BROTHER RICE
V O L U M E 5 7, I S S U E 7
Chieftain
S ENIOR E DITION
Senior Letter
Writing the Senior Letter is a bit-
tersweet experience. Not wanting to
do any work in your fi nal semester is
a feeling everyone reading this will
encounter. The hardest part of writ-
ing the letter is looking back at your
time at Brother Rice and realizing it is
almost over. We have accomplished a
lot during our time here.
Brother Rice is a special place, and
you truly cannot fi nd
a better brotherhood
in the world than
you can here. Ever
since our Freshman
year, we Seniors have
been overwhelmed
with support from
everyone that has
walked these halls.
We have witnessed
our community do so
many great things for
others, both in good
times and in trag-
edy. The reason our
school is so special
is because there is
always one constant
that sticks with us
every single day:
building our relationship with God.
Whether through our classes, morning
prayer, mission trips, or Kairos, we
continue to grow closer to God every
day.
By the way, everyone should go on
Kairos, it will be the best time of your
life. I’m sure none of the Seniors/Ju-
niors that went on K67, K68, and K69
will tell you any different.
There has been a lot of change since
we fi rst walked through the door on
our fi rst day almost four years ago.
Administrative changes have brought
a new look to our school. The fi rst two
phases of the science wing have been
completed and look fantastic. Plans are
B R OTHE R R IC E H IG H S C H O O L C H I E F TA I N
underway to start the renovation of the
outdoor sporting facilities.
We have said goodbye to administra-
tors like Ms. Kenna and Ms. Jackson,
just as we got to learn their names. We
have welcomed Mr. O, Mr. Godwin, and
Mr. Reidy. I’m sure we can all agree the
school is in better hands with these folks
running the show. But the great thing
about our school is that, no matter what
changes went on during our time here,
we still maintained traditions and kept
the brotherhood. Change is never easy,
and sometimes it may not work out, but
we can be confi dent that Brother Rice will
maintain its great tradition while reach-
ing new heights at the same time.
Trying to capture all the moments and
convey a message for the rest of the stu-
dent body is diffi cult. If we were to offer
one bit of advice to the underclassmen,
it would be to enjoy every single second
you are in the school. The days get long,
you may be tired, or you might be ner-
vous about the next class you have, but,
through it all, you have a whole com-
munity supporting you. Every teacher,
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coach, administrator, and student
wants you to succeed after you get
your diploma.
For the upcoming Sophomores,
spend the extra 15 minutes a day
reading Riker’s bio notes. It pays huge
dividends. And take advantage of the
study/lunch.
For the upcoming Juniors, next year
will be one of the hardest you’ll have to
endure as a student,
but keep working
hard and fi gure out
your priorities early
because you do not
want to fall behind.
Lastly, to the
upcoming Seniors,
appreciate the little
things that the school
has to offer. You will
miss it when you’re
gone, and you’ll
regret not cherishing
the things that made
you laugh each day.
It is up to you guys
to be mentors to the
underclassmen and
show them the way
of excellence that
Brother Rice expects from its students.
Sing “A New Hallelujah” loud, and
yell if someone in the cafeteria drops a
tray.
Thank you to everyone who has had
a role in making Brother Rice a home
away from home the last four years.
We do not know where we would be if
it weren’t for this great place, and we
love it from the bottom of our hearts.
Finally, RIP CRW. We love you and
miss you more and more each day.
Until we meet again,
Sante Dybowski, Parker Landis,
Sam Luttmann, Matthew McKay,
and George Mamatas
S E N I O R I S S U E 2018