When Sebastian Rodriguez projects the mirror of his life a decade into the future, he sees himself working alongside the elite cadre of disease detectives and innovators on the front lines of public health at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. His career goals and commitment are precise and fully visualized: to combat disease and prevent environmental risks. … Read More
Alumna Persisted in the Face of a Detour to Pursue College
Meet Viridiana “Vivian” Fajardo, admissions and administration coordinator for Cristo Rey St. Martin and a graduate of the Class of 2010. The oldest of four, she was six months old when her parents brought her to Waukegan from Mexico. Today, she’s the big sister and trailblazer for her siblings, who all have graduated from CRSM. Six years ago, while many of … Read More
Embracing the World as Her Campus
As a 15-year-old transfer student to Cristo Rey St. Martin, Stephanie Salazar remembers being in awe, not only that college could be in her future, but that she could study abroad. “I used to think that junior college near Waukegan would be a stretch for me,” the Class of 2014 graduate says. “I owe it completely to Cristo Rey teachers … Read More
Alumna Inspired to Make a Difference, Named Assistant Campus Minister
As a freshman in high school, Daisy Morales says she had no idea that her experience at CRSM would change the course of her life and propel her on a journey to help others as an avocation and vocation. In fact, even after graduating in 2012, she was exploring a career in science, perhaps as a chemistry teacher, or possibly … Read More
CRSM Alumna is Giving Back to Waukegan Teens
Meet Darline Alonso, Class of 2008, who at 25, is demonstrating how with a strong will and hard work, young people in Waukegan can break limiting barriers to pursue bold dreams for the future – and make a serious commitment to helping area teens, especially those in need. A Schuler Scholar and the oldest of four girls, the CRSM alumna … Read More