On Saturday night October 20th, over 200 people attended a party in Lincolnshire, IL. There was dinner, there was dancing, a fabulous band and chances to win gifts – all the things one might expect of a memorable Saturday night out. But your typical Saturday night this was not. It was decidedly a-typical because 200 people gathered expressly to help 403 Cristo Rey students … Read More
Beyond day-to-day work: creative ways Cristo Rey works with students on professional development
Behind the scenes at Cristo Rey St. Martin, the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) staff works tirelessly to find ways to meet our students where they are in their professional career development. This fall, there are a variety of workshops and seminars going on at CRSM targeted to each different grade level. We are so appreciative to the business partners … Read More
Thirty-nine colleges at the first Cristo Rey St. Martin College Fair
For the first time in the school’s history, on September 28th, the school’s college counseling department hosted a college fair at Cristo Rey St. Martin (CRSM), welcoming 39 local and national colleges and universities to our new campus. Typically, a CRSM junior or senior might be able to visit 1 or 2 schools a year. Unfortunately, neither the students nor … Read More
Cardinal Cupich blesses new campus at Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition among Catholic schools in which the community gathers to thank God for the gifts of creation and salvation and to seek the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit in the coming year. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, the Cristo Rey St. Martin (CRSM) community welcomed Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of … Read More
From Dartmouth to public health, alumna paying it forward to the community
Since she graduated from Cristo Rey St. Martin in 2010, Paola Cazares has graduated from Dartmouth College, run the Ivy League institution’s Spanish speaking Affinity House and currently is working at a primary care clinic in Waukegan as a medical scribe and clinical information specialist. Her goal: to go to medical school and become a physician. Cazares, who grew up in … Read More
The Summer Culture Club: Teachers and students seek high adventure
The question, “What did you do for your summer vacation” reverberated through the halls of CRSM these first weeks back at school as teachers and students recounted their tales of significant travel and educational adventures. From climbing Machu Picchu in Peru, to drumming circles, to college campuses and the golf course, each story was more exciting than the next. On … Read More
Mentor, mentor: Area professionals share their wisdom, support
Role models are figures who actively bring change and inspire people to achieve new heights. This summer and during the first weeks of school, area business persons shared their wisdom on and off the job to help students make the right choices and aspire them to achieve great things. We are grateful to the 30 volunteers who shared their time … Read More
CRSM President Preston Kendall Speaks Out on Innovation in Education
Earlier this month, President Preston Kendall sat on an Education Innovation panel for the Age of Agility Summit Illinois. The event presented insights and perspectives from business, education, and policy leaders on how the future of work impacts the way we deliver education. The event, held in downtown Chicago, was sponsored by America Succeeds and Empower Illinois. Other speakers on the panel included: Moderator: Carly Bolger, … Read More
Students learn life lessons taught at the U.S. – Mexico border
In June, a group of recent CRSM graduates took a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of an immersion program where they were able to hear and witness the first-hand stories from the migrants most intimately impacted by the recently-heightened plight of immigrants. Students from CRSM traveled for five days with their peers from St Viator High School in … Read More
Bow Wow: Meet our students’ new best friends
It’s noon on a Monday morning in the student library. At President Preston Kendall’s feet, Junebug and Ruby, two 100 lb. plus Bernese Mountain dogs are lounging on their sides. A group of students sits circled around them on the cement floor, petting, hugging and sharing doggy cooing with their new best friends. Together, with their sweet, affectionate natures, these … Read More