On Saturday, April 27, Cristo Rey St. Martin truly Roared Into Our 20th year. Our annual Founders’ Dinner was a huge success from every aspect. We had a wonderful planning committee that decorated the space, dedicated AV and technical operators that made sure our...
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Family Reunification Event at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep: A Model of Community and Compassion
In 2005, former US Senator Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park of the 10th Congressional District, instated the Abuelitas program. This allowed for Mexican grandparents to visit their children in America, who now had children of their own that the grandparents had not been...
The Great Minds Behind Our Two Biggest Fundraising Events
There is so much that goes into planning a fundraising event. It takes countless meetings, logistical planning, auction arrangement, caterer sourcing, program drafting, and so much more! Without the help of a talented and dedicated group of volunteers, our Elevate and...
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...
The Gorter Family Foundation: An Original Supporter of CRSM Since 2007
Dating all the way back to 2007, The Gorter Family Foundation has always been a champion of Cristo Rey St. Martin. When we were still known as Saint Martin De Porres High School, Jim Gorter took a bus tour with Addie Morrison, of Lake County Community Foundations, and...
Business Partner Spotlight: First Insurance Funding
First Insurance Funding (A Wintrust Company) has been a Corporate Work Study Partner of CRSM since 2007. Currently, First Insurance employs five Cristo Rey St. Martin students, four in Office Services, and one in the Marketing Department. Our Corporate Work Study...
Building Bridges: Cultivating a Partnership with Overture Promotions
7 months into our first year with students working at Overture Promotions, and already a strong, and collaborative relationship has been developed through our Corporate Work Study Program. Overture Promotions is a certified minority-owned company located in the...
Taizé Prayer – A Long-Standing CRSM Tradition on Ash Wednesday
In our recent Ash Wednesday Taizé Prayer Service, the melodies and moments of reflection were led by our students, showcasing their leadership and dedication to spiritual enrichment. During the service CRSM students played music, recited scripture and prayer, and...
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...
Golf Caddying and Academic Excellence Go Hand-In-Hand For These Two Seniors
We're thrilled to announce and celebrate the achievements of Alexandra M. and Mya W., who have been selected as Evans Scholars! The Evans Scholarship is a prestigious honor given to golf caddies who exhibit exceptional academic abilities and also have a commendable...