SPECIAL: SENIOR ISSUE
BROTHER RICE
V OLUME 58, I SSUE 8
Chieftain
M AY 2019
Farewell Letter from the Seniors
Well, we made it. It is extremely hard
to believe that these four years are fi nally
coming to a close. This letter is a cher-
ished privilege in the Chieftain, so we
want to make it as wholesome as possi-
ble. Being a member of the Chieftain takes
a lot of work, but it is more than worth it
when we get to report on how much the
school changes over the course of a four-
year journey. Some changes are good,
and we hope others are stepping stones
for a bright future.
Nevertheless, it has
been an honor to be
part of this incred-
ible community
and go to a school
where many of us
get to see our best
friends and broth-
ers every day.
To the Class of
2019, this one is for
you. For us. Our
class has had one
of the most unique experiences in Brother
Rice history. Having four different princi-
pals and two completely different admin-
istrations can take its toll on a class, but
that never seemed to happen to us. One
of the things that makes Brother Rice so
unique is the incredible brotherhood. We
stuck together as a family, and that is a
testament to the bond our grade has.
We were also the fi rst class to have
iPads all of our four years. We were the
guinea pigs. The iPads have been great
tools for learning. (And, no, gaming has
never taken place on the iPads during the
last four years. Never. Not once.)
Things we used to dread, like an oral
quiz in Mr. Filo’s class or singing the
daily song in Profe McCarville’s class
became part of our daily routines. We
learned to embrace things that we prob-
ably did not enjoy at fi rst. Persevering
through classes we probably did not
B R OTHE R R IC E H IG H S C H O O L C H I E F TA I N
does go by faster than you could ever
imagine. Take the time to greet your boys
in the halls every day and spend as much
time with each other as possible. Nothing
compares to the bonds you build at Rice.
To the guys wrapping up Junior year,
fi nish this year on a strong note so you
can cherish the time you have next year.
You guys are fi nishing your toughest
year of high school and, as grueling as it
may have been at times, it will make you
appreciate your
Senior year even
more. Set a good
example for the
younger guys. We
are confi dent the
school is being
left in good hands
with the current
student body.
To the rising
Juniors, keep
your heads up
and maintain a
good work ethic. Don’t stress out about
our lives, we will always remember that
anything, and understand that everyone
Brother Rice is the people, not the place,
is going through the same things as you
and that is so fi tting for our grade. Well
and you can rely on your guys to help
done, boys. It has been a wild journey.
you out. And set a good example, too.
To the staff and students of Brother
You’re running with the big dogs now.
Rice, thank you for putting up with the
To the hooligans going into Sophomore
Chieftain’s antics over these last few
year, you guys have a great class and a
years. We know that bothering many of
lot of guys who are already great leaders.
you with various Chieftain segments has
gotten irritating at times. And to those of Take what you learned this year and help
out the incoming Freshmen with whatev-
you who faithfully follow our esteemed
er they need. You guys have a great time
publication, you need to know the truth:
ahead of you at Rice.
The Chieftain is propaganda. Because
Finally, as former Chieftain guru Ryan
our content is censored, we cannot and
should not be viewed as a credible source. Israel ‘17 put it, it is easy to look back
on the things you wish you would have
While we realize you Chieftain fans may
done, so do those things while you still
be troubled by this, we’re sorry, but you
have the chance. Work hard, but have
should have known what you were get-
fun. Spend time with the guys. Go on
ting yourselves into.
KAIROS! And have the time of your lives.
To the underclassmen, cherish every
We can’t wait to see what Rice has in
day you have at Brother Rice because, as
many times as you have heard it, it really store for the future.
think we would make it through made
all of us realize we can be the Bill Gates
of blue lines in whatever career paths we
decide on. All it takes is the right mindset
and the right people around you, which is
so easy to do at a school like Brother Rice.
Most of us are ready to pursue what
life has in store for us, and that is a good
thing, but Brother Rice has been a major
facilitator in our lives, and everyone can
attest to that. As we move forward in
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S E N I O R I S S U E 2019