2025 Apollo Awards

What an amazing night at the 2025 Apollo Awards, filled with incredible performances and a celebration of our outstanding musicians and their musical achievements! The success of our RB musicians would not be possible without our music teachers, the Music & Theatre Sponsors, and the families that support our students’ passions. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!

Patric Gilmore Award for Band: Luna McNally

Woody Herman Jazz Award: Connor Fouts

Director’s Award for Orchestra: Lincoln Randall

Quincy Jones Award: De’Marcus Robateau

National Marching Award: John Marquez

Director’s Award for Choir: Aliyah Brabec and Bennet Janunas

National School Choral Award: Kaleb McCottry and Caroline Moran

National School Orchestra Award: Emma Strong

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Vaughn Casey

John Phillip Sousa Award: Marilyn Urban

Apollo Award: Emma Strong

Special Olympics Track & Field Regionals

Five athletes represented RB at the Special Olympics Illinois Spring Track and Field Regionals this past weekend! The weekend brought exciting results:

• Blaine Sharenow and Ivan Sofeski earned gold medals in the softball throw.

• William Robinson earned bronze in the 100M and gold in the softball throw.

• Ivan Sofeski and Blaine Sharenow each placed 4th in their 200M races.

• Anthony Arroyo took silver in the 100M and bronze in the softball throw.

• Jeffrey Cole earned bronze in the softball throw and placed 6th in the 50M.

Gold medalists have automatically qualified for the SOILL State Summer Games at Illinois State University this summer. We are incredibly proud of all our athletes and their accomplishments!

Seal of Biliteracy Recognition

Congratulations to the 68 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy and the 13 students who received the Commendation of Biliteracy! The State Seal of Biliteracy honors graduating seniors who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both English and another language. The Commendation of Biliteracy recognizes students who have made significant progress toward achieving bilingual proficiency.

Spring Choir Concert

Congrats to our choir students on an amazing spring show, and a special shoutout to our seniors! Your talent and passion have left a lasting mark on the RB Choir program. We couldn’t be more proud of all you’ve accomplished in choir and beyond!

Choir and A cappella seniors: Jack Adams, Aliyah Brabec, Lesley Castillo Perez, Isabella Cunat, Olivia Dobbe, Gina Gonzalez, Wesley Greco, Bennet Janunas, Kaleb McCottry, Caroline Moran, and Kayla Reum

Boys Volleyball Senior Night

Happy Senior Night to our Boys Volleyball seniors! Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished these past 4 years. We wish you all the best in your next chapter! 

Seniors: TJ Austin, Jesus Jimenez, Liam Keohane, James Long, Alec Oltrogge, Nick Rivera, Cole Rubio, and Jack Schejbal

Boys Tennis Senior Night

Happy Senior Night to our Boys Tennis seniors! Thank you for all you’ve contributed to the RB Tennis program over the past 4 years. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Seniors: Joseph Marrello, Matthew Mohica, and Nathaniel Smolarek

Varsity Softball @ Challengers Opening Game

On Saturday, the Varsity Softball team volunteered at Brookfield Little League Challengers opening game! The Challenger Division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. The Buzz Squad had a great opening day!

Girls Soccer Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Girls Soccer had a fun night serving others and raising money for the RB Soccer program! Thank you to Alexandra Botero and her friendly team at Chick-fil-A Broadview for the opportunity!

2025 Spring Art Show

Join the RBHS Art Department for the Spring Art Show on Tuesday, May 13 from 6–7 PM in the Art Pit! Enjoy student artwork and purchase handmade pottery filled with goodies. All proceeds will support local food banks and families in need.

Yearbook Distribution: Thursday, May 15

Yearbook Distribution is on Thursday, May 15 from the start of 7th period to 3:30 PM in the Field House. Please click here for more information and FAQs regarding yearbook distribution.