Author: RCCA (RCCA )

Learning About Hunger Sparks Food Drive Students in Mr. Holmes’ freshman biology class participated in a unit about world hunger, which then grew into the first official service learning project for the Class of 2018. Students read about hunger and poverty throughout the world and then realized that they wanted to actually do something to...

ROBERTO CLEMENTE JROTC CADETS HONORS AND TRADITIONS By 1LT Alfredo Albiter, Wildcats Battalion Flag Detail Commander The flag of the United States is the most notable symbol of our nation, recognized by people all over the world. Every day, at all military installations and government buildings you will see this symbol of our nation displayed,...

Culinary Arts: Making Stock The junior Culinary Arts students at Roberto Clemente Community Academy have just begun their study of stocks, soups, and sauces. The students begin with stock, which is considered a principle part of any professional kitchen. Stock adds a natural boost of flavor to a dish without artificial colors or flavorings that...

Spotlight by Fernando Barrientos Located in Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a public, state-funded university. The university campus, located in the Near West Side, is the largest university in Chicago with nearly 30,000 students. UIC also has the largest medical school in the nation. The medical school educates a large majority...

Candy-Grams and Carnation Sales The 9th grade student council has been hard at work. Throughout the first two weeks of February, members Hector Vega, Yanin Figueroa, Terra Mckethan, Danny MacDonald, Yamir Rivera, and Jezica Quinones conducted a “candy-gram” sale for Valentine’s Day in order to raise money for the freshman class at Clemente. The students...

Sophomores at Roberto Clemente Community Academy have begun reading the book Of Mice and Men to start the second semester. The classic American novel takes place during the Great Depression and details the lives of two migrant workers, George and Lennie, as they travel through California for work. Students will be looking at themes like...

Revving up for AP Exams Students in Mr. Van Loon’s AP English Literature and Composition class have been gearing up for the May 6th AP exam by simulating the test in class. Twice each week, students encounter timed excerpts from the Section 1 multiple choice and Section 2 free response essays. In Section 1, students...

Freshman Class Participates in Theater The freshmen experienced an amazing, fun-filled day while they were on a field trip to the American Theater Company for the technical rehearsal of their original class play. For the past six weeks, every freshman has participated in a theater unit focusing on a play called The Royale by Marco...

Insight into Archery By Michael Padilla Archery teaches many great skills. It requires a tremendous amount of focus and dedication. Archery is more than pulling back a bow and letting an arrow fly. Every aspect of your body has a part to play, and even the slightest mistake can affect your shot completely. Your stance...

Ice Cream Lab This week sophomores in Chemistry studied the states of matter and how they undergo phase changes. Students were able to test their knowledge on phase changes through a mini lab that investigated the reason behind why ice on the road melts when salt is added to it. After such a rough winter...