Dining on good eats under a white tent, about 100 guests raised their glasses to celebrate a momentous moment for Cristo Rey St. Martin (CRSM) before taking tours of what will become the new home for students, staff and faculty next spring. The once-abandoned K-Mart is being transformed into a state-of-the art educational facility. With food trucks parked curbside, board … Read More
Fast-tracking his career since 14, alumnus recruits college students for global biopharmaceutical company
Meet Kevin Castro. The 22-year-old Class of 2013 graduate has been laying the groundwork for his present position at AbbVie Inc. since he was 14-years-old. In 2009 as a freshman, he worked at Abbott Laboratories through the Corporate Work Study Program. (AbbVie is the spin-off company of Abbott.) Fast forward eight years: The Posse Scholar and recent graduate of Connecticut … Read More
Cristo Rey Network Principals Travel to Waukegan for Inspiration
On Jan, 25, 2017 we welcomed principals from across the Cristo Rey Network to observe in our classrooms and learn about how we do things here. The annual Cristo Rey Network principal’s meeting took place in Chicago, but attendees made the 48 mile trek to Waukegan for the day. About 20 principals from Cristo Rey schools across the country toured CRSM … Read More
Express Yourself Cristo Rey!
CRSM students have been busy preparing for the First Annual Express Yourself Cristo Rey! Fine Arts Exhibition, Feb. 16, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cristo Rey St. Martin. The evening also will include live stage performances of original poetry and one-act plays. This event is free and open to the public. Even though CRSM does not offer art … Read More
Chicago Tribune Features CRSM Emmy
The Chicago Tribune recently featured Cristo Rey St. Martin winning an Emmy in the headline: Chicago Tribune/Lake County News Sun, Jan. 10, 2017 Documentary about Waukegan school wins Chicago Emmy Award The short documentary about Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan was awarded an Emmy last month for Outstanding Achievement for Public/Current Affairs Programming. “A Day in the … Read More
President’s Pen: Celebrating the CRSM Spirit of Giving and Generosity
The last day of finals and all through the school People were prepping for a wonderful Yule. The Work Study drivers return from their routes Their students depart amid laughter and shouts. Some teachers remain, still posting their grades As the last bit of daylight gradually fades. A food pantry trip, the last this semester, Is Campus Ministry’s parting, unselfish … 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
August President’s Pen: Gathering Together to Make a Difference
“Wherever two or more gather in my name, I am in their midst.” That passage from Matthew 18:20 keeps running through my thoughts this week. On Monday, we welcomed 401 students back to school and back to work. This is our largest enrollment ever and, honestly, I do not think we could fit one more student in our current campus! … Read More
Good Reads: CRSM Launches Book Club
In an effort to promote reading for pleasure, as a way to unwind and have thought-provoking conversations with friends and classmates, Principal Mike Odiotti launched a book club, “Book Talk.” Each week at assembly, a student, teacher or staff member shares a book that has made an impact on them and shares with those gathered the recommendation. The hope is … Read More
Welcome Class of 2019: Largest in Our History
As we welcome students back to school this week, we celebrate several significant milestones including our largest freshman class ever with 110 students. Other milestone markers include: • 255 students are enrolled in AP classes, compared to 54 in 2009-2010. • 81 Corporate Work Study Program jobs, compared to 19 in 2004-2005 • 392 students total • Four-year retention rate … Read More
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