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Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Rufino ’21 Returns to Share His Journey

Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Rufino ’21 Returns to Share His Journey

Cristo Rey St. Martin is proud to celebrate Fernando Rufino, Class of 2021, who returned to campus last month to speak with students. A first-generation college graduate, Fernando earned his degree in Sociology from Connecticut College in May 2025 and now works as an...

CWSP Success Coaches: Supporting Student Growth

CWSP Success Coaches: Supporting Student Growth

Our CWSP Success Coaches- Mari-Lou Menezes, Keith Schoeneberger, John Simons, and Kate Kniest- play a vital role in helping students grow into confident, capable professionals. When students receive constructive feedback at work, success coaches step in to guide them...

Donor Spotlight: Tom and Harriet Onan

Donor Spotlight: Tom and Harriet Onan

For 24 years, Tom and Harriet Onan have been steadfast supporters of Cristo Rey St. Martin. When CRSM moved into the former St. Joseph’s school building in 2006, their support was both personal and purposeful. Tom grew up in Waukegan across the street from St. Joseph...

Healthcare Heroes in Training: Celebrating CRSM’s First CNA Cohort

Healthcare Heroes in Training: Celebrating CRSM’s First CNA Cohort

This summer marked an important milestone for Cristo Rey St. Martin. 39 students completed the school’s first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program through a new partnership with Dominican University. Running from June 17 through August 15, the program combined...

Bright Minds, Big Ideas: Abbott & CRSM Partner for Student Success

Bright Minds, Big Ideas: Abbott & CRSM Partner for Student Success

Bright minds and big ideas filled CRSM during CWSP freshman training week as Abbott volunteers joined students for hands-on workshops. A total of 39 Abbott employees, coordinated by alum Oscar Gonzalez, CRMS ‘17, and Abbott Organization Change Manager Summer Camper,...

Into the Wild: CRSM at Camp Owakonze

Into the Wild: CRSM at Camp Owakonze

Eight CRSM students spent a week deep in the northern coniferous forest this summer, returning home with new skills, new confidence, and lifelong friends. Thanks to the generosity of Lake Forest Open Lands, the Center for Conservation Leadership, and the Urban...

David & Kathy Kennedy: Over A Decade of Dedication

David & Kathy Kennedy: Over A Decade of Dedication

What began as a chance conversation while waiting for a table at a Florida restaurant has turned into more than a decade of support for Cristo Rey St. Martin from David and Kathleen (Kathy) Kennedy. That meeting led David to connect with CRSM leadership, serve on the...

Living the Viatorian Spirit: CRSM at VYC 2025

Living the Viatorian Spirit: CRSM at VYC 2025

When CRSM students gather with peers from across the country, faith comes alive. This summer- eight CRSM delegates, along with our Director of Campus Ministry, Jim Dippold- joined nearly 30 young people from Viatorian schools and parishes in the greater Chicago and...

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

This fall, English teacher Kayleigh Wonch reached an exciting milestone in her graduate school journey: she officially earned her Reading Teacher endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education. Kayleigh is currently completing her Master of Education in...

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

Pickledon, CRSM’s first-ever family-friendly pickleball event, was a smashing success! Hosted by our Associate Board, the event brought together supporters of all ages for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Guests enjoyed pickleball...