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20 Years of Purposeful Partnership: Ed Wehmer and CRSM’s Journey Together
Edward (Ed) Whemer, founder of Wintrust Financial, is a long-time supporter of education and preparing students to become purposeful professionals through the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). He was a key stakeholder from the very first day when St. Martin de...
A Journey of Faith and Justice: Fr. Corey Brost’s Enduring Impact on CRSM
From driving our students to their Corporate Work Study (CWS) jobs the year we opened, to helping our current students become leaders of faith, Fr. Corey Brost has been with Cristo Rey St. Martin since its very beginning. The Viatorians, or The Clerics of St. Viator,...
Cristo Rey St. Martin Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Community and Excellence
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep (CRSM) began the celebration for its 20th birthday on August 19 with an all-school assembly, presents for our students and staff, special visits from our board members, and so much more! This year is extra special for our school and...
20 Years of Purposeful Partnership: Ed Wehmer and CRSM’s Journey Together
Edward (Ed) Whemer, founder of Wintrust Financial, is a long-time supporter of education and preparing students to become purposeful professionals through the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). He was a key stakeholder from the very first day when St. Martin de...
A Journey of Faith and Justice: Fr. Corey Brost’s Enduring Impact on CRSM
From driving our students to their Corporate Work Study (CWS) jobs the year we opened, to helping our current students become leaders of faith, Fr. Corey Brost has been with Cristo Rey St. Martin since its very beginning. The Viatorians, or The Clerics of St. Viator,...
Alumni Spotlights
Alumni Spotlight: The Story of Our Finance Director Viridiana Fajardo
Below is a copy of a speech by CRSM Finance Director and CRSM 2010 alum Viridiana Fajardo: Good morning, It’s an honor to stand before you today as the Director of Finance and Operations at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a mother of two, a wife, a student at the...
Ada Rios: Always Striving For Success
From traveling the globe to achieving academic milestones ahead of schedule, Ada Rios’ journey has been full of excitement. Ada is a Cristo Rey St. Martin Alum from the class of 2020. After graduating from CRSM, Ada accepted a full-tuition scholarship to Hope College...
Lunch & Learn: CRSM Alumni Discuss Their Post-High School Journeys
It wasn’t that long ago that Stephanie Salazar, CRSM ’14; Dominican University ‘18 and Josh Washington, CRSM ’17; Loyola University Chicago ’21, were high school students contemplating their futures. Fast forward to 2024 and you will find Josh working at Discover...
Alumni Spotlight: The Story of Our Finance Director Viridiana Fajardo
Below is a copy of a speech by CRSM Finance Director and CRSM 2010 alum Viridiana Fajardo: Good morning, It’s an honor to stand before you today as the Director of Finance and Operations at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a mother of two, a wife, a student at the...
Ada Rios: Always Striving For Success
From traveling the globe to achieving academic milestones ahead of schedule, Ada Rios’ journey has been full of excitement. Ada is a Cristo Rey St. Martin Alum from the class of 2020. After graduating from CRSM, Ada accepted a full-tuition scholarship to Hope College...
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From soccer and volleyball to theater and volunteering to feed and clothe the homeless, we offer a variety of ways for students to get involved.
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