aaiIent left him poralyzed.

!ary RocIImn Clinton bemme the mt In Lody 10 00 a grand jury .. she testified in the Whitewater

• She also addressed delegates 10 Nations Women's

in Beijing, Chino.

Student Soapbox "My leen years are different from my porenls' bemuse they had more freedom and more opportunities in the career world:

Dono lewis· Modison Heights, Vo.

Java joints like this StamlKks Coffee shop sprang up on every urban comer as '96 spawned the (offee uuze.

Oprah Winfrey, celebrating

10 years as Amerim's most-loved talk show host, avoided Irash-lV topics and outrageous aud"l8nC8 partidpation, unlike her daytime competitors, induding Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake.

The road ta the future is paved with miaochiJis! says computer guru and billionaire Bill Gates in Miaasoft Corp. launched its new "The Road Ahead: his openIIiIg system, W"mdows 95,

mudHmticipated mop -. 16 niIion mpies in foor

to the fedm.future. months, thanks ta a 2:Hity pnxnotionaIlour.

Fashion ads fur Calm Klein jeans and The ~ ftatured next-door~ types spOIIi1g IIISId body ImIguage and anfree, ~ cottons.

Deaths __ non.,

Jeny GardG, 53, leader of the Grateful Dead Sergei Grinkov, 28, champion Russian ligure skater Evo Gobor, 74, octress

Ion Brown, 54, Cornmerta Secretory Gene Kelly, 83, enterlniner

YizlDt Rr&, 73, Prine Minister of Israel

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Wolfmon Jock, 57, rock 'n' roll disc jockey Borbaro Jordon, 56, constitutionol scholor ond former congresswomon from Texos

8ut1erfly McQueen, 84, octress

. ey Montie, 64, Holl of Fome boseboll ployer Dean Mortin, 78, entertoiner ....... ey Meodows, 69, octress

e Redenbocher, 88, -,,~ ...........

orn king

During leisure fime, teens opted for rosual and comfortable sparlrlleor, sporting vivid reds and navys.

Band

The road to

Studenrs at Brother Rice take band as an academic dass, thus enabling musicians to expand their knowledge while earning academic credit. These courses are taught in conjunction with performance. Mr. Leo Henning and his son, Mr. Patrick Henning, have been teaching these courses at Brother Rice for a number of years, thereby creating a tradition of excellence in music at Rice.

This year the band went to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to perform. In addition to this performance, the band also performed at many other functions. The excellence of this band is seen in its performances on the athletic field, as well as ar irs many ocher functions, induding concerts.

Music ar Brother Rice is certainly a tradition and one that serves as a standard of excellence year after year.

A band member plays rhe tuba at a football game.

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David KohLI[ and Keith Alberts play the sal the football game.

Andrew eberieza leads the percussion section during halftime.

Business Corrrputers

The road to Technology

Mr. Elan helps Brian Tracy with his Word Perfect program.

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The Business Departrnenr offers students a head stan in the highly competitive and corporate business world.

Freshmen begin by raking Word Processing, which is taught in correlation with physical education; each course lasts for a semester. Business also includes courses in Accounting, Advance Accounting, Business Law, Economics, and Consumer Education. Each of these courses provides the srudenrs an insight inro specific careers in business.

Consumer Education and Computers are among the most popular courses in the Business Department. Consumer Education teaches students how to become educated consumers, better enabling them to survive in the highly competitive world. This course teaches students an overall view of the business sysrem, which is to a great extent, consumer oriented.

All students are introduced to the world of computers in their freshman year. Although only one year of computer education is required, many srudenrs elecr to conrinue their study by raking Advance BASIC followed by Introduction to Pascal.

Other freshmen work on their word processing skills.

Phy-sical Education

The road to Health

wirnmers practice on rheir elementary backstrokes in swim class.

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All freshmen and sophomores are required to take Physical Education for one semester each year. Although some students may not always participate in various activities in gym class, they are required to show up each day fully dressed in proper attire. Reasons for not participating could include health problems, an injury, or a donor's note. All physically handicapped students are given help and encouragement by the insrructors to participate in swimming and other major activities.

Students learn the basics of fitness, exercises, and discipline. In the six weeks that the students are in gym, they participate in calisthenics, basketball, dodgeball, and other fun activities. In the six weeks that students are in the pool, they learn the fundamentals of mastering the swimming strokes.

The many abilities that students learn in rhese classes enable them to become physically fit. In addition, students learn responsibility and gain selfconfidence.

Swimmers practice diving into the deep end during swim class.

Guidance

The road to counseling

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Guidance Staff: Front Row, L-R: Ms. Susan Glickley, Crisis Counselor; Ms. Eileen Barkowski; Katen Barth, Secretary. Back Row, L.R: Mr. Bill Fuessel; Mr. Roger McCann; Mr. Jack Carlson; Mr. Ed Zabrocki, Head Counselor.

Greg Edwards and Pat Fahey deliver appointments to students for the Guidance Office.

Mr. Zabrocki talks to a student during his counseling appointment.

Library

The road to research

The Pilon Learning Resource Center is a bustling center of activiry during the school year. The library contains over 29,000 books, magazines, and audio visual materials for assigned study and recreational needs. Students wait in line for me library co open at 7:00 a.m., and students are srill mere when rhe library closes ar 3:30. Students come ro the library ro do research, ro study, to check our books, to be rurored by Narional Honor Sociery members, or ro spend quiet rime.

This year rhe library became almosr rorally compurerized.

The card caralog was computerized, and srudents were able ro access rhe SIRS, which made available rhousands of summarized articles on virtually every subjecr imaginable. The IRS Computer Terminal was one of the busiest spors in the library, and rhere was ofren a wairing line. The Reference Room had co be reserved by reachers for rheir classes. Mrs. Cindy Kelly, Head Librarian, is joined by librarians Mrs. Par Brixie, Mr. Cliff Perrak, and Mrs. Joan Rickerson. Mrs. Brixie, who has been at Brorher Rice for rwenry-rhree years, will be reriring at the end of this school year.

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Sean O'Connor studies in rhe Pilon Library.

Brian Sullivan reads in rhe library.

DEANS' OFFICE

The Deans' Office is responsible for maintaining the discipline of the entire student body. Under the excellent leadership of Deans Joe Krajacic and Larry Tucker, this office maintains an exernplarary example of order in the school. The Deans' Office holds detentions every school morning at 7:30 and on Saturdays if students do not comply with the school policies. In addition to these disciplinary concerns, the Deans are also in charge of the parking lot and issuing parking permits.

Attendance is kept by Mrs. Judy Hofer, Deans' Secretary, who also rakes the calls when students are ill and cannot attend school. Mrs. Mary Smith is the school nurse and is in charge of the Health Office and alJ student health records. She also issues late passes for students who are late for their first class.

Dean Krajacic and Mrs. Barkowski check srudenrs as they enter the building on one of several dress down days sponsored by the Student Council.

Dean Krajacic patrols the walk-a-chon on his bike.

Brother asey and Dean Tucker greet seniors and their dates at the Prom.

SERVICES

CAFETERIA STAFF: (Seared):

Karen Ricobene, Rebecca Fraley, Marcie Lippner, Joan, Maria Ochoa, Josephena ArreUano. (Standing):

Mary Sheehan, Shirley Woolford, Parricia Johnson, Elizaberh Finnegan.

or Pictured: Adrian Collins.

Mrs. Donna Carozza is in charge of the Audio-Visual Departrnenr. She provides xeroxing services for the faculty and adminisrrarion. Mrs. Carozza is also in charge of rhe audio-visual rapes and equipmenr used for insrrucrional, as well as administrative purposes.

MAINTENANCE: Mr. David Ezerski, Mr. Jerry Diehl, and Mr. Frank Wisniewski are in charge of maintaining the school and the grounds.

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ADMININSTRATION

Brother Dan Casey Principal

Mr. James P. Antos Assisranr Principal

Brother Charles Ganone Assistant Principal

Mr. George Sedlacek Assistant Principal

Mr. Joseph Krajacic Dean of Srudenrs

Mr. Larry Tucker Dean of Students

Left: Ms. Searles and Mrs. heehan check runnersin in (he \XIalk-A-Thon.

Right: Mr. Donegan enjoys an ice Cream COne on a particularly warm day.

Mr. Michael Ryan Athletic Director

t-..rr. William Gleeson Assistant Athletic Director

Mr. Michael Hurley Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors: L-R Sitting: Brother William G. O'Donnell, Brother Daniel Casey, Mr. Louis Cainkar, Mr. Brian D. Lynch. Chairman, Mr. John Doerrer. Mr. Thomas Broderick. L-R Standing: Brother Charles McKenna, Ms. Mary )0 Burns, Mr. Daniel Petrick, Mr. Edward Kalata, Mr. James Kean. Brother \X1iJliam Dogan.

Mr. Alben Albanese: Religion.

Mr. Robert Alberts: Social Studies, Football Coach. Mr. Phil Allen: Publicity Director.

Mrs. Mary Kay Arnold: Principal's Secretary, Registrar. Mr. Joseph Augustyn: Math Chair, Student Congress Moderator.

Mr. Robert Baader: Social Studies Chair.

Mrs. Eileen Barkowski: Guidance, Religion, Walk-A- 1110n Coordinator.

Mrs. Karen Barth: Guidance Secretary. Mr. Joseph Bergmann: Social Srudies. Mrs. Patricia Brixie: Librarian.

Ms. Lisa Bucciarelli: Spanish, Moderator. Dance Committee.

Mrs. Dolores Budz: Administrative Secretary. Mr. Jeffrey Budz: English, Football Coach. Mr. Robert Cachor: English.

Mr. Stephen Cahill: Religion, Asst. Moderator Sophomore Retreat.

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'WE ARE FAMILY"

I magine Brother Rice High School without a swimming pool, computer room, library, or a football field. ow imagine a time when Me. Baader had red hair and drove a black Corvette. Believe it or not this is all true. In honor of Brother Rice's fortieth anniversary, the yearbook is doing a special article on those teachers who have been here for thirty years or more and their memories. In doing so, we recognize Me. Henning (38 years), Me. Baader (36 years), Me. Kellogg (3 S years), Me. Sedlacek (36 years), Mr. Bergmann (34 years), Me. Cachor (32 years), Mr. Petrak (32 years), Mr. Zabrocki (31 Years), and Mr. Hackert (30 years).

In its forty years, Brother Rice High School has undergone many changes. Both Mr. Zabrocki, Chairman of the Guidance Department, and ML Hackett, Science Teacher and Cross Country Coach, believe some of the biggest changes that have occurred at Brother Rice are the upgradings: the swimming pool, library, and football field. Also in its forty years, Brother Rice has had a more stable faculty with many more

Mrs. Shirley Cari: Development Director. Mr. John Carlson: Guidance, Liturgy Coordinator.

Brother E.O. Carty: Religion Chair.

Mr. James Casey: Recruitment. Alumni Relations Director.

Mrs, Donna Carozza: Audio Visual Coordinator.

Irs. JoAnne Collins: Math, Student Activities Director.

Br. Thomas Collins: A.P. Chemistry, Campus Minister.

Brother Edmund Corrigan: Moderator of Alumni Fathers' Club.

Mr. Brendan Coughlan: Computers, Sophomore Football Coach.

Mrs, aney Courtney: Spanish, Assr. Drama

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Mrs. Darlene Diehl: Athletic Office Secretary. Mr. Kevin Donegan: Math, Football Coach. Mr. Dennis Duffy: Social Studies.

Mr. Daniel Dwyer: Religion, Soccer Coach. Mr. AI Filan: Business, Word Processing.

women reachers. Furthermore, there are more coaches at Brother Rice who are from au rside the faculty, as both Mr. Petrak and Mr. Kellogg agree. Finally, technology has brought about changes in the teachers' teaching styles, enabling them to use videos, calculators, and computer programs to help them teach.

Will Brother Rice change as much in the next forty yeats' In the next forty years, Mr. Kellogg hopes to see greater respect shown for one another throughout the student body and the faculty. That is a task that should already have been achieved, unfortunately. Mr. Petrak's ideas are thrown at the student body as well. The srudenr body should seek higher standards like they did in the past. Mr. Hackert would JUSt like to see the great improvements of Brother Rice continue. But perhaps M r. Baader has the best idea, for the teachers at least. Mr. Baader thinks that, "Star teachers should be paid the same as star athletes."

Being a part of the Brother Rice family means having endless memories. Some of

our "veteran" teachers' best memories range from winning state championships in basketball, baseball, and football, to the experiences of our Kairos retreats. Fot Mr. Hackert and Mr. Henning, their great memories are simply all the years they have been able to work with our gteat faculty, in the past and present, Being inducted inco the Hall of Fame in 1978 by OUt Brother Rice family gave Mr. Kellogg a memory he will never forget.

Brother Rice High School has given these teachers memories and experiences that they will keep with them forever. In congratulating these reachers because of their outstanding achievements for so many years, we, the family of Brother Rice, should also be recognized and COngratulated.

Carmello Bortari, '97

Brother Charles Fitzsimmons: Community Outreach Program Coordinator.

Ms. Christina Forbes: English, Focus Chair. Mrs. Doreen Glorz: Development Secretary.

Mr. Marrin Grogan: Mechanical Drawing, Tennis Coach.

Brother David Haas: Religion, Fathers Club Moderator.

Mr. Jack Hackett: Earth Science, Asst. Coach - Cross Country.

Mrs. Jon Lee Hall: English, Yearbook, Literary Magazine Moderator.

Brother Patrick Hayes: Science Chair, Transportation Director.

Mrs. Judith Hofer: Secretary, Deans' Office. Mr. Leo Henning: Band Director.

Mr. Patrick Henning: Band Director.

Brother Paul Ickes: Religion, History, Volleyball Coach.

Mrs. Lynda Jaros: Art.

Brother Charles Joyce: Maintenance, Mothers' Club Moderator.

Mr. Willard Kellogg: Physical Education.

Mrs. Cynthia Kelly: Head Librarian.

Mr. Mark Klurcharch: Math, Assistant Varsisry Basketball Coach

Mrs. Susan Lucheon: Math, Math Club Moderator, Prom Committee Moderator.

Father Lea Lyons: Chaplain.

Irs. Maura Maloney: English, Newspaper Moderator.

Mrs. Jaros, Mrs, Hall, and .Mrs. Brixie enjoy themselves at the Senior Prom held at the Marrier Hotel in wnrown Chicago. Mrs. Brixie will be retiring at the end of this year after twenty-three years of service to & Rice. Good Luck Mrs. Brixie; we'll all miss you.

Mrs. Collins enjoys the Homecoming Game.

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Mr. Christopher Mandarano: Spanish, Chess Club Coach.

Mr. Richard Marfise: Business. Mr. Nick Markulin: Biology.

Brother P.B. Martin: Math, Marh Club Moderator.

Brother Peter Marcin: German, Bookstore Moderator, Alumnae Mothers' Club Moderaror.

Mr. Marvin Mathius: Biology.

Mr. Roger McCann: Guidance, Math.

Mrs. Marianne McGeary: English, Drama Club Moderator.

Mrs. Dorothy Mendes: Recruitment Secretary. Mr. Donald Molenda: Chemistry, CrossCountry Coach, Asst. Track Coach.

Ms. Catherine Morrin: English Department Chair, Jeopardy Coordinaror.

Mrs. Joan Morisi: Receptionist.

Mr. Patrick Neville: APEX Chairperson, English.

Mr. Clifford Petrak: Librarian, Baseball Coach. Mrs. Helen Pirula: Spanish, Intramural Bowling Moderator.

Mr. Patrick Richardson: Social Studies, Head Basketball Coach.

Mrs. Joan Rickerson: Library Technician. Mr. Harold Ross: English, Key Club Moderator, Band Moderator.

Mrs. Linda Russo: Math.

Mrs. Judirh Schramm: Financial Office Secretary.

Ms. Karen Schissler: Religion, Head Trainer, Volleyball Coach.

Ms. Jean Searles: English.

Ms. Kristine Segraves: French. International Club Moderator.

Mrs. Catherine Seibr: Foreign Languages Deparrnent Chair.

Mrs. Mary Ann Sheehan: English, Larin.

Mrs. Mary Smith: Health Department Nurse. Mrs. Dee Stec: Writing Lab Supervisor.

Mr. Christopher Sriglic: Math, Track Coach. Mrs. Ann Marie Szara: Art.

Brother J Toole: Biology.

Mr. Robert Twardy: Physical Education Department Chair.

Mr. Thomas Uraski, Jr.: Social Studies, Asst. Baseball Coach.

Brother PT. Varilla: Religion. Brother Frank Verre: Computers, Computer System Coordinator.

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Mr. \'(filliam Fuessel: Guidance.

Brother Ross Wielatz: Math, Golf Coach.

Mr. Edward Zabrocki:

Guidance Department Chairperson, English.

STUDENTS BECOME FACULTY

Every student who walks or has walked the halls of Brother Rice influenced it in his own way, whether it be major or minor. Brother Rice also influenced every student by being a major parr of his adolescent life. Indeed, it influenced some students so much that they came back ro Rice ro teach where they once were taught.

From the first graduating class to the class of a few years ago, many different men came back to their old high school ro teach. An alumni has caught almost every subject in the Brother Rice curriculum, ranging from language ro social sciences, mathematics to English, and science.

The earliest graduates who are now teachers are Brother Verre and Mr. Cliff Petrak of the Class of 1960. Brother Verre remarked, "It was a happy, secure school. I had good teachers who rook an interest in me." Brother Verre nOW teaches Quick Basic and Computers. Mr. Petrak has been at Rice for thirty tWO years. He is a Librarian, Varsiry Baseball coach, Bowling Team Coach, and teaches Math.

Mr. Jack Hackett was a 1961 graduate of Brother Rice. He has taught science for thirty years and bas been a Cross Country Coach. Ir. Bob Twardy, a 1965 graduate, has raught Biology and Physical Education for rwenry-rhree years. He also was a football coach. His best memory of Brother Rice while a student was" walking two by rwo in sporrcoars in perfect lines." Brother Joseph

Garrone graduated in 1966. He has taught French and Religion classes. He remarks about students at Rice today, "Students are influenced by a lot more problems outside of school, but Rice Student have always been friendly and spiritual, for the most part."

Brother Charles Fitzsimmons, class of 1968, is coordinator of the Sr. Gelasius volunteer program. He says that "students have more options today than in 1968." Brother Dan Casey, who graduated in 1969, is in his first year as principal of Brother Rice. Brother Casey taught at Rice from 1976 to 1979 and returned in 1995. One of his best memories wbile reaching here was "Crusader Clouts," wbicb was a boxing team. Mr. Jim Casey graduated from Rice in the class of 1979. Mr. Casey, who is Brother Casey's brother, teaches English and is the Recruitment/ Alumni Relations Director. Me. Martin Grogan, class of 1973, says that "students today are more diversified. There were only three cliques when I went to scbool here." Mr. Thomas Uraski, who graduated in 1979, teaches history and is the Assistant Baseball Coach. He remarks that "one of the biggest differences between then and now is rhar we as students were expected to do a lot more at home.

The firsr teacher who graduated in the 1980s was Mr. Michael Ryan, who graduated in 1981. One of his besr memories

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"a sense of pride that we are the best high school anywhere." Mr. Klutcharch graduated from Rice in 1982. He teaches Math and one of his favorite memories while teaching is "winning the Catholic League Championship in 1995. Mr. Joseph Krajacic graduated in 1983. He teaches History and is the Head Dean. He remarks that one of the biggest differences between when he was a student and students today is "the rechnology. We rhoughr digital warches were big."

Mr. Srephen Cabill, class of 1984, says "that the senior lounge was one of his besr memories." Mr. Roberr Alberts graduated in 1985. Mr. Daniel Dwyer and Mr. Christopher Sriglic both graduated in 1988. Mr. Jeffrey Budz, class of 1990, says thar when he went to Rice "everyone knew each other, from seniors ro freshmen." Mr. Budz teaches English and coaches baskerball.

All of rhese reachers have done a grear job at showing rhar Rice Pride isn' r something that you leave behind with Rice. It is SOmething that you carry with you ... even when you come back.

Chrisropher Bauer, '97

Above: Ms. Schissler relaxes before volleyball practice.

Left: Brother Dan Casey distributes diplomas during graduation. Sean Brepnan accepts his diploma from Brother Casey.

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ACTIVlTI£!

Activities and organizations play an important role in Brother Rice student life. Brother Rice offers a variety of activities and organizaons to satisfy all Ie students' interIts and likes.

These clubs, mamurals, and oruuzanons are an reel lent way for udents to find rw friends and to .scover new talIts whether it be tiring articles and

ing layouts for

newspaper and

arbook, playing an instrument in the nd, acting in the school dramas, or perimenting in politics with Student auncil and Student Congress.

rodent Activities also go beyond the 001. Being part of a Kairos retreat, helpOut at St. Gelasius, or participating in

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Campus Ministry are all ways to show "Rice Pride" outside of the academic classes. Along with co-curricular activities, Brother Rice offers clubs and organizations in which parent and alumni get more involved in students' high school careers. These groups, such as the Mothers' and Fathers' clubs and alumni clubs, give parents and alumni a chance to become more active in the Brother Rice commurury.

Student Activities here at Rice give students experiences that will continue to help and influence their life in the future. They give the students a chance to expand their talents an'a to grow mentally as well as spiritually on that long road through life.

Above: Members of the Srudenr Council gather boxes of donated food for the the Christmas Drive.

Opposite Page: reven Valek, Erik Steinmetz and Chauntenay Pritchett star in the pring Play "The Lirrle Shop of Horrors."

STUDENT COUNCIL

The 1995-96 Student Council enjoyed a highly successful year. Many evenrs were scheduled throughout the school year.

The big event of the year was Homecoming Week, culminating with a pep rally held the day before the big game against Leo. Many activities were organized for the week, including a 60·s day and a dress down day. In addition, activities were held during lunch periods throughout the week. The week ended with the pep tally, which was a huge success with the gym filled to capacity with cheering srudenrs.

The Srudenr Council also organized the Christmas Food Drive, collecting food and encouraging all Brother Rice activities to give up one evening co collect food for the drive. The Council collected a large amounr of canned goods which was distributed to needy families in the area.

The 1995-96 Studenr Council was under the excellent leadership of Moderaror Joanne Colleins, Presidenr Tino Ochoa, Vice President Bill Stanley, Secretary Dan Lazarz, and Treasurer Eric Steinmetz. Thanks [Q all of them and ro the rest of the 95-96 Srudenr Council for a fantastic year.

TUDENT COUNCJL: (Sitting): Tino Ochoa, President; Bill Stanley, Vice President. (Standing):

Mart eibt, Coordinator of Special Events; Dan Lazarz, Secretary; Erik Steinmetz, Treasurer; Bill Polacek, Parliamentarian.

The bonfire before rhe Marisr game was a huge success. School spirit soared!

Mrs. Collins talks ro Mr. Sakamoto before "Midnighr Madness" begins.

Mike Duffin dresses up for "seventies day." Everyone has fun during "Spirit \'(leek."

"Smash The Car" day during pirir \Xleek. The students prepare to battle the faculty.

Peer minister John Hinkle assists Father Lyons at the Confirmation Mass.

Mike Blejski is confirmed by Bishop Gorman. Mr. Ross is Mike's sponsor.

Opposite: Michael Spadoni receives communion from Peer Minister Bill Stanley.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

T he Campus Ministry Program, directed by Brother Tom Collins, in response to the need for outreach programs and the pastoral care of its students, collaborates with the Religious Studies Department to develop programs and activities sensitive ro a student's personal and pastoral needs.

Retreat programs, such as Kairos for juniors and seniors and the sophomore rerrear, along with special liturgies and paralirurgies, peer guidance and support, and Christian service opportunities rely

I on trained student ministers who participate in the shared mission to proclaim the Gospel message, to promote strong Christian community, and ro develop

and implement outreach programs thar serve the Brother Rice Community, as well as the community at large.

This is the second year for the Outreach program with Sf. Gelasius Parish. This program, under the guidance of Brother Chuck Fitzsimmons, has been extremely successful. Each week more and more students shared their time and ralems with the children and adults of Sf. Gelasius. Brother Rice stud ems, along with Brother Fitzsimmons and Brother Collins, were often joined by faculty members during the Tuesday and Thursday after school outreach program. The success of this program points to the sharing and giving nature of the entire Brother Rice Family.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

T he National Honor Society is a service organization that honors exceptional juniors and seniors. The group serves Brother Rice in many ways by helping out at a number of school functions. This year, the National Honor Society served as rour guides at Open House and tutors to their peers. They also helped the Mothers' and Fathers' Clubs at football games and other various activities. In addition, the National Honor Society helped our at graduation, the annual math contest, and the two college nights.

Acceptance to the National Honor Society is based on three requirements. Firsr of all, srudenrs who wish to be a part of the group must have a cumulative grade point average above 3.0. Each of the applicants must also have teacher recommendations to support their candidacy. Finally, each of the

members must pledge to volunteer their time co serve the school community during the school year.

In rhe beginning of the school year, the National Honor Society elects a Presidenr and Vice-President to help the moderator, Mr. AntOS, in his duties. This year, Senior, Dan Billish, was elected President, and Junior, Dan Lazarz, was elected Vice-President. They helped Mr. Antos organize the National Honor Society's events and in the scheduling of service hours.

All in all, the National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes exceptional junior and senior students, who perform a valuable service to the entire Brother Rice communiry.

NHS/SENIORS: l sr Row: Brian Reschke, Dan Billish - President, Charles Williams, Tom Lichrenfeld, Rafael Andrade, Bill SCOtt, Ryan Maira, John Shaughnessy. 2nd Row: John Hynek, ick Jones, ate uyles, Alan Piotrowski, Bill ranley, Leo Novosel, Ryan Carrick, Paul Labedz, Adam Putz, Ed Nykaza, Mike Brett. 3rd. Row: Jason Ivy, Bob Frederick, Joe Noga, Matt Oleksy, Andy Collado, Adam Wojcik, Roland Schlosser, Steve

Molesky, Dan Kinnane, Mike Grund, Derek Wasilevich, Tino Ochoa, John Hinkle. 4th Row: Mr. Antos - Moderator, Kovas Norvilas, Kevin McKian. Paul Kosranski, Ace Blasczyk, Steve Flaherty, Jeff Thomas, Mike Deskovich, Dan Willette, Brendan Lyons, Bill Polacek. Not Pictured: Sean Curtin, Bill Duffner, Mike Fitzmaurice, Bill Evens, Dennis Lenihan, Ed Sedlacek, Jermaine Stephens.

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Zuzga, Tom Wazio, Jusrin Demes, Tony Jirik, Ryan Murphy, Dan David, Carrnelo Bottari. 2nd Row: Mr. Antos - Moderator, Sean O'Connor, Bob Galassi, Dennis Prohaska, Phil Hooper, Tom Doyle, Mike Higgins, Jose Arellano. 3rd. Row: Mike Loulousis, Andy

eberieza, Tim Hadley, Brian Pearson, Dan Lazarz - Vice President, David Lukasik, Nick Lagoni. Nor Pictured: Wade Callahan, Scorr Morisi.

KEY CLUB

irring: John McCormick, Don Prazuch, Ryan Maira, Tim Sranner. eared: Tom Barlow, Mike Dunleavy, Martin Joyce, Dennis Prohaska, Steve Grabowski, Francisco Hernandez, Dave Marcial, DAve Banik, Bob Galassi, 3rd Row: Mikc.Barraglia, Chris Liakopolous, Dave Kanrorski, Brett Bielenski, Alex Acevedo, Ruben Navarro, Ramon Asencio, Andy Greimen, Giocamo Dirniclc, Lemont Fletcher, Mr. Ross - Moderator. 4rh Row: Mike Loulousis, John Golding, Nick Jones, Brian Pearson, Mike Brerr, Mike Wilson, Adam Wojcik, Tino Ochoa, Ryan Carrick, Dave Lukasik.

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11,c members or [he Chess Team attended many tournaments this year. Ir was a successful season for this ream.

CHES TEAM: Sitting: John Fudacz, Ed Howells. Standing: BiU Zerinskas, Chuck Galey, Mr. Mandarano - Moderator, Jim Fudacz, John Brakie.

STUDENT CONGRESS

STUDE IT CONGRESS: Seated: Frank Cheers, Daron Johnson, Eric Westphal, Jesse Goyria, John Brakie. Standing: Mr. Augustyn - Moderator. John Curtin, Mike Brcrr, Nick Jones.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

INTERNATIONAL CLUB: Sitting (on floor): Carmello Bottari, Alan Dudek, Matt Oleksy, Roberr Casey - President, Euselein Galaviz - Assistant Director, Tony Criscenri, John Knizer.

irting: Jesus Quiroga, Nick Jones, Homero Saucedo, Luis Rodriquez, Erncsro Diaz, Roland Gadrinab, Maurice Desegovia, Jose Pereda, Dale Casadine, 3rd Row: Mike Hynes, Frank Cheers, Ramon Ascensio, Ernie Pedroza, Luis Gomez, Nate Nuyles. Kevin Trinidad, John Shaughnessy, Kevin Trinidad, Tino Ochoa. 4th Row: Bill Goryl, Tom Radz, Brian Pearson, Eric Westphal - Vice President, Mike Brett, Geries Fakhjouty, Stan Maciacz, Ed Nykaza.

Student Congress is a comperirive speaking acriviry where srudenrs write, research, and debare legislarion in the manner of rhe Un ired Srares Congress. Students learn rhe legislarive process firsthand as they participate in commitree sessions ro choose bills and resolurions for debare.

Once a calendar is selecred, rhe students research the ropics and wrire pro or con speeches to defend their posirion. On tournament day, srudenrs are assigned to houses and can run for presiding officer for each session or debate. The debare progresses and students vore on the legislation that is presented. Srudenrs are given a chance to take parr in the political process and to learn the value of compromise and deal making. Parricipams walk away with a better understanding of the U.S. political system and events of rhe day. Awards are presented to both individual speakers and to their school.

The Inrernarional Club, moderated by Ms. Segraves, is a rnulri-culrural organization geared towards the srudenr experiencing the many ethnic and cultural opportunities that the Chicago area has to offer. The club is one of the most popular and largest clubs at Brother Rice.

The members of the International Club have attended plays and dined in several different erhnic restaurants, including Mexican, Cajun, Polish, and Bohemian restaurants. Along with their attendance at plays and dining esrablishrnenrs, the club often journeys to museum and other special exhibits.

STA DARD STAff: Sitting: Mike Heeney, David Lukasik, Srevc Chyba, Matt Roman - Editor. Sranding: Nick Jones, Mike Duffin, Mike Brett, Ryan Rabe, Mrs. Maloney - Moderator. or Picrured: Dan Lazarz, T.). Zuzga, Chris Zack, Derek Wasilevich, Brian Pearson, Bill Stanley, Tony Jirik, Peter Adamson.

"CONFORMITY' ,

Conformity will last awhile

my feelings are not bottled up

though some mighr find ir sleazy

I express ro you my inner thoughts

who's [0 say we have it easy?

hoping to God I won't get caught

running around with a fake smile

the conformists rough wearing rhar cup

today I laughed in the mirror

conformity will last awhile

for the first time in a year

it is the sin not mentioned

I again saw what others fear

it is the only sin not questioned

nor the Outer but the inner

everyone must hide in that smile

conformity will last awhile

some might call me a mexican

its what keeps some people safe

some might call me a weirdo

bottling up for heaven's sake

what J arn they will never know

running around with a fake smile

I wish to be called a HUMA

by Rafael Andrade, '96

1995-96 was a rewarding year for the Brother Rice student newspaper, "The Standard." The four quarterly issues of "The Standard" were all produced using the ALdous Pagemaker. By laying out the newspapet on computer, the staff, including editors Matt Roman, Dan Lazarz, T.J. Zuzga, Chris Zack and David Lukasik, along with outstanding contributions by moderator Mrs. Maloney, was able to experiment with the placement and look of the articles.

The entire Standard staff worked with a considerable amount of effort and enthusiasm to deliver a student pleasing newspaper complete with Rice news, student activities, music and sports. With rhe dedication of staff writers such as Pete Adamson, Mike Duffin, Brian Pearson, and a handful of other contributors, this year was great. Now J with a further understanding of the program, "The Standard" hopes to continue their already quality writing and make the 1996-97 school year one of the best yer.

Mart Roman, '97

PUBLICA TIONS

CR U A DER STAFF: Sitting: Brian Pearson, Don Prazuck, Mike Grund - Editor. 2nd Row: Matt Roman, Luralo Aryec, Mike Heeney, Eric Sreinmerz, Mrs, Hall - Moderator. 3rd Row: Chris Zack, Dan Lazarz, William Holben, Marty Joyce,

SOAPBOX MES IAH STAFF: Sitting: Kevin McKian, Mike Grund, Rafael Andrade, Jack Sipich. Standing:

Brennan, Jonah Schneider, Eric Srcinmcn, Mrs. Hall - Moderator, luis Ruiz, Richard Gawel - Editor. ~Ol Pictured: Aaron Comminos, Ace Blaszczyk.

Excitement surrounds this year's production of the "Crusader." It was produced entirely on the Macintosh using Taylor's Ulrravision program, and it should arrive early this faIL Many students were a parr of the producrion of this yearbook, The rnajoriry of the copy was written "freelance" by students involved in a particular sport or activity.

This year's theme, "The Long and Winding Road," means a great deal to the staff and to the student body, The yearbook commemorates the forry year anniversary of Brother Rice High School. It also represent the many achievements the student body has made at Brother Rice, As in life, the road through high school is filled with high SPOtS and low SPOtS, with bright lights and dim nights, the IOllg and willdillg road,

"The Soapbox Messiah," the literary magazine, JUSt published its fifth edition, Ir was well received by faculty and students, The magazine was produced in a new size and with crisp layout and, for the first time, used student photography for its front and back covers, The "Soapbox" is a collecrion of the finest student arr, photography, poetry and prose, The staff works long hours to select and produce this magazine, This year the staff mer every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.rn. in the library to work on the 1996 edirion of the "Soapbox," Editor Richard Gawel was determined to make rhis rhe best literary magazine yet, He succeeded,

DRAMA CLUB

DRAMA CLUB: Sitting (on floor): Pat Kaminski, Dale Carradine, Mac Fleming, Tom \XIognum Jonah Schneider, Sean Terry. Sirring: Jason Baum, Jason Henry, Jon Srachon, Patrick Donahoe, Chaunreney Pritchett, Erik Steinmetz, Mario Limon, Chris Gallivan. 3rd Row: Mrs. McGeary - Moderator, Luis Ruiz, Rodney Young, David Katworski, Ramon Navarro, Jesse Goyta, Lareef Aryee. 4th Row: Mike Bigane, Jack Sipich, Mike Duffin, Mike Barajas, Sean Bacchus, Nick Jones, Justin Buder. Don Prazuch, Ed Brooks.

Opposire: Eric Steinmetz and the Planr (Joey Stachler)

"Little Shop of Horrors"

CAST AND CREW: Front Row: Jeanette Bitters, Andrea Presrinario, Parri Arvesen, Beth Fajman. 2nd Row: Joey Srachler, Jeremy jalivay, Regina Raimondi, Chaureney Pritchett, Eric Steinmetz, Luis Ruiz, Lareef Aryee. 3rd Row: Pat Kaminski, Bill Mardink, Tom Wagnum, Justin Buder, Lurelo Aryee, John Coughlin, Srevc Valek.

Right: Chaureney Prirchert and Regina Raimondi

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MATH CLUB: itring: Gerese Tadros, Mike Brett, ick Jones, John Hynek, Robert Casey. 2nd Row: Ryan Rabe, Tom Muir, Dennis Prohaska, Lamont Fletcher, Mrs. Lucheon - Moderator. 3rd Row: Br. Parrick Marrin - Modernror, Par Vaughn, Mike Raddatz, \XliII Gorga, Andrew Adamczyk.

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The Srudenr Trainers are responsible for helping an athlete if he injures himself in a game or at practice. The trainer will rush out onro the field, and, after looking the player over, help him off the field, or call for mediccal assistance. A player can also go inro the trainers' room to have his ankles taped or to work our with the trainers. Their service to Brother Rice is appreciated.

STUDE T TRAINERS: Sitting: Matt Olesky, Marcus \1(/arkins, Keirh Alberts, Rob Bryar. randing: Ed Marrig, Jeremy Ruggio, Srcve Vasquez, Ms. Schissler - Head Trainer.

Ms. Schissler, Head Trainer, sits on the sidelines during one of rhe foorball games. She is there

in case of injuries (0 any of the players. In addition to serving as Head Trainer, Ms. Schissler also coaches the sophomore volleyball team.

VOLUNTEERS

UBRAR Y ASSISTANTS: Front Row: Dan Brownfield, Anthony Zawila, John Terrell, Terry O'Boyle, Martin Joyce. Second Row: Mrs. Brixie - Librarian. Jason Brewer. Mart McKittrick, Mrs. Kelly - Head Librarian, Ruben Meraz, Jonah Schneider, Mrs. Rickerson - Library Technician.

Srudenr volunreers at Brother Rice donate their rime ro help the offices, the A-V Cenrer, and me Pilon Learning Cenrer run a great deal smoother.

The Office Runners volunreer rheir study period ro help our in one of the offices. These offices include the main office, rhe guidance office, or rhe deans' office. They coUecr arrendance slips, rake appoinrmenrs from rhe guidance office ro srudenrs, as well as collate paper work and deliver orher messages to various people in rhe school.

The A.V. helpers work with Mrs.

Carozza and rhe running of me AudioVisual Cenrer. They help to ser up equipmenr and help move equipment ro reacher's rooms if requesred ro do so.

The srudenr assisranrs in rhe Pilon Learning Cenrer assist in many areas of library work, which include checking our books, refiling books, and preparing rhe microfiche projectors.

OFFICE RUNNERS: Sitting: Byron Bolden, Sam McVey, Brian Williams, Kurr Bakun, Paul Dowd. Standing: Mrs. Barth - Guidance Department Secretary, Matt Clonan, Tom Morlock, Aaron Blamon, Dan Naiiwajko, Raul Cisneros, Mrs. Motisi - Receptionist.

A-V HELPERS: Front Row: Tom Merry, Lareef Aryee, Mrs. Carozza - A-V Coordinator. Second Row: Lutalo Aryee, Tom Wognum, Mike Manfredi.

THE SOUNDS

The sounds of music fill the air during halftime of the Homecoming Game.

OF MUSIC

The Brother Rice High School Band performs ar pep rallys, football games, parades and four concerts and enlivens and brightens these events. The sounds of music lead students through the halls at pep rallys and keep the spirits high for our reams as they play during athletic events.

Directed by Mr. Leo Henning and Mr. Patrick Henning and moderared by

it. Hal Ross, the band is one of the strongest activities at Rice. The band praccices and performs from July ro May. Students involved in band make a year round commitment ro practice and ro excellence.

This year the band was invited co perform at Disneyland in Orlando, Florida. Many of rhe band members went on this memorable trip, as the band represenred Brother Rice well.

The excellence of this band is shown in me continued recognition ir receives as one of the best high school bands in rhe stare.

Gerald HOyt plays his trumpet for the Homecoming crowd.

Ryan Murphy (tight) plays the ruba, while members of the percussion and brass section march along.

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PARENTS' GROUPS

The Parents' Groups of Brorher Rice Higb School serve the school by their suppOrt and by their fund raisers. These group spend a great deal of their time at Brother Rice organizing and planning for these activities.

The Mothers' Club's goals are to insure a closer cooperation between parents and teachers, to promote scholastic interest of their sons, to interest parents in the social life of the school and club, and to raise funds to be used at the discretion of the superiors of the school as [he need arises. The main fundraiser for the Mothers' Club is the Fashion Show, which was held at the Rosewood West.

The Fathers' Club runs many activ-

Above Right: Mr. Markulin models at the Mothers Club Fashion Show.

Sean Currin models school fashions at the Fashion Show.

iries for Brother Rice. The group, along with the Alumni Fathers' Club, runs the snack shop, which generates funds for the athletic department. They also provide security for, and serve as ushers for all home sporting evenrs. In addition, the Fathers' CI u b opetates the tuition reimbursement program which provides free tuition for a Brother Rice student whose father or legal guardian has died and who was a member of the group. Other activities sponsored by the Club include the Sports Card Shows (three times a year), the Turkey Trot, and the Valentine Dance.

Mrs, Trepac directs Ryan Butler in distributing gifts at Oak forest Hospital

Many sons and their fathers attended the annual Father-Son Mass and Breakfast.

Sedlacek, Mrs. Fashion Show.

Mothers and rheir sons attend the Christmas Parry at the Oak Forest Hospital. From L-R: Mrs. Trepac and her son Kris, Mrs. McCann and her son Brian. Mrs. O'Connor and her son Par, and Mrs. oga and her son Joe.

Bottom: Mrs. Sandy Minervini and Mrs. Mary Lou Trepac sweatshirts at a football game.

Right: Dan Lazarz, Nick Lagoni. Brian Pearson, David Lukasik, Sean O'Connor, and Dennis Prohaska were the Junior of the Year Candidates. Dan Lazarz was chosen as Junior of the Year.

Below: Some of rhe alumni mothers who worked at the annual craft fair.

ALUMNI GROUPS

Brother Rice has three active alumni organizarions: The Brorher Rice Alumni Association, graduates of Brother Rice; rhe Alumnae Mothers Club; and rhe Alumni Fathers Club, groups whose sons have graduated from Rice.

The Alumni Association works wirh the reachers and rhe students ro selecr rhe candidares for the Junior of rhe Year Award. This year's award wenr ro Dan Lazarz. Many of rhe students and faculty are involved in the annual "Rice Run." The Associarion also publishes "The Rice Review," the official newsletter of rhe Associarion.

The Alumnae Mothers' Club can trace

irs origins back ro rhe firsr graduaring class. The principle fund raising event for rhe club is rhe annual Arrs and Crafrs Show held ar Brorher Rice.

The Alumni Fathers' Club has been a parr of Brother Rice for over rwenryeighr years. The members of rhis club work in conjunction with rhe Fathers' Club. Borh alumni parents groups meet monthly for business and a social evening together.

Above: Dan Ritchie and his father attend the Father-Son Mass and Brcnkfasr.

l.cfr: Brian Pearson and John Gricgcl attend the Father-Son Mass and Brcakfasr.

!PORT!

Sorts at Brother Rice High School have ong dominated the lives of students. rom participating athletes to conversations in the cafeteria to the spectators in the stands,

sports are an integral part of the school. Because many of our teams have state wide reputations, Rice Pride develops in nearly every student.

Brother Rice dominates the Catholic League in nearly every sport, especialI soccer, water-polo, bowling, baseball,

football, and swimming. With young talent on the basketball, volleyball, track, crosscountry, and hockey teams, Brother Rice will continue its supremacy of league competition for years to come.

However, the season does not end after Catholic League competition is finished. For

many sports at Brother Rice, the season does not wind down until late in or after the State Play-offs. With the soccer team's "Sweet Sixteen" finish, the sectional finalist cross-country

team, the sectional cham pion swimming team, the play-off qualifying football team, and the perennial state champion water-polo team, the road does not end un til rn o s t other high schools in the state have gone home.

All levels of nearly every team in

the school are drenched with talent. The loyal support of the student body, parents, and alumni makes the athletes want to push harder to bring home a victory. Sports at Brother Rice make the entire school pull closer together during the long and winding road of a hectic year.

Above: Bob Jennings celebrares afrer blocking a punt in rhe Sr. Laurence game.

Opposire Page: Brendan Lyons goes up for a lay up.

Right: Matt Kelly, quarterback, calls the plays.

Below: Coach Gleeson sends a play in with Brendan Lyons.

Above: Mark Srycznski carries the ball in the Bogan game.

Right: Steven Flaherry catches the ball and tries to elude a defender.

Above: Bob Jennings celebrates after blocking a PUnt in the Sr. Laurence game.

Opposite Page: Brendan Lyons goes up for a lay up.

FOOTBALL

Expectations for the Brother Rice Varsiry Foorball team were high going into the 1995 season. Fourreen srarrers were returning from a Prep Bowl Champion team ranked rhird in the srare. The strong senior return combined with a ralenred ] unior squad, guided by Head Coach Bill Gleeson and Assistants Mike Ryan, Brendan Coughlan, Sreve Nye, Steve Fleming, Kevin Bulger, and Bill Green, broughr home another title:

Chicago Catholic League Co-Champions.

The season kicked off against Marisr on August 25 under the lights in front of thousands. Brother Rice routed the Redskins 24-0. The Crusaders landed a shut Out for the second week in a row, srorn ping the Bengals of Bogan 36-0. The St. Laurence

, Vikings fell prey to Rice 22-7, bur the Crusaders lost to St. Rir-i the following week. In their third shut Out Brother Rice destroyed St. Francis DeSales 42-0. Follow-

ing St. Francis, the Crusaders met up with saders. the Irish of Bishop NIacN amara and knew

that they would have to hold a dangerous

offense and fight yard for yard against a powerful defense, but the Crusaders, unphased by Bishop MacNamara's fame bear the Irish l3- ll. Brother Rice lost the next week ro Mount Carmel due to crucial mistakes made by Brother Rice. In their homecoming game, the Crusaders pummeled the Leo Lions for their 4th shut out. Brother Rice closed the regular season by beating the De LaSalle Meters 17-16 to become Catholic League Co-Champions.

Brother Rice made the state playoffs for rhe second year in a row, a firsr in Rice history, but rhe Crusaders lost in a hard fought, unforgiving game to Romeoville High School 33-22. Back in the Prep Bowl playoffs for the second year in a row, Rice lost to De laSalle 27-2l in overtime.

111e 1995 foorball team added to the winning tradition in Crusader football and with the upcoming squads looking promising, the road surely will wind uphill for rhe foorball Cru-

Mike Barraglia, '97

Above Right: Dr. Bill Farrell checks on Mike Lunsford's injury.

Above: Jeremiah Adesko goes up high to tackle the runner.

Joe Tunno, quarterback, is pursued by rwo Marisr defenders.

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM: Sitting: Nick O'Connor, ick Christiano. Jim Corrigan, Tim Bracken, Steve Spadoni. Rich Hudec, SCOtt Stares, Brian Mandel, Luis Luna. 2nd Row: Coach Grogan, Morgan Leslie, Mike Pizur, Brian Stahl, Phil Mortimer, Mart Daniher, Tom Mcbride, Jim

ronan, Joe Tunne, Jaime Janachowki, Coach McCann. 3rd Row: Coach Tucker, Bill Flaherry, Adam Staszewski, John Konrath, Joe Sullivan, Chris Knox, Chris Edgerton, Mike Archie, Dale Corrington, Kevin McCiowry. Coach Klurcharch. 4th Row: Brandon Weaver, Jim Battaglia, Chris Carney, Maurice Brown, Mark Deskovich, Temc Perez, Jim Madden, Miguel Gonzalez, Kevin Russell, Dan Williamson. 5rh Row: Dan Mclnrosh, Jovan Martin, Dan Cypser, Dan Ritchie, Brian Burns, Tim Wood, Kevin Brown, Richard Rodriguez. 6th Row: Ray Marry, Dave Williams, Brian Harper. Ron Ticer, Devin Ondyak, Ben Schlitz. Mac Flemming, Greg Bibeau.

SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL TEAM

Right: COad1e5 Klutcharch, Tucker, and McCann talk to the team before the start of the game.

Soccer

Sweet Sixteen

Tenacious defense led by Tino Ochoa, Cesar Enriquez, and Joe Spallina anchored the varsiry.

Wirh seven returning Starters and senior Joe Spallina eligible to play, the Crusaders began the season with a lot of experience. After last year's mediocre 12-11 finish, the ream had the challenge of restoring Brother Rice to its powerhouse status in Chicago. Along wirh Coach John Dorn, Coach Jim Harkness, a professional soccer player for the Chicago Power, helped the Crusaders to the Su persectional Cham pionshi p and also broughr home the Catholic League Cup to Brother Rice for the first time in rhree years.

Afrer their firsr nine games, rhe Crusaders were not where they had hoped to be, having a record of 3- 5-1. But afrer the Honenegah Tournament, the team went 12-3-2 and throughout the season never lost a match inside the Chicago area.

The team was anchored by the experiences of its Defense. Senior goalkeeper Tino Ochoa stepped up into the role of team captain along with senior sweeper Joe Spallina. Also on defense on the Crusaders were seniors Ryan Carrick, Bill Duffner, and Craig Taylor and junior Cesar Enriquez. The

Crusaders' offensive attack centered around juniors Chris Dodsworth and Mike Blejski.

In the playoffs the Crusaders coasted past Oak Lawn with a 9-0 vicrory. Marisr and Oak Forest proved more difficult opponents, but the Crusaders prevailed in both matches by winning by one goal. The Sectional Championship against Eisenhower will go down on paper a a 4-0 victory, but this game is what would ultimately end the Crusaders' season. Ten minures into the second half a brawl broke out, and three Starters from Brother Rice were ejected. Ineligible to play in the next game, the Crusaders entered the Supersectional Championship on Halloween night broken-spirited and undermanned. The match was decided in penalcy kicks after eighty minutes of regulation play and twenty minutes of sudden-death overtime. Unable to overcome this obstacle, the Crusaders did nor advance downstate, but finished in the top fourteen teams in Illinois.

Ryan Carrick, '96

Chris Dodsworth looks upfield to pass as Mark Diorio and Marco Gonzalez trail the play.

Mike Blejski is challenged by a Loyola defender as Ryan Carrick and Mark Diorio look on.

Dan Gutierrez makes a dean trap, as c:

Dodsworth moves upfield.

Top Left: T earn work keyed success aU season the varsity. Craig Taylor, Marco Gonzalez, Spallina, and Mike Blejski all position rhernse to receive a pass from Mark Diorio.

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as Terry Graperu

Dan Gutierrez sacrifices his body to head the ball to Mark Diorio as Cesar Enriquez looks on.

tries to break the grasp of a Loyola player.

FRESHMAN SOCCER TEAM: Sitting: Tom Merry, Ocravian Neamru, ick Spangelo, Jeremy Sikorski, Craig Gonciarczyk, Nick Zywica, Kevin Crowe, Andy 'icky, Edgar Navarro, Kevin Cusick, Dan hine, Kevin Gannon. 2nd Row: John Karczewski, John McCormick, Joaquin Zambrano, Tim O'Cabe, Jim Pirman, Tony Capron, Van Haren, Morgan Gavin, Craig Mitchell, Brian tankus, Joe Fitzgerald. 3rd Row: Coach SCOtt, Jeff Wojtanowicz, Par Thomas, Brian Doyle, Dave Kriedemann, Kevin Duffner, Pat Farrell, John Redmond, Kevin Moran, Jim Zimny, Patrick Meiner Brian Treacy, Bill Grannes.

Left: Edgar Navarro is challenged for possession.

Edgar Navarro dribbles up field.

CROSS COUNTRY

The 1995 Cross Country Team came into re season looking to do something that Brother ice has not done for a while; send a whole ~m to the state meet. With all but one of the >p seven runners returning from an impressive 994 season, the goal seemed possible. The rusaders, led by captains Dan Billish, Ryan ucler, and Kovas Norvilas, showed flashes of rilliance throughout the season, but a few key mners suffered from injuries and were plagued r inconsistencies so the team was never at full rength. Toward the end of the season, the rusaders came together to place second in both ie Catholic League and rhe Regional meet. Ian Billish and Ryan Butler had outstanding ICeS, with Dan winning the Regional meet dividually. But with their besr shot in years to lake it down state, the Crusaders ran nowhere ear their potential and came in a pathetic relfrh place. Dan Billish JUSt barely qualified I make it to the state meet for the second ~tive year.

Two bright spors of the 1995 cross country ason were the sophomores raking third in uholic League, and a ralent rich freshman [illld taking a strong first in Catholic League. the team sticks together the next few years, e sky is the limit.

Kovas Norvilas, '96

Top: Varsiry runners prepare inrensely for their race.

Above- Left: Tim Morgan runs hard at the finish of his race. Above-Right: Ryan Butler passes an opponent during his race.

Left: Kovas Norvilas funs in from of [he pack, enjoying [he fresh air.

Right: Dan Kinnane struggles to keep his lead ar [he end of [he race.

Above-Left: Joe Marry rrie catch an opponent at a ( country meet,

Above-Right: Dan Billish ishes another successful race.

Left: The Junior- Varsity s off a cross country race.

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The Varsity golf team had a successful regular season, finishing with a 7-4 record. Many wins came against opponents who the varsity had often lost to over the past few years. After the regular season, the team was getting ready for the Catholic League Championship. The team finished in 4th place, just missing 3rd place by one shot. At the Catholic League Championships, the team was led by Derek Wasilevich, who

hot an 81. Bill Stanley and Jim Gergits both had an 82.

After Catholic League came Regionals. The team had a disappointing day and did not qualify for Sectionals, Jim Gergirs ras the only individual to qualify for Sectionals. Ir was unfortunate for the team to finish the season in such a bad way ecause the team had a great season. Next year many good returning players will help the team, but the loss of seniors Bill tanley, Derek Wasilevich, John Hinkle and Chuck Galey will be noticed.

The Junior-Varsity golf team finished the regular season with a 4-7 record. The team placed 6th out of ten teams. Sean .ollins led the way with a strong 92, while John Fazy and Kevin Whirity finished with a 93.

Dan Cahill, '97

~ Burrron finishes his purr nicely as John Griegel finishes this hole with an easy Derek Wasilevich measures up his putt. DerI in his outstanding season. tap in. ek had a fantastic season this year, proving to be an excellent golfer as well as a good teammate.

Frosh-Soph Golf Teal (standing L to R) Da Pauksta, Barry Sheehan, Adam Zimmer, Kevin Dalt! Sean Collins, Kevin Whiriey, (kneeling L R) Dave Maguire, Jo Fazy, Brian Makinno Sam McNeil, Mike Hynek, Jim Sivicek.

Jim Gergirs follows through on his tee off Chuck Galey gets ready to pun his ball on

ar a golf march. the l Srh hole for a good finish.

Dan Cahill takes a look at his shoi while following through. Jim Gergin watches from the side.

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The Brother Rice Hockey Team made a significant step coward the ultimate goal in the Catholic League, the prized Kennedy Cup. The Varsity defeated St. Lawrence once, Notre Dame twice, and tied St. Rita to make the Kennedy Cup playoffs for the first time since 1987.

Rice met Marist in the opening round of Playoffs losing 3 -1 in the first game and 7 -4 in the second. Tremendous effort of all the players and excellent goaltending by Chris Sergei and Ed Richards kept the game always within reach, This was only the beginning for the Crusaders. They will be back in the playoffs

next season.

This year's team had one senior, Andy McGivney. His hard playing made a difference in many key games. Varsity scoring was led by juniors Andy Byrne and Mike Walsh, both named Catholic League All-Stars and in the top ten scoring department. Byrne had 36 goals and 24 assists, and Walsh had 26 goals and 29 assists. Playing a key role with 11 goals and 17 assists was freshman Steve Czerwinski.

The ].V. team struggled in the Catholic League but did better in non-conference play. This team is on the road to improvement. Look for them to do well in the years to

come.

Two strong goalies, Joe Drennan and Don Merkle, along with the other talented freshmen will keep this team heading for the tOp. Juniors Liarn Gannon and Matt Joritz gave the ].V. the experience they needed. Sophomores Brian Fielding ancl Brad Augustinius with Varsity sophomores Brian Williams and goalie Ed Richards instilled the team with confidence. Next year, the ].V. team will make its presence known on the ice.

Ed Richards, '98

Junior-Varsity Hockey: Front row (L to R): Chris Walsh, Tony Capon, Sam McNiel, Roger Decker, T.). Annerino, Gerry Petraitis, Joe Drennan, Marr Clarkin, Jeremy Sikorski, Liarn Gannon, Second row Coach Paul Hamilton, Ed Richards, Mart jorirz. ick Pochopien, Brad Augusrinius, Brian Fielding, Brian Walsh, Pat McGivney, Carl Kriss, Brian Williams, Don Merkle.

BOWLING

ibove: Bob Casey prepares ro throw a strike.

dow: Brian Markovich looks at the photographer before he ball.

Far Right: Steve Chopik throws a strike.

Right: Tom Warren displays his bowling form before throwing the bowling bowl.

VARSITY BOWLING: Kneeling: Tom Brychel, Brian Markovich (co-Capt), Bob Casey (CoCapt), Reuben Vega, Alex Acevedo. Standing: Steve Chopik, Tom Warren, Chris Gonzalez, Sam Kowalski, Coach Petrak.

Allan Howard is a picture of concentration as he prepares co rhrow rhe bowling ball, while Bill Knor looks on.

Tony Lara displays an unusual but effective form of throwing the ball.

JU lOR VARSITY BOWLING: Sitting: Jesse Goyria, Tony Lara, Lamont Fletcher, John McNicholas. 2nd Row: Bill Knor, Bill Zerinskas, Allan Howard, John Fazy. 3rd Row: John Geisbush, Thad Sochacki, Cliff Seaton, Sean Terrry Jeff Enriquez, Coach Petrak.

Intramural Bowling Champions: L-R: Alex Acevedo, Brian Markovich, Chris Gonzalez. Mrs. Pirula is rhe moderaror of Intrarr:ural Bowling Team.

Ed Nykaza leaves the floor as he tries for two.

The 1995-96 Crusader Basketball Team and its coaches survived a season filled with near upsers and bitter disappointments. Coach Richardson and his players enrered their season with hopes of returning to a Regional Final. After a season of highs and lows, rhe Crusaders fell ro just below the .500 mark with a first round season ending playoff loss to Bremen.

Strangely enough this season was highlighted by wins and losses. Perhaps the best and worst of the Crusader's season came during their thrilling third quarter comeback vs. rival and highly ranked Marisr. Unfortunately the game vs. Marist ended on a questionable call which resulted in rwo game winning free throws for the Redskins. The Crusaders also dropped a close game ro the cop ranked Fenwick Friars in a rough Catholic League battle. One of the Crusaders most impressive games of the 95-96 season came in a 20 poinr win at home against ranked Crete-Monee.

This season was also highlighted by a great defensive effort by senior Brendan Lyons against All-State Guard Tyron Triplet in an exciting win at Sr. Martin De Porres. The list of individual highlights from this season include All-Catholic League selections sophomore Tim O'Neill and Junior Beronri Simms. Also, Tim and teammate James Knight pur up individual numbers high enough to earn them a SpOt in the Crusader Basketball Record Book.

The 95-96 season marked the end for graduating seniors Matt Kelly, Brendan Lyons, Ed Nykaza, Bill Polacek, Jack Schmitz, and Brian Spaeth. We thank these six seniors for a fun season and wish them well in the future.

Justin Demes, '97

Lefr: Mart Kelly stands at the free throw line, while Tim O'Neill, Brendan Lyons, and Bcronti Simms look on.

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FRESHMAI BASKETBALL TEAM: Sitting: Denny \,(/ills. Marry Maloney, Dave Marzec, Brian MacKinnon, Srcve Spadoni, Kevin Cusick, J.J. Konstandr. 2nd Row: Amonio Davis, Jim Dunleavy, Clayton Reutter, Keirh Gutierrez, Mark Grace. Mart McDonough, Brad Aguirre. Dan Termunde, Don Shaugnessy, Jason Pursley. 3rd Row: Coach Maguire, Kevin Crowe, Josh Lopez. Mike Cavaro, John Konrath. Greg Grankov, Kanon Kysiak, Bryan Kelly, Chris Edgerton. Coach Budz.

Ed Barrera runs into defenders [rom De L, alle.

The Sophomore Crusaders defend againsr De laSalle.