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For over 60 years, Brother Rice High School has fostered a community of faith where young men are accepted, recognized, valued and challenged to grow. Customized curriculums prepare students for college and life-long learning while our many sports teams, clubs and activities provide endless opportunities to get involved and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
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A New Season of Spiritual Leadership at Brother Rice
Patrick McGowan and Fr. Kevin Gregus join the Brother Rice community, deepening the school’s commitment to faith formation in the Edmund Rice tradition. Brother Rice High School • June 2026 At Brother Rice, faith has never been an afterthought. It is woven into the rhythm of school life: the morning prayer that opens each day, the retreats that mark each year, and the call embedded in the school’s founding mission to form young men [...]
Brother Rice Announces Strategic Leadership Restructure
Brother Rice High School has announced a significant evolution in its leadership structure, transitioning from a traditional President–Principal model to a Head of School framework, effective July 1, 2026. The change, developed over the past year by President Mark Donahue and the school’s Board of Directors, reflects Brother Rice’s commitment to long-term institutional strength, specialized student support, and faithful stewardship of the Edmund Rice tradition. Under the new structure, Donahue will serve as Head [...]
The Standard:The Final Chapter
By Emanuel Delgado ’26 My senior year has been a wild ride. Coming in, I didn't know what to expect, but I knew it was going to be a lot of work. Having to balance school work with college applications can be hard. It's a good learning experience on how to balance your work. It taught me to have more patience and take time with my work and not rush. I take pride in [...]
The Standard: Leaving a Legacy
By Nolan Leonard ’26 Brother Rice High School has been a second home for me (sometimes literally) these last four years. Before I get into my senior story, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to some special people in my life who have made a huge impact and will continue to do so during my college years and beyond. First, I want to thank my mom. She has been with me through it [...]
Brother Rice has allowed me to push myself outside of my comfort zone, and I will forever thank the school for that.
I know I’m very privileged to be able to come here and be surrounded by great people every day. Brother Rice means a lot to me, and going to school here is something I’ll never take for granted.
Brother Rice is a place where I have learned and grown more than I can imagine. The relationships that I have built here have helped me succeed each and every day.
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