BROTHER RICE
APRIL 2015
VOLUME 54, ISSUE 7
Legend
of ‘Uncle’
Revealed
By Matt Busuito
Chieftain Staff
He’s been called the most legendary man to
ever associate himself with Brother Rice. So
the Chieftain felt it was mandatory to sit
down and interview him. Let’s get to know
the master substitute teacher we know as
“Uncle.”
Students soon will not be able to use their own devices, as Marcus Khemmoro ‘15 does here
The Truth About the iPads
Details about new program for 2015-16
By Peter Monaghan
Chieftain Staff
Recently, there has been a lot of talk
about the acquisition of iPads for the
Brother Rice student body. There are
many rumors in circulation, so the Chieftain decided to find out what is really happening by sitting down with some of the
staff in the know for some clarification.
First off, yes, the rumors are true
and the students will be issued iPads in
2015-16. However, there are some interesting elements that come with this exciting
news.
The system in place right now, where
students are able to use their own devices
in school, will change drastically. Next
year, the new iPad will be the only device
students can use. Each student will be assigned an iPad and will not be allowed to
use laptops, tablets, or other, non-schoolissued iPads. All students must bring the
school-issued iPad every day.
The iPads will lessen the complications common with using different
devices for one assignment. Books will be
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Q: When
did you start
working
here?
A: About 10
years ago.
Q: What are
your hobbies?
A: Golf, flyfishing, tinkerThe legendary ‘Uncle’
ing with cars,
community
service, going into the wild/remote areas, combing flea markets in New York
City, and politics.
Q: Why does everyone call you
“Uncle”?
A: So, it was my first or second time
substituting here at Rice. I was called
in to sub for Mrs. Sackman’s art class,
which got me excited because I love
art and love to teach art. When one of
the students walked in, he stopped in
his tracks, stared at me, and said, “You
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