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The latest news from Cristo Rey St. Martin.

CRSM Senior Joins Dignitaries to Salute Veterans

CRSM Senior Joins Dignitaries to Salute Veterans

A big shout-out to our senior Alexis and the 175 supporters who paused on Nov. 11th to honor those who have served in the military at the Lake County Veteran’s Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Dedicating her invocation to her grandfather who was a P.O.W. in World War II,...

Go Knights! CRSM Boys Soccer Team Wins Sectional Championship

Go Knights! CRSM Boys Soccer Team Wins Sectional Championship

After winning the sectional championship, the CRSM Boys Soccer Team faced the Wheaton Academy Warriors, for the Super Sectional title last week. The historic season came to an end on October 26th when the CRSM varsity soccer team lost their playoff game against...

Lights, Camera, Action: Drama Club Takes to CRSM’s New Stage

Lights, Camera, Action: Drama Club Takes to CRSM’s New Stage

It was a tough year in education for everyone. Little in-class time and so many Zoom rooms. But try running a drama club on Chrome books. The good news: The CRSM thespians are back, 65 students strong — bigger and better than ever. Two afternoons a week, they’re busy...

Winning the COVID-19 Corporate Work Shuffle

Winning the COVID-19 Corporate Work Shuffle

It is no small feat, the business of keeping 400 student-workers on-the-job because many corporations are still working remotely and cannot have students come in for internships. But, through pivoting, innovating and firm resolve; 94% of students have been placed in...

CRSM Pop-Up Food Bank Continues to See High Level of Need

CRSM Pop-Up Food Bank Continues to See High Level of Need

At 3:30 p.m. on a recent blistering hot Thursday, a sea of more than 800 cars snaked their way through strategically formed lines on the east side of the CRSM parking lot. For the next two-and-a-half hours, the cars filled with families, waited for President Preston...

Dr. Odiotti Wins The Golden Apple Award for Leadership

Dr. Odiotti Wins The Golden Apple Award for Leadership

Principal Odiotti was selected as the winner of the prestigious Golden Apple Leadership Award from a nominated group of more than 120 school leaders from across Illinois. Watch the surprise award ceremony here: Dr. O. donated the prize money he received to CRSM – to...