From castles to cathedrals, a journey across Spain became a life-changing experience for Patricia Ferrer, one of our Spanish teachers, who participated in a pilgrimage retracing the path of St. Ignatius of Loyola this semester. Traveling from Azpeitia to Barcelona,...
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A Performance of Resilience: Drama Club Brings Mean Girls: The Musical High School Edition to Life
The drama club’s recent production of Mean Girls: The Musical High School Edition proved to be far more than just a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance. It became a testament to resilience, teamwork, and community impact. Staged over three nights on April 16, 17,...
CRSM Alumni Give Back Through Career Conversations
What does the future look like when students get to learn directly from those already living it? On April 7, 2026, CRSM hosted its Career Conversations event, made even more meaningful by the presence of alumni who returned to support and inspire current students....
With Gratitude: Kelly McNamara Corley’s Lasting Impact on CRSM
Changing the trajectory of a student’s life is not just a mission at Cristo Rey St. Martin, it is a reality that supporters like Kelly McNamara Corley have helped bring to life. Since 2011, Kelly McNamara Corley has been a steadfast supporter of Cristo Rey St. Martin,...
Student Spotlight: Andrea A. Drives Change at Overture Promotions
Andrea A., a senior at CRSM, is already making a meaningful impact in the workplace through innovation and initiative. While working at Overture Promotions, Andrea noticed opportunities to improve safety and engagement within the warehouse. Instead of simply...
Meet Our New Work Study Coordinator: Daniel Flores
Cristo Rey St. Martin is proud to welcome Daniel Flores as our new Work Study Program Coordinator. A 2024 graduate of Emory University, Daniel majored in Human Health. Daniel is a proud Waukegan native and alumnus of Waukegan High School. As the youngest of four...
CRSM and Mano A Mano Strengthen Community Advocacy
Through Campus Ministry, Cristo Rey is proud to partner with Mano A Mano to support our students and families through civic engagement and community advocacy. A special thank you goes to Claire Dietz, coordinator of Mano A Mano’s Democracy Action Program, who has...
Mayor Sam Cunningham Visits CRSM to Thank Ladder Up Volunteers
Waukegan Mayor Cunningham Stops By CRSM for Ladder Up Tax Workshop Mayor Sam Cunningham recently visited Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep to thank the dedicated volunteers from Ladder Up who are providing free tax preparation services to members of the Waukegan...
Remembering Robert Daily: An Original Founder of Cristo Rey St. Martin
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert H. Daily, a founding supporter and devoted champion of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep. Bob deeply believed in Cristo Rey's mission to provide young people with access to a quality education and the opportunity to...
Congressman Brad Schneider Engages AP Government Students in Civic Dialogue
For the third year in a row, AP Government students had the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. During his visit, students led a dialogue focused on current events,...









