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CRUSADER 1989

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"PRIME TIME"

a Brother Rice High School production 10001 S. Pulaski

Chicago, n. 60642 (312)-779-3410

Volume 30

Participants of the 1988 Walk-a-Than stroll past the new school sign.

OPENING / 1

The Marching Crusaders do their halftime performance at a home game.

The end of the day: students eager to leave carry their book bags and jackets after the end of eighth period.

Counselor Mr. Hanisits and senior Aubrey MeCoy discuss college applications and forms.

PRIME TIME

One might think that every day is the same at Brother Rice, but this is not true. Every single day holds something different in store for its students, faculty, and administration, just as a person can, usually, find something different every time one changes the channel on the television. There might be similarities at any time, but each program on each channel is different.

Brother Rice is not just an ordinary place or just another channel. It is a place where people come together and interact and affect other people's lives, . just as the families on TV do. It is a place where a person can gain knowledge, just as a person can turn on the news and find out what's going on around the world. Most importantly, it is a time when the people of Brother Rice High School can shape and affect their own lives the way they want, just as a person can watch whatever programs on TV they want to see. That is why this is the best time of the lives of the Brother Rice family: it's "Prime Time" and it's up to each person what they want to see.

PRIME TIME INVOLVEMENT IN LIFE

Rice Family Takes Part in Best Time of its Life

Looking at Brother Rice day to day is like pushing the button on a remote control to change the channel. Just as the best shows are on during "prime time" each day, Rice has its own variation of "prime time": the best time in the lives of its environs.

"Lifestyles of the 'Not Yet' Rich and Famous" is a reflection of the special events and occurrences during the life of the students and faculty of Brother Rice during the 1988-89 school season. Though not everything that has happened in an entire year can be covered, many events that occur during the year affect the lives of a wide va-

riety of people.

Also, there is "Jeopardy," a challenge to learn and to test what is learned, just as learning is the primary function of Rice. Also, some students claim that they and their grades are in "jeopardy" as they "risk" their privileges and literally, their lives for the chance to learn and get better grades.

In the "Wide World of Sports," the athletics and teams that are important to its competitors and its spectators show the work and accomplishment of these proud groups, and in "Entertainment This Year," the organizations that are essential to the ex-

istence of the school are covered, just as the sports and events of the year are covered on TV.

Showing the heart of the Rice Family, the "Family Ties" of the school show how the people of Rice coexist with a variety of different people in a variety of functions.

The "B.R. Guide" lists the people shown and talked to throughout the coverage, and just as the TV stations close up the shop each night, there's a "Sign-off" for those people who make up the many aspects of Brother Rice who make possible its "Prime Time."

The cheerleaders perform at the Pep Rally. Also present at the Pep Rally were Brent Miller of Z- 95 and Mike Miller of the 7-Up Company.

Senior Mark Pavlajasevic evades two players of the Moline learn during the game.

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Junior Chris Ogiela and senior Jeff Stancztyk look over their drafts in mechanical drawing class.

Mr. Ross and junior Donn Damico share a bag of Doritos as they collect down payments for the junior prom in the cafeteria.

Senior Bill O'Brien helps out with the Phone-athan.

OPENING / 5

Seniors Jim Dauer and Mike O'Laughlin work on their programs for Computer class. Though few seniors take a computer class after finishing sophomore year, the option to enroll in an advanced programming course remains for those who wish to expand their computer expertise.

Playing the electric guitar during the halftime performance at the Homecoming game against St. Laurence. senior Dave Shwatal stands along the sidelines of the field, watching the rest of the band perform their routine. The band played and marched to three songs, the same three which won for them the first place award at the Stagg High School band competition the previous weekend.

"Lifestyles of the 'Not Yet' Rich and Famous"

Everyone has dreams of being rich, successful, and happy. For some people, this means being president of a major corporation and having everything that comes with the title, including the paycheck, the desk, and the executive secretary. Others will find that fame and notoriety are what they seek, yet others will pursue an inner wealth and personal success. For each person, the dream to be rich and successful will be unique, each

dream having its own personal twist characteristic of the person, but it does not matter what the dream is; every dream has to start somewhere. Even the most powerful, the richest, and the happiest people in the world had to start out just like everyone else: at the beginning, and for many people, this time in their lives is where it all started: the high school years.

For most students at Brother Rice, success is down the road of

life, but some are starting to chase their dreams now, whether it be in the classroom, on the playing field, at school activites, at work, or just out with friends. They may not neccessarily be rich, famous, or successful, but for some, it is just a matter of time, and someday, these fortunate individuals will look back and see that this is where it all started, in the middle of the lifestyles of the "not yet" rich and famous.

The Homecoming Court: Rich McFarlane, Julie crombe. Michelle Miester, Eric Fruhstuck. Deb-

Davidson, Dan Duffin, Queen Kim Amber- by Dykstra. and Pete Porzio.

Senior Phil Williams about to receive a pass from QB Jason Ness. Despite close coverage by the Viking secondary, the Crusaders managed to make a few big plays.

Walking for the Fun of It

Annual Walk-a-Thon boosts morale, budget

Every year, the Brother Rice Walka-Than has been remembered as one of the best events of the year, as well as the most influential fundraiser. This can be said for many reasons.

The Walk-a Than Improves the school spirit simply because students enjoy walking the 6.2 miles around the perimeter of Brother Rice. The walking serves as a way to show Rice pride to the public and it allows students to be themselves and be with their friends. This helps students look at it not only as a day off of school but a time to have fun too. Since the Walk-aThan was held on September 23, the students had an early break from the school doldrums. Most students and faculty look forward to the Walk-aThan as a chance to do something good for the school, to have fun, and to show everyone what Rice is all about.

Despite the early date, Mr. Antos

took full control of the Walk-a-Thon organization. As students got pledges from around their neighborhood and family, the administration decided what would be done with the money pledged. As the first weeks of school came, the prizes for certain money brackets were determined. Unlike years past when there was a raffle for a car and other prizes, this year provided a different scheme. Prizes were determined by the pledges brought in. If a student brought in $40 he would get a day off. $100 pledged brought a walkman, $150 brought a stereo, and $200 brought a Sony Watchman TV. These prizes added to the spirit of the Walk-a- Than.

Almost every student wonders where the money from the Walk-aThon goes. The answer to that is simply that it goes to improve the school. Over the past 32 years, the school has

found that fundraisers can greatly improve the school. Additions made to the school via fundraisers were the library, the computer lab, and the religion center. More recently, with the great success of the Walk-a- Than, a new gym was added along with the plans of remodeling the outside of the school. Indeed these are great attributes to the school and these additions provide the students with a better school. However, many students ask, "Why do we pledge all of this money when by the time it is completed we won't be around to see it?" <Actually, . this question comes down to school spirit. If we as students sacrifice ourselves in fundraisers such'as the Walka-Thou, our school spirit can be measured by the amount of accomplishment we feel when we help to improve the school by walking or by any other means.

After handing in their stamp cards, seniors Jim Dauer and Bryan Gruszka receive their meal tickets from Bro. Verre. Every participant who completed the Walk-a-thon received a ticket for a free bot dog and pop.

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Caught in the act! Mr. Antos takes a break and a hot dog on the run during the Walk-a-thon. For most of the day, Mr. Antos was constantly checking the various checkpoints and overseeing the food line to ensure the speed and efficiency of the different aspects of the event.

checkpoints to stamp cards, on patrol at major intersections. or around the school to help with problems that might arise.

Mr. Augustyn enjoys a moment's break between crowds on the Walk-a- Than. Every teacher had an assignment. either standing at the

Senior Keith Kolmos gets his card stamped by fellow senior Kevin Nelson at 95th and Pulaski. the last checkpoint on the walk. Kevin. along with other Student Council representatives. were charged with various duties during the walk.

Students reaching the first of six Walk-a-Thon checkpoints. To be eligilble for a free lunch, provided at school, the student's card must have the stamp marks of all six checkpoints.

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The student body cheers upon the arrival of the football team and the cheerleaders. The school was decorated wilh banners throughout the week, boasting the logo "They're not good!", in reference to the St. Laurence Vikings.

Team captain Marty McGarry addresses the student body at the pep rally. Senior Chris Carter awaits his turn to speak.

Performing in front of the banner bearing the "They're not good!" theme, the cheerleaders do their routine for the student body.

Mike Miller, the representative from the 7-Up Company. commends the football team at the pep rally. The company named the Crusaders the Team of the Week after upsetting Loyola the previous week.

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"They're Not Good!"

Spirits, Hopes soars as game nears

Homecoming Week '88 came in like a lamb, but left like a lion leaving behind a trail of high spirits. As Homecoming Week began to descend upon us, no one could have figured what it would hold in store.

Homecoming '88 began drawing a crowd Monday night, October 3rd, with all-year open pool/gym. This open pool/gym allowed everyone a chance to come together and kick off Homecoming Week with a bang and a splash. At this point, things were just getting started. Wednesday brought out the true taste, or lack thereof, of Rice students as Exotic Tie Day exposed ties that should have been buried long ago. Nothing could prepare us for walking into the hallowed halls of Hr. Rice on Thursday, Hawaiian Shirt Day. To top off a week of excitement,

Friday was Maroon and Orange Day - perhaps better titled "Dress Like a Slob Day." On this day, Rice students broke out of the shirt and tie routine and exhibited their. unique taste in fashion while sporting the ever popular '88 Homecoming button which touted "St. Laurence: They're Not Good!!" Last but not least came the ever popular Homecoming pep rally. According to Homecoming chairman, Darrell Johnson, "it was hell to put together" but it was worth it to see one of the biggest pep rallies Rice has had in a long time. At the pep rally, the football team was presented with the Z-95 Team of the Week award by Z-95 personality Brant Miller.

Without a doubt, it can safely be said that Homecoming Week '88 was a "good time."

Brother Collins extends the praise of the faculty and the administration to the football team for its efforts and to the student body for its support of the team.

After being named the Z-95 Team of the Week, the Crusader team captains receive the trophy and the praise of DJ Brent Miller, who came to the Pep Rally to present the award.

PEP RALLY / 1

Rice Stopped

Game ends at 13-6

After a week of hype and ceremony, the day finally came for the Crusaders to show what they were made of, but this time, the good guys lost 13-6 to the St. Laurence Vikings. Nevertheless, the game was a memorable one, with some fine performances turned by the team in maroon and orange.

The Crusader defense held the Vikings to only six points for most of the game, giving up the winning touchdown with less than a minute and a half left on the clock. Senior Chris Carter returned a punt for 96 yards for special teams, setting up a one yard run for the only Crusader touchdown. During halftime, both the band and the cheerleaders put on fine performances, but the high spirits of the team and the spectators turned to sadness with the news of the death of Mr. Tony Hanrahan the previous night.

Hanging in the game with a 6-6 score until the final minutes of the game, the Vikings drove deep in to Crusader territory and scored, leaving junior quarterback Jason Ness and the rest of the offense no choice but to attempt four "Hail Mary" passes, all of which fell incomplete, ending the game with the Vikings 13, Crusaders 6.

The Crusaders move toward a first down. The The band performs their halftime routine at the

drive stalled, forcing the team to punt away. Homecoming Game. The Marching Crusaders shared the halftime period with the cheerleaders.

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The referee signals "touchdown!" after a oneyard run by the Crusaders. The team missed the point after. and the Vikings held the Crusaders from scoring again.

Quarterback Jason Ness scrambles away from the pass rush. Ness gained enough yards for a first down.

After failing to gain the first down, the Crusaders are forced to punt away.

The defense held the Viking running game from gaining the "big play" throughout the game.

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On hand to commence the Rice Run are U.S. Representative Martin Russo, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox, John Duffy of the Class of '78, Ed Kilcoyne of the Class of '62, and Boz O'Brien of the Class of '68, who is the owner of Reilly's Daughter Pub and a Rice Run sponsor.

With the crack of the starter's pistol. the Rice Run starts its long course.

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Big Event Attracts Big Names

Rice Run draws celebrities, alumni, and attention

It's a bright Saturday morning in Ocober, and in the Brother Rice parking ot the runners are massing. There are of all ages and walks of life. The g, the elderly, fathers, mothers, serious compeli tors, and those

a are just looking to have a good me are here.

This was the setling for the Rice Run The Run is an annual event which originally created by alumni as a raiser for the Alumni Association. ver, it seems as though the Run

changed since its original concepion, because the Rice Run is not about The Run is about community. Rice Run is an event that off the Brother Rice neighbor-

as well as the campus and its here," said Mr. Casey, the diof public relations and alumni at er Rice. "The community is well by the Run." The Rice at the Brother Rice parking proceeded to 99th and Central where it turns South moving to

105th and Central Park. From there the Run led west to 1051h and Hamlin. After this turn north, the run wound its way through the St. Xavier campus and the Mother McAuley parking lot, before leading back to the Brother Rice campus.

Chicago White Sox legend Carlton Fisk was the honorary Grand Marshall and Congressman Marty Russo was on hand as well. These two dignitaries kicked off this year's Run and afterward, Carlton Fisk stayed to sign a few autographs.

About one-quarter of the total field of 200 runners were Brother Rice Alumni and 20 runners were current Rice students. The Brother Rice Cross Country team was on hand to lend support for the field but out of fairness did not compete in the event. Some participants competed under special conditions. For example, some ran with dogs, some ran with their children, some ran with infants in special strollers, and there was even one blind

runner.

Don Matt, member of the Class of '70, was rendered totally blind when an assailant shot him in the face with a shotgun in 1981. After he had completed eight months in the Illinois Visually Handicapped Institute, there was no stopping Don. He bagan participating in blind sports such as "beep" baseball and goal ball. Eventually he started jogging in five and ten kilometer races. His ultimate achievement in running thus far was completing the New York Marathon. Mott used the Rice Run as a tune up for his· biggest challenge yet. He was the sale U.S. representative in the pentathalon in the Eighth Paralympic Games in Seoul. South Korea.

When the dust had settled after the race, the winner in the men's division was John White, and the women's winner was Karen Bukowski. Community spirit and Rice pride made this year's Run, yet again, a smashing success.

This runner nears the end of the run, approaching the entrance to the football field and the parking lot. on 99th street.

Autographing a baseball for Boz O'Brien, Carlton Fisk came to the Rice Run to kick off the event

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Rice Continues Food Drive Tradition'

School activities take part in annual charity event

Christmas is past now, and is just a memory of presents, joy, and love, but members of the Brother Rice family can know that they have touched the lives of many people, and that they have made a difference. In the city of Chicago, thousands of people each year go without a good meal, but Brother Rice has chipped in to help a few people out. Once again, the Student Council has organized the Brother Rice Food Drive, a program to benefit others.

In order to collect the food, individual homerooms were given a box the first week of December and students were asked to bring in cans of food and fill the box. Also, Brother Rice sports teams and organizations went out door to door collecting food from the suburbs of Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, and parts of Chicago. The food collected will go to the less fortunate families of the

Seniors Darrell Johnson and Rich Curran help out by moving boxes of food and donating their time to the Food Drive.

Freshman Kevin Suscavage helps seniors Jon Zabrocki, Marty Doherty, and Ed Beasley sort the food in the foyer.

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Chicago area.

Co-chairman Darrell Johnson said that "there is a positive attitude about Rice's Food Drive because it makes a difference. It makes me feel good to know that I have helped someone else enjoy the Christmas holiday because not everybody has presents or a home for Christmas, but at least they can have something good to eat. That is the best present I can gi ve."

Student Council moderator Mr. Ross idealistically hoped that "the foyer would be filled to the top with food, but any food we collect makes a difference for needy people,"

After the food was sorted by Student Council members, a van was loaded and the food was distributed to the Back Of The Yards Food Pantry, as in the past. This pantry is where most of the food is delivered, but the Brother Rice Food Drive helps other food pantries showing everyone that the Broth-

er Rice family cares. Also, the Food Drive shows something else about Brother Rice. It shows that although there are many personalities at Brother Rice, we can all band together and put our differences aside in order to help someone in need,

Co-chairman Kevin Nelson said, "I feel that the Brother Rice Food Drive is the best thing that the school does, because it shows our Christian altitude of helping those who are less fortunate."

The Food Drive exemplifies the Christian attitude that Brother Rice wants to install amongst its students. The Food Drive shows the generosity, the concern, and caring attitude of the Brother Rice family. The Food Drive proves the old saying that it is better to give than to receive,

Freshman Kevin Suscavage and Senior Chris Walsh sort food in the foyer during the Food Drive. Members of different activities as well as volunteers belped out with tbe event.

Mr. Hal Ross and Darrell Johnson discuss the plans of the Food Drive. Mr. Ross and Darrell were responsible for the organization of the Food Drive.

Helping with the Food Drive, senior Tim Conners sorts boxed food.

FOOD DRIVE / 1

THE JUNIOR PROM

Good Organization and Effort Create A Good Time

For the first time in Brother Rice's history, the Junior Prom became an undeniable reality. This event took place on March 3rd at the Oak Lawn Hilton. Under the leadership of Kevin Camden, Donn Damico, John Girzdas, Maurice Young, and Pat Moriarty, the event was a roaring success. Kevin said, "For the first time something like this was tried, it went off incredibly well. There was an incredible amount of positive feelings that were expressed about this."

In addition to the exuberant juniors that made up the Junior Prom Committee, Mr. Hal Ross served as moderator. He commened that the prom "was one of the most organized dances I've ever been to. Everything went like clockwork. It was quite beautiful."

One of the most important details, of course, is the theme. Though many oldies were considered, the junior

Anthony Berardi and his date dance during one of the many songs played by disc jockey Paul Amman from the Dance Factory.

Couples dance during the first ever Junior Pram.

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class upon Poison's power ballad, "I'll Never Forget You" to represent the night. Along with the song, the colors that symbolized the dance were white and lavender.

The food served to the participants was admittedly quite delicious, prepared by the culinary wizards the Hilton hires. Anyone who has been to this establishment or seen it from the outside can surmise quite accurately that it is a fine - looking, even classy, hotel. The hotel was under construction at the time, which made the appearance of the hallway less than attractive and posed a very minor obstacle to the guests entering. Once inside, however, they cozied in for a good 01' time. The dance and dinner lasted from Bpm until midnight.

In addition to the positive aspects previously cited, the music was definitely enjoyable. Dance Factory disc-

jockey Paul Amann, a Rice graduate, did an outstanding job playing a wide variety of music to suit everyones taste. Paul, who also disc-jockeyed this year's senior senior prom, expressed an interest in working for next year's junior and senior proms. Paul commented that he had fun at the junior prom because everyone seemed to have a good time

With eighty couples attending the first Junior Prom, a success was inevitable. "It was a wonderful experience and a great time," said Donn Domico. Hopefully the [unior Prom will be a staple of the Brother Rice school year and with further development, this event will be something every junior will attend (and every underclassman will look forward to) and remember dearly from their life at Brother Rice

Denarius Jones and his date get ready to have their picture taken. Photographers from Root Studios were on hand to capture the event on film for both portraits for the students and for the publications.

Craig Polin shares an intimate moment with his date.

Junior Pat Moriarty enjoys the company of his date at the Junior Prom. Pat was one of the hardworking individuals who made the first junior prom in the history of Brother Rice possible.

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FOUNDERS DAY

A Time To Honor A New Hall Of Fame Inductee

"Everyone should be proud of what the school stands for," said Judge Berry, a former graduate of Brother Rice and a speaker at this years Founder's Day Assembly. Judge Berry also said "One of the ways of showing school pride is wearing school colors." Judge Berry was so emphatic of this point that he talked Brother Keane into giving one-third off of price of clothes at the school bookstore. Judge Berry was upset that the school teams did not all wear school sweats at practice.

The other speaker at the assembly was Bishop Gregory. Bishop Gregory spoke on Martin Luther King Jr. and parralled the lives of Dr. King and Edmund Rice. "Students can help con-

Bishop Gregory was a speaker at lhe Founders Day Assembly. Bishop Gregory paralleled the lives of Edmund Rice and Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.

\II. Hosty adresses the assembly aboul the imporlance of school pride. Mr. Hosty wes this years inductee to the Brother Rice Hall Of Fame. !>Ir Hosty runs lhe snack bar at school functions.

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tinue the work of Edmund Rice and Martin Luther King Jr. by spending time with each other and learning as much about each other as possible, which includes learning the bad aspects as well as the good." One of the points he made was that honoring a person by naming a street or a school after him is not enough, but rather "we have to remember what the person stands for."

The assembly finally climaxed when the winner of the annual Hall of Fame inductee was announced. The Hall of Fame began on September 24, 1975 and since then twenty-four members have been inducted, all of which epitomize the 'Spirit of Brother Rice.'

This year the twenty-fifth member was inducted, Mr. Hosty.

Mr. Hosty is the man who runs the snack bar a t basketball games, football games. water polo games, wrestling games and any.other function at Brother Rice. Mr. Hosty was inducted because he does all of this for Brother Rice, even after his son graduated from Rice and he rides the bus to these events.

"I like to do what I can to help the school," said Mr. Hosty. "I don't really think I deserve this award because I feel I didn't do anything special to receive this award."

Ken Jurgenson. Dan Dea, Tim Curran, Brian Markhan, Bro. Hassett, Dan Hurly, Brian Johnson, Dave Dea, and Darrell Johnson give their version of the Beatitudes in order to show us what it means to be Christians.

The family of Mr. Hosty greet him after he won the ward as the 1989 inductee to the Brother Rice Hall Of Fame.

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SENIOR PROM 1989

A Night Filled With Memories For Seniors

It was a clear, chilly night downtown Chicago on the night of May 28. In a steady stream beginning around 7:30 p.m., the couples, dressed in their finest, arrived in front of the Marriott Hotel. In all, nearly 250 couples were on hand to take part in the event that the seniors have waited for a long time: their senior prom.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the couples were introduced to the Greeting Line, which included Principal Bro. Collins, Mrs. Russo and Mr. Ross who were responsible for the success of the prom. Before dinner was served, a photographer from Root Studios was on hand to capture on film the memory of the event.

Dinner was served by candlelight and was accompanied by quiet, relax-

Big Band Machine was the band for Senior Prom 1989, while Paul Amman of the Dance Factory was the DJ.

Seniors and their dates dance during a slow song.

The Prom Court (L-R): Escorts Chris Carlucci, Mathew Miller, Dale Krasinski, Mike Holmes, and Thad Spyrnal.

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ing dinner music provided by The Big Band Machine. Included in the fair was French onion soup, salad, rolls, and the main course of steak, vegetables, and a baked potato. Soft drinks were available throughout the evening at bars located in the corners of the hall, and for desert, baked Alaskan was served.

For the rest of the evening, the music was supplied alternately by The Big Band Machine and disc-jockey Paul Amann of the Dance Factory. A variety of tunes were played, ranging from the big band sounds of the 40' s to the modern favorites of the 80's, inspiring many couples to crowd on the dance floor and cut loose to a fast track or slow dance to a ballad.

The theme of the prom was Debbie

Gibson's "number-one" ballad "Lost in Your Eyes." Guests were given complementary key chains and glasses with this theme on them. About halfway thorugh the evening, the Prom King and Queen were invited to dance to the theme song along with the rest of the couples in attendance.

The prom, lasting from apporxiamtely from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., ran smoothly to the credit of co. moderators Mrs. Russo and Mr. Ross and the entire Prom committee. "I think that overall it was outstanding," said Mr. Ross. "The place was quite elegant and luxurious. I belie~e that this was the first time in Rice's history that everybody who signed up attended. This was the finest prom yet."

Bob Kruscinski and his date stop dancing to pose for a picture.

Prom Committee Chairman Mike Lobash and Marty Doberty announce the Prom Court.

Rob Shell and his date Michelle Radomski dance together during the theme song "Lost In Your Eyes," by Debbie Gibson.

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The seniors file out of the rows of seats and head toward the stage where they receive their diplomas.

Salutatorian Bill Corello speaks about the ducks who live in the courtyard at Brother Rice during his address.

Senior Bill Cranley receives his diploma from Bro. Collin s,

24 I STUDENT LIFE

"Good Bye and Good Luck"

GRADUATION

Four Hundred and fifty-one nervous freshmen walked through the doors of Brother Rice High School four years ago in the waning days of August, 1985. Little did they realize that they would be put to the test on every conceivable level during the time of growing and developing at Brother Rice. Over the course of the four years, many obstacles were met, some of which were avoided, some overcome, and others failed. The results of these tests could not be graded or appealed; the results became part of the personalities and the experiences of the four hundred and fifty-one boys who entered Brother Rice for the first time on that fateful day in August, 1985. On April 28, 1989, three hundred and fifty confident seniors walked into the gym awaiting their graduation. They could look across at their fellow graduates whom they called their friends, as well as look into the crowds of proud families and friends seated in the bleachers. Not all of them had made it, for

some reason or other, but those who remained knew they had accomplished what they had set out to do and were impatiently waiting for fate to deal out the next hand.

The 30th Commencement Exercises were held on May 26, 1989 at Holy Redeemer Church, immediately followed by the Graduation Dinner at the Brother Rice gym. Two days later, the graduation ceremony itself was held in the gym, featuring speeches by Principal Bro. Thomas Collins, Assistant Principal James Antos, Valedictorian Michael O'Laughlin and Salutatorian William Corello. After the hour-long ceremony, the seniors had to say good-" bye to their friends and teachers. "That is the only part I don't like," said Keith Kolmos, "You say goodbye to all your friends, deluding yourself with the idea that everyone will keep in touch when you know that it's more likely that you'll never see them again."

Rimas Gaizutis receives his diploma from principal Bro. Collins.

The department chairmen, seated on the stage near where the graduates receive their diplomas, listen intently to the speakers.

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A Compendium of the sights, sounds, and what all of the fuss was about outside the walls of Bro. Rice!

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FROM rHE ~OME OFFICE IN CHICAGO, IL, It's the top five ...

FAVORITE SITCOM

1 Cheers

2 Night Court

3 The Wonder Years

4 Growing Pains

5 . . . . .. Married With Children

FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER

1 Samantha Fox

2 Lita Ford

3 Sheena Easton

4 ......•.......... Debbie Gibson

5 Paula Abdul

Oef Leppard released their first album seince Pyromania, and with the success of the singles Animal and Rocket, joe Elliot and Co. rose to the top.

FAVORITE MUSIC

1 Hard Rock

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Heavy Metal

3 Pop/Rock

4 Soft Rock

5 Jazz

FAVORITE MALE SINGERS

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Phil Collins 2 .............•.... Peter Gabriel

3 Bobby Brown

*For the category of "male singers," there was such a wide variety of choices of favorite singers that it would have been unfair to enumerate the remaining responses. This group included such singers as Richard Marx, Kenny Loggins, George Michael. Elvis Presley, Peter Cetera, Robert Palmer, Bro. Roger Hassett, and members of various musical groups.

Family Ties, the show which catapulted Michael j. Fox and justine Bateman ended its long run with a grand finale which aired the week of May 14.

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Guns 'N' Roses

2 Def Leppard

3 _'. . . . . • . . . .. Metallica

4 U2

5 Van Halen

FAVORITE MOVIE

1 Bill and Ted's Excellent

Adventure

2 The Naked Gun

3 Rainman

4 Die Hard

5 Batman

Metallica became the first Heavy Metal group to appear on live broadcast television. Appearing at the grammys they played their top single, ONE.

MINI-MAG Man of the Year: Michael Jordan

Chicago Bulls front man has an auspicious season

Michael Jordan, is quite simply an amazing athelete. His on-the - court heroics at times boggle the mind, and his astute dunking abilities become more famous with every slam. His leaping and jumping defies the laws of gravity, as his hang-time reaches incredible proportions.

jordan's highly successful career with the Chicago Bulls began in 1984 when they made him their first draft choice (third overall) from college. One of his many highlights with his alma mater, North Carolina, was when he hit a jump shot with only fifteen

econds left, beating Georgetown 63- 62, giving North Carolina the championship. At that time Jordan was onl a freshman.

Immediately, he proved to the NBA that he could play with the pros and still excello In his rookie year, Jordan amassed the most points by any player that year (2,313) and his scoring av-

erage of 28.2 per game was third best in the league. To no one's surprise, the 6-foot, 6-inch Bulls star won the Rookie-of-the-Year honor.

The following season, Jordan got off to a flying start in scoring, but a severe foot injury cut short his season and sidelined him for 64 games. The year was not a complete loss, however. The ever-durable Jordan returned for the playoffs and put on a single-game performance against the Boston Celtics that will not be forgotten soon.With the Celtics ahead in a 135-131 double overtime game, ~ichael completed a 63 point streak, which set the record for the most points scored in a playoff game.

His playoff performance was only the icing on the cake. Jordan had a season which which totaled 3,041 points, making he and Wilt Chamberlain the only players in the game to score 3,000 points in a season.

The next season saw a Michael Jordan that was bigger and better than the year before. Michael again won a scoring title for his 2,868 points (35.0 average.), and also led the league in steals. For his efforts, Michael Jordan was selected the defensive player of the year, as well as the leauge MVP. With the help of Jordan, the Bulls reached new heights, winning 50 games and advancing into the second round of the playoffs.

In the 88-89 season, amassed 10,000 points in 303 games, making him the second fastest. The Bulls won 5{) games and defeated the Cav's and the New York Nicks in the second round· of playoff action. The bulls were tied at one in the third round, with the Pistons, and were hopefuls for the NBA finalls with the Lakers. Thus Michael Jordan receives the title of minimag Man-of-the-year.

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TELE.VISION HISTORY

50 Years from the "Vast Wasteland"

From 1939 to 1989, fifty years seemed like a lifetime.

Thanks to the wonderful invention of TV (thank you Mr. Farnsworth) we can relive those years over and over and over - yes, ladies and gentlemen, we mean RERUNS!

Just think about what TV had shown all these years! For it's first three decades, the Golden Age, TV had given us FOR, Mr. Wizard, coast-to-coast network programming, "The Eye", Howdy Doody, Dave Garroway, Steve Allen, Groucho Marx, Jack Parr, a crazy redhead, Miss America, and Captain Kangaroo. And for all that work, Swanson invents the TV Dinner. What gratitude!

Of course, more people around the world wanted to know how to say "Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is! (trn)" in their native tounge, so AT&T launched the Telestar satellite as a gesture of goodwill. By this time, there are 50 million television sets in use.

Still, TV gave us such memorable classics as "Julia Child - The French Chef", "A Charlie Brown Christmas",

"Mister Rogers", "60 Minutes" during the 60's. At the end of that wonderful decade, 83 homes had TV sets but only 25% had a new type of television set called a color monitor.

The Silly 70's and the outrageous 80's brought us the thougbts,views,ideas, event and politics of those years, but to the amazement of no one, TV was still fun to watch. In the 70's, TV cigarette ads were banned, HBO introduces cable television while a streak.er disrupts the Oscar Awards. And who can forget the moment when John Belushi said,"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!!!"?

With 1989 practically over, we've seen "Real People", "moonlighting" strangers, several talk shows come and go (which were killed offby Johnny), a "marriage of music and video", and movie colorer named "Ted". And whether you realize it or not, it's all a test pattern for what's coming up on your stereo/hi-fidelity /color TV set with built-in VCR.

All 200 million of them.

LUCILLE BALL-

50+ Years of entertainment

On April 26, 1989, the entertainment world lost a true comic genius and an artistic actress that left standards that have yet to be topped by anyone. 1 speak of course about Lucille Ball.

At the age of 15, through the advice of an imaginary friend named Sassafrassa, Lucy sought fame and fortune on the streets of New York. She landed a part in a Broadway play, but was soon fired because she couldn't dance. Lucille made more movies but unfortuneatly, she was becoming to be known as the "Queen of the B-Movie"

At that time her husband, Desiderio Arnaz, III, had an idea; Lucy's career and their marriage could be saved if

they did a TV show together. After months of begging to the network, the situation-comedy "I Love Lucy" was' premiered on CBS as a concept show. It was an instant success.

As an actress, Lucy was one of the best around. She played the role as the ditzy housewife to Ricky Riccardo with perfect timing and style. Her made-for- TV role as a bag lady won her critical acclaim and reassured her fans that she can be serious as well as funny. When you bring it all together, the Lucille Ball that we all love is the crazy redhead that always got into trouble. We'll miss her, of course, but there's always the rerun (thanks to Lucy).

"HOLY GOLDEN OLDIES, HE'S 50!!!"

1939-1989 50 Years of the Batman

In 1939, an unknown artist whose greatest achievement had been sweeping the DC office floor, was given the chance to create his own story and character. His story appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May of the same year. Thus Bob Kane became the father of the Batman, the second oldest continuing character in American fiction, after Superman respectively. Batman was born out of the many masked vigilantees of the thirties, such as the Green Hornet, Zarro, and the Lone Ranger.

As the story goes, young Bruce Wayne, after attending the movie of Zarro, watched his family gunned down in an alley. Over their graves, Bruce vowed to combat the forces of evil, and took the horned cowl of the Batman. After a

year of being the solo vigilante, Batman look the assistance of Robin, the Boy Wonder.

Two Robins, 56 batmobiles, and a mile-long list of captured criminals later Batman has reached the the big 5-0, and is celebrating in a big way. With two movie serials and a hit TV show under his belt, Batman is trying for his second major motion picture. The Batman movie, starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson as the Joker makes 1989 the year of Bat-mania. 1989 was also the year that Robin, the Boy Wonder met his untimely demise at the hands of the Joker and Batman readers by a 1-800 number. What lies ahead for the Caped Crusader? Tune in, same bat-time, same bat-channel!

A Dark Knight in Gotham City (tm).

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Best Movie Rain Man

Best Actress. Jodie Foster (The Accused)

Best Supporting Actress . . . . Geena Davis (The Accidental Tourist)

Best Actor . Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man)

Best Supporting Actor ..... Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda)

(The movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit won awards for Best Overall Editing, Best Sound Effects, and Best Visual Effects)

... AND THE AWARD GOES TO

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Brother Keane goes over in an example in the text book. English I is the first step towards the completion of four years of English.

Mr. Albear explains his point to his Sp~nish i honors class. Spanish I teach the rudiments of the language. Foreign languages are an important part of the curricilum at Rice.

Brother Hassett runs a different kind of religion class. Grades are primarily based on participation. with a class discussion every day.

Junior leff Iochens works out a chemistry problem on the board. Students teach other students in some classes to benefit the learning process.

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JEOPARDY

The Academic Curriculum at Brother Rice

By definition, "jeopardy" means danger or peril. By no means is vidual academic departments

in great danger, but rather the 's future could be in jeopardy if not take advantage of the acat Rice.

rtment chairs design a well education for the students. In to graduate, a student must have of religion, four credits of two credits of math, two creda foreign language, one U.S. His-

class, one social studies class, one science class, and one health

and phsical education credit. The rest of the credits to make up the twenty required to graduate, are made up by taking electives.

The FOCUS program was introduced to help students who need a concentration on the basic academic skills. The classes are smaller, giving the students a better one on one relationship with the teacher.

The guidance counselors monitor the progress of all students with individual meetings to aid students in picking classes for next year. Picking classes for the next year is cruical in

good academic advancement.

If a student needs extra help with his classes, tutors are available through the National Honors Society. Sometimes getting an explination from a fellow student is the key to learning.

All of these oppotunities at Rice can help the student stay out of academic jeopardy. If the student applies himself and has the capability· to learn, the student's future will not be in jeopardy. The student will be ready for college and/or the real world because of the academic programs at Brother Rice.

Mr. Marfise explains the new chapter in Accounting to his students. Accounting is pari of the Bussiness Department at Brother Rice.

Senior John Zabrocki studies for a Frecnh IV oral exam. The fourth year of a foreign language focuses on speech patterns and literature.

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Mr. Neville listens to tbe synopsis for tbe day, given by senior Robert Cassidy. Each day's classes are started by a student giving a recap of the events of the previous day.

Bro. Keane addresses his sophomore English class. During tbe second year, each student studies vocabulary, grammar, and various novels that are selected by the department.

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READY FOR SUCCESS

Reading Grooms Students For Future Encounters

Every student at Brother Rice must take four years of English at Brother Rice. The program here, under the direction of department chairman Mr.

eville, is designed to develop the vocabulary skills, writing abilities, and the literary sensibilities of the student. Hopefully by the time the student enters college, he will be able to perform well at the college level in an English class as well as others where a command of writing abilities and a higher vocabulary is necessary. If the student decides not to attend college, the program will prepare the student to communicate with others in today's society.

Each of the levels of English is de-

signed to concentrate on a different aspect of English, starting from vocabulary skills to complex essay andterm paper writing.

"In the freshman program, we try to prepare the student not for college, but rather for the high school level. The goal is to check for sensibilities in grammar, verbal astuteness, and vocabulary mastering. There is emphasis on literary development in basic forms of poetry, prose and reading of a short story," said Mr. Neville.

"At the sophomore level. we try to develop the student's writing sensibilities by stressing the writing of one paragraph with a progression towards the development of a good essay," he

continued.

In junior year, American literature is studied with a progression to English literature in senior year. "English literature is more difficult because it is cerebral and more esoteric in language and discussion," said Mr. Neville.

Along with literature from the text book, vocabulary, and writing, the student reads novels. These novels are chosen in order to illustrate literary devices inside a novel rather than a short story. "The books chosen are books that we have checked with colleges about. The books are basically on criteria from what colleges expect to be read," said Mr. Neville.

Senior Pat Lucy raises his hand during an English class. Most English classes are designed to allow the students to add their own input and to formu1ate their own viewpoints.

Lecturing his senior class. Mr. Neville make his points clear by challenging his students with a large vocabulary and advanced concepts and philosophies.

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MAT·H DEPARTMENT

Preparing Rice Students For The Future

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Brother Rice has one of the finest math departments in the area. The math department not only teaches the basic courses needed to go on to a fruitful college education but helps the students get a firm grasp on that education by giving mock SAT and ACT math tests.

Mr. Africh and the other ten members of the math department, like any other team, has its competent leaders. Mr. Joe Augustyn is not only a master of geometry, but also heads up the school's FOCUS program. Mr. Ed Robinson is another geometric master. Mr. Martin Grogan is not only a genius at mechanical drawing but, also teaches freshmen algebra. Mr. Tom Uraski

makes freshmen familiar with the world of math. And the last of our specialists is our depart men I head, Mr. Africh. He teaches calculus like a world class mathematitian. The rest of the math department is made up of Mrs. Linda Russo, Mr. Cliff Petrak, Brother Mooney, Brother Fagan, Brother Dornbos, and last, but certainly not least, our principal, Brother Collins.

Another fine aspect of the math department is the math team. Headed up by Mr. Africh, this team runs in competition like a well oiled machine. The math team practices every day after school for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The team is not picked. Mem-

bers are not chosen, but chose to come on a volunteer basis. Last year, the Brother Rice math team came in third out of the entire Catholic League. Covering the entire spectrum of mathematics, the students who make up the team are challenged above and beyond their normal-capabilities.

One final aspect of the math team is that the students who join the math team and come to practices regularly gain such knowledge, that their first year of college math should be just review. The math department and team don't just prepare you for school, they prepare you for life.

Mrs. Russo. a new teacher here at Rice, explains to the class the day's lesson. Mrs. Russo arrived mid second quarter to fill tbe vacancy after Mr. Hanrahan's death.

Junior Greg GardeJla goes over his notes in Mr. Augustyn's class.

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Mrs. Russo explains how to work the problem on the board.

Junior Jason Fischer asks Mr. Augustyn to explain a problem from the homework assignment. Math, unlike other subjects, can not be memorized, but rather math is a concept to be understood.

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Sophomore Bob Finelli raises his hand to give an answer in Mrs. Seibt's Spanish 1I class. Oral drills are given during Spanish II to increase the students ability to pronounce the language.

Mrs. Segraves gives Senior Chris Walsh an oral exam. In French N. a students ability to express his ideas in writing and speaking. An appreciation of French literature is aJso taught.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES

The Importance Of Being Bilingual

While riding on the bus to and from , a person can hear many difrent languages. More and more ricans have difficulty speaking because they have immigrated other countries. In order to allow people to fit in to society, we to educate them in our language we need to be fluent in their lanin order to help them. Also, in 1I1I .e m(Utl.IU«litl business world, it is IlJt:Lt:.><ll y to be able to communicate

Here at Brother Rice, The Foreign Language Department offers Spanish, French and Latin. The purpose of this is to introduce students to a new language and to begin them on a path to becoming fluent in that language.

Latin is taught at Brother Rice in order to help the student find the origins of the english language. It has been found that students who have had Latin do better on the vocabulary sections of the ACT, because they can break unknown words into their roots, prefixes and suffixes. By doing this, students can find the meaning of the english word by interpreting the latin roots.

Spanish and French are taught in order to allow the student to become fluent in the language. First year is to introduce the student to the language. Second year drills in grammar and pronunciation allowing students to express themselves. Thlrd year is a review of the first two years along with an introduction into speaking and reading comprehension. Fourth year is the culmination of all three years, dealing with literature interpretation and composition. Taking the full four years allows the student to appreciate the work of literature in its original language without the interference of an interpreter's opinion.

Mr. Albear explains a project for his Freshman Honors Spanish I class. The importance of learning basic speech patterns and sentence construction along with basic vocabulary is stressed during Spanish I.

Chairperson Mrs. Seibt goes over a workbook assignment with her Spanish Il class. During Spanish Il, students learn idiomatic expression, more advanced vocabulary and grammar along with an introduction to Hispanic culture.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Raising A Persons Understanding Of His Surroundings

The Science Department is headed by Brother Greg Smyth, who teaches Physics and is in first year at Rice. This department is comprised of four courses: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. Another faction of the department is the Laser Ligh t Show, which brilliantly displays many kindy of geometric shapes and patterns.

The Science Department tries to fullfill a number of needs for the students. One of these fullfillments is the improvement of a student's observation of his surrounduings and various scientific phenomona. Through carefully conducted experiments the students develop a more "critical eye" and thus greatly enhance the results. The departments' courses also improve the students' accuracy in their measurements and the manner in

Junior Jeff Jochens writes the problems on the board. One of the methods used in Mr. Molenda's Chemistry class is allowing students to learn from each other by seeing how. fellow classmate worked tbe problem out.

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which they obtain the measurements. Students also are better able to derive realistic, logical conclusions from their observations and are therefore more capable in formulating sturdy factual conclusion.

Another manner in which the Science Department drives its message horne is through visual aids. Often times the teacher will demonstrate how a particular law or eqation is reguarded as valid and will, in the process, facilitate the student's learning of the material and hopely ensure his mastery as well. For example, Brother Smyth, in his Physics class, demonstrates the differences between tranverse waves and standing waves by attaching one end of an elongated spring to a metal bar and holding the other end about ten feet away, all the while flapping his arm up and down

with the spring's end.

The Science Department can also be considered a beneficial "review course" because of the different courses it incorporates into its materials. For instance, English is utilized when students write their lab reports on the experiments performed. Therefore, strict attention must be paid to the innumerable rules of grammar. Also, math and the many laws which accompany it is utilized on a day-today basis as students perform computations on widespread topics, ranging from probability to velocity.

Overall, the Science Department is an extremely helpful organization determined to aid the students' complete understanding of the material presented. The goal of the department is the eventual understanding of as much each student wishes to learn.

Mr. Hackett helps a student in his Chemistry class by pointing to an example on the side board.

Sophomore Mike Luczak takes special care in putting the microscope away.

Bro. Smyth shows the class how to use the equipment in the upcoming lab.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Learning The Past And The Recent

Social Science classes are more than just history classes. After the required courses of World History freshman year and U.S. History junior year, seniors can take one of the social science electives. Those electives are Sociology, Physcology, Chicago History, and World War II to the Present.

During freshman year, in the World History class, Mr. Baader stresses the importance of outlining. Students outline a section of the book every other night, and on the other nights, students answer questions on the homework they finished.

In the U.S. History class, Mr. Bara

does not stress the memorization of dates. Rather, Mr. Bara teaches the concepts of history. According to Mr. Bara, a student can answer any question about history if he knows the time period, who the president was, and what was the president's party affiliation was.

In the Sociology class, Mr. Bergmann had his classes "buy" the school. The purpose of the project was to run the school as a business and to study the effects of sociological patterns on a business. Mr. Bergmann has attempted to structure the classes as the might be in college. Generally, there are no as-

signments except for a weekly test.

The Chicago History class is taught to orient the student to the enviroment in which he lives. Assignments are given to attend cultural events and the museums downtown,

In the World War II to the Present course, which is also taught by Mr. Bara, the student is taught about the present day world and the events that caused these evnts today. Emphasis is placed on map identification so, as Mr. Bara has stated more than once, "the students can learn what kind of clothes to bring next time we go to war,"

Mr. Bergman talks to the class. The class is structured Iik •• college class. with no specific assignments each night. but one test per week.

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Mr. Bara gives notes to his junior U.S. History. Mr. Bara focuses on the concepts of history instead of the memorization of dates.

Mr. Bergmann gives Senior Dan Holmes his Sociology test. In addition to the weekly test, the Sociology pretended to buy the school. This was

done to study the effect sociological principles on the school if it was run as 8 business.

While giving notes for the Industrial Revolution in his U.S. History class, Mr. Bara not only explains the history of the period but also the attitudes and the trends of the time period.

Mr. Bara stops giving notes to his class to explain his point.

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ART IN

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Designing Spirit

The Art Department is run by Mrs. [arros. The classes are Art I. II. and III. During Art I. the students learn the basics to start their artistic development. Students work with ceramics. do drawings. paintings and lino printing. In Art II. students build on the skills they learned in Art I. Students do silk screening and commercial art. Art III is an independent study course. where students practice complex techniques and develop their individual style and preference.

Students in the Art Department are involved in the painting of scenes in this years production. "South Pacific." Also. students design the shirts given out to the people involved in the play.

A few students from the Art department have been working on improving the atmosphere in the cafeteria by painting the two murals next to the exits. Senior John Basbrka designed and painted the two murals in the cafeteria. The murals took several months of sketching and outlining the walls before actual painting

Senior David Tobin works on an accounting balance sheet. Accounting students use fictional companies to practice the principles learned.

Seniors Paul Jordan and John Mikowski take some personal help from Mr. Marfise during class. Mr. Marflse teaches Accounting and Economics.

began. The painting on the left was painted by Dan Holmes and Paul Bauman to show the balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

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MECHANICAL DRAWING

Drawing Is Not Just For Fun

The chairman of the Business Department at Brother Rice is Mr. Mitchell who is also the varsity football coach. The Business Department offers Economics, Business Law, Typing, Accounting, and Advanced Accounting.

During the school year, the classes in the Business Department were given talks by some important people in the business world. Mr. [onh Collie, a vice-president of Merrill Lynch, came

to talk to the stuedents about careers in business and a talk on the stock market.

Another visitor was Mr. Rizzo, an I.R.S. agent, who spoke to the class. He helped construct a new tax class and intstruct it under the program called "Out Reach." Mr. Rizzo works with the Business Department to help design the courses and topics covered.

Students in Mr. Marfise's Economics

class read Donald Trump's The Art Of The DeaL Donald Trump is one of the top business men in the country and has built an empire that owns many hotels and other companies.

The purpose of the Business Department is to increase a student's knowledge about business. In the Accounting class, students learn how to fill out tax forms, a chore everyone will go through during their life.

Senior Mark Darwish draws a complex figure. Students in mechanical drwaing learn to use the tools of the trade.

Mr. Grogan gives assistance to senior George Melanchrinides. Students often work on their own, but from time to time require one on one instruction from the teacher.

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HONORS NIGHT

After the end of each semester this year, the school took time out from its everyday schedule to honor those students who distinguished themselves in an area that is for some students more difficult and more demanding than sports or extracurricular activities: academics. This was the second year that Honors Nights were held to praise those students who earned the recogni tion of his peers, his family, and his school by earning a place on either the A or B Honor Rolls. Through such recognition, it becomes easy see how hard students work to earn that better grade.

Also honored at these events were the students who also distinguished themselves in service of an extracurricular activity, such as the play, the newspaper, and the computer club, or on the field in such sports as soccer, cross country, water polo and baseball.

At the second semester Honor Night, two special awards were given to two students who earned and deserved their due recognition. Michael O'Laughlin, valedictorian of the Class of 1989, was named as the best overall mathematician in Chicago after winning a city-wide math competition and was praised by Mr. James Africh who considered it "an honor and a privilege" to be able to work with such a gifted and distinguished student and person as Michael. Also, Kevin Camden was named Junior of the Year, considering all of the time and work he has put in while working with such as groups as the student council, KAIROS and the newspaper.

Mr. Africh addresses the students and parents assembled at Honors Night.

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Senior Scott Dyczkowski receives an award from Bro. Collins for his outstanding performance in the school play.

For his many hours of taking pictures for the yearbook, senior Bill Svec receives his due award from Bro. Collins.

Senior Darrell Johnson receives his award for being on the Honor Roll for the final semester. Darrell also received awards for his dedication to such activities 8S the newspaper and student council.

Parents and students help themselves to refreshments after the awards ceremony. The refreshments were provided by the Mothers' Club.

Mr. Africh shares a joke with senior Mike O'laughlin after he received his award for his work with the math club. Mike had proved himself as the "best mathematician" in the Chicago area during a competition during the spring.

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Bro. Roger Hassett speaks to the student body during a ceremony.

Students attend a mass during Lent. Sucb masses were beld on every Friday before school.

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"I'M LO'V ABLE! GOD DOESN'T MAKE JUNK!"

Religion Dept. Gets Message Across

don't make " These buttons appear on the and teachers who have atthe three day KAIROS retreat. Hassett, who has experienced

KAIROS retreat eleven times, said has been and always will be. is the profoundest, most real pcperi1enc:e of God that I ever had and

because of the way I see working in the lives of people making the retreat and the people

the team making the retreat. The that people share themselves and themselves up is what makes special for me."

The first KAIROS retreat was made April of 1987. Since that time has become popular with stuhere. Many students have gone a second and even a third time

despite the one hundred and twentyfive dollar cost. According to Senior Dan Dea, "You'll fa if it were two hundred or three hundred dollars."

What happens on KAIROS is kept secretive in order that students attending will not go to the retreat with biased opinions. The purpose of the retreat is to open people up.

"You're sharing things that you would not say any where else, or to anyone else; not even your parents, not even your best friends" said Dan Dea.

That is one of the reasons that so many people return for a second trip to KAIROS, because of the openness, a trust is developed between the students and friends are made. "That's why guys come back and a lot of times they say 'I've got twenty-five new best

friends,'" said Bro. Hassett.

This year, four retreats were made.

The retreat is made at st. Charles Bormao, but for the second retreat, the candidates went to South Holland. Also on the second retreat, students from St. Rita attneded along with the Brother Rice Students. A candidate is a newcomer to the retreat and students who have attended the retreat before are known as leaders.

KAIROS is a unique experience for students provided by the religion department. Other programs run by the religion department is the RAINBOW support groups for students with di- . vorced or desceased parents and the Liturgy Committee that helps organize the school masses.

The chapel is decorated for the Christmas season.

Bro. Roger Hassett offers a story to think about at the beginning of a religion class.

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Tbe Director of Guidance. Mr. Ed Zabrocki, gives a talk about Brother Rice to some potential freshman at Open House.

Brother Corrigan. one of tbe guidance counselors. belps a student find wbat be is looking for.

MI. Zabrocki gives a talk to the ciass of 1993 and their parents. The class of 1993 will be an incrrease over the previous entering freshman

class. One reason for this is the addition of the public relations officer. Mr. Jim Casey. One of his responsibilities is to go out to grammar

schools and try to get students to come to Brother Rice.

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THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Helping To Shape The Future Of Rice Students

College Night was held here at Rice on September 19, 1988. i>U1UQ1."" counselor, Ed Zabrocki suthe successful event and "College Night is an

run together with Mother where both students and get a chance to find out spelilJ.Ul·.WdIUL'il on a college or unithey might have been inter-

College Night, the students parents listen to representatives different colleges give presentaabout the advantages of going to

that particular school. Some of the topics that the representatives discussed included the school's academic standing, tuition for entering freshmen, and scholarships. Most importantly, students have the opportunity to ask questions and to obtain applications.

About 115 to 120 colleges from all over the country participated in the event. "The more popular schools were the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northern Illinois, Northwestern, and DePaul." All of these schools attended on a voluntary basis because they were interested in

answering questions. The purpose of College Night was to help the students become more informed about the colleges that they wanted to attend.

Brother Rice students.

College Night has been, in past years, a very influential forum for college-bound students. According to Mr. Zabrocki, College Night is especially important because it gives the students and their parents a chance to obtain specific information from someone who knows the school very well. They get up to date information, right from the source. In this way, College Night has proven to be a big help to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are trying to select the right college.

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LIBRARY

STAFF

Trying to keep the library running efficently is not an easy task to perform. For this reason, the library depends highly on its library aids. This year, the library aid staff consisted of fifteen dedicated young men who give up their lunch and study periods to volunteer in the library. "The primary goal of the aids," says Mrs. Brixie,"is to help the librarians provide complete service for the students."

Some of the various tasks of the library aids are checking out books, handing out magazines, and making sure that all 27,000 books are in order. In addition to these tasks, the library aids also awnser the phones, keep the library in an orderly condition, and the main office. The backbone of an efficent library is the efficency of its library aids. Therefore, the library aids provide the force behind our library's sources.

Senior Mike O'Laughlin works diligently during computer class. The computer elective that seniors and juniors may take is geared for advanced programming beyond BASIC and consists mainly of learning how to program in PASCAL.

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COMPUTERS

Computers are changing society and advancing technology each and every day. Brother Rice, with its more than thirty computers neatly arranged in the Computer Room, is proud to be a part of this advancement. One semester of computer class is required for each freshman, and one quater for each sophomore. Beyond those two years, the decision is optional, but students who take computers as juniors and seniors do so for a reason. Some plan to pursue the field upon entering into college (maybe as a major) while others enjoy the various challenges presented when trying to work out a, problem.

Brother Verre, the head of the Computer Department, likes to see groups of young minds at work trying to decipher a problem. "That," he says, "is one of the greater satisfactions of teaching." The Computer Room contains APPLE computers, both with and without color monitors. The room is open both before and after school to allow students to work at them at their leisure. Therefore, computers, vital to our future, also provide here at Rice the key opportunity to grow and learn using these complex machines.

Students are assigned to create graphics in computer class.

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MAKING MUSIC WHILE MAKING THE GRADE

. Band," Chorus Members Earn Class Credit

In walking through the halls of Brother Rice after school, you may have heard the lilting melodies of soprano voices or the powerful tones of a great brass tuba. At the pep rallies and at the varsity football games, you may have led in the fight song by the eleven members of the Marching Crusaders trumpet line. Perhaps you have attended one of the annual Christmas concerts held in the Mother McAuley auditorium and listened to the chorus' program of traditional and sometimes not-so-traditional carols. However, some people fail to realize that the members of the Brother Rice Music Department consider. band and chorus a very important part of their day. This is because during the first, third and fourth periods these students of music attend classes, CHORUS and BAND.

In the individual classes, students learn the rudimentary principals of music. They practice with the help of the instructors: Ms. Kucharski, the chorus teacher; Mr. Patrick Henning,

At the center of the arrangement, junior Rich Bird plays the trombone at the Stagg marching competition.

The saxaphone section stands at attention during a marching performance.

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Concert Band teacher; and Mr. Leo Henning, the department head and the director of the Brother Rice Symphonic Winds. In the periods during band class, the students keep busy practicing for the hectic marching and concert seasons, while keeping in tune with personal appearances such as the Columbus Day and St. Patrick's Day parades held both downtown and on the south side of Chicago. Some students use this time to study privately with instructors, who specialize in lower brass, flute and the french horn. There are many advantages as well as a few disadvantages to having a music department that give class credit. As well as rewarding those who work diligently at bettering their voices and their playing ability, class credit sometimes acts as a stimulant for people who do not really have the drive to be a student of the performing arts. As Ms. Kucharski pointed out, "It's an easy credit."

To band members, who feel that al-

though they are not a sport organization they can be just as competitive in the spirit of Rice Pride, class time is a welcome advantage. Third chair french horn player John Cullen said, "Being able to use a class period as well as extra time after school is an asset to the Brother Rice band. Not only are we given grades on our progress as performers and musicians, but we get the E!'tlge over other schools by concentrating part of our school day on being the best we can. We are not three time Catholic League champions because we just meet on Thursdays and Fridays.'

To Junior Desmond Taxlor, class time for chorus is a must. • I'm a very active person in school and socially. It's the only way I could be in chorus and keep everything else going at once." For Brother Rice's young music students it seems that making music is the best way to make the grade.

Katie Pierucci, a freshman at Mother McAuley, performs at halftime of a football game. She is one of the many Mother McAuley suldents who participates in egually in the Brother Rice Band.

The brass and percussion sectiop plays a cheer after the Varisly Football Team scored.

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The water polo team await the outcome of the championship game in the remaining seconds of the match.

The soccer team huddles together for a prayer before a game.

The cheerleaders keep the spirit alive.

RICE'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

Running away with it all

marroon jersey that stuck to his aching back. Now, running stride for stride with his foe, he could see the anxious sidelong glances that his opponent was casting in his direction. It was now a matter of yards. His counterpart began to inch ahead of him, but everything he stood for, his pride of himself, his team, his coaches, his family and friends, his school which he represented, pushed him past the other athlete who, like himself, was being pushed by everything that he stood for. As he crossed the finish line, he quickly glanced to see his opponent cross the finish line, just a half-stride behind him. They both fell to the ground gasping for breath, almost in unison ...

Though winning is important for everyone, sportsmanship, pride, selfrespect, and a sense of accomplishment are just as important and just as common in the Wide World of Sports at Brother Rice. Every team has good and bad seasons, but how the team deals with their success and their failure spells out who they are and what they stand for, representing the best of Brother Rice and their devotion to doing their best for the school, their teammates, their family and friends, and most importantly, themselves.

..... Just a little farther, just a little harder ... ," he thought to himself,

"I've got to catch him I'm so tired

... just a little farther I'm almost

there ... " He wondered how much longer he could last; he thought about what would happen if he just gave up ... the very thought brought from within him a reserve of energy that he never knew he had. The distance was closing, their goal was in sight. Within a matter of seconds, the success of a whole season would be determined. He was a stride behind his opponent; he could see the stain on the back of his gold jersey, but he was oblivious to the torrent of perspiration that ran down his own back and to his own

SPORTS

Marty McGarry sits dejectedly on the sidelines during a game.

David Bernas fires a pitch in during a game.

Memebers of the sophomore basketball team congratulate and cbeer each other before a game.

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VARSITY FOOTBALL. First Row (L-R): K. Pilcher, I. Taylor, R. Forde, j. Ness, C. Padgurskis, S. Flynn, S. Marth, E. Fruhstuck, R. Leonard, R. Teska, B. Morrihy, F. Dlnovella, M. Sheerin, D. Costello. P. johansson, j. Steele, j. Pagone. Second Row, B. Nye, M. Nelligan, }. Develk, M. Gaughan, P. May, }. Zabrocki, T. Minarik, }. Radostitz, j. Radomski, T. Bowes, M. Scanlan,}. Gnutek, D. Podpora, H. Coats, M. Mangin, j. Altman. Thirs Row:D. Osborne, P. Williams, B. Koehler, K. Camden, N. judeh, C. Seaton, D. Rogers, P. Fox, T. Maclison, M. McGarry, B. Morrison, B. Stalker, S. Hanniga!', M. Lavery, B. Roe, M. Iohnson, Fourth Row:D. Flight, G. Daly, A. McCoy, M. Gal, T. Spyrnal, j. Zimmer, R. Lietz, B. Hatton, C. Beno, T. Fitzgibbons, P. Cambell, P. Pfandler, D. Wood, C. Carter. Absent: }. Ternes.

Jason Ness calls the signals.

Senior John DeValk gives his mother a kiss at the parents appreciation game.

The Brother Rice Defense stops the Leo runner. The Crusaders went on to beat Leo three to nothing on a field goal kicked by Roger Forde.

RTS

The Varsity Level

FOOTBALL

Despite a slow start with back-to back losses to Marist and st. Rita. the intensity of the season was turned up a notch with a key upset over Loyola. earning the Crusaders the "Team of the Week" honors from radio station Z-95 and the 7-Up Company. The season ended. however. with the Homecoming loss to St. Laurence and a final loss to Loyola. leaving the Crusaders with a 4-6 record.

Coach Mitchell said that "there is a special bond about working so hard with common goals." Leading the cause were team captains Chris Carter. Marty McGarry. and Phil Williams. Also contributing major efforts to the cause were Don Wood. Iack > Pagone, Bill Koehler. Frank Dinavella, Joe Ternes. Tim Madison. Bill Morrison. Klye Pilcher. Mike Scanlyn, Rick Lietz and Aubrey McCoy.

Score 10-20 0-35 14-6 21-20 3·0 5-10 6-13 3-0 7-14 6-13

Opponent Marist St. Rita Fenwick Loyola St. Francis Mt. Carmel St. Laurence Leo De LaSalle Loyola

Senior Marty McGarry catches the ball in the open.

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Starting from scratch

FRESHMAN FOOTBALL

During freshman year, the new students are exposed to so many new things, new classes, new faces, and a new school. In order to make the transition from grammar school to high school easier, it is important to make friends. Also, participating in a sport like football can teach discipline, discipline that can be applied to schoolwork. Friends help because you see that other people are in the same boat that you are. One way to meet new people is to participate in an extracurricular activity like Freshman Football.

Freshman Football is the first step

towards the varsity level. Freshman year sports teach experience. This year the team learned experience. They learned how to run the plays. They learned how to win and how to loose. Despite a losing record, the team learned integrity and sportsmanship.

Coached by Mr. Uraski, the team finished with a 1-7 record. These experiences will be used next year on the sophomore level and eventually on the varsity level. Freshman year is only a building block, and this year's freshman football team can build on their experiences for the future.

Coach Uraski speaks to the team before the game.

The freshman team lines up against the SI. Laurence freshman team.

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SOPHOMORE

FOOTBALL

The Sophomore Football team finished with a record of 3 wins and five loses. Although the team had the losing record, the season was not a complete loss.

The Sophomore season helps fine tune the skills of the individual athlete's skills. The season can help teach students the value of teamwork and discipline, while providing a sense of competition.

Team members practiced every day after school, plus the regular allotment of homework. Having a losing record can dishearten players because of their lack

The sophomore Viking quarterback attempts to elude the fierce Crusader pass rush.

The sophomore team's quarterback drops back to pass during a game.

of a feeling of fulfillment after the hard work. Coach Grogan tries to alleviate this feeling by telling the individual players what they did good as well as the bad, congratulating them for the good things that they have done. The administration also recognizes this committment and effort given by the students with the Sport Banquet in April of the school year. The banquet is the way the school says thanks to the members of the team for their hard work.

The outstanding members of this year's team are John Coatar, Dan Barry, and William Hunter. Hopefully these efforts and the experience gained during the season will create a better varsity team for the future.

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The Cheerleaders perform during halftime at a varsity football game.

Back Row (L-R): Vicki Valenti, Co-captains Gayle PeterHn and Jenny McCarthy, Jenny Gnap, Sara Glowicki, Colleen Sullivan. Middle:

Tina Cahill, Ann Zervos, Gina Glenke. Front:

Colleen Lammell, Katie O'Toole.

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CHEERLEADERS

Cheering For The Crusaders In Victory And Defeat

The Cheerleading Squad is made up of twelve spirited cheerleaders from Mother McAuley. They are Katie O'Toole, Jennifer Gnap, Sarah Glowicki, Colleen Sullivan, Colleen Lammel, Tina Cahill, Vicki Valenti, Kathy Marchese, Ann Zervos, Gina Glenke, and Captains Gayle Peterlin and Jennifer McCarthy. The squad is coached by Mrs. Seibt.

The cheerleading squad does as much for school spirit as does any other school activity or group. The squad's main goals are to promote and uphold school spirit, to develop a sense of good sportsmanship among

students. Also, the cheerleaders try to support all the school's athletic programs. These enthusiastic cheerleaders participate in all football games and all home basketball games. The cheerleaders also performed this year at the Homecoming pep rally to raise school spirit before the big game. The cheerleaders often go unnoticed and unapreciated. The cheerleaders provide a valuable service of encouraging the teams to victory.

Their excellence as a squad was noted this past summer when the entire group attended Cheerleading Camp at Northern Illinois University and won

several awards for enthusiasm and cheerleading precision. "These girls devote a tremendous amount of time and hard work to Brother Rice," says Mrs. Seibt. "The cheerleading season begins is August an runs through the end of the school year. Cheerleading is a sport in itself, requiring long hours of training and practice."

Cheerleading is a sport. Doing the routines requires the ability to physically exert themselves, and the pyramids reguires physical strength, especially for the girls forming the base of the pyramid. Cheerleading also requires gymnastic skills.'

The Cheerleadlng squad tries to get the fans involved during a close varsity football game in spite of the cold weather.

Jean Cnap and Sara Clowicki help bring the crowd to a roar in anticipation of the Homecoming game at the pep rally. Also at the pep rally, Z-95 disc jockey Brant Miller presented the school with the 7-Up/Z·95 High School Team Of The Week Trophy.

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Each year Brother Rice's cross country team has proven endurance and maturity. The 1988 cross coutry team has been diligently carried by the sweat of one man, Mike Billish, who has shown the true meaning of "Rice Pride."

Mike Billish successfully defended his Catholic League title, making him the first Rice runner to win two consecutive titles. Mike also is, proudly, the first Sectional Champion in the school's history. All of his accomplish-

John Fillipick gets his time from Coach Albear. In order to stay in shape the Cross Country team ran many miles Bach day.

Varsity Cross Country (L-R): Ed Irven, Mike Billish, Pat Moriarty.

Frosh-Soph Cross Country: Top Row (L-R) Jorge Ortega, John Fillipick. Ryan Dix, Terry Moran, Ed Crofton. Bottom Row (L-R): Steve Hernandez, John Holmes, Bob Owens. Joe Moreno, Bryan O'Malley.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Running To Victory Again

ments include: Reavis Invitational Champion, Argo Invitational runnerup, Crete-Monee Pow Show runnerup, Catholic League Champion, I.H.S.A Sectional Champion.

After so many accomplishments, Billish goes on and goes down state, where he finished twenty-eighth. This put him in the second best finish in Rice's history. These are amazing placings for a one man team, edduring the pain and time of practicing, with only the super coaching, training, and sup-

port of Coaches Molenda and Albear.

Billish ends the year by having the honor of being the Lawless Award winner for thtl top senior in the Catholic League.

This season's freshman team, small yet promising, finished fourth in the Catholic League with Ed Crofton finishing first at the League Championships. This freshman team has made a dream of a bright future something to look forward to in the upcoming years.

Senior Mike Billish runs along side 8 runner from Stagg High School. Mike is one of the best runners in the Catholic League.

At one of the many practices after school, Steve Hernandez gets his time from Coach Albeer, while varsity coach Mr. Molenda watches the other runners.

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Chris Sellman kicks it past the St. Laurence defender. Brother Rice won that game hy a score of 3-1.

Phil Savarino advances the ball upfield on the drive. Phil lead the Crusaders with twenty-two goals on the year. Phil was also elected as an AllState player.

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VARSITY SOCCER

The Kicking Crusaders Have Another Fine Year

The Brother Rice Varsity Soccer Team concluded their 1988 season with an outstanding record of 17-6-2. The "Kicking Crusaders" achieved their final goal by making it all the way to the "Elite Eight" in the State Tournament. Rice dominated their competition throughout the season and set a new record for being undefeated in 15 consecutive games. Rice played six state ranked opponents during the season, as well as tough league competition. All early season losses were to North-side powerhouses Evanston, Deerfield, Barrington, and Naperville North. Rice gained a great deal of experience playing the Northsiders which ultimately prepared them for the latter part of the season and the state playoffs.

The "Kicking Crusaders" totally dominated the Catholic League competition but fell short of the goal to win

the title when they lost to the eventual Catholic League Champions Fenwick in the Championship game. Rice finished second in the final game of the season.

Some of the highlights were winning the Christian Brothers Cup by defeating St. Laurance 3-1, overpowering Gordon Tech, last year's League Champions, 5-1; and the dramatic concI usion of the regular season by defeating the former state champion and highly ranked Fremd 3-2.

Entering the State Playoffs, #2 seeded Brother Rice captured the Regional Championship by crushing Quigly South 8-0, and then shutting out Marist 2-0 for the fifth consecutive year.

In the Sectional Championship at Eisenhower High School, Rice eliminated Andrew 2-1 and St. Ignatius 3-2 in two overtimes.

By defeating Homewood Flossmoor

Front Row [L-R): Zoran Zakavica, Les Kristof. Chris Scott. Mark Pavljasevic, Mike Palilomis. Henry Barsch. Shaun Fogarty, Kevin Nelson. Joe Saverino. Jim Harkness. Middle Row: Alex Digerlando. Gregg Kaput. Joe Pondelicek, John Krsanac, Dave Murphy. Bill Geimer. Tony Zec. Chris Harkness. Bad: Row: Head Coach Nick Markulin, George Barlas, Chris Sellman, tom Minarik. Brian Berkley. Phil Saverino, Donn Damico. Greg Sandrzyk, Joe Barich, Roger Forde.

3-1, The "Kicking Crusaders" earned their trip downstate as one of the "Elite Eight". In the. State QuarterFinal game, under harsh weather and field conditions, luck ran out for the Crusaders as they fell to Moline 2-0.

Top goal scorers include Phil Saverino (22), George Baralas (11), Mark Pavljasevic (10), Donn Domico (8), Gregg Kaput (7), Tony Zec (6), Chris Sellman (6), and Jonny Krsanac (2).

The top defensive unit consisted of Brian Berkley, Chris Scott, Jim Harkness, Dave Murphy, Roger Ford, Bil Geimer, Tom Minarik, and Less Kristof.

The goalkeepers were Henry Barsch, Shaun Fogarty, and Mike Palilonis.

Phil Saverino and Jim Harkness were recognized as All - State players. Rice Will return a number of excellent players and contend for League and State Championships next year.

SCORE 0-2

1-2

4-0

0-

1-3

4-0

6-0

3-0

1-2

3-3

3-0

6-0

3-3

8-0

4-0

2-1

3-1

5-1

2-1

OPPONENT Deerfield Evanston Francis Parker Barrington Naperville North Mount Carmel Weber SI. Ignatius Fenwick Loyola Farragut Hales Franciscan Keith-Rockford De La Salle 51. Rita Illiana Christian St. Laurance Gorden Tech Fremd

8-0 2-0

State Regionals

Quigly South Marist

2-1 3-2

State Sectionals

SI. Andrews SI. Ignatius

3-1

Super Sectionals Homewood-Flossmor

Slate Tournament Finals

0-2

Moline

Overall Record 17-6-2 League Record 7-1-1

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Phil Obiala runs past the St. Lawerence player. The Crusaders went on to shut the Vikings out four to nothing.

Sophomore Soccer Record

SCORE OPPONENT

3-2 Deerfield

0-2 Naperville North

7-0 Mt. Carmel

4-0 St. Ignatius

0-3 Fenwick

3-1 Loyola

1-3 Sandberg

11-0 Hales- Franciscan

4-1 DeLaSalle

2-1 St. Rita

4-1 IIIiana Christian

4-0 St. Laurence

2-2 Gordon Tech

0-0 Fremd

OVERALL RECORD 10-3-2 LEAGUE RECORD 7-1-1

SOPHOMORE SOCCER. Bottom Row [L-RJ: Joe Bongiovanni, Russ Lipinski, Rob Pavljasevic, Larry Herhold, Chris Lipinski, Brian Fogarty. Second Row [L-RJ: Phil Obiala, Zoran Zekavica, Joe Savarino, Dave Mescall, Tim Minarik, Ed Lukin. Third Row [L-RJ: Jim Craver, Ed Czoski, Joe Pondelicek, Tony Zec, Alex Digerlando, John Jirka. Fourth Row [L-RJ: Hosea Hill, Bill Locascio, Criag Adams, Rogelio Aranda, Mike Stevensq, Ian Rivera, Steve Murphy, Coach FiIan.

Joe Pondelicek kicks it past the St. Lawerence defender.

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SOPHOMORE SOCCER.

Crusaders Kick Their Way To Victory

The Sophomore Soccer Team finished their 1988 season with a winning record of 10-3-2. The Team played smart soccer against a number of top opponents in the Chicagoland area.

The Crusaders opened their season against Deerfield with a convincing win od 3-2. The Kickers displayed a very potent offense and dominated from the start. Rice lost thier next game at "tough" Naperville North, but gains plenty of experience. The next game was the Catholic League Opener against Mt. Carmel. Rice crushes Caravan with a 7-0 win. Rice further demonstrated their scoring punch by shutting out St. Ignatius 4-0. The next key game which was to determine the league championship took place at Fenwick. Rice lost to Friars by a score of 3-0in a tough match.

The Crusaders next match was at Sandburg where skill was demonstrated to the fullest but goal scoring chances were not capitalized and Crusaders lost to a good team by a 3-1

margin. With half a season still ahead of them, the Crusaders regrouped and decided to go undefeated and contend for the league title.

Rice totally dominates the next six opponents in the quest for the league championsh1p. With twenty seconds remaining in in a game Gordon tied the score 2-2 and the Crusaders lost the title by one point and finished in second place. Rice ends the regular season against the tough Fremd Vikings.

The offensive line consisted of Joe Pondelicek (16 goals), Zoran Zekavica (8), Tony Zec (5), Russ Lipinski (4), Joe Saverino (3), Dave MescaU (2), Chris Lipinski (2), and Rob Pavljasevic (2).

The defensive line consisted of Alex Dingerlando, Phil Obi ala, Mike Stevens, Craig Adams, Larry Herhold and Joe Savarino.

The goalkeeping duties were shared by Ian Rivera and Steve Murphy. Mr. Filan will graduate a very talented team on to the varsity program.

FRESHMEN SOCCER

The First Step To Success

The Freshmen soccer team finished their season with a winning record of 9-6-2. The Kicking Crusaders were impressive in the league play by defeating "highly rated" Fenwick, St. Ignatius amd Gordon Tech. The Crusaders were competitive throughout the season showed what they were made of with key victories over Sandburg and Carmel, earning the team the respect and recognition of the league. Rice finished in 3rd place after two tough losses to St. Lawrence and to the League Champions, Loyola Academy, and concluded their season at St. Joseph's Tournament with a good showing by

the entire team.

The team's foward line consisted of Russ Lipinski, who had 11 goals, Ed Lukin, three goals, Dave Mescall, 20 goals, Joe Boniovannio, three goals, Rob Pavljasevic, six goals, Brad Grining and Rich Curtis. The defensive unit was anchored by Phil Obiala, Brian Fogarty, Greg Daniels, Mark Meingasner, Mike Montero and Tony Kane. The goalkeepers were Steve Murphy and Bill Locasio, and Coach Krsnik did an outstanding job in preparing the tam for a successful and exciting season.

FRESHMEN SOCCER. Front Row (L-R): Dan Soltis, John Hickey. Rob Pavljasevic, Brian Fogarty, Joe Bongiovanni. Second Row: Russell Lipinski, Ed Lukin, Matt Lombardi, Tony Kane, Corey Flemming. Third Row: John Silva, Dave Mascall, Brad Grinning.. Greg Daniels, Mike Montero, Mark Meingasner. Fourth Row: Coach Zeljko Krsnik, Bill Locascio, Phil Obiala, Steven Kut, Tony Barich, Rich Curtis, Steven Murphy.

Russell Lipinski dribbles the ball past the Viking defender. Brother Rice lost the game three to six.

Joe Bongiovanni tries to keep the ball away from the Viking player.

Freshman Soccer Record

Score Opponent

2-2 Homewood-Flossmoor

3-2 Fenwick

4-0 SI. Ignatius

2-5 Illiana Christian

3-0 Quigly South

4-2 Sandburg

2-3 SI. Rita

3-6 SI. Laurance

8-0 Gordon Tech

3-2 SI. Ignatius

2-2 Quigly South

1-4 Homewood-Flossmoor

SI. Joseph Freshman Tournament

3-2 MI. Carmel

2-4 Marist

2-4 SI. Viator

Overall Record 8-6-2 League Record 3-3-0

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GOLF

Swinging And Putting To Victory

En route to compiling a 11-2 record under the direction of Mr. Marfise, the golf team had another excellent year. The Frosh-Soph team also faired well, ending their season with a 5-3 record. Though the success of the team requires a 100% effort at all times, many members of the team believes that they gave 110% with everything they did, especially with the efforts of Varsity members seniors Mark Smyth, Steve Turk, Mike Smyth, Bill Cranley

Mark Smyth and Mr. Marfise take a break in between holes.

VARSITY GOLF. Standing (L-R): Bill Cranley, Mark Vanderploeg. Daniel Smith. Coach Marfise. Kneeling (L-R): Ray Fitzgerald. Mark Smyth. Mike Smyth. and Pat Hynes.

FROSH-SOPH GOLF. Standing (L-R): Mike Krzewicki. Kevin McMahon. Bryan Badks, Coach Martise. Kneeling (L-R): Mike Curtin. Jack Scott, Allen Rybka. and Matt Sullivan.

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and Mark Vanderploeg and junior Kevin Camden, and sophomores Tim Arundel, Mike Curtain, Jack Scott and Allan Rybka and freshman Kevin McMahon of the Frosh-Soph team.

Golf, unlike other sports, is a gentleman's game according to Coach Marfise; it is the only sport in which all the rules and penalties are called by the players themselves. "I don't want someone who plays golf; I want golfers," said Coach Marfise. He said that a

good golfer has to have tempo and temper, which means having a sense of rythm and coolness when under pressure. The golf team was fortunate enough to have 19 fine golfers that have both of these qualities. Mr. Marfise said that the team's major accomplishment was not only the team work necessary for such a season; "being competitive in every match they played" was the key to their success.

Bill Cranley lofts the ball with his nine iron in hope of reaching the green.

Steve Turk chips up to the green trying for a birdie.

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Adam Pogwist prepares himself to return a serve during practice.

Top: Neil Dorigan, Ken Jorgensen, Dave Durkin, Adam Pogwist, Bill O'brien, Clinton Body, Pat Collins, Mr. Grogan.

Bottom: Steve Finelli, Jim O'Shea, Kevin Kolata, Dan Kennelly, Jim Gofis.

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Ken Jorgensen returns a shot during a practice match.

Dan Kennelly sets himself near the net to prepare for the oncoming serve.

TENNIS / 1

Ed Sochacki keeps score during the match for the junior varsity bowling team.

VARSITY BOWLING. Standing (From Left to Right): Coach Petrak, Gary Martin, Bob Krusinski, Tim Kowalik, Eric Duray, Jim Houk. Kneeling (L-R): Joe Viola, Brian Budil, Ken Williams, Kevin Hinkle.

JUNIOR VARSITY. Standing (From Left to Right): Coach Petrak, Tim Lock, Carl Pavel, Jeff Warren. Kneeling (L-R): Jason Skala, Ed Sochacki, Pat Moriarty.

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BOWLING

Rolling To Victory

The driving force behind the bowling team's success was second year coach, Cliff Petrak. When Coach Petrak was asked why he likes to coach bowling, he responded, "It is simply rewarding to use that talent to foster our school's reputation."

The varsity team finished in second place and went on to capture the runner-up spot in the All-Star Tournament. The Frosh-Soph team wound up in third place. The best Frosh-Soph bowler was Jeff Warren, who maintained a 168 average; the highest freshman average in the league. Junior Tim Kowalik turned in the best Varsity average at a 184, while Senior Ken Wil-liams received the Most Valuable Player Award for his 168 average.

Kevin Hinkle rolls the ball down the lane in hope of a strike. Both teams play there home matches at Loredo Lanes on 87th and Pulaski.

Throwing for the spare cross lane, Senior Brian Budilleads the team to victory.

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"STRONG -CHARACTER" HOLDS HEART OF TEAM

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Determination, Spirit Survive Despite Losses

The Southtown Economist said the Brother Rice Varsity Basketball team showed strong character by not giving up, even though outmanned by taller and quicker teams. The team finished with a 8-17 record overall and a 4-9 in the Catholic League. Three of those Catholic League loses were by one point.

Although the team had a losing rec-

Reggie Clark makes his way past his teammates at a hime game.

Brian Hart goes up against 8 Fenwick defender.

Standing(l to r): Jeff Budz, Mike Murphy. Tim Madison, Mike Curran, Gint Brabauskas, Saul Juskaitis. Kneeling: Geoff Henderson. Greg Nye, Terrence Dixon. Marty Bachleda, Reggie Clark. Brian Hart.

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ord, the team had some high points. Senior Mike Murphy led the Catholic League in three point accuracy. Mike also was third in points per game with an average of eighteen points. Mike's season was topped of with a thirty-six point effort aginst Loyola. That performance brought him the honor being the Southtown Economists Player Of The Week. Althougth the team had an

8-17 record, it should be noted that only two of the members on the team had previous varsity experience.

Five seniors will leave the team, but seven players "will return for next year's team. The influx of veteran players should lead the Crusaders to a winning record.

Coaches Kellogg and Filan talk to the team during a time out.

Varsity Basketball

st. Rita Thanksgiving Tournament

SCORE OPPONENT

55-53 Bogan

50-69 Eisenhower

51-63 St. Rita

51-69 Holy Trinity

Regular Season

64-61 58-50 43-76 42-48 50-46 53-57 54-49 65-85 63-57 58-70 51-48 84-78 54-79 42-71. 64-96 49-52 59-62 62-94 60-82

Weber Quigley South De La Salle Fenger Oaklawn St. Francis de Sales Curie Mt. Carmel Hales Franciscan Marist StIgnatius Loyola 51. Martin de Porres Leo Cordon Tech St. Laurence Fenwick SI. Rita Thornton

Pontiac Christmas Tournament

54-49 39-73 56-61

Curie West Aurora Niles West

Overall: 8-17

Senior Tim Madison goes up for the shot against Fenwick as Reggie Clark looks on. Despite an agressive offense, the Crusaders lost 59-62.

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Bro. Ickes speaks to the frosh-soph team during a timeout.

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Head Coach Brother Ickes with assistance from Mr. Ryan and Mr. Wally Bochenczak led this year's freshman basketball team through a very demanding non-conference schedule. Garnes against schools like St. Joseph Hish School in Westchester, who has a very excellent backround. The Catholic League schedule was also a tough one with close loses to the conference leaders Loyola and Gordon Tech. Finishing with an eight and twenty-three record the season was not without its highlights. The team started out with seven victories in its first ten games.'

Coach Ickes said, "I was very pleased overall with the effort the > players put forth this year. In a number of games we struggled from the field and it cost us some key games. The players now bave a year of experience which should help them and our program greatly."

Offensively, the Crusaders were led by freshman Dan O'Malley who had a season high of twenty-four against Hales Fransiscan. Defensively the freshman team was led by Captain Arnold Arrietto, Steve Bodenczak, and Ed Hrebic.

"The most exciting game we had all season was in the game against Quigley South. Russ Lipinski hit a three point field goal with two seconds left on the clock to give us a one point victory," said Coach Ickes.

Coach Filan led his team through a good season this year. Hopefully the sophomores will be able to fill in the empty wholes from the departing seniors for the '89-'90 season. Consistent play from key team members led the Crusaders through even the toughest games although they may have lost, keeping the team respectable.

A Rice player goes up for the shot.

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HOCKEY

Meeting with mixed success over the course of the season, boasting a record of 23-21, the hockey team won the championship of the Northern Illinois High School Hockey League (NIHSHL), but the team fell to 1-15 in the Catholic League. The team was lead by leading scorer and MVP Rich Curran and under the dirction of coaches Paul May and Mike Shake. Jack Deklenk and Ken Kurzero were named Most Improved, and Riel Ruzas and Jeremy Devivo were given MVP Goalies honors for the NIHSHL.

The team lines up before a game.

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Two teammembers talk over strategy before a game.

A Rice player skates in for a shot.

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The team gathers together after a dramatic win.

A Rice team member skates alone during a practice.

The team streams out after a victory.

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First row: Coach Hopkins, Nick Mathis, George Dalley, john Cypser, Frank Swanson, jim Regalado. Second row: Tony Amato, Mark johnson, Mark Bataglia, jason Roe, Tom Evans, Mark

O'Dah, Bob Marasga. Front row: Marlin johnson, joe Mena, Berumde Parka, Chris Chicaros, joe Espisito, Tom Kerny, Steve Hernandez" ,

Sophomore Frank Swanson prepares to grapple with his opponent. Frank was a contributing force to the frosh-soph team's cause.

Tom Vogul is declared the winner in the match with a Leo wrestler.

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GRAPPLING FOR CONTENTION

Varsity, Frosh-Soph Rank Take On Best in League

The wrestling team has improved greatly inder the superior instruction of Coach Keys. Coach Keys has been at Rice for three years, and for three years the Rice wrestling team has ranked near the top of the Catholic league.

Beca use of the reliance on seniors in the past years, this and the next years continue to be years of rebuilding. With the return of three seniors, the

team consisted of the three along with five juniors, seven sophomores, and seventeen freshmen. Sophomore Robert Marassa, who placed third in the Catholic League, thought that the sophomore team was its strongest in several years. This strength came as a result of the Frosh-Soph Coach Hopkins. Coach keys believed he deserved some extra credit for bringing the Frosh-Soph team to the fourth place in

the Catholic League with a 10-3.

Coach Keys felt that some of the team's strongest competition laid in the teams from Carmel and st. Laurence at the Varsity levels. Despite the fierce competition, Coach Keys believes that the Crusaders were able to hold their own with anyone in the league.

Fred Guerra struggles with his opponent during the match with St. Rita.

Holding his opponent down, Joe O'Conner forces his opponent into suhmission.

First row: Pete Porzio. Brett Davis, Mark Puljic, Pat Downs, Joe O'Conner, Coach Hopkins. Second row: Tom VoguJ, Fred Guerra, Ed Wilson. Jeorelie Mason. Ron Bellavia, Bob Nichols.

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SWIMMING

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DIVING

The swimming and diving teams both had another fine year as they went on to post winning records. Despite a few disheartening losses, the team held together to finish strong, holding off the best teams in the league on the process.

With the crack of the starting pistol. the match between Rice and its opponents begins.

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With fine dives like this. the diving team was able to go on and put together another fine

The competition starts as the first member of the relay dives into the water to do his leg of the relay.

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CHAMPIONS!

Finishing with a 37-1 record, the water polo team had another stunning season under the direction of Coach Jim Mulcrone. The team went undefeated in the Catholic League and brought home the State Championship by defeating Loyola. Sophomore Pat Murphy summed up the season in one word: "dominating."

One key to their success was senior Frank Mulcrone who was named MVP for both the Catholic League and State Championship. Senior goalie Tom Schmitz turned in an impressive season and was named to the All-State Team along with senior Adam Fisher, junior Brian Kelly, and sophomore Osbaldo Ramirez.

The water polo team huddles together for a speech by Coach Mulcrone after defeating Loyola for the Championship.

After winning the championship, the team The Champion water polo team poses proudly

throws Coach Mulcrone into the pool. during the season.

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A Rice player prepares to take a shot during a match.

The team listens closely to Coach Mulcrone during a break in the action.

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Keith Roberts follows through on his swing during a game. By the end of the season, Keith was one of four to have a homerun and was tied with two others for most runs batted in.

Bill Cranley sets to throw out the batter.

The varsity team went on to compile a 22-14 record, which included a 22-10 win over St, Laurence, 15-5 over Mt. Carmel, and 8-0 shutouts of Hubbard and St. Francis de Sales.

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BASEBALL

Finishing the season with a Catholic League record of 9-8 and an overall record of 22-14, the Crusaders ended up in third place in the Catholic League South Section. Leading the team were MVP John Pizza had a team-high batting average of .366 and Nate Dragg who lead the pitching staff with a 6-4 record and a 2.64 earned run average, including 57 strikeouts; both were named to the Catholic All-Star Team. Also, shortstop Mark Smyth ~ was named the Most Improved Player of the team as he batted .321 and was named to the Sectional All-Star Team.

Mr. Sedlacek watches tbe action from tbe dugout.

David Bernas burls a pitch borne. David went on to compile a 5·3 record with 46 strikeouts.

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This year, Mr. Molenda and Mr. Ryan coached the track team.

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TRACK and FIELD

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On this special evening, those student-athletes who distinguished themselves on the playing field were recognized and awarded for their efforts. Awards such as Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player were given for most sports, and several sports awarded special awards to teammembers who excelled in such areas as leadership and ability.

The award winners pose with their respective trophies and prizes in a photo session taken after the hanquet.

Award winners and guests teke time for dinner before the evenings award ceromony. At the right, Mr. Ross, Mr. Badder, and Coach Mitchel talk during their meal.

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