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Vol. 41, No. 19
May 13, 2026
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RBHS students reflect on their university path Students set to attend Harvard, Yale, Brown and University of Chicago By GREGG VOSS Contributing Reporter
Village President Michael Garvey with business owners cut the ribbon officially starting the 2026 season at the Brookfield Shops on May 8.
Four Star Handcrafted Coffee and the
All four of these stories begin with one theme: Motivation, coupled with an astute understanding that there are no guarantees in life. Riverside-Brookfield High School seniors America Castaneda Ruvalcaba, Hanaa Bouguenous, Aryan Hernandez and Sofia Miller will graduate in a few weeks and in the fall, head off to some of the most prestigious universities in America. Obviously, there was a lot of effort and thought over their time at RB that placed them in this position, but there were obstacles, too. But when overcome, obstacles become the basis for life skills. The Landmark spoke with all four, looking back at their high school careers, looking forward to their next steps and their advice to other students who wish to place themselves in their position.
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The Brookfield Shops 2026 cohort is officially open abounded on Friday, May and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held The village hosted a 8, Excitement when residents and officials alike at noon. The event lasted until about 1:30 gathered for the grand opening of the p.m., though most of the shops are open ribbon cutting event on 2026 cohort of the Brookfield Shops re- well into the afternoon on Fridays. Most of the vendors are also open from 10 a.m. tail incubator program. Friday, May 8 to 4 p.m. on weekends, with some, like
By STELLA BROWN Staff Reporter
Live music performed by the Paul Abella Trio began at 11 a.m. when the six vendor sheds opened their doors,
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